Dodgers Hope to Give Silva a Rude Welcome
by Eric Stephen on Apr 8, 2009 5:00 PM PDT
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PrintLos 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.
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.
Should we allow Manny
to be a PTC once he starts hitting?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
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. :)
Eric
are you at the game in San Diego tonight?
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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.
Rude Welcome
I am heavily against any rude welcomings to Silva. How about the Dodgers just cordially shell him.
vr, Xei
Xeifrank's first order of business
as Director of Etiquette is to teach a class, on some class, to lakergirl16.
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.
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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! :)
re:
I can now spell Teixeira without help after you chided my “Vowel” nickname. The EyeChart, not so much.
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"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. :)
re:
I love the MLB scoreboard at 05:30 on a Wednesday.
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The Cubs score 8 runs in two innings
and all Milton can do is walk home twice. Come on Milton I need some banging.
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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
Also
It looks like DeWitt will make his MLB debut at SS tomorrow, as Torre is leaning toward giving Furcal the day game off.
Hard not to root for Silva
tonight but I think I’ll be able to manage it. Still it is a cool story.
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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.
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.
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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
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
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.
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
Not a big fan of the Padres' camo unis
I get that they are to honor the military; I just think they’re ugly.
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
The GF: “Martin needs tighter pants.”
Me: /shakes head
by the big grabowski on Apr 8, 2009 7:12 PM PDT reply actions
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.
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
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.
Just because Martin lunged to catch it
doesn’t mean “ball 2” wasn’t strike 3.
Gameday had it easily in the zone.
I do.
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by Tango and Cash on Apr 8, 2009 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m using MLB.tv. It’s pay only.
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by Tango and Cash on Apr 8, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, well looks like I won’t be able to watch….
by Linix129 on Apr 8, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Eckstein trying to pull a Cora
Billingsley has thrown all fastballs so far tonight, one of which was a cutter.
Stupid Eckstein.
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by Tango and Cash on Apr 8, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Alright Martin, calm him down, calm him dooooooown
by the big grabowski on Apr 8, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
You watching the game and using gameday for pitch info?
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by Tango and Cash on Apr 8, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions
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
Honeycutt has the most massive jowls. It’s bizarre.
by the big grabowski on Apr 8, 2009 7:31 PM PDT reply actions
I only don't like that phrase
because Karl Ravetch uses it on seemingly every HR call on Baseball Tonight!!! :)
BYOB! Bring your own beard!
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by Tango and Cash on Apr 8, 2009 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions
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!
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
haha
Vin just corrected himself about the Mel Blanc thing
by the big grabowski on Apr 8, 2009 7:48 PM PDT reply actions
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
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
The good part is that we let you know if something good is about to happen
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Yep
and if it’s something bad, you just have to guess what it is since “God damnit” and “shit” aren’t descriptive.
Hope we don't regret that weak ass clutch hitting
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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
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
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.
You guys are as entertaining as the game when things are going good
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This looks like it’s from Final Fantasy XIII.
by the big grabowski on Apr 8, 2009 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
Conserving pitches
At least Chad decided if he was going to walk a guy, why not use the minimum 4 pitches. Good conservation! :)
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?”
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.
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
I would
I thought he got squeezed (no homer here!)
No reason not to send him out there and see how it goes….
by Michael White on Apr 8, 2009 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
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.
Why does Russ’ jersey say “J. Martin”?
Dodger Fever: Catch it every summer; head to the ER every October.
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
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.
First pitch curve ball strike. Tough pitch
by Michael White on Apr 8, 2009 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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
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
Hey everyone.
Billz’s pitching in the 5th inning was just inexcusable. Walking three awful hitters in a row…
You mean once Dewitt gets a hit and he comes in to run?
by Michael White on Apr 8, 2009 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Nope.
Its probably better to save Dewitt for later anyway.
by Brendan Scolari on Apr 8, 2009 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh okay
I didn’t see the first 3 innings.
by Brendan Scolari on Apr 8, 2009 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
Annnnd....
There’s the groundout. Sigh.
by the big grabowski on Apr 8, 2009 9:05 PM PDT reply actions
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
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
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
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
Woohooo!!!!
I thought he got jammed on that.
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
5-2 Billingsley
I’ve got the game score it the game ended right now. Alas we will score more runs.
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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
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
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
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.
Loretta
first bench player to reach base this season.
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
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
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
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
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.
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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
D4P
wrote me telling me that he suspects the Regfairfield at the LA Times DT is an imposter because of the things he says.
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D4P
That name sounds familiar.
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by Tango and Cash on Apr 8, 2009 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions
re:
He used to post here but hasn’t since Andrew left.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
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
I assumed Dodger Thoughts would have closed up shop. Who took over?
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by Tango and Cash on Apr 8, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Or Giles either.
He’s lost all my respect. :-)
by Brendan Scolari on Apr 8, 2009 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Let Kuo, pitch the 9th
I could use the save.
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Five more outs and Xeifrank can eat my dust
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
3 K's for Martin
has he ever done that before?
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re:
wow, never would have suspected that. Has Navarro:)
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I didn't even catch that
stupid Baseball-Reference!!! :)
Even worse, that means Jacob beat me. Damnit!
Definitely not.
He’s looked terrible.
by Brendan Scolari on Apr 8, 2009 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions
The shift is in Adrian's head!
aka it’s working, not only with fielding presence, but psychologically as well.
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
What is Gonzalez thinking????
That was an awful bunt.
This is what we call an easy save
and why the save stat is a sorry excuse for a stat.
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Woohoo!!
Another W!!! Broxton looks great so far.
by Brendan Scolari on Apr 8, 2009 10:00 PM PDT reply actions
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?
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
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
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
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
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
Was going to buy the
Gameday audio but decided against it. Now i got money to catch the Dodgers at Chase this weekend.
108-54 pace!!!!
Happy Birthday in 2 hours.
Giants are losing.
We are tied with the Rockies for 1st in the NL West
FYI
Lost was absolutely killer tonight.
by the big grabowski on Apr 8, 2009 10:04 PM PDT reply actions
I need to watch it now.
It sounded good.
by Brendan Scolari on Apr 8, 2009 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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
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
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
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