Mariners @ Dodgers Game Thread
Mariners (12-13-1) @ Dodgers (13-12), 7:05pm
The Mariners come to Camelback Ranch for a rare night game this spring, to be televised by FSN Prime Ticket (tape-delayed until 7:30).
Clayton Kershaw takes the hill for the Dodgers, and will be followed by Josh Lindblom, who has burst onto the scene this spring. Lindblom was rated as the 4th best Dodger prospect by Baseball America. Here's what they said about him:
Lindblom touched 96 mph as a college reliever, and he still pitched with plus velocity (89-94) as a pro starter, with plenty of heavy life on his fastball. His heater bores in on righthanders, his slider has lateral tilt nd his splitter is a swing-and-miss pitch.
Baseball America also opined Lindblom would be the first 2008 Dodger draftee to make the majors. He's doing his best to make good on that prediction.
Ryan Rowland-Smith is starting on the mound for Seattle, who is on a split squad. Courtney Thorne-Smith will not be appearing in the game, and is taking things day by day.
Also, remember to get your votes for the 2009 Dodger bracket contest. The Sweet 16 voting runs through Friday.
The Dodgers' lineup, from Ken Gurnick:
Furcal SS
Hudson 2B
Manny DH
Ethier RF
Blake 3B
Loney 1B
Pierre CF
Ausmus C
Repko LF
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Schmidt update
He threw 3 innings in minor league camp, per Michael Becker of the Press-Enterprise. He allowed 6 hits and two runs, but no word on his velocity, which is more important at this point. 45 pitches, 28 for strikes.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 24, 2009 3:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Interesting
Hopefully we’ll get some more updates on that
by Brendan Scolari on Mar 24, 2009 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
What’s up with that picture of the guy shooting a hose?
by silverwidow on Mar 24, 2009 3:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It wasn't copyrighted
I found some other photos of Lindblom, but most were copyrighted or not cool/funny enough.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 24, 2009 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I absolutely love that picture
Incredibly hilarious
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Poseidon's Fist on Mar 24, 2009 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of Lindblom
What number is he wearing this spring? I missed his outings last week.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 24, 2009 3:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Lindblom
if he does make the team not only he would be the first Dodger from the 2008 draft to make the majors I think he’d be the first player in the draft to make the majors.
It is amazing how many players from the 2006 1st round are still waiting to crack the major leagues while our High School boy is now entrenched into our rotation. I’m counting 18 players and most of them college draftee’s still in the minors.
by meercatjohn on Mar 24, 2009 3:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Giants "beat" us there
when they inexplicably called up pick #37, Conor Gillaspie, last season.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 24, 2009 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
re:
missed it. Nice baseball name.
by meercatjohn on Mar 24, 2009 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was part of his contract.
They had to call him up. Presumably that was put in there by his agent to get him on the 40 man roster as quickly as possible and start using up his options.
by Brendan Scolari on Mar 24, 2009 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
I just also noticed in the Baseball America Prospect Handbook that Gillaspie had that clause put in to accept the MLB slot recommendation of $970,000 for the #37 pick.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 24, 2009 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
2006 draft
This was a terrific draft. Lincecum, Longoria, Kershaw, Snider = all present/future stars
by silverwidow on Mar 24, 2009 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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Yet the Rockies got Reynolds, Pirates got Lincoln, Orioles got Rowell. Ouch
I still remember the conversations with Canuck right after the draft that the Dodgers were zeroed in on Morris and that if Kershaw hadn’t dropped into their laps that is who they would have taken with the Kershaw pick. If that had happened, the pedestal that Logan White currently sits on would not be so high.
by meercatjohn on Mar 24, 2009 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's up with the lack of participation
in the community projections? Not exactly a community projection if we can’t even get 10 guesses. Come on people, make an effort.
by meercatjohn on Mar 24, 2009 4:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
MLB Network
has Yankees vs. Red Sox on right now. I feel like I should add some sort of sarcasm to this fact.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 24, 2009 5:03 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
The first of many times
unfortunately, like every game between those two is nationally televised.
by Brendan Scolari on Mar 24, 2009 11:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Billingsley
his injury seems OK. Hopefully he’s still in line to start Saturday, when yours truly will be in attendance.
If everything goes as planned, I should get to see starts by Wolf, Bills, and Kershaw. Hopefully LIndblom will also be on display as well.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 24, 2009 5:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Forgot to add link
From Ramona Shelburne, on the Tony Jackson (Daily News) blog.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 24, 2009 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can see clearly now...
Kemp is out tonight because he is getting new contact lenses. He’ll be back tomorrow, per Ramona Shelburne.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 24, 2009 6:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Of course
the Ducks/Predators game is tied. A little over minutes left.
Kershaw is pitching, god damnit. Fuck you, hockey.
I hope the Dodger game is actually shown on tape delay rather than in progress.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 24, 2009 7:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Shootout in Nashville
Hopefully hockey will be done soon.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 24, 2009 7:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yay!
Hockey game is over.
Switch. Switch!!!
by Eric Stephen on Mar 24, 2009 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn you hockey!
Less talky, more switchy
by Eric Stephen on Mar 24, 2009 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tape delay
Whew
With Mike Blowers!!
by Eric Stephen on Mar 24, 2009 7:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I cheated
and checked the box score…. I’m looking forward to the bottom of the 1st!
by Big Blue on Mar 24, 2009 7:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Heh
I want to see just how hard the line drive off Kershaw was hit too.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 24, 2009 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was a blast!
haha, hudson should of been able to get that, good think no one pulled anything
by Big Blue on Mar 24, 2009 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have become an HD snob
But it’s still great to be able to watch this on TV (I have missed the last 2 Sunday games) rather than the online feed.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 24, 2009 7:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You'll become an spectator snob
after this weekend, just getting spoiled….
by Big Blue on Mar 24, 2009 8:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Heh
I plan to take a lot of pictures, and post them here.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 24, 2009 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Foul ball
JJ24 — longtime commenter on Dodger Thoughts — just sent me a text that he caught a foul ball by James Loney. Awesome.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 24, 2009 8:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I want the job of stadium DJ
After a Kershaw curve ball to strikeout a batter, Glenn Frey’s “The Heat Is On” blared over the stadium speakers.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 24, 2009 8:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
kershaw is naaaasty
2 Ks that inning correct?
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by wongy on Mar 24, 2009 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Former Dodgers in the Mariners booth
Mike Blowers is the color man, and Bill Krueger just came into the booth in the top of the 4th.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 24, 2009 8:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That commerical was odd
Apparently it’s OK to lose your child, as long as he can play the piano.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 24, 2009 8:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
kershaw is pitching effectively
when is lindblom supposed to come in? i haven’t gotten to see him pitch yet, but he’s been talked about frequently
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by wongy on Mar 24, 2009 9:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm guessing the 8th or so
I believe Kuo came in after Sturtze (who followed Clay K)
by Eric Stephen on Mar 24, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
kinda spoiled it for me :/
i didn’t notice the tape delay.. i checked the boxscore and i was wondering how the mariners got 2 runs.
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by wongy on Mar 24, 2009 9:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Morrow was picked
in 2006 with the 5th pick, Kershaw went with the 7th pick. Cool to see them both in this game. Both have bright futures.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Mar 24, 2009 9:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Seattle TV crew
spent more time talking about OBA when Betancourt was up a few innings ago then the combined Dodger crew has done in a years worth of work. I’m really liking Mike Blowers.
How many teams have to face two lefties like Kershaw and Kuo. The K Men
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Mar 24, 2009 9:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
But...but...
Charley Steiner told us a .330 OBP is really good!
by Eric Stephen on Mar 24, 2009 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eyechart with the gapper
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Mar 24, 2009 10:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Peeked
looks like we get a Broxton implosion. I’ll be drafting Kuo in all my drafts just as insurance.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Mar 24, 2009 10:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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No chance, in my leagues Broxton is either a keeper or people like you draft him very early.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Mar 24, 2009 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No Lindblom tonight
Lyle Spencer lied to me!
The Dodgers welcome the Mariners to Camelback Ranch-Glendale on Tuesday at 7:05 PT in the first night game at the new ballpark. Clayton Kershaw (2-0, 3.52 in five starts) is scheduled to face Seattle’s Ryan Rowland-Smith in a duel of lefties. Following Kershaw will be right-hander Josh Lindblom, who has pitched four scoreless innings in two appearances, striking out four without a walk
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I hope the kid isn’t hurt.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 24, 2009 10:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Devaris
Oh wow he’s a skinny little kid!
by Eric Stephen on Mar 24, 2009 10:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
he looks like he's still in high school
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by wongy on Mar 24, 2009 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He did just graduate
in 2008. He’s only 19.
But you’re right, he looks more like a HS freshman than a college freshman.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 24, 2009 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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Not sure if I’ve seen someone that skinny in a major league game that wasn’t a pitcher. I remember Juan Cruz looking something like that the 1st time I saw him.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Mar 24, 2009 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Inland Empire
Hopefully I’ll be able to see him in San Bernardino this season.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 24, 2009 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
horrible call by the ump
a few mariners pitchers were getting the pitch called a strike the whole night. broxton gets screwed over. rather than 1 out no guys on base, its 0 outs with the tying run coming up to bat :/
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by wongy on Mar 24, 2009 10:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hi Class A action in 2009
So I’m 33 miles from the 66ers stadium, the Hi A affiliate of the Dodgers. And I’m 13 miles from the High Desert Mavericks, so I could see some good Dodger prospects this season.
Perhaps Ethan Martin, Nathan Eovaldi, Kyle Russell, Devaris Gordon?
by Eric Stephen on Mar 24, 2009 10:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Mavericks
High Desert is the Mariners’ single A affiliate.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 24, 2009 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Triple A
i dunno how many miles away i am from cashman field, but the 51s are the new affiliate for the blue jays. i don’t even know any of their prospects beside snider and adam lind. does anybody know of any that are worth watching?
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by wongy on Mar 24, 2009 11:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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Brett Cecil LHP…..22…..2007 (1-S) Maryland
J.P. Arencibia C…..R/R…..23…..2007 (1-C) Tennessee
7. Scott Campbell 2B…..R/R…..24…..2006 (10) Gonzaga
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by Phil Gurnee on Mar 24, 2009 11:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also
P Ricky Romero, who was drafted 1 spot ahead of Tulowitzki in 2005 (Keith Law was in the Tulo camp, JP was not).
And C Brian Jeroloman, an excellent defensive catcher
by Eric Stephen on Mar 24, 2009 11:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
are these guys that you mentioned on their triple A team or can i expect them to be there later down the year?
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by wongy on Mar 24, 2009 11:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
should be there to start the year
I just did a quick check of the Baseball America Prospect Handbook.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 24, 2009 11:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also
Trust Phil more with the info…he follows the prospects much more than I do.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 24, 2009 11:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
awesome. thanks guys.
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by wongy on Mar 26, 2009 12:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
True Blue Stories
on Prime Ticket right now. Got to see the Carlos Perez vs. water cooler matchup and the Chad Kreuter vs. Wrigley fans debacle.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 24, 2009 11:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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