Designated for Retirement: Ramon Ortiz Dispatched by Dodgers

Thursday marked the end of the Los Angeles Dodgers' experiments with a pair of Ortiz veterans, and possibly the end of Ramon Ortiz's major league career.

The Dodgers surprised experts and fans alike at the beginning of spring training with the news they had invited Russ and Ramon Ortiz (no relation) to camp with a decent shot at making the roster. True to their word, both veterans found their way to the big league club after decent spring campaigns.

However, it wasn't long before Russ Ortiz showed signs of struggle. In six appearances, Russ allowed eight runs over just seven innings.

As mainstay pitchers Ronald Belisario and Hong-Chih Kuo came back from visa issues and injuries, respectively, Russ Ortiz found himself sitting with one cheek off a crowded bullpen benc...

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