Furcal Comes Through in a Pinch

Posted By Miguel Salcido on July 02, 2009 No Comments

Literally. Rafeal Furcal hit a pinch hit single down the right field line last night to score Russel Martin from second base. Brad Ausmus played the entire game in place of Martin and singled to lead off the 8th inning. He was then bunted over to first by Juan Castro who was playing in place [...]

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Rally, Rally, Rally!

Posted By Miguel Salcido on May 01, 2009 No Comments

The Dodgers took the lead 4 times last night! That is 4 rally’s! This was a big game, a division game against the Padres who are in second place. The Dodgers maintained their perfect record at home this season, 7-0.
THE BISON
Kemp looked brilliant in the 7th! He stayed back on the first pitch, a good [...]

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Pitching, Pitching, Oh Where For Out Thou Pitching?

Posted By Miguel Salcido on April 30, 2009 No Comments

Well, we were thrashed last night by Lincecum the great and Bengie Molina and crew. Many are starting to feel like we NEED another starter right away as our pitching has been exposed the past week or so. Even though we are handily in first place, too many Dodgers fans remember other seasons that blew [...]

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What a Difference a Day Makes

Posted By Miguel Salcido on April 20, 2009 No Comments

Ahhh, finally some respite from the season. Wait, what is that you say, “Miguel, it’s only been two weeks!” Well, its my first season blogging and I also took the reigns over at LADodgerTalk.com last week so that the owner could take a vacation. I also moved my family from an apartment to a house [...]

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Hoping For Some Kershawshank Redemption

Posted By Miguel Salcido on April 15, 2009 No Comments

One can do so many cool things with that name, Kershawshankredemption! Everything except own the domain which has been wisely snatched up by my friend Mark Timmons of LA Dodger Talk. Actually, I am still gust posting over there till Mark gets back from his cruise, yeah life is rough. And I am quite proud [...]

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Historic Opening Day At Dodger Stadium 2009

Posted By Miguel Salcido on April 13, 2009 No Comments

Inspired…… that is how the team feels and that is how the fans feel. As today’s game drifts away into history I can’t help but feel inspired by the potential of the 2009 Los Angeles Dodgers team. We saw what this team truly has and hopefully will display all season.

An explosive offensive display combined with [...]

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Away For A While

Posted By Miguel Salcido on April 12, 2009 6 Comments

Well, not necssarily gone fishin but I will be holding court over at LADodgersTalk.com for the rest of this week while the owner, Mark Timmons is away on vacation.

Please drop by there and check it out. It’s my favorite Dodgers blog out there with some great commentors and fans. I’m a bit nervouse but hey, [...]

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Woe Woe Is Me

Posted By Miguel Salcido on April 11, 2009 No Comments

So its not even one week into the season and it appears that its already over! The sky is falling, our season is over, our pitching is in shambles!!! Before yesterday’s game it was announced that Hiroki Kuroda has already been disabled and will not make his next start!

JAMES McDONALD to the rescue!

Not!

McDonald unraveled in [...]

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And They’re Off, Almost

Posted By Miguel Salcido on April 05, 2009 No Comments

The season starts today with a game between Atlanta and Philadelphia tonight, the rest of the league starts tomorrow. Checkout my new Spring Training Photos Page for some shots from last weekend.

Torre “Managing” The Youngsters

Torre has FINALLY announced James McDonald as the fifth starter even though he has been in line for the spot for [...]

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Dodgers Spring Training Report: March 28, 2009

Posted By Miguel Salcido on March 29, 2009 No Comments

Well another uneventful offensive display by the Dodgers today losing 6-1 to the White Sox. And another day where Manny out shined the rest of the lineup going 2 for 3 with a walk and two more singles. Furcal also had two hits. Casey Blake was again absent tending to the birth of his third [...]

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