L.A. Dodgers Offense

Jim Young · Post by **Jim Young** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 1:21 pm

I am a huge Dodgers fan, and I have to say that I am pretty pleased with their offense as it heads into the season. This is the first time in the past 6 seasons that I have actually felt good about their offense heading into a season. They have power, speed, youth, and tons of guys that can hit for average.

Furcal

Hudson

Manny

Either

Martin

Loney

Kemp

Blake

It kind of looks like an AL offense if you ask me. There is some great depth there at the bottom of the order with Kemp and Blake. It really looks promising. All they need is for the young stud pitching to deliver, and they could be in store for a phenomenal season.

DOUGHBOYS · Post by **DOUGHBOYS** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 1:56 pm

Kemp has to be one of the few players hitting 7th in the lineup, that was taken in the second round in most drafts.

Jim Young · Post by **Jim Young** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 2:17 pm

Originally posted by DOUGHBOYS:

Kemp has to be one of the few players hitting 7th in the lineup, that was taken in the second round in most drafts. i'd agree with you on that one. i am not certain that will be his permanent spot, and think he could wind up in the 2 hole as the season progresses. he did just go deep to center off peavy though.....

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 6:35 pm

Originally posted by DOUGHBOYS:

Kemp has to be one of the few players hitting 7th in the lineup, that was taken in the second round in most drafts. I'll predict his average spot in the lineup this season is 3.5.

In 2010, he'll be the #1 OF on the board.

[ April 07, 2009, 12:37 AM: Message edited by: KJ Duke ]

headhunters · Post by **headhunters** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 3:16 am

kj- everyone gets to be good at something- yours is investing.

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 3:34 am

headhunters -

Kemp finished as the 12th most valuable OFer last season - which made him a late 2nd/early 3rd value in '08. Like with stocks, you've got to anticipate not just react. See below.

[ April 07, 2009, 10:06 AM: Message edited by: KJ Duke ]

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 3:35 am

Matt Kemp flashback #1 ...

posted February 26, 2008

Originally posted by jamesmaples:

I have been participating in nfbc mock drafts and Matt Kemp has been going in the 4th and 5th rounds. I personally can't see taking a guy that might split some time with Ethier earlier than the 10th round. When do you guys think that Kemp should be drafted? Originally posted by King of Queens:

I've noticed this, too, and am puzzled by it. If Pierre or Ethier were to be hit by a truck, I could see Kemp being worth a high draft pick. As things stand right now, however, he's certainly not worth a 4th or 5th round pick.

You've probably got it right -- 10th or 11th round seems about fair for a potential part-timer.

Matt Kemp flashback #2 ...

posted April 10, 2008

Originally posted by jamesmaples:

I was asking before the main event draft why Matt Kemp was being drafted in the rounds 4-6 and I am still wondering why he went so high. Will he end up getting close to earning that draft position? Originally posted by KJ Duke:

He went in the 5th-6th round because he has a combination of power, speed and BA potential that could make him a 1st-2nd rounder. He flashed that potential last season, and appeared ready to deliver.

One would assume that a player with his talent would get full playing time sooner rather than later. So far, the Dodger organization seems to have their head stuck in the sand. Hopefully they will pull it out soon.

[ April 07, 2009, 09:50 AM: Message edited by: KJ Duke ]

RedRum · Post by **RedRum** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 4:03 am

Best lineup in the NL.. no question...

JohnZ · Post by **JohnZ** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 8:04 am

Originally posted by DOUGHBOYS:

Kemp has to be one of the few players hitting 7th in the lineup, that was taken in the second round in most drafts. What about the 2nd round pick hitting 8th for CHW?

NorCalAtlFan · Post by **NorCalAtlFan** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 8:20 am

"In 2010, he'll be the #1 OF on the board"

I'll take that futures bet KJ

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 9:40 am

Originally posted by NorCalAtlFan:

"In 2010, he'll be the #1 OF on the board"

I'll take that futures bet KJ

The field is too big without odds, but I'll go even money on the OFer of your choice for higher main event ADP, 2010.

sportsbettingman · Post by **sportsbettingman** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 12:50 pm

Originally posted by KJ Duke:

quote:Originally posted by NorCalAtlFan:

"In 2010, he'll be the #1 OF on the board"

I'll take that futures bet KJ

The field is too big without odds, but I'll go even money on the OFer of your choice for higher main event ADP, 2010. [/QUOTE]Is this bet open to all...or just NorCal?

"The Field" would be unfair, I agree...having to pick your horse is fun! Hmmm...Braun, Sizemore, Hamilton, Upton, Soriano...sweet bet!

~Lance

sportsbettingman · Post by **sportsbettingman** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 1:16 pm

Wow..."EMELIOOOOOO" (Night at the Roxbury ref) is at it again!

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 4:25 pm

Originally posted by sportsbettingman:

quote:Originally posted by KJ Duke:

quote:Originally posted by NorCalAtlFan:

"In 2010, he'll be the #1 OF on the board"

I'll take that futures bet KJ

The field is too big without odds, but I'll go even money on the OFer of your choice for higher main event ADP, 2010. [/QUOTE]Is this bet open to all...or just NorCal?

"The Field" would be unfair, I agree...having to pick your horse is fun! Hmmm...Braun, Sizemore, Hamilton, Upton, Soriano...sweet bet!

~Lance [/QUOTE]Open for business Lance. Pick your fav and name it.

The Franchise · Post by **The Franchise** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 7:21 pm

Originally posted by KJ Duke:

quote:Originally posted by sportsbettingman:

quote:Originally posted by KJ Duke:

quote:Originally posted by NorCalAtlFan:

"In 2010, he'll be the #1 OF on the board"

I'll take that futures bet KJ

The field is too big without odds, but I'll go even money on the OFer of your choice for higher main event ADP, 2010. [/QUOTE]Is this bet open to all...or just NorCal?

"The Field" would be unfair, I agree...having to pick your horse is fun! Hmmm...Braun, Sizemore, Hamilton, Upton, Soriano...sweet bet!

~Lance [/QUOTE]Open for business Lance. Pick your fav and name it.

[/QUOTE]I am all over this bet..Upton will have a higer ADP in 2010, imo.

rockitsauce · Post by **rockitsauce** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 6:54 am

Originally posted by RedRum:

Best lineup in the NL.. no question... You forgot West. Best lineup in the NL West.

The best lineup in the NL still resides in Philadelphia.

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Fri Sep 25, 2009 11:41 am

Originally posted by KJ Duke:

quote:Originally posted by NorCalAtlFan:

"In 2010, he'll be the #1 OF on the board"

I'll take that futures bet KJ

The field is too big without odds, but I'll go even money on the OFer of your choice for higher main event ADP, 2010. [/QUOTE]Matt Kemp #1 OF'er in 2010 ... am I still crazy?

Braun 312-29-16 106-103

Kemp 306-24-34-96-100 (in spite of Torre batting him 7th-8th most of the season).

[ September 25, 2009, 05:45 PM: Message edited by: KJ Duke ]

DOUGHBOYS · Post by **DOUGHBOYS** » Fri Sep 25, 2009 4:34 pm

You nailed Kemp on the nose, Kevin.

You overestimated Torre's managerial skills however.

NorCalAtlFan · Post by **NorCalAtlFan** » Sat Sep 26, 2009 6:27 am

Originally posted by KJ Duke:

quote:Originally posted by KJ Duke:

quote:Originally posted by NorCalAtlFan:

"In 2010, he'll be the #1 OF on the board"

I'll take that futures bet KJ

The field is too big without odds, but I'll go even money on the OFer of your choice for higher main event ADP, 2010. [/QUOTE]Matt Kemp #1 OF'er in 2010 ... am I still crazy?

Braun 312-29-16 106-103

Kemp 306-24-34-96-100 (in spite of Torre batting him 7th-8th most of the season). [/QUOTE]I'll still take that bet KJ. #2 is still first place for losers.

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Sat Sep 26, 2009 7:01 am

Originally posted by NorCalAtlFan:

quote:Originally posted by KJ Duke:

quote:Originally posted by KJ Duke:

quote:Originally posted by NorCalAtlFan:

"In 2010, he'll be the #1 OF on the board"

I'll take that futures bet KJ

The field is too big without odds, but I'll go even money on the OFer of your choice for higher main event ADP, 2010. [/QUOTE]Matt Kemp #1 OF'er in 2010 ... am I still crazy?

Braun 312-29-16 106-103

Kemp 306-24-34-96-100 (in spite of Torre batting him 7th-8th most of the season). [/QUOTE]I'll still take that bet KJ. #2 is still first place for losers. [/QUOTE]You never named your OF, too late now. He'll go #1 in some lges, #2-3 in others.