Author Archive: Phil Gurnee
Culberson shakes up the postseason
Hard to believe that it was just over a week ago that Dodger fans learned that Corey Seager had hurt his back and would not be on the NLCS roster. Charlie Culberson was added in his place but I have to admit I didn’t think Charlie would be starting. I’m a big Culberson fan, have …
Congratulations to fellow TBLA/DT alumni
For years I’ve been able to mock the younger generation of Dodger fans on Dodger blogs by telling them how great 1981 and 1988 were. I don’t know if over the next two weeks if they will get the joy of 81 and 88 or the despair of 74,77, and 78. I’m expecting joy for …
What a long strange trip it has been
The last time the Dodgers went to the World Series: The Dodgers had just completed one of the greatest NLCS in history and shocked the Mets. I could call my father any time and talk about any sport. Especially the Dodgers I was courting a girl from work by taking her to Dodgers games I …
Puig evolution in ten easy steps
Step one, get recalled from AAA, hit lefties in Sept, start in Oct against lefties Turn 26 in December Work hard all winter Work hard all spring Start out batting 8th against everyone Become the best 8th hitter in baseball Become the best defensive right fielder in baseball Unleash the wild horse within himself Crush …
Dodger pinch hitting missing in NLCS
During the regular season, the Dodger pinch-hitting was a strength, hitting eight home runs and compiling a .715 OPS. In the NLCS Game 1 – zero for two with Granderson/Farmer Game 2 – zero for three with Granderson/Farmer/Chase Game 3 – zero for one with Famer getting a SF, Forsythe getting a walk, and Culberson …
Can Chase or Granderson pull a Baez?
Javier Baez entered the game last night without a hit in the 2017 postseason. I’m sure Cub fans weren’t thrilled he was back in the lineup, but after his two home runs propelled the Cubs to their first victory I expect they forgot how unhappy they had been with Baez. With left-hander Jose Quintana pitching tonight …
Kershaw at Wrigley
Once again the Dodgers go for the series clincher, but this time with their ace Clayton Kershaw who will try to hold the Cubs in check long enough for the Dodger offense to find a way to get to Jose Quintana. Clayton has made only three starts at Wrigley during the regular season. With this …
Chris Taylor is what Dodger fans prayed for
You can’t really quantify the impact that Chris Taylor has had on the Dodger season. You could try it with fWAR but you would be missing the complete picture. Chris Taylor was a 2nd baseman when Logan Forsythe got hurt early Chris Taylor was a left fielder when Andrew Toles went down for the season …
Dodgers roll a six
Beating the Cubs 6 – 1 and winning their 6th straight postseason game to remain undefeated in October. Dating back to the regular season the Dodgers have now won eight games in a row. Yu Darvish gave up a home run in the first to Schwarber, add in a couple more hard-hit singles and things …
Dodgers go with Andre/Joc and keep Barnes at catcher
Maybe this was expected by those who follow the team but I was very surprised to see the starting lineup tonight include Joc/Andre/Barnes instead of Hernandez/Granderson/Grandal. Barnes has started every game since game one of the NLDS and I fully expected Grandal to get the gig tonight. I guess you don’t mess with an undefeated postseason. …
Dodgers, Yesterday and Today 