With Hideo Nomo doing the damage in the pitching department for the Dodgers, it is the offense that needs boosting and Chen could be the answer.
As batter Brian Jordan of the Dodgers put it to mlb.com, "It's great to watch him [Nomo]. ... It's a shame we don't score more runs for him."
If Chen does get his chance and the Dodgers do make it to the playoffs, then it will be one more envelope pushed through for this exceptional local player.
Either way, Chen is expected to keep in raking the money as Chen-collectables are already being rushed out to local outlets. Check out a set of T-shirts, caps and wrist protectors (all in a blue net-bag) with the Chinese characters 敢夢 (Dare to Dream), embossed on them. Chen's number 52 shirt is another big selling item.
Finally, stardom would not be complete without signature shoes and Nike will also introduce Chen's Air Zoom Respect SP shoes for general sale in December.
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