Do the Dodgers have any legitimate weaknesses? I mean something you can point to and say that could hinder them at some point this season? The Phillies have MAJOR starting pitching issues. Same with the Mets (outside of Johan). Not really sure what to make of the Cardinals and Brewers to this point. Reds have trouble scoring runs consistently. Not even gonna mention the Cubs (I guess I just did). The Dodgers have the perfect blend of youth/vets/depth.

I would argue that Manny needs to come back as a force and they might need one more "stuff" guy to set-up Broxton. The numbers are there for the pen, but I would be a little more confident in them if they had another lights out guy stuff wise to set him up.

 

The pen thing is a little nit pitcky and they have a fine pen as is, but I think they need a little more power, hence Manny coming back strong would be a big help. I think you can do alot with speed and "small ball" type of players, but in the modern game with ball parks as they are and increased workout regimens having nothing to do with PEDs power is still important. Say they get in a series with the Phills and have to play in their park, even in Oct that thing still is a bandbox and could come down to a couple home runs or so.

 

Again, I clearly think they are the best team in the NL right now, but those are some things I would look at if I was scouting them from the inside.

 

I was obviously talking about closers.

 

Watch this weekend.

Watch this weekend.

Is Soria still not back? That will be the 2nd series the Sox catch that break, hopefully they can take advantage of it this time.

Fukudome stats over the last 14 games: .192 - .382 - .308

 

 

 

 

Fukudome stats over the last 14 games: .192 - .382 - .308

 

Sounds like last year, time for him to continue his swoon.

Kemp!!

The Dodgers patience at the plate will help against Marmol. I think they scratch out one against him or Gregg. Now, Billingsly has to hold the one-run Cub lead.

If I ever hear a Cub fan on sports radio say that umps are against them, I'll punch a random Cub fan. Pierre clearly safe on the DP attempt.

God I hate Marmol. Yeah he's got great stuff, but he walks the world.

The Dodgers definitely miss Manny when facing a lefty starter. This lineup today just has very little punch against a southpaw.

I have Gregg on a fantasy team, so its a win-win, either I get a save or he blows a Cubs lead...

I have Gregg on a fantasy team, so its a win-win, either I get a save or he blows a Cubs lead...

 

Nobody cares about anybody's fantasy team...ever.

I have Gregg on a fantasy team, so its a win-win, either I get a save or he blows a Cubs lead...

 

Yep, one save is going to make the difference for your team.

Come on Kemp. I feel like he is the team's most dangerous hitter w/o Manny. Have a 2-homer day.

Come on Kemp. I feel like he is the team's most dangerous hitter w/o Manny. Have a 2-homer day.

 

Has anyone noticed how fat Russell Martin is now? He really needs to cut down on the partying.

Oh please, please lift my spirits since United's loss on Wednesday. This would be perfect

Has anyone noticed how fat Russell Martin is now? He really needs to cut down on the partying.

I thought his Canadian-model girlfriend settled him down. That was him right?

Nobody cares about anybody's fantasy team...ever.

 

Well my mom says I have the best fantasy baseball team in the whole school so whatever

I thought his Canadian-model girlfriend settled him down. That was him right?

 

I think so, but he's totally out of shape. Disappointing loss for the Dodgers today. The Cubs always seem to destroy teams from the 7th inning on at home. Maybe Broxton can go three innings sometime this weekend.

Yesterday was the first time all season that the Cubs won a game while scoring less than 4 runs.

God I hate Marmol. Yeah he's got great stuff, but he walks the world.

Still, that kinda stuff doesn't grow on trees. THe Cubs should count their blessings that they have that guy for the next couple of years.

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Stults getting roughed up yet again. If Kuroda doesn't come back with good stuff, the Dodgers might need to find another starting pitcher. I highly doubt Eric Milton will be sufficient.

5 consecutive singles off Sean Marshall to start the game, still going in top 1st, 2-0, loaded nobody out for the Dodgers.

Loretta with the big hit there to not let Marshall off the hook.

Make it 4-0 after a double by Loretta.