Mark was Right!

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August 3, 2022

Mark was right! He called it early.  We didn’t have to do anything at the trade deadline.  Well, he’s part right.  There are no major holes to fill on this roster, we actually had to create holes so we would have open spots for a couple of players that are coming off the 60-day IL, so we did do something. The net result was restocking the farm while opening roster…

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MiLB Matters

December 13, 2021

It is a bit difficult to find some new or interesting MiLB Matters with so many knowledgeable LADT members posting regarding the Dodgers minor league roster. Jeff’s “ LAD PROSPECTS – REAL OR HYPE” was indeed a pièce de résistance. Jose Ramos I will start with Jose Ramos who seems to be DodgerLover’s main guy and who caught us all by surprise. There is nothing new here but just a…

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LAD PROSPECTS – REAL OR HYPE

December 9, 2021

I continue to read about the sensational LAD prospects.  Mark has the Dodgers as a top 10 MiLB organization while no major publication does.  After the loss of Keibert Ruiz and Jo Jo Gray, the publications dropped them to mid-level (around 15).  Certainly not bad, but also not elite.  Just this week DodgerLover said the team needs to clear the deck for the next wave of prospect talent.  Is there…

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MiLB Matters

November 27, 2021

https://www.milb.com/fans/2021-organization-all-stars On Monday MiLB released the 2021 Organization All-Star list for the Dodgers. The list was developed by Michael Avallone who apparently had some discussions with Will Rhymes, the Dodgers Director of Player Development. These are his selections for 2021. Catcher – Keibert Ruiz First Base – Matt Davidson Second Base – Michael Busch Third Base – Miguel Vargas Shortstop – Alex De Jesus Outfield – Andy Pages Outfield –…

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AC is Back: Dodger Prospects and Potential RP in Trade

June 14, 2021

It has been a long time since I have felt a desire to write.  I am hoping that I can at least finish this one.  I have been trying to finish a certain blog post that I started last March, but have not been able to do so.  I was able to write a somewhat complete email to Harold (DC) last week, and responded to two very close friends last…

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And the 2021 MLB Season Begins

February 17, 2021

Today is the day that pitchers and catchers are due to report to Camelback Ranch for the Dodgers.  Tomorrow is the first day of workouts.  Full squad reports February 22, with the first full squad workout scheduled for February 23.   The Dodgers play their first spring training game on Sunday, February 28 against the Oakland A’s at Hohokam Stadium in Mesa, Arizona. There will be some rules in effect that…

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AC Musings for 01-18-21

January 18, 2021

There has been a lot of discussion as to what is the best way to develop a team; a team for sustained contending.  Most LAD fans believe that AF builds his team for success from within.  Others believe organizations can build a winning team by trading prospects for young controllable MLB stars.  Others believe they need to sign affordable free agents.  Most believe you need a bit of all the…

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Dodger Prospect Chat with Kyle Glaser (BA)

January 13, 2021

Dodger fans are no different than other teams’ fans.  They read what team personnel say about their prospects and build them up to be can’t miss.  I like to watch them play, see videos, and read from objective baseball pundits.  Baseball America is that kind of publication.  In short scouting reports, they tell the fan all they want to hear.  But in chats, the pundits can be more objective.  Kyle…

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Sign Free Agents or Trade

December 30, 2020

There is always the debate as to whether prospects are meant to be held onto so as to build from within, or should they be used as prospect capital to acquire existing MLB stars.  Of course, these trades need to be made at the peak of the prospect trade value in order to maximize the return.  The Dodgers have had a perennial top 10 farm club since AF signed on…

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Ranking the Dodger Farm System Position Players

November 3, 2020

This is really hard because we have nothing to go on insofar as for player development in 2020… and it is going to get worse! Next year, MLB is allegedly going to contract 40+ teams (if they stick to the plan).  If there are 30 players on a team (counting the IL), that is almost 1,200 players who will be out of jobs.  It’s sad, but it’s also a stark…

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