Some Random Thoughts From the Recliner – Doc Edition:

June 1, 2021

While I’m at it, let’s talk about Friedman for a bit. Where’s that vaunted depth I’ve heard so much about? Anybody with just a little bit of baseball knowledge could have seen that Dustin May would go down for the year, Gonsolin would miss significant time and that your number one prospect, Josiah Gray would get injured. Now’s the time to see that depth.

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Sight vs. Vision

May 31, 2021

Over the years, I have taken a lot of heat when I say things like: Alex Verdugo will be Tony Gwnnn-esque! I was not excited that Alex was traded, but I guess Betts was a key cog in the 2020 Championship… and I’m OK with it unless Betts never comes out of this slump. Why trade for Rollins, Seager is ready! Cody Bellinger is ready! A year before others thought…

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Change is Here!

May 29, 2021

There is a lot to unpack about last night’s game, but to blame Dave Roberts for putting in his closer in the 10th inning is just plain silly. If Blake Treinen did his job, Kenley would not have been needed in the 10th. Before last night’s game, Kenley Jansen had given up 1 run and 2 hits in his 11 appearances in May! Even after last night’s debacle, his ERA…

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There is No Reason to be Upset!

May 27, 2021

Well, the Dodgers lost last night – for the first time in 10 games – and of course, someone must be blamed. “Dave Roberts should have never started Trevor Bauer” is a theme that seems popular today. Second-guessers are never wrong! However, I guarantee the decision to start Bauer was done by “committee.” The Dodgers front office sends Dave Roberts all types of data about everything related to the game…

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Why the Dodgers Should Trade Corey Seager

May 25, 2021

I have been a huge Corey Seager fan since he came into the league… actually before he came into the league. I said that he was ready in 2014, but Andrew Friedman didn’t listen to me and acquired Jimmy Rollins, instead! I said that Seager could remain at Shortstop and I still believe that he can stay there… for the foreseeable future, but, if the right trade happens to come…

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Pantone 294 in Houston?

May 24, 2021

Tuesday, the Dodgers return to the scene of the crime, as they take on the Houston ASStericks in Trash Can Banging Stadium. Clayton Kershaw goes against hired mercenary, Zack Greinke. I hope they beat him like a rented mule. This should be retribution. If there is baseball justice, all the ASStericks will collide behind 2B on a popup and have to be taken to a local hospital or funeral homes….

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The Cavalry is Coming

May 22, 2021

What? You thought I was talking about Gonsolin, McKinstry, Alexander, Pollock, Graterol, and Bellinger? No, I am talking about Michael “Bear” Norris! What else would I be talking about? Bear will be back soon and then this place will return to normal. OK, so it’s not normal… who cares? Oh, and all those players will likely soon be back and things will be “normaler” for the Dodgers. Here’s was OKC’s…

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No Bull About This Pen

May 20, 2021

The Dodgers Bullpen moved from #7 to #6 in bullpen ERA among all MLB teams. If this doesn’t impress you, then you are unimpressionable. A few short weeks ago, they were #18! Right now, their bullpen ERA is 3.53, but they started the climb when it was 4.47. In my opinion, the TOP BULLPENS have ERA’s below 3.00 and right about now, here are the TOP Bullpen ERA’s: #1 –…

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Understanding “Depth”

May 19, 2021

The Dodgers have amazing depth in their system, both at the major league level and the minor league level, so it leaves me a little puzzled when I hear fans berate the depth or lack thereof. Of course, those who do not believe in the depth are also puzzled when I say the depth is “amazing.” What’s the disconnect? Why did the Dodgers bring in players like Albert Pujols and…

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Albert Pujols – A Dodger

May 16, 2021

When the news came out that Albert Pujols was a free agent, I immediately wondered if Andrew Friedman would consider signing him, but then I heard that he was insisting upon a starting position, I immediately dismissed it. There was no way Albert would start for the Dodgers… except maybe a spot start or two and as a DH when the Dodgers play in AL parks. Well, evidently, he could…

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