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Thursday, November 17, 2005 |
Pickoff Moves, Bedtime Edition
Loney, LaRoche, Three Others Added To 40-Man Roster
James Loney and Andy LaRoche were added to the Dodgers' 40-man roster today, as were LHP Greg Miller, INF Joel Guzman, and RHP Jose Diaz. Miller, who was previously shut down from the AFL with shoulder tendinitis, has been cleared to pitch again, as the condition was not considered serious. Miller is expected to contend for a bullpen slot in spring training.Olympic Qualifiers: USA 7, Nicaragua 5
Team USA continues its unbeaten streak; Howie Kendrick, Brandon Wood, and Jeff Mathis all went 1-4, with Kendrick scoring a run. Nationals 3B prospect Brendan Harris slammed a two-out, two-run homer to give Team USA a lead it would not relinquish.Something To Be Thankful For?
We read on MLB.com that Ned Colletti brings stability to the Dodgers, probably in much the same way that an anchor brings stability to a ship in a hurricane. For that reason, I'm grateful to learn that the Dodgers are giving away turkeys, and though the sign don't say whether Frank's among them, we can always hope.Eyre On A C String
The Cubs have signed former Giant Scott Eyre, in a two-year deal worth up to $11 million, with a third year option. Geesh. Just like last year when the Mets signed Kris Benson for stupid money, the first guy to make a move is the first guy to burn everyone else -- and maybe himself, too. That's a lot of dough for a guy who hasn't had two seasons under 3.00.The Dodgers Still Aren't Learning
Apply the following McCourtisms to Mike Scioscia, ca. 2000 and see what you come up with:McCourt said the manager should be "somebody who, when the game is on the line, brings victory home for us. Somebody who brings people together, who's a good collaborator, an experienced person who knows how to win."Mike Scioscia was 65-74 with AAA Albuquerque in 1999.
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