Kent now questionable for opener
Joe Torre admitted as such this morning -- not because Kent's hamstring injury is expected to keep him out that long, but because it might keep him out just long enough that he won't have time to get the requisite number of at-bats to be ready. It's beginning to look like the Dodgers will open the season with a bunch of light-hitting, utility-infield type guys, not only on their roster but in their lineup. Because minor-league camp is still in Vero Beach, the club no longer has the option of sending Kent there to get some at-bats. ... Great scene in the dugout this morning as we completed our daily pregame with Torre. Joe Garagiola walks in and says, ``Hey, it's Frank Torre's brother.'' Then Garagiola spots Nick Piecoro, a former Daily News sports intern who is now the Diamondbacks beat writer for the Arizona Republic and who has the physique of Ichibad Crane. So Joe G. goes up and grabs Nick's upper arm and says, ``Heeeyyyy, Muscles.'' Then Joe G. turns to Torre and says, ``Hey Joe, you got $25 so we can send him to camp?'' ... Chan Ho Park is dominating again, scoreless through three. But the best part is, he also doubled off Randy Johnson, then scored the only run of the game on a single by ... well, I don't want to say his name because every time I mention him on this blog, it starts a big rant, so let's just say it was a light-hitting left fielder who runs well.
Tony Jackson has covered the Dodgers for the Daily News since 2004 and has covered Major League Baseball on a regular basis since 1995. He previously covered the Colorado Rockies and Cincinnati Reds. He is a native of Springdale, Ark., and a graduate of the University of Arkansas.
Comments
And he subsequently got picked-off. So much for that...
Posted by: silverwidow | March 21, 2008 1:57 PM
This isn't the same well running, light hitting LF that was then picked off was it?
Let's face it, Pierre should be nothing more than a late inning pinch runner.
Posted by: Toby Saloga | March 21, 2008 2:01 PM
Nah. Kent doesn't need that many minor league at bats. If he's healthy enough to play Opening Day, he'll play Opening Day. He can get plenty of ABs against whoever's left in camp the last few days, and against the regular pitchers getting in work. It's not a problem.
Posted by: BaseballSavvy.com
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March 21, 2008 2:24 PM
A light hitting left fielder that runs well,umm does he also have a weak throwing arm? ooooo I know that's the guy who has the same last name like me.
Posted by: Joe Pierre | March 21, 2008 2:25 PM
A guy walks into a bar and says "Hey, aren't you Juan Pierre?" The bartender says "Ethier order or get out of here."
Posted by: mark | March 21, 2008 2:53 PM
Is Shea Hillebrand available?
Posted by: Mario DiLeo | March 21, 2008 3:00 PM
lol
Posted by: J.L.
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March 21, 2008 3:00 PM
Tony, Just call him "Slappy McGroundout" that way you don't get us worked up.
Posted by: thunderbolt | March 21, 2008 3:08 PM
Is this the same noodle-armed left fielder who left the bases loaded in the seventh?
Posted by: Chris Torgrimsson | March 21, 2008 4:11 PM
If "the Dodgers will open the season with a bunch of light-hitting, utility-infield type guys, not only on their roster but in their lineup", all the more reason they will need whatever punch Andre Ethier's bat can provide in LF, instead of a "light-hitting left fielder".
Tony, I hope you're spending that hotel room time staring at the Food Network or scouring the internet for crow preparation tips; you may need them. ;)
Posted by: El Lay Dave
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March 21, 2008 4:19 PM
Having some experience in dining on crow, I recommend a long marinating time; it can be rather gamey and hard to swallow.
Posted by: El Lay Dave
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March 21, 2008 4:32 PM
If I were to go off his picture alone, I'd say he's a crow pizza kinda guy.
Posted by: Juan Pierre's flying helmet | March 21, 2008 4:52 PM
And it's 1, 2, 3 strikes he whiffed, Andre E-the-ir! Backup.
Posted by: Mikey | March 21, 2008 8:14 PM