The Game Has Changed and Not For the Better

November 18, 2021

Earlier in the week I had a dialogue with MT and Bluto regarding the lack of confidence I have in RVS as a competent MLB Team Batting Coach.  I have no doubts that his methodology can and does work for some, but each batter is different and needs a different approach.  At least that is the way it used to be.  I concede that the LAD method of hitting is…

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Mookie’s Glove and Corey’s Bat Push Dodgers to Game 6

October 17, 2020

Okay, the 25 year old Fresh Prince also comes through in the clutch as he has done so many times.  Biggest hit in his 2 year career…a well timed 3-run HR. After the first three innings my headline was: Dodgers Look For Walks, Braves Look For Hits A.J. Minter has never started an ML game. Minter’s previous high in IP was 1.2 (once).  He goes 3.0 IP, faces 10 batters…

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Dodgers and Braves NLCS Preview

October 12, 2020

Today, the Dodgers face off against the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of the 2020 NLCS.  The Dodgers have never faced the Braves for the pennant before.  They have faced each other three times in Divisional Series play. 1996 NLDS – Dodgers lost to Atlanta 3 games to 0 2013 NLDS – Dodgers beat Atlanta 3 games to 1 2018 NLDS – Dodgers beat Atlanta 3 games to 1 Before…

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How the Braves Got To the NLCS

October 11, 2020

Most believed that the Reds were going to be a very dangerous Wild Card team to face because of their starting pitching.  Trevor Bauer, Luis Castillo, and Sonny Gray.  The Braves never had to face Gray as they dispatched the Reds in two.  But it wasn’t easy.  The Braves needed to go 13 innings before Freddie Freeman had a walk off single to beat the Reds 1-0.  The Reds outhit…

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It Is Time For Me To Say Goodbye

October 3, 2020

When I took over the administration of LA DodgerTalk , I said that I would continue as long as I enjoyed what I was doing.  The time has come for me to announce that it is no longer fun for me.  I was offered an opportunity to consult on back office procedures for a non-profit company involved with School Choice, and I have decided to accept the challenge.  I have…

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