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Let me remind you that, as fans, we have very little information with which to understand why Dave Roberts might make or not make a move. The case in point was the removal of Hyeseong Kim from the game last night in favor of Kike Hernandez. Some fans were upset by that. Why…
In 2015, Clayton Kershaw’s Average Fastball velocity was 94 MPH. Even through minor injuries, he remained a dominant force, leaning on both high velocity and pinpoint command. By 2016, he was still ringing it in around 93.6 MPH, relying on that mid‑90s heat to set up his deadly…
There has been a lot of talk about the Dodgers wanting to acquire a Centerfielder, such as Luis Robert, Jr., or Cedric Mullins. I do not see either one as an upgrade. I’m going to give you a Centerfielder that will not only make the Dodgers better but also cripple the Padres who…
I wasn’t going to post today, but I had so many comments to make that I am just making them a post. Esteury Ruiz is an exceptionally fast and athletic outfielder, but his defensive performance in center field has been inconsistent. While his elite speed provides him with…
I was on another site yesterday, and as usual, their modus operandi is to bash certain players, especially Doc and Andrew. Here are a few of their comments: “AF whiffed on Scott.” “ Ohtani can look like a blind man trying to swat flies with a flyswatter, especially with men on…
It seems to me that a certain number of Dodger fans like to criticize Andrew Friedman’s signings and/or trades. Of course, it is usually done with perfect 20/20 hindsight. While fans of any sports team may criticize general managers, it’s not simply to feel superior, although…
We had our annual Memorial Day Party (a week late) yesterday, and it ended around midnight. We did have the Pacers game on, but I deliberately didn’t watch the Dodgers until this morning. Wowsers! What an unbelievable beatdown! “We are the World Champs, and you’re not, and just…
The Dodgers are not entirely motivated to play Arizona or the Marlins… maybe even the Friars. They know what they’ve got: The best personnel in baseball… even if an entire pitching staff and their All-Star SS stubbed his toe and broke it! Re-Tread Tony Gonsolin struggled through…
To those of you who want washed-up Nolan Arenado: He’s hitting about the same as Muncy: .239 with a .702 OPS, and Muncy makes $10 Mil while Nolan makes $30 Mil. Arenado has committed fewer errors, BUT he has also DH’ed eight games. Arenado is also older. Hell, if you want a…
Oh, you thought I was talking about THE MC HAMMER? No, I was saying that last night, Muncy and Conforto did Hammer! Muncy was 2-4 with a walk and 3 RBI and a Big Fly, and Conforto was 2-3 with a walk and a Big Fly. I am not saying they are “cured,” but they are trending in that…
Now that Austin Barnes and Chris Taylor are gone, Max Muncy has become many Dodger Fans’ Favorite Whipping Boy. He’s not hitting (well, not LHP anyway), and he has eight errors (count ’em… 8). A lynch mob is forming and they are intent on lynching Max Muncy. There’s nothing…
Today is the most expensive holiday on the calendar. Every hot dog, burger, steak, a beer, or a spin around the lake with friends and family… has been purchased by others… with blood! This day is not about all the servicemen and women who have served – that comes in the Fall…
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