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Dodgers need more offensive star powerJuly 6th, 2008
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The Dodgers season thus far has been a train wreck offensively. Sometimes the boys in blue can turns lemons into lemonade like they did the other day beating the Angels without getting a hit.Most of the time however, the Dodgers offense hangs their pitchers out to dry with little to no run support. Needless to say, the team has not lived up to its potential at the plate. Half way through the season the Dodgers are within striking distance of the Arizona Diamondbacks in the National League West. The Dodgers have as good a chance as anybody of winning the division. Injuries are one reason the Dodgers offense has stalled. Ever since Rafael Furcal first felt a twinge in his gimpy back. Furcal recently underwent back surgery and will be out for the next 8 weeks if not for the rest of the season. As if that weren’t bad enough, Juan Pierre is out with a knee injury. Meaning the Dodgers have lost their top two lead off hitters. It is time for Joe Torre to get outside of the box with his line up. Torre could go with either Matt Kemp or Russell Martin as the table setter for his Dodger line up. Currently he has been going with Kemp who has performed decently.
The Dodgers are currently in need of some offense. Hopefully they can get a spark with Nomar Garciaparra returning to play shortstop. Nobody really expects much from the return of Andruw Jones, perhaps it is time for Torre to bench the guy, he is killing the Dodgers line up.
The Rumor mill has the Dodgers involved in the upcoming C.C. Sabathia sweepstakes. Personally I think the Dodgers would be crazy to pick up another pitcher. What they need is a bat. A few bats actually. Perhaps Xavier Nady? Nady could be available from the Pirates for prospects, and the Dodgers could use his bat and versatility. The Mets have been kicking themselves for letting Nady go in a trade for quite some time. The Dodgers might also be able to grabMark Teixeiraif the Atlanta Braves make him available. Ned Colletti shouldn’t let the opportunity to pick up a hitter of Teixeira’s caliber get away. The Dodgers have a great pitching staff, but there offense is, well, offensive.
The Dodgers have never been able to play small ball like their American League counterparts just outside of town, the Los Angeles Angels of Disneyland of Anaheim of Orange County of Southern California. With the stadium the Dodgers have, they need to figure out a way to manufacture runs. The time has come for the young prospects to be shipped out for proven big league hitters. The Dodgers are within reach of the division lead, Ned Colletti needs to do something to help Joe Torre grab it. Until next time, Think Blue.
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