Manny-mania still all the rage
Extra Bases —
... hair.
But just between you and me, who is Torre kidding?
You think he's going to bench Ramirez because the guy doesn't get his hair cut?
You think if he fines him it will make a difference, Ramirez knowing he's not getting paid by the Dodgers, so there's no money to take out of his pay?
You think the Red Sox are going to take it out of his pay, and do a favor for the former Yankees manager?
It's not all blue skies for the Dodgers as outfielder Juan Pierre has a few thoughts on being moved around because of Manny's arrival ...
Dodger Thoughts: Won't You Go Home, Bill Bergen? Won't You Go Home?
Baseball Toaster —
... , who told Dylan Hernandez of the Times , "All I've ever done was be Juan Pierre. I don't know why, for some reason, they're just sticking it to me this year," even if we were to evaluate him only against the world of Juan Pierres (as he seems to prefer), he has disappointed. His current OPS+ (68), on-base percentage (.324) and slugging percentage (.316) are all career lows. In his defense, his EQA (.254) has been unexceeded a few times in his career. But this was Ramirez's weekend. He won't slug 1.154 forever, but I enjoyed it. (And what a weekend it was for the trade: ...
Everybody Throw Juan Pierre A Pity Party
Fire Ned Colletti Now —
All the Dodger fans out there should feel sorry for Juan Pierre because he has to change positions and might get benched. "Juan Pierre reiterated Sunday that this has been the toughest season of his career. 'Without a doubt,' he said. The Dodgers' trade for Manny Ramirez last week forced Pierre to change positions. Again. And the fleet-footed leadoff hitter is facing the threat of being sent to the bench. Again."Wow! Changing positions? Fear of getting benched if you don't perform? Oh. My. God. How fucking ...
Ramirez Flies To LA, Lands On Juan Pierre
Walkoff Walk —
It's Positional Instability Day here at Walkoff Walk and I couldn't be more excited. Our latest victim also resides out west, and is none too happy about being kicked out of his spot. With the arrival of Manny Ramirez in Los Angeles Juan Pierre has to live like a refugee. ...
AJ’s Power Rankings - August 5
SportsHubLA —
... Lowlights of the Week: Juan Pierre isn’t happy with the outfield situation, and Dodgers fans shouldn’t be, either. Andre Ethier should be on the field with Manny and Matt Kemp. The Week ahead: Manny-mania hits the road with a six game roadie against the Cardinals and Giants. This Week’s MLB Power Rankings (July 29-August 5) with the team’s current standings and their rise/fall since last Week’s rankings: 1. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (70-42) (no change): With the division title pretty much a given, its time for them to start working on securing home field ...
