Now, we’re getting into the good stuff. I bring you this year’s Top 30, with 10 prospects who all have a legitimate chance of seeing MLB action at some point …
Read More »Let’s pump the brakes on Hyun-Jin Ryu
When I wrote about the bullpen last week, the overwhelming question I got wasn’t about those in the bullpen (and, conversely, in the rotation), it was, in effect: “What about …
Read More »Podcast: ‘Dugout Blues’ episode 186 – Trevor Oaks, Utley & Gutierrez back, Romo
On this episode of “Dugout Blues,” Jared Massey (Dodger Blue) and I are back and joined by Dodgers’ right-handed pitching prospect Trevor Oaks. Oaks is a good kid and was very generous …
Read More »Dodgers to sign Franklin Gutierrez, finally make me happy
I’ll admit, when former Dodgers — especially good prospects — become available, I have an unusual desire for the team to bring them back. Tonight, that happened in the form …
Read More »2017 Dodgers Top 100 Prospects: No. 40-31
While these guys didn’t crack the Top 30, there are a couple I’m really high on and hope they can perform well in 2017. If they do, they will, easily, …
Read More »An early look at the Dodgers’ possible opening day bullpen
With Sergio Romo in the fold, the Dodgers’ bullpen is, suddenly, looking a little packed. Even after “losing” Jesse Chavez to Anaheim and J.P. Howell to Toronto and probably choosing not …
Read More »2017 Dodgers Top 100 Prospects: No. 50-41
Now, the prospects are getting a little more recognizable. This list of 10 prospects has some low-level guys who could take off, some guys destined for Quad-A duty and some …
Read More »A look at the 21 non-roster invitees to Dodgers’ Spring Training
The Dodgers announced last week they’ll be inviting 21 non-roster players to Spring Training. Inevitably, one or two of these guys find a way to make the Opening Day roster …
Read More »2016 Dodgers in Review: RP J.P. Howell
IP K% BB% HR/9 ERA FIP xFIP WAR MLB 50.2 20.0 6.8 0.71 4.09 3.50 3.59 0.2 What happened in 2016: Statistically had a decent season, but the numbers were deceiving …
Read More »2017 Dodgers Top 100 Prospects: No. 75-51
Here is the next set of rankings in my Top 100 series. Some of these names should be more familiar, especially if you’ve followed any of the rankings in previous …
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