Dodgers Hope to Give Silva a Rude Welcome
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 5:00 PM PDT
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Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Padres, Apr 8, 2009 7:05 PM PDT
After opening the season with their two aces Jake Peavy and Chris Young, the Padres are starting 32-year old Walter Silva, making his first major league start after years of pitching in the Mexican Winter League. Tony Jackson of the Daily News has some details of his rise from Baldwin Park semipro to Major League starting pitcher. The Dodgers have been far too kind to pitchers making their first major league starts. In the past nine such instances, dating back to 2001, the Dodgers are 2-7:
| Pitcher | Team | IP | H | ER | BB | K | Result |
| Wade Leblanc | SD | 4.0 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 1 | Dodgers win, 6-4 |
| Chris Volstad | Fla | 8.2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 6 | L, 1-3 |
| Eddie Bonine | Det | 5.1 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 2 | L, 7-12 |
| Jack Cassel | SD | 5.2 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 5 | L, 4-6 |
| Franklin Morales | Col | 5.1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | L, 4-7 |
| John Koronka | ChC | 5.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | L, 5-9 |
| Brad Halsey | NYY | 5.2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | L, 2-6 |
| Ben Hendrickson | Mil | 5.0 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | W, 5-2 |
| Jason Middlebrook | SD | 6.0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | L, 4-6 |
| Totals | 50.2 | 57 | 26 | 15 | 29 | 4.62 ERA |
Outside of maybe Chris Volstad last season, none of these pitchers really had their way with the Dodgers, but the Dodgers have just been unlucky as a team in these games.
However, the Dodgers have their best weapon to combat this bad luck in the form of their best pitcher, Chad Billingsley. This would be a good time for Chad to start his drive to become another Dodger pitcher to finish 2nd in the Cy Young vote.
Don't forget to make your game score guess for todays game up until game time. Yesterday's winner was the Xeifrank who was the only one to pick the Padres. We boo him for his dastardly deed, but praise him for his prescient pick.
Phil Pick to click tonight - Chad dominates
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watching the ESPN
game up until I can follow the Dodgers. Dustin Pedroia just hit that high inside fastball for a double.
by EdfromAZ on Apr 8, 2009 5:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
PTC
Chad, of course.
8 IP, 10 Ks, 1 ER
by silverwidow on Apr 8, 2009 5:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why wouldn't it be a good time for him to start
his drive to finish 1st?
This would be a good time for Chad to start his drive to become another Dodger pitcher to finish 2nd in the Cy Young vote.
by Big Blue on Apr 8, 2009 5:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Should we allow Manny
to be a PTC once he starts hitting?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 8, 2009 5:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Should Loney be allowed
to be a PTC against NL West teams?
by Big Blue on Apr 8, 2009 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Manny should be an option always
but if someone keeps picking him we can constantly ride and needle him or her for their lack of creativity. :)
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eric
are you at the game in San Diego tonight?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 8, 2009 5:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nope
I’m back home now. I had a follow up dentist appointment (gum surgery follow up) so I had the pleasure of 4.5 hours of driving for one 30 minute appointment. The appointment was at 2pm, and by leaving right when I was done I got to avoid traffic getting home.
That, and going to the game requires money.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
DVR is my friend
I’m going to end up watching it later anyway.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ouch
That much driving sucks.
by Brendan Scolari on Apr 8, 2009 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rude Welcome
I am heavily against any rude welcomings to Silva. How about the Dodgers just cordially shell him.
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on Apr 8, 2009 5:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Very true
Xeifrank, you are our Director of Etiquette!
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Xeifrank's first order of business
as Director of Etiquette is to teach a class, on some class, to lakergirl16.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
re:
After blogging 18 months I was due for one of those. Must irk you to no end that she had Laker in her name. Clipper fans have class because that is all we have.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 8, 2009 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The only good thing to come of that post
is that “don’t you ever get your information straight before you post” could be comedic gold for the next day or two, much like the DT guy (“I Love LA”??) who told Jon if he didn’t like his tone he should get his own blog.
Plus, if anything, she should have ripped the spelling of “Edmounds.” That was even different from how you normally misspell it! :)
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
re:
I can now spell Teixeira without help after you chided my “Vowel” nickname. The EyeChart, not so much.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 8, 2009 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"The Vowel"
I wasn’t chiding your spelling; I legitimately didn’t know why that was his nickname.
I have been able to remember Mientkiewicz because a few years ago I underwent a Grudzielanek-level re-education camp on how to spell his name. :)
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sweet
Carlos Pena HR…5-1 Rays in the 5th at Fenway.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 5:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
re:
I love the MLB scoreboard at 05:30 on a Wednesday.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 8, 2009 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Cubs score 8 runs in two innings
and all Milton can do is walk home twice. Come on Milton I need some banging.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 8, 2009 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lineups
Dodgers (dancing with who brung ’em):
Furcal SS
Hudson 2B
Manny LF
Ethier RF
Martin C
Loney 1B
Kemp CF
Blake 3B
Bills P
Padres (opening day with one change)
Gerut CF
Eckstein 2B
Giles RF
Gonzalez 1B
Kouzmanoff 3B
Headley LF
Blanco C
Everth Cabrera SS (MLB debut)
Silva P
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 6:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Also
It looks like DeWitt will make his MLB debut at SS tomorrow, as Torre is leaning toward giving Furcal the day game off.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Confimed per Tony Jackson
DeWitt as SS Thursday
Martin day off Friday
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hard not to root for Silva
tonight but I think I’ll be able to manage it. Still it is a cool story.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 8, 2009 6:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of Silva
Bud Black gives us a scouting report:
"I saw an 89-90 fastball, tight slider and a good change and a good curve," Black said. "There were a number of teams on him (including the Yankees). That said, he has to locate and execute."
I love the Silva story. I’ll root for him; just not tonight. Nice to see anyone with any sort of desert ties make it to the big time.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also
when the inevitable Walter Silva movie gets made, will it be called “Azucar?”
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nelson Cruz
just made a catch that I swear he had no idea where the ball was until the last 2nd. MLB Extra Inning free for the first week.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 8, 2009 6:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
PTC
I’m a little late, but I gots to go with my man Billingsley.
by the big grabowski on Apr 8, 2009 6:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Let’s go! Batter up! We’re taking the afternoon evening off!
by the big grabowski on Apr 8, 2009 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What’s the call signal of the station that Vinnie is on? I need to it for MLB.tv.
Dodger Fever: Catch it every summer; head to the ER every October.
by Tango and Cash on Apr 8, 2009 7:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
KABC - 79
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 8, 2009 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, found it.
Dodger Fever: Catch it every summer; head to the ER every October.
by Tango and Cash on Apr 8, 2009 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was also
the first big league fielding chance for Everth Cabrera.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not a big fan of the Padres' camo unis
I get that they are to honor the military; I just think they’re ugly.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 7:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m not sure anybody does.
Dodger Fever: Catch it every summer; head to the ER every October.
by Tango and Cash on Apr 8, 2009 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The jerseys
sell fairly well in San Diego though. Odd.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How was that last pitch a strike?
Dodger Fever: Catch it every summer; head to the ER every October.
by Tango and Cash on Apr 8, 2009 7:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The GF: “Martin needs tighter pants.”
Me: /shakes head
by the big grabowski on Apr 8, 2009 7:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
My roommate's girlfriend
last night was commenting the same thing about Hunter Pence. Her entire viewing enjoyment depended on the tightness of the pants.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly
Although she loves Casey Blake because of his beard. So there’s that too.
by the big grabowski on Apr 8, 2009 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Enough of a speed difference?
Most of Silva’s fastballs were 89 (one was 91).
He threw two changeups, one at 81 and one at 83. That seems like too small a difference in speed to be effective. Maybe 89 to 81 is OK, but only 6 MPH seems like it could cause problems for SIlva.
Or perhaps I’m reading too much into this.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 7:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just because Martin lunged to catch it
doesn’t mean “ball 2” wasn’t strike 3.
Gameday had it easily in the zone.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 7:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This ump is all over the place.
by the big grabowski on Apr 8, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I feel like it was interesting yesterday too, maybe they haven’t seen enough pitches this year, still warming up
by Big Blue on Apr 8, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do.
Dodger Fever: Catch it every summer; head to the ER every October.
by Tango and Cash on Apr 8, 2009 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m using MLB.tv. It’s pay only.
Dodger Fever: Catch it every summer; head to the ER every October.
by Tango and Cash on Apr 8, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, well looks like I won’t be able to watch….
by Linix129 on Apr 8, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eckstein trying to pull a Cora
Billingsley has thrown all fastballs so far tonight, one of which was a cutter.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 7:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I stand corrected
pitch 9 to Eckstein was a slider.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does Hudson usually play that far back at towards right field?
Or was that an Eckstein shift?
by Big Blue on Apr 8, 2009 7:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Giles is a pull hitter
It was a semi-shift for him
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gameday is a little jacked
but I think it’s 25 through Gonzalez’s walk
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too many pitches for Billingsley
trouble putting people away here
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 7:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Stupid Eckstein.
Dodger Fever: Catch it every summer; head to the ER every October.
by Tango and Cash on Apr 8, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alright Martin, calm him down, calm him dooooooown
by the big grabowski on Apr 8, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some Papa
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 8, 2009 7:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Whatever allows Billingsley
to make Will Carroll wrong a lot!
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do
especially since you added the picture.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Billingsley only threw
2 pitches under 90 MPH…both sliders. One was 87, and one has no speed on Gameday but it was a pitch fouled off by Gonzalez that I’m sure was under 90.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 7:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You watching the game and using gameday for pitch info?
Dodger Fever: Catch it every summer; head to the ER every October.
by Tango and Cash on Apr 8, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
I’m not a fan of the FSN gun.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The parent in Vin
telling Chad to keep his hat on in the dugout, lest he get cold
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ha, I know, I wanted to sarcastically say “thanks dad” for chad, but it’s Vin, so, you know.
by the big grabowski on Apr 8, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Honeycutt has the most massive jowls. It’s bizarre.
by the big grabowski on Apr 8, 2009 7:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Silva may be 32
but he looks about 19
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 7:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Can't say I've ever seen
a fan — that kid — wearing a chicken suit.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 7:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Was that the proverbial
hanging fastball?
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I only don't like that phrase
because Karl Ravetch uses it on seemingly every HR call on Baseball Tonight!!! :)
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BYOB! Bring your own beard!
Dodger Fever: Catch it every summer; head to the ER every October.
by Tango and Cash on Apr 8, 2009 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There we go
This ain’t Baldwin Park.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 7:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Key inning for Chad
after a 29 pitch 1st inning.
You have a 2-run lead. Let’s get a quick, efficient inning and get the offense back up!
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 7:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I should counsel Chad more often
nice quick inning!
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha
I would love to see Blazing Saddles animated with Mel Blanc doing the voices.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 7:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Everth Cabrera
C’mon be the anti-Beard. Don’t turn the lineup over!
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 7:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Really like the Heineken closet commercial
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 7:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I generally crack a smile, and then immediately feel like part of my soul went away.
by the big grabowski on Apr 8, 2009 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apt description on that kind of humor
Kevin Nealon built a career on it!
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha
Vin just corrected himself about the Mel Blanc thing
by the big grabowski on Apr 8, 2009 7:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Only 1 of 12 first pitch strikes.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 7:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You'd have to think he's a little
nervous facing major league hitters the first time. Maybe when he faces the Giants he’ll settle down.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 8, 2009 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Watch how hard the next ball gets hit
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 8, 2009 7:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree
they are laying off the slop now. Waiting for the lukewarm heat.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only bad part about MLB.tv is it’s probably a minute behind everyone else.
Dodger Fever: Catch it every summer; head to the ER every October.
by Tango and Cash on Apr 8, 2009 7:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's cursed!
I’ll never use this picture again.
by the big grabowski on Apr 8, 2009 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The good part is that we let you know if something good is about to happen
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 8, 2009 7:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep
and if it’s something bad, you just have to guess what it is since “God damnit” and “shit” aren’t descriptive.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
God Dammit
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 8, 2009 7:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just kidding
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 8, 2009 7:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Not "A" Steakhouse, Vin
Outback Steakhouse!
G’day!
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 7:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Roll that ball to the Padres dugout
Martin = first MLB K for Silva.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 7:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hope we don't regret that weak ass clutch hitting
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 8, 2009 7:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Turn away Tango turn away
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 8, 2009 7:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well
Lie to Me isn’t getting recorded tonight. Fox shows are on Hulu, right?
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 7:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yikes
It’s lost night here and I’m getting crap for using both the computer and the tv. Tough for them!
by the big grabowski on Apr 8, 2009 8:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ha
Where do you guys find this stuff?
by mwhite06 on Apr 8, 2009 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Our good friends at Google
via “Image Search”
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have a hard drive full of random images that I’m able to recall very, very quickly.
by the big grabowski on Apr 8, 2009 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hard drive
if it wasn’t big, we’d only call you “The Grabowski”
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously
How hard are you legally allowed to hit the elevator lady in the Southwest commercial? It’s funny, but if that was real life I’m pretty sure there’s a minimum punishment she is legally allowed to receive.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 8:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You guys are as entertaining as the game when things are going good
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 8, 2009 8:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This looks like it’s from Final Fantasy XIII.
by the big grabowski on Apr 8, 2009 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Furcal’s bat is almost as tall as he is.
by the big grabowski on Apr 8, 2009 8:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Billz has really settled down
knock on wood
by Big Blue on Apr 8, 2009 8:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You're cursed!
You must be a WITCH. BURN HIM!
by the big grabowski on Apr 8, 2009 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm all for reactionary burnings!
Keeps the readership fresh, you know.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Plus
You know what floats, a duck!
by the big grabowski on Apr 8, 2009 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like Kemp in center. They need to sign him up through first year or two of free agency
by mr_blond on Apr 8, 2009 8:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Welcome aboard
the Goodship Billingsley
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chad at Petco - up to the minute
In his career: 36 IP, 32 hits, 9 ER, 10 bb, 37 K, 2.25 ERA
In his last 24.2 IP at Petco: 16 hits, 4 runs, 7 bb, 28 K, 1.46 ERA
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 8:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I have dinner and Lost now. You’ll have to keep the Chad K meter going. Sigh. Oh well.
by the big grabowski on Apr 8, 2009 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man, when Manny gets going he would have crushed that pitch
by mwhite06 on Apr 8, 2009 8:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Manny is so awesome
I have no fear whatever the count is to Manny. He can work out of any count; it’s really remarkable.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So does Troncoso
get his first relief action tonight?
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 8:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So I just got in from work
Someone give me a tweet-length recap of the game so far. Eric?
by Jacob Burch on Apr 8, 2009 8:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Here goes
Chad solid, although 29 pitches in 1st. Dodgers touched Silva for runs in the first two innings. Feels like they should be up like 5-0.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Conserving pitches
At least Chad decided if he was going to walk a guy, why not use the minimum 4 pitches. Good conservation! :)
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 8:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Don Drysdale
Says it’s a minimum of one.
by Jacob Burch on Apr 8, 2009 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The best Drysdale story
or 50th best…
wen some umpire came out to check Drysdale because a manager complained he was doctoring the ball, the ump checked everywhere, including Drysdale’s hair. As the ump had his hands in Big D’s hair, Drysdale asked the ump, “aren’t you going to buy me dinner first?”
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In the True Blue LA league
I have Javier Vazquez, so Philly’s late comeback cost me a win. Boo.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 8:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So the SD Padres new nickname
is the Major League Debuts?
by Jacob Burch on Apr 8, 2009 8:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Henry Blanco, Everth Cabrera, and Luis Rodriguez
Chad’s done
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 8:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
why was Loney so deep? Why wouldn't he be at double play depth?
by mr_blond on Apr 8, 2009 8:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well
at least Chad doesn’t have to face Giles and Gonzalez.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 8:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Grobowski Left
and chad had no K’s…. I say we blame him….
by Big Blue on Apr 8, 2009 8:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
agreed
or we might have to fake your own lynching.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Somehow
Chad is only at 83 pitches. He’s due up 5th. If his spot doesn’t come up, do you let him pitch again? He looked pretty done to me.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 8:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I imagine they'll give him a talk
but he gets pulled most of the time.
by Jacob Burch on Apr 8, 2009 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I might give him the night enough and give Kuo a couple innings of work.
Dodger Fever: Catch it every summer; head to the ER every October.
by Tango and Cash on Apr 8, 2009 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would
I thought he got squeezed (no homer here!)
No reason not to send him out there and see how it goes….
by mwhite06 on Apr 8, 2009 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Generally
I don’t mind letting Chad go back out…he just looked to be fighting his control a lot that inning. Some of those 5th inning pitches would have been crushed by Gonzalez or (maybe) Giles.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I blame myself
for posting Chad’s Petco stats through 4 innings.
I also blame Jacob.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 8:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I knew I started posting too early
this happen to me last year, I would come in and the dodgers start to play like crap. I’ll be back in a couple of innnings hopefully things are different. Gotta sand some furniture in the garage anyway.
by EdfromAZ on Apr 8, 2009 8:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why does Russ’ jersey say “J. Martin”?
Dodger Fever: Catch it every summer; head to the ER every October.
by Tango and Cash on Apr 8, 2009 8:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Honoring his Mom
her maiden name is “Jeanson”
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Honor his mother
Her maiden name is Jeanson
by Big Blue on Apr 8, 2009 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Saw the replay
He got’em.
Dodger Fever: Catch it every summer; head to the ER every October.
by Tango and Cash on Apr 8, 2009 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
he was clearly out, but the feathery touch of the tag coupled with the sno-cone ball placement had me frustrated the ball didn’t come out.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
407
Thats how many feet Kemp is going to hit the ball
by Big Blue on Apr 8, 2009 8:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That pitch was called a ball for Chad last inning
by mwhite06 on Apr 8, 2009 8:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
First pitch curve ball strike. Tough pitch
by mwhite06 on Apr 8, 2009 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I figured. There are 7 other people in the house waiting to watch Lost. I snuck back on the computer.
by the big grabowski on Apr 8, 2009 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Look whose back, and ....
(not going to say anything, but you know what I am thinking)
by Big Blue on Apr 8, 2009 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I leave for two minutes and Billz walks the bases loaded. I blame myself.
by the big grabowski on Apr 8, 2009 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What? I see 2 outs in the 6th? Is MLB.tv this slow?
Dodger Fever: Catch it every summer; head to the ER every October.
by Tango and Cash on Apr 8, 2009 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nevermind. That was last inning.
Dodger Fever: Catch it every summer; head to the ER every October.
by Tango and Cash on Apr 8, 2009 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No Lost comments please
it’s being recorded
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m excited. It is quite a dilemma what with Billz’ first start of the year.
by the big grabowski on Apr 8, 2009 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey everyone.
Billz’s pitching in the 5th inning was just inexcusable. Walking three awful hitters in a row…
by Brendan Scolari on Apr 8, 2009 8:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pitcher's Spot to star tthe inning
Hellllllllllo Slappy.
by Jacob Burch on Apr 8, 2009 9:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You mean once Dewitt gets a hit and he comes in to run?
by mwhite06 on Apr 8, 2009 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope.
Its probably better to save Dewitt for later anyway.
by Brendan Scolari on Apr 8, 2009 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alright Chad
Way to regroup. First starter to go 6
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 9:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh okay
I didn’t see the first 3 innings.
by Brendan Scolari on Apr 8, 2009 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Starter's FIP
Chad’s tonight is 3.87.
Through 3 games, starters’ FIP is 3.55 in 17 innings.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 9:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn't xFIP be better?
Petco certainly helps with regular FIP. No homers allowed so far, can’t expect that to continue.
by Brendan Scolari on Apr 8, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry
I didn’t mean to suggest you’re not doing enough work. Its just FIP is a bit misleading at Petco.
by Brendan Scolari on Apr 8, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Annnnd....
There’s the groundout. Sigh.
by the big grabowski on Apr 8, 2009 9:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Glad I’m not seeing that 4 times a night anymore.
Dodger Fever: Catch it every summer; head to the ER every October.
by Tango and Cash on Apr 8, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is my feed ahead of yours?
That happened like a minute before you posted that on my TV.
by Brendan Scolari on Apr 8, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe
he’s watching via MLB TV, which is a tad behind.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was watching the normal tv feed, but 9 o’clock rolled around and I’m seriously outnumbered.
by the big grabowski on Apr 8, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
gameday and lost.....
I hate dilemmas
by Big Blue on Apr 8, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's why I have a DVR
I love Lost too.
by Brendan Scolari on Apr 8, 2009 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hudson with
a Luis Gonzalez WS-ending type hit.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 9:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ditto.
Dodger Fever: Catch it every summer; head to the ER every October.
by Tango and Cash on Apr 8, 2009 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Manny brings the rabbits home
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 8, 2009 9:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hudson is more tortoise than hare :)
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know
I went for the joke though :)
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It looks so effortless
That looked like a popout all the way to me
by mwhite06 on Apr 8, 2009 9:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Giles
didn’t seem to take the best route on that, but Manny got good wood on it.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Woohooo!!!!
I thought he got jammed on that.
by Brendan Scolari on Apr 8, 2009 9:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The predicted winner went from 54%
to 84%!!!
by Big Blue on Apr 8, 2009 9:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Troncoso
So does he pitch with a lead, or is he strictly mopup? Or do we get Wade/Kuo/Brox?
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 9:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope Troncoso pitches
Wade and Kuo could use the extra break anyways.
by Brendan Scolari on Apr 8, 2009 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BAM!
It’s the power of the island.
by the big grabowski on Apr 8, 2009 9:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And Phil takes the lead
he has 5-2 Dodgers.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 9:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Who has 8-2?
This feels like the Super Bowl pool all over again.
by Jacob Burch on Apr 8, 2009 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LONE STAR!
Dodger Fever: Catch it every summer; head to the ER every October.
by Tango and Cash on Apr 8, 2009 9:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That should have gotten through.... game of inches
by Big Blue on Apr 8, 2009 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
5-2 Billingsley
I’ve got the game score it the game ended right now. Alas we will score more runs.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 8, 2009 9:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Boo
Alas we will score more runs
Are we even eligible to win? :)
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that you Cory Wade?
appears to be a wading cory.
by Jacob Burch on Apr 8, 2009 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some random guy
but what is he doing? That is the question.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dodgers having a tough time
conquering Mt. Everth
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 9:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He's my friends cousin.
So I have to give updates to my friend about each at bat since he doesn’t have the MLB pass.
by Brendan Scolari on Apr 8, 2009 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cory "Wears My Number" Wade.
Still my favorite player to wear the blessed 47.
by Jacob Burch on Apr 8, 2009 9:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
47?
Is there a back story, or did you just like Michael Irvin at “The U?”
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting question tomorrow
Does Kemp or Martin get moved up to 2nd tomorrow when Furcal sits? I would imagine Hudson would lead off, and DeWitt would bat 8th, with Blake and whomever moving up one spot
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 9:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I would assume Martin gets moved to 2nd, and Kemp 6th.
Dodger Fever: Catch it every summer; head to the ER every October.
by Tango and Cash on Apr 8, 2009 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Martin moves up
they won’t make Ethier and Loney hit back to back so Kemp would hit 5th in that scenario I think.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Phew
I thought that was dropping.
by Brendan Scolari on Apr 8, 2009 9:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Loretta
first bench player to reach base this season.
by Brendan Scolari on Apr 8, 2009 9:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on Raffy
You’re better than that.
by Brendan Scolari on Apr 8, 2009 9:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Short-timer's disease
Already thinking about his time off!
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently
Hudson smoked that ball. Hardest hit of the game since at least the 4th (That’s when I’ve been watching).
by Brendan Scolari on Apr 8, 2009 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Manny's double
was hit harder, IMO
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really?
I didn’t think so. Hudson’s was just lower so it didn’t go as far.
by Brendan Scolari on Apr 8, 2009 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
O-Dog
going U.L. Washington with the toothpick while running! Dangerous.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 9:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That, I do not know
it was the first Google image search result. :)
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just Another Left Handed Better Struck Out By Kuo
yeesh.
by Jacob Burch on Apr 8, 2009 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was fast.
Dodger Fever: Catch it every summer; head to the ER every October.
by Tango and Cash on Apr 8, 2009 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
JAKBHCK
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 8, 2009 9:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I talked to Andrew today, BTW. He said he’ll try to make it back when he can. Work is destroying his social life, apparently. But he can’t stay away from Brad Ausmus forever.
Dodger Fever: Catch it every summer; head to the ER every October.
by Tango and Cash on Apr 8, 2009 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
RE:
I’ll believe it when I see it. He has had no problem posting at DT. Everytime I ask him a question he be gone.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 8, 2009 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He posts at Dodger Thoughts? He’s cheating on this blog!
Dodger Fever: Catch it every summer; head to the ER every October.
by Tango and Cash on Apr 8, 2009 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
D4P
wrote me telling me that he suspects the Regfairfield at the LA Times DT is an imposter because of the things he says.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 8, 2009 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
D4P
That name sounds familiar.
Dodger Fever: Catch it every summer; head to the ER every October.
by Tango and Cash on Apr 8, 2009 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
re:
He used to post here but hasn’t since Andrew left.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 8, 2009 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have we seen them in the same room together?
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if anyone else left once Andrew did.
Dodger Fever: Catch it every summer; head to the ER every October.
by Tango and Cash on Apr 8, 2009 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I assumed Dodger Thoughts would have closed up shop. Who took over?
Dodger Fever: Catch it every summer; head to the ER every October.
by Tango and Cash on Apr 8, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's alive and thriving
over at the LA Times. Jon Weisman is still the proprietor.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its at
the Times’ web site now.
by Brendan Scolari on Apr 8, 2009 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or Giles either.
He’s lost all my respect. :-)
by Brendan Scolari on Apr 8, 2009 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let Kuo, pitch the 9th
I could use the save.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 8, 2009 9:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This racing squirrel is worse than Scooter, right?
Why doesn’t Fox learn?
by Jacob Burch on Apr 8, 2009 9:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
At least
the squirrel can get run over.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Five more outs and Xeifrank can eat my dust
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 8, 2009 9:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
3 K's for Martin
has he ever done that before?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 8, 2009 9:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
re:
wow, never would have suspected that. Has Navarro:)
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 8, 2009 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since you asked :)
Navarro has, only 6 times.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
MORE DUPS
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 8, 2009 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't even catch that
stupid Baseball-Reference!!! :)
Even worse, that means Jacob beat me. Damnit!
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
5 v 4
No idea why PI is giving dupes
by Jacob Burch on Apr 8, 2009 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Read your results
before you post :D
by Jacob Burch on Apr 8, 2009 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
DUPS you gave me DUPS
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 8, 2009 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
8/12/2006
7/22/2007
7/27/2007
8/9/2008
by Jacob Burch on Apr 8, 2009 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Russell Martin
hasn’t looked good at the plate this evening.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 9:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Definitely not.
He’s looked terrible.
by Brendan Scolari on Apr 8, 2009 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The shift is in Adrian's head!
aka it’s working, not only with fielding presence, but psychologically as well.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It helped him once yesterday.
On that ball to Blake. But I agree it seems to be bothering him and it has worked other than that.
by Brendan Scolari on Apr 8, 2009 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What is Gonzalez thinking????
That was an awful bunt.
by Brendan Scolari on Apr 8, 2009 9:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Broxton takes the early lead
for “Most Progressed,” at least in discernible results.
by Jacob Burch on Apr 8, 2009 9:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Heat..... Broxton's looking good in his appearances so far
by Big Blue on Apr 8, 2009 9:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This is what we call an easy save
and why the save stat is a sorry excuse for a stat.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 8, 2009 9:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed.
Still, Ox looked good.
by Brendan Scolari on Apr 8, 2009 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Our bullpen is awesome
9 innings, 2 hits
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 9:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
damn that questionable pitching
granted it was against the Padres
by Big Blue on Apr 8, 2009 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Woohoo!!
Another W!!! Broxton looks great so far.
by Brendan Scolari on Apr 8, 2009 10:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So who'll be here for tomorrow's afternoon game?
It’s my birthday*, so I’ll be darned if I let work stop me from checking in now and then.
- - So, what’s the Dodgers records on 4/9 since 1986, Mr.Stephen?
by Jacob Burch on Apr 8, 2009 10:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ll be here and Happy Birthday (I’m EST, so it’s birthday here)!
Dodger Fever: Catch it every summer; head to the ER every October.
by Tango and Cash on Apr 8, 2009 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think I'll be here.
At least for most of it.
Happy almost birthday!!!
(In case I forget tomorrow) :-)
by Brendan Scolari on Apr 8, 2009 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will be here
and as a present, I’m on your question.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll be here, but at work, so I’ll be watching on gameday.
by the big grabowski on Apr 8, 2009 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Happy birthday, sir
On your birthdate, Bob Welch shutout the Padres, with the only run coming in when Mike Marshall drove in Bill Madlock in the 4th.
On April 9 from 1986 to present, the Dodgers are 13-7, outscoring their opponents 88-66 (a pythag % of .640).
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was going to buy the
Gameday audio but decided against it. Now i got money to catch the Dodgers at Chase this weekend.
by EdfromAZ on Apr 8, 2009 10:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
108-54 pace!!!!
Happy Birthday in 2 hours.
Giants are losing.
We are tied with the Rockies for 1st in the NL West
by Big Blue on Apr 8, 2009 10:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
FYI
Lost was absolutely killer tonight.
by the big grabowski on Apr 8, 2009 10:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I need to watch it now.
It sounded good.
by Brendan Scolari on Apr 8, 2009 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought it looked awesome, and it exceeded expectations.
Not to get your hopes up or anything.
by the big grabowski on Apr 8, 2009 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure it'll be great.
The rest of my family was watching it so I heard a bit of it.
by Brendan Scolari on Apr 8, 2009 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The last 2 have been good
I was suspicious for awhile this season but have enjoyed the last 2 a lot
by Big Blue on Apr 8, 2009 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't think the last one was that good.
You knew Ben wouldn’t die so it wasn’t that exciting.
by Brendan Scolari on Apr 8, 2009 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It seems like you either loved the Kate episode or hated it....
Yeah, I don’t want to say anything to get anyone mad, but tonights was cool
by Big Blue on Apr 8, 2009 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I didn't find the flashbacks that great either.
A lot of it was just recap. I don’t know, I still liked watching it a lot, but compared to other LOST episodes, I didn’t think it was great.
by Brendan Scolari on Apr 8, 2009 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Last one was merely ok, but I think that was because it was a Kate episode, which are generally weak, and it was fairly mythology-lite.
by the big grabowski on Apr 8, 2009 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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