Dodgers 6, Angels 2: Time to Stretch?
by Eric Stephen on Apr 2, 2009 10:11 PM PDT
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PrintThe Dodgers opened the 2009 home season in fine style, beating the Angels 6-2. Randy Wolf was impressive, giving up only an unearned run in three innings. While Wolf was impressive, is pitching three innings enough to get him ready for the regular season? This goes for the entire staff, none of whom seems ready to pitch six innings just yet. Here's how long each starter has pitched in his last spring start:
| Pitcher | Last outing |
| Kuroda | 3.0 IP |
| Wolf | 3.0 IP |
| Billingsley | 65-pitch simulated game |
| Kershaw | 4.0 IP |
| McDonald | 4.1 IP |
It sounds to me the bullpen will be used quite often for the first few weeks of the season, as the starters find a way to stretch their outings. Should we be worried, or am I overreacting here?
A few highlights of tonight's game:
- Casey Blake muscled a two-run home run to dead center in the 2nd inning, giving the club a lead they would never relinquish
- Manny Ramirez scored from first base on a triple by Andre Ethier, "and lives to tell about it," writes
Tony JacksonRamona Shelburne of the Daily News. - Ramon Troncoso, battling with Tanyon Sturtze for essentially the final bullpen spot, pitched a scoreless inning.
- Guillermo Mota also threw a scoreless inning, lowering his spring ERA to 2.25. In twelve innings, Mota has four walks and 16 strikeouts.
- The Brewers come to town tomorrow for a two-game set. Chad Billingsley will oppose Yovani Gallardo for Friday's 7:10pm start.
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It could be they're just trying to get in extra rest before the season starts.
Stretch them out, but make sure they get to fully recuperate for their first start of the season.
by Brendan Scolari on Apr 2, 2009 11:03 PM PDT reply actions
Yeah
I guess I would be more worried if they were getting shelled. Kershaw wasn’t sharp last outing but has otherwise been sharp.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 2, 2009 11:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Torre STILL won't name McDonald
Very strange. He claims there was a meeting today and will ‘probably be another tomorrow.’
Who else could it be? Schmidt? No. Stults? No. Vargas? No. Milton? Hell no.
Unless they’re secretly negotiating with Pedro’s agent, I have no idea what’s going on.
The lack of an announcement
does seem odd. There is basically no backup plan if McDonald isn’t the guy. Pedro’s salary demands seemed too rich for the Dodgers’ blood, and is he more ready than J-Mac to start next Friday?
by Eric Stephen on Apr 2, 2009 11:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Is he scheduled for another start before season?
Billz – Tomorrow/Friday
Kershaw – Saturday
McD – Sunday hopefully with Josh Lindblom :-D
I’m guessing on the last two
If only
we had mobile commenting!!! :)
I can comment on the full site from my iPhone, but it’s a real pain in the keister.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 2, 2009 11:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I think SB Nation....
should just make an app instead of a mobile website….
smoother updates, easier postings, etc
Have a good time
on Saturday! Kershaw vs. Manny Parra.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 2, 2009 11:41 PM PDT up reply actions
haha
I just read the article on dodgers.com. I can’t imagine the decision would come down to his start Sunday. I guess maybe there is an excuse if he gets shelled on Sunday(I can’t imagine that either, especially the Giants lineup), but I (we) all think he’s the best candidate.
He's going to be the starter
There’s no one else to give the ball to.
by Brendan Scolari on Apr 3, 2009 1:00 AM PDT up reply actions
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