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Orlando Hudson was named the Dodgers’ nominee for the 2009 Roberto Clemente Award presented by Chevy. He is one of 30 Major League Club nominees for the national 2009 Roberto Clemente Award, which is given annually to the Major League Baseball player who combines exceptional performance on the baseball field with devoted work in the community.
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September 04, 2009
Doug Mientkiewicz singles in Wednesday's game.
From Dylan Hernandez at the LA Times:
Done receiving congratulatory high-fives from teammates in the dugout, Mientkiewicz ducked into the clubhouse and disappeared for 10 minutes. "I went and found a quiet place," he said, not disclosing the location. "It was in the building. I knew no one would find me. The emotions...
Via Sons of Steve Garvey
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September 04, 2009
Jon Paul Morosi of Fox Sports gave the Dodgers a quick shoutout today in saying that the team's statistics are overlooked:
Care to guess where the Dodgers ranked in batting average?
First, at .273.
Care to guess where the Dodgers ranked in ERA?
First, at 3.49.
I'm not about to declare that Joe Torre will win one for the thumb in early November. But he could, and it&...
Via LA Times
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September 02, 2009
Ethier draws bases-loaded walk and makes the key catch against Diamondbacks.
Ethier draws bases-loaded walk and makes the key catch against Diamondbacks.
Via Ump Bump
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September 03, 2009
The 2003 Los Angeles Dodgers had one of the greatest pitching staffs the game of baseball has ever known. At the height of the steroids era, in a season when 104 players would test positive for performance enhancing drugs, the Dodgers hurlers posted a 3.16 ERA, good enough for an insane 128 team ERA+, and [...]
Via LA Times
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September 02, 2009
Chad Billingsley retires first 13 batters but gives up four runs and six hits in fifth inning.
Chad Billingsley retires first 13 batters but gives up four runs and six hits in fifth inning.
Via Sons of Steve Garvey
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September 02, 2009
Chad Billingsley (12-8, 3.83) vs. Max Scherzer (8-8, 4.26).
COMMENTS: We are so certain of a victory tonight that we're even taking the brakes off of our GT superstitions (opponent name in the title; posting on the hour). Why should we be worried? Arizona is 19 games off of the division pace. Scherzer hasn't gone more than 7 innings in any of his last six starts (2W,...
Via Bleacher Report
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September 03, 2009
Remember, these rankings only include the players I have done Prospect Profiles on.As always, criticisms and suggestions are welcome.Overall1. Scott Elbert2. Chris Withrow3. Josh Lindblom4. Ethan Martin5. Dee Gordon6. Andrew Lambo7. Ivan DeJesus8. Nathan Eovaldi9. Tony Delmonico10. Kyle Russell11. Victor Garate12. Xavier Paul13. Travis Schlichting14. Jon Michael Redding15. Cole St...
Via *D MLB Trade Rumors
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September 02, 2009
The latest from Dylan Hernandez of the L.A. Times covers the future of Dodgers GM Ned Colletti and also reveals details from the team's acquisitions of Jon Garland and Jim Thome.
Colletti faces a mutual option for 2010. He says he'd love to be back, but hasn't discussed his future with owner Frank McCourt yet. Sure, Colletti has been able to operate...
Via Miami Herald
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September 02, 2009
Matt Kemp homered for the fourth consecutive game and Andre Ethier drew a bases-loaded walk that forced in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, sending the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night.
Via Bleacher Report
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September 02, 2009
Andre Ethier made a spectacular catch in the eighth inning to save the tying-run from scoring and to secure a 4-3 win for the Los Angeles Dodgers over the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks.
With a runner on first base and two outs, Ethier smashed into the right center field wall to take away an extra base hit from Brandon Allen, preserving a 4-3 lead the Dodgers (79-54) had taken over...
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