xiberger Posted March 29, 2007 Author Share Posted March 29, 2007 2005 Wrapup: Season Awards Gold Gloves: AL: Greg Maddux (P/CLE), Ivan Rodriguez (C/NYY), Darin Erstad (1B/ANA), Luis Rivas (2B/CLE), Scott Rolen (3B/MIN), Jose Reyes (SS/OAK), Ichiro (OF/TOR), Torii Hunter (OF/KC), Chris Duffy (OF/NYY) NL: Mike Mussina (P/CIN), Joe Mauer (C/CHC), Todd Helton (1B/CIN), Luis Castillo (2B/ARI), Vinny Castilla (3B/LAD), Omar Vizquel (SS/LAD), Vernon Wells (OF/ARI), Carlos Beltran (OF/PHI), Sammy Sosa (OF/CHC) Silver Sluggers: AL: Jeff Bagwell (DH/KC), Brad Ausmus (C/MIN), Hee Seop Choi (1B/MIN), Marlon Anderson (2B/KC), Alex Rodriguez (3B/DET), Jimmy Rollins (SS/MIN), Ichiro (OF/TOR), Andruw Jones (OF/TOR), Bobby Abreu (OF/DET) NL: Curt Schilling (P/COL), Joe Mauer (C/CHC), Richie Sexson (1B/WAS), Ray Durham (2B/STL), Chipper Jones (3B/COL), Miguel Tejada (SS/CIN), Jim Edmonds (OF/WAS), Carlos Beltran (OF/PHI), Rocco Baldelli (OF/WAS) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xiberger Posted March 30, 2007 Author Share Posted March 30, 2007 LA Dodgers Awards 2005: At the end of the regular season, the Dodgers have announced their own season award winners: Pitcher of the Year: SP Roger Clemens The Rocket led LA's pitching rotation with another fabulous season. The 43-year-old ace went 18-7 with a 2.85 ERA in 236.2 innings pitched. Clemens recorded 150 strikeouts and finished second in the NL Cy Young vote. Batter of the Year: LF Barry Bonds The slugger had a very productive and (most important) injury-free season for the Dodgers. Bonds hit .333 with 37 home runs and drove in a total of 124 runs on 180 hits. In the NL MVP vote, the 41-year-old future Hall of Famer finished fourth. Dodger of the Year: SP Steve Sparks The knuckleball pitcher was without a doubt the biggest surprise for the Dodgers in 2005. After a horrible start (0-2, no Ks), Sparks got injured and missed nearly a month of baseball action. When he returned, he was put in the bullpen, but eventually earned himself another chance in the rotation. For the rest of the year, the 40-year-old veteran pitched almost flawlessly. Sparks went on to finish the regular season with a record of 11-7 and a 2.48 ERA (the second lowest by a starter in the Major League). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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xiberger Posted March 31, 2007 Author Share Posted March 31, 2007 NLDS – Game 1: Nationals (0-0) @ Dodgers (0-0) Clutch Clemens Two-Hits Nats In Series Opener Left: Omar Vizquel drives in the only run of the game; Right: Ace Roger Clemens pitched a two-hitter for the win. A brilliant Roger Clemens led the Dodgers to a dramatic 1-0 win over the Nationals in Game 1 of the NLDS. The Rocket pitched a complete-game shutout, allowing just two hits for the visiting team. Clemens dominated the opposing side, even though he only struck out three batters. "I had a great night", the ace stated after the game. "It's always very important to win the first game of a playoff series because it takes a lot of pressure of your shoulders." Clemens even took a perfect game into the sixth inning until Cesar Izturis ripped a one-out single to center field. In the bottom of the inning, LA drove in the run that would decide the entire game. With runners on first and second and two outs, Omar Vizquel connected for an RBI single to the left side, allowing Craig Biggio to score. It was the only run Washington's starter Johan Santana gave up over seven superb innings. He held the Dodgers to three hits and fanned nine while walking six. In the bottom of the ninth inning, Clemens stayed in the game, despite closer Trevor Hoffman warming up in the bullpen. "I had complete faith in Roger", his manager Jim Tracy confessed at the press conference. "He was very sharp tonight, and I wanted to give him the opportunity to record another complete game." And Clemens did not disappoint his manager and the sold-out crowd at Dodger Stadium. He retired the final three batters - Rocco Baldelli, Shannon Steward, and Jim Edmonds - on fly outs to give the Dodgers the first lead in the series. Boxscore: WAS 0 – LAD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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xiberger Posted April 1, 2007 Author Share Posted April 1, 2007 NLDS – Game 2: Nationals (0-1) @ Dodgers (1-0) Washington Rides Buehrle To Victory Left: Lefty Mark Buehrle recorded a complete-game shutout; Right: Jim Edmonds went deep in the fourth inning. While Roger Clemens was the story in Game 1 of the NLDS between the Nationals and the Dodgers, Mark Buehrle became Washington's hero in Game 2. Just like Clemens the night before, the left-handed starter threw a complete-game shutout in his team's 3-0 win at Dodger Stadium. Despite allowing nine hits over as many innings, Buehrle was able to keep the opposing side quiet. He struck out six batters and walked four on 112 pitches. LA's starting pitcher Steve Sparks did not allow much either, but the knuckleball specialist could not keep up with his opponent. Sparks gave up a two-run homer to Jim Edmonds in the fourth inning. It was the first hit of the postseason for the reigning NL MVP, after going 0-for-4 in the first game. "He's an excellent player", Sparks later commented on Edmonds. "I tried to throw him a slurve, but he saw it comin' and smoked it." In the eighth, the Nationals scored another run on Shannon Stewart's two-out RBI single. The Dodgers had plenty of scoring opportunities throughout the game, but the Californians were unable to capitalize. In the second inning, they let a bases-loaded situation go by, and twice they had two men on base. "Right now, our biggest problem is our offense", Dodgers manager Jim Tracy declared afterwards. "Seven games without a single long ball – that's totally unacceptable." With the series tied at 1-1, the teams are now heading to Washington for the next two games. Boxscore: WAS 3 – LAD 0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GEOLINK Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 yay for 1-1 record Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xiberger Posted April 2, 2007 Author Share Posted April 2, 2007 NLDS – Game 3: Dodgers (1-1) @ Nationals (1-1) Moss Throws Third Shutout In Third Game Of NLDS Left: Washington's starter Damian Moss pitched a gem against LA; Right: Richie Sexson launches a solo bomb. The NLDS between the Dodgers and the Nationals continues to be dominated by its starting pitchers. After Roger Clemens in Game 1 and Mark Buehrle in Game 2, Damian Moss pitched the third complete-game shutout of the series in Game 3. Moss was in total control of the Dodgers, allowing only six hits over nine innings while striking out four batters. He also denied the visitors of an extra-base hit in Washington's unchallenged triumph at RFK Stadium. First baseman Richie Sexson opened the scoring in the bottom of the second inning by taking LA's starter Kevin Brown deep. One inning later, Rocco Baldelli and Jim Edmonds added to the Nationals' lead. Baldelli drove in Cesar Izturis from second base with an RBI double, and Edmonds came up with a two-out base hit to bring home Baldelli. In the sixth, Richie Sexson, who was 3-for-4 on the night, scored on Willie Bloomquist's single for the final score of 4-0. After six innings of work, Brown was replaced on the mound by relief pitcher Mike Jackson. "Kevin [brown] did everything he could", Dodgers manager Jim Tracy later told the pres. "But you can't win games if you don't put runs on the board." In three NLDS games, the Dodgers have only scored a single run. "We're now facing elimination", Kenny Lofton analyzed his team's current situation. "If we want to bring the series back to LA, we need to improve at the plate." Boxscore: LAD 0 – WAS 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ro290190 Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 will Clemens get the start in game 4? It seems like you need a big start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsox Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Nice on your 2-1 lead. Would Steve Sparks be pitching the 4th game and if needed, Clemens for the 5th or are you going to start Clemens for the 4th game and hope to finish it? Once again, nice job with this dynasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ro290190 Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Nice on your 2-1 lead. Would Steve Sparks be pitching the 4th game and if needed, Clemens for the 5th or are you going to start Clemens for the 4th game and hope to finish it? Once again, nice job with this dynasty. Dude he's losing 2-1 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsox Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Oh yeah. Sorry about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xiberger Posted April 2, 2007 Author Share Posted April 2, 2007 Left-hander Kenny Rogers will start in Game 4. It's quite risky, considering the fact that the Nats have got a killer-lineup against lefty pitchers. However, it's not my pitchers I'm worried about, but rather my batters. If they don't produce some runs, the dream of the Golden Boys will soon be over. If the series comes back to LA for Game 5, Roger Clemens will take the mound for the final showdown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HFLR Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Good luck xiberger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xiberger Posted April 2, 2007 Author Share Posted April 2, 2007 NLDS – Game 4: Dodgers (1-2) @ Nationals (2-1) Big Seventh Keeps Dream Alive For Dodgers Left: MVP Jim Edmonds flashes some leather in center field; Right: LA's Craig Biggio had five RBIs on the night. A five-run seventh inning provided the Dodgers with enough offense to safely win Game 4 of the NLDS against the Nationals. The Californians, who had been without a home run in their last eight games, went on a tear against Washington's Jason Frasor by hammering three long balls off the reliever. Frank Thomas led off the inning with a solo shot, and one out later, Greg Myers also went deep. With two men on base, Craig Biggio finally capped a huge seventh with a three-run blast off Frasor. LA's starting pitcher Kenny Rogers had a strong outing, allowing just two runs on eight hits over six innings. Those two runs came on a homer by Rocco Baldelli in the third inning, and on Shannon Stewart's two-out double in the fifth. Apart from that, Rogers was able to keep the opposing bats quiet, despite recording only a single strikeout. "It's not all about K's", the southpaw explained afterwards. "I'm happy with my performance tonight, and that's it." The Dodgers opened the scoring in the second inning when Biggio delivered with the bases loaded and two outs. The second baseman hit a single up the middle to score a pair. In the next at-bat, Larry Walker connected for another RBI single to make it 3-0 for the visitors. Jose Vizcaino added to LA's lead in the sixth by scoring on Kenny Lofton's single. There was still hope for the Nationals, but the Dodgers' five-run seventh put the game out of reach for the hosts. The series is now heading back to LA for the final showdown between these two teams. Boxscore: LAD 9 – WAS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsox Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Man, this is turning out to be a fairytale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs0 Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 bet all players are going to retire when your season so what do you do with your plan if all retire from baseball- will you find more older between 30-35? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pudge77 Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 bet all players are going to retire when your season so what do you do with your plan if all retire from baseball- will you find more older between 30-35?or if a lot do retire you could put together a nice youg team and try to lead them into the playoffs thoise always make good stories... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xiberger Posted April 2, 2007 Author Share Posted April 2, 2007 or if a lot do retire you could put together a nice youg team and try to lead them into the playoffs thoise always make good stories... Sorry, but there won't be a second season of the Golden Boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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