Dodger News & Notes
Dave Roberts said that Clayton Kershaw does not need Tommy John Surgery and that Max Muncy does not need surgery . Let me translate the “DaveSpeak:” (1) Clayton is weighing whether he will retire or not, so he will not need TJ at this time; and (2) We will have to wait a few…
- Dave Roberts said that Clayton Kershaw does not need Tommy John Surgery and that Max Muncy does not need surgery. Let me translate the “DaveSpeak:” (1) Clayton is weighing whether he will retire or not, so he will not need TJ at this time; and (2) We will have to wait a few days on a new MRI to see if Max Muncy needs surgery, which he probably will and the best we can hope is taht he is back in Spring Training 2022. I am just trying to give you a little bad news at a time… not all at once. There you have it!
- Bellinger will not start at 1B because he is an elite defender in CF and Max Scherzer is no ground-ball pitcher. He gives up a lot of “big flies.” Starting Bellinger at 1B would be dumb, in my opinion. I wonder if Lux can play 1B? Nah, I think Beaty will start tonight at 1B. He’s hot! Billy McKinney is also ab option at 1B as he has experience there. McKinney is also a very good athlete. On the other Hand, Albert may have a little magic left against his old buddy… Hummm….
- Walker Buehler will not be active tonight, but Julio Urias will be. I also think Victor Gonzalez will be activated for the game. If Scherzer faulters, I think the majors only 20-game winner will get the call early.
- Kike Hernanzez, Alex Verdugo, and Nathan Eovaldi, all forner Dodgers, all played a large role in the Red Sox win over the Yankees last night. Is Aaron Boone’s job in question? Brian Cashman?
- I have this sneaking feeling that Cody Bellinger is going to be a hero tonight. Just a feeling. I also think that the Dodger HAVE to get to Wainright early. His worst inning is the the 3rd inning THIS YEAR, where he has a 5.97 ERA.
- The Trevor Bauer Debacle keeps rearing it’s ugly head and I think many peope do not comprehend what is evidence or simply accusation. Yes, the accuser had bad injuries – that is evidence. That Bauer inflicted those injuries are still allegations. Someone said “Well he hasn’t denied it.” Now is not the time and place to do so. The ability of some humans to cause injury to themselves or others is not to be taken lightly. Munchausens by proxy is a disorder that is shocking and more prevelant than you might think. People have stabbed, shot themselves and drank poison to get others in trouble. Never underestimate the power of “crazy.” Recently a black woman was terrorizing black neighbors by pretending to be a white KKK Member. I have no idea if Bauer is guilty or not. If he is, he should rot in hell. If he’s not, the woman should rot in hell. You may be tired of hearing about it, and you may not like Trevor Bauer (I did not want him, either), but he needs Due Process of Law. Never assume anything! This is not an “open and shut case”, or he would have been charged already! I have a feeling that the defense has a “smoking gun” that we will learn about at some point in time… if we live that long!
- I did not watch whatever Bauer put up last night. I have no interest. I do find it very wierd that Dylan Hernandez and many others have lost their minds on the fact that he was allegedly on YouTube. It’s a free world, Dylan. They even allow grandstanders like you to have opinions. Geeeezzzzz!
- The Cardinals scare me – I won’t lie. They are hot. The Dodgers are better. The Dodgers are deeper. The Dodgers are determined. 8-3 Dodgers!
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Trust me, somewhere Ned Colleti has a glass of wine and is feeling pretty damn good right now, the ghosts of the Cardinals are finally gone.
The Fant4stic four: Kelly, Treinen, Knebel and Jansen are great, they are a nightmare for opposing lineups, the Dodgers have four closers in a row. CT3 writes his name in the history of the Dodgers with gold letters and what game Belli had, I’m so glad that he had that great game !!!
And which pitcher got the win? That’s right Kenley did!
What a freaking game. Had to watch the replay about 6 times and it was wonderful each time. I so badly wan’t to beat the Giants and their BS penchant for always getting the break during the season. From a non-called check swing third strike to some BS check swing opposite field base hit from rule 5 “castoff.”
Lets show them who is the better team and lets get this done.
I like to comment on the games I watched. Micro not Macro. If I think Dave Roberts did something stupid like pulling Hill against Boston I will say so. If I think he was dumb playing McKinney two games in a row I will say so. If he does something well I will say so. The former might set Mark off on ANOTHER piece on how Dave Roberts is great but blogs comments tend to be immediate full of emotions and more micro than macro.
I will say this. Dave Roberts had big brass balls to go out there and pull Scherzer. Kudos to Doc tonight.
Well, I can finally breathe again. What a game. Dodger pitchers did not have one clean inning the entire game. And as bad as the Dodger have been with runners in scoring position, the Cardinals tonight were terrible. 0-12. The bullpen gave up 2 hits and no runs and the Cards only run scored on a wild pitch which was set up by a Seager error. Dodgers hit 2 homers and win the game. Pujols scared everyone with that line drive. But, as important as Taylor’s at bat was, he would not have even come up if Bellinger had not drawn his second walk. 2 walks a single, 2 stolen bases and a K. And he did not have a single put out in CF tonight. Taylor made a great sliding catch, and Mookie ran into that low wall in foul territory and made a great catch. Just a total team effort. Only 2 players left on the bench at the end of the game, McKInstry and Barnes. Vesia, Bickford, Gonsolin and Urias were left in the pen. I thought Dave made the right move pulling Scherzer, but I feared for his life.
Glad we didn’t do to the 10th inning…..I didn’t want to see Jansen pitching a 2nd inning. And I really didn’t want to throw out any of the kids.
Great game. I did not see the game, I was with a friend in the hospital and I did not have time to use my cell phone, fortunately, he is well and will improve. I’m going to watch the replay and enjoy the game, from the comfort of knowing the result. congratulations Dodgers fun guys. come on count the giants