Thread: The August Dodger Thread

Originally Posted by The Natural

Blake's defense is out of this world so far since he's been with the Dodgers.

Out of this world? This is another example of the expectations game. Blake has made plays hit right at him but he hasn't made and ridiculous web gems. Kudos to him, but let's not pretend he's been Brooks Robinson over there.

Originally Posted by pb2k

Does Manny have more RBIs than Andruw yet?

I'm not sure about that but I think he has more hits then Andruw and Kent has been brutal at the plate.

Oh and Free Ethier!!!!!

nice start by the Dodgers 2-0 after an inning

Originally Posted by ASUcruz

Out of this world? This is another example of the expectations game. Blake has made plays hit right at him but he hasn't made and ridiculous web gems. Kudos to him, but let's not pretend he's been Brooks Robinson over there.

Not Brooks Robinson. Not even Scott Rolen. But his reaction time is impressive, there's no denying. He's caught some lasers tagged his way and has backhanded a few sharp grounders tagged along the foul line.

I'm not saying he's sprawling and making diving catches here and there but his arm has been good, his reaction time has been impressive and his few web gems like Friday's barehanded off-balance throw have been a welcomed sight. Certainly better than I expected from him defensively.

Originally Posted by The Natural

Not Brooks Robinson. Not even Scott Rolen. But his reaction time is impressive, there's no denying. He's caught some lasers tagged his way and has backhanded a few sharp grounders tagged along the foul line.

I would hope his reaction time would be impressive seeing as how he is a big league 3B. The fact of the matter is he is still average-poor defensively. That base hit that Romero just got, a decent 3B makes that play. The guy has no range whatsoever.

As to Ned making two trades that have been beneficial, I don't know what that is such a surprise to you. He gave up 4 players who aren't on the big league roster(LaRoche honestly doesn't even count because we didn't use him) for 2 guys who were contributing in the majors. Of course the deals were going to be good for the big club.

Originally Posted by ASUcruz

As to Ned making two trades that have been beneficial, I don't know what that is such a surprise to you.

It was to me!

At least Penny seems to be ready. Johnson effing blows.

It's too bad Penny couldn't start his rehab sooner so he would be out there pitching today.

LaRoche hit his first homerun for Pittsburgh today.