Why Did the Braves Let Freddie Walk?

March 15, 2022

Yesterday, the Braves sent four of their top fourteen players to the Oakland A’s for Matt Olson? Don’t get me wrong, Matt Olsen is an extraordinary player, but Freddie is “extraordinaire!” The Braves are making a lot of money. They are way under the Salary Cap (yes, I know they say it is not a salary cap). Olson makes about $18 Million less a year than Freeman and is controlled…

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Why Freddie Freeman Won’t be a Dodger

March 13, 2022

There is no denying that Freddie Freeman is one of the best players in baseball. He is a stone-cold hitter and would really help the Dodgers, this year… but at what cost? Freddie Freeman will be 33 this season. Do you really want him blocking 22-year-old Miguel Vargas who really could be ready later this year, but who really needs to play 1B in the majors? The Dodgers have put…

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Now, Back to (Dodger) Baseball…

March 11, 2022

Well, it finally happened. Someday, we will revisit all that is wrong with the clowns and jokers, but today is not that day. Collectively, neither side deserves our time… especially the scumbag MLBPA prima donna’s. But, I am done talking about them for now! It will likely take a day or two for the deals to start dropping, but I will be shocked if Freddie Freeman heads home. Joe Kelly…

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Should the Dodgers Go “All-in” Like the Rams?

February 17, 2022

The LA Rams just won the 2022 Super Bowl by going “all in.” They said, “forget about the future – just win now!” They have made lots of moves, trades, Free Agent Pickups, etc., and they have not had a first-round pick since 2018 and won’t have one until 2024. They have been horrid at times, BUT THEY WON THE BIG ONE THIS YEAR! The Rams are currently operating with…

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Who REALLY is Andy Pages?

February 1, 2022

Andy Pages is a 21-year-old, 6′ 1″ 212-pound right-handed outfielder with a cannon for an arm and the physical ability to hit the crap out of a baseball. He has a big leg kick and in 2019, he struck out over 28% of the time. However, after missing the 2020 season, he dropped his strikeout rate to below 25% by showing a true understanding of hitting and making adjustments within…

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The Dodgers Are Once Again a Top 10 Farm System!

January 20, 2022

Well, nobody has said that… except me. But, you heard it here first, folks! Baseball America recently released their Top 100 Prospects and it was no surprise to me that the Dodgers had five prospects in the TOP 100. Only the Pirates and the D-Bags had more with six. Of course, the Pirates and Diamondbacks are the Poster Children of how not to run an organization as they have lately…

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LAD and Free Agency???

November 6, 2021

There has been a lot of speculation about FA the Dodgers may want to re-sign or sign.  We have no idea what the CBT will be, or what the penalties will be if a team exceeds that limit with the upcoming CBA.  Currently the taxes can reach a maximum 50% for all salaries above the CBT, and can reach a total of 95% for all salaries greater than $40MM in…

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ST Begins – Dodgers with Overall Best Depth and Talent

February 28, 2021

October 27, 2020… After that unforgettable strikeout of Willy Adames  by Julio Urias Almost four months to the day, the Dodgers are going to be taking the field in an actual baseball game, even if it is only a ST game.  The Dodgers are starting 32 year old LHP, Mike Kickham.  Kickham signed a MiLB contract on January 27.  Lat year Kickham last year pitched for Boston, and pitched in…

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And Yet Another Trevor Bauer Post

February 7, 2021

Welcome to Super Bowl Sunday.  I am a much bigger fan of college football, and since my Packers are out of it, the lure of the Super Bowl does not hold a huge interest for me.  I will undoubtedly watch the game, and I have a lot of family in KC so I will have some allegiance to them.  I am not against Tom Brady as much as many I…

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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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