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Post by Blunashun on Mar 25, 2019 14:06:40 GMT
Dodgers' Max Muncy: Strokes two doubles
Rotowire 5H ago
Muncy went 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles and an RBI in the Dodgers' 8-4 Cactus League defeat to the Angels on Sunday.
Muncy was hitting just .178 with 16 strikeouts against four walks during spring training coming into this contest, but he was able to bust out of the slump with two extra-base knocks. The 28-year-old was an unexpected revelation for the Dodgers last season when he cranked 35 homers and posted a .973 OPS, so hopefully this performance was a sign he's putting his spring struggles behind him ahead of the regular season.
Dodgers' Justin Grimm: Signs with Dodgers
Rotowire 13H ago
Grimm signed a minor-league contract with the Dodgers on Sunday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Grimm quickly found a new home after opting out of his deal with the Indians last week. The veteran right-hander will join the Dodgers in Anaheim for the team's exhibition Freeway Series and is a candidate to break camp in a long relief role. He spent time with the Royals and Mariners in 2018, struggling to a 10.38 ERA, 1.90 WHIP and 11:14 K:BB through 17.1 innings.
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Post by jrgreene6 on Mar 25, 2019 17:40:53 GMT
Dodgers' Max Muncy: Strokes two doubles Rotowire 5H ago Muncy went 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles and an RBI in the Dodgers' 8-4 Cactus League defeat to the Angels on Sunday. Muncy was hitting just .178 with 16 strikeouts against four walks during spring training coming into this contest, but he was able to bust out of the slump with two extra-base knocks. The 28-year-old was an unexpected revelation for the Dodgers last season when he cranked 35 homers and posted a .973 OPS, so hopefully this performance was a sign he's putting his spring struggles behind him ahead of the regular season. Dodgers' Justin Grimm: Signs with Dodgers Rotowire 13H ago Grimm signed a minor-league contract with the Dodgers on Sunday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports. Grimm quickly found a new home after opting out of his deal with the Indians last week. The veteran right-hander will join the Dodgers in Anaheim for the team's exhibition Freeway Series and is a candidate to break camp in a long relief role. He spent time with the Royals and Mariners in 2018, struggling to a 10.38 ERA, 1.90 WHIP and 11:14 K:BB through 17.1 innings. Wow - talk about dumpster diving. Guess they think the Pitch Whisperer Honeycutt can work some miracles on this guy. Kenley certainly didn’t look too good last night loading the bases via 2 hits and a BB in the eighth. Got yanked before some other scrub came in to throw a WP giving up a run and then a single to right to plate the other two. Our struggles against the Angles continue. GO DODGERS!!! |
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Post by Blunashun on Mar 25, 2019 18:33:19 GMT
Dodgers' Justin Grimm: Signs with Dodgers Rotowire 13H ago Grimm signed a minor-league contract with the Dodgers on Sunday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports. Grimm quickly found a new home after opting out of his deal with the Indians last week. The veteran right-hander will join the Dodgers in Anaheim for the team's exhibition Freeway Series and is a candidate to break camp in a long relief role. He spent time with the Royals and Mariners in 2018, struggling to a 10.38 ERA, 1.90 WHIP and 11:14 K:BB through 17.1 innings. Wow - talk about dumpster diving. Guess they think the Pitch Whisperer Honeycutt can work some miracles on this guy. Kenley certainly didn’t look too good last night loading the bases via 2 hits and a BB in the eighth. Got yanked before some other scrub came in to throw a WP giving up a run and then a single to right to plate the other two. Our struggles against the Angles continue. GO DODGERS!!!  |
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Post by 88bulldog on Mar 25, 2019 20:59:13 GMT
Grimm signed a minor-league contract with the Dodgers on Sunday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
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This one makes absolutely no sense. I have a better chance of getting guys out.
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Post by 88bulldog on Mar 25, 2019 21:03:19 GMT
dodgerblue.com/dodgers-news-despite-career-year-in-2018-kike-hernandez-tinkered-with-swing-this-past-offseason/2019/03/25/“So Hernandez, 28, set out to do what most players don’t dare after a career season — he tinkered with his swing. After Christmas, he went to work with new Dodgers hitting coach Robert Van Scoyoc and hitting strategist Brant Brown at Dodger Stadium on Monday through Friday alongside several teammates. They sought to clean Hernandez’s mechanics. He tweaked his lower and upper halves. The result, Hernandez said, is “somewhat of a new swing.” If this spring is any indication of what is to come from Hernandez in 2019, then he could be in for an All-Star-caliber season for the Dodgers. One aspect to watch will be if he can continue to fare well against right-handed pitchers.”
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Post by Blunashun on Mar 25, 2019 21:11:28 GMT
Grimm signed a minor-league contract with the Dodgers on Sunday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports. _________ This one makes absolutely no sense. I have a better chance of getting guys out. Yet they DFA'd Josh Fields, who will get paid close to 3 million dollars anyway. What the F? |
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Post by 88bulldog on Mar 25, 2019 21:40:37 GMT
Grimm signed a minor-league contract with the Dodgers on Sunday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports. _________ This one makes absolutely no sense. I have a better chance of getting guys out. Yet they DFA'd Josh Fields, who will get paid close to 3 million dollars anyway. What the F? Has to be about the money I guess. His contract was nonguaranteed, I think they have to pay 475k of it. this one and the Donnie Hart pick up makes no sense. |
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Post by Blunashun on Mar 25, 2019 21:44:03 GMT
Yet they DFA'd Josh Fields, who will get paid close to 3 million dollars anyway. What the F? Has to be about the money I guess. His contract was nonguaranteed, I think they have to pay 475k of it. this one and the Donnie Hart pick up makes no sense. Too complex for me. Maybe Fields was doing crack in Friedman's office. |
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Post by 88bulldog on Mar 25, 2019 22:10:39 GMT
Donnie Hart 2018 stats
19.1 IP
31 H
2.22 WHIP
5.59 ERA
Justin Grimm
17.1 IP
19 H
1.904 WHIP
10.38 ERA
10.38
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Post by truedodger on Mar 26, 2019 2:24:33 GMT
Donnie Hart 2018 stats 19.1 IP 31 H 2.22 WHIP 5.59 ERA Justin Grimm 17.1 IP 19 H 1.904 WHIP 10.38 ERA 10.38 I'd rather see you pitch. Just teasing you  |
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Post by truedodger on Mar 26, 2019 2:26:00 GMT
Calhoun takes Kenta san deep.
1- 0 Angles.
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Post by truedodger on Mar 26, 2019 2:35:48 GMT
Walk to Belli and then CT3 doubles to LC, scores the athletic one from 1st, 1- 1.
CT3 needs to wake up his bat.
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Post by truedodger on Mar 26, 2019 2:36:50 GMT
Freese is a good hitter. Singles CT3 home from 3rd, 2- 1 Blue.
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Post by truedodger on Mar 26, 2019 15:33:35 GMT
The Dodgers Should Consider Removing Joc Pederson From The Lead-Off Spot
Posted by Clint Evans | Mar 26, 2019 |
While there are just a few days until Opening Day, the Los Angeles Dodgers are still toying with Joc Pederson in the lead-off spot. Now, it’s no secret that I love Joc Pederson; and he can be a completely useful ballplayer when not mis-cast. However, as a lead-off hitter; he is exactly that.
Obviously, I’m going to tell you why that is right now.
The Case Against Lead-Off Joc Pederson
Pederson hit lead-off 59 times last season for Los Angeles. In those performances, he got on base at a .300 clip and hit .239 for the year. What saved Joc in the eyes of any stat was his OPS of .834 in the spot. The reason for this is 18 of his 25 homers on the season came in that spot. While it’s nice to have a guy who can put you up 1-0 Rickey Henderson-style, the purpose of a player in the one spot in a lineup is to get on base. That is the name of the game in baseball in the year 2019. You’re hitting lead-off, don’t make an out. Put some pressure on the opposition from the jump.
Pederson displayed this ability in 2015 and 2016, with on-base percentages of .346 and .352 respectively. Alas, it’s been two long years-plus since 2016 ended. What has manifested is a new Pederson who can make some adjustments and still bring thunder against right-handers. However, he’s much better suited in the six or eight spot in the lineup.
Right now, Pederson is leading off against right-handed pitching because the Dodgers don’t have a player who fits the bill. Or do they?
What Should the Dodgers’ Lineup Look Like?
Recently, our own Blake Williams painted a picture of a lineup that I wouldn’t mind seeing. Actually, Blake simply tweeted it. In any event, I like what he has working here. See what you think:
I have a feeling we see this lineup a lot this season:
Muncy 1B
Turner 3B
Seager SS
Pollock CF
Bellinger RF
Hernandez 2B
Pederson LF
Barnes C
Now, I like the idea of Muncy in the lead-off spot quite a bit. First, the Dodgers aren’t going to steal a ton of bases to begin with. They simply aren’t an organization that subscribes to the philosophy of wasting outs by swiping bags. So if your idea of Muncy in the lead-off role is slanted because he can’t steal bases; try to let go of that. And, Pederson isn’t a guy who will steal 15 or 20 to begin with.
Moreover, it’s just about getting on base. Muncy did that last season at a .391 clip, and until he proves he can’t anymore; it’s worth a shot. From there, it allows the entire lineup to flow in a more organic manner with everyone sliding up one spot. Equally important, it’s going to give players like Justin Turner and Corey Seager the chance to hit with runners on. This should provide those two with more fastballs, thus more pressure on the opposition. The concept really is that simple.
What is your Ideal Dodgers’ Lineup? Who Hits leadoff?
In your opinion, who would you have in the Dodgers lead-off spot against right-handed pitching to begin the season? It’s fair to guess that if Pederson doesn’t produce, the Dodgers will make a change. When and if they do – who is the best candidate and why? We leave it up to you to decide in the comment section!
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Post by truedodger on Mar 26, 2019 15:46:13 GMT
I agree it should not be Joc. And it should not be Muncy either. Pollock was brought in to do so, so he should get the call until he proves he can't do it. They have Verdugo but he won't play much. If it's not Pollock it should be Seager and no one else.
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