While the returns of Rafael Furcal and Jeff Kent have been encouraging, the news today that Hong-Chih Kuo will have to sit out at least the first round of the playoffs is seen as a tough blow. Kuo complained of having no feeling in his fingers while warming up Saturday night in San Francisco. Yikes.
This is scarily reminiscent of the last time the Dodgers were in the playoffs in 2006. Joe Beimel was their main lefty reliever, and we all remember how he cut his hand in a bar right before the start of hte series vs. the Mets and couldn't pitch. Now, while they do have Beimel still (alcohol free), another strong lefty from the 'pen is out. Not good.
Look for Clayton Kershaw to be counted on more than usual, as he will be the only lefty in the 'pen to go along with Beimel.
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