Author: Dennis Schlossman

Dodgers Roster: The Difficulty of Acquiring a Top-Tier Starting Pitcher

Published on by Dennis SchlossmanLeave a comment
justin_verlander_571nkj8j_n29u9axo
(Photo Credit: mlb.com)

As frequently as we’ve mentioned the need for the Dodgers to net a quality, top-of-the-rotation arm this winter to compliment resident ace Clayton Kershaw in the starting rotation, the task is much easier discussed than accomplished. When the dust eventually settles in the spring, if prudent, the club may have to wait until the 2017-18 offseason to land somebody worth a hefty price tag.

Continue reading “Dodgers Roster: The Difficulty of Acquiring a Top-Tier Starting Pitcher” →

Dodgers’ Calhoun Could Be on Fast Track to Majors

Published on by Dennis SchlossmanLeave a comment
calhoun
(Photo Credit: Jeremy Davis)

It may not happen very early in the year, but considering how Dodgers‘ prospect Willie Calhoun has stepped up to the plate amid his most recent opportunities to showcase his skills, don’t be surprised if the freshly turned 22-year-old California native gets a call to the bigs at some point during the 2017 season.

Continue reading “Dodgers’ Calhoun Could Be on Fast Track to Majors” →

Dodgers Deal Howie Kendrick to Phillies for Darin Ruf, Darnell Sweeney

Published on by Dennis SchlossmanLeave a comment
howie-kendrick-vadapt-980-high-1
(Photo Credit: foxsports.com)

The Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday acquired first baseman/outfielder Darin Ruf and minor league infielder/outfielder Darnell Sweeney from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for infielder/outfielder Howie Kendrick.

Continue reading “Dodgers Deal Howie Kendrick to Phillies for Darin Ruf, Darnell Sweeney” →

Dodgers Rumors: Weighing the Winter’s Top Roster Priorities

Published on by Dennis SchlossmanLeave a comment
jturner
(Photo Credit: Mark J. Rebilas/USA TODAY Sports)

From Ryan Braun to Aroldis Chapman to Yoenis Cespedes, the many rumors already circulating around the Los Angeles Dodgers organization are in full swing, and until the club begins to reveal which direction it plans on going with certain player personnel, plenty of writers around the baseball blogosphere will probably have a field day laying out their own offseason recommendations and schemes.

Continue reading “Dodgers Rumors: Weighing the Winter’s Top Roster Priorities” →

Dodgers Reveal 2017 Spring Training Schedule

Published on by Dennis SchlossmanLeave a comment

camelback

The Dodgers publicly unveiled their 2017 spring training schedule on Wednesday, with their ninth season of Cactus League play beginning on Saturday, February 25 against the Chicago White Sox at Camelback Ranch in Glendale.

Continue reading “Dodgers Reveal 2017 Spring Training Schedule” →

Scott Kazmir Elects to Stay with Dodgers in 2017: Good or Bad?

Published on by Dennis SchlossmanLeave a comment
kazmir_1280_7ckhywl7_i7bzfgnz
(Photo Credit: mlb.com)

While it was certainly a foregone conclusion that Scott Kazmir would choose not to opt out of his current contract with the Dodgers and remain in Los Angeles next season, many fans of the club took to social media on Monday to express their disappointment with his decision to stay anyway, perhaps looking ahead to what could be a near identical starting rotation in 2017.

Continue reading “Scott Kazmir Elects to Stay with Dodgers in 2017: Good or Bad?” →

Dodgers Prospects: Calhoun, Bellinger Impress in Fall Stars Game

Published on by Dennis Schlossman2 Comments
codybellinger
(Photo Credit: Zachary Lucy)

Second baseman Willie Calhoun went 3-for-3 and earned MVP honors while teammate Cody Bellinger added a two-run home run on Saturday night, powering the AFL West squad to a 12-4 victory over the East in the Fall Stars Game, a showcase of the top talent in the Arizona Fall League.

Continue reading “Dodgers Prospects: Calhoun, Bellinger Impress in Fall Stars Game” →

Dodgers Top Prospects by Position: 2016-17 Offseason Edition

Published on by Dennis Schlossman3 Comments
calhoun
(Photo Credit: Chris Williams/Icon Sportswire)

While many fans of the Dodgers are feeling a touch of stress regarding several of management’s upcoming roster decisions during the winter months, a little bit of relief can be found in realizing the multitude of talent flourishing on almost every level of the farm, setting up a seemingly secure future for the entire organization in terms of player personnel.

Continue reading “Dodgers Top Prospects by Position: 2016-17 Offseason Edition” →

A Very Preliminary Guess at the Dodgers’ 2017 Starting Rotation

Published on by Dennis SchlossmanLeave a comment
mccarthy
Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez/USA TODAY Sports

With the way the injury bug devastatingly ripped into the Dodgers‘ 2016 pitching staff, it’s almost futile to even make a generalized guess at a working rotation before the winter months fall upon us. However, just for the sake of having a starting point and an impetus into November, we thought a cursory list may be worthwhile if only to create a perspective for discussion during the Hot Stove season.

Continue reading “A Very Preliminary Guess at the Dodgers’ 2017 Starting Rotation” →

Doing Some Early Window Shopping for the Dodgers’ Dubious Bullpen

Published on by Dennis Schlossman1 Comment
joe_blanton_2016_ehttb3om_ack577vf
(Photo Credit: mlb.com)

As we have already briefly outlined several possible areas of the roster the front office crew of the Dodgers will likely address during the offseason, some of the loudest early chatter amongst fans has surrounded the structure of the prospective bullpen heading into 2017.

Continue reading “Doing Some Early Window Shopping for the Dodgers’ Dubious Bullpen” →