Dodgers/Mets Rubber Game Thread
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 3:43 PM PDT
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Los Angeles Dodgers at New York Mets, Jul 9, 2009 4:10 PM PDT
Here are tonight's lineups:
| Dodgers |
Mets | |||
| SS | Furcal | 2B | Castillo |
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| RF | Ethier | LF | Evans | |
| LF | Manny | 3B | Wright | |
| 3B | Blake | RF | Sheffield |
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| 1B | Loney | 1B | Tatis | |
| C | Martin | CF | Church | |
| 2B | Hudson | C | Santos | |
| CF | Kemp | SS | Cora | |
| P | Wolf | P | Livan | |
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Hudson is batting 7th for the first time since August 20, 2006. He batted 7th a lot during that first season in Arizona, and has batted 7th 113 times in his career before tonight.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 3:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think its crap that this game didn’t start at 1:00 local time as opposed to 7 since the Dodgers have to play in Milwaukee tomorrow.
by Michael White on Jul 9, 2009 3:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
There’s a chance MLB Network asked them to make it a night game.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm glad they put Ethier back in front of Manny
yeah, he had a horrible game last night. But i’m sure we all remember how well he did there last year.
by bucknellbruin on Jul 9, 2009 3:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It always feels like no matter how much the line-up changes, Loney is always 5th
by shoothoop on Jul 9, 2009 4:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It does seem that way…either Loney or Martin.
Starts batting 5th
Loney 28 (including tonight)
Martin 26
Ethier 14
Blake 10
Kemp 5
Loretta 2
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Batting 5th
only the Padres have a worse OPS from the #5 spot this season.
Dodgers #5 hitters are hitting .231/.324/.310, with 38 runs (t-21st), 2 HR (last), and 37 RBI (t-27th)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But thats countered with having the best 7th and 8th hitters OPS!
by Tripon on Jul 9, 2009 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
All part of the plan! :)
(Actually, Yanks and Rays are slightly higher batting 7th, but your point stands)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
From Diamond Lueng.
“Matt Kemp has pretty much made the National League All-Star team, this after the fans picked Shane Victorino in the Final Vote over Pablo Sandoval. MLB was already pushing NL manager Charlie Manuel to pick Kemp over his own player Victorino even if Sandoval had won the vote.”
by Tripon on Jul 9, 2009 4:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Also
I think Craig88USC was right on DT when he noted that injury replacements need to be of the same position.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn’t notice, is Rick Monday flying solo (Steiner is out for a couple of days) or does he have an analyst?
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 4:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
His stories tend to run too long, and need interruption!
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
right, but Steiner is off for a few days, starting tonight.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So far, nobody other than Monday has spoken, so I think they are going with a solo Monday tonight.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Furcal has looked so much better as of late
by shoothoop on Jul 9, 2009 4:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
As he told the LA Times: “I feel like Rafael Furcal.” :)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Base hit
first and third, no outs. Guess who is up!!!
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on Jul 9, 2009 4:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Small sample Size be damned!
Ethier must hit in front of Manny!
by Michael White on Jul 9, 2009 4:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
well
I think Blake called an audible :)
by bucknellbruin on Jul 9, 2009 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
maniaco
here we go, lets jump on livan early
O.A.
by Ollie on Jul 9, 2009 4:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Blake tried to bunt there…on his own? probably
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 4:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
David Wright was beyond deep
almost on the OF grass
by bucknellbruin on Jul 9, 2009 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cool…gotta keep him honest…thanks for the info (I’m only audio right now)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
if he had gotten it up the line a decent amount
he could’ve beaten it out twice
by bucknellbruin on Jul 9, 2009 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wright's Defense this series seems lax.
by Tripon on Jul 9, 2009 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
21 of the 25 Dodgers will see LAX Sunday night.
Just not Bills, Brox, O-Dog, and Bison :)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That reminds me of what Bill James said about Rickey Henderson: “If you split him in two, you’d have two Hall of Famers.” :)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tripon, Phil and Court
with the right pick for the nearly meaningless part of the contest
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on Jul 9, 2009 4:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
There are no meaningless part of the contest! :)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beard bunt attempt
don’t see that every day
by bucknellbruin on Jul 9, 2009 4:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He had a sucide squeeze last year.
That brought in a run.
by Tripon on Jul 9, 2009 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
well then i guess we see it every year
but certainly not every day :)
by bucknellbruin on Jul 9, 2009 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha, nice.
"The right to swing my fist ends where the other man's nose begins." -Oliver W. Holmes
by Jesse S. on Jul 9, 2009 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Loney is so good at the 5 spot! :)
Bases juiced for J-Mart
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 4:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
BTW, it seems the ball off the left side of the plate is no longer a strike for this game.
by Tripon on Jul 9, 2009 4:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ya it looks tight, hope wolfie is locating
O.A.
by Ollie on Jul 9, 2009 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marty Foster is an honorable man :)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow
that was pretty nasty…especially coming from Livan
by bucknellbruin on Jul 9, 2009 4:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just heard from Josh Rawitch
This game was always scheduled as a night game. Its not too much of a concern with the relatively short flight to Milwaukee.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 4:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The time change probably helps. Roughly 2 hour flight, but you get 1 back with the time change.
by Michael White on Jul 9, 2009 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
DODGERS WIN!!!!
or score three more. 4-0
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on Jul 9, 2009 4:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
first instinct is always correct :)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was that rundown to “guarantee the run”?
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 4:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks…maybe O-Dog was trying to get the hardest part of the cycle out of the way early. :)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe...
it just looked like a brain freeze to me
by bucknellbruin on Jul 9, 2009 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure what Hudson was doing at the end, but hey three runs score!
by Tripon on Jul 9, 2009 4:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bowa put his hands on top of his head as if to say what are you doing Hudson
by spike238e on Jul 9, 2009 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was hilarious
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Jul 9, 2009 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope that ends up in the queue of AP photos we get to choose from…or at least on Dodgers.com (courtesy of Jon SooHoo). :)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Love the mets defense
Evans couldn’t have gotten a worse jump haha
by bucknellbruin on Jul 9, 2009 4:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Not a big fan
of purposely getting thrown out on the bases to get the infield to cutoff the throw and let the runner score in a situation like that. Sure if it was the go ahead run late in the game or something.
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on Jul 9, 2009 4:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I agree…no matter how much Steve Lyons loves it. :)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
O-Dug getting thrown out to give Kemp an honest at bat
If he stays at second, then Kemp is given the IBB and Wolf makes the last out. By getting thrown out, Hudson has given Kemp a chance to get a solo shot to lead off the 2nd.
That Orlando…always thinkin’ a few plays ahead.
:)
by insomniacslounge on Jul 9, 2009 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sort of a silver lining, I guess.
Of course, we could have turned the lineup over too. :)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
of course...
in a way, Wolf’s hitting is the only reason we won the Colorado series
by bucknellbruin on Jul 9, 2009 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
is russell martin off balance at the plate when he swings?
It seems like after his swing he is falling over to the left handers batters box everytime
maybe it has to do with some of his struggles?
by matthewmafa on Jul 9, 2009 4:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Monday said Wolf is wearing 43?
I thought he was 21
by silverwidow on Jul 9, 2009 4:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Changed today. DT has the news.
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on Jul 9, 2009 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, I had it in the game preview at 1pm!!! :)
Although I didn’t include the quotes from the press notes.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So is Ohman done for the year or something?
or did he just give up the number?
by bucknellbruin on Jul 9, 2009 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i thought he was rehabbing over the last couple of weeks
by Alex Serena on Jul 9, 2009 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
fresh start to an unlucky season so far
by Alex Serena on Jul 9, 2009 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
probably wishes he could change his jersey number too
by Alex Serena on Jul 9, 2009 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kershaw had the funny line the other day, because on the road the lockers are generally assigned in order of uniform number…he told Wolf, “what, you don’t want to locker next to me anymore?”
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ball 3 was actually strike 3 to Evans
by matthewmafa on Jul 9, 2009 4:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Monday
Rick Monday must be on the payroll for Hit Tracker Online. He has mentioned the site a couple of times every game vs the Mets. It’s a cool site and I am glad that Monday is aware of it, but he is really pimping it hard.
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on Jul 9, 2009 4:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
at a wedding. He will be back after the all-star break.
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on Jul 9, 2009 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You should hear his ads for the local unions.
by Tripon on Jul 9, 2009 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
KABC is supposed to be a consertive radio station.
That airs a lot of pro-union stuff.
by Tripon on Jul 9, 2009 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They are a pro-profit station too :)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think its just in his notes, and he runs out of talking points :)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WTH is Wolf doing? He should pretend the Dodgers haven’t scored
by Alex Serena on Jul 9, 2009 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I may need to get a jersey of #22 so Eric and I can represent the dynamic duo.
We’ll pitch in to buy Phil a Big John uni
by Jacob Burch on Jul 9, 2009 4:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
seems like Wolf is trying to get out to Milwaukee early
by Alex Serena on Jul 9, 2009 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s a sucker for recreating the Laverne & Shirley opening
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
One game, I want to track just how many times over the course of a game Monday says the score. :)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ya, you should live blog Rick Monday one game. Or not!
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on Jul 9, 2009 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d be worried if he was walking people and or giving up home runs.
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on Jul 9, 2009 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No. But any catch in LF is a celeberation.
by Tripon on Jul 9, 2009 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
not quite but nice catch anyways
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Jul 9, 2009 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lefties hitting .113 against Wolf? I wonder how well righties are hitting against him
by shoothoop on Jul 9, 2009 4:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
VS. LEFT: .111 / .349 VS. RIGHT: .266 / .789 HOME: .245 / .722 AWAY: .224 / .675
(Stats listed are batting average and OPS against)
by Tripon on Jul 9, 2009 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
actually
it’s .266
so we’re both wrong :)
by bucknellbruin on Jul 9, 2009 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
wolf just needs to get out of the 1st inning..
woot
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Jul 9, 2009 4:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
My semi-joking six shutout innings prediction is already shot.
Maybe Wolf can get six shutout innings, after the 1st :)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he needs to be clean the rest of the way
so it takes pressure off the relief pitchers
by shaqfor3 on Jul 9, 2009 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Manny needs to be clean too, lest he get a 100-game suspension :)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully the Dodgers can continue picking him up this game as it seems both pitchers are off
by Alex Serena on Jul 9, 2009 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe we should make Kemp t-shirts that say “Second Cleanup.”
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 4:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of our graphics department, where is The Big Grabowski these days?
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lyons has a good point
ESPN was wayyy over promoting Victorino for the Final Vote. Kemp never even got a mention
by bucknellbruin on Jul 9, 2009 4:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Kemp was on ESPN First Take yesterday
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i mean all of the sportscenter guys
during highlights…everything about the dodgers was Manny, Manny Manny
by bucknellbruin on Jul 9, 2009 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK
that, I agree with. Even the MLB Network, which has been great so far, lowered itself to Manny-centric highlights.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
the one that bugged me was tuesday.
they showed Manny’s 4 AB’s, and never even mentioned that our 21 year old has an ERA of 3.27
by bucknellbruin on Jul 9, 2009 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Monday
He needs a sidekick….sounds lonely
by Alex Serena on Jul 9, 2009 4:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, that’s jumping the gun even for you :)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even for me? Is that smack talk? ;)
by silverwidow on Jul 9, 2009 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
When SilverWidow starts pimping fetuses to start , that is smack talk.
Maybe my favorite line ever here.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Jul 9, 2009 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Matt Kemp: Best NL #8 hitter of all-time?
Discuss. Or not. It’s your game thread, do as you please.
by insomniacslounge on Jul 9, 2009 4:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice line
hope you don’t have too many opportunities to use it
by insomniacslounge on Jul 9, 2009 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, this guarantees he’ll be hitting 8th for the rest of the year
by Alex Serena on Jul 9, 2009 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Luis Maza has a better shot at this moment
by Alex Serena on Jul 9, 2009 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ouch
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Jul 9, 2009 4:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
When you’re picked off does it mean you’re caught stealing?
by shoothoop on Jul 9, 2009 4:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
not like that i don't think
when he takes off on a pickoff attempt, then yes
but i might be wrong…so correct me if i am
by bucknellbruin on Jul 9, 2009 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only if the out occurs when you are heading toward the next base
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fooky
At least Furcal is hitting better, gotta like that!
by Alex Serena on Jul 9, 2009 4:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Manny with 2 on still works for me!!!
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 4:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ok a maniaco slam would make me feel better
O.A.
by Ollie on Jul 9, 2009 4:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought you meant he was listening to Onyx.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Manny singles
Furcal scores. 5-1
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on Jul 9, 2009 4:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yay
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Jul 9, 2009 4:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nope, he just gives up the most hits pretty much in MLB. He often has nights like this.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
manny wants to make sure he can sit in the 6th inning
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Jul 9, 2009 4:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nick Evans’ arm < Juan Pierre’s arm
by bucknellbruin on Jul 9, 2009 4:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nick Evans' range < manny's range
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Jul 9, 2009 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Back to last night's game for a moment
Oliver Perez is one of only 5 pitchers to have two or more starts against the LAD with seven or more walks. The others:
Joey Jay (3 times)
Dick Drott (3)
Mario Soto
Bruce Berenyi
The Reds won both Soto games.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 4:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Since Manny's return
Dodgers have scored in the first inning in 4 of 6 games.
A total of 11 runs.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 4:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
and in the two games they didn’t score in the first inning, they scored in the second (1 in SD, 3 in NY)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
its not Wolf
Its the freaking umpire missing 2 striekouts
by matthewmafa on Jul 9, 2009 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
As I recall he's always been a good hitter
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Jul 9, 2009 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This looks like a fun game to watch. To bad I'm going to miss it.
Nothing but good news so far today.
Kuo in AAA
Kemp looks like he’ll be named to the all-star team, becoming the first outfielder to hit 8th on a regular basis and make an all-star team
Belisario just needs rest
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Jul 9, 2009 5:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Who is our long man with Weaver going Saturday?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Jul 9, 2009 5:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Right, missed him when I going over the pitchers in my head
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Jul 9, 2009 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It sounds like he was going to pitch 2 innings Tuesday night until he got hit by that ball. So I think you are right, Vargas will be the long man.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vargas got the same treatment that Saito got.
Blood doping is the new Tommy John surgery!
by Tripon on Jul 9, 2009 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe even Kuroda, with the ASB coming up
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha! I read Phil’s comment as who is the Saturday long man :)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn hes not going to be in there too long
by shaqfor3 on Jul 9, 2009 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wolf's finding a new way to get a no-decision
not last 5 innings with a lead :)
by bucknellbruin on Jul 9, 2009 5:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope so
but when he cant throw a curve for a strike that means a lot of fastballs
by SeanMillerSavior on Jul 9, 2009 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Manny VIP Tickets commercial cracks me up every time.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 5:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I half believe its just some impersonator.
by Tripon on Jul 9, 2009 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m pretty sure its him…and if its not, its still great :)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kemp is 5 for his last 5…7 straight PA reaching base
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 5:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Q. for Lyons?
Why would you try to steal w/ 2 outs and the pitcher at bat?
by insomniacslounge on Jul 9, 2009 5:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think you only do it with someone who will make it, like Kemp
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But risk vs reward doesn't seem like it's worth it to me
If you’re safe, you still need the pitcher to come up w/ a hit to score. If you’re out, you’ve got the pitcher leading off the next inning.
by insomniacslounge on Jul 9, 2009 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You’re probably right. I just trust Kemp to run
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Logan drafted TWO all-stars in 2003
How rare is THAT?!?!?!?
by silverwidow on Jul 9, 2009 5:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just wait until LaRoche sneaks in as the only Pirate one of these years! That will be 3
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Logan did it back to back.
2002: Russell Martin and Broxton.
2003: Billingsley and Kemp.
by Tripon on Jul 9, 2009 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
or will be when Kemp is selected this year.
by Tripon on Jul 9, 2009 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
CBS News already projected that winner…we’re safe :)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
1968 Dodger draft - 5 All-Stars
Bill Buckner, Tom Paciorek, Doyle Alexander in the June portion (also Bobby Valentine if you count managers)
Garvey & Cey in the June secondary portion
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wolf just doesn't have anything to put hitters away with
by Bluetrek on Jul 9, 2009 5:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
he gets ahead in the count like 0-2
than he cant finish them off he either gives up a hit or walks them
no strikeouts
by shaqfor3 on Jul 9, 2009 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, Sheffield played that horribly.
Makes it double to Furcal.
by Tripon on Jul 9, 2009 5:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
In July, Furcal is 14 for 28, hitting .500/.563/.679 in 32 PA
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 5:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
the old “unintentional intentional walk”
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
raffy was blatantly out on second review haha
cora stepped on the bag
O.A.
by Ollie on Jul 9, 2009 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope Herbert Garrison wins whatever prize they are giving away (I think a mattress). He gets it if Loney homers this inning.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 5:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If that was manny sliding back.. the umpire would have called him out..
by matthewmafa on Jul 9, 2009 5:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
hes like oliver prerez in a way
except theyve capitalized today
by shaqfor3 on Jul 9, 2009 5:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m thinking RBI walk, followed by O-Dog’s second 3-run double.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 5:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
why do you need to go to 3rd with two outs
by Bluetrek on Jul 9, 2009 5:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe if your as slow as Geoff
but then you run the risk of getting thrown out like that haha
O.A.
by Ollie on Jul 9, 2009 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Once again we show our patented base running skills of getting thrown out at 3rd or 2nd with 2 outs. Coulda busted it open even more.
by sumo390 on Jul 9, 2009 5:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is there anyway to check how many unforced outs we've made this season?
by Bluetrek on Jul 9, 2009 5:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I looked on Bill James Online…
Dodgers are +24 in “baserunning gain,” which measures extra bases taken versus outs, opportunities. That is tied for 6th in MLB with AZ.
Looks they have made 23 outs on the bases (non steals) before tonight.
I think they are just playing an overall aggressive style that so far has paid off.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
James feeds wolfie a vlad-rad 3 point rainbow
O.A.
by Ollie on Jul 9, 2009 5:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Livan has actually thrown 77 pitches though 4 innings.
by Tripon on Jul 9, 2009 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They just pinch-hit for him, right?
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It would be pretty funny if he kept changing his number to get a win…assuming Anne Meyers-Drysdale grants permission for his next start of course :)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
From BTF
163. The Mets make Russlan sad Posted: July 09, 2009 at 08:47 PM (#3248194)
Holy crap.
Metsblog is saying Pedro has signed with the Phillies.
by Tripon on Jul 9, 2009 5:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I have to say, the whole Ron Artest picking #37 because that’s how many weeks Thriller was #1 on the charts is both hilarious and great.
I think I’m going to really enjoy the Artest Era
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 5:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Did you listen to his press conference?
by shoothoop on Jul 9, 2009 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, but I’ll check it out online.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some parts are pretty funny. His opening line was “Where’s TMZ?” There was also one bit where he said “Once again I’m underpaid (hugs Lakers GM) but it’s okay, at the end of the day if you can’t live with 33 million you can’t live”
by shoothoop on Jul 9, 2009 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He has a player option though to make it 5 years.
by Tripon on Jul 9, 2009 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I heard one clip where someone asked about meeting Kobe in the shower last year, and didn’t Artest start with “I’m not a homosexual or anything…”???
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah the shower story is here http://stevemasonsmog.typepad.com/john_irelands_plog_710_es/2009/07/ron-artest-to-the-lakers-.html
Artest said “I didn’t mean to walk in the shower with him. Yeah, I walked in the shower. I’m not a homosexual, but Kobe – he had no clothes on.”
by shoothoop on Jul 9, 2009 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know who would be awesome if we could get him
Javier Vaqzuez
by Bluetrek on Jul 9, 2009 5:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Didn’t his wife nix the original Shawn Green deal, 3-way with the Yankees?
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought he just mentioned his family.
I do know that he forced the D’backs to trade him after a year in Arizona.
by Tripon on Jul 9, 2009 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
On the Carmax commercial, the guy just said “sell your peanuts on your time” or something, and he said it reeeeaaaalllll fast….sounded like it should have been bleeped. :)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 5:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ethier catches the first out.
Could have dropped in for a double.
by Tripon on Jul 9, 2009 5:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Classic Rick Monday just now…his story ran into the start of the Wright PA, so he caught up with the classic “takes a breaking ball, and right back with a fastball for 1-1”
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 5:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They couldn't get Lyons to pair with him?
by Tripon on Jul 9, 2009 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I figured they would get Jerry Reuss or something…probably don’t want to break up the TV crew.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sheffield doubled through the SS/2nd base gap
by Tripon on Jul 9, 2009 5:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
98 pitches through 5.
Wolf isn’t on a strict pitch count. So he will get the chance to pitch the 6th inning.
by Tripon on Jul 9, 2009 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think so too
He’s leading off the 5th, or at least scheduled to
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Plus he's off until next Thursday, or Friday.
So he doesn’t have to conserve himself.
by Tripon on Jul 9, 2009 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Walks
is it just me or do they walk a lot more with manny in the lineup?
by kretz on Jul 9, 2009 6:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
109 pitches in 6 innings for Wolf
Might as well let him go 7
by Tripon on Jul 9, 2009 6:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So
Maybe we’ll get another hit with people on base?
by sumo390 on Jul 9, 2009 6:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
8 runs tonight, and 37 runs in nearly 6 games isn’t enough?
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Manny really does have the Dueces Wild line tonight
2 ab, 2 r, 2 h, 2 rbi, 2 bb
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 6:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Probably a good bounce there…could have been a triple for Castillo
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 6:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
McDonald
He has 2 kinds of curveballs
by matthewmafa on Jul 9, 2009 6:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Of course he does
They’re two golden arches.
by David Young on Jul 9, 2009 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
You can't stop Juan Castro, you can only hope to contain him.
I wish he had a fan section called the Castro District. Rainbow Dodger caps!
by David Young on Jul 9, 2009 7:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think Eric S. is busy finishing his game recap.
Would be pretty sad if Wolf got a no-decision tonight.
by David Young on Jul 9, 2009 7:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Quoting Ed McMahon, “you are correct, sir. Yes!”
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh
great these kind of games come on when I don’t get to see the Dodgers on TV
by EdfromAZ on Jul 9, 2009 7:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
With 3 hits tonight, Matt Kemp is the first Dodger to reach 100 hits this season.
That’s a pace for 190 hits (since you can’t get 0.6 of a hit).
by David Young on Jul 9, 2009 7:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe on pace for even more too if he ever gets moved up a few spots.
"The right to swing my fist ends where the other man's nose begins." -Oliver W. Holmes
by Jesse S. on Jul 9, 2009 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So why did Sheffield get ejected?
"The right to swing my fist ends where the other man's nose begins." -Oliver W. Holmes
by Jesse S. on Jul 9, 2009 7:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Mcdonald, Lindbloom, dewitt for Halladay??
who doesnt do this deal
by drewk16 on Jul 9, 2009 7:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s not even clear to me that Toronto needs to trade Halladay at all, so it will take a lot to make them want to do a deal.
OTOH, J. P. Riccardi can be had. Just ask B. J. Ryan and his agent.
by David Young on Jul 9, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's rumors that his owners are telling him to slash payroll.
But J.P. Riccardi has another year left so he also needs to save his own ass.
by Tripon on Jul 9, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boston was far more desparate to move Manny than Toronto is Halladay
And there was few real competitors for Manny.
And Boston got more.
by David Young on Jul 9, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was almost an amazing play by The Bison
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 7:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
why can’t the Mets get relief pitchers
like Vargas and Mota?
I.M. Forme
“When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble.” —Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Jul 9, 2009 7:22 PM PDT reply reply actions actions 0 recs
If Claudio Vargas or Guillermo Mota throw one more perfect inning, I’m going to lose it.
It has absolutely nothing to do with the outcome of the game and I have no more faith left in this team, but I will still absolutely freaking lose it.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jul 9, 2009 7:24 PM PDT reply reply actions actions 0 recs
by Tripon on Jul 9, 2009 7:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think Fox PT is reading this feed
Discussing Halladay now
by insomniacslounge on Jul 9, 2009 7:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
btw, if Kemp has to be part of the deal, then I'm not in favor of it
although Ned hasn’t asked me my opinion
by insomniacslounge on Jul 9, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think you need to worry about that. Kemp, Ethier, Kershaw, Bills, aren’t going anywhere.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
we could trade Martin tho
Give them a Canadian for fans to cheer for??
by insomniacslounge on Jul 9, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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