2018 Dodgers Thread

Steve007 · Franchise Player Joined: 21 Jul 2006 Posts: 13215

^One could argue the Red Sox played the Yankees a bunch of times which made the schedule tougher. And the Red Sox slowed down in September while the Dodgers needed to win just to make the playoffs. That’s true, but the Red Sox also played the Baltimore Orioles a bunch of times and dominated that team.

ChickenStu · Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2018 5:11 pm Post subject:

I really think you throw record out the window when you have gotten this far and when you're talking about a short series where so many players have a say in the outcome. This isn't the NBA, where 1 guy has such a monumental impact. The Dodgers should have been a 100+ win team this season according to the Pythagorean W-L, so it's not like it's a juggernaut Red Sox team against a scrappy, outmanned Dodger squad.

LakerLanny · Retired Number Joined: 24 Oct 2001 Posts: 47578

I will predict the LOS ANGELES DODGERS in 7 games. They stress us to the end, but get it done this time.....
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lakersken80 · Retired Number Joined: 12 Aug 2009 Posts: 38771

Its about matchups between the two teams at this point. The regular season record is meaningless since they played other teams who are no longer in the conversation.

ChickenStu · Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2018 10:08 pm Post subject:

The public is all over the Red Sox. They've been bet up to -160 now. They are -140 for Game 1. I actually like this for the Dodgers. They haven't been in the position of being underdogs since, well, 2016.

ChickenStu · Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2018 10:21 pm Post subject:

The public is all over the Red Sox. They've been bet up to -160 now. They are -140 for Game 1. I actually like this for the Dodgers. They haven't been in the position of being underdogs since, well, 2016.

panamaniac · Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2018 12:05 am Post subject:

LA can match Boston’s top end talent, and in my opinion have a stronger starting five. If Kershaw pitches like Kershaw LA will be fine.

ExPatLkrFan · Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2018 4:25 am Post subject:

It really matters what the Red Sox get from Sale and Price. sale has not been the same since coming off the DL and didn't pitch his last start due to mysterious illness. Price has been historically horrible in the playoffs but was great his last start. Eovaldi and Porchella have been up and down. I give them dodgers the edge in starting pitching hitting and defense goes to the Sox but the dodgers can and will hit as well. I think the bullpen will prove to be the dodger strength as Joe Kelly and especially Kimbrel have been shaky as hell lately. The Dodgers seemed to have turned the corner with the bullpen with Baez Jansen Floro and Madson getting decent efforts. I think you will see some runs scored this series and the Dodgers have a decent chance. But I agree with Big Papi. Roberts has to start Puig every game.

aprevo15 · Star Player Joined: 08 Jun 2010 Posts: 5922

The media hyping up the hate between Machado and Red Sox. I like it. This is going to be a wild series. I am so excited about this series that I really don't care for the 0-3 start the Lakers are having. LOL.

srm90 · Franchise Player Joined: 29 Dec 2007 Posts: 10662

Scott Alexander replaces Caleb Ferguson on the World Series roster. Ferguson was really good in the NLDS and NLCS, but seems like they're hoping Alexander can help induce groundballs against Boston's lineup in the spots we need him to. Looks like Urias will retain his role in the bullpen into the World Series.
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nickuku · Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2018 8:49 am Post subject:

Its amazing how one sided pundits and casual fans think this series is. Record doesnt tell the story at all. These teams are almost evenly matched by every metric except record.
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ribeye · Franchise Player Joined: 10 Nov 2001 Posts: 12627

Lineups:

2B Brian Dozier R

3B J. Turner R

1B David Freese R

SS M. Machado R

LF Chris Taylor R

DH Matt Kemp R

CF E. Hernandez R

RF Yasiel Puig R

C A. Barnes R

RF Mookie Betts R

LF A. Benintendi L

1B Steve Pearce R

DH J. Martinez R

SS X. Bogaerts R

3B R. Devers L

2B Ian Kinsler R

C Sandy Leon B

CF J. Bradley L
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SGV-Laker fan · Star Player Joined: 23 May 2013 Posts: 8856

Don’t like that lineup, Machado has no protection, Red Sox just gonna pitch around him every time. Bellinger finally broken through and you sit him just because a lefty is on the mound?

loslakersss · Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2018 12:40 pm Post subject:

I don't like the Bellinger benching or the fact that Puig is #8 in the order. but hey, Dave does a lot of questionable stuff and it works more often than not.

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Steve007 · Franchise Player Joined: 21 Jul 2006 Posts: 13215

Why is Dozier leading off? A leadoff hitter that doesn’t get on base?

loslakersss · Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2018 1:11 pm Post subject:

ribeye · Franchise Player Joined: 10 Nov 2001 Posts: 12627

After looking at how the Dodgers hit lefties, questions indeed. The question about Machado with Taylor batting behind him, especially when there is a Matt Kemp, is particularly fitting. I would expect the team would have more advanced stats such as how do these guys hit the tougher pitchers as opposed to the weaker ones, and maybe Taylor is better than Kemp here. I don't know why Dozier is leading off--unless management wants their guy in there.

1.000 Dennis Santana
0.464 David Freese
0.462 Hyun-Jin Ryu
0.400 Clayton Kershaw
0.336 Justin Turner
0.318 Manny Machado
0.273 Matt Kemp
0.260 Enrique Hernandez
0.256 Kyle Farmer
0.255 Max Muncy
0.250 Breyvic Valera
0.246 Austin Barnes
0.232 Chris Taylor
0.231 Corey Seager
0.231 Walker Buehler
0.226 Cody Bellinger
0.222 Tim Locastro
0.222 Alex Verdugo
0.209 Yasiel Puig
0.206 Yasmani Grandal
0.176 Logan Forsythe
0.170 Joc Pederson
0.167 Andrew Toles
0.152 Brian Dozier
0.143 Chase Utley
0.071 Kenta Maeda
0.056 Rich Hill
0 Daniel Hudson
0 Rocky Gale
0 Scott Alexander

Then again, if you went solely by this, Ryu and Kershaw should be in the lineup.
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Cutheon · Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2018 1:46 pm Post subject:

Dozier makes some sense. Good historically v Sale, saw him a lot when he was on the Twins (and Sale on the White Sox). Don't mind Freese but Taylor and Kemp should switch imo

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Cutheon · Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2018 2:07 pm Post subject:

ChefLinda · Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2018 2:53 pm Post subject:

We're having lots of thunder here in Boston right now. Hmmmm.

JerryWest_44 · Retired Number Joined: 22 May 2004 Posts: 25311

Let’s go Kersh

aprevo15 · Star Player Joined: 08 Jun 2010 Posts: 5922

Go Dodgers!!!!! Let's get this game 1.

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