The Quest For 60 - Game Thread
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 6:45 PM PDT
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PrintCincinnati Reds at Los Angeles Dodgers, Jul 21, 2009 7:10 PM PDT
The Dodgers were the first team in baseball to 20 wins. And the first to 30 wins. And 40 wins. And 50 wins.
Current record: 59-34.
Here are today's lineups:
| Reds | Dodgers |
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| CF | Taveras | SS | Furcal | |
| RF | Hairston | 2B | Hudson | |
| 1B | Votto | LF | Manny | |
| LF | Gomes | RF | Ethier | |
| 3B | Encarnacion | 3B | Blake | |
| C | Hanigan | C | Martin | |
| 2B | Rosales | 1B | Loney | |
| SS | Janish | CF | Kemp |
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| P | Bailey |
P | Wolf | |
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Lorenzo Lamas sang the national anthem
He looked marvelous
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What was the name of his awful syndicated Saturday afternoon show (besides Renegade)? It was a wannabe Highlander…I want to say it was “The Immortal.”. I watched far too many eps of that show.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 7:09 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Dilemma right now: sitting in Costco, do I “watch” Gameday or let the game thread inform me?
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 7:06 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
iPhone
Can’t run MLB.com app in the background. Otherwise I’d listen.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 7:11 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Phil, El Lay Dave is there tonight too. Unsure about BH
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 7:06 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Yeah, Dave has the Tuesday Package
I dropped by the last time on a Tuesday Night.
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Since I'm ahead of Fox, I'll keep us all informed
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Dodgers take the field and nine little munchkins run out with them
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It’s like a 10-second delay, right? I noticed it Sunday and never realized it was so pronounced.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 7:10 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
First time I was here I took advantage to make myself a seer
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One kids has no idea where to go, until the umpire directs him to Manny
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This is play by play of the finest quality
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The geographically uninclined munchin had to escorted off by other munchkins
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Your home plate umpire is Tony Randazzo one of the great umpire names
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Quite a basebal family, the Hairston family, like the utility family of baseball
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So Hudson is in and Castro started yesterday
doesn’t make sense that Elbert was sent down instead of DeWitt, especially with Schmidt yesterday.
Joe did say they would have sent DeWitt down if they were certain that Hudson was okay
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We still have 12 pitchers, so it’s not a huge deal
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 7:14 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Manny hauls it in on the warning track
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Joey Votto - most underrated player in baseball?
And scouts didn’t think much of him
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Definately one of them
considering he’ll be under club control for 4 more years or so.
by Michael White on Jul 21, 2009 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Wolf makes him look like Howard in that AtBat
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I think he’s a good hitter but I was shocked that his BABIP was .400+. His prOPS was still like .920 though I believe
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 7:16 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
And that is while depressed over his Dad dying.
He’s one of the great secrets of baseball.
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1 - 2 - 3 an unusual easy first inning for Wolf
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just to add to the tony abreu talk over at DT
He homered in his first plate appearance tonight.
O.A.
Got it
It does seem like Torre is a VERY loyal guy, I think it would take a lot for Abreu to leapfrog DeWitt on the depth chart
by Michael White on Jul 21, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Jon opined Abreu might ought to change places with DeWitt
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 7:19 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I asked Joe about Tony and he said
that he still has to play a lot of baseball to make up for the time he lost. With Blake DeWitt around the clubhouse I didn’t ask him if would be a better option.
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Let us make Homer Baily live up to his name
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Is anything better then two on, no out, Manny up in the first inning?
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Guy in the press has an unlit cigar, just chewing on it.
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Nice! Bert Sugar? Or is it an old dude directly behind you?
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 7:25 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Three guys to the right, old dude like me:)
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Manny jogs into 3rd - how often do you see that, totally misplayed by the left fielder
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Like taking candy from a Baily
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by Phil Gurnee on Jul 21, 2009 7:29 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
I wish I could rec a comment from my phone.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 7:30 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Manny Triple!
I though Peter Gammons told us Manny would never get a triple because he’s a lazy disgracae to baseball.
We should have included triples in the Manny t-shirt contest :)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 7:29 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
3 gift triples for the Dodgers on this homestand :)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 7:31 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Time for Martin to deliver the two out RBI single. Anyone can hit singles batting 2nd
but can he do it when a Manny is ready to be delivered
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Phil did you almost cheer on the triple or are you an old pro now? :)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 7:32 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Never blinked
Your clap was being talked about, Vinny said it was sacrosant
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I skipped the buffet tonight, waiting for the Dogs
The food count so far.
2 Dr Peppers
2 Cookies (one CC) (one oatmeal raisen)
1 Popcorn
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I was good on Sunday (sort of):
one chili cheese Dodger Dog (had to try…amazing)
one bag of popcorn
water, tea, and diet coke
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Gomes showing big time opposite field power
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did that play
actually help Ethier’s UZR? cause he got an assist…
by bucknellbruin on Jul 21, 2009 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Do you have an excel spreadsheet updating daily?
by Michael White on Jul 21, 2009 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions
No, but I've been checking Ethier's UZR throughout the season.
His poor UZR interests me for some reason.
The main thing that’s causing Either to be ranked the worst RF is the ARM rating.
His range is similar from 2008 and 2009.
2008: -6.9
2009: -6.9
Doubtful, Peavy should but I think Webb is done.
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Though rotowire differs
Webb (shoulder) will attempt to rest and avoid shoulder surgery with an eye toward returning to the mound in September, the D-Backs’ official site reports. “[Dr. Keith] Meister said he has seen pitchers with MRIs that look 10 times worse than mine and they are pitching without problems,” Webb said. All three specialists he visited this week told him that the injury did not require surgery, so apparently he does not have a torn labrum — as it was initially feared — after all. Webb will wait four-to-six weeks before throwing again, while going through a strengthening program to stabilize his shoulder and rotator cuff area.
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Think The D'Backs pick up the option?
If not, he’ll be a much better guy to take a chance on than what the Red sox did with Penny and Smoltz.
So as soon as Schmidt is off the payroll you want to sign another guy coming off shoulder surgery?
BTW, I don’t necessarily disagree, just thought it funny to put it that way.
by Michael White on Jul 21, 2009 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
but don't forget
that Schmidt was one of the best pitchers in the game before we signed him
by bucknellbruin on Jul 21, 2009 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, but we treated like he was healthy even when the Dodgers knew better.
They’re not going to do the same thing with Webb.
True enough
if you go into the negotiations looking to get an “opportunistic buy” and nothing else, you probably can’t get burned. If he wont sign at your price point, it’s easy to walk away. Sort of like with Wolf and Hudson this year
by Michael White on Jul 21, 2009 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
true
we wouldn’t give webb that kind of money/years
by bucknellbruin on Jul 21, 2009 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Pointless speculation, doubtfull that they don't pick up his option and then if they don't you'd have to
ask yourself why.
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Brandon Webb >>>>>> Adam Dunn
Phil’s point was also that if they don’t offer him arb its because he’s too hurt to want to acquire anyway.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions
The difference between the eight hitter for the Reds and Dodgers is as wide a chasm
as the difference between Angelie Jolie and Ugly Betty
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Kemp with the .499 slug% during this at bat
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Yes he can!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Oops - I did just cheer that shot
no clapping though, all voice
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Man Crush growing
I want to have ovaries and a uterus implanted just so I can have Matt Kemp’s baby. Is that strange?
by insomniacslounge on Jul 21, 2009 7:55 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I'm going to say, lotta weird - It is James for me
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In terms of a man crush, Geoffrey mine as well
Loney is the equivalent of my Bromantic wife, but the Bison is certainly playing the role of the hot new secretary..
O.A.
Yup, this is the strangest thread we've had - thanks Insomnia
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I pulled a you this morning…at work by 5am
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Mine was Zach Randolph
and Kerry Collins
and Adam Dunn
and Derek Anderson (the football player)
by Michael White on Jul 21, 2009 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Nothing wrong with a little man/bison love. :)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Is that what they call In And Out Animal Style?
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only you get to keep the giant safety pin ;)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
finance question
Worse investment over the last year: Bank stocks or Homer Bailey rookie cards?
by insomniacslounge on Jul 21, 2009 7:59 PM PDT reply actions
depends on the bank
as a former employee of a bank that effectively no longer exists, i may be a touch biased.
by Michael White on Jul 21, 2009 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Eric, isn't this the Highlander cartoon?
What was the name of his awful syndicated Saturday afternoon show (besides Renegade)? It was a wannabe Highlander…I want to say it was "The Immortal.". I watched far too many eps of that show.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 7:09 PM PDT via mobile to parent up reply reply actions actions 0 recs
Phillies win again
They are starting to make the whole East sellers by the deadline
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Braves are only 3.5 back in the WC
But it would be somewhat amusing if the Dodgers reacquired Lowe from them.
by insomniacslounge on Jul 21, 2009 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Manny runs it down and they play unbelievable
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Justin Upton with a three run triple to tie up the Rockies
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Or maybe not a 3 run triple but he has 3 runs batted in with only a triple as a hit
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Since Manny’s return…15 games including tonight:
Dodgers have scored in one or both of the first two innings 11 times
Dodgers have scored in the first inning 9 times (22 total runs)
Dodgers have scored in the second inning 5 times (10 runs)
Total of 32 runs (2.1 per game) scored before the 3rd inning
That will get it done.
He's flexing the hand and coming out
and Juan Pierre gets a huge ovation – WTF
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I don't see the point
The last thing I want is a Dodger team with the best team in baseball getting into a brawl in a meaningless game against an NL Central team.
by Michael White on Jul 21, 2009 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Send a message. Solidarity. All for One, and One for All.
It’s a moot point anyways – b/c that’s not how Torre operates.
Meh
in a pennant race, against a division team or something. I get that. Here, I’d just as soon not have any of our guys injured in a brawl.
by Michael White on Jul 21, 2009 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
maybe the fans think it’s one of the little leaguers from the pregame out on the field?
by insomniacslounge on Jul 21, 2009 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
If he had an insane tolerance for pain, wouldn't he be playing?
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It really just looks like HR has no control
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
you know Plaschke is probably rushing to the X ray room with his fingers crossed
praying that something is broken
and karma will be in the title of his article
by Michael White on Jul 21, 2009 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Dodgers have a history of seasons ruined by broken hands/wrists
from Werth to Drew
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One of my favorite retaliations was Keven Brown drilling Helton
After Tavarez threw at Sheffield. Helton took a 95 mph fastball in the back – went into the dugout, and almost attacked Tavarez.
Votto made a great play but the SS was unworthy of the attempt
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Votto seems to have pickability over there at 1B
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Glad Ethier got back to the bag
I’m pretty sure he thought he was out and started to leave.
by insomniacslounge on Jul 21, 2009 8:19 PM PDT reply actions
Fielders choice, Error on the 1st baseman seems misplaced
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throw only slightly offline…should have been caught…shame Votto gets the E there.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow, what a terrible pitch, looked like it hit 20 feet in front of the plate
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Come now, up 5 - 1 in the 3rd, have some charity
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I suspect that Loney is going to see some meat pitches
with Kemp on deck
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I meant < 2 outs
Loney is 18 for 25 in getting the run home…was 17 for 20
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Pierre and Schmidt - that's my trade combo
An ex ERA leader, and a “great” player.
plus Dodger Stadium would finally cheer an ex-Dodger :)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions
That would be so hilarious if Baker traded for Pierre
to unload one of his young pitchers would be priceless.
by Michael White on Jul 21, 2009 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, we can all relax for 4 innings
Until someone in the pen makes it interesting in the 7th or 8th
by insomniacslounge on Jul 21, 2009 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah that's a bad blip on the game
but seems like he’s ok judging by dugout reactions and such. but will hold my breath til we hear. but the game itself is almost too easy. I’ll take it,
I don't understand why Baker is letting this kid stay out there getting crushed like this
stupid stuff.
Dusty Baker sticking w/ a starter too long? Never!!!
by insomniacslounge on Jul 21, 2009 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions
This is the Reds, in his roto league he opponent has Homer up
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Wow, cuts up loose 3 - 0 a head 7 - 1
I don’t think Joe is happy about Manny getting hit
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Your right, that is going to suck for the sold out crowd
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I only see guys on 1st and 2nd, what are you guys drinking?
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If Wolf gets another no decision this is going to be one of the longest games of the year
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Rafy goal is to not get hurt in this at bat
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I believe 3 this inning…Wolf’s sacrifice would have ended the inning.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe only 2 this inning…the Kemp walk likely wouldn’t have scored the 3rd run, then Wolf made the “3rd” out.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions
except for lack of control.
Not every thing is on purpose.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Seriously
batters occasionally get hit with pitches. Occupational hazard.
by Michael White on Jul 21, 2009 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions
are you sure you played baseball, that is such a strange thing to say
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Putting on the Ritz - Young Frankenstien memories
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Today's the lead singers birthday I heard
by Michael White on Jul 21, 2009 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions
That song from the 80's
Put it on the ritz. Sung by Paco. Today is the lead singer’s birthday.
by Michael White on Jul 21, 2009 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s an older song though, Paco was just a remake.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I see, just thought it unusual that I recognized the song
and by some strange chance I happened to know it was the dude’s birthday.
by Michael White on Jul 21, 2009 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Ice cream break - chocolate, vanilla, lots of peanuts, with some oreo's mixed in. Life is good
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she's engaged...
wears a FAT rock on her hand…
by MaxDSterling on Jul 21, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Who's pitching tomorrow for the Reds?
With the way this series is going, Billingsley will pitch a perfect game.
Manny Update
hit on the side of the left hand, taken to the hospital for precautionary x-rays
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Get in the way of the throw, we have the Russel history
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I think 2 ER last inning
1) HBP, advance to 2B on WP
2) Walk (1st & 2nd)
3) Error…would have been 1st & 3rd, 1 out
4) wild pitch, would have been 2nd base, 1 out, 1 in
5) ground out to pitcher, would have been 2nd base, 2 outs
6) single, OK to assume run scored, so man on 1st, 2 outs, 2 in (total)
7) walk, would be 1st & 2nd, 2 outs
8) bunt groundout, 3 outs
Should be two earned runs last inning, 6 for the game for HR
You are correct, they just announced it seconds ago
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Woo hoo
only took a half inning to decipher! :)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Just watching Slappy there
I don’t know what I’ll do if Manny is out and this joker is playing again everyday
How about enjoy a first place team running roughshod through the league? :)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I really just wanted to use “roughshod” there. ;)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
If the Reds sucked a little less
Manny would be playing
When that ball hit the right field wall it rattled the right field pavillion rafters
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Blake flails - nice game to get the other Blake some at bats
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Russel doesn't seem to hit the ball hard when runners are on base but that is just an subjective opinion
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#
# MLB.com’s Corey Brock reports that starter Kevin Correia could be the next Padre to be traded, though no significant interest has bubbled up yet.
Yeah this could be bad, I hate the ball making contact with the hand/wrist
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if it turns out that Manny broke his hand
I say we start Mota tomorrow and he can plunk as many batters as possible before getting tossed
by SeanMillerSavior on Jul 21, 2009 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions
why waste one of our best relievers? why not Vargas?
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions
If manny it out with a broken wrist
someone is paying. Call up Kuo or something
Speaking of Kuo I wonder if he has pitched yet tonight
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not yet
Alvarez for 4 IP, Torres for 2 so far
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Um, do you not remember the last time Mota fought
Not pretty
by Michael White on Jul 21, 2009 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Mota ran faster backwards from Piazza
then Loney runs forward
before that he allowed 5 or more runs in three straight starts, and 5 of 7 as well.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Arizona wins the comeback
and our pythag gets a boost
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Vin mentioned the last time the Dodgers were 25 games over .500 was “remember that game when Steve Finley hit the grand slam…”
In the notes, it only mentioned the date of the game, not Finley.
I have a big ego though :)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions
You’re suggesting Vin couldn’t remember that on his own? Your hat still fit?
by KellyStephen on Jul 21, 2009 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions
the Finley part? Damn!!!
I wrote my game preview off last night’s notes…no mention of Finley.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions
my next goal is to write those game notes, if only to come up with the puns for the headlines.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
It is quite a lofty goal to be the next Jon Chapper
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The Dodgers are a season high 25 games over .500 for the first time since Oct 2, 2004, the day the Dodgers clinched the NL West over the Giants on Steve Finley’s walk-off home run.
Pop Ego
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Last night's notes (my source)
The Dodgers improved to a season-high 25 games above .500…Los Angeles was last 25 games above the break-even point on the second-to-last day of the 2004 regular season at 93-68…the Dodgers were last 26 games above .500 on October 1, 1991 at 92-66
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Someone must have caught it and added the Finley bit to today's notes. These guys are good.
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I wanna see
a Paul Janish relief appearance tonight
by SeanMillerSavior on Jul 21, 2009 8:58 PM PDT reply actions
club is 7-3 in Wolf’s home starts though (before tonight)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions
So everyone has left the room because it is a laugher?
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No here-it is boring when you have a laptop and aren't at home and can't cheer unless your blogging and I spent
05:00 – 07:00 blogging with myself
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I'm in the hospital waiting room holding Manny's hand
Actually I have one eye on the game and the other on the SyFy channel.
Nice…how was the trip? Did you take the Concord?
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah I'm waiting for
the Hystery Channel just so they can copyright that, and Diznee. (Oh wait they already own that one.)
im surpired you havent named it the sigh-figh channel yet U-Dog
not that it depresses you, but i feel like you often use that in the blogging world, well when things are going wrong, which hasnt been as often lately : )
O.A.
Don't make me go over to DT to find someone to talk with
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Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey, if you're ever curious as to who Plaschke's demographic might be...
…dodgers.com has plenty of them.
Did Vin just right this off as a win?
he said we lead the gnats by 9.5 and the rox by 9…and i think as of now, with both officially losing, we lead them by 8.5 and 9 respectively
O.A.
Ironic that if Manny is hurt
Billingsley goes tomorrow.
Is this the kind of thing you want to see your first place team doing?
by Michael White on Jul 21, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions
no, but I think it's interesting after all that happened (allegedly)
after game 2 last year that it’s Bills on the mound the next night
of course I forgot about the Philly connection. I withdraw my dig. :)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, because of the Philly thing, now I get it.
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Raffy and Martin heating up adds another dimension. The STACKED dimension.
by Pedro's curse on Jul 21, 2009 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Kemp is demanding respect these days, Imagine your 8 guy …
by Pedro's curse on Jul 21, 2009 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Raffy officially makes this a laffy
er, laugher.
Wow. Save some for tomorrow boys.
Yeah, jeez this is a long game. Can’t complain. And that just gave Reds fans a reason to officially turn in.
If Manny's out for a while
cue all of the media idiots clamoring about Kershaw for 2 months of Matt Holliday.
Plaschke already has his column written about what a winner Vernon Wells is
in the game of life.
Plaschke, cheez, don’t get me started on that hater.
by Pedro's curse on Jul 21, 2009 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Nobody worth listening to will clamor for that.
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I bet Wolf is asking why the team didn't spread this kind of production evenly...
…during his starts throughout the year.
Kuo hasn't pitched yet, thank goodness because the 66ers have given up 9 runs
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For those watching on tv
“You can never have too much good stuff” immediately followed by:
“AM/PM, Too much good stuff.”
So does that mean you can never have AM/PM?
So confusing. Perhaps, I should just concentrate on the hot chick trimming the hedges.
by insomniacslounge on Jul 21, 2009 9:15 PM PDT reply actions
Excellent use of the transitive property!! Who says math isn’t practical? :)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I doubt the X-Rays are even completed yet
by Michael White on Jul 21, 2009 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions
thet have a portable , somewhere in the clubhouse …
by Pedro's curse on Jul 21, 2009 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions
They took him to the hospital for x-rays
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I thought they reported he went to the hospital
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Hes probably relaxing at Roscoes
Xrays negative
by SeanMillerSavior on Jul 21, 2009 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I think he’s in Pasadena having a drink at the bar with Enrique Wilson. :)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice…love a Club Ced reference whenever possible.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh right...
Forgot about that.
Just saying, “shoring up pitching” while I would argue is unnecessary anyway, is easier said than done.
by Michael White on Jul 21, 2009 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Easier said than done done ...
lol. And true, it’s funny when us fans get nervous about our team we start handing down these edict’s and proclamations/ we begin to sound delusional ;)
by Pedro's curse on Jul 21, 2009 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
XRays Negative - Day to Day
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Jul 21, 2009 9:22 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
The Gaylord Perry story last night was cool.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Day to Day
As a precaution, his bobblehead will be replacing him in the lineup tomorrow.
by insomniacslounge on Jul 21, 2009 9:24 PM PDT reply actions
probably not, since that type of mechanism of injury usually causes a contusion, as opposed to a strain or pull… X-rays are pretty reliable in picking-up any fx
by Pedro's curse on Jul 21, 2009 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Is that a hybrid of “This Land is Your Land” and “This is My Town”? :)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions
BTW, I love that I can’t sing worth a crap yet am willing to rip others at the drop of a hat. :)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions
easily…with Wakefieldian luck he would be 13-5
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions
If someone guesses within $100 do they win two prized prospects?
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s when Drew Carey passed Joe Buck as the least excited announcer in world history.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Question: has any player occupying the 8 spot all year (or most of it) ever got an MVP?
by Pedro's curse on Jul 21, 2009 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Fun fact: Kemp only has 16 starts batting 8th this year
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Only .893 OPS? Torre should drop him to 9th
by KellyStephen on Jul 21, 2009 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions
man, what lousy math…thanks for the catch
by KellyStephen on Jul 21, 2009 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Kemp batting 8th: .527/.587/.818!!! (63 PA).
He is 1 for 2, so his BA went down tonight :)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Why not recall ASAP
Hudson is healthy, send down DeWitt
by Michael White on Jul 21, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions
They have to wait a few days anyway…Kuo has pitched two nights in a row now.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions
They want to see how his arm feels after pitching back to back games
They said one more game on Friday before being evaluated but who knows if they stick to the plan if he is okay tomorrow.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I think part of it is to keep all the starters rested, at least in theory.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions
They are not skipping Schmidt
at least that’s what Torre said yesterday
by Michael White on Jul 21, 2009 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions
49,027 attendance
two big crowds for a Monday and Tuesday, and tomorrows is sold out. Frank might be happy enough to pony up for a Docter in the house
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Wolf getting a tremendous ovation
I cheered with my mind
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Your call, not much game left, I'll have the recap up before the game is over:)
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Neither…but if I had to choose, isn’t Rhodes much cheaper?
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Neither one
Rhodes:
2009: $2m
2010: $2m
Weathers:
2009: $3.5m
2010: $3.7m ($400k buyout)
Almost the same cost for each one
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
After July 31, there are 65 days left in the 183-day regular season. So their salaries, to the Dodgers, assuming to cash changes hands, are:
Rhodes:
2009: $710,383
2010: $2m
Total: $2,710,383
Weathers:
2009: $1,243,169
2010: $400k buyout
2010: $400k for a rookie to fill that spot
Total: $2,043,169
So Weathers is actually cheaper.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions
2009: $12m
2010: $12m
2011: $12m
2012: $12m option ($1m buyout)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I was apptly informed the other day. 12mil
by Pedro's curse on Jul 21, 2009 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
He's just upset he can't hit LHP and he knows it cost him at bats in the future
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Jul 21, 2009 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions
think Andre’s one of those guys over obsessed about AVG ? ect
by Pedro's curse on Jul 21, 2009 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions
From a pitching staff standpoint, tonight couldn’t have gone any better. Just Wolf and Vargas. Lots of rest in those white plastic chairs.
Perfect - and when Chad wins tomorrow 1 - 0, with the off day on Thursday we will be sitting pretty for the weekend
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Jul 21, 2009 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
like to see Chad get over that hump….
by Pedro's curse on Jul 21, 2009 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Perfect…tomorrow is “hump day” and all :)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions
If Vargas gives up just 9 more, the Dodgers could win in the bottom of the inning and have 19 pitchers with a win, a new club record :)
Seriously!
I was just lolligagging…then all of a sudden I noticed the 3rd out being made…oh shit!!!
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2009 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions
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