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This Isn't Funny Anymore
August 06, 2009 by
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For a while, it was actually entertaining to watch Jason Schmidt attempt to get major league hitters out with a combination of smoke and mirrors, but the novelty is beginning to lose its edge for me. At first, it was like watching Prince Fielder run or Adam Dunn play defense, but i...
Prospect Profiles 2009: Steven Caseres
August 05, 2009 by
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Overview-Despite only playing two seasons in college at James Madison University, Caseres places among the school's all-time home run leaders, a testament to his raw power. He was selected in the 9th round of the 2008 draft, and he signed for $250,000.Hitting-Caseres has good raw...
Stop Crying, Dear Prince
August 05, 2009 by
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Seriously, dude?Prince Fielder was stopped by security at the Dodgers' clubhouse door after the furious Milwaukee slugger attempted to challenge reliever Guillermo Mota, who hit him with a pitch in the ninth inning of Los Angeles' 17-4 victory over the Brewers on Tuesday night...
Manny And Steroids
August 04, 2009 by
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No.Let me just get that out of the way.It's the answer to the question: Are Manny's current struggles due to him no longer being on steroids?While I have yet to see any mainstream publication suggest that this is the case, it'll only be a matter of time if Manny's current...
A New Winning Attitude
August 04, 2009 by
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Is it just me or did every Dodger site use this picture yesterday? While I don't like to copy others, i'm certainly not going to be the only one not posting EmoKershaw.jpg. :oIn all seriousness though, the real point of addressing yesterday's game is to point out what I...
Now The Delwyn Young Trade Is Complete
August 03, 2009 by
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I thought all the Dodgers were getting for Delwyn Young was Eric Krebs, but fortunately I was wrong, as they are also getting Harvey Garcia.So the Dodgers traded a guy who is now the starting second baseman for the Pirates, carrying a .309/.372/.431/.803 line, and in return, they get...
The Perfect Storm...Except For Joe Torre
August 03, 2009 by
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Talk about things working out well, huh? The Dodgers dominated the Braves yesterday, as the pitching, hitting, and defense all came up big.Chad Billingsley was absolutely dealing, and he allowed a mere 3 baserunners through 5 innings while striking out 9. Unfortunately, he left the...
Don't Look Now, But Raffy Is Quietly Coming Back
August 02, 2009 by
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The contribution of Rafael Furcal has been an overlooked component of the Dodgers' performance since he arrived in 2006. He was a demon that year, producing 15 homers, 32 doubles, and 9 triples, leading to a balanced slash line of .300/.369/.445/.814. Furcal also amassed 73 walks...
Dodgers Trade For Vinny Rottino
August 01, 2009 by
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I know i'm super late on this, but honestly, who cares? Also, is it just me or does his name sound like a type of pasta?Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti only subtracted one, dealing right-hander Claudio Vargas to Milwaukee for Minor League catcher/first baseman Vinny Rottino...
Around The Web: George Sherrill Trade Reaction
August 01, 2009 by
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Dodger Thoughts: Jon doesn't like adding a bullpen arm to what is already a good bullpen.This is just part of my ongoing curiosity about paying a premium for someone who probably won't have a big impact and isn't overwhelmingly better than most of the former homegrown minor...
Prospect Rankings: August 2009
August 01, 2009 by
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Remember, these rankings only include the players I have done 'Prospect Profiles' on.As always, criticisms and suggestions are welcome.Overall1. Josh Lindblom-(1)2. Scott Elbert-(3)3. Ethan Martin-(6)4. Chris Withrow-(8)5. Dee Gordon-(4)6. Andrew Lambo-(9)7. Ivan DeJesus-(7...
The One That Got Away?
July 31, 2009 by
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http://twitter.com/SI_JonHeymanalmost pulled off triple play. too bad gonzo & bell for loney, martin, mcdonald, dewitt, dejesus fell apart.If he's talking about Ethan Martin and not Russell Martin, this would be a ridiculous deal.Somebody ask for me. :o
No Last Minute Trade This Time
July 31, 2009 by
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Doesn't seem like it at least.Other rumor venting goes here. :o
Scott Elbert Up; Brent Leach Down
July 31, 2009 by
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Nothing too shocking here.The Dodgers recalled left-handed reliever Scott Elbert and optioned back to Triple-A Albuquerque left-handed reliever Brent Leach.This was to be expected given how Leach was pitching of late, but I think he gave a pretty good showing of himself during his...
Dodgers Acquire George Sherrill
July 30, 2009 by
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As I covered here, the Dodgers have recently acquired reliever George Sherrill from the Orioles for Josh Bell and Steve Johnson.I'll get into the context of the deal later, but for now, i'm going to focus on approximating the dollar values that each player brings to his team...
Roy Halladay Talks Are Back On
July 30, 2009 by
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I will be updating until I pass out soon. :ohttp://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/9871032/MLB-trade-deadline-buzz:-Thursday%27s-editionDodgers after Halladay, Sherrill — Updated 12:46 p.m.A little more than 24 hours before the non-waiver trade deadline, the Dodgers are pursuing a marquee...
What's The Difference Between Chad Billingsley And Cole Hamels?
July 30, 2009 by
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After Chad Billingsley's mediocre outing a couple days ago, I suppose it was to be expected that the local media would continue to press for a trade, especially if it netted Roy Halladay.The Blue Jays also said they would take fewer players if Clayton Kershaw or Chad Billingsley...
Question Of The Day: Panic
July 30, 2009 by
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In lieu of the 4-game losing streak, and with the Dodgers playing some of the worst baseball they've played all season long, will Ned Colletti panic and make an ill-advised trade at the deadline?Right now, the fear of the Dodgers overreacting and making some kind of crazy trade...
Another Reason To Never Let Clayton Kershaw Escape
July 30, 2009 by
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Editor's Note: Given some of the recent drama within the blogging community, let me preface this post with what should be obvious: Alireza is not saying Kershaw's health is a foregone conclusion because he does anything specific. Rather, he's just stating that, in his opinion...
The Dodgers Just Missed Out On Cliff Lee
July 29, 2009 by
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I've made it no secret that my desire to add an "ace" to this team was quite low, but that opinion was powered by the assumption that the asking price would actually be high. That alledged asking price was apparently a lie.12:42pm: Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi report...
What Are The Real Needs?
July 29, 2009 by
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Everybody, including yours truly, was so caught up in the trade rumors surrounding a potential deal for an ace, that I believe we all forgot about other needs the Dodgers might have.Every team would like to have an starter like Roy Halladay or a first baseman like Adrian Gonzalez,...
Mark Loretta Makes It All Worth It
July 29, 2009 by
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Today's contest might have been painful to watch from the sixth inning on, but the reward of seeing Mark Loretta throwing his 76-79 mph "sinkers" on the mound was worth every minute of my time."It's been eight years," he said. "I was well rested."...
Everybody Loves Rumors
July 28, 2009 by
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I've recently begun to understand why guys like Jon Heyman and Ken Rosenthal ***** around for rumors all day. Sure, it's part of their job description, but I think there's more to it then that.To me, from my perch far away from the alleged sophistication and accountability...
Frustration
July 27, 2009 by
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It's getting to a point where i'm more surprised when Joe Torre does something logical than when he does something stupid. Today was a good example.At the start of the seventh inning, I asked myself why Guillermo Mota wasn't pitching, but I ended up shrugging it off. Five...
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