Dodgers @ Rangers, Game 3
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 10:13 AM PDT
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PrintLos Angeles Dodgers at Texas Rangers, Jun 14, 2009 12:05 PM PDT
Chad Billingsley is one of three starters going for their National League-leading ninth victory today, along with Johan Santana and Matt Cain. Billingsley has been outstanding this season, and even more so on the road, posting a 1.82 ERA and a 1.125 WHIP away from Dodger Stadium. Of his five road starts, the only one the Dodgers lost was in Chicago, where Billingsley gave up only two runs in seven innings.
The Rangers will send to the mound 22-year old Derek Holland, rated their second-best prospect by Baseball America before the season. The publication noted "Holland has a chance to be a frontline starter along the lines of Scott Kazmir," but so far he has a 7.04 ERA in three starts. His x-FIP is only 4.42, but its too early to take any meaningful analysis from such things.
In June, the struggling Dodger offense has been led by Andre Ethier (.341/.386/.780) and Matt Kemp (.324/.359/.514). The only other Dodger with an OPS above .700 this month is Rafael Furcal, hitting .257/.333/.429.
All the regulars are in the lineup today, with Russell Martin moving to DH. Matt Kemp moves up from ninth to sixth in the order:
| Rangers | Dodgers |
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| 2B | Kinsler | LF | Pierre | |
| 3B | Young | SS | Furcal | |
| 1B | Blalock | 2B | Hudson | |
| DH | Andruw | 3B | Blake | |
| RF | Cruz | RF | Ethier | |
| LF | Murphy | CF | Kemp | |
| CF | Byrd | 1B | Loney | |
| C | Saltalamacchia | DH | Martin | |
| SS | Andrus | C | Ausmus | |
Get your guesses in for ""She Is Gone" here.
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Chad looking a lot better for the All Star start
Santana got tagged for 9! runs in 3 innings today and his ERA jumped to 3.29
Lincecum and Haren
are both better bets start than Chad.
by silverwidow on Jun 14, 2009 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Cain before Lincecum
Lincecum has the name recognition and more K’s but Cain has a better ERA and more wins.
I think Haren should get the start but he could be hurt by his record
by bucknellbruin on Jun 14, 2009 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions
johnny cueto also has a 2.33 era with a 6-3 record
by matthewmafa on Jun 14, 2009 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Chad should weigh himself before & after this sweatfest
- probably drop about 7 pounds - if (I mean hopefully when) he goes 6 to 7 innings at Arlington’s sauna-like stadium
I was OK with that decision, but there was no reason to rush the throw.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I like the announcer
Should have pegged Jones in the face.
Why can’t the official scorer make the judgment call that none of the runs should be earned? I never understood why you can’t assume the double play.
You can't assume the double play
because some runners are faster than others
by silverwidow on Jun 14, 2009 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s a fine rule in general, but when the error and/or misplay occurs specifically on the final out, there should be discretion allowed the official scorer.
For instance, if there was nobody on base and that grounder was hit to Furcal, it’s an error if he makes that throw.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Furcal looked fine and the bunt and in the field, just made a bad throw
It happens, that is why no one fields 100%
Great slide by Andruw Jones to force the issue, if Jones doesn’t go in hard Furcal throws out Cruz.
by RolexEmbezzled on Jun 14, 2009 12:25 PM PDT reply actions
I agree
that’s one case where “you can’t assume the double play” is faulty. The first out was already recorded, the inning would have ended on that throw…there’s no reason it shouldn’t be an unearned run.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions
cannot assume a double play.
basically no matter what happens, you’ll always count the run.
by bhsportsguy on Jun 14, 2009 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Martin is horrible, should’ve traded him when he had value.
by RolexEmbezzled on Jun 14, 2009 12:31 PM PDT reply actions
Should we trade Kemp, or Ethier, or Billingsley now too? They have value.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions
It'll be harder for him
because of Joe Mauer.
by silverwidow on Jun 14, 2009 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Also, because they don’t award those things to players currently not in Triple A, let alone the majors :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Not to beat a dead horse
But players with his type of discipline and power are good bets to be major leaguers. Especially now that’s he proving it in the upper minors.
by silverwidow on Jun 14, 2009 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t want to go down this road again either, but isn’t the fact that he’s 23 in Doube A any kind of red flag?
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I bet the Isotopes would be hovering around 20 game above .500
in the NL West if we exchanged rosters.
Haven’t heard anything recently…probably August…I’ll ask around.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, with Furcal batting it might not be such a bad idea :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Regarding Santana
you all know that catchers take time to develop, especially ones who were converted at the age of 21. Santana’s bat is ready but Cleveland doesn’t really have a place for him. Come Sept he will a 23 year playing in the major leagues and the red flag will have been replaced with a white one.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
It really bugs me that they play the Fox Sports theme at the ballpark after a good play. I keep thinking they are going to commercial break mid-inning.
Same here. I was very confused the first time I heard it.
I thought someone had made a mistake.
Take advantage of AL rules and a hitter friendly ballpark, stop playing small ball dammit.
by RolexEmbezzled on Jun 14, 2009 12:48 PM PDT reply actions
a hitter friendly ballpark
Per Baseball-Reference, the multi-year park factor at The Rangers Ballpark at Arlington is only 100; pretty much average.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Which makes their offensive splits seem strange.
Have you seen Kinslers and Blalocks splits?
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 14, 2009 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions
What happened to Santana today?
Leaving your ace in to get pummeled like that is unusual.
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Time for Blake to make it a six game hitting streak
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As soon as he throws to first, if I was Pierre I'd be headed home
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Maybe during stretches when they averaged 2.6 runs per game, yes
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Holland has a hell of a pickoff move
we haven’t even seen the best one yet…
Then again he leads the AL in balks…
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
This is is real
Bad/Good
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
first one since the 19th?
Good timing, don’t see many three run two out home runs
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
BTW, winner of today's contest:
Casey B
3rd Inning
385 footer
by Craig88USC on Jun 14, 2009 12:05 PM PDT reply reply actions actions 0 recs
No idea…Hit Tracker usually takes a day to update
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
We won't offically know until tomorrow.
Unless they say it on the air.
It hit near Kemp’s homer yesterday, so that would as a good approximate.
Hit tracker says the true distance of Kemp’s homerun last night was 417.
http://www.hittrackeronline.com/index.php?h=LAD&p=TEX&b=
I’m guessing Blake’s homerun was at least 400 feet
There was a time
Some wanted him in Dodger Blue.
by bhsportsguy on Jun 14, 2009 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Someone always wants everyone in Dodger Blue…the grass is always bluer on the other side of the fence, don’t you know. :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions
When is your next Dodger press box gig?
Knowing your schedule limitations, not many chances this month.
Phil will be there Tuesday…my next gig is Sunday June 28
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions
You should invite Phil and Eric to the Baseball winter meetings!
by Tripon on Jun 14, 2009 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I recall most not wanting him
as I was usually arguing against the crowd
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So what happened to the elite NL pitching
Santana and Lowe both got crushed, good to see Chad not bowing to the AL bats
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I don’t think the Mets will rue the Johan deal.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Another walk from Holland.
Lets try not to bunt people over until Holland can show he can throw a strike.
Holland is a good example of a great pitching prospect
that was not ready to be promoted. A good reason why I won’t believe the Rangers have pitching until I see it.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Forget the home run, just get on base
he can’t even do that at the moment.
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Now would be a good time for one of those weak ground balls
to 2nd
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This may be blashemous
but at some point Ausmus becomes an option more then once a week
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Ausmus 2006-2009 (through yesterday): .231/.311/.301.
He’s not the answer. I’d much rather stick with Martin than go down that road.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Not paying attention, still its noctiable.
There was like 30 seconds of dead air when Collins allowed 3 pitches to pass.
D Willis walked 8 today in 3 innings
I hoped he saved his money from his contract it may well be the last major league deal he ever see’s. To bad, he was fun even if he was overrated.
By the Josh Johnson might have something to say about who starts the all-star game.
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I got nothing against A Jones
he did us a favor by being lousy and made us go get Manny and then he restructured his contract which probably allowed us to sign Wolf or Hudson this year.
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I’m mad that a piece of shit hitter hit another home run.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Jones like it in Texas
WTF… Where was that in LA ,Fat Ass?
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
Whoever is pitching next time Jones comes up
really needs to hit him. We can’t let him do that to us.
1) It will be Chad…guaranteed
2) I’d rather get the out
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Billingsley's pitching like he's pissed.
I don’t know if that is true or not, I just want to say that.
I’d be pissed too…
3 runs on a botched double play and a HR allowed to human excrement.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Nelson Cruz
looks unimpressive for a guy with such good numbers
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Another reason why I've little faith in +/-
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Hudson's UZR rating right now is -4.3
The biggest thing is that his RngR(Range Rating?) is -4.6 is eating him up.
I don’t get it at all.
Did Craig get caught between DT and TB?
or has dementia set in?
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But also had his ass handed to him by the World Champions
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
He was hitting his hamstring or quad on his way into 2nd…
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions
His hamstring OR his quad? Did you miss anatomy?
by KellyStephen on Jun 14, 2009 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions
He was hitting the side of his leg…couldn’t tell if it was front or back
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Hip pointer or pulled quad…look for Blake next inning or the one after
by KellyStephen on Jun 14, 2009 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
He’s still in there…won’t really know until he has to run.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Last June 2, as an Indian. One of five 5+ RBI games in his career.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I remember Bob Timmermann
showing a study on DT that first strike swinging just kills your chances to get a hit.
Started out a little shaky, but has been great outside of one pitch to FF
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Andruw Jones
hit a HR…
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
BTW, I will have my phone off tonight…won’t be live during the Laker game
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Not watching live? Watch out or “bloggers” will start questioning your sexual orientation.
by KellyStephen on Jun 14, 2009 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I think the love for Journey and blended margaritas has done more to ensure that anyway.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions
We should have him follow a chart
Fasball down the middle —> Swing
Breaking ball in the dirt —> Don’t swing.
If he hadn’t swung at that pitch i would have said lock him up for 5 years…
by KellyStephen on Jun 14, 2009 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Call me crazy
but I like Eric Collins so far this year (even if he doesn’t ever give the count). He has a good rapport with Psycho.
Your other bro thought Steiner should have gotten the job. We’d still be waiting for the score. i think he’s solid
by KellyStephen on Jun 14, 2009 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Monday is the one who doesn’t give the score. Besides, he already has the radio full-time gig.
I would have liked Ken Levine or Joe Block, the dude from Jacksonville. But Collins is good.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey Longhorns are people too!
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
by Josie Becker on Jun 14, 2009 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions
now if Kershaw could do that...
instead of alternating starts…
by MaxDSterling on Jun 14, 2009 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Assuming we score more runs as Andruw Insurance.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions
what’s wrong with you people??? Don’t you know about jiinxes? (See above, “bison yardwork” post)
by KellyStephen on Jun 14, 2009 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions
i thought if we worked them in slowly, they'd become a little more immune
worked with the iocane powder…
by MaxDSterling on Jun 14, 2009 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey E...
…Mathis is from Maryvale, AZ. Suburb of Phoenix; that’s where Granddad and Grandma lived in the late 50’s
Matt Kemp and Russell Martin were the only members of “Mr. Holland’s Oh-Fors” today.
Pierre was 0-1, but with two walks.
“Mr Holland’s Oh-Fors”….long night last night, E?
by KellyStephen on Jun 14, 2009 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
long night watching the Laker championship videos from 1985, 1987, and 1988!
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions
thats the farthest ive seen loney hit a ball since his last 2 homeruns which were both not going to be home runs in dodger stadium
His second HR in Philly was 423 feet…that would have been out of DS
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Martin is on base
good things will now happen
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Well they are helping that out of division record.
Jim Tracy is trying to convince Tulo to be more like Cesar.
[pats Rockies gently on top of head]
Aww, you guys are so cute.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Steve Lyons maintains the Earth is flat
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, Lyons main arguement is that if you were watching Andrus you'd have no need for defensive metrics.
Lyons, you work for the Dodgers, this is the first time you seen him play shortstop this year. 3 games does not show you how good a defensive player you are.
Collins goes to UZR to defend Andrus
Lyons – that is why I don’t look at those
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What...
What did I miss? Lyons say that Andrus is a bad SS because of his high error total?
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
No, simply said I can tell if he's good by watching him
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No, just that he uses his eyes to determine such things.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Humm... I wonder...
Does his eyes tell him the Tejeda, Jeter and Micheal Young are bad defensive SS?
If they do they are better than most announers in the game right now…
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
The key damning quote for me, from Lyons, was “a lot of people are sticking their computer in the game where it doesn’t belong.”
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Humm...
I tend to be biased anyways because my degree is in statistical analysis and business intelligence… but still REALLY?
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
It wasn’t quite pulling his pants down, but it didn’t make Lyons look good.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Well defensive metrics are not something I would go to war over.
And curve ball on that pitch is a gutsy call.
Tango and Brendan are not here at the moment
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We didn't deserve to score, at some point you have to hit the ball
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next guy gets to third should steal home
by KellyStephen on Jun 14, 2009 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Hudson is probably hurt, but will continue to play
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That's one of the thing that annoys me about Hudson
And in extension, Torre. If Hudson is hurt, he needs to sit. And Torre needs to make him sit.
Belisario only threw 10 pitches…Troncoso 19.
I’m guessing everyone is available, especially with the off day tomorrow.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Torre on the pregame show
said Wade might not be available, because Torre does not like to pitch Wade on back to back days because of past arm issues
Strike 1 was marginal, but 3 was a strike…can’t expect to get that call
by KellyStephen on Jun 14, 2009 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions
If the Lakers lose tonight
which wins out, free parking or the Laker Championship Game?
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If that happens (and it won't)
Tuesday’s attendance at DS will be something like 23,000 actually there.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
you going? revenge series for the A’s fan who used to date your neice.
by KellyStephen on Jun 14, 2009 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Free parking
less likely your car will be on fire afterward
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
by Josie Becker on Jun 14, 2009 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I have no desire to see 300 at all, but that reference was hilarious :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions
last few championships we've shown up Philly
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
by Josie Becker on Jun 14, 2009 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Heart of the lineup
Let’s do some damage
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Ridic
that they won’t have a viewing party at Staples because they are worried about it getting out of control.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Utah is not that fun lying liar of a commercial
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
Everyday Eddie has been in 22 out of 62 games
Mike Marshal spits at his nickname
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
so who brings him in (Andre, Loney, Martin)?
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Well it's not Carne Asada
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
by Josie Becker on Jun 14, 2009 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Now I'm worried, not sure we have a hit with in the trio coming up
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Sweet, I was just trumping Eovaldi on HQ yesterday
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It’s not a glaring error, but I just thought he should have been watching the play there.
Still, he almost hearly avoided the tag :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Is it surprising that the pitcher cut that one off?
Would he usually let the throw go to the plate in that sitch?
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
What is Loney still doing on first, Kemp was in the pickle for a while
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Nice AB by Loney
Beard looks much faster live then on TV.
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Martin with the base knock, gets on base two times in a row
If Loney had taken 2nd we’d have another RBI
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In other news:
The rumor de jour of the moment is that the Braves offered to swap Jeff Francoeur for the Marlins Cody Ross.
That is funny to me.
de jour of the moment is redundant
it’s either the rumor of the day or the moment, can’t be both
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
by Josie Becker on Jun 14, 2009 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Next they will offer us Francoeur for Kemp
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Darren O'Day, old Angels farmhand who was picked in the rule 5 draft by the.... Mets?
And somehow reached the Rangers instead of returning back to the Angels.
Not yet, but I shall…the local Costco didn’t have them so my initial plans were thwarted.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I passed through Victorville a couple of times.
There is a really bad Big Boys somewhere near there where I was ready to kill somebody for the bad meal that they gave me.
You can have Amazon drop ship to his address for you.
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Ha Ha - you must have a mistaken impression of who we are
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He's sporting a .595 OPS this month
The beat writers can prop him up all they want, but he’s no longer a necessity come July.
Ken Gurick has a mancrush on JP too.
Jim Platt, the backup L.A. Times beat writer likes JP too. Well, that or thinks Manny is Satan.
They were all just caught up in the moment and Juan's high BA. I'm sure
by the time Manny comes back they will have come to their senses.
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When Matt and Andre blow me off and Juan talks to me, I'll prop him up to:)
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Haha
just like the 3-run triple off Kershaw over Kemp’s head :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Agreed…although maybe in the heat Torre will pull him after 94 pitches
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
you kidding, that dance is the next macarena! :)
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
by Josie Becker on Jun 14, 2009 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
reminds me of my "dirt made my lunch" pre-school camp counselor days
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
by Josie Becker on Jun 14, 2009 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree
I’d rather see the menopause lady over and over again
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
With all the injuries to the Angels
Lackey, Santana, Escobar, Vlady and the tragic death of Adenhart after today’s action the Angels will only be 2 1/2 games behind the Rangers. I say they catch them by the All-Star game.
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Macier has game
I don’t have a problem with him being the starting 2nd baseman.
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Little different
they let Macier DH when Wood should have been doing that. In this case Macier is playing 2nd base until Kendrick gets straightened out.
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Probably but Sean's has some holes
the power is nice but remember it is Salt Lake City which may the easiest place to hit a home run in the PCL
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Phil sucked in by the Tar Pits, can't say I'm amused
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They must have just got their digital converters.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions
*chuckle*
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
by Josie Becker on Jun 14, 2009 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions
No, just excited.
The heat is a wicked thing…wouldn’t have been surprised to see his day end after 7
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions
We love George, my wife relates to his stories, same background
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why was he running?
slow catcher. not a hit-run count…
by MaxDSterling on Jun 14, 2009 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Ron Washington
was not pleased with him in the dugout
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions
There’s also the 45 days on roster qualification, which muddles things up a bit. Troncoso had 119 days of service time last year
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't think he qualifies
From MLB.com:
A player shall be considered a rookie unless, during a previous season or seasons, he has (a) exceeded 130 at-bats or 50 innings pitched in the Major Leagues; or (b) accumulated more than 45 days on the active roster of a Major League club or clubs during the period of 25-player limit (excluding time in the military service and time on the disabled list).
Troncoso exceeded the service time requirement.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Kinlsler and Cruz - totally shut down in this series
that is what happens when you face elite pitching
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The I need to show up my old team factor?
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
by Josie Becker on Jun 14, 2009 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Kuo was supposed to have a bullpen session this weekend
I wonder if Tony Jackson will let us know how it turned out
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The only mention was from Daniel Paulling of MLB.com:
Jason Schmidt, Eric Milton, Will Ohman, Eric Stults and Claudio Vargas all threw Friday as part of their rehabilitation programs. Torre said there was no lingering pain for any of them. … Left-handed reliever Hong-Chih Kuo threw a bullpen session of about 35 pitches Saturday
Doesn’t really say his results.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions
The last two at bats, Andre looked like May Ethier
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The Ricky Henderson story
sounds like a urban myth.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
It's been told so many times
sometimes in Oakland, sometimes a Yankee.
There’s a variation that he was waiting to deposit the check until interest rates improved.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions
http://blogs.usatoday.com/gameon/2009/02/rickey-henderso.html
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by Josie Becker on Jun 14, 2009 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions
That is about as hard a ball Martin has hit for a while
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Last time we will face Andruw this year!
by Eric Stephen on Jun 14, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
They aren't even going to the playoffs,
not this year, not next year
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
are the Red Sox looking to trade for him?
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
by Josie Becker on Jun 14, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I for one welcome our new fascist overlord
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
So why did Gagne generate such passion
and Broxton doesn’t? He’s been doing Gagne Cy Young work. The K rate is just as insane
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Well that was fun
had a few laughs, some cheers
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
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