A quick note, today, to touch on a question I’ve received a few times in various forms over the last few weeks: “The Dodgers need to call up Joc Pederson …
Read More »Yasiel Puig’s center field competence could make Joc Pederson expendable
It’s hard to believe it was two months ago, but that’s when Scott Van Slyke began to get regular looks in center field for the Dodgers. He did about as …
Read More »Dodgers @ Cardinals July 20, 2014: Joc Pederson And The 25 Man Roster
As the Dodgers struggle and as their untenable center field situation marches on, Joc Pederson‘s name gets mentioned a lot, and rightfully so. It’s not a guarantee that he will immediately …
Read More »2014 Triple-A All-Star game: Joc Pederson and not much else
This is the deadest time of the year in sports. None of the Big 4 sports are playing, as MLB games don’t resume until Friday. But, there is the Triple-A …
Read More »2014 Midseason Los Angeles Dodgers’ Top 25 prospects
It’s the All-Star break, and while Yasiel Puig is participating in the Home Run Derby tonight, I know you really just want to read about Dodger prospects. So, here is …
Read More »The Path To Joc Pederson
So here’s what we know, right now: Matt Kemp is not a center fielder, no matter how much he wants to be. Andre Ethier is not a center fielder, though …
Read More »Dodgers’ center field situation needs fixing, and fast
Teams want to be strong up-the-middle. But what does that mean? Of course you want guys who can hit a little bit, but more importantly, you want defense. If that’s …
Read More »Dodgers well-represented on BA and BP midseason Top 50 prospects list
If you needed any reassurance the Dodgers have a top-heavy farm system with impact potential, then Baseball America and Baseball Prospectus have it for you. Both publications ranked the Dodgers’ …
Read More »Dodgers @ Royals June 24, 2014: Just Another Hanley Ramirez Injury Issue
Warning: do not attempt to adjust your computer. Yes, Justin Turner, Jamie Romak, Carlos Triunfel, and Miguel Rojas are all in the same lineup. In an official game sanctioned by Major …
Read More »Setting Expectations On Matt Kemp
On May 21 in New York, Matt Kemp doubled for his only hit in four plate appearances in a 4-3 Dodger win over the Mets. At the time, his slash …
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