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New York Mets at Los Angeles Dodgers, May 20, 2009 7:10 PM PDT


Orlando Hudson, the leading hit man for the Dodgers with 56 safeties, hopes to add to his total tonight against Livan Hernandez.

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Orlando Hudson, the leading hit man for the Dodgers with 56 safeties, hopes to add to his total tonight against Livan Hernandez.

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The Dodgers enter play on Wednesday with baseball's best record and best run differential, lead the majors in runs allowed, and are second in runs scored per game.  Amazingly, the Dodgers have scored more runs without Manny Ramirez (5.75 per game) than with him (5.55), with a small sample size warning of course.

Blakebobble_mediumCasey Blake, who leads the team with nine home runs, gets immortalized tonight with his very own bobblehead.  Every fan in attendance will receive a Casey Blake Bobblehead (right).

Per the Dodger pregame notes, the Dodgers can tie the modern major league record for best home record after 20 games, at 17-3, with a win.  The record is held by many teams, most recently the Joe Torre-led 1998 Yankees.

From 1998 to present, no pitcher has thrown more major league innings than Livan Hernandez, the 34-year old pitcher starting for the Mets tonight.  Over that same 11+ year period, no pitcher has come within 300 of giving up as many hits as Livan.  From 2006 to present, only Carlos Silva and Odalis Perez have given up more hits per nine innings than the 11.23 allowed by Hernandez.

Livan Hernandez has been a classic innings eater over his career, and he hasn't pitched fewer than six innings in any start against the Dodgers since 2004, a span of eight starts.  The opposing starting pitcher in that 2004 game was none other than Jeff Weaver.

Weaver, filling in for an injured Eric Stults and his jammed thumb, has pitched five innings in both of his starts this season.  Stults, if healthy, is scheduled to start Monday in Colorado, meaning the Dodgers get to throw Clayton Kershaw, Randy Wolf, and Chad Billingsley against their "Los Angeles" rivals this weekend.

Tonight figures to be a night with a lot of contact made by batters, so who better to throw out the ceremonial first pitch than Matthew McConaughey?

Orlando Hudson, the only Dodger to start every game this season, bruised his shoulder last night, but is still in the starting lineup this evening:

Mets      Dodgers
SS Reyes LF Pierre
2B Castillo SS Furcal
CF Beltran 2B Hudson
3B Wright RF Ethier
1B Murphy C Martin
RF Church 1B Loney
C Castro CF Paul
LF Pagan 3B Blake
P Hernandez P Weaver

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Ethier

Hate to keep harping on it, but why is he still in the cleanup spot? Usually managers adapt to (drastic) changes in performance.

by silverwidow on May 20, 2009 5:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm ready to relax with a game thread

as I spent all day arguing over at ClipsNation about Griffin….

by mwhite06 on May 20, 2009 5:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I don’t think there’s any way Griffin makes a significant contribution to any team next year. From the scout’s notes I’ve read: he can’t shoot jump shots, he can’t shoot free throws, he has no post moves, relies on his athleticism, and he’s likely undersized (what do you think the chances are he’s really only 6’7.) Yes, he dominated in college, but that’s because he was stronger than everyone else and he got by on his athleticism— that won’t happen in the NBA. Plus there are injury concerns about his knees.

I’m sure he does have a good attitude— but I don’t use the #1 pick for a guy with great intangibles. And while he does have a great body (muscular wise) I don’t see his as anything more than the best NCAA player in a weak draft. I mean, picture Griffin into the 2008 draft. Would he still be the #1 pick? Of course not.

by mwhite06 on May 20, 2009 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Squarely

I don’t think Griffin will be a bust. He’s too good of an athlete to be a complete bust. I just get nervous when all the talk is about how great of a kid he is, great motor, etc. I’d rather just get a guy good at basketball (okay maybe now I’m overselling the point.)

by mwhite06 on May 20, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shouldn’t we wait until we see what he really measures in at? Sounds like you are assuming he’s a Beasley.

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes we absolutely should

I actually pulled my earlier comment from an old ClipsNation thread (I really like SBNation) for speed’s sake.

by mwhite06 on May 20, 2009 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

First rule of the NBA Draft:

Don’t draft white guys. At least that’s my view. ;-0

by Brendan Scolari on May 20, 2009 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think the best case would be to trade the pick down, get another contributor and pick up rubio or jennings

by Rutgers Dodger fan on May 20, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

theres too much money already in big men for the clips

by Rutgers Dodger fan on May 20, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't like Jennings much

but I do like Rubio. Plus, I guess I should get all my biases out on the table, I am known over at ClipsNation to have be a huge Zach Randolph homer.

by mwhite06 on May 20, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like Rubio too

but I would draft Griffin #1. I don’t think the Clippers should be drafting for 2009-2010. Camby’s contract expires next year, and they can easily trade Kaman to build around the Gordon/Griffin nucleus.

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

trading kaman would be kinda tough

cuz of his contract…i think its like 9.5 and 10.5 over the next couple years

by Rutgers Dodger fan on May 20, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's the most tradable of the 3

Camby’s contract is expiring, so it’s more advantageous to keep him and let it run out.

Nobody would trade for Randolph (unless Dunleavy gets another job or Isiah returns to the league)

That leaves Kaman.

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also, if you draft Griffin

Kaman is clearly the most valuable of the 3. So I wouldn’t deal him.

by mwhite06 on May 20, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think Kaman is underrated

you’ll be selling very low on Kaman. I’d rather stick with him.

by mwhite06 on May 20, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Griffin is the pick unless a trade is involved. I wouldn’t mind ending up with Durant when all the dust is settled.

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We’re owed a #1 by Minnesota for the Cassel trade. They can have that one…

by mwhite06 on May 20, 2009 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We still have that crazy Timberwolve number one that is slowly going to stop being protected.

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Still can't imagine them trading him.

He’s the face of the franchise. It’d be like the Giants trading Lincecum, it just isn’t gonna happen.

by Brendan Scolari on May 20, 2009 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Last night

he was listed as day-to-day…it sounds like he felt fine when he got to the park today.

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Russell Martin HR contest potential winners tonight

mwhite06: 2nd inning, 410 ft
Paul Scott: 2nd inning, 411 ft
Phil: 4th inning, 389 ft
Tripon: 4th inning, 420 ft
Preston: 5th inning, 361 ft (trying for a sweep of the HR contests!)
Me: 6th inning, 402 ft

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 6:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No way Martin gets a HR

Until I am at Dodger Stadium. ;-)

by Brendan Scolari on May 20, 2009 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’ve tried and tried but I have not found a way to blame Mota for Eithier’s slump.

"Morale has dropped from ‘low’ to ‘I’d like to burn this place down’.

by Sordid on May 20, 2009 6:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It was probably

one of Mota’s friends who posted pictures of Ethier on their Facebook page. :)

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Russell Martin

did not beat David Ortiz in the race to HR #1. Big Papi ended his homerless drought at 177 PA (dating back to last season).

Martin’s (regular season) homerless streak stands at 160 PA.

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 6:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

For Tripon

Dylan Hernandez is covering tonight’s game, per Orel at Sons of Steve Garvey. See 4:20 update

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 7:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Cool.

Not that I care… much. :)

But it would suck to see another beat writer get the ax this year.

Also, I get to listen to Vin this game!

by Tripon on May 20, 2009 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also,

I found this post funnier. :)

5:30 p.m. Introduce myself to Dylan. Turns out he is one cool motherfucker. “I have you on my RSS feed!” Sweet. Introduces me to Patrick Cain of ESPN the Magazine. Another very cool fellow. Future “Blog Spot” attendees: Seek out Dylan! (Sorry, Dylan.)

by Tripon on May 20, 2009 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cue the "Bison would have got that" calls

I doubt it though. That was hit pretty hard. Close.

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 7:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Great to see this site doing so well and you two moving up in the world. Looks like a crowd over here. I’ve been wondering where the old Dodger Thoughts crowd hung out, and now maybe I know.

by Indiana Jon on May 20, 2009 7:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Carlos Beltran

is 282 for 320 in stolen base attempts after his theft of third. That is a hefty 88.125%

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 7:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Livan

gives up hits of all kinds!!! A speed hit for JP

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 7:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow, Rafy owns Livan, but then doesn’t every hitter in baseball?

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 7:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't like sending Pierre here

let Hernandez get himself into trouble.

by mwhite06 on May 20, 2009 7:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What is the over on this game. I figure at least 10 runs

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Over/under

Is 11.5. Or that’s what I’m throwing out there.

by Brendan Scolari on May 20, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bodog has 10

I’ll take the over

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Problem is the Met lineup:)

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I still can’t believe Hudson is starting

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 7:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It looked like it could have been messy. Could have easily been a separated shoulder.

by mwhite06 on May 20, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He just fell down, the problem was how he looked getting up and his injury history when he falls down. He has had so many close calls this year already

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Me too

it sounded like he’d get at least today, combined with tomorrow’s day off.

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was suprised

I mean, I don’t see the harm in giving him the day off as a precaution.

by mwhite06 on May 20, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ah

It didn’t look that bad really.

by Brendan Scolari on May 20, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

At least no Ethier DP. What is the acronym for that?

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 7:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

At least the fly ball was useful this time

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 7:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

mwhite06 and Paul Scott are on the clock…distance is the tiebreaker here

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 7:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It was amazing that Paul matched his pick

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 7:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

SOSG Orel feeling conflicted like Phil
7:29 p.m.: Two on, no out in the first inning. Urge to clap is surprisingly strong, especially since we’re surrounded by cheering fans.

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 7:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I have to say

That feels like a pretty disappointing inning to me. No one after Furcal hit the ball hard.

by Brendan Scolari on May 20, 2009 7:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bobblehead

The GF’s parents are bringing me one. Yay.

Tim Lincecum: Whore.

by the big grabowski on May 20, 2009 7:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Awesome

I didn’t think you were local?

by mwhite06 on May 20, 2009 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not.

I live in the Bay Area. It’s gonna be my first ever trip to DS!! ;-)

by Brendan Scolari on May 20, 2009 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

!!!

Nice. That should be a good time.

Tim Lincecum: Whore.

by the big grabowski on May 20, 2009 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Awesome!!

You’ll have a great time. Sounds like an excellent long weekend

by mwhite06 on May 20, 2009 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep

It should be great.

by Brendan Scolari on May 20, 2009 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also

What a coincidence, you’re coming to LA, and I’m going to SF for the weekend.

Tim Lincecum: Whore.

by the big grabowski on May 20, 2009 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Using PBP data fro 1998-2007

from The Hardball Times, expected runs last inning with 1st & 2nd, none out was 1.585.

Actually, that’s AL data but it can’t be much different than that

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 7:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I thought Church definately had a HR there

instead Ethier almost got him at 2nd

by mwhite06 on May 20, 2009 7:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

An online throw

to 2nd would have nailed Church

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 7:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yep.

But we got lucky it wasn’t a homer.

by Brendan Scolari on May 20, 2009 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

MLB missed a golden opportunity

they could have had the national anthem singer as the home plate umpire for a few innings until the newbie arrived.

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 7:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It’s Enrico Palazzo

by mwhite06 on May 20, 2009 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Varitek now has 7 home runs this season. That is more then Kemp/Loney/Martin combined.

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 7:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Tim Lincecum: Whore.

by the big grabowski on May 20, 2009 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

son of a...

That was meant for the Milton post.

Tim Lincecum: Whore.

by the big grabowski on May 20, 2009 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow

I would have lost a lot of money on that bet.

by Brendan Scolari on May 20, 2009 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It would have been an awkward bet

“OK, here’s the deal…who will have more HR on May 20? Varitek or Martin/Ethier/Kemp combined? I want 20-1 odds.”

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would have lost money on Varitek v Martin.

Tim Lincecum: Whore.

by the big grabowski on May 20, 2009 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Penny is 4-1 with a 6.02 ERA. Lowe must be jealous

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 7:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Per Gameday

Weaver has been between 89-93 on his fastball and consistently in the low 90s.

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Livan

Hit-giver-upper

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 7:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The more Blake hits the less my guitar weeps

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 7:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Lol!

I get it. And it’s true.

by Brendan Scolari on May 20, 2009 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You can only ask Weaver to do so much.

It’s not like he’s Chad Billingsley. You cannot expect him to get a RBI double, and a single. :)

by Tripon on May 20, 2009 7:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Lindblom pitched in relief today, 5 innings, no earned runs, no walks, and six K’s.

Tony Abreu had 3, 3 hit games out of his last four until going hitless today.

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 7:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Think so

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice

sounds like an excellent appearance for Lindblom

by mwhite06 on May 20, 2009 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Still

that sounds like Abreu played 5 games without getting hurt.

That, my friends, is progress

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

True, I couldn’t wait for 100 at bats

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

the key to facing Livan is patience. You will get pitches to hit; it’s what he does. But he can slow the pace and lull teams to sleep, although not as much as he used to.

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll check at commercial

I figured it was over with Cleveland up 14 at half.

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

magic up one with 7min to play

by Rutgers Dodger fan on May 20, 2009 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like it

make the Cavs work, get them tired for The Finals!

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

whoa

That was quite a turnaround.

Tim Lincecum: Whore.

by the big grabowski on May 20, 2009 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Last time I checked

Cavs were up by 11.

Tim Lincecum: Whore.

by the big grabowski on May 20, 2009 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

WOW

Hell of a play by Hudson

Tim Lincecum: Whore.

by the big grabowski on May 20, 2009 7:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Thanks for the heads up on the game, I thought it was over after the 1st half.

Stern would lose his lunch if the finals are Howard/Melo instead of James/Kobe

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 7:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Melo was simply awesome last night though

Man, that was a great game. Would have been tough to lose, but wonderful to watch

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

im a laker hater

so i was pushing real hard for the nuggets

by Rutgers Dodger fan on May 20, 2009 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Someday it will be Gordon/James:)

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

clips vs knicks haha

by Rutgers Dodger fan on May 20, 2009 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I realize the inevitability of Lebron

I just am hoping against hope he has to wait another year at least.

That this is the 1989 or 1990 Bulls instead of 1991 :)

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Beard/Hudson who else didn’t I want on the team this year. Oh Yeah, Wolf, I’m fucking golden

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 7:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Haha!

Tim Lincecum: Whore.

by the big grabowski on May 20, 2009 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I want to complain about this ump.

But it seems stupid to do it every game, so I won’t.

by Brendan Scolari on May 20, 2009 7:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Argh

Beltran is good.

by Brendan Scolari on May 20, 2009 7:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Only thing better would be Padma eating those bad boys

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh my god

Now I want In n Out.

Tim Lincecum: Whore.

by the big grabowski on May 20, 2009 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So are you going to Rutgers right now?

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ya

i was born and raised in LA and my parents still live there but im gonna be a senior at RU

by Rutgers Dodger fan on May 20, 2009 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow, we have alot of college students.

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

who else is in college?

by Rutgers Dodger fan on May 20, 2009 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Brendan, Tripon off the top of my head but it seems like we have more

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wish I was still in college

Does that count?

Tim Lincecum: Whore.

by the big grabowski on May 20, 2009 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha

i have one year left and cant fathom entering the real world

by Rutgers Dodger fan on May 20, 2009 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

other then the paycheck it sucks

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well

It’s good you have one year left, it would suck to enter the job market right now.

Tim Lincecum: Whore.

by the big grabowski on May 20, 2009 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Drat

I just haven’t used that word in a while

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 7:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That was a DT special

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That got by Loney pretty darn fast

by mwhite06 on May 20, 2009 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tie game

Stupid Weaver.

Tim Lincecum: Whore.

by the big grabowski on May 20, 2009 8:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

D-Backs down 7-4

After losing 8-6 in the first game of the doubleheader. And Scott Schoenweis left the team because his wife died. Not a good day for them.

by Brendan Scolari on May 20, 2009 8:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

90 up

533 left in magic cavs

by Rutgers Dodger fan on May 20, 2009 8:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Weaver's best friend!!!

Furcal gets a DP, now leadsoff

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 8:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I just traded for David Murphy to replace Weeks

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 8:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ramon Ramon Ramon – how sweet it is that Ramon has joined us

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 8:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Old Friend Alert

Lucille II is playing SS

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 8:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I believe mwhite06 & Paul Scott are still on the clock

under beating over…they have 2nd inning, a few others have 4th inning for J-Mart

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 8:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

classic

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

WERTH!!

/shakes fist

Tim Lincecum: Whore.

by the big grabowski on May 20, 2009 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Some great stuff from SOSG Orel

on the pregame with Torre. Click here.

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 8:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You now need to hold your IPhone for 21 minutes to uphold the TrueBlue place in the world.

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I need to do some field tests

to see if iTalk yields clear audio vs. the cassette recorder

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lebron will now start getting foul calls every time he drives to the rim.

by mwhite06 on May 20, 2009 8:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

100-98 Magic

1:25 to go

Tim Lincecum: Whore.

by the big grabowski on May 20, 2009 8:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Kent?

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 8:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Eric is dashing to BR

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 8:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

With Blake leading the team in home runs who are the only Dodgers over 36 to lead the team in home runs

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice question

Off hand I would say Hodges and Kent

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

how about Snider and Kent

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

How old was Gabrielson when he hit 10 to lead the team

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Looks like

Jack Fournier 1926 (11)
Frank Robinson 1972 (19)
Jeff Kent 2005 (29) & 2007 (20)

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sweet three

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Get Pagan here

have pitcher leadoff 5th

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 8:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

My 4th inning is going to come and go without Martin getting up.

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 8:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Incredible play

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rashard Lewis puts Magic up by one but then James drives, scores , and is headed for the line

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 8:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

i dunno if that was a foul though

by Rutgers Dodger fan on May 20, 2009 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

howard looked like his hands were straight up

by Rutgers Dodger fan on May 20, 2009 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

49 points for LeBron

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 8:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Vin called the changeup

that Loney singled on in the first inning “like a letter from home.”

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 8:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ha

Tim Lincecum: Whore.

by the big grabowski on May 20, 2009 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lewis hits the 3 with 14 seconds

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 8:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

!!!

Lewis just hit a 3 to put the Magic up by 1.

Tim Lincecum: Whore.

by the big grabowski on May 20, 2009 8:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

amazing

I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours

by BoulderDodger on May 20, 2009 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

were gonna see

what lebrons made of here

by Rutgers Dodger fan on May 20, 2009 8:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I just hope

there’s enough time on the clock for the Magic to score after Lebron gives the Cavs the lead

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 8:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

wow

way too close for comfort

by Rutgers Dodger fan on May 20, 2009 8:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

For Laker fans at least the Cav’s will have to work hard to win this series

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 8:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow

I did NOT see that coming.

Tim Lincecum: Whore.

by the big grabowski on May 20, 2009 8:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Jump ball, Lebron won it, Willams grabs it a lofts a three (all in less than 1 second)

the ball bounced off the rim.

Like a “tip” in a game of 21, but from the 3 point line. And it was absolutely close

by mwhite06 on May 20, 2009 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cavs had the ball down 1 with 14 or so secs, good ball movement from Cavs, missed a shot, scramble for the ball, jump ball called with 1 sec left, Cavs got a shot off somehow but it missed.

Tim Lincecum: Whore.

by the big grabowski on May 20, 2009 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

First night with Dodger press passes and you guys are spending more time covering a basketball game then the Dodger game.

by Nofatmike on May 20, 2009 8:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Meh

It was only for the last few minutes and it was a damn close game.

Tim Lincecum: Whore.

by the big grabowski on May 20, 2009 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was last night, tonight we are back to being simple bloggers who enjoy competition

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

SOSG Orel

just posted half the press box tonight was watching the end of Magic-Cavs :)

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ha

Tim Lincecum: Whore.

by the big grabowski on May 20, 2009 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

20 of 30 from the field and they lose

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 8:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

that wasn't cool on hernandez' part

I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours

by BoulderDodger on May 20, 2009 8:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Threw the bat kind of between Martin & Loney

inadvertently as they were catching the foul pop

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

not sure if he meant to do it

but he dropped the bat right in front of loney as he was fielding a popup

looking at the replay it was probably unintentional but still pretty stupid

I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours

by BoulderDodger on May 20, 2009 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Didn’t see 1 – 1 in the fifth from these two guys either.

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 8:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The Dodgers are selling the webkinz hard.

What are the difference between the webkinz, and the beanie babies?

by Tripon on May 20, 2009 8:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We could easily have another pathetic offensive display against another lousy pitcher and win the game and sweep the series.

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 8:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

7 in a row for Weaver

5 innings
69 pitches
6 baserunners

I would guess he’s not equipped to go much longer. He might even be pinch-hit for (due up 4th this inning)

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 8:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

let Weaver hit

even if you’re taking him out

by BillyAshley on May 20, 2009 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

probably has to do with Hudson's injury

they want to keep Castro for defense just in case
they don’t want to burn the backup C so soon
they could go with Loretta or Kemp but they are being saved for later innings I would imagine.

The perils of a 4-man bench

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i gotcha

but at the same time, Wolf could get injured in a pinch hitting assignment, not a guy you want injured, weaver is much more expendable than wolf in my opinion

by BillyAshley on May 20, 2009 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good point if your going to use a pitcher, just letting Weaver swing away is not a bad choice

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

anyway

i just want this team to stay healthy!

by BillyAshley on May 20, 2009 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

JP

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 8:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I mean he is hitting the ball hard

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 8:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

second coming of the pest

brett butler has been reincarnated into the beast’s body

by BillyAshley on May 20, 2009 8:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

although

as great as pierre’s playing, defensively he’ll never be a brett butler

by BillyAshley on May 20, 2009 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ah, Frank it was a down year but yup

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I put my answer above

but I was only on the Cavs Magic game for a minute, and it was the same half inning they asked the question. They don’t usually answer that quickly.

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

maybe while I was watching the Cav game

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rafy is going to off this weekend

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 8:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

go

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 8:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Sults?

is he only missing this start? hopefully

by BillyAshley on May 20, 2009 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yes

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks

although Weaver has been solid as a starter, great bonus

by BillyAshley on May 20, 2009 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tron Tron – thought he’d be rested today, he looked tired at the end Monday night

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 8:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hopefully

he’s one inning and done tonight

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

In theory

although it sounds like Torre didn’t address it pregame. Broxton has thrown 14 & 10 pitches the last two nights, so he could be used.

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice job by Tron

getting Beltran after falling behind 3-0

by mwhite06 on May 20, 2009 8:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

seems like it's been awhile

that we go into a series with the angels with a much better record

by BillyAshley on May 20, 2009 8:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Minus Mota

the bullpen has been pretty reliable this season. anyone know where we rank?

by Jesse Sparks on May 20, 2009 8:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I don’t have the relief pitching breakdown but going into the game last night we led the NL in ERA at 3.72 and in opponent average of .225.

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can you remove the worse pitcher on each team and give me the results:) Just getting you ready for your MLB job

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jeff Weaver as a starter

basically fill-in capacity…

5 innings, 1 run
5 innings, 3 runs
5 innings, 1 run

3.00 ERA, 12 hits, 7 walks, 9 strikeouts.

Well done, sir.

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 8:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

does that include the long outing

he had when he came in early for McDonald? i would guess not, but that was another great appearance

by BillyAshley on May 20, 2009 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nope

Full numbers are 21 IP, 20 hits, 9/14 BB/K…also 3.00 ERA

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

cool

yeah, i think Weaver should grow his blonde locks out like he had back in ’04

by BillyAshley on May 20, 2009 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice inning for Tron.

D-Backs tied 7-7 in the 9th.

by Brendan Scolari on May 20, 2009 8:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Playing down to the Met offense or is it having a drink in Florida

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No Manny

And Ethier and Kemp aren’t hurting. Also,we are having some bad luck with men on base.

by Brendan Scolari on May 20, 2009 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chan Ho was put back into the bullpen today.

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What is hard to believe is that the Mets were leading the NL in hitting with a .295 aver, and tied for us for 1st in OB at .371. We led the league with 225 runs

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 8:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

wow

ethier down to near .250, talk about a slump

by BillyAshley on May 20, 2009 8:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'd like to think

we are saving it for the weekend, when we bombard the Angels by going 1st to 3rd over and over again on them

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 8:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What does beyond slumping mean?

Does that mean you think its not a slump, and that he is a bad hitter?

by mwhite06 on May 20, 2009 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

When you start hitting worse than a pitcher could.

Ethier is just an automatic out when he puts the ball in play.

by Brendan Scolari on May 20, 2009 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

But aren’t we supposed to limit how we evaluate what happens with balls in play? Isn’t that what BABIP is for? I mean, it was only like 45 minutes ago that Ethier was unlucky and got robbed of a single.

by mwhite06 on May 20, 2009 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's not hitting the ball hard.

But I should have said that he’s not getting on when he doesn’t walk. That’s what I meant. He looks awful at the plate.

I don’t remember that at bat. What happened again?

by Brendan Scolari on May 20, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just a ball hit down the line

nice play by the first baseman. As Vin says, those kind of plays average out as the season goes on.

by mwhite06 on May 20, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh yeah

Still he was way out in front, and it wasn’t really a good 0-0 pitch to swing at. Not really what I’d want to see in that situation.

by Brendan Scolari on May 20, 2009 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's a bad slump

but it’s relative…he’s something like 6 for 54 or something, but if he did that in August or September the average wouldn’t drop as much.

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yea but 6 for 54 sucks no matter when it happens.

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep

Reaaaallly sucks. Can’t say it’s not concerning at this point.

by Brendan Scolari on May 20, 2009 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think we can agree that A Jones last year was beyond slumping

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ethier needs a slump buster?

I think Mark Grace knows where to find one.

by Tripon on May 20, 2009 8:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe he needs his picture taken

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 8:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

speaking of Mark Grace

maybe we should get him in the minors as a comeback long reliever

by BillyAshley on May 20, 2009 8:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

anyone

remember that one game when the dodgers beat arizona like 17-0 or something and Grace came in and pitched and David Ross crushed his first MLB HR vs. Mark Grace?

by BillyAshley on May 20, 2009 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Grace even pulled the Mike Fetters face (he was a Dodger at the time).

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought he was a Dback at the time?

That was one of the best things I’ve ever seen.

Tim Lincecum: Whore.

by the big grabowski on May 20, 2009 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Definately remember it

That was the perfect pitch Ross liked to hit. Flat, straight, low velocity and right down the middle. Boy could he crush those types of pitches.

by mwhite06 on May 20, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Christian Guzman is hitting .467 during the day

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 9:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

David Wright is hitting .413 night

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 9:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes, you will freak out when you see what you get. It is like a snapshot of BR splits for the current season

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They didn’t have “media guides” like we got from the Dodgers but workups for the visiting team. At least I didn’t see any or I would have nabbed one for my Met friend.

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

In Glendale

we got to see the coaches room, and it had a huge table with tons of opposing team’s media guides. It was an awesome site.

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow

That’s pretty sweet.

by Brendan Scolari on May 20, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice, I love media guides the information is like candy

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Carlos Beltran has a road average of .437

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 9:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We will win now that Livan hit for himself in the 7th. I guarantee we score this inning

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 9:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

or Ethier:)

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

or Castro or Hu

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They find the most random peole to sign GBA

And none of them have no idea to sing the song.

by Tripon on May 20, 2009 9:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It's usually the same person for the national anthem

and a lot are placed by agents who want the televised appearance of GBA for their client.

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Even Torre looks bored!

Maybe this is the reason why the team struggles offensively. :)

by Tripon on May 20, 2009 9:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

And another

Though at leat Paul’s got to the outfield. Still, he didn’t get it on the barrel.

by Brendan Scolari on May 20, 2009 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Coming into the game David Murphy was the 4th hardest hitter to fan, just behind Loney at 13.7 per at bat.

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 9:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

and another

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 9:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Beard getting ready to jack one

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 9:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We got a walk

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 9:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

shoetop strike

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 9:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

BABIP

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 9:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I mean he had no chance to get Kemp

but make a better throw to 2nd…ball must have got stuck in his glove or something

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Neither did the rag arm of Ramon

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is the guy we want up right?

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 9:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

he’s no Boom Boom

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pitching around JP

I smell Raffy Redemption

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 9:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

for some odd reason

i think the dodgers pull this one out, late innings heroics from the beard on bobblehead night, dodgers sweep

by BillyAshley on May 20, 2009 9:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

thanks, still a little sick

from the dodger dog fiesta i had last night lol, but im here

by SeanMillerSavior on May 20, 2009 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did you do the AYCE pavilion?

Kevin Lewis (on DT), aka Robot Made of Nails here, did as well.

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

All you can eat

by mwhite06 on May 20, 2009 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cool

AYCE = all you can eat

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I still smell Raffy Redemption

in the 8th, fueled by Steve Perry

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 9:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I think the young guys have been pressing a bit lately

Here are there walk-rates

Ethier
With Manny: 15.6%
W/O Manny: 5.7%

Kemp
With Manny: 10.6%
W/o Manny: 7.4%

Loney
With Manny: 13.1%
W/o Manny: 3.8%

Martin
With Manny: 11.9%
W/o Manny: 23.9%

As you can see, only Martin has been taking walks while, Ethier, Kemp, and especially Loney have really seen a big drop in the amount of walks they’ve taken. I think they are trying to hard too “make up” for Manny by trying to swing at everything.

by Nofatmike on May 20, 2009 9:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

nice- you should do a fanpost on that

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by Phil Gurnee on May 20, 2009 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmmmm

I don’t care for this

Tim Lincecum: Whore.

by the big grabowski on May 20, 2009 9:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ohhh no

Mota is warming up in case Brett blows it?

by Big Blue on May 20, 2009 9:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ooops

I was distracted from catching up on his wife’s blog….

by Big Blue on May 20, 2009 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

maybe Lackey will throw at Pierre to start the game and get tossed

by Big Blue on May 20, 2009 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Meanwhile

Angels fans are saying:

“Facing Kershaw, Wolf, and Billingsley this weekend. I hope we win one :)”

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

YEah thats true haha

didnt think about that, but the way we make Tim Redding and Livan look, im a bit worried

by SeanMillerSavior on May 20, 2009 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who's left?

Mota, Ohman, and Broxton?

Milton too?

by Tripon on May 20, 2009 9:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

sounds about right

maybe Wade if needed in extras

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't like Tatis's good karma

came back to play baseball to raise money to build a church?

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 9:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I like his curve....

When he is on, he is a solid pitcher

by Big Blue on May 20, 2009 9:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

YES!

out of the inning!

by MaxDSterling on May 20, 2009 9:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

nicely done, the sound effect was great for that if I remember correctly

by Big Blue on May 20, 2009 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

amazing, simply amazing

by Big Blue on May 20, 2009 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Price is Right

is a close #2…

Jeopardy and Password, and others are lurking close behind.

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am partial to Jeopardy

Just because I wonder how much whiskey Alex drinks before some of the shows or to see his reaction to some of the stupid stories that contestants tell

by Big Blue on May 20, 2009 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Another hit for O-Dog

He’s been amazing this year.

by Brendan Scolari on May 20, 2009 9:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

By then

we will be complaining that Ethier is batting too low :)

by Eric Stephen on May 20, 2009 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

or whining about Kemp or Martin

whiffing at too many pitches or staring at good ones.

by MaxDSterling on May 20, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

as hot as Blake has been of late you would think they would move him up just to get a few more at bats, hmm.

by TrueBlueDodgerFan on May 20, 2009 9:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No, it wouldn't

Unless you believe Blake’s true talent is higher than Ethier’s. “Hot bat” and “cold bat” have 0 predictive value.

by Paul Scott on May 20, 2009 9:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs