Bring in More Starting Pitching? RUCRAZ?

Mitch White took a No-No into the 6th inning last night. Tyler Anderson has flirted with one. So has Clayton and then there are Tony Gonsolin and Julio Urias who are even better. When healthy, Andrew Heaney has looked unhittable, Dustin May is getting close and Walker Buehler is rumored to come back later this year, and WAIT… there is also Ryan Pepiot. I am also telling you that Gavin Stone is worth a look. It seems that there is a “logjam at “starter”… not a lack of it.

As I always remind you: Progress is not linear. It has taken the above-mentioned pitchers vastly different amounts of time to get to THE SHOW! Also, for the most part, they are getting better, incrementally! As a team, the Yankees are #1 in ERA at 2.91. The Dodgers are #2 at 2.92. They are the only teams below 3.00. The nearest National League team to the Dodgers is the Padres at 3.60.

If you look at Starting Pitching, the Dodgers are the class of baseball with a 2.64 ERA. The Yankees are #2 with a 3.03 ERA. It is my opinion that the Dodgers should consider using six starters for a few weeks, just to prevent tired arms and fatigue for some of the guys who have not logged as many innings in the past.

DODGER ROTATION

1. Gonsolin
2. Urias
3. Kershaw
4. White
5. Anderson
6. Pepiot

Yes, I know that Tyler Anderson has never pitched like this, but there is an explanation… a reason and there is no evidence that he will stop being successful with his new repertoire. When Heaney comes back, someone goes to the pen… maybe it’s Heaney. Pepiot and White also have experience there. The Dodger pitching development machine is operating at a high level – no reason to upset it and cough up future stars in a dope-fiend move.

BTW– Kimbrel (I saw him hit 98 MPH last night) and Bellinger were the stars of the game, but Gavin Lux just keeps doing his business. I proclaim JT – BACK!

It’s Carson Fulmer Time

I have been watching him closely and he has developed a Closers’ Mentality!” Last night, he pitched 1.2 innings, walking 1 and striking out 3 with no hits. He is in the mid-to-high ’90s and his ERA is 1.60. I think he can help the Dodgers, but they have to clear a roster spot. Maybe it’s time to cut bait with Yadier Alvarez…

Future Dodgers Down on the Farm

• OKC Won 10-7
  • Garrett Cleavinger got his first save by striking out 2 in the 9th. Most importantly, he did not walk anyone.
  • Miguel Vargas played LF… Why would he play there unless they want to get him some reps there. Vargas is not ranked as high as Pages because Pages is a better defender and has more power. Vargas uses the entire ballpark, but as he matures his power will come. Vargas is a 20 HR guy RIGHT NOW, but he will mature into 30+. He doesn’t “try” to hit home runs and most talent evaluators did the long ball. Miguel Vargas is ready and if Friedman does not call him up in the next couple of weeks, he is dumbass! There, I said it!
• Tulsa lost 12-4
  • Kyle Hurt was promoted from A+ to AA and promptly was beaten like a rented mule: 3 IP, 5 H, 6 R, 5 BB 18.00 ERA. WElcome to AA, kid!
  • Jonny DeLuca was also promoted and he went 3-5 with a HR (his 19th of the year).
• Great Lakes won 5-1
  • Vivas and Ramos each had 2 hits
• RC was smoked 12-0
  • Nothing good happened here. Move on…