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Podsednik Hitless

Scott Podsednik made his debut for the Dodgers Thursday night. However, the newly acquired outfielder went 0-3, although he did reach base with a walk. With the trade deadline approaching, it is unlikely that the Dodgers will do much else.

Right now, they find themselves 7.0 games back in the division, as well as 3.5 games behind in the Wild Card race. It is not impossible for them to make the playoffs, but it looks more unlikely than not. Usually one team gets hot in August, and carries that momentum into the playoffs. The Dodgers need to do that in order to make the playoffs.

July 30, 2010 Posted by David | Dodgers Stuff | | No Comments Yet

Jonathan Broxton Makes #5 of the Best Closers of 2010

Four out of the top five closers come as no surprise. The shocker is number one, he has always been known as a good relief pitcher, but I don’t think anyone expected him to be the top closer of 2010 so far this year.

5. Jonathan Broxton, Los Angeles Dodgers: Broxton has established himself as the best closer of the National League. With a fastball that tops out around 100 mph and a devastating slider, Broxton can be untouchable at times. Broxton has 52 strikeouts in 36.1 innings so far, that just goes to show how much his pitches move.
This season Broxton has 18 saves, only two blown saves, and a 1.98 ERA. Broxton is on pace to have the lowest ERA of his career and match his career high of 36 saves that he had last year. The Dodgers have had a rollercoaster season so far in the first half. Currently the Dodgers are three games back from the everlasting Padres who are still in first place. The Dodgers must feel confident when they go into the ninth inning with the lead knowing that Broxton only has two blown saves this year. In the past Broxton struggled with the saves. Two years ago Broxton had eight blown saves, last year he had six and this year he is on pace for four. Every year Broxton is improving, before long he might be the best closer in all of baseball.

Click here to read the full article – By Eric Heyer of Sports Fan Blog Network

July 7, 2010 Posted by homerunheyer | Dodgers News, Los Angeles Dodgers, MLB | closers, Dodgers, jonathan broxton, MLB | No Comments Yet