Try as we might (on the designation for assignment of Cody Ross)

Prior (sic!) to tonight's game against the Cubs, the Dodgers designated young utility outfielder Cody Ross for assignment. Apparently due to the injury to Jeff Kent, Grady Little could not play Ramon Martinez at 2b for one or two games and we had to call up Oscar Robles, thus creating a need to release Ross.

I admit I hate that move for the time being. Especially that Kent is obviously not hurt seriously and will be coming back later this week.

The only way I can understand letting Ross go now is if Rafael Furcal's finger is bad enough to get him some rest very soon and then we'd need to go with both Martinez AND Robles this week. We'll see.

Anyway, Cody - it was a pleasure to get to know you! Good luck whenever you are. Try as we (Dodger fans) might, we could not keep you a Dodger for life, as you wanted...