Joc Pederson your 2011 Lasorda's Lair Ogden Raptors MVP

There were many bright spots for the Dodgers Rookie League Ogden Raptors this season, most all of them on offense. 19 year old Joc Pederson who led the Pioneer league in RBI, and 2011 12th round draft pick 21 year old O’Koyea Dickson who led the Pioneer League in Slugging Percentage, were the Raptors top 2 offensive weapons. (more…)

Ouch my Oblique (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Great point by Mike Scioscia’s Tragic Illness “Dodgers Injuries Outnumber Runs,” tonight. Yeesh. Prior to the game it was news that Jon Garland would be headed back to the DL for the second time this season with shoulder inflammation. If you’re keeping score at home that’s the 17th DL trip for 13 different Dodger players this year.

Then when Dodger fans think it can’t get any worse, Rafael Furcal, less than two weeks removed from being activated from the DL left tonight’s game with an apparent side injury. Seriously Raffy we can’t even get two weeks out of you? Post-game comments are not good and Furcal is expected to be out for “awhile.” On the bright side the Garland injury means Rubby De La Rosa will most likely make his first career start Tuesday against the Phillies. Welcome to the show Rubby.

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