Marlins 7, Dodgers 6
Tony Abreu actually played FIVE innings at 2B, went 1 for 2 at the plate, went first-to-third, scored a run (after which he appeared to limp back to the dugout), handled his only grounder flawlessly and tagged out a runner attempting to steal. Bob Schaefer said afterward that Abreu did fine and won't play tomorrow, but will play on Tuesday at the Marlins. ... The Jason Repko/Delwyn Young race for the fourth OF spot, which wasn't supposed to be a race at all because DY is out of options, is beginning to heat up. Repko went 2 for 3 with a walk today, including a two-run homer to key a furious three-run rally by the boys in the ninth that fell just short, and is now hitting .313 for the spring, with two HRs. DY has managed to cut down on his strikeouts -- he has now gone 16 consecutive plate appearances without one -- but he still isn't hitting much, and his average now stands at .154. Derek Lowe had a so-so outing, striking out seven in five innings, but he gave up four runs, including a bomb to Dan Uggla. At the risk of incurring everyone's wrath, JP went 2 for 3 with a double and two RBI. Blake DeWitt continues to build his own bridge to nowhere. He was 2 for 4 with two doubles, giving him five for the spring, but the only place he is going after the season is back to the minors for more seasoning. ... I'm told there might be some more cuts coming tomorrow. ... Dodgers lose twice today and fall to 7-12-2. Final Dodgers game ever at Dodgertown tomorrow. vs. the Astros.
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
Mr. Jackson,
You must think that people who don't want Pierre to take at bats away from Kemp and Ethier are very unreasonable, if you think that it will make people mad if you mention Pierre's hits.
Yes, Pierre had a good game today offensively, but that does not make up for the fact that Ethier is a better baseball player than Pierre.
Posted by: gpellamjr
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March 16, 2008 3:14 PM
"The Jason Repko/Delwyn Young race for the fourth OF spot, which wasn't supposed to be a race at all because DY is out of options, is beginning to heat up"
Fourth OF spot? If this means Juan Pierre is the 5th outfielder, I am ALL for it!
Posted by: ThurmanMunsonFlightSchool | March 16, 2008 4:17 PM
FIFTH. Fifth OF spot. Sorry
Posted by: tony jackson | March 16, 2008 4:40 PM
Tony,
Maybe it's just literary license on your part, but I don't look on Blake DeWitt as building a "bridge to nowhere." He clearly won't open the season in LA, but he is building a bridge to the future (my literary license). If nothing else, he's opened some eyes and gotten himself noticed. If he performs well in AA or AAA, he could ultimately find himself in LA sometime during the season.
As for the Pierre/Ethier thing, it's probably time to just put it to rest and wait to see what happens. Time to give Torre and his coaching staff some room, and have the confidence that they will figure it out. That is why they make the big bucks, isn't it?
Sure wish someone would fix "Preview". But until they do, I guess I get a free pass on typos, etc.
Posted by: Brooklyn Dodger | March 16, 2008 6:33 PM
Yeah, I didn't in any way mean to say Blake DeWitt is treading water. He is a definitely prospect, and he could be in the majors by September. Also a really good guy, judging by the few times I have talked to him this spring. As for fixing preview, hey, after the winter we just had, I'm just glad this thing is functional
Posted by: tony jackson | March 17, 2008 5:57 AM