DODGERS NOTEBOOK: HERSHISER HAS ACCEPTED ROLE.Byline: Steve Dilbeck Staff Writer That's Orel Hershiser Hershiser has been in the major leagues for 17 years, and nearly all of them as 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"; of note. But at 41, he signed with the Dodgers to join the bullpen. And after three early-season starts, he now finds himself a full member of the bullpen for the first time since he earned a spot in the Dodgers rotation in 1984. If it takes some adjusting, Hershiser downplays it. ``It's no different,'' Hershiser said. ``I just come to the ballpark. I'm just kind of hoping and waiting for an opportunity. That's my role now. ``I'm comfortable with it. I'm fine. It's what I prepared to do. I'm not taken back. Why does it have to be a big deal?'' Entering Friday's game against the Marlins, Hershiser had made only one appearance as a reliever - his first since 1989. His role in the bullpen, however, is undefined. ``We're trying to figure that out right now,'' said Dodgers manager Davey Johnson --New Hispanic marketing firm: The Dodgers have gone outside in an attempt to improve their reach to the Hispanic community, announcing an agreement with Alternative and Innovative Marketing. Earlier this year, the Dodgers hired Kris Rone Rone (1980) is a notable street artist living in Melbourne, Australia. His notability comes from the prolific nature of his art, the skill of his work and his unique and individual style. to head their marketing department, renaming the position executive vice president. Rone is fourth in the organizational structure  This article has no lead section.To comply with Wikipedia's lead section guidelines, one should be written. , behind only chairman Bob Daly, president Bob Graziano Bob Graziano is a former president of the Los Angeles Dodgers of American Major League Baseball. He is currently Managing Director for the Western Region of Northern Trust, an investment management company. and general manager Kevin Malone
Kevin Malone is a fictional character from the US television series, The Office. He is played by Brian Baumgartner. . ``A lot of teams have gone to an in-house representative, but because the Hispanic community is such a big part of our marketing plan in Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. , we decided it would be best to hire a firm that is an expert in this field,'' Rone said. AIM has contracted with the Dodgers for specific projects in the past. --Hundley hot: Catcher Todd Hundley Todd made his major league debut with the New York Mets on May 18, 1990 when he was only 20 years old. , who suffered through a disappointing first season with the Dodgers both at the plate and behind it, returned home the team's hottest hitter. Hundley, who was recovering from elbow surgery last year, returned to Dodger Stadium • • [ on Friday 11 for 25 in his past seven games, with three home runs and six RBI RBI abbr. Baseball runs batted in Noun 1. rbi - a run that is the result of the batter's performance; "he had more than 100 rbi last season" run batted in . ``I'm healthy and everything feels good,'' Hundley said. ``Just trying to win some games.'' Hundley knew he would be watched closely this season, but he claims no special pleasure if his hot start has deflected criticism: ``I don't really give a (hoot) to tell you the truth.'' --Olson watch: Right-handed Gregg Olson
``He's had a couple of decent side works, but he's not really where he was when we broke camp,'' Johnson said. ``I think I'd still like to see him a pitch couple of (minor-league) games to make sure he's OK.'' Johnson said it was undetermined when Olson might make a rehab appearance. --Short hops: Team vice president Tommy Lasorda was interviewed by Bill Bavasi and Bob Watson last week for the U.S. Olympic manager's position. Lasorda is favored to get the nod, but an announcement is not expected until Monday at the earliest. . . . Bullpen coach Rick Dempsey, who was fined $1,000 and suspended for 18 games last year for his part in a brawl with the Mariners, on Tigers coach Juan Samuel getting suspended for 15 games for throwing punches against the White Sox: ``I got 18 games and I didn't hit anybody. I just knocked somebody down. But I'm satisfied.'' DODGERS VS. FLORIDA Time: 5:10 p.m. at Dodger Stadium TV/Radio: Fox Sports Net 2, XTRA-1150 and KWKW-1330 (Spanish) Matchup: Right-hander Darren Dreifort hopes to continue his hot start against the Marlins and left-hander Jesus Sanchez in this twilight matchup. Dreifort is only 1-1 in his first four starts, but has a 2.45 ERA and appeared a much-improved pitcher from a year ago. He is 1-3 lifetime against the Marlins. Sanchez is off to a strong start himself (3-0, 4.81),and is 3-0 with a 4.43 ERA lifetime against the Dodgers. The Dodgers are 2-3 against left-handed starters this year. - Steve Dilbeck CAPTION(S): box Box: Dodgers vs. Florida (see text) |
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