Tag Archives: Manny

Dodgers’ Deal Away Pitching For Hanley Ramirez

Posted on July 25, 2012 by theHoundDawg

Almost exactly four years after trading for the vastly talented but sometimes irrational Manny Ramirez, the Dodgers have acquired another Ramirez who possesses almost identical characteristics, Hanley Ramirez. Hanley is much younger at 28 than Manny was (36) when he … Continue reading →

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Trades Solidify Division Leaders, Give Little Hope to Also-Rans

Posted on July 31, 2010 by theHoundDawg

Chaos is the word to describe the flurry of trades coming seemingly every few minutes as the trade deadline approaches. As of now, division leaders in the AL West and East and in all three NL divisions seem to have … Continue reading →

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Returning Wounded Making Quick Mark

Posted on July 17, 2010 by theHoundDawg

Only a couple of days into the season’s second half, some of the returning walking wounded are making their presence felt. In Chicago, the Phillies were in danger of losing two out of their first three to the pathetic Cubs, … Continue reading →

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Watch Your Step. Oh No!

Posted on July 9, 2010 by theHoundDawg

How about an infield of Vic Martinez at first, Dustin Pedroia at second, Jed Lowrie as short, and Mike Lowell at third. You’ve got Jason Veritek behind the plate, and Jacoby Ellsbury and Jeremy Hermida in the outfield. Starting pitchers … Continue reading →

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Monumental Series for the Dodgers

Posted on June 30, 2010 by theHoundDawg

The three games in SF to start this week provided a monumental step up for the Dodgers, on several fronts. Since briefly pulling into a tie with the Padres a couple of weeks ago, the Dodgers have been floundering, including … 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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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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Bob Melvin – 2007 Manager of the Year is Now Arizona Scapegoat

Posted on May 8, 2009 by theHoundDawg

In 2007, the season before last, the Arizona Diamondbacks had the NL’s best record, and manager Bob Melvin was Manager of the Year. Now, with the team off to a 12-17 start, behind the stellar hitting of Chad Tracy (.221), … Continue reading →

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Here Yesterday, Gone Today

Posted on May 7, 2009 by theHoundDawg

At this time last evening, the Dodgers, led on the field, as well as emotionally and spiritually, by Manny Ramirez, possessed the best 2009 won-lost record in baseball, the record for most home wins at the start of a season, … Continue reading →

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While We Were Away, Part 1

Posted on April 23, 2009 by theHoundDawg

After being away from SoCal, and much of the sports world, for almost nine days, some random thoughts: The Angel pitching woes just keep getting worse. Since April 14, they have now also lost Dustin Moseley, Darren Oliver, and Kevin … Continue reading →

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the Season Starts in Fifteen Minutes

Posted on April 5, 2009 by theHoundDawg

As the 2009 season is about to start, I think… 1) I underestimated the Royals. They should overtake the Tigers, and maybe even Chicago. 2) In perusing the 2009 Award Winners as picked by the experts at Yahoo, I think … Continue reading →

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The Season Starts Sunday – This is How It Will End

Posted on April 3, 2009 by theHoundDawg

AL 2009 Boston – A healthy Beckett and a return to form from Brad Penny, and the BoSox won’t be caught. Tampa – Last year was no fluke, but not enough with Boston in their division. New York – More … Continue reading →

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