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LivnLegend · 05-17-2017, 11:40 PM

The Outfield of Dreams

The stacked outfield is led by right fielder Darryl Strawberry, looking to build off a solid first season with the Dodgers in 1991 (.265/.361/.491, 28 HR, 99 RBI). He is joined this year by childhood pal Eric Davis, who came to LA in a trade with the Reds for pitchers Tim Belcher and John Wetteland. Belcher was reliable, but just hitting his 30s, and young Wetteland has not impressed as a starter (maybe some salvage can be gained as a reliever?). The Dodgers are counting on Davis to bounce back after his career worst 1992 campaign. Davis has displayed an impressive combination of power and speed throughout his career so far, in addition to being a great defender. Positioned in between the two Angelinos is Brett Butler in center field. Though 35, Butler has improved with age. He was an All-Star last year (.296/.401/.343) and finished 7th in the MVP balloting, leading the league in walks and runs scored.

The highly credentialed trio gives the Dodgers perhaps the top outfield in the NL West, stacking up well against the Braves’ David Justice, Otis Nixon and Ron Gant.

In reserve, the Dodgers will draw from journeyman Mitch Webster, Stan Javier, son of Julian, and perhaps young farm products like can't miss Billy Ashley, speedy Tom Goodwin, and Dominican Henry Rodriguez.

05-17-2017, 11:40 PM	#3
LivnLegend Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: 100% pure adrenaline! Posts: 5,624	The Outfield of Dreams The stacked outfield is led by right fielder Darryl Strawberry, looking to build off a solid first season with the Dodgers in 1991 (.265/.361/.491, 28 HR, 99 RBI). He is joined this year by childhood pal Eric Davis, who came to LA in a trade with the Reds for pitchers Tim Belcher and John Wetteland. Belcher was reliable, but just hitting his 30s, and young Wetteland has not impressed as a starter (maybe some salvage can be gained as a reliever?). The Dodgers are counting on Davis to bounce back after his career worst 1992 campaign. Davis has displayed an impressive combination of power and speed throughout his career so far, in addition to being a great defender. Positioned in between the two Angelinos is Brett Butler in center field. Though 35, Butler has improved with age. He was an All-Star last year (.296/.401/.343) and finished 7th in the MVP balloting, leading the league in walks and runs scored. The highly credentialed trio gives the Dodgers perhaps the top outfield in the NL West, stacking up well against the Braves’ David Justice, Otis Nixon and Ron Gant. In reserve, the Dodgers will draw from journeyman Mitch Webster, Stan Javier, son of Julian, and perhaps young farm products like can't miss Billy Ashley, speedy Tom Goodwin, and Dominican Henry Rodriguez.