The Dodgers Don't Need CJ Abrams… But…
Watford Dodger has been CJ Abrams’ agent since Christ was in Cleveland. BTW: Happy Easter to Everyone! I was never a fan because of his youthful immaturity… and he is still there to some degree, but I do think he is going to have a monster bat. There is 30 HR potential in that…
Watford Dodger has been CJ Abrams’ agent since Christ was in Cleveland. BTW: Happy Easter to Everyone! I was never a fan because of his youthful immaturity… and he is still there to some degree, but I do think he is going to have a monster bat. There is 30 HR potential in that bat, and he’s a potential .300 hitter with mid-.800 OPS. The thing is: he is not a good SS… but I do think he could be a good 2B! Maybe even a great 2B.
It’s clear to me that the Dodgers do not value Hyeseong Kim’s singles bat… maybe the Nats do. The Nats are in a full rebuild mold, and Abrams will be gone by the time they rebuild. He’s not part of the long-range plan. I don’t know if Kim is a better 2B than Abram, but I believe he’s a better SS. Abram is arbitration-eligible in 2027 and is a free agent in 2029. He will easily get $10+ Million then. The Nats want no part of that.
The Dodgers have a glut of outfielders and a 1B the Nats could use. How about Kim, JT3, and another player (or two) for CJ Abrams? I love Tibbs III, but you have to give up something to get something. That’s how it works. Freeland could be part of that deal, but I would prefer to keep him as the Dodgers’ future “Swiss Army Knife,” following in Kike’s footsteps.
The Dodgers don’t have to trade for CJ Abrams… but…
On a personal level, I met with my hip doctor on Friday, and the hip I had replaced 16 years ago has at least another 16 years left. That will put me at 90, so I’m good there. The left hip was the one I was worried about, but there is plenty of cartilage left and no signs of arthritis. The Doc thinks a couple of weeks of Physical Terrorism, followed by a continuation of that regimen afterward, will fix it. I also got a referral for my back. This will be the Fifth Back Specialist I have talked to. Some of the back doctors are just hacks and want to fill you up with painkillers – I don’t do that crap! Hopefully, this is the guy. My hip Doc says he’s the only one he trusts with his wife’s bad back. Now… about that brain transplant.
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There is a lot of great stuff happening in the Minors…
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I posted earlier this morning and it didn’t make it! Abram’s would not replace mookie. He would play second. If a trade were to be made! I don’t believe that it would happen, but some whispers are out there. All just speculation , but his speed would fit in nicely. As I said this morning, Tibbs is looking like a beast! But where does he fit in? An injury seems like his only path to playing in LA. But the nationals already have James Woods. Kim is a mystery to me. He’s a singles hitter, yes. But! That’s a double with his speed, right? If Freeland hits .275 and play second and third, who’s the more valuable player? The Dodgers need some speed for sure! Abram’s ain’t Puig! Could happen! Glasnow looks really good! Just stay healthy ! 15-16 wins are very possible! Camparius and Hernandez are possibly pitching their way to AAA! Tanner Scott is going to be very valuable this season! Sasaki needs to take it an another step forward today. Control and command are crucial! Doc should be fired! He’s already lost 2 games! No excuses! He has to go!!
Quite a player.
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We DON’T need Abrams and I DON’T want Abrams. He is not the type of player AF would pursue with his troubled background and lackadaisical play. A couple of plays at shortstop yesterday by him would wonder why anyone would want him. The Dodgers have better options and remember Edman will be back with 3 years remaining on his contract.
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Just tried to post this on the last thread but it was closed. It would appear Mark and I are on a similar page here: Abrams. Dodgers don’t need him. They already have 4 second baseman. 5 if you count Kiké. 6 if you count Espinal. 7 if you count Muncy. Heck, you could count Betts as a second baseman too. Seems to me if you can list 8 second baseman on your team you don’t have a second baseman, but you do have a rowing team. Stroke. Stroke. Stroke. Three strokes and you’re out. And if Betts’ back is hurt badly enough to keep him out a significant amount of time, all 7 of those guys might be asked to play short. Dodgers up the middle infield could soon be in flux. Flux that. I wonder if Washington would be interested in trading Abrams? Doubt it, but he would look good in our lineup. Give them Freeland, Kim and a pitcher and let Edman, Rojas and Kiké rotate at second. I know, not going to happen. But it’s Easter, so, I’ don’t mind laying an egg here.