The 2019 Spendodger Memorial Spring Training Thread!

[BCmaiden]

Kike cleanup hitter!!!

 

[DodgerSSR]

Disappointed the Dodgers still haven't addressed their leadoff hole.

The blueprint of the ideal leadoff hitter has changed. The Maury Wills, Brett Butler, Dee Gordon types are not necessarily what the teams try to slot into the #1 spot in the order. The stolen base is almost a product of a bygone era, so the leadoff guy doesn't have to steal bases. It's nice if he's fast enough to go first to third, etc., but the primary prerequisite in a good OBP. Turner, Muncy, Seager, or Bellinger all get on base at a decent enough clip. You might not want to waste Muncy's home run power, or Turner's clutch hitting at the top, though.

 

[Norm]

Is there a delay on MLB.com? I'm watching on SportsnetLA, and am seeing quite a lapse before the comments on here.

 

[beefchopper]

Disappointed the Dodgers still haven't addressed their leadoff hole.

I think that will end up being Verdugo.

 

[BCmaiden]

The blueprint of the ideal leadoff hitter has changed. The Maury Wills, Brett Butler, Dee Gordon types are not necessarily what the teams try to slot into the #1 spot in the order. The stolen base is almost a product of a bygone era, so the leadoff guy doesn't have to steal bases. It's nice if he's fast enough to go first to third, etc., but the primary prerequisite in a good OBP. Turner, Muncy, Seager, or Bellinger all get on base at a decent enough clip. You might not want to waste Muncy's home run power, or Turner's clutch hitting at the top, though.

I know, that's the problem. The best OBP guys are the middle order bats. Pollack isn't the answer either w/a low OBP.

 

[BCmaiden]

I think that will end up being Verdugo.

Have you met our manager? Dugo will be esconched in the 7 hole & the bench.

 

[BCmaiden]

Is there a delay on MLB.com? I'm watching on SportsnetLA, and am seeing quite a lapse before the comments on here.

All streams have a delay.

 

[BCmaiden]

These Sox announcers said there are rumors the Dodgers are talking to the ChiSox about Joc.

Losing his HR production would be awful when added to those lost already.

 

[Norm]

All streams have a delay.

I'll have to be careful not posting spoilers then.

 

[BCmaiden]

Barnsey making an excellent case to get erased from my shit list!!!

 

[NewportDodger]

Kimbrell is threatening to sit out the season if he doesn’t get the contract he wants proving that he is one of the dumbest players in baseball.

 

[DODGERMAN92]

Where’s rick Honeycutt? Why did prior come out and why is Honeycutt not in the dugout?!

 

[beefchopper]

Barnsey making an excellent case to get erased from my shit list!!!

A couple of at bats in spring training is all it takes? You have mellowed this winter.

 

[beefchopper]

Kimbrell is threatening to sit out the season if he doesn’t get the contract he wants proving that he is one of the dumbest players in baseball.

One of the dumbest threats I've ever heard. Who exactly does he think is losing sleep from that threat other than his agent?

 

[Norm]

Where’s rick Honeycutt? Why did prior come out and why is Honeycutt not in the dugout?!

Honeycutt is recovering from surgery.

 

[DODGERMAN92]

Honeycutt is recovering from surgery.

Thank you!!

 

[DodgerSSR]

One of the dumbest threats I've ever heard. Who exactly does he think is losing sleep from that threat other than his agent?

Yep, he's so dumb that he forgets that he was nothing special in the second half last year. His 4.57 ERA in the second half doesn't help his record breaking ask. Three consecutive lackluster post season performances in 2018 don't inspire sane front offices to throw out 6/$100M offers to 31 year olds. Welcome to the real world, Mr. Kimbrel.

 

[DodgerSSR]

Matt Kemp just smacked a two-run home run for the Reds. Good for him! He appears to be in pretty good shape again.

 

[BCmaiden]

A couple of at bats in spring training is all it takes? You have mellowed this winter.

Whoa there beef. I said making a case not off the list but he does look a whole lot better in the box.

 

[BCmaiden]

Matt Kemp just smacked a two-run home run for the Reds. Good for him! He appears to be in pretty good shape again.

I saw a picture of him & he looked FAT.