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McCourt To Wife : You’re Fired
October 23, 2009 by
Can't Stop The Bleeding
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All things considered, this is one heck of a way to take the heat off Jonathan Broxton. A week after divorce proceedings between Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and wife Jamie (above) were announced, the former has fired the latter as LA’s chief execuctive, the Times’ Bill...
Is Jonathan Broxton Gruntled or Disgruntled?
August 23, 2009 by
Sons of Steve Garvey
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As you may have heard, Joe Torre pitched Jonathan Broxton in the eighth inning and George Sherrill in the ninth of yesterday's game. What was Broxton's reaction?
From the AP recap at ESPN.com:
The manager said he didn't think Broxton had a problem with his decision...
Broxton's Stairs-Way To Heaving: Phillies 5, Dodgers 4
October 20, 2009 by
6-4-2: Double Play Blog
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I've had my problems with Jonathan Broxton as the Dodgers closer, but usually think he does a fine job. But this ought to be enough to get him permanently demoted from the job:
His first pitch to Stairs was about 100 mph. But it was also outside the strike zone.
Said Stairs:...
ESPN's Steve Berthiaume Pimpsocks The Dodgers, For The Record
September 28, 2009 by
Sons of Steve Garvey
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ESPN's Steve Berthiaume, in reviewing the porous bullpens of the postseason contenders, isn't very confident about the Dodgers' pen (last night's Jonathan Broxton meltdown only added fuel to the fire of what would have otherwise been likely a non-issue). Says Stevie...
Belisario, Broxton Boast Best Baseball Fastballs
September 21, 2009 by
Sons of Steve Garvey
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Chris Moore over at Baseball Analysts did some crazy statistical and graphical analyses to determine that the Dodgers have two pitchers in the top five of players with the best fastballs, according to their weighted x-scores:
#3 Ronald Belisario 4-Seam Fastball
If you don't know...
Jonathan Broxton Is A Robot
July 06, 2009 by
Memories Of Kevin Malone
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Alireza, a frequent commenter on this site, wanted to give his thoughts on how good Jonathan Broxton has been this year. His article may seem ill-timed now, but in all fairness to him, he submitted it to me on Saturday, and I was the one that wanted to delay its publication.While some...
Jonathan Broxton And The Importance Of Roles
August 16, 2009 by
Memories Of Kevin Malone
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I was largely inspired to write about this topic by Mark Timmons' latest post over at L.A. Dodger Talk. In it, he doubts the Dodgers' ability to win with Jonathan Broxton in the closer role.How would you like to have the five wins that Broxton blew back right about now? The...
Jonathan Broxton's Toe Explains A Lot
July 12, 2009 by
Memories Of Kevin Malone
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It may not talk, but it still says a lot.Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton will not pitch in the team's final two games before the All-Star break and will "probably" miss the All-Star Game, manager Joe Torre said Saturday.Torre said he and third base coach Larry Bowa noticed...
Beginnings & Endings
July 26, 2009 by
Sons of Steve Garvey
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Big Jonathan Broxton holds little Jonathan Broxton prior to last night's game.
Matt Kemp shows Casey Blake his best facehugger imitation after Blake's walkoff single.
first photo by Jon SooHoo/Dodgers; second photo by Danny Moloshok/AP
Jonathan Broxton Is Responsible For That Loss?
August 20, 2009 by
Memories Of Kevin Malone
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Are you guys ******* serious?Jon Weisman was eloquent in explaining why that logic is dumb, but he's also a respected writer and publishes his stuff for the Los Angeles Times. I'm not, and publish my **** for blogger, so i'll be a tad more frank for everybody.If you believe...
Dodgers-Padres Lines Preview
April 09, 2009 by
Sports Handicapping Blog
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The Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at PETCO Park. Clayton Kershaw will be the starting pitcher for the Dodgers on this day. Lefthander Kershaw is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA. The Padres will counter Kershaw...
Jimmy!
Matt Stairs seems to be Jonathan Broxton's kryptonite. Down to their final three outs heading into the bottom half of the ninth, the Phillies chances looked bleak. Broxton got Ibanez to ground out but then quickly walked Matt Stars and hit Carlos Ruiz. This team, never one to give...
Five Things That Need to Happen
August 17, 2009 by
Sons of Steve Garvey
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...for the Dodgers to make the post-season:
1. Jonathan Broxton needs to go on the DL...then return as the closer. Even if the rest doesn't completely heal his injured toe — which he insists is fine — the mandatory time off will give Broxton a chance to mentally reset...
Broxton unable to deliver
October 20, 2009 by
Sports Illustrated
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PHILADELPHIA -- Part of being a closer, the most mentally taxing job in baseball and perhaps all of sports, is knowing that eventually it will be your turn to fail. Sooner or later, a ball is hit where they ain't, or an outfielder loses a ball in the lights, or a hitter who knew...
Broxton lets a big one slip away for Dodgers
PHILADELPHIA -- Part of being a closer, the most mentally taxing job in baseball and perhaps all of sports, is knowing that eventually it will be your turn to fail. Sooner or later, a ball is hit where they ain't, or an outfielder loses a ball in the lights, or a hitter who knew...
Hoffman to All-Star Game in place of Jonathan Broxton
July 12, 2009 by
Brew Crew Ball
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Hoffman to All-Star Game in place of Jonathan Broxton
Broxton has an injured toe on his right foot.
Dodgers in the Ninth
October 15, 2009 by
Baseball Musings
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Jonathan Broxton gives up a hit but no runs. The Phillies take an 8-6 lead into the bottom of the ninth with Kemp, Blake and Loney due up. Kemp and Blake are a combined 1 for 8, but Loney has three hits, including a rare Dodger Stadium home run.
Update: Lidge is on for [...]
Around The Web: Serious Broxton Is Serious
June 05, 2009 by
Memories Of Kevin Malone
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The woman in the picture above is Erika Garza. Roberto from Vin Scully Is My Homeboy identified her for me. She's the chick that I posted about here. :oVin Scully Is My Homeboy: Jonathan Broxton is so serious. I absolutely love the picture Roberto took with Broxton. :oDodger Thoughts...
Fantasy Baseball: Is It Time To Worry About Jonathan Broxton?
August 17, 2009 by
Fake Teams
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by Manuel Balce Ceneta - AP
16 days ago:
FILE - In this May 22, 2009, file photo, Baltimore Orioles' George Sherrill (52), pitches during the 12th inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals...
Post-At-Game 91 Recap Thread
July 19, 2009 by
Sons of Steve Garvey
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DODGERS 5, ASTROS 2
Aside from Jonathan Broxton loading the bases in the ninth inning, tonight's game was a breath of fresh air after a stale All-Star week. Clayton Kershaw was stellar, throwing seven innings of two-hit ball. Should he have pitched the eighth? Maybe, but I'...
Jonathan Broxton, Ace Reliever
September 02, 2009 by
True Blue LA
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by Al Behrman - AP
Jonathan Broxton has had a wonderful season for the Dodgers in 2009.
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Jonathan Broxton over his last 10 outings has allowed one unearned run in 10.2 innings, allowing 10...
Post-At-Game 91 Recap Thread
July 19, 2009 by
Sons of Steve Garvey
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DODGERS 5, ASTROS 2
Aside from Jonathan Broxton loading the bases in the ninth inning, tonight's game was a breath of fresh air after a stale All-Star week. Clayton Kershaw was stellar, throwing seven innings of two-hit ball. Should he have pitched the eighth? Maybe, but I'...
2010 CHONE Projections: Pitching
23 hours ago by
True Blue LA
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by Jae C. Hong - AP
You know you're good when you are projected to strikeout 11.8 strikeouts per nine innings in 2010, and that's a drop of nearly two strikeouts from 2009.
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All That Awaits Phillies Is Chilled Bubbly
by Jay MariottiFiled under: MLBPHILADELPHIA -- The radar-gun readings were frightening, like something from an I-95 speed chase between the cops and a fugitive. Take this 101-mile-per-hour fastball, said Jonathan Broxton. Or how about this smoke at a mere 99? Or 98, 96, a slider at...
MLB Trade Rumors: Dodgers Dealing Jonathon Broxton??
July 31, 2009 by
Fake Teams
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That is the first thought I had when I read this trade rumor from Bill Shaikin at the LA TImes:
The Angels and Dodgers are engaged in trade talks this morning for Heath Bell, the San Diego Padres' All-Star closer.
The Florida Marlins are among the other teams to ...
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