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So the Los Angeles Dodgers have finally hit the mini skids. They have lost more than 2 straight games for the first time in 124 games. On top of that, Dodgertown is growing anxious as neither Roy Halladay nor Cliff Lee have donned our uniform. And who are we taking it out on? Why our budding young ace Chad Billingsley of course!
Whenever anything goes wrong, it is seemingly Chad who gets the blame. Yes, he buckled under pressure last year in the NLCS against Cole Hamels and the Philadelphia Phillies. Also keep in mind that he was just 24 years old then (by the way, happy birthday today Chad), yet everyone expects him to pitch like Orel Hershiser in a Game 7.
Bills took a gem into the 6th inning last night but then it fell apart on him. Keep in mind that the greatest obstacle for any young player, regardless of the sport, is inconsistency. And even that notwithstanding, the man has carried us for two seasons now. why does he suddenly become trade bait when aging veterans are on the market around the deadline?
The Dodgers are in great shape. Built for the postseason (see: entire lineup, Bills, Kershaw, Kuroda, Wolf) with the betting odds in our favor, we will be a force to be reckoned with for years to come. With Billingsley at the helm leading the way. You’ll be glad he remained a Dodger well after Halladay and Lee have retired.
