Rant & Rave Sunday
In 2021, 51% of all MLB Pitchers went on the IL. Let that sink in a little. Now, what pitcher do you want to trade for? Lane Thomas of the Nats is the latest “flavor of the week,” but a 27-year-old outfielder who is hitting over .300 with a .851 OPS and two more years of control…
- In 2021, 51% of all MLB Pitchers went on the IL. Let that sink in a little. Now, what pitcher do you want to trade for?
- Lane Thomas of the Nats is the latest “flavor of the week,” but a 27-year-old outfielder who is hitting over .300 with a .851 OPS and two more years of control is going to cost a lot… a whole lot! Is this his breakout year (he has a .257 career BA), or is it an outlier? I do not know. The Nats would ask a lot. He would be nice in RF, which would allow Mookie to move to SS and/or 2B.
- The Pirates are not going to trade David Bednar unless someone would make a dope-fiend trade, and we all know that AF won’t do that. The Pirates have a core that could contend next year, and Bednar is controllable through 2027! No way they trade him unless you want to include Cartaya or Rushing and a couple of starter prospects like Frasso and Ryan! What are you smoking?
- Arte Moreno is not going to trade with the Dodgers and especially is NOT going to trade Ohtani to them.
- Milwaukee’s pitching has failed them… Woodruff hurt, Burnes 3.94 ERA, Peralta 4.70 ERA, Eric Lauer 5.48 ERA, Wade Miley is their Ace at 3.36 ERA.
- Christain Yelich is not the player he once was, but he is solid: .285 BA, .379 OB%, .834 OPS, 11 HR, 21 SB. Not MVP-like, but good! Kind of like Cody Bellinger’s year (.298 BA, .353 OB%, .846 OPS, 9 HR, 11 SB… although he has been injured for a substantial time. He hit a HR in his first at-bat in Yankee Stadium! Both players could be available at the deadline for different reasons: Belli will be a Free Agent after this season, and Yelli is under contract for six more years with a lot of money still owed. Belli is unlikely to be traded to the Dodgers, and as for Yelli: NO WAY!
- Michael Grove pitched his best game ever last night. If he had not hung that curve on Ohtani it would have been outstanding. Michael learns slowly… but he learns. He is much better than his 6.89 ERA indicates. He might be ready to step in as a #5!
- Two things that are extremely silly (the first is overrated, and the second is underrated): Batting Orders and Robert’s Bashers!
- Our company purchased 50 tickets to the Indianapolis Indians vs. Memphis Redbirds last night and today. We had a great time last night, and it’s a 1:00 game today. The Indy Indians are the best ticket in town, and they are not changing their names like the Gutless Karen team in Cleveland!
- The Indianapolis Indians announced in February that the club is partnering with the Miami Nation of Indians of Indiana. The partnership will include a land acknowledgment, recognition of Miami veterans during Native American Heritage Night at Victory Field, support of the Miami scholarship program, and fan educational opportunities. The team’s name, which has been the Indianapolis Indians since 1902, will remain the same. “We are grateful to the Indianapolis Indians for the opportunity to share our story with Hoosiers throughout central Indiana,” said Brian Buchanan, Chief of the Miami Nation of Indians of Indiana. “When the history of Indiana is studied, the major influence of Native American people is seen in the names of Indiana cities, state parks, rivers, food, celebrations, and other cultural points of interest. We have encouraged the team to remain the Indianapolis Indians.” — Sometimes all it takes is a little perspective and not being an idiot!
- Miguel Andujar (remember he was the runner-up to Ohtani for ROY a few years ago?) is tearing it up for the Indy Indians: 249 AB’s, 9 HR, .361 BA, .421 OB%.995 OPS – You would think the Pirates might call him up or trade him?
- I still believe in Miguel Vargas and Michael Busch!
- Do not underestimate what David Peralta has brought to this team.
- No real Dodger baseball until next Friday!
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Discussion (86)
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When does Pepiot come back? The one year that he would have got a spot, he gets hurt. Must be frustrating for him but I still think he could lock down a spot in 2nd half. Mount Muncy will erupt in 2nd half. Book it Dano. Can’t wait to see which of our young arms steps up with some consistency. Still love Millers stuff and makeup.
Barnes must have some racy photos of someone in front office!
Bednar is not going to be traded. Book it. Thomas is a nice fit, but like you said, he is doing it for the first time. I would not unload two of our best catching prospects for both of those guys. I would like to see Feduccia get a shot, but unless Barnes goes down with some injury, I just do not see that happening. If Taylor is ready after the All-Star break, they can send Vargas down, I would not give up on him, to get his head straight. He is totally lost at the plate. Striking out too much and not hitting the ball hard at all. At least when Peralta or Heyward make outs, they are usually hit pretty hard. Like I posted at the end of yesterday’s stream, Dodgers with 10 homers the last two games now have 149. Only team they trail is Atlanta. Cleveland has 60. Mookie, JD and Muncy have more than that combined. 149 is the most ever by a Dodger team in their history at this point in the season.
Arizona played today. If they lose we could still end up tied at the break. The announcers last night didn’t seem to notice that as they said that we would go into the break a half game behind, it will actually either be tied or one game behind.
Well, if a package of Rushing , Frasso or Ryan or Hurt and Grove (or Pepiot) would net Bednard I say grab a pipe cause that smoke won´t hurt you at all.:)
Thomas for Busch /Ramos and Pepiot/Grove ? May throw in a guy like Vivas or Leonhard too.
Go Dodgers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!