Dodgers Sign Pair Of Japanese Pitchers To Minor League Deals
by Eric Stephen on Nov 20, 2010 7:36 PM PST
in Los Angeles Dodgers Minor League Report
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PrintThe Dodgers ventured east today to sign a pair of Japanese pitchers to minor league contracts. They inked Kazuki Nishijima and Kazuya Takano today, making them the second and third Japanese amateurs ever signed by the Dodgers. The Dodgers previously had signed Japanese pitcher Robert Boothe out of college in 2007, and he has a 6.24 ERA in three minor league seasons in rookie ball and Class A.
Nishijima is a 21-year old lefty who was 6-5 in 31 career appearances for Meiji University with a 1.91 ERA. He won a national title in high school in 2006 at Yokohama High School, the same school which produced Daisuke Matsuzaka. Takano is a right-handed 18-year old from Buntoku High School in Kumamoto, Japan.
"Nishijima is known for his curveball and his consistent arm slot. He locates fastballs on the lower part of the plate and induces a lot of ground balls. Takano has a very smooth delivery and flexibility," said Dodgers’ Supervisor, Scouting in Japan , Keiichi Kojima. "While they both show enormous talent and can expect bright futures, our first priority for both pitchers is to become physically and mentally acclimated to a new level of baseball."
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Ty Wiggington
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/wiggity01.shtml
He could play a little 1b, a little 2b even. San Diego boy. Good fit?
Since I think Loney will be back at 1B anyway, I wouldn’t mind Wigginton as the caddy, starting against lefties at 1B, and spelling Blake and perhaps a little 2B too at times.
Career .816 OPS against lefites.
However, last two years he has been .650 and .679 vs LHP. He will be 33. If he can be had for like $2 million or less, I wouldn’t mind him, but it wouldn’t be a loss if we didn’t sign him.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 20, 2010 8:26 PM PST up reply actions
I was thinking of someone like Xavier Nady, too, but he will be 32 (I thought he was younger for some reason), and has battled injuries the last few years. Nady is career .818 OPS vs LHP, but last year was .679.
Could depend on health, and whomever is cheaper.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 20, 2010 8:32 PM PST up reply actions
They might hire one. Robert Boothe didn’t have one, but these two kids are probably a higher priority for the Dodgers.
Do the Dodgers also have a Spanish translator?
The catcher on the 66ers who almost never played
Was booths interpreter. I can’t think of his exact name right now but it was something like fishi imabura
by Brandon Lennox on Nov 21, 2010 10:00 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
BCS experts:
Is their any way Boise State can pass TCU?
I really want to see them in the championship game…but I dont see Oregon losing.
Auburn has 2 chances to lose (Alabama and SEC title game).
So that leaves having to pass TCU…and TCU isnt losing their last game.
Yes
Maybe even as soon as tomorrow.
Plus, Boise State plays ranked Nevada next week so it has a chance to gain more in the computers as well.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 20, 2010 8:52 PM PST up reply actions
Boise State is 36-1 in their last 37 games..
USC went 51-2 in a run between 2002-2006
While its happening…it doesnt seem that amazing.
But from a historical perspective, its amazing.
I doubt a major college team will have a run like that again.
we should totally have this argument everyday, because it’s fantastic
by Josie Becker on Nov 21, 2010 1:30 PM PST up reply actions
Just saw a replay of it
Very nice. Almost a throw
by Eric Stephen on Nov 20, 2010 9:23 PM PST up reply actions
Are Kaman and Baron that important?
Clippers are probably going to fall to 1-13 after tonight.
Even if the Clippers get the #1 pick overall next year…I dont think there’s anyone at the college level that is a clear cut cant miss NBA superstar.
Wow, I am an idiot
I was watching the Clippers / Knicks, thinking it was the fourth quarter, but it’s only the third. Plenty of time left. :)
Griffin has 33, 12, and six through three quarters.
Basically there are two things to think about the NCAA
and their rules.
1. NCAA athletes cannot get anything from anybody that another non-athlete student would get. So unless that guy is giving cart rides to anyone who asks, its an extra benefit.
2. The cart had a logo of a business that has a registered NFLPA connection (why they are allowed on campus is a mystery to me).
Look, to me, its no big deal but its stupid. And for a program that is under probation and is currently appealing its their sanctions, they don’t need stupid stuff to happen, especially on campus.
by bhsportsguy on Nov 20, 2010 10:53 PM PST up reply actions
Yup. Was ineligible to play and will now have to pay for the golf cart for a grand total of $10.
by Julio Nievas on Nov 21, 2010 1:44 AM PST up reply actions
AHHHHHHHHHHHH
I found a gray hair. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
of course it can
but I’m 24. :(
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
magical haunting skills.
0oo0oo0000oo0o00ooo0oo0o0ooo0o0o0. . .. . . . . .
by Ghost_of_K3vo on Nov 20, 2010 10:27 PM PST up reply actions
god dammit, ghost, I hope your entire new recruiting class fails miserably.
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
dude
Nick Johnson.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyPmLGUuwZo&feature=player_embedded
0oo0oo0000oo0o00ooo0oo0o0ooo0o0o0. . .. . . . . .
by Ghost_of_K3vo on Nov 20, 2010 10:29 PM PST up reply actions
Thoughts on the signings
1. The 18 year old righthander will probably stay in extended spring training and would not surprise me if he just stayed in Arizona all year, pitch a little in the Arizona Rookie League and then work on things in the Instructional Leage with the goal to get him ready to go to A ball in 2012 (he’ll stay have 4 more years before Rule 5 comes a calling).
2. Again, the 21 year old might stay in Arizona for extended spring training and then he can go to Ogden (though, he might just stay in LA and go to the Cal League since it might be easier for him to adjust.
3. I don’t see the Dodgers hiring a particular person to stay with them during the season but they will have someone in Arizona for them to work with.
4. I can’t think of players this young signing straight out of Japan happening too many times.
Its more common with Korean players. Both the Japanese and Korean leagues have rules that amateur players can sign with MLB teams but they’re barred from reentering the domestic leagues for a number of years. Basically a ban on returning.
I’d think could probably make more entering the Japanese pro leagues than signing a minor league US deal…thats probably why most go the japan pro route and then come over here.
Its also a pride thing, and its more of a sure thing. A top prospect in Japan is likely to see the majors within the years because most of the top talent is drafted in high school, and the Koshien tournament is insane. Its Friday Nights Lights on steroids. There’s also only one level of the minors to go through, so there’s less of a factor of attrition screwing you over.
That said, the highest paid players only earn around $5 or $6 million unless you were a super duper star like Hideki Matsui was.
um
Can I also mention that I am EXTREMELY excited that there was a Japanese player named “Robert Boothe”? I mean, that’s just unexpected.
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
./pout
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
Must there be a title?
Kensai had a report on him. Off the top of my head, he’s half-Japanese and half-white, raised in Japan, doesn’t know English well, and can throw a mid 90’s fastball with little command of it. Had a tough job of adjusting.
Here’s an image of him. 
Sorry about the hair
How’s the roommate situation going?
by bhsportsguy on Nov 20, 2010 10:48 PM PST up reply actions
much better
I actually suggested re-arranging the living room…and moving her desk into her room…and her mother agreed with me
Ha.
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/sports/news/20101119p2g00m0sp035000c.html
Nishioka will sign with any team that wins the posting fee.
what
@pgammo Peter Gammons
Agent:“3 years Buck, Benoit. Pirates, Royals offering big. This is a great market. Angels, Red Sox, Mets could be left behind”
Clearly this market is led by the Pirates and the Royals.
Question: Does Billingsley agree to a 2yr deal or go to arbitration?
I have to think the Dodgers are going to attempt to get Billingsley to agree to a 2yr deal (like they did with Ethier/Broxton/Kemp last year)…
Bigger question is if he accepts or attempts arbitration…
He could have an argument for 8-10 mils a year, no?
He'd be a fool to accept that contract
And it would be kind of a slap in the face to Bills I’d imagine. After the year he had, I can’t see him signing anything less than 3 years 33 million. He could give them a discount, but who knows if he wants to stay here long term and if he’s at all mad about being left off the roster for the NLDS in 09.
That said, it would be sweet to see him take 3/24.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
All right, if he’s hell bent on reaching FA after two years, then 2 yr/$15M. He won’t make much more in arb.
That’s pretty reasonable. 3/27 is actually closer than I thought it was.
by regfairfield on Nov 21, 2010 9:38 AM PST up reply actions
Dave Stewarts is Billingsleys agent.
You Know Stewart is going to try to stick it to Ned.
3/33 sounds more than a fair deal. Hes been my favorite Dodger since his rookie year.. if it were me, Id do 5 yrs, 60 mill. Just to make sure hes around long enough to be my daughters (2 1/2 yrs old yesterday) favorite player too.
Eric, ask for video of Sands or Robinson. :)
AdamWFoster Adam Foster
If you’re a blogger who wants videos or to talk prospects, I’m always glad to help (adamf@projectprospect.com).
Hear that? The Dodgers need leadership.
Page 3 of 5 —
As the Frank McCourt divorce saga starts quieting down — the settlement is in mediation — and with a new manager (Don Mattingly) and coaching staff (Bob Schaefer and Larry Bowa are gone), the Dodgers feel they have a positive outlook.
While they consider adding a bat in left field, a second baseman, a starting pitcher, and a part-time catcher, they are keeping one very large thing in mind: leadership.
The Dodgers want a player who can nudge their young core of Andre Ethier, Matt Kemp, James Loney, and Russell Martin to the next level. They want a player in the clubhouse who can step up and be vocal when times are tough.
It’s always a challenge to find players who combine exactly what you need positionally and intangibly. Players like Juan Uribe, Johnny Damon, and A.J. Pierzynski could be good fits in that regard.
The Dodger core are rudderless with a Josie type leader
to keep them line and bring out the best they can be.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
You made me want to drive to Glendale
and get a Mario sandwich
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
They're the best
I always get extra onions and extra mayo/mustard mix. Makes for a sloppy sandwich, but a happy Marty.
Also picked up some pancetta and italian sausage for my thanksgiving side dish.
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
Gibson was a really good baseball player.
by regfairfield on Nov 21, 2010 9:33 AM PST up reply actions
True..
But its well documented as to what his personality meant to the clubhouse. Ask Jesse Orosco ;)
While I love the Gibson mystique
His play on the field is what propelled the Dodgers that season.
Gibson was still the same dude with the same attitude in 1989 and 1990, but the Dodgers sucked.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 21, 2010 12:04 PM PST up reply actions
160 games for Gibson in '89 and '90
Probably had alot to do with it. Even when he did play, he didnt play well. As good as his persona was, it wasnt going to help the team, when he wasnt on the field.
He also didnt lead in any major batting categories in ’88, but he still won the MVP. His stats for that season were really good, but he won that MVP for the intangibles that he brought to that club as well.
Even if they gave him the MVP for those reasons, he was legitimately the best player in the NL that year.
by regfairfield on Nov 21, 2010 12:25 PM PST up reply actions
I'd think Magglio might fit those criteria
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I heard GWB played baseball in college, has leadership experience
by Josie Becker on Nov 21, 2010 11:41 AM PST up reply actions
Coming from a Boston writer
Ned knows about AJ from the Giant days and he was a dick, Damon is really on the downside of his career, never could hit with power, and has a Boras client makes no sense. Uribe makes sense if you could get him from a position point, but the other two are pointless for the Dodgers, not even figuring their salaries.
by wineracquet on Nov 21, 2010 11:44 AM PST up reply actions
Blake Griffen had two of most insane dunks
I’ve ever seen at Staples in ten years of watching basketball there. Plus he actually hit some outside shots. The Italian dude on the Knicks can play some B Ball.
I don’t think I’ve ever been as entertained watching a team you know you is going to lose as I have been watching this years version of the Clippers.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I’ve replayed the video on those dunks over 20 times now. Griffin should really be dubbed the new Human Highlight Film.
by Julio Nievas on Nov 21, 2010 11:37 AM PST up reply actions
Griffin should really be dubbed the new Human Highlight Film.
False.
That nickname was retired with Dominique.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 21, 2010 11:58 AM PST up reply actions
Griffin and Dominique each had one of the only nine 40-point games by a Clipper in the last 25 years!
by Eric Stephen on Nov 21, 2010 12:05 PM PST up reply actions
HP at 09:30 AM
that is how us old folks do it:)
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
LOL
We went to the 9:00 A.M. in Burbank. Theater wasn’t full, but it was well-attended.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Gold old Larry Bowa
"Is he declining?" former Yankee third-base coach Larry Bowa asked in a recent interview. Bowa played shortstop in the majors until he was 39. "No question as you get older, you decline. Do you overpay now because of what (Jeter) has meant to the organization? These are very difficult questions, no doubt about it. He’s a class act, there’s nothing phony about it. Is he as good a shortstop as 10 years ago? Probably not. But knowledge-wise, he’s better, knows how to play hitters better
"I think if a guy’s vanishing or he’s not what he used to be, you can still utilize a guy like Jete – put him in the front office, he could be the (team) spokesperson, or give him a personal services contract. I can’t see him not (re-signing). Jete respects the Yankees. I think Yankees respect Jete for what he’s done." </blockquote
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/2010/11/21/2010-11-21_jeter_yankees_stay_quiet_on_a_new_deal.html
They had to run out eventually
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
Are you not supposed to rest on the 7th day?
by regfairfield on Nov 21, 2010 9:00 AM PST up reply actions
Hypocrite.
Saturdays are more forgivable, if only because there’s 10ks on Saturday.
by regfairfield on Nov 21, 2010 9:15 AM PST up reply actions
wrongo bongo
you’re supposed to rest on the Sabbath, too. Yay Priestly Editor!
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
Hah, I knew learning about the Bible entirely from the Simpsons would get me somewhere.
I also know not to mess with thy neighbors racket.
by regfairfield on Nov 21, 2010 9:43 AM PST up reply actions
Yeah, it’s pretty crazy. Even the slaves were supposed to rest on the Sabbath!
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
Work is treating me worse than a slave!
by regfairfield on Nov 21, 2010 9:59 AM PST up reply actions
Daniel Day-Lewis playing Lincoln
for Spielberg. I’m not the biggest Steven S fan, but this could be good:
http://blog.movies.yahoo.com/blog/169-daniel-day-lewis-will-be-steven-spielbergs-abraham-lincoln
Overqualified in an underqualified world since 2008.
Hopefully, Spielberg rewrites the ending so Lincoln kills John Wilkes Booth instead. Never was a fan of the original ending.
Lincoln drinks the South's milkshake in this one
Overqualified in an underqualified world since 2008.
At the end of the movie, Lincoln kicks Grant in the stomach and Stuns him. Lincoln and Lee rip off Grant’s shirt and
paint nWo on his back and laugh out loud.
It's not Drainage ...
This time it’s
Burn It Down
by 68elcamino427 on Nov 21, 2010 11:07 AM PST up reply actions
Pretty disappointed DDL would waste his time with this...
Spielberg/Lincoln biopic… pretty much certain to be bland and pointless. Hopefully he’ll surprise me…
@neufaustcan
I hear ya
Spielberg sugar coats so many of his movies, but I have to trust that DDL will bring it
Overqualified in an underqualified world since 2008.
Is Zack Miller playing?
If yes, why do they refuse to use their second best offensive option?
If no, Fuck.
Zack Millers stats
are probably still inflated from playing the Texans
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
I’m sure there a lot of people cheering him for it.
by Julio Nievas on Nov 21, 2010 11:40 AM PST up reply actions
Oh. Sorry man, I just assume I’m a loser on twitter and nobody tweets me :)
by Julio Nievas on Nov 21, 2010 11:52 AM PST up reply actions
If it’s someone like Roethlesberger, yes.
by regfairfield on Nov 21, 2010 11:48 AM PST up reply actions
I’m so happy that the raisers are losing losers right now. Charger victory on Monday=tie for division lead
by Josie Becker on Nov 21, 2010 11:49 AM PST up reply actions
Not at all.
Last I checked, the Steelers were pretty good.
Josie is still suffering from the effects of too much Strawberry Hill.
is that an old TV show? I just got punch by Jim Beam is all
by Josie Becker on Nov 21, 2010 11:56 AM PST up reply actions
I feel like Robert E. Lee when he saw Atlanta burning
by Josie Becker on Nov 21, 2010 11:59 AM PST up reply actions
Here's the punch btw
There’s a time to punch a dickhead. That was not the time. I don’t care about Richard Seymour or Roethlesberger.
With that said Ben probably deserves to be hit in his balls. Very hard. Aim lower and preferably not in front of a referee.
Actually, it might be the time to do it. For whatever reasons, events that might constitute assault on the street does not get prosecuted because it happened on a sports field.
I don’t think Roger Goodell likes his players punching each other.
If he can handle the fine and/or suspension coming his way then I hope he enjoyed it.
imagine if Ben actually pressed charges, he’d be laughed out of humanity
by Josie Becker on Nov 21, 2010 12:01 PM PST up reply actions
It will matter when Seymour gets suspended
by Eric Stephen on Nov 21, 2010 12:10 PM PST up reply actions
Thats for quitters
for the record, I’m a quitter
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
At least you didn’t have to go to work at 6 AM.
For the record I still consider it a great idea.
by regfairfield on Nov 21, 2010 11:44 AM PST up reply actions
I just wish last night me had some foresight
by Josie Becker on Nov 21, 2010 11:53 AM PST up reply actions
Or retire after the game or before the season, even better.
by Julio Nievas on Nov 21, 2010 11:49 AM PST up reply actions
i think Favera is in the locker room now, considering just driving home
by Josie Becker on Nov 21, 2010 11:52 AM PST up reply actions
referees make American football boring
by Josie Becker on Nov 21, 2010 12:12 PM PST up reply actions
But we want to see points!
or so I keep being told.
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
this sport would be so much better if kicking games were eliminated and you only got a point for a touch. Y’know, if it were more like its rugby roots
by Josie Becker on Nov 21, 2010 12:24 PM PST up reply actions
You can score by kicking it through the posts
in rugby
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
Its even more of a
“aw fuck it” in Rugby then in the NFL though, since there aren’t downs, and you only lose the ball by turning it over. If I remember correctly its done off penalties a lot
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
but is the kick worth as much as a touch? I can’t remember
by Josie Becker on Nov 21, 2010 12:34 PM PST up reply actions
yeah, I guess the scoring rules aren’t a big deal, it’s mostly just the strangehold that refs and technology have on the game that bugs me. Yet the game would be way too violent without the restraining rules. Conundrum.
by Josie Becker on Nov 21, 2010 12:39 PM PST up reply actions
not using your feet to advance the ball makes American football boring
and beer ads. and Joe Buck.
Overqualified in an underqualified world since 2008.
people only like passing
espn told me so
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
espn
also told me that Favre could throw 50 yard touchdowns while on crutches, those lying liars
by Josie Becker on Nov 21, 2010 12:24 PM PST up reply actions
they say the camera ads ten pounds.
there’s a penis joke in there somewhere
by Josie Becker on Nov 21, 2010 12:31 PM PST up reply actions
He is having a big game, no doubt.
Having to wait for 10 weeks to hit me with that is making my point.
In your defense, he was in the top 30 in WR’s in yards coming into this week.
So yeah, I guess I am laughing my ass off.
He’s a weak ass bitch.
?
Since we were talking about fantasy football, TD’s matter most. He’s now tied for first, 11th prior. Plus he’s the leading receptions leader for the Packers.
Quit laughing at yourself!
by Julio Nievas on Nov 21, 2010 12:39 PM PST up reply actions
srsly
texans are about to score 14 points to beat the jets
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
cough cough
Mark Sanchez
cough cough.
Sincerely, the only Jets fan on TBLA
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Nov 21, 2010 7:51 PM PST up reply actions
sorry New Jersey A, didn’t mean to cause confusion
by Josie Becker on Nov 21, 2010 12:46 PM PST up reply actions
houston is all that mattered
everyone gets to watch the epic comebackc
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
i'm so pumped up right now
can’t wait to figure out how we lose this one
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
so....
shit was that a td?
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
boring for you
heart attack inducing for me
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
just barely
can’t overturn it when its that close
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
jets are gonna win on a field goal though
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
nick folk could miss it though
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
I was about to say, I didn’t know the SEC had a Cowboys
by Josie Becker on Nov 21, 2010 12:56 PM PST up reply actions
One of the true laws of the universe
Whether by win or loss, the Houston Texans will trend toward .500.
Look at that…5-5.
They tend to smash all hope
then go on a winning streak to make people optomistic
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
At least they don’t have seven straight 11-loss seasons, like my team. :)
Although I feel comfortable saying the Raiders won’t extend that streak by ending this year 0-7.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 21, 2010 1:03 PM PST up reply actions
remember that one year when Madden allowed you to build the Texans franchise from scratch. I always wished Madden would include a “start expansion team” feature in a future release
by Josie Becker on Nov 21, 2010 1:04 PM PST up reply actions
don't they?
Its been in there before, but they add and remove features so often
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
I haven’t played it in a few years, but I thought in franchise mode you could create a new team from scratch, too.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 21, 2010 1:05 PM PST up reply actions
you can add in a created team, but that’s more of a fantasy draft. I want the dregs of the expansion draft, building capital and returning your investment
by Josie Becker on Nov 21, 2010 1:05 PM PST up reply actions
ah
sadly Madden doesn’t seem to care about those modes any more, they are too busy catering to the online crowd.
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
I like my video games to have a story, thus online gaming does not appeal to me
by Josie Becker on Nov 21, 2010 1:08 PM PST up reply actions
this
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 21, 2010 2:52 PM PST up reply actions
I think that story in a video game is like story in porn.
by regfairfield on Nov 21, 2010 3:09 PM PST up reply actions
I was gonna lead with I like my video games like I like my porn, but scratched it for being unladylike
by Josie Becker on Nov 21, 2010 3:12 PM PST up reply actions
So you’re riveted by the gay rights issues presented in Sorority Sleepover 6?
by regfairfield on Nov 21, 2010 3:13 PM PST up reply actions
um, why am I watching dude porn? I believe you meant Cock In the Henhouse 5
by Josie Becker on Nov 21, 2010 3:14 PM PST up reply actions
Sexuality in agrarian societies: also very important.
by regfairfield on Nov 21, 2010 3:16 PM PST up reply actions
I need to be drawn in, some foreplay before we get to the score play. Y’know, foreplay?
and anyhow, doing a career with Brian Clough as manager of Darby County, signing a midfielder in my first year trying to make the premier league is more meaningful to me than an online pecking order
by Josie Becker on Nov 21, 2010 3:18 PM PST up reply actions
Fore play???
What is this fore play you speak of?
Are you talking about getting drunk first or is this some kind of golf game?
Great point
I do like the pool guy showing up with the skimmer over his shoulder.
Male: “I’m here to fix the pool.”
Female: “But I don’t have a pool.”
Cue the music….
If the story goes beyond “you like pellets, ghost in maze wants to kill you” it’s eating into time I could be spending eating pellets.
by regfairfield on Nov 21, 2010 3:22 PM PST up reply actions
Pretty much. The only game I can actually play these days in Rock Band.
by regfairfield on Nov 21, 2010 3:26 PM PST up reply actions
Did John Carney get re-signed this week? :)
by Eric Stephen on Nov 21, 2010 1:06 PM PST up reply actions
This is my not surprised face
seriously
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
that was a pretty great pop from the crowd as he caught that, I thought he was through
by Josie Becker on Nov 21, 2010 1:10 PM PST up reply actions
Agreed
In fairness to me, I forgot NYJ still had two timeouts when Houston got the ball back :)
by Eric Stephen on Nov 21, 2010 1:12 PM PST up reply actions
Mark Sanchez and Aaron Rodgers have had way better NFL careers than Carson Palmer, Matt Leinart, and Vince Young. Is it possible to peak in college?
by Josie Becker on Nov 21, 2010 1:13 PM PST up reply actions
It’s not even that uncommon to peak in college.
Look at the Heisman winners. Ron Dayne, Eric Crouch, Tim Tebow, Matt Leinart, Reggie Bush, Carson Palmer, Ken Dorsey.
by Michael White on Nov 21, 2010 1:14 PM PST up reply actions
Amazing story IMO.
I think Antonio Gates returned the favor the other way, but took it much, much farther :)
by Eric Stephen on Nov 21, 2010 1:20 PM PST up reply actions
Palmer beat Dorsey for the 2002 Heisman :)
by Eric Stephen on Nov 21, 2010 1:19 PM PST up reply actions
Weinke then.
I actually wasn’t even sure Ron Dayne won the Heisman either, but I was on a roll.
by Michael White on Nov 21, 2010 1:20 PM PST up reply actions
Man, talk about forgotten. I completely forgot about Weinke. Nice pull.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 21, 2010 1:21 PM PST up reply actions
Sure
Ask Tommie Frazier and Eric Crouch.
And neither one of those have had better careers than Palmer BTW. Better now, but not full body of work. Yet.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 21, 2010 1:14 PM PST up reply actions
Is Mark Sanchez still directly comparable to Jamarcus Russell, because it ruled when he was.
by regfairfield on Nov 21, 2010 1:16 PM PST up reply actions
I will withhold judgment until we see how far Sanchez can throw from his knees, which apparently is what wowed the Raiders (since that is apparently a needed NFL skill).
by Eric Stephen on Nov 21, 2010 1:18 PM PST up reply actions
Like how Joey Gathright got signed because he could jump over cars?
by regfairfield on Nov 21, 2010 1:20 PM PST up reply actions
Exactly
One day, I’m sure that will come into play though :)
by Eric Stephen on Nov 21, 2010 1:21 PM PST up reply actions
Carson Palmer was amazing
and then fell off
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
fair enough, he shouldn’t be lumped there.
by Josie Becker on Nov 21, 2010 1:17 PM PST up reply actions
Carson Palmer has had 3 very good seasons
He led the league in Tds back in 05-06 as well. Over 4000 yards 3 times. He’s damn good. Or has been anyway.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Well then I guess there's only one thing left to do
win the whole fucking thing division.
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
No, I’m not.
I’m paying so I can watch whatever I want.
by Michael White on Nov 21, 2010 1:20 PM PST up reply actions
finally saw the highlights
was that second dunk even technically a dunk, he didn’t even touch the rim?! He definitely has more hops than Brian Cook, that is a good call starting him over Cookie.
Overqualified in an underqualified world since 2008.
Dwight Howard...
won a dunk contest with the help of a similar type of throw down, so I guess it counts.
@neufaustcan
Is that what it’s called? That had to contribute to its downfall :)
by Eric Stephen on Nov 21, 2010 1:23 PM PST up reply actions
momentum turf, field turf, the spiritual successor to astroturf, the one where they use ground up tires to simulate dirt, whatever you want to call it
by Josie Becker on Nov 21, 2010 1:25 PM PST up reply actions
Ah yes. Pre Thanksgiving. Which reminds me, I need to get some stuff at the supermarket. :)
by Eric Stephen on Nov 21, 2010 1:30 PM PST up reply actions
this is when to buy. My mom got a butterball turkey at like 30 cents a pound
by Josie Becker on Nov 21, 2010 1:31 PM PST up reply actions
I just got a Ham and some Turkey on Friday from HoneyMade Ham.
The Turkey will be bad exactly on Thanksgiving.
So, now we are eating that this week, and I am buying some more on Tuesday for our little get together on Saturday.
Weak Sauce
I love honeybaked ham, that place is off the hook
by Josie Becker on Nov 21, 2010 1:34 PM PST up reply actions
I have found I prefer gravy to weak sauce, at least when it comes to turkey.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 21, 2010 1:41 PM PST up reply actions
if people didn’t dry out their turkeys, gravy wouldn’t be such a necessity
by Josie Becker on Nov 21, 2010 1:47 PM PST up reply actions
Agreed
My mom overcooked her turkey for years, before I knew any better.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 21, 2010 1:48 PM PST up reply actions
this is true, but we’ve all had turkey with absolutely no moisture to it
by Josie Becker on Nov 21, 2010 1:51 PM PST up reply actions
You’re absolutely right.
And I am putting giblet gravy on damn near everything on my plate, no matter how good the turkey is prepared.
That’s just me though.
my aunt who insists on having every family gathering at her house also insists on serving canned ham. Thankfully my brother called her an asshole last week, so thanksgiving is at our house
by Josie Becker on Nov 21, 2010 2:01 PM PST up reply actions
Ha!
I remember one Thanksgiving, it was just me, my mom, and my aunt at my mom’s house. Those two got to arguing about something, everything, and I just had to go. I think I went to see a movie.
Also, boo on canned ham.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 21, 2010 2:02 PM PST up reply actions
please don’t be, she was labeled correctly. My grandmother was going to bury an item with my grandfather, when my aunt found out she declared she wanted it and took it out of the casket. when my grandmother said, well if it’s not going with him then I want it, my aunt threw the item at my grandmother
by Josie Becker on Nov 21, 2010 2:06 PM PST up reply actions
I love Richard Pryor but am not familiar with this reference
by Josie Becker on Nov 21, 2010 2:08 PM PST up reply actions
In one stand up, that I cannot find, he references a person in a casket.
That person is wearing a lot of jewelry. He says that there is always someone
at the funeral that is thinking about stealing it. It is really funny.
{in Richard Pryor’s voice} Don’t think he’s goin in the dirt with all that shit around his neck!
lol
I couldn’t find it, but I love this bit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Txp8B4ek_kk
by Josie Becker on Nov 21, 2010 2:19 PM PST up reply actions
every family’s got one, it’s just part of life
by Josie Becker on Nov 21, 2010 2:11 PM PST up reply actions
I never knew my father's side of the family
because of some issue he had with his parents. They all took whatever it was to the grave.
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
What's interesting is a moist turkey is practically guaranteed
if you cook it at a very high temperature. I don’t do anything to mine except to add salt and then cook it at 475. A fifteen pound turkey is done in two hours or so. It comes out with crispy skin but incredibly moist meat.
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
this is why I’m comfortable with deep fried turkey, just whisk away the skin and enjoy the moisture
by Josie Becker on Nov 21, 2010 2:01 PM PST up reply actions
I’m asking for a fryer for Christmas so I can start deep frying turkey in the winter and frying fish all summer.
Me love sum fried Crappie, Bass, and Catfish.
someday I will find myself in Arkansas, and on that day we shall hang out and catfish shall be consumed
by Josie Becker on Nov 21, 2010 2:07 PM PST up reply actions
1 fryer
Equals how many pairs of shoes?
by bhsportsguy on Nov 21, 2010 2:26 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
theres a reason I do all my shopping during the week
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
LOL
I was at the supermarket when you posted this. Definitely some rank amateurs out there, but lots of checkstands were open, so it wasn’t all bad.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
5 years later, DePo gets his man?
per Rosenthal:
Melvin will not be #Mets’ next manager. All signs point toward Collins. Not yet confirmed. #MLB
I can’t wait for Lady-N-Blue to comment on Terry Collins’ eyes and facial expressions.
Whoa.
susanslusser Susan Slusser
For those of you asking, if the #Athletics do not sign Iwakuma by Dec 7, they will get back the $15-$16 million posting fee.
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If Iwakuma isn’t signed and #Athletics don’t add another starter this winter, Bobby Cramer, Josh Outman, Tyson Ross 5th starter candidates
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The #Athletics still have until Dec 7 to try to come to terms with Iwakuma but it’s unlikely if he wants Zito money…. Or even close.
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Iwakuma is preparing to announce his return to Rakuten Golden Eagles at their upcoming fan fest according to a Japanese source. #Athletics
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Iwakuma was looking for Barry Zito type deal from the #Athletics according to major league source. #SFGiants Barry Zito type money.
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Hisashi Iwakuma talks have broken off, according to major-league and industry sources. #Athletics
is the posting fee usually returned if no guarantee is reached?
What would stop a team like the A’s, with no intentions of paying an outrageous contract to anyone, from posting like $200mil on Daisuke Matsuzaka to keep him from coming to the AL East.
My life has a great cast, I just can't figure out the plot.
Probably the thought of the guy accepting a shitty contract.
Now we’re out $200M because we didn’t want the Yankees to sign said player.
you wouldn’t have to even make an offer.
My life has a great cast, I just can't figure out the plot.
If the Japanese team knows this, they would just turn down that offer and only deal with a team that they know wants the player?
Is that wrong?
they can accept any bid
but i dont think they are allowed to talk to the teams to ask what they will offer to said player
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Nov 21, 2010 7:55 PM PST up reply actions
Not being a dick to other teams.
And the posting fee is returned if an agreement is not reached, yes.
so it's basically
the same as the transfer fee in soccer?
by Josie Becker on Nov 21, 2010 2:20 PM PST up reply actions
Except the posting bid is a closed bid that the Japanese team accepts. A 3rd party can’t just jump into the process and say they can work out a deal that will satisfy the Japanese team and the prospective player.
is it only the Japanese league which requires a posting bid?
by Josie Becker on Nov 21, 2010 2:25 PM PST up reply actions
Ha! Me too
Iwakuma was looking for Barry Zito type deal from the #Athletics according to major league source
What an asshole
I want a solid gold house and a rocket car
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Nov 21, 2010 2:43 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
This is a good move for the A's
A’s still have money have 4 top starters and if Outman, or Cramer can come through they will be fine. I see Ross more as a bullpen guy despite a few starts last year. If A’s are smart the 16-17 million they saved on posting should go to offense.
I like
that Jerry Buss is getting inducted to the basketball hall of fame. I wonder how many owners are in the hall?
I'm surprised Carolina even scored 13 points on the Ravens
they must be slipping
Overqualified in an underqualified world since 2008.
Paul/Hoffman platoon
Would Marcus Thames and Jeremy Hermida really be that much more expensive?
My life has a great cast, I just can't figure out the plot.
go look up their L/R splits and get back to me.
If we were trying to win games, Ned wouldn’t put Paul/Hoffman out there. Yes, I think he’s just posturing to other clubs.
My life has a great cast, I just can't figure out the plot.
based on their career splits
we’d always be starting a LF with a career OPS of .800+
My life has a great cast, I just can't figure out the plot.
But then we wouldn’t get the joy of watching Marcus Thames play defense.
by regfairfield on Nov 21, 2010 2:37 PM PST up reply actions
Couldn’t be worse than watching Jay Gibbons.
My life has a great cast, I just can't figure out the plot.
Gibbons is just regular old terrible. Thames somehow combines immobile and awkward.
by regfairfield on Nov 21, 2010 2:51 PM PST up reply actions
Anybody posted this yet?
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/new-york-mets-hire-terry-collins-as-manager-112110
RosiFAIL reporting Terry Collins as the new Mets Manager.
That 2006 draft class sure created some QB busts
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee coach Jeff Fisher said after Sunday’s overtime loss to the Redskins that quarterback Vince Young has lost his hold on the starting job.
Fisher’s comments follow an emotional day for Young in which the the fifth-year signal caller was booed, injured his thumb, threw his shoulder pads into the stands and and stormed out of LP Field without talking to the media.
I knew this would happen eventually
the guy is a whiny mcwhinerson.
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
I guess
but most qbs in the nfl “suck”
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
is this a controversial statement?
how many teams are actually happy with their QB situation
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
after this game
I bet Colt fans might have a few words for Payton. Not that they’ll want him gone, he is Payton Manning.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 21, 2010 4:05 PM PST up reply actions
Actually, he's not.
He’s Peyton Manning.
"Save that for the girl chat rooms. No here cares that you are sentimental and sweet. Jose [sic] already passed on you, Dodger SF is having a mid 20’s relationship crisis living in a town where she can’t love anyone because they are either gay or Giant fans, Maddz is stuck in Theology hell, and Teal is married. Not sure what is up with Connector. And my nieces are off limits. Sporky hates you because you adorn the cover of Jon’s book."
Saying most suck is just funny to me.
Manning, Vick, Romo, Manning, Brady, Sanchez, Fitzpatrick, Flacco, Roethelisberger, Bradford, Freeman, Orton, Rivers.
These dudes don’t suck.
nolander has high standards.
"Save that for the girl chat rooms. No here cares that you are sentimental and sweet. Jose [sic] already passed on you, Dodger SF is having a mid 20’s relationship crisis living in a town where she can’t love anyone because they are either gay or Giant fans, Maddz is stuck in Theology hell, and Teal is married. Not sure what is up with Connector. And my nieces are off limits. Sporky hates you because you adorn the cover of Jon’s book."
So I'm thinking of getting Lego Harry Potter
It looks kinda fun.
"Save that for the girl chat rooms. No here cares that you are sentimental and sweet. Jose [sic] already passed on you, Dodger SF is having a mid 20’s relationship crisis living in a town where she can’t love anyone because they are either gay or Giant fans, Maddz is stuck in Theology hell, and Teal is married. Not sure what is up with Connector. And my nieces are off limits. Sporky hates you because you adorn the cover of Jon’s book."
Their fun
but simplistic games
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
Yeah. Sometimes I don’t feel like the complicated, you know?
"Save that for the girl chat rooms. No here cares that you are sentimental and sweet. Jose [sic] already passed on you, Dodger SF is having a mid 20’s relationship crisis living in a town where she can’t love anyone because they are either gay or Giant fans, Maddz is stuck in Theology hell, and Teal is married. Not sure what is up with Connector. And my nieces are off limits. Sporky hates you because you adorn the cover of Jon’s book."
Reason to get into hockey
specifically the LA Kings: Heidi Androl:
by Eric Stephen on Nov 21, 2010 3:57 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
score
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 21, 2010 4:03 PM PST up reply actions
Every time the Patriots win, three small children and one rain forest dies.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 21, 2010 4:08 PM PST up reply actions
True story.
"Save that for the girl chat rooms. No here cares that you are sentimental and sweet. Jose [sic] already passed on you, Dodger SF is having a mid 20’s relationship crisis living in a town where she can’t love anyone because they are either gay or Giant fans, Maddz is stuck in Theology hell, and Teal is married. Not sure what is up with Connector. And my nieces are off limits. Sporky hates you because you adorn the cover of Jon’s book."
it's to horrible to imagine
that’s why we should all be thankful the Saints won the Super Bowl
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 21, 2010 4:25 PM PST up reply actions
4-2 against the pats in 6 years
not bad
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
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