Gut the Farm… or Not?
If I knew that I had three months to live, I would root for Andrew Friedman to trade as many prospects as possible in order to win the World Series. Of course, only the good die young, so I will live to be 126 years old! Shoot, I’d tell Andrew Friedman to trade for David Bednar…
If I knew that I had three months to live, I would root for Andrew Friedman to trade as many prospects as possible in order to win the World Series. Of course, only the good die young, so I will live to be 126 years old! Shoot, I’d tell Andrew Friedman to trade for David Bednar, Juan Soto, Luis Castillo, David Robertson, and JD Martinez. “Gut the farm. Who cares, I’ll be dead in 90 days?” Of course, we have no control over that, and sometimes I do think that the Baseball Gods would look down poorly on that, and all of a sudden, the team would be beset by a multitude of injuries.
I trust Andrew Friedman to do the right thing, but I just hope that Stan Kasten and Mark Walter don’t urge him to make some dope-fiend moves. I think the Dodgers can win if they stand pat… and call up Miguel Vargas. Shoot, trade for Joc Pederson and Kike Hernandez! I just wish August 3rd would get here so all of this conjecture can be put to rest, and we can just play baseball.
I have said it before, and I will say it again, “The Dodgers are the best team in baseball, but there is a degree of luck involved.” If the Dodgers stand pat, I am fine with it. If Friedman made a trade or four, I am also down with that. Just get it done. I am tired of all this “Trade Simulator Stuff.” It’s just Mental … well never mind! So, we wait.
Last night was an ugly game and at LADT we don’t do game recaps. You can find them anywhere on the web. I have never understood recaps in the days of streaming. Back in the 70s and 80s, we did not have enough recaps. Now with the internet, we have recaps out the Wazoo! A recap might be valuable if I didn’t see the game, but if I didn’t see the game, I just “speed watch” it. Technology is great.
Rants & Raves
- The Dodgers won 21 out of 23 and were 9-1 in their last 10 games (and nobody praised Doc) before losing these last two to the Nats, and of course, “Dave Roberts Lost the game for the Dodgers.” Rather than say that, you should just have “I’m a Dumbass” tattooed on your forehead. Let’s see, Doc does not have many options in the bullpen due to a lack of available arms. Doc had planned not to use Bickford (he had to anyway), Alex Vesia, David Price, Caleb Ferguson, and Evan Phillips, who were all unavailable in an effort to manage their workloads. The Dodgers have a lot of bullpen injuries, and Doc is trying to manage it. So he brought in Garrett Cleavinger, who was horrible and “DOC LOST THE GAME?” Cleavenger was brought in to do a job, and he failed, so it’s Doc’s fault? This is exactly why I call people “morons” because to say that is moronic! END OF RANT!
- According to the Draft Tracker, the Dodgers have not signed a single draft pick!
- Mitch White had a lot of “seeing eye hits,” but he did not walk anyone and struck out four. He deserved to win.
- When Jo Jo Gray harnesses his terrific movement, he should be filthy.
- Garrett Cleavinger has a major league arm but may not have the major league makeup!
- It’s only one error, but you could see the trepidation in Lux’s throw. I’m not calling it the Yips, but it does concern me… because it affects his entire game… and when a guy has a history of the Yips you have to pay attention. It’s that little hesitation… I’ll just chalk it up to “It happens.”
- Hopefully, the Dodgers can take BP on Corbin, and maybe Heaney can throw 5 this afternoon.
- There’s a “gag order” in effect in the Trevor Bauer appeal… and it’s evidently working!
Future Dodgers Down on the Farm
This one is short and sweet. OKC won 6-5 as Miguel Vargas was 2-4 with a BB and RBI, and Ryan Pepiot pitched 7 innings (84 pitches) and allowed 1 ER on three hits while walking three and striking out 6. Carson Fulmer got the win (he’s 5-1) by pitching the last two innings and allowing 1 H and 3 K’s.
Tulsa won 2-1 as Gavin Stone went six innings allowing three hits and 1 ER while walking three and striking out 6. Trust me… there’s nothing else to talk about.
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Discussion (64)
Disagree, not disagreeable
Unfortunately our next scheduled games are in the” House of Horrors”, Coors Field in Colorado where the bullpen will be used and abused.
Not much to say. My only gripe with Roberts was sending Cleavinger back out there. He obviously does not have the mindset. They snatched defeat from the jaws of victory again. Good news is that after today, they do not see the juggernaut that is the Nats again. They won’t trade for Bell simply because he plays no other position than first base. Although as a switch hitter he would be an ideal DH. Yep, the time has come to sit Max. He needs something to change drastically. When he, Belli and Barnes are in the lineup, there are three almost automatic outs. At least Bellinger runs into one now and then and is a superior defender. Great throw from Betts to nail the runner at the plate. The Dodgers do tend to play down to their opponents. As for trades, never good at predicting those things. It does seem to look like the Mets are targeting Contreras from the Cubbies.
As for Max. Lets face it he is playing along with Codi. And yes if 1 or 2 of the other guys don’t come thru then its hard to win. And no he isn’t going to AAA. My question would be if he is on the Playoff roster. We know teams looooove to go with experienced players rather than kids. Even if they hit .150
Watching the game last night was akin to watching the Titanic sink. How the hell is it possible that no one is available in the bullpen just 5 days after the entire bullpen is rested for the All-Star break? Especially when your starter that typically throws the least innings is on the hill?
More bad news with Treinen? He keeps getting pushed back, no explanation like all the other infirmed Dodgers. What the hell is going to happen when Heaney takes the hill and can only go 75 pitches? 13 freaking pitchers isn’t enough?
Why go after Soto when you can get Josh Bell for a pack a Big League Chew and a coupon for sunflower seeds? Damn that dude is a tough out. Sorry Mark, more conjecture.
Does anyone really think the Nats will get 5-6 top prospects AND have to take on Corbin’s contract for Soto? There’s no way this is going to happen.
Moronta isn’t looking so bad by comparison.
Everyone in the current pen seems to implode if they’re asked to get more than 3 outs. Meanwhile at OKC, Carson Fulmer finished the last 2 innings yesterday allowing 1 hit and nothing else while recording 3 K’s. WTF is taking so long to bring him up?
The Dodgers would rather hoard players than stack their 26-man roster with their best players. Just go ahead and cut somebody and bring in Fulmer. After a couple of days of rest of course, because it was so important to have him win that AAA game.
At least it’s a short turnaround today. The game starts at noon.
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9 285 LHP Brandon Neeck R/L 22 Virginia $156,600 $27,500
10 315 C Simon Reid L/R 21 Westmont College $149,600 $2,500
17 525 RHP Payton Martin R/R 18 West Forsyth HS (NC) $125,000
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Connor Godwin, RHP, JC of Central Florida.
Carter Lohman, LHP, Louisville.
Livan Reinoso, INF, Tennessee Wesleyan.
Christian Ruebeck, RHP, Kansas State.
Lucas Wepf, RHP, Louisiana-Monroe.
If the Dodgers trade for a pitcher, would it be for the playoffs or to close the season well and in good shape? I mean not to go tired or with a dead arm, there are some in the team who run that risk. I understand that Castillo may be the best option, but not the only one, I think Friedman is going to surprise with someone like Quintana, Greinke, Bumgarner, etc., and with that I think he would be fine, to give pitchers rest
And please, no more Muncy, it was already very clear that this season he is not well, it is already absurd, boring and stupid to continue waiting for his batting to improve, with him and Bellinger in the same lineup it is giving too much advantage to the other teams, you can’t expect the top 3 or 4 hitters in the lineup to do all the work!
To gut or not to gut ?
If I knew the Dodgers would win the WS this year I ´d say go all in and do it.
But since you never know if it will work that way I say make one or two smart trades to improve an already very good team.
I would hold on to Miller and Cartaya in any trade. Every one else from the minor leagues should be available in the right deal.
Pepiot improved his trade value again with yesterdays excellent start at OKC. His ERA is top notch in the hitter friendly league.Same for Stone.
Mitch White improved his stock as well.
Both are major league ready and should be enticing to teams trying to rebuilt.
I agree however that August 3rd can not come fast enough since the uncertainty is kind of nerve wrecking.
On another note: How much longer can Doc go with MM ? His at bats have become painful to watch. A gigantic rallye killer who can not even get his usual BBs any longer. He is hurting this team bit time.
Go Dodgers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!