All's well is if it ends for Wells
When a guy who's had a David Wells-esque career takes the mound for what might end up his last time in a professional baseball uni, it's safe to say most baseball fans would like to see him go out a high note. If it happens to be a guy who's had an actual David Wells career, even better. In the case of last night's 8-3 win over the Giants, Wells' note may not have been "high" in a traditional sense, but it was pitch perfect enough to sound sweet to a Dodger fans' ear. In what could be a swan song, Boomer put forth six solid, workmanlike innings, keeping his club in the game and the "W" within reach of his name. From there, the kids (and even a few "adults") took care of business. James Loney has absolutely dominated throughout September, which makes him cranking a long ball for his 32nd RBI of the month more impressive than shocking. But in the end, the story was really about Wells, who can now send himself off in winning fashion, should he choose to call it a day in baseball. For those into collecting inexpensive memorabilia, it might be worth printing up a copy of the box score.
If Tony Abreu's life was a court room drama, he'd be putting the system on trial.
Can the Dodgers put together a streak that doesn't involve losses? Well, if Chad Billingsley can put himself in position to win a lucky 13th, that would help. He'll be facing Travis Blackley, making his second start of the season.
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I've been a Dodger fan since 1954. I bleed Dodger blue. I'm in great pain here.
Where is Walter and Tommy when we need them. We have the best farm in the system, yet we send them off to other teams. ?????
Posted by: ZE | September 29, 2007 at 05:44 PM
K T USN
From 2 days ago--just saw you question....
I guess I should have said "potential" instead of "talented", I agree. I was just making a point that Kemp has super stud potential.
Posted by: dodgerskip | September 29, 2007 at 06:43 PM
Skip,
I agree w/ you there "super stud potential" 100%...what do you think about delwynn young? I haven't really seen him play the field much but I think he's right up there in the potential category maybe not super stud but definitely stud potential.
Posted by: K T USN | September 30, 2007 at 01:32 AM
K T USN
There is something about Young that causes front office types to look past him. I've followed him for the last 3 years or so and it seems that he's never been viewed as major league starter material. i don't know if it's attitude or defense (which is supposedly not great) but he is not viewed the same as the other prospects. he was an infielder, and they asked him to move because they had "better prospects". He played left field and they asked him to move to make room for another prospect. And so on. Makes you wonder what management sees in him that causes them not to place much stock in him as anything but a platoon player. that's why i suggested that he turn himself into a Jose Oquendo type who can play everywhere and he might make a career out of it--there's certainly value in that.
Posted by: dodgerskip | September 30, 2007 at 02:14 PM