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Hoffman to take Broxton's place on NL roster
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Brewers closer Trevor Hoffman will replace Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton on the National League squad for the All-Star game Tuesday night.
James Loney's late heroics push Dodgers to victory
Closer Jonathan Broxton surrenders a four-run lead in the ninth inning before Loney's solo homer in the 13th gives the Dodgers a series win.
Reporting from San Diego -- Two Dodger pitchers learned today that they made the All-Star team.
The Dodgers pitchers who live in infamy
Dodgers reliever Jonathan Broxton has joined an unfortunate fraternity that also includes Tom Niedenfuer, Terry Forster and Ralph Branca. At least he has a chance to redeem himself.
Jonathan Broxton descended to a place on Monday night visited by only a select group of players...
Keep Hope Alive!
October 20, 2009 by
Sons of Steve Garvey
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It's a new day in Los Angeles, the sun is shining, the birds are singing. And even thought the bitterness of last night's defeat lingers in one's mouth like cigars after a long night of scotch-drinking, already the pain is beginning to subside. And in the spirit of the...
The Jonathan Broxton Win-Loss Plan: Dodgers 7, Padres 6
July 05, 2009 by
6-4-2: Double Play Blog
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6-1 in the ninth, and you call your closer in to nail down a win for your starter.
Right?
Well, that would be the sound of Jonathan Broxton imploding. But if he were, why in the hell didn't Torre yank him? Fortunately, a James Loney solo blast made that irrelevant.
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Dodgers' Jonathan Broxton says he's a little worn down
Closer is going through the dog days for the second year in a row.
Closer is going through the dog days for the second year in a row.
Brut Strength
October 11, 2009 by
Sons of Steve Garvey
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Now this is cool: Kim Ng parties with Ronald Belisario and Russell Martin.
Rick Honeycutt, Joe Torre, Ned Colletti, Don Mattingly.
Colletti hugs Martin. "Hey Russell, how about a discount on a multi-year deal?"
Jonathan Broxton relieves Matt Kemp.
One home-run...
Broxton In The WBC And The Dodgers Sign Estes
January 10, 2009 by
Memories Of Kevin Malone
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Jonathan Broxton might be pitching for America in the World Baseball Classic. "After proving to be one of the top relievers in the National League for the past three seasons, Dodgers right-hander Jonathan Broxton was named to the tentative roster for Team USA in the 2009 World...
Los Angeles Dodgers' Jonathan Broxton will miss All-Star Game
Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton will have to skip the All-Star game Tuesday because of an ailing big toe on his right foot.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Jonathan Broxton will likely miss All-Star game
Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton likely will have to skip the All-Star game Tuesday because of an ailing big toe on his right foot.
Broxton’s injury may be a concern
July 13, 2009 by
LA Sports Central
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The toe injury that will keep Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton from making his first All-Star Game appearance apparently won't be healed any time soon. Joe Torre told MLB.com that the injury isn't a quick fix. "It's something that he's going...
Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton to miss All-Star game
An irritated nerve in a big toe will sideline the hard-throwing reliever this weekend as well.
Jonathan Broxton won't pitch in the All-Star game on Tuesday because of an irritated nerve on the big toe of his right foot.
The All - Star Chad Billingsley Show ruined by the All-Star Broxton Implosion
July 05, 2009 by
True Blue LA
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by Denis Poroy - AP
Chad scared Dodgers fans everywhere when he decided to try to knock the ball from Alfonzo's glove with his left shoulder. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
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These Are a Few of His Favorite Things
July 23, 2009 by
Sons of Steve Garvey
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More evidence that Joe Posnanski is fun to read. From "My Top 100 Players" at SI.com:
19. Manny Ramirez, LF, Dodgers
Yes, he's a pain in the neck. Yes, he had the drug suspension. Yes, he will wear on everybody sooner or later. But if you have to win this year -- he...
Post-Game 110 Thread: No Relief
August 08, 2009 by
Sons of Steve Garvey
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BRAVES 9, DODGERS 5 (12)
Chad Billingsley went six strong, but came out with a hamstring issue. Usual reliables Hong-Chih Kuo and Jonathan Broxton allowed the tying runs, and Ramon Troncoso and Scott Elbert gave up the losing runs. A Casey Blake three-run home run in the fifth inning...
Dodgers' bullpen sees a role reversal
Jonathan Broxton sets up the save for George Sherrill in victory over Cubs.
Jonathan Broxton sets up the save for George Sherrill in victory over Cubs.
Dodgers say there's nothing to say that would console Jonathan Broxton
'You kind of give him his space,' says fellow reliever George Sherrill. 'Especially a guy that big.' Down 3-1 in the series, the Dodgers face the Phillies in Game 5 on Wednesday.
'You kind of give him his space,' says fellow reliever George Sherrill...
Phillies get closer to pennant; Angels cut deficit to 2-1
October 20, 2009 by
Cleveland.com
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AP Photo/David J. PhillipPhiladelphia Phillies' Jimmy Rollins celebrates his game winning two-run double off of Los Angeles Dodgers' Jonathan Broxton during the ninth inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship baseball series Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, in Philadelphia....
Dodgers' Jonathan Broxton answers the call, any time
Manager Joe Torre has summoned Dodgers' closer early, in eighth inning of Games 1 and 2, to create a more favorable matchup against Cardinals' Albert Pujols. Both times, it's paid off.
Manager Joe Torre has summoned Dodgers' closer early, in eighth inning...
Jonathan Broxton: Road Warrior?
August 19, 2009 by
True Blue LA
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by Ben Margot - AP
Maybe if the road jerseys would have "Dodgers" across the front, Jonathan Broxton might have better numbers away from home.
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Jonathan...
Phillies come back to beat Dodgers in the 9th, 5-4
Jonathan Broxton gives up a two-run walk-off hit to Jimmy Rollins. Philadelphia takes a commanding three games to one lead in best-of seven series.
Jonathan Broxton gives up a two-run walk-off hit to Jimmy Rollins. Philadelphia takes a commanding three games to one lead...
Martin, Broxton, And Repko Sign For 2009; Repko Wants Out Of LA
January 21, 2009 by
Memories Of Kevin Malone
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Repko signed a one-year deal worth 500,000 dollars. "The Dodgers reached agreement Monday with outfielder Jason Repko on a one-year contract for $500,000. He can earn another $87,500 through incentives for plate appearances."Martin and Broxton also agreed to one-year deals...
Dodgers show off their pitching in win
Charlie Haeger has another solid outing as Jonathan Broxton and George Sherrill wrap up the shutout.
Charlie Haeger has another solid outing as Jonathan Broxton and George Sherrill wrap up the shutout.
Five All-Star Break Ponderables
July 13, 2009 by
Sons of Steve Garvey
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1. Does this qualify as a slump? The Dodgers barely had a winning June at 14-12, and they won only nine of their last 17 games heading into the All-Star break. It's been three weeks since they've won three straight. On the other hand, Manny Ramirez has hit three home runs...
Jonathan Broxton does not like to pitch in the eighth inning
Tonight, Joe Torre brought Jonathan Broxton in to pitch the eighth inning instead of the ninth, and Broxton wasn’t happy about it:
Torre brought in Broxton one inning early, flip-flopping him with Sherrill to face the heart of the Cubs’ lineup.
“I couldn’t resist...
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