Joe Torre Pregame Notes - June 28
by Eric Stephen on Jun 28, 2009 12:05 PM PDT
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PrintHere are some notes from Joe Torre's pregame chat with the media before today's game:
- Torre still hasn't decided whether Manny will bat third or fourth upon his return
- Manny was designated hitter last night in Lake Elsinore, but Torre would like to see him play the field starting tonight, "because that's what we do here."
- Jason Schmidt will throw a bullpen session today. If that goes well, he will have another rehab start. If Schmidt is able to last long in that rehab start without any issues, he might be close to coming to the big club.
- Rafael Furcal is still not comfortable, and with his poor performance so far he's putting extra pressure on himself, which has only compounded the problem.
- Torre noted that it might have been good for Manny Ramirez's first game back to be a home game, but he said the first road trip would always be in the back of their minds anyway, so its good to just get that initial first road game/series out of the way.
- Torre is not a fan of interleague play, mostly because its hard to gain anything from playing a team three times that you can use later in the season, or perhaps the playoffs. Also, he mentioned it was almost impossible for interleague play to be fair, with some teams having easier natural rivals than others. However, Torre noted that it is a novelty for the fans, and he's happy to play the games because of that.
- Jonathan Broxton's toe seems fine, in that he hasn't had any issues since the problem first occurred, which "came out of nowhere." Torre also quipped that Broxton has had a lot of rest lately (insert rant about not using Broxton Thursday)
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I kind of let that one ruminate, but I think Torre was talking about his back issues. I didn’t get a chance to follow up on that one.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 28, 2009 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions
PA system at Dodger Stadium
“Learning to Fly” by Petty, followed by “With or Without You” by U2. If Bruce is next, I’m declaring this day a winner.
OK, they went with “Under the Bridge,” by the Chili Peppers. Still having an All-Star day so far.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 28, 2009 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I find the pregame music generally pretty acceptable
Much more so than the middle of the eighth inning. :)
by David Young on Jun 28, 2009 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions
A lot of ifs and maybes in the Schmidt comment. Sure would like to know what the scouts are thinking when they watched him pitch the last couple of outings.
My recorder is broken
So I didn’t get the exact quote, but you’re right. But, even though there were a lot of ifs and buts and candy and nuts, it sounded like they would be ready to call him up if he’s able to throw 100 pitches or so freely in his next rehab start.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 28, 2009 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions
With that huge SBNation salary you can’t afford a new one?
by David Young on Jun 28, 2009 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Its bad enough that the power cord for my laptop is the most finicky thing ever. The cords have to be at a certain angle for my stupid old and cheap laptop to recognize it (and thus not run out my battery), so I have a bunch of tape on the power cord holding it in place.
I’m just glad nobody has given me any shit yet here in the press box. :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 28, 2009 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions
You need a paypal donate box link on the right side of your main page, as the old Dodger Thoughts page had. Or does SB Nation not permit such a thing?
by David Young on Jun 28, 2009 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Looks like an a capella group will sing the national anthem. The best way to describe them is “hippy-like”
a capella
odds are that they can actually sing then. The singers Friday night were not very good.
“hippy-like” – Aren’t there new Broadway and national tour productions of “Hair” going on? It’s revival time. Can’t wait for striped pants for men to make a comeback.
by David Young on Jun 28, 2009 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Could snag Jon a cookie.
he’ll need the energy to last 2 hours.
by bhsportsguy on Jun 28, 2009 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Mariners made a minor league trade with the Nats
Mike Morse for OF Ryan Langerhans.
One of the beat writers for the Mariners just noted, “I’d hate to think the front office is listening to Dave Cameron [of U.S.S. Mariner].”
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