The Dodgers Braintrust

November 13, 2021

Andrew Heaney will not be the first low-risk high-reward pitcher signing. It is pretty common to hear things like “Andrew Friedman signed another pitcher off the scrap heap” and similar things. I think some fans believe that Andrew is sitting at his desk randomly pushing the button that determines the direction of the Dodgers. I think that is abjectly untrue! The following interview should give you a little insight into…

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Six Man Rotations and a Draft Update

July 1, 2020

Players are expected to report to camp beginning today and there are a couple of topics that have caught my attention. It has been close to 50 years since MLB moved from a four man rotation into the current five man rotation. However for 2020, in an abbreviated season, the six man rotation is being considered. There are now a couple of teams coming out indicating that they are going…

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2020 MLB Draft – Day 1

June 11, 2020

The evening started with a couple of important comments. Per Rob Manfred – “We’re going to play Baseball in 2020” Announcement with all 30 GMs united in their support for Black Lives Matter.  The united front was the brainchild of Theo Epstein.  It is certainly a fantastic program in light of current events, but it needs to be more than just feel good platitudes in order for there to be…

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