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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers News: Zack Greinke Praises Yasmani Grandal
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Dodgers News: Zack Greinke Praises Yasmani Grandal

Matthew Moreno
April 8, 2015
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Dodgers News: Zack Greinke Praises Yasmani Grandal
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Coming off a thrilling win on Opening Day, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ bullpen squandered six strong innings from Zack Greinke as they allowed the San Diego Padres to score six runs over the final three innings, including four in the ninth.

Greinke walked away with a no-decision in his first start of the 2015 season as newcomer Chris Hatcher was charged with the loss. Despite watching the bullpen fail to protect a one-run lead, Greinke praised catcher Yasmani Grandal, another new face in the Dodgers’ clubhouse.

“His catching is better than advertised, and working with me individually, he’s been as good as you could expect,” Greinke said. “I don’t think, from what I’ve seen so far, you could ever have expected anything more. He’s been unbelievable back there.”

Grandal twice caught Greinke during Cactus League play this year, and at one point Tuesday, was calling signals as the right-hander retired 12 consecutive batters. “He’s done everything. His hands are great, he’s blocked everything I’ve thrown,” said Greinke of Grandal.

“People stole on him last year, but he’s had some really good throws in games I’ve thrown in Spring Training. And then his game calling’s been good. I couldn’t draw up a better catcher at the moment.”

Grandal was the centerpiece of the Dodgers’ return in their trade of Matt Kemp to the Padres. The 26-year-old catcher was drafted 12th overall by the Cincinnati Reds in 2010, and debuted with San Diego in 2012.

There were some negative reviews of Grandal coming out of the Padres organization, specifically from Tyson Ross and others on the pitching staff, but there’s been nothing of the sort from anyone with ties to the Dodgers.

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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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