Comments on: The MSTI 16-Step 2010 plan http://mikesciosciastragicillness.com/2009/10/24/the-msti-16-step-2010-plan/ LA Dodgers analysis and discussion with humor, sarcasm, and intelligence. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:16:55 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: There’s Still Some Good News Here « Mike Scioscia’s tragic illness http://mikesciosciastragicillness.com/2009/10/24/the-msti-16-step-2010-plan/#comment-8333 There’s Still Some Good News Here « Mike Scioscia’s tragic illness Sat, 16 Jan 2010 20:43:23 +0000 http://msti.wordpress.com/?p=2837#comment-8333 [...] you’ve got Chad Billingsley, who I’ve defended here ad nauseum. The fact that people are so willing to throw a guy this young who was an All-Star last season [...] [...] you’ve got Chad Billingsley, who I’ve defended here ad nauseum. The fact that people are so willing to throw a guy this young who was an All-Star last season [...]

]]> By: Non-Tender Saturday « Mike Scioscia’s tragic illness http://mikesciosciastragicillness.com/2009/10/24/the-msti-16-step-2010-plan/#comment-7779 Non-Tender Saturday « Mike Scioscia’s tragic illness Sat, 12 Dec 2009 23:04:45 +0000 http://msti.wordpress.com/?p=2837#comment-7779 [...] Atkins, 3B/1B Speaking of needing power off the bench, you may remember that my solution to that in the 2010 plan was to sign Troy Glaus as a corner infielder and power bat. If Glaus is either not healthy or too [...] [...] Atkins, 3B/1B Speaking of needing power off the bench, you may remember that my solution to that in the 2010 plan was to sign Troy Glaus as a corner infielder and power bat. If Glaus is either not healthy or too [...]

]]> By: Sunday: A Day for Rumors and Self-Promotion « Mike Scioscia’s tragic illness http://mikesciosciastragicillness.com/2009/10/24/the-msti-16-step-2010-plan/#comment-7624 Sunday: A Day for Rumors and Self-Promotion « Mike Scioscia’s tragic illness Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:37:33 +0000 http://msti.wordpress.com/?p=2837#comment-7624 [...] the idea I was running with when I said that Pierre should be traded for Mets 2B Luis Castillo in the 2010 plan. So who would that player be? Every time this comes up, I keep hearing about trading Pierre to the [...] [...] the idea I was running with when I said that Pierre should be traded for Mets 2B Luis Castillo in the 2010 plan. So who would that player be? Every time this comes up, I keep hearing about trading Pierre to the [...]

]]> By: Wait, There’s Competition For Juan Castro? « Mike Scioscia’s tragic illness http://mikesciosciastragicillness.com/2009/10/24/the-msti-16-step-2010-plan/#comment-7603 Wait, There’s Competition For Juan Castro? « Mike Scioscia’s tragic illness Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:19:20 +0000 http://msti.wordpress.com/?p=2837#comment-7603 [...] field and is old should not be on a major league roster” that inspired us to point out that Castro should be shown the door in favor of Chin-Lung Hu, a superior fielder who at least has a chance of offensive [...] [...] field and is old should not be on a major league roster” that inspired us to point out that Castro should be shown the door in favor of Chin-Lung Hu, a superior fielder who at least has a chance of offensive [...]

]]> By: kreg in san diego http://mikesciosciastragicillness.com/2009/10/24/the-msti-16-step-2010-plan/#comment-7544 kreg in san diego Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:34:56 +0000 http://msti.wordpress.com/?p=2837#comment-7544 I have been blowing my horn about Scott Elbert as much as you have about Charlie Haeger. I think Elbert is a starting pitcher as he has ALWAYS been in the minors. He is not a reliever, he is not a situational reliever, and he is not a good guy to bring in with men on base. He has great stuff and I do believe if the Dodgers would go into Spring Training with the idea that he can win a spot, that Elbert will not disappoint them. Why has he not done better in his numerous cups of coffee to the Bigs? Simple, he has not been cast in the correct role. I have been blowing my horn about Scott Elbert as much as you have about Charlie Haeger. I think Elbert is a starting pitcher as he has ALWAYS been in the minors. He is not a reliever, he is not a situational reliever, and he is not a good guy to bring in with men on base. He has great stuff and I do believe if the Dodgers would go into Spring Training with the idea that he can win a spot, that Elbert will not disappoint them. Why has he not done better in his numerous cups of coffee to the Bigs? Simple, he has not been cast in the correct role.

]]> By: DANO http://mikesciosciastragicillness.com/2009/10/24/the-msti-16-step-2010-plan/#comment-7543 DANO Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:34:38 +0000 http://msti.wordpress.com/?p=2837#comment-7543 If the Dodgers are content to simply make the playoffs every year, your recommendations are fine. However, a team that draws almost 4mil a year owes alot more to it's fans. In fact, in 2009 the Dodgers were the #1 draw in baseball, check the facts. Does this mean they have to spend more than the Yankee's? Absolutely not, but if they want to make it by the Philles, they need a Doc Halliday to counter Cliff Lee, and eventually C.C. Sabathia. Simply getting by the first round of the playoffs doesn't work any more for the true fan. It's been 21 years since our last World Series, step up Colletti and make the deal for "DOC"! If the Dodgers are content to simply make the playoffs every year, your recommendations are fine. However, a team that draws almost 4mil a year owes alot more to it’s fans. In fact, in 2009 the Dodgers were the #1 draw in baseball, check the facts. Does this mean they have to spend more than the Yankee’s? Absolutely not, but if they want to make it by the Philles, they need a Doc Halliday to counter Cliff Lee, and eventually C.C. Sabathia. Simply getting by the first round of the playoffs doesn’t work any more for the true fan. It’s been 21 years since our last World Series, step up Colletti and make the deal for “DOC”!

]]> By: Phil Gurnee http://mikesciosciastragicillness.com/2009/10/24/the-msti-16-step-2010-plan/#comment-7540 Phil Gurnee Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:43:03 +0000 http://msti.wordpress.com/?p=2837#comment-7540 Nice plan but I think you are over stating the 2010 payroll. I'll be surprised if the Dodgers go over 105 Million to start the season. To make it work I think they will have to not only move Pierre but eat some of his salary and not take on an existing bad contract. For the Dodgers to have any flexibility this winter moving Juan even a at a 50% discount is going to be the key move of the winter. Nice plan but I think you are over stating the 2010 payroll. I’ll be surprised if the Dodgers go over 105 Million to start the season. To make it work I think they will have to not only move Pierre but eat some of his salary and not take on an existing bad contract. For the Dodgers to have any flexibility this winter moving Juan even a at a 50% discount is going to be the key move of the winter.

]]> By: What it is http://mikesciosciastragicillness.com/2009/10/24/the-msti-16-step-2010-plan/#comment-7521 What it is Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:33:02 +0000 http://msti.wordpress.com/?p=2837#comment-7521 I would be very pleased if this was our off-season. Everything made sense. Except one thing. Juan Castro wasn't that bad last year. He was a decent substitute. I would be very pleased if this was our off-season. Everything made sense.

Except one thing. Juan Castro wasn’t that bad last year. He was a decent substitute.

]]> By: Mud http://mikesciosciastragicillness.com/2009/10/24/the-msti-16-step-2010-plan/#comment-7183 Mud Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:12:38 +0000 http://msti.wordpress.com/?p=2837#comment-7183 What about Pierre to the red sox for Mike Lowell, he is owed 12 mil for 1 year, maybe throw in some cash. I know Lowell can play third, second, and first.. and correct me if I'm wrong but don't the Red Sox like having speedy outfileder on the bench, ala Roberts. What about Pierre to the red sox for Mike Lowell, he is owed 12 mil for 1 year, maybe throw in some cash. I know Lowell can play third, second, and first.. and correct me if I’m wrong but don’t the Red Sox like having speedy outfileder on the bench, ala Roberts.

]]> By: Homerfan102 http://mikesciosciastragicillness.com/2009/10/24/the-msti-16-step-2010-plan/#comment-7141 Homerfan102 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:27:21 +0000 http://msti.wordpress.com/?p=2837#comment-7141 I am not sure of their needs but Juan Pierre and James McDonald to Kansas City for Gil Meche or to Cincinnati for Aaron Harang would add pitching depth and close to a wash in contract status. Then keep an eye on the non-tenders as Kelly Johnson of Atlanta would be a nice fit at second base. Also Chein Ming Wang might be a non tender candidate that might be worth the gamble to bring in. I am not sure of their needs but Juan Pierre and James McDonald to Kansas City for Gil Meche or to Cincinnati for Aaron Harang would add pitching depth and close to a wash in contract status. Then keep an eye on the non-tenders as Kelly Johnson of Atlanta would be a nice fit at second base. Also Chein Ming Wang might be a non tender candidate that might be worth the gamble to bring in.

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