30 Teams in 30 Days moves up the National League West by covering the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers finished 4th in the NL West with 80 wins and 82 losses. The 2010 season was a "down" season for the Dodgers but baseball analysts don't know where to place the blame. They had 95 wins in the 2009 season, and even went to the post season, only to lose to Philadelphia once again in the NLCS. The Dodgers this year will have their work cut out for them because they lost one of their biggest assets: Joe Torre. Whether you love Joe Torre or hate Joe Torre, you have to respect the man and what he has done for baseball. Torre has 4 World Series Titles and 6 Pennants under his belt, and a winning percentage of .538, so the Dodgers will have their hands full with someone other than Torre. In the off season, the Dodgers acquired Juan Uribe from the Giants, and is a much better player than people credit him. The Dodgers lost Russell Martin and Ronnie Belliard to the Yankees, what a shame. They still have great players on the field such as: Andre Ethier, Matt Kemp, Rafael Furcal, James Lonely, Casey Blake, and Rod Barajas(?). Nah, I'll pass on Barajas. Jonathan Broxton is still the Dodgers closer, meaning the 300 lb, 6'4" hurler will remain one of the best closers in the game, and in the NL West along with Heath Bell. And be sure to listen to all broadcasters talk about the vast amounts of foul territory that used to be at Dodger Stadium, the always talk about it. I know that Chris Wheeler and "Sarge" were able to talk about it for about two innings. But regardless of the large amounts of foul territory, I wish the Dodgers good luck in the 2011 season, mainly because they are my favorite team in the NL West.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
30 Teams in 30 Days: Los Angeles Dodgers (Day 16)
30 Teams in 30 Days moves up the National League West by covering the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers finished 4th in the NL West with 80 wins and 82 losses. The 2010 season was a "down" season for the Dodgers but baseball analysts don't know where to place the blame. They had 95 wins in the 2009 season, and even went to the post season, only to lose to Philadelphia once again in the NLCS. The Dodgers this year will have their work cut out for them because they lost one of their biggest assets: Joe Torre. Whether you love Joe Torre or hate Joe Torre, you have to respect the man and what he has done for baseball. Torre has 4 World Series Titles and 6 Pennants under his belt, and a winning percentage of .538, so the Dodgers will have their hands full with someone other than Torre. In the off season, the Dodgers acquired Juan Uribe from the Giants, and is a much better player than people credit him. The Dodgers lost Russell Martin and Ronnie Belliard to the Yankees, what a shame. They still have great players on the field such as: Andre Ethier, Matt Kemp, Rafael Furcal, James Lonely, Casey Blake, and Rod Barajas(?). Nah, I'll pass on Barajas. Jonathan Broxton is still the Dodgers closer, meaning the 300 lb, 6'4" hurler will remain one of the best closers in the game, and in the NL West along with Heath Bell. And be sure to listen to all broadcasters talk about the vast amounts of foul territory that used to be at Dodger Stadium, the always talk about it. I know that Chris Wheeler and "Sarge" were able to talk about it for about two innings. But regardless of the large amounts of foul territory, I wish the Dodgers good luck in the 2011 season, mainly because they are my favorite team in the NL West.
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