2019 LA Dodgers Thread

ExPatLkrFan · Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2019 8:12 pm Post subject:

^^^^ Cingrani is coming back soon. Stripling and Urias headed to the pen as well.

ChickenStu · Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2019 8:33 pm Post subject:

Surfitall · Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2019 8:46 pm Post subject:

ExPatLkrFan · Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2019 8:49 pm Post subject:

LakerLanny · Retired Number Joined: 24 Oct 2001 Posts: 47601

Dodgers pillaging the Pirates like modern day Blackbeards.

I like it.
_________________
Love, Laker Lanny

waterman40 · Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2019 11:23 pm Post subject:

The Pirates are essentially a AAA farm club team.
_________________
LAKERS 2019-2020: NBA World Champions!

ChickenStu · Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2019 11:47 pm Post subject:

Surfitall · Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2019 7:47 am Post subject:

ribeye · Franchise Player Joined: 10 Nov 2001 Posts: 12640

I kinda don't get it, at least logically:

Jansen is trash and Baez is great.

Yes, there may be different expectations for each (possibly unreasonable), but the extremes with which many pass judgment is not only inaccurate, but it is not productive to discussion.

Jansen has had two or three costly pitches (his WHIP is still .8) that cost the team a game (he was bailed out on another), but he still has 9 saves, is second in the league in that department, and has a 90% save rate--though yes it could be 80%, which is still pretty good, in fact better than a number of HOF'ers. Baez had a great day yesterday, but his overall numbers are nothing to rave about.
_________________
"A metronome keeps time by using a Ringo"

YSong · Star Player Joined: 16 Sep 2016 Posts: 2329

I agree .... BOTH scare me

ChickenStu · Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2019 3:43 pm Post subject:

Another save where Kenley looked shaky. I get it that his peripherals still look great. But I just watch his appearances and nothing looks easy for him anymore.

Snipes · Star Player Joined: 28 Feb 2005 Posts: 6059

Snipes · Star Player Joined: 28 Feb 2005 Posts: 6059

ribeye · Franchise Player Joined: 10 Nov 2001 Posts: 12640

Well, there is "shaky" with a 3.07 ERA, 10 saves, and blown save; and there is the rest of the bully with a 4.98 ERA, no saves, and 4 blown saves.
_________________
"A metronome keeps time by using a Ringo"

ribeye · Franchise Player Joined: 10 Nov 2001 Posts: 12640

Pollock being Pollock:

Pollock placed on IL with elbow inflammation
_________________
"A metronome keeps time by using a Ringo"

ChickenStu · Posted: Wed May 01, 2019 4:12 pm Post subject:

ChickenStu · Posted: Wed May 01, 2019 4:38 pm Post subject:

We'll see what happens, but Corey Kluber just got hit on his pitching elbow on a line drive, and had to leave the game. Mike Clevenger is already out for at least a couple more months for them. They are still likely to be contending in June if I had to guess, but if for some reason their season goes off the rails, teams are going to be calling on Trevor Bauer, who is now one of the 10 best starting pitchers in the game. Free agent after next season. Has said he will go year-to-year on contracts for the rest of his career to maximize value. If he's made available, the Dodgers really, truly need to go hard after him. His slider is straight-up filth.

If they could get someone like him, I wonder if they could decide to keep Urias in the bullpen for the postseason, should they get there. And maybe Urias becomes their best version of Josh Hader for this postseason. It would also be a way to keep his innings down for sure.

My mind is racing. I hope Kluber isn't hurt badly but I'm just trying to think practically.

ChickenStu · Posted: Wed May 01, 2019 6:01 pm Post subject:

^^
Just what I was afraid of when I saw it...

Zack Meisel

@ZackMeisel
·
2m

Corey Kluber has a non-displaced fracture of his right ulna bone.

adkindo · Posted: Wed May 01, 2019 8:47 pm Post subject:

thought he might get gunned down at home by Taylor....

leor_77 · Franchise Player Joined: 23 Mar 2012 Posts: 21920

ChickenStu · Posted: Wed May 01, 2019 8:50 pm Post subject:

Seager is in a massive funk. I never was a fan of his approach but he always still overcame his Vladdy-like aggression with just good bat-to-ball skills. He's not barreling it up this year yet. Hope he gets it together. Until then, he has no business hitting #2 in the order. Bellinger has been hitting 4-6 for the most part, and he needs to be moved up. Verdugo hit 8th tonight, and he's better than Seager right now. Move him down, Dave.

DuncanIdaho · Posted: Wed May 01, 2019 9:23 pm Post subject:

I'd like to take this moment to point out that currently, Muncy & Hernandez have done as well (or better) than Machado and Harper on the season.

aprevo15 · Star Player Joined: 08 Jun 2010 Posts: 5961

So far I am impressed with this team. Especially with Bellinger and Ryu. Both have been excellent. I think we have another shot this year.