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Gotta love digging up old crap on players to make me feel better about a trade. http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/featu...0s/dodgers.html Top Ten Prospects: Los Angeles Dodgers By Josh Boyd December 17, 2003 Top Prospect: Edwin Jackson, RHP Age: 20 Ht.: 6-3 Wt.: 190 Bats: R Throws: R Drafted: HS—Columbus, Ga., 2001 (6th round) Signed by: Lon Joyce/Jim Lester Background: First spotted by Dodgers scouts Jim Lester (now with the Pirates) and Lon Joyce when he was a center fielder at Shaw High in Columbus, Ga., Jackson also was the No. 3 starter behind Nick Long, now an Expos prospect, and Steven Register, now Auburn’s closer. Jackson reached 91 mph at the time, but Joyce’s first instinct was to make the most of his athleticism and bat potential in the outfield. The Dodgers weren’t sure which direction his career would head, so they allowed him to DH when he wasn’t pitching during in the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League in 2001. They abandoned any thoughts of developing him as an outfielder the following spring, and his career took off. After beginning 2002 in extended spring training, Jackson jumped to low Class A South Georgia. He carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning of his first start and fell seven innings short of qualifying for the South Atlantic League ERA title, which he would have won. Jackson skipped another level to start the 2003 season as one of the youngest pitchers in Double-A. He became the youngest pitcher since Dwight Gooden to win his major league debut when he beat Randy Johnson in September. Strengths: Jackson’s picturesque delivery, clean arm action and premium athleticism aid him in making 98 mph fastballs look effortless. He sits between 91-97 and can maintain his velocity deep into games. His slider and changeup both have come a long way since he made the full-time conversion to pitching, and while he’s not consistent with his secondary pitches he flashes above-average potential with both offerings. Each of his three pitches features plus life, with his fastball boring up into the zone, his slider showing hard bite and depth at times, and his circle changeup fading and sinking. Jackson demonstrates an advanced feel for pitching too, not afraid to pitch inside or double up on sliders and changeups. The Dodgers have done a fine job limiting Jackson’s workload. He was limited to around 100 pitches a start, and he was scratched from the Arizona Fall League to avoid putting more innings on his arm. Weaknesses: Jackson has been unfazed by his rapid ascent. He still needs to gain consistency and confidence with his slider and changeup. Like many strikeout pitchers, he can amass lofty pitch counts. With three potential out pitches and plus command, that shouldn’t be an issue for long. The Future: Jackson is the complete package, and fits the profile of a top-of-the-line starting pitcher to a tee. He established himself as one of the elite prospects in baseball even before his September callup, and his performance all but guaranteed him a spot in the Los Angeles rotation for 2004. He’s the best homegrown pitching prospect the Dodgers have developed since Pedro Martinez, and they don’t plan on letting this one get away. Love that part, lol. Someone "let" him get away 4 times. C'mon Coop...get to work!!!

Congrats Lucas!! Nothing like a beer shower to wash down that cup of coffee.

ScottMCBSSports Danny Knobler in DC, Adam Dunn says no problem with DHing or #chisox if traded: http://bit.ly/c22dII 2 minutes ago via TweetDeck Retweeted by JimBowdenXMFOX

ScottMCBSSports Danny Knobler in DC, Adam Dunn says no problem with DHing or #chisox if traded: http://bit.ly/c22dII 2 minutes ago via TweetDeck Retweeted by JimBowdenXMFOX

QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Jul 30, 2010 -> 02:50 PM) JimBowdenXMFOX White Sox still discussing Dunn and Berkman but a scout told Mark Gonzalez Chisox chasing a reliever as well....DC next w/Bill Ladson 5 minutes ago via web JimBowdenXMFOX Bill Ladson reports that the Nats will take the draft picks for Dunn if they can't get what they want because it worked w/Soriano (JZim) 1 minute ago via web JimBowdenXMFOX Bill Ladson reports that if Adam Dunn is traded that he thinks it will be to the Chicago White Sox less than 10 seconds ago via web Jim Bowden is growing wings at the rate of tweets he's been spewing. lol

QUOTE (Frank_Thomas35 @ Jul 30, 2010 -> 12:02 PM) Everyone relax there is more coming judge this trade after the smoke clears. KW is not stupid!!!! Exactly. Have faith in KW...people need to chill. The deadline is tomorrow, not today. Also, remember that Kenny is the master of over-hyping prospects (see Brandon McCarthy). Our farm system is so weak right now that our #1 pitching prospect is probably a top 10 in other systems. Stay tuned...

Since June 9th, TCQ has put up the following numbers: .326 BA 12 HRs 29 RBIs 21 Rs .802 SLG .419 OBP 1.221 OPS ...and the Sox are 25-5 during that time.

Ummm...yes...resounding yes. 3 multi HR games in the past 4 games? Dang. The baseball must be looking like a grapefruit up there.

Hawk just said the official report is a Latissimus Dorsi strain... http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cyberthe...simus_dorsi.php

Anyone remember how we did against Silva when he was a Twinkee?

Not sure if this is in the right forum...but does anyone know where I can find a sound byte (.wav, .mp3, etc) of Hawk's "Call your sons! Call your daughters!..."? Thanks!

QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Aug 2, 2009 -> 03:31 PM) I tried to jizz in my pants, but i pooped. Should i be concerned? No...it's called asstrophy.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 26, 2009 -> 10:52 PM) Very dumb move. Richard just mowed down Detroit and has shown signs of being a good starter. Colon is over the hill. Colon ate the hill.

Hmmm..are they disappointed in getting Javy or giving up the prospects? http://www.ajc.com/braves/content/sports/braves/index.html

AJC up with story... http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sports/b...de_vazquez.html

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3700869

Brandon McWho? McCarthy for Danks and Masset. Masset for Griffey. Tonight's win brought to you by KW! Talk about PWNing a trade! Way to go Kenny!

Hard to believe after 20 starts for Nats he still has a good era and whip. 3.33 and 1.29 respectively. Hmmm. Hasn't given up more than 4 in last 10 starts. DATE OPP W L ERA SV IP H ER BB SO MAY 29 @SD 0 0 3.52 0 6.0 5 2 3 5 JUN 05 STL 0 1 3.47 0 6.0 4 2 4 0 JUN 11 @PIT 0 1 3.43 0 6.0 7 2 0 3 JUN 17 @MIN 0 1 3.36 0 7.0 5 2 2 3 JUN 22 TEX 0 0 3.34 0 6.0 4 2 0 6 JUN 28 BAL 0 1 3.54 0 5.0 7 4 1 1 JUL 03 @CIN 0 0 3.60 0 6.0 5 3 3 3 JUL 09 ARI 1 0 3.40 0 6.0 2 0 3 0 JUL 19 @ATL 1 0 3.29 0 6.0 7 1 3 4 JUL 25 @LAD 0 1 3.33 0 7.0 6 3 2 3 Totals 2 5 3.10 0 61.0 52 21 21 28

Nice video of selection process. 9:30 min. in there's an interview with Richard. http://web.usabaseball.com/media/player/mp...p;f=i&_mp=1

Hmmmm...Russell looks to have the Closer gene in him. Me likee.

QUOTE (Cerbaho-WG @ Jun 6, 2008 -> 11:26 AM) Upchurch is a pretty good prospect. Rivals rated him as a 4-star prospect and his video shows low 90s velocity with a decent slider. He's definitely projectable. Good pick. What are the odds of signing Upchurch? Auburn signee is rated No.1 HS prospect in Alabama. http://auburntigers.cstv.com/sports/m-base.../111407aaa.html

QUOTE (BFirebird @ Jun 5, 2008 -> 12:54 PM) Beckham will probably end up playing 2nd base. I think it is who the Sox targeted all along and he just fell to them. Guy from BA really liked the pick. Although I don't put much in what the talking heads say, when Longoria and Jeter are mentioned when comparing Beckham, you have to feel optimistic. Callis said it was a great pick so we shall see.

Just saw the ESPN crawl that said the Red Sox shut out the Tigers in the Fenway opener. Detroit has 2 more in Boston and then comes into The Cell for the weekend. I know it's waaaaaaaaayyyyy too early in the season, but how important could this series with the Tigers be? Heck, Detroit could conceivably limp in to town 0-9.

QUOTE(kyyle23 @ Mar 20, 2008 -> 06:45 AM) This is Nomar we are talking about here. The microfracture will soon lead to gangrene, and then Nomar will be out for the next two months. Who knows, this could soon turn into Gout, and then it could lead to a broken leg or dislocated neck. Dont discount anything when Nomar is involved Bingo.

Although not "serious", it is Nomar we are talking about and you know his hands/wrists have caused many a missed games over his career. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3302453 Dodgers' Garciaparra may miss Opening Day with broken right hand Associated Press Updated: March 19, 2008, 7:43 PM ET Comment Email Print PHOENIX -- Nomar Garciaparra has a broken bone in his right hand, and the Los Angeles Dodgers' third baseman might not be ready for Opening Day. Garciaparra had an MRI on Wednesday in Los Angeles that revealed a microfracture. The Dodgers do not consider the injury to be as serious as a complete fracture of a bone, and expect to know more once the 34-year-old is examined Thursday by the team's medical staff in Arizona. A two-time AL batting champion, Garciaparra was hit by a pitch March 7 and has had pain in his hand ever since, making it difficult to swing a bat. He's had two X-rays and two MRIs, neither of which showed any structural damage in the area where he was struck. "We'll see where Nomar's at in another week or so, and in the meantime, we'll continue to see if we can figure out [a replacement] from within or outside," general manager Ned Colletti said Wednesday. Garciaparra took batting practice Tuesday, and had been throwing without any problems. Tony Abreu and Blake DeWitt are thought to be the leading candidates to start at third on Opening Day if Garciaparra is not ready, although the 22-year-old DeWitt has never played above Double-A. "Blake DeWitt's got a hell of an opportunity to hang out with the big boys," Dodgers manager Joe Torre said Wednesday. Asked whether DeWitt is ready to play in the majors, Torre replied: "Some people are saying yes, some people are saying maybe. Nobody says for sure that he's not ready." It's also possible the Dodgers might trade for a third baseman. Garciaparra and prospect Andy LaRoche were expected to compete for the third base job when spring training began, but LaRoche tore a ligament in his right thumb the same day Garciaparra was hit in the hand. LaRoche is expected to be sidelined at least until the middle of May.