DODGERS NOTEBOOK: DODGERS LOOK FOR PROSPECTS.Byline: Brian Dohn Daily News Staff Writer The Seattle Mariners The Seattle Mariners are a professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. The Mariners are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Mariners have played in Safeco Field. need a starting pitcher Noun 1. starting pitcher - (baseball) a pitcher who starts in a baseball game baseball, baseball game - a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs; "he played baseball in high school"; or three, and have talked to the Dodgers about their surplus. In return, the Dodgers want prospects. Pitching prospects, position prospects - any prospects, as long as they bolster the depleted de·plete tr.v. de·plet·ed, de·plet·ing, de·pletes To decrease the fullness of; use up or empty out. [Latin d minor-league system. Dodgers general manager Kevin Malone
Kevin Malone is a fictional character from the US television series, The Office. He is played by Brian Baumgartner. said his club was ``compatible'' with the Mariners when it came to making a trade, adding that was also true for seven or eight other clubs. ``We're compatible with any club that has prospects,'' Malone said. But Seattle could be falling off the list. Mariners general manager Woody Woodward William Frederick "Woody" Woodward (born September 23, 1942, in Miami, Florida) is a retired player and general manager in Major League Baseball. He played for the Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves (1963-1968) and the Cincinnati Reds (1968-1971) and was later the general manager of the New has told several people he isn't willing to part with pitching prospects such as Ryan Anderson Ryan Anderson may refer to:
Meche was a member of the U.S. Junior Olympic team in 1995. or Freddy Garcia. At least not yet. ``I don't see any advantage to being in a hurry,'' Malone said. ``I'm going to wait as late as I can. I'd rather have too much of something than not enough.'' But the question is what type of prospects other clubs are willing to relinquish. Obviously the Dodgers won't be trading Kevin Brown The name Kevin Brown can refer to several different people, including the following:
That leaves Ismael Valdes and Dave Mlicki, with Mlicki listed as the probable because of Valdes' age (25). But with six starters, and other teams in dire need of starting pitchers, the Dodgers are in position to hold onto one of the starters late into spring training, which should inflate the trade value. And Malone is playing right along. ``If we trade a guy now and someone gets hurts, then I'm out there looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. another pitcher when I could have already had one,'' Malone said. ``I have no problem waiting.'' Tripp to L.A.? Dodgers utility infielder Tripp Cromer is out of options, which means he would have to clear waivers to be sent to the minor leagues. That may not be an issue. ``He's going to be on my ballclub. He'll fit,'' Dodgers manager Davey Johnson said. ``A right-handed bat in the infield. You can double switch. (Cromer) can play all three (infield positions). Barring a trade. . . he'll be with us.'' Johnson said he wants to carry three backup infielders, and Cromer's versatility is something Johnson likes. Bullpen chatter: Right-hander Doug Bochtler and lefty Pedro Borbon both pitched an inning of scoreless relief, notable since the Dodgers are trying to iron out their bullpen situation. While Borbon continues to build arm strength after his 1996 ``Tommy John'' surgery, the Dodgers are trying to get Bochtler back to his 1995-97 San Diego Padres' form, when he had a 3.78 ERA in 151 appearances - instead of the 0-2, 6.15 ERA he suffered through last season with Detroit. After giving up four runs in two innings in his first spring appearance, Bochtler worked with pitching coach Charlie Hough on his mechanics. ``I was pulling my head away from home plate, causing problems with my release point,'' Bochtler said after his second straight scoreless outing. ``We worked on a lot of stuff. The coaching staff, I feel, is really giving me a chance and working with me.'' DODGERS UPDATE Friday's recap: Todd Hollandsworth's second homer of the season lifted the Dodgers over the New York Mets
Today's game: The week of road games ends today with a 10:05 a.m. game against the Cleveland Indians. It marks the Dodgers' eighth game in six days, including seven on the road. The Dodgers have traveled 1,100 miles in that span. Right-hander Ismael Valdes starts for the Dodgers; Dave Mlicki will also pitch. TV/Radio: No TV; XTRA-AM (1150). - Brian Dohn CAPTION(S): Box BOX: DODGERS UPDATE (see text) |
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