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Mark Loretta: Arcadia Little League Superstar
dodgerfan.net - 29 days ago
Mark Loretta: Arcadia Little League Superstar
— dodgerfan.net — An old college friend of mine, Don, recently shared the following Little League anecdote about former Dodger... (and NLDS hero) Mark Loretta with me, and he’s given me permission to post it here. (more) Mark Loretta: Arcadia Little League Superstar

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The Loretta Looper: Don't Stop Believin' Dodger Fans!
dodgerfan.net - 10/9/2009
The Loretta Looper: Don't Stop Believin' Dodger Fans!
— dodgerfan.net — Mark Loretta delivers a clutch hit ("The Loretta Looper") with two outs in the bottom of the... ninth and the bases loaded to win Game 2 of the NLCS against the favored St. Louis Cardinals. (more) The Loretta Looper: Don't Stop Believin' Dodger Fans!

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Brad Penny Mixes It Up at Hollywood Bar Fight
dodgerfan.net - 10/29/2008
Brad Penny Mixes It Up at Hollywood Bar Fight
— dodgerfan.net — So if I'm a free agent, the last thing I'm going to do is go and mix... it up at a Hollywood night club, fists clenched. But that's exactly what (former) Dodgers pitcher Brad Penny did. Check it out. (more) Brad Penny Mixes It Up at Hollywood Bar Fight

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Welcome Casey Blake!
dodgerfan.net - 7/26/2008
Welcome Casey Blake!
— dodgerfan.net — The Dodgers pulled the trigger in a significant way this morning, landing Casey Blake from the Indians... for a couple of minor leaguers. Not only is Blake a third baseman that can hit, but he's versatile enough to play first and in the outfield. "Casey Blake is a gamer," said Dodgers GM Ned Colletti... (more) Welcome Casey Blake!

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Tiger Woods Love Dodgers, Hates Hockey
dodgerfan.net - 6/10/2008
Tiger Woods Love Dodgers, Hates Hockey
— dodgerfan.net — If you read the DodgerFan site often, you’ll know that Tiger Woods is a Dodger fan and... has a prized Sandy Koufax autographed baseball in his home. He paired this love for the Dodgers with a quip directed at the NHL this past Monday when asked for a prediction about the Stanley Cup. (more) Tiger Woods Love Dodgers, Hates Hockey

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Broxton Key to Kuroda's Success
dodgerfan.net - 6/9/2008
Broxton Key to Kuroda's Success
— dodgerfan.net — Notes from Chavez Ravine: The Fox broadcasters surprisingly had an interesting tidbit on Hiroki Kuroda’s complete game... shutout last night. Apparently Jonathan Broxton noticed something that seemed a bit off in Kuroda’s slider earlier in the week and offered up a tip on how he might want to adjust his delivery. The result? A four-hitter (along with 11 Ks) with several Cubs ... (more) Broxton Key to Kuroda's Success

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Loney is Looney
dodgerfan.net - 6/7/2008
Loney is Looney
— dodgerfan.net — Great article from the Long Beach Press Telegram about James Loney’s lighthearted sense of humor that’s worth... a read. (more) Loney is Looney

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What You Can Expect at Dodger Stadium if a Baseball Game coincides with the Lakers-Celtics Series
dodgerfan.net - 6/7/2008
What You Can Expect at Dodger Stadium if a Baseball Game coincides with the Lakers-Celtics Series
— dodgerfan.net — Check out this video from inside the stadium as fans struggle to decide between the action on... the field and the drame of Game 1 of the NBA Finals. (more) What You Can Expect at Dodger Stadium if a Baseball Game ...

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Dodgers Select RHP Ethan Martin with First Round Draft Pick
dodgerfan.net - 6/7/2008
Dodgers Select RHP Ethan Martin with First Round Draft Pick
— dodgerfan.net — The Dodgers drafted a pitcher from Georgia with their first selection in the MLB draft, securing right-hander... Ethan Martin from Stephens County High in Toccoa, Ga. Martin was also the quarterback for the Stephens County football team and appeared to be on his way to Clemson via a scholarship until the Dodgers drafted him. Martin called the Tigers’ coaching staff and informed them ... (more) Dodgers Select RHP Ethan Martin with First Round Draft Pick

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Vin Scully and Troyfromwestvirginia on Matt Kemp
dodgerfan.net - 6/6/2008
Vin Scully and Troyfromwestvirginia on Matt Kemp
— dodgerfan.net — I recently came across two great YouTube videos - one with Vin Scully giving the play-by-play of... the Matt Kemp vs. Yorvit Torrealba (a fight that I missed due to a family event) and another with our old friend TroyFromWestVirginia who decided to film 2.5 minutes of himself impersonating Matt Kemp sitting in the dugout with nothing to do. I’m not sure where he comes up with this stuff, ... (more) Vin Scully and Troyfromwestvirginia on Matt Kemp

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dodgerfan.net - 6/6/2008
Don Mattingly, where are you?
— dodgerfan.net — So while the struggles of the Dodgers offense is nothing new (unfortunately), I took a look at... the home runs coming out the outfield and boy was it dismal. Check it out... (more) Don Mattingly, where are you?

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dodgerfan.net - 5/13/2008
Should the Dodgers Release Andruw "Tubbo" Jones?
— dodgerfan.net — A few options on what the Dodgers should do with Andruw Jones...... (more) Should the Dodgers Release Andruw "Tubbo" Jones?

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Tommy and the Pope (Seriously!)
dodgerfan.net - 4/15/2008
Tommy and the Pope (Seriously!)
— dodgerfan.net — Tommy Lasorda and the Pope in one room. Need I say more? If you've ever met Tommy,... you know the man loves a good yarn. This post speculates as to which of Tommy's all-time favorite stories will be told. Maybe Tommy will bring the Pope his own Dodgers cap! (more) Tommy and the Pope (Seriously!)

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dodgerfan.net - 4/15/2008
Chaos in the Outfield
— dodgerfan.net — Matt Kemp, Andruw Jones, Andre Ethier and Juan Pierre. Four outfielders, three spots and only two consistent... players. It's a recipe for disaster. (more) Chaos in the Outfield

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