They Called Him a Dog… Turns Out he is a Horse!
When the Dodgers traded Ryan Pepiot and Jonny DeLuca for Tyler Glasnow, the naysayers were quick to call Glasnow “Fragile” and “Injury Prone” because they thought they knew what they didn’t know. As it turned out, the pitcher they thought was a dog turned out to be a Workhorse…
When the Dodgers traded Ryan Pepiot and Jonny DeLuca for Tyler Glasnow, the naysayers were quick to call Glasnow “Fragile” and “Injury Prone” because they thought they knew what they didn’t know. As it turned out, the pitcher they thought was a dog turned out to be a Workhorse! Tyler Glasnow had one misdiagnosed injury that cost him almost four years of his career. His UCL was not properly attached to the bone, and it frequently took him over an hour just to “warm up.” He had to be a horse to do that for four years.
Tyler didn’t get the win last night, as he gave up just one hit, but it was a home run. He struck out 10 Padres in his seven innings pitched, and while the second guessers are plying their trade ad nauseum and criticizing Doc for taking Glasnow out, not walking Arraez, taking out Blake Treinen, and bringing in Grove and leaving him in (let’s add “why not bring in Vesia to pitch to Arraez?). Let me address each of these “second guesser” issues:
- Doc should have left Glasnow pitch into the 8th inning. – Why? So we can wear him out by October? That is just counterproductive! This year, it is about managing the workload so that the players will be “fresh” by the playoffs.
- Doc should not have taken Treinen out. This is a really silly one. Treinen has not pitched in two years. Let’s push him now to be a multi-inning reliever? If Doc had done that, the same people would have called him stupid. Get a grip.
- They should have walked Arraez, as Grove is not as good against LHP. I have to say that there is validity in walking Arraez, or maybe bringing Alex Vesia in to pitch to him. There is also something to letting Grove get it done. He has been almost unhittable in his last few outings. Sometimes, Managers have to put players in a position of discomfort to see if they will grow. “Win the war, not the battle.”
There are two real reasons the Dodgers lost last night:
#1 – They didn’t hit. It’s back to “everyone hits or no one hits.” They either win 14-2 or lose 2-1. That drives me crazy.
#2 – James Outman “limp armed” a horrible throw to home plate. Andy Pages would have gunned him down by 10 feet. It was an ugly throw by a guy who is now hitting .158. Every phase of his game is out of whack.
James Paxton is to go today. Let’s see how they handle the Lefty. The Padres Matt Waldron has a 5.82 ERA – he will probably pitch a perfect game.
BTW, I do not believe the Dodgers have enough “Prospect Capital” to trade for Mason Miller. It’s going to take a couple of TOP 50 Players and one TOP 15 Player. The Dodgers simply do not have that.
Down on the Farm
OKC BASEBALL CLUB – Miguel Vargas did not play, leading to speculation that he is on the way to San Diego. Purely speculation!
TULSA DRILLERS – Hyun-il Choi, who has pitched at A+ and AAA, was moved to Tulsa and went 5.1 innings, allowing six hits and 2 ER while striking out n8 for the win. Lao closed it out.
GREAT LAKES LOONS – “Rake” (no longer Jake) Gelof was 3-5 with 2 doubles and 2 RBI. He will move up quickly.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA QUAKES – Kendall George 0-4 (3 Ks). Sam Munoz – is 2-24. Wilman Daz – .182
ARIZONA COMPLEX LEAGUE DODGERS –
DOMINICAN SUMMER LEAGUE DODGERS BAUTISTA – No Game
DOMINICAN SUMMER LEAGUE DODGERS MEGA – No Game
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Discussion (58)
Disagree, not disagreeable
Good News – Pages’ 2 walks last night shows he’s starting to learn patience & selectivity at the plate.
Bad News – He’ll need a whole lot more patient AB’s, as opposing teams will start pitching around him to face Outman and Lux.
For a manager who is so heavily involved in matchups this was a hilarious decision to not walk Arraez,
All that talk about a manager putting players in good situations to succeed. Roberts hung Grove out to dry in that situation.
With a base open, the game on the line you just dont let Arraez beat you. A lefthanded hitter who happens to be not your ordinary LH but a two time defending batting champ. I laugh at all those who try to defend Roberts on that one. It was a classical “Dave Robert playoff move” . Backfired right into his face. Because it is only the regular season and the Dodgers already way ahead in the standings there will be no big fuss about it. But as I said a classical Doc decision.
Go Dodgers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Glasnow pitched a great game. Treinen was fantastic.
Grove was his inconsistent self. I am in the camp that they should have walked Arraez with Groves problems with lefties. However, both hits Grove threw the ball right down the middle. An embarrassing throw by Outman. Package Grove and Outman for something.
Absolutely agree, Glasnow should not have returned after 7! Nor should Treinan have pitched the 9th! James is completely overmatched right now! I can’t see any scenario where Heyward comes back and Outman stays. It’s not fair to the team, and really not fair to James to keep running him out there swinging like he is! …. Taylor? Another black hole with no light anytime soon!!! I haven’t checked, but how’s Chris Owings doing in the minors?? Beg Taylor to go down and try to get right, or simply bite the bullet and release him.
I might go to tonight’s RC game in Visalia. Will post a report if I do.
Those Padre uniforms are hideous.