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Game Thread 28: Florida Marlins

Los Angeles Dodgers at Florida Marlins, May 1, 2008 9:10 AM PDT


After deploying one of his best lineups for two days in a row, the Dodgers have Mark Sweeney start at first today.

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Sweeney playing, isn’t that what a bench is for? If you aren’t going to play the bench for a 12:00 game following a night game when are you?

Batting cleanup is a whole other ball of wax. It is not like Sweeney is some power source sitting on the bench, he’s a singles hitter. This might be Sweeney’s swan song as someone spot is in jeopardy.

by Phil Gurnee on May 1, 2008 9:04 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Scouting report on Badenhop

From Baseball HQ
Burke Badenhop (RHP, FLA)
The 25 year-old 6’5” righty was acquired from Detroit in the blockbuster Cabrera/Willis deal in December ‘07. Badenhop was a 19th round selection in the ‘05 draft and has pitched well as a starter in the minors despite the lack of a plus pitch. He owns a career 2.89 ERA, 2.1 Ctl and 6.0 Dom. He’s known mostly for his polish and command. He rarely walks hitters and keeps balls on the ground with a solid-average 86-91 mph sinker. Badenhop’s other pitches include an average slider and changeup. Because he doesn’t throw hard nor does he have a swing-and-miss pitch, he’ll never become a high K pitcher. He is efficient and has enough durability to either remain a starter or become a long reliever.

by Phil Gurnee on May 1, 2008 9:24 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Off-topic, but

I’d like to send out my condolences to the Bavasi family. Buzzy helped to assemble the ‘55, ‘59, ‘63, and 1965 World Series Champion Dodgers teams. I am sincerely grateful for he & his family’s service in Major League Baseball.

Paul Lo Duca is MLB's Pablo Escobar..

by DodgerBlueBalls on May 1, 2008 11:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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