20 Out Of 24 Isn't Bad - Game Thread
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 6:45 PM PDT
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But 21 out of 24 is much better.
"If we never try, we shall never succeed." - Abraham Lincoln
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[taps gloves]
ding, ding.
Good luck, sir.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Not to speak ill of our Casey, but that picture of Wolf is the best picture of a 2009 Dodger with a beard so far this season.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions
The Tigers have purchased the contract of LHP Fu-Te Ni. I wonder if certain Knights approve of this use of one of the sacred words.
I forgot, does the bullpen at Comerica Park contain a shrubbery?
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice
I think you are right about McDonald…with two long men in Weaver and Milton there’s no need for McDonald…let him get some starts in AAA, then be ready for the second half (say August 1 or so) if/when Milton falters.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions
It's hard to imagine
Milton, Weaver, and Vargas all in the bullpen at the same time. And with a four-man rotation until July 11, there’s probably no point to a 13-man pitching staff, so the upcoming roster moves will be interesting.
The only things I’m pretty certain of is Manny will be activated and Kuo will go to the 60-day DL. Likely McDonald gets optioned. But there needs to be one more 40-man spot made available if Vargas is activated.
I was thinking a Jones DFA (followed by a minor league contract to keep him), but I think Ellis gets sent down and the 40-man spot is solved with a Repko DFA. No inside info, just a hunch.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Rockies announcer: “Randy Wolf is a flyball/groundball pitcher so the defense will be busy tonight…”
Wait what kind of a pitcher is he??
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
Manny to play Tuesday for IE according to Torre
Dodgers manager Joe Torre said Monday that suspended slugger Manny Ramirez will play in his final Minor League tuneup Tuesday morning with Class A Inland Empire.
Nice
a friend of mine bought tickets thinking Manny would be there. Then again it is $2 Tuesday so no biggie. :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Tony Jackson would be proud
no sacrifice awarded on the play
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Signs an offense is struggling
1) wishing for a check swing foul from the cleanup hitter :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe The Beard was building his case against the umpire, and he needed to be able to say “see, I took all of them. They must have been balls.”
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions
i'm not at tonight's game..
so we’re definitely going to win
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They lost the last two times I attended as well (June 7 & 28)…after starting the year 4-0, I am now 4-2.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I only went to one game this year
it was the first Wolf game against Colorado, the late comeback to win.
by Michael White on Jun 29, 2009 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m good…are you on EI or Prime Ticket?
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep
Me, BHSportsGuy, Jacob Burch, JJ24, Alex Serena, Yodasbrthr and friends will be representing True Blue LA
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions
We’ll be in RF, all you can eat section (this could be a problem :) )
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Not every team is as accommodating as the Dodgers :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
These Audrina Patridge commercials
need to be on more
I was thinking the same thing
she’s no Padma, but I was surprised how not repulsed I was by the ad :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Here comes the jinx
Batters are 6 for 52, .115/.207/.192 against Wolf in 16 third innings this year.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I didn’t see the specific ad, but they have been marketing the SD road trip for a week or two.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah I saw that too.
Movie night July 9th at Dodger Stadium. We are @ NYM
“Bring the family to Dodger Stadium on Thursday, July 9th for a special Dodgers Double Feature. Starting at 4:00 p.m., watch the Dodgers on the DodgerVision as they battle the Mets in New York and then stay in your seats for a special showing of the Warner Bros. blockbuster, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.”
Good thing Wolf looks good so far
Dodgers appear to be meek against his counterpart. This could be a fast 1-0 final.
I don't even know how to
change my SN nickname even if I wanted to. Doesn’t seem to let you do that. Not that you cared, just saying.
If you want to change it (up to you, obviously), let me know.
I, umm, know people.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
why are loney and martin batting so low?
while furcal continues to hit 2nd.
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Internet access in the visiting clubhouse at Dodger Stadium must be out. Otherwise they surely would have read True Blue LA and realized the division is done. :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions
At first I pronounced McLoud like Dennis Weaver’s character (or am I getting it wrong?), but then I figured you meant Mick-Loud. :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Speaking of math
Haha, only two outs guys :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions
That was hilarious. I thought it was a bit fast even for the
way this game is going.
I think that was such a sweet K on that curve for Randy it seemed natural to just exit stage right. ;-)
Wolf pulled a Costanza
“That’s it, I’m out!”
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Using Mike Gundy math, you would be half of a man.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions
how is chris young batting .261
he’s got the biggest strike zone this side of Jon Rauch!
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by BoulderDodger on Jun 29, 2009 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions
We call him the best-hitting Chris Young
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
wuahahaha
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by BoulderDodger on Jun 29, 2009 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
and Wolf probably just had the best hit ball
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Congrats Honda
If your commercial features a person getting speared by a javelin, you have me hook, line, and sinker.
I would guess Durocher and Alston, and say Shotton but it’s probably Dressen
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Damn you Burt Shotton and your suits in the dugout, and your 97-win high!!!
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Hahaha, holy crap, I didn’t even notice that.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
i had dressen and alston but also picked Tommy…dork
by KellyStephen on Jun 29, 2009 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
i hate how vin scully pronounces ichi-ro.
“eeshi-ro”
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I wonder if you could test positive for something with only a spoonful.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Can we blame Pierre for that?
Yes, probably. Though it was hit pretty deep. Not sure Manny would’ve had him at 2nd either.
and of course Fowler probably wouldn't
even be running if it’s a deep ball to Kemp or someone wthout the rep of having a jello arm.
Yeah, I don’t think there’s a need to get too down on Pierre for that…they probably would have made it on Manny too, although perhaps they would have been less likely to try.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Are you guys pooping me? Every team on the league runs on that puss arm.
by KellyStephen on Jun 29, 2009 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Funny guy…didn’t you see his catch/high five/double up at first base last year?
by KellyStephen on Jun 29, 2009 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I was saying yes, they ran on Pierre, but they would’ve made it against Manny too. Its just a matter of if they would have tried against Manny or not
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
i'm liking that nickname
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by BoulderDodger on Jun 29, 2009 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
That's the rare time
where the throw beat the runner and yet the runner wasn’t called out. Rightfully so, I might add, since Beard didn’t tag him.
Defensive play of the year so far? Or was it Kemp’s catch in Anaheim? Or Hoffmann’s catch and throw at Wrigley?
Yeah Hoff's play or Kemp's rank tops
(Actually several Kemp catches…) But that’s up there! A web gem tonight I would guess.
Speaking of web gems
I’m surprised (or not) how little I have watched of Baseball Tonight this season. I have however been all over MLB Network.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep! Thanks!
Can’t wait! Going to the Wild Animal park with the gf before hand! Going to be a long day!
totally hoffman's throw
diving then the strike home
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by BoulderDodger on Jun 29, 2009 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
now if he can crack a homer
I have a shot at winning she is gone, except scolari has my pick with an extra 12 feet on it
O.A.
what if he
cracks corn instead?
Do you care?
by underdog on Jun 29, 2009 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
They should have kept it on Frankie Muniz a little longer, then panned over
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Tulo wanted to take that one out
easier said than done but Martin needed to catch that foul tip
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It's over
Game over. Division lead shrinking. The end is nigh. The sky is falling.
Bawk!
(just kidding)
Looks like 1991 Atlanta all over again! :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Jeez Raffy
his one per game totally crazy throw on an easy ground ball.
Anyway, gets out of it without further damage at least.
ethier has been playing awful lately
minus his friday outburst.
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sure looked like it
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by BoulderDodger on Jun 29, 2009 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions
We should play Dueling Steiners…it would be lie Deliverance, you know, but without the raping.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions
hrs*
Balk baby
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by BoulderDodger on Jun 29, 2009 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions
wolf juked him with that hand gesture
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That balk seems unfair imho
Wolf kinda distracted him by asking for time, but he has to look at the ump, not at the batter.
We already know Jimenez is giving up 4 runs (7,6,5 in previous 3 starts against LA)…it’s lie Lawler’s Law for baseball.
So, to paraphrase Bobby Knight, Ubaldo should “just sit back and enjoy it”
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions
solid single to RF...
through the hole between 1B and 2B
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions
jimenez got rattled
he should’ve just forgotten about it and just pitched
and it ended up costing him
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I don’t know if the locker room would stand for that comment! :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Hell, I’ve been in the Dodger locker room the same number of times as Phillips this year.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
god damnit juan
it’s becoming harder to stay on your bandwagon
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That was his call of after the final out of Fernando’s no-hitter.
Same day as Dave Stewart’s no-no against Toronto. Both games were on ESPN, which was a huge deal at the time.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I forgot to link that during the game preview…I got caught up in the dual thoughts of (a) Dodgers’ sky falling, and (b) Rockies getting a little too big for their britches.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions
wolf called for time, but ubaldo misread it
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Concering Wolf's antics to get the balk called.
Do hitters regularly do this to distract the hitter?
No, he probably did just want to call time.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Eckstein might actually do it on purpose though :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
No…nor do they regularly do that to distract the pitcher. :)
by KellyStephen on Jun 29, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
and much like Bo Jackson, once he didn’t get the time call, Wolf did something with it!
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
but no
even though he is hitting .894 lifetime against the Dodgers (unverified and possibly untrue)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions
If there was a way to have a SLG higher than 4.000, Hawpe would probably have one against the Dodgers :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m amazed he’s not at ESPN during one of their 25 NFL shows during the offseason
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions
it really is amazing how many they have
we haven’t even gotten to the week where they analyze every teams schedule.
must be an honor for his son to play with Clay Zavada
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by BoulderDodger on Jun 29, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
That would be the only reason I would have to talk to Schlereth. Just to get the dastardly Zavada news.
Well, that and asking him how to cut block and try to injure defensive linemen (sorry, Dashiell).
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Vinny is right, the sky is on fire tonight
one of the prettiest sunsets we’ve had that wasn’t courtesy of a fire.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Maybe a day off Wednesday (with no game Thursday) would do him some good.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Yet another reason to grow out the beard…more area to get HBP
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions
and more hair to hide that 3rd fist
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by BoulderDodger on Jun 29, 2009 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions
ubaldo has been getting a lot of groundouts today
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11
Oswalt has 9, nobody else has more than 8 in MLB
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Vin just said record is 20…he’s got that in the bag
by KellyStephen on Jun 29, 2009 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Seems our starters usually go 5 innings more often than 6. I wish Torre wouldn’t give some of the starters such a quick leash
He has pitched a lot, but it seems to me Torre has rested him when needed, and not overused him much…outside of maybe that 3-game stretch two or so weeks ago
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions
speaking of Blyleven
Wolf could I suppose approach the Dodger record for HR given up. Don Sutton had 38 in 1970.
Wolf is at 15, so he’d have to pick up the pace to catch Don.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Beli's ERA dips under 2
outside shot for the all star team with Torre’s influence??? probably not but that would be sweet
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by BoulderDodger on Jun 29, 2009 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah and they could talk about Tron's Goose Gossage style save
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by BoulderDodger on Jun 29, 2009 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Okay, I get maybe why the Dodgers want to get some singers in DT.
Why not just air the national anthem before the game?
It’s the other way around…singers approach them to do GBA to get air time.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Another thing they could do
is not have GBA performed during the games at all. That would save some trouble. Just an idea! ;-)
Also
the anthem is usually before 7pm, or before the hour, which would screw with the TV coverage
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions
They really need to add better descriptions to Gameday.
Maybe instead of “flies out to Ryan Spillborghs,” add something like “flies out to Ryan Spillborghs on a diving catch.”
Part of me thought Tulo might actually throw him out :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Eric would have seen some good things at Inland tongiht
Stults makes another rehab start, Withrow is now pitching, Pedro Baez has a big hit. Oh and there is Manny.
Had plans to do something else, but it fell through…enjoying the time watching this game from home anyway.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
thats 2 big plays for him this inning
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by BoulderDodger on Jun 29, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Martin would have scored if JP was out there. :)
by KellyStephen on Jun 29, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I would have scored with JP out there :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I should also add
“…if we were playing the Giants”
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions
If Greg Brock were alive, we could talk like 1940s men, and use great terms like “gams” and “stems.”
My favorite part of Night at the Museum 2 was the language of Amelia Earhart.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I get the feeling you didn’t watch yesterday’s game.
Both Belisario and Troncoso pitched.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Hard to blame you
was very uninteresting
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions
It hit him in the head as he was sliding
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Love that slide…he got to the base w/his hand
by KellyStephen on Jun 29, 2009 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Every once in a while, you have to peg an incoming runner in the head, just to keep them honest. Maybe next time he’ll get out of the way, and the throw will be easier.
Good point…is that “going Drysdale” on him?
by KellyStephen on Jun 29, 2009 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions
if Drysdale were a middle infielder, yes
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I think Gilliam would have then “fell” on the sliding runner
by KellyStephen on Jun 29, 2009 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions
shouldn't that have been a double play?
mlb rule book 7.09 section e
(e) Any batter or runner who has just been put out, or any runner who has just scored,
hinders or impedes any following play being made on a runner. Such runner shall
be declared out for the interference of his teammate;
double play?
My coaches used to tell me if the guy doesn’t slide, throw it at him because the runner going to first is automatically out.
How often does this pitcher give up runs?
Daley
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 9:22 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
4 runs in his last 4 outings
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by BoulderDodger on Jun 29, 2009 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Once you’ve heard Steve Perry, you’re night is complete
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions
wasn't a very big crowd
in the first place, no? Didn’t look all that crowded. Monday night game I guess..
Giant offense and pitching was on display
against the vaunted Cardinal team that we are supposed to be so worried about. Roxgirl take note.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Nah
Lets just hit a three run homer. ;-)
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 29, 2009 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Pablo Sandoval
might be as fun to watch hit as Vlady used to be.
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Terry Forster, he of the highest average in Dodger history!
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I listened to the pregame
and Monday interviewed Tracy. No questions were uttered by Tracy, but he did call Rick by name about 40 times in 5 minutes. It was pretty funny.
And Tracy did mention how this club (the Rox) were like the 2004 Dodgers, which of course is his all-time obsession.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Only Colorado in the NL…4 of 5 teams by a game or two in the AL
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
And just think...
He’ll be batting leadoff starting Friday.
Rafy can't even bunt
either way he’s going to make an out so no big deal. At least he’s out of the way.
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You forgot the exclamation point and/or CAPS
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm just amazed
we ever win with Pierre/Rafy/Hudson in the 1,2,3 slots these days.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Well
Those 4-8 guys and the pitchers are pretty good.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 29, 2009 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions
You mean those 4-6 guys
because you have to admit there is nothing special about 7 and 8 in tonights lineup.
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Oh yeah
I thought Ethier and Kemp were batting 7/8. That’s what someone wrote earlier and I haven’t been paying much attention to the game.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 29, 2009 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I hope he's batting cleanup.
But I doubt he will be.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 29, 2009 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions
the comment was geared to how shocked I am that
we have won so many games in the last month and has nothing to do with future performance
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
That pretty much sums
up baseball don’t it? The expected fall off, or expected rise…
It also sums up my lunch. No wait, I have that backwards.
Actuaally it looked like he missed the arm
just like that play by Blake at third base earlier in the game. Was a good slide.
Blake rules, Pierre is Pierre, and Hudson is playing on fumes because we
have no decent infield backup and he makes money everytime he takes the field.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Ubaldo is good, I don't mind not hitting him
but as Eric said this is Daley and they made him look like Belisario.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Hasn't LaRoche outplayed Ian this year?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
.220 .298 .485 for Stewart
.274 .350 .391 for LaRoche.
Huh, I thought Stewart was hitting better this year.
Essentially the same at the plate (.335 wOBA for Ian, .333 for Andy).
Stewart has been bad in the field (-9.0 runs below average) while Andy has been +1.4.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions
My lineup
Martin
Hudson
Manny
Ethier
Kemp
Beard
Loney
Furcal
Pitcher
it'd be nice to alternate
lefties and righties though
by bucknellbruin on Jun 29, 2009 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Rockies can't use Street tonight, right?
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You got his number?
Email it to me. ;)
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 29, 2009 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Only a valid ticket to Friday’s game at Petco will gain you entry into the contest :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions
OK, but I’ll shake up the package first :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Won't be much change once Manny joins the team
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Alright, if your going to grant all my wishes...
I demand one more out and a walkoff next inning.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 29, 2009 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions
What bugs the crap out of me
is that our Dodger crowd thought Gagne was a rock star and Broxton is just as good right now and the response is damn tepid for Big Jon
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Yeah, that body hasn’t seen a steroid. (Although I’d never call Gagne buff)
by KellyStephen on Jun 29, 2009 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Billy Zane hasn’t returned my calls, but I believe we have clearance, Clarence
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey, I’ve already declared the division over. Might as well jump in with both feet
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I think Kershaw is a better Strasburg comp
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Except Borass isn’t his agent (thank God)
by KellyStephen on Jun 29, 2009 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions
strasburg has 3-4 pitches the he can rely on
kershaw only relies on two.
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But Strasburg also dominated (to put it lightly) at the college level
And Kershaw never pitched there.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 29, 2009 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ll jump on the Strassburg bandwagon after he wins 20 his first year or his 100th career win
by KellyStephen on Jun 29, 2009 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions
We don't really know how hard Strasbrugh will really throw.
He threw 100+ only starting once per week.
When he gets on a 5 day schedule, he’s going to take some off.
Uh oh…looks like you got a little smudge from the weekly cross burning!
by KellyStephen on Jun 29, 2009 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes
You don’t think Joe will ask Loney to bunt?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
eth heard me talking smack about him earlier
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Didn't want Randy Flores to take the L here
But I’ll take what I can get
how did that happen?
my t.v. came back to “and ethier gets a break there” with him standing on 2nd base
O.A.
Questioning the non-walk here? Given his propensity for K’s, i kind of understand it. But i’d walk him.
by KellyStephen on Jun 29, 2009 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Not questioning it
I just thought the quote was incredibly funny
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I wouldn't.
Then a walk gets Ethier to third.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 29, 2009 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Lol
Maybe there should be an extra “i” in there somewhere.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 29, 2009 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Did I think about walking Kemp? Yes. But did I look at his strikeouts? yes. Can I ask another question of myself? Of course
by KellyStephen on Jun 29, 2009 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Didn't expect them to pitch to Kemp, worked out okay for them
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I'll gladly take that.
Now a Russ walk loads the bases.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 29, 2009 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Did that guy ever pitch to Paul Kernako? :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I hope Martin makes them pay
I still would’ve walked Kemp for Loney, but maybe this will work out for them.
and point into the 1B dugout the whole time :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I wish we had some speed on 2nd
Andre just seems so slow these days. Maybe just perception problems.
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This may be up to Russ here
Can’t imagine anyone good is on deck
I think I see Gibson going to look for a bat
by KellyStephen on Jun 29, 2009 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Eh
He’s nothing special. I’d be happy with Mitch Jones or Eyechart.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 29, 2009 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I mixed them up…Dodgers have had 3 this year :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
lol
and every one was strangely satisfying :)
by bucknellbruin on Jun 29, 2009 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I was talking about a JP walk-off walk though
Because I was at the game!
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 29, 2009 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
AJ Ellis sits on the bench
is he our best hitting catcher at the moment? Yes I think he is.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Hate wasting
the Trio of Terror and not walk away with a win in nine.
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McDonald can go nine
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 29, 2009 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I wouldn’t mind a nice 20-inning game. It’s been a while
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
well u gotta assume weaver goes 2 or 3
so it’d be more like a 22 inning game
by bucknellbruin on Jun 29, 2009 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions
and not just a scoreless extras either…I’m thinking of the Rick Camp game.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions
By the way, I forgot to include the link to the Rick Camp game…just a classic game, which ended in the middle of the night with fireworks (it was July 4)!!!
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions
After seeing the replay
How could Andre’s hit not have been an error on Fowler?
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 29, 2009 10:04 PM PDT reply actions
dre was going for 2 anyway
i guess the scorer figured he’d make it
by bucknellbruin on Jun 29, 2009 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I dont think he would have made it though.
And on such a blatant misplay, I think an error is the right call.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 29, 2009 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions
It was like I had just served it in ping pong
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions
This is not astro-turf Matt - WTF was that
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that was weird
it was slicing left to right then kicked and spun left
by bucknellbruin on Jun 29, 2009 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh....
So that’s how this game is gonna go…
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 29, 2009 10:07 PM PDT reply actions
Well, this is the way it's going for us right now
Really needed to win this last inning
On negative side we have our 1 - 3 hitters coming up.
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 29, 2009 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions
yep
maybe castro can pinch hit for furcal
by bucknellbruin on Jun 29, 2009 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions
He had 2nd stolen twice in the first, but due to a foul ball and strike 3 he got neither one :(
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
He better have confidence
his post was stapled on the Rockie bulletin board.
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 29, 2009 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
But they have gotten lots of value from Street which surprised me
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 29, 2009 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions
of course none of them have touched the ball yet
at least lorretta make contact
by bucknellbruin on Jun 29, 2009 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Did they not cover?
Gameday says DI. That’s dumb if it was, you need to keep the DP in order.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 29, 2009 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions
its cuz the ump didnt give him that high inside corner earlier
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Sweet pitch
thought it might have dropped to low but he got the call
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That replay really makes it look low.
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 29, 2009 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, Weaver in a similar spot to Thursday
Got in a jam, got two outs…….
Hopefully a different result this time
That was a lovely breaking pitch to Fowler
for strike 3. After what I thought was a strike that was called a ball.
One of the better comebacks you will ever witness
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How embarrassing for the Rockies
Weaver strikes out the side
or trying, don't lose the day job
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 29, 2009 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions
If Pierre gets on
Furcal better step within 50 feet of that plate – Juan Castro please
We’re up to 820+ comments…I’ll put up a new thread if we get to the 11th.
AKA there will be no overflow thread!
Pistons music
Europe >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Journey
Bad luck there, usually that ball either goes down the line or bouces forward.
Furcal is on the clock.
What happened?
For those of us with gameday.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 29, 2009 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
ball down the line
bounced off the tarp area to Spilborgs
by Eric Stephen on Jun 29, 2009 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I remember when I was just a lad and I used to think the higher the ERA the better.
Embree would’ve been a stud in my eyes. Go Pierre!
raffy can actually bunt
when going for a hit…
by bucknellbruin on Jun 29, 2009 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Do I need to read reports?
No, I don’t think I do. Would they have come in handy tonight? Possible. I think I know what I’m doing though.
I bet he does better
Some guys like a comfort zone
by bhsportsguy on Jun 29, 2009 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Lead us to the promised land - I'm smelling a 2006 2nd half
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 29, 2009 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes he does
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 29, 2009 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions
They are going after the weak link and it works
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 29, 2009 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions
he might have had it
it was a good pitch
by bucknellbruin on Jun 29, 2009 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions
That was a few inches away
from being a winner
by bhsportsguy on Jun 29, 2009 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions
JP may have made it
with the bad hop and double clutch. O Dog is really in the tank.
Yes, double clutch
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 29, 2009 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions
but
if not for the bad hop he’d probably have been out
by bucknellbruin on Jun 29, 2009 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Considering he didn't hit the ball hard
and the double clutch he was still far from the bag.
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 29, 2009 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Both the Rockies and Dodgers
have superb defenses — the Rox have shown it a bit more tonight, but in general their D’s are a big reason why they are both tough to beat.
you don't expect tulo to double clutch
and he’s got a cannon
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Jun 29, 2009 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Forgot about the game tonight
but tuned in just in time to see Odog ground out with a runner on 3rd with 1 out. Still offensive offense.
You figured that Ethier was coming up with the game on the line
Either with the bases loaded or two on.
maybe odog is injured and not telling anyone
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So does Orlando getting hurt
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 29, 2009 10:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Could be a slump because he's tired.
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 29, 2009 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Could be not enough red bull
that’s my vote
by Jacob Burch on Jun 29, 2009 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Sucks not being able to use greenies
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 29, 2009 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Any sense of injry would show on the defensive side.
And i’ve seen him take maybe one play off that he wouldn’t in fine shape. Rest ’em for a bit.
by Jacob Burch on Jun 29, 2009 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Can we score please
Wild pitch baby, come on
tough
when the pitcher is from a stretch
by bucknellbruin on Jun 29, 2009 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Terrible AB's tonight in big spots
Jimenez can be tough – but Rincon and Embree are pieces of shit. Come on – do better.
I don't mean to start rumors but i wonder if something is nagging the O-Dog
he looked slow going up the first baseline, and my friend said he had a bit of limp when he came out to speak to the jr. dodgers
O.A.
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