Imagine my surprise when I heard Vin Scully’s voice describing Dodger highlights during an Astros-Indians Spring Training game. Turns out it was a video tribute to James Loney, Houston Area Player of the Year! Congratulations, James!

A work trip brought me to Houston (for Wrestlemania of all things) and I used a little free time to squeeze in a quick trip to Minutemaid Park, which is conveniently locate two blocks from my hotel. Plus it allows me to check another stadium off my list. Right now the ‘stros are leading the [...]

Well, it’s the fourth inning of Game 1 at the Ranch and Alex and I are very pleased with the Dodgers’ new home. A more comprehensive review coming later, but the place delivers a fantastic fan experience. Kuroda’s looking pretty good as well (Dodgers down 1-0).

James McDonald will be coming out of ther bullpen to start the year, mirroring the development plan for Chad Billingsley in 2007.  The move gives Joe Torre a big arm capable of working a lot of innings and definitely reduces the pressure on the Dodgers’ 2008 Minor League Pitcher of the Year.  It’s also interesting to note [...]

I’ve been in Paris all week, well insulated from Spring Training and the plight of the Dodgers and their upcoming two game series against the Padres in China. I happened to log-in from the Paris airport just now and get caught up on things while I await my flight back to the states and ran [...]