The Los Angeles Red S....Dodgers
 

Wow, I don't even know where to begin. I'm a bit mystified by the whole thing.

First of all, with the acquisitions they've made, and projecting forward to Izturis returning around the All-Star break, here's the proposal as it stands: A shortstop playing 2B, a 2Baseman playing 1B, and a shortstop playing outfield. And 3 of those 4 are over 30.

But even if I accept that (Izzy's shoulder's going to be questionable, so it makes sense to give him the shorter throw, 1B is a huge question mark and a proven veteran, even out of position, is understandable, and what team wouldn't do anything to find a place to let Nomar play?), wtf is with Mueler? What happened to Oscar Robles. Was he Beltre? No, but he as consistent as they come. He didn't light the world on fire, but he was one of the few players last year the Dodgers could count on to make the play on the field and do something useful with his at-bats on a regular basis. And here they've got 2 heavy-hitting acquisitions, that kind of solid fundamental, young talent seems like the perfect choice for third.

And speaking of young, what's with the geezers? Meuler, Nomar, Kent, Lofton? I'd put down money that one of those 4 is going to have a major injury during the season, if not a couple of them.

So I'm a little worried about this season.

On the other hand, it may also be brilliant. Through all of this, they have managed to retain a good chunk of their young talent, both at the major league level and in the farm system. IF (and that's a big if) this veteran lineup can hold together through the season, the Dodgers have a shot of making a pretty respectable run this year, meanwhile all the young talent will have the year to mature without the pressure of saving a pathetic team, and under the guidance of some top-notch vets. If that's the thought process, more power to them, I certainly hope it works.

My thoughts exactly GD. I've been scratching my head over the recent moves.

Although it makes it easier to not get my hopes up for the season :D

No - WHO's on first, WHAT's on second....


(I can't believe there is actually a BASEBALL thread started in December, boys!:rolleyes: )

Squee! Opening day is in sight!

I gotta say, I like the Dodger's prospects this season. Starting pitching is for sure stronger. Gagne's still a question mark, but looking pretty confident. They've got a heap of talent all over the place. I am a bit concerned that by speeding up his recovery, Iszturis has bought himself a trade. That would be disappointing. But as long as they can keep at least most of those geezers out there in one piece, it should be an exciting season.

Are you going to bring your seats inside to watch the game on?

I actually am going to have to follow baseball this season - to a point. My youngest 4 daughter is in a preschool class with the daughter of Rod Barajas, catcher for the Texas Rangers. They just left for Arlington this morning following the end of spring training and will return for the beginning of next school year.

I've talked with him a few times - pretty nice guy. My daughter and his daughter play together a lot, so she was distressed that she had to leave, so I promised her we'd try to watch her dad.

How much stock or cash do you have invested in the team ?

Or you perhaps you guys invest game-by-game in the form of wager?

Though that would still leave the question of why people refer to it as "my team."



And then of course there's my question, namely ... unless you're betting money on the outcome, what is the interest in other people playing a childhood game?

Is it possible that the person who asks this question is the same one who posted this:

And someone who bitches because a teacup doesn't spin as fast as it used to?

The teacup is something he was able to use, unlike a sports team.