Dodgertalk

Every year since Andrew Friedman took over as President of Baseball Operations for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2014, I have been called a Suck-up, Homer, Kool-Aid Drinker, and probably other uncomplimentary things. There are some people who absolutely become “unhinged” whenever Andrew Frierdman’s name is mentioned. Some call him “Friedbrain” and other names which we cannot mention. Leading the charge against Andrew Friedman are two wordsmiths who evidently get…

Of course, when the Dodgers acquired Lance Lynn, many Dodger fans went ballistic because of well… his ERA and all that stuff. Then, on top of that, they acquired Joe Kelly, of all people, and gave up Nick Nastrini, Jordan Leasure, and Trayce Thompson. Rumor has it that the trade was so lopsided that the trade simulator went up in smoke as it short-circuited. Fans were throwing rotten tomatoes, rocks,…

I have consistently said that I do not think the Dodgers need bullpen help. Since June 20th, the Dodger bullpen has been the best in baseball, and if only two or three of the pitchers on the IL come back from injury, there is absolutely no need. I also think it is foolish to believe that two starters like Giolito and Stroman will help the Dodgers win a championship. The…

I like going back and looking at old baseball cards I have. Sometimes you see one and go, oh yeah, I remember seeing that guy play a time or two. We remember the stars and the fringe guys are often just not even thought about. Even though they might contribute at a critical moment to the team’s success. Beyond their moving to LA, I do not have many memories of…