When you have a debut like John Axford had, things can only get better.
Well, hopefully.
On July 31, the Dodgers traded for Axford, with the hopes of him being a reliable set-up man to Kenley Jansen.
It wasn’t until August 4 that he made his Dodger debut, and boy, was it one he would like to forget. In just 1⁄3 of an inning, Axford allowed six runs, courtesy of three hits, two walks, and a hit-by-pitch.
Not a great way to introduce yourself to Dodgers fans.