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Manny Returns to the Dodger Lineup

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 01:09:32 +0000

Image by Getty Images via Daylife Manny Ramirez returns to the Dodgers’ lineup tomorrow not as a pariah , but as a prodigal son . All has been foriven after his 50-game exile for testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs when he takes the field for the Dodgers in ...

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Post-Game 80 Thread: Showing Up

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 05:05:00 +0000

DODGERS 6, PADRES 3 Sign of the game. "Eighty percent of success is showing up," Woody Allen said, and Manny Ramirez did just that. Although he's still in summer-training mode (0-for-3, 1 BB), the Dodgers seemed energized by his mere presence, batting around the order and scoring ...

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It's back to the bench for Dodgers' Juan Pierre - Los Angeles Times

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 14:00:22 +0000

"No Manny talk," he said. "No Juan talk." But with the 37-year-old Ramirez requiring regular rest and the Kemp and Andre Ethier needing occasional days off to better cope with the summer heat, Manager Joe Torre said he envisions Pierre starting a couple of games a week. Third base coach Larry ...

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Serene Joe Torre and the Dominant Dodgers

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 14:31:09 +0000

The author discusses how Joe Torre is a very unique manager and how this uniqueness has translate into dominance with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Bruney: It Doesn't Matter if I Pitch the 8th

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 15:25:00 +0000

From Mike Puma : Brian Bruney isn't launching a campaign to keep his eighth-inning job. The inconsistent Yankee reliever yesterday stopped short of saying he'd welcome a new role, but also made it known he wouldn't lose sleep if manager Joe Girardi were to make Phil Hughes the team's primary ...

Greg C. posted 46 hours ago from slidingintohome.blogspot.com

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Quick Stat: Joe Torre

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 15:00:57 +0000

I’m winning. I’m winning. I’m winning. I’m winning and I don’t intend on losing again. -Santana Public Service Announcement : Ok, here we go! Move over Phil Jackson , there’s a new sheriff in town. And I want the rest of you cowboys to know ...

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Game 79 vs. Rockies, July 1: Joe Torre Pre-Game Talk

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 19:50:00 +0000

On Matt Kemp batting second: "We're struggling right now as far as putting some offense together. The fact that Furcal's not in the lineup — just trying to get some speed up top. One thing about Matt: He may seem like he's overmatched at times, but it doesn't stop him from fighting for an ...

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Style Points Caption Contest

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:10:14 +0000

Not What Joe Torre Had In Mind When He Said He Wanted to "Produce" Some Runs In a flagrant attempt to grab your attention and up our comment numbers, we’re holding our inaugural Style Points caption contest. The best response will win some sort of fictional prize, like an ...

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Impressive Relief

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:44:26 +0000

The Dodgers defeated the Rockies Monday night by a score of 4-2 in 13 innings. The Dodgers bullpen posted one of the great relief performances of the year. In seven innings of work, not only did they keep Colorado off the scoreboard, they allowed just two hits (both by Jeff Weaver), walked one, ...

StatsGuru posted 4 days ago from baseballmusings.com

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13-11, Manny and Rox

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:05:24 +0000

The first place 48-28 .632 +7 Dodgers lost their second straight game last night by the score of 4-2 to the Mariners. Highlights included Kemp hitting a homer in the 5th. That was pretty much it in the highlight department. The Dodgers finished Interleague play at 9-9 and have went 5-5 in ...

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Poll Results: Girardi not a good manager for Yankees

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:00:00 +0000

In my latest poll, I asked fans if they think Joe Girardi is a good manager for the Yankees. The consensus said he is not, but it was not a one-sided vote by any means. Here are the full results: He is good: 27% He is bad: 43% He is not the problem: 29% I feel that Girardi is ...

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Manny Official for Tuesday

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 01:17:00 +0000

From Ken Gurnick at Dodgers.com : Suspended outfielder Manny Ramirez agreed to start a Minor League rehab assignment Tuesday night at Triple-A Albuquerque, Dodgers manager Joe Torre announced Saturday. [...] Club management is hoping he will play three games in Albuquerque, take a day off ...

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Manny Ramirez & The Upcoming Dodger Timetable

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:00:00 +0000

More photos » by Jeff Chiu - AP The return plan of Manny Ramirez is pretty much all set now. Browse more photos » The full rehabilitation schedule for Manny Ramirez has ...

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Happy birthday, Phil Franchise

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:09:46 +0000

The very first post I ever did on this blog, back in Feb. of 2006, was about Phil Hughes throwing in a spring training intrasquad game: “But the buzz afterward was about 19-year-old right-hander Phil Hughes. He threw two perfect innings, striking out one. The former first-round pick has ...

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Yankees News & Notes

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:01:56 +0000

Proctor would like a second chance with the Yankees. He is injured and out for the remainder of the season. Scott is a recovering alcoholic who has been attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings for more than a month. Proctor’s contract is up after the season, and he said ...

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No Way This Photo Gets Andre Ethier in Trouble

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:00:00 +0000

It's Andre Ethier photo day at SoSG! Is that a smile of joy or fear, Andre? Actually, Ethier's friends here are the Inland Empire 66ers Dance Team (who knew?). Look out, Marlins Mermaids ! "Sometimes I feel like there's so much pressure on me, what with my on-field performance, ...

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Game 70: Oh Atlanta

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:00:00 +0000

Historically, the Yankees have not been kind to the city of Atlanta. Yesterday I referenced Sherman's March to the Sea , in which General William Tecumseh Sherman and his Union Army laid waste to the Georgia country side from Atlanta to Savannah, essentially ending the Civil War - or the War of ...

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SportsNation Polls - SportsNation

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:04:33 +0000

SportsNation says ... 58% Shaq better than VC 65% Rubio over Flynn 47% Cavaliers will win East 71% Rubio will play in NBA 49% Griffin will win ROY 57% Brazil over USA 46% Will watch Confed. Cup 52% Smoltz no good for Sox Blog Ovechkin Open Glover What did fans think about Lucas Glover's U.S. ...

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Angels aren't interested in Pedro Martinez, general manager says - Los Angeles Times

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:09:38 +0000

The Angels scouted Martinez at his workout last week in the Dominican Republic. The Dodgers did not scout the workout, and Manager Joe Torre said that the team has not discussed Martinez since spring training. Reagins did not elaborate on his comments, but a baseball source familiar with reports ...

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LA's Milton sharp in final rehab tuneup | dodgers.com: News

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 01:08:58 +0000

By Ken Gurnick / MLB.com 06/21/09 7:57 PM ET ANAHEIM -- Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti is not with the Major League club this weekend, having gone on a scouting mission to watch the team's Minor League prospects around the country. The likely reason is to determine who to keep and who to ...

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