Diamonds For Women

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Sat 2/25/23 10:35 am Post subject: Winter Training - 2023

Cathy was there for the Padres-Mariners game yesterday, but today is the first full slate of preseason games in the Grapefruit and Cactus Leagues.
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sunnyblue · Posted: Tue 2/28/23 9:30 am Post subject:

Let's hear the report, Cathy. Also what about those new rules throwing everyone off? lol

Dodgers got a 7-6 over the Padres yesterday at Peoria which was the first time the teams saw each other since that horrible night at Petco Park last October. But the big scare was Gavin Lux leaving with an injury - they are thinking torn ACL but we will hear the results today. I shudder to think it but he will most likely be out for the first couple of months of the season.

forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 7234 Location: San Diego

I am sorry to hear about Lux. Sad

We had a fabulous trip over for the weekend. Padres lost our first game to the Mariners, 3-2, but went on to win the next day against the White Sox, 6-2.
Those were the 2 games we saw. The big news of the first game, of course was that Manny was called out for the first clock violation of the preseason! We left to come home on Sunday, but while driving were listening to the game and Manny got a rousing ovation on the news of his new contract. El Niño made his debut today! It was against the Battery Chuckers and my boys won the game, 7-5. It has been a very long time since we saw him play for this team - way back at the end of the 2021 season. He walked, stole second, and scored in his first at bat. Those fans booed him of course (since the game was played at Scottsdale) - but he will have to get used to that through this season.

Everyone is excited about the coming season. The feeling we got in Peoria was one like nothing is out of our range. The Manny signing on Sunday took the stress of wondering whether he would opt out after the season. Now we know that will not happen. I have not felt this excited in February since back in 2015 (and you all know how that turned out) Sad

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dodgerblue6 · Posted: Tue 2/28/23 10:43 pm Post subject:

sunnyblue · Posted: Wed 3/1/23 10:01 pm Post subject:

I feel bad because he worked so hard this offseason. He was really looking forward to getting a shot at short.

On the bright side though - Dustin May and Ryan Pepiot have looked very good! I think our pitching should be a strength this year.

Oh by the way Cathy - how was the wildflower bloom?

forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 7234 Location: San Diego

They were lovely! So different from last year at this time. Explosions of color all over Anza Borrego.
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dodgerblue6 · Posted: Fri 3/3/23 7:16 pm Post subject:

OMG, now they're using outfield shifts! How long before MLB tries to outlaw those?
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forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 7234 Location: San Diego

I know I saw that too - teams will find a way to have what they think is the best defense even if there are new restrictions.

I guess if we must be no hit it seems best to have that happen during pre season games! The Cubs combined to do that to my Padres yesterday with Justin Steele & 6 relievers - including former Padre Brad Boxberger. The Cubs say they think it was their first ever no hitter in exhibition games but really, does anyone care - Lol - Manny and Nelson Cruz did not look very good, El Niño had the day off along with Juan Soto. Shake it off and move on - now getting ready to play Arizona. After 1 week in, Padres are 4-4 - K.C. at the top of Cactus League (7-1). The best thing to me about these games is seeing things shape up for the regular season. It is a work in progress. Same for all other teams, too.
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forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 7234 Location: San Diego

Watching now as my boys face the Dodgers at CBRG!
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dodgerblue6 · Posted: Mon 3/6/23 4:58 pm Post subject:

Dodgers won that game, and from what I understand, Thor looked pretty good with three perfect innings. That's what we need from him.

El Gato, unfortunately, has sprained an ankle, and may not be ready for Opening Day... ??? Sad

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dodgerblue6 · Posted: Sat 3/11/23 8:57 am Post subject:

It looks like James Outman is likely to make the Opening Day roster, as well as Jason Heyward.
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"The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."

-Baseball Hall of Fame

sunnyblue · Posted: Sat 3/11/23 5:05 pm Post subject:

Clayton's first preseason start looked pretty good. I would love to see him have an injury-free season but that sure doesn't seem like it will ever happen, especially as he's almost 35 now.

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Mon 3/13/23 11:07 pm Post subject:

How about Steven Duggar, 3-for-3 in yesterday's game. Exclamation

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forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 7234 Location: San Diego

We have Ha-Seong Kim and the X-man back now that their WBC runs are over. Rainout today because weather on that side of the desert is like weather over here on this one. Only 2 weeks until tomorrow until Opening day.
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sunnyblue · Posted: Sat 3/18/23 9:53 pm Post subject:

Though we know it means absolutely nothing, it is nice to see the Dodgers coming back strong in the Cactus League after their 1st round playoff series loss in October! They are 12-5 and in first place with a week left. They played the St. Patrick's Day game at Sloan Park against the Cubs and won that, 9-7. In Clayton's second start, against the Rangers a couple of days ago he didn't look so good and Corey Seager homered off him - he tipped his cap. Smile

I am also pleased to see that the Angels are 13-6 and maybe they will have their act together all season this year? For now these are just things to make comments about even though you can't put any real stock in these preseason numbers.

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Tue 3/21/23 2:51 pm Post subject:

I should have posted this already, but how about Darren Baker's grand slam off his pop's team? Classic. Smile

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forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 7234 Location: San Diego

That was too funny, Sunny. Smile

I should have posted this already but El Niño hit his first home run in 2 years in the St. Patrick's Day game against our "roommates" the Mariners. His comment was "I almost forgot how to" - Lol. Article from padres.com

The transition to right field is getting a little more smooth for him even though he has a ways to go to get used to it.
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