Archive for February, 2014

Guerrero making a great first impression

There is an old saying that has proven itself time and time again – “You never get a second chance to make a first impression,” and from the looks of things, Cuban shortstop-turned-second baseman Alex Guerrero doesn’t need to worry about that. “If I get 25 efforts like I get from Alex every day we’re going […]

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Was Kershaw sending a message to Miguel Montero?

It goes without saying that there is absolutely zero love lost between the Dodgers and the Diamondbacks. Face it, after last June’s epic benches-clearing brawl and all of the Pool-gate drama, tension has been is high and fuses short between these two NL West division rivals. Although the primary instigator of the animosity, Ian Kennedy, […]

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Seth Rosin impressive in Dodger debut

Spring training games are meaningless games, right? Try convincing 25-year-old Dodger right-hander Seth Rosin of this. While all of the attention was on 2013 NL Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw in Wednesday’s 2014 spring training opener against the Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, it was Rosin who stole the show. Rosin entered […]

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The Cactus League’s ‘Must Do’ restaurant

Although today’s spring training season opener between the Dodgers and Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick has Dodger fans buzzing with excitement, there is another annual ritual that has ThinkBlueLA forum regulars buzzing with excitement – their annual group trip to Don & Charlie’s Restaurant in Scottsdale. Owned and operated by Don Carson since […]

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A bright side to the Australia trip

Over the past week Dodgers ace Zack Greinke has been getting grilled in the national and international media for saying something about the Dodgers upcoming 2014 season opener in Australia that nearly every Dodger player and coach has been thinking but has been reluctant to come right out and say: “I would say there is […]

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Is Corey Seager in the right place at the wrong time?

Last September Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti was very high on Dodgers top shortstop prospect and 2012 first round draft pick Corey Seager – and with good cause. At the tender age of 18 years old, the Kannapolis, North Carolina native and younger brother of Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager excelled with the Rookie League Ogden Raptors. […]

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Chattanooga Lookouts – A glance back and a look ahead

The Chattanooga Lookouts of the Southern League are the Double-A affiliate of the Dodgers. The present affiliation began with the 2009 season and is extended through the 2014 season. The Lookouts had a bit of a dismal season in 2013 finishing dead last in the ten team league with a 59-80 won-loss record. After finishing […]

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Dodger Stadium construction update (2-22-14)

Here is a look at the Dodger Stadium construction on the Right Field Team Store, Tommy Lasorda’s Italian Grill and the visitor’s bullpen overlook. (Click on photos to enlarge)  (Photo credit – Tom Cervenka)  

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Dodgers sign Arruebarrena to 5-year deal – Designate Sellers for assignment

The Dodgers have signed free agent Cuban infielder Erisbel Arruebarrena to a five-year/$25 million contract, the club announced today. To create room on the 40-man roster for Arruebarrena, the Dodgers have designated infielder Justin Sellers for assignment. “Signing Arruebarrena gives us another very good middle infielder, who is an outstanding defender,” said Dodger General Manager Ned Colletti. “It continues […]

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Dodger Stadium dirt set the path for Jarret Martin

Long before former Dodgers owner Frank McCourt decided to renovate Dodger Stadium to include exclusive and luxurious Dugout Club seats behind home plate (which he could sell for upwards of $50,000 per seat per season), there used to be seats behind home plate between the dugouts that were far less luxurious (and less expensive) that […]

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