DODGERS NOTEBOOK: MOTA UNLIKELY TO FACE METS.Byline: Brian Dohn Staff Writer KISSIMMEE, Fla. - Dodgers manager Jim Tracy
Previously, the Dodgers pulled Mota from their two-game trip to Mexico City Mexico City Spanish Ciudad de México City (pop., 2000: city, 8,605,239; 2003 metro. area est., 18,660,000), capital of Mexico. Located at an elevation of 7,350 ft (2,240 m), it is officially coterminous with the Federal District, which occupies 571 sq mi because it was against the Mets. Mota, who said he has no problem facing New York Facing New York is a four-piece, progressive, indie rock band from the California, Bay Area, who formed in January of 2004, or 2020 as it is stated on their Myspace. The band is currently on Five One Inc. , and Mets catcher Mike Piazza Michael Joseph Piazza (born September 4, 1968 in Norristown, Pennsylvania) is an American Major League Baseball player who currently plays for the Oakland Athletics. He began his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers and played for the Florida Marlins, New York Mets, San Diego Padres were each suspended five games and fined for their actions in the bench-clearing melee. It was the second altercation in two springs between the two. ``We not looking to get into a situation where we're at the end of spring, things have gone well, and that could be jeopardized,'' Tracy said Saturday. ``If we can get (Mota) his work (at Dodgertown), there's a good chance we will. We're not looking to create problems with any of our players.'' Further complicating the issue is that Mota's appeal hearing is earlier in the day. ``If it's the case where I have to pitch there, I have to,'' Mota said. ``If it's my day, I have to.'' Mets manager Art Howe said he had not yet decided whether Piazza would play in the game. Both Tracy and pitching coach Jim Colborn said they weren't sure whether Mota was scheduled to pitch that day, but an on-field matchup eventually will take place. The Dodgers travel to New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of for a three-game series May 6-8. The Mets return to Dodger Stadium Aug. 22-24. --Roster filings: Terry Shumpert continued his push to make the roster as a utility player with a three-run homer in his only at-bats. Shumpert, who has nine years in the majors, is batting .344 with two homers and seven 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 . Shumpert's main competition appears to be Jolbert Cabrera, who is batting .357 with a homer and five RBI. Tracy said the difference between Cabrera and Shumpert is ``versatility.'' Cabrera has played at least 10 innings at second, third, shortstop and all three outfield positions this spring. Shumpert has played at least 10 innings at second, third, shortstop and left field. --Odds and ends: Dodgers left fielder Brian Jordan was scratched from the road trip because of soreness in his left quadriceps. He is expected back in the lineup today. ... Dodgers left- hander Odalis Perez was unspectacular in five innings, allowing four unearned runs, but he was happy to leave without incident. He said Houston starter Roy Oswalt carved a hole in the right side of the mound, and Perez's foot kept sliding in it. ``Twice I almost broke my foot because when I landed, I wasn't comfortable,'' Perez said. CAPTION(S): box Box: DODGERS vs. HOUSTON - Brian Dohn |
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