Decisions, Decisions
CT3 has earned the 2B starting job so has Gavin Lux. It may be a platoon in the beginning, but we shall see how it plays out. McKinstry and Taylor will get a lot of playing time.
By Mark Timmons · March 20, 202146
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Brooklyn Dodgers Last Years in Brooklyn Part 2 1953 1957
Brooklyn went berserk. The players were leaping all over the field. But the man who had led them for so many years and made so many clutch plays and hits was not on the field for the final out. Jackie Robinson was on the bench, replaced in the starting lineup by Don Hoak. His days as a Dodger Icon were on borrowed time.
By Michael "Bear" Norris · March 19, 202118
Noisy Has Been Quiet, DJ Has Petered-Out Barney Ain t No Purple Dinosaur!
If this is who Gavin Lux is (from what he has shown this Spring), then the Dodgers are going to have an incredible offense. If he keeps hitting (and I can t see why he won t) he is going to be very difficult to keep at the bottom of the lineup. With his speed and baserunning ability, he is a perfect #2 hitter behind Mookie Betts. Speed Kills! That moves Seager to #3 and the trickle-down starts. I doubt that Gavin begins the season as the #2 hitter, but if he earns that spot, look out! This 2021
By Mark Timmons · March 18, 202163
First-Year Players 1990-1999
Gibson, Hatcher, Dempsey, Samuel, and Valenzuela all became free agents in November, but on the 8th of November, Claire signed FA outfielder Darryl Strawberry. He signed Kevin Gross and Brett Butler. Traded Vizcaino to the Cubs for Greg Smith. Then he sent Brooks to the Mets for Greg Hansell and Bob Ojeda. They also re-signed Samuel, Valenzuela and Hatcher. They traded Holmes to the Brewers for a minor leaguer and did the same with Poole.
By Michael "Bear" Norris · March 17, 202129
Roster Locks
That leaves the final spot up for grabs between Edwin Rios, Matt Davidson, and Sheldon Noisy. Davidson is not on the 40-man roster, so that would seem to preclude him. Rios could win the job by getting hot at the right time, but there is something I like about having a hitter like Noisy on the bench when there are two out and runners on base and you need a run or two.
By Mark Timmons · March 16, 202157
Brooklyn Dodgers 1947-1952 The Last Days in Brooklyn -Part 1
In the 9th, Edwards flew out to left, but Furillo drew the 9th walk. Gionfriddo ran for Furillo and Jorgensen fouled out. Reiser was pinch hitting for Casey, and Gionfriddo stole second. That changed Mngr Bucky Harris s strategy and even though Reiser was injured, he decided to walk him. Eddie Miksis went in to run for Reiser, and Lavegetto, a 34 year old veteran was sent up to hit for Eddie Stanky.
By Michael "Bear" Norris · March 15, 202133
The Spring Training Halfway Point
At some point, I could see Will Smith hitting #3 with Bellinger #4 and Muncy #6, but make no mistake about it the Dodgers have been very good with JT hitting #3 and Mad Max at #4. I just think that Bellinger and Will Smith have the speed to hit towards the top of the lineup.
By Mark Timmons · March 14, 202128
The More Things Change the More They Stay the Same
LA DODGER TALK is not your normal Dodger blog site. Even Ray Charles can see that no other Dodger site has a Dodger historian like Michael Norris. Michael or Bear as we know him, is a National Dodger Treasure! What he lays down is not available anywhere else! Then we have 2Demeter2, who has committed to trying to write one blog a week wherein he will give his opinion from
By Mark Timmons · March 13, 202130
First-Year Players 1982-1989
Basking in the glow of a World Championship and with labor strife behind them, the Dodgers came to spring training with hopes of doing it again. Of course there had been some changes over the winter as Davey Lopes was traded to the A s. Lopes had only played 58 games in 81. 4 of the 8 starters were in their 30 s. Garvey, Cey, Baker and Russell. Rookie Steve Sax
By Michael "Bear" Norris · March 12, 202134
1981- The year of Fernandomania.
As Vinny so memorably said, and a child shall lead them. The kid from Navajoa definitely did that. Oh yeah, the kid could hit a little too. He finished with a .250 average in 81. Also knocked in 7. His only extra-base hit was a triple. But over his Dodger career, he hit 9 HR s 3 of which came in 1984.
By Michael "Bear" Norris · March 11, 202136
Some Spring Training Random Thoughts From the Recliner
One of the things I enjoy most about spring training is the opportunity to watch the kids play. Even though there is little chance of them breaking camp with the Dodgers, how exciting it must be for them to be able to pitch and play alongside the veterans. In no particular order, Jo Jo Gray, Bobby Miller, Landon Knack, Andre Jackson, Michael Grove, Miguel Vargas, Jacob Amaya, Michael Busch, Kody Hoese, James Outman, Andy Pages, Devin Mann, Omar Estevez, Nick Robertson, Ryan Pepiot, Gus Varland,
By Mark Timmons · March 10, 202147
First-Year Players Who Impacted the Season 1971 1980
The last time out we perused players who between 1958 and 1970 who were first year players and had some or little impact on the season. The 1970 s was the dawn of a new era of Dodger baseball. Before they were over, Walter Alston would retire, and a ball of fire named Tommy Lasorda would inject a new philosophy into the managers chair. It would also usher in the longest
By Michael "Bear" Norris · March 9, 202144
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