DODGERS NOTEBOOK: MARLINS GM CAN TALK TO LASORDA.Byline: Matt McHale Daily News Staff Writer Wayne Huizenga Harry Wayne Huizenga (born on December 29, 1937 in Evergreen Park, Illinois) is an American businessman who has built several companies into multi-billion dollar enterprises, mostly through an aggressive process of acquisitions. , outgoing owner of the Florida Marlins The Florida Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Marlins are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. From to the present, the Marlins have played in Dolphin Stadium. , granted the Dodgers permission Thursday to interview Florida general manager Dave Dombrowski David Dombrowski (born July 27, 1956) is the current president, CEO, and general manager of the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. Early career Dombrowski briefly attended Cornell University before transferring to Western Michigan University, where he earned a . Dodgers interim general manager Tom Lasorda is expected to speak today with Dombrowski, who is in the final season of a multi-year contract that is paying him $750,000 this season. The Dodgers also received permission Thursday from Cincinnati chief executive John Allen John Allen may refer to: Artists
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Bowden was born in Boston and raised in Weston, Massachusetts. . But the focus now is on Dombrowski, a favorite of the new owners at Fox. ``There really isn't a lot I can say,'' Lasorda said. ``I am waiting to hear from (Dodgers 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. . But I do expect to start the process.'' Dombrowski 40, refused to discuss the Dodgers opening, saying it was inappropriate to discuss the future in the middle of the season. The Dodgers are hoping to have a new general manager in place by the first week of October. Thursday, Dombrowski received an endorsement for the Dodgers' job from an unlikely source. Gary Sheffield
Gary Antonian Sheffield (born November 18, 1968 in Tampa, Florida) is a Major League Baseball designated hitter and outfielder for the Detroit Tigers. , who often battled with Dombrowski after joining the Marlins in 1993, said he'd be a perfect choice. ``In those early years I was disappointed that the Marlins weren't winning. It really got to me and I let him and everyone know it,'' Sheffield said. ``I was young and immature. But then I realized he wanted to win as much as I did. ``I found him to be very honest and open to suggestions. I think it would be great if he was the next G.M. of the Dodgers.'' Valdes returning: With right-hander Ismael Valdes
But strong performances by Brian Bohanon on Wednesday and Dave Mlicki on Thursday have changed the Dodgers' plan. The Dodgers will go with a six-man rotation for at least the next two weeks. ``I knew something was going to happen but I tried to stay focused on what I had to do,'' said Mlicki, who walked five Marlins Thursday but limited them to three hits and one run in seven innings. ``I haven't felt pressure. I figured if you pitch well things will take care of themselves.'' Remembering: Former Marlins on their return to Miami for the first time since the May 15 Mike Piazza trade: ``I know we all had a lot of fun here,'' Bobby Bonilla said. ``But I think we're all moving on. Winning that series was great for everyone.'' Catcher Charles Johnson: ``I finally got to sleep in my own bed last night. For the first month out there I lived in a hotel in downtown Los Angeles Downtown Los Angeles is the central business district of Los Angeles, California, located close to the geographic center of the metropolitan area. The sprawling, multi-centered megacity is such that its downtown core is often considered just another district like Hollywood or .'' Pinch-hitter Jim Eisenreich, who walked with the bases loaded in the 10th inning Thursday to give the Dodgers a 2-1 victory: ``Mentally I'm doing OK. Physically I'm doing OK. Baseball-wise, I'm doing terribly.'' DODGERS vs. FLORIDA Time: 4:05 p.m., at Pro Player Stadium. TV/Radio: Channel 5; 1150-AM, KWKW 1330-AM (Spanish). Matchup: In the final game between these two clubs this season, Chan Ho Park (10-7, 4.04) faces right-hander Livan Hernandez (10-8, 4.38). Park has dropped his past two starts after winning five straight. Against Atlanta on Saturday, Park walked a career-high six batters. Hernandez was 4-0 in last year's postseason, winning MVP (Multimedia Video Processor) A high-speed DSP chip from Texas Instruments, introduced in 1994. Officially introduced as the TMS320C80, it combines RISC technology with the functionality of four DSPs on one chip. awards in the National Championship Series and World Series. He has made one lifetime start against the Dodgers - a no-decision in a 9-5 Marlins loss Sept. 6, 1997. Hernandez is third in the National League with seven complete games - the same number as the entire Dodgers pitching staff. - Matt McHale CAPTION(S): Box BOX: DODGERS vs. FLORIDA (see text) |
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