Just wait until next year…
The Cardinals own Clayton Kershaw. They beat him like a rented mule. Mercifully, it is over. Now I can concentrate on my Indianapolis Colts. This was a tough season and I am weary. This site will...
View ArticleParting Shots
No longer junkyard dogs. That title was taken by the Cards and Red Sox. I told you months ago that Clayton Kershaw would get a contract around $300 million and most of you said I was crazy. How do...
View ArticleForget about Robinson Cano and David Price
If Stan Kasten is smart (and I am not certain how smart he is) he won’t even consider free agents like Robinson Cano or David Price and here’s why: The Dodgers currently have nearly $170,000,000 in...
View ArticleYou’ll see it when you believe it!
One rule for signing free agents – Never, Never, Never sign a free agent for whom you have to give up a draft pick… NEVER! That means no Cano, Choo and others. No, No, a thousand time no! No matter...
View ArticleThe future is now!
I hope the Dodgers are done in the free agent market and with all trades. They are set. It’s not an ideal lineup, but what lineup is? Those of you who want an All-Star at every position are either...
View ArticleHanley is Staying at Shortstop… at Least for Now!
The State of the Infield: Hanley Ramirez is happy and healthy and wants to remain a Dodger for the rest of his career. Oh, and by the way… he’s not moving off of Shortstop! You can take that to the...
View ArticleThe Team That Starts May Not Be The Team That Finishes
Everyone is busy considering who will make the Dodger’s 25 man roster this year, but that may be the wrong question. Will Figgins win a job? That’s not the question. What about Turner and Gordon as...
View ArticleThe Dodgers Need a Centerfielder
Assuming Matt Kemp will come back by summer and be healthy, he is going to have to change his style of play. No longer can he be the guy who runs into walls, steals bases and runs with reckless...
View ArticlePredictions and WAG’s
Alexander Guerrero won’t have any problem acclimating to 2B, but he will have trouble with hitting. He will open the season in the minors. Matt Kemp will be ready to play by Mid-April. Chad...
View ArticleThis is Not the Right Mix
The Dodgers are a talented team, but they have some issues – issues that I believe will be addressed before the season is over. For example, they really don’t have a quality Center-fielder, but they do...
View ArticleThe Switch Was Flipped
Lots of Dodger fans complained about the teams lackluster Spring Training performance. Some even said “you can’t just turn it on and off.” Well, they just did! Now, in the interest of full...
View ArticleThe Real Story
There’s nothing wrong with Clayton Kershaw. The Dodgers just want to keep him fresh for the end of the season. The Dodgers are very worried about Brian Wilson. Matt Kemp is completely healthy and has...
View ArticleWho are you and what did you do with Yasiel Puig?
Then there is this from Dylan Hernandez of THE LA TIMES: For what it’s worth, Yasiel Puig said he is listening. To his teammates. To his coaches. Even players on other teams. Over the last week, the...
View ArticleMy Long Term Plan
HAPPY 51st BIRTHDAY TO MY BEAUTIFUL WIFE! Manny Pacquiao won on her birthday so she is a happy camper. Last night’s win was another nice one, but so far all we really know is that we can beat the...
View ArticleAlexander Guerrero Blasts Off – Literally!
Alex Guerrero made his AAA debut for the Dodgers after battling injuries since his signing, and it appears that if he can stay healthy, he just might be a player…. and that’s an understatement! He had...
View ArticleThe Legend That is Yasiel Puig
Running through crocodile-infested swamps to evade Cuban hit squads, swimming in the ocean to escape Cuba, being held hostage by Black Market Smugglers or Mexican Drug Lords, a daring raid by a shady...
View ArticleClosers, Legends, Apple and Beckett
Closers: My God, if Kenley can mix in 3 pitches and control them like yesterday, he will be unhittable! Brian Wilson (former closer) – not so much anymore. Brandon League – Fingers crossed. Chris Perez...
View ArticleMoney Can’t Buy Me Love
So, the Dodgers owe Carl Crawford $84 million over the next 4 years. You think he’s bad now? Check him out in two years. If the Dodgers paid Crawford’s salary, how many teams would even consider...
View Article“You are what your record says you are.”
That’s a quote from the great Bill Parcells, who went on to elaborate 4 possible outcomes in The Buffalo News: 1) “You can play very well and you win. That’s the fat-cat syndrome.” 2) “You can play...
View ArticleThere is a lot of work to do!
I have to say this again: I’m not sure Don Mattingly is the right guy to manage this bunch, but here we are anyway. That said, this team has some glaring weaknesses that have to be overcome or the...
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