Bring On The Phillies

I am a patient boy - i wait, i wait, i wait, i wait

this is going to be a Iong few days.

by bearface on Oct 13, 2009 9:27 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

FUGAZI!!!!!

2009-10 LA Kings Hockey: Where Smyt Happens!!

by DodgerBlueBalls on Oct 13, 2009 9:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I can't wait to see the boys in blue take on the Phils . . .

payback for last year would be so, sweet. I can’t wait for the Dodgers to knock that horrible little patch of carpet off Werth’s face. Seriously, I hope we get some protection from our pitchers if the Phils decide to throw at us.

by Seanny Rotten on Oct 13, 2009 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You really think Padilla’s even going to think twice about pitching hard and inside?

2009-10 LA Kings Hockey: Where Smyt Happens!!

by DodgerBlueBalls on Oct 13, 2009 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

hahaha

honestly, if someone had to do it, i’m sure he wouldn’t mind; and the Dodgers, unlike the Rangers, wouldn’t either. heck, i’m sure Martin would approve us standing up for ourselves. however, on the flip side, I’m sure if he does pitch inside, suspensions might follow?

by TheNewbster on Oct 13, 2009 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Up and in is one thing, hitting someone in the helmet on purpose is another.

by Seanny Rotten on Oct 13, 2009 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don’t think Padilla would hesitate to do either…

2009-10 LA Kings Hockey: Where Smyt Happens!!

by DodgerBlueBalls on Oct 13, 2009 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

also – this may have been covered. is kuroda back for the nlcs?

by bearface on Oct 13, 2009 9:28 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

When do rosters need to be annouced?

10 am gameday again?

by MammothDodger on Oct 13, 2009 9:37 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I think so

by Eric Stephen on Oct 13, 2009 9:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I love the schedule

Save Saturday for the ass kicking in South Bend. Gonna be a glorious few days.

by oshea2002 on Oct 13, 2009 9:42 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I hope they make ND look like the precious little babies they are...

You look him square in the eye and tell him "Yes Sir, the check is in the mail"

by DrEmilioLizardo on Oct 13, 2009 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

What are the most likely pitching matchups for the first four games? Thanks!
vr, Xei

by Xeifrank on Oct 13, 2009 9:45 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Wolf/Hamels
Kershaw/Happ
Padilla/Lee
Kuroda-Bills/Pedro-Blanton

I’m pretty confident the Phillies will go with that order for the first 3, and the Dodgers will for the first 2. There is some speculation for the rest.

by Eric Stephen on Oct 13, 2009 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks. Looks like Game #1 will be the key, as we should be solid faves in G2.
vr, Xei

by Xeifrank on Oct 13, 2009 9:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm hoping Kuroda gets the game 4 start

but i hope Bills gets a cuple innings in relief just because he did a lot for this team this year.

by bearface on Oct 13, 2009 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think if you factor in Kuroda's success v. Philly, and the confidence in Bills by the staff

it will be Hiro if healthy.

by oshea2002 on Oct 13, 2009 9:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I would love to see those matchups, and maybe (just maybe) switch Kuroda to game 3 and have Padilla start game 4 with Bills out of the bullpen. I know that would suck for Bills, but he would be sick out of the bullpen.

by Ivdown on Oct 13, 2009 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'll take the dissenting opinion

I’m not really excited to see Kuroda start. Even though his overall numbers are good, he has missed too much time this year. If this were the regular season, I would have no problem trusting the doctors opinion and getting Kuroda back into the rotation. But allowing him a start in the postseason (after missing the NLDS) seems like desperation, especially since their is a good option available. I would be especially cautious.

by Michael White on Oct 13, 2009 10:07 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs

As someone who would start Billingsley in game 3 at the latest anyway, I tend to agree with your opinion RE: Kuroda.

by Eric Stephen on Oct 13, 2009 10:08 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I agree

Aside from his health, his CPI has become much too low for postseason consideration.

by stillnotah8er on Oct 13, 2009 10:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

What does CPI stand for?

by Eric Stephen on Oct 13, 2009 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

it is based on the model in this paper

http://www.questia.com/googleScholar.qst;jsessionid=KJ0Cxyp2npLv8nq9G2ydmqlvf9Q9JlLMpv1kQTDQzCXFfT8TS176-1854981251?docId=5000451300

by stillnotah8er on Oct 13, 2009 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

sorry that link is weird

this:

"
Modeling pitcher performance and the distribution of runs per inning in Major League Baseball.

by Bernard Rosner , Frederick Mosteller , Cleo Youtz "

by stillnotah8er on Oct 13, 2009 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I know.

Bills had a very rough 2nd half, but started to turn it around in September. We just have to watch him like a hawk past the 5th. It’s cool, Wolf didn’t even go 4 innings in Gm1 against StL.

by Seanny Rotten on Oct 13, 2009 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

What time is Kuroda's simulated game today?

and is it expected that anything will be announced about it when he is done?

by MammothDodger on Oct 13, 2009 10:08 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I just simulated his game. 100K times. :)
vr, Xei

by Xeifrank on Oct 13, 2009 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I would still definitely have Kuroda on the roster though

Even if it meant I had to watch Loretta hit another weak line drive to win a game.

by Dodger Dude on Oct 13, 2009 10:10 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Personally,

Start Bills at home; he needs the confidence booster and the home field will let more balls stay in play. Rest isn’t going to be an issue anyhow. Why not save the a left for a road game; Kershaw needs his rest too if anything, the guy is racking those innings….

:) Go Dodgers. Go Freeway Series.

by TheNewbster on Oct 13, 2009 11:25 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I don't see how starting Bills at home will help his confidence

your point about home field keeping balls in play makes sense - though it will be cold in Philadelphia so it should keep the ball in the park. At home, as soon as Chad walks someone he will start getting booed. Meanwhile (as Silverwidow noticed) Wolf threw a dreadful Game 1 against St. Louis and was given a standing ovation.

by Michael White on Oct 13, 2009 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

This isn't the time where confidence should be a consideration on who starts.

Aces are for teams without the best bullpen in baseball.

by Sordid on Oct 13, 2009 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I wouldn’t mind some video of Jack Palance spliced in though :)

by Eric Stephen on Oct 13, 2009 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

What would you suggest in terms of a rotation, then?

If you wanted a Lefty to start on the road, then you HAVE to make that Wolf, because Kershaw’s been money at home, you can’t change that.

I might try

1. Kershaw
2. Bills
3. Wolf
4. Kuroda/Padilla
5. Bills on short rest
6. Kershaw
7. Wolf

Idk, just a thought. The reason I’d have Bills pitch on short rest would be that I’d rather see Kershaw get the game 6 start at home.

by Ivdown on Oct 13, 2009 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

the Wolf starting in Philly would be EPIC!!!

by Seanny Rotten on Oct 13, 2009 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah it would. I think him being back there would light a fire under him and he would pitch like a mad man.

by Ivdown on Oct 13, 2009 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

depends on how bills does his first game

if he weren’t to do good (i think he’ll be fine though), then no way the dodgers toss him out for another start, let alone on short rest.

by TheNewbster on Oct 13, 2009 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Casey Blake

Has never faced Cliff Lee. The Dodgers faced Lee once, 6/20/2008

by StolenMonkey86 on Oct 13, 2009 11:36 AM PDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs

I was at that game! And the next one (both extra inning losses). I did see CC Sabathia had an absolute bomb of a HR though. Man did he crush that pitch.

by Eric Stephen on Oct 13, 2009 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

i was

at that game too, and the minute sabathia hit that pitch, everyone in the ballpark knew it was out. It may have been the second hardest hit ball by a visiting player last season (I think we all know who hit the biggest bomb) and it was one more than andruwl jones hit that season in dodger stadium.

by LA Taco on Oct 13, 2009 4:36 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

This series scares me, to be honest. Wolf has pitched poorly recently and I don’t see Padilla dominating a LH filled lineup.

On the plus side, Kershaw should pitch well and Kuroda tends to step up in big situations. So we’ll see.

by silverwidow on Oct 13, 2009 11:38 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

It’s really only two poor starts for Wolf. Which could be all the Phillies need to take advantage of course. But I have confidence in him, especially against lefties.

I would start Kershaw in Game 1 though. I would be very tempted to pitch him again in Game 4 too (on 3 days rest) so he could come back in Game 7 on full rest.

by Eric Stephen on Oct 13, 2009 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

A ballsy move would be throw Bills out there in Game 1 (fuck the media) and Kershaw in Game 2. Then we can have our vets (Kuroda/Wolf/Padilla combo) pitch in Philly.

by silverwidow on Oct 13, 2009 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I concur.

that’d be ballsy, and altogether un-Torre. Torre goes w/ vets, and relies on them (sometimes way too much). I truly think we have nothing to lose by putting a well-rested Billingsley out there Gm1.

by Seanny Rotten on Oct 13, 2009 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was thinking along those lines

But Kershaw 1 and Bills 2. Maybe it would be better the other way around….hmmm.

by Ivdown on Oct 13, 2009 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That could work, but you’d probably want to use a tag team of Kershaw/Kuroda in Game #4.
vr, Xei

by Xeifrank on Oct 13, 2009 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think even the idea of pitching him in game four with three days rest

may be the worse idea I’ve seen you type. I’m more then happy with seeing Kershaw pitch games 2 & 6 at home where we would have the advantage.

by meercatjohn on Oct 13, 2009 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

One of these days I will get you to use the word “worst” in a sentence. :)

by Eric Stephen on Oct 13, 2009 12:28 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

My DNA forbids it

by meercatjohn on Oct 13, 2009 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

My post the other day

was the worst post I’d ever written about 55,000 fans when capacity was 10,000 less.

by meercatjohn on Oct 13, 2009 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The HIMYM

episode last night was the worse episode of the series.

by meercatjohn on Oct 13, 2009 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

NOFATMIKE had the worst premonition about Padilla in the post season contest.

by meercatjohn on Oct 13, 2009 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Juan Pierre is not the worst signing of a Free Agent in Baseball History.

by meercatjohn on Oct 13, 2009 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

See, I can't get the damn T to replace the E

even when I’m trying.

by meercatjohn on Oct 13, 2009 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Really? I didn’t see it yet, but now I’m not looking forward to it as much.

Ted is getting harder and harder to like.

by Eric Stephen on Oct 13, 2009 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I actually thought that was one of the better episodes this season

and it was not very good.

Not pleased with this season. Robin and Barney don’t work at all.

by Michael White on Oct 13, 2009 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Take the T.V. chat over to DT please!!! :)
vr, Xei

by Xeifrank on Oct 13, 2009 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Hahaha!!!

by Eric Stephen on Oct 13, 2009 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It’s amazing that some have us favored to advance on to the World Series, knowing that Chad Billingsley, our #1 starter for most of this and last season will likely not start a single game and that around the same time Billingsley went south, the Phillies added Cliff Lee, one of the better pitchers in all of baseball. Thank God/Ned for our pitching depth.
vr, Xei

by Xeifrank on Oct 13, 2009 11:54 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Ned!? Ha!

Thank Logan White.

by Seanny Rotten on Oct 13, 2009 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was thinking more along the lines of Wolf, Kuroda, Padilla, Garland. But sure, Logan gets credit for Kershaw.
vr, Xei

by Xeifrank on Oct 13, 2009 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

regardless of Bills current state

the Dodgers need another consistent pitcher… Bills has the stuff to be worth to start playoff games, and the thought of him even close to what he was in the first half would definitely swing the chances of a Dodger WS spot closer.

:) start Bills please this series.

by TheNewbster on Oct 13, 2009 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I wonder how long

it will take the Phillies blog to put up a “Beat L.A.!” headline? Oh wait, a quick look shows they already have.
vr, Xei

by Xeifrank on Oct 13, 2009 11:55 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

No one has ever accused anyone from Philadelphia of being original.

by Seanny Rotten on Oct 13, 2009 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Let's give credit where credit is due.

I believe the “Beat LA” chant began in the 1983 NBA playoffs where the Lakers met the Sixers in the Finals. So, as co-creators of the chant (which I think was first used at the end of the 1983 series between the Celts & Sixers), Philly should be allowed to use the old taunt

2009-10 LA Kings Hockey: Where Smyt Happens!!

by DodgerBlueBalls on Oct 13, 2009 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It was the Celtic fans in game 7 of the ECF that originated it, knowing the 76ers would face the Lakers in the next round.

by Eric Stephen on Oct 13, 2009 12:25 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

Forgot to add

Game 7 in 1982

by Eric Stephen on Oct 13, 2009 12:26 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

:O

Learn something new every day :)

by TheNewbster on Oct 13, 2009 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

So the chant was originated by losers, right? Just want to get that straight.

by Sam PHL on Oct 13, 2009 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

He said “Celtics Fans.”

2009-10 LA Kings Hockey: Where Smyt Happens!!

by DodgerBlueBalls on Oct 13, 2009 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

yes its true

boston coined it…
cause they got their asses whooped by the sixers and the boston strangler, Andrew Toney…in the eastern conference finals game 7
and the celtic fans wanted em to beat LA so yeah

Because when I think of Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of Romanticism....

by shaqfor3 on Oct 13, 2009 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

In my humble opinion, the only really great time when “Beat LA” was used. Everything since has been a sorry copy.

by KellyStephen on Oct 13, 2009 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Phillies fans posses "beat la" buttons from the '78 NLCS.

by Seanny Rotten on Oct 13, 2009 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

A cautionary word...

Don’t believe everything you read on “The Good Phight” these next few days…

2009-10 LA Kings Hockey: Where Smyt Happens!!

by DodgerBlueBalls on Oct 13, 2009 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, there is that one thing from philly that is kinda atypical....

You look him square in the eye and tell him "Yes Sir, the check is in the mail"

by DrEmilioLizardo on Oct 13, 2009 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

After two days off, I know they were ready to get back at it...

Though I think they were going to practice inside today, due to the rain.

by elsid on Oct 13, 2009 12:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

kuroda is the X factor in this series

if he pitches against the phillies like he has done in his career… which is utter domination…. then we will do well

by matthewmafa on Oct 13, 2009 12:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

kemp getting on base more would be great too

aside from that HR and i think 1 hit, he wasn’t on base too much, i could be wrong? but yea, more consistency from kemp and less chasing bad pitches

by TheNewbster on Oct 13, 2009 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah - lost in the sweep

was the fact that Kemp looked terrible at the plate. We really need him to get back in the groove.

by oshea2002 on Oct 13, 2009 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Listen

STOP overusing consistency. Do you want us to compare you to Joe Morgan? Huh?

by Seanny Rotten on Oct 13, 2009 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Still can't decide on who my X factor is for this series...

Right now it’s a toss-up between Farmer John or Nancy Bea

2009-10 LA Kings Hockey: Where Smyt Happens!!

by DodgerBlueBalls on Oct 13, 2009 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Manny is the X factor

in his continuing search for his XX chromosones.

by meercatjohn on Oct 13, 2009 12:52 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

Thome

Those World Series DH plans are out the window — he still can’t run.

by silverwidow on Oct 13, 2009 12:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Which means Pierre in LF, Manny to DH

by silverwidow on Oct 13, 2009 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is this a recent?

It didn’t stop him DHing for most of this year. Beast Mode in LF with manny DHing isn’t the worst thing in the world, but I reckon they could find a way to get Thome in

by Jacob Burch on Oct 13, 2009 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Juan is going to get the start

and against the Yankee’s he will make a Sandy Amoros catch off the bat of Posada enabling him to become part of Dodger/Yankee lore forever.

by meercatjohn on Oct 13, 2009 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

but if he can’t dh in the world series, i don’t understand why we really got him. i mean granted hes still a threat when he pinch hits, but he sucks as a pinch hitter. i guess he really didn’t cost us anything though

by DannyDodger on Oct 13, 2009 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

In the end

The goal first and foremost for Thome was to somehow get that ring he so deserves. He’ll do whatever the Dodgers want of him. Class act. :D Personally, I’d agree he hasn’t done exactly wonders as a pinch hitter. Let him DH; Pierre is a better option to pinch run and hit.

But I suppose if you do the opposite and let Thome hit, that’s fine too…

As we have learned this past NLDS; JUST DO WHATEVER TORRE DECIDES. LISTEN TO HIM :D

by TheNewbster on Oct 13, 2009 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

At this point, I’m prepared for Mark Loretta to DH at Yankee Stadium and somehow go 3 for 4 with a HR and 3 RBI. :)

by Eric Stephen on Oct 13, 2009 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

hahaha

:) hit a fly ball to right field and it sorta carries no?

by TheNewbster on Oct 13, 2009 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

And Mota will close Game 7 at Yankee Stadium :)

Aces are for teams without the best bullpen in baseball.

by Sordid on Oct 13, 2009 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Mota hahaha

Because when I think of Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of Romanticism....

by shaqfor3 on Oct 13, 2009 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dont worry about Thome clogging up the basepaths...

he can trot real good after a HR… or a double. As a pinch hitter, he would not be nearly as effective.

You look him square in the eye and tell him "Yes Sir, the check is in the mail"

by DrEmilioLizardo on Oct 13, 2009 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Anyone going to Philly??????

Possibly looking to go up for those 3 games

by elsid on Oct 13, 2009 2:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Well, actually

only may be two games, if the Dodgers sweep again, but you know what I mean.

by elsid on Oct 13, 2009 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I will be at Game 3 Sunday

If the Phillies give me a chance to buy Game 5 tix at face value, I might be there as well.

by Sam PHL on Oct 13, 2009 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Beat LA?

the phillies fans arent very original haha
as eric said this is the origin of it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZnHwWct1Hw
however u cant hear the chant in that vid, its just how the retarded chant started…

Because when I think of Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of Romanticism....

by shaqfor3 on Oct 13, 2009 2:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Gotta give the Celtic fans credit. That’s a pretty awesome chant the first time, especially given the situation.

by Eric Stephen on Oct 13, 2009 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah even though i dislike their guts haha

Because when I think of Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of Romanticism....

by shaqfor3 on Oct 13, 2009 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I concur; see above

by KellyStephen on Oct 13, 2009 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

im wondering if this infamous event started the less known "boston sucks" chants....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7r6vXeOfyQ
possibly it might have been used before this but who knows…

Because when I think of Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of Romanticism....

by shaqfor3 on Oct 13, 2009 2:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

“Then, thanks to the waving white rally towels at soldout Dodger Stadium and a pivotal dropped flyball by Matt Holliday that will live forever in Dodgertown, they swept the St. Louis Cardinals in the NLDS and earned some much-needed rest.”

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/phillies/20091013_20.html

Woooooooow.

Big surprise, it was all the “waving” towels that won us game 2. Let’s just forget that no one was actually waving them during that play or that the Dodgers brought up another 4 batters after…

by Ivdown on Oct 13, 2009 2:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

i think that might be what bothers me most

is that holliday gets blamed, but it was franklin’s loss.

by bearface on Oct 13, 2009 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Yeah, Franklin was the one who got wild and couldn’t throw a strike after Blake, and the one who allowed the hits to Belliard and Loretta and walked Martin on 4 pitches.

by Ivdown on Oct 13, 2009 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I still blame Holliday, or atleast “his play”. If that ball is caught, the game is over and Franklin does not need to get FOUR outs. On top of that, I thought he pitched Blake pretty well.
vr, Xei

by Xeifrank on Oct 13, 2009 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

errors happen

pitchers need to be able to get 4 outs sometimes. Larussa shouldve intentionally walked blake and gone after russell martin. Not ibbing blake there with 2 outs is incompetent with martin, belliard, and loretta on deck. Larussa and then franklin lost that game not holliday

by LA Taco on Oct 13, 2009 4:43 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

I disagree vm. And will leave it at that.
vr, Xei

by Xeifrank on Oct 13, 2009 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It went

Blake, Belliard, Martin; not Blake, Martin, Belliard. I know it may seem like semantics, but it’s a big difference.

"Who would win: Coach Ditka versus a hurricane? The name of the hurricane is Hurricane Ditka"

by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Oct 13, 2009 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That would IBB the winning run for the home team on base. Very few managers would ever do that, and usually only against the Bonds and Pujols of the world, not the Blakes.

by David Young on Oct 13, 2009 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’m with you. He had an easy chance to end it and he couldn’t.

You wanna know how great baseball is? The greatest basketball player ever left his sport to play baseball.

by Jesse S. on Oct 13, 2009 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes....

Poor Wainwright and his excuses on why the Cardinals lost game 2.

by elsid on Oct 13, 2009 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

theyre all using that and the error as reasons why the dodgers swept

of course that played a major role but clutch AB’s by loretta and belli as well as gutty AB’s by beard and russ won us that game…. cause even if that error was made we still were likely to lose that game…

Because when I think of Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of Romanticism....

by shaqfor3 on Oct 13, 2009 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The lockerroom consensus

was it was Blake’s AB (that 9 pitch masterpiece of a Base on Balls) that got us the win.

Based on how he’s approached the vast majority of his PAs this year, I was expecting Beard to swing at a borderline pitch (or 2) early, get behind and then while trying to bat defensively foul off good pitches and eventually either strikeout or ground weakly to an infielder on a pitcher’s pitch. I was most relieved when the ump awarded him 1st on that outside pitch.

by Seanny Rotten on Oct 13, 2009 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I thought the pitch was very high, not outside.

by David Young on Oct 13, 2009 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well

now that you mention it, I know he took at least two way outside. I can’t remember what the last one was though, now that you mention it.

by Seanny Rotten on Oct 13, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Start times released

As expected, Game 2 is a day game, 1:07pm.

Every other game is at 5:07pm.

http://www.truebluela.com/2009/10/13/1083820/official-nlcs-start-times-released

by Eric Stephen on Oct 13, 2009 2:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

F’d up my plans for a great day: golf in the morning, Dodger game that night. Oh well…now it’s all Doyers, all day.

by KellyStephen on Oct 13, 2009 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

motherFUCKER!!!!!!!!!

by Seanny Rotten on Oct 13, 2009 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

i knew i should have gotten game 1 tickets stupid start times..ah well i get to miss class for game 2 :)

by DannyDodger on Oct 13, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

What do you guys think of this rotation for the NLCS

1. Wolf
2. Kershaw
3. Kuroda
4. Padilla
5. Wolf
6. Kershaw
7. Bills!!!

If it goes to 7, I don’t think there is anyone else I’d rather have on the mound that wouldn’t have just pitched. The one other guy I would start game 7 would be Kuroda, but I say give it to Bills if it gets that far.

by Ivdown on Oct 13, 2009 2:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

well

one way or another, most people would agree that Wolf and Kershaw will be the guys to go twice. i doubt we’ll send anyone out there 3 times, even if we were down in the series entering game 4; the perk/disadvantage of not having a standout pitcher (ace) from a solid staff. the other 3 starts for the club i suppose will just be distributed on the basis of need/situation. expect Padilla to be ahead of Kuroda to allow Kuroda a little more time to prepare as he returns from injury. Bills might be stuck in the ’pen in case Kuroda has issues again with injury or what not

by TheNewbster on Oct 13, 2009 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, if they won’t start Bills in Games 3 or 4, there’s no way they hold him for Game 7, unless one or both of Kuroda or Padilla get hurt.

by Eric Stephen on Oct 13, 2009 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

0%

Chance that Billingsley makes his first starting pitching appearance of the 2009 post-season in Game #7 of the NLCS. Well, I guess I shouldn’t say 0%, maybe more like 0.001% :)
vr, Xei

by Xeifrank on Oct 13, 2009 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

bills in game 7???

no way sir…

Because when I think of Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of Romanticism....

by shaqfor3 on Oct 13, 2009 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Would you rather have Padilla go game 7? No matter how good he’s been I’d want someone with more skill going in a game 7, and that guy for me would be Bills.

by Ivdown on Oct 13, 2009 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

im ok with him in the pen….when hes on his game hes a better pitcher than padilla
but the thing is we dont know what kind of performance to expect from him…
i think padilla or kuroda are capable of a game 7 start…

Because when I think of Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of Romanticism....

by shaqfor3 on Oct 13, 2009 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's not like you know what kind of a performance you will get from Padilla or Kuroda either

by Michael White on Oct 13, 2009 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

If it were up to me

I would have given Bills a simulated game start on either Sunday or Monday. And then I’d do the following if Kuroda can’t go:

Bills
Kershaw
Wolf
Padilla
Bills
Kershaw
Wolf

If Kuroda’s healthy then it’s:
I would have given Bills a simulated game start on either Sunday or Monday. And then I’d do the following if Kuroda can’t go:

Bills
Kershaw
Wolf
Kuroda
Bills/ Padilla (if Bills imploded Gm 1, we say “hola” to Padilla)
Kershaw
Wolf

by Seanny Rotten on Oct 13, 2009 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

This ^

by desecrator09 on Oct 13, 2009 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sad thing is, there’s 0% chance of that lineup happening.

by Seanny Rotten on Oct 13, 2009 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fuck John Kruk

Just fuck him.

by Ivdown on Oct 13, 2009 3:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

What did he say? Let me guess, the ex-Philly is picking the Phillies.

by Eric Stephen on Oct 13, 2009 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

He said the Dodgers would be lucky to win a game or two

Said the Phills had the better offense, which I can buy, said the Dodgers and Phills were tied with defense, and though I know the Phills have some very nice defense, I think the Dodgers really have the edge there, then said the Phills had the big advantage in rotation, forgetting that Cliff Lee and Cole Hamels cannot start 7 games in the series and Hamels hasn’t been as good this season as he was last (I know his FIP is almost the same, but I’ve got some problems with FIP).

He did go on to say the Dodgers had the much better bullpen, but the fact that right after that he says the Dodgers will be lucky to win a game or two is just maddening.

by Ivdown on Oct 13, 2009 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It would be great… well, I’m not sure if great is the correct word, but it would be interesting to see the likes of Kruk square off against someone like Lasorda in a debate about who will win this series. You’d have to limit the debate to something like 10 minutes in case one of them got hungry.
vr, Xei

by Xeifrank on Oct 13, 2009 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lol

That would be quite interesting, haha.

by Ivdown on Oct 13, 2009 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

and the ex-Padre is picking against the Dodgers. Kruk is physically big enough to be two people now, might as well use both personalities.

by David Young on Oct 13, 2009 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

why?

Did he say Phillies in 4?

by PHAT JULIO on Oct 13, 2009 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

No, he said Phillies in 2.

by Tripon on Oct 13, 2009 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

is he another guy on the Brad-Lidge-is-the-best-closer bandwagon after 1.1 shaky innings?

by K3vo on Oct 13, 2009 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

He didn't talk about Lidge

But i’m sure that is his line of thinking.

Once a Philly always a Philly.

by Ivdown on Oct 13, 2009 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

i guess cause of 1 decent outing hes the greatest closer of all time ahaha

Because when I think of Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of Romanticism....

by shaqfor3 on Oct 13, 2009 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

u know he was a phillies player at one time...

why r u so surprised?

Because when I think of Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of Romanticism....

by shaqfor3 on Oct 13, 2009 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I know he was, and I’m not. I knew he would pick the Phillies to win, and he would pick the phillies as having nearly all the advantages. Still, fuck him.

by Ivdown on Oct 13, 2009 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You're honestly mad at the guy who predicted that Randy Johnson would win "30 GAMES!" his first year as a Yankee?

by Seanny Rotten on Oct 13, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

u know its funny u say that:

http://www.mlb.com/media/player/mp_tpl.jsp?w_id=344794&w=mms%3A//a1503.v108692.c10869.g.vm.akamaistream.net/7/1503/10869/v0001/mlb.download.akamai.com/10869/library/open/allstar/qa/93as_bigunit_wild_350.wmv&pid=false&cid=mlb&fid=350&v=2&mType=w&urlstr=&mUrl=&type=v_free&_mp=1

Because when I think of Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of Romanticism....

by shaqfor3 on Oct 13, 2009 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs