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Scott Berlin
I wonder realistically how many innings the Dodgers are thinking/planning Anderson can handle this season.
Senior Editor
150-175 if they’re lucky.
VAR
Well since he’s only done that once in his career, I wouldn’t hold my breath there.
Scott Berlin
I think they should make him a spot starter or long man if he’s not on the DL after the all-star break.
fred-3
Well, he’s only 27. For comparison, Josh Johnson, a similar oft-injured pitcher, had his best season at age 26. Pineda’s around the same age and is proving to be reliable so far, as well.
Destry
He and Johnson do have a lot in common. Notably, health
fred-3
nevermind
Frittoman626
The Dodgers biggest problem is SP depth, and your recommendation for them is to make one of their few starters just a spot starter/long man?
Scott Berlin
Well if he flames out then what? You suggest running him into the ground? That’s why I said realistically what to they expect. I don’t think he can handle a 130+ inning workload this season and if he does they may not be quality innings.
Dgr_4
Hate to disagree, their biggest problem is “NO” clutch hitters!
Look @ just concluded Giants series numbers of runners left on base & opportunities with two outs.
You do not have the bases loaded & swing for the fences & go down swinging, “just hit the ball some where”!
So far they have been a group of “choke” artists!
Cam
LAD are 3rd in the MLB with an .840 team OPS w/ RISP.
They’ve been good. They are built to be good. They will continue to be good. Even when fans panic after one series.
David Coonce
RISP isn’t exactly a “clutch” stat. And the sample size is too small to be useful anyway.
Cam
Absolutely agreed David. I’m just happily finding flaws in already flawed logic.
The Dodgers will be fine, contrary to the glass-half-empty view from Dgr_4.
TimeisIllmatic
Dodgers have depth so if he does get injured I think they’ll be fine.
daveineg
Kyle Lohse and Matt Garza will likely be available. Either could be valuable pieces for Dodgers. Garza’s numbers were blown up in his last start vs. Mets but prior to that he had posted 3 straight quality starts. Lohse has been steady (3.55 ERA in his last 6 starts) after a very rocky first 3 starts. If the Brewers intend to reload rather than rebuild, they’d target either Justin Turner or Alex Guerrero to replace Ramirez as everyday 3B heading into 2016. Otherwise, they’d want pitching prospects.
If the Dodgers have interest in say Segura along with either Garza or Lohse, then it could be a very interesting deal. Early returns on Luis Sardinas have been very positive for Brewers.
Sigurd
Guerrero would be a half year rental and thus wouldn’t interest the brewers. He has an opt out clause at the end of the year in his contract if he is traded.
vtadave
This is true, but he could always agree not to opt out as a condition of any trade, particularly if a team guarantees him regular playing time.
DavidL
Why would he? He’s got 2 years and $10 million left on his deal. He’s hitting up a storm. If he continues to hit he can easily get $10 million+ per year and a longer deal. Getting to become a free agent would be huge for him.
Josh G.
The Dodgers have Seager waiting in the wings, and Frias and Bolsinger have been better this year than both Lohse and Garza.
In short, do not want.
Destry
Good luck hanging onto that lead with Bolsinger and Frias
TimeisIllmatic
Bolsinger has pitched very well lately. It’s still early, but impressive.
Chris Koch
They may be performing better now. But how about when they reach 150IP? And go beyond innings they’ve Never thrown before professionally? Do they even make it to September much less Playoffs? The Dodgers 1000% will address SP before the Deadline. They have to add at least 1 SP. And then maybe rely on Anderson having a breakout year and Beachy managing to make meaningful innings starting down the stretch if he even can.
It’s likely 2 SPs will be acquired by the Dodgers. Lohse/Garza make a combo sense. Though I wouldn’t doubt an inquiry to the Mets on Colon or Gee even Niese.
TimeisIllmatic
Dodgers aren’t giving up Guerrero or Turner for a pitching rental and I don’t think they have interest in Segura either.
Steven Garrison
I think Hamels is the last resort for the dodgers because they don’t want to trade Seager or Urias. But they are going to have to have insurance if Greinke opts out and I think he will
DavidL
Greinke isn’t going to get more money per year if he opts out but might get more years. If he wants to stay with the Dodgers I’m sure they can add 2 more years to his current deal and keep him.
Steven Garrison
I think he will test the market, he is having a great year so far, and he’s going to test the market imo. which Is why I think the dodgers make the trade for hamels to have that insurance incase greinke does leave. And Urias or Seager will be traded
yarritsblake
I honestly think the Dodgers will steer clear of Hamels given the asking price from Amaro Jr. There is a huge market of great starting pitchers in the 2016 FA class, so I don’t think the Dodgers are too worried about losing Greinke anyways to free agency.
Jake 23
This is turning out to be a bad week for the boys in blue.
Destry
I give Brett Anderson 5 more starts before he’s done for the season. The Dodgers will have to add at least one SP if they want to maintain the top spot in the West down the stretch.