Freeway Series Preview: Links Edition
by Eric Stephen on Jun 19, 2009 10:23 AM PDT
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Chone Figgins and Juan Pierre remain fast friends - Los Angeles Times
I'm always a sucker for these types of stories, as Figgins and Pierre came up together in the Rockies' system 11 years ago. I like this passage from Bill Skaikin:
But it's no fun hitting on an empty stomach, and there's no money at the lowest rungs of the minor leagues. And after every game, as players showered and dressed, concession workers would drop off a few unsold hot dogs for the coaching staff.
Wilborn reaches deal with Dodgers | The Advertiser
The Dodgers have signed their 18th round pick, LHP Greg Wilborn from Louisiana Lafayette. Wilborn will report to the Dodgers' rookie league team in Ogden. (Thanks to Underdog for the tip)
Wilborn was one of 23 Dodger draftees to sign.
Baseball Tonight Clubhouse: Fun out West - MLB - ESPN
The Dodgers are the best team in the NL; the Angels are one of the hottest teams in the AL. No question this is the weekend's best series, Tim Kurkjian says.
The price for Figgins is going up | OC Register
Mark Saxon takes a look at pending free agent and Angel table setter Chone Figgins:
His game is no longer built solely around his feet. He has become a more patient hitter, pushing is OBP - many general manager’s favorite three letters - steadily higher. He is among the league’s most dependable line-drive hitters. But what could really make him a hot commodity this winter is his ability to wear so many gloves.
On deck: Weaver vs. Weaver - SweetSpot by Rob Neyer - ESPN
Rob Neyer takes a look at the pending Weaver brothers matchup, as well as some other brother pitching duels in MLB history.
Angels Player Splits - June | Baseball-Reference.com
The Angel offense has been on fire in June, hitting .298/.350/.497 while averaging 5.6 runs per game. Six regulars this month have an OPS of .973 or higher.
Napoli awakens from lumber slumber | angelsbaseball.com
Lyle Spencer takes a look at Mike Napoli, who appears to be recovering from a prolonged slump.
Pitching Probables
Friday: Chad Billingsley (9-3, 2.85 FIP) vs. Joe Saunders (7-4, 4.67 FIP)
Saturday: Jeff Weaver (3-1, 4.11 FIP) vs. Jered Weaver (7-2, 3.36 FIP)
Sunday: Clayton Kershaw (3-5, 3.79 FIP) vs. John Lackey (2-2, 4.33 FIP)
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Thanks
for the hat tip - underdog on DT and dashiell here ;)
but also thanks for posting the full list of signees, I figured that was out there somewhere, realizing Wilborn couldn’t be the only one to sign, since they always announce them in bunches, but couldn’t find it.
now if only you-know-who would sign… that’ll be the trickiest.
by underdog on Jun 19, 2009 10:40 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
stupid dashes
i hate that putting in a dash makes it cross stuff out. oh well, you can see what i wrote.
- bite me sportsnation -
by underdog on Jun 19, 2009 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and that time
it didn’t work.
hah hah.
cross this out
by underdog on Jun 19, 2009 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shawn Estes, a former 19-game winner with the Giants, has apparently retired after 13 major league seasons. Estes, 36, went 3-4 with a 3.07 ERA pitching for Triple-A Albuquerque in his attempt to continue his career with the Dodgers.
http://diamondleung.tumblr.com/post/126576125/shawn-estes-retires
by Tripon on Jun 19, 2009 11:36 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
…Mike Napoli, who appears to be recovering from a prolonged slump.
May another starting catcher recover from a prolonged slump this weekend in Los Angeles Anaheim.
by David Young on Jun 19, 2009 1:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
although we might need to consult the descendants of Noah Webster to discover a word besides “slump” to describe Mr. Martin’s current situation. :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 19, 2009 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Martin’s OPS+ over the last calendar year is 77, which is exactly the same as Steve Lyon’s career OPS+, so Russell is in a prolonged psycho.
by David Young on Jun 19, 2009 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mike Napoli can hit a homerun any time he wants to.
He prefers to wait for the absolute most dramatic moments to do so.
It is Kendry Morales the Dodgers should fear the most.
I am the Iron Man
by 44FAN on Jun 19, 2009 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If by fear, you mean don’t worry too much about, then I agree. I’d fear Hunter the most in that lineup.
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on Jun 19, 2009 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should be a fun series, hopefully the Dodgers at the very least can split the season series against the Angels. Good pitching matchup tonight, hopefully Billz is ready to kick some ass.
by Alex Serena on Jun 19, 2009 3:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
James McDonald
Did anyone else see he was called up and Schlichting sent down. Apparently Weaver will start tomorrow with McDonald being the long man.
by spike238e on Jun 19, 2009 4:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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