Here’s the latest from around the NL West…
- Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen is dealing with some wrist stiffness but he doesn’t intend to miss any time with the minor injury, MLB.com’s Ken Gurnick writes. Jansen was wearing a removable brace on his right wrist in the clubhouse after last night’s game, and he said the stiffness fades when he’s warmed up and pitching but is present before and after outings. He dismissed the issue as nothing serious, though any type of arm problem is probably worth noting given Jansen’s importance to the Dodgers’ postseason hopes and his pending free agency this winter.
- Diamondbacks GM Dave Stewart tells Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic that “he couldn’t see himself” trading Brandon Drury this offseason, though Piecoro thinks Drury could be a very interesting trade chip for the Snakes. Drury is blocked at third base by Jake Lamb, though the D’Backs could continue to use Drury in a super-utility role all over the diamond, including spelling Lamb against some left-handed pitching. The 24-year-old Drury is hitting an impressive .280/.326/.450 with 14 homers over 438 PA in his rookie season and if Arizona did trade him, it would only be for a high price. For instance, John Harper of the New York Daily News speculated earlier this summer that if the Mets asked about Drury, the D’Backs would want someone like Zack Wheeler back in return. (Harper’s item came prior to the news of Wheeler’s subsequent arm problems.) Piecoro also notes that Drury’s status as a trade candidate could also vary greatly if the Diamondbacks replace Stewart and other members of the front office.
- In the latest edition of the On The Rox podcast, Patrick Saunders and Jeff Bailey of the Denver Post discuss several Rockies-related topics, including what the team should do this offseason to sustain what Saunders feels is a slim window to contend. Other discussion points include the Rockies’ ill-fated bullpen acquisitions last winter, Walt Weiss’ future in Colorado and the possibility of Bud Black as a managerial candidate.
Stewart needs to hit a reset button. AJ Preller admitted to his splurge not working, got a bunch of prospects and draft picks and the organization is in a young building phase as opposed to the- old, expensive and horrible phase that Arizona currently resides in. Drury is one player who could be exceptionally valuable whether they trade him or someone else in order to give Drury at bats. Either way Drury can help.
I wouldn’t say the dbacks are in the same place as the Padres. The Dbacks had tons of injuries this year and also has prospects to move. They also have pitching, greinke and Miller should bounce back. Along with having rubby and trade chips they should have a decent team next season if they make the right moves
Miller didn’t get off to a good start, neither did greinke. Plus losing pollack in march really hurt them as well.
Hello! What planet do you people live on? Miller will only thrive when traded. With Geinke, this is what you can expect in the future.The real bad news is TLR and Stewart will retain their jobs with an extension. Hale is probably gone.