It used to be that when a player tossed equipment, he would get fined by the umpire.  The player would toss a bat and the umpire would point and it would be 100 bucks or 500 bucks or whatever.  The good ol’ days.  Now, Manny gets tossed by an umpire who didn’t even see Manny toss the equipment.  Plate umpire John Hirschbeck turned after hearing the crowd reaction.  Then, tossed Manny.  It was a bogus toss.&nbs... Read More

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Manny Ramirez played on the east coast for the first time since coming back from his drug suspension.  Everyone talked about how unlike his reception in San Diego – where the Padres fans’ boos were overwhelmed by the visiting Dodger fans’ cheers – his reception in New York would be hostile.  Mets fans were really going to let him have it.  Well, it turns out either most Met fans grew up with Manny in Washington Heights and so won’t boo him or the... Read More

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The Dodgers have three (with the potential for a fourth) on the All-Star roster:  Chad Billingsley (RHP), Jonathan Broxton (RHP), and Orlando Hudson (2B).  Okay, I don't have a starter but my number one pitcher was recognized. 

Matt Kemp could be the fourth.  He's one of the finalists for the Final Vote.  The voting ends Thursday at 4ET.  Don't forget to vote HERE. 

Mobile voting is available but, in the U.S., it is exclus... Read More

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Manny Ramirez did not play Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres.  Boy, a 50 game suspension, including a 10-game saunter through the minors before playing two games -- which he didn't play in their entirety -- really wore you out.  Get your rest Manny.  Oh, you did pinch-hit yesterday.  No one can ever say you're not a gamer making that effort during your well-deserved rest.  Fortunately, the All-Star break is around the corner.  You could use that time off... Read More

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MAY 29, 2009

COACH SPEAK 101

For those who did not hear Coach John Calipari of Kentucky talk about his decision to leave Memphis to go to Kentucky, I’m here to recap.

Let me start by writing that I don’t think much of Calipari as a coach.  I think he is one of the best, if not the best recruiter in the country and by going to Kentucky he will be an even better recruit... Read More

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