Touchdown in Pittsburgh – Josh Rawitch
No, I’m not talking about Antwaan Randle El’s Superbowl pass…we just landed in Pittsburgh and it’s only 11 p.m. Not bad, considering there were two games today.
First off, kudos to the reader who noted the incorrect factoid on our last double header. We actually played one at the end of the ’03 season in San Francisco. We caught that mistake just before KCAL went on the air today, so hopefully no one got too confused. Still, double headers are pretty rare for West Coast guys like me, so keeping track of them is a little confusing.
Meanwhile, the Dodgers have had great success here in Pittsburgh over the last six years, but Jim Tracy has now swtiched sides in this "rivalry," so we’ll see how that affects things. It will be an interesting series, as Trace made a lot of friends with the Dodgers over the years and we’re all looking forward to seeing him, John Shelby, Jim Lett and Jim Colborn.
In fact, it’s actually a little strange how similar the personalities of Trace and Grady are. They’re both extremely well-respected, down-to-earth guys who got to their positions through good old fashioned hard work. I feel privileged to have worked with both of them and I know I speak for a lot of people in the Dodger organization when I say that we all wish him and the Pirates well. Just not when they’re playing the Dodgers!
Inside the Dodgers 
Is the weather good out there Josh? No more rain delays I hope.
I know this is a dead horse topic, but I can’t help thinking about “the trade” esp now as the Dodgers play Tracy and the Pirates.
As an out of towner (Philly guy) it still doesn’t add up why the team essentiallly traded (team captain) LoDuca for (number three starter) Penny. That trade started an unpleasant domino effect that ultimately cost a gm and manager their job, as well as set the franchise (and their fans) back for quite awhile..and yes I will forever be a “Paulie” guy and already see his impact on the Mets.
Cody Ross is a player I have followed since high school. Today he hit two homers and one being a grandslam. will he stay with the dodgers after today? I hope so!!
Hello I forgot to mention that Cody Ross played today as he did with Carlsbad Cavemen. I saw his clear a 375′ homer in las Cruces baseball fence with another 25′ extra. This kid has power to spare. Good Luck Cody. Paul Subia