Dodgers Beginning To Feel The Heat
by Eric Stephen on Aug 24, 2009 3:00 PM PDT
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PrintThe Dodgers are set to play the Rockies starting tomorrow night in Denver. The Rockies were down 15½ games at the end of play on June 3, but have gone 50-22 since, a .694 clip to close the gap to 3½ games. Here is a brief look at how the top two teams in the NL West match up:
| Dodgers | Team | Rockies |
| 74-51, 1st in NL | Record | 70-54, 4th in NL |
| 76-49, 1st in NL | Pythag Record | 70-54, 3rd in NL |
| +125, 1st in NL | Run Differential | +83, 3rd in NL |
| 4.82, 4th in NL | Runs/Gm | 5.10, 2nd in NL |
| .332, 5th in NL | wOBA | .341, 2nd in NL |
| 3.82, 2nd in NL | Runs Allowed | 4.43, 6th in NL |
| 3.86, 3rd in NL | FIP | 3.96, 5th in NL |
| .720, 1st in NL | Def Efficiency | .686, 6th in NL |
The Rockies finish their four-game series against the Giants tonight, with Jason Marquis facing Barry Zito. Marquis pitching tonight means he won't pitch against the Dodgers this series. Marquis is the only Rockies' pitcher to beat the Dodgers this year, as the Dodgers have won 10 of 12 against Colorado.
Just as it was foolish for me to call the division race over back in June, it is also foolish to call the Rockies' run one of the greatest comebacks of all time, because they haven't comeback from anything yet. Last time I checked, three or four games back is not tied, nor is it leading the division. Sure, the Rockies could get even closer with a series win, and even pull even with a sweep, but as the great Neil McCauley once said:
There is a flip side to that coin. What if you do got me boxed in and I gotta put you down? Cause no matter what, you will not get in my way. We've been face to face, yeah. But I will not hesitate. Not for a second.
Its time for the Dodgers to not hesitate, and put the Rockies down. Yes, I'm aware McCauley died at the end of Heat, but the Dodgers are disciplined enough not to put themselves in danger by going out of their way to punish Vicente Padilla should he cause trouble. Padilla is no Waingro.
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instead of showing angels vs tigers
they should show this game on ESPN2 tonight
its a much more important game then the tigers vs anaheim
Especially since most of us could just watch the Angel game locally if we wanted to :)
by Michael White on Aug 24, 2009 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions
yeahhhh lol thats what i was pissed about too
i could already watch the angels on another channel… now i got 2
I'd call it a comeback
In terms of playoff contention
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/statistics/Rockiespsoddspec.php
they were 400-1 to be in the postseason at the bottom there
We need to sign this Cortez kid on the Georgia LLWS team.
They say he’s 12, but he looks like he’s 16 already, a foot taller than everyone else, and 50 pounds heaver, and he already throws a 78 MPH fastball.
Yeah, pretty much.
That includes power hitting first baseman Cortez Broughton, who is 5-11 and weighs 226 pounds.
HOLY SHIT.
http://www.radioiowa.com/gestalt/go.cfm?objectid=3D33CDC5-5056-B82A-37A4226C78C8122C
the guy Has NO IDEA where he is throwing his pitches
and Orel being the nice guy he is, is offering to help him out after the game LOL>
I'm not saying he is 16
but you have to wonder what goes through the minds of the people that get him and other overage kids on the team. It’s not like it’s subtle or anything as they stand next to 5’4 110 lb 6th graders
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Aug 24, 2009 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Sept 1st callups
Among the players the Dodgers intend to call up when rosters expand Sept. 1 are “a couple of pitchers,” a third catcher and another position player, Torre said.
With the minor league playoffs getting ready to start, the players could arrive in waves depending on when their respective seasons end. Torre said the Dodgers would restrict the number of call-ups to avoid a logjam.
“You don’t want to get to the point where you bring so many people up and it gets crowded,” Torre said. “Especially when you’re in the hunt for something.”
That’s likely A.J. Ellis, Scott Elbert, Brent Leach, and DeWitt.
http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-dodgers-fyi24-2009aug24,0,3451544.story
lindblom is difficult
who would they take off the 40 man…
i just dont think it will be lindblom this year
Whether I'm high on him or not doesn't matter
Putting Schlichting on the 60-day creates a roster spot.
They will need that roster spot creation for Mientkiewicz, and potentially Ohman as well though. I doubt Lindblom gets the call.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 24, 2009 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions
From where I sit
Eyechart = Repko DFA (we would non-tender him anyway)
Ohman = He’s simply isn’t needed with Sherrill and Kuo healthy and potentially Elbert up.
Agree on both points
Are we even sure either Eyechart of Ohman would be availble?
At least Lindblom is healthy and able to contribute.
by Michael White on Aug 24, 2009 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Eye chart is definitely available, but really only to pinch hit. He just can’t play the field because he can’t throw. Whether that is better come playoff time I’m not sure, but he will be activated in September for sure.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 24, 2009 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions
“Should” and “will” are two different things.
I will send you a copy of Bluetopia if Josh Lindblom throws a major league pitch this season.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 24, 2009 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I normally don’t like to demand things from our fine readers and commenters, but by my official decree, I command your presence at Dodger Stadium on October 3! :)
by Eric Stephen on Aug 24, 2009 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I think you have it right, except Wade for Leach.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 24, 2009 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions
If Lindblom DOESN'T get called-up
Hopefully he gets sent to the Fall League and tears it up. Then they’ll have no choice but to create a spot for him in 2010.
but as a starter
theres relievers everywhere in the world…… starters are a rare breeed
ME TOOOOOO!!!!!!!!1
i thought that was the reason we got the vittino guy from the brewers… so we could have an experianced catcher Catch the young withrow….. but instead they give him Luca smayy
If Stults isn't in the Dodgers plans next year, I"d argue for him to be DFA right now.
Or 60 Day DLed.
yeah good point
if he isnt good enough for the dodgers, let him go somewhere else and throw those once a year CG shutouts then throw a bunch of 5 innings 3 ER games…
I don't know why we didn't just call him up
if thats the best we can expect from padilla
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by BoulderDodger on Aug 24, 2009 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions
This year
pitchers able to start:
Chad
Kershaw
Wolf
Haeger
Padilla
Elbert
Weaver
McDonald (the biggest stretch on the list)
The Dodgers could definately get by without him.
by Michael White on Aug 24, 2009 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions
elbert isnt a starter yet either
hes still working back into shape and frlom an innings standpoint from his injury
But he was available to start a game in a pinch
fate had different plans for him (the extra innings appearance and subsequent demotion) but if the situation presented itself again and Stults were gone, Elbert could certainly be tapped to start a game.
by Michael White on Aug 24, 2009 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Hoping we call-up Lindblom next Monday, 8/31
It’s a simple transaction. Just option McDonald to Inland Empire (they’re not making the playoffs) for a day and bring him back Sept 1.
The McDonald move allows Lindblom on the 25 man
for a day before rosters expand. By doing this it keeps him from burning an option year. Do I have that correct?
by Michael White on Aug 24, 2009 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Charlie Hough and McDonald can hang out for a day.
Does the player actually have to report to the minor league team?
I don't think so
I don’t believe Kershaw did last year….
by Michael White on Aug 24, 2009 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions
No, he did go to Vegas, but didn't pitch in a game.
There was a couple of articles where he denied trying to gamble. :)
Anybody see the Buster Olney chat today?
Basically said the Dodgers will collapse and likely lose out on the division and WC. Of course that is b/c “their pitching, including the bullpen” is collapsing. Then there was this nugget:
Mike (Lake Forest)
I keep hearing people, including you, saying how the Dodgers bullpen and starting pitching have been a problem. Do you people watch the games before you comment on them? The Dodgers problem has been that they are not scoring runs. They keep losing 3-1 or 4-2. They are very rarely giving up more than 4 runs.
Buster Olney – (1:51 PM)
Mike: So if what you’re saying is accurate, why did Torre change closers the other day?
yeah
buster should be ashamed of himself….
http://www.truebluela.com/2009/8/24/1000623/buster-olney-you-should-be-ashamed
We are getting a lot of good fanshots and fanposts. I’m not sure if everyone checks them out but they should. Just because stuff is not on the front page doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be checked out.
I'm with Eric
I don’t think Lindblom see’s the Dodgers this year unless something happens to several of our RHP.
Torre basically said in the Saturday Pre-Game meeting that he expects Eyechart to be on the playoff roster and to be his main left handed pinch hitter. They may only carry 11 pitchers so they have the space to just carry a pinch hitter even if he can’t play the field.
hmmm
all we need is more cowbell.
http://tolitzrosel.multiply.com/video/item/123
One thing not being mentioned very much
is the hand injury to Carlos Gonzalez which is going to keep him out of the Dodger Series.
Since the all-star game he has an OPS of 1.179 and has quietly become the player that Arizona hoped he would become.
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?n1=gonzaca01&year=2009&t=b
It looks like Billy Beane may have whiffed on this one. Would you rather have an exciting center fielder or a 3rd baseman who’s more then likely going to become a 1st baseman?
From Rotowire:
Gonzalez had to be held out of the lineup on Sunday after accidentally cutting his hand on a steak knife at home on Saturday night, the Denver Post reports. With a .373 average since the All-Star break, the Rockies are going to miss having Gonzalez atop their lineup for what could turn into a week, if not longer, depending on whether he can grip the bat once he’s healed. Seth Smith started in left field for the Rockies on Sunday.
What is a poor man's Mauer
if he’s not a catcher. Can’t you at least compare him to someone he shares a position with?
i would coompare him with loney
i dont think he will hit for power in the bigs and we will see with time if i am right
Catching up
Mattewmafa,
I was just looking back from Saturday, and you asked if there was a LHP knuckleballer.
I give you one Wilbur Wood, who started quite often in the 1970s, mostly for the White Sox. He once started both games of a doubleheader, although he got hammered in game one. Still a cool story though.
He also got two wins in one day. Per Wikipedia:
On May 28, 1973, while pitching for the White Sox against the Cleveland Indians, Wood pitched the remainder of a 21-inning carryover game that had been suspended two nights earlier, allowing only two hits in five innings to earn the victory. He then started the regularly scheduled game and pitched a four-hit complete game shutout, earning two wins in the same night
He was first a reliever, then a starter:
1968: 88 games (led MLB)
1969: 76 games (led AL)
1970: 77 games (led AL)
1971: 42 starts (2nd in MLB behind Mickey Lolich’s 45)
1972: 49 starts (led MLB)
1973: 48 starts (led MLB)
1974: 42 starts (led MLB)
1975: 44 starts (led MLB)
He has the top two single season start totals, and 5 of the top 11 seasons since integration.
Wood was a beast, big reason why I was a White Sox fan in the late 60's.
Him and the fact Tommy Davis led their team in hitting with .268 BA in 1968.
I can remember his 1974 Topps card for some reason.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 24, 2009 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Ha
Just traded him two weeks ago for Justin Upton in a Scoresheet league where you can keep the players forever.
Met’s really have to wonder about where they built that stadium.
Indian burial ground for sure
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Aug 24, 2009 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey, the Indians aren't the only ones to curse people if you build something on top of your dead.
Why, there’s the Chinese, the Irish, and the Italians to name a few.
Why can’t it be a Scottish burial ground mad at the Mets for not serving Haggis at Citi field?
They're disturbing the final resting place of Jimmy Hoffa
And the made men are extracting their revenge.
and look what the phillies gave up
wow i am cryinggg
Carlos Carrasco, the nearest prospect they got for Lee is still at Triple-A.
But Justin Masterson is pitching for the Indians, but he was on a ML roster already for the past two years or so.
I find the Indians very odd. They’re very willing to trade for prospects, but they do their damnest to not play them once they have them.
Dodgers 40 man roster spots that might be usable.
Spots held by:
- Jesus A. Castillo
- Travis Schlichting
- Jason Schimdt
- Jason Repko
- Brent Leach
Can and with various reasons might be used to activate somebody.
Dodgers need a spot for
- Eyechart
- Padilla
They might activate
- Ohman
- Lindblom
Outside of this list, I can see Hu coming up, but he doesn’t seem to be in the Dodgers plan at all.
can we get rid of repko already dammit
we have hoffman who can play all 3 outfield spots and is cheaper and has more upside then repko and xavier paul who can do the same.
Repko is getting non tendered for sure.
After his agent comments at the beginning of the year, wishing to be traded. And Hoffmann and Xavier getting promoted in ahead of him, he must know his days are numbered.
alright him and shmidt are gone for sure
and if Eric stultz has no future in this organization then J Castillo probably wont either
DEE GORDON
Injuerd RIGHT leg… could not put any pressure on his leg..
Kung Fat Panda pulled from the game with injury
still 1-0 heading into the top of the 4th
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
Looked like he pulled a groin during his sac fly swing.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 24, 2009 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions
If they filmed that, the Giants should send that to Hollywood to get nominated for an Emmy.
They can call it, “OW MY GROIN!” With Rodney Dangerfield.
That’s what I get for listening to Harold Reynolds!! :)
by Eric Stephen on Aug 24, 2009 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions
at least we dont have to face marquis
that guy shut us down when he last pitched against us at dodger stadium
but it still should be a tough series….
the rockies offense has been surging of late
im hoping our bats will wake up
We dodge Marquis and Ubaldo
I dont know a better situation for us to take 2 of 3
by SeanMillerSavior on Aug 24, 2009 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Ubaldo has been the best in majors the last month
ill take my chances elsewhere
by SeanMillerSavior on Aug 24, 2009 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions
we have faced ubaldo like 3 times this year
and done well against him… marquis is a whole different story
I was very disappointed in "Heat"
The movie is ragged and the much ballyhooed pairing of DeNiro and Pacino amounts to one lousy scene together, which Mann shot in the worst possible fashion, almost exclusively over one or the other’s shoulder. They could have filmed that scene on very different days with each star dialoging with a stand-in.
Of the films that Mann’s directed and that I’ve seen, “Manhunter” and “Collateral” were pretty good. The recent “Public Enemies” was stunningly dull. Overall, I find Mann unimpressive.
I liked it
Wasn’t that made right after the big time shootout on Lankershim or is that my imagination?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I loved heat, and most of michael mann, for some reason, I can kind of sink into heat, i have seen it several times. It sounds like you were expecting something different.
by LA Taco on Aug 25, 2009 2:28 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Billy Wagner wants Boston to agree to
decline his option for 2010 in order for him to approve a trade. Guess he thinks he can earn more than $7M in the open market for next season – he has an $8M club option with a $1M buyout.
But the best part about the article is that Wagner’s agent’s name is Bean Stringfellow. Awesome name. They have one other demand: “He wants the Red Sox to guarantee they won’t offer Wagner salary arbitration this offseason”
he has 2 walks already in this game
a third will plate a run
;(
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Aug 24, 2009 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions
the run was unearned
cause the inning should have been over when marquis bunted
he sshould have just pitched to clint barmes
2 for 13 lifetime against him
Icaros at Dodger Thoughts makes an interesting argument for rooting for the Rockies
Considering that the team on LA’s heels for the final playoff spot is the Giants, I don’t find it that irrational [to root for the Rockies this series]. If the Giants win, the Dodgers are up 6 on a playoff spot. If the Giants lose, it’s 7. Making the playoffs is goal number one. Division titles and home field advantages are gravy.
Good thoughts
but I don’t fear the Giants and I must say as much as I’m keeping a good face, the pace at which the Rockies have played is worrisome.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
the giants are failing us again
after we sweep the rockies it won’t matter anyways ;)
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
the first 2 :)
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Aug 24, 2009 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions
they just had to schedule a thursday day game
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by BoulderDodger on Aug 24, 2009 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions
haha no worries
TBLA road trip to denver tomorrow. anyone? anyone? ;)
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by BoulderDodger on Aug 24, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
why does he suck so much
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by BoulderDodger on Aug 24, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
they just never cease to fail us
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by BoulderDodger on Aug 24, 2009 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
you have to wonder why the giants have arguably their 2 worst hitters at the top of the order
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
and bengie molina in the cleanup
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by BoulderDodger on Aug 24, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't get that at all.
If I’m the Giants, and I have to deal with the crap that is the Giants, I’d try to construct:
Velez
Schierholtz
Sandoval
Garko
Rowand
Molina
Wynn
Renteria
That is still a horrible offensive team, but I might as well top load the damn thing.
imagine if bochy put sandoval 8th
like we do with kemp lol
maybbe it will improve their offense
Fred Winn doubles
Let’s see where this goes.
Hans Gruber: I will count to three. There will not be a four.
by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Aug 24, 2009 7:48 PM PDT reply actions
Juan Uribe grounded out to 3rd.
If Pablo Sandoval to Juan Uribe isn’t the biggest downgrade in sports, its pretty damn close.
Hans Gruber: I will count to three. There will not be a four.
by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Aug 24, 2009 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes.
Yes it was. But it was finger ling-ling good.
Hans Gruber: I will count to three. There will not be a four.
by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Aug 24, 2009 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
It's up to Bengie Molina
:(
Hans Gruber: I will count to three. There will not be a four.
by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Aug 24, 2009 7:50 PM PDT reply actions
lets hope that this game goes 15 innings
and colorado wastes all their relievers… and then when we beat the crap outta hammel tomorrow they have nobody good to go to
http://www.qwizx.com/gssfx/usa/tpirhorns.wav
Hans Gruber: I will count to three. There will not be a four.
by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Aug 24, 2009 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
End of the 8th
Tied 1 to 1
san fran coming up
garko, roward, renteria
Into the eighth it goes
Hans Gruber: I will count to three. There will not be a four.
by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Aug 24, 2009 8:07 PM PDT reply actions
# Morgan reply: “I don’t use those metrics, just watch them play.” What? Thought @kentremendous ran FrereJoeMorgan.com to show they were bros.9 minutes ago from web
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Boog Sciambi just pimped UZR on ESPN2, partnered w/ Joe Morgan. If life were meritocracy, Boog would do WS, Joe Buck HS macrame.19 minutes ago from web
Renteria grounds out to 3rd.
I swear to god, the Giants would score hundreds of more runs if they were actually playing small ball. Instead, its the dumbass ball.
will ishikawa be the hero
will 2 outs and a runner on second in a 1 to 1 game in the top of the 9th?!??!?!?
And a pitcher is princh-running.
Almost as great as the time Noah Lowry went into RF.
betencourt is nowhere as good vs LHB as he is vs RHB
but ishikawa is a AAAA player so it dont matter
wow bring in a 22 year old to get the last out
in a playoff atmospeheric game???
do they think hes david price??
Morales is a pretty good reliever.
It’d be like the Dodgers brought in Lindblom to relieve. Wouldn’t be odd at all.
Lindblom is in Triple AAA!!!
do you guys think hes jonathon broxton
come down about the guy.. you guys are acting like hes great!!! what is his K9 in AAA? less then 8?
K/9: 6.99
FIP: 3.66
GB%: 45.3%
His K/9 is a bit low, but he looks like to be a ground ball pitcher, and BA against is 0.192 and BABIP is 0.225
He’d be a better Troncoso and Belisario.
troncsoo and beli GB %
way over 50 %….
his K9 would come down even lower to maybe 5 per inning in the big leagues….
GB would come down too cause triple AAA hitters and MLB hitters arent the same
and his BABIP will regress to normal range too
hes also lucky… when you look at it… he hasnt been all that GREAT …. but we are spoiled with beli and broxton doing so GREAT that we expect it from everyone
Travis fails.
Hans Gruber: I will count to three. There will not be a four.
by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Aug 24, 2009 8:20 PM PDT reply actions
yess!!!!
the more innings the better!!!!
we want colorado to use all their relievers before our series so they get burned out
I have to say, that might be the best/worst name butchering all year.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 24, 2009 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
relax, it is bob "the sarge" howry on the mound
and that 1-6 record doesn’t mean anything… you can’t judge pitchers by their records, right, guys?
And pulling Howry for Wilson.
The Giants are fucking idiots. If you’re going to use Wilson anyway, why not just fucking use him in the first place?
Giants do what they do best: fail miserably
That also happens to be what the Cubs do best.
Hans Gruber: I will count to three. There will not be a four.
by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Aug 24, 2009 8:31 PM PDT reply actions
One more out till extras
Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It is a very mean and nasty place, and I don't care how tough you are, it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me or nobody is going to hit as hard as life. But it ain't about how hard you hit, it is about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward, how much can you take and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done! Now, if you know what you're worth, then go out and get what you're worth. But you gotta be willing to take the hit, and not pointing fingers saying you ain't where you are because of him, or her, or anybody. Cowards do that and that ain't you. You're better than that!.
by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Aug 24, 2009 8:34 PM PDT reply actions
the coffin is measured up
danny haren is bringing the nails
by stillnotah8er on Aug 24, 2009 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions
bochy going through relievers like torre
3 different relievers to get 1 and 2/3 innings
Extras accomplished
Now for the 22 innings.
I remember my, I remember my father telling me there are only two important things in living. He said finding out what you do well and finding out what makes you happy. And if God is smiling on you, they’re both the same thing.
by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Aug 24, 2009 8:37 PM PDT reply actions
that probably makes him unavailable for tomorow
this is his 3rd straight game hes pitching in right?
At this point
I think “next year” is a given
I remember my, I remember my father telling me there are only two important things in living. He said finding out what you do well and finding out what makes you happy. And if God is smiling on you, they’re both the same thing.
by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Aug 24, 2009 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions
damn
i remember when this team was shit when we played them at coors field
now theyre breathing down our backs….
that last game was actually a nail-biter
D’s almost blew a huge lead at the end
by stillnotah8er on Aug 24, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
the longer this games goes… the better for the dodgers!!! letss gooo
after brian wilson, do the giants have any more relievers left who will not give up the game??
wow the giants have 2 relievers left
brian medders and justin miller ohh and merkin valdez… justin miler is good but the other 2 will give up the game for sure…. lets hope lincecum and his freak body can go 5 innigns or coloraado will win this game soon
where randy johnson
he will shut down colorado for another 7 or 8 innings until coorado runs out of relievers.. cause the giants aint scoring
wilson SHUTs down Leftys
.168 average with .260 OBP and no homers… so todd helton and brad hawpe sit down.. its up to tulo
wilson vs rights is .252 and 2 homers
Can Velez STOP GIVING away GAMES
remmeber he handed us a game against jo martinez….
WTF just happened
how did gonzalez not score and why did tulo get thrown out at second!??!
Hard hit line drive to RF, Gonzalez held up before running to 3B
by Eric Stephen on Aug 24, 2009 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Ball was cutoff and Tulo was well off 1B
by Eric Stephen on Aug 24, 2009 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions
waste them relievers colorado
the dodgers are coming to town tomorrow!!!
Neither team wants to win
Works for me.
I remember my, I remember my father telling me there are only two important things in living. He said finding out what you do well and finding out what makes you happy. And if God is smiling on you, they’re both the same thing.
by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Aug 24, 2009 8:55 PM PDT reply actions
so is wilson going to bat third?
smooth move dumping garko – the giants are an OPS MACHINE with this lineup!
The freak is pinch running
Twisted ankle, anyone?
I can't see how this can end well for the Giants
But I don’t care.
I remember my, I remember my father telling me there are only two important things in living. He said finding out what you do well and finding out what makes you happy. And if God is smiling on you, they’re both the same thing.
by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Aug 24, 2009 9:00 PM PDT reply actions
Wow they suck
"Make yourself at home. Hit somebody.".
by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Aug 24, 2009 9:04 PM PDT reply actions
well, it is his 5th AB
in his 162nd career appearance
by stillnotah8er on Aug 24, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
sorry, 4th
still looking for his first MLB hit
by stillnotah8er on Aug 24, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Appropriate
Brian Wilson at the plate, freakboy in as a runner… doesn’t get much creepier
by stillnotah8er on Aug 24, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Rockies bullpen
Marquis has saved the Rockies bullpen by going 8 innings. Need another couple of innings to really tire em out.
vr, Xei
Fowler K's
"Make yourself at home. Hit somebody.".
by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Aug 24, 2009 9:13 PM PDT reply actions
must have been a good pep talk
at the mound
by stillnotah8er on Aug 24, 2009 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions
And Barmes flies out.
Nobody wants to win. I love it.
"Make yourself at home. Hit somebody.".
by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Aug 24, 2009 9:14 PM PDT reply actions
the giants 3 best hitters are outta this game
they cant score with them in the lineup….
so i guess they have to same chance to score if they arent in the lineup
Yep…Giants have to fly to AZ tonight. Too bad Marquis went 8; the Rox haven’t burned enough pitchers.
by KellyStephen on Aug 24, 2009 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions
for all the talk about how bad the giants offense is....
the only run the rockies have ggootten today was off a bases load walk in a game where Zito pitched 6 innings
miguel caberea with 5 RBIS tonight... 2 doubles and a homer on ESPN2
too bad the runners on first could not score cause they were slow as fuk on his 2 doubles or else he would 7 RBIs and he still has an at bat to come
Weather
Chance of rain in Denver.
Tuesday night 40%
Wednesday night 30%
100% chance of Bison!
vr, Xei
10 pitches to strike out.
Renteria worked out real well.
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by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Aug 24, 2009 9:23 PM PDT reply actions
mlb.tv is showing the geico commercial with the 3 Doors Down song.
Blargh! What’s next? Nickelback at Dodger Stadium?
Beimal!
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by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Aug 24, 2009 9:25 PM PDT reply actions
*Beimel
"Make yourself at home. Hit somebody.".
by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Aug 24, 2009 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions
beimil will give up a run for sure if he pitches the 13
but will it go to 13 innings?
Giants only have Freddy Sanchez left on the bench
And I assume he’s out for his knee, or his leg, or whatever the hell is wrong with him.
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by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Aug 24, 2009 9:27 PM PDT reply actions
Really
all we can hope for is that the Giants just keep holding the Rockies scoreless until the Rockies players get so tired they do something stupid and allow the Giants to score. Of course the chances of that are slim and the odds are that the Giants will be the ones to fall asleep at the wheel first.
vr, Xei
Tulo grounds out.
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by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Aug 24, 2009 9:32 PM PDT reply actions
Rockies' last bench player
aside from Eye-a-net-a
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by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Aug 24, 2009 9:33 PM PDT reply actions
wow what a quick inning!!
waste them colorado relieverS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
the dodgers are coming to tOWNN!!!!!!!!!!!!
adam eaton is their jeff weaver
so he will put a runner on 3rd with no outs and get 2 outs without letting him score then give up a hit
Uribe gets on.
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by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Aug 24, 2009 9:38 PM PDT reply actions
Winn, not Uribe
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by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Aug 24, 2009 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions
he needs to try to steal second and hope an eerror sends him to 3rd
but i doubt they could get the runner home anyways
Passed ball
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by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Aug 24, 2009 9:39 PM PDT reply actions
he would be a good fifth starter
but we got haegar for that…
bottom of the 13th!!
lets go giants pitching!!!
Medders killed that fast.
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by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Aug 24, 2009 9:48 PM PDT reply actions
it's like the giants
are making fun of their own ’09 offense at this point…
time for a matt cain home run
I was JUST THINKING that
matt cain is there best chance to hit a homerr!!!!
400 post on this thread lol
Spillbourghs lost that AB
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by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Aug 24, 2009 9:53 PM PDT reply actions
damn you ESPN2
you could have had this game on right now… instead im waiting for updates on this thread!!!
Dammit Medders
you suck
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by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Aug 24, 2009 9:57 PM PDT reply actions
He gave up a single to Yorvit
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by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Aug 24, 2009 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes!
14 innings!
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by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Aug 24, 2009 9:59 PM PDT reply actions
thats the only bad thing
they are going to be due tomorrow!! :(
by matthewmafa on Aug 24, 2009 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
giants have 2 pitchers remaining
valdez and miller… but it looks like medders might go another inning
matt cain is a young kid
starter shmarter
by stillnotah8er on Aug 24, 2009 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
licecum?
they cant use him anymore right??
by matthewmafa on Aug 24, 2009 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
did someone make an error
how the hell did old renteria get to third?!?
by matthewmafa on Aug 24, 2009 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Spilborghs tried to cut off the liner but didn't get there in time
the ball bounced off the wall and caromed away. It was misplayed.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 25, 2009 12:28 AM PDT up reply actions
ishikawi
doesnt know how to hit a fflyball
Not really
walk
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by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Aug 24, 2009 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions
velez is hard to double up though
so groundball has to go to home…
good news and bad new
we might have a 4 game lead and the rockies wasted their efforts and their relievers
bad news is the game might end only after 14 innings…..
by matthewmafa on Aug 24, 2009 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Yay!
Triple plates two!
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by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Aug 24, 2009 10:10 PM PDT reply actions
Uribe gets another one home
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by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Aug 24, 2009 10:12 PM PDT reply actions
this game is not over
the giants do not have a closer to close this game out…
valdez mmiller or medders… neither of them are great
Barring an improbable Rockies comeback, what a great game for the Rockies to play right before our series.
You wanna know how great baseball is? The greatest basketball player ever left his sport to play baseball.
It's up to the Dodgers to take full advantage.
I’m hoping they can do to the Rockies what the Yankees did to the Red Sox several weeks ago.
:)
:) :) :)
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 25, 2009 12:27 AM PDT up reply actions
tomorow is hammel not herges but alright
by matthewmafa on Aug 24, 2009 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Ok, that is what was meant. Herges is now the long reliever for Fogg on wednesday. Per the mlb.tv announcers
vr, Xei
who is the long reliever for Hammels on tuesday
when the dodgers knock him out after 2. 1/3 innings?
by matthewmafa on Aug 24, 2009 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions
No one?
If Hammel is knocked around, I imagine Herges will be the long man and a roster move will be made for Wednesday’s game. However, Beimel, Betancourt, Morales and Street only threw 31 pitches between them. It’s not the type of decimated bullpen you’d expect coming out of a 14-inning game.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 25, 2009 12:27 AM PDT up reply actions
Must be a soccer player!
Is he writhing around in pain on the ground, only to get up immediately when he doesn’t get the call? :)
by Eric Stephen on Aug 24, 2009 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I didn't see the swing
and thought Medders hit him.
will fowler go 0 for 7?!?!?
wow thats pretty horrrible!! he should be benched tomorrow for goin 0 for 7
He and a few other Rockies hitters are due for a hit.
You wanna know how great baseball is? The greatest basketball player ever left his sport to play baseball.
It was off his knee
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 25, 2009 12:22 AM PDT up reply actions
the rockies have the best 5 man outfield combo in baseball
all 5 of them could be starters for Most teams
This comment wins.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 25, 2009 12:22 AM PDT up reply actions
the angels are putting on a furious Comback
down 10 to 0, the score is now 10 to 7 in the bottom of the 8th
wow the rockies might tie this game up
that would be great,.,,, waste that matt herges guy and then we can see tulo pitch
did he really swing at a 3-0 pitch???
or 3-1??? hes trying to get on base .. a home doesnt do anything
by matthewmafa on Aug 24, 2009 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions
justin miller or valdez?
maybe matt cain?
by matthewmafa on Aug 24, 2009 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions
why didnt they wait to use ianetta
for adam eatons spot?
mlb.tv announcers
talking about this is not how the Rockies wanted to go into the Dodgers series.
vr, Xei
justin miller
1 for 4 carreer vs tulo with a triple
they should have let gonzo bat annd then used ianetta for eaton
jim tracy being jim tracxy
Gonzalez can't hit
He sliced his hand open a couple days ago. That’s why he tried to bunt three straight times. He can’t grip the bat. He HAD to be pinch hit for. Otherwise, PHing for Eaton would have been the obvious move.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 25, 2009 12:21 AM PDT up reply actions
as long as a rocks dont win it
itll be alright… i wanna see a 15th inning
by matthewmafa on Aug 24, 2009 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions
i would let him take 2 stragiht pitches.. dont swing pitcher
DP will happen
Jim Tracy actually told Eaton not to swing
No matter what, even if it meant taking three straight hanging sliders over the plate. Eaton has a good eye. He’s walked about 36 times in his career
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 25, 2009 12:20 AM PDT up reply actions
ESPN2 is killing themselves for not putting this game on national tv
they are like WTF?!??!?!?? i didnt know the nl west had games
No kidding
Ubaldo vs Lincecum would have been good to be nationally televised too. They get another chance Friday.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 25, 2009 12:19 AM PDT up reply actions
imagine the rockies win this game
what a momentum boost it will be for them…
The Dodgers lost 2 out of 3 to the Pirates after the 4+1 game.
Momentum is tomorrow’s starting pitcher.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 24, 2009 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I was thinking the same thing
But they will certainly have this feeling like they are destiny’s team.
by bhsportsguy on Aug 24, 2009 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions
A few comments at Purple Row suggested that exact phrase :)
by Eric Stephen on Aug 24, 2009 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions
There is nothing to proud of about this win of theirs. They were gift-wrapped this win from the Giants.
You wanna know how great baseball is? The greatest basketball player ever left his sport to play baseball.
This is partially true
though every pitcher but Eaton did a shut down job. And it does take talent to be patient and take walks. Though a a few were gift-wrapped. (Eaton)
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 25, 2009 12:18 AM PDT up reply actions
freaking coors field
only happens in coor field shit
3 game leead!!!
Oh come on.....
Are you serious with this comment? THERE WERE TWO RUNS IN THIRTEEN INNINGS!! Check out the shenanigans that happened in Fenway. The White Sox lost by four and they scored as much as SF and COL in Sunday’s game and Monday’s first 13 innings combined.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 25, 2009 12:16 AM PDT up reply actions
well there were 2 runs in 13 innings cause the offenses sucked horribly
by matthewmafa on Aug 25, 2009 12:52 AM PDT up reply actions
You can't have it both ways
You can’t say the offensive output is due completely to Coors Field and the low scoring is due to completely to bad offense. That’s pretty disingenuous. It’s either or, or it’s both. But it can’t be conditional. Coors Field is 17th in ESPN’s park rating for HR this year. It’s not a bandbox anymore.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 25, 2009 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions
Adam eaTON IS THE WINNER of the game!!!!
LOL 5 walks in 2 innings wins the game for him
He technically scored the winning run though :)
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 25, 2009 12:15 AM PDT up reply actions
Eric
are you going to make a game recap??
lol
:)
The main story tonight is that the Dodgers improved their playoff chances, now that they have a 7-game lead over the Giants.
I detest this comment.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 25, 2009 12:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Don't come around here then...
2009-10 LA Kings Hockey: Where Smyt Happens!!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Aug 25, 2009 1:26 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm joking with Eric man
We have a professional competitive deal going here :)
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 25, 2009 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions
Just trying to find the silver lining. :)
by Eric Stephen on Aug 25, 2009 6:13 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
They sent him to a doctor in San Francisco but the doctor, being from San Francisco and all, fucked up and amputated Gordon’s leg.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 24, 2009 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions
great news
i thought it might have been both legs
by matthewmafa on Aug 24, 2009 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I just tried to visit the homepage of McCovey Chronicles and it says their homepage is down. Coincidence? I think not. :)
You wanna know how great baseball is? The greatest basketball player ever left his sport to play baseball.
They had something close to 19 game threads for just this game.
Most of the posts read “FUCK THIS SHIT!” or some variation thereof.
lol at 10:19
they forgot to mention matt kemp
by matthewmafa on Aug 24, 2009 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Colorado Menu
Tuesday is "T"oss up day. (50.03%)
Wednesday is "W"olf "W"ins day. (52%)
Thursday is "T"humped day. (40.75%)
vr, Xei
You might want to revisit your Tuesday odds
Hammel at home plus a beat up bullpen is tough for the Rockies against anyone, least of all against Kershaw
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 25, 2009 12:14 AM PDT up reply actions
damn the mccovey chronicles place bans you if you say anything
they are messed up
Its hard to blame them. After a crushing loss, if someone came here and started gloating, especially someone who never posts here, I would probably ban them too, or at least warn them.
What did you say?
by Eric Stephen on Aug 24, 2009 11:16 PM PDT up reply actions
no i didnt say anything.. i refuse to be a member of their site…
reading the other peoples comments, people are getting banned for putting up pictures or medders and miller and being optimisitc LOL
by matthewmafa on Aug 24, 2009 11:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Banning is lame
McCov Chronies is famous for banning people for lame reasons. Their blog is out of control most of the time. Some of the stuff is funny, but it makes you thankful for some of the good Dodger blogs. Jon’s rules may seem lame at times, but i would hate for DT or TBLA to be like MCC.
vr, Xei
I agree with that. I thought matthewmafa got banned for gloating or something, which I can on some level at least understand. In general, I think we do a good job here staying within the bounds of common decency, and don’t need to ban people, even if they make lewd jokes about video game characters from the 1980s. :)
by Eric Stephen on Aug 24, 2009 11:45 PM PDT up reply actions
i like how they mention jordan schafer of the braves as a "sweet CF"
but they don’t mention matt kemp.
schafer and his .204 avg and .600 ops
Dodgers - 2008 NL West Champions
Cardinals - 2008 NFC Champions
Mccovey chronicles
they asked how come we dont have a great young center fielder and are stuck with aaron rowand and then they go on to name 5 or 6 young centerfidlers but fail to mention matt kemp
by matthewmafa on Aug 24, 2009 11:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Bruce Damon
"Whoever put this lineup together and said, ’Let’s go to battle with that’ needs to be fired."
is he allowed to make comments like that?
he should be fired for saying that
by matthewmafa on Aug 24, 2009 11:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Good news! Steve Phillips likes the Dodgers chances.
But now that Billingsley’s back in the rotation, it should make a big difference. The Dodgers have gotten a couple of good starts out of knuckleballer Charlie Haeger, which has been a bonus for them as well. The real impact, though, will be with the return of Hong-Chih Kuo and the addition of George Sherrill to their bullpen. Dodgers GM Ned Colletti has added two high-quality left-handed relievers to an already deep bullpen. This will allow manager Joe Torre to better work matchups in a game and allow him to avoid overworking any one individual over the final month of the regular season. The Dodgers are an exceptional defensive team, and have a very good bullpen and an offense that can score in a number of different ways. All of those strengths have and will continue to make up for any deficiencies in their starting rotation.
Look for the Dodgers to start to get hot at just the right time — heading into September — and be primed and ready to play some October baseball. But the upcoming series against the Rockies is certainly going to be a big one. Expect the entire state of Colorado to be fired up for it. The Rockies have been an amazing story, but in the end, I just don’t think they have the pitching on their roster (1 through 12) to match up with the Dodgers.
Look for Manny to get hot. As the games mean more, his attention will be grabbed and he will get locked back in at the plate. Torre has managed teams in this situation before, and I expect he will draw upon that experience with his veteran coaching staff in this series against Colorado and down the stretch as well.
the giants can suck it
whatever, lets just try to take one or two and just worry about making the playoffs at this point…even if we have to be the underdogs, lets jut hope everyone starts choking as hard as the giants do, what a bunch of losers..
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
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