Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2018 13:35:50 GMT -5
For the first time since '79 the Dodgers had a single puck in the first round. They had one and only pick in each round - their original pick - for the first time since '78. There was no wheeling and dealing this year as management seemed to be focused elsewhere.
In the first round at pick 12, the Dodgers had narrowed their list down to 2 - closer Todd Worrell and starter David Wells. Their choice was...
Closer - Todd Worrell
The Dodgers were drawn to Worrell's intangibles and turned off by Wells body type and physical conditioning. Wells was snagged a few picks later by Minnesota.
The Dodgers have transitioned many relievers to starters in recent years and expect Worrell to backfill some of those late innings that have been abandoned. Worrell started at AA San Antonio and his biggest issue - walks - has been under control so far with just 2 free passes in his first 9 innings.
In the 2nd round, the Dodgers had again narrowed their list down to 2 candidates - Jose Oquendo and Eric Plunk.
Their 2nd round selection was...
Second Baseman - Jose Oquendo
Despite having some players similar to Oquendo already, he was the selection. Again drawn to the intangibles, the Dodgers opted for the switch-hitting utility player that can play all over the field as opposed to a second pitcher. Plunk was nabbed a few choices later by Milwaukee.
The Dodgers believe he has a chance to be a plus on base percentage guy that can fill in anywhere necessary on any given day. The switch hitter joins Worrell at San Antonio as the youngest player on the roster. He is off to a solid start, hitting .283 thru his first 92 AB's.
In round 3, again it came down to 2 players - catcher Greg Olson and reliever Rich Monteleone.
The choice was...
Catcher - Greg Olson
After some mixup between the communications director and the league office, the Dodgers chose Olson. They found Olson very similar to Pat Borders who was selected a full round earlier. Monteleone slipped a bit and was wisely plucked by the St. Louis Cardinals later in the round.
Catching is always hard to find and for this reason they went with Olson despite having some depth at the position. Olson was primed to start with Worrell and Oquendo but due to organizational depth he started with Class A Vero Beach. The Dodgers believe he could be a serviceable major league backup and potentially a starter with some development. An injury caused an early setback for Olson, but with Don Dlaught getting the call to the majors the expectation is that Olson will soon join Worrell and Oquendo in San Antonio soon after he returns from injury as Slaught's promotion is likely to cause a ripple effect throughout the system.
As always, it will be interesting to track the progress of the new additions to the farm system moving forward.
In the first round at pick 12, the Dodgers had narrowed their list down to 2 - closer Todd Worrell and starter David Wells. Their choice was...
Closer - Todd Worrell
The Dodgers were drawn to Worrell's intangibles and turned off by Wells body type and physical conditioning. Wells was snagged a few picks later by Minnesota.
The Dodgers have transitioned many relievers to starters in recent years and expect Worrell to backfill some of those late innings that have been abandoned. Worrell started at AA San Antonio and his biggest issue - walks - has been under control so far with just 2 free passes in his first 9 innings.
In the 2nd round, the Dodgers had again narrowed their list down to 2 candidates - Jose Oquendo and Eric Plunk.
Their 2nd round selection was...
Second Baseman - Jose Oquendo
Despite having some players similar to Oquendo already, he was the selection. Again drawn to the intangibles, the Dodgers opted for the switch-hitting utility player that can play all over the field as opposed to a second pitcher. Plunk was nabbed a few choices later by Milwaukee.
The Dodgers believe he has a chance to be a plus on base percentage guy that can fill in anywhere necessary on any given day. The switch hitter joins Worrell at San Antonio as the youngest player on the roster. He is off to a solid start, hitting .283 thru his first 92 AB's.
In round 3, again it came down to 2 players - catcher Greg Olson and reliever Rich Monteleone.
The choice was...
Catcher - Greg Olson
After some mixup between the communications director and the league office, the Dodgers chose Olson. They found Olson very similar to Pat Borders who was selected a full round earlier. Monteleone slipped a bit and was wisely plucked by the St. Louis Cardinals later in the round.
Catching is always hard to find and for this reason they went with Olson despite having some depth at the position. Olson was primed to start with Worrell and Oquendo but due to organizational depth he started with Class A Vero Beach. The Dodgers believe he could be a serviceable major league backup and potentially a starter with some development. An injury caused an early setback for Olson, but with Don Dlaught getting the call to the majors the expectation is that Olson will soon join Worrell and Oquendo in San Antonio soon after he returns from injury as Slaught's promotion is likely to cause a ripple effect throughout the system.
As always, it will be interesting to track the progress of the new additions to the farm system moving forward.
