Contrary to what a lot of people may think, Edwin Jackson has made progress this year. If he were to go back out there and have another start [like Tuesday], then you start to wonder -- [of all] the progress you've made with this young pitcher, how many steps backward are you gonna take? |
Cory Sullivan had quite a day for himself today. Not only did he do the big thing with the leadoff double offensively in the 10th inning, but he made two outstanding defensive plays in center field and covered an awful lot of ground. |
Craig Wilson, offensively, he was terrific. He has gotten himself one huge backer. I respect him to the -Nth degree for the way he's conducted himself and the way he handled himself in this situation. |
D.J. wasn't sharp, but they only scored in the one inning. |
DePodesta said Cruz's recent play compares favorably with his earlier years. His .783 on-base plus slugging percentage is higher than that of Dodgers starters Cesar Izturis, Jason Phillips, Jason Repko, Oscar Robles, Jose Valentin and Werth. |
Derek Lowe was obvious the show today. One chopped, two-strike swing from a no-hitter. That's basically what it boiled down to today. |
Derek Lowe was obviously the show today. One chopped, two-strike swing from a no-hitter. That's basically what it boiled down to today. |
Derek Lowe, for the fourth time in a row, was just phenomenal. Not good, not great, phenomenal. |
Derek Lowe, for the fourth time in a row, was phenomenal, ... Not good. Not great. Phenomenal. ... I can't say enough good things about Derek Lowe the last four times he's pitched. Unbelievable. |
Did the starting pitcher give you a chance every fifth day to go out there and win? -- that's the biggest element I look at. (Santos) was pretty good at that last year. |
Do I advocate that you go up to the plate looking to walk? No, |
Don't prejudge it too quickly. |
Duaner was effective, but when you're in a ballgame like that, you have no breathing room. And a leadoff double, when you're dealing with the middle of their order, causes problems for you. Great pitches to Holliday. [The count was] 3-2 to Hawpe. Give Brad Hawpe credit. |
Duckworth has kind of pitched his way into this picture, no question. |
Duffy is an important piece at the top of our lineup. That's an ideal spot for him. When he gets on first base, he can be a very disruptive player as fast as he is. |