After another long period of no entries I am pleased to report that the Dodgers turned their season around. Prior to their June 22nd game against the Padres they were in last place 9 1/2 games behind the Arizona DBacks. They then went on an historic 42-8 run gaining the lead in the NL West that they held until the end of the season.
They are meeting the Atlanta Braves in the NLDS and are currently tied at a game each heading home to LA. Except for injuries to Matt Kemp & Andre Ethier and the fact that several members of the bullpen are showing signs of fatigue, they seem poised for a long play off run.
Expectations are high & criticism of manager Don Mattingley is acute. With the recent firing of Dusty Baker by the Reds there is a sense that if the Dodgers don't make it to the World Series there will be a change in leadership.
Evidence of Disruption of the Status Quo
8 years ago
