Dodgers Week 26 In Review: A Fun Week To End A Not-So-Fun Season
by Eric Stephen on Oct 4, 2010 7:00 AM PDT
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PrintIt was a tough season for the Dodgers, but that last week sure was fun. They ended the Rockies' playoff hopes with a sweep at Coors Field, then took two of three from the Diamondbacks, sending Joe Torre, and Brad Ausmus, out with a win in their final games.
Dodger Batter of the Week: Matt Kemp ended his season as strong as he started it. The Bison went on a home run barrage, hitting long balls in the final five games of the season, tying a club record, and hit .273/.360/.955 with 12 RBI in six games.
Honorable mention goes to Rafael Furcal (4-for-10 with two triples), Casey Blake (four extra-base hits in Coors Field), and Andre Ethier (reached base in his final eight plate appearances of the season.
Dodger Pitcher of the Week: Ted Lilly had two starts this week, and won them both, allowing just two runs total in 15 innings. After a brief lull, Lilly ended his season on a high note, as he hopes to cash in during free agency.
Honorable mention goes to Chad Billingsley, who ended his season by taking a no-hitter into the sixth inning in his final start; and Hong-Chih Kuo and Kenley Jansen, who blew away their opponents in a dominant back end of the bullpen.
Week 26 Record: 5-1
30 runs scored (5.00 per game)
24 runs allowed (4.00 per game)
.601 pythagorean winning percentage
Final Season Record: 80-82
667 runs scored (4.12 per game)
692 runs allowed (4.27 per game)
.483 pythagorean winning percentage (78-84)
Transactions: None this week
Game Results:
- Monday: Dodgers 3, Rockies 1
- Tuesday: Dodgers 9, Rockies 7
- Wednesday: Dodgers 7, Rockies 6
- Friday: D-Backs 7, Dodgers 5
- Saturday: Dodgers 3, D-Backs 2
- Sunday: Dodgers 3, D-Backs 1
Previous Weeks in Review: Wk 1 | Wk 2 | Wk 3 | Wk 4 | Wk 5 | Wk 6 | Wk 7 | Wk 8 | Wk 9 | Wk 10 | Wk 11 | Wk 12 | Wk 13 | Wk 14 | Wk15 | Wk 16 | Wk 17 | Wk 18 | Wk 19 | Wk 20 | Wk 21 | Wk 22 | Wk 23 | Wk 24 | Wk 25
Week 26 Stats
| Player | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SB/CS | BA/OBP/SLG | OPS |
| Kemp | 25 | 22 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 0/0 | .273/.360/.955 | 1.315 |
| Furcal | 11 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0/0 | .400/.400/.800 | 1.200 |
| Blake | 22 | 20 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0/0 | .350/.409/.750 | 1.159 |
| Ethier | 22 | 18 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0/0 | .444/.500/.444 | .944 |
| Ellis | 16 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0/0 | .308/.438/.385 | .822 |
| Loney | 25 | 22 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1/0 | .182/.280/.318 | .598 |
| Johnson | 19 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | .188/.263/.313 | .576 |
| Theriot | 27 | 23 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0/0 | .217/.333/.217 | .551 |
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| Ausmus | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | .500/.500/.750 | 1.250 |
| Barajas | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | .400/.333/.400 | .733 |
| Carroll | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/0 | .200/.333/.200 | .533 |
| Oeltjen | 13 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0/0 | .000/.333/.000 | .333 |
| Mitchell | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | .167/.167/.167 | .333 |
| Hu | 12 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/0 | .091/.083/.182 | .265 |
| Gibbons | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | .000/.000/.000 | .000 |
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| Pitchers | 15 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0/0 | .091/.231/.091 | .322 |
| Totals | 231 | 196 | 30 | 49 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 29 | 21 | 3/0 | .250/.335/.429 | .763 |
| Pitcher | G | W-L | Sv | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | ERA | WHIP | FIP* |
| Lilly | 2 | 2-0 | -- | 15.0 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 1.20 | 0.800 | 2.60 |
| Billingsley | 1 | 1-0 | -- | 7.1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 2.45 | 0.682 | 1.56 |
| Kuroda | 1 | 0-0 | -- | 6.1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 7.11 | 1.105 | 3.83 |
| Monasterios | 1 | 0-0 | -- | 4.2 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 9.64 | 1.929 | 6.84 |
| Ely | 1 | 0-1 | -- | 4.2 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 13.50 | 2.143 | 6.63 |
| Starters | 6 |
3-1 | -- | 38.0 | 31 |
21 | 21 | 12 | 36 | 4.97 | 1.132 | 3.62 |
| Kuo | 4 | 0-0 | 2 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.00 | 0.750 | 0.45 |
| Jansen | 3 | 0-0 | 2 | 3.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0.00 | 1.200 | 0.80 |
| Troncoso | 3 | 1-0 | -- | 3.1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 | 0.900 | 1.40 |
| Sherrill | 3 | 0-0 | -- | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.00 | 1.000 | (0.30) |
| Weaver | 1 | 0-0 | -- | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.000 | 3.20 |
| Belisario | 3 | 1-0 | 1 | 2.2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6.75 | 2.250 | 10.33 |
| Broxton | 1 | 0-0 | -- | 0.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 27.00 | 6.000 | 3.20 |
| Relievers | 6 |
2-0 |
5 | 16.0 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 22 |
1.69 | 1.250 | 2.39 |
| Totals | 6 |
5-1 | 5 | 54.0 | 45 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 58 | 4.00 | 1.167 | 3.26 |
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I’ll enjoy the winter thinking that the Dodgers finished two games over dead Greek philosophers.
by Little Blue Bicycle on Oct 4, 2010 7:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Just means
that next year, the Dodgers will play even worse as their luck regresses.
Classier than Tommy Blackjack since 2010
by Humma Kavula on Oct 4, 2010 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Or they will score a lot more runs and give up a lot less runs
Yet underperform slightly compared to the Pythag projection.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Interesting factoids from the NY Times related to Furcal and his .330 Avg
"Two economists at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, while investigating how round numbers influence goals, examined the behavior of major league hitters from 1975 to 2008 who entered what became their final plate appearance of the season with a batting average of .299 or .300 (in at least 200 at-bats).
They found that the 127 hitters at .299 or .300 batted a whopping .463 in that final at-bat, demonstrating a motivation to succeed well beyond normal (and in what was usually an otherwise meaningless game).
Most deliciously, not one of the 61 hitters who entered at .299 drew a walk — which would have fired those ugly 9s into permanence because batting average considers bases on balls neither hit nor at-bat."
Taking my usual ’let’s put stats into ocntext’ position, isn’t it far more likely that they hit .463 in their final at bat because it is a guy who has hit .300 in the major leagues all season likely facing a AAA or AAAA reliever in the late innings of a meaningless game?
I’m curious how many of the .299 or .300 hitters had their final at bat of the regular season in a clinching game. Otherwise, I’m going to assume they all got hits off Cory Wade.
"Remember, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Except for herpes. That shit'll come back with you."
Boy I hope not.
I keep buying what you’ve been selling; that the Dodgers will not go into the season with a guy like Monk or Ely as the 5th starter, let alone both at 4 and 5.
On that front, I see that Colorado has made it a priority (so they say) to re-sign De La Rosa. Too bad, I really wanted the Dodgers to make a run at him.
by Michael White on Oct 4, 2010 8:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah
I think at a bare minimum, the Dodgers will sign 2 actual starting pitchers and perhaps have the 5th battle be between some NRIs or something, but I don’t think Ely/Monk start the season higher than 6th on the depth chart.
I just saw where Detroit has basically said goodbye to Bonderman. He seems to be a likely candidate for our rotation.
In his first full season back from injury (since 2008), he put up an x-FIP of 4.74 in 171 innings pitched. Not great, but I’m intrigued as to what he can do his second year back from injury in the NL in a park like Dodgers stadium. I wouldn’t go crazy with the contract terms, but he’s a great target for the Dodgers.
by Michael White on Oct 4, 2010 8:33 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I see him getting a contract similar to what Padilla go this season and I would definitely take him on those terms.
Before getting hurt in 2008
Bonderman had x-FIP seasons of 3.91, 3.86, 3.49 and 3.96 from 2004 through 2007. And even though it seems like the guy has been around forever (because he has) he came up at 20. Next season will be his year 28 season.
by Michael White on Oct 4, 2010 8:54 AM PDT up reply actions
I gotta believe that the strategy to filling out the staff will be:
Sign one of Lilly or Kuroda
Sign two of Padilla, Bonderman, Harang, amongst others.
Basically, sign one of the two guys that can be depended on to be a solid #3 with flashes of brilliance. Then fill out the backend with major league pitchers who could be had relatively cheaply.
At what point does xFIP stop being relevant
if you continually give up more runs then your peripherals suggest you should? His ERA in those same years were 4.89, 4.57, 4.08, 5.01. And that was when he could throw hard.
His fastball is now barely 90, and his slider is now 81. He has a K rate below 6.00 and a walk rate above 3.0.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
When parks and defenses become identical.
by Michael White on Oct 4, 2010 9:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Your point is taken though. All I’ve got is the stats, if his pitch offerings are crap now, then it will be difficult to replicate Padilla’s success at D.S.
by Michael White on Oct 4, 2010 9:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Not like our defense is going help in that area
we need to stay away from pitchers who induce ground balls or fly balls. Pitching to contact for this team is probably not a good battle plan.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
With that in mind, are you a yes or no vote on bringing back Lilly?
by Michael White on Oct 4, 2010 9:27 AM PDT up reply actions
How can we say that definitively when we don’t even know who will be on the 2011 roster?
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That will be interesting
the best defensive player is the worst offensive player. Upgrading LF will have the least amount of effect.
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They have a good defensive RF. Kemp
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I don’t. Considering the easiest thing to do is to start someone like Trayvon at CF. Can’t imagine the starting CF next year will be better defensively. Furcal will be a year older. That’s 2 premium defensive spots which will likely be the same (or worse in the case that 2011 Furcal < 2010 Furcal.
by Michael White on Oct 4, 2010 9:33 AM PDT up reply actions
We can't
nothing we say about 2011 can be definitive, do you want me to make that declaration everytime I make a comment about 2011?
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Of course not
I’ve just been worn thin by friends and family being idiot “fans” saying how much we’re going to suck next year when the signing period for next year hasn’t begun yet.
"Remember, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Except for herpes. That shit'll come back with you."
But odds are
that Kemp and Ethier are two of the OFs; if a LF is brought in, he’s not likely to be a defensive wiz. Blake is under contract and we know he’s an old 3B. Furcal is here, but who know how much he plays.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Detroit team errors 2004-2007
Ranked: 30, 25, 21, 15.
Not surprising.
"Remember, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Except for herpes. That shit'll come back with you."
My guess is that they are going to do some sort of blowup of the team. I am prepared for jaw-dropping news in December.
"We were never friends"
I don’t see it. Even though blowing up the team might make some sense, the Frank/Ned team has always attempted to put a competitive team out there. Heck, they were making stupid trades this season after everybody knew (or should have known) the season was over. Not sure rebuilding is in their game plan.
by Michael White on Oct 4, 2010 8:42 AM PDT up reply actions
I don't think he meant rebuilding he said blowup
and you could blow up this team without rebuilding it. Other then Clayton/Chad/Jansen you could make a case for trading everyone.
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That sounded stupid
I meant you could blow up this team and not call it a “rebuild” year, meaning, they would still expect to be competitive after they made wholesale changes.
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From
Buster Olney on Saturday:
Colletti, like all general managers, will listen if somebody wants to call and make him a proposal on any of his players. “But there’s not going to be any shopping on our part,” he said.
“I view all of our core younger guys as people who are going to be here for a while.”
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
He’s holding a press conference today at 11:00.
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I'm taking my talents to south beach.
heh, couldn’t resist.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Oct 4, 2010 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions
"He" meaning Ned, I presume
I might imagine this is the usual season post-mortem that most GMs do, but maybe there are personnel announcements to be made.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Maybe they’ll announce the coaching staff for 2011!
Brad Ausmus for bench coach, Mark Loretta for 3B coach, Bagwell for hitting coach! Biggio for added scrappiness. Why not.
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I advocate the acquisition of all with surname Scott. Luke Scott for 1B.
"Remember, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Except for herpes. That shit'll come back with you."
Replace Don't Stop Believing
with something sung by Bon Scott?
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
I just saw the Josh Scobie field goal to beat the Colts, and the best part of the highlight was the mascot catching the ball and then running on the field to celebrate. That was hilarious.
Thanks for the link
I made it into a front page FanShot.
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More regarding coaching staff
from Gurnick at mlb.com last night:
First-base coach Mariano Duncan said he spoke with general manager Ned Colletti Sunday and was told “there might be a job for me if I don’t get one somewhere else,” Duncan said. “I don’t know where that leaves me.”
…
Because of that, the naming of a staff might take some time.
“We’re not going to do it piecemeal,” said Colletti, who would not comment on individual coaches.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
What a strange comment.
Sounds like he is saying, we’d like you to look for a job elsewhere, but if you don’t find one, we can find something for you.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
That's how I read it
At best it is: We won’t leave you unemployed, but you are not likely to get a job anywhere as good as the one you currently have.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
I find this odd, mostly because of all coaches I think the 1st base coach has as much influence on the team’s performance as Roger Owens.
"Remember, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Except for herpes. That shit'll come back with you."
He could probably teach Matt Kemp
a thing or two or three about how to take a lead.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
I just wrote a couple paragraphs on why they mean nothing to the team, then realized they probably do a whole lot of stuff I don’t see, so this is what we get.
They probably put in countless hours working with runners pre- and post-game, in the offseason and ST, and probably remind runners when they get to first of the situation, the pitcher’s tendencies and what move to look for, so in that case, if they think Mariano isn’t helping, find someone else.
"Remember, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Except for herpes. That shit'll come back with you."
That means good bye
in my language.
"You never wanna have no chicks, so the best thing to do is, um, line up a bunch of chicks." —DJ Pauly D
Ken Levine
bade a farewell to Joe Torre on his blog.
Joe is the definition of a mensch . Whether it’s a superstar player or just the schmuck who hosts the postgame radio show, he treats everyone the same – with respect and kindness.I only covered two games from the press box this season – and the Dodgers won both, so I’ve got to do that more in ’11 – but I can agree that whatever criticisms I have about Torre the game manager, he is very good with the press and seems quite sincere in his approach to people and going about his jobs. All in all, the three Joe Torre years in LA have been a net positive.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Thanks for the heads up
But whether it’s a front office position, a consultancy role, broadcasting (he was a terrific announcer for the Angels), or back in the managerial trenches he’s sure to be an enormous asset for whoever is fortunate enough to get him.
by TopDeckTrueBlue on Oct 4, 2010 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions
A feel good end to the season and a protected pick. Mission accomplished.
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Oct 4, 2010 9:15 AM PDT reply actions
if I’m doing this right, and I think I am, the Dodgers should have the #14 pick next year.
"Remember, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Except for herpes. That shit'll come back with you."
But
both MLBTR and mymlbdraft.com are showing the Angels at 14 and the Dodgers at 16. This is incorrect, correct? Not like it hugely matters, I’m mostly curious and think I’m right since both teams were 80-82 this year but the Angels won 97 games last year and we won 95.
"Remember, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Except for herpes. That shit'll come back with you."
Dodgers finished 13th worst, but get the 16th pick due to the comps for unsigned draftees (D-Backs, Padres, Brewers).
The pick is protected.
So which
high school pitcher with upside is due to be available 16? :-/
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Me want bat
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Might be a whole new drafting philosophy next June
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
ok with me
"You never wanna have no chicks, so the best thing to do is, um, line up a bunch of chicks." —DJ Pauly D
Right
Regardless, the DBacks get #7, the Padres get #10 and the Brewers get #15, but it’s listed as Angels 14, brewers 15, Dodgers 16, marlins 17 when I think it should be Marlins 14, Brewers 15, Dodgers 16, Angels 17.
I guess I was wrong anyway, but the Angels over the Dodgers messed with me.
"Remember, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Except for herpes. That shit'll come back with you."
MLBTR is wrong.
Shocked! Shocked I am!
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
These are the protected picks per BA
1. Pirates (57-105)
2. Mariners (61-101)
3. Diamondbacks (65-97)
4. Orioles (66-96)
5. Royals (67-95)
6. Nationals (69-93)
7. Diamondbacks (for B. Loux)
8. Indians (69-93)
9. Cubs (75-87)
10. Padres (for Karsten Whitson)
11. Astros (76-86)
12. Brewers (77-85)
13. Mets (79-83)
14. Marlins (80-82)
15. Brewers (for Dylan Covey)
16. Dodgers (80-82)
17. Angels (80-82)
18. Athletics (81-81
I thought I would be upset that we went 5-1 and went from #11 to #16
but I needed to see us win to make this offseason a little easier.
"Remember, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Except for herpes. That shit'll come back with you."
Agreed.
I would have been upset if the Angels, A’s, and Tigers had all lost yesterday. The Dodgers certainly do need a protected first-round pick. But I got my wish — it’s all good.
It was certainly nice to see them end the season on a high note. Obviously, I think it means nothing for next year, but it was nice to see flashes of greatness, especially from the guy I’m now struggling to call my favorite, Kemp.
Classier than Tommy Blackjack since 2010
by Humma Kavula on Oct 4, 2010 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Poor Tigers
That is the worst place to finish — first unprotected pick. Your team wasn’t good enough to compete — they were out of it for a long time. And they also can’t sign a guy who can help next year, or they lose a valuable building block for the future. And that building block — with the 19th pick, sure, it’ll be a real prospect, but will it be a franchise guy?
That’s even worse than the Padres’ finish. Yeah, their pick is even lower, and yeah, it’s also unprotected, and yeah, they didn’t make the playoffs — but at least their team was right in the mix, right up until the last game.
Classier than Tommy Blackjack since 2010
by Humma Kavula on Oct 4, 2010 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions
Now that the Dodgers’ season is over, the Lakers step right in with a preseason game today at noon on NBA TV.
Mandel
Prediction: In the increasingly deep and quarterback-heavy Pac-10, USC — which currently ranks 116th in pass defense — will finish no higher than seventh.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/stewart_mandel/10/03/les-miles/1.html#ixzz11PR0mkvP
by Michael White on Oct 4, 2010 9:43 AM PDT up reply actions
I ran into "Rental Guy" for the first time
on my way out of DS yesterday. He was tiresome before I was able to move out of earshot.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
saw him at a Kings/Avs game last year at Staples and also randomly walking the freeway doing his bit.
Dude is nuts. I know he’s a paying customer, but I wouldn’t let him in or around the stadium.
"Remember, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Except for herpes. That shit'll come back with you."
You should have seen him
10 years ago doing his act pre-rental man in a full suit/tie at LB State basketball games. While wearing what appeared to be some sort of 96 Atlanta Olympic medal.
"You never wanna have no chicks, so the best thing to do is, um, line up a bunch of chicks." —DJ Pauly D
Rubby De La Rosa was so good this year
that Baseball America ranked him as the 15th best prospect in the Carolina League even though the Dodgers don’t even have an affliate in that league
From the same Gurnick article
linked above, John Lindsey will have hand surgery after all:
After initial X-rays, doctors believed Lindsey’s hand would heal with rest. But after further tests, it was decided to insert a pin to facilitate proper healing.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
That might screw up his ability to play winter ball
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
OT: Anyone catch any part of the Broncos-Titans game yesterday?
This was a classic moment, the Tenn Defensive Coordinator got ticked off at the refs and then this, which the CBS announcer bizarrely referred to as “The Hawaiian Peace Sign”
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And hey, who hasn't felt that way about refs or umps?
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Titans are a classless dirty franchise
from the owner down.
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I hadn't realized that til yesterday
but their D definitely plays dirty, taking Cecil’s lead I guess. One DL punched Bronco guard Chris Kuper in the head after his helmet had come off, for example.
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Pot / Kettle?
Or has Denver’s O-line reputation gotten better in recent years?
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
It's very different
Alex Gibbs, the famous OL coach is long gone, they have left the zone blocking scheme, have all new younger players and don’t chop block like they used to.
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Oh yes
they play very dirty. They’re fans will never admit it though. Finnegan is by far the worst.
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Maybe a little bubbly before every game next season?
From Evan Drellich / MLB.com, in an article about Joe Torre’s last game Sunday:
Before the game, there was a closed clubhouse champagne toast with the players.After all, they did win the game.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Unless they did two champagne toasts, I think Drellich has it wrong. The champagne was around after the game.
by Eric Stephen on Oct 4, 2010 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions
The Mets had a wholesale wipe out.
So did the Brewers, and the Pirates. Including the Braves, Marlins, Mariners, Cardinals (Possible), and Cubs. There’s at least 8 teams looking for new managers. Tim Wallach should be able to get one of those jobs.
Mets are the only team
I’m aware of who have also removed the GM.
Will Tim Wallach become the next Mike Scoscia, a Dodger AAA manager going somewhere else and having success while the man they choose instead is fired within two years?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
You're an Angel fan...
so tell me, do Angel fans think the magic has run out with Mike yet?
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Why would they?
This year certainly wasn’t lost because of coaching(unless you blame him for the injury celebrating).
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Ooh another Angel fan stepped up
Generally all fans complain about all Managers. Just wondering if it is audible now.
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heh
There have been people who don’t like the way he manages in the postseason. For the most part I find that when a baseball team fails most of it is on the talent thats been acquired, not on the head coach. I mean it was one bad season.
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Playing Devil Advocate
The Angels wouldn’t have given him that huge contract if they didn’t think he could affect the team on the field.
Which is silly
I mean Reagins now can’t even use him as a scapegoat because it would cost too much.
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Only speaking for myself, No
I have no idea what Angel fans think.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Not if he takes the Brewers or Pirates jobs. The Braves already are looking into Fredi Gonzales, I don’t think the Cards would want a manager outside of the org if LaRussa leaves. Wallach would be a great fit in Florida, and there’s already rumors that Jim Hendry is going to get fired after 2011.
Mariners have a slight outside chance of being competitive as well.
Don’t count on it carrying over to next week. The only guy he has is Zach Miller (Murphy played hurt yesterday).
yes
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yes, they beat the Rams
I know this because i asked the question twice today.
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by Tommy Blackjack on Oct 4, 2010 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions
McFadden had a lot of yards too.
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He pulled up lame near the end I noticed.
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I didnt get to watch yesterday. Stats looked OK. I was too busy getting punked by DS sales people who would not let me trade the cheap mesh hat I won for a cheap Fernando T-shirt. I mean WTF it was the 9th inning and they had two cases of them there.
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Give 'em a break
They are held accountable to the, well, accountants.
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I did not take the mesh hat, so I guess they win anyways.
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You should have taken it
Ought to have some use for a TBLA night gag next season at the very least.
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i have a no junk rule in my house
WTF is Dodgerlife anyways?
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A way
http://mlb.mlb.com/la/fan_forum/dodgerlife.jsp
for Frank to try to bring in revenue, apparently.
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oh that ripoff
they have not been promoting that here in the second half.
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Maybe they realized less and less people are willing to plop down $500 bones for a night on the field.
by Eric Stephen on Oct 4, 2010 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions
I’d pay 500 to take BP. That’s for sure.
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there have been many chances to do it the last two years. And you get food/drinks
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I haven’t had a job that gave me enough spending cash to do stuff like this until now. But, I hear they do stadium tours of the field, clubhouse and pressbox for like 10-15 bucks year-round.
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the tour is disappointing
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I figured it must be for 15 bucks, but it’s gotta be more than the normal fan sees by just going to a game, right?
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I should say it is disappointing compared to the first year they did the tour. Back then it went through the bullpen, down the tunnel back to the dugout and out. saw batting cages, and the secret third clubhouse. took my wife on this one 2 years ago and was not the same.
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the “secret” clubhouse as the coaches room or something else?
by Eric Stephen on Oct 4, 2010 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions
The real clubhouse is for the wives
This one is for the girlfirends.
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
Are we talking about the Dodgers
or the mid-to-late 1980s Mets? :-)
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Oh
The tours I’ve been on showed all this stuff, if its true you don’t see that with the Dodgers tour that is dissapointing. Rangers and Pirates took us down into the dugout and to the batting cages.
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I have been curious about a Angel Stadium and Coliseum tour. Because I like stadiums.
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I do too
I was pretty bummed I failed to make it to any of the stadiums when I was in DC and NY last month.
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Every team does those
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Oct. 18th
Night on the Field with the Playboy Bunnies, hosted by Jamey Carroll, and Clayton Kershaw.
The Texans(and I say this as a man who loves them dearly)
have one of the worst pass defenses in the league, no joke.
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Saw this on a billboard on Topanga
been meaning to post.
http://selldodgers.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Oct 4, 2010 10:32 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I'll just
add – went to all 3 games (for the first time this year) and I just really think that fans just love to go to games, even folks who probably go to 3-5 games a year, are happy to be there, wear Dodger Blue, get some food and some souvenirs. Is that enough to sustain 3.5 million a year, probably not but any chance of revolt is probably not that great.
Season ticket sales, yes for sure but the Dodger Stadium will still be a nice play to go to in the summer for lots of people.
A friend of mine actually went to Calico, the Ghost town on the way to Vegas.
I find that hilarious for some reason.
Many years ago
they used to advertise for Calico Ghost Town on TV. As a kid I wanted to go but never did. I remember the first time I drove to Vegas seeing the sign on the hill and thinking “so that’s where it is”. But I’ve never taken the turn-off to check it out.
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
I love this photo
Especially the guy with the mustache and cigar
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
John Lindsey
If he never gets into another major-league game, will have his first and last career appearances be as a PH who was PH for before he saw a pitch.
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I thought Torre did a great job yesterday w/Lindsey. He took him out with him to present the lineup and then let him pinch hit. Classy.
by KellyStephen on Oct 4, 2010 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions
As Dave and I wondered yesterday
How many players have had their first and last appearances in a season (hopefully) or in their career (sadly) be ones where they were announced as pinchhitting and then were replaced.
Cool
http://www.mymlbdraft.com/MLB-Mock-Draft-2011
This 2011 mock draft shows the #17 and #18 picks being from Edison HS.
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Dodgers take… a college pitcher?
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by Humma Kavula on Oct 4, 2010 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions
That draft says we draft Matt Barnes
That’s the guy I want!
by Julio Nievas on Oct 4, 2010 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions
Top Offseason Priorities
What are our top five offseason priorities in order?
1. #3 SP
2. #4 SP
3. 3rd outfielder
4. Catcher
5. #5 SP
just throwing this out there, not saying it is the correct listing.
1. #3 SP — Lilly OR Kuroda
2. #4 SP — Padilla at a discounted rate
3. 3rd outfielder — Not Podsednik
4. Catcher — Barajas in a committee w/Ellis
5. #5 SP — probably some NRI
Lilly will be offered arb, and he’ll accept, but they’ll reach agreement on a two-year deal before the hearing. Prediction: Lilly stays healthy and munches up 200 innings, which is all that the Dodgers can ask of him… but he provides slightly-below-average pitching over the course of the year.
Padilla will sign for about what he signed for this year. Prediction: He’s back and pitches well, then gets hurt. Comes back, pitches well, then gets hurt. Comes back at the break, stays healthy, but pitches terribly as the Dodgers fall outside even the fringes of the race, and gets phantom DL’d in mid-August. Comes back in mid-September and pitches well enough.
3. Podsednik.
4. Martin.
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by Humma Kavula on Oct 4, 2010 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions
#5 Brandon Webb
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Why CIN?
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He will go where the money is.
That being said… does not look good for coming here. I see he has not become exceedingly MLB rich yet. needs more $.
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Why would he expect a ton of money when
he hasn’t been healthy in ages? I mean maybe you’re right and someone will fork it over but seems a big enough risk where he’s not gonna get what he normally would demand.
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Someone will give him like 4 mil to try it out. He is surely not coming back as NRI.
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Didn't expect him to be NRI of course, just wondered if his expectations
for salary offers will jibe with what actually happens.
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Interesting idea... what's his status again?
Both healthwise and contract wise?
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Free Agent
Seems to be ready to give it a try at ST.
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pitched at instructional league 4 days ago. one inning.
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I am sure it will improve.
But I will take BW’s 80 over Ely’s whatever he throws.
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1 and 2 certainly look right
3 might take care of itself quickly. I wonder if the Dodgers would be satisfied to have Podsednik back. And if they are, and Podsednik likes LA, can they work out a deal quickly? If the stars align there, this might be the first deal of the off-season.
Catcher — I really think this will take care of itself. I will predict Dodgers go the non-tender/re-sign Martin route. That might take longer to work out, though.
I will go out on a limb: the Dodgers will get caught in the same 5th starter trap that they got caught in this year. This will not be resolved by the start of spring training. The job will go to whichever retread NRI pitches best in Glendale.
I’ll add First Base to the list. I do think that the Dodgers will q-u-i-e-t-l-y shop Loney and see if there’s an Overbay type they can get on the cheap.
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by Humma Kavula on Oct 4, 2010 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions
I love loney
but a replacement for him could arguably be just as important if not more then catcher or 3rd of.
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#3
Would not be surprised to see it end up as some sort of platoon with Gibbons and someone like Gomes to start the year. Wait until one of them gets hurt, bring up Trayvon or Sands and see what one of them can do.
Oh, and please no Podboy.
I would love to see a platoon in LF for 2011. I think that’s the best way to get good value at that position. I think good teams do not sign Scott Podsednik to play LF every day.
I am preparing myself for the Dodgers to sign Scott Podsednik to play LF every day. I will be pleasantly surprised if this doesn’t happen.
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by Humma Kavula on Oct 4, 2010 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions
I would be OK going with strict platoon of Paul and a RH OF, maybe Johnson but I would look for an upgrade for the platoon partner.
I am thinking of Paul as more of a placeholder since I don’t believe that Robinson or Sands will be ready prior to mid-season.
I don’t know about that. At this point, there’s little point to do service time manipulations unless he’s a superstar. Just use and abuse the players.
Defensive value of Robinson in CF could be an added benefit. Tray should be better defensively in CF than Kemp, and Kemp is moved to right and Ethier to left.
by Michael White on Oct 4, 2010 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions
As Kensai says, its Kemp’s instincts that is screwing him up on defense, not his positioning, range, etc. Don’t know how that would improve in right field vs. Center.
Less ground to cover
wouldn’t that make it easier for his speed/athletecism to make up for his shitty instincts?
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I wouldn’t. Paul shouldn’t sniff a starting outfielder job against RHP. His career major league TSL against RHP .229/.280/.349. Yeah, I know, “only” 121 PAs, and he’s young. But correct me if I’m wrong — he always projected as a backup outfielder, right? That’s what he appears to be. I can’t see him sucking up, what, 400 PA against RHP.
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by Humma Kavula on Oct 4, 2010 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Right. We already have a better player in Trayvon Robinson. Paul for all intents and purposes is what he is. Robinson seems at least he can hold down the position. He’ll be Juan Pierre but can actually field.
He’ll be Juan Pierre but can actually field.
I know this is just a throwaway, flip comment, but it’s something I’d actually like to discuss.
I’ve read some people say that Trayvon will/should be the Dodgers’ top prospect right now. What does he project as — is his bat really comparable to Pierre’s? Is that OK if he can actually field CF well? Should we be excited about Robinson, or worried that he might be the best position player the system can produce right now?
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by Humma Kavula on Oct 4, 2010 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions
I don't get the Pierre comparison at all
Trayvon has more power potential for one thing, no? He has a stronger arm, too, no? Other than that…
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Actually his game is nothing like Juan Pierre.
He is fast, he can steal bases. But Robinson is much taller and stockier. B-Ref lists him at 5’11, and 195 lbs.
http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=robins001tra
He hasn’t shown much power, but way more than JP would. He’s more like Carl Crawford than Juan Pierre if anybody.
Also, Robinson knows what a a walk looks like.
Xavier Paul wishes he had Juan Pierre’s bat.
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by Humma Kavula on Oct 4, 2010 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Trayvon
Projects more like McCutchen or maybe Peter Bourjos.
i like both those guys
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by Tommy Blackjack on Oct 4, 2010 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions
they are funny guys!
/el guapo
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by Tommy Blackjack on Oct 4, 2010 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions
He’s got more power and patience that Juan, but he’d probably hit .210 if he jumped to the bigs now. If the Dodgers had any plans for him in April 2011 he would have been getting starts in September.
So really, he’s got absolutely nothing in common with Juan except being fast.
by regfairfield on Oct 4, 2010 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Didn’t Robinson have an injury in late Aug? I would think that’s the main reason he wasn’t called up. Its not as if the club hasn’t called up player in late Sept and sent them back to the minors the next season.
Probably, I don’t pay attention to those kind of things.
I’m not saying that if Trayvon was healthy and started in September he’d be guaranteed the job, Im saying that if there’s any chance of him being a starter next year, you senD him out there every day
by regfairfield on Oct 4, 2010 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I have seen enough of Paul and Johnson
to hope they both never wear this uniform again.
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Paul deserves another chance to be a backup
(agree with the above sentiment that he doesn’t deserve or project to be a starter) but his splits suggest he can be a pretty decent and cheap 4th outfielder. I’m not ready to cut bait on him. But agree Robinson and Sands clearly have better upside.
Paul of course needs to stay healthy for once, he’s had some bad luck as much as anything though.
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He is more than welcome to prove me wrong.
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I'll pass that on when I grab brews with him next week ;-)
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One of the amazing things about this discussion is that nobody has mentioned 2nd or 3rd base. Both will have an unacceptable option starting at the position on opening day. There is nothing that the Dodgers can or will do about it.
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by Humma Kavula on Oct 4, 2010 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions
There is nothing that the Dodgers can or will do about it.
There’s plenty they can do. They can sign or trade for replacements for both or look to someone (like DeJesus) to fill in at second base after they trade or non-tender Theriot. But they won’t do anything about second base. They have allegedly started working out Sands at third, so they must be thinking about life post Casey Blake.
by Michael White on Oct 4, 2010 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Because the Dodgers would have done it after he was drafted in 08 if they actually think he could do it. Or in 09 when at Odgen when they were trying to tweak his swing after a bad start at low-A. Or at the beginning of 10 when there was no other viable 3rd base prospect at low-A.
To start the process a few weeks before the season ends at AA is just odd.
DeJesus? I mean, I know Theriot is not good and was terrible in Dodger Blue, but is there any reason to think DeJesus would be even as good as Theriot if he were handed the starting 2B job on 4/1/11?
He’d be cheaper, sure, but….
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by Humma Kavula on Oct 4, 2010 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
He’d be cheaper is kind of a big point as you rattle off 15 things that will take money to fix.
by Michael White on Oct 4, 2010 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions
The Dodgers did a lot for their 3rd base situation. They traded anybody who played 3rd in the minors. I know Josh Bell performed poorly this year, but I would still rather have him back and hope for a rebound year than hoping that Casey Blake can still play at 38.
They won’t have to worry about Casey Blake at age 38 until next August 23.
by Eric Stephen on Oct 4, 2010 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Casey Blake is exactly one year older
than Bride of Kavula!
Bride looks a lot better than Beard.
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by Humma Kavula on Oct 4, 2010 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions
she has a better beard
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Nobody has a better beard
The joke you were looking for is: “She IS a better beard!”
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I’m in full beard mode now!
I think I could compete with Blake…We are around the same age. I have some gray mixed in with mine too.
Intimidated
the dice into submission, eh?
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What about Aki Iwamura for 2B? He had a terrible season, what the heck happened to him anyway? However, he was decent as recently as 2009 in an injury-shortened season. We are going to have to take a risk somewhere with the hopes of a rebound because going with safe options like Theriot and Pods will get us nowhere.
If I were Ned Colletti, and I read that comment, here's how it would look to me
We are going to have to take a risk somewhere with the hopes of a rebound because going with safe options like Theriot and Pods will get us nowhere.
We are going to have to take a risk somewhere
riskriskriskThe only risk that guy know is published by Parker Brothers.
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by Humma Kavula on Oct 4, 2010 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions
quote fail.
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by Humma Kavula on Oct 4, 2010 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions
It's kind of effective
that way though.
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I think it’s just a case of only listing the top 5 needs…
by KellyStephen on Oct 4, 2010 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions
both so cal go to no cal this weekend
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I do not talk college sports with you.
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UCLA is running Nevada’s offense, not the other way around.
by Michael White on Oct 4, 2010 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions
running is the key. I hope UCLA does not complete 20 passes the rest of the year.
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I also like college basketball teams that just shoot threes all the time and play insane hectic paces, if only for the contrast with other teams.
1. Molly Knight molly_knight
Logan White would be an excellent hire for the Mets (or anyone). No idea if the two sides have talked.
Molly, ack, shut up!
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TBS broadcast pairings announced for the LDS
Yankees as usual get the A crew. Ernie Johnson replaces Chip ‘fisted’ Carey.
Texas Rangers/Tampa Bay Rays – Don Orsillo (play-by-play), Buck Martinez (analyst) and Marc Fein (reporter)
Cincinnati Reds/Philadelphia Phillies – Brian Anderson (play-by-play), Joe Simpson (analyst), David Aldridge (reporter)
New York Yankees/Minnesota Twins – Ernie Johnson (play-by-play), Ron Darling and John Smoltz (analysts), Craig Sager (reporter)
Atlanta Braves/San Francisco Giants – Dick Stockton (play-by-play), Bob Brenly (analyst) and Tom Verducci (reporter)
I like Buck Martinez, Ron Darling, and John Smoltz.
Joe simpson and Bob Brenly are okay. Not so much on Brenly, just trying to be nice. I’m sure Ernie Johnson is awesoke at calling baseball……………….Just like Dick Stockton. When I think Dick Stockton, I think of watching the NBA on CBS in the early 80’s.
David Aldridge and Craig Sager?
Buck Martinez’s voice drives me up a wall…like fingernails on a blackboard.
I agree with your Stockton comment…certain voices take me back. I always hated Curt Gowdy as an announcer but any time I hear his voice I think MLB game of the week on channel 4.
by KellyStephen on Oct 4, 2010 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I guess that’s better than talking out of your ass.
The only good news about the Dodgers not making the playoffs is that I don’t have to listen to Steiner, Monday, or Lyons anymore. At leaset for 6 months..
by KellyStephen on Oct 4, 2010 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions
thought about the outfield(just throwing something out there)
Tigers aren’t going to pick up Magglio Ordonez’s option. He hit pretty well last year before getting hurt. Any chance we could pick him up? I’m sure he’d probably cost a lot though.
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by Tommy Blackjack on Oct 4, 2010 12:28 PM PDT reply actions
everyone's favorite stat wOBA (career)
Loney:.339
Ordonez: 378
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by Tommy Blackjack on Oct 4, 2010 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
And last year:
Ordonez: .375
Loney: .315
by Michael White on Oct 4, 2010 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Whatever this stat is, it is meaningless.
Maggs hit 9 HR’s in 2009 in 500+ PA’s. That is why I referenced Loney.
What’s with the cherry picking of one stat for one specific year and calling the composite stat meaningless?
by Michael White on Oct 4, 2010 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Home runs are important, but they’re not everything. He also hit 24 doubles and got on at a .375 clip.
None of that sets the world on fire, maybe. And Maggs is old and was injured and is maybe done.
Comparing him to Loney, though…?
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by Humma Kavula on Oct 4, 2010 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
What?
Andre Ethier wishes he has the career Ordonez had. You could argue Ordonez is done, but comparing him to Loney?
by Michael White on Oct 4, 2010 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m not arguing that the Dodgers should get Maggs now, but the Loney comparison is not even close.
Ordonez at 35 was a far superior hitter than Loney last year.
by Michael White on Oct 4, 2010 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
2010, and 2009, and basically every year except Loney’s 2007 which is making less and less sense as time goes on.
by Michael White on Oct 4, 2010 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions
He retired, remember.
GA, on the other hand, has not.
by KellyStephen on Oct 4, 2010 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Except that he’ll be 36 coming off an injury and we want him to play the outfield. Not a good upward-leaning indicator.
I’ll pass.
by KellyStephen on Oct 4, 2010 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m gonna pile on, because I typed all of this and then saw others chime in…
Really? I thought the knock on Magglio was that he was old and likely to be injured. And expensive. But if you can afford him, and if he stays healthy, he’ll hit, yes?
Loney is young, getting expensive, and can’t hit.
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by Humma Kavula on Oct 4, 2010 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions
With a .376 OBP in a down year for him.
by Michael White on Oct 4, 2010 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Loney hit more HR’s had 40 more RBI than Maggs in 2009. OBP was .376 to .357.
Maggs is horrible now. So is Loney. I was just saying that their power numbers are similiar now.
Ordonez had a wOBA of .375 last year (as in right now.)
That would be good for best on the team (second best if you count Manny.) It is MUCH better than what Loney did.
by Michael White on Oct 4, 2010 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions
For Pete's sake.
Nobody is saying Magglio is great. Not even Tommy, who suggests signing him.
They are saying that he doesn’t compare with James Loney. One player is fading but still has value. The other is sure looking like a never-was.
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by Humma Kavula on Oct 4, 2010 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions
i'll just reply here
I was thinking for something like 1 year deal with maybe an option. what we would ideally want is someone who can bridge the gap to either Robinson or Sands(unless he becomes an infielder.)
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by Tommy Blackjack on Oct 4, 2010 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions
right?
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by Tommy Blackjack on Oct 4, 2010 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I dunno, I think Kelly might be right (below). The fact that he’s old and coming off an injury is enough to scare me off. If he goes down — and I gotta think he would, at least for a time — we’re in the same place we are now on offense. If the Dodgers are going to sign an outfielder, I’d prefer to spend that same money on somebody who would pretty much for sure start every day.
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by Humma Kavula on Oct 4, 2010 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions
well yeah, we'd all love that
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by Tommy Blackjack on Oct 4, 2010 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, I’m serious about “that same money.” Magglio will be cheaper because he likely WON’T start every day… but when he starts, he’ll hit. Whoever plays every day for the same money won’t hit as well as Ordonez. I’ll have to be OK with that.
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by Humma Kavula on Oct 4, 2010 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions
you know what
I read that as “some” money, not “same” money. So I figured you were saying you wanted the team to go out and get the best guy they could as in Crawford or Werth. so, apologies Humma.
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by Tommy Blackjack on Oct 4, 2010 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Watch Maggs sign to be the ChiSox DH
"Remember, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Except for herpes. That shit'll come back with you."
I wonder if anybody offers Manny a contract.
"My v-neck is so fresh that I skip t-shirt time, like it defied the rules of t-shirt time." - Vinny
I like the fact that you are updating your signature during the day with Jersey Shore quotes.
by Michael White on Oct 4, 2010 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions
you see snooki of love is in the works?
"My v-neck is so fresh that I skip t-shirt time, like it defied the rules of t-shirt time." - Vinny
I did not see that.
Disappointed that neither Snooki nor Angelina threw punches.
Nowhere near as good as the Sammi vs. JWow fight.
by Michael White on Oct 4, 2010 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
going to watch that?
"My v-neck is so fresh that I skip t-shirt time, like it defied the rules of t-shirt time." - Vinny
I’m sure I will.
Disappointed you don’t enjoy Real World vs. Road Rules Challenges.
by Michael White on Oct 4, 2010 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I never liked Road Rules from start, therefore could not get on board with that franchise.
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I haven’t watched an episode of the Real World in years (and Road Rules got cancelled like 10 years ago,) yet I can’t get enough of the challenges.
by Michael White on Oct 4, 2010 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm sure
Kenny Williams providing another “Manny wasn’t as bad as Boston made him out to be” line today.
I’m sure someone will let him DH for them. Could see the Rays going after him.
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chief among them
I hate Bobby Jenks.
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Wise words - nearly 9 months ago
2008 Huff is good for them, 2009 Huff is bad for them. We won’t know until Sept but the main point is that they have not done enough to catch up with us with the free agent additions. They would need huge breakthroughs from Posey and Bumgarner to bridge the gap. That just might happen so while they basically treaded water by adding Huff and DeRosa, the real key is that they have added the best catching prospect in baseball and one of the best pitching prospects in baseball. How they do is probably more important then how DeRosa or Huff do unless they both have seasons harkening back to 2008.
A pitching staff with Lincecum, Cain, Sanchez, Zito, and Bumgarner is damn good.
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by Phil Gurnee on Jan 11, 2010 10:29 AM PST
there is a prophet among us
"Progress isn't made by early risers. It's made by lazy men trying to find easier ways to do something." -Robert Heinlein
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lol
him and DSB guy were hilarious yesterday.
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by Tommy Blackjack on Oct 4, 2010 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
he also seemed very generous about taking pics and signing autographs.
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by Tommy Blackjack on Oct 4, 2010 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions
With no offense intended to the Hoff
He should be. His entire career going forward rests upon good will and/or nostalgia. He’s had a good life so far and he can continue to have a good one, so long as he treats people nicely.
There are plenty of a-holes in the entertainment industry, but they are the ones at the top of their creative game, doing daring, innovative work. They can be, and are, jerks, because people still want to work with them. The rest of us have to try to be nice to the people around us.
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For the most part, do guys like the Hoff get tired of being “Knight Rider” or “Baywatch” guy? Meaning do they typically grow pissy when approached by John Q Citizen and asked about it?
I’m sure they do, I just want to hear about it from someone who knows.
No
guys like him want the attention.
"You never wanna have no chicks, so the best thing to do is, um, line up a bunch of chicks." —DJ Pauly D
Phil said Posey was the best catching prospect in baseball? I thought he was a non-believer before this year.
I said he was the best catching prospect
which he was, I didn’t say I considered him the best catching prospect. He had a an incredible year, hopefully for him it was a career year and he fades as fast as our catching star did. Or breaks a leg.
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James Loney continues to amaze
I was just curious how many 1st baseman hit more then 40 doubles and less then or equal to 11 home runs.
Player OPS+ 2B HR Year Age RBI BB SO BA OBP SLG OPS Pos
Keith Hernandez 151 48 11 1979 25 105 80 78 .344 .417 .513 .930 *3
Ferris Fain 136 43 2 1952 31 59 105 26 .327 .438 .429 .867 *3
Wes Parker 133 47 10 1970 30 111 79 70 .319 .392 .458 .850 *3
Pete Rose 130 40 4 1979 38 59 95 32 .331 .418 .430 .848 *3/54
Bill Buckner 119 41 10 1980 30 68 30 18 .324 .353 .457 .810 *379
Mark Grace 111 41 11 2000 36 82 95 28 .280 .394 .429 .824 *3
James Loney 99 41 10 2010 26 88 52 95 .267 .329 .395 .723 *3
Pete Rose 94 42 1 1980 39 64 66 33 .282 .352 .354 .706 *3
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Good years from good players other then a 39 year old Rose and Loney.
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Interesting
how everyone but Hernandez was over 30.
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That’s a good way to get Stubby Clapp.
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by Humma Kavula on Oct 4, 2010 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
And Dave Frishberg rhymed it with Johnny Sain
in his great song “Van Lingle Mungo.”
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Players since 1901 with a BB% of 18% in 3000 or more PA:
Three power-laden HOF brutes:
Barry Bonds
Ted Williams
Babe Ruth
Three slappies:
Ferris Fain
Eddie Stanky
Max Bishop
That’s it.
Point of comparison
Your AL and NL leaders in walks this year were Daric Barton and Prince Fielder.
Barton’s 110 walks in 686 PA is good for 16.03%. Prince’s 114 BB in 714 PA is good for 15.97%.
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Wow, Daric Barton? If he didn’t have his 2-homer game the other day, I wouldn’t have realized he was still around in any kind of regular capacity, at least.
Daric Barton is the player we wish James Loney was.
.393 OBP, 33 doubles, 10 HR. Only .405 slugging.
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Fain
Fain, (fain) had a season in the fifties
Fain, (fain) hits no homers, only doubles.
Fain, (fain) was he slow or did he hustle?
Fain (fain)!
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Fain became a custom home builder in Georgetown, CA in the 1970s. In 1985, he was charged with growing marijuana and sentenced to four months’ house arrest. In 1988, he was charged again with growing marijuana and was sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment. Fain said, “I knew how to grow the stuff. I was as adept at it as I was in playing baseball.”
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What is sometimes forgotten is that after his arrests
there was a massive “Save Ferris” campaign.
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Wouldn't it be nice
if Loney could put up .344 .417 .513 with only 11 homers
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
LA Dodgers with 0 HR in 400+ PA & 100 OPS+
Maury Wills (1963), 111 OPS+
Juan Pierre (2009), 105 OPS+
Jamey Carroll (2010), 101 OPS+
Good thing he didn't give 'em a high five -- would've cost $200K
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Tweet
from @molly_knight:
Text from Logan White: “I am still with Dodgers in same capacity.” more from me soon.Rumormongers note that that sentence is only in the present tense.
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Should I give Law and Order LA a try?
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You watch Jersey Shore
You have standards for a TV show? :)
by Eric Stephen on Oct 4, 2010 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
That was my exact thought
I’m starting to wonder if Delias man is really the man I thought he was.
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Ha!
I mean, I watch a lot of crap TV. A lot! But I tried watching Jersey Shore, fully expecting stupidity and it was unwatchable even with the lowest of expectations.
You were probably lost since you didn’t start from the beginning.
It would be like somebody showing up here one day and getting annoyed that we spell awesome, awesoke
by Michael White on Oct 4, 2010 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
No, but a lot of jokes that play on themselves. Like the t-shirt time stuff in delias man’s signature.
by Michael White on Oct 4, 2010 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
you put on the t-shirt to go out to the club. but you put it on right before you jump in the cab so it is fresh.
"My v-neck is so fresh that I skip t-shirt time, like it defied the rules of t-shirt time." - Vinny
you also have the shirt before the shirt too
it gets complicated
"My v-neck is so fresh that I skip t-shirt time, like it defied the rules of t-shirt time." - Vinny
some sort of affliction type shirt with designs and sequins and glitter.
"My v-neck is so fresh that I skip t-shirt time, like it defied the rules of t-shirt time." - Vinny
excuse me
thats the regular shirt. the shirt before is generally a wife beater
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That's why I never go to clubs
and instead, sit around, in dirty sweats, doing all my drinking at home, alone.
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I’m all over it.
"My v-neck is so fresh that I skip t-shirt time, like it defied the rules of t-shirt time." - Vinny
So does Altadena
but I doubt they get there own episode.
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
Bad choice for delias man to start with
I see hipsters, many, many hipsters.
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maybe they are dead.
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I thought Echo Park still had some ethnicity, Silverlake was mixed, and Los Feliz was hipster heaven
bhsportsguy, Eric and I ate at Oinkster there
after the game yesterday. There were indeed hipsters abounding, but also others, a few pretty young ladies. There were no hipsters in Eagle Rock in 1978 when I graduated from the HS there.
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top 3 things I'll watch over Law and Order LA
1. Gigli
2. Glitter
3. a blank TV screen
"Remember, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Except for herpes. That shit'll come back with you."
I watch Pawn Stars rooting for the pawn shop to buy fake crap and take a huge loss on it.
by Michael White on Oct 4, 2010 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Ya, there’s too much of, “I’m going to call my buddy Frankie-O and ask him because he’s an expert in Civil War music.”
by Michael White on Oct 4, 2010 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions
The pawn shop is in Las Vegas.
And it’s so obvious that these “buddies” do this shit to get their shop on television. A real pawn broker would have to make the call immediately on all those antiques.
by Michael White on Oct 4, 2010 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I like the dude that is the weapons expert that always has his hair combed down and has his taco meat flashing.
Small piece of advice dude…..But some undershirts, and get a woman under the age of 50 to give you a new cut and comb!
by keithc13 on Oct 4, 2010 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
the guy that never gives a price from the museum irritates the shit out of me
"My v-neck is so fresh that I skip t-shirt time, like it defied the rules of t-shirt time." - Vinny
He has no purpose on the show.
The old guy that appraises Sea Treasures used to have a show on about diving for treasure.
Every site he found on the 5 or 6 episodes I saw made him nothing but broke.
Diving for Treasure
Is that what they call it now?
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
The odds of finding jewels
has indeed risen in recent times.
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I went to the shop in January. Not as cool as it seems. A lot of silver and turquoise in cabinets you never see on tv
"My v-neck is so fresh that I skip t-shirt time, like it defied the rules of t-shirt time." - Vinny
chumlee was there taking pictures with people. I saw just regular employees, and people were just filing through there like a museum. no business being conducted. And yes those are don sutton jerseys on the shelf
"My v-neck is so fresh that I skip t-shirt time, like it defied the rules of t-shirt time." - Vinny
Just wondering
would pissing on someone actually put out said fire? It seems to me it would just exacerbate the burning person’s situation.
I definitely wouldn't pee on someone
who was being electrocuted. Which reminds me. As kids my friends once convinced another fried to pee on a lawn mower spark plug. It jolted him back a few feet.
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
And more tweets
from @molly_knight:
Logan White: “I can’t say whether there’s a new contract or not. At this moment I’m still a Dodger. I wish I could say more, but I can’t.”
White: “There’s been a lot of speculation, a lot of stuff written on the Internet. I’m flattered by the respect Dodger fans have shown me.”
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I’m flattered by the respect Dodger fans have shown me."
This sounds entirely too much like a going-away speech.
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Me too
If he’s answering inquiries from both Callis and Knight directly, somethings coming sooner rather than later.
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The press conference today
seemed to be the usual, run-of-the-mil, end of season for an also-ran presser, but you can read Roberto’s impressions at Vin Scully Is My Homeboy.
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More James Loney fun doubles stuff
Los Angeles Dodgers with at least 100 doubles by age 26
Player 2B From To Age PA 3B HR RBI BB BA OBP SLG OPS Pos
Adrian Beltre 176 1998 2004 19-25 3818 18 147 510 286 .274 .332 .463 .794 *5/6
Willie Davis 140 1960 1966 20-26 3595 41 77 395 149 .270 .303 .406 .709 *8/7
Raul Mondesi 135 1993 1997 22-26 2468 27 100 329 129 .299 .339 .511 .850 *9/87
James Loney 125 2006 2010 22-26 2436 19 55 353 203 .288 .348 .436 .784 *3/9
Bill Buckner 121 1969 1976 19-26 3081 14 38 277 121 .289 .319 .380 .699 *793
Steve Sax 118 1981 1986 21-26 3395 24 19 230 274 .284 .344 .357 .700 *4/5
Steve Garvey 118 1969 1975 20-26 2424 15 64 318 121 .297 .332 .447 .779 *35/794
Ron Fairly 111 1958 1965 19-26 2998 19 62 374 366 .270 .361 .402 .763 39/87
Matt Kemp 107 2006 2010 21-25 2469 24 89 331 176 .285 .336 .472 .808 *89/7
Cesar Izturis 103 2002 2006 22-26 2396 20 9 176 114 .260 .296 .336 .632 *6/54
Russell Martin 102 2006 2009 23-26 2326 7 49 274 271 .276 .368 .407 .774 *2/5D
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If Matt Kemp
is still a Dodger and can bang out 34 doubles he can be in 2nd place by the end of next year. Which made me wonder where he stands on the home list through age 25 so:
Player HR From To Age PA RBI BB SO SB CS BA OBP SLG OPS Pos
Adrian Beltre 147 1998 2004 19-25 3818 510 286 590 62 26 .274 .332 .463 .794 *5/6
Matt Kemp 89 2006 2010 21-25 2469 331 176 581 104 39 .285 .336 .472 .808 *89/7
Tommy Davis 83 1959 1964 20-25 2822 429 136 281 60 30 .304 .338 .451 .790 *758/9
Mike Marshall 71 1981 1985 21-25 1760 235 134 384 16 16 .275 .334 .460 .793 *97/35
Frank Howard 71 1958 1962 21-25 1370 249 95 286 1 2 .282 .333 .510 .843 *9/73
Raul Mondesi 70 1993 1996 22-25 1798 242 85 312 56 20 .295 .331 .501 .832 *9/87
Willie Davis 66 1960 1965 20-25 2942 334 134 331 139 50 .267 .304 .406 .709 *8/7
Mike Piazza 60 1992 1994 23-25 1117 211 83 163 4 7 .312 .364 .537 .901 *2/3
Ron Fairly 53 1958 1964 19-25 2344 304 290 257 10 7 .269 .361 .409 .770 *39/87
Steve Garvey 46 1969 1974 20-25 1720 223 88 195 11 11 .288 .324 .435 .759 35/794
James Loney 45 2006 2009 22-25 1788 265 151 211 15 8 .295 .354 .451 .806 *3/9
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Which leads me to wonder about runs batted in
Player RBI From To Age PA HR BB SO BA OBP SLG OPS Pos
Adrian Beltre 510 1998 2004 19-25 3818 147 286 590 .274 .332 .463 .794 *5/6
Tommy Davis 429 1959 1964 20-25 2822 83 136 281 .304 .338 .451 .790 *758/9
Willie Davis 334 1960 1965 20-25 2942 66 134 331 .267 .304 .406 .709 *8/7
Matt Kemp 331 2006 2010 21-25 2469 89 176 581 .285 .336 .472 .808 *89/7
Ron Fairly 304 1958 1964 19-25 2344 53 290 257 .269 .361 .409 .770 *39/87
James Loney 265 2006 2009 22-25 1788 45 151 211 .295 .354 .451 .806 *3/9
Frank Howard 249 1958 1962 21-25 1370 71 95 286 .282 .333 .510 .843 *9/73
Raul Mondesi 242 1993 1996 22-25 1798 70 85 312 .295 .331 .501 .832 *9/87
Mike Marshall 235 1981 1985 21-25 1760 71 134 384 .275 .334 .460 .793 *97/35
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I notice Mondesi keeps coming up on these lists
"My v-neck is so fresh that I skip t-shirt time, like it defied the rules of t-shirt time." - Vinny
Notice
how after the age 25 year that Matt Kemp has .808 OPS and Loney a .806?
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Stop scaring me
I am already scaring myself
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Yep
I’ll ask the question: how much of Matt Kemp’s value is tied up in the fact that he plays (or played) CF?
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Which pretty much shows
that Adrian Beltre may have been the best player thru age 25 for counting stats.
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You notice he has a higher OPS than everyone but Mondesi and howard, but Loney is only 0.002 OPS points behind Kemp?
"Remember, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Except for herpes. That shit'll come back with you."
Man, I thought I threw a total bomb when I said we wished James Loney was Daric Barton
but all anybody wants to talk about is Jersey Shore.
Now I know how Xei feels.
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I wish Mario Songco was Magglio Ordonez
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I wish Andre Ethier was Magglio Ordonez
by Michael White on Oct 4, 2010 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Hmm this seems like a fun column
One Dodger wish and one only what would it be?
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Time machine.
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I wish I could nail
Scott Podsednik’s wife.
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Have fun with Herpes
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You would deny her happiness?
She has to stay alone and untouched the rest of her life?
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Hey David,
Scott Podsednik’s wife or Russ Martin’s gf?
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That forehead of hers
pretty large target.
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I wish they had a different owner
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Oct 4, 2010 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
good point, should be more specific
i’ll get back to you.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Oct 4, 2010 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
that’s not what your diary says
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by Tommy Blackjack on Oct 4, 2010 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Dear Diary
if I had one Dodger wish, it’d be unfettered locker room access and for Andre to be allowed to be ten mins late to warmups. Twenty minutes
You can't wish for the Dodgers to win a World Championship
has to be related to personnel.
Do you wish for individual glory, health, or make a wider impact with a wish for a change in upper management.
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While all of you are taking care of your dick
I’m thinking of wishing Clayton Kershaw health for as long as he’s a Dodger.
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It is my fantasy dick though
sort of like my fantasy team, it needs to be tended every once in awhile.
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I wish Art Moreno bought the team intead of McCourt?
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Considering Edgar didn't even have 250 at bats by the time he was
26 it could happen.
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Definitely a late-bloomer
Martinez started off a crazy run in 1995— at the age of 32. From 1995 through 2001 Edgar posted a wOBA of greater than .400 every season. Not that he wasn’t good before that point (.424 wOBA in 1992) but that run of his offensive dominance in his years 32-38 is pretty remarkable.
by Michael White on Oct 4, 2010 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I once heard he had something like 20/8.5 vision and could write numbers on baseballs and call them out as they were pitched to him.
That being said, do we look at his explosion from 1995-2003, at ages 32-40, and subsequent struggles in 2004 and retirement thereafter under the Steroid Era microscope? Seeing as how 2003 is when the first test was collected, 2004 was his first down year and he retired thereafter, as unfair as it is, I think it’s only reasonable to be curious. Does he get a pass because people liked him?
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This comment is a thread-killer.
It’s what everyone was thinking but no one wants to imagine.
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Can’t say the thought didn’t cross my mind as I typed out my comment.
by Michael White on Oct 4, 2010 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions
So Loney just needs to go play winter ball in the DR, no big deal. Dodgers front him an extra 19 bucks and he comes back as Edgar Martinez.
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LOL Loney DR Winterball
Licey kicked him off the team in 2007 he was so bad.
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LOL
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Not sure how to tie this into Jersey Shore
Robothal, FWIW:
Bowa, Duncan won’t return as #Dodgers’ coaches, but asked to stay in org. Schaefer has said he won’t be back. Honeycutt future unclear.
By the way, you wouldn’t like American Pickers if one of those guys ever showed up at your grandfather’s house.
by Little Blue Bicycle on Oct 4, 2010 2:21 PM PDT reply actions
I hope he’s right, but my expectations of him being correct are at an all-time low.
I’d love to see Macha as bench coach, Honeycutt as pitching coach, Wallach as hitting coach, Dave Roberts as first base/baserunning coach, Mark Loretta as 3B/IF coach. apparently I’m contributing to the minority-only first base coach stereotype, but whatever.
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Just passing this along
jay_jaffe
El Maximo Jaffe finishes 91-71 in BP NL Kings, 4 out of Wild Card, 5 out of 1st, but my Dukes of Flatbush won the True Blue LA lg by a mile
He killed us
My team choked like Padres in the last week and let Phil pass me into second place.
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Maybe I've seen to many vampire movies
but Joe looks like one in the caption photo up top.
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Funny
I was thinking Hoff looked like a skeleton.
"Remember, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Except for herpes. That shit'll come back with you."
he’s also 16th in Yards/attempt. You shouldn’t have many INTs if you’re handing off and throwing screens all game.
"Remember, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Except for herpes. That shit'll come back with you."
and he’s 23rd in completion %. So the defense isn’t catching many of his passes but neither are his receivers.
"Remember, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Except for herpes. That shit'll come back with you."
Well he does have Braylon Edwards
who can’t catch shit. I still think that team is horribly overrated.
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Are the Jets the Monday night game again?
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
Aside from Kershaw and Billingsley, a decade’s worth of pitchers picked in the first round hasn’t yet made the desired impact on the Major League level.
Uh, besides Scott Elbert, who are the guys that were supposed to make an impact by now? Just a dumb statement.
edwin jackson wavin hello over here
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Oct 4, 2010 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions
The first round pick pitchers of the 2000s
2010 – Zach Lee
2009 – Aaron Miller
2008 – Ethan Martin
2007 – Chris Withrow
2007 – James Adkins
2006 – Clayton Kershaw
2006 – Avery [Bryan] Morris
2005 – Luke Hochevar
2004 – Scott Elbert
2004 – Justin Orenduff
2003 – Chad Billingsley
2002 – Greg Miller
2000 – Ben Diggins
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thats all?
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http://www.accessorizeyourvehicle.com/
Well other then
Chad and Clayton that is a lot of nothing so far. Based on what we have seen that could be all we get until Zach Lee starts to throw and he could just as easily end up in the Martin pile.
Silver what is wrong with the statement?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
First snow
fall of the season for Mammoth Mountain is going to fall tonight and there will likely be light snow for the next couple of days.
Good. I was thirsty down here.
"Nothing like a nice herpe to ruin the party." - DJ Pauly D
by delias man on Oct 4, 2010 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
New (lightweight) article up top
http://www.truebluela.com/2010/10/4/1730736/coaching-shakeup-as-mattingly-takes-over
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