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Was Dodgers’ Padilla Shot By Own Bodyguard?
28 days ago by
SPORTS by BROOKS
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According to a Nicaraguan newspaper, Los Angeles Dodgers’ pitcher Vincente Padilla didn’t exactly pull a Plaxico when he was accidentally shot in the right leg on Sunday in the town of Masaya. He was target shooting, said THE JOURNAL OF THE NICARAGUANS, which as far as...
Thursday: An economic start to Phillies' offseason
5 days ago by
Beerleaguer
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By settling on replacement-level infielder Juan Castro, the Phillies are suggesting they're willing to scrimp around the edges. Is it a sign that bigger commitments are ahead for areas like third base? Ruben Amaro Jr. made the dean's list his freshman year and deserves the...
MLB Trade Rumors: Roy Halladay to the Dodgers for Chad Billingsley??
12 days ago by
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by Fred Thornhill - AP
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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Roy Halladay throws against the Seattle Mariners during first-inning AL baseball game action in Toronto, Friday, Sept. 25, 2009...
Ethier Finishes 6th, Kemp Gets 10th in NL MVP Voting
7 days ago by
True Blue LA
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by Morry Gash - AP
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For the first time in 18 years, the Dodgers had a pair of outfielders receive votes for Most Valuable Player. Andre Ethier and Matt Kemp, who each won...
Should the Dodgers Trade Juan Pierre?
22 days ago by
Jorge Says No
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Now that Manny Ramirez is officially back with the Dodgers, it looks as though the Dodgers will look to trade Juan Pierre. Take it away, Dylan Hernandez:"With Ramirez back, the Dodgers can resume searching for a team to which they could deal outfielder Juan Pierre, who has two...
Phillies sign OF DeWayne Wise, INF Wilson Valdez
6 days ago by
Beerleaguer
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A day after agreeing to a deal with backup infielder Juan Castro, the Phillies added more depth and versatility to the outfield and infield. Outfielder DeWayne Wise, 31, a veteran of seven Major League seasons with the Blue Jays, Braves, Reds and White Sox, has been signed to a minor...
Frustrations and Celebrations
9 days ago by
True Blue LA
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Time for a quick fluff piece while we wait for the winter meetings. The Dodgers have had substantial success over the last two seasons but that success was mitigated by failure to advance past the NLCS. Normally we at TBLA are a positive group but this November I'm feeling...
Ubragg and Rafael Furcal
28 days ago by
Sons of Steve Garvey
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Those of you who had been keeping up with this season's highly competitive PCS know that the ultimate winner, ubragg, opted for the Rafael Furcal bobblehead as his prize. Well, ubragg was kind enough to send on pictures from the other side.
Wrote ubragg: "BTW, I attached...
The Ethier Difference Is Clutchability
October 30, 2009 by
Sons of Steve Garvey
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Congratulations to Andre Ethier, who won the Pepsi 2009 Major League Baseball's Clutch Performer of the Year presented by Pepsi, which SoSG reader Josh S pointed out happens to be sponsored by Pepsi. The award, won by fan vote, reflects Ethier's six walk-off hits this year...
Remember All Those Kids Dodger Fans Ruined By Signing Manny Ramirez?
October 28, 2009 by
Sons of Steve Garvey
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Jamie McCourt, quoted in the LA Times on November 26, 2008:
Would Dodgers fans react negatively if the team were to pay big money to free agents when the nation's economy is in sharp decline and many Americans are losing their jobs?
That was the question posed by Dodgers President...
Dodger Owner's Hell: Ex- Stays As CEO Or Sell
October 15, 2009 by
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It’s been fun following the media coverage of the McCourts’ separation today. Ken Rosenthal of Foxsports.com broke the breakup while adding that Jamie McCourt is “better positioned” to buy the team outright than her husband Frank. (#F—ME) That put Frank...
Phillies agree to terms with Juan Castro
Veteran will fill backup role in the infieldIt was first reported Wednesday by David Murphy of the Philadelphia Daily News and has since been confirmed by the club, the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed on a one year contract with utility infielder Juan Castro. Castro will fill one...
Manny Exercises Option; Returns for 2010 Season
25 days ago by
SoCal Sports Hub
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Manny Ramirez wasted no time, announcing he will not opt out of his two-year contract so he can remain in the Dodgers’ fold for 2010. Agent Scott Boras confirmed the announcement. It was widely accepted that Manny would return, knowing that his value would be at its lowest after...
David Wells Is Not a Fan of Philadelphia
October 31, 2009 by
Foul Balls
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What can't David Wells do? The man has thrown a perfect game while hungover, is now an analyst for TBS and now he's even a columnist for the New York Post. A columnist that is not shy about sharing his feelings about the fans of Philadelphia, particularly that they're ...
Open Up The Manny Ramirez Criticism Floodgates
October 21, 2009 by
Sons of Steve Garvey
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The Dodgers' losing Game 4 of the 2009 NLCS finally gave sportswriters across the country the opportunity to write that article they've had written for months, if not years: The Dodgers' downfall is due to Manny Ramirez. Bring out the lynch mobs, and let press room typewriters...
David Wells Isn't Ashamed Of Bodily Functions
If I told you one of TBS' studio crew farted live on the air, then proudly admitted it to his viewing audience, would it have taken you long to guess which one?
Reader Dave was sharp enough to spot this, sad enough to be watching TBS's studio coverage, and bored enough to...
Blogging the Offseason: Los Angeles Dodgers
19 days ago by
Simon On Sports
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Blogging the Offseason is a 30 team series in which I ask a blogging representative from each MLB team a series of ten questions about their desires and thoughts surrounding the offseason. Check out all of them here.Today's NL team is the Los Angeles Dodgers and our guest is MSTI...
Jamie McCourt Called 911 On Dodgers Owner Frank McCourt
October 27, 2009 by
Foul Balls
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While the Los Angeles Dodgers season may be over it appears that team owner Frank McCourt's divorce from his wife Jamie McCourt is going to continue for a while. The latest story being reported about the estranged couple is of Jamie McCourt calling 911 after being startled at home...
One reason why trading Castillo & signing Hudson is a bad idea
16 days ago by
Sports Blog Net
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If the Mets manage to trade Luis Castillo and bring in Orlando Hudson to play second base, it will happen one of two ways. In both ways, it looks like the Mets get screwed. Way 1: The Mets trade Castillo first, then attempt to sign Hudson. Why it’s bad: Tons of reports...
Juan Castro likes the horse races
After uploading a few pictures of the first likely signing of the off-season - Juan Castro - to the Facebook photo album section, I felt one deserved to be shared on the main site.Ladies and gentlemen, the newest Philadelphia Phillie riding a cardboard horse...Juan Castro photo album - Facebook
Matt Kemp: The Bison As A Team Leader
October 21, 2009 by
Sons of Steve Garvey
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Remember a year and a half ago, when everyone was ready to give up on Matt Kemp? Because he had what was perceived to be a surly disposition? Because he couldn't hold up on the down-and-away pitches that struck him out at a crazy rate? Because he would make baserunning gaffes and...
MLB Trade Rumors: Dodgers To Trade One of Their Core??
22 days ago by
Fake Teams
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by David J. Phillip - AP
20 days ago:
Los Angeles Dodgers' Russell Martin hits an RBI single during the fourth inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship baseball series against the Philadelphia...
2010 CHONE Projections Are Out
14 days ago by
True Blue LA
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by Matt Slocum - AP
Andre Ethier and Manny Ramirez join fellow outfielder Matt Kemp as the only Dodgers projected by CHONE to have an OPS of .800 or above in 2010.
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Dynamic Duo: Kemp & Ethier Each Win Silver Slugger
19 days ago by
True Blue LA
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by Gus Ruelas - AP
The dynamic duo each picked up a Silver Slugger award today
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Coming into 2009, it was not unheard of to expect a Dodger outfielder to win a Silver...
One More Year With Vin Scully
21 days ago by
Babes Love Baseball
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Vin Scully, by far our favorite baseball announcer, has decided to stick around the broadcast booth in 2010 to do what he does best: announce Los Angeles Dodgers games.Turning 82 later this month, Scully's tenure with the Dodgers is the longest of any current sports broadcaster...
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