Bleed Blue | Los Angeles Dodgers

[beamerball811]

Dodgers Draft Strategy
Los Angeles has the 19th overall pick in the MLB's new fantasy draft. In reverse rounds, the Dodgers will have the 11th pick in the draft. It is important that they build their franchise around several cornerstone players that they land with their first five picks in the draft. Playing in the National League, it's very important for the Dodgers to have a great pitching staff. They should focus on pitching with their first pick and then draft their cornerstone position player with their second pick. Youth is of importance to the Dodgers organization, as is veteran leadership. We can expect a mix of both on the roster, but expect the Dodgers to also try and load the farm system.

It's very important to have a good farm system for development purposes to benefit the ball club in the long run. Prospects can be used to make a large impact when they get called to the show. The development of prospects can be used to benefit the club in the trade market when they need a specific player or team need to improve the team to make a playoff push. This is why it's important to develop a farm system.

There are no franchise holds on a specific player. With every player entering this draft, it's crucial that the Dodgers do their best to retain a couple of their original players. One fan-favorite to target in the second round is Yasiel Puig. We are a day away from the draft with no idea what to expect. This is a very exciting time for MLB fans as their getting ready to meet their new team.

[Deuce2223]

Good luck. Not really a fan of Fantasy Drafts, but to each their own..

[beamerball811]

Quote: Originally Posted by Deuce2223

Good luck. Not really a fan of Fantasy Drafts, but to each their own..

It's something different. I'm not a huge fan either, but I didn't really feel like being any team with the current rosters. Hopefully you'll still give it a follow!

[CBMerling]

As Deuce mentioned, "to each their own". I'm not against seeing/following "fantasy" franchises. But at the same time I see people abuse it and load the crap out of their teams. If I ever did a fantasy franchise, I would most definitely AUTO it. Just let the CPU do its thing and then work with that.

Good luck though, bud. I'll be keeping an eye out.

[beamerball811]

Quote: Originally Posted by CBMerling

As Deuce mentioned, "to each their own". I'm not against seeing/following "fantasy" franchises. But at the same time I see people abuse it and load the crap out of their teams. If I ever did a fantasy franchise, I would most definitely AUTO it. Just let the CPU do its thing and then work with that. Good luck though, bud. I'll be keeping an eye out.

Appreciate it. I don't think I loaded my team, but others may think so.

[beamerball811]

Dodgers Reveal Roster

Los Angeles Dodgers Depth Chart - 2014

• Catcher
• Wellingotn Castillo
• Ed Easley

• First Base
• Casey Kotchman
• Jon Singleton

• Second Base
• Dee Gordon
• Chris Nelson

• Third Base
• Pablo Sandoval
• Chris Nelson

• Shortstop
• Jose Iglesias
• Chris Nelson

• Left Field
• George Springer
• Robbie Grossman

• Center Field
• JB Schuck
• Juan Pierre

• Right Field
• Yasiel Puig
• Robbie Grossman

• Starting Pitcher
• Felix Hernandez
• Michael Wacha
• Masahiro Tanaka
• Julio Teheran
• Jameson Taillon

• Relief Pitcher
• Kyle Farnsworth
• Neil Cotts
• Dominic Leone
• Alex Torres
• Nick Vincent
• Charlie Furbush

• Closer
• Carlos Martinez

Albuquerque Isotopes Depth Chart - 2014

• Catcher
• John Baker
• Stephen Vogt

• First Base
• Chris Parmelee

• Second Base
• Arismendy Alcantara

• Third Base
• Kris Bryant

• Shortstop
• Javier Baez

• Left Field
• Jose Costanza
• Ezequiel Carrera

• Center Field
• Jackie Bradley Jr.
• Corey Dickerson

• Right Field
• Juan Lagares
• Alex Castellanos

• Starting Pitcher
• Kyle Zimmer
• Archie Bradley
• Andrew Heaney
• Stephen Landaruzzi
• Jacob de Grom

• Relief Pitcher
• Giovanni Soto
• Yoanner Negrin
• Kraig Sitton
• Justin Scuza
• Ryan Kussemaul
• Taylor Thompson

• Closer
• Jose Valdez

Chattanooga Lookouts Depth Chart - 2014

• Catcher
• Christian Vasquez
• Ryan Ortiz

• First Base
• MP Colinos

• Second Base
• Chad Pinder
• Phil Gosselin

• Third Base
• Yangervis Solarte
• Cutter Dykstra

• Shortstop
• Erisbel Arruebarena
• Phil Gosselin

• Left Field
• John Andreoli
• Danry Vasquez

• Center Field
• Raimel Tapia
• Kyle Johnson

• Right Field
• Carlos Tocci
• Danry Vasque

• Starting Pitcher
• Brandon Maurer
• Kyle Lobstein
• Wilson Palacios
• Jordan Cooper
• Adam Will

• Relief Pitcher
• CC Lee
• Trevor Bell
• Grant Dayton
• Kevin Shackelford
• Dillon Overton
• Danny Rosenbaum

• Closer
• Mike Morin

[beamerball811]

Dodgers to open season in Australia
Sydney, Australia
March 21, 2014
By Associated Press



Sydney Cricket Grounds will be the host of a brief two-game series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks on March 22 and 23.

The two teams will play at the historic stadium that has been transformed into a baseball diamond with fences to give Australian fans an opportunity to experience a MLB event.

After the league's fantasy draft, the teams will have a new roster and will get to experience their first two games of the season earlier than the rest of the league. The season in the United States will not begin until March 31st, but the first two games can be seen on MLB Network.

The Dodgers will send Felix Hernandez to the mound in the first game of the series followed by young gun Michael Wacha in game two. A team that is built on their rotation, the Dodgers fear that runs may be hard to come by early on in the season.

"Our staff is very good and can carry this team," Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said. "It's important for our offense to be alive throughout the season, too. We need to have everything clicking to be a contender."

The Diamondbacks will throw Anibal Sanchez to oppose Hernandez and Kris Medlen will face Wacha in the second game of the series. Pitching is also going to be key to Arizona's success this season.

"We expect a low-scoring series in our first two games," Mattingly said. "We're obviously starting earlier than most teams, so our bats aren't completely ready yet. It will be a fun experience for all."

There isn't a set lineup for the season as Mattingly expects to use the first few weeks to see what works best. However, we do have the Opening Day lineup in hand barring any changes:
2B Dee Gordon
CF JB Shuck
RF Yasiel Puig
3B Pablo Sandoval
LF George Springer
1B Casey Kotchman
C Wellington Castillo
SS Jose Iglesias
P Felix Hernandez

[Equinox831]

Oh my, you're going to have lights out pitching for years. Good luck this season!