The Blue are certainly ready for Manny's return. Despite an offensive struggle in recent days, the Dodgers continue to find ways to win games, and yesterday, it took a pinch-hit single from Raffy Furcal in the 8th inning to give the Dodgers a 1-0 win over the Rockies, their 50th of the season in just 79 games. Coupled with a Giants loss in St. Louis, the Dodgers increased their lead in the NL West back up to seven games, and continue to boast the leagues best record at 50-29. The win gave the Dodgers the series against the Rockies, and they now have a 7-2 record this season against Colorado
Back when Manny was suspended, the Dodgers had a 21-8 record and led their division by 6½ games. In the 50 games without Manny Ramirez, the Dodgers went 29-21 and maintained their lead, as well as the league's best record. But most importantly, the team proved they were not a team that consisted of Manny and 24 other players; they showed the baseball world they are indeed, a very good team, with the emphasis on the word team. In Manny's absence, the Dodgers had six walk-off wins, led by Andre Ethier, who has four this season, and Matt Kemp, who picked up his first of his career recently.
And so, Manny's 50 games are up, and he will return to the lineup starting tomorrow night in San Diego. And with his return looming, the Dodgers made several roster moves yesterday.
Eric Stults was activated from the DL, and sent down to Albuquerque. Third-string catcher A.J. Ellis was option back to Albuquerque, as well. And Mitch Jones was designated for assignment, meaning the Dodgers have 10 days to trade him or release him. The Dodgers still have some additional roster moves to iron out, such as clearing a spot on the 40-man roster for Manny, as well as Claudio Vargas, who's expected to be activated and join the Dodgers as early as tomorrow. One such roster move could be moving Hong-Chih Kuo from the 15-day DL to the 60-day to remove him from the 40-man roster.
And lastly, as many expect with Manny's return, Juan Pierre is headed back to the bench as a reserve.
Back when Manny was suspended, the Dodgers had a 21-8 record and led their division by 6½ games. In the 50 games without Manny Ramirez, the Dodgers went 29-21 and maintained their lead, as well as the league's best record. But most importantly, the team proved they were not a team that consisted of Manny and 24 other players; they showed the baseball world they are indeed, a very good team, with the emphasis on the word team. In Manny's absence, the Dodgers had six walk-off wins, led by Andre Ethier, who has four this season, and Matt Kemp, who picked up his first of his career recently.
And so, Manny's 50 games are up, and he will return to the lineup starting tomorrow night in San Diego. And with his return looming, the Dodgers made several roster moves yesterday.
Eric Stults was activated from the DL, and sent down to Albuquerque. Third-string catcher A.J. Ellis was option back to Albuquerque, as well. And Mitch Jones was designated for assignment, meaning the Dodgers have 10 days to trade him or release him. The Dodgers still have some additional roster moves to iron out, such as clearing a spot on the 40-man roster for Manny, as well as Claudio Vargas, who's expected to be activated and join the Dodgers as early as tomorrow. One such roster move could be moving Hong-Chih Kuo from the 15-day DL to the 60-day to remove him from the 40-man roster.
And lastly, as many expect with Manny's return, Juan Pierre is headed back to the bench as a reserve.
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