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Discussion in 'Los Angeles DODGERS' started by MZA, Feb 23, 2019.

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  1. MZA

    MZA MODERATOR Staff Member

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    I know we're all pessimistic but baseball is being played so have at it, you miserable bastards.

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    this thread would have been a lot more active had the front officeownership actually tried to improve the team...
     
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    I'll be interested to see if Ryu breaks out this new slider he supposedly has added to his pitch mix
     
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    I think he just threw it on a cross up. Looked good, but Martin was sitting FB and moved the glove too much.
     
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    Ryu adding a capable slider would be huge. His curve was garbage in the playoffs and maybe having something else he could throw a bit harder in that cold woulda changed some of the outcomes.
     
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    pollock popped out
    but from all indications did not injure himself
     
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    Rios getting the start at 3rd today, he made two really nice plays there yesterday. Swing still looks long, but if he figures out 3B, he become's a very interesting prospect.
     
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    would make a world of difference imo
     
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    Angels pitcher is all over the place. Do not like this.
     
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    It needs to be a capable pitch to do anything, but widening his repertoire could make his 2019 numbers a bit closer to 2018 than most projections have him at.
     
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    oh, agreed
    can't just be a get me over pitch
    but if he could make it a viable option, and put another thought/doubt in hitters mind...
     
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    realize its still early
    but 2 days in a row for russ w/quality ab's
     
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    This pitcher is missing all over the place, Pollock getting out of that unscathed is actually somewhat important. Pollock is similar to Turner in approach and I don't like the idea of this guy trying to work the inner half on either right now.
     
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    What they said about him yesterday was interesting in that he has been working with the new hitting department since the trade to try and generate more line drives.
     
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    definitely the right approach
    and glad russ appears dedicated/motivated
     
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    A bad slider is a BP fastball. Can't just throw a slider for the sake of adding another pitch (not saying that's what he's doing).
     
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    Is Grandal catching for the Angels?
     
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    Going back to yesterday as well, Matt Beatty looked really impressive. Loved his approach at the plate and I have heard that a lot of folks really like his potential. He is older and coming off an injury plagued season, but we could see him a bit this season. He is a utility guy with not a ton of pop, but he puts the ball in play.
     
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    This sucks... guys not getting challenged one bit for the second day in a row.
     
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    Love verdugo's ability to make contact. I have yet to see him square many balls up though at the major league or spring training level. I think the guy is mentally exhausted with this organization not giving him a chance.
     

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