I wrote about some potential second base upgrades the Dodgers could explore on Halloween. Since then, there has been reported interest in three main guys: Brian Dozier, Logan Forsythe and …
Read More »2016 Dodgers in Review: RP Yimi Garcia
IP K% BB% HR/9 ERA FIP xFIP WAR MLB (LA) 8.1 11.4 2.9 0.00 3.24 2.91 5.31 0.2 MiLB (3 levels) 7.1 34.4 10.3 3.68 7.36 not good N/A N/A …
Read More »Podcast: ‘Dugout Blues’ episode 181 – Ruiz/Kendrick trades, payroll, CBA
On this episode of “Dugout Blues,” Jared Massey (Dodger Blue) and I are back after a brief hiatus because, well, nothing has really happened in the Dodger world. We break down …
Read More »2016 Dodgers in Review: RP Casey Fien
IP K% BB% HR/9 ERA FIP xFIP WAR MLB (MIN/LA) 39.1 20.7 5.9 2.97 5.49 6.43 4.37 -0.6 What happened in 2016: Claimed off waivers from the Twins in May. Had …
Read More »2016 Dodgers in Review: RP Josh Fields
IP K% BB% HR/9 ERA FIP xFIP WAR MLB (HOU/LA) 35 26.6 7.0 1.03 4.63 3.26 4.15 0.1 What Happened in 2016: The Dodgers acquired Fields at the Aug. 1 …
Read More »2016 Dodgers in Review: RP Jesse Chavez
IP K% BB% HR/9 ERA FIP xFIP WAR MLB (TOR/LA) 67 22.3 6.4 1.61 4.43 4.49 4.10 0.0 What Happened in 2016: Began the season in Toronto and was acquired at …
Read More »2016 Dodgers in Review: IF Chris Taylor
PA AVG OBP SLG wRC+ HR WAR MiLB (Tacoma/OKC) 344 .322 .397 .474 128/165 3 N/A MLB (SEA/LA) 65 .213 .262 .361 63 1 -0.1 What Happened in 2016: Acquired from …
Read More »Dodgers could protect three players from Rule 5 Draft
Last year, the Dodgers had some easy Rule 5 protection calls to make. Jharel Cotton and Ross Stripling were protected and both served a purpose for the 2016 Dodgers. This …
Read More »2016 Dodgers in Review: LHP Grant Dayton
IP K% BB% HR/9 ERA FIP WAR MiLB (Tulsa/OKC) 52 45.9 5.5 0.35 2.42 0.37/1.71 N/A MLB (LA) 26.1 38.6 5.9 1.37 2.05 2.96 0.5 What Happened in 2016: Dominated in …
Read More »J.D. Martinez, the perfect outfield fit for the Dodgers
Despite the Dodgers publicly saying they aren’t looking for a left fielder, it might be one of the easiest positions to upgrade in 2017 — you know, after second base. Eric …
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