A Transition Year!
That is what Andrew Friedman told us at the beginning of the season, and I (for one) believe it. This is a “transition” year. Clayton Kershaw, Noah Syndergaard, Julio Urias, David Peralta, Jake Marisnick, Max Muncy, Jason Heyward, and JD Martinez are all on one-year deals…
That is what Andrew Friedman told us at the beginning of the season, and I (for one) believe it. This is a “transition” year. Clayton Kershaw, Noah Syndergaard, Julio Urias, David Peralta, Jake Marisnick, Max Muncy, Jason Heyward, and JD Martinez are all on one-year deals, meaning that the Dodgers have the ability to move on from each of them next year… if they want! The Dodgers have a half dozen other players who are only signed for this season, including Hernandez, Bickford, Vesia, Brasier, Almonte, and others, who are controllable, but there is no obligation for the Dodgers to sign them. Therefore, if you think Friedman is going to make a plethora of trades right about now, you are either not paying attention, or you are out of your rabbit-ass mind!
The Dodgers are engaging in a youth movement – they need to get younger, and they will. A lot of Dodger fans are convinced that Michael Busch is just trade bait (and I am not saying he won’t be traded in the right deal), but he is a gifted hitter, and the Dodgers could use him. If he could be used to bring a Nolan Aernado back, then so be it, but he will not be traded just to be traded! The “passing of the torch” can be painful at times. By season’s end, the Dodgers will have utilized 11 or 12 rookies on the MLB roster this year.
The fact that the Dodgers have the second-best record in the NL is amazing, and they just beat the team that has the best record in the AL, the Baltimore Orioles, in two out of three games this week! Of course, predictably, some Dodgers fans bitch that the Dodgers should have swept them! Yes, and Chickens should have lips too!
I would not be surprised if the Dodgers “stand down” at the trade deadline! This is a young man’s game. The farm system is loaded, and the Dodgers are evolving!
Are You a Moron?
It is disappointing that some people are so thin-skinned. Some have left this site so that they can go to other places and sing Kumbuyah. They do passive-aggressive “drive-by shootings” here and then cannot take the response they get from me. All I ask is that you have a take and do not suck! “Oh, my little feelings were hurt because you called me a “moron” and you should know that morons do not like to be called morons.” Bye!
A guy I respect but who does not always agree with me is Duke Not Snider. We disagree frequently, and I give it to him, and he gives it back to me. If you have thin skin, then don’t post here! He can take it – so can I – and we both dish it out. Now, I will not insult your mother or family, but if you say something moronic, then you might get called a moron. Get over it! I call myself a moron all the time. Duke called me one, too. I resemble that statement!
People who have left this site take themselves too seriously, and their skin is too thin. Now, there is a line that you can cross, and it becomes mean. It’s hard to describe it, but I know it when I see it. If you don’t like it, there are other places you can go, but none are as famous as LADT. I’m glad you are here!
Dodger News and Notes
- Ryan Pepiot threw 48 pitches last night. Oscar Mercado (yes, that Oscar) got him for two home runs, but otherwise, he is on track to get to LA by August 1st or so.
- Miguel Vargas watch: .304 BA/.962 OPS. Yes, he can hit in AAA!
- Diego Cartaya was 2-5 last night with his 12th HR.
- Rickey Vanasco pitched one inning for Tulsa last night and struck out the side while allowing no hits, no runs, and no walks. It was only his 4th game for the Drillers.
- Ronan Kopp started for Great Lakes and pitched three innings of no-hit ball. He walked two and struck out 4. For some reason, I see Andrew Miller!
- Rancho Cucamonga lost 18-0 last night – never speak of this again!
- Jim Bowden showed why he is no longer a GM by suggesting the Dodgers trade for Anderson, Graveman, and Giolito. Bowden is a standup comedian. Rojas is better than Anderson, and the Dodgers have several Gravemans. Giolito is a #5, and the Dodgers have those out the wazzoo! Come on, man!
- All of the Dodgers TopFour Farm Teams are WAY over .500!
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Mark you’re right about Tim Anderson, I was dead wrong! I believe with Arenado at 3rd, Rojas at shortstop, Mookie at s second, Freddy at 1st the dodgers would have a top 3 defensive infield! If Chris Taylor is healthy he can spell the infield and not miss a beat! Would be nice to see Vargas back up and hitting the ball. I might put him in left field and leave him there. Bullpen is coming around nicely, but I still believe we need another starter. Tough series this weekend, be nice to take 2 out of 3, but don’t get swept, giants and diamond backs are not going anywhere!
RC is 49-38 d espite that massacre last night.
Tranistion year, Yes. For sure. But nice that the Dodgers are still leading the West and with a shot at a WS title, yet IMHO an outside shot if they do not improve at the deadline.
Speaking of: Youth movement is fine with me but we probably have too many youngsters to keep them all. Better to part with some of them bringing in help at the trade deadline.
If I would be in charge I do not trade Vargas, Cartaya, Bobby Miller, Sheehan, Bruns, dePaula, Frasso, Joelton Vargas, Rushing.
Guys like Busch, Nastrini,Pepiot, Grove, Pages, Hurt, Rivers, Ramos, Vivas, Mann, Leonhard should garner some interest in the right package or two.
Everybody else on the farm I would make available in the right deal.
Go Dodgers!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well at least this moron knows that the Baltimore Orioles don’t have the best record in baseball! And yes, we should have swept them! Thanks Julio! And Michael Busch will not be a Dodger come August 2nd. From chicken lips!