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sascoach2003
Watched Canha at New Orleans last year and was REALLY impressed with his game. Power, speed, multi-position guy. Could be a solid player for lots of years.
iku247
His biggest downfall is the routes he takes on fly balls. I swear he’s gone in circles a few times.
22Leo
Circles are fine as long as they are completed quickly and do not result in dizziness.
dieharddodgerfan
The depth of talent on the roster is the biggest strength of the Dodgers so I don’t see them trading from that depth unless it fills a big need.
Dodgers will first go through the in-house starting pitching options they have before they go and trade for a starter. Joe Wieland starts tonight so we’ll see how he does, but there is also Zach Lee in the minors as well and Bolsinger is already with the big club.
And once Ryu comes back later this month, the rotation probably settles back into a good state.
daveineg
These are the Dodgers right? They’ll land a veteran, or two, who have been through the stress of pennant races to fill their rotation out.
dieharddodgerfan
But remember, Friedman and Zaidi runs thing now, not Colleti.
I suspect the Dodgers will make a trade or two, but I suspect they will try and offer salary relief as the main enticement and not offer up their best prospects in any trade.
Just like last year, I think the top prospects (Urias, Seager) will be off limits. However, the system is deeper now so trades could still be made with lesser prospects, but probably not for the prize starting pitching targets.
BigGameJames
I wonder what a package of Scott Schebler, Darnell Sweeney, Jose De Leon, and Chris Anderson could get us? Or something like it?
22Leo
And then Mattingly will misuse them in the playoffs.
fred-3
I don’t see how the Dodgers are going to fit Olivera into that mix as well. The most ideal situation selling high on Guerrero, but even then, he was given a weird opt out by Colletti if he were traded, limiting his trade value. If Guerrero’s production falls off dramatically, I could see them waiving him by the time Olivera is ready.
Federal League
If they waive Guerrero, they’d be on the hook for the rest of his salary.
stymeedone
If they waive him while he is playing well, someone will claim him!
22Leo
The Dodgers can afford Colletti’s bad contracts. That’s a very good thing, because Colletti was a horrible gm. He was the MLB king of bad contracts for a few years.
stymeedone
I think you replied to the wrong post.
dieharddodgerfan
Guerrero’s bat will keep him a utility guy for the Dodgers for the rest of his contract. He only has 2 more years on his contract and he’s showing he can hit the ball and play a couple positions.
IMO, Olivera will likely not even be an option to use until around the All-Star break. He needs to still get his visa and then get some ABs in the minor leagues. Then, we have to see how long it takes him to be ready to play in the majors.
He could add a boost down the stretch OR he may end up needing the rest of the year in the minors to work the rust out.
BigGameJames
Not many teams are interested in a 3B/LF rental who has a .472 ISO on top of a .333 BA. It’s not like he has OPS’d over .900 for his career at 3 different levels (Cuba, AAA, MLB).
daveineg
Had a feeling Brewers were auditioning Lohse and Garza for the Dodgers the last couple nights. Garza was fine until surrendering that 3 run HR to Turner that would have been a can of corn in Dodger stadium. Lohse battled through and kept game close.
stymeedone
Lohse and Garza are auditioning every time they pitch for every team. It was just their turn in the rotation.
fred-3
Garza isn’t good and is expensive. Lohse is a little better, but he didn’t pitch well yesterday (100+ pitches, 3 runs, 5 innings) and I’m sure the Dodgers would want something better.
BigGameJames
What prospects/comp pick would Milwaukee give us for taking on all of Matt Garza’s contract? Friedman should wait and buy a cheaper rental, he has the prospects in the system. He’s very willing to send a bunch of cash in any deal though..
Federal League
Miller probably needs to get out of Seattle.
docmilo5
Miller would look nice in CF for the M’s. The M’s are thin at CF in the minors and I’m not sure I would like to see Jackson extended after this year.
Arndt Miles
we need to trade for carlos gomez!
docmilo5
Yes, please. What is that going to cost the M’s? Realistically?
Federal League
He has positive defensive numbers at SS whether you’re looking at Fangraphs or B-REF. He’s been up and down with the bat, but he’s still carrying a career 98 OPS+. So he’s just barely below a league average bat who plays SS well.
The team must really believe Chris Taylor can beat those offensive numbers.
rightwingrick
Miller would be a nice replacement for Ackley in LF. At least Miller can hit his weight and swing the bat on a 3-2 pitch with the bases loaded and one run down.
norcalbb
I’d rather see Gentry sent down and Ike freaking Davis benched over Mark Canha
Niekro
The Dodgers have something like half a billion dollars in money already committed and are paying 40 some million dollars for players to play on other teams, endless pockets must be very nice.
22Leo
I think deep pockets are very nice. The flexibility it creates is great, plus they can easily eat a lot of the bad contracts Colletti signed. Man, that guy was not the guy one wants spending money.
docmilo5
Left handed outfield options in Ackley and Smith? Haha.
Ackley can’t hit and Smith has been nursing leg problems all year and is pretty much a DH at this point.
I would like to see the M’s DFA/trade Ackley, platoon Smith (if he can play) and Weeks in LF and give Miller time in CF. Miller can play some CF, SS and back up 2nd and 3rd as well as the occasional DH game. Seager has faded pretty hard the last 2 years in September. He should be getting days off on a regular basis (and DHing) to stay fresh.
In the meantime, Taylor needs to start hitting. I’m sure he will. When he does he’s going to be a great option as the leadoff hitter. Jackson isn’t getting the job done.
rightwingrick
Dustin Ackley should soon be in AAA Tacoma, so Miller can easily take his spot.