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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers News: Frustration Lingers For Scott Kazmir
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Dodgers News: Frustration Lingers For Scott Kazmir

Matthew Moreno
August 18, 2016
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When the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Scott Kazmir to a three-year, $48 million contract during the offseason, optics suggested he was added to the rotation as Zack Greinke’s replacement.

Considering the historic season Greinke was coming off, there truly wasn’t any replacing him. Kazmir’s first season with the Dodgers has been far from picturesque. Though, the southpaw has managed to remain healthy while several others in the rotation have landed on the disabled list.

That durability is drew praise from Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, who regularly has shed an optimistic light on the season Kazmir is having.

However, the 32-year-old southpaw has voiced plenty of frustration with the ups-and-downs he’s endured throughout the year. After facing the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium on Aug. 10, Kazmir said he was mired in a particularly infuriating stretch.

He reiterated that sentiment Wednesday night, again after a start against the Phillies, per ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick

“Honestly, it’s complete frustration,” Kazmir said. “I know what I’m capable of doing. It’s one thing to [pitch] every five days, but it’s another thing to really go out there and get it done and go deep into the ballgame.”

Kazmir allowed two runs on eight hits in five-plus innings. He surrendered a leadoff home run in the sixth followed by back-to-back singles. His removal was nearly identical to the situation Grant Dayton inherited on Aug. 10.

But rather than give up the lead, Dayton worked himself out of a jam after a third single loaded the bases with no outs. Kazmir earned the win, which snapped his three-game losing streak.

On the season he’s 10-6 with a 4.41 ERA, 4.46 FIP and 1.31 WHIP. Kazmir’s 9.0 strikeouts per nine innings is his best clip since the 2013, though he’s allowed 21 home runs, which is only four off from a career-worst mark.

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ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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