Talk of Eisenreich Deal Starts Anew

The Marlins and Dodgers have resumed trade talks about Jim Eisenreich.

Eisenreich, who plays the infield and outfield, would have been traded to the Dodgers during spring training, but the Marlins refused to pay part of his $1.4-million salary this season.

Typically a reserve, the left-handed Eisenreich was showcased by starting three games in the four-game series against the Dodgers. He is batting .273 (15 for 55) with one home run and six RBIs.

Shortstop Jose Vizcaino suffered a strained right knee ligament in the second inning Sunday when he collided with Gary Sheffield on a pickoff play at second base.

Vizcaino left the game in the eighth inning with swelling in his knee, and he will be examined today, team trainer Charlie Strasser said.

Right-hander Hideo Nomo is expected to make his next scheduled start on Thursday, Gregson said.

Nomo was forced to leave Saturday’s game because of a problem with an acrylic nail he wears on the middle finger of his throwing hand.

ON DECK

* Opponent--Philadelphia Phillies, four games.

* Site--Dodger Stadium.

* Tonight--7.

* TV--Fox Sports West 2 every game.

* Radio--AM 1150, KWKW (1330).

* Records--Dodgers 18-18, Phillies 17-17.

* 1997 record vs. Phillies--10-1.

DODGERS’ DARREN DREIFORT (0-3, 4.15 ERA)

vs.

PHILLIES’ MATT BEECH (0-2, 6.75 ERA)

* Update--This is the opener of a seven-game home stand for the weary Dodgers. They have played 19 of 24 games away from Dodger Stadium, and have failed to win a series in three trips. The Dodgers are 9-3 at home and have won six of their last seven. “We’ve been out on the road a long time now, and we’re probably a little tired,” third baseman Todd Zeile said. “But that’s not an excuse for the way we’ve been playing.” Winning Sunday helped. “It makes a long plane trip home,” Manager Bill Russell said, “a little bit better.”

Tuesday, 7 p.m.--Ramon Martinez (4-2, 3.21) vs. Curt Schilling (4-3, 1.74).

Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.--Chan Ho Park (3-1, 4.83) vs. Tyler Green (3-2, 3.92).

Thursday, 7 p.m.--Hideo Nomo (2-4, 4.98) vs. Mark Portugal (1-0, 3.60).