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Season Statistics

Games AB Avg HR RBI Runs SB
32 134 .37 5 16 34 8

Apr 8, 2008 | The Press-Enterprise

Dodgers defense gets it done

“We need to start hitting. Otherwise, it will put too much pressure on the staff.”

The Dodgers struggled on offense and battled to a stalemate against the pitching-rich Padres, so they had to scratch and claw on defense to take the series. via The Press-Enterprise

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Related Topix: Sports, Baseball Players, Major League Baseball, Scott Hairston, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, Trevor Hoffman, Brian Giles

Sun Apr 06, 2008

Press-Enterprise

Peavy two-hits Dodgers in Padres' 4-1 win

“They hit good pitches. It happens. "I'm not pitching against (Peavy). I'm pitching against their hitters.”

Jake Peavy was again so dominant against the Dodgers that Trevor Hoffman was left on the bench. via Press-Enterprise

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Related Topix: Sports, Baseball Players, Major League Baseball, Jake Peavy, Trevor Hoffman, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, Brad Penny

Sat Apr 05, 2008

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First Inning Dooms Dodgers, Lose To Padres

“I watched the replay when I got back to the hotel and it even scared me then.”

Jake Peavy continues to dominate the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The reigning NL Cy Young Award winner threw a two-hitter for the first complete game in the big leagues this year, striking out eight to lead the San Diego Padres to a 4-1 win on Saturday.

Peavy (2-0) improved to 10-1 in 19 career starts against the Padres' biggest rival. Dodgers ace Brad Penny (1-1) went the other way, dropping to 3-7 against San Diego in 14 career starts.

It was Peavy's sixth career complete game and his first since Sept. 2, 2006, against Cincinnati. It matches the number of complete games by the Padres last year. Read more

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Related Topix: Sports, San Diego Padres, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Los Angeles Dodgers, Jake Peavy, Brad Penny

Fri Apr 04, 2008

ESPN

MLB Daily Notes: Favorable hitting matchups rule

Count on a soggy Friday; much of the East Coast has rain in the forecast. Still, we won't let that spoil our fantasy fun! Japanese import Hiroki Kuroda is scheduled to make his U.S. debut, 2007 NLCS combatants ... via ESPN

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Related Topix: Sports, Carlos Delgado, Baseball Players, Justin Germano, New York Mets

Wed Apr 02, 2008

Pasadena Star-News

Pierre is back in lineup as Kemp sits

“My goal is to have everybody feeling comfortable and playing enough that they don't have to come off the bench and have it be completely foreign to them”

One day after settling on an opening-day outfield alignment that didn't include Juan Pierre, Dodgers manager Joe Torre shook up his lineup for Tuesday night's game with San Francisco. via Pasadena Star-News

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Related Topix: Sports, Baseball Players, Major League Baseball, Juan Pierre, Andre Ethier, Matt Kemp, Los Angeles Dodgers, Matt Cain

Tue Apr 01, 2008

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Furcal Sneaks Into Home Plate To Lift Dodgers

Rafael Furcal scored from second on pinch hitter Delwyn Young's infield hit with two outs in the ninth inning, giving the Los Angeles Dodgers a 3-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night.

Furcal hit a one-out single off Keiichi Yabu (0-1) and Russell Martin walked before Andre Ethier struck out. Young, batting for winning pitcher Tasaski Saito, followed by grounding a 2-2 pitch between first and second. Ray Durham made a sliding stop, but his throw to first was too late. Furcal never stopped, and slid around the tag of catcher Benjie Molina to beat first baseman Rich Aurilia's throw home. Read more

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Related Topix: Sports, Major League Baseball, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, Baseball Players, Rich Aurilia, Delwyn Young, Ray Durham

Inside Bay Area

Giants open hopeless season with a whimper

“I didn't feel overwhelmed. I kind of felt I belonged out there.”

On opening day, the one thing a baseball fan wants is hope. The Giants offered none Monday in a 5-0 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. via Inside Bay Area

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Related Topix: Sports, Major League Baseball, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, Baseball Players, Barry Zito, Jeff Kent

Sun Mar 30, 2008

Major League Baseball

Andruw gets creative for LA

“I thought it was a heck of a show”

Strange times call for strange measures. That's what the Dodgers and Andruw Jones concluded Saturday night after one look at the miniature configuration of the Coliseum for the ThinkCure charity exhibition game ... via Major League Baseball

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Related Topix: Sports, Andruw Jones, Baseball Players, Major League Baseball, Los Angeles Dodgers, Andre Ethier, Jacoby Ellsbury, Matt Kemp

Fri Mar 28, 2008

The Press-Enterprise

Angels, Dodgers play to a 2-2, 10-inning tie at Angel Stadium

“I don't think you need to push the envelope. It's still spring training.”

In years past, the Dodgers and Angels have played a three-game Freeway Series to close the exhibition season. via The Press-Enterprise

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Related Topix: Sports, Los Angeles Angels, Major League Baseball, Los Angeles Dodgers, Baseball Players, Andre Ethier, James Loney

Wed Mar 26, 2008

Los Angeles Dodgers

Sarah's Take: Perfect timing for Repko

“I want to be a Major League ballplayer.”

All baseball fans understand that becoming a Major Leaguer takes much dedication from the player, but I don't think we realize how much time the families spend helping their sons to achieve their goal. via Los Angeles Dodgers

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Related Topix: Little League, Sports, Major League Baseball, Los Angeles Dodgers, Brad Penny

Mon Mar 24, 2008

Major League Baseball

Black looks to improve in second year

MLB.com: Has having a full season under your belt made coming into Spring Training easier this year on you? And moving into your second year, what are some of the things you want to do as a manager to improve? ... via Major League Baseball

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Related Topix: Sports, Chase Headley, Baseball Players, Juan Pierre, San Diego Padres

Sat Mar 22, 2008

Los Angeles Times

Dodgers' Garciaparra doubtful for opening day, Torre says

“He's taking ground balls, he's taking batting practice”

PHOENIX -- Nomar Garciaparra is "doubtful" for opening day, Manager Joe Torre said Thursday, and the Dodgers aren't sure how long a broken bone in his right hand will keep their starting third baseman ... via Los Angeles Times

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Related Topix: Sports, Baseball Players, Major League Baseball, Nomar Garciaparra, Los Angeles Dodgers, Andy LaRoche, Tony Abreu, Blake Dewitt

Thu Mar 20, 2008

Monterey County Herald

Brad Penny, Rafael Furcal lead Dodgers to 8-2 win over White Sox in Cactus debut

“I tried to explain to him the difference between being released and put on waivers, but that was all I could say to him. He's nervous, kind of worried about it. ... To me, it's more important getting Uribe's mind cleared.”

Just a few days after bidding an emotional farewell to their longtime spring home, the Los Angeles Dodgers looked comfortable in their new neighborhood. via Monterey County Herald

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Related Topix: Sports, Major League Baseball, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago White Sox, Brad Penny, Baseball Players

Wed Mar 19, 2008

Atlanta Magazine

The 30 Greatest Atlanta Braves: No. 16, Rafael Furcal

'Tweren't nobody like Fookie in the Braves lineup, ever. Dude was the best shortstop ever in an Atlanta uniform--Edgar Renteria and Yunel Escobar come close, but Furcal could hit and run with speed like the ... via Atlanta Magazine

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Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Braves, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Edgar Renteria

Mon Mar 17, 2008

Houston Astros

Astros 'need to see more' from Williams

“If he pitches down, for the most part, and uses his breaking ball, he has a chance to be all right and be effective”

Long before Spring Training games began, Woody Williams knew exactly where he stood with the Astros. via Houston Astros

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Related Topix: Sports, Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Woody Williams, Los Angeles Dodgers, Andre Ethier

Sat Mar 15, 2008

Belleville News-Democrat

Recap: Baltimore vs. Los Angeles

Andruw Jones hit a two-run home run to highlight a three-run eighth inning that broke a 4-4 tie and lifted the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 7-4 Grapefruit League victory over the Baltimore Orioles. via Belleville News-Democrat

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Related Topix: Sports, Major League Baseball, Los Angeles Dodgers, Baltimore Orioles, Baseball Players, Nick Markakis

Thu Mar 13, 2008

LA Daily News

Torre's game plan is manufactured

“It was obviously a mistake on our part”

Before leaving for China, Dodgers manager Joe Torre talked ad nauseum this spring about the need for the club to force the action, taking chances on the basepaths and manufacturing runs. via LA Daily News

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Related Topix: Sports, Washington Nationals, Major League Baseball, Los Angeles Dodgers, Baseball Players, Juan Pierre, James Loney

Wed Mar 12, 2008

WTOP

Spring Training: Nats Get Plenty of Offense

“I am more comfortable. I just think being up here and being around it before. Coming up here the first year, it's a little intimidating never being around it before, but I am settling in.”

VERO BEACH , Fla. - The Nationals pounded out 13 hits in beating the Dodgers 10-4 at Holman Stadium. via WTOP

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Related Topix: Sports, Major League Baseball, Los Angeles Dodgers, Baseball Players, Cristian Guzman, Washington Nationals, Austin Kearns, Juan Pierre

Tue Mar 11, 2008

LA Daily News

Despite gaudy numbers, new Dodgers' acquisition Jones still flying under the radar

“I have always flown under the radar”

In any other spring training, it would be difficult to hide 10 Gold Gloves, a career average of 33home runs and a two-year, $36.2million contract. via LA Daily News

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Related Topix: Sports, Major League Baseball, Los Angeles Dodgers, Andruw Jones, Atlanta Braves

Mon Mar 10, 2008

Los Angeles Times

Who missed the extra point?

Spring Training is a time for separating the wannabes from the wills. That's tough work when everyone in the lineup crushes the ball, as the Dodgers did in today's 20-6 win over the Cards . via Los Angeles Times

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Related Topix: Sports, Major League Baseball, Los Angeles Dodgers, Matt Kemp, Baseball Players, Delwyn Young, James Loney, Jason Repko

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