Dodger Postgame Notes: Martin Undergoes MRI
by Eric Stephen on Mar 6, 2010 4:48 PM PST
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PrintRussell Martin underwent an MRI this morning to deal with "soreness in his lower right abdomen", per Tony Jackson of ESPN, and will likely rest for a few days. However, it might not be too serious. "Hopefully it will get better with a little rest," said manager Joe Torre, "It couldn't be that bad if he's felt it for a few days and thought it was part of Spring Training soreness." Dylan Hernandez of the L.A. Times reported Martin would be examined tonight by team doctor Neal ElAttrache.
On the field today, the Dodgers lost their home opener, 8-4 to the White Sox. Fifth starter candidates each Eric Stults and Russ Ortiz each pitched two scoreless innings, and according to Ken Gurnick of MLB.com, "were so efficient in their innings, both went down to the bullpen to make another 15 throws to build their endurance." Fellow fifth starter candidate James McDonald didn't fare as well, allowing three runs on five hits in his two innings. He didn't pitch badly at first, getting dinked and dunked, but he did struggle. Torre noted McDonald was having trouble locating his off-speed pitches, which led to trouble throwing strikes.
Manny Ramirez had two more hits, and is now hitting .800, which I believe would be a record. Blake DeWitt filled in for Manny at designated hitter in the fifth inning, and added a hit and a walk himself, capping a perfect day for Dodger DHs.
Eric Gagne made his spring debut, even entering to "Welcome to the Jungle" at Camelback Ranch, but he didn't recapture the old magic just yet, giving up a pair of runs in his inning of work. Gagne, who recently underwent Lasik surgery, no longer wears goggles on the mound. It is almost as jarring seeing him out there as it was to see Casey Blake without his beard.
There is an 80% chance of rain tomorrow in Mesa, where the Dodgers are headed to play the Cubs. Gurnick reports "of the seven known position starters, none are expected to make the trip." Scheduled to pitch for the Dodgers are Clayton Kershaw, Josh Towers, Carlos Monasterios, Ramon Troncoso, Travis Schlichting, and Armando Zerpa. Tom Gorzelanny, battling for a spot in the Cubs' rotation, is scheduled to start for Chicago.
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I saw most of the game on TV
and it seemed that Gagne had his change up(at least the movement), but his fastball got hit. Does anyone know what he was hitting on the gun?
With Manny, Im really happy he is coming back and simply going with the pitch. While it’s obviously still early, he has looked good so far.
I really want DeWitt to win the 2B job. He offers more upside, on each side of the ball, than Belliard. However, I dont think the Dodgers really want him to be in the majors. While he was hitting I remember one of the commentators saying that Torre said he sees DeWitt being a really good MLB player. Well, there is only one way to find out… LET HIM PLAY!
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Mar 6, 2010 5:06 PM PST reply actions
It's the opposite
They want DeWitt to win the 2B job, but hedged their bet with Belliard
by Eric Stephen on Mar 6, 2010 5:51 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
My question is they can say that
but do they believe in him? They spent 2M on Carroll and nearly 1M on Belliard. I know you need a backup, but how many do you need? Add in that DeJesus is trying to win a job(although it seems he has no shot at it), it would seem they want to have Belliard starting at 2B, Carroll backing him up, with DeWitt in AAA @ 2B and DeJesus in AA @ 2B, and then have a competition next year in ST between DeJesus and DeWitt for 2B…
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Mar 6, 2010 6:14 PM PST up reply actions
This is Ned Colletti. This is a man who intentionally spent $7.5 million on Luis Gonzales to block Ethier and Kemp in 2007, $7.7 million on Brett Tomko over two years to block Chad Billingsley, $45 million to spend on Juan Pierre trying to block Kemp from CF, and then spent another $36 million on Andruw Jones.
Ned Colletti does not believe in using his resources in the most fiscal way.
Kudos Tripon
Colletti is the biggest broken part in this dodger machine…
until something changes there, they’ll always be a day late and a dollar short.
Russell Martin looks much bigger in his upper body after his winter workouts: “Last year, I came in a little light. I just went back to my roots. Just get strong, explosive.” He worked out with a punching bag in the offseason and mixed in cardio, jumping jacks, mountain climbers, curls — generating nonstop motion. And he is working to strengthen his hands. “Strength is so important,” Martin said. “Certain areas are more important than others. Your core is huge. Your hands.”
http://insider.espn.go.com/mlb/blog?name=olney_buster&id=4971336
Since I have started following baseball
I’ve had more respect for the catcher than any other position. It is far and away the most difficult and in the relatively short time I have been following the Dodgers, they have had two very good ones in Lo Duca and Martin. Not to mention Piazza before my time…
I am rooting for Martin to get back to his 07 form and take the league by storm…
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Mar 6, 2010 6:17 PM PST up reply actions
he started last ST at 207 and reported this year at about 235 I've heard
However, it clearly isnt all muscle, you can see it in his face, but a LOT of it is… The first picture you can see some of the ‘extra’ weight’ and the second you can see the size of his chest/shoulders…
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Mar 6, 2010 9:48 PM PST up reply actions
damnit, I linked two pictures, but it didnt work
Here are the links:
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/photo.php?pid=4835658&id=45084588507&fbid=365683478507
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/photo.php?pid=4792477&id=45084588507&fbid=355358813507
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Mar 6, 2010 9:50 PM PST up reply actions
McCourt said that General Manager Ned Colletti would be given the same kind of financial flexibility he enjoyed at last year’s trade deadline, when he acquired George Sherrill, Vicente Padilla, Ronnie Belliard, Jim Thome and Jon Garland.
Aug 2010: Trayvon Robinson sold to the Giants for Huff.
I laughed when I read that Colleti enjoyed financial flexibility.
by Michael White on Mar 6, 2010 7:34 PM PST up reply actions
"Manny Ramirez had two more hits, and is now hitting .800, which I believe would be a record."
Classic…that made me laugh. Good work, bro.
If Martin is seriously hurt, the Santana trade has now bit us in the ass for real.
And any excuses that Santana isn’t ready defensively were smashed when I watched him on FS Cincinnati on Friday. He looks polished to me.
His groin muscles
couldn’t handle the extra 25 pounds in his stomach.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Cubs lineup
Castro 6
Fukudome 9
Lee 3
Ramirez 5
Colvin 8
Soriano 7
Soto DH
Hill 2
Fontenot 4
Gorzelanny LHP
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