A few weeks ago, I predicted that the Dodgers might make a trade or two in Spring Training. I think that is still possible, but it is a long shot. The Dodgers have a glut of pitchers, although I have heard that you can never have enough pitching. The Dodgers do not have to trade anyone, but if they can get better, they will. The problem is that the Dodgers…
What’s Next?
We were considering buying a condo at Vero Beach about eighteen years ago. It’s a good thing we didn’t, as the Dodgers moved to Arizona. That was our only reason to consider Vero Beach. Well, that was a dope-fiend idea that I had a long time ago… and I had to abandon it. You see, twenty years ago, US Water Systems was in its infancy… and I had to focus…
Spring Training Rants & Raves
We went to three games, and they did not open the gates until 30-35 minutes before the game started. In most parks, it is 1.5 to 2.0 hours before the game. This was repeated for all three games. I talked to several fans, and they said it was like this last year. There was also a big problem with “cutting line” as well. As game time approached, there were large…
What About the Fans?
Most MLB teams usually open stadiums for spring training games one to two hours before game time… but not the Dodgers. It appears to be that the baseball side of the Dodgers under Andrew Friedman and Company is in incredibly good hands. However, it is very apparent to me that whoever is in charge of the business side is incredibly detached from the fan experience… or they simply don’t care….
All We Know for Sure… Right Now!
For a team that is so very deep and talented, tight about now, there is a lot of uncertainty. WHAT WE KNOW… SO FAR! WHAT WE DON’T KNOW… YET! We met with a customer who lives at Wickenburg Ranch Gold and Social Club. This place is legit. My wife flew in last night and we are meeting Tony Jackson for the game. Tonight, we meet JayB at the Mellow Mushroom…
It Doesn’t Count Anyway…
It was a pre-season game where only three of the nine likely starters played, and they had av combined total of nine at-bats. This was a game where some fringe minor leagues and non-roster invitees got their chance, and most blew it or at least did not show much. Well Eddie Rosario hit a nice home run and David Bote had a couple of singles. Here are a few of…
Camelback, Here We Come!
Well, my son, nephew, and I leave for Camelback Ranch at 5:45 AM on Thursday and hope to make it to the first Spring Training versus the Cubs at 1:05 PM. We get into PHX at 8:05 AM. I have two extra tickets for Thursday’s game and one extra ticket for Saturday’s game. These are great seats. I think I paid $67.00 each. Let me know if anyone is interested,…
There has never been a team like this!
For the past several years, this site has been full of morons and bombastic idiots. Frankly, it was my fault. I tolerated it for too long, but then came the “purge.” The idiots are gone, and only the smart ones have remained. Some others have returned, and we are adding 15-20 new readers a week. Many of the deposed commenters were of the opinion that the best team always wins…
Training Camp is in Full Spring
Actually, I meant to say “Swing,” but the picture below is what I woke up to, so I wanted to think about Spring. I am glad I am headed to Camelback Ranch on Thursday. Here’s to warmer days. BTW, your comments will always be in moderation for the rest of the month. LADT has been getting a lot of spam, and the Askimet Spam Filter that I am using wants…
Why Do the Dodgers Have so Few Homegrown Players?
Frequently, I read and hear fans complaining that the Dodgers don’t have many homegrown position players. Well, duh… that’s what happens when you win your division every year and go to the playoffs as well. You draft at the bottom of each round. Here are four reasons why it is so difficult to draft at the bottom of each round: In summary, when you are as successful as the Dodgers…