NEWS/RUMORS/DISCUSSION Thread

tb wasn't given his miranda rights
ergo all data seized -- speculative or otherwise -- is inadmissable

 

btw
i knows its spring and all
but when was the last time we won a game?

 

Game 4 of the NLDS.

 

order
one more word and i'll hold you in contempt...



of court

 

from si...

SCOUT’S TAKES

Most Overrated: Joc Pederson, OF
“Just because of the strikeouts, the inconsistent play. This is a guy that plays out of control a lot. He can take erratic routes and just drive you crazy. There’s a lot of ballS that you’re like, dang, that’s probably a catchable ball and a play your centerfielder should make. He strikes out at such a high, alarming rate that I don’t know if he can be a winning type of player. Two things kill me: walks when you’re a pitcher and high-strikeout guys. They just make it very hard to win. It’s tough for your everyday centerfielder to have 170 strikeouts and hit .210. He’s swinging from his ass, trying to hit it not just out but out of the world, into the next universe. He does get some walks, but .210 is .210.”

Most Underrated: Justin Turner, 3B
“Last year he really helped them when they were going good. A grinder, [he] came up with clutch hit after clutch hit. He played short for them at times, [but he's] obviously much better at third. His recovery from his knee injury is going to be huge. They need him. He’s the heart and soul of that lineup—an old-fashioned, throwback baseball player. He’s better than a journeyman now. He’s a winning-type player that can play on any team.”​

 

him being good could be a huge difference maker

 

a distraction?
probably not
but it could become an issue, dave

Roberts doesn’t want injuries to become distraction
by Daniel Starkand | Dodger Blue — 25 March 2016

While the Los Angeles Dodgers entered Spring Training with plenty of enthusiasm, bolstered by a deep roster and new manager Dave Roberts, the past few weeks haven’t been nearly as positive. Several key players have gone down with an injury, most recently Andre Ethier.

The veteran outfielder sustained a fractured right tibia as a result of fouling a ball off his shin on Friday. The Dodgers have also lost Brett Anderson — back surgery to treat a bulging disk — for an extended period of time.

Along with Anderson and Ethier, Mike Bolsinger Yasmani Grandal, Alex Guerrero, Howie Kendrick, Hyun-Jin Ryu, Corey Seager and Justin Turner have been among those slowed in camp.

Kendrick was scratched from Thursday’s lineup due to left calf tightness and is day-to-day. With Opening Day less than two weeks away, the Dodgers aren’t yet fully certain which regulars will be on the active roster.

Despite that, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts doesn’t want the litany of injuries to become a distraction, according to Doug Padilla of ESPN:

“You know what, it’s out of our control, and our guys have done a good job of continuing to get in their work, stay positive and get geared toward the start of the season,” manager Dave Roberts said. “We’re a talented team. We have a lot of good players. Obviously any injury hurts, and when you look at what we’ve gone through already, it’s frustrating, but we can’t let it distract us.”

One focus during the offseason for the Dodgers’ front office was adding depth, in terms of the pitching staff and overall roster. President of baseball operations Andrew Friedman views the injuries as a chance for players who may not have otherwise been in line for significant time:

“It’s an opportunity for some to step up, and at this point, we’re not considering ourselves cursed or fortunate,” he said. “It is what it is. It’s what happens over the course of a season.”

Ethier’s injury is likely to lead to Carl Crawford and Scott Van Slyke forming a platoon, but Trayce Thompson may also receive a look in left field.

Thompson has played plenty during Spring Training and has some Major League experience. He batted .295/.363/.533 with five home runs and 16 RBIs in 44 games last season with the Chicago White Sox.​

 

Martin is a good one, and so is Matt kemp. I would have to look back to see how they were rated by prospect evaluators, but those two seemed to be hyped and Martin has had a good career as an above average catcher and Kemp was elite in his prime. Could make an argument for Dee Gordon also, although his road to live up to the hype took some twists and turns