Today, we will focus our sights on 2B and SS. We will look at potential trades, free-agent signings, and minor-league prospects. Here we go… Second Base Perhaps there is no other position in which the Dodgers could upgrade through trade or free agency than 2B. Bo Bichette remains unsigned, but that is going to require a commitment of around (more or less) $200,000,000! I like Bo Bichette, but there is…
2026 in Preview – Catcher & First Base
Starting today, I will preview a couple of positions a day as we approach 2026. I am going to focus on what could happen at the positions, possible trades, and possible prospects at those positions. Here we go. No surprises here. Catcher Players who could see time here: Darkhorse – Ben Rortvedt may not make the Reds roster, and the Dodgers could look to get him back. First Base Players…
Merry Christmas – It’s Been a Great Year!
Thanks for another great year at LADT. I am still looking for additional writers – Bear will continue to write, but I am going to continue to cut back. My book is getting close, and there will be a second one. The book website will be up soon, and you will have a lot more information. This has been an incredible year for me: From Our Family to Yours: Thank…
It’s MSU Time!
The hot stove has been a little cool this offseason, so this is the time that everyone “Makes Stuff Up” or it could be called “Make S___t Up Time”! The Dodgers run a very tight ship, and they know that “Loose Lips Sink Ships,” so if you are hearing a rumor involving the Dodgers, odds are someone MSU! I think that even Ray Charles saw that the Dodgers were not…
The Thlot Plickens
“The thlot plickens” is used to comment on escalating situations, like a confusing story, a complex sports situation, or just everyday life getting more complicated. Outfield remains a position of need for the Dodgers, as they are looking to add depth. Questions about Tommy Edman’s health going into the season and a desire for a defensive upgrade over Teoscar Hernandez could lead the Dodgers to pursue an outfielder, whether by trade…
2026 is Approaching Fast
Well, here it is the middle of December already. Seems like just yesterday we were watching the Dodgers parade in downtown Los Angeles. There have been some changes already, and more than likely there will be a few more before opening day on March 26th against the Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium. The newest addition to the team is former Met’s closer, Edwin Diaz. He got a 3-year deal with an…
I Have to Ask This Question:
Someone, somewhere, has said that the Dodgers would try to sign Kyle Tucker on a short-term/high-dollar deal. It was even suggested that it might be something like $180 million over 4 Years. Yeah, that worked with Bryce Harper, right? Ha, Ha! I have one question: Why in God’s Green Earth Would Kyle Tucker do that? Answer: He’s an idiot! Oh, wait, maybe he would do that so he would have…
Skubal is Smoke – Tucker is Fire!
Tarik Skubal is unquestionably the best pitcher in baseball. That is for sure. What is uncertain is how much longer he will be able to sustain that. Personally, I think that at some point, he will be Walker Buehler! Just my opinion, but I say NO to Skubal. However, I am now beginning to think that Kyle Tucker could be an option. When they said, “damn the draft picks and…
Can We Dream?
Now and then, a player comes along who is something very special… someone like Bobby Witt, Jr., the shortstop for the Kansas City Royals. I think it goes without saying that the Dodgers would love to have a player like this. What if the Royals could become even better by trading him for a deep haul of players? Let’s get right to it. It would take a HUGE “OVERPAY” to…
Slow Winter Meetings & Pages
So far, the Winter Meetings have been only slightly eventful. In a surprise move, the Dodgers signed the best closer on the market, saying, “loss of a draft pick and International Bonus Money be damned – we are getting another closer.” I would assume that signing Edwin Diaz, who is an elite closer, signals the end of Evan Phillips’ time with LA. Of course, closers are notoriously unpredictable, so that…