caulfield12

Considering the scope of disappointment, lack of playoff success and lengthy record of front office debacles, he’s pretty lucky to have any fans left supporting this organization at this point. Other than the Cubs and Cardinals, few fanbases historically have tolerated/supported teams that just aren’t all that entertaining or competitive. There’s simply too much competition for attention and entertainment dollars these days. More important priorities like health care, education and having enough money to afford a decent 1-2 week family vacation take precedence.

Maybe he’s a fan of WNBA legend Sheryl?

Aguilar (Indians), Shaw (Red Sox), Moustakas (no FA market) and Thames (Japan) were all superfluous to other teams and great “value” finds. Jeffress came out of a surplus of Royals’ relief depth as well. Other than Hader, Suter and Knebel...this team on the pitching side was duct-taped together from 10 different sources, but it all clicked. Heck, their biggest deadline acquisition in Schoop was a complete flop and they still overcame it.

Because we gave them/drafted/rostered Junior Guerra, Soria, Avilan, Jennings, Gio Gonzalez and Matt Albers, lol...not to mention 100+ at bats of a 701 ops from Saladino.

Not specific comments, just generalities...

They added the Don Newcombe #36 patch after he passed away earlier this week...?

It’s about as close as we’re going to get this year...playing the team from the last two World Series matchups.

The Dodgers just have an embarrassment of riches. The juxtaposition between the two franchises couldn’t be more dramatic.

Doesn’t matter if he keeps walking everyone and not missing enough bats. Madrigal with his first hit in a big league uniform, infield single to Profar. Because of course...

Whenever hearing that term, the British Open always comes to mind...

Jordan Stephens rocked by Joc Pederson to RCF. Really posted up on his back foot, almost fell over backwards. Lol. Now we know why they brought in Santana, Nova and Banuelos.

Guyer at least gave that one a ride, but right at the LFer.

Ironically, he pitched for the Padres two years ago. Jay only looked good in a Cardinals’ Jersey, fwiw. Hits the weakest RBI single almost right up the middle, drives in Yolmer for the first Gatorade shower of the year.

The second...although the first would be more fun to watch.

Let’s hope Moncada has a better career trajectory than Jurickson Profar or we’re doomed. Timmy flies out oppo, tough play down the RF line. DJ Peterson is on fire, 3B is locked up for the next decade...#85.

Dodgers’ broadcasters really talking up the Giants as a realistic possibility for Harper...noted that Zaidi’s got to win over ownership on that one. Also asserting that the Padres are at least two years away because of their pitching at the major league level.

Was strike 3 called/looking?

And a walk to boot. He’s a shorter version of Brian Anderson without the pop...but more speed. But he’s our Engel.

Zavala off to a really nice start...a double, driven in by an Engel groundout.

Jimenez looking rusty there...got blown away on 3 pitches. Abandon the rebuild!

Hershiser’s an insightful broadcaster on the Dodgers’ telecast as well. Fulmer has only required 33 pitches to record 4 outs. That’s pretty much hell on a defense.

Fulmer just doesn’t have the stuff to put away hitters unless he gets way ahead in the count. Best case scenario is a poor man’s Addison Reed.

Have to wait another half inning for Eloy. That curveball Hill has is almost as slow as Takatsu’s frisbee, lol.

In all honesty, Fulmer looks exactly the same...apparently he was doing arm exercises with those elastic bands and got snapped in the eye as a freshman at Vandy, has been wearing the goggles ever since. Out of the first, finally. Guerrero settling in, two consecutive K’s.

Zavala single, Engel walk...Moncada on fire with an RBI single.