Chad Billingsley

We continue with our look at the Dodgers successful farm system. Dodger affiliates posted the second-highest winning percentage among MLB teams in 2011. The organization’s seven Minor League teams put together a combined .543 winning percentage, with only the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes (70-74) posting a losing record.  Utah is our next destination, where the Rookie-advanced Ogden Raptors have had three consecutive playoff appearances and have had quite a few upcoming Major Leaguers on their roster including current Dodgers.

Some may argue that such a lopsided game like the 15-0 blowout on Monday, June 27, 2011 was boring because there was no way the Twins were coming back from such a deficit. To me, after suffering through such a offensively fruitless season a rarity like this game is a fun momentary escape. The Dodgers got 25 hits, a season high, and their first win at Target Field. The Dodgers only had seven runs total in the entire three game series vs. the Angels, but during this summer night they decided to unleash a flurry of offense at the Twins’ expense. Every [...]

One of the many reasons I love the game of baseball so much is that the season is like a drama. The 162 games may induce cheers, tears, frustration, joy, anger, and excitement. The players are part of an ensemble cast whose roles are written on the pages of the season’s impromptu script. Even during a disappointing season there are moments which stay with us in our collective memory. Let’s revisit a few of those memorable Dodger games of 2011.

Stacie and I have decided to work on a new series of posts. We will be reviewing all of the different areas of the 25 man roster for 2012. We already covered the Dodger Bench. Today we will be covering the starting rotation. The Dodgers made two additions to the rotation, and lost a very important piece. Let’s bunker down and take a look at the Dodgers starting rotation for 2012 and projections for each starter. The pitching staff was generally solid for the Dodgers in 2011, and the rotation was a team strength for most of the season led [...]

We continue our question and answer series Conversations with the Enemy with our National League West cohorts. This time we chat with Rox Pile writer Michelle Hoag.

The Dodgers are believed to have inked a 2-year $12 million dollar deal with free agent Aaron Harang, and this essentially completes the 2012 five man rotation for the Dodgers.

As we close the books on 2011 and enter into 2012, the hot stove is heating up, and the start of spring training is getting closer and closer by the day. It appears the Dodgers may have shut their wallets for the winter. With the impending sale process unfolding in the background, the Dodgers have now filled their 40 man roster. So with that, let’s take a look at how we think the 25 man Dodger roster will look like for 2012. I will also present some projected starting lineups as well. Let’s get to it.

Just as I was about to enjoy the rest of my day, and after I had just posted up my Kuroda piece, we get this news in….The Dodgers are close to signing a starting pitcher. The word is in, it’s Chris Capuano. The former Mets lefty reportedly will get 2 years and 10 million dollars from the Dodgers. The deal isn’t final just yet, but is very close, and almost complete.

Guys, I’m getting worried. I’m very worried at this point. According to an article on the Dodgers web site, and across the blogosphere, it appears the Dodgers likely will not have enough money to resign Hiroki Kuroda. We’re in big trouble here guys. According to the reports, GM Ned Colletti was interviewed, and stated the Dodgers might be thinking of asking Hiroki to take a 50% pay cut. Yikes! 50% pay cut? Really, Ned? Just sign him. Make him an offer….just do it….now!

      Part 1 of the process of the Dodgers possibly returning to their former glory occurred Monday when the greedy money grubbing part owner formerly known as Jamie McCourt, now Jamie Luskin, did what she does best, took the money and ran. The Dodgers were once the model franchise in all of sports, and the envy of owners and fans throughout the sports world. And it was all for 1 simple reason, they did things the “Dodger Way,” and no one else did.