The 2007 Los Angeles Dodgers

[Chip Douglass]

I realize I'm probably the only Dodgers fan on this board, but I guess this could be used as a rallying point for all of the NL West teams, future opponents, random comments, etc.

Enjoy.

[BatsareBugs]

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I realize I'm probably the only Dodgers fan on this board, but I guess this could be used as a rallying point for all of the NL West teams, future opponents, random comments, etc.

Enjoy.

I think there are more, but I'm surprised by the lack of representation by LA Fans here.

[Chip Douglass]

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I think there are more, but I'm surprised by the lack of representation by LA Fans here.

You know what they say about LA fans, show up in the 3rd, leave by the 7th.

[Chip Douglass]

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Great defensive play by Wolf.

[remix]

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I think the only way i'll be somewhat pleased that the Dodgers will win this season is if Russell Martin is the reason why. He's the only Dodger that I even looked at while drafting my fantasy teams

[Chip Douglass]

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Brewers win 4-3.

So much for the fantastic starting pitching. I'll go on a limb and say we'll start the season 0-6 by the time we return home.

[roadman]

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The Brewer announcers were talking about taking extra bases on the OF's of the Dodgers. Pierre and Gonzo, especially Gonzo, the hit that Bill Hall had that he stretched to a double. Gonzo barely got it to 2nd base.

That could be a major weakness the Dodgers have. Also, I just realized the Dodgers aren't that young. Gonzo, Kent, Pierre, Nomar, all starters past 30.

I was impressed by the Dodgers bullpen, though. They threw some heat.

Should be an interesting matchup tomorrow night. Schmidt vs Suppan, battle of the free agents.

[Chip Douglass]

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That could be a major weakness the Dodgers have. Also, I just realized the Dodgers aren't that young. Gonzo, Kent, Pierre, Nomar, all starters past 30.

I don't think that's a legitimate concern. Waiting in the wings are Kemp, Loney, Ethier, etc., to fill in the shoes of the aging veterans. It's a good balance of youth and experience. I don't mind throwing around a few dollars to acquire a FA that might put us over the top.

[roadman]

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I don't think that's a legitimate concern. Waiting in the wings are Kemp, Loney, Ethier, etc., to fill in the shoes of the aging veterans. It's a good balance of youth and experience. I don't mind throwing around a few dollars to acquire a FA that might put us over the top.

You are right, it is a good balance of youth and experience.

I just think the more legitimate concern would be the outfielders arm strength. The Brewer's have taken advantage of the arms in both games.

[Chip Douglass]

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I just think the more legitimate concern would be the outfielders arm strength. The Brewer's have taken advantage of the arms in both games.

True, the Brewers didn't seem afraid to run on Gonzo and Pierre. Neither have strong arms.

[Chip Douglass]

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Jason pitched well: 5 IP, 1 ER, 3 hits, 5 K.

[Scottdau]

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Jason pitched well: 5 IP, 1 ER, 3 hits, 5 K.

I would say so, but finishing the season is the big question, if he does you will have a good pitcher. He is no more a dominate SO pitcher, but he knows how to pitch now and can win some game for you. It was a good singing for you guys!

[Chip Douglass]

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I would say so, but finishing the season is the big question, if he does you will have a good pitcher. He is no more a dominate SO pitcher, but he knows how to pitch now and can win some game for you. It was a good singing for you guys!

Well, his veloscity is a concern, considering he's supposed to be a "power pitcher."

[Scottdau]

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Well, his veloscity is a concern, considering he's supposed to be a "power pitcher."

He is not a power pitcher anymore! He has to come to terms.

[remix]

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Well, his veloscity is a concern, considering he's supposed to be a "power pitcher."

I don't believe he's been considered a 'power pitcher' since 2004. After watching virtually every start of his, he transformed into a guy that used to blow people away with his fastball of 95+ and then offset it with a breaking ball to a guy that'll throw 91-93 and become more of a finesse pitcher. Much like Pedro, he had to transform his game into more of locating his spots and establishing the off speed pitch