Dodgers Eyeing Scherzer: What Could This Mean for the 2025 Season?
Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2025 3:25 pm
The Dodgers are making headlines again, this time with their reported interest in Max Scherzer as he enters free agency. At 40 years old, Scherzer is looking to extend his illustrious career into an 18th MLB season. But the question is, should the Dodgers pursue him?
Scherzer's last dominant season was in 2022, and while he had a rough 2024 with the Rangers, he still has the pedigree of an eight-time All-Star and three-time Cy Young winner. With the Dodgers already bolstering their rotation with Blake Snell and Roki Sasaki, is adding Scherzer a smart move or a gamble on a fading star?
Moreover, with the Dodgers' front office emphasizing a desire to avoid buying at the trade deadline, could signing Scherzer be a strategic play to solidify their rotation now, rather than scrambling later?
Let’s also consider the dynamics of the Dodgers' pitching staff. With the potential return of stars like Shohei Ohtani and Clayton Kershaw, how would Scherzer fit into this mix? Would he be a mentor for the younger pitchers, or would his presence create a logjam in the rotation?
And what about Jack Flaherty's recent comments about not wanting to be traded to the Dodgers? How does that reflect on the team's current standing and reputation among players?
I want to hear your thoughts! Do you think the Dodgers should go all in on Scherzer, or is it time to focus on developing younger talent? What are your predictions for the Dodgers' pitching rotation in 2025? Let’s discuss!
Scherzer's last dominant season was in 2022, and while he had a rough 2024 with the Rangers, he still has the pedigree of an eight-time All-Star and three-time Cy Young winner. With the Dodgers already bolstering their rotation with Blake Snell and Roki Sasaki, is adding Scherzer a smart move or a gamble on a fading star?
Moreover, with the Dodgers' front office emphasizing a desire to avoid buying at the trade deadline, could signing Scherzer be a strategic play to solidify their rotation now, rather than scrambling later?
Let’s also consider the dynamics of the Dodgers' pitching staff. With the potential return of stars like Shohei Ohtani and Clayton Kershaw, how would Scherzer fit into this mix? Would he be a mentor for the younger pitchers, or would his presence create a logjam in the rotation?
And what about Jack Flaherty's recent comments about not wanting to be traded to the Dodgers? How does that reflect on the team's current standing and reputation among players?
I want to hear your thoughts! Do you think the Dodgers should go all in on Scherzer, or is it time to focus on developing younger talent? What are your predictions for the Dodgers' pitching rotation in 2025? Let’s discuss!