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If you have not ever checked out www.DodgerPokeReport.com, then you are doing yourself a disservice. A gentleman by the name of Casey Porter produces this page and the content therein. It is not a slick, high-tech site, but rather an amazing source of Los Angeles Farm Information – the very best and most thorough on the web. He does a great job. Another great site is: https://www.dodgers2080.com/
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Check it out – I am headed back to Indy – I am writing this at 5:00 AM as I wait at John Wayne Airport. My son and I went to the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes Game and met Bear and his brother and sister, as well as Bulldogs and Penguins and Jayne Cobb there. We had a great time, but the Quakes lost 3-2. Damon Keith has the “swagger.” Luis Rodriguez hit two doubles and holds a lot of promise. He’s still only 19!
Diego Cartaya hit his first HR as a Loon. I plan to see him a couple of times when he is in Ft. Wayne the 3rd week of this month. Maybe something special….???
Of course, something is wrong with Walker Buehler, well that and there was some pretty good hitting against him. Remember, when I told you that Diego Cartaya was getting the call to GL a day or two before it happened? Well, I was told that by a friend of a friend who is an insider, but I cannot say who. You can never be 100% sure, but that was accurate.
My point is that I have it on pretty good authority that Walker started in Spring Training to somewhat change his style or pattern of pitching. I floated this out earlier in the year and some of you said that was ridiculous and even mocked me (you know who you are)… and I really don’t care what you think because you simply do not know or have the connections to a few people I do (not saying I am always right… but I get my share). At any rate, I do not know what Walker was trying to do, but sufficient to say it is not working. It may very well be mechanical or it could be that his tinkering has messed up his repertoire… or it could be both.
I do not believe he is injured – he can still hit 97 MPH when he has to… so maybe it’s not entirely mechanical. Personally, I think it is the baseball Gods, humbling him. Walker is confident, cocky, and likes to talk smack. This game will humble you. Maybe that is it. Do you have a better explanation? I believe this too shall pass. Learn your lesson, Walker, and change your name to Striker Buehler. Everything will be fine! Remember when we wondered if Mookie might be toast? Me neither!
It was good seeing the Old Bear again, nice to meet Jayne Cobb (his name really isn’t Jayne), and Bulldogs & Penguins (that is his real name). 😉
We met some new fans who are big Quakes fans as well as Dodger fans. Of course, Bear was talking to all the hot chicks and trying to get them to come to this blog. 😉 Great Job Bear!
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Runner on 2nd, nobody out, Betts, Freddie and TT coming up and we can not get one freaking run across.
Maddening.
Go Dodgers!!!!!!!!!!
Great to see Ferguson back. He is going to be a HUGE asset once he gets back in the groove after his debut.
Very disappointing end to series. How many balls were inches from being fair, I counted at least 3 that could have broken the game open. Then we have the 8th inning, make of it what you will. Losing these close games in the 8th inning and later are heartbreakers to say the least. On to the White Sox and Giants.
Not a good game. Julio was solid. Not great. But solid.
I had a great weekend. We aren’t Angel fans. I have many friends who are… and they are about to find a virgin and an active volcano to toss her in.
I have great friends. Met more this weekend. I count my blessings. One of those blessings is being a Dodger fan. And having a new faith in the next generation. Which yesterday gave me more faith.
Leif
Clayton Kershaw Expected To Be Activated From 15-Day IL Next Weekend
By Mark Polishuk | June 5, 2022 at 10:55pm CDT
Clayton Kershaw tossed 59 innings over four innings of a minor league rehab start today, and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters (including The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya) that Kershaw will be activated from the 15-day injured list for his next outing. This would put Kershaw in line to start against the Giants next weekend, as the two NL West rivals clash in a big series.
Mark, can you include at the top of the page our 3 minor league teams playing in the Arizona Complex League(1) and Dominican Summer League (2) starting today June 6th.