One For The Money

If you could pick just one player that you thought would help the Dodgers win another World Series, who would it be? For most Dodger fans I have talked to, and judging from the posts I have read, that player would be Shoei Ohtani. Ohtani is a front-line pitcher, and he is an MVP-caliber hitter. He would probably be the DH, but he also could play some outfield.

I would think there would be an awful lot of opinions on this subject. But for me, if I could get just one player, I would love to have Mike Trout. One, he would cost less; two, the guy has 3 MVP awards, and three, he is one of the best defensive players in the majors. Another plus for me is that Mike is a power RH bat. I think he would love playing for a team that consistently contends.

But there are probably others. I thought a few years ago, when it looked like they might have a chance to sign Bryce Harper, that not only would he look great in blue, I could see a lot of his homers flying into the right-field pavilion.

But I also would like to see the Dodgers extend some of their own stars. I always thought they might do that with Urias. But it looks like he will for sure test free agency this winter, and I think he will be moving on because someone, the Padres, Mets or even the Yankees, is going to offer him a lot of money.

I really thought they should have re-signed Corey Seager. I was a huge fan of Corey. The guy can hit, that is for sure. But as has been stated numerous times, he would have cost the Dodgers close to 400 million to match what he is making in Texas where they have no state income tax.

I know they had no shot in all reality at signing him, but another guy I would have loved to see in Dodger Blue is Aaron Judge. Judge has awesome power. Would he hit 60-plus in LA? Probably not. No Dodger EVER has hit more than 49, and that was done once, Shawn Green. Beltre hit 48 in his walk year. Those both are records for Dodger hitters. The Judge could have freed up Mookie to move to the infield. Then Vargas would be at third.

Pitching-wise, well, Scherzer would have been nice, and so would Verlander. But Max made some comments that made him sound like a real jerk. Verlander visited and then opted for the big apple. I hoped they would trade for or sign a closer, but in retrospect, there really were none of the top guys available. Thor is a low-risk, high-reward type of signing that Freidman loves. I think he will do fine. Is he the 100 MPH guy he was?? Nope, but he really does not need to be.

Just for fun, let’s hear what the well-informed, always delightful, intelligent posters of LADT have to contribute. Have a ball and go get em.

OKC Dodgers

Game Summary: For a third consecutive game, the Oklahoma City Dodgers bested their opponent by one-run during a high-scoring game, claiming a 7-6 victory over the Las Vegas Aviators Tuesday night at Las Vegas Ballpark. Jahmai Jones continued his recent hot streak, hitting two home runs and picking up a total of five RBI. The Dodgers (3-1) took the lead with four runs in the second inning, including a two-run homer by Jones. The second baseman went deep again the fourth inning and poked a two-run double in the sixth inning. OKC led, 7-5, entering the bottom of the ninth inning. Las Vegas (1-3) scored one run and had the tying run at second base with one out before Dodgers third baseman Luke Williams turned an unassisted double play off a soft line drive to end the game.