Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Dodgers - Good News, Bad News
Good News: Every Dodger starter that has had 3 or more starts has recorded a win.
Bad News: The Dodgers are 6-8.
Against the Cubs, the Dodgers really showed that they don't know what to do with an effective Greg Maddux, which is, admittedly, a problem nearly every ballclub has had. But the biggest problem was part of a general pattern. The Dodgers failed to adjust and realize that Maddux throws strikes, and took strike three 5 times, with only one swinging strikeout. Putting the ball in play at least has a chance of being a hit, and when nobody is on, the worst thing you can do is ruin the fantasy stats for someone who started Maddux.
Maddux facts: In each appearance this season, Greg Maddux has thrown 87 pitches. Tonight he threw the most strikes, at 59. He has given up four (4) walks on the season.
The Dodgers need to learn to adjust faster. They should be more aware of what parts of Maddux's game were on and off, and try to duplicate what Bill Mueller did with his RBI double (which would be swing the bat).
Good news: Franquelis Osoria got his ERA down under 10 after 3 perfect innings.
Bad News: Brett Tomko gave up 4 runs (3 earned) in 6.
On the upside, an upsurging Derek Lowe is pitching against Carlos Zambrano, who is not on as much of an upward trend. On the downside, Zambrano's ERA is lower, and all but one of his earned runs have been given up on home runs.
On the upside, Jeff Kent looks like he will return to the lineup. On the downside, he has been off to a slow start, and the Dodgers lack power severely. On the upside, they have a better chance of taking walks. On the downside, Zambrano is a groundball pitcher, and the Dodger can ground into a double play.
And finally, what in the name of Maury Wills are the Dodgers doing on the bases? Repko has been picked off, Cody Ross got doubled of Sunday night, and now Furcal got picked off by Maddux after singling and a well-played sacrifice bunt by Kenny Lofton.
I hope Nomar has a really good season for LA. The Dodgers sure look like they need it; at this rate, they'll need him to win another batting title.
Bad News: The Dodgers are 6-8.
Against the Cubs, the Dodgers really showed that they don't know what to do with an effective Greg Maddux, which is, admittedly, a problem nearly every ballclub has had. But the biggest problem was part of a general pattern. The Dodgers failed to adjust and realize that Maddux throws strikes, and took strike three 5 times, with only one swinging strikeout. Putting the ball in play at least has a chance of being a hit, and when nobody is on, the worst thing you can do is ruin the fantasy stats for someone who started Maddux.
Maddux facts: In each appearance this season, Greg Maddux has thrown 87 pitches. Tonight he threw the most strikes, at 59. He has given up four (4) walks on the season.
The Dodgers need to learn to adjust faster. They should be more aware of what parts of Maddux's game were on and off, and try to duplicate what Bill Mueller did with his RBI double (which would be swing the bat).
Good news: Franquelis Osoria got his ERA down under 10 after 3 perfect innings.
Bad News: Brett Tomko gave up 4 runs (3 earned) in 6.
On the upside, an upsurging Derek Lowe is pitching against Carlos Zambrano, who is not on as much of an upward trend. On the downside, Zambrano's ERA is lower, and all but one of his earned runs have been given up on home runs.
On the upside, Jeff Kent looks like he will return to the lineup. On the downside, he has been off to a slow start, and the Dodgers lack power severely. On the upside, they have a better chance of taking walks. On the downside, Zambrano is a groundball pitcher, and the Dodger can ground into a double play.
And finally, what in the name of Maury Wills are the Dodgers doing on the bases? Repko has been picked off, Cody Ross got doubled of Sunday night, and now Furcal got picked off by Maddux after singling and a well-played sacrifice bunt by Kenny Lofton.
I hope Nomar has a really good season for LA. The Dodgers sure look like they need it; at this rate, they'll need him to win another batting title.
Labels: Dodgers
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