Found July 24, 2009 on
LA Dugout:
With clubs scurrying around in an attempt to strengthen their teams for the final weeks of the season, the Dodgers seem to be a sure bet to add a veteran left-handed bat off the bench before the July 31 trade deadline, and they won't have to lose prospect to get him. Doug Mientkiewicz first reported over his Twitter account that he could be just a few weeks from rejoining the Dodgers roster.
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Via Sons of Steve Garvey
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Happy 35th anniversary, Dad!
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