I’ve got some good news and some slightly less-than-good news.
The good news is that the Dodgers farm system is arguably among the very best in the game today, especially their minor league pitching depth.
The slightly less-than-good news is that according to MLB.com, there currently are zero catchers on the Dodgers list of Top-10 prospects, In fact, per that same source, there are zero catchers in their Top-40.
(MLB.com)
Without going too far out on a limb, its’s safe to say that this list can – and will – change in the coming days, perhaps even today (and possibly already has).
Needless to say, the Dodgers are in an excellent position to improve their already stellar active and 40-man rosters via trades and the continuing outstanding work of Dodgers President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman, who is about to embark on his 11th season with the team and destined for Cooperstown himself.
Freddie Freeman, Friedman (and his predecessor Ned Colletti) built what many are calling
one of the greatest baseball dynasties in the history of the game. (Charlie Riedel – AP)
There is certainly no need to panic, as Friedman (and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts) are blessed with three-time All-Star catcher Will Smith and former top catching prospect Dalton Rushing on their current active roster, so there’s that.
Can you say “Three-peat?”
Play Ball!
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