The Dodgers can thank Padres' ex-scout for recent draft success

Tom Krasovic Saturday, October 11, 2008 Sunday night the National League Championship Series will visit Southern California for the first time since the 1998 Padres and Braves met in Mission Valley. At Dodger Stadium, the Phillies, winners of Games 1 and 2 in Philadelphia, will try to extend their lead in the best-of-seven series. Whether Logan's Run has more life to it could determine whether Los Angeles can reach its first World Series since 1988. Logan White, a former Padres scout, built the foundation for this Dodgers team via the amateur draft from 2002 to 2006. “The Dodgers wouldn't be where they are without those drafts,â€_ Padres General Manager Kevin Towers said. Nine players drafted by White are on L.A.'s active roster. Four others were dealt in summer trades that brought three major leaguers, among them Manny... [read full story]