Dodgers Host Rockies On Fox
by Eric Stephen on Apr 18, 2009 7:51 AM PDT
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PrintColorado Rockies at Los Angeles Dodgers, Apr 18, 2009 12:40 PM PDT
The Dodgers, fresh off a thrilling comeback win over the Rockies to extend their winning streak to six games, get right back to action with a day game, 12:40pm today on Fox. Dick Stockton and Eric Karros (who "listens to the blogs") will be calling this afternoon's contest.
What can you say about Jonathan Broxton's performance so far, other than "Wow!"? He has faced 21 batters, and gotten 20 of them out, 11 by strikeout. Jon Weisman, as usual, provided the voice of reason on Dodger Thoughts (with the wonderful headline "Brox Knocks Socks Off"):
Broxton blew some games last year, and make no mistake, he'll blow some games this year. Because everyone does.
But I sure hope more Dodgers fans are appreciating what they have in this pitcher. He was the beast's knees tonight.
Manny Ramirez didn't extend his walk streak (sorry for the jinx), but he did get his first RBI of the winning streak. Ramirez still doesn't have a home run, and his 11-game homerless streak is the third longest of his career to start the season. However, thanks to the walks, Manny has been reasonably productive, much better than his two longer season-starting homerless droughts:
| Year | Games | HR | BA/OBP/SLG |
| 2006 | 16 | 0 | .259/.403/.278 |
| 2007 | 13 | 0 | .191/.296/.213 |
| 2009 | 11 | 0 | .278/.469/.361 |
Chad Billingsley returns to the mound for the first time since his dominating home opener against the Giants. Billingsley has the inside track for Dodger Pitcher of the Week honors over perhaps more dominant Clayton Kershaw, if only because Billingsley will have one more start than Kershaw. That's the breaks, kid; go get 'em next week.
Opposing the Dodgers on the mound will be Aaron Cook, the Rockies' ace. I don't mean this as a slight at all to Cook, who has had a very successful career, but sometimes I look at him and wonder how he gets anybody out! He doesn't strike anybody out; his career best K/9 was 4.09 last season, and Jonathan Broxton has had two seasons with more total strikeouts than Cook's career high of 96, also last season. However, Cook doesn't walk anybody and he's very stingy with the home run, an amazing feat for someone who pitches half their games at Coors Field. Cook reminds me of Kirk Reuter in a way, which I think is a compliment.
Russell Martin and Rafael Furcal are expected to rest in today's day game following a night game, meaning Brad Ausmus and recently recalled Blake DeWitt will get starts today.
Be sure to get your guesses for today's final score and winning pitcher by clicking here.
Little known fact, which I just learned courtesy of ESPN: When Jackie Robinson died, Rachel Robinson called Bill Russell (not the Dodgers SS) and asked him to be a pallbearer at Jackie's funeral. Russell was floored, and said "Sure," but asked why. Rachel then told Russell that he was Jackie's favorite athlete. Kind of cool.
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Ausmus:)
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 18, 2009 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions
Wade to DL; Elbert coming up
Today’s lineup from Rawitch:
Hudson, 2B
Ethier, RF
Manny, LF
Loney, 1B
Kemp, CF
DeWitt, 3B
Ausmus, C
Castro, SS
Billingsley, P
I still don't know...
How I feel about Torre giving 3 starters the day off at the same time.
I think it's because McDonald is pitching tomorrow
Ideally Joe would give these guys Sunday off since Monday is on off day. I think he wants to give the guys he thinks need a day off today with the Buzzsaw pitching so the best offense is out there tomorrow with the kid pitching.
I don't like it either
If you want Dewitt to play, you play him at short. Don’t weaken three positions in one start.
by Michael White on Apr 18, 2009 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions
oh yeah
it all about winning series.
thats what i focus on
by dodgers2009 on Apr 18, 2009 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions
Dodgers 5-2, Buzzsaw with the win
Save goes to Belisario
Bills is not a real nickname...it's just a short form of his real name
The Greek God of Walks is a nickname….especially when the guy isn’t even Greek
The only markets getting this game
is Los Angeles and Denver.
All other markets are getting different games.
by Michael White on Apr 18, 2009 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions
My sister is Austin...
And she’s getting the game…
he said “best prepared”
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 18, 2009 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions
When Billz is on like that in the first inning anything is possible.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 18, 2009 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions
that's a bit early
but i like the optimisn
Nice start for the O-Dog
He is just tearing it up so far, it’s great to see.
by uclaisthebest123 on Apr 18, 2009 12:49 PM PDT reply actions
Based on how the Rockie LF played that ball we might have the better defensive player in left field today.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Hudson has 4 steals already
His career high is 10. Is this a case of his old teams not believing in attempting steals or a shift an emphasis by Hudson
Oh well
a compitent LF should have retired Hudson anyway. House money ;)
by Michael White on Apr 18, 2009 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
bad call on the 2-1 pitch
the 1-0 pitch was more of a strike than this last pitch
Woulda been nice to have a baserunner or two ... thanks Dre.
by Seanny Rotten on Apr 18, 2009 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
OKEY DOKEY
the Dodgers have the lead and I’ll be considerably more optimistic.
by Seanny Rotten on Apr 18, 2009 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions
HAH!!!
Well DAMN, I think a 3R HR makes up for a GDP.
by Seanny Rotten on Apr 18, 2009 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I have no idea how you would figure this out but I would expect that Manny has hit a home run against every team in the NL faster then anybody with the current number of NL teams. He’s only had interleague play and 1/3 of a season to accomplish this task.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
whoa!
That would be Mr. Barry Bonds.
Anyways, you’re a bit harsh, bro. Chad manned up and got the K and then a popout to CF. That inning could have been a nightmare.
by Seanny Rotten on Apr 18, 2009 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions
For the record
I just meant this game Rockies vs. Dodgers.
Not as in the worst outfielder in the sport of baseball…
by Michael White on Apr 18, 2009 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Blake Dewitt, Brad Ausmus, and Juan Castro
There’s a group that won’t strike fear into any pitcher
Wow...he was playing shallow
O-Dawg just missed it
Chad getting no help. Worse part that becomes a hit instead of an error.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Its the sun.
everyone is having problems w/ the sun today. Except Ethier. Maybe the angle from rt field isn’t as bad.
by Seanny Rotten on Apr 18, 2009 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Wang gives up 8 more runs in 1+ inning. Paging Phil Hughes Paging Phil Hughes
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Welcome to the ’09 season, Manny, nice of you to join us.
by uclaisthebest123 on Apr 18, 2009 1:42 PM PDT reply actions
there are no cheap ones in Dodger Stadium
funny how that would have probably been a single for him in Fenway
he's getting hits and getting on base
i think the doubles will come, but don’t think he’ll ever be more than a 15-20 HR guy
I think someone did a study that showed that Fenway probably hurt his home run totals instead of helping them.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I think it was Fan Graphs
Dodger Stadium is ideal for a pure hitter with power to all fields like Manny
Did you see how far that ball ricochet from the seat into left field
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Conservation of Momentum
that ball was blistered
Hermida hits a two run home run in the ninth to tie the game against the Nat’s and then hits a three run shot in the 11th to probably win the game. I’m feeling pretty good about picking the Marlins as my surprise team of 2009. When their ace Josh Johnson gives up five in the 1st and they still win things are going good.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Indians scored 15 in the 2nd against the Yankees
ouch…so much for Wang being better than his stuff
I’m not as bothered as I would be since we will be lucky if he can go six innings.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Even after he pitched out of the gaffes which is what he said number one guys do.
Karros does seem to be more pro – Dodger today then normal.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
i prefer the local broadcasters to the Fox and ESPN guys
only exception is Jon Miller, but even that comes with the evil of Joe Morgan
Are you saying Monday knows more than Karros?
I’m actually liking Karro’s analysis, at least stuff that pertains to the intercines of Dodgers Stadium.
Indians have scored two touchdowns in the first quarter. With Nady out I doubt they pitch Swisher again. Which position player will get the call?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
O-Dawg doesn't want the walk
he knows he can rip the next pitch instead
3 -1 , Manny on deck , this has to be a pitch that Andre can rip
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Is there any question that hitting in front of Manny helps hitters
suck an egg Jeff Kent
Hmm...
maybe we should have way more day games like the Giants and Cubs, no?
by Seanny Rotten on Apr 18, 2009 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions
it's a money thing
i personally think all weekend games should be day games. Only exception being the Sunday Night game with national coverage
I think Manny did that intentionally
He’s showing them how to get him “out” in the future
Lincecum now with 8 K’s in 4 innings but score is 0 – 0. I’m rooting for the Giants in this one, any loss the Diamondbacks get is good.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I'm not convinced the D-Backs have the pitching to compete all season
The Giants have a good rotation. they can’t hit worth a lick though
Hammel lost the Ray fight for the 5th spot in the rotation and got sent to the Rockies. What a bummer for him.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Will my guess...
of 5-3 with Billingsley as WP hold up?
Wow...
They are scoring faster than we can type.
Yeah
5 so far. I love Wangs 34.50 ERA. And we thought McDonald had a rough day.
That was just nasty
I don’t get to watch many Dodgers games, so that made me even more sad and upset. I’m currently living in Alabama while my husband goes to grad school. I mainly joined this blog so that I can keep with the Dodgers and not solely rely on my old man.
by bruinbabe2000 on Apr 18, 2009 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions
MLB Audio for 14.95 will give you to chance to listen to as many games as you can catch
And no I don’t get any benefit by mentioning this
Yeah, we thought about paying for the DirecTV package
But our problem is the time difference. We can’t stay up until midnight almost night to watch. It also reminds my old man of when he was a kid and used to settle debates between my grandfather’s co-workers about who was leading the team in what.
by bruinbabe2000 on Apr 18, 2009 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions
that's why the radio thing is ok
it’s only $15
That was the first thing I thought about
Good thing Fowler did not run home
How many runs
Will Cleveland score this inning?
a field goal
but i’m paying more attention to the game we have going on
I'm gonna say 4
A bit conservative, I know, but I’m thinking they may lay off a bit.
by uclaisthebest123 on Apr 18, 2009 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Other note
Ethier likes hitting in front of Manny
Move Manny to clean up, and Ethier to 3rd?
Because you know Torre isn’t taking Hudson out of the 2 spot
by Michael White on Apr 18, 2009 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions
it makes sense to get a potential power hitter in front of Manny
That will optimize the value of that slot. If Ethier does rake in front of Manny, then Hudson would also keep getting great pitches to hit
Hmm...
so Ethier at 3, Manny at 4, Kemp at 5 and Loney 6, Martin at 7? That is one HELLUVA lineup if everyone keeps hitting like they have been to start the season.
by Seanny Rotten on Apr 18, 2009 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Ethier's two have been twice as valuable as Manny's two
4 runs versus 2 runs
E4
Come on Kempie. Make them pay for their mistakes
Alright Kemp
Time to break this game open, and on an individual note, extend that hitting streak you got going.
by uclaisthebest123 on Apr 18, 2009 3:20 PM PDT reply actions
another line drive
i’m shocked he strikes out so much considering how well his contact is when he hits it
Call me crazy, but I want to see Russell Martin sit tomorrow as well
that would give him a full three days off before they go into a long stretch of consecutive games
don't call it a comeback
but the Yanks are within 16 now
What, 20-4?
My husband would rather watch “Ask This Old House.” At least he can learn more watching that then the Yankees.
by bruinbabe2000 on Apr 18, 2009 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Ohman gets a hit!?!?
I’ll… uh… I’ll take it, I guess. :)
by uclaisthebest123 on Apr 18, 2009 3:32 PM PDT reply actions
I don't understand why Ian Stewart is not a starter
He is one of the Rockies best players yet sits half the games. That is a bad manager
let's see what this kid is made of
time to bear down and show you belong to be up here ronald
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