Category — Dodgers

Much attention has been focused on Matt Kemp, who along with the hot rumors of dating Eva Longoria homered as the Dodgers spoiled the Padres Opening Day on Thursday. But inquiring minds wanted to know who was the new lady hanging out with Frank McCourt. It appears McCourt has made a major league upgrade from ex-wife Jamie McCourt.
Larry Brown Sports

At least 1 writer is already picking the Angels to win it all. We’re convinced there will be more. In this case, though, Tom Verducci is picking the Angels to defeat the Giants in the World Series.
SI.com

According to Dennis Berman of the Wall Street Journal, the group headed by Magic Johnson has won the bidding for the Dodgers for $2 billion, a record purchase for a Major League Baseball team.
This historic development means Johnson becomes the 1st African American to own a MLB club.
Twitter.com

The Phoenix metro area is getting a boost in beer sales with 2 of our favorite characters, Padres fan Bill Prall and Pirates breath Paul McDonald. The 2 sent us this gem before reloading on Coors Light and taking in the punk-ass Cubs and D-Backs exhibition on Friday at the Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, the new spring training digs for the D-Backs and Rockies.

I still remember laughing hysterically during spring training last year upon hearing how Andre Ethier would develop into a leader in the Dodgers clubhouse. Are we talking about the same dude, I thought.
The kid who continues to act like a 5-year-old with his frequent temper tantrums started camp this week on a high note, dissing reporters and continuing his childish behavior. Maybe the Dodgers should cut their losses and trade this piece of shit? Oh that’s right, no 1 wants him.
L.A. Times

Hope springs eternal each year at spring training. Take Matt Kemp for instance. The Dodger centerfielder, who should have been MVP last season, will shoot for the moon this season, attempting to go where no other player has gone before. 50 home runs and 50 steals. Of all the players in Major League Baseball, he’s the 1 who could possibly do it, but that’s a rugged mountain to climb.
Yahoo Sports

The Phillies (7-2) are the favorite to capture the World Series, according to the odds at Santa Fe Station in Las Vegas. The Cardinals, who shocked the world and the Phillies in last season’s playoffs, are 16-1, down from 18-1. Among the others: Yankees (9-2); Red Sox (7-1); Angels (5-1); Dodgers (28-1); Rangers (4-1); Tigers (5-1); Giants (12-1); Braves (16-1); punk-ass Cubs (35-1); White Sox (50-1); Padres (155-1); and A’s (100-1).

So who’s the blond?
This select group of former Major Leaguers and Hall of Famers gathered for dinner Sunday at N9NE Steakhouse at the Palms Casino Resort in Vegas. How about this lineup: Reggie Jackson; Randy Johnson; Bo Jackson; John Smoltz; Ozzie Smith; Wade Boggs; Gary Sheffield; David Wells; Trevor Hoffman; Joe Carter; Rob Dibble; and Harold Reynolds.
Image courtesy of Palms Casino Resort

Maybe Prince Fielder’s buddy Matt Kemp is a better recruiter than we know.
ESPN LA

Some 2012 predictions, including Phil Jackson returning to coaching just in the Knick of time.
Grantland.com