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Post by Blunashun on Mar 5, 2021 16:04:14 GMT
Yes. I want to see what Lux can do. A lot of great players start their major league careers badly. One only needs to look at the first year stats of Hall of Famers like Reggie Jackson & Johnny Bench. Lux is very highly thought of. We have enough firepower to at least give Gavin a chance. Not sure if his attitude was part of the thinking there. If it is, ship him off.
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Post by Blunashun on Mar 5, 2021 16:17:15 GMT
Dodgers' Chris Taylor: Anticipates more time at second
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Taylor said Thursday that he may play more often at second base this season with the departure of Enrique Hernandez, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
Taylor tallied 13 games at second base last season, making it his third-most played position behind shortstop (20 games) and left field (19 games). Hernandez, by contrast, collected 30 games at second base in 2020, so those appearances will need to be absorbed by other players with Hernandez now in Boston. Taylor figures to be in the mix to see ample time there, though Gavin Lux -- who is considered the Dodgers' second baseman of the future -- has been mentioned as a potential everyday starter this season, per Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times.
Dodgers' Jimmy Nelson: Flashes fastball-slider combo
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Nelson worked effectively with his fastball and slider Thursday against the Cubs, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Nelson was sitting between 94 and 96 miles per hour with his fastball and also generated at least one whiff with his slider. After missing the entire 2020 campaign while recovering from back surgery, Nelson is back to full health and has a chance to win the fifth slot in the Dodgers' rotation. While it doesn't seem likely that Nelson will be able to hold a rotation spot all season long due to the team's depth, it's nevertheless a positive that he's been relatively sharp early on this spring.
Dodgers' David Price: Headed toward game action
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Price threw live batting practice Wednesday, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Price will also reportedly throw a bullpen session within the next couple days prior to taking the mound for spring training action early next week. His last live game action came during the 2019 season; however, everything appears on track for Price to begin the 2021 season in the Dodgers' rotation.
Dodgers' Cody Bellinger: Ramping up activity
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Bellinger (shoulder) is participating in all defensive drills and hitting on the field, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
Manager Dave Roberts described Bellinger as "progressing very well." Roberts also reiterated that Bellinger should be ready for Opening Day. It's encouraging that Bellinger has begun to ramp up his baseball activities, with past reports suggesting he could participate in exhibition games by mid-March.
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Post by Blunashun on Mar 6, 2021 10:14:43 GMT
Dodgers' Joe Kelly: Tosses bullpen session Friday
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Kelly (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Friday and is progressing through his throwing program, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
Kelly has started slowly this spring due to a bout of soreness and an unspecified illness, but he appears to be working his way back in shape. The Dodgers expect the right-hander to be ready for Opening Day, and he figures to be a key cog in the team's bullpen as long as he stays healthy.
Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw: Solid in first spring start
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Kershaw completed two scoreless innings in a Cactus League contest against Kansas City on Friday, allowing two hits and striking out two.
Kershaw allowed a double to Whit Merrifield in the first inning and another to Michael Taylor in the second, but he otherwise clamped down and extended his spring scoreless streak to 30 innings dating back to 2017. According to Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times, Kershaw threw his fastball at 89-90 mph in the outing -- a touch below his average velocity last season, but not a major concern given the nature of the exhibition contest. Kershaw enters his 14th big-league season as the Dodgers' presumed ace despite the quality of arms that surround him in the team's starting rotation.
Dodgers' Kenley Jansen: Next spring outing pushed back
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Jansen won't appear in a game for at least a few days after he felt uncomfortable with his mechanics during a live batting practice session Thursday, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Jansen looked great in his spring debut Monday, retiring all three batters he faced -- two by strikeout -- on only nine pitches. There's no indication that the right-hander's issues while throwing to teammates Thursday has anything to do with an injury, so it sounds like the team is simply giving Jansen a few days to get right before he returns to game action. Though Jansen's numbers have fallen back a bit over the past few seasons, he'll enter the campaign as the Dodgers' Opening Day closer once again.
Dodgers' Brusdar Graterol: Mound work coming soon
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Graterol is on track to throw off a mound for the first time this spring within the next few days, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Manager Dave Roberts explained Friday that Graterol wasn't able to pitch regularly in Venezuela over the winter, which explains why the Dodgers have held him back in his throwing program thus far. Graterol is expected to play a key high-leverage role in the team's bullpen this season, so the hope is that he'll still have time to properly ramp up in time for Opening Day.
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Post by Blunashun on Mar 7, 2021 17:56:11 GMT
Dodgers' Keibert Ruiz: Arrives at camp
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Ruiz (not injury related) has arrived in Arizona and is undergoing intake testing, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
Ruiz wasn't present to begin spring training due to visa issues, but he'll be able to join the team for workouts in the coming days if he clears intake testing. The 22-year-old worked hard on his own to stay in shape while he was away from the team, and manager Dave Roberts said that he hopes to get Ruiz into game action at some point next week.
Dodgers' Brandon Morrow: Not likely to pitch in spring games
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Morrow is unlikely to pitch in Cactus League games this spring, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
Morrow is healthy to begin spring training after he dealt with elbow injuries over the past two seasons. He's serving as a non-roster invitee with the Dodgers this year, but manager Dave Roberts said Saturday that he's not likely to see game action this spring since he needs to build up arm strength after his lengthy layoff. The right-hander hasn't appeared in a game in 2018 but is expected to be built up as a "leverage reliever" during spring training.
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Post by Blunashun on Mar 8, 2021 3:04:50 GMT
Dodgers' Joe Kelly: Not close to return
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Manager Dave Roberts said Kelly (shoulder) is a "ways away" from being ready for game action, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
The 32-year-old's Friday bullpen session seemed to indicate he was nearing a return, but Roberts said otherwise Sunday. Kelly has dealt with an unspecified illness and shoulder soreness, and he still has more than three weeks to get healthy and prepare for Opening Day.
Dodgers' Cody Bellinger: Playing center field in B game
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Bellinger (shoulder) will play center field but won't bat in the B game against the White Sox on Sunday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
The 25-year-old is starting in center field in the B game against the White Sox, but he's apparently yet to be cleared to hit live pitching. Bellinger has been hitting on the field, so he doesn't seem far off from playing in regular spring games. The 2019 NL MVP is still expected to be ready for Opening Day, barring any setbacks.
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Post by Blunashun on Mar 8, 2021 3:06:42 GMT
Joe Kelly & Brandon McCarthy. Two signings Friedman will never live down.
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Post by Blunashun on Mar 8, 2021 3:09:29 GMT
www.baseball-reference.com/players/p/puigya01.shtmlTransactions June 29, 2012: Signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers as an amateur free agent. December 21, 2018: Traded by the Los Angeles Dodgers with Kyle Farmer, Matt Kemp, Alex Wood and cash to the Cincinnati Reds for Jeter Downs (minors), Josiah Gray (minors) and Homer Bailey. July 31, 2019: Traded as part of a 3-team trade by the Cincinnati Reds with Scott Moss (minors) to the Cleveland Indians. The San Diego Padres sent Victor Nova (minors), Logan Allen and Franmil Reyes to the Cleveland Indians. The Cleveland Indians sent Trevor Bauer to the Cincinnati Reds. The Cincinnati Reds sent Taylor Trammell (minors) to the San Diego Padres. October 31, 2019: Granted Free Agency.
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Post by Blunashun on Mar 8, 2021 3:10:26 GMT
Still unsigned. He hit 24 homers with 84 RBI's in his last season.
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Post by Blunashun on Mar 8, 2021 14:34:22 GMT
Dodgers' Kenley Jansen: Tosses scoreless frame Sunday
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Jansen completed one scoreless inning in Sunday's Cactus League contest against Texas, allowing one hit. He did not issue any walks or collect any strikeouts.
Jansen had some issues with his mechanics late last week that resulted in a delay in his next trip to the mound, but those problems didn't appear to surface Sunday. Jansen allowed a one-out single in his lone frame but otherwise had a smooth outing, throwing 12 total pitches (seven for strikes). Per Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register, the veteran closer touched the low 90s in the appearance, just a tick below his average velocity last season. Jansen no longer comes without risk, but he should have adequate opportunity to prove that he can still thrive in a ninth-inning role for one of baseball's best teams.
Dodgers' Brusdar Graterol: Should be ready by Opening Day
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Graterol is expected to be ready to pitch in a one-inning role by the start of the regular season, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Graterol has gotten off to a slow start this spring due to unspecified non-injury issues that kept him from throwing regularly in Venezuela during the offseason, but manager Dave Roberts indicated Sunday that he expects the flamethrower to be able to pitch by Opening Day. Graterol figures to be a key cog in the Dodgers' bullpen plans after posting a 3.09 ERA and 0.90 WHIP across 23.1 innings last season.
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Post by Blunashun on Mar 8, 2021 20:38:50 GMT
Dodgers' Joe Kelly: Opening Day in question
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Kelly (shoulder) continues to progress through his throwing program but isn't a lock to be ready for Opening Day, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
Kelly has been dealing with shoulder soreness since the start of camp. Previous reports indicated that the Dodgers were fairly certain he'd be ready to go when the regular season begins, but they now appear to be less confident. There haven't been suggestions that he's likely to require a lengthy stay on the injured list if he does wind up needing one, however.
Dodgers' David Price: No lock for rotation role
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Price isn't locked into a rotation spot this season, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
The Dodgers have plenty of depth throughout their roster, and their rotation is no exception. Price has been a starter in all but 10 of his 321 career major-league appearances, but he also hasn't pitched in over a year after opting out of last season. It's possible he opens the year in the bullpen to build up his arm strength before eventually moving into a rotation role.
Dodgers' David Price: Set for spring debut
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Price will make his spring debut Monday against the White Sox, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.
It's not clear exactly what Price has left in the tank, as he's 35 years old and opted out of last season. When he was last on the mound in 2019, his 4.28 ERA was his worst mark since his rookie season a decade prior, though his underlying numbers were strong. His 3.62 FIP was his best mark in three years, as he paired a career-high 27.9 percent strikeout rate with a 7.0 percent walk rate.
Dodgers' Walker Buehler: Knocked around Sunday
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Buehler tossed three innings in Sunday's Cactus League contest versus Texas, allowing four runs on five hits while striking out one.
Buehler retired the first two batters he faced before running into trouble Sunday, allowing two-out first-inning home runs to Joey Gallo and Rougned Odor. The right-hander surrendered another run in the second frame before finishing his day with a 1-2-3 third. The good news is that Buehler doesn't appear to be having any lingering issues with the blister that hampered him in September last season, and he is ramping up more rapidly than he did during summer camp prior to last year's abbreviated campaign. He should be good to go as one of the game's premier starters when the regular season rolls around.
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Post by Blunashun on Mar 8, 2021 20:39:16 GMT
Joe Kelly. Psshhh!
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Post by jrgreene6 on Mar 9, 2021 0:23:02 GMT
Still unsigned. He hit 24 homers with 84 RBI's in his last season. Panic must be beside himself. I wonder if he ever found another message board to consume the hours of non-work he spent at pop’s law firm? I’d put money on him advocating the Yankees to sign Yasiel. Pretty sure he was and still is a closeted Spanks fan! GO DODGERS!!! |
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Post by jrgreene6 on Mar 9, 2021 0:28:27 GMT
Dodgers' Kenley Jansen: Tosses scoreless frame Sunday Rotowire 7 HRS AGO Jansen completed one scoreless inning in Sunday's Cactus League contest against Texas, allowing one hit. He did not issue any walks or collect any strikeouts. Jansen had some issues with his mechanics late last week that resulted in a delay in his next trip to the mound, but those problems didn't appear to surface Sunday. Jansen allowed a one-out single in his lone frame but otherwise had a smooth outing, throwing 12 total pitches (seven for strikes). Per Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register, the veteran closer touched the low 90s in the appearance, just a tick below his average velocity last season. Jansen no longer comes without risk, but he should have adequate opportunity to prove that he can still thrive in a ninth-inning role for one of baseball's best teams. Dodgers' Brusdar Graterol: Should be ready by Opening Day Rotowire 7 HRS AGO Graterol is expected to be ready to pitch in a one-inning role by the start of the regular season, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports. Graterol has gotten off to a slow start this spring due to unspecified non-injury issues that kept him from throwing regularly in Venezuela during the offseason, but manager Dave Roberts indicated Sunday that he expects the flamethrower to be able to pitch by Opening Day. Graterol figures to be a key cog in the Dodgers' bullpen plans after posting a 3.09 ERA and 0.90 WHIP across 23.1 innings last season. Let’s not get TOO excited about the Vulture pitching scoreless innings thus far. Has he even faced anyone yet that won’t end up in AA or AAA ball when camps break? I still say that the dude is cooked and it was a huge mistake by Daisy to anoint that role to him before he had even thrown a single pitch this year. GO DODGERS!!! |
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Post by Blunashun on Mar 9, 2021 13:21:52 GMT
Dodgers' Julio Urias: Pitches three perfect frames Monday
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Urias held the White Sox scoreless and hitless over three innings in a Cactus League contest Monday. He struck out one batter.
Per Eric Stephen of SBNation.com, Urias was originally scheduled to throw only two innings in the exhibition game, but he made it through the first two frames so efficiently (12 pitches) that he ended up going out for a third. Altogether, the left-hander tossed 26 pitches, retiring all nine batters he faced. Urias appears to have an inside track to a rotation spot to open the campaign, and he clearly helped strengthen his case for the role with his effort Monday.
Dodgers' Gavin Lux: Thriving in Cactus League play
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Lux is hitting .455 (5-for-11) with a pair of RBI in four spring contests.
Four of Lux's five hits have gone for singles, but that hasn't reduced the organization's outlook for the 23-year-old. After spending much of 2020 at the team's alternate training site, Lux has a legitimate shot at claiming the lead role at second base by Opening Day, especially if he can continue showing that his bat is ready for the big leagues throughout the spring.
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Post by 20DodgerMiracle24 on Mar 9, 2021 15:03:23 GMT
Dodgers' Julio Urias: Pitches three perfect frames Monday Rotowire 4 HRS AGO Urias held the White Sox scoreless and hitless over three innings in a Cactus League contest Monday. He struck out one batter. Per Eric Stephen of SBNation.com, Urias was originally scheduled to throw only two innings in the exhibition game, but he made it through the first two frames so efficiently (12 pitches) that he ended up going out for a third. Altogether, the left-hander tossed 26 pitches, retiring all nine batters he faced. Urias appears to have an inside track to a rotation spot to open the campaign, and he clearly helped strengthen his case for the role with his effort Monday. Dodgers' Gavin Lux: Thriving in Cactus League play Rotowire 5 HRS AGO Lux is hitting .455 (5-for-11) with a pair of RBI in four spring contests. Four of Lux's five hits have gone for singles, but that hasn't reduced the organization's outlook for the 23-year-old. After spending much of 2020 at the team's alternate training site, Lux has a legitimate shot at claiming the lead role at second base by Opening Day, especially if he can continue showing that his bat is ready for the big leagues throughout the spring. I think they're both ready to be regulars. Urias has learned much since he debuted at about age 19? His career WHIP is only 1.25 and will be a great #5 starter. And Lux has, as I said earlier, also paid his dues and is still learning to hit MLB pitching but he's learning fast. What we need to do is focus on righty power. We have plenty of LH mashers. |
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