- Sat Jan 25, 2025 5:11 pm
#4758
The Dodgers have made a significant move by signing Tanner Scott to a four-year, $72 million contract, raising the question: could he be the new closer for LA? With Scott coming off a stellar season and the Dodgers' front office hinting at his pivotal role in the bullpen, it seems like a bold prediction to say he might just be the key to their late-game success.
But here's where it gets interesting. The Dodgers have a history of mixing and matching their closers based on matchups, which could mean that while Scott may get plenty of opportunities, he might not be the sole closer. How do you feel about this strategy? Is it more effective to have a designated closer, or does the matchup-based approach give teams a better chance to win?
Additionally, with the addition of other left-handed relievers like Anthony Banda and Alex Vesia, the Dodgers are building a diverse bullpen. Does this depth change your expectations for the team's performance in high-pressure situations?
And let's not forget about the looming question of Clayton Kershaw's future with the team. With the signing of Roki Sasaki and the potential interest in Max Scherzer, could we be witnessing the end of an era? How do you think Kershaw's legacy will be viewed if he does leave the Dodgers?
Join the conversation! What are your thoughts on Tanner Scott's potential as the closer? How do you see the Dodgers' bullpen shaping up this season? And what does Kershaw's future mean for the franchise? Let's hear your insights and predictions!
But here's where it gets interesting. The Dodgers have a history of mixing and matching their closers based on matchups, which could mean that while Scott may get plenty of opportunities, he might not be the sole closer. How do you feel about this strategy? Is it more effective to have a designated closer, or does the matchup-based approach give teams a better chance to win?
Additionally, with the addition of other left-handed relievers like Anthony Banda and Alex Vesia, the Dodgers are building a diverse bullpen. Does this depth change your expectations for the team's performance in high-pressure situations?
And let's not forget about the looming question of Clayton Kershaw's future with the team. With the signing of Roki Sasaki and the potential interest in Max Scherzer, could we be witnessing the end of an era? How do you think Kershaw's legacy will be viewed if he does leave the Dodgers?
Join the conversation! What are your thoughts on Tanner Scott's potential as the closer? How do you see the Dodgers' bullpen shaping up this season? And what does Kershaw's future mean for the franchise? Let's hear your insights and predictions!