Ebbets vs. Comiskey, Game 1 Thread
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2009 4:45 PM PDT
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Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago White Sox, Jun 23, 2009 5:11 PM PDT
Here are tonight's lineups:
| Dodgers |
White Sox | |||
| LF | Pierre | LF | Podsednik |
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| SS | Furcal | SS | Ramirez | |
| 2B | Hudson | RF | Dye |
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| 3B | Blake | DH | Thome | |
| RF | Ethier | 1B | Konerko | |
| C | Martin | C | Pierzynski | |
| CF | Kemp | CF | Anderson | |
| 1B | Loney | 2B | Getz | |
| DH | Jones | 3B | Beckham |
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My Pick to Click this series? Our DH, of course...
2009 LA Kings Hockey: thanks to Joe Sakic's snowblower, WE'RE BETTER THAN THE AV'S!!!!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Jun 23, 2009 4:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Kong > Mitch-A-Palooza
Although, right now, he’s Eric Milton from a couple of months ago to me.
by silverwidow on Jun 23, 2009 4:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"Kong" is starting to grow on me
none of the other nicknames have approached it :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2009 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kong is a great knickname...
But I think Mitch Jones wins the “coolness” contest if he decides to use this as his at bat song at Dodger Stadium…
2009 LA Kings Hockey: thanks to Joe Sakic's snowblower, WE'RE BETTER THAN THE AV'S!!!!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Jun 23, 2009 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This was fairly clear before, but Steiner & Monday just noted that Kershaw will pitch Friday and Milton on Saturday, against the Mariners.
Incidentally, that will be Milton’s 5th start, netting him a $50,000 bonus.
Speaking of bonuses, Orlando Hudson is 5 plate appearances away from earning another $250,000 (for his 325th PA).
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2009 5:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That means
we won’t get the dream Clay K vs. King Felix super match-up.
by silverwidow on Jun 23, 2009 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
However, if Mitch Jones pinch hits, we might get a King/Kong matchup!
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2009 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
Let's make this green!!!
2009 LA Kings Hockey: thanks to Joe Sakic's snowblower, WE'RE BETTER THAN THE AV'S!!!!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Jun 23, 2009 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Days' rest
Kershaw:
4 days: 3.24 ERA
5 days: 5.11 ERA
Starting him on Friday is the right call.
by silverwidow on Jun 23, 2009 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that this season or career?
After a good start against the Angels, Torre and Honeycutt will say they don’t want to break Kershaw’s rhythm.
by David Young on Jun 23, 2009 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pierre and Podsednik
What a leadoff/LF duo that is.
Both have been surprisingly successful hitters this season. Small sample size, or are there sufficiently fewer juiced-up pitchers that the punch-and-judy types can be successful again? (I think the former is more likely.)
by David Young on Jun 23, 2009 5:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The Dodgers will see two of the same White Sox starters as last year, Floyd and Danks. The White Sox will not see any that were the same as last year (Lowe, Stults, Kershaw).
by David Young on Jun 23, 2009 5:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd rather the Dodgers DH Martin
and have Ausmus catch, myself.
by Tripon on Jun 23, 2009 5:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Might happen in Thursday's day game
When Joe gets to play with house money.
The 40-year old Ausmus can’t catch every day any more IMHO, so you can’t do that for the whole series.
If Martin DHs Thursday against the LHP Richard, then Mitch Jones tonight against the LHP Danks makes more sense than tomorrow against RHP Floyd.
by David Young on Jun 23, 2009 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i would agree although i am looking forward to seeing mitch jones get a few at bats to see if can stay up in the majors
by Alex Serena on Jun 23, 2009 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nothing like a Pierre soft grounder to start off the game
by shoothoop on Jun 23, 2009 5:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
C Martin
1B Kemp
1B Loney
DH Jones
So the Dodgers are going with a five-man infield to start the game? I always thought the CF played in between 2nd and SS, I guess Torre must really trust O-Dog’s defensive abilities.
by Nofatmike on Jun 23, 2009 5:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
D'oh!!!
As much as I love the 5-man infield, Torre is in face employing three OF tonight :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2009 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, I wouldn't mind seeing an different kind of five-man infield to start the game...
…8 games up I wouldn’t complain.
by Nofatmike on Jun 23, 2009 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
here we go
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Jun 23, 2009 5:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That was supposed to be a homer for Hudson so I could win the contest. I suppose I could still….
by David Young on Jun 23, 2009 5:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just Another First Inning Run For The Los Angeles Dodgers
by David Young on Jun 23, 2009 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Danks is getting hit hard right now.
That Casey Blake flyball was crushed.
by Tripon on Jun 23, 2009 5:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i would much rather see kemp here
prove me wrong russ!
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Jun 23, 2009 5:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i swear he is getting robbed by every 3rd baseman he sees
other than pedro feliz
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Jun 23, 2009 5:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't watch
They have the White Sox announcing crew and I forgot how much I loathe these two jokers. Can you be more monotone when O-Dawg doubles in a run? And don’t get me started on “the good guys comin’ up.” Where’s my f-ing radio?
by UCLAClass82 on Jun 23, 2009 5:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Jun 23, 2009 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How many errors does Kemp have this year? Loney?
by shoothoop on Jun 23, 2009 5:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
BTW, Furcal's UZR and WAR entering this game is
UZR: 4.3
WAR: 0.9
For what fangraphs determines to be $4.2 million worth of production so far.
by Tripon on Jun 23, 2009 5:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dear White Sox.
You cannot fool Russell Martin on the bunt.
by Tripon on Jun 23, 2009 5:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
kuroda is gonna no hit the white sox tonight
by matthewmafa on Jun 23, 2009 5:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
David Price was crushed by the Phillies
at home. Only five earned but still you got to get some outs.
by meercatjohn on Jun 23, 2009 5:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nine pitch inning
Kuroda says domo arigato.
by David Young on Jun 23, 2009 5:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How bout that
A four pitch walk for Kemp
by ASUcruz on Jun 23, 2009 5:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Kemp walked on 4 pitches.
Jeez. Danks wanted nothing from Kemp
by Tripon on Jun 23, 2009 5:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And Loney is batting 8th.
Doubt it means anything by Torre batting him with so low
by Tripon on Jun 23, 2009 5:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bison still strikes out a lot but you can tell that he has learned a whole lot from season to season.
I seen him lay off of pitches this season that he wouldn’t do last season.
by Bison27 on Jun 23, 2009 5:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Will Kemp be running to help Geoffrey stay out of the GIDP?
by David Young on Jun 23, 2009 5:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Weird Game James says, “El Lay Dave, GIDP my ass.”
by David Young on Jun 23, 2009 5:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
McDonald
For an ex OF, McDonald looked pretty scared with that ball coming down.
by ASUcruz on Jun 23, 2009 5:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Loney does hit his HR in bunches for his career but the bunches are so few, lol.
by Bison27 on Jun 23, 2009 5:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Rates
Andre 1618/55 = 29.42
Loney 1438/37 = 38.87
Andre has better bunches for sure so far.
by meercatjohn on Jun 23, 2009 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two people picked Loney today in the contest:
Me, and the actual winner:
Loney
5th inning
395 feetby bucknellbruin on Jun 23, 2009 3:38 PM PDT reply reply actions actions 0 recs
I picked the 7th inning. :(
by Tripon on Jun 23, 2009 5:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Jones with good contact
For the first time, but it doesn’t net him his second MLB hit.
by David Young on Jun 23, 2009 5:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
it seems like matt kemp hasnt struck out in his last 30 Plate appearances.. except for brian fuentes
by matthewmafa on Jun 23, 2009 5:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
1 pitch 1 out for Thome
thanks for the help big guy
by Michael White on Jun 23, 2009 5:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
3-1 now.
Paul Kernako homers because he doesn’t like the Dodgers.
by Tripon on Jun 23, 2009 5:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He homered because he doesn’t like your spelling of his name :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2009 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Konerko crushes a home run
Eric Karros would have grounded out
by Michael White on Jun 23, 2009 5:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If it weren’t for Tommy Lasorda lusting for Jeff Shaw, Kuroda would still have a shutout going.
by David Young on Jun 23, 2009 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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kuroda is gonna no hit the white sox tonight
by matthewmafa on Jun 23, 2009 5:28 PM PDT reply reply actions actions 0 recs
You jinxed him. :)
by Tripon on Jun 23, 2009 5:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why the hell do they do fireworks after a one-run homer?
by sumo390 on Jun 23, 2009 5:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Because thats the only run they’re going to get all night :)
by shoothoop on Jun 23, 2009 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s the south side of Chicago – what else do they have to get excited about?
by David Young on Jun 23, 2009 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i hope it's just me
gameday not working??
by MaxDSterling on Jun 23, 2009 5:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
of course...
as soon as i type that, it’s finally loads…
by MaxDSterling on Jun 23, 2009 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How many pitches for Kuroda now, through 2?
by David Young on Jun 23, 2009 5:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
19 I have found out. So a 9-pitch inning followed by a 10-pitch. Good start for Kuroda so far, despite the solo shot.
by David Young on Jun 23, 2009 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
East/West A League All-Star game
has four Loons starting: Pedroza, Russell, Delmonico, and Gordon. Pedroza has knocked in the only run so far with a double.
http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=milb&t=g_box&gid=2009_06_23_mdeafx_mdwafx_1
by meercatjohn on Jun 23, 2009 5:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
delmonico is playing catcher for the east all stars… he has a PB.. does anyone know if hes a good defensive catcher?
by matthewmafa on Jun 23, 2009 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
From what I understand he's been terrible which is why
he doesn’t get to catch much. I think most of the learning curve is going on in bullpen work. He was just converted this winter so he has alot to learn.
by meercatjohn on Jun 23, 2009 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Ethier is CS-- you have to take that out of his adjusted OPS right?
by Michael White on Jun 23, 2009 5:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ethier was just being a team player, resetting the count (was 1-2) for Russ! :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2009 5:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Good point, I was already thinking of snarky comments to post along the line of - Ethier’s OBP only matters if Martin can do something behind him.
by Michael White on Jun 23, 2009 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isotopes game is at 6 o'clock pacific right?
by Bluetrek on Jun 23, 2009 5:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
anywhere i can find the game to watch online without having to pay?
by Alex Serena on Jun 23, 2009 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BTW, Bill Shaikin is also on the Juan Pierre bandwagon.
http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-dodgers-fyi24-2009jun24,0,7776936.story
Pierre, a five-time National League singles leader, is batting .331 since Ramirez was suspended May 7, with 16 extra-base hits and a .427 slugging percentage.
Ethier was batting .317 with a .558 slugging percentage when Ramirez was suspended. He is batting .233 since then, with 14 extra-base hits and a .404 slugging percentage.
by Tripon on Jun 23, 2009 5:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
a five-time National League singles leader
That is hilarious
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2009 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also, I like how Shaikin uses Ethier’s stats with and without Ramirez to make a point about what should happen with Ramirez.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2009 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, as if the conclusion couldn’t equally be: Ethier hits like Williams with Manny in the lineup, so he’s gotta start when Manny returns. Sheesh.
by David Young on Jun 23, 2009 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
As is Gurnick
Ethier went 2-for-5 Sunday but was hitting .177 in his previous nine games. He was hitting .317 the day Ramirez was suspended and his average has fallen to .268 going into Tuesday night’s game. His combined OPS has dropped from .996 to .827.
I can cherry-pick my stats too.
In June, before tonight:
.300 / .347 / .600 / .947 – Ethier
.273 / .309 / .325 / .633 – Pierre
by David Young on Jun 23, 2009 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
True - but in the games Andre has played
with Manny and without Manny in 2008 and 2009 it is an interesting split.
by meercatjohn on Jun 23, 2009 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wasn't most of Pierre's line built of an extremely hot start?
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by bluemax on Jun 23, 2009 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
True - but most of Andre's line was built from his hot April
by meercatjohn on Jun 23, 2009 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just hope Ethier doesn't get benched again
for Pierre. Or that we don’t go through the whole see saw thing.
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by bluemax on Jun 23, 2009 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not a snowballs chance in hell of that happening
by meercatjohn on Jun 23, 2009 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
Torre is on the record several times on this. Pierre will play, but the main starting OF doesn’ t include him.
by David Young on Jun 23, 2009 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does anything that Manny does in rehab mean squat?
by meercatjohn on Jun 23, 2009 5:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
22 Strikes though
So he’s not struggling with the zone, just having problems putting guys away.
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by bluemax on Jun 23, 2009 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
31 is great, I don't think he was complaining
by meercatjohn on Jun 23, 2009 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice
I’m glad I’m not the only one who made that mistake. You got me on a game thread at clipsnation.
by Michael White on Jun 23, 2009 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
31 pitches through 3 innings is pretty good.
Its only 10 pitches per inning.
by Tripon on Jun 23, 2009 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right
looking at the pitch by pitch he actually has been putting guys away pretty quick.
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by bluemax on Jun 23, 2009 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
the team has had some good rips against Danks
by Alex Serena on Jun 23, 2009 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ancyghost: Do you have a nickname? I saw a kid in the pavilions with a “Clayton Kershaw the Curveball Kid” sign.
Kershaw: Evryone calls me Kersh, but no cool nicknames as of now. Nothing like the Bison, Matt Kemp.
Dodgers16Ethier: I want to know what is your favorite Taylor Swift song?
Kershaw: She’s great and I love all her songs, but “Our Song” is the best.
by Tripon on Jun 23, 2009 6:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Awesome - they love the Bison.
I like the Klaw for Kershaw myself
by meercatjohn on Jun 23, 2009 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just told my wife about the Taylor Swift part
she says Kershaw should date Taylor Swift. I agree.
by Michael White on Jun 23, 2009 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe Clayton has a hometown gal
She was mentioned in a story earlier this year.
by bhsportsguy on Jun 23, 2009 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
She was also in Bluetopia
I wondered if a year later if they were still together. It could have been weird at the debut if they had gone their separate ways and he watched the family thing on screen.
by meercatjohn on Jun 23, 2009 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hooray for Furcal's canon
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Jun 23, 2009 6:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
cannon*
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Jun 23, 2009 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought Rafael might go for a fugue next.
by David Young on Jun 23, 2009 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
bees13: Congratulations on your outstanding performance against the Angels! Upon choosing to head straight for the show, what was it like for a player your age to immediately play under a manager like Joe Torre? Any thoughts on the Longhorn’s loss yesterday?
Kershaw: It’s a great experience to have Joe as my first manager, he’s terrific with players young and old. I’m blessed.
Kershaw: As for the second part, I’m an Aggie!
by Tripon on Jun 23, 2009 6:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That will please Eric and the host of USC fans here
by meercatjohn on Jun 23, 2009 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would have been willing to overlook it, but I am relieved :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2009 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
seesdifferent: Hey, you were a good hitter in high school, what does Mattingly say about your swing?
Kershaw: He says it was probably a good swing in high school, I’ve got some work to do on this level.
LOL
by David Young on Jun 23, 2009 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good chat so far - some great quotes
by meercatjohn on Jun 23, 2009 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait...
…he’s chatting while a game is on?
by Nofatmike on Jun 23, 2009 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s a transcript from earlier today.
by David Young on Jun 23, 2009 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The chat was done earlier in the day
1dodgerfam: How can I get better at my pitching? I am 8 years old and I’m going to be playing in the minors and its a longer reach than before.
Kershaw: Always have fun with it and keep practicing. The more you practice, the better you get.
by Tripon on Jun 23, 2009 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
koufaxk32: What do you think of the comparisons between you and Sandy Koufax?
Kershaw: It’s an honor just to be mentioned in the same sentence as Mr. Koufax. But I have a ton of work to do before the comparisons are even warranted.
by Tripon on Jun 23, 2009 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not a bad choice
kaitlin17: Whats you favorite movie?
Kershaw: I love comedies and my favorite is Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein. You have to see it.
by David Young on Jun 23, 2009 6:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Kershaw only grows in my eyes with this one :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2009 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The movie is almost 15 years older than he is!
by David Young on Jun 23, 2009 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only if he had said the In-Laws would I have been more impressed.
His chat OPS over 1.000 right now
by meercatjohn on Jun 23, 2009 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
When he finally announces that “Airplane” is his favorite movie, he’ll finally be a mature ballplayer.
by Nofatmike on Jun 23, 2009 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lyons ignored it.
So he didn’t hear, or was so confused that he just moved to his next talking point.
by Tripon on Jun 23, 2009 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Collins does use the new stat lingo
Last broadcast he used UZR I believe
by bhsportsguy on Jun 23, 2009 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No he merely took his pants off in disgust.
by Nofatmike on Jun 23, 2009 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
“BABIP?! Sheesh, I should have taken that sweet gig with Jeanne Zelasko.”
by David Young on Jun 23, 2009 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Turns out that MiLB.tv link isn't free
but Manny’s PAs will be on ESPNews.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2009 6:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Also on ESPN while they play Texas vs. LSU game 2.
by Tripon on Jun 23, 2009 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s not on ESPN..only a scroll saying go to ESPNews.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2009 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
manny strikes out in his first at bat
by matthewmafa on Jun 23, 2009 6:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He sucks let him play a few more weeks in AAA
We have Pierre.
by bhsportsguy on Jun 23, 2009 6:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
what are they referring to with steve lyons hair and people being at "that" game
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Jun 23, 2009 6:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Steve Lyons dropped his pants to show his digust at a bad call by an ump.
When he was a baseball player.
by Tripon on Jun 23, 2009 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kuroda - 47 pitches through 4, with 5 Ks, 2 H, 1 solo HR
by David Young on Jun 23, 2009 6:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Even better.
Paid too much attention to the Kershaw chat!
by David Young on Jun 23, 2009 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
what are they referring to with steve lyons' hair and people being at "that" game
oh and what a grab
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Jun 23, 2009 6:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's why they call him The
→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→
by David Young on Jun 23, 2009 6:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Eric Collins
sounds like he is finally relaxing and enjoying himself announcing the Dodgers…not so robotic anymore
by Alex Serena on Jun 23, 2009 6:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
plus he’s not asking Lyons stupid questions to playcate Steve’s massive ego.
by Michael White on Jun 23, 2009 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lyons and collins have a good rapport.
Other than Lyons sounding utterly flabbergasted at the new SABR terminology that Collins used. :)
It’ll be cool to see them become the new radio crew.
by Tripon on Jun 23, 2009 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was wondering why Ethier gave up on the play, and then Kemp just jumped into the screen.
Just an amazing play.
by Tripon on Jun 23, 2009 6:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I assumed it was at least a double when I saw Ethier wasn’t going to catch it.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2009 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least Danks was laughing about that…almost getting batted
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2009 6:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ethier knew he had that, and left him on the hook.
Fast moving game.
Only a 1:30 and its already the 6th inning
by Tripon on Jun 23, 2009 6:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The game has flown by ever since the 2nd inning
by Bluetrek on Jun 23, 2009 6:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Danks really does take after mark buehrle
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Jun 23, 2009 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
considering danks has thrown 96 pitches already
by Alex Serena on Jun 23, 2009 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seems like the White Sox the first guy up continues to swing at the first pitch. Happened in the 5th inning too and it seems like it occurred in a couple other innings too
by shoothoop on Jun 23, 2009 6:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
63 pitches through 6.
Quick inning and a quick gae
by shoothoop on Jun 23, 2009 6:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Are the White Sox really this bad?
They make the Angels look like walk masters.
by Tripon on Jun 23, 2009 6:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He's an out-making machine so far this year ...
if only we could bat him lower in the lineup and someone else (Kemp) was hitting lights out this year. Oh.
by Seanny Rotten on Jun 23, 2009 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But his high pitch count will force him out
without the lead to boot.
by Michael White on Jun 23, 2009 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah - they have some good pen arms though
Thornton is particularly good
by oshea2002 on Jun 23, 2009 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huh, Tim Burton is directing an Alice in Wonderland movie.
With Johnny Depp.
by Tripon on Jun 23, 2009 6:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It looked like he hit it after it went foul
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2009 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How can that be ...
when he isn’t even a good BATTER!?
by Seanny Rotten on Jun 23, 2009 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damnit Slappy
We are showcasing you here this week – and you are not helping
by oshea2002 on Jun 23, 2009 6:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
why don't you just swing away and hit a weak ground ball to the right side
just as good as a bunt!
by Bluetrek on Jun 23, 2009 6:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Was JP trying to bunt for a hit or a straight sac?
Usually he stinks at the former, but is good at the latter.
by David Young on Jun 23, 2009 6:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This ump has been right for the most part. Judging by his calls compared to Game Day most have been the correct call.
by shoothoop on Jun 23, 2009 7:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Joe West throwing out Ozzie. Hilarious.
by David Young on Jun 23, 2009 7:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Insurance runs
The new promotion already paying money from State Farm to charity.
by David Young on Jun 23, 2009 7:05 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I wonder what Ozzie is doing in the clubhouse right now?
by Jesse S. on Jun 23, 2009 7:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Naw man!
he’s from Venezuela, you know it’s all about the rum down there.
by Seanny Rotten on Jun 23, 2009 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's saying that his dumb team didn't
bunt,
steal or
hit & run enough this game to win. That’s what he’s saying.
by Seanny Rotten on Jun 23, 2009 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Hard to do when your team gets only two baserunners and one of those is a solo HR.
by David Young on Jun 23, 2009 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I figured they’d be happy not having to hear Hawk Harrelson
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2009 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Be glad Kerry Wood isn’t our closer right now.
by Nofatmike on Jun 23, 2009 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Imagine the agonizing wait to see when his elbow explodes. I wonder what the over/under on that is.
by David Young on Jun 23, 2009 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was referring more the to agonizing pain of watching a 5-0 lead in the 9th inning only to come within one bad pitch to Adam LaRoche (one way or another) of blowing it, but yeah the arm thing would suck too.
by Nofatmike on Jun 23, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I knew that, but my mind wandered to his glass arm, so there ya go.
by David Young on Jun 23, 2009 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I heard someone (I believe on ESPN Radio) say that Wood “finally helped the Cubs win some games” over the weekend. A cheap shot, sure. But hilarious.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2009 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He tried to hit that second pitch about 950 feet
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2009 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's just what I was about to ask...
he was trying to crush it or what?
by Jesse S. on Jun 23, 2009 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
When a single
ends the game for all intensive purposes
by oshea2002 on Jun 23, 2009 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
“intents and purposes”
Sorry, pet peeve.
by David Young on Jun 23, 2009 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I was faster, but you were funnier, and funnier trumps. I concede that one to you.
by David Young on Jun 23, 2009 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This game is already over
The Sox are in intensive care, for all intents & purposes. :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2009 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wish I could watch the KCAL feed...
MLB Extra innings is subjecting us to Hawk Harrelson.
Ugh…
2009 LA Kings Hockey: thanks to Joe Sakic's snowblower, WE'RE BETTER THAN THE AV'S!!!!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Jun 23, 2009 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
well
at least you only had one god awful home run call.
by Seanny Rotten on Jun 23, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
O-Dog needs two baserunners in the 9th to get his 5th PA of the game, to net a cool $250k
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2009 7:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Back to back singles for the Dodgers.
Loney and Mitch Jones.
by Tripon on Jun 23, 2009 7:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Kuroda’s game score is 86 right now. If he pitches a 1-2-3 9th with no strikeouts, the game score will be 91.
Kuroda had a 91 & 90 last year.
Eric Stults and his Saturday afternoon shutout has the Dodgers’ highest game score of 2009, at 84. Kershaw’s 13 K game netted an 83.
Kuroda’s career high in Ks is 11.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2009 7:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The Washington Wizards are close to a deal that would send the No. 5 pick in Thursday’s draft, Oleksiy Pecherov, Etan Thomas and Darius Songaila to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Randy Foye and Mike Miller, a league source told ESPN The Magazine’s Ric Bucher on Tuesday.
by Tripon on Jun 23, 2009 7:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Never heard of any of those players on the Wizards
by Bluetrek on Jun 23, 2009 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The players the Wizard traded are scrubs.
The main point is that they gave up the 5th pick for Miller and Foye.
Players that aren’t great.
by Tripon on Jun 23, 2009 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought Foye was pretty good?
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 23, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Timberwolves gave up Foye not the Wizards
by shoothoop on Jun 23, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right
But Tripon said Foye wasn’t great.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 23, 2009 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think Foye could be awesome
he was a star at Villanova and has all the tools to be great in the NBA. he graded out literally identical to Brandon Roy in that draft, which shows you the potential. He battled injuries last year and averaged 16/4
by bucknellbruin on Jun 23, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Furcal's is quietly becoming a defensive starlwart.
by Tripon on Jun 23, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Although
The Sox offense is terrible.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 23, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh well. Still a great game for Kuroda, even though he gave up a single there (his third)…would have been 17 straight.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2009 7:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh nevermind
Gameday stopped updating for a bit.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 23, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh come on!
It’s Jim Thome for crying out loud!
by Jesse S. on Jun 23, 2009 7:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's what I get for talking about game score earlier
I totally forgot about the run he already gave up!
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2009 7:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Kuroda's coming out, Broxton's coming.
I don’t agree with this, there’s going to need Broxton for the next two games
by Tripon on Jun 23, 2009 7:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I would have let Kuroda face Thome, too.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2009 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn
I wish they’d give Kuroda one more batter.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 23, 2009 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 games in a row for Broxton I believe...
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 23, 2009 7:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah but with an off day yesterday
by bucknellbruin on Jun 23, 2009 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still
With as big of a lead as we have there’s no reason to abuse the relievers like this. If we lose a game every once in a while because of it it wouldn’t be a big deal, but if someone gets hurt then it is.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 23, 2009 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't get me wrong, i agree
i’m just saying he hasn’t pitched 3 days in a row. but i agree with your point
by bucknellbruin on Jun 23, 2009 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How do you mark the runner advancing
because of defensive indifference on a scorecard?
by Jesse S. on Jun 23, 2009 7:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
with a middle finger to establishment :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2009 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i love how excited the crowd was
when he just jogged to 3rd
by bucknellbruin on Jun 23, 2009 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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