Juan Uribe: Feast Or Famine
by Eric Stephen on Nov 29, 2010 10:59 PM PST
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In wake of the Dodgers signing of Juan Uribe, which should become official on Tuesday, here are some numbers to consider. Uribe has hit 20 home runs in four of the last seven seasons, averaging 18 home runs per year from 2004-2010. How does that stack up against other second basemen in Dodger history?
| Most Home Runs By as 2B By a Dodger | ||
| Player | Year | HR |
| Davey Lopes | 1979 | 28 |
| Jeff Kent | 2005 | 28 |
| Charlie Neal | 1958 | 20 |
| Jeff Kent | 2007 | 20 |
| Jackie Robinson | 1951 | 19 |
| Jackie Robinson | 1952 | 19 |
| Charlie Neal | 1959 | 19 |
| Source: Baseball-Reference.com | ||
Then again, Uribe's career on-base percentage is .2998. There have been 14 seasons in Dodger franchise history in which a second baseman has put up a sub-.300 OBP in 400 or more PA, the most recent coming from Alex Cora in the offensively challenged season of 2003:
| Lowest OBP By a Dodger 2B |
||
| Player | Year | OBP |
| Jimmy Jordan | 1936 | .262 |
| Whitey Alperman | 1909 | .262 |
| Whitey Alperman | 1907 | .266 |
| Tim Floyd | 1902 | .268 |
| Paul Popovich | 1968 | .280 |
| Whitey Alperman | 1906 | .284 |
| Alex Cora | 2003 | .287 |
| Delino DeShields | 1996 | .288 |
| Jay Partridge | 1927 | .289 |
| Bill Hallman | 1898 | .291 |
| George Cutshaw | 1917 | .292 |
| George Cutshaw | 1916 | .292 |
| George Cutshaw | 1915 | .293 |
| George Cutshaw | 1914 | .297 |
| Min. 400 PA; Source: Baseball-Reference.com | ||
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In other news, the Rockies will announce tomorrow that they have reached a contract extension with Troy Tulowitzki that will add $132 million of guaranteed money over the final seven years of the deal, which now runs through 2020, per Troy Renck of the Denver Post. Renck also reports Colorado has agreed to a two-year deal (with a player option for a third year, and potential club option for a fourth year) with Jorge De La Rosa.
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In other, other news, David Young has the details from TBLA karaoke night last Friday here.
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LOL
love the caption.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 29, 2010 11:00 PM PST reply actions
Does this mean that payroll for the Rockies is going to get fairly creative?
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
The Tulo extension doesn’t kick in until 2014.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 29, 2010 11:02 PM PST up reply actions
also
I want pictures :(
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
Just a couple minutes more….
There a smidge of video too……
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by David Young on Nov 29, 2010 11:07 PM PST up reply actions
Oh wait, did you mean of Karaoke night?
/off iPhone
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by David Young on Nov 29, 2010 11:11 PM PST up reply actions
And
jet lag is terrible. It’s 1 am here and I’m just hitting my stride…
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
Ah yes, that Whitey Alperman was some ballplayer......
Did they have Sabermetrics back then?
"Man that ball got outta here in a hurry. I mean anything travels that far oughta have a damn stewardess on it, don't you think?"
I was more interested in Delino's 1996 season
Glad it only cost us Pedro…
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Dude
you were 6 when that happened. When I was six, MLK and RFK were assassinated, Lew Alcindor just won his second NCAA Basketball Championship and Drysdale was in the midst of his scoreless streak
by bhsportsguy on Nov 29, 2010 11:11 PM PST up reply actions
Sooooo! If we had Pedro instead of crappy Delino maybe I could say the Dodgers have a WS championship in my lifetime! Also, screw you Newscorp.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
If it wasn't obvious, I am bitter about Piazza being traded as well
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
as if I needed another reason to hate it
I am literally angry with rage!
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 29, 2010 11:16 PM PST up reply actions
Me, I’m mildly annoyed with rage.
Sometimes, when I see other drivers get upset and I’m in just the right mood, I get amused with rage.
Now with 33% more Kavula
by Humma Kavula on Nov 29, 2010 11:22 PM PST up reply actions
Are you ever happy with rage?
I’m guessing it would have to be a perfect storm type of situation.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
i'm sure there is just the right amount of gin
to reach that level
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 29, 2010 11:23 PM PST up reply actions
see: Morgan, Dexter
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
he doesn't really need to drink
though i’ve only seen 2 seasons, who knows what else has been going on.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 29, 2010 11:33 PM PST up reply actions
I was more referring to “happy with rage”
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
ah
then carry on :)
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 29, 2010 11:35 PM PST up reply actions
Dude(2)
When I was six, our Beloved Dodgers won their first World Series, Eisenhower was president, the Lakers were still in Minneapolis, and Drysdale was a rookie.
"Man that ball got outta here in a hurry. I mean anything travels that far oughta have a damn stewardess on it, don't you think?"
A competition to see who's oldest, eh?
I think you take the cake, dad.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
when I was 6…my brother was born.
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
Ditto
well, my youngest one anyway.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 29, 2010 11:24 PM PST up reply actions
I was -3 when my sister was born
Do i win anything? :)
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Me
too!
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by David Young on Nov 29, 2010 11:27 PM PST up reply actions
When I was 6
Joe Morgan hit a home run that ended the Dodger season, but I knew nothing of it.
The Lakers won it all though, so woo hoo!!!
by Eric Stephen on Nov 29, 2010 11:28 PM PST up reply actions
when I was six
Hannibal was sweeping up elephant crap in the Alps, Socrates was calling poison control and the Dead Sea was only sick….
Actually, then, the infield at Ebbets Field was Hodges, Robinson, Reese and Billy Cox.
by preacher roe on Nov 30, 2010 9:24 AM PST up reply actions
Winner
You can be (incompetent and a nice guy), you can be (competent and an asshole), but if you are an (asshole and incompetent), your only future is to be Keith's boss otherwise you are unemployable
Billy Cox
(snaps fingers) fuckit
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 9:30 AM PST up reply actions
Oh
despite my daughter being older than IVDown, you are older than me. When I was six, LBJ was the president and Al “The Bull” Ferrara led an 89-loss Dodger team with 16 home runs.
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by David Young on Nov 29, 2010 11:27 PM PST up reply actions
Whitey taught George Cutshaw everything he knew!
by Eric Stephen on Nov 29, 2010 11:06 PM PST up reply actions
Looks like Cutshaw was an improvement over good 'ol Whitey!
"If your Mr. October, I'm Mr. Spring, Summer and Winter!" - Tommy Lasorda to Reggie Jackson
by Ego Crusher! on Nov 30, 2010 11:48 AM PST up reply actions
NFPOTRS
New Fan Post On The Right Side
http://www.truebluela.com/2010/11/29/1845875/tbla-karaoke-night-the-evidence
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Very nice. I added a link in this post as well.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 29, 2010 11:14 PM PST up reply actions
holy crap, Josie, there is one of us that is BEYOND epic
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
i;m gonna assume its the simultaneous pointing on the lyric “you” : )
by Josie Becker on Nov 29, 2010 11:22 PM PST up reply actions
hahaha
it was the one just before it, but i knew exactly when that was taken. :)
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
haha
that one is definitely beyond epic
by Josie Becker on Nov 29, 2010 11:25 PM PST up reply actions
I nearly used that one in the “featured spot” in the article.
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by David Young on Nov 29, 2010 11:28 PM PST up reply actions
OMG
that should be the T-shirt, but put like boxing gloves on our fists
TBLA: Cause you never know when there will be foxy boxing
by Josie Becker on Nov 29, 2010 11:29 PM PST up reply actions
I’m still a fan of:
TBLA: There’s a lot of pussy!
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Look what the cat dragged in.
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by David Young on Nov 29, 2010 11:32 PM PST up reply actions
all these cat related puns
are killin me inside
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
Sorry
went to go see the Kings find a way to push around the Ducks and still get shutout.
Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon and for the rest of your life.
You win this round
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
i will not allow our picture to be used for that one : )
by Josie Becker on Nov 29, 2010 11:32 PM PST up reply actions
This is why you’re single. Pull a G.Scott and run an errand.
;)
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
callback!
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by David Young on Nov 29, 2010 11:32 PM PST up reply actions
I will forever be compared to G Scott now
It’s like he’s the older, more successful brother. The one that everyone likes but you really know he’s a no good ass hat! :)
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
no good ass hats
get girls
Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon and for the rest of your life.
fact
then we write really long blogger entries about how we hate you but secretly love you and text you drunkenly after long nights of karaoke.
I mean. What?
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
by this I mean
i’m not a no good ass hat.
Everything else you’ve said is true.
Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon and for the rest of your life.
do you see how your story is full of holes?
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
I am an awesome girlfriend and a terrible girlfriend because I have a great memory.
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
Same reason I was a great boyfriend. Now, I want to be a great boyfriend for someone who realizes I’m a great boyfriend.
Disregard females, acquire currency.
Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon and for the rest of your life.
i enjoyed this
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 29, 2010 11:43 PM PST up reply actions
I feel like I should put up a police tape barrier around you while you work through the anger part of the grief cycle
by Josie Becker on Nov 29, 2010 11:43 PM PST up reply actions
The Dodgers went 38 years without anyone hitting for the grief cycle.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 29, 2010 11:44 PM PST up reply actions
I grieved last week, this week, I want to party naked.
Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon and for the rest of your life.
is that denial?
I don’t know the grief cycle. I’m in that phase too, except it’s a bit awkward with divinity students.
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
being really good at psychology helps me.
The The Kübler-Ross Grief Cycle says it’s: Stability, Immobilization, Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Testing, Acceptance.
I think I’m at Testing. Testing is when you seek realistic solutions. Acceptance is finding your way to truly move on.
Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon and for the rest of your life.
that helps you with div students?
I’ll have to try that out. ;)
I’m at acceptance now. It’s kinda chill.
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
I’ve never understood the appeal in that. I don’t like randomly getting naked, it gets cold. :(
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
figure of speech
I say it all the time and don’t really know what it means.
Shit happens when you party naked.
Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon and for the rest of your life.
yeah
but I think you and I (and everyone else) knows the dudes that lose clothes when they get wastey.
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
I’ve never met a party where the dudes didn’t want to get naked and the chicks didn’t refuse to.
Just kind of the rule of the wild.
Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon and for the rest of your life.
Everyone!
We’re going streaking!
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
I don’t think you’re of legal age yet
Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon and for the rest of your life.
Oh come on
It’s Old School!
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
I know
I just couldn’t think of something better than
“You’re crazy man, you’re crazy!”
Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon and for the rest of your life.
I like you...but you're crazy
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Not in the valley in the spring, summer and fall (except this past week).
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by David Young on Nov 29, 2010 11:56 PM PST up reply actions
Good luck finding that, or at least for longer than a certain period of time. I don’t know how people can be together for a long time with how often people just get bored of each other.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
candle wax. feather dusters.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 29, 2010 11:47 PM PST up reply actions
maybe during amateur hour. nope, have to stop, internet reputation to uphold and all
by Josie Becker on Nov 29, 2010 11:53 PM PST up reply actions
clothespins. clamps.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 29, 2010 11:53 PM PST up reply actions
C.a.n.d.l.e…w.a.×....f.e.a.t.h.e.r…d.u.s.t….
Oh, sorry, trying to get it all down.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
cat o’ nine tails ….
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 30, 2010 12:03 AM PST up reply actions
ball gag is a must
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
This deserves to at least be on the sleeve of the TBLA shirt.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 12:06 AM PST up reply actions
TBLA: Ball gag is a must
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
I wish I had that most times when I was around women anyway
I mean… :)
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
probably only way you stop talking, eh?
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 30, 2010 12:07 AM PST up reply actions
in a pinch, a handkerchief makes a fine replacement
by Josie Becker on Nov 30, 2010 12:08 AM PST up reply actions
I need an adult
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
My rate is $25 per hour
for being adult-like
"Man that ball got outta here in a hurry. I mean anything travels that far oughta have a damn stewardess on it, don't you think?"
by iiidown on Nov 30, 2010 12:11 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Rec'd
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 30, 2010 12:14 AM PST up reply actions
but they don’t photograph as well.
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by David Young on Nov 30, 2010 12:09 AM PST up reply actions
is that some sort of terrible german porn?
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
it's the safe word
for the Vandersexx
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 29, 2010 11:57 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
it's what i do
;)
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 12:01 AM PST up reply actions
HaHa! Nice.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 29, 2010 11:57 PM PST up reply actions
I think that’s why you’re supposed to wait until you’re 30 to get married.
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
I was 27.5 when I got married, 22.5 years ago. I’m still happy and we’re a few years into the empty nest stage already. Of course my wife is a much better person than I am, so there is that.
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by David Young on Nov 29, 2010 11:46 PM PST up reply actions
I wish I could say that
"Man that ball got outta here in a hurry. I mean anything travels that far oughta have a damn stewardess on it, don't you think?"
You are a much better person than your wife?
by Eric Stephen on Nov 29, 2010 11:48 PM PST up reply actions
no comment
"Man that ball got outta here in a hurry. I mean anything travels that far oughta have a damn stewardess on it, don't you think?"
the empty nest part :-)
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by David Young on Nov 29, 2010 11:49 PM PST up reply actions
I was married at 17
I still have no freaking idea what I was thinking
"Before I make a mistake, I don't make that mistake" -Johan Cruijff
by angelofdeath on Nov 29, 2010 11:48 PM PST up reply actions
“now we can have sex all the time!”
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by David Young on Nov 29, 2010 11:49 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
does that
count as thinking?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 29, 2010 11:49 PM PST up reply actions
with a certain head.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 29, 2010 11:50 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I was young and stupid
Wait, that’s been washed and reused…
Ok, I was stupid
"Before I make a mistake, I don't make that mistake" -Johan Cruijff
by angelofdeath on Nov 29, 2010 11:52 PM PST up reply actions
Are you still married?
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
No
Turns out, my marriage was sort of invalid because I was a minor and my parents didn’t sign off on it… It’s in the family code in our country…
It took her one year to get sick of me… Imagine that…
"Before I make a mistake, I don't make that mistake" -Johan Cruijff
by angelofdeath on Nov 29, 2010 11:56 PM PST up reply actions
well, I’m glad you came out of it relatively unscathed.
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
Whaddya mean unscathed? :) My wallet certainly wasn't
Seriously though, we had our moments… The relationship just ran it’s natural course
"Before I make a mistake, I don't make that mistake" -Johan Cruijff
by angelofdeath on Nov 30, 2010 12:00 AM PST up reply actions
I think you meant
MarriageLOL
Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon and for the rest of your life.
It’s how it always works. But in the end I’ll end up happy on the inside, while you live a shallow existence making it with attractive girl after girl but never really happy.
Wait, who wins in this situation?
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Who says you can’t be happy with attractive girl after attractive girl? The human psyche is not built for long-term relationships.
I say that not to say that’s what I want. I want the wife and kids and house on the hill, but I’m also not judging Charlie Sheen for paying girls to leave after sex.
Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon and for the rest of your life.
I’m just fucking around anyway, just going off the cliche’ of pretty much (funny enough) any Charlie Sheen character. But remember Major League 2, he really was happiest and pitching best with the cute teacher, not the smokin hot agent. Lol.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Wow
iiidown was my father’s age when ivdown was born, similar to my brother. And then ivdown had a younger sister, hmm.
by bhsportsguy on Nov 29, 2010 11:38 PM PST up reply actions
Now for the tough one.
If a train leaves Chicago at 4PM to New York travelling at 60 MPH, carrying sow bellies, how many home runs did Babe Ruth hit in 1932?
"Man that ball got outta here in a hurry. I mean anything travels that far oughta have a damn stewardess on it, don't you think?"
More than any other team?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 29, 2010 11:44 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I love this answer, hahah
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
but
did he call it?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 29, 2010 11:46 PM PST up reply actions
So says Jon Paul Stevens
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
no no, i was negative 3 years old when my sister was born :P
I just felt left out cause everyone was having siblings born when they were 6, haha.
IIIdown was 40 when i was born
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
All the great ones are accidents I mean welcome additions to older parents.
My dad was 41, my mom was 39½ when I was born.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 29, 2010 11:47 PM PST up reply actions
Dad was 37
and Mom 27 wence Tommy Blackjack was born
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 29, 2010 11:48 PM PST up reply actions
Oh good
Eric and 4Iron have a special bond
Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon and for the rest of your life.
Something to celebrate while singing More Than A Feeling.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 29, 2010 11:50 PM PST up reply actions
AND IT"S MORE THAN A FEEEEELINGGGGG
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
WHEN I HEAR THAT OLD SONG THEY USED TO PLAAAAAAAY!
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 29, 2010 11:52 PM PST up reply actions
fun fact
i made the decision to buy the first Guitar Hero after jamming that tune
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 29, 2010 11:52 PM PST up reply actions
Fun Fact
More Than A Feeling is likely everyone’s favorite Boston song, though mine is Rock And Roll Band, but I believe their best song is Don’t Look Back.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
That might be more of an opinion
But I’m no math major.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Hitch a Ride.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 29, 2010 11:59 PM PST up reply actions
The great thing about Boston
is that any one of those songs could be considered their best, really. I really wish I could have been able to see them play.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Yes
and afterward we can take on Our House – Madness. Or what just came on my Itunes, Electric Avenue
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
OUT in the STREET!
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 29, 2010 11:53 PM PST up reply actions
It's nice to get such acceptance for 80s music love in here
I get ridiculed by people daily for it by half of my friends, lol.
They are all just clearly insane.
We gonna rock out to Electric Avenue, and then we’ll take it highah!!!
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
You mean besides our love for the best kind of music, 80s music?
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
On the next TBLA night Dr Peppers are on me.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
We’re gonna Forrest Gump all in that mofo
by Eric Stephen on Nov 29, 2010 11:53 PM PST up reply actions
don't be jelly
I’m sure you can bromance with 4Iron another way
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
Me and 4Down would sing Under Pressure. He would clearly be Freddy Mercury.
For Tripon, I’d sing Showdown.
Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon and for the rest of your life.
and for Phil?
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
because he has split personalities
Ebony and Ivory
Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon and for the rest of your life.
fantastic
Keith?
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
or
When Electricity Came To Arkansas"—Black Oak Arkansas
Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon and for the rest of your life.
I would sing you
“The Sign” – Ace of Base
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
I can’t believe I didn’t sing Ace of Base Friday.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 29, 2010 11:59 PM PST up reply actions
I can’t believe mintxcore didn’t sing Ace of Base Friday.
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
I would have been the only one there who wouldn’t think it was ironic.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 12:00 AM PST up reply actions
nice.
keeping with the theme, I would sing you Heat of the Moment
Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon and for the rest of your life.
Under Pressure?
I nearly suggested us singing that rather than Our House, but I wasn’t sure anyone could take me trying to sing Freddie :D
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
I was talking about that with someone
And I don’t remember who. Possibly mintxcore.
I love singing either Bowie (for the ridiculous voice) or Mercury (for all the random sounds he makes during the song).
by Eric Stephen on Nov 29, 2010 11:59 PM PST up reply actions
I can do Bowie a bit
His role isn’t nearly as tough as Freddie’s.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Now I need to brush up on the song so I don't look as bad
To the 80s machine!
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
On the other end of the spectrum
I was born 44 weeks after my parents got married.
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by David Young on Nov 29, 2010 11:51 PM PST up reply actions
Those pics were very fun to look through.
by silverwidow on Nov 29, 2010 11:36 PM PST up reply actions
But not the vids? :-)
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by David Young on Nov 29, 2010 11:36 PM PST up reply actions
i had no idea i was hitting those notes at such a low register. i was so afraid of my voice cracking, I sang like Nina Simone
by Josie Becker on Nov 29, 2010 11:39 PM PST up reply actions
I hate
how standing up in front of a crowd and using a microphone doesn’t sound like it does when I’m alone in my car.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 29, 2010 11:40 PM PST up reply actions
seriously. I hate more that I don’t get to sing in my car anymore since I walk everywhere.
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
My faux British accent during Hold Me Now sounds way better in my car, for instance.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 29, 2010 11:41 PM PST up reply actions
I was best
doing my Davey Jones impression, the other times, I was off.
by bhsportsguy on Nov 29, 2010 11:56 PM PST up reply actions
I thought your Under My Skin was pretty good, but you did hit Daydream Believer out of the park.
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by David Young on Nov 30, 2010 12:01 AM PST up reply actions
It was awesome
Everyone was in on the chorus.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 12:02 AM PST up reply actions
After the couple jack and cokes it would have taken for me to loosen up enough to sing in front of you people, I probably would have had a dueling Sinatra battle with BH
Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon and for the rest of your life.
Having no other choice, I would have opened with Young at Heart
Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon and for the rest of your life.
considering the amount of whiskey Reg, Josie, and I had, you would have been in great company.
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
And you didn’t have to drink that entire last round yourself…
by regfairfield on Nov 30, 2010 12:06 AM PST up reply actions
i drank half of mine! a few sips is half, right?
by Josie Becker on Nov 30, 2010 12:09 AM PST up reply actions
I am glad
I stuck to nursing my Fat Tires.
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by David Young on Nov 30, 2010 12:09 AM PST up reply actions
Nah, you were a trooper, Maddz is the one who just dumped her glass into mine.
by regfairfield on Nov 30, 2010 12:11 AM PST up reply actions
The song book at Gabe’s was gigantic. It would be hard to find a song that wouldn’t fit your style, whatever you choose.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 12:06 AM PST up reply actions
I am a serious car singer. Makes my 70-mile round trip commute more tolerable.
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by David Young on Nov 29, 2010 11:42 PM PST up reply actions
This
I’ve gotten to the point that instead of being embarrassed that the car next to me can hear me, I more feel like they’re getting a free concert.
Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon and for the rest of your life.
My windows are closed, but in slow traffic, I might be heard anyway.
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by David Young on Nov 29, 2010 11:44 PM PST up reply actions
Mine too
But I still pull a Michael Bolton (from Office Space) if I’m rapping in my car and anyone walks by :)
by Eric Stephen on Nov 29, 2010 11:45 PM PST up reply actions
Last year and partly this year
During my trips to see the ex (80 god forsaken miles on the 405), I’d sometimes get there with a hoarse throat from signing to the radio or my cds :)
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
singing and dancing with an ipod in your ears while walking to class is just the bestest : )
by Josie Becker on Nov 29, 2010 11:42 PM PST up reply actions
At least our hostess had the reverb cranked up pretty good
The downside was that she didn’t turn it down between songs so it was near impossible to understand what she was saying half the time.
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by David Young on Nov 29, 2010 11:43 PM PST up reply actions
I think my favorite was when she
said, is it Maddz or Madd?
by bhsportsguy on Nov 29, 2010 11:55 PM PST up reply actions
I kick ass in my car
But for some reason when I’m doing it around other people they don’t look like I’m doing good. I wonder why they lie like that.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
I am not looking since
someone told me this was going to be put on the FB site. :)
by bhsportsguy on Nov 29, 2010 11:54 PM PST up reply actions
Eric never sent me
the password, so flickr it became.
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by David Young on Nov 29, 2010 11:55 PM PST up reply actions
The Boise State game was on. We were watching that.
by Michael White on Nov 30, 2010 8:15 AM PST up reply actions
Guess so.
I’m more of an “early to bed, early to rise” kind of guy.
The first baseball comment in this thread is two comments down from wineraquet approximately 200 comments in.
by Michael White on Nov 30, 2010 8:17 AM PST up reply actions
The Uribe question
Uribe’s OBP is obviously bad, but all the people listed don’t have the homerun pop that Uribe would seem to be able deliver.
The only other free agent out there who I think actually might have helped the Dodgers given what they were willing to spend-under 10million, was Berkman. But outside of that who could they have signed for 7 million or less who could hit 20 HR’s?
De La Rosa
Troy Renck has been posting more details via Twitter.
2-year deal, with player option that would make it $32 million over three years. JDLR exercising the player option would add a club option for a fourth year worth $11 million, making the total deal 4/$42m (meaning there is a $1m buyout).
Being able to potentially wave goodbye after two years and $20 million might be better than what the Dodgers signed for Ted Lilly.
I know that if DeLaRosa declines the player option, its because he’s going to be worth more than the 11 million he’d earn if he picks it up, but I like the idea that there’s multiple outs in that contract.
I don’t think the player option makes it any better for the Rockies. If he sucks or is hurt, that option is more likely to be picked up. If he is willing to walk after two years, I’m sure the Rockies would rather have him back for a third year. It moves none of the risk of the third year away from the Rockies, and removes a lot of the potential reward.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 29, 2010 11:27 PM PST up reply actions
I am generally not a fan of player options, other than hey, if that’s what it took to get the deal done, that’s cool.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 29, 2010 11:33 PM PST up reply actions
I tend
to like incentive created “options” like Garland’s vs. the player or club option which I think are pretty worthless.
by bhsportsguy on Nov 29, 2010 11:41 PM PST up reply actions
I do enjoy the partial “pay for play” aspect of Garland’s deal.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 29, 2010 11:42 PM PST up reply actions
I like player options in almost all cases..
#1. The key to all contracts is to get players to perform each year of the contract to the best of their ability. If you give them a chance to opt out for free agency, then its likely you’re going to get a better performance.
#2. Everyone always brings up the point about – “well what if they get hurt”…but that shouldnt even be considered bc if they were on a guaranteed contract with no opt outs…the club would be on the hook for all the years anyway. So it doesnt matter.
#3. I dont think opt outs can hurt clubs…bc they always have the chance to reallocate those funds to another player if who they have opts out. Thats just business. And sometimes you want guys to opt out even if perform well…bc you’re not sure they’ll hold up for the life of their contract (see JD Drew, and I really wish Ted Lilly had one for the last year..). I’d feel much better if Lilly had an opt out his last year…that way you could root for him to do great his 1st two seasons…and have him gain confidence he could get another multi year deal…opt out..and then you’d be off the hook for his age 37/38 season..
If the player is ineffective or hurt the team is fucked either way. They are going to be on the hook for the third year no matter what, whether on a three year deal or Atwood year deal plus a player option since the player will just exercise the option.
But if the player is effective for the two years that third year is likely to be at a rate the team would love to pay. Having a player option denies the team that extra year of benefit.
I think you overestimate the effect of motivation of a professional athlete.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 6:22 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
He just loves player options
because they are now associated with De La Rosa.
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
I can’t like this deal for the Rockies. How can you want to give someone that kind of salary with his history of low innings totals? It’s not 11/year for JDLR, it’s 11.5/year for 20 starts of JDLR and 10 starts of replacement level.
Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon and for the rest of your life.
@Dodgers njbluebleeder: can I buy the dodger snuggie or is it only given out at the game?" Only at the game
2 minutes ago via Twitter for iPad
Say, maybe Ned is interested in Carl Crawford after all.
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I just tweeted that
with proper attribution of course :)
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 12:10 AM PST up reply actions
Giving it 15 minutes so I can repost this in a new thread
Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon and for the rest of your life.
by G.Scott on Nov 30, 2010 12:11 AM PST up reply actions 2 recs
LOL
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by David Young on Nov 30, 2010 12:11 AM PST up reply actions
Why thank you sir. I must be too tired to realize that I should have tweeted that!
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by David Young on Nov 30, 2010 12:11 AM PST up reply actions
Did anyone catch the top 1000 songs on KLOS this weekend?
I caught 3-2-1, which were Hotel California, Sg Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band, and Stairway to Heaven. I was a bit surprised about number 2.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Doesn’t Hey Jude usually get #2 on that list?
by regfairfield on Nov 30, 2010 12:12 AM PST up reply actions
do they readjust that list every year? do archeologist unearth new evidence causing science to rethink their position?
by Josie Becker on Nov 30, 2010 12:13 AM PST up reply actions
I was fairly certain last year it was Freebird
My dad’s always told me 1-2 are always Freebird and Stairway to Heaven, in either order. Freebird must be losing some popularity.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Maybe it’s too new since Conan played it on his NBC farewell.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 12:14 AM PST up reply actions
I think anyone that unironically likes Freebird doesn’t have Internet access.
by regfairfield on Nov 30, 2010 12:14 AM PST up reply actions
I still like Freebird…. oh, I get it.
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by David Young on Nov 30, 2010 12:18 AM PST up reply actions
We needed a little southern rock Friday night. Well, there was the one Tom Petty tune. I coulda done Skynyrd’s Gimme Three Steps. Unironically.
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by David Young on Nov 30, 2010 12:22 AM PST up reply actions
rednecks must be dying off
"Man that ball got outta here in a hurry. I mean anything travels that far oughta have a damn stewardess on it, don't you think?"
But
The South will rise again, won’t it?
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
that’s what they tell me
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
How many Confederate flags do you see daily ;)
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
They are in support of The Dukes of Hazard. :)
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 12:19 AM PST up reply actions
I'm in full support
of Daisy Duke :)
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Preferably the Jessica Simpson version
Oh man.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
I found this, but I'm fairly certain this was last year's, because I didn't hear Bohemian Rhapsody and I only heard the last 3
http://markandbrian.com/Article.asp?id=1614617&spid=35854&page=10
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Hotel California and Stairway to Heaven always get a lot of love
and based on the fact that they’re both known for epic solos, I’m always surprised at the lack of love for Free Bird.
SPLHCB is a good song and all, but they just put it that high so you’d talk about it later.
Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon and for the rest of your life.
KLOS listeners
have softened up over the years.
Was #2 Sgt. Pepper / A Day In The Life, perhaps?
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by David Young on Nov 30, 2010 12:13 AM PST up reply actions
Not A Day In The Life
It was another one that I am blanking on. I told my dad about it, so maybe he can remember it for me.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Yeah, that was it
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Sgt. Pepper / With A Little Help From My Friends?
Did they accidentally combine the Joe Cocker version’s votes in there? With all due respect, there is no way that a song sung by Ringo Starr is a top-10 KLOS song.
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by David Young on Nov 30, 2010 12:16 AM PST up reply actions
Speaking of KLOS
Just got back from Roger Waters doing The Wall and having to carry my buddy back to the car. Highly recommend you try to scalp tickets for one of the later performances.
by regfairfield on Nov 30, 2010 12:16 AM PST up reply actions
"Stairway to Heaven"
Blargh. There are so many better Led Zeppelin songs.
oh dear god
I need to go to bed. I have to get back up at 7:30 to make sure this paper isn’t terribad
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
Sorry, we were distracting you?
Apologies. :-)
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by David Young on Nov 30, 2010 12:16 AM PST up reply actions
hahaha not at all
I am just struggling with this whole “sermon” thing
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
Have you tried listening to some Erick Sermon and EPMD for inspiration?
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 12:18 AM PST up reply actions
Even the bars are closed where you are.
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by David Young on Nov 30, 2010 12:16 AM PST up reply actions
not true
they’re open until 3 am here
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
only if you pack heat.
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by David Young on Nov 30, 2010 12:20 AM PST up reply actions
OT
Derek Anderson, nice meltdown
"Before I make a mistake, I don't make that mistake" -Johan Cruijff
that reporter is an asshat. Steve Young was right. You asked a question, you got an answer, move on.
Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon and for the rest of your life.
If i was a professional athelete
i would probably hate talking to the media, which I would counter by making my interviews like the ranting of a madman.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 7:17 AM PST up reply actions
Eric Bedard openly hates the media, so if he ever gets healthy again we’ll get to see more gems like
“You can ask me three questions”
“Why three?”
“That counts as one”
by regfairfield on Nov 30, 2010 8:54 AM PST up reply actions
that
is just great.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 9:22 AM PST up reply actions
I never understand this
maybe they should just play games in private and have the results posted after the fact. In fact, let’s no longer televise and have radio broadcasts of games too.
Sure, can it get tiresome to answer the same questions over and over again but for a professional athlete, this is the price you pay to be in most cases, a very well-paid person playing a kid’s game.
And will you be supportive of these same players when they are out on strike or lockouts next year?
by bhsportsguy on Nov 30, 2010 10:47 AM PST up reply actions
I get that point of view
but it really seems sometimes that some media people almost intentionally try to get a rise out of an athelete just to get a “sound bite”. I mean look at Manny, the guy couldn’t say anything without being blasted last year, so he basically said, “You know what? Fuck all of you.” and stopped giving interviews. And they blasted him for that, and even said “Manny has for some reason stopped talking to the media.” he had a reason, they wanted to twist everything he said.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 10:51 AM PST up reply actions
this
The reporter was obviously trying to provoke Anderson here.
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
I think you could easily see the other side and wanted to get some sort of reason why he appeared to be laughing on the sideline during a blowout. Anderson never answered the actual question, which was fairly straightforward. The reporter’s job is to write about that incident, and the way to make the story balanced is to get a quote from Anderson on what was happening.
I don’t blame either of them, really. One was upset and one was trying to write his story.
Anderson told him it was none of his business
and very likely wasn’t, and the guy should have shut up and moved on.
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
just me
but I don’t know why they need to ask that. The camera showed him laughing, so what? Him and the other guy were probably joking at their own expense. What’s he supposed to do, weep openly? It’s hard to say that, because then it gets spun like you don’t care. Which I never understand that. People who look like they enjoy what their doing, even when it doesn’t go right, don’t care? Heard the same thing when Kemp would be smiling after striking out. I’d rather him do that then go smash the bat rack (no offense Dre.)
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 11:08 AM PST up reply actions
What about when Andruw was smiling after striking out?
by Michael White on Nov 30, 2010 11:10 AM PST up reply actions
He was thinking about
the McRib
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
During that year
i gave him the benefit of the doubt, hoped he would come back strong. Now later that I learn he showed up out of shape and had a bad attitude, fuck him in his cholesthoral lined heart.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 11:12 AM PST up reply actions
he showed up out of shape
I think you’d have to further then smiling / smirking after each K to say he had a bad attitude. Spring Training was full of quotes from the kids saying how much they liked playing with Andruw and how much they were learning from him.
You can be (incompetent and a nice guy), you can be (competent and an asshole), but if you are an (asshole and incompetent), your only future is to be Keith's boss otherwise you are unemployable
by meercatjohn on Nov 30, 2010 11:14 AM PST up reply actions
OK but it was a story before he asks the question. People were talking about Derek Anderson laughing during a blowout online during the game and it was shown during the telecast. That’s what’s called news. If you’re a reporter, your job is to ask the question why because that’s how you write a story. If you just write that the guy was seen laughing, you’re not providing any information that the fans didn’t see during the telecast.
They asked the question
He told them it was none of their business, which honestly it very well probably was, and then they wouldn’t leave it be so he got pissed.
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
That’s why it sucks to be a reporter. Even if someone says none of your business, if you want to do well at your job, sometimes you have to keep asking. If every reporter gave up after people said it’s none of your business, we wouldn’t learn much about the world.
Its not like he killed a hooker
he had a laugh with another player. If there was ever a question that wasn’t worth badgering a player over, this is one of them.
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
Even if he hadn’t blown up at the reporter, it was probably going to be one of the main things Arizona Cardinals fans were talking about after the game. Those stupid little things make some fans crazy.
Actually, Anderson may have done himself a favor by blowing up, because now the story is not that he was laughing in the 4th Q but that he’s passionate and angry about losing. And since most people don’t understand the media’s job, he gains sympathy points for lashing out at the beat writer.
Too bad for the fans
if thats what they want to focus on thats their own problem.
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
Completely disagree on this
They get paid for the results on the field. If a player does not want to deal with media or fans that should be an allowable choice. If Derek Jeter wants to be everything to everyone to cultivate his image, that is cool, but if a person who just wants to play baseball doesn’t want to deal with the other stuff, why should he?
You can be (incompetent and a nice guy), you can be (competent and an asshole), but if you are an (asshole and incompetent), your only future is to be Keith's boss otherwise you are unemployable
by meercatjohn on Nov 30, 2010 10:54 AM PST up reply actions
Because that is his job as an entertainer
And look its not as if this falls on every player but in the above-referenced situation, if you are a starting quarterback in the NFL, you have no excuse not to be able to relate to the media.
by bhsportsguy on Nov 30, 2010 11:01 AM PST up reply actions
He should play baseball in a different league where media regulations aren’t outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.
I completely understand somebody getting frustrated with stupid and repetitive questions over and over again, but to just be a dick and openly antagonize the media who are just doing their job isn’t right.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 11:01 AM PST up reply actions
That said
I did laugh quite heartily at the Bedard anecdote above.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 11:04 AM PST up reply actions
Unlike you I've never read the agreement
how does it deal with players like Manny who proclaim they are no longer talking to the media? Or the Hispanic players who pretend when it is convenient that they lost the ability to converse in English? Certainly sounds like they have choices and are not governed by some rules.
You can be (incompetent and a nice guy), you can be (competent and an asshole), but if you are an (asshole and incompetent), your only future is to be Keith's boss otherwise you are unemployable
by meercatjohn on Nov 30, 2010 11:12 AM PST up reply actions
The regulations outline the media’s access to the clubhouse and field and their right to be there at certain periods of time. Players certainly have the right to not say anything, but it’s a dick move. It’s part of the job and they should deal with it.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 11:19 AM PST up reply actions
for the Galaxy you’ve got media guys who say when the free for all can begin on the big names, and when you enter the locker room they ask you who else you want to talk to and monitor it. You can’t just walk up to anyone unannounced
by Josie Becker on Nov 30, 2010 11:22 AM PST up reply actions
Thanks for clarifying
because from the above comment it sounded like they were required to interact with the media and I did not know if that was true or not.
You can be (incompetent and a nice guy), you can be (competent and an asshole), but if you are an (asshole and incompetent), your only future is to be Keith's boss otherwise you are unemployable
by meercatjohn on Nov 30, 2010 11:23 AM PST up reply actions
My overall point was that the media have every right to be there, in the players’ space, so to speak, and as long as a reporter isn’t being a dick the player shouldn’t act like his time is being wasted. For the most part, the beat writers will hang back, and not approach players until they are clearly more open to answering questions. And in most cases, a reporter will ask if they have a few minutes before asking anything.
That said, if a reporter is a dick, fuck ’em. :)
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 11:26 AM PST up reply actions
yes
no one has a right to be a dick to someone doing their job, and I was not advocating that.
You can be (incompetent and a nice guy), you can be (competent and an asshole), but if you are an (asshole and incompetent), your only future is to be Keith's boss otherwise you are unemployable
by meercatjohn on Nov 30, 2010 11:13 AM PST up reply actions
Uecker talking about "Major League"
I hope this is right. Also, a great line about Cosell and Uecker interplay.
I think Ned’s next move is to trade for a LF at the winter meetings. Maybe trade for Carlos Beltran or Grady Sizemore.
Beltran is too expensive
and Sizemore has very little value from all the injuries. Though you may be right about a trade. Of course he could always sign one and be Dunn with it. :)
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 7:57 AM PST up reply actions
My latest pipe dream: Hunter Pence
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/bb/7315982.html (arb eligible but likely won’t be locked up to long term deal)
just dreaming aloud. doubt they trade their team mvp but you never know.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
I’d rather he went with a different (berk) man.
Well not really, but I couldn’t resist.
by CarolinaDodger on Nov 30, 2010 9:00 AM PST up reply actions
it was pretty good. :)
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 9:23 AM PST up reply actions
Quiet in here this morning.
D-Backs are shopping Mark Reynolds, per Heyman.
I know, Ned would never do it.
Not sure if I even want him
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
There’s a chance he’d be better than Casey Blake!
by regfairfield on Nov 30, 2010 9:34 AM PST up reply actions
Also a chance that his average dips to .150.
Okay, no chance but Reynolds might be the first full time player to bat under .200 in decades.
Reynolds allowed Carlos Pena to move under the radar last season.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 9:37 AM PST up reply actions
I was shocked too
I was of course rooting for both to fall under .200 at the end of the year just for the oddity.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 9:41 AM PST up reply actions
Theres also a chance my shit turns purple
if I take the right medications.
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
would it smell
like rainbow sherbert?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 9:37 AM PST up reply actions
definately more homers
I can see him hitting in the .260 range again, but still near 200 ks.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 9:37 AM PST up reply actions
mattingly article -
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/columns/story?columnist=kurkjian_tim&id=5847295
yup, i’m pretty excited to see the new coaching staff in action.
Isn't this line of reasoning getting stale?
Mattingly has values born in the Midwest, he’s a common-sense guy, there is no L.A., no West Coast in him.
well
you can’t really call a manager gritty…..
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 9:52 AM PST up reply actions
Billy Martin says you are really fucking wrong.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 30, 2010 12:05 PM PST up reply actions
before or after
he punches me in the jaw?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 12:21 PM PST up reply actions
Both!
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 30, 2010 12:44 PM PST up reply actions
now that's
BillyBall
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by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 12:47 PM PST up reply actions
“he’s a common-sense guy”
/is unable to have 9 people take turns correctly
by regfairfield on Nov 30, 2010 9:53 AM PST up reply actions
Stale - how about incredibly insulting to us West Coasters
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by meercatjohn on Nov 30, 2010 10:04 AM PST up reply actions
The midwest is real america
we are just a bunch of pinko commies
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
wonder if he has a no-trade
because if the contract becomes a hinderance, they could trade him.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 9:49 AM PST up reply actions
Colleti yesterday
Did anybody hear the interview with Colleti yesterday? Somebody told me that NC suggested the team is still planning on adding a right handed “slugger”. Can anybody confirm what was said?
i believe he was talking about Uribe
because the deal wasn’t finalized, so he could only speak in “generalities” as he put it. He also talked about signing Lilly, Kuroda, and Garland because he wanted the rotation set. They were talking more about the moves that had already been made then what might still happen. The MLBN guys I think were just surprised by how agressive the team has been this year as opposed to last year.
Also they talked about Broxton and Ned said he is the closer(but did use the term “as of right now”). He also said Broxton was completely healthy and thinks it was just a loss of confidence that was his problem.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 9:49 AM PST up reply actions
oh yeah
and they talked about Martin as well, just that it’s a hard decision since they won’t be able to see him play before the deadline.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 9:54 AM PST up reply actions
Since the team has already signed two more FAs than I even expected
I am of the mind that I don’t know what to expect anymore and they could still surprise us with one more signing.
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same here
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by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 9:57 AM PST up reply actions
No extension talks?
We need to lock up Bills and Kershaw
by Julio Nievas on Nov 30, 2010 10:10 AM PST up reply actions
they didn't ask
about that. Like I said, they just asked him about the moves already made, and some questions about the closing and catching situation. It was not a long interview.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 10:12 AM PST up reply actions
Dylan H
was on MLB Network Radio last night, he is of the opinion that the Dodgers will re-sign Scotty Pods to play LF, he really doesn’t give a reason outside the fact that they did exercise their option for him.
by bhsportsguy on Nov 30, 2010 10:29 AM PST up reply actions
I demand we put our top scientists on this problem
by Josie Becker on Nov 30, 2010 10:42 AM PST up reply actions
There must have been a lot of giant scrotum jokes on set.
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by David Young on Nov 30, 2010 12:07 PM PST up reply actions
Pods would be a sad LF signing given our hopes and dreams
but I wouldn’t use it to sully the whole offseason. No matter what happens, they brought back or in 3 solid FA pitchers. Uribe we can debate but he’s an upgrade at 2nd over the other option imho. Pods would be a sad LF signing. But I won’t call the whole offseason poor based on that.
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There’s been a lot of “Juan Uribe is the starting short stop right?” Talk going on. Its annoying more than I thought it would.
Maybe we are ignorant to how many times Furcal has actually
playing SS during his Dodger time.
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by meercatjohn on Nov 30, 2010 10:05 AM PST up reply actions
That woudl make Uribe a replacement shortstop, not the starting one.
by Michael White on Nov 30, 2010 10:06 AM PST up reply actions
Sure
but given these are part time Dodger fans, it is possible that whenever they have turned on a Dodger game in the last five years, Furcal was not playing SS.
You can be (incompetent and a nice guy), you can be (competent and an asshole), but if you are an (asshole and incompetent), your only future is to be Keith's boss otherwise you are unemployable
by meercatjohn on Nov 30, 2010 10:14 AM PST up reply actions
Yep
A guy at soccer the other day asked me if I thought the Dodgers might sign Jeter to play SS if he doesn’t sign with the Yankees. I said we had a shortstop and he looked puzzled, then said “Oh, Furcal, right forgot about him”. And this is a guy who says he averages 2-5 games a year in person.
Crazy. Furcal was probably the best player on the team last year (amongst hitters.)
by Michael White on Nov 30, 2010 10:37 AM PST up reply actions
Ha
On that note my friends and neighbors want to know when Sandy Koufax is going to pitch again.
You can be (incompetent and a nice guy), you can be (competent and an asshole), but if you are an (asshole and incompetent), your only future is to be Keith's boss otherwise you are unemployable
by meercatjohn on Nov 30, 2010 10:06 AM PST up reply actions
when i'm done
with my fountain of youth potion
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by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 10:07 AM PST up reply actions
Sad to say?
Outside of the online Dodger communities, I can count on one hand the people I talk to about the Dodgers that are not associated with DT or TBLA.
by bhsportsguy on Nov 30, 2010 10:17 AM PST up reply actions
Dodger discussions at ESPN, LA Times, etc is all “McCourt this, McCourt that” bullshit.
Such a waste of time.
by silverwidow on Nov 30, 2010 10:42 AM PST up reply actions
Yep
No one on TBLA or DT has ever complained about, who again, oh yeah, Frank and Jamie McCourt.
by bhsportsguy on Nov 30, 2010 10:51 AM PST up reply actions
Because
that would take away from complaining about James Loney.
by bhsportsguy on Nov 30, 2010 10:52 AM PST up reply actions
Ha Ha
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by meercatjohn on Nov 30, 2010 10:55 AM PST up reply actions
When the story was the divorce, the financial manipulations, and the general perfidy of the ownership, fine. When the story is trying to build a team in the off-season, it’s not useful or illuminating. Context is everything.
I bet the mentions on this blog of Frank McCourt regarding free agent signings in the past 2 days is greater than 20.
by Michael White on Nov 30, 2010 11:09 AM PST up reply actions
Might have to modify search terms to include “McCheap” :)
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 11:11 AM PST up reply actions
Juan Uribe or Jason Barlett
That would be an outstanding trade for Tampa
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by meercatjohn on Nov 30, 2010 10:30 AM PST up reply actions
I know they reportedly "offered" Uribe
$5M for one year but are they willing to pay $5M for Bartlett, also since he is going to cost $5M and the Rays don’t really have any leverage, why would the Rays expect anything more besides some lower level pitching prospects for the salary relief they seek?
by bhsportsguy on Nov 30, 2010 10:38 AM PST up reply actions
Sure
Just said that it would be an outstanding trade for them, didn’t say it was plausible. Belt should be the exact type of person they should be targeting by using their extra pitching and infield chips.
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by meercatjohn on Nov 30, 2010 10:42 AM PST up reply actions
Yeah
I know, the problem Tampa will have in making any deals is there previously announced desire to have a low payroll so any moves to get rid of arbitration-eligible players are going to be viewed in that light.
by bhsportsguy on Nov 30, 2010 10:50 AM PST up reply actions
True
but it just takes two teams who want the same player to get a return your happy with. Bartlett has been as good as D Jeter the last two years, they both had great 2009’s, and not so good 2010’s, at 5 Million i’d think there would be a decent amount of interest in his skills.
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by meercatjohn on Nov 30, 2010 10:58 AM PST up reply actions
I'm going to flip the switch from negative to positive
The Lilly trade was one of Ned’s best moves, acquiring a solid rotation piece in exchange for prospects. When forced to part with DeWitt, Ned recognized Theriot as an adequate half-year replacement, all the while knowing that DeWitt had already played himself out of a 2011 starting 2b job based mostly on his inconsistent defense.
This brings us to Uribe. Having locked up Lilly (as well as Kuroda and Garland) to cement the rotation, Ned turned immediately to the free agent market. With the movement of potential leftfielders stagnant while Werth and Crawford waited for the winter Meetings to set the dominoes in motion, Ned jumped at a chance to add a power bat (and infusion of energy) in the middle of the diamond, something he wisely did once before in the person of Jeff Kent.
Much hand-wringing has been spent on the length and total dollars of the Uribe deal, but in reality, it was right there and Ned sealed it. With a rather surprising amount of money already spent on free agents this offseason, it’s fair to assume Ned has received some assurances from the ownership to go for it (especially after the hated rivals just won it all). All signs point to the subsequent addition of a veteran power-hitting leftfielder to take pressure off Loney, Kemp, & Ethier.
As for catcher, that is still up in the air.
I fail to say how anything that just happened can be called a "best move"
for all you know the 35 year old Ted Lilly already pitched his best baseball and we will simply get the decline years.
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by meercatjohn on Nov 30, 2010 10:24 AM PST up reply actions
Theriot getting tendered would be absolutely shocking. Nearly as much as Sherrill getting tendered.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 10:27 AM PST up reply actions
I wouldn’t rule it out. Theriot getting tendered doesn’t preclude a trade or him being used as a UT guy.
Carroll's presence
prevents Theriot from being a utility guy. That, and getting paid $3.5-4 million.
Shocked.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 10:33 AM PST up reply actions
Why does he keep calling me meat, I’m the one driving a Porsche.
by Josie Becker on Nov 30, 2010 10:53 AM PST up reply actions
Now c'mon, this a game, let's have some fun
(smacks Nuke) fun goddamit
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 10:54 AM PST up reply actions
anything hit that hard aughta have it’s own damn stewardess on it, don’t you think?
by Josie Becker on Nov 30, 2010 10:56 AM PST up reply actions
I love when he yells at the dude who hit it
“What’re you doing? Huh?!? I give you a gift and you show up my pitcher?!?! RUN DUMMY!!!!!”
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 10:57 AM PST up reply actions
yeah
and I like this notion of the minors being a place that everyone kind of knows each other.
Does anyone with better research tools than me know what percentage of players entering the minors never get out.
by Josie Becker on Nov 30, 2010 10:59 AM PST up reply actions
99% if they are dodger prospects
You can be (incompetent and a nice guy), you can be (competent and an asshole), but if you are an (asshole and incompetent), your only future is to be Keith's boss otherwise you are unemployable
by meercatjohn on Nov 30, 2010 11:01 AM PST up reply actions
they have to keep numbers on this though. I remember in high school seeing those charts of how many high school football players there are, college, pro, to show just how impossible it is to actually make it that far
by Josie Becker on Nov 30, 2010 11:06 AM PST up reply actions
I remember hearing that 2 out of every 25 guys on a rookie ball team make the bigs, but that could be an ass pull.
by regfairfield on Nov 30, 2010 11:25 AM PST up reply actions
Most
hell even most first round picks don’t make it.
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
on MLBN
they showed the top 5 picks of the 2002 draft. Only one is in the Majors, BJ Upton. One just went to Japan, two are out of baseball, and one guy with the Mets is now trying to be a reliever.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 11:10 AM PST up reply actions
right
and when I said don’t make it, I mean don’t even sniff the majors for a single game.
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
exactly
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 11:13 AM PST up reply actions
I guess the number of spots that actually open up in the majors each year is fairly minimal, and each year there’s a new draft class flooding the minors with more talent
by Josie Becker on Nov 30, 2010 11:12 AM PST up reply actions
Easiest is probably Football
from the draft when you consider the huge turnover. Hardest is basketball since only number one draft picks make it, and most of them don’t last long.
Anyone considering a career in basketball better be the best of the best of the best.
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by meercatjohn on Nov 30, 2010 11:16 AM PST up reply actions
Right. Basketball is brutal. Only 5 people playing for a team at a time. Only 2 rounds in the draft. Lots more interest in basketball internationally.
by Michael White on Nov 30, 2010 11:19 AM PST up reply actions
I’m sure the CBA folding didn’t help things, you don’t hear about guys getting brought up from the D-league nearly as much as I used to hear guys coming up from the CBA on a one week contract
by Josie Becker on Nov 30, 2010 11:25 AM PST up reply actions
One week contracts still exist. Their is an arbitrary time when teams can start offering them. I think it’s in January?
by Michael White on Nov 30, 2010 11:26 AM PST up reply actions
small nit but
DePo signed Kent. I think Ned extended him but at that point I would refer to the move as adding neither power nor energy..
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Nov 30, 2010 10:30 AM PST up reply actions
Not nit picking
Depo signed the good years of Jeff Kent, Ned extended him one year to many. Ned’s involvement with Kent was negative.
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by meercatjohn on Nov 30, 2010 10:31 AM PST up reply actions
still like the post
tryin’ to keep it positive over here..
I still get frustrated when Colletti comes off as a rube tho.. Doesnt inspire confidence in the long run.
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Nov 30, 2010 10:49 AM PST up reply actions
We all tend to take the long view, big picture approach, but it’s probably very hard for a GM to do this when he’s in the middle of so many negotiations at once. I wish I understood a little better what vision Ned has for the team. Dan Evans had a crystal clear one (in my opinion); Depo obviously had one. What is Ned’s? Or do we already know it and know it’s doomed to fail?
I also wonder if Frank has any sway in personnel moves. Like his edict for this off season was ‘GET ME SOME GIANTS, STAT.’
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Nov 30, 2010 11:03 AM PST up reply actions
I think we can safely categorize our upper management as impatient. I’m assuming one of the reasons players like Loney & Martin have stuck around is the presence of Logan White. I wouldn’t be surprised if McCourt gave a “Pull the trigger” order.
Addenda to Ned question below: “and how much does ownerstewardship influence and alter that vision?”
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by David Young on Nov 30, 2010 12:16 PM PST up reply actions
I don't think Ned has a vision
he just plugs holes like an actor in Van Nuys.
So the #1 question a TBLA writer should ask Ned if/when the opportunity arises is a point-blank “Ned, what is your overall vision for the team? What is the direction you are headed year after year?”
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 30, 2010 12:15 PM PST up reply actions
Frank Bush
doesn’t understand the point of this question
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
SFW?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 11:10 AM PST up reply actions
Yes
It involves Vin Scully, Bill Buckner, and a parachute.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 11:12 AM PST up reply actions
Love how the guy calmly lands
and then is escorted off the field politely by the police. If that happened today the cops would probably shoot him with rubber bullets, tackle him upon landing and carry him off the field in a black bag.
you forgot the part where they sprinkle crack on him
by Josie Becker on Nov 30, 2010 11:14 AM PST up reply actions
Was that mintxcore?
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 30, 2010 12:20 PM PST up reply actions
I am new on here.....
lifelong Dodger fan. Since 1969. Why is it that most of these comments are full of negativity? Geez, give these moves a chance before you criticize them. I like them all so far and I wish they could cut Martin loose somehow. The off season is all about trying to improve your team. And we all know we needed improvement. And it’s about time the Dodgers are making some noise over the winter. The last 2 – 3 have been pretty quiet and we all know what happened. As we watched teams like the Giants, Padres and Braves continue to make moves to improve their teams. Give these new Dodgers a chance. The days of minor league players being groomed to play for their teams for an entire career are long gone. Just buy a program to keep up with the new names. GO DODGERS! How about some positive outlooks in here?
by The Real Pancho on Nov 30, 2010 11:15 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
I love love love that we’re getting more new members in the offseason, glad to have ya
by Josie Becker on Nov 30, 2010 11:16 AM PST up reply actions
why thank you!
Geez, that sure made me feel welcomed.
by The Real Pancho on Nov 30, 2010 11:18 AM PST up reply actions
I think people have high expectations. When Kuroda, Lilly, and Garland were signed, I don’t remember too much negativity. If Werth or Crawford are signed I doubt you’ll find much.
I agree that Uribe is an upgrade from anything else that was out there, but he definitely has his flaws.
I also guarantee you that the fans who post here will be cheering for Uribe loudly when he steps up to the plate on opening day.
I think you get plenty of both sides here
but those who think we are to negative focus on the negative comments, those who think we are never critical of the team only look at the positive comments.
You can be (incompetent and a nice guy), you can be (competent and an asshole), but if you are an (asshole and incompetent), your only future is to be Keith's boss otherwise you are unemployable
by meercatjohn on Nov 30, 2010 11:19 AM PST up reply actions
Im just happy we have 5 starters to start the season (knock on wood). Last season was a debacle wrt 5th starters from the get go.
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Nov 30, 2010 11:19 AM PST up reply actions
Someone delurking to be positive?
awesome!
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
We watched the Padres make winter moves to improve their team?
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 11:20 AM PST up reply actions
pretty sure their deal with satan was never publicised, so no
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Nov 30, 2010 11:21 AM PST up reply actions
Hey, they signed Jon Garland too!
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by David Young on Nov 30, 2010 12:21 PM PST up reply actions
I enjoyed your post
But I had to laugh at this:
Why is it that most of these comments are full of negativity?
being so closely followed by this:
I wish they could cut Martin loose somehow
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 11:22 AM PST up reply actions
Most people are pretty reasoned with their negativity. Some hyperbole to be sure, but speaking for myself (and I’m not even that down on this deal) part of the fun is playing armchair GM. Through that lens, people have a vision for how they would build the team. For some, signing a guy like Uribe doesn’t fit at all and it would make sense that they would be negative about that.
by Michael White on Nov 30, 2010 11:22 AM PST up reply actions
This
and it would not be hard to show how posters line up. We have some who will find negativity in every move Ned makes, some who will find positive things in every move Ned makes, and then most of them who try to sift through the good and bad and make more reasoned decisions.
If we only had rah rah posters then I’d have to find a different site. We welcome the rah’s rah’s but every move has a downside and I hope we never stop showing what the downside could be based on reasonable analysis.
You can be (incompetent and a nice guy), you can be (competent and an asshole), but if you are an (asshole and incompetent), your only future is to be Keith's boss otherwise you are unemployable
by meercatjohn on Nov 30, 2010 11:33 AM PST up reply actions
I love the starting 5
And Uribe is a beast! Like you said, we will all be cheering him for the next 3 years. And catjohn, I am NOT focusing on the negative comments. I am just a new user who noticed this right away. You all are obviously used to each other in here and know each others writing styles. But as a Ddoger fan, I wanna hear something positive. I want to hear more of those old school “charge” tunes belted out by Helen Dell on the organ. da da da da da daaaa…….CHARGE!
by The Real Pancho on Nov 30, 2010 11:23 AM PST reply actions
thanks Taco!
you knew what I was talking about. I am a Dodger Fan. Not here to bash another one. Mr Stephens can do all that. Nice welcoming for me huh? lol
by The Real Pancho on Nov 30, 2010 11:29 AM PST up reply actions
Back off . Eric certainly didn’t blast you. No need to cry about it (twice)
by Michael White on Nov 30, 2010 11:31 AM PST up reply actions
sorry dude....
what are you his personal bodyguard? lol kick back
by The Real Pancho on Nov 30, 2010 11:48 AM PST up reply actions
Yeah here's a picture of Michael at the last TBLA party
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eric.....
why laugh at that? What is there negative about wanting to cut loose Martin. Do we need a C to start the season on the DL with a questionable hip? Wow, the lady made me feel welcomed and you sure turned that around. lol. It’s cool I see you are the head chief in charge. so it doesn’t matter what anyone else has to say I see. I find it funny that the head person in hear calls me out and then wants to laugh and also, the best part….boxing out his comments for ALL to see. Geez, is this a Dodger Fan section or a Dodger Fan bashing section. LOL. I am a little confused here. Let me know, because I liked this spot and told about 5 other people to join.
by The Real Pancho on Nov 30, 2010 11:27 AM PST reply actions
After complaining about the negativity you said something negative about Russell Martin. That’s all.
by regfairfield on Nov 30, 2010 11:29 AM PST up reply actions
Dude, The Real Pancho (if that is indeed your real name), if you hang out here for a bit I promise you will find that Eric is about the nicest guy and biggest Dodger fan out there.
You came onto the board and your first comment was critical of the posters here. That’s not exactly the best way to come into a room.
i wasn't critical of ANY poster......
can you name one that I was critical of? Look at my initial posts. Nothing critical towards anyone. Tell me where i was critical. Geez I sure feel the Blue Love in here.
by The Real Pancho on Nov 30, 2010 11:33 AM PST up reply actions
Not really worth arguing over at this point because it’s not a big deal, but “Why is it that most of these comments are full of negativity?” was your first question. Since we are the onest commenting, it’s kind of like you called us all out in your first post.
My advice— move on and comment on the Dodgers and it will all work out. I promise.
you can push your way into the crowd easy
just ask nolander advice on how he did it a few months ago.
throw shit at the wall
until something sticks
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
Seems like you have been here forever, did you just recently show up?
You can be (incompetent and a nice guy), you can be (competent and an asshole), but if you are an (asshole and incompetent), your only future is to be Keith's boss otherwise you are unemployable
by meercatjohn on Nov 30, 2010 11:37 AM PST up reply actions
I showed up sometime after we got eliminated in 09
but I think I lurked for a few months trying to get a feel for the place for jumping in.
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
Or until some other commenter tries to knock it down, only it never hits the ground. :)
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 11:37 AM PST up reply actions
wow
are you sure you all are Dodger Fans? This is disgusting. You act like I am a Giant Fan who walked in on Opening Day wearing all orange. relax you big babies. I don’t know any of you. I didn’t name one person other than the person who said i pointed out the negative. Unbelievable. Some of this sounds like Yankme Fan garbage.
by The Real Pancho on Nov 30, 2010 11:38 AM PST up reply actions
Now you are being a troll dude
Delias was actually being nice to you there, which from him is somewhat rare(I keed I keed)
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
I think Pancho is as good at using the reply button as he is at detecting tone.
by regfairfield on Nov 30, 2010 11:40 AM PST up reply actions
He would have fit right in at Karaoke saturday then
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
I’ll go as far as to say that people have gone out of their way to be nice.
by Michael White on Nov 30, 2010 11:41 AM PST up reply actions
no shit
we should just text each other about what a jerk he is being so as not to hurt his feelings anymore
Stop yelling at me!
My feelings are hurt! ;-)
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From my vantage point, I can see one person overreacting here. One.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 11:41 AM PST up reply actions
Just a formatting thing
The boxing of comments were direct quotes from you, and was blockquoted.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 11:33 AM PST up reply actions
Eric Stephens......
honestly, what is your problem? Is this how you treat Dodger Fans? CMon now. I am new here and you have made this first time on here not very enjoyable. Who the hell pissed in your cheerios this morning? Are you always like this?
by The Real Pancho on Nov 30, 2010 11:31 AM PST reply actions
LOL
Seriously dude, there is NO problem at all.
by Julio Nievas on Nov 30, 2010 11:31 AM PST up reply actions
I was just pointing out a funny dichotomy of your post. No malice or bashing. I also said I enjoyed your comment. Thanks for taking the time to read and comment.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 11:32 AM PST up reply actions
I'm guessing
And I’m going to say this again, Pancho, I’M GUESSING, you’ve never been in many internet board rooms before?
by Julio Nievas on Nov 30, 2010 11:33 AM PST up reply actions
Julio......
wrong. I have been on many. And I recently left one because it was pretty chaotic. Lots of cursing, racists remarks, non sports related b.s., pure drama.
Funny, I stepped into a another pile. But at least the pile is Blue!
by The Real Pancho on Nov 30, 2010 11:36 AM PST up reply actions
not a pile. You’ve got to understand that the camaraderie on this board is fairly high, thus we’re also fairly defensive. Saying we’re being too negative jarred the hive a bit, but just give it a chance, you’ll find your niche
by Josie Becker on Nov 30, 2010 11:37 AM PST up reply actions
to put it another way, you just called Serentiy “la suh” and if that’s what you think of our home, what must you think of us?
by Josie Becker on Nov 30, 2010 11:38 AM PST up reply actions
like they say.....
“If the shoe fits,……wear it.”
by The Real Pancho on Nov 30, 2010 11:46 AM PST up reply actions
You might one to hang back for a few days
and just read the comments until you get a feel for the back and forth here. You are overreacting to things that if you spent a bit more time getting to know the board you would know aren’t a big deal.
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
obviously
thanks for the warning, lol.
by The Real Pancho on Nov 30, 2010 11:44 AM PST up reply actions
please move on. You freaked out on Eric over the word laugh and yet so far you’ve called us babies, Giants fans, and Yankee fans
by Josie Becker on Nov 30, 2010 11:46 AM PST up reply actions
gin — you betcha
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by Humma Kavula on Nov 30, 2010 11:46 AM PST up reply actions
Was it McCovey Chronicles? (Kidding)
Well man, I can only tell you that all of these posters’ intentions are never to insult you in anyway, shape, or form. It seems to you that we are, but we’re just trying to reason with you that nobody is trying to attack you.
by Julio Nievas on Nov 30, 2010 11:39 AM PST up reply actions
also
use the reply button, its at the bottom of each post
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
Please use the reply button, that is. :)
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 11:39 AM PST up reply actions
mama always said
no such thing as a free lunch : )
by Josie Becker on Nov 30, 2010 11:47 AM PST up reply actions
I was about to ask what the Boss was getting out of this lunch.
by Michael White on Nov 30, 2010 11:48 AM PST up reply actions
yes, yes he did. Thanks again reg for posing as my boyfriend as Chef Art, uh, made his move
by Josie Becker on Nov 30, 2010 11:51 AM PST up reply actions
At my old place of work
they would insist on having a drink at lunch on those occasions.
by bhsportsguy on Nov 30, 2010 11:49 AM PST up reply actions
That’s funny, Springsteen told me he was gonna have lunch with ME today. Lying fucker.
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by Humma Kavula on Nov 30, 2010 11:50 AM PST up reply actions
Breakdown of Tulo's deal
per the Denver Post:
Old Deal
2011: $5.5m
2012: $8.25m
2013: $10m
New Deal
2014: $16m (was $15m under old deal)
2015: $20m
2016: $20m
2017: $20m
2018: $20m
2019: $20m
2020: $14m, plus potential $6m in incentives
2021: $4m buyout (unsure of option year salary)
So Tulo added $119m in guaranteed money and six years, plus an option, to his contract.
Good deal for Tulo
I think. I mean he had 4 years left including that option year in 2014.
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
After looking at those numbers
I’m fairly sure that Tulo is a billionaire now
by Julio Nievas on Nov 30, 2010 11:57 AM PST up reply actions
At least now he can afford a haircut :)
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 11:58 AM PST up reply actions
There is some question as to why they would do the deal now, since Tulo was signed through 2014 anyway.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 12:03 PM PST up reply actions
Rosenthal
Two older free agents – outfielder Johnny Damon, 37, and catcher Jason Varitek, 38 – are among the players on the Dodgers’ radar, according to major-league sources. In fact, the Dodgers are in contact with virtually every free-agent catcher – Rod Barajas, A.J. Pierzynski, Miguel Olivo – as they try to determine their next step with Russell Martin
http://mlbbuzz.yardbarker.com/blog/mlbbuzz/the_dodgers_next_steps/3703547?new_post=true.
Damon doesn't have large splits
against LHP
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
I would tend to agree
But I would be OK if Gibbons wan’t part of a platoon, and simply used as a PH and occasional spot starter.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 11:55 AM PST up reply actions
I'd prefer Magglio
but I would take either one over pods. Not sure there are any better FA options available that we can or will be interested.
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
We tried putting a former Red Sock in his late thirties in LF once
by Josie Becker on Nov 30, 2010 11:54 AM PST up reply actions
Not the worst thing in the world
It would all depend on cost of course.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 11:54 AM PST up reply actions
I imagine McCourt
as a Red Sox fan would be all over this
by Josie Becker on Nov 30, 2010 11:55 AM PST up reply actions
It depends on
if he agrees to regrow the beard
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
Seems like he can still give you something at the plate. Not a bad year last season.
by Michael White on Nov 30, 2010 11:55 AM PST up reply actions
In terms of upside, Damon could be 2006 Lofton. If only we could also get 2006 Furcal… :)
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 11:56 AM PST up reply actions
He makes Juan Pierre’s arm look like Joe Ferguson’s. And he regressed big time last season at the plate.
Pass.
Have to view it as the trade off from Pods. With his regression, he still put up a wOBA of around .340 in the AL. Bit better than Pods.
by Michael White on Nov 30, 2010 11:58 AM PST up reply actions
Pods exists in my world, but he is a barker for a traveling carnival, attracting small children to the teacup rides.
He is very, very good at his job.
Strangely, he’s still married to Lisa Dergan. Some guys have all the luck.
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by Humma Kavula on Nov 30, 2010 12:02 PM PST up reply actions
Maybe this is why I’m so mellow about the Dodgers.
Sign Juan Uribe for 3 years… well he’s better than Theriot.
Sign Johnny Damon… well he’s better than Pods.
The team gets better, the moves aren’t great, but I can’t be that mad because in the back of my mind I was afraid of Theriot and Pods as everyday starters.
by Michael White on Nov 30, 2010 12:02 PM PST up reply actions
If the sign Varitek
that means Russ has to be coming back.
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
It does? Could they afford both?
maybe it means Ellis would be suddenly getting a lot of PT
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
If they sign AJ Pierzynski, I am going to write a letter of disagreement to the Los Angeles Times.
A strongly worded letter.
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by Humma Kavula on Nov 30, 2010 11:56 AM PST up reply actions
On behalf of minorities everywhere, I will also sign this document
by Josie Becker on Nov 30, 2010 12:00 PM PST up reply actions
On behalf of human beings everywhere
I will also sing this document
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
I like AJ:)
You can be (incompetent and a nice guy), you can be (competent and an asshole), but if you are an (asshole and incompetent), your only future is to be Keith's boss otherwise you are unemployable
by meercatjohn on Nov 30, 2010 12:14 PM PST up reply actions
No really
I like his style, his job is to win and irritate the opposing team into doing stupid thing qualifies. I think if AJ is on this team he will become much loved until he tells Eric to stick his recorder where the sun does not shine.
You can be (incompetent and a nice guy), you can be (competent and an asshole), but if you are an (asshole and incompetent), your only future is to be Keith's boss otherwise you are unemployable
by meercatjohn on Nov 30, 2010 12:17 PM PST up reply actions
I’d rather our AJ be the catcher of the team.
by Michael White on Nov 30, 2010 12:44 PM PST up reply actions
Of course you do, meercat. As a rodent, you identify with him.
But just ask Phil his feelings — I’m sure he will join us in our disgust for this player.
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by Humma Kavula on Nov 30, 2010 12:15 PM PST up reply actions
Take out the hyperbole
what can you say about him that disgusts you? Be specific instead of general.
You can be (incompetent and a nice guy), you can be (competent and an asshole), but if you are an (asshole and incompetent), your only future is to be Keith's boss otherwise you are unemployable
by meercatjohn on Nov 30, 2010 12:17 PM PST up reply actions
If I take out the hyperbole, I will have nothing left and never be able to comment ever again. Ever. Again.
I find that irritating play — the Angels play, goading Barrett into a fistfight, that kind of thing — bush league. it is what a player does when he doesn’t have the skills to let his play do the talking.
I prefer players who shut up, lead by example, and play well. It’s one thing to scrap for every inch and quite another to scrap for every inch and then taunt your opponent over the millimeters you have gained.
I don’t care to know people like that and I don’t care to watch them play.
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by Humma Kavula on Nov 30, 2010 12:24 PM PST up reply actions
My initial reaction is that the Dodgers should be talking to all available catchers in an effort to gauge the market, even if their only intent is to use that information to “right price” Russell Martin.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 30, 2010 12:31 PM PST up reply actions
Ned got his power hitter in Uribe
but now hes gotta got fulfill his unquenchable thirst for a lackluster offense.
Fuck the Rangers in 2010 < never coming down.
It could be said that the .2998 career OBP of Uribe helps achieve that as well.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 12:02 PM PST up reply actions
Well if you round up
.300 isnt so bad. :(
Fuck the Rangers in 2010 < never coming down.
by NotJoeTorre on Nov 30, 2010 12:03 PM PST up reply actions
Eric doesn’t round. He’s too negative.
by Michael White on Nov 30, 2010 12:04 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
To make that less negative
Ned is doing his job to the best of his abilities. With little money in hand, he got a hitter with some pop. Unfortunately, that means there isn’t much money left to fill in the rest of the holes. However I have faith that whomever he brings in will be under the best of intentions.
For example, Dotel, Pods, Theriot, Lilly, were all good players, they just didn’t work in the Mediterranean climate of Los Angeles
by Josie Becker on Nov 30, 2010 12:03 PM PST up reply actions
Nobody works in the Mediterranean.
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by Humma Kavula on Nov 30, 2010 12:06 PM PST up reply actions
Well, I’d rather deal with Damon for a year than Podboy. Uribe’s utility will be nice to have around, but it looks like we’re relying quite a bit on Kemp and Loney having good years next year.
It’s starting to look like NC prefers to have a solid lineup 1-8 (in his mind at least) over a stars and scrubs approach
by Mike Dennis on Nov 30, 2010 12:07 PM PST up reply actions
I heard from a close source...
That Garland has damage in his throwing shoulder and that he played threw it all of last year. I don’t know if the Padres or the Dodgers know about it, but I think they do. That is why his contract is performance based and has a 2012 team option.
"If your Mr. October, I'm Mr. Spring, Summer and Winter!" - Tommy Lasorda to Reggie Jackson
That source… Jon Garland
And now you know… the rest of the story.
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by Humma Kavula on Nov 30, 2010 12:09 PM PST up reply actions
are Ego Crusher and Dylan H texting buddies?
by Josie Becker on Nov 30, 2010 12:10 PM PST up reply actions
I don't know Dylan H.
People just talk in the Valley!
"If your Mr. October, I'm Mr. Spring, Summer and Winter!" - Tommy Lasorda to Reggie Jackson
by Ego Crusher! on Nov 30, 2010 12:15 PM PST up reply actions
Eric can you explain this part:
The contract includes a 2012 club option worth $8 million. For the option to vest, Garland must pitch 190 innings and avoid landing on the disabled list in September because of an injury to his right arm.
Does the option automatically vest under those terms?
If he doesn’t hit 190 IP or he lands on the DL, the Dodgers can choose to exercise or decline the 2012 option.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 12:13 PM PST up reply actions
$3.5 million base in 2011
$1 million signing bonus to be paid in 2012
$500k for 150 IP
$500k for 160 IP
$525k for 170 IP
$1m for 180 IP
$1m for 190 IP
If 2012 option doesn’t vest, Dodgers owe Garland a $500k buyout should they decline.
In 2012, Garland has a $8m base salary, and can earn $250k each for 185 & 190 innings
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 12:12 PM PST up reply actions
It was nice meeting you all lol
Especially the lady. I came in talking about the Dodgers and she welcomed me. Thanks Josie! Sorry to the rest of you who felt slighted that I felt a negative vibe in here. your reactions proved that feeling. Thought just giving MY opinion wouldn’t start such a stir. I made ONE COMMENT and I got about 50 replies in less than 10 minutes. And someone called me a troll? lmao….have a great day. GO BLUE! That’s all that matters.
by The Real Pancho on Nov 30, 2010 12:10 PM PST reply actions
Thanks for commenting. I think you are being too sensitive, but that’s cool.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 12:14 PM PST up reply actions
lol not at all
like i said…..I said one thing and there were at least 50 replies in less than 10 minutes. That’s good gang tackling you have with your teammates. Now that’s comraderie.
by The Real Pancho on Nov 30, 2010 12:15 PM PST up reply actions
Your first comment
had about 10 people saying hello, and one person making a joke, and you freaked out at the guy making the joke.
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
dude ur wrong lol
scrolll up. you will see Josie was the only cool one. If you can name one other person that welcomed me, I will shut the hell up! And I hav my glasses on, I still don’t see it.
by The Real Pancho on Nov 30, 2010 12:21 PM PST up reply actions
We will be glad to have you back when you are done feeling sorry for yourself.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 12:20 PM PST up reply actions
eric....seriously
and you are the manger here? Obviously your players have been led by your example. that’s cool. I don’t feel sorry for myself. Why would I ? I gave MY opinion. Sounds pretty dumb to feel sorry for doing that. really, do you want to talk some baseball or do you want to continue this?
by The Real Pancho on Nov 30, 2010 12:23 PM PST up reply actions
you gave your opinion
he gave you his.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 12:25 PM PST up reply actions
You are overly sensitive because everyone didn’t reply the way you wanted them to.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 12:25 PM PST up reply actions
I didn't ask anyone anything other than....
what’s with all the negativity in here? Instead of all this pissing, why not give me some FACTS or NUMBERS instead of telling me all this. I came in here to talk baseball. Not be chastised by the manager of the group. Seriously, is this the typical behavior in here?
by The Real Pancho on Nov 30, 2010 12:28 PM PST up reply actions
I’m begging to think you aren’t a real pancho.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 12:30 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Dude, you made him the subject of a joke, again. What are you, a Giants fan?
by regfairfield on Nov 30, 2010 12:30 PM PST up reply actions
Rec’d and wrecked.
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by Humma Kavula on Nov 30, 2010 12:30 PM PST up reply actions
no he didn't...
i am relaxed. he told me to come back when i stop being sensitive. nobody even did me wrong, lmao. geez, do you all take this so seriously all the time? wow.
by The Real Pancho on Nov 30, 2010 12:30 PM PST up reply actions
don't worry pancho
i am putting a formal complaint to the powers that be regarding this poor managing and flagging every single negative post on here today. hope that helps!
Though it is hard to argue that
Josie isn’t the coolest of all of us. Except for her continued wish to make American sports leagues do this.
Otherwise we love Josie would be happy to buy her a burger at Five Guys in Carson.
by bhsportsguy on Nov 30, 2010 12:25 PM PST up reply actions
read my first post again.
those were baeball thoughts. i don’t live in here. i see nothing wrong by saying i read alot of negativity. did that really bother you that much? Sounds like you are pinning being sensitive on the wrong person. Eric……hello, I am a Dodger fan, not a Giant fan.
by The Real Pancho on Nov 30, 2010 12:25 PM PST up reply actions
Here's a topic
AJ Pierzynski: Baseball’s Greatest God
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by Humma Kavula on Nov 30, 2010 12:27 PM PST up reply actions
no, he is a racist and would spike a baby
by Josie Becker on Nov 30, 2010 12:30 PM PST up reply actions
Like a football?
or like a traitor to the British crown?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 12:31 PM PST up reply actions
So was Cobb, and he’d do the same thing. What, you don’t like Cobb? Josie, why do you hate baseball?
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by Humma Kavula on Nov 30, 2010 12:32 PM PST up reply actions
My follow up to this is that Thomas Jefferson owned slaves, and thus I hate America
by Josie Becker on Nov 30, 2010 12:33 PM PST up reply actions
Makes sense to me. I think you should answer that question.
And of course America is the greatest nation ever handed to human beings by God. Why do you hate God, Josie?
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by Humma Kavula on Nov 30, 2010 12:35 PM PST up reply actions
my voting democrat is both correlation and causation for me hating god
of course now I’m convinced Humma is Glen Beck
by Josie Becker on Nov 30, 2010 12:37 PM PST up reply actions
he does
love hyperbole
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 12:38 PM PST up reply actions
but does he pretend to cry like a bitch?
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
My tears
are pure gin.
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by Humma Kavula on Nov 30, 2010 12:41 PM PST up reply actions
Actually, I kind of do look like a bitch.
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by Humma Kavula on Nov 30, 2010 12:42 PM PST up reply actions
refer to my first post, that was baeball delias
as you can read, I am excited about the recent moves and next year.
by The Real Pancho on Nov 30, 2010 12:31 PM PST up reply actions
and yet some aren’t excited by the moves, and still have hope for Russell Martin. That’s all that’s really happened so far.
by Josie Becker on Nov 30, 2010 12:34 PM PST up reply actions
Russell....
just becasue I said I wish theycould get rid of him doesn’t mean I lost hope. I like Martin. I saw once again, the replay of when he got hurt on that slide at homeplate. It was nasty. You could tell right away he was hurt bad.
He is not going to be ready for Spring Training or Opening Day. What will his salary be next year if he is still on the club? And with a very good chance he starts the year on the DL with no idea as to when he will be ready. That’s alot of money to spend on a very questionable hip. Especially the wear and tear put on that hip from playing the C position.
by The Real Pancho on Nov 30, 2010 12:39 PM PST up reply actions
While there is a lot of uncertainty surrounding Martin, he didn’t have surgery and I don’t know if you can say he will start the season on the DL. That said, if he is tendered a contract, he will likely earn $6 million or more in 2011. For that reason, he is a prime candidate to be non-tendered Thursday, although I think the club will try to work out a deal before then, possibly two years with incentives.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 12:42 PM PST up reply actions
6 mil?!?!??!
wow! That’s alot and that’s what I am talking about. We would save a bundle with an Ellis / Barrajas combo. And the two could put up just as good, if not better numbers than Martin and his declining stats. Barrajas was a beast in September! And he would come cheap.
I think Martin was on the juice or something when he first came up, before all the new steroid testing came into play. The power numbers are going down fast at a scary rate.
And yes I know I can’t say he will start the year on the DL. It’s just a feeling I get and from what i hear everywhere. Not having surgery doesn’t mean he is fine also. Tough call the Dodgers have with him. He was a fav of mine at one time.
by The Real Pancho on Nov 30, 2010 12:53 PM PST up reply actions
They had much stricter testing in the minors
when Martin was there, so he would have been caught. I think the massive amount of games he’s played contributed more to his decline than anything.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 12:58 PM PST up reply actions
Does it matter if we save a couple mil though?
unless we actually have something else to spend it on, I would rather just pay martin instead of having to rely on Ellis/Barajas.
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
I wrote this reply to you yesterday on the Martin question
An Ellis/Barajas combo all year
will suck, both at the plate and at throwing out baserunners. Even at his suck levels, Martin was an above-average catcher, and that is probably worth the $6M or whatever he will get. A bottom of the order of Uribe, Barajas/Ellis, Pitcher, could be a tremendous black hole. Even just using Uribe’s last two years (good years), his OBP was .318. .318!
I stand by that. I think LA and Martin are working on a two-year deal with incentives that spreads out his salary increase over time and allows some discounting to allow for injury recovery and the chance of setback. There a lot of catchers out there that aren’t much at the plate. The fact that Russell Martin, even at a performance level that disappoints us, is better than league average at OBP as a catcher makes him a valuable commodity.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 30, 2010 12:50 PM PST up reply actions
good point but....
what are the chances he would rather take an incentive laden contract than sign a guaranteed contract for let’s say…..the Red Sox, who are in dire need of a C right now??? He is on the Red Sox radar and another cub I can’t remember I heard. It’s all going to come down Thursday.
And as far as all 3 throwing out runners and sucking. How does a career CS% for Martin….31%. Barrajas…..32%. Ellis 27%. Ellis numbers are from 3 years, 53 games. tough too really gauge him this early in his career. So Martin sucks just as bad at throwing out runners.
by The Real Pancho on Nov 30, 2010 1:01 PM PST up reply actions
I didn't say "laden"
The base will be at least what he made last year. Maybe the second year is a vesting option. Those are all decent CS% (not that that is all on the C); I was overreacting to Rod/AJ’s bad streak last year. Barajas career OBP is like .284, and Ellis career slg% is like .296 – that’s a lot of no offense. Even in his recent down years, Martin’s OBP is around .350. That is a meaningful difference.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
very true about Martin....
dont’ get me wrong…I love him. But he just isn’t the same player. If we keep him….I am crossing my fingers he returns to All-Star form. That would be nice and solve our catching woes.
And I know you didn’t say ‘laden’..i did. That’s just usually the norm for a player coming back from an injury. And I think it’s the most fair thing to sign for. No reason to guarantee when his health is questionable.
by The Real Pancho on Nov 30, 2010 1:13 PM PST up reply actions
and thanks.
i appreciate your baseball feedback. i am really not a bad guy like the regs said i was, lol.
and i have been just as hard on my Dodgers the last couple seasons just like alot of others. But for some reason, I am liking the moves. I am looking forward to Opening Day April 1st! vs those pinche Giants! I know I will be there.
by The Real Pancho on Nov 30, 2010 1:17 PM PST up reply actions
You can’t attack Eric in every post. Show some respect here.
by silverwidow on Nov 30, 2010 12:27 PM PST up reply actions
I pointed out something completely harmless that I thought was funny. That is all. Calm the fuck down. Or don’t. I don’t care.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 12:28 PM PST up reply actions
now we're cursing?
ok. have it your way dude. and i am calm. i am tripping out that this is even a Ddoger Fan spot.
by The Real Pancho on Nov 30, 2010 12:32 PM PST up reply actions
we curse here all the time
why wouldn’t you believe it’s a Dodger site? We talk about the Dodgers all the time, but right now is the offseason, and the Uribe deal has been discussed. New opinions are certainly welcomed, but they will be discussed and dissected. The community is close knit and enjoys ribbing one another. You keep asking why Eric is attacking you when he’s not. Also, we’ve had fans of other teams here, and most of them are very courteous. Hell, A Giant fan even posts here after he was cast out of MCC. This place is great, but maybe it’s not what you’re looking for, but I also think you need to give it more of a chance.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 12:38 PM PST up reply actions
Don't you have shoes to sort?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 12:39 PM PST up reply actions
As the self-appointed perspective
commenter here – I would think that is there a more half-glass empty feel around her at times, sure. But that ends when the games start (I mean actually start, during the game, at that point everyone wants the team to win and every player to succeed.)
But, I also think a board filled with nothing but Pollyanish type posts is tiresome too.
You will find a healthy mix here. If you have a disagreement or different opinion than someone else, bring it on. Just be respectful. Concise and intelligent discussion is what brings everyone back.
That and the free doughnuts. :)
by bhsportsguy on Nov 30, 2010 12:34 PM PST up reply actions
and so much fun to make. You get a giant roll of dough on your counter, then you get to slice it up. What fun!
by Josie Becker on Nov 30, 2010 12:38 PM PST up reply actions
the doughnut line
was a joke. But yes, I would welcome the cinnamon rolls.
by bhsportsguy on Nov 30, 2010 12:57 PM PST up reply actions
What about Sweet Pollyannaish Purebreds?
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Damon sounds about right. With Juan Pierre and Posednick gone, Ned needs a guy who can lead off for a day or two here or there or 126 straight when Furcal goes down..Plus he must have at least one OF with an OPS below 800 per his PVL must have wish list.
It’s all about playoff experience. That’s a big criteria of Ned’s.
by silverwidow on Nov 30, 2010 12:23 PM PST up reply actions
I think NC envisions a lineup like this for next year:
Furcal
Damon
Ethier
Kemp
Loney
Blake
Uribe
Catcher
P
And thinks to himself that while there is no dominant player, it’s nice solid 1-8
by Mike Dennis on Nov 30, 2010 12:25 PM PST up reply actions
I wouldn’t worry about Damon. He’s never played in the NL and only played 36 games in the outfield last season. 97 games as the Tigers DH, ouch.
sounds like why we SHOULD worry Alex. But yes I would think even Ned knows Damon isn’t the answer, but as Mike shows above and proven by Ned’s history he does love that double leadoff man type situation in the 1/2 hole
by Jason Ungar on Nov 30, 2010 12:26 PM PST up reply actions
My problem with Damon is his representation, Boras, and his annual desire to over value himself.
There’s no way he takes the $3mil he deserves as an old dude.
Wait him and Ordonez out
sign one when the price comes down.
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
Depends on who you ask
I would fine with it.
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
I'm liking more and more
the idea of an Ordoñez/Paul platoon in LF. Bring back Martin and Loney, drop Sherrill and Theriot, fill in the blanks with cheap veterans and you’ve got yourself a Nedtastic Dodger team. As long as we bring in an excessive number of middle relievers, consider your Christmas list fulfilled, Mr. Colletti.
I think the thing with Maggs is
he hits Righties better than Lefties, am I right?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 12:45 PM PST up reply actions
I think he's a lefty basher
and the problem is he makes too much money to be the part of the platoon that plays a lot less, like 20% of the time.
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by David Young on Nov 30, 2010 12:52 PM PST up reply actions
According to this website
http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2009/03/tigers_magglio_ordonez_one_of.html
Maggs hits lefties slightly better than righties (career .319 vs. .310)…impressive nonetheless. Of course, these stats don’t take into account the 2010 season, so I wonder how much they’ve changed…
Didn't
he have one last year who played CF.
by bhsportsguy on Nov 30, 2010 12:26 PM PST up reply actions
yes BH but there is hope for better for him and he is just a kid who dosen’t try hard or listen to anyone.
by Jason Ungar on Nov 30, 2010 12:27 PM PST up reply actions
Panda reminded me
that when I first started reading DT, I noticed the other blogs on the toaster and wandered over to the Will Carroll / Comedian site and was appalled they were discussing non – baseball topics. I commented on why they call themselves a baseball blog but are discussing anything but baseball.
They politely told me that you can’t talk about baseball 24/7 and if I didn’t like it, then leave but don’t tell the regulars what they should be talking about. The tone bothered me but eventually I went back after I realized that I did like not just talking about baseball.
I expect any newbie coming here from Yahoo will be shocked at the lack of Dodger discussion in the comments.
You can be (incompetent and a nice guy), you can be (competent and an asshole), but if you are an (asshole and incompetent), your only future is to be Keith's boss otherwise you are unemployable
Speaking as a Yahoo migrator
I find the mix of baseball discussion and other random discussions refreshing and entertaining. As was pointed out, you can’t always talk about baseball.
Tomas....
Yahoo migrator. That’s why I am here too. And I thought that place was a trip. This is almost as close. I loved the other random discussions too. But one thing, I have lived in L.A. all my life and I am not used to another Dodger Fan getting on another one like this. It’s a sin dammit! lol
by The Real Pancho on Nov 30, 2010 12:34 PM PST up reply actions
Sorry to violate the brotherhood of liking guys in white shirts bro.
by regfairfield on Nov 30, 2010 12:36 PM PST up reply actions
lol
i know what that meant. funny. a low key racist. thats cool. ive heard of em all. but that was pretty slick i must admit. by the way, i don’t go out of my house wearing a white t-shirt.
by The Real Pancho on Nov 30, 2010 12:46 PM PST up reply actions
see there
now you’re accusing reg of being something he’s not.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 12:48 PM PST up reply actions
Groups that wear white shirts.
The Dodgers
The KKK
Connection, yeah, I think so.
by regfairfield on Nov 30, 2010 12:48 PM PST up reply actions
Seriously if I was gonna make a KKK joke, I would have said white hoods.
by regfairfield on Nov 30, 2010 12:49 PM PST up reply actions
Correlation, Causation, Capitulation it’s all there
by Josie Becker on Nov 30, 2010 12:49 PM PST up reply actions
That reminds me of the Comedy Death Ray episode where
a comedian played a mellow KCRW pledge drive DJ who surprises them by being a total racist. (Chris Hardwick and poor Charlene Yi were the guests on that episode.) Anyway, carry on.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Dude – it is a comment about the home white uniforms. Way to read something else into it. If you haven’t noticed, the board regulars cover the ethnicity spectrum.
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by David Young on Nov 30, 2010 12:55 PM PST up reply actions
Sometimes it’s good to tell the mother in the supermarket to shut her screaming kid up. Otherwise they might grow up overreacting anytime they don’t get 100% agreement.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 12:37 PM PST up reply actions
My reaction is usually to ask the kid if that is as loud as they can scream.
Just so the Mom will act out too.
or challenge the kid to a screaming contest, ain’t no one can outscream me
by Josie Becker on Nov 30, 2010 12:39 PM PST up reply actions
I bet tone-deaf lady could make a run at it.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 12:39 PM PST up reply actions
which makes her a lot ugly.
sorry it was just right over the plate
by Josie Becker on Nov 30, 2010 12:40 PM PST up reply actions
and a lot tone-deaf.
None of the single guys in our group made a move, did they?
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 30, 2010 12:41 PM PST up reply actions
hell no!
I saw the pictures. That last one with you doing the back bend must’ve been the climax of “I will always Love You.”
:)
oh that was only my first back bend. I also did one all the way to the floor.
I’m pretty sure in that photo I’m screaming the lyric: you’re fucking lazy
by Josie Becker on Nov 30, 2010 12:41 PM PST up reply actions
Telling the mother (or, in my case, father) to shut the screaming kid up
is an offense that is punishable by beheading in Kavulaworld.
Kid screams, somebody tells me to shut the kid up, and I say to the stranger, “What the fuck is wrong with you? Seriously, do you have some kind of disease, like syphilis, that causes you to say something like that? Please keep your syphilitic comments to yourself.”
Now with 33% more Kavula
by Humma Kavula on Nov 30, 2010 12:40 PM PST up reply actions
I hope you realize the analogy I was going for there. :)
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 12:43 PM PST up reply actions
true story
once at summer camp, I was a counselor and one of my kids asked me why they couldn’t get off the bench at lunch time. I told them cause they would get syphilis. This other counselor within earshot starts laughing and says, we only really speak to ourselves don’t we.
by Josie Becker on Nov 30, 2010 12:43 PM PST up reply actions
All I can tell you
is that I’ve been lurking on this site for months now, and all I see is truly devoted group of people who love their boys in blue. Emotions sometimes run high (and are near impossible to accurately convey in pure text), but the passion for good baseball seems to be the number 1 priority. I just started actively posting on the site last night, and already I can tell who I can mess around with a little and who I need to build a little stronger relationship with before I start making jokes and the like. I also look forward to doing so, as it is very refreshing to be a part of a group of people who can talk baseball, pop culture and everything in between, all while being a part of an ever-expanding community. All in all, give it a chance, take it all in and jump on the Dodger blue wave here, because I can tell it’s gonna be one hell of a ride. :-)
You may also fuck with me. I’m a gin-soaked pessimist what knows nothing about anything and isn’t as funny as he thinks he is.
Now with 33% more Kavula
by Humma Kavula on Nov 30, 2010 12:53 PM PST up reply actions
your lymericks
are second to none
/clink!
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 12:55 PM PST up reply actions
keith would 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."
I was born to be fucked with
TBLA: Born To Be Fucked With
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 30, 2010 12:57 PM PST up reply actions
Big fun in here today…..
Garland making $3.5
Bearface got a new login
Cool pictures of TBLA Karaoke Night.
oh yeah those pictures are tre cool, Pancho if you wanna see what this group is really like, take a peak at those
by Josie Becker on Nov 30, 2010 12:29 PM PST up reply actions
Just FYI….
I already knew what Tripon, Eric, Dave, Rockn, Maddz , and maybe BH looked like.
I had reg pegged as a fat guy. I was way off. sorry dude. no harm intended.
mintxcore and Michael White looked about like I thought they would. We should play golf together guys.
Nolander is tall….
Delias has more hair than I thought he would have.
Grimjack is not little!
Reg as a fat guy?
because of the Mo Vaughn pic I bet.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 12:49 PM PST up reply actions
I was serious. If/when you make it out for a game, we will play a round of golf.
by Michael White on Nov 30, 2010 12:53 PM PST up reply actions
If you guys want to play tennis, I might be in.
by silverwidow on Nov 30, 2010 12:54 PM PST up reply actions
I would be cool with buying about 30 tennis balls and going to a ball park somewhere and playing HR derby…..
I am tall
but my wife makes me look even taller.
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
i could have sworn I heard
per charge on that.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 12:29 PM PST up reply actions
because it might
still ahve a gas tank. it prolly is per charge but i think the volt also has a gas tank for recharging the electric battery a la a hybrid
It's stupid
the EPA doesn’t have a way of measuring electric cars by MPG, so they assign a kind of phony “MPG” to them. It needs to be re-thought.
He just shift-A’s!
"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."
I always thought he was a pitcher.
"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."
Short
that is not what she said.
See I can go also go blue at times.
/clink
by bhsportsguy on Nov 30, 2010 12:39 PM PST up reply actions
Good to be back..I love the intergration of baseball and non baseball
As a veteran of all the dodger boards for the last ten years it’s great to see so many familar faces here…I hope everyone is having a great holiday season. I have been outta the loop on a daily basis on here and Dodger Thoughts due to having a ten month old and 3 year old at home with me..I’ll never forget how one little post once at DT’s by me had Eric sending me more info about Wilco than I could possible imagine when I was first getting into them as a band. I’ll try and be here everyday moving forward. I have high hopes for 2011. I think Kemp, Kershaw and Bills are gonna really step up this season..
We are definitely anti-segregation!
"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."
Welcome back, enjoy the kids, and on your last point, I hope so.
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by David Young on Nov 30, 2010 12:44 PM PST up reply actions
thanks Dave. I am. It’s lots of fun. tiring but fun…
by Jason Ungar on Nov 30, 2010 12:48 PM PST up reply actions
Uribe deal is official
plus other news? From the Dodgers
Juan Uribe deal is official…more to come later today with some other news coming momentarily #dodgers @mlb
What is the other news?
Possible extension with Martin?
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 12:47 PM PST up reply actions
Snugggies now to be available to all?
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
and there it is
The #Dodgers have traded Ryan Theriot to the #Cardinals in exchange for RHP Blake Hawksworth @mlb
well
how about that?
Someone tell about Hawksworth?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 12:48 PM PST up reply actions
28-year old reliever, and spot starter. Gives up homers.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 12:49 PM PST up reply actions
and we have
our swingman!
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 12:50 PM PST up reply actions
Is there any shitty white guy the Cardinals don’t want?
Except Blake Hawksworth of course.
by regfairfield on Nov 30, 2010 12:51 PM PST up reply actions
28-year old reliever, and spot starter. Gives up homers.
: ) …….. = ) …. :* (
by Josie Becker on Nov 30, 2010 12:50 PM PST up reply actions
What’s a Hawksworth?
Theriot.
Now with 33% more Kavula
by Humma Kavula on Nov 30, 2010 12:52 PM PST up reply actions
I guess the Cards
didn’t want to get into a bidding war?
by bhsportsguy on Nov 30, 2010 12:55 PM PST up reply actions
(drum riff)
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 12:56 PM PST up reply actions
Damnit, I was hoping for Rasmus at least.
:)
by silverwidow on Nov 30, 2010 12:53 PM PST up reply actions
Theriot for Rasmus, done! That was my final offer Cardinals!
Okay, Theriot for Hawksworth, done…
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
well at least we got something for him
don’t know much about this Hawk dude.
by The Real Pancho on Nov 30, 2010 1:08 PM PST up reply actions
Jon Heyman says some words that I don't understand
#dodgers to try to reach deal with russell martin by thurs. offers before tender date must be $4.04 mil-plus (80 pct of $5.05-mil ’10 pay)
you can make that offer
but Martin could counter it by going to arbitration
by bhsportsguy on Nov 30, 2010 12:55 PM PST up reply actions
NPUT
http://www.truebluela.com/2010/11/30/1847070/around-the-dodger-blue-blogging-world
You can be (incompetent and a nice guy), you can be (competent and an asshole), but if you are an (asshole and incompetent), your only future is to be Keith's boss otherwise you are unemployable
pancho was right about you!
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
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