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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.


Josh Lindblom

#84 / Pitcher / Los Angeles Dodgers

6-5

240

R

R

Jun 15, 1987


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.


Ryan Rowland-Smith

#18 / Pitcher / Seattle Mariners

6-3

240

L

L

Jan 26, 1983


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

re:

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

ohhhh

that hit….. looks like he recovered nicely

by Big Blue on Mar 24, 2009 8:03 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

Awesome

so jacked for ’09…. I hope we see lots of those, but with some more people on base

by Big Blue on Mar 24, 2009 8:11 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

I was looking forward to seeing Lindblom

by kretz on Mar 24, 2009 9:51 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

Or

you could draft both. :)

by Eric Stephen on Mar 24, 2009 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

re

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

.

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

re:

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

re:

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

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

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

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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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