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Things are better than some of us think
I keep hearing that the Los Angeles Dodgers are very undisciplined hitters. They’re swinging wildly at everything the pitcher throws up there. Otani, Pages, Teoscar, and others. It sounds like the Dodgers are the worst team in baseball. Would it surprise you that the Dodgers are…
By Mark Timmons · August 29, 202549
Why do the Dodgers Continue to Hang on to Michael Conforto after Cutting Players in the Past who were Doing Better than him?
I decided to pose that question to ChatGPT, and here was its surprising answer: Good question — it does look odd on the surface when the Dodgers have historically been quick to cut bait on veterans (A.J. Pollock, Hanser Alberto, even Joc Pederson a few years back) while sticking…
By Mark Timmons · August 26, 202585
What is Wrong with the Dodgers' Bats?
Had a great wedding yesterday. A photo of my son giving the couple their vows is below. We were staying at the hotel (Courtyard by Marriott) in Ft Wayne, Indiana, which overlooked the Tin Caps field. (Padres A+ Affiliate). I am most certainly staying here next year for the…
By Mark Timmons · August 25, 202534
It's Not Important That You Stumble… It's Getting Back Up That Counts!
Or I Could Say, It’s Not How You Start… It’s How You Finish! Heather Dorniden (now Heather Kampf) is an American middle-distance runner best known for her grit and determination on the track. She competed for the University of Minnesota, where she was an NCAA champion in the 800…
By Mark Timmons · August 21, 202569
It All Starts in September
Andy Pages is OK in CF, but Teo is a below-average RF, and Conforto is a below-average LF’er. As players start to get healthy, I think the Dodgers’ defensive realignment will change, and NO, MOOKIE IS NOT GOING BACK TO RF. SS is the most important defensive position, and Mookie…
By Mark Timmons · August 19, 202548
Beautiful or Ugly – Just Win, Baby!
The Dodgers still aren’t hitting, but the Dodgers’ starters outpitched the Padres’ starters, and the bullpen did just enough to win. The Padres did get some lucky hits… that’s for sure. Additionally, the Dodgers played fundamentally sound baseball and (for the most part) let the…
By Mark Timmons · August 18, 202538
Why Having the #1 Farm System is a Big Deal
Several Dodgers fans have seemingly mocked Andrew Friedman, who has been the architect of the most amazing ten-year run in baseball history. They saw the San Diego Padres trade for Mason Miller, JP Sears (since sent to the minors), Ryan O’Hearn, and Ramon Laureano. Miller and…
By Mark Timmons · August 16, 202542
Time to Go to the Whip and Ax
The Dodger players saw the team cut Jason Heyward in 2024 when he was hitting .208 with a .682 OPS. Next, they saw the Dodgers cut Chris Taylor, who played all over the field and, like Heyward, was beloved by his teammates. Finally, the Dodgers cut ties with Austin Barnes (The…
By Mark Timmons · August 14, 202536
Sometimes an Example Needs to be Made
I initially said the Dodgers should stick with Michael Conforto, but I’ve changed my mind. Sometimes, you have to make an example of someone, and Conforto is the scapegoat, but very deserving! It didn’t work, it’s over. Move on… there’s nothing to see here, folks. The pitching…
By Mark Timmons · August 13, 202572
Who is Phil Bert?
I get some crazy e-mails on a weekly basis. Some are unworthy or unreadable, but yesterday, I got this e-mail with the above graphic attached (which was neither unworthy or unreadable): “ I was researching the Brooklyn Bum and came across your site/recent post (good luck with…
By Mark Timmons · August 12, 202536
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