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With the recent news of the passing of a once powerful lefty in Ted Kennedy, Andre Ethier and James Loney have picked up the slack tonight, with three home runs and six RBI through the first five innings. 6-1 Dodgers heading into the sixth...
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No, it was in the Dodger game notes.
I was just semi-admonishing mwhite06, because he acted like that was the first time he heard it :)
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Shit, and I definitely read that too. Guess the reading retention skills are lacking.
by Michael White on Aug 26, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions

2009-10 LA Kings Hockey: Where Smyt Happens!!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Aug 26, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions
He could have said the Rockies chances were driven into the lake!
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes. I would also have accepted “Loney & Ethier are smacking the chappaquiddick out of the baseball tonight!”
2009-10 LA Kings Hockey: Where Smyt Happens!!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Aug 26, 2009 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I see we've gone from "too soon" to open mic night on this joke....
by Michael White on Aug 26, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Tip your veal, try the waitress…
2009-10 LA Kings Hockey: Where Smyt Happens!!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Aug 26, 2009 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Dude, he just hit a three-run jack
He should be spared the snide comments tonight.
At least for one AB.
I like what Martin’s doing… work that pitch count.
You wanna know how great baseball is? The greatest basketball player ever left his sport to play baseball.
Picking up where the big grabowski left off.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2009 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
number one play on Top plays tonight for ESPN
and # 1 on WEB gems…
+1
he threw 7 the inning before too!!
BULLLSHIT
im wondering how matt kemp has 0 hits tongiht
and tulo has 1
I’m wondering how someone can get so WORKED UP over umpire calls in a 6-1 game.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions
am i worked up??!
please tell me?
am I?!?
maybe i am now after that unneccesary comment but i wasnt before
what???
no it wasnt..
i didnt even Complain!
he threw 7 the inning before too!!
BULLLSHIT
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2009 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
i have the right to be pissed
6 extra pitches to go from 82 to 88
now if he throws 13 pitches he will be over 100 and might not come out for the 7th whereas 13 pitches with 82 is only 95 and would defintly come out another inning
It seems like you are actively looking for a reason to be pissed, and ignoring the bigger picture, that we are leading 6-1.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2009 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions
a missed call is a missed call
and everyone gets pissed about those…..
especially when you have 2 missed calls
ok except you
do you have an argument back for everything…. lol
woah, woah
Everyone just calm down. No need to yell on the internet.
do you people here have a sensitive spot for caps lock
you guys are offended or something by caps lock?
No, it just seems unnecessary. Especially with a 6-1 lead.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2009 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions
i'm not usually a participant on gamethreads
but doesn’t he have a right to feel how he wants to feel? i don’t feel like he was that worked up.. oh well.
He absolutely has a right to feel how he wants, but at a certain point complaining about every single thing gets old. I was just pointing that out.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2009 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions
ok im not the only person complainning
evveryone is complaing alright
everyone complains when there is a blown call… except for you and thats only sometimes
Okay, you keep saying everyone. I 'm not complaining either
I wouldn’t have said anything, but you keep hitting this same point.
On the whole, I find complaining about umpiring pretty lame. I understand in the moment, but over and over again?
by Michael White on Aug 26, 2009 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions
over and over????
i never even complained…
all i said was bllshit after i said “he threw a 7 pitch innings”
i never knew that was complaining over and over again….
ok the inning is long over
dodger fans unite? please?
I wish tonight's 2B ump was at 1st blowing those calls
At least I could try out Ron “Mea” Culpa jokes.
still trying to find better ones, but this is closer,apparantly theres a blog devoted to hi hair

William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
I'm going to vomit
But at least the Crypt Keeper is off the streets
"There once was a rapping tomato/that's right, I said "rapping tomato"
He rapped all day/from April to May, and guess what, it was me."
by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Aug 26, 2009 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Worse, that's a wig
We saw in his mugshot that this wasn’t even his real hair.
If that young wife of his really loved him she would have “lost” the order.
My favorite umpire / manager meltdown
Earl Weaver – “you and your crew are here for one reason – just to fuck us!”
the grenade one from the minor league manager
now that was a show
The Umpire cussing back at him is just as good
especially when he question Earl making the hall of fame for “fucking up world series’”
Wolfie’s night-in, night-out consistency this season has to be considered for one of the season’s biggest surprises…
2009-10 LA Kings Hockey: Where Smyt Happens!!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Aug 26, 2009 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Dissapointed in Vin
He said it may be too late for the Rocks. 7th inning —in Co. I guess he’s less superstitious than I.
thats a golden already?
definitely a shot at platinum then
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
Atlanta. . . .
not so pissed about losing the Rafael Furcal sweepstakes now?
Silver + a bonus GIDP
Against Fogg/Rincon. Not stellar. I predict we see Juan Castro start he day game tomorrow.
i wonder
if the braves are still butthurt towards raffy’s agent
Derek Lowe is more than making up for it…
2009-10 LA Kings Hockey: Where Smyt Happens!!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Aug 26, 2009 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Sort of a trade, or a sign-and-trade, if you will? :)
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2009 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
screw you dinger, get your grimy hoofs abck over the railing!
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
I didn’t catch the entire pregame…is Sherrill back for tonight?
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2009 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s Buster Olney’s game time decision who gets to go in the 9th tonight…
2009-10 LA Kings Hockey: Where Smyt Happens!!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Aug 26, 2009 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
what? no scott proctor?
oh yeah, scott proctor is broken and out of the league….whoops
Double substitution
Quintanilla in with Herges. If Wolf stays in, or Sherrill (or Kuo) come in, either they get the weak lefty leading off, or Tracy has to use up another player.
rewatching that loney homer highlight
he did still seem to shift his feet a bit on the homer, also after the “get foul..get…foul” he says “not gonna happen” as its ruled outta here LOL, pathetic
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
Ethier
remember when he had a .260 average and we were like alright lower average more power….
How about this guys!!
he now has a .290 Average and still the power!!!! He creepiing up to 300.
So he can drain 3 pointers from halfcourt
and make monster dunks?
Yep, and the net will flame up occasionally too!
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2009 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
BOOMSHACKALACKA!
I’m having wonderful memories of playing NBA JAM.
by StolenMonkey86 on Aug 26, 2009 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions
This inning has the matchups that we would have seen last night
If the game had gone longer. Kemp, Ethier, Manny vs. Herges.
have they answered that trivia about the 3 teams without a player to hit for the cycle
I’m pretty sure one is the rays, what are the other two
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
it was a while ago, it was the rays, padres, and marlins
Where would the Clippers be without Sean Rooks?
ah, i must have been looking at the thread when they said it ha
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
Wow . . .
Furcal is just awful this year. He’s like Davey Concepcion, all field – no hit.
He’s dangerously close to putting up his worst career offensive year.
Whomever is the GM.
Their first priority is to sign long term deals for Kemp, Billingsley, Ethier, and Kershaw.
by Tripon on Aug 26, 2009 7:55 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I don’t think you can count the last one against him.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2009 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
That is, of course, we can allow for known hit & run calls :)
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2009 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
He did start 8-0 for us one year
was it 2000?
by bucknellbruin on Aug 26, 2009 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
haha i knew he was 8-0 as a reliever
but forgot his first 3 starts were his first 3 losses right after his 8th win :)
by bucknellbruin on Aug 26, 2009 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I didn’t even remember he started…11-0 as a reliever…0-3 as a starter!
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2009 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Splits that year:
As starter: 5.48 ERA, .289/.380/.373/.753 split….311 BABIP against
As reliever: 2.48 ERA, .238/.307/.339/.653 split….280 BABIP against
by bucknellbruin on Aug 26, 2009 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Good. I could really use a CG for my fantasy week
by Michael White on Aug 26, 2009 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
doubt you're getting that
unless this is a 4 pitch inning
by bucknellbruin on Aug 26, 2009 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Personal standing ovation for Randy tonight.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2009 8:03 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
He sure earned the bonus
Then again, he has earned it the last five or six starts as well.
If he throws 8 complete innings his next start he gets two bonuses ($500k each for 180 and 185 IP)
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2009 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh hey!
Torre found Sherril, I guess it is always the last place you look!
You did read he was hurt and unavailable last night, right? :)
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2009 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Does anyone on the staff other than Wolf have 5 starts all year at least that long?
I bet it’s close
Wolf and Bills each have 10 starts of 7 IP or more.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2009 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Bills also had a 5-game streak, from April 23 to May 14.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2009 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions
the bison roamed to his right
made a gliding catch
he needs to pitch...hasn't for a few days
by bucknellbruin on Aug 26, 2009 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions
if he pitched who would close?
if sherrill wasn’t available i had no problem with Joe leaving J-Mac in
by bucknellbruin on Aug 26, 2009 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions
sure, but what if it's a 13, 14 inning game?
by bucknellbruin on Aug 26, 2009 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions
so are you saying Brox should've started the 10th?
by bucknellbruin on Aug 26, 2009 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions
well we've said it a lot
hindsight’s 20/20. what if Brox pitched 2 perfect innings, the Dodgers took the lead in the 12th or beyond, someone else had to close and they blew it? Most people here would be bashing Torre for using up our closer too early
by bucknellbruin on Aug 26, 2009 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
No they wouldnt
because most people realize that the higher leverage situation is with a tie game. Not when there is a 1-3 run lead with nobody on base
by Michael White on Aug 26, 2009 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Speaking for myself, I wouldn’t. Of course some games would be blown, but over time you last longer in games, giving yourself more chances to win.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2009 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions
i'm not saying you would
but c’mon, some people here complain about anything Torre does if it doesn’t work out. He’s been using the bullpen like that all year
by bucknellbruin on Aug 26, 2009 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
But all of us disagreeing are laying out points for why we disagree
it’s not that we disagree because of 1) hindsight or 2) because Torre did it.
by Michael White on Aug 26, 2009 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions
i know that
but it wasn’t your comments i was referring to when i said that. I’m just saying the a lot of people will complain no matter what Torre does if it backfires
by bucknellbruin on Aug 26, 2009 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Torre, in particular, doesn’t really let criticism get to him, from what I’ve seen, though.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2009 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah he doesn't seem to
but i gotta admit…i get a little annoyed when everything he does is wrong according to some folks
by bucknellbruin on Aug 26, 2009 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I mean, I have accepted that Torre will not use his closer on the road without a lead. I was just speaking in general terms.
Last night, the optimal move was Sherrill. But with him out, Broxton would have been a better choice IMO, but the dropoff to J-Mac wasn’t that huge.
Last night, not a huge deal for me (since Sherrill was out), but in general I think Broxton should be used in tie games on the road.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2009 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions
What? No. Because that's what happened with the Giants.
Brian Wilson threw 3 innings that game, and nobody bitched about Wilson being used like that.
i think people bitched loudly
when he pitched the next game
That's because there was the danger of his arm falling off.
Typically when a relief pitcher throws multiple innings, you don’t try to pitch him in the next game.
I believe the argument is you hope to at least get that far, and deal with the 13th and 14th when you get there.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2009 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Who cares?
Cross that bridge when you get to it
by Michael White on Aug 26, 2009 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
if you always take that approach
you’ll end up closing with Mark Loretta. JMac has earned the chance to get out of jams like that. he just didn’t do it last night
by bucknellbruin on Aug 26, 2009 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
What on earth?
There’s like a half a dozen other pitchers on the team.
Why pretend like closing is the toughest thing for a pitcher to do?
by Michael White on Aug 26, 2009 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep, and if the save statistic didn’t exist none of this would even be an issue.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2009 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions
We want to use the "closer" in the toughest inning
in my opinion, the toughest inning mentally is when you have the lead. The save stat isn’t what determines that
by bucknellbruin on Aug 26, 2009 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Disagree
use the best bullpen pitcher for the situations with the highest leverages. Often times that is with 2 runners on and 1 out in a 1 run game in the 7th. Not the 9th with a 3 run lead.
by Michael White on Aug 26, 2009 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions
The toughest inning is when a run for the home team means they win. You try to get yourself another AB, and the best way to do it is to use your best pitcher.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2009 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions
fair enough
if you think Brox should’ve started the inning – fine. I can see that. But i wouldn’t bring him in in that spot. Coming in with the bases juiced is a damn tough situation when it’s a tie game. I’d rather leave the guy in the game who hadn’t even been hit hard yet
by bucknellbruin on Aug 26, 2009 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, once J-Mac was in I didn’t have a problem leaving him in.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2009 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions
In the end. . .
the 4 pitch walk and poor defense is was killed us. Not necessarily the choice of who was pitching.
Loney actually was out...
I was watching the Colorado feed, and they showed a bunch of replays – he slid high to break up two and actually missed the bag; otherwise he would have been safe.
those lexus of glendale commercials r soo dumb
what kinda idiot would want to pay for manicures and spa treatments along with their $60 grand car???
with wolf hitting 93 on the gun
i wouldnt be suprised to see broxton throw a pitch today that hits 102
What was Loney doing there?
that’s an easy out otherwise
Did he try to get to a grounder, then pulled back last minute, delaying the throw to 1B?
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2009 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
nope he didnt delay the throw
o dog had to go a longg long way to get the ball and once he threw it was a bang bang play
Thanks…from Steiner and Monday, it sounded like they thought Loney should have fielded that one.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2009 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions
i have no idea about that one
the camera angle of prime ticket doesnt really show you that one
i feel like
o dog is god when he goes left… anti- derek zoolander
Kensai was talking about Loney's fielding in the "not our guy" post
I was puzzled when he said that he was a below average fielder at 1st. That play just answered the question for me.
there have been 4 Bang bang plays today
all have gone to the Rockies
and its still 6 1 Dodgers LOL!!
if we lose this im jumping off the roof of the fraternity house lol...
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
Hawpe 0-4
we may have a tear in the fabric of reality.
its always the briskest comment of the game, never misses a beat
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
If the Dodgers would have won Sunday I would have been screwed because my laptop power supply crapped out, and my phone was out of juice too. I was effectively incommunicado at the end.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2009 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Solid time zone, eh? So not Hawaii….. :)
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2009 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
V for Victory

"There once was a rapping tomato/that's right, I said "rapping tomato"
He rapped all day/from April to May, and guess what, it was me."
by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Aug 26, 2009 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions
It was a big win for me
"There once was a rapping tomato/that's right, I said "rapping tomato"
He rapped all day/from April to May, and guess what, it was me."
by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Aug 26, 2009 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions
That sounds like a gambler talking.
Recreational of course :)
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2009 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
No
I’m just too emotionally invested
"There once was a rapping tomato/that's right, I said "rapping tomato"
He rapped all day/from April to May, and guess what, it was me."
by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Aug 26, 2009 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
So everyone calmed down now? No players to DFA tonight? No one banned by Eric? No one suggesting Pierre needs to start at first tomorrow? Sun coming up tomorrow?
Remember gentlemen, it’s a marathon, not a sprint! We leave Colorado in 1st place no matter what happens tomorrow.
That is all.
I need to check my watch…see what time it is…
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2009 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
pierre for ethier tomorrow
de la rosa starts and is Killer on lefties and pierre handles lefties very well while andre doesnt
As cold as Ethier has been these two nights, yeah he needs to sit.
by KellyStephen on Aug 26, 2009 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions
believe we touched on it last night
but unless you tried to play ethier at 1st, beast mode aint starting ny playoff games
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
Schmidt 60, but someone will need to take a 10-day siesta off the 25-man
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2009 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions
hopefully not tony abreu
he should start tomorrow for furcal at short!
I think having Abreu take Loney's PT is the safer play
I’d worry at SS defensively with Abreu there.
What a pleasant surprise
To come home and see a one-sided victory. Hopefully this is the beginning of a magical courtship of solid offense and solid pitching that will last through November.
Red Sox To Dump Brad Penny?
Nick Carfado of the Boston Globe suspects the Red Sox may soon cut ties with right-hander Brad Penny.
Brad Penny...
…is not their guy. (Thankfully, not ours either. Good work, Ned)
by KellyStephen on Aug 26, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Joe
Ya; that would be perfect—Joe sits Ethier tomorrow! A good Yuk. But he will sit Martin and he perhaps should sit Manny.
He won't sit Manny v. a lefty
and add another LH hitter to the lineup.
Loney will sit, and I’m guessing Martin.
loney
lefty plus road… thats where hes at his best…
I think the HR, plus the fact that Loney missed 2 games over the weekend, means Loney plays tomorrow.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2009 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions
On the way home from work, after he hit the homerun, Steiner and Monday confirmed that Loney is out of his slump so yes, he will start. They know what they’re talking about.
(Sarcasm aside, i think he plays tomorrow)
by KellyStephen on Aug 26, 2009 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Daaaaaamn
Casilla, 2nd baseman of the twins, made a ridiculous play I think you will all see very soon.
wow
don’t even know how to describe that
by bucknellbruin on Aug 26, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Good news! Bill Plaschke is in Ohio for some forsaken reason, and will cover the Reds-Dodgers series.
Probably background for some sappy stories (which i won’t read) about Ohio St in prep for the USC game in 2.5 weeks.
I hope he stays there. hopefully he’s interviewing for the Dispatch.
by KellyStephen on Aug 26, 2009 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Is murder legal in Ohio? I thought I read somewhere that it was.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2009 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Ohio, no. Columbus, yes. OSU actually offers a major.
by KellyStephen on Aug 26, 2009 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Corp. Barkley’s a project. A prodigy, but a project. dude will be phenomenal, but he’s forcing too many balls. I gotta believe Carroll is very happy Corp is back.
That said, half way through the year if Corp struggles, or gets hurt, Barkley’s in and i have no issues with that. And next year the battle will be wide open again.
Just my $.02.
by KellyStephen on Aug 26, 2009 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes. i can see them losing to either Cal, Oregon, or OSU but not all 3. And hopefully only 1 of the 3. I don’t see another OSU type upset, but I never do.
Arizona, for whatever reason, scares me a bit. And those bastards in Westwood may start actually believing in the con man.
You?
by KellyStephen on Aug 26, 2009 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I would start with Corp, yep.
I just want to win the Pac-10 this year. I’m not even thinking about a national title because there are too many tough games and variables. Then again, there were variables entering 2003 too… :)
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2009 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I think the Cal game is going be extremely difficult, I think more difficult than the OSU game at Columbus. We have one of, if not, the best O-line in the nation, so Corp is going to have plenty of time to throw and give our experienced backs some room to run.
UCLA doesn’t scare me, but I mean, anything can happen with them. We will win Oregon. Notre Dame is also going to give us problems, I hope Clausen doesn’t pick apart our D.
Clausen will not see the 4th quarter in that game.
by KellyStephen on Aug 26, 2009 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Agreed
Nor is he going to throw the ball more than 15 yards. Mays is the top FS out there, I don’t think he wants to see any of his wide outs get cracked. We also have a very quick and healthy Wright, which I am very excited about. Our corners are going to be the x-factor to our defense this year. Lookout for Everson Griffen for a break-out year.
however, if we could get him to New Jersey...
It is illegal to wear a bullet-proof vest while committing a murder.
so as long as you’re not wearing a bullet-proof vest...go for it!
by bucknellbruin on Aug 26, 2009 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions
ha
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Aug 26, 2009 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions
A peek inside the Red Sox offices...
Penny: “Hey, Theo, do you think it would be OK if you guys just rele—”
Theo: “YES!!!! GOD YESSSS!!!!”
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2009 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions

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