Thoughts on the Trading Deadline
With the MLB trading deadline coming up on Saturday, July 31st, it’s the time of year to talk about potential moves for the Dodgers. Many rumors have been floated, and will continue to be floated, over the coming four days, and while the Dodgers are clearly in the market for a veteran starting pitcher with some playoff experience, I think the emergence of Kenley Jansen takes some of the pressure... [Read more]
Dodgers Media Game Photos
So the annual Dodgers Media Game took place at Dodger Stadium on Sunday afternoon following the game with the Mets, and while I don’t have the full rosters or know who won, I do have a few photos of a couple of the media guys that I could identify. I think next year the Media Game should be expanded to feature two teams: Traditional Media vs. New Media…let’s see what the Dodger... [Read more]
Nancy Bea Hefley Provides the Soundtrack to the Dodgers Season
For Dodgers organist Nancy Bea Hefley, it all comes down to family – both her own, as well as her Dodger family here at Chavez Ravine. After all, what else would compel Nancy and her husband Bill to spend three hours each day completing the round trip drive from their in-season home near Lake Arrowhead to Dodger Stadium? She’s battled snow and fog to make it to nearly every home game in... [Read more]
Nancy Bea Hefley Gets Increased Playing Time on Friday Night
One of my favorite parts of going to Dodger games is listening to the sweet sounds of of team organist Nancy Bea Hefley between innings. Now in her 23rd year with the club, Nancy Bea is a fan favorite, yet sadly, her profession seems to be something of a dying breed among MLB clubs these days. But fear not, organ music fans! During Friday night’s game, Nancy Bea is going to have an... [Read more]
Surprise! Torre to Announce Decision on 2011 Season Soon
In the aftermath of the debacle that was last night’s Dodger game, one piece of news seemed to not get the coverage it deserved: Joe Torre said that he would make his decision Read More →
Trade Rumors of the Day
As the trade deadline approaches, there are (and will be) numerous rumors, each with varying degrees of truth. We’ll continue to report the major ones, but keep in mind that these are just rumors, many of which are floated by various general managers and organizations as smokescreens. Ok, on to the rumors! The persistent rumor today has the Dodgers talking to the Pirates about starter Paul... [Read more]
It’s All About Perspective, Dodger Fans
The sky is not falling. The world is not ending. Yes, the Dodgers were swept by the Cardinals, with the knife being twisted in our collective gut in a very agonizing fashion on Sunday afternoon, but life as a Dodger fan does indeed go on. Yes, the team is struggling right now. And yes, I get frustrated by the inexplicable losses – just like everyone else. But that frustration doesn’t... [Read more]
Can the Dodgers Make a “Major Transaction?”
Jim Bowden, the co-host of “Inside Pitch” on MLB Network Radio and a baseball analyst for Fox Sports, tweeted today that Ned Colletti told him that the Dodgers have “the flexibility to make a major transaction.” Not sure I buy that, but the Dodgers definitely are looking for starting pitching and relievers. Relievers are always a crapshoot (case in point, George Sherrill),... [Read more]
George Sherrill Rides off into a Blue Sunset?
George Sherrill is no longer “The Sheriff” of Dodgertown after being put on waivers today, according to Ed Price of AOL FanHouse. Not completely surprising, as Sherrill’s decline this season has been nothing short of shocking. But now what? As a veteran, Sherrill would have to give the OK to be sent down to the minors, or if he clears waivers (as he most likely will), he’s... [Read more]
Breaking Down the McCourt Divorce Saga
I was preparing to write a story about how refreshed I was heading into the second half of the season, the performance of Ethier, Furcal, Kuo and Broxton in the All-Star Game and some of the good stuff we have planned for the next few months. But then I read Molly Knight’s anticipated story on the McCourt divorce saga (the article is slated to appear in the July 26 edition of ESPN, The Magazine,... [Read more]