Dodger Dugout

Timm's Two Cents

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 06:19:00 +0000

The momentum has faded. The pixie dust has run out. The Stunt Men have all but gone. It's time for Ned Colletti to make his move. Easier said than done, I know, but he absolutely needs to...

Dodgers Press Release

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Tue, 29 May 2012 23:05:00 +0000

Hall of Fame Broadcaster Vin Scully will be featured on the club’s final bobblehead night on Aug. 30 when the Dodgers take on Arizona at 7:10 p.m. Entering an unprecedented 63rd season broadcasting...

Around The Horn

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Mon, 28 May 2012 15:18:00 +0000

Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle believes now is the time for the Giants to make their move: The Dodgers' start has been legitimate but aided by a cushy early schedule. On...

Timm's Two Cents

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Sun, 27 May 2012 21:55:00 +0000

You know, I've been thinking... If the Dodgers were serious about Roy Oswalt, what's the plan? Was this just a kicking of the tires? Is Ted Lilly seriously injured? Or perhaps Chad ...

Around The Horn

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Sat, 26 May 2012 05:04:00 +0000

In case you haven't seen this week's Sports Illustrated yet, here's the Magic & Kemp cover and an excerpt of the article by Albert Chen... ONLY THE BEGINNING Dodgers centerfielder Matt ...

Timm's Two Cents

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Wed, 23 May 2012 06:14:00 +0000

Tuesday's Hero: Ivan DeJesus, Jr. Pixie Dust. Chemistry. The Stunt Men Part II. Genius managing. Call it whatever you want, the Dodgers just keep winning. It's so much fun,...

Around The Horn

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Tue, 22 May 2012 04:20:00 +0000

Did Donnie Baseball use steroids? What does Mattingly really think about Magic Johnson and the rest of the new owners? What did he think of Frank McCourt? Don Mattingly appeared on...

Timm's Two Cents

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Mon, 21 May 2012 06:04:00 +0000

With a quarter of the season in the books, if you would have told me back in Spring Training... that Chris Capuano would rank among the Dodgers best pitchers, I would not have believed you....

Around The Horn

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Mon, 21 May 2012 01:54:00 +0000

Want to know how he did it? From ESPN Stats and Information, how Kershaw shut out the Cardinals Saturday night: A. Kershaw had an even mix between fastball and off-speed (50 percent of...

Around The Horn

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Fri, 18 May 2012 02:02:00 +0000

Marty Time TV snagged this interview with Clayton Kershaw in San Diego...

Timm's Two Cents

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Tue, 15 May 2012 05:27:00 +0000

Can we all just let go of Frank McCourt already? Jeesh. T.J. Simers and others refuse to let him go. I've moved on from McCourt - except that some people like to stir the pot...

Timm's Two Cents

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Sun, 13 May 2012 18:52:00 +0000

Hey Dodgers Fans, where are you? I took my family to the game last night - snagged some $9 lower reserve level seats from Stub Hub. Aisle 23, Row B. Not too shabby. We had a great...

Timm's Two Cents

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Sat, 12 May 2012 05:02:00 +0000

I've been wondering... How will Josh Hamilton's recent hot streak impact the Dodgers? Quite a lot, actually. Obviously, the more Hamilton hits, the more cash he'll rake in for his next...

Around The Horn

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:52:00 +0000

In case you missed the recent Andre and Dee handshake thingy, here it is:

Timm's Two Cents: Update

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Tue, 08 May 2012 03:34:00 +0000

I guess I convinced Don Mattingly. Per Dylan Hernandez: Kenley Jansen will replace Javy Guerra as the Dodgers’ closer, Manager Don Mattingly announced before his team’s series opener...

Timm's Two Cents

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Mon, 07 May 2012 04:09:00 +0000

Another day, another let down by Javy Guerra. When hitters go through a slump a manager has to consider: Will he work his way out of it? Do I leave him alone? Do I change his...

Minor League Report

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Sat, 05 May 2012 01:00:00 +0000

The Los Angeles Dodgers today announced the April winners of the Dodger Pride Awards. The Dodger Pride Awards were created in 2008 by General Manager Ned Colletti, and are given on a monthly...

The Rumor Mill

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Thu, 03 May 2012 00:56:00 +0000

So the Dodgers are in "serious talks" to sign free agent outfielder Bobby Abreu, according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports (twitter). Interesting idea. I was thinking today that one piece...

Welcome Magic!

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Tue, 01 May 2012 06:08:00 +0000

Timm's Two Cents

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 05:39:00 +0000

Matt Kemp looks to be having more fun playing baseball than any Dodger player not named Manny that I've seen in years. Of course winning breeds joy, but Kemp's enthusiasm looks to be contagious...

Timm's Two Cents

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:38:00 +0000

The sky is falling! The sky is falling! Javy Guerra sure is a mess this week, eh? Don Mattingly loves to talk about how Guerra has ice in his veins and that he thrives on the pressure and...

Book Review Revisited

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 05:02:00 +0000

click to purchase Bottom of the Ninth Kirk Gibson with Lynn Hemming (1997) You know who he is. This is his story. From his childhood and college football career through his...

The Rumor Mill

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 05:01:00 +0000

Apparently, Ned Colletti has already spoken to the new owners regarding an extension for Andre Ethier. Colletti, speaking on SiriusXMsports, said he would love to keep Andre in L.A. and that...

You Make the Call

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 04:06:00 +0000

Here's the photo finish of Wednesday night's 10th inning loss in Milwaukee: @_eddie1 from twitter

Timm's Two Cents

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:36:00 +0000

A few thoughts as I shrug off Tuesday night's loss... Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier have really made this team exciting. (As if you needed me to tell you that.) Correct me if I'm...