The Farm Just Keeps Getting Stronger
I mean… is that even possible? How is it possible? As you read below what I wrote about the minor leagues, the Dodger system is just “riddled” with these power arms. I have never seen anything like it. Farhan can steal a player here or there (like Nunez) and their farm system is…
I mean… is that even possible? How is it possible? As you read below what I wrote about the minor leagues, the Dodger system is just “riddled” with these power arms. I have never seen anything like it. Farhan can steal a player here or there (like Nunez) and their farm system is improving, but nothing like what is happening Down on the Farm in Dodgerland.
It was announced yesterday that Ryan Pepiot broke into the MLB Top 100 Prospect List. That gives the Dodgers 6 of the Top 100 players. SIX! Bobby Miller, Diego Cartaya, Ryan Pepiot, Michael Busch, Miguel Vargas, and Andy Pages. Then, I see players like Clayton Beeter, Landon Knack, Jose Ramos, Michael Grove, Hyun-il Choi, Nick Nastrini, Maddux Bruns, and quite a few others and saw HOLY COW! How did they do thiS? Like Keith Law predicted, the Dodgers really may be the Number One Farm System in Baseball.
Minor League News
- At OKC last night Caleb Ferguson pitched 1/3 of an inning. He allowed 2 Hits, 3 Runs, 1 BB, 1 K, and has an 81.00 ERA!
- At Tulsa last night, I watched Clayton Beeter pitch 4 innings of no-hit ball and strike out 8. Then Jordon Leasure in his AA debut struck out the side in the 5th. Both of these guys have very sick stiff! WOW! Just WOW! Clayton Beeter throws the ball so effortlessly and throws a pitch about every 10 seconds – he wastes no time in bringing it back to the plate.! Jacob Amaya hit another HR and had a BB. Can he keep it up?
- At Great Lakes last night, Eddys Leonard hit a 2-run HR. He is starting to heat up.
- At Rancho Cucamonga last night, Maddux Bruns went 2.2 innings, allowing 3 hirs ans 1 ER. He walked no one and struck out 6. Tommy Kahnle pitched a 1/3 of an inning but gave up 2 H and 1 ER. 19-year-old LH, Ronan Kopp went the final two innings for the win, striking out 3. He has now struck out 19 in 8 IP. Of course, walks are a thing. He has 9.
- Unlike other Minor League Reports, I do not focus on the game results – I look at exciting and relevant performances from prospects. There are much better Minor League Reports, such as at LA Dodger Chronicles.
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Bauer….324 game suspension….2 years of the regular season. Couldn’t have happened to a bigger scumbag.
Bluto,
By the way, I saw a comment from you in spam from a couple of days ago asking me to be kinder and gentler to journalists.
That won’t happen. I know enough of them to understand why they often hide or slant a story to fit a narrative. This does not just happen in politics, but also in sports (as much or more). Quite often (more than most people realize) they gloss over or ignore something in favor of promoting a certain narrative.
Are you reading about Lux and the “yips” anywhere else? No, but you can read current articles about how he overcame them (it’s a narrative they are creating).
Any idea why?
Do you think there has been a polite directive not to promote that?
I cannot say how I know, but I know exactly what is going on Inside Yip Control.
BTW, the Giants have the #1 Bullpen ERA, but they are relying on their bullpen for about 20% more innings than the Dodgers. They will come back and bite them big time as they wear down… and out!
It would appear to me that Garrett Cleavinger and Mitch White will be the odd men out, but then Treinen will be back at some point. Who goes down then?
Believe it or not, I think Moronta is very useful and experienced. I can’t see any way the Dodgers don’t try and move Price. If they could get someone to pay 1/3 of his salary or package another player the other team really wants….???
Dodgers: Reliever Tommy Kahnle Nearing a Return
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It’s kind of wild to think that the Dodgers pitching staff could be getting much better in the month of May. With a few guys set to return from the injured list, the bullpen in particular will be something to watch. With guys like Tommy Kahnle and Caleb Ferguson on the horizon, this relief team could be insane.
But Kahnle is by far the closest to a return. In fact, he could be joining up with the Dodgers VERY soon. The 32-year-old reliever has been out since 2020 after undergoing Tommy John surgery while playing with the Yankees. Los Angeles scooped him up on a 2-year deal in hopes that he would be 100 percent ready to go for this season.
He appeared in his 8th game this month during the Quakes game last night. It was also the first time that he had pitched on back-to-back nights, one of the final boxes that he needed to check off before the Dodgers would consider making a move.
The most likely scenario is that Kahnle will be joining up with the Dodgers after May 1st. That’s when the roster sizes will need to be trimmed back to 26 players, down from the 28 that MLB allowed due to the shortened Spring Training.
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“Progress is not linear” that is true, that is for everyone, that also applies to Gavin Lux.
Are the yips are real or imaginary? Does Lux have them? There are all kinds of coaches and psychologists putting out stuff like this, trying to cure it, whether it’s baseball, golf, shooting free throws….whatever.
Open on www.peaksports.comhttps://www.peaksports.com/overcome-throwing-yips/I call it “Stinking Thinking” and words like anxiety, tension, and over control of actions always show up.
“Feeling like an alien has taken over their body and they have no control”
The Dodgers re-tooled Will Smith’s swing and it happened quickly!
It took longer with Ruiz and I am not sure it took!
They have been working with Amaya on his swing for almost 3 years.
It is starting to look like it is happening!
Progress is not linear!
I wonder if the Dodgers already have Plan A, B, and C ready depending on Bauer’s new status.
Could one of those plans already have a trade agreement with another team if Bauer draws a Get-Out-Of-Jail-Free card?
Yes, Lux is dreading every throw he makes now. A few of them will be errors. Still, he will make more plays at second than Muncy. Send Lux to Cereset. https://cereset.com/
I’m getting a good feeling about Jacob Amaya.
What’s the prediction on Bauer, an admin extension , suspension or reinstatement?
Does Beeter or Knack have closer type stuff? Or are they starter types?
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