Looking Back on the 2000s

As we move into a new decade, it's always fun to reflect on the previous 10 years on some of the bests of the best. That said, we look back on the 2000s.

While there were no Kirk Gibson-like World Series heroics over the last 10 years, the Dodgers certainly entertained us with some memorable games and "moments." Here are my top five games/moments of the decade in reverse order:

5. Manny's Pinch-Hit Slam on Manny Bobblehead Night against Pirates.

4. Shawn Green Makes History While Hitting Four Home Runs in Milwaukee.

3. Mark Loretta Walk-off Beats Matt Holliday and Cards.

2. Steve Finley's Walk-off Slam Against Giants Gives Dodgers Division and Eliminates Giants.

1. Dodgers Hit Four Consecutive Solo Home Runs in 9th to Tie Padres and then Win on Nomar Walk-off Homer in 10th (and Take Over First-Place).

Every Dodger fan remembers each of these games. It's hard to really put them into any particular order, but just on the basis of importance and remembrance, that's the order I came up with.

I was lucky enough to be in attendance for Steve Finley's walk-off slam. And I would have to say that was by far the loudest I've ever heard Dodger Stadium, and it was by far the longest on-field celebration I've ever been a part of as a fan. And to me, it was the biggest game I've seen in person just on the simple fact that it not only clinched a playoff berth for the Dodgers, but it was also against the hated Giants.

The Dodgers also had a number of players don Dodger Blue over the last 10 years. Looking back, there were some great performances by a number of them at each position. Here are my top Dodgers of the decade by position:

Starting Pitcher: Derek Lowe. Never missed a start in four years with the Dodgers.

Closer: Eric Gagne. Arguably the three greatest consecutive seasons ever by a closer.

Catcher: Paul LoDuca. Was the heart and soul of the clubhouse until being traded in 2004.

First Base: Eric Karros. Became the all-time L.A. Dodger home run hitter.

Second Base: Jeff Kent. Greatest hitting second baseman in team history.

Third Base: Adrian Beltre. Solidified revolving door at position for six solid seasons.

Shortstop: Rafael Furcal. Most consistent player at position since Bill Russell.

Left Field: Manny Ramirez. Revitalized franchise in his first two months with team.

Center Field: Matt Kemp. Is well on his way to becoming one of the best at his position.

Right Field: Shawn Green. Led the offense in his five years with the team.