Game Thread 7/1: Houston Astros
by Andrew on Jul 1, 2008 5:04 PM PDT
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Los Angeles Dodgers at Houston Astros, Jul 1, 2008 5:05 PM PDT
So for the seventh time, something keeps me from watching a Kershaw start. I'm starting to get really tired of this.
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I’m sorry I haven’t been here more often lately. I just got Netflix. And Netflix Watch Instantly is addicting. I know that I’m “The Party,” and things aren’t as lively here without me.
by Tango and Cash on Jul 1, 2008 5:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ve watched like four complete games in the last month, so I’m just as guilty
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by Andrew on Jul 1, 2008 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So ummmm…something happened. What?
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by Andrew on Jul 1, 2008 5:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Does LaRoche have to hit a homer tonight to stay in the lineup?
by Tango and Cash on Jul 1, 2008 5:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe two. Torre does seem to notice that DeWitt’s been bad for almost 150 PA now, so that’s nice.
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by Andrew on Jul 1, 2008 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s comforting that at least one person on this team can hit.
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by Andrew on Jul 1, 2008 5:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Tonight's line up is mind boggling
I mean I guess it makes sense sort of in a baseball traditionalist way, but still.
Torre was such a lousy choice of manager for this team.
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by bluemax on Jul 1, 2008 6:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I actually approve of the lineup.
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by Andrew on Jul 1, 2008 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I saw your post
I guess I’m not sold on Kemp in the lead off spot.
I guess given who is healthy if they aren’t going to bat Martin lead off then Kemp probably does make the most sense.
I hope Furcal is healthy soon.
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by bluemax on Jul 1, 2008 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least the eight best players are playing. That’s all I can ask for.
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by Andrew on Jul 1, 2008 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the Astros are still starting Wiggles. So it’s like a double win for us.
by Tango and Cash on Jul 1, 2008 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do they have anyone better? Honest question.
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by Andrew on Jul 1, 2008 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I doubt it. But I’m just amused that they traded for Wiggles in the first place. And I just like to bring him up so I can call him Wiggles.
by Tango and Cash on Jul 1, 2008 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But he can hit home runs and play like six positions really badly. How could you pass on that?
Who’d they trade anyway, Wheeler?
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by Andrew on Jul 1, 2008 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And he’s hitting a lot better than our third baseman, and I feel bad about that.
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by Andrew on Jul 1, 2008 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Correct.
Also, if you type in “Wiggles” into baseball reference, some baseball player from the 20’s-30’s pops up.
by Tango and Cash on Jul 1, 2008 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hitting home runs and playing 6 positions badly
is better than you can say about a lot of mediocre players out there. The Mariners are giving a roster spot to Miguel Cairo and the best thing they’ve been able to say about him this year is that he’s a veteran (re: old) and can field bunts really well!
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by bluemax on Jul 1, 2008 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Er
meant mediocre utility players.
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by bluemax on Jul 1, 2008 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dammit, he’s been above average offensively for the last four years. I hate facts.
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by Andrew on Jul 1, 2008 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's a good point
that I hadn’t considered.
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by bluemax on Jul 1, 2008 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kent is very gradually heating up.
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by Andrew on Jul 1, 2008 6:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s probably from the rush he gets when he steals video games from Target with his son.
by Tango and Cash on Jul 1, 2008 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There’s no way that would be funnier if I knew what you were talking about.
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by Andrew on Jul 1, 2008 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You’re probably right, so I’ll go out on top!
by Tango and Cash on Jul 1, 2008 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dammit it’s Chipotle time.
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by Andrew on Jul 1, 2008 6:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
double steal, Torre getting crazy tonight!
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by bluemax on Jul 1, 2008 6:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
In obvious news
B-Diddy becomes a Clipper.
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by bluemax on Jul 1, 2008 7:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This is now Kershaw's 2nd longest outing
if he gets this last out its tied for his longest.
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by bluemax on Jul 1, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s what I get for making a chipotle run.
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by Andrew on Jul 1, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least you got Chipotle. I’ve eaten that twice in two days since I’ve been back in Chipotle land.
by Tango and Cash on Jul 1, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Chipotle represents the fact that I’m here all night and I needed 1200 calories to sustain me. It’s a depressing Chipotle.
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by Andrew on Jul 1, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chipotle can never be depressing! Just imagine living in a place without Chipotle!
by Tango and Cash on Jul 1, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You make a strong argument.
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by Andrew on Jul 1, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dropped Kershaw in my fantasy league. What a waste of the waiver wire pick.
by Tango and Cash on Jul 1, 2008 7:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like good plan
Ugh I leave work to go home and this game becomes shit.
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by bluemax on Jul 1, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
seriously :/ damn falkenborg
CLAYTON KERSHAW 4 PRESIDENT!
MATT KEMP 4 VICE!
by wongy on Jul 1, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really don’t need this night to get worse.
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by Andrew on Jul 1, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ironically, Pierre probably catches that.
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by Andrew on Jul 1, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
broxton and saito
aren’t pitching as well as they have been the past 2 years. but then again, they don’t get to pitch much with all the losing
by CSon on Jul 1, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This Sweeney thing is getting pretty funny.
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by Andrew on Jul 1, 2008 8:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
umm...
why the hell is park in there on 3 days rest?
by CSon on Jul 1, 2008 8:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Probably want to run him out there for a few innings. We used our only long man to face two batters.
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by Andrew on Jul 1, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
maza!
so glad to see berroa not in the lineup
by CSon on Jul 1, 2008 8:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s really sad that I’d rather see Maza than Berroa.
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by Andrew on Jul 1, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pierre would have hit that.
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by Andrew on Jul 1, 2008 8:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
respect
as much as i wanted to see pierre out of the lineup in favor of kemp or ethier in the beginning of the season, pierre has really gained my appreciation and respect. other than his throwing arm, you can’t ask for much more from a player. much respect for pierre
by CSon on Jul 1, 2008 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My Pierre love, much like my wearing of dragon shirts, is largely ironic, but we probably do win this game if Pierre is in left when Lee doubled.
I like Pierre the person.
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by Andrew on Jul 1, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chan Ho is keeping me from making Chan Blow Park jokes. It’s a litle depressing.
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by Andrew on Jul 1, 2008 8:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Spoiler!
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by Andrew on Jul 1, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, yay!
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by Andrew on Jul 1, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
thank God
for Jeff Kent. too bad for Kershaw. this should be his win, just like his first start
by CSon on Jul 1, 2008 8:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Kent out OPSing DeWitt now.
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by Andrew on Jul 1, 2008 8:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
DeWitt
with Dewitt coming back down to earth, and Garciaparra probably taking over short, will we see more of a platoon at third with LaRoche?
by CSon on Jul 1, 2008 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d hope so. The real answer is to send DeWitt down, but I can’t see it happening.
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by Andrew on Jul 1, 2008 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmm...
i read your post on why we should send DeWitt down, but i can’t say i completely agree. LaRoche still hasn’t proven that’s he’s major league ready. at least Dewitt has had a “56 plate appearance” stretch. LaRoche hasn’t even had a solid 3 game stretch yet
by CSon on Jul 1, 2008 9:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LaRoche has the minor league track record, DeWitt doesn’t. DeWitt’s OPS is about .705 now. Andy needs the chance.
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by Andrew on Jul 1, 2008 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s kind of hard to say LaRoche hasn’t proven himself, when the Dodgers won’t give him a legitimate chance to prove himself in the majors.
by Tango and Cash on Jul 2, 2008 12:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yay!
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by Andrew on Jul 1, 2008 9:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
put it in the books
dbacks lose, Dodgers only 2.5 games back. yeeeaaah!
by CSon on Jul 1, 2008 9:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Giants are up after Houston..
Keep winning!
by Linix129 on Jul 1, 2008 11:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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