Shoulder injuries for pitchers are about the worst possible scenario. Shoulder injuries for 39-year-old pitchers are just downright terrifying. From Ken Gurnick: “Dodgers reliever Joel Peralta, sidelined by shoulder stiffness, …
Read More »A look at Dodgers’ pitchers and ‘pace of play’
Pace of game is all the rage, or something. While the average pace between which pitchers has increased over the last six years, it’s really not that big a deal in …
Read More »Podcast: ‘Dugout Blues’ episode 110 – Jansen, prospects, Moncada, Olivera
On this episode of “Dugout Blues,” Jared Massey (Dodgers Nation) and I rejoice as spring training has finally arrived. Baseball will be happening soon. Kenley Jansen had foot surgery, and …
Read More »Dodgers miss out on Yoan Moncada, possibly to spend big on July 2
Well, this was quite the bummer for most Dodger (and Yankee) fans to wake up to this morning. BREAKING – Source: Cuban INF prospect Yoan Moncada agrees with Red Sox …
Read More »Can the Dodgers sign both Hector Olivera and Yoan Moncada?
There is growing belief that the Dodgers could end up with more than one of the prominently available Cubans. While I’m still not 100 percent sold on the idea, I’m going …
Read More »Looking at pitchers who could, temporarily, fill in for Kenley Jansen
Honestly, the Dodgers don’t really need to sign a reliever to make up for Kenley Jansen‘s production. They aren’t going to find anyone good at this stage and there are …
Read More »Why signing Yoan Moncada makes sense for the Dodgers
Some words have written about the Dodgers’ interest in Cuban phenom Yoan Moncada and the penalties associated with his signing. To me (and others), there is no question the Dodgers …
Read More »2015 Dodgers prospects: Best Tools
Folks who like prospects always point to the tools they possess, and the Dodgers have some toolsy players in the system. 2014 Best Tools Now, the winners (for lack of …
Read More »Get to know this year’s foreign imports: Hector Olivera
While Yoan Moncada remains the best player with the most long-term impact on the international market, Hector Olivera might have the most immediate impact. Olivera, 30 in April, is an infielder …
Read More »Podcast: ‘Dugout Blues’ episode 109 – Ross Stripling, Moncada, prospects
On this episode of “Dugout Blues,” Jared Massey (Dodgers Nation) and welcome Dodgers’ prospect Ross Stripling back to the show. He appeared way back on episode No. 22. After another …
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