Hey guys, I am able to post now. So, let’s see how this works. We all have been a little perturbed at the way the team has been performing lately. They are treading water it seems. One thing that has really bothered me is that you look at their last four losses and every one of them they had no shot at winning. 12 and 9 runs scored by the D-Backs, then 9 scored by the Brewers on Sunday. Last night they took it on the chin from Philadelphia by giving up 10 more.
The news on the pitching front got a little worse when it was noted that Kyle Hurt, a possible bullpen piece down the road, has been shut down due to elbow soreness. Bobby Miller was optioned to AAA OKC today and Ricky Vanasco was recalled. To say the least, the Dodgers’ starting staff is shorthanded and wounded.
With other teams starting to make trades and the Padres already having acquired a valuable offensive piece in Arraez, the pressure on the front office to make a significant addition is rising. Especially in the eyes of the fans. Their best pitcher so far, Gavin Stone, takes the hill this afternoon against a Phillies team that is loaded offensively, and in the starting rotation.
We soon will know what they have in mind, since the deadline is exactly 20 days away. Let us know your thoughts as the team heads into its last 5 games before the break. There have been reports that they have upped their offer to the White Sox for Crochet. Many think he is not really the answer since he has already surpassed his highest inning total.
Glad to finally be able to get this done. I will be working on some new posts, submit ideas if you like. Lets win one for Jeff!!!
That’s the no-neck guy. Funny
Another JV lineup for a nationally televised game.
Last inning the misplay by Vargas is evidence of the reason why the Dodgers were reluctant to play him. Imagine if u r the pitcher. Hard enough to get the Phillies lineup out without giving outs and running your pitchers pitch count up.
the Phillies r an aggressive confident bunch. The Dodgers seem passive, no fire, and like a deer in headlights.
What can you say about this outfield? Go ahead, say it.
It’s almost like the little things matter in a major league game — sheesh.
Our big guns pooped the bed in the critical situations..
Everybody feel better now that you’ve vented?
I really don’t understand all of this doomsday stuff. Why not at least wait until you see what the roster looks like on August 1st? Then scream your head off if you must.
We’re 9 games ahead of the 2nd place team in the loss column. I’m going to take the Badger approach here. I’m concerned, but not panicked.
But, to each his own.
The Dodgers lose a 4-3 game on the road to the best team in baseball. Phillies score three runs on a fly ball triple lost in the lights, three low exit velo infield hits and a jam shot into shallow center. A loss is a loss, I get it, but Dodgers ran into some tough luck. Bullpen was solid and Dodgers threatened against Kerkering and Alvarado.
Between now and the trade deadline, keep playing Pages, Vargas, and Outman, give Taylor a chance to see if this resurgence is real or not, and get the information they need to better evaluate their needs at the deadline.
Certainly the front office has some issues to address but this not a five alarm fire nor are the Dodgers in need of a drastic makeover. In my opinion, at least.
Mid season BA top prospect list is out, Knack and Wrobleski are ranked high, Ryan is #10. Frasso, Martin and Casparius are way down the list. I thought they were better than that.
Who might other teams be interested in?
Baseball America dropped a podcast on the draft, lots of discussion about the Dodgers and Brody (?) Brecht. A college pitcher with ludicrous amounts of plus stuff and needs a lot of control help.
They were laughing about how much success the Dodgers could have with him.
https://www.mlb.com/prospects/draft/brody-brecht-701679
Okay guys let’s keep it civil. Jeff is not around to moderate. I have the ability to delete stuff like that, but I am not singling out anyone. Let’s just be nice to each other and not let stuff like that escalate. Thanks.
Thank you Michael for starting this thread. It was much needed and appreciated. I’m starting to feel better ….but still have a long way to a full recovery, but I’m getting there. After the Phillies sweep tonight, may I suggest “Vent Part 2” -TM