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The Dodgers gambled at the trade deadline. They dealt a host of young talent, including two players from the big league roster, to convince themselves and fans that a playoff spot would still be salvageable. But August hit, and it hit hard. A sweep at the hands of the hated Giants to start the month. Crushing losses to Philadelphia and Atlanta. No offensive support for a beleaguered pitching staff running on fumes. Furcal has been absent, Manny has just returned, and Padilla was prepped for his second DL stint of the season. But there is a glimmer of hope in the form of a three-game sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brewers have not been lighting the world afire to say the least, but the Dodgers have some added confidence, including two come-from-behind victories and Ted Lilly’s fifth straight win in blue.
There’s not much hope, but it’s enough. There’s no need to deal the veterans yet. With a series against the Rockies and Phillies coming up, the Dodgers can drastically alter the Wild Card landscape by simply going 4-2 during that stretch. It’s not impossible, and depending on the Giants and the Cardinals, Los Angeles could find itself a mere two games out of a playoff berth. With more than a month to go, the time is now for one last hurrah. It might not be likely, but it’s worth it. There’s been too much sacrifice to give up now. Too much heartache, too much suffering, too much anger to be wasted. The time is now. Hold onto Manny, Hiroki, Scott, and Ted. Don’t let Joe walk into the sunset so fast. Don’t let the fans spend September wallowing in the divorce proceedings. Keep fighting. Keep trying. Where there’s a will, there’s a way. And there’s always a way.
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