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Post by truedodger on Dec 8, 2022 18:21:10 GMT
I'd say best days are behind him. I agree but I think he'll do better than Kimby did for us, looking like he was in the low minors. Jensen does bolster the Sox bullpen but not as much as he should. Age has caught up with him. I can agree and he was better than Kimbrel. |
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Post by truedodger on Dec 8, 2022 18:29:11 GMT
Good on paper doesn’t always translate to the field, though. Wasn’t Machado touted as the “piece of the puzzle” that would take the Mads over the top? Last year, it was the big trades for Soto and Hader that were supposed to do the trick. Hell - look no further than our OWN once in a lifetime line-up and roster. A “dangerous” offense that could “explode” anytime it wanted to. What did we end up with? Another division title (💤💤💤) and another early exit in October. I guess the one thing the stains DO have going for them is they aren’t micro-managed by the puppet master and Pinocchio. GO DODGERS!!! Which is another point. The Padres gutted their farm system to get Soto. Now they'll be over the luxury tax threshold. Can they do what the Dodgers have done & continue to stock their farm, while picking guys like Muncy & Anderson off the scrap heap? At best, I see the Padres having a very good run for a few years & then stumbling into the gutter. Isn't that after the 3rd year of being over the threshold a team loses picks and has to pay 2 for 1 for every dollar they are over? Maybe they're hoping of striking gold and then having a fire sale. I think a handful of teams would want Boegarts, Machado, Soto if the Pads helped pay for a tad of their remaining contracts. |
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Post by Blunashun on Dec 9, 2022 18:16:53 GMT
I read some Padres 'fans' bragging about their team. We'll see. I still think a few years & then a tremendous crash.
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Post by Blunashun on Dec 9, 2022 19:33:14 GMT
Dodgers: GM Brandon Gomes Discusses the Logistics of a Youth Movement
Story by Jeff J. Snider • 4h ago
Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes talked on MLB Network about what a youth movement in Los Angeles might look like.
It looks like a youth movement is on the way to Dodger Stadium, at least in part. Dodgers president of baseball operations has hinted this offseason about filling out the starting rotation with young pitchers and putting prospects at some of the positions where they have holes, and team CEO Stan Kasten has hinted at a youth movement, too.
Now, general manager Brandon Gomes went on MLB Network this week and talked a bit about how Los Angeles will approach their stacked farm system and how best to utilize it in the big leagues.
“It’s a huge part of sustaining success over a long period of time. We’re fortunate enough to have a great ownership group that allows us to go out and play in the free agency market. But in order to sustain the success, we have to continue to bring up those young guys that have been drafted or traded for.
“I think, unfortunately, things tend to play out, play themselves out, with injuries or different things, guys getting banged up and we’re able to get somebody a few at-bats here and there. So, in general, we’ll target a few guys looking to see, okay this is a good time to get them more playing time, and other guys, hey we’ll target something along the lines of, if there’s an injury this is our first layer of depth.”
What this means, from a practical standpoint, is that we won't have a total youth movement in L.A. in 2023. It also leaves the team open to adjust based on how the rest of the postseason plays out. If Gavin Lux is the starting shortstop in 2023, that opens up second base for Michael Busch or even Miguel Vargas, but they're not locked into Lux at SS if they end up getting Dansby Swanson, Carlos Correa, Willy Adames, or someone else.
Similarly, James Outman could be the Dodgers' starting center-fielder, or he could be a fourth outfielder getting occasional playing time. Bobby Miller could be the fifth starter straight out of spring training, or he could be the first man up when Clayton Kershaw or Tony Gonsolin or someone else needs a 15-day breather.
The options are virtually endless for a team with as much high-minors talent as L.A. If they were a small-market team, they'd be looking to start Vargas, Outman, Busch, Miller, Gavin Stone, Ryan Pepiot, Jacob Amaya, and others at the big-league level. But because they're the Dodgers and they plan on contending for a World Series title next year, their approach will be more measured.
We'll start to get a better idea as the offseason rolls on, depending on which moves they do and don't make, and then spring training will tell us a lot more.
It's a challenging tightrope to walk, but it's a pretty good
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Post by jrgreene6 on Dec 9, 2022 21:01:34 GMT
Dodgers: GM Brandon Gomes Discusses the Logistics of a Youth Movement Story by Jeff J. Snider • 4h ago Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes talked on MLB Network about what a youth movement in Los Angeles might look like. It looks like a youth movement is on the way to Dodger Stadium, at least in part. Dodgers president of baseball operations has hinted this offseason about filling out the starting rotation with young pitchers and putting prospects at some of the positions where they have holes, and team CEO Stan Kasten has hinted at a youth movement, too. Now, general manager Brandon Gomes went on MLB Network this week and talked a bit about how Los Angeles will approach their stacked farm system and how best to utilize it in the big leagues. “It’s a huge part of sustaining success over a long period of time. We’re fortunate enough to have a great ownership group that allows us to go out and play in the free agency market. But in order to sustain the success, we have to continue to bring up those young guys that have been drafted or traded for. “I think, unfortunately, things tend to play out, play themselves out, with injuries or different things, guys getting banged up and we’re able to get somebody a few at-bats here and there. So, in general, we’ll target a few guys looking to see, okay this is a good time to get them more playing time, and other guys, hey we’ll target something along the lines of, if there’s an injury this is our first layer of depth.” What this means, from a practical standpoint, is that we won't have a total youth movement in L.A. in 2023. It also leaves the team open to adjust based on how the rest of the postseason plays out. If Gavin Lux is the starting shortstop in 2023, that opens up second base for Michael Busch or even Miguel Vargas, but they're not locked into Lux at SS if they end up getting Dansby Swanson, Carlos Correa, Willy Adames, or someone else. Similarly, James Outman could be the Dodgers' starting center-fielder, or he could be a fourth outfielder getting occasional playing time. Bobby Miller could be the fifth starter straight out of spring training, or he could be the first man up when Clayton Kershaw or Tony Gonsolin or someone else needs a 15-day breather. The options are virtually endless for a team with as much high-minors talent as L.A. If they were a small-market team, they'd be looking to start Vargas, Outman, Busch, Miller, Gavin Stone, Ryan Pepiot, Jacob Amaya, and others at the big-league level. But because they're the Dodgers and they plan on contending for a World Series title next year, their approach will be more measured. We'll start to get a better idea as the offseason rolls on, depending on which moves they do and don't make, and then spring training will tell us a lot more. It's a challenging tightrope to walk, but it's a pretty good Mama always said to never trust a Gnome. I can only imagine what Daisy and company can and will do with a bunch of kids who will undoubtedly make mistakes that will cost us games. Only to be told by their “clubhouse buddy” and player’s manager not to worry about it and / or we’ll get ‘em next time. This is the big leagues - there are no “participation” trophies. It’ll be interesting to see if he can make this work. But I ain’t counting on it. GO DODGERS!!! |
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Post by Blunashun on Dec 9, 2022 21:13:52 GMT
Dodgers: GM Brandon Gomes Discusses the Logistics of a Youth Movement Story by Jeff J. Snider • 4h ago Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes talked on MLB Network about what a youth movement in Los Angeles might look like. It looks like a youth movement is on the way to Dodger Stadium, at least in part. Dodgers president of baseball operations has hinted this offseason about filling out the starting rotation with young pitchers and putting prospects at some of the positions where they have holes, and team CEO Stan Kasten has hinted at a youth movement, too. Now, general manager Brandon Gomes went on MLB Network this week and talked a bit about how Los Angeles will approach their stacked farm system and how best to utilize it in the big leagues. “It’s a huge part of sustaining success over a long period of time. We’re fortunate enough to have a great ownership group that allows us to go out and play in the free agency market. But in order to sustain the success, we have to continue to bring up those young guys that have been drafted or traded for. “I think, unfortunately, things tend to play out, play themselves out, with injuries or different things, guys getting banged up and we’re able to get somebody a few at-bats here and there. So, in general, we’ll target a few guys looking to see, okay this is a good time to get them more playing time, and other guys, hey we’ll target something along the lines of, if there’s an injury this is our first layer of depth.” What this means, from a practical standpoint, is that we won't have a total youth movement in L.A. in 2023. It also leaves the team open to adjust based on how the rest of the postseason plays out. If Gavin Lux is the starting shortstop in 2023, that opens up second base for Michael Busch or even Miguel Vargas, but they're not locked into Lux at SS if they end up getting Dansby Swanson, Carlos Correa, Willy Adames, or someone else. Similarly, James Outman could be the Dodgers' starting center-fielder, or he could be a fourth outfielder getting occasional playing time. Bobby Miller could be the fifth starter straight out of spring training, or he could be the first man up when Clayton Kershaw or Tony Gonsolin or someone else needs a 15-day breather. The options are virtually endless for a team with as much high-minors talent as L.A. If they were a small-market team, they'd be looking to start Vargas, Outman, Busch, Miller, Gavin Stone, Ryan Pepiot, Jacob Amaya, and others at the big-league level. But because they're the Dodgers and they plan on contending for a World Series title next year, their approach will be more measured. We'll start to get a better idea as the offseason rolls on, depending on which moves they do and don't make, and then spring training will tell us a lot more. It's a challenging tightrope to walk, but it's a pretty good Mama always said to never trust a Gnome. I can only imagine what Daisy and company can and will do with a bunch of kids who will undoubtedly make mistakes that will cost us games. Only to be told by their “clubhouse buddy” and player’s manager not to worry about it and / or we’ll get ‘em next time. This is the big leagues - there are no “participation” trophies. It’ll be interesting to see if he can make this work. But I ain’t counting on it. GO DODGERS!!! I don't know. Who's come up under Dave's watch? Seager, Bellinger, Urias, Buehler, May, Gonsolin, Smith, Lux. Reclamation projects (who may be more difficult to work with) like Muncy, Taylor & Anderson. We all get frustrated with Roberts' unbridled sycophantry. But maybe he's good at something. |
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Post by 20DodgerMiracle24 on Dec 9, 2022 22:33:58 GMT
I read some Padres 'fans' bragging about their team. We'll see. I still think a few years & then a tremendous crash. If they could bring back Tony Gwynn, pre-roid Ken Caminiti and Randy Jones, then they'd be a formidable rival |
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Post by 20DodgerMiracle24 on Dec 9, 2022 22:37:23 GMT
You forgot Bill Russell! He started as an OF, but someone had to replace the retiring Maury Wills and keep Russell's bat in the lineup. I know you remember what a clutch hitter he was, though his overall stats are pretty mediocre. He had a way of providing just what the team needed in the late innings of a tight game. Though he rarely walked, he also rarely K'd. And with his flying feet, he'd get infield singles and steal when he had to. He was a great bunter too. But of course, his albatross was that he had a huge hole in his glove. |
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Post by Blunashun on Dec 11, 2022 16:38:08 GMT
The Mets sign Senga to five years & 75 million dollars.
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Post by truedodger on Dec 11, 2022 18:40:02 GMT
The Mets sign Senga to five years & 75 million dollars. The Mets have spent a lot. We've seen that most of the time it that doesn't transpire on to the field. Anyway I've started to notice that Friedman is not in to signing players that are posted by Japanese teams. Has he signed one to date? I understand that not all are worthy of an MLB contract and it could be that he passed on this pitcher because there are so many up and coming arms. The whole Dodger world is freakin' out over Andy standing pat. Maybe I'm biased but I think there is a lot of talent on the team even with the free agent loses. And, Correa and Swanson though I am not a Swanson fan are out there and JD Martinez and I guess McCutchen for a bench role etc. They've put their money on Betts and Freeman and have paid Taylor and ugh Muncy. Urias seems like an ace and they're always doing something at the deadline. I'm sure Bauer’s situation has a lot to do with it, will his money be available or not. So it's cool because they're top priority is winning the division. |
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Post by Blunashun on Dec 11, 2022 18:56:20 GMT
The Mets sign Senga to five years & 75 million dollars. The Mets have spent a lot. We've seen that most of the time it that doesn't transpire on to the field. Anyway I've started to notice that Friedman is not in to signing players that are posted by Japanese teams. Has he signed one to date? I understand that not all are worthy of an MLB contract and it could be that he passed on this pitcher because there are so many up and coming arms. The whole Dodger world is freakin' out over Andy standing pat. Maybe I'm biased but I think there is a lot of talent on the team even with the free agent loses. And, Correa and Swanson though I am not a Swanson fan are out there and JD Martinez and I guess McCutchen for a bench role etc. They've put their money on Betts and Freeman and have paid Taylor and ugh Muncy. Urias seems like an ace and they're always doing something at the deadline. I'm sure Bauer’s situation has a lot to do with it, will his money be available or not. So it's cool because they're top priority is winning the division. I never wanted Bauer. No one could have predicted the steaming pile of shit his contract has caused though. Manfred dragging it out could cost the Dodgers a pennant. |
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Post by jrgreene6 on Dec 11, 2022 19:47:02 GMT
The Mets have spent a lot. We've seen that most of the time it that doesn't transpire on to the field. Anyway I've started to notice that Friedman is not in to signing players that are posted by Japanese teams. Has he signed one to date? I understand that not all are worthy of an MLB contract and it could be that he passed on this pitcher because there are so many up and coming arms. The whole Dodger world is freakin' out over Andy standing pat. Maybe I'm biased but I think there is a lot of talent on the team even with the free agent loses. And, Correa and Swanson though I am not a Swanson fan are out there and JD Martinez and I guess McCutchen for a bench role etc. They've put their money on Betts and Freeman and have paid Taylor and ugh Muncy. Urias seems like an ace and they're always doing something at the deadline. I'm sure Bauer’s situation has a lot to do with it, will his money be available or not. So it's cool because they're top priority is winning the division. I never wanted Bauer. No one could have predicted the steaming pile of shit his contract has caused though. Manfred dragging it out could cost the Dodgers a pennant. Which is EXACTLY what the Turd wants. I’m sure he’d LOVE to see MLB turn into the NFL, NBA & NHL, with the game and teams concentrating more on parity than dynasties. He’s already expanded the playoffs to include as many teams as he thinks the fans will tolerate, winning record or not. And don’t think for a minute he’s done there. If he can add another round or two sometime before his tenure is over, he will. More postseason games = mo money, mo money, mo money. Last years games were nearly unwatchable, with little to zero strategy being utilized and a good deal of them, like steals, hit and run, sacrifice bunts and flies have gone the way of the horse and buggy. I don’t imagine I’ll be glued in front of my telly for games next season like I have in the past. Bigger bases, a pitch clock and discontinuation of the shift aren’t going to change that. And for the love of God - outlaw those RETARDED running oven mitts. If you’re too stupid not to break a finger or two diving into a base, take a lesson or two from our old buddy Trea and learn how to slide the old fashioned way. As much as I loathe the guy, can you imagine Pete Rose, one of the kings of the dive ever wearing one of those things? If Pete jammed or broke a digit, which I don’t believe he ever did, he’d probably have someone in the dugout pull it back in place, wrap some tape around it and head back out to the field. Pussification continues to invade even the purest of sports. GO DODGERS!!! |
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Post by truedodger on Dec 11, 2022 19:57:21 GMT
@mlbrums
The #Mets are not done. They are trying for Carlos Correa, per source.
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Heyman said to play 3rd, wow.
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Post by Blunashun on Dec 12, 2022 21:02:43 GMT
Someone started a rumor that the Yankees might be interested in Tatis. Not sure how I feel about that. There's this persistent feeling the Padres are going to regret giving him a 14 year contract. I'd like to see them pay every penny of his $340,000,000. Right now he's relatively cheap. In a few years he sure as hell won't be. Without steroids, who knows what his level truly is?
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