Padilla, Dodgers End Season On High Note
by Eric Stephen on Oct 4, 2009 5:08 PM PDT
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The Dodgers continued their weekend celebration, ending their season with a 5-3 win over the Rockies to close out their 2009 regular season. Vicente Padilla pitched five strong innings, racking up 10 strikeouts along the way, perhaps emerging as the favorite to take one of the two yet unnamed playoff starts for next weekend in St. Louis.
The Dodgers end the regular season with a 95-67 record, their best seasonal mark since 1985. Let's hope this playoff match-up with St. Louis ends better than that one. The Dodgers' 50 wins at home were their most since the 1991 squad went 54-27 at Dodger Stadium.
The fans at Dodger Stadium were a loud bunch from the first pitch, still buzzing from a thrilling division clincher Saturday night. The Dodgers obliged with four runs in the first inning, a good start to the managerial career of Brad Ausmus.
One cool thing at the stadium today was that Matt Kemp, Casey Blake, Orlando Hudson, and Andre Ethier -- the four regulars in the starting lineup -- were removed in different innings after taking the field, allowing the home crowd to shower them with well-deserved ovations.
Brad Ausmus also inserted himself in the game in the eighth inning, pinch running for Jim Thome, perhaps making him the first manager/runner in Dodger history. Ausmus explained his managerial move:
I am the second least fast guy in the stadium besides Thome; maybe Loretta, but somebody had to pinch run, so I figured I'd get myself out of the way.
Hudson ended the season with 631 plate appearances, falling just one plate appearance short of collecting all of his myriad of incentive bonuses. In addition to his $3.38 million base salary, Hudson collected $4.61 million in incentives, pushing his salary to $7.99 million on the season. Hudson got his career high 35th double.
Juan Pierre stole two bases, giving him exactly 30 steals on the season, the ninth straight season he has hit that mark.
Catcher A.J. Ellis got his first major league hit and run batted in with a first-inning single.
Padilla pitched very well, earning his fourth win as a Dodger. Nine of his first 11 outs were recorded via strikeout, and he ended with 10 in five innings. Since joining the Dodgers, Padilla has a 3.20 ERA, a 3.12 FIP, and has struck out 38 batters in 39.1 innings.
The Dodgers struck out 17 Rockies on the day, their most in a nine-inning game this season. The Dodgers also struck out 17 Rockies in a 13-inning game on June 29, and struck out 20 Reds in 12 innings on August 30.
The Dodgers won the season series with Colorado, winning 14 of 18 games against the Rockies. The Dodgers won all six series played between the two clubs this season, including a pair of sweeps. The Dodgers finished the year 46-26 against the NL West, their best mark within the division since the 1974 club that went 63-27 against the west.
The Dodgers open up their divisional series with the Cardinals on Wednesday at 6:37pm Pacific time. Rosters for the divisional series must be decided by Wednesday at 10am.
WP - Vicente Padilla (12-6): 5 IP, 4 hits, 1 run, 10 strikeouts
LP - Jason Marquis (15-13): 4 IP, 8 hits, 4 runs, 2 walks, 3 strikeouts
Sv - Ramon Troncoso (6): 1 IP, 2 hits, 1 run, 1 walk, 1 strikeout
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anyone know if this counts as a win solely for joe as manager (for HOF purposes etc)? or does it go as one for both brad and joe?
by stillnotah8er on Oct 4, 2009 5:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yet more obscure
will hurdle share credit for the rockies’ postseason wins?
by stillnotah8er on Oct 4, 2009 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that is in contrast to their records here
http://www.baseball-reference.com/managers/
though I wouldn’t be surprised if you are correct in regards to the office of the commish
by stillnotah8er on Oct 4, 2009 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s not in contrast to anything; Hurdle will not get credit for any postseason wins this season because he is not managing.
The 2009 Rockies will forever be shown as managed by both Hurdle and Tracy, for X number of games.
The Ausmus situation today is different because he’s not really the manager; more of an informal pretend sort of way.
by Eric Stephen on Oct 4, 2009 6:33 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
I was just confused by this line
“Therefore if a manager is replaced and the team goes on to win the World Series both managers will be given credit in each of those three columns.”
though it isn’t an MLB publication, of course
by stillnotah8er on Oct 4, 2009 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
number 3 and 4 starter
we know who are the number 1 and 2 starters in randy wolf and CK… now who are 3 and 4 ???
bills padilla?
bills garland?
padilla bills?
padilla garland?
garland bills?
garland padilla?
by matthewmafa on Oct 4, 2009 5:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Won’t announce until Tuesday/Wednesday
I’m betting on Bills/Padilla
by Eric Stephen on Oct 4, 2009 6:18 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Congratulations, you guys earned it
Good luck, maybe we’ll get to meet in the NLCS
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
by Mondogarage on Oct 4, 2009 6:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I certainly hope so
remember, specify whiz correctly or go to the back of the line!
by stillnotah8er on Oct 4, 2009 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that would be awesome
for several reasons, mainly because it would mean the Dodgers took care of the Cards, and the Dodgers completely own the Rockies this year. On the other hand, a victory over Philly would be a sweeter one after last year.
by LA Taco on Oct 4, 2009 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you.
And best of luck to the Rockies, too. Let’s show the nation that the NL West truly is the best division in the Senior Circuit!
2009-10 LA Kings Hockey: Where Smyt Happens!!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Oct 4, 2009 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
dodgers get the 28th pick in next years draft...
by matthewmafa on Oct 4, 2009 6:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It will end up at 29th because there is one pick from 2008 that didn’t sign. I believe it is the Brewers who get #14a which pushes everyone else back one.
by Eric Stephen on Oct 4, 2009 6:35 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
you are a font
thanks for 162 games of coverage, TBLA!
by LA Taco on Oct 4, 2009 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
AGREED
TBLA and of course the other great Dodger blogs deserve a great round of applause. All of these blogs have made my level of Dodger and baseball knowledge increase exponentially haha :)
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Oct 4, 2009 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
they both turned down 4MM it seems
interesting to see if that kind of math changes as the economy weakens
by stillnotah8er on Oct 4, 2009 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
no its not
the dodgers will select the 28th player in the draft…
by matthewmafa on Oct 4, 2009 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
the rangers get compensation pick number 15
which pushes the dodgers from 27 to 28
by matthewmafa on Oct 4, 2009 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone here honestly see us beating the Cards?
I mean I wanna believe we can but when I take off my homer glasses and really look at this matchup, I dont really see us beating this team UNLESS our starting pitchers play remarkably AND Manny breaks out and starts to play like the Manny we all love and know. Tell me what you guys think and try to not be a homer and say “Oh my Dodgers will shock the world and slaughter these guys!!” Offer some reasons and insight into your thoughts. Peace!
by desecrator09 on Oct 4, 2009 6:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes
Insight: we are the better team.
by Dodger Dude on Oct 4, 2009 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How are we the better team? Explain please
by desecrator09 on Oct 4, 2009 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
the have better starting rotation.. obviously
better 3-4-5 hitters… pujols holliday ludwick vs ethier manny kemp… pujols makes them win that matchup…
surronding cast… derosa shumaker ryan ankiel and the best defensive catcher in baseball vs our supporting cast of loney martin blake furcal o dog… advantage cardinals by a bit…. darosa =blake furcal<ryan Shumaker= o dog martinankiel
dodgers win bullpen matchup Easily
The only way dodgers win this series is if there hitting steps up and their starting pitching pitches well enough…. anything can happen in a 5 game series
by matthewmafa on Oct 4, 2009 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
exactly my thoughts
the Starters will have to go deep and the middle or our lineup will have to hit very well or we’re gonna be cooked
by desecrator09 on Oct 4, 2009 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
supporting cast error
molina>martin
loney=Ankiel
by matthewmafa on Oct 4, 2009 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It doesn't take much of an explaination to counter that point.
Can you please explain to me why Cincinnati can beat St Louis in a three game series but the Dodgers could not win in a five game series?
Your whole supposition is ludicrous.
by Dodger Dude on Oct 4, 2009 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just dont see us winning this series
They have an advantage vs us in every category except bullpen but by the time we get to use that bullpen, we may be down by multiple runs and the game will be lost already. Just my opinion.
by desecrator09 on Oct 4, 2009 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
their bullpen sucks
if we get their starting pitcher out by 6 innings we will kill their bullpen
by matthewmafa on Oct 4, 2009 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and because this is the playoffs not a regular season series
the Cards aint gonna play us like they did against the Reds.
by desecrator09 on Oct 4, 2009 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
or Florida, or Atlanta, or Milwaukee
That’s in the last month.
I guess St Louis is just dogging it and is waiting to play “clutch” next week.
by Dodger Dude on Oct 4, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
if our LHBs step up, sure
and CK is as clutch as he was last night
by stillnotah8er on Oct 4, 2009 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
those are 2 very big IFs though
you dont really know what we’ll get out of Kershaw and do you really think that LHBs can have enough success against Carp and Wainwright to get us to win?
by desecrator09 on Oct 4, 2009 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lefties are consistently
about .025 better against both of them. as for Manny, I just hope he has success as the slap hitter that he seems to be now. Juan has a bit more experience in that role, of course.
by stillnotah8er on Oct 4, 2009 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
eh
http://mikesciosciastragicillness.com/
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Oct 4, 2009 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
so which game do you see us winning?
game 3 vs piniero??
he went 8 innings of 1 run ball last time he faced us…
or the game vs wainright who has went 15 innings and gave up 2 runs year?
or the game vscarpenter who has went 15 innings and gave up 2 runs this year?
by matthewmafa on Oct 4, 2009 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn’t be surprised if we get swept, but I do think we’ll have a 1-1 game in one of those where our pen bests theirs.
by oshea2002 on Oct 4, 2009 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cards blow
against LHP.
Worst OPS in all of the NL vs. LHP
Wolf and Kershaw are going to give us a chance to win the first two games.
by LA Taco on Oct 5, 2009 2:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I say the Dodgers in 4.
It’ll be 1-1 after game 2, and then Dodgers take 3 and 4 in St. Louis.
by Tripon on Oct 4, 2009 8:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll certainly take a split in those first two games
by oshea2002 on Oct 4, 2009 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Cards have enough trouble with LHP that having Wolf/Kershaw pitching, plus being at home means I expect a split at the absolute worst.
by Eric Stephen on Oct 4, 2009 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Cards will have to start Piniero, and Smoltz/Lohse in games 3 and 4.
The Dodgers can murder them.
by Tripon on Oct 4, 2009 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Piniero will be really tough
but he’s certainly not Carp or Wainwright. If Smoltz smarts they will rip him apart.
"Who would win: Coach Ditka versus a hurricane? The name of the hurricane is Hurricane Ditka"
by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Oct 4, 2009 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
rip smoltz apart???
haha good one… smoltz has been great since coming from the sox… and hes one of those pitchers that would shut us down out of nowhere
by matthewmafa on Oct 4, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No
that’s just random guys like Wade LeBlanc
"Who would win: Coach Ditka versus a hurricane? The name of the hurricane is Hurricane Ditka"
by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Oct 4, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
post from "Dalton" on a stl forum
“Who’s in? (assuming 11 pitchers on playoff roster)
1. Carp
2. Wainwright
3. Pineiro
4. Lohse
5. Smoltz
6. Franklin
7. McClellan
8. Motte
9. Miller
10.Reyes
11. Blakeworth @ 2.19 or Boggs @ 4.37 but who Tony REALLY seems to like.
Either way, Thompson & Wellemeyer should NOT be on the roster … hopefully. "
http://www.stltoday.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=7657244
I’m sure we’ll get some good analysis from the crew here on matchups with the above – that pen pitched around 1000 innings this year, hopefully we can get to them.
by stillnotah8er on Oct 4, 2009 8:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bernie Miklasz of the STL Post-Dispatch was on DodgerTalk after the game, and he said it was announced Carp and Wainwright would go 1/2, and Pineiro and Smoltz would both be available if needed out of the bullpen for the first two games.
He speculated the weekend starters for StL would be based on the series standings, and that if the Cardinals were down 2-1, they would likely start Carpenter on 3 days rest in Game 4 (with Wainwright in the wings on full rest for Game 5).
by Eric Stephen on Oct 4, 2009 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He also mentioned the Cards were mulling taking 12 pitchers, but didn’t know the likelihood of that.
by Eric Stephen on Oct 4, 2009 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn i hope smoltz starts...
i would hate… absolutly hate it if he came out of the bullpen cause that would solidify the 8th inning role….
by matthewmafa on Oct 4, 2009 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eric, would they play Castro in LF for defensive purposes?
by Tripon on Oct 4, 2009 8:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
SI_JonHeyman trevor hoffman will be returning to the #brewers. deal for about $8 mil expected to be done within a week.
by Tripon on Oct 4, 2009 9:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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