Saying that, Joe could have made it clear that his answer re players was based only on his personal interactions and that on the communities in Los Angeles, that he knows that LA has great fans from many backgrounds who come out and support them in big numbers.

Wake me when Gonzo resigns, or Matt Kemp is traded, or A-Rod signs.

I know you're happy, Jaime...But lay off the Yoda before interviews.

Appearing at a WWF match soon?

Ooh--forest fire analogy for Tommy. Not too soon?

Hitting the cutoff man, eh, who cares?

Or Torre could have done his Chico Escuela imitation...OR Not

"Baseball has been very, very good to me...

I don't mean to dwell on the number issue, but it's just one of those things that is picking at me.

Bowa also has a reputation as one of the sharpest "needles" in the game. His work will be cut out for him deflating both the Kids and Vet egos I think.

La Opinion is the largest Spanish language paper in the United States, daily circulation is over 121,000 and is in the top 100 newspapers in the country.

He had great help in Lieberthal. Martin is just do darn good for his own good I guess.

I wouldn't mind seeing #6 and #34 retired. Those really are the only two jersey numbers the Dodgers have left that are worth raising to the rafters.

58 No, we don't need another Paul Loduca situation.

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You can make the argument that Joe Torre won't make the Dodgers a whole lot better in 2008

Yes, I can.

From a practical point of view, Joe Torre may not mean one additional win but having him as your leader will impact how the team is viewed. This may not mean much here but we are not the audience that the Dodgers are concerned about.

Some one better text message Dylan Hernandez, pronto!

56 - there is something to be said for retiring numbers of guys who were great players for a franchise but not quite Hall of Famers. But if you retire Garvey and Fernando's numbers then you have to look at the rest of that old in field.

Lieberthal hit .234/.280/.260 last year and threw out 5 of 19 would-be base stealers. Rod Barajas might be a good option. Maybe Jason LaRue.

I think when you work for large public companies, how your leader is viewed is an important factor. Now, its not as important as how he or she do their jobs but their publically known image sets a tone that goes through the entire workplace.

From a practical point of view, Ned Colletti may not mean one additional win but having him as your leader will impact how the team is viewed. This may not mean much here but we are not the audience that the Dodgers are concerned about.

77 - Ask Jimmy Campanis.

Big Mike could catch 20-30 games, play a little first base, and basically take Olmedo Saenz's RH-thumper spot.

Its very comparable to the Phil Jackson second time around with the Lakers.

Me too. I want him to finish his career as a Dodger.

A better fit (and DH time) may be with the other Italian-American former catcher with Dodger ties at the 5 and 57 Freeway.

Why even bother with uniforms? Why don't you just have the players show up with whatever clothes the player can scrounge up?

And I think the bats and balls and gloves are overrated too.

I also think that if we end up carrying three catchers with a guy like Piazza being the third, then we can sit Russ down late in blow out games like Grady FINALLY did in September. He needs INNINGS off, not just travel days. He simply should not be catching 150 games. PERIOD.

Piazza also seemed to take to Angels stadium. I think the only home runs he hit all year were against the Angels at home.

2004 New York Mets $16,071,429
2005 New York Mets $16,071,429
2006 San Diego Padres $1,250,000
2007 Oakland Athletics $8,500,000

How did he only make $1.25M with SD, and then get $8.5M from Oakland (of all places)?

Saenz made a million bucks per year the last couple of seasons. And Lieberthal made over a million bucks for 77 at bats last year. If Piazza "combines" those two roles, I think you could justifiably throw a couple million at him.

Uniforms are OK, but I think players should be required to have their batting helmets cleaned off. That grime some of them let accumulate is distasteful. I know they like to look "gritty" and such, but come on. Grow up.

Mike is 39 years old, I only saw one catcher who caught more than one game in 2007 who is older, that is Sandy Alomar, Jr. and he caught just a handful of games.

I saw him throw a runner out last year! I also saw him in the Dodger Stadium elevator & he really is a happy go lucky guy, really nice guy.

What do people think about Mazzone vs. Honeycutt? Is Mazzone even an option?

I have no clue how much he'll ask for, but I'm sure he's worth more than Lohse!

I really feel if NedCo does something panicky like trade blue chippers McCourt will fire him on the spot, the path of going with the youth is set in stone with McCourt as the owner, that's the way I view it anyways/is the impression that i'm getting from him.

Which is how Ned Colletti got to be the Dodgers' GM. The overall thought process, such as it is, that propels the Dodgers toward neurotic mediocrity remains steadfastly intact.