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Dodgers Outlast Padres in Marathon Game

San Diego set an attendance record for a three game series over the weekend, meaning just over 44,000 people were on hand to witness an excellent pitchers duel. While they probably didn't receive the outcome they would have liked, nobody can say they didn't get their money's worth. The Dodgers stranded 15 runners in the 17...

Final NL Roster Notes: Rafael Furcal to Start Season on DL

Here's a look around the NL West and what final roster moves your team made to prepare for Opening Day: Diamondbacks: Infielder Brian Barden and utility man Robby Hammock made the squad. Hammock showed promise in '03 and '04, but missed all of '05 because of shoulder surgery. Right handers Dustin Nippert and J.D. Durbin...

Rafael Furcal Likely to Miss Opening Day (and More)

Yesterday I alerted you that Rafael Furcal was carted off the field in the 1st inning of the Dodgers loss to the Orioles. The preliminary diagnosis was a left ankle sprain, and then the X-rays came back negative. Now Furcal's status for opening day seems questionable at best, producing a gaping hole at shortstop for the...

WilsonValdez News From the Web

05/17/12 Checking in with Wilson Valdez Source: Philly.com - Philadelphia PA Currently aboard the Keystone regional on my way back from New York City, where I was catching up with former Archbishop Carroll star Mike Costanzo, who saw his long and winding road through the minors finally pay off over the weekend when the Reds called him up to the majors at the age of 28 years old.
05/09/12 Valdez offers much more than bunting ability Source: MLB - Cincinnati Reds Any time Wilson Valdez is batting for the Reds, he's a threat to bunt for a hit.
04/25/12 Rolen's blast gives offense jolt Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Cincinnati OH The Reds needed a spark, a jolt of energy.