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Clayton Kershaw, Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier are major contributors.
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Kids, they grow up so fast these days.
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latimes.com - 10/15/2009
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latimes.com —
The choice of Clayton Kershaw as the Game
1 starter is telling, as his aggressive approach signals...
the Dodgers are aware they have to keep Phillies' batters off-balance. > ...
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Dodgers will be looking inside for outs
latimes.com - 10/14/2009
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latimes.com —
Clayton Kershaw, Randy Wolf and George Sherrill could
be the difference against Phillies' left-handers > Clayton Kershaw...
was a bit player for the Dodgers ...
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Dodgers have more left this year
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Media Roundup: Play Ball!
Bats —
... his final at-bat.” Also worth reading: this story on Dodgers third base coach Larry Bowa’s history with the Phillies and their fans, this feature on Cole Hamels , this piece by Buster Olney on how Charlie Manuel has kept the faith in Brad Lidge and a look at the two teams’ bullpens . In Los Angeles, Los Angeles Times columnist Bill Plaschke points out that the Dodgers will have to pitch the Phillies high and tight and Ben Bolch looks at the success of the Dodgers young players like Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier (speaking of which, ...
NLCS Game 1 Thread vs. Fillies, 5p
Sons of Steve Garvey —
... As for the Dodger hitters, they're big boys now. Andre Ethier and Matt Kemp are the boppers; Manny Ramirez is now a complementary piece, not the centerpiece. Rafael Furcal, Casey Blake and James Loney are the glue. Remember, this is the same lineup that outscored the Cardinals 13-6 in the three-game NLDS. ...
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No, You're a Towel —
... has five points for this NLCS. Bill Plaschke says the Dodgers will be pitching inside (unlike last year's NLCS). The Philadelphia Inquirer says the Phillies have played like they did last year. The New York Times says this won't be a cakewalk for the Dodgers unlike the regular season and the first round of the playoffs. FanGraphs takes a look at the series. ESPN's Eric Neel thinks that the Dodgers bullpen is a big strength during this rematch. The LA Times say that the kids on the Dodgers are growing up. Predictions: Ken ...
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NLCS Preview: Phillies vs. Dodgers
baseballanalysts.com 10/15/2009 — Today some of the Baseball Analysts team will be previewing the National League Championship Series between the Phillies and the Dodgers. Dave Allen will be talking about the hitting matchups, I'll be tackling the pitching staffs, and Sully will be taking on the fielding of the two clubs.
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The Kids! The Kids!
blueseatblogs.com 10/8/2009 — My dad has a saying for success in sports: The Kids! The Kids! Play the Kids! He says that kids provide enthusiasm, exuberance, talent. It seems the Rangers were listening. After three games, it’s hard to tell if Michael Del Zotto is going to play as well as he has. It’s hard to ...
Andre Ethier homers in win
novafantasysports.com 10/9/2009 — Update : Andre Ethier went 1-4 with a solo home run in the 4th inning to tie the game at one apiece. The Dodgers came from behind to beat the Cardinals, 3-2, with 2 runs in the bottom of the 9th inning.
Fantasy Impact: Ethier had an incredible 2009 season and has been a clutch hitter in ...
Kershaw to lead Dodgers into NLCS
mlb.mlb.com 10/14/2009 — Dodgers manager Joe Torre planned to skip Randy Wolf and pitch Clayton Kershaw if a Game 5 was necessary in the NLDS, so it was no surprise that Torre on Tuesday named Kershaw to start Game 1 of the NLCS that opens Thursday against Philadelphia.
One bad inning won’t shake Kershaw
sports.yahoo.com 10/16/2009 — LOS ANGELES Clayton Kershaw (notes) stood in front of his locker, slipped on an Air Jordan T-shirt that had seen better days, broke into a boyish smile and said to reporters, “What’s up, guys?” So, maybe he’d be all right. Maybe he wouldn’t disappear ...
Why the Dodgers will beat the Phillies
hardballtimes.com 10/15/2009 — Eric Stephen gives us his quick hits on why the Dodgers will win the pennant, including breaking down their decisive advantage in the bullpen. Click the title to read more. Read more great baseball stuff at The Hardball Times .
