Just got word about the Dodgers closing in on a 3-year deal with ex-Giant Juan Uribe. Uribe would fill in the void at 2nd base.
Uribe, who had 24 HRs last season, will add some pop at 2nd base, something the infield overall doesn't have. Casey Blake had the most HRs out of all of the Dodger infielders with 17).
Uribe can also play shortstop and 3rd base. ESPN anylists think he'll eventually take Casey Blake's spot at 3rd.
Another plus about the possible deal is that the Dodgers will be weakening their divsion rival, and World Series Champs, the San Francisco Giants. He was a vital piece of their World Series win.
Even though Uribe adds some power, I would still like the addition of a power bat at left field. The logical free agents Carl Crawford and Jayson Werth are out of the Dodgers budget, so Adam Dunn is the best choice; he does have more power than either of the two.
I bid you all farewell.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Friday, November 26, 2010
Dodgers Strengthening Their Starting Five
Happy Black Friday!!! I woke up today feeling wonderful; I got a lil' tipsy last night but didn't wake up with a hangover, so it is all good.
When I first go on the Mac, I check my twitter. This time around, I saw #Garland was trending in L.A. I looked it up & saw that the Dodgers signed him to a one-year deal, with a possible second year.
Jon Garland is is a good starter. He eats up innings, something the Dodgers need since they over-use their relievers. He went 14-12 last season with a 3.46 ERA, one more win than the most on the Dodgers (Kershaw had 13).
This acquisition gives the Dodgers a formidable rotation: Clayton Kershaw (13-10, 2.91 ERA in 2010), Chad Billingsley (12-11, 3.57 ERA), Ted Lilly (10-12, 3.62 ERA), Hiroki Kuroda (10-13, 3.39 ERA), and now Jon Garland.
The most attractive stat here is that all had an ERA in the mid 3's or lower.
This now gives the Dodgers a legit starting five, something they haven't had in years - seriously, I've been a dodger fan for over the last decade and I cannot remember there being a more solid rotation.
All the Dodgers need is a power-hitting left fielder. Adam Dunn anyone???
I bid you all farewell.
When I first go on the Mac, I check my twitter. This time around, I saw #Garland was trending in L.A. I looked it up & saw that the Dodgers signed him to a one-year deal, with a possible second year.
Jon Garland is is a good starter. He eats up innings, something the Dodgers need since they over-use their relievers. He went 14-12 last season with a 3.46 ERA, one more win than the most on the Dodgers (Kershaw had 13).
This acquisition gives the Dodgers a formidable rotation: Clayton Kershaw (13-10, 2.91 ERA in 2010), Chad Billingsley (12-11, 3.57 ERA), Ted Lilly (10-12, 3.62 ERA), Hiroki Kuroda (10-13, 3.39 ERA), and now Jon Garland.
The most attractive stat here is that all had an ERA in the mid 3's or lower.
This now gives the Dodgers a legit starting five, something they haven't had in years - seriously, I've been a dodger fan for over the last decade and I cannot remember there being a more solid rotation.
All the Dodgers need is a power-hitting left fielder. Adam Dunn anyone???
I bid you all farewell.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
L.A. Lakers
I'm back!!!!!! Sorry I've been really busy with school & have been dealin' with personal demons. I'm okay though, and that's what matters
Now, lets talk about the Los Angeles Lakers. They are second in the Western Conference at the moment (12-2) behind San Antonio (12-1).
The biggest surprise isn't their record - I don't give a fuck that they are a 1/2 game behind the damn Spurs, 12-2 is still beasty - but the person who has been leading the team. Of course Kobe is and will be the team's superstar, but PF-C Pau Gasol has been ridiculously good.
Pau has averaged 22.8 point per game (PPG), 12.1 rebounds per game (RPG), 4.1 assists per game (APG), and 1.7 blocks per game (BPG). That's crazy-good when you you look at its entirety. So we can compare, Kobe averaging 25.6 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 4.8 APG, and .2 BPG (but lets remember Kobe is a guard & really shouldn't blocking shots).
Pau is a fuckin' beast. Ther's no other way to explain it. If the Laker's repeat, it will have to do to a lot with Mr. Gasol.
Other Lakers stepping it up: Shannon Brown (11.1 PPG) and Lamar Odom (14.6). I'm not surprised about L.O.; I know he can out these numbers up. The surprise here is Shannon. He really stepped up, especially with his perimeter shooting with 51% so far this season.
I bid you all farewell.
Now, lets talk about the Los Angeles Lakers. They are second in the Western Conference at the moment (12-2) behind San Antonio (12-1).
The biggest surprise isn't their record - I don't give a fuck that they are a 1/2 game behind the damn Spurs, 12-2 is still beasty - but the person who has been leading the team. Of course Kobe is and will be the team's superstar, but PF-C Pau Gasol has been ridiculously good.
Pau has averaged 22.8 point per game (PPG), 12.1 rebounds per game (RPG), 4.1 assists per game (APG), and 1.7 blocks per game (BPG). That's crazy-good when you you look at its entirety. So we can compare, Kobe averaging 25.6 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 4.8 APG, and .2 BPG (but lets remember Kobe is a guard & really shouldn't blocking shots).
Pau is a fuckin' beast. Ther's no other way to explain it. If the Laker's repeat, it will have to do to a lot with Mr. Gasol.
Other Lakers stepping it up: Shannon Brown (11.1 PPG) and Lamar Odom (14.6). I'm not surprised about L.O.; I know he can out these numbers up. The surprise here is Shannon. He really stepped up, especially with his perimeter shooting with 51% so far this season.
I bid you all farewell.
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