CAMEL BACK RANCH - GLENDALE

 GIANTS 10 ~ DODGERS 8

Barry Zito pitched 2.2 inning’s giving up 4 hit’s, 3 earned runs, 2 coming off of Andre Ethier’s blast in the 3rd. It is nice to see Andre back in the line up swinging the bat.  Pat Misch faced only 5 batters giving up two hits and walking away with the win. That is difficult for this Dodger fan to say even in spring training. Clayton Kershaw was the Dodger’s starter, pitching 2 innings giving up 4 hits, and 2 earned runs. It is early but there’s defenetly room for improvement, keep fighting Clayton. James McDonald picks up the loss going 1.2 inning’s giving up 5 hit’s and 2 earned runs, one a round tripper to Rich Aurilia. McDonald to me looked as if he was trying to get in rythym, and was’nt quite there. All in all it is still early spring training.

Poor Juan Pierre, after fighting for a spot last year and losing out to Kemp, Ethier and later Ramirez. He has asked for a trade and it has’nt been granted. He showed up early this spring and has refocused his energy toward’s trying to find his place on the team. So far this spring Juan has gone hitless, looking like a man with shattered confidence. I have no problems with you Juan, in fact I am going to give you another boost…. Manny is back there is no sense worrying about that…. just continue to fight your way through the rough time’s and work toward’s improving your confidence. You just may find better day’s ahead. Stay positive Juan, adjust to the game….. and stay positive

The next scheduled meeting between these cross state rival’s is April 1, 2009 at Scottsdale Stadium.

This time we will be bringing # 99

GO DODGERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bring the Ring to L.A. in 2009!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

” MANNYWOOD “

 After months of negotiation’s, or offer’s from the Dodger’s at least, Manny has come back to L.A.. Saying he is satisfied with the current deal and looking foward to the fans and his teamate’s. Manny can live with adjustment’s and the downturning economy has spoken.

Frank McCourt is out of the doghouse and back in the stands with his supporters. This is all wonderful news to me. The Dodgers stick to thier plan and after rethinking the issue have again decided that Manny in Blue is well worth the frustration. I can give credit where it is due. Prop’s to everyone involved. Frank you are making us proud once again, Thank you.

Manny you were outstanding last year as a Dodger. I look foward to your team leadership and positive attitude once again. Gold gloves and a batting title are both within your reach. Thank you Manny for choosing to come back home to L.A. 

Ned Colletti we all know you put in countless hours during these negotiation ‘s. My hat is off to you good work. Keep the strength and faith and continue to improve our chance’s to obtain the ring. Thank you Ned.

The rest of the Dodger teammates, you were thier supporting your fellow Dodger calling for his return, returning yourselve’s. Playing and training your way through the struggle. Thank you.

To all the fans, press and believers out there. The Dodgers are our team they exist in our heart’s like no other. Thank you for your patience and continued support. We Love our Boy’s in Blue.

To the coaches who have been behind this from day one. giving nothing but praise and admiration for the work ethic and leadership skill’s manny provided last year. We appreciate your time and energy. Thank you.

To the belief that we can Bring the Ring to L.A. in 2009!!!! It is stronger than ever!! 

Dodgers ~ Giants… I know this is still early spring training, and the standing’s dont count toward anykind of post season. However for these two team’s, it is a matter of history.  

It is the oldest standing rivalry in baseball   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodgers-Giants_rivalry. From the city of New York, to the state of California, this passion has remained. Fans and players , engaged in a love hate relationship with the other side. In 1951 it produced the shot heard around the world. Bobby Thomson’s dramatic shot to end the game.

 Again in 1959, the Dodgers sweeping the three game series to end the season overtaking the Giants, on thier way to a World Championship

Jackie Robinson’s retirement after bieng traded to the Giants in 1956. 

Willie Mays refusal to sign with the Dodgers after the 1972 season, eventually going to the Mets.

Tommorrow the Giants visit Camelback Ranch – Glendale for the first time. Earlier last week the Dodger’s made a trip to Scottsdale Stadium and came home victorious. Winning the ballgame 16 – 7.

The blood will surley be flowing once again even in the spring. Mine is just writing my post. 

GO DODGERS!!!!!!!!!!!!! BEAT THEM GIANTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BRING the RING to L.A. in 2009!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  

There is alot of discussion about Juan as a Dodger these day’s some positive some not so positive. The fact remains that Juan is a part of our team like it or not. Juan seem’s to be a likeable guy. He has had to compete with other likeable guy’s for a spot in the line – up. It has been said that Juan has a below average arm, and has trouble making a tough play, it has been said that Juan can’t reach base in order to be effective. These are all very true and good point’s in my opinion. Juan should be working on these thing’s in order to improve.

 Heckling is a part of baseball, albiet a better part when done in good taste. Good taste in my opinion is to make your point, without annoying those around you. I would like to be supportive of any and all of my beloved Dodger’s. I choose not to boo my boy’s for that matter. I am happy with my decision, even when I am not happy with the outcome of the player.

The stuff on the field will work itself out. If Juan is’nt producing up to the expected level, or any other player for that matter, his teamate’s will step up and make this fact known. Once you put on a uniform and lace up your cleat’s the fact of how much money you are making is irrelevant. The only thing that matter’s is can you be of service to your team. That is something you have been working on your whole life, and should be elevated at the Major League level.

Fans will continue to heckle the player’s, hopefully in good taste??? I hope the player’s will continue to work hard to improve, as to satisfy the team and the adoring fans.

So I am going to give Juan a boost and say YOU CAN DO IT JUAN!!!! It is just a matter of improving a little each and every day. Bieng prepared for your moment to assist your team. Go out and get this done and change the way the world is seeing Juan. 

GO JUAN !!!! and GO DODGERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bring the Ring to L.A. in 2009!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!