Tag Archives: Jason Schmidt

Will Zack Greinke Be the New Kevin Brown?

Posted on December 9, 2012 by theHoundDawg

Back in 1998, the L.A. Dodgers made sports history when they signed Kevin Brown to the first $100 M contract, agreeing to pay him $105 Million over the next seven years. Brown would be 34 when he threw his first … Continue reading →

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Bleak Start to Off-Season Player Moves

Posted on December 10, 2009 by theHoundDawg

As last season ended, the future looked good for the Dodgers and Angels, despite the disappointment of the post-season. The past month, however, has been a disaster, on all fronts. As the season came to a close, the news of … Continue reading →

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The King Plays – Vikings Get Money’s Worth

Posted on August 21, 2009 by theHoundDawg

In an amazing turn of events, there was a Brett Favre sighting on a football field, rather than behind a microphone. In tonight’s game in which the non-existent Kansas City “Chiefs” (maybe they meant to say “Chefs”?) defense made Tarvaris … Continue reading →

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Jason Who III – The Bitter End?

Posted on August 8, 2009 by theHoundDawg

Roy Halladay is still in Toronto, but Cliff Lee, Jake Peavy, Jarrod Washburn, Carl Pavano, Justin Masterson, Ian Snell, Clayton Richard, and even Pedro Martinez, all have new major league homes. While I emphatically said that there is no way … Continue reading →

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Jason Who II and a Four Game Streak

Posted on July 21, 2009 by theHoundDawg

Well, after a very shaky first inning, Jason Schmidt gave a decent impression of a major league pitcher for another four innings last night, and tonight Randy Wolf got the run support missing from his starts most of the season, … Continue reading →

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Jason Who?

Posted on July 20, 2009 by theHoundDawg

On December 6, 2006, Dodger starting pitching woes were forever resolved, with the signing of Jason Schmidt to a three-year contract, at the bargain basement price tag of $47 Million, a mere $15.5 to $16 mil per season. What a … Continue reading →

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Angels Weather Storm, Dodgers Still in Trouble

Posted on May 15, 2009 by theHoundDawg

The Angels’ early-season nightmare is over. With Earvin Santana back in the rotation, John Lackey about to be back, with Joe Saunders and Jared Weaver pitching outstanding, consistent ball, and with the emergence of Matt Palmer, the Angels’ decimated rotation … Continue reading →

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Numbers Game Means Goodbye to Some, Hello Again to Other Former Dodgers

Posted on March 23, 2009 by theHoundDawg

The numbers game has apparently hit the 2009 Dodger outfield hard, as it looks like Joe Torre will be carrying only four outfielders to start the season. Starters Manny Ramirez, Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier will be joined by only … Continue reading →

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