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By: MSTI’s 2010 in Review: Catcher « Mike Scioscia's tragic illness

MSTI’s 2010 in Review: Catcher « Mike Scioscia's tragic illness — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 15:07:53 +0000

[...] to wrap a bow on the season by reviewing each player. Following in the footsteps of 2007, 2008, and 2009, each player gets a mention, meaning I’ll be deeply regretting that around the time I have to [...]

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Sunday Morning Dodger Links — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:48:33 +0000

[...] Tragic Illness has also been reviewing the 2009 Dodgers by position — here is his look at catcher, first base, second base, and third base. Kudos to the use of 1985 Topps as [...]

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:52:51 +0000

I think Navarro was suppose to be the guy coming out, got hurt, and Martin made the roster due to Gagne. I remember being talked about a lot on local sports radio because they thought the team should go get a reliable backup.

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Mike Scioscia's tragic illness — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:09:32 +0000

Wait, that’s not true. Navarro was the guy in 2006, Martin only made it up later because Navarro got hurt.

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:01:32 +0000

Remember, Martin intially made the team out of Spring training a few years ago basically because Gagne pushed for it (being a fellow Cunuck and all). I think the ties to steroids are completly legit.

By: Erich

Erich — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:55:20 +0000

I was against the Santana trade as well but let’s wait and see what he does in the big leagues before we get too upset… it’s still a long road ahead for him.

By: Erich

Erich — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:54:17 +0000

I thought this as well, but who really knows?

I did think it was odd that Martin felt the need to so publicly discuss his yoga and try to explain why he had lost bulk, he said it was a new diet and that he was leaner and still strong.

Players do different conditioning and off season workouts all the time, but it was a bit strange how much Russ pushed his changes to the media.

He is on a downward spiral, frankly it would be more surprising if he did better next year than this year, the trend is downward and it’s really unfortunate. Unfortunately I think the rest of the league has caught on, that’s why he won’t walk very much next year, he can be as patient as he wants but if the pitcher can throw fastball strikes and get him out, what chance does he have?

By: ritzpolo22

ritzpolo22 — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:11:37 +0000

The worst part of it all is that the horrible trade for Santana brought us Blake, who we now have locked up for a few more seasons. And after watching Blake perform this October its depressing knowing that we are locked into Blake & Martin in the 7 & 8 spot for next few years when we could have Santana and some extra cash to spend elsewhere.

By: b.rock

b.rock — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:03:46 +0000

Juice-related or no, his first three seasons are relatively similar to Paul LoDuca’s. I sure hope he bounces back.

By: grabarkewitz

grabarkewitz — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:33:22 +0000

May is still a year away from the show. May is worse at blocking balls, calling pitches and pretty much at all aspects of defense than Martin and that is saying something. There is potential, offensively, but May is a feast/famine hitter. I gotta think that the Blue will want to see him get in some AAA at bats before running out in the show.