Game 10: Dodgers @ Pittsburgh Pirates 13:5
How funny would it have been if the Dodgers kept that final fifth Pirate run off the board so that the final score is actually the same as the date (13 April)? Anyway, great lucky 13 for Cody Ross! Quite an unbelievable game, knowing what this guys is going through emotionally, not knowing what his professional future is going to be.
Here's my thoughts (and prayers ;) after the final game of the series in Pittsburgh.
(1) Keep Cody Ross - I repeat - Cody's a keeper. Since, as someone rightly pointed out to me, with the comeback of Kenny Lofton we'd have six outfielders on the roster, one needs to be sent down. Right now the decision seem to be between Ross and Jason Repko. I have nothing against Jason, but he still has minor league options, so sending him down will keep all OF assets in the organisation. If Little and the staff decide to send down a pitcher - according to numerous reports (since Hamulack is indeed a lefty, and will most probably be kept on the roster) it's between struggling somewhat Franquelis Osoria and Yhency Brazoban.
(2) The comment by Cody Ross in an interview with Steve Lyons just after the game that really won me over to him: "I love it here (meaning LA), I'd love to stay a Dodger for life". I say, we need guys with that attitude.
(3) Since Olmedo Saenz is so good at the PNC (a HR and 4 RBI yesterday) why not trade him to the Pirates? ;) I'd take Sean Casey in a trade. Steady, reliable hitter, who could sub for Loney-Garciaparra at 1B. Plus a great chemistry guy, as far as I know. Just a thought :).
(4) I am being constantly amazed by how responsible and team-oriented hitter Bill Mueller is. By how he would take pitches to work the struggling opposing pitcher (Perez) work, how he would NOT swing the bat to take the walk and load the bases (in front of Ross' slammy) and how dependable he is (not only this season) with runners in scoring position. Pure hitter and fun to watch.
(5) Today we start a three game series at home against the Giants. See how they shifted Jason Schmidt around NOT to face Brad Penny in the opener? Schmidt was moved one game forward to pitch on Saturday (Jamey Wright is pitching for Giants tonight). Gotta take this one folks, to start off with the right foot. SF has just split the twin bill (getting shut out in the night game) with Houston. And apart from Vizquel, Alou and Wynn they are hitting poorly, too :).
Here's my thoughts (and prayers ;) after the final game of the series in Pittsburgh.
(1) Keep Cody Ross - I repeat - Cody's a keeper. Since, as someone rightly pointed out to me, with the comeback of Kenny Lofton we'd have six outfielders on the roster, one needs to be sent down. Right now the decision seem to be between Ross and Jason Repko. I have nothing against Jason, but he still has minor league options, so sending him down will keep all OF assets in the organisation. If Little and the staff decide to send down a pitcher - according to numerous reports (since Hamulack is indeed a lefty, and will most probably be kept on the roster) it's between struggling somewhat Franquelis Osoria and Yhency Brazoban.
(2) The comment by Cody Ross in an interview with Steve Lyons just after the game that really won me over to him: "I love it here (meaning LA), I'd love to stay a Dodger for life". I say, we need guys with that attitude.
(3) Since Olmedo Saenz is so good at the PNC (a HR and 4 RBI yesterday) why not trade him to the Pirates? ;) I'd take Sean Casey in a trade. Steady, reliable hitter, who could sub for Loney-Garciaparra at 1B. Plus a great chemistry guy, as far as I know. Just a thought :).
(4) I am being constantly amazed by how responsible and team-oriented hitter Bill Mueller is. By how he would take pitches to work the struggling opposing pitcher (Perez) work, how he would NOT swing the bat to take the walk and load the bases (in front of Ross' slammy) and how dependable he is (not only this season) with runners in scoring position. Pure hitter and fun to watch.
(5) Today we start a three game series at home against the Giants. See how they shifted Jason Schmidt around NOT to face Brad Penny in the opener? Schmidt was moved one game forward to pitch on Saturday (Jamey Wright is pitching for Giants tonight). Gotta take this one folks, to start off with the right foot. SF has just split the twin bill (getting shut out in the night game) with Houston. And apart from Vizquel, Alou and Wynn they are hitting poorly, too :).
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