The Bison Is Home With The Range
by Eric Stephen on Jun 6, 2009 11:00 AM PDT
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Philadelphia Phillies at Los Angeles Dodgers, Jun 6, 2009 1:10 PM PDT
For someone who was once thought of as a future corner outfielder at best, Matt Kemp sure seems to be making a home for himself in center field. He seems to make a couple of head-turning plays per game, and he's gotten so good that even on routine singles -- like Jayson Werth's in the ninth inning Friday night -- it's not outlandish to think Kemp will somehow make the catch.
Here are Kemp's rankings among fellow center fielders on defense:
| Ultimate Zone Rating (UZR) | +7.5 runs | 2nd in MLB |
| Plus/Minus | +7 plays | 5th |
| Fielding Runs Above Average (FRAA) | +10 | |
| Revised Zone Rating (RZR) | .945 | 10th |
If his defense isn't enough to wow you, Kemp is also working on a 10-game hitting streak, during which he is hitting .438 (14 for 32).
In other Dodger outfielder news, Andre Ethier is hitting .333/.333/.667 with four extra base hits in five games in June, including last night's game-winner.
Juan Pierre has 12 stolen bases in the 28 games since he took over for Manny Ramirez.
Hiroki Kuroda makes his second start since coming off the disabled list. In two career regular season starts against the Phillies, Kuroda has allowed four hits, and the Phillies are hitting .095/.152/.143 against him. Kuroda was also able to get the only Dodger win of last year's NLCS.
For the third straight game, the Dodgers face a pitcher with an ERA over 5.00, but like Cole Hamels on Thursday, Joe Blanton has pitched better than his record. Even though his ERA is 5.86 through 10 starts, his x-FIP is 4.08.
Nobody guessed Saturday's game in our Russell Martin HR contest, and maybe it was because they read David Golebiewski's analysis of Martin's declining power on Fangraphs, one that ends with the sobering thought:
Martin is just entering what are typically the peak years of a player’s career, but might we have seen his best already?
Get your guesses in for today's "She Is Gone" contest here.
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Today is the 50th anniversary of Maury Wills’ major league debut.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 6, 2009 11:29 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
1-2-3
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Jun 6, 2009 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
These just for men commercials are creepy
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Jun 6, 2009 1:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Over/under on weak ground balls?
2 already.
by bpriebe on Jun 6, 2009 1:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ken Rosenthal does his research
But he delivers his reports like he’s a “Wargames” era text-to-speech generator.
by insomniacslounge on Jun 6, 2009 1:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow. That was amazing
And thank you Victorino for sliding feet first rather than running through the bag.
by insomniacslounge on Jun 6, 2009 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boo living in the midwest
All I get to see is a completely uninspiring Indians-White Sox game.
by bpriebe on Jun 6, 2009 1:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's depressing listening to the offensive half of innings right now
3 runs before the 6th inning all week and the earliest lead was in the 6th inning of the 1-0 win behind Billingsley. I’m quite happy to be 3-2 this week in the meantime, but 10 days of futility is about 9 too many.
by bpriebe on Jun 6, 2009 1:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, that was not a walk. 3 of the balls into Utley was in the strikezone.
by Tripon on Jun 6, 2009 1:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone know the pitch count for Kuroda?
by shoothoop on Jun 6, 2009 2:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
SHE IS GONE
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Jun 6, 2009 2:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like this is a winner
Ethier
4th inning
365 feetby Xeifrank on Jun 6, 2009 9:29 AM PDT reply reply actions actions 0 recs
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 2:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
There's another person who picked Ethier in the 4th inning.
by Tripon on Jun 6, 2009 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really
I saw a 2nd and 6th but not another 4th. Could you paste it.
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
sure
Ethier
4th inning
382 feetby jaffa on Jun 6, 2009 2:11 AM PDT reply reply actions actions 0 recs
by Tripon on Jun 6, 2009 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That has to be the winner
that ball was 1/2 way up the bleachers.
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that ball was rocketed.
Isn’t the center field wall 390?
by Tripon on Jun 6, 2009 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup
but that was right center, I figure it had to be well over 400 feet.
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blanton
64 pitches through 4
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Jun 6, 2009 2:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Amazing how streaky Andre is
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 2:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He's pitching like an
opening day starter. What an addition to the rotation.
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 2:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Kuroda looking great
And great swing by Ethier on the HR.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 6, 2009 2:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ruiz - hottest hitting catcher in baseball
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 2:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll limit it to the NL
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can’t watch the game today due to the blackout. Now it’s just like old times where I’m clueless to all the action.
Dodger Fever: Catch it every summer; head to the ER every October.
by Tango and Cash on Jun 6, 2009 2:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
for 9.99
you could listen to Vinny on MLB radio for the whole year
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea, I do. I actually get MLB radio, with my MLB.tv subscription, but he’s only on the first 3 innings.
Dodger Fever: Catch it every summer; head to the ER every October.
by Tango and Cash on Jun 6, 2009 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great play from both ends
Hudson dives to his right and throws high but Loney stays on the bag
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 2:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
gameday says ball 1 was strike 3.
Dodger Fever: Catch it every summer; head to the ER every October.
by Tango and Cash on Jun 6, 2009 2:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That is about as hard as Juan can hit it.
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 2:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So where do they show the distance on home runs?
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 2:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Here’s what I hate about FOX. I live in OH, yet I have to watch Cleveland-White Sox. I already can watch this game on the Cleveland station.
Dodger Fever: Catch it every summer; head to the ER every October.
by Tango and Cash on Jun 6, 2009 2:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How much is
MLB Extra inning in Ohio?
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 2:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I have no idea. I figured something like that would be the same price everywhere.
Dodger Fever: Catch it every summer; head to the ER every October.
by Tango and Cash on Jun 6, 2009 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Showing Piazza bomb
that cleared left field pavillion
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 2:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Karros doesn't believe the tape
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 2:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You mean Werth.
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by Tango and Cash on Jun 6, 2009 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Karros
saying that when Lopes was a 1st base coach and he was playing first is that he’d tell the runner every time the pitcher was about to come to 1st base.
Interesting note because the Phillies have the best running % in baseball. I would think that would have some Werth.
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 2:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pierre wasn't really
running hard to the line for that foul ball
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 2:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Must have thought it was in the stands but
that was close to being fair
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 2:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How can Werth go to 3rd on ball 4?
Another wild pitch.
by Tripon on Jun 6, 2009 2:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It doesn’t matter if it’s a passed ball.
Dodger Fever: Catch it every summer; head to the ER every October.
by Tango and Cash on Jun 6, 2009 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was, but a better catcher would have handled it
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wild pitch, passed ball. It doesn’t matter.
Dodger Fever: Catch it every summer; head to the ER every October.
by Tango and Cash on Jun 6, 2009 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two on with Howard up, don’t like the looks of this. Martin not coming up with the curve in the dirt.
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 2:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You think Martin is going to look Werth back this time?
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 2:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sit down Ryan
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 2:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sit down, Howard!
Dodger Fever: Catch it every summer; head to the ER every October.
by Tango and Cash on Jun 6, 2009 2:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
UROD at 94 pitches
Is he done for the day?
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on Jun 6, 2009 2:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Martin walks.
100 pitches by Blanton. With Loney in the batting box. He’s 2-2 for the day.
by Tripon on Jun 6, 2009 2:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
3 for 3
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Loney!
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by Tango and Cash on Jun 6, 2009 2:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is anybody else worried about our team not hitting homers besides me?
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by Tango and Cash on Jun 6, 2009 2:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Per Dodger Notes
HE’S GOT FLAIR – Dodger outfielder Andre Ethier belted a walk-off, two-run double last night, adding to his resume of late-game heroics. Since the start of the 2008 season, Ethier has five walk-off hits, the most of any player in the Major Leagues over that time (Source:Elias). Ethier’s walk-off hits:
Date Game-winning hit
May 25, 2008 vs. STL RBI-single
Aug. 12, 2008 vs. PHI RBI-single
Aug. 17, 2008 vs. MIL 2-run homer
May 2, 2009 vs. SD RBI-single
June 5, 2009 vs. PHI 2-run double
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 2:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That must be where Rick Monday and Charlie Steiner get their material from.
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on Jun 6, 2009 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
I was shocked to find out how little research the media has to do, the Dodgers provide all these nuggets.
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gameday said ball 3 on Kemp was a strike.
Dodger Fever: Catch it every summer; head to the ER every October.
by Tango and Cash on Jun 6, 2009 2:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just missed a 3 run homer.
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by Tango and Cash on Jun 6, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That ball just kept carrying
but Karros was right, don’t throw him a fastball
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 3:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Per Dodger Notes
MORNING GLORY – On this day in 1959 at County Stadium in Milwaukee , 26-year-old Washington , D.C. native Maurice Morning Wills made his Major League debut at shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Wills would steal his first base on July 15 of that year and go on to swipe 586 bags in his illustrious 14-year career for the Dodgers, Pirates, and Expos. Wills is a four-time World Champion, four-time All-Star, two-time Gold Glove winner, and owner of the 1962 National League MVP. An on-field ceremony will honor Wills’ 50 years in baseball at the start of the third inning this afternoon.
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 3:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Belsario in.
I’m guessing Troncoso will close this game out due to Broxton pitching twice the last two games.
Wade is warming up for the 8th, too.
by Tripon on Jun 6, 2009 3:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Loved what Tampa did today against the Yankee’s today.
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 3:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You mean beat them? I liked that too. Not as much as last year, but I still liked it.
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on Jun 6, 2009 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Belly not the best fielder
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 3:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What was Hudson doing there?
That should have been Hudson’s making the play.
by Tripon on Jun 6, 2009 3:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What are you talking about?
the ball hit Belly and bounced over to Hudson
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hudson with the great pick after a terrible throw
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 3:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just telling Martin
to keep an eye on the guy on third
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 3:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Infield back
with 2nd and 3rd, one out. hmmm
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on Jun 6, 2009 3:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pays off
if they play in no way Hudson gets that ball
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It sounds like Hudson made an insane play.
Dodger Fever: Catch it every summer; head to the ER every October.
by Tango and Cash on Jun 6, 2009 3:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
O-Dog
how did his catch look on TV? or in person??
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on Jun 6, 2009 3:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Solid catch
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just walk him
Worked yesterday
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 3:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn it.
Dodger Fever: Catch it every summer; head to the ER every October.
by Tango and Cash on Jun 6, 2009 3:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Belly has done fine
but this is really where I miss Kuo
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 3:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Heh
I’m surprised he made it to third without having a heart attack.
by sumo390 on Jun 6, 2009 3:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Martin was lucky, because that was a terrible throw to 2nd
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 3:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Beli should have wasted a pitch in the dirt
by Bluetrek on Jun 6, 2009 3:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes, because we know that Martin has been blocking balls in the dirt well of late.
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on Jun 6, 2009 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not with Belly's stuff I don't
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brad Lidge is going to close.
So the Dodgers still have a chance.
by Tripon on Jun 6, 2009 3:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Martin could have a slug% below .300 by the time this weekend is over.
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 3:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Per Dodger Notes
Not to go unnoticed, set-up man Ramon Troncoso owns a 1.78 ERA and has allowed just two runs in his last 13 appearances (16.1 IP) dating back to May 8. Right-hander Ronald Belisario leads the club with 28 appearances and has given up just one earned run in his last 12 appearances, spanning 13.2 IP (0.66 ERA).
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 3:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And no Rafy to kill it
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 3:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Martin 1 for 14 in June coming into this game
No home runs
Slug % of .306
Love how Joe picks our clean up hitters
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 3:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Great Upton Commercial
Those parents must had some type kind genes.
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 3:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Rincon and Romero both pitched for the Twins in 2005
both have suspended for Steroids
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 3:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Kool Kemp per Dodger Notes
MATT THE BAT – Dodger center fielder Matt Kemp has a 10-game hitting streak during which he is batting .438 (14-for-32) with a .500 OBP and has also hit safely in 16 of 17 contests (.400, 24-for-60). Kemp had a 15-game hitting streak to start the season from April 6-21.
â–ºKemp is tied for second in the National League with 13 stolen bases and is tied for first in the Majors with seven outfield assists.
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 3:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pierre with one walk in June
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 3:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, that looked inside
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 3:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
by 10 feet
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Castro does his Furcal rally killer imitation
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 3:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice PVL play
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 3:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Fucking idiot cost us a run. He should be released
by sumo390 on Jun 6, 2009 3:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
if he hadn't gotten a hit he wouldn't have been on 2nd
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
of course, you knew we'd get single after that pickoff
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 3:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hudson with one hit in June
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 3:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
easy fly, still one hit in June
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 3:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought he drove it but simple fly ball
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
16.9%
When Castro got picked off 2nd base it dropped the Dodgers winning percentage from 47.7% down to 30.8%, a drop of 16.9%.
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on Jun 6, 2009 3:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Great Eye but Ethier
Will Martin hit into DP or walk. He completely blows against RHP this year.
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 3:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I say K sw
he’s trying to swing for the fences
by MaxDSterling on Jun 6, 2009 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So far just throwing it by him
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 3:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Madson
has been by far the best Phillie relief pitcher. He’s got great stuff.
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 3:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If Charlie Manuel were honest with himself
he’d make Madson the closer and bump Lidge elsewhere.
by Seanny Rotten on Jun 6, 2009 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
okay so i was off 2 batters
Kemp K sw
by MaxDSterling on Jun 6, 2009 3:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How about that
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 4:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Whoever's calling the game w/ Karros said it was caught. Dummy.
by Seanny Rotten on Jun 6, 2009 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought it was the way Werth was sitting on the ground
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Empty bench
According to Steiner, the Phillies have emptied their bench of all position players. Doesn’t bode well if the game goes extra innings.
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on Jun 6, 2009 4:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Really thought Werth had stolen the home run
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 4:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Phillies got no more players on the bench
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 4:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Would be nice to end it now
since they have Utley, Werth, Howard coming up
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 4:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't forget
EMPTY BENCH FOR THE PHILS.
Oh this looks so much better for us in extra innings. All we have to do is get through the 10th.
by Seanny Rotten on Jun 6, 2009 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Time to get more snacks ready
free baseball in LA
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 4:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Broxton is 6-0
That’s an amazing record for a closer this early in the season. He’s on pace to go something like 17-0, haha! Let’s make it 7-0!
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on Jun 6, 2009 4:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well
I think at least two of those were saves he blew.
by Seanny Rotten on Jun 6, 2009 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
13/15 this year in save opportunity
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right
and I think in both of those blown saves we ended up winning, in the process handing JB a W.
by Seanny Rotten on Jun 6, 2009 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, it’s lucky to a degree no matter how you slice it. But still amazing for a closer to be 6-0 this early in the season.
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on Jun 6, 2009 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Best winning numbers for Dodger relief pitchers in history
http://www.bb-ref.com/play-index/shareit/6pTz
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pedro still haunts us
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perry and Regan need to start worrying
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rocky Road or Carrot Cake?
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 4:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sweet photo
Should be the game recap photo
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have a larger one.
http://zip.4chan.org/sp/src/1244330069471.jpg
Linked because the resoulation is 1280X720
by Tripon on Jun 6, 2009 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not again
Swung at a pitch that hits the batter.
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on Jun 6, 2009 4:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes, except Pierre didn’t make an attempt to bunt his!
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on Jun 6, 2009 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Swung and missed ball hits him in the leg
very strange pitch for Chase to swing at
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 4:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
3/4/5 hitters against Erye
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 4:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I mean 2/3/4 hitters
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 4:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Martin is going to win this game
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 4:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
is anyone else having their picture break up on Fox?
by Bluetrek on Jun 6, 2009 4:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eyre
Steiner is pronouncing it “Air”. Is that right? Or is it “Ire”.??
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on Jun 6, 2009 4:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Andre puts Russell in a great situation
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 4:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bunt
Don’t have Martin bunt either. I know managers love bunting here.
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on Jun 6, 2009 4:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Most
Managers will bunt here. Then IBB to Loney. But that loads the bases for Kemp, who strikes out alot, which is exactly what Phillies need. Kemp has speed to stay out of DPs though.
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on Jun 6, 2009 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Forgot about the IBB to Loney
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A bunt would put a runner on 3rd with less then two out for Loney who has brought
that guy home 85% of the time.
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 4:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
awful bunt attempt
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 4:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
should have pinch hit w/ a pitcher
j/k…..sorta
by insomniacslounge on Jun 6, 2009 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ouch, 1 for his last 17
Hudson was 0 for 14
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 4:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
One sacrifice bunt in his career
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 4:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Down the pipe
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 4:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Russell Martin's Problems Continue
- Charlie Steiner.
by Xeifrank on Jun 6, 2009 4:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Jekyl and Loney
GW RBI Loney, or ground into double play Loney?
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on Jun 6, 2009 4:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Not to many DP's this year
in fact not to many since the all-star break last year
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, Ethier is the new king in that department.
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on Jun 6, 2009 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hate to jump the gun, but is anybody ready with Eric’s graphic?
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on Jun 6, 2009 4:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Good wood but no cigar
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 4:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bison can do the job
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Awful kind of Martin and Loney to give Kemp another shot at the hit streak
But I would have been ok w/ executing and winning the game earlier.
by insomniacslounge on Jun 6, 2009 4:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If we don't score here, Broxton for two, or Wade coming in?
by Tripon on Jun 6, 2009 4:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
DId the umpire cuss?
THAT WAS A HORRIBLE CALL
by Tripon on Jun 6, 2009 4:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Man, that was bull
The ump went blue there.
by trainwreck84 on Jun 6, 2009 4:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
PHI pitcher bats 4th
in the 11th. No pinch hitters available, other than pitchers.
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on Jun 6, 2009 4:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Someone toss up the Ump’s name and throw it in there in a google search
by sumo390 on Jun 6, 2009 4:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Guess they won't be miking the ump in the future
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 4:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Let me guess, an F bomb from the ump?
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on Jun 6, 2009 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did I hear the Ump's comment correctly?
“I’m f*ckin’ sick of you.”
by insomniacslounge on Jun 6, 2009 4:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
After a few rewinds
I agree w/ you, Seanny Rotten. In response to Kemp asking “are you f*cking kidding me?”
by insomniacslounge on Jun 6, 2009 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mike Winters ... well at least he didn't eject Kemp
Deadspin weighs in…
by Seanny Rotten on Jun 8, 2009 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No
he said, “No, im not f’n kidding.”
by trainwreck84 on Jun 6, 2009 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are the umpires allowed to make comments like that to the players?
by shoothoop on Jun 6, 2009 4:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
and that's why you don't put on mic on the field
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Jun 6, 2009 4:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
hahaha
Stockton: “We apologize for that remark.”
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Jun 6, 2009 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
evidently not
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Jun 6, 2009 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs