http://dodgerfan.net A baseball blog for Los Angeles Dodger fans everywhere! Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:30:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I know many of us Angeleno's love the Dodgers, but it looks like the celebs in town do too (well, now that the Lakers season is over).  And hey, they're people too, right?  Celebrities at last night’s Dodgers-Rockies game at Dodger Stadium included Paul Walker, John C. Reilly, Arsenio Hall (all ... http://dodgerfan.net/paul-walker-john-c-reilly-arsenio-hall-and-other-celebs-love-the-dodgers-too [caption id="attachment_967" align="aligncenter" width="160" caption="Jeff Kent & Ali Landry...Superstars!"][/caption] Ahh, yes, The Superstars!  Remember this classic show from the 1970's?  Well it's back and starring none other than Mr. Personality himself, Jeff Kent!  Don't get me wrong, I loved having Jeff Kent on the Dodgers, but he was known to be ... http://dodgerfan.net/jeff-kent-a-superstar-on-tv-as-well-as-the-baseball-field [caption id="attachment_956" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Click on image to see a larger version!"][/caption] Sorry for posting this the day after the fact...it was a long night that finished the right way - with a Dodger victory! Thanks to a guy named "Doc" at work, I was able to watch Monday night's game from ... http://dodgerfan.net/mondays-great-game [caption id="attachment_949" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Jarrod Washburn"][/caption] So the hot trade rumor right now involving the Dodgers involves Mariners starter Jarrod Washburn, according to the Los Angeles Times' Ben Bloch: The Dodgers are interested in the Seattle Mariners starter, a durable left-hander who could bolster an injury-plagued rotation. Washburn has pitched at least ... http://dodgerfan.net/jarrod-washburn-to-dodgers-but-for-who What a game!  Ethier's three home-runs are the most since Hee-Seop Choi on June 12, 2005 and his six RBI are a career high.  Looks like the Dodgers got a little extra motivation from having Pau Gasol in the stands!  Mota's also been "rebounding" (pun intended) pitching two scoreless innings.  ... http://dodgerfan.net/joe-torre-andre-ethier-and-clayton-kershaw-post-game-comments [caption id="attachment_937" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="San Marino Little Leaguers"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_939" align="aligncenter" width="214" caption="Ken Griffey, Jr."][/caption] [caption id="attachment_940" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Griffey Playfully Taunts Ichiro"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_945" align="aligncenter" width="200" caption="Dodger Fans Show Pau Gasol a Little LA Love"][/caption] http://dodgerfan.net/dodgers-mariners-photos Hey everyone - As Alex noted, I'm in the press box tonight, so ask any questions, and I'll do my best to get 'em answered for you! A few observations so far: The San Marino Little League was out tonight!  As a former San Marino Little Leaguer, I was psyched to see ... http://dodgerfan.net/game-notes-dodgers-mariners Following are a few pre-game quotes from Joe Torre: On Manny Ramirez in Albuquerque: "He got through it and he didn't get hurt...he'll play the next five days, four days and be ready for us next week.  I'm not concerned about statistics.  I'm more interested in having him compete in some ... http://dodgerfan.net/dodgers-mariners-pre-game-notes [caption id="attachment_777" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="View from the Dodgers\' Vin Scully Press Box"][/caption]Keep an eye out for Chris's upcoming pre-game notes from Joe Torre and live blogging from the pressbox tonight! http://dodgerfan.net/dodgerfan-live-from-the-pressbox-tonight With Manny Ramirez taking his swings in Albuquerque and getting back into shape for his July 3rd return, the big question revolves around Juan Pierre and his role with the Dodgers… In Manny’s absence, Juan has been a blessing for the team…his 71 hits (4th on the team), .327 average (tops ... http://dodgerfan.net/when-manny-returns