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The Dodgers' quest to be this year's most mediocre playoff team suffered a blow yesterday when it was announced that closer Takashi Saito will be out until late August. Saito was diagnosed with a sprained elbow ligament in his pitching arm after having to leave Saturday's game vs. the Marlins...
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Via Eli's MLB Rumors
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July 16, 2008
Dodgers closer Takashi Saito will be sidelined until late August with a sprained elbow ligament in his pitching arm. Saito has 17 saves in 20 chances for the Dodgers and this appears to be a tough blow for them. General Manager Ned Colletti said as much, saying "As far as trading for a closer, it's a lot like trying to acquire a shortstop -- it's a premium position and...
Via VaDodger's Blog
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July 17, 2008
Today came the not unexpected news that righthander Hideo Nomo was retiring after 12 years in the Majors. Nomo, who was the trailblazer in terms of Japanese players coming to play in the states, had a solid career with manyh of his top moments coming while he was in Dodger blue. One unforgettable game for Nomo came on July 17, 2003, with Nomo showing his not...
Via Fanster
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July 15, 2008
By now you have undoubtedly heard about the injury Diamondbacks catcher Chris Snyder suffered. If you are a man you probably even suffered a little bit with him.
Well no need to worry anymore because Snyder has a "new buddy" that will take care of everything.
Via Sportable
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July 17, 2008
It's the beginning of the second half of the Major League Baseball season, a time to reflect on the incredible moments of the first half and to look ahead to what will unfold come August and September. We've talked about the All Star Game, both good and bad. What we haven't talked about, however, is [...]
Via Memories Of Kevin Malone
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July 15, 2008
Is it my fault? Is my mindset so different that there exists a canyon-like divide between my expectations and those of others? Either i'm completely delusional or they are, and I know which one i'm choosing.
So what am I talking about exactly? No, i'm not referring to the expectations placed upon the Dodgers, nor am I talking about Ned Colletti again. Rather, i'...
Via Memories Of Kevin Malone
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July 16, 2008
This section exists to keep a record of Uncle Ned's most prominent, and usually disastrous, transactions.
Via Eli's MLB Rumors
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July 17, 2008
The Arizona Republic is reporting that a deal between the Diamondbacks and the Padres for Tony Clark is expected to be official later today. In exchange, the Padres will receive a prospect, to be named.
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