Johnny Lumsden, Author at Johnny L's Baseball Clubhouse

Why the Dodgers Must Re-Sign Greinke

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Johnny Lumsden — No Comments ↓

Just as thought, Zack Greinke has opted out of his contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Despite having 3 years $171 million left on his 6-year deal with LA, he and his agent will be expecting offers of around $125 million for 5 years. Even if he gets a new contract he is not gaining much considering he already is on the middle of a $147 million contract with the Dodgers. The only reasoning behind his decision to opt out would be either, because he hasn’t won with the Dodgers yet and doesn’t think he ever will, or it’s just Continue reading Why the Dodgers Must Re-Sign Greinke→

The Perfect Fit for to Manage the Dodgers

Posted on October 17, 2015 by Johnny Lumsden — No Comments ↓

Lets face it, the Dodgers may have won the West the last 3 seasons with Don Mattingly at the helm, but for some reason cant reach the World Series, despite how talented and ready the team is. The last two seasons, LA has been beaten in the first round of October, and many blame it on the lack of performance from the bullpen. In the National League, pitching is most essential, especially the pen, as the pitcher hits, therefore the manager pinch-hitting meaning that a new guy needs to be brought in. In result of the Dodgers losing efforts in Continue reading The Perfect Fit for to Manage the Dodgers→

Two Worst AL Managers Get to Keep Their Jobs

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Johnny Lumsden — No Comments ↓

Over the past few seasons there have been many firings of long time managers and hiring of new generation of coaches. Ron Gardenhire has been replaced by Paul Molitor, Joe Maddon has moved on as Kevin Cash made his debut as Rays manager, Dusty Baker has been out of the game for a couple years, and so on. However, not every new captain of the ship works out. After two seasons of replacing Jim Leyland, Brad Ausmus is elected to remain the manager for the 2016 season, despite the Tigers going under .500 for the first time in 6 years. Continue reading Two Worst AL Managers Get to Keep Their Jobs→

Reaches 300 K’s; Is Clayton Kershaw Human?

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Johnny Lumsden — No Comments ↓

For the last 5 seasons Clayton Kershaw has no doubt been the best pitcher in the game, however, this season, he reached a level beyond god-like. Kershaw has become the first pitcher in 13 years to reach 300 strikeouts during one season. Before 2014, he was putting together a stretch of years that hasn’t been seen in similarities since Sandy Koufax back in the early 60’s, so no one though there was another level. However, there was another level, as he not only won the Cy Young Award, but also the MVP in 2014, along with his first no-hitter. So, Continue reading Reaches 300 K’s; Is Clayton Kershaw Human?→