Storybook Ending
… and they lived happily ever after! The End! There are a lot of improbable things that happened along the way that created this storybook ending, not the least of which was Dave Roberts taking out 5’9″ Tommy Edman and replacing him with 6’1″ Andy Pages. Kike could not catch…
… and they lived happily ever after! The End!
There are a lot of improbable things that happened along the way that created this storybook ending, not the least of which was Dave Roberts taking out 5’9″ Tommy Edman and replacing him with 6’1″ Andy Pages. Kike could not catch that ball, and neither could Tommy Tanks have gotten to it. Somehow, Doc knew that Andy Pages was needed for that play as he went after that ball like a dog after a bone and bulldozed Kike, who was laughing as it happened. Without that, there was no Dodger win.
Yamamoto won three games for the Dodgers. Only Randy Johnson (2001) and Mickey Lolich (1968) have accomplished that. He was the worthy MVP. However, this was a team effort. It was one for the ages. I’m not a game re-capper – you can find that elsewhere, but I remain amazed!
The blog will remain open, but I am taking some time off. My book has suddenly morphed into two books, and I am starting another website and blog for it. It will likely be my next career. In a nutshell, it helps people understand that while you can’t always control what happens to you, you can control your reaction… and that you should never quit in pursuit of your dreams. I’ll let you know when the site is up.
There could be some crazy things that happen in the offseason. You already know what I think about Will Smith changing positions. How about Dave Roberts retires and Miguel Rojas takes over as manager? It’s going to be an eventful offseason. BTW, Andy Pages had a bad Post-Season – it happens, but he is a damn good Centerfielder… who will only get better. I would not sell the farm for a CF’er when we have Pages and Siroto on the way.
What happens to LA Dodger Talk remains to be seen. We will figure it out as we go… Stay Tuned.
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Discussion (48)
Disagree, not disagreeable
I have to believe that Will Kline will be part of the pen next year.
Thank you Mark for Dodgertalk!
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Kyle Tucker is an excellent player, but I’m picking up Kris Bryant and Mike Trout type vibes from him.
Injuries have limited his ability to stay on the field.
Unless we sign him to a short term incentivized deal, it might be in the best interest of the Dodgers to take a pass on Tucker; similar to Anthony Rendon.
This is from a fan who thought Rendon was a good fit for the Dodgers.
Just watched the entire parade and Dodger Stadium celebration with a sold out stadium. I wouldn’t be shocked if the Dodger 3 peat. Listened to an interview afterwards with AF and he is going after another World Series Championship next year. We have the Japanese market cornered, we certainly have the money for free agents, we have hungry owners, a talented front office and roster, the Ohtoni commitment of deferred salary to put a wining ballclub on the field each year and we have a loaded farm system, to make trades if necessary so WHY NOT?
Will Smith just caught every inning of the longest World Series ever.
He takes a lot of pride in his catching ability and has shown zero interest in moving off the position that he has played at an all-star level. While I understand the desire to move him to a less physically demanding position, he may prefer to soldier on, like Realmuto and the Molina brothers. When the time comes–maybe four or five years from now–he could probably shift to 3B.
The Dodgers, perhaps their pitching staff in particular, seem to have fallen in love with Rortvedt as a backup. Correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe he came over in the Feduccia deal that also netted two interesting pitching prospects. What a steal! Rortvedt knocked Rushing off the WS roster. Whoda thunk it?
I like Rushing, but the sudden preference for Rortvedt has me wondering if the front office sees a flaw in his game. He was struggling to claim regular ABs with the Dodgers–Roberts never had him play LF despite Conforto’s struggles– and now Rortvedt has turned him into a trade chip. Catchers are always in demand.
But who should the Dodgers target?
a lot of people cried foul after michael bush had a great season in chicago. That’s a whisper compared to the screams we would hear if Dalton ended up starring somewhere else! They can’t trade him. let me put it another way, they can’t replace him! Give Rushing 40 starts behind the plate next season and spell freddie at first several games. find a way to get him in around half of the games next year.