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It's Time!
Thirty-one years ago, after being incarcerated for seven years, five months, and five days, I was the defendant and lawyer in a five-day trial, and on August 31, 1994, I had my conviction overturned, and I walked out of a courtroom after the judge ordered a Sheriff to “ Take…
By Mark Timmons · July 15, 202536
Why I Don't Get Excited About the Draft.
I remember back in 2001 when Baseball America came out with their first Prospect Handbook. It was the only year when it was 5.5″ wide by 8.65″ high. Since then, they have been 5.75 wide by 9″ high… FYI. The Dodgers’ #1-ranked prospect in 2001 was RHP Ben Diggins, who never…
By Mark Timmons · July 15, 202518
A Great Closer for a Bad Team… and a Bad Closer for a Great Team!
That would be Tanner Scott. That’s all I have to say about it. The Dodgers drafted two players at #40 and #41, namely Zach Root and Charles Davalan. Here is the lowdown on Root: Root pitched as a reliable starter for two seasons for East Carolina in 2023 and 2024 before…
By Mark Timmons · July 14, 202513
The Dodgers Need to Get Out of the PCL
The Pacific Coast League (PCL) has historically been one of the most challenging leagues for pitchers in professional baseball. Here’s why — and how it affects both pitchers and hitters: Why the PCL is Tough on Pitchers: High Elevation & Dry Air Many PCL cities (like…
By Mark Timmons · July 12, 202564
Remember This Name… Minor League Notes
Sean Linan. He is a 6-foot-tall, 185-pound RHP who is 20 years old and pitched last night for the Great Lakes Loons. His rise from the backfields of Colombia to the bright lights of Triple-A is a testament to both talent and timing. Signed by the Dodgers in 2022, Liñan toiled in…
By Mark Timmons · July 11, 202540
Milwaukee Fire
The season is a little over halfway completed, and I have seen enough of Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates to last a lifetime! Tanner Scott leads MLB in blown saves with six. He is the Dodgers’ closer and lead arsonist. Kirby Yates has struck out 42 hitters in 27 IP, and he still…
By Mark Timmons · July 10, 202550
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
The Good Emmit Sheehan i s Special, and I am not looking at the fact he pitched five innings and allowed one run. I am looking at the shape of his pitches, his velocity, and the fact that he is frequently out of the zone by just a bit, which induces a lot of chase. This is a guy…
By Mark Timmons · July 7, 202591
Will There Be Trades?
All Dodger fans are wondering if the Dodgers will make any trades at the deadline. I will give you a definite “Maybe.” However, do not look for anything significant. They won’t try to replace Max Muncy, and they won’t trade for a starting pitcher (at least a prominent one). They…
By Mark Timmons · July 6, 202518
Happy Independence Day!
The Dodgers tend to play down to the level of their opponents. The White Sox are so bad that even the Dodgers, who sometimes excel at playing down, could not play that badly. The only problem with Jerry Reinsdorf selling the team is that he should have been forced to sell it and…
By Mark Timmons · July 4, 202534
The End is Near(er)
Yesterday, I was supposed to have carpal tunnel and elbow surgery. The Doctor and the hospital showed such a high level of incompetence that I punted. I was all in… until I saw their lack of preparation and understanding, and I walked away. I did get my back procedure approved…
By Mark Timmons · July 2, 202588
Looking Ahead
The Dodgers are the most dominant team in baseball right about now, but I am always looking forward to what will happen next year and beyond. Next year could bring some BIG CHANGES for the Dodgers. Let me list what I think they will be: Max Muncy will not be re-signed. He will…
By Mark Timmons · June 29, 202597
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