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Dodger Chatter: The Third Connor

Dodger minor league enthusiasts are very familiar with Connor Wong who was selected by the Dodgers in the third round of the 2017 First-Year player Draft out of the University of Houston. The 22-year-old catcher is now plying his trade with the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes of the High-A California League. During the current season he has posted a .272/.337/543 triple slash along with 11 home runs and 28 runs batted

By Mark Timmons · June 3, 201833

The Cream Always Rises to the Top

Three Under .500 Three Outta First. That s part of what you should know but there s a whole lot more than that. The cream always rises to the top! Yes, up until the past couple of weeks, the Dodgers have played poorly for a variety of reasons, some valid, some problematic. The cream always rises to the top! So far, the Season of 2018 will be known as the Season

By Mark Timmons · June 2, 201864

Rancho Cucumonga Potential Prospects

Reviewing Class A players and projecting is very premature, but it does get done. That is why so many A level and even rookie level players are included on Top prospects lists, only to fall out later. The most difficult jump in professional baseball is from A Ball to AA. So there is a lot of guessing that goes on with these evaluations. Depending on the age, it is doubtful

By Jeff Dominique · June 1, 201844

Holding out for a Hero

The Heroes of last nights win were many: Stripling, Kemp and Muncy have been playing hero with regularity, but it was good to see Cody and Joc get a couple of hits this is a step in the right direction for getting them untracked. Both players have been working very hard behind the scene on their swings. Joc may be a .350 OB% guy with that swing, but he

By Mark Timmons · May 31, 201837

Down on the Farm AA

Currently, AA is where most of the top prospects reside. Although still relatively young, some of the current roster will absolutely play at the ML level, but outside of Keibert Ruiz, none project to be perennial AS. There could be some AS performances from some of the higher rated players, but they all have questions that will need to be answered. Keibert Ruiz The second of two likely

By Jeff Dominique · May 30, 201829

Down on the Farm

The Dodgers minor league system is filled with “depth” pieces. As therealten pointed out, perennially competing for the playoffs and a potential WS takes a toll on the Dodgers draft slot. The last time the Dodgers had a top ten draft slot, they did very well with a HS pitcher from University Park, Texas…Clayton Kershaw. In 2016, the Dodgers had the #20 selection and drafted HS SS, Gavin Lux. In

By Jeff Dominique · May 29, 201848

What To Expect in the Days Ahead

With the Amateur Baseball Draft coming up in the next couple of weeks, it s generally assumed that not many other moves will be made by teams as their focus is on that draft and that is generally true, but one never knows! There are many things to think about as a Dodger fan, however, including the Draft. I see all kinds of predictions as to who the Dodgers might take,

By Mark Timmons · May 28, 201835

Ross Stripling s Stock is Soaring

Many people, myself included, felt that Ross Stripling s ceiling was as a #5 starter, notwithstanding the fact that he almost pitched a no-hitter a couple of years ago to start the season. Ross has been a nice piece in the bullpen and occasional spot starter, but in his last four appearances he has been the starter. He went 4.0 innings in his first start, 5.1 in his second start, 6.0

By Mark Timmons · May 27, 201833

Do You Think The Dodgers Still Want To Trade Kemp?

So far, this year, Matt Kemp is the Dodger s MVP! That s quite a redemption for a player nobody wanted who was supposed to just be a salary dump. Not many people even expected him to make the team this season. If the Dodgers couldn t trade him (they couldn t), it was expected that he would be DFA ed (he wasn t). I expected it and ever predicted it, not because I am clairevoyant,

By Mark Timmons · May 26, 201829

Joc s Work is Done Here

The photo is Justin Turner saying It s been nice knowing you, Joc. In case you have been living under a rock, Joc Pederson is very polarizing to fans. People love him or hate him. With his new swing, he has cut down his strikeouts as well as most of his his power. He will not hit HR with that swing. No way, Jose! He s an OK outfielder, not a centerfielder

By Mark Timmons · May 25, 201855

Shakeup in the NL West

Some people will say Wow. The Dodgers have only won one of their last two games and they are six games under .500. OMG! The sky is falling. The world is ending. The Dodgers suck! I say: The Dodgers have won five out of their last six games and are now only 4.5 games behind the first place Rockies. I can t tell you how to feel. I just know that

By Mark Timmons · May 23, 201883