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Alright, my fellow Dodger fans, here we are again. I would much rather have the team not make the playoffs than go into the playoffs & get swept - now Ihope Colletti & the Mccourts have a taste of how horrible the product they put on the field was.
Listen, we pay the ticket prices (heard ticket prices will be raised), $15 parking, $10 for each food (nachos, peanuts, hot dog).
Some of us, watch the games religiously, some of us stay connected via internet looking at the score, hell I know some of us call friends to find out thelatest score. We love our team, there isn't a doubt, but for the sake of the fans change the attitude, the losing ways and the product that you send beforeus.
Since a report came out of keeping Grady & Colleti, I think Colleti is going to push hard for everyone and everything this team needs before he gets theboot.
I expect Grady to show some fire / enthusiasm with this team, ok Grady has the reputation of being that laid back coach you can talk to, ok that's fine,but show some damn fire and urgency to win with these kids.
So there's my little vent, any other Dodger fan share your frustration with me. Also, post articles, trade rumors, suggestions.
Some sites I visit daily:
Dodgers.com
Mlbtraderumor.com
Losangelesdodgers.com/forum
Dodgertalk.com
Realgmbaseball
So whatever news or rumors I post mainly come from there.
Ok lets break down my plans for the off-season.
Now, this is all coming from the top of my head, currently typing on my SK so its hard to go back and look at a different website for reference.
Bye:
Seanz, Roberto Hernandez, Luis Gonzo (I'm sure he doesn't want to be back), Jeff Kent (we can pickup his option - hoping he comes back), SheaHillenbrand, Mike Lieberthal (hoping we can pickup his option too - but 1 game / 40 games could be tough on dude), Mark Hendrickson.
Starting Rotation:
1. Penny
2. Chad Billingsley
3. Randy Wolf (hoping we pickup his option, dude is a solid lefty when healthy, and he wants to be here)
4. Jason Schmidt (face it we cannot trade him, lets get him healthy and test his velocity once spring training comes)
5. Hug Shi Kuo / FA pickup(hoping he comes back healthy)
Bullpen:
1. Loaiza (we're stuck with him, I'd rather see him in the bullpen, he doesn't have enough in him to last a 5 inning game - if that).
2. Proctor the Doctor (this is our work horse, and you have a sense he loves being here in L.A)
3. Rudy Sanez (the old dude did a lot for us, lets keep him)
4. Beimel (our lefty specialist, lock him up)
5. Brazoban (hoping he comes back healthy)
6. Broxton
7. Saito (lock him up)
As you can see we may need to add another Lefty in the bullpen.
Infield:
1B - Loney's name should be set in stone, I hope he works out even hard this off-season. Let him play the whole season he's easily .320BA, 25+HR,110RBIs.
2ND - Kent (lets pickup his option)
SS - Furcal (is this his contract year? Dude better come healthy and ready to play)
3RD - we'll never have a legit 3rd baseman so Colleti do your job and sign somebody who will produce RUNS! Possible: Troy Glaus (injury prone), MiguelCabrera (s&t)
C - Martin (he's our main man, hopefully Liberthal can come back and back him up)
Bench: Ramon Martinez (very servicable utility ), Sweeny (great pinch hitter), Abreu/Laroche/Hu out of those 3 the most upside is Hu. LaRoche has shown menothing, Abreu ... not an everyday player in my mind - wouldn't be surprised if they all go back to AAA. Nomar (his stint in L.A is over)
As you can see we need another bat on the bench, specically to backup 1B & 3rd.
Outfield:
LF - Pierre (he's a liability out there, he needs to be moved to LF, he has a LF arm. Trust me dodger fans he's staying, once he gets on base its havocfor the pitchers) I feel he's getting comfortable in L.A, next year he should shine.
CF - ? Rumors swirling of Dodgers wanting to sign Andruw Jones / Torri Hunter, my take is Andruw Jones cause he's a NL player and Dodger fans love dude.(Yes, the question is how much $ will he demand? A LOT. But, Mccourts have made it public if they need to increase payroll to win, then so be it).
RF - Matt Kemp (if dude stays, reminds me of a raw raul mondesi with more upside).
Rumors: Matt Kemp & Kershaw for Johan Santana
My take: that's way too much to give up for Johan. I'd rather see us re-sign Wolf and get a healthy Schmidt back than give up so much.
Expendable:
Ethier (ok guys, dude is a pure hitter, we know that but come September he always dissappears)
LaRoche (get rid of dude)
Loaiza (anyone wanna take up his contract?)
Abreu (hey if teams want him, lets hear the offers)
Nomar (1 yr left on his contract)
Lowe (his mechanics have been off for 2-3 yrs)
I know I'm forgetting plenty of players, so everyone add your input.
We just need to fill up our major needwhich is a power bat & a third baseman so get a power hitting third baseman - we also need a CF that drives in runswith a cannon of an arm. A starting pitcher or two would be nice.
Let the long @#%$ off season begin ...
Oh yeah, I'm posting from my sidekick and you just read my sig.
Listen, we pay the ticket prices (heard ticket prices will be raised), $15 parking, $10 for each food (nachos, peanuts, hot dog).
Some of us, watch the games religiously, some of us stay connected via internet looking at the score, hell I know some of us call friends to find out thelatest score. We love our team, there isn't a doubt, but for the sake of the fans change the attitude, the losing ways and the product that you send beforeus.
Since a report came out of keeping Grady & Colleti, I think Colleti is going to push hard for everyone and everything this team needs before he gets theboot.
I expect Grady to show some fire / enthusiasm with this team, ok Grady has the reputation of being that laid back coach you can talk to, ok that's fine,but show some damn fire and urgency to win with these kids.
So there's my little vent, any other Dodger fan share your frustration with me. Also, post articles, trade rumors, suggestions.
Some sites I visit daily:
Dodgers.com
Mlbtraderumor.com
Losangelesdodgers.com/forum
Dodgertalk.com
Realgmbaseball
So whatever news or rumors I post mainly come from there.
Ok lets break down my plans for the off-season.
Now, this is all coming from the top of my head, currently typing on my SK so its hard to go back and look at a different website for reference.
Bye:
Seanz, Roberto Hernandez, Luis Gonzo (I'm sure he doesn't want to be back), Jeff Kent (we can pickup his option - hoping he comes back), SheaHillenbrand, Mike Lieberthal (hoping we can pickup his option too - but 1 game / 40 games could be tough on dude), Mark Hendrickson.
Starting Rotation:
1. Penny
2. Chad Billingsley
3. Randy Wolf (hoping we pickup his option, dude is a solid lefty when healthy, and he wants to be here)
4. Jason Schmidt (face it we cannot trade him, lets get him healthy and test his velocity once spring training comes)
5. Hug Shi Kuo / FA pickup(hoping he comes back healthy)
Bullpen:
1. Loaiza (we're stuck with him, I'd rather see him in the bullpen, he doesn't have enough in him to last a 5 inning game - if that).
2. Proctor the Doctor (this is our work horse, and you have a sense he loves being here in L.A)
3. Rudy Sanez (the old dude did a lot for us, lets keep him)
4. Beimel (our lefty specialist, lock him up)
5. Brazoban (hoping he comes back healthy)
6. Broxton
7. Saito (lock him up)
As you can see we may need to add another Lefty in the bullpen.
Infield:
1B - Loney's name should be set in stone, I hope he works out even hard this off-season. Let him play the whole season he's easily .320BA, 25+HR,110RBIs.
2ND - Kent (lets pickup his option)
SS - Furcal (is this his contract year? Dude better come healthy and ready to play)
3RD - we'll never have a legit 3rd baseman so Colleti do your job and sign somebody who will produce RUNS! Possible: Troy Glaus (injury prone), MiguelCabrera (s&t)
C - Martin (he's our main man, hopefully Liberthal can come back and back him up)
Bench: Ramon Martinez (very servicable utility ), Sweeny (great pinch hitter), Abreu/Laroche/Hu out of those 3 the most upside is Hu. LaRoche has shown menothing, Abreu ... not an everyday player in my mind - wouldn't be surprised if they all go back to AAA. Nomar (his stint in L.A is over)
As you can see we need another bat on the bench, specically to backup 1B & 3rd.
Outfield:
LF - Pierre (he's a liability out there, he needs to be moved to LF, he has a LF arm. Trust me dodger fans he's staying, once he gets on base its havocfor the pitchers) I feel he's getting comfortable in L.A, next year he should shine.
CF - ? Rumors swirling of Dodgers wanting to sign Andruw Jones / Torri Hunter, my take is Andruw Jones cause he's a NL player and Dodger fans love dude.(Yes, the question is how much $ will he demand? A LOT. But, Mccourts have made it public if they need to increase payroll to win, then so be it).
RF - Matt Kemp (if dude stays, reminds me of a raw raul mondesi with more upside).
Rumors: Matt Kemp & Kershaw for Johan Santana
My take: that's way too much to give up for Johan. I'd rather see us re-sign Wolf and get a healthy Schmidt back than give up so much.
Expendable:
Ethier (ok guys, dude is a pure hitter, we know that but come September he always dissappears)
LaRoche (get rid of dude)
Loaiza (anyone wanna take up his contract?)
Abreu (hey if teams want him, lets hear the offers)
Nomar (1 yr left on his contract)
Lowe (his mechanics have been off for 2-3 yrs)
I know I'm forgetting plenty of players, so everyone add your input.
We just need to fill up our major needwhich is a power bat & a third baseman so get a power hitting third baseman - we also need a CF that drives in runswith a cannon of an arm. A starting pitcher or two would be nice.
Let the long @#%$ off season begin ...
Oh yeah, I'm posting from my sidekick and you just read my sig.