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Diamond_Dog

(35,174 posts)
Mon Dec 16, 2024, 12:42 PM Dec 16

Any LA Dodger fans here?

Last edited Mon Dec 16, 2024, 01:23 PM - Edit history (1)

Rumor has it that my Cleveland Guardians are going to sign Walker Buehler as a free agent. He’s had Tommy John twice and is 30 years old. Can anyone tell me more about Buehler? Is this a good signing or not?

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/los-angeles-dodgers/news/dodgers-predicted-lose-32-million-2-time-all-star-guardians-free-agency/5f92d434b7a9a30ba4c0c331

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Any LA Dodger fans here? (Original Post) Diamond_Dog Dec 16 OP
My Giants thought a lot about him, but I guess Buster Posey and Buehler couldn't come to an agreement Brother Buzz Dec 16 #1
Thanks Brother Buzz Diamond_Dog Dec 16 #3
I think Buster Buehler True Dough Dec 16 #6
Hahahahaha -that's great. Diamond_Dog Dec 16 #10
I still like pitcher, Hayden Siddhartha "Sidd" Finch's name, and his blistering 168 MPH pitch Brother Buzz Dec 16 #11
Great name. Diamond_Dog Dec 16 #14
He carries heavy responsibility for winning the wrold series ColinC Dec 16 #2
Thanks ColinC Diamond_Dog Dec 16 #4
IMO, if he gets a thumbs up from Antonetti, Vogt, Willis ... Auggie Dec 16 #5
Thanks, Auggie! Diamond_Dog Dec 16 #8
He struggled in 2024 True Dough Dec 16 #7
Thank you True Dough! Diamond_Dog Dec 16 #9
Way to encapsulate True Dough Dec 16 #12
Hahahaha! Diamond_Dog Dec 16 #13
Buehler has signed with the Red Sox Auggie Monday #15
Thanks, Auggie! Diamond_Dog Monday #16
Yeah. Like election forecasting. Auggie Monday #17
Same back atcha Auggie. Diamond_Dog Monday #18

Brother Buzz

(38,027 posts)
1. My Giants thought a lot about him, but I guess Buster Posey and Buehler couldn't come to an agreement
Mon Dec 16, 2024, 02:00 PM
Dec 16

I was looking forward to a Buehler - Otani matchup in San Francisco.

I guess we could see the matchup, but Cleveland Guardians are an American League team, and with that innerleague play, the chances are pretty slim.

Brother Buzz

(38,027 posts)
11. I still like pitcher, Hayden Siddhartha "Sidd" Finch's name, and his blistering 168 MPH pitch
Mon Dec 16, 2024, 06:07 PM
Dec 16

Auggie

(31,908 posts)
5. IMO, if he gets a thumbs up from Antonetti, Vogt, Willis ...
Mon Dec 16, 2024, 05:24 PM
Dec 16

it's going to be a good signing.

They're probably drooling over his clubhouse presence too -- a mentor for the youngest guys.

I think this also says, maybe screams, that the club isn't feeling too hot for Logan Allen and Triston McKenzie.

Thanks for sharing this Diamond_Dog.

Diamond_Dog

(35,174 posts)
8. Thanks, Auggie!
Mon Dec 16, 2024, 05:44 PM
Dec 16

I’m feeling better about this now after reading the above posts. I was feeling pretty bummed out that we traded away Andres Gimenez.

McKenzie and Allen never seemed to develop enough consistency to merit a stay in the big leagues and with Bieber on a one year contract we want to go for it all in this upcoming season.

Hopefully Antonetti makes better decisions than Haslam. 😂

True Dough

(20,856 posts)
7. He struggled in 2024
Mon Dec 16, 2024, 05:41 PM
Dec 16

in limited action. There are definitely question marks hanging over him. Wish him all the best, but it's far from a guarantee that he'll return to form.

BTW, does the "Diamond" in Diamond Dog pertain to the baseball diamond? Is that what inspired it, your baseball fandom?

Diamond_Dog

(35,174 posts)
9. Thank you True Dough!
Mon Dec 16, 2024, 05:47 PM
Dec 16

You’re absolutely right, I’m a Diamond Dog, have loved baseball ever since I was in grade school, and I love dogs, and I love David Bowie, so it all kinda came together with my screen name! You’re very perceptive!

Diamond_Dog

(35,174 posts)
16. Thanks, Auggie!
Mon Dec 23, 2024, 01:55 PM
Monday

I should know better than to believe these speculative reports!

Just tell me when the trade is official and don’t speculate 100 different scenarios.

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