LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers' preferred method of offense is to bludgeon opponents with a loaded lineup of power hitters proficient at working counts, hunting mistakes and giving themselves self-congratulatory taps on their helmets as they circle the bases.
Pointing out their proficiency at stealing bases is a bit like reaching under a stack of C-notes to rummage through the change drawer.
Stealing bases is so pre-analytics, so anti-Moneyball, so Maury Wills. Risking an out on the basepaths is nearly as passé as a sacrifice bunt. Stay put or be the target of a running joke.
