Notes from the Ravine
Was out at Dodger Stadium this afternoon for a meeting and saw a little early batting practice going on. Brad Penny of all people parked a few balls deep into the outfield seats. Juan Pierre also...
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The Bizzaro World of Andruw Jones
OK – a point of clarification before I get started here. I grew up in the 1970s. I loved cartoons. My absolute favorite cartoon was the Superfriends. Every Saturday morning, I got to see all of my...
View ArticleCoincidence or not?
Well, after ten restful and Mai Tai-filled days and nights in Hawaii, I’m back, refreshed and ready to talk about the Dodgers! Special thanks to Alex for keeping things going here at Dodgerfan.net...
View ArticleGet Over Yourself, Andruw
So lately I’ve been reading a lot of stories about our pal Andruw Jones about how he doesn’t answer to the fans when it comes to his performance. My response is simple: get over yourself Andruw. You,...
View ArticleShould the Dodgers Release Andruw “Tubbo” Jones?
With the Padres releasing Jim Edmunds and his $9 million salary, it begs the question: should the Dodgers do the same with Andruw “Tubbo” Jones? The answer is clearly no, as his contract is guaranteed...
View ArticleAndruw Jones Has Torn Knee Cartilage
Yup, it’s true. According to ESPN, an MRI on Monday showed the tear. Jones is hoping to avoid surgery until the offseason. The thing is, a healthy Jones hasn’t been a whole lot of help so far in 2008,...
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Knee Injury Sidelines Andruw Jones for 4-6 Weeks
Well, Andruw Jones is officially out for 4-6 weeks, and I think I heard a cry of joy from Dodger Fans across the country. He’s headed under the knife and will miss approximately 4-6 weeks for rehab....
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Welcome Back Andruw and Nomar!
I’ve got that “Welcome Back Kotter” song stuck in my head today as I prepare to celebrate our nation’s birthday with an afternoon of hot dogs and beer. Yes, Nomar and Andruw are back, but is this good...
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Welcome to Hollywood, Manny Ramirez!
Wow. Seriously, is there a better way word to describe this deal? Maybe unfathomable. Unbelievable. Extraordinary. Am I dreaming? Did the Dodgers really get Manny Friggin’ Ramirez for Andy LaRoche and...
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Let the Manny Ramirez Negotiations Begin!
So ESPN is reporting that the $20-$25 million per year isn’t the issue, it’s the length of the contract, with Ned pushing for two years instead of five or six. My take is that this is a smart move by...
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