Unless the Dodgers have something else in the works, I don’t get this one for them. OF was already a little thin, and now, it’s almost unforgiving for any injuries.
Current OF configuration is probably Taylor/Lux in LF, Bellinger in CF, Betts in RF. This puts Lux in the lineup every day, and is hinging on his ability to put it all together.
But a single injury in that group, and you’re looking at Kevin Pillar getting selected, or James Outman, maybe Trea Turner? Either way, it weakens the offense.
I don’t see any way that Bellinger isn’t cut this week. He was awful in 2021, and all he’s done is K this spring training. If they cut him this week, they pay him 1/6 of his salary, and move on. If they do cut him, I predict KK and MEadows are heading to LA.
Betts and Outman can play CF but if Belli has a repeat of 2021, LAD will need for CT3 to be durable as MP2891 points out.
There’s Pillar without options and Lux but his defense has lapses- still 6 is a lot of CF depth.
My guess is if CT3 and Belli are out, Betts can carry CF for a month or so.
I know this seems far-fetched but I think LAD will pick up J Upton as FA when his DFA expires. (like last year w/ Pujols)
I would have thought with the universal DH he’d have had more trade value.
He can be a weak-side platoon w/ 880 OPS for Muncy at DH. This is low cost way to compensate for Pollock’s RHB.
There’s still the LF defense — probably combo platoon of CT3 R, Lux L, Rios L.
A little surprised the White Sox made this trade with Crochet needing TJS. I guess they figured saving a few dollars and solidifying the outfield was worth the hit to the Pen.
If AJP stays healthy this could be a great trade by CWS — Hendriks and Bummer are among best high-lev RPs.
For LAD a 1.0 sv in 2022 would make it a winner, whether he closes or not. Treinen, Vesia haven’t looked as good as Bazooka has (love Graterol’s nickname)
I believe LAD made a deal with Justin Upton’s agent before this trade. With Upton DHing vs LHPs some of the loss of Pollock’s RHB offense is restored.
In 2021, Upton hit almost 900 OPS vs LHP and also @ home. He’s had a strong ST, too. That’s a $700K sure bet (wish Kimbrel was as sure a bet.)
As a Twins fan I HATE this trade (it’s a good trade the the Pale Hose. Pollack is a solid RH bat if he can stay healthy. As a Dodgers fan as well, I like this trade a lot. Kimbrel, if he’s the Kimbrel of last year, will be a dominant closer for L.A. The Dodgers will sign Upton and Lux is primed for a breakout. This trade benefits BOTH teams.
Real deal. Numbers line up exactly.
Unless the Dodgers have something else in the works, I don’t get this one for them. OF was already a little thin, and now, it’s almost unforgiving for any injuries.
Current OF configuration is probably Taylor/Lux in LF, Bellinger in CF, Betts in RF. This puts Lux in the lineup every day, and is hinging on his ability to put it all together.
But a single injury in that group, and you’re looking at Kevin Pillar getting selected, or James Outman, maybe Trea Turner? Either way, it weakens the offense.
Jake Lamb and Edwin Rios can play COF for LAD but not CF. But if Belli slumps it may be problems in OF depth.
You need a CF, Rays have CFers. Give us a call.
I don’t see any way that Bellinger isn’t cut this week. He was awful in 2021, and all he’s done is K this spring training. If they cut him this week, they pay him 1/6 of his salary, and move on. If they do cut him, I predict KK and MEadows are heading to LA.
Betts and Outman can play CF but if Belli has a repeat of 2021, LAD will need for CT3 to be durable as MP2891 points out.
There’s Pillar without options and Lux but his defense has lapses- still 6 is a lot of CF depth.
My guess is if CT3 and Belli are out, Betts can carry CF for a month or so.
I know this seems far-fetched but I think LAD will pick up J Upton as FA when his DFA expires. (like last year w/ Pujols)
I would have thought with the universal DH he’d have had more trade value.
He can be a weak-side platoon w/ 880 OPS for Muncy at DH. This is low cost way to compensate for Pollock’s RHB.
There’s still the LF defense — probably combo platoon of CT3 R, Lux L, Rios L.
Most balanced trade that I have seen! Even the money
A little surprised the White Sox made this trade with Crochet needing TJS. I guess they figured saving a few dollars and solidifying the outfield was worth the hit to the Pen.
If AJP stays healthy this could be a great trade by CWS — Hendriks and Bummer are among best high-lev RPs.
For LAD a 1.0 sv in 2022 would make it a winner, whether he closes or not. Treinen, Vesia haven’t looked as good as Bazooka has (love Graterol’s nickname)
Andrew Vaughn is hurt, so they needed an OF.
I believe LAD made a deal with Justin Upton’s agent before this trade. With Upton DHing vs LHPs some of the loss of Pollock’s RHB offense is restored.
In 2021, Upton hit almost 900 OPS vs LHP and also @ home. He’s had a strong ST, too. That’s a $700K sure bet (wish Kimbrel was as sure a bet.)
As a Twins fan I HATE this trade (it’s a good trade the the Pale Hose. Pollack is a solid RH bat if he can stay healthy. As a Dodgers fan as well, I like this trade a lot. Kimbrel, if he’s the Kimbrel of last year, will be a dominant closer for L.A. The Dodgers will sign Upton and Lux is primed for a breakout. This trade benefits BOTH teams.