It’s (About, Finally, Way-Past) Time for Dodger Baseball

Before we start the season, let me say that I am extremely excited that Mookie Betts will end his career (probably) in Dodger Blue. Unlike many of you, I am not surprised. We all know how much Andrew Friedman loves his top prospects and he simply was not going to part with three top prospects (including Tony Gwynn-esque, Alex Verdugo) for a rental. Do the math! I think Alex Verdugo will be a very good player in his own right, but not one of the Top Three in baseball, like Betts. Andrew Friedman will not make dope-fiend moves, but he is not afraid to spend if it makes sense (witness the offer to Gerrit Cole).

Let’s not forget that Mookie is very versatile. He is a Gold Glove Right-Fielder,…