Brian Holton, the patient journeyman
Brian Holton spent more time in Albuquerque than did Walter White, but his patience was rewarded with a career year in 1988 in the bullpen for the Dodgers.
Brian Holton spent more time in Albuquerque than did Walter White, but his patience was rewarded with a career year in 1988 in the bullpen for the Dodgers.
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It's going to be hard to top this tattoo of Kirk Gibson.
Mike Devereaux's contributions in 1988 were small but he would go on to win an NLCS MVP and be part of a World Series winner
John Tudor played on two St. Louis Cardinals teams that just missed winning it all, but finally got his ring with the 1988 Los Angeles Dodgers, despite being a non-factor in the LA post-season success.
Pedro Guerrero began the 1988 season out of position, and ended it out of Los Angeles, shipped to St. Louis in a trade for the National League leader in ERA.
Tim Leary bounced back from a lackluster 1987 season to solidify the 1988 Dodgers rotation.
Franklin Stubbs began 1988 as one of the "Stuntmen" - the Dodgers opening-day bench players - but wound up starting every game of the World Series.
Fernando Valenzuela started opening day for the Dodgers in 1988, but injuries and ineffectiveness limited the highest paid pitcher in baseball to his worst season to date.
The Dodgers acquired the left-handed Horton from the White Sox on Aug. 30, providing a second southpaw for the bullpen.
Havens was one of 19 players to pitch for the Dodgers in 1988, though despite making the opening day roster he was not around for the finish.