The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Atlanta Braves 5-0, the first meeting between the two clubs this season. Jason Schmidt cruised to his second victory, allowing only one base hit in six innings of work. Andre Ethier had a three-run homer which was more than enough, and Rafael Furcal drove in a run. Orlando Hudson scored twice, and Russell Martin had two hits and a run scored. Ethier capped it with another RBI. The Braves had only three hits in the entire game, with Chipper Jones reaching base three times, twice by walk.
George Sherrill made his Dodger debut, inheriting a two-on, no-out situation. He struck out the side, allowing only a walk.
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Friday, July 31, 2009
Quiet Deadline for Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers made no significant moves today as the non-waiver trade deadline came and went. While there were stories coming out that linked LA to San Diego's Heath Bell and Adrian Gonzalez, the only transaction completed was purely to make room on the roster for George Sherrill. LA traded Claudio Vargas to Milwaukee in exchange for minor-league catcher Vinny Rottino. Vargas was a candidate for the fifth-starter slot early in Spring Training, but had to start the season on the disabled list. He was activated in early July, and in eight appearances he put together an ERA of 1.64. Rottino will be sent to Double-A Chattanooga.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Dodgers Salvage Series in Extras
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3 in 10 innings, salvaging a victory from this four-game series. The Dodgers had a 3-2 lead going into the seventh, but Rick Ankiel tied it with one swing of the bat. The game entered extra innings, and with two out Matt Kemp singled to drive in two runs, more than enough for the win. Jonathan Broxton pitched a scoreless 10th to get his 24th save, and James McDonald's perfect ninth gave him his third career victory. Casey Blake had four hits, including a double, and scored twice, and Rafael Furcal drove in two runs. Kemp finished with three hits and three RBI's, and Brad Ausmus singled twice and had a run scored. Matt Holliday finished with two runs-batted-in, and Albert Pujols scored a run.
Scott Elbert was called up from Triple-A, and Brent Leach was demoted after he struggled this month.
George Sherrill will join the team tomorrow in Atlanta. A move on the roster will need to be made to make room for him.
Scott Elbert was called up from Triple-A, and Brent Leach was demoted after he struggled this month.
George Sherrill will join the team tomorrow in Atlanta. A move on the roster will need to be made to make room for him.
Sherrill to LA
Ed Price of AOL Fanhouse is reporting that the Dodgers completed a trade for Baltimore's George Sherrill.
UPDATE: Ken Gurnick reports that the Dodgers have completed the trade. The Orioles will send Sherrill to LA, and Baltimore will receive 3B Josh Bell and RHP Steve Johnson. Sherrill is under team control through 2011 and will set-up for closer Jonathan Broxton. The trade is said not to impact the Dodgers' negotiations with Toronto over Roy Halladay.
UPDATE: Ken Gurnick reports that the Dodgers have completed the trade. The Orioles will send Sherrill to LA, and Baltimore will receive 3B Josh Bell and RHP Steve Johnson. Sherrill is under team control through 2011 and will set-up for closer Jonathan Broxton. The trade is said not to impact the Dodgers' negotiations with Toronto over Roy Halladay.
Rumors: Halladay Still on Dodgers Radar
The Los Angeles Dodgers are still considering Roy Halladay as a mid-season trade acquisition. However, as Sports Illustrated reports, the price is still astronomical, with as many as six top-prospects needed to get a deal done. The Blue Jays would lower that number, but only if Chad Billingsley or Clayton Kershaw headline the deal. The Dodgers are reportedly balking at the asking price, and have focused their attention on acquiring George Sherrill from Baltimore. The Orioles are looking for a pitcher and third-baseman, and have interest in Scott Elbert and Double-A slugger Josh Bell.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Editor's Note: Non-Halladay Options
With the trade-deadline looming (it's official end is next Friday), here is a list of the players I believe the Dodgers should pursue whose names don't sound like an Englishman's vacation:
LaTroy Hawkins (Houston) - Solid set-up man, could also sub-close if necessary. His current set-up role gives him more versatility in the bullpen, such as multiple innings. Catch: Houston never admits it's out of contention.
George Sherrill (Baltimore) - Lefty closer could make him both a lefty-specialist/set-up man. Catch: Baltimore acts like it has the power in the trade, and will try to strong-arm teams into giving up a top prospect in return.
Jarrod Washburn (Seattle) - A solid middle-of-the-rotation starter who could stabilize the rotation. Catch: No one knows what Seattle wants to do.
Matt Capps (Pittsburgh) - A diamond in the rough, Capps is a solid closer. Catch: No catch. With the Pirates, mid-season trades are like a bodily function.
LaTroy Hawkins (Houston) - Solid set-up man, could also sub-close if necessary. His current set-up role gives him more versatility in the bullpen, such as multiple innings. Catch: Houston never admits it's out of contention.
George Sherrill (Baltimore) - Lefty closer could make him both a lefty-specialist/set-up man. Catch: Baltimore acts like it has the power in the trade, and will try to strong-arm teams into giving up a top prospect in return.
Jarrod Washburn (Seattle) - A solid middle-of-the-rotation starter who could stabilize the rotation. Catch: No one knows what Seattle wants to do.
Matt Capps (Pittsburgh) - A diamond in the rough, Capps is a solid closer. Catch: No catch. With the Pirates, mid-season trades are like a bodily function.
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