Lasorda's Lair » Brad Ausmus http://lasordaslair.com A Los Angeles Dodgers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More Fri, 24 May 2013 23:00:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 Should the Dodgers Bat A.J. Ellis at the Top of the Lineup? http://lasordaslair.com/2012/01/20/should-the-dodgers-bat-a-j-ellis-at-the-top-of-the-lineup/ http://lasordaslair.com/2012/01/20/should-the-dodgers-bat-a-j-ellis-at-the-top-of-the-lineup/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:00:11 +0000 Scott Andes http://lasordaslair.com/?p=3104 Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis will get his chance to show us what he’s got over an entire season. The 30-year old backstop will be the Dodgers starting catcher in 2012. Over the last couple of years we’ve been aware that A.J. Ellis was our only good option at catcher since the organization has been stripped [...]

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]]> Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis will get his chance to show us what he’s got over an entire season. The 30-year old backstop will be the Dodgers starting catcher in 2012. Over the last couple of years we’ve been aware that A.J. Ellis was our only good option at catcher since the organization has been stripped of all their depth due to risky trades, injuries, and free agency. Once stocked with catching depth, the cupboard has been left bare, so to speak. Prospects Carlos Santana, and Lucas May were shipped off to other teams in trade deadline moves. Then there was the bizarre injury to Russell Martin which left him with a broken hip, and add to that his declining numbers, the Dodgers were forced to make the tough decision to non-tender Martin. Rod Barajas left for free agency, and now it’s time for A.J. Ellis to step up.

The Dodgers do have prospect Tim Federowicz (Fedex) starting the season in Albuquerque. He won’t be ready for the bigs for another year or two though. However A.J. Ellis might be just what the Dodgers need. With his impressive plate discipline and high on base skills, should the Dodgers bat A.J. Ellis at the top of the lineup?

A.J. Ellis Associated Press/Jae C. Hong

 

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]]> http://lasordaslair.com/2012/01/20/should-the-dodgers-bat-a-j-ellis-at-the-top-of-the-lineup/feed/ 4 Ausmus and Belliard to Return to LA http://lasordaslair.com/2010/01/27/ausmus-and-belliard-to-return-to-la/ http://lasordaslair.com/2010/01/27/ausmus-and-belliard-to-return-to-la/#comments Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:06:07 +0000 Blake Lovell http://lasordaslair.com/?p=89 The Dodgers made a few moves yesterday, but nothing that will wow any of the fans, or make a world championship look more possible. Both Brad Ausmus and Ronnie Belliard re-signed with the club, and both will probably occupy backup roles with the team. One interesting thing of note in yesterday’s signings was the umm…..weight [...]

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