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by meercatjohn on Nov 30, 2010 1:30 PM PST
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With the Garland news, the Uribe news, and general good stuff going on with other blogs, here are the stories making the rounds.
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So now Delia tells me all these days later
that she wanted to go to the event on Friday, even though she could have cared less when I originally brought it up! Women?!
Interesting. Did she say why she wanted to go? Just something to do?
by Michael White on Nov 30, 2010 2:08 PM PST up reply actions
Who would go and not sing?
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
And all this time I thought you were a man from delias.
"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'm naive enlighten me
because I’m sure this is funny
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
Ah
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
Next thing, she’ll leave you frozen hot dogs thawing in the sink for dinner while she goes out with her “friends.”
"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."
lol
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 2:48 PM PST up reply actions
Does that mean she has an eye for someone else and does not want you in the way
that is how I told my first wife she did not have to go to my company christmas party:(
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
First time I've seen you without a hat
just figured you were going thin, who knew you had a full head of hair.
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
I am also a hat guy
but probably because I have no hair and I hate scaring the ladies with how mean I look.
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
I am not a hat guy
because who would want to cover my gorgeous, lush mane?
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by Humma Kavula on Nov 30, 2010 3:12 PM PST up reply actions
“Can two TBLA commenters share an apartment without driving each other crazy?”
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by Humma Kavula on Nov 30, 2010 2:54 PM PST up reply actions
She would if he could
get ’er done
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by Humma Kavula on Nov 30, 2010 2:57 PM PST up reply actions
very
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
You don’t want to be a 3rd wheel anyway, do you?
by KellyStephen on Nov 30, 2010 2:52 PM PST up reply actions
Between Pierre, Andruw, and Schmidt
which irks you the most that we’re still paying them?
It’s Andruw for me. I really wish him no success in baseball.
It's a toss-up for me
between Jones and Schmidt, but I think in the end I have to go with Schmidt. Andruw was grossly overpaid, but I was okay with the contract because it was only for two years and he’d only had one truly bad year prior to that. Schmidt was known to have had shoulder problems prior to the signing and Colletti brought him in anyway, to the tune of $15 mil/year for three years. He made how many starts during that time, like 10? Yeah, he takes the cake…or the pie. You know what? Pastries are too good for him…starve to death, you robbing punk! :-)
Does Hawksworth basically take Jeff Weaver’s spot?
With his being out of options…I wonder if they’ll be more likely to keep him on the roster…or be like…“its blake hawksworth…no one will claim him anyway”
i'm guessing
he’s the new Weaver
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 2:11 PM PST up reply actions
Totally
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
Doubt it
Weaver was not well thought of, performance wise, this time around.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 2:16 PM PST up reply actions
Reply fail
This was meant to be in response to meercat…oh well. I’d sure hope not…Troncoso just looks like he needs to iron out some mechanical stuff and get his sinker back, and Belisario, when he’s not on the juice, has electric stuff. Here’s hoping a long offseason helps them both rediscover their touch.
i think you mean the sauce
juice implies something else :)
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 2:24 PM PST up reply actions
more like
the touch from the Transformers movie(the cartoon one)
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 2:47 PM PST up reply actions
Were you a fan
of Bay recasting Hugo Weaving as Megatron in the live-action movies? I always thought Frank Welker should have gotten his shot, but I was happy that Peter Cullen voiced Optimus.
Not sure how I felt about it
I mean why not if you’re getting Cullen? But I didn’t mind Weaving. I still haven’t seen the second movie, though many have warned me against it. I’m sure I’ll still do it one day.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 2:53 PM PST up reply actions
OT
This is something to watch (SFW despite the title):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgKiAooWfsU
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
Really
I give you a chance to post this:
and you go with that?
by Josie Becker on Nov 30, 2010 2:22 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
You’re the best, Josie!
"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."
Her sister is Zooey. She’s on the telly.
"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 find it interesting
she plays seemingly the opposite character her sister does in most stuff
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
there was probably supposed to be a "that" in my sentence somewhere.
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
Lol Blake Hawksworth
Third best trade of Ned’s career!
Just a placeholder for now. Doesn’t really matter.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 2:24 PM PST up reply actions
Tourists. I show up in the 7th. That’s how I roll.
by Michael White on Nov 30, 2010 2:26 PM PST up reply actions
You're just a bodyguard, get back to work!
;-)
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Also, Schlichting had more games, innings, and MLB service time than Link in 2010.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 2:26 PM PST up reply actions
You mean the 7th inning stretch
isn’t the internationally-known signal for Dodger fans to head for the exits?
he reached his peak by doing it with The Hoff
time for him to retire
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 2:28 PM PST up reply actions
Yankee fans did a good impression
during the playoffs.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 2:27 PM PST up reply actions
Dunn wants 4 years, $60M
where from he get it?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 2:27 PM PST reply actions
yeah maybe
Don’t see the Cubs giving that much money even though they need a 1B.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 2:32 PM PST up reply actions
A's maybe
as well.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 2:33 PM PST up reply actions
apparently
Ricketts doesn’t want to pay out any big money until some of the bad contracts are gone. At least that’s what I hear from Cub fans.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 2:34 PM PST up reply actions
LA
already has a Pau-Pau suh!!!!
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 2:29 PM PST up reply actions
FTW
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He’s in a good spot, actually. He’s virtually guaranteed to stick on a major league squad all year. It might not be the Dodgers, but still.
“I hope someone claims me at the end of spring training.”
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 2:29 PM PST up reply actions
By his words
but since we want all our coaches propping up our players and not being critical in public hard to say until we find out if he will actually play him.
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Are there any teams interested in a SS who can’t hit his own weight? Hu to Baltimore for a nothing prospect?
If I'm Baltimore yes
I’d like to take TIllman away from Baltiimore and see if we can’t turn him around. I’d even do Gordon for Tillman.
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Heh
I know you’re not a fan of Gordon, and I have my doubts too, but if Ned traded the guy some still call their #1 prospect for Chris Tillman that’d be grounds for a firing, frankly. But… I could see a trade of a middling out of options prospect for Tillman, worth a shot, yeah.
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Well
going into last year Tillman was the Orioles top pitching prospect, who continues to kick minor league ass while strugglling at the major league level. I don’t think you realize how valued TIllman was and I doubt he has fallen far enough to be considered below Gordon as a prospect.
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
True, I was thinking of the MLB version, in the minors he was quite good!
As I said, I’d definitely take him, can be very good at some point, but I just don’t see them trading their “top prospect” (even if he shouldn’t be) for Tillman. But would probably take more than Hu, too.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Don’t think the O’s would do that deal. Aside from the fact I’m sure they haven’t given up on Tillman and need all the good pitching they can get, they just drafted their shortstop (Machado) who is already their #1 prospect according to BA.
Right, forgot about Machado
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
Pretty sure they could just resign
Izturis if they wanted that again. Speaking of which, am I the only one who remembers when Cesar could actually hit AND play Gold Glove-caliber D? How long ago was that, anyway?
I think that was the first half of 2005
because I was posting on DT then and voting for the idiot for the all – star game.
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It's really never
He made the AS team in 2005, but was better in 2004 in the first half:
2004: .292/.337/.362 before ASB
2005: .275/.322/.338
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 2:39 PM PST up reply actions
Nice stats
I remember thinking he and Alex Cora were the beginning of something special in Dodgertown…
Defensively they were a joy to watch
and Cora did give us the coolest ab in regular season history for a 2nd baseman who can’t hit whose brother is named Joey.
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and really helped in 2004 on offense, too.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 2:43 PM PST up reply actions
BUT
I believe May 2005 was his greatest month ever
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=izturce01&year=2005&t=b
but I’m wrong
it was July 2004
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
I take it back
As late as June 2, 2005, Izturis was hitting .339/.385/.419.
Then, he went 7 for 78 heading into the break. Ouch.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 2:41 PM PST up reply actions
So many best parts
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by meercatjohn on Nov 30, 2010 2:35 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Blake Hawksworth is my new favorite player :)
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
I dig the fact that someone comments on this picture evrey 30-45 minutes or so. Giving me another reason to look at her again.
I'm feeling light headed again
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_
WELCOME TO LA!!!!!!!!!!!
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 2:35 PM PST up reply actions
supposed to read @ _ @
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 2:36 PM PST up reply actions
Not all beautiful woman do adult films
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Some are strippers
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by meercatjohn on Nov 30, 2010 2:37 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Or a waitress!!!!!!!!
"Oh ville lumière, sens la chaleur de notre coeur, vois-tu notre ferveur quand nous marchons près de toi. Dans cette conquête, chasser l'ennemi, enfin pour que nos couleurs brillent encore..."
"Nous sommes les parisiens (clap clap clap clap) et nous chantons en choeur (clap clap clap clap). Nous sommes les parisiens (clap clap clap clap), fidèles à nos couleurs (clap clap clap clap). Lololo lololo, lololo lololo"
Kiss my Aul[ass], hahaha
Your shocked at how sexist
a SilverWidow could be?
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
It’s like being shocked when someone breaks the Pole Vault record.
by regfairfield on Nov 30, 2010 2:40 PM PST up reply actions
So weather girl?
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Wikipedia says this
Erin Hawksworth is a Canadian reporter, who worked for WFXT, the Fox affiliate in Boston1. Previously, she worked for WFAA in Dallas, Texas and KJCT in Grand Junction, Colorado. She also worked for NBC, covering the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, and was an intern in the sports department at KPNX in Phoenix, Arizona
So we got rid of Theriot and got Erin Hawksworth and Courtney Folino? Sounds like a great trade!
"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."
Oh God I am completely mixing up SBN blogs now.
"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."
Sweet. Does Erin Andrews have a brother in baseball?
by KellyStephen on Nov 30, 2010 2:54 PM PST up reply actions
For some reason that I don't fathom
I keep finding myself going back to this photo.
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
excuse me, I need to go rip out my eyes because I can’t unread that sentence
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
Hey, I resent that
not like alot of blood is needed by me.
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
We need to get her into a post title
so when some poor sap is searching for her they find us.
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
And for your post title you can use this info
Erin graduated from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. She attended both Skyline High School and Eastlake High in Sammamish.
Old friend? Bet you Andre banged her.
Hm.. Not sure Eric wants a post where he wildly claims a current Dodger banged the sister of a soon to be Dodger.
by Michael White on Nov 30, 2010 2:42 PM PST up reply actions
Unlike Jon Ely, Andre knows who Erin is
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by meercatjohn on Nov 30, 2010 2:44 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Okay
She was around when both Andre (and his wife Maggie, All-American gymnast) were there. And she was writing for the school paper during that time so she probably somewhat well-known. Plus since Hawksworth pitched against the Dodgers a couple of times already, yeah, I would suppose that Andre knows who they are.
I would suppose that Andre knows who they are.
Which puts Hawksworth above Ely on the depth chart, if Andre is filling it out.
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by Humma Kavula on Nov 30, 2010 3:11 PM PST up reply actions
OT
Just like my days at Westmont. :)
by robotmadeofnails on Nov 30, 2010 2:53 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Same thing that they did last year:
Whine, piss and moan about how they are above this shit. They are weak sauce right now.
why does UCLA have Cal’s mascot on campus
by Josie Becker on Nov 30, 2010 3:08 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Because putting dye into unguarded fountains is cool and creative? Honestly, that shit is just stupid. If you’re going to do something, do something creative and dont wantonly vandalize the property. Putting dye into a fountain or spray painting a building is dumb and makes the offenders look like fools.
by UCLADodger32 on Nov 30, 2010 3:33 PM PST up reply actions
hardy har. I just dont understand pranks like that for any school. Id say the same stuff if it were dumbass UCLA students spray painting buildings at SC. I get the whole loving your school, but I just dont see where vandalizing another’s property is cool or funny. That just shows me that those individuals were looking for an excuse to do something stupid and get away with it, no matter what school or affiliation they have.
by UCLADodger32 on Nov 30, 2010 3:39 PM PST up reply actions
Pretty sure these “students” were in the 18-21 age range.
by Julio Nievas on Nov 30, 2010 3:45 PM PST up reply actions
Whats your point? These individuals at a school of higher learning dont know what vandalism is?
by UCLADodger32 on Nov 30, 2010 3:46 PM PST up reply actions
I’m just saying that out of those 39,000 students, there are a couple of boneheads.
by Julio Nievas on Nov 30, 2010 3:49 PM PST up reply actions
Of course. But putting in the school rivalry frame of mind excuses their acts, which isnt right. The dye thing is minor compared to other stuff that happens between schools, but its still dumb and a waste of time and money. And again, I dont feel this way just because it was USC doing something to UCLA. I just dont care for anything like this. Random, “funny” acts of vandalism have happened to me and its really not so funny when you are on the other end of things.
by UCLADodger32 on Nov 30, 2010 3:51 PM PST up reply actions
Well
I can’t say you will feel the same satisfaction as the dudes (or chicks) who committed it.
Hey, it’s a fun rivalry. In general, you shouldn’t do those things.
by Julio Nievas on Nov 30, 2010 3:56 PM PST up reply actions
This is true.
Having been on both ends of this while being in the service I know what it’s like. But in time I have learned to laugh at what has happened.
As long as nothing is vandalized, people are hurt, etc, I’m all for it. But when it crosses that line, it no longer is just “in fun” and it just pisses me off, no matter who the offender is.
by UCLADodger32 on Nov 30, 2010 3:59 PM PST up reply actions
Thats for them to decide. Doing something with the specific intention of vandalizing property just doesnt fly with me. It’s not funny, its not cool, it just costs money and makes life more difficult for those you harmed.
And yes, i would much prefer a snuff film.
by UCLADodger32 on Nov 30, 2010 3:48 PM PST up reply actions
Cal one year kidnapped the Stanford tree. They just made another one, but it was way crappier. During the halftime show the Cal band put the tree they stole through a woodchipper
by Josie Becker on Nov 30, 2010 4:08 PM PST up reply actions
That seems a bit overboard, I feel sorry for the guy in the costume. Fargo’d him I guess, eh?
by LA Taco on Nov 30, 2010 4:10 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Someone told OJ that Ron Goldman went to UCLA.
/pranked
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 4:12 PM PST up reply actions
disturbing one.
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by Humma Kavula on Nov 30, 2010 4:17 PM PST up reply actions
I remember that. Picture-in-picture.
"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 on the 405 in front of them driving down to a soccer tournament. People were lining up on the overpasses. We stopped for dinner and saw the news.
by Michael White on Nov 30, 2010 4:20 PM PST up reply actions
Definitely not.
I was in the 7th grade when we watched the verdict being read live.
by Michael White on Nov 30, 2010 4:23 PM PST up reply actions
Weird how some things make me feel older then others
that fact you were in 7th grade made me feel old.
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In school
5th grade. During recess. Some classroom had a TV on.
Enough
next person is going to be in diapers
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So diapers it was:)
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During the verdict
I was ditching class during my sophomore year at UCSD. I was at Round Table Pizza on campus watching it live.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 4:33 PM PST up reply actions
Our house got robbed that day during the chase. Pretty brilliant timing by the burglars. The police were basically unavailable that day and they said the earliest they could get to us was the next week. Ya, that day wasnt fun.
by UCLADodger32 on Nov 30, 2010 4:32 PM PST up reply actions
That was brilliant
sorry you got robbed.
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Ya, that shit is no fun. But it really was smart planning, but quite disturbing. They pried the bars on the windows barely open and had to have sent a child in to unlock the front door.
by UCLADodger32 on Nov 30, 2010 4:36 PM PST up reply actions
Or a monkey
they are brilliant for that stuff and you don’t have to worry about them keeping a secret, plus the pay is only bananas.
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
Hell, if they wanted to use a monkey, they just should have asked us. No way I’m passing up watching a monkey contribute to a burglary.
by UCLADodger32 on Nov 30, 2010 4:39 PM PST up reply actions
Also
When the monkey shits on the floor, you can just laugh, because it’s not your floor.
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by Humma Kavula on Nov 30, 2010 4:45 PM PST up reply actions
That was grad week for me (from high school). I believe we just went to Disneyland the night before and I was watching that game at home.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 4:22 PM PST up reply actions
I don't remember that
I was probably minding my own business pretending I was the Red Ranger.
by Julio Nievas on Nov 30, 2010 4:39 PM PST up reply actions
Man
Pancho was the gift that kept on giving. I Almost woke up my napping son with my laughter.
by robotmadeofnails on Nov 30, 2010 2:51 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Speaking of Pancho
did he already get the old “go fuck yourself” yet? I hope not. There could be more potential for laughter, but I wouldn’t mind seeing him understand that everyone in here gets ribbed…some more than others, lol.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
he'll be back
according to Phil, so clean slate
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 5:32 PM PST up reply actions
me
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nope didn't get
the old “go fuck” myself, lol. I am glad you got some laughter as well. I sure did.
by The Real Pancho on Nov 30, 2010 6:11 PM PST up reply actions
Man
I have got more to give. I am a giving person!
by The Real Pancho on Nov 30, 2010 6:10 PM PST up reply actions
Sounds like we should not be counting on Garland
for 200 innings this summer.
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Hey look...Call back
The Giants have become one of the most serious suitors for Bartlett, according to Rosenthal and Morosi.
my wild idea
Dodger sign Dunn, stick him in Left. He provides insurance in case Loney struggles, OR he lights a fire under Loney, who becomes the 25 HR guy they said he could be. But then they probably don’t have the money to extend Billz or Kersh………
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 2:55 PM PST reply actions
he lights a fire under Loney,
Lighting a fire under Loney is going to end up in only one thing:
Charred Loney.
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by Humma Kavula on Nov 30, 2010 2:56 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
sssssssssssssssssssssss
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 3:02 PM PST up reply actions
ah, it’s more f-f-f-f-f-f-f-f-f-f-f-f-f in my opinion, but YMMV:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVlkZVAw8Gc
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by Humma Kavula on Nov 30, 2010 3:03 PM PST up reply actions
it's kind of hard
to type that sound. I wonder how it looked in the script. Or if he just ad-libbed it.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 3:05 PM PST up reply actions
No chives? What the he’ll!?!
by robotmadeofnails on Nov 30, 2010 3:00 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I told the woman at Outback the other day that I was allergic to chives. If they are on the potato, I may die.
She bought it.
First thought was
Outback Steakhouse. IDK why.
by Julio Nievas on Nov 30, 2010 3:33 PM PST up reply actions
Everyone refresh
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What do you guys do when parents bring their little girls to work selling Girl Scout Cookies? I’ve bought several boxes, but after the 3rd kid, it gets old.
Tip em
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First girl gets the cash
Second girl is SOL
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by Humma Kavula on Nov 30, 2010 3:01 PM PST up reply actions
I say no from the start but I am a grumpy 31 year old who knows he can put one box down in a sitting of MLB the show.
by robotmadeofnails on Nov 30, 2010 3:01 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Usually I tell
them to quit bringing that stuff to work, tell their girls to hit the neighborhoods and hope like hell they don’t run into any pedophiles because nothing is more annoying then some parent trying to make their little girls happy at my expense.
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at first I was like, “Get the fuck off my face” and I was like, “Nolander???”
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
So I'm guessing that Nolanders
fetish for young things was not discussed Friday night in front of the pixie?
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Now that my 3 girls are way past GS phase, I do a Charlie Donovan and grab the order form, throw it on the floor, and piss on it.
by KellyStephen on Nov 30, 2010 3:23 PM PST up reply actions
Refresh
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FYI - We are starting new with Pancho
per the request of the boss man, so I’d suggest we don’t hit his next comment with 25 responses, I think we freaked him out and he never recovered his cool. He’s not a troll, but a Dodger fan so let’s give it another shot.
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ok
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 3:09 PM PST up reply actions
Glad to see it
Some people can get rattled on forums, I know it’s happened to me many times, more in my younger days and never on here though ;)
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
/shys you away from handful of arguments with Silverwidow and MatthewMafa
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
makes me understand
why young guys are hesitant to sign early long term extensions.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 3:16 PM PST up reply actions
Better Agents
or
Longoria wants to be a Ray and knew that the team could not spend that kind of money on one player if they ever hoped to compete.
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If Tulo signed his extension 9 days into his career, he wouldn’t have gotten 10/163
by regfairfield on Nov 30, 2010 3:17 PM PST up reply actions
You know it does, but to say it:
Longoria signed his deal in ‘08, right? Was that before he was even a major leaguer, or after his first season? Anyway, if for any reason Longoria didn’t pan out, the Rays take a bath.
Tulo now has four years of service and in three of them he got MVP votes. I think it’s fair to say that it would cost more to lock up Tulo.
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by Humma Kavula on Nov 30, 2010 3:18 PM PST up reply actions
Before he made the bigs
right before. So yeah it makes sense
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
this makes me wonder
about CarGo’s future in COL though.
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by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 3:19 PM PST up reply actions
He’s got 11 years coming if the Rockies keep course.
by regfairfield on Nov 30, 2010 3:20 PM PST up reply actions
11 years
on another team.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 3:20 PM PST up reply actions
i read that
as Traded…heheh
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by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 3:25 PM PST up reply actions
Yes
Through the same (first) eight seasons:
Longoria: $44.5 million
Tulo: $44.381 million (including 2014 value from first contract)
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 3:20 PM PST up reply actions
Tulo's extension is being misreported
like it’s an NFL contract or something. He was already signed through 2013, with an option for 2014. His extension guarantees the option, and adds six more years, plus another option. In reality, Tulo signed a deal for 7/$134m, which will guarantee him $118 million for the final six years. I don’t think that’s a figure out of line with Longoria’s market value for the same period.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 3:23 PM PST up reply actions
Well we know someone will be happy in 2014…
by Julio Nievas on Nov 30, 2010 3:32 PM PST up reply actions
This is old but I thought Josie and Maddz would like it
After taking pictures of each dish and composing the text on his iPhone over several weeks, he sends the finished piece to the Dodgers’ vice president of communications Josh Rawitch, who does nothing more than clean up typos and check his grammar and punctuation. Maggie Ethier says she was surprised to learn that her husband — who earned a C in creative writing in college — had such a clever way with words.
because he never talks to her
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they've seen
what he can do to a bat rack.
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by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 3:21 PM PST up reply actions
News Flash: ThinkCure Grantees Make Medical History
At City of Hope this month, Dr. Karen Aboody, a ThinkCure grantee, injected stem cells into Jenn Vonckx’s brain in an attempt to cure her cancer. This procedure makes Jenn the first human being to undergo this procedure. CBS News correspondent Ben Tracy met this pioneer patient and has an exclusive look at the groundbreaking treatment. Dr. Karen Aboody’s ThinkCure research is directly related to this new clinical trial. ThinkCure also has funded Dr. Behnam Badie, who did the actual surgery for the trial covered in the CBS story. Congratulations to Drs. Aboody and Badie, and congratulations to you, because your donations support this kind of research. Most importantly ThinkCure sends its best to patient/pioneer Jenn!
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hope it works!!!
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 3:20 PM PST up reply actions
Good feel good story that
hopefully will have some long term results but if Jenn is not dead within 12 months I’ll be very surprised. However they will have learned something from this to modify the protocols and so on and so on until they have real successes but these are always built on the lives of those who go first, second, and so on.
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Dodgers taking a look at Varitek
What can you say? Proven winner. Two time World Champion.
http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/mlb/news/story?id=5867507&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines
Oh fuck me.
Ned does the good things 30% of the time*
*My general observation
by Julio Nievas on Nov 30, 2010 3:37 PM PST up reply actions
(sings)
….but will you love me, tomorrrrowwwww…..
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by Humma Kavula on Nov 30, 2010 4:02 PM PST up reply actions
You could also say
damn good catcher in his prime who at age 38 could possibly be a solid backup or might even be able to handle every at bat against LHP and give us a plus .800 OPS while doing so.
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=varitja01&year=2010&t=b
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Let's bring it back to the McCourts
DodgerDivorce
“Judge Lichtman has declared the parties to be at impasse. We can only conclude that Jamie rejected Judge Lichtman’s settlement proposal.”
Why the conclusion
that Jamey rejected instead of Frank or that it was a mutual rejection? Just curious
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I saw others report that (on twitter) as well.
I never bothered to read the links though.
by Michael White on Nov 30, 2010 3:47 PM PST up reply actions
What do you guys think about signing Paul Konerko? Former Dodger and is said to be interested playing closer to his home in Arizona. Sign him for 2yrs/20M and trade Loney.
From who
curious who is suitors might be.
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It would still seem to be a good fit
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Ken Rosenthal was on the MLB Network yesterday and stated that Paul Konerko is willing to take less money to play for a team that is closer to his home state of Arizona. He indicated that since the DBacks are not likely to be players, the only teams that could be natural fits are the Angels and Dodgers.
by dodgers4life on Nov 30, 2010 3:50 PM PST up reply actions
Except when he reported that the Dodgers were going to sign Uribe.
by Michael White on Nov 30, 2010 3:54 PM PST up reply actions
He was right about Uribe. Konerko would be the power bat that we need in the middle of our lineup. If we got him and traded Loney I’d be happy
by dodgers4life on Nov 30, 2010 3:54 PM PST up reply actions
Konerko just had his career year at age 34
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=varitja01&year=2010&t=b
Do we really want to do that if what we get is the normal Konerko from age 31 – 33?
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General rule of thumb for me is that unless he uses a word like “close to”, he’s making shit up.
by regfairfield on Nov 30, 2010 4:00 PM PST up reply actions
I liked the propsed idea
of trading Loney to Washington for Willingham and signing Dunn to play 1B. I’m not ready to give up on Loney, but if people are insisting on upgrading there, I’d rather have Dunn and the added power…the strikeout rate doesn’t bug me.
I don’t think Loney has anywhere near that kind of value. If he did, you do that trade immediately even if you don’t end up with Dunn.
by Michael White on Nov 30, 2010 3:51 PM PST up reply actions
FAKE Press Release
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers today signed pitcher Jamie Moyer to a three-year contract. General Manager Ned Colletti made the announcement.
“Jamie provides us with a veteran arm in the middle of the rotation and can change a game with one changeup,” said Colletti. “His versatility is a huge asset, as he can start, relieve, and he’s a one-time World Champion, so he knows what it takes to win.”
by kinbote on Nov 30, 2010 3:49 PM PST reply actions 4 recs
Rec'd but the quote needs a little add
“I look forward to this future Hall of Famer notching his 300th win in a Dodger uniform.”
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by Humma Kavula on Nov 30, 2010 4:05 PM PST up reply actions
I loved the phrase “one-time World Champion.” :)
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 4:20 PM PST up reply actions
The older then dirt Moyer (49) undergoes TJ surgery this week
and still intends to pitch in 2011. Do they allow people with dementia to pitch?
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Lichtman met with both sides during and after the trial in an effort to reach a settlement. He offered a deal to both sides on Nov. 19. The details of the proposal are a closely kept secret, but it is generally understood that any settlement would allow Frank to keep control of the Dodgers while providing some mechanism for continuing payments to Jamie.
Whatever the specifics, it was good enough for Frank. His side says that should not be read as an expectation that he will lose. But if he does lose, it doesn’t mean the Dodgers will automatically be split evenly between the warring McCourts.
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What does the word “lose” mean here? “Lose control of the Dodgers?”
If so, then Jamie cannot “win,” can she? She is not going to be awarded control of the Dodgers with a mechanism for payment to Frank. So either (a) it’s something like the settlement, or (b) the judgeorders that the Dodgers be split evenly between the McCourts, and that probably forces a sale, right?
Correct me if I’m wrong, but either way, all Jamie is getting is money, right?
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by Humma Kavula on Nov 30, 2010 4:30 PM PST up reply actions
I'll wait for BH to reply
since I was just a messenger and no nothing about legalese.
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I am not a lawyer but
the usage of the word “lose” in the above comment is about the trial about the validity of the Marital Property Agreement that divided the assets in which Frank got sole ownership of the Dodgers and Jamie got the real property.
And it is true, if the MPA is ruled to be invalid, Frank and Jamie’s assets would be considered community property and both would have 50% ownership.
Anyone that has looked at the McCourts finances does not believe either has the resources to buy the other one out and baseball insiders insist that MLB will not approve Jamie as the owner if she got investors to come up with the money to buy Frank out.
Actually, the Judge is nor ruling that the Dodgers have to split up, all he will be saying is that the MPA is invalid and so their assets would have to divided pursuant to California law. In reality, it could mean that the Dodgers are split but that is not what this trial was really about.
Her main contention is to have a place to swim between 02:00 - 04:00 PM
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OT in Beer news:
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-monks-beer-20101130,0,3690769,full.story
I for one love trappist ales and will purchase said beverage.
Why do “on topic” and “off topic” abbreviate the same way?!
"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."
a couple beers
and you’ll know the answer
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
Do Monks make anything bad?
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Ever have Chimay cheese and beer? Only for the hearty but if you like your cheese pungent it’s good.
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by Humma Kavula on Nov 30, 2010 4:36 PM PST up reply actions
We actually got something for Theriot?
Just got home, sorry.
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by Little Blue Bicycle on Nov 30, 2010 4:36 PM PST reply actions
Goddamit with the old news
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Tough room tonight.
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by Little Blue Bicycle on Nov 30, 2010 4:55 PM PST up reply actions
You know I’m kidding right
that was me going Eric on Tripon
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I thought it was pretty funny
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by Little Blue Bicycle on Nov 30, 2010 5:18 PM PST up reply actions
Speaking of Konerko
cst_sox: While it is not official, a source did say that Konerko has also declined arbitration. Again, a no-brainer unless he wanted to retire in ’11
I’d love to get Konerko.He is more realistic than getting Dunn. Also instead of Johnny Damon or Jason Varitek for veteran leadership get Konerko who will also provide power. Kill two birds with one stone.
by dodgers4life on Nov 30, 2010 4:52 PM PST up reply actions
If all you're looking for is veteran leadership........
Bob Feller will be out of the hospital soon.
"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?"
OK
So I get home and try to read through what has been going on today- Wow. Seriously…
I mostly lurk and just enjoy the OT and OT conversations and savor the thoughts that pass back and forth. I don’t comment much. I just don’t have the time but I couldn’t pass up the opportunity today! I really haven’t provided much input since my Casey Blake poetry but there is more than enough poetry and prose in here in 60 minutes than I can come up with in 60 days.
I’m thankful of the think-tank in here knowing the every possible Dodger twist and turn is covered(or uncovered). Anyway, if I could, I’d give everyone here a hefty raise for a great days work here today. CHEERS!
Rays
Will get NINE draft picks after these guys decline arb:
Choate
Balfour
Crawford
Qualls
Soriano
Hawpe
Like
Crawford, Upton, Price, W Davis, Neiman, Brignac, Longoria, Shields?
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Their position when they drafted those picks (current draft picks that played on 2010 team)
Crawford – 2nd Round (52nd overall pick) 1999
Shields – 16th round (466th overall pick) 2000
Upton – 1st Round (2nd overall pick) 2002
Neiman – 1st Round (4th overall pick) 2004
Brignac – 2nd Round (45th overall pick) 2004
Davis – 3rd Round (75th overall pick) 2004
Sonnastine – 13th Round (375th overall pick) 2004
Longoria – 1st Round (3rd overall pick) 2006
Price – 1st Round (1st overall pick) 2007
Also
Young – 1st Round (1st overall pick) 2003
Beckam – 1st Round (1st overall pick) 2008
Just saying they have had some hits
in this decade
compared to the previous decade
which was awful even with the great position in the draft
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If you are using Also
you might mention Josh Hamilton
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All I was saying and was surprised in some ways
that even when you get high picks in other rounds, without fail it is the early 1st round picks that pay off. I wonder even if with these picks, if they will get those types of players, I mean, will the Rays budget 10-12M for those 9 picks and even at that, what kind of players will they get?
“I like giving young unproven players a chance before signing veterans.”
“Italian food is terrible. Persian food is my fav.”
Strikeouts Shmikeouts
I think Dunn is a good fit for us. Yeah, he’s never won a thing, but that intangible stuff is nonsense anyway.
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
Adam Dunn brings the power that this organization has been searching for since Manny tried to monitor his period.
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Cowboy boots with a suit is a terrible look
by regfairfield on Nov 30, 2010 5:02 PM PST up reply actions
Most people think that a guy with a rug like mine would style it better. Not me. I like to feather that shit. It’s soft and cool in a BJ McKay kinda way.
by keithc13 on Nov 30, 2010 5:04 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
What the fuck is grit?
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by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 5:16 PM PST up reply actions
Look, I’m telling you, Juan Pierre literally held a gun to my head. He’s a demon, that one.
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by Little Blue Bicycle on Nov 30, 2010 5:20 PM PST up reply actions
James McDonald is a tough kid. Who needs relievers anyway? They’re overvalued.
Overqualified in an underqualified world since 2008.
thanks
I’ve been trying to catch up, but y’all are a chatty bunch, with your relentless bashing of each other ;^)
Ned making moves when I’m away from a computer doesn’t help.
Overqualified in an underqualified world since 2008.
Uribe for 3 or Tejada for 1
Miguel Tejada said ESPNdeportes.com he agreed with San Francisco for 1 year $6.5 millions. Half million in bonus.
Isn't he a crappy SS wise these days?
Would much rather have the one year myself but that is alot of money for Tejada just like it is a lot of money for Uribe.
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It pains me to say this, but
Uribe for 3. Miggy could hit the broad side of a barn when he was traded to the Padres for the stretch run and his defense has been slowly declining since he left Oakland. Uribe is average or above average D at multiple positions…that alone makes me lean in his favor, unfortunately.
Fun Fact
Miguel Tejada was 58-98 in games he started in 2010. Only the Pirates had a worse winning percentage.
by regfairfield on Nov 30, 2010 5:07 PM PST up reply actions
He needs an ace
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by Pure Azure on Nov 30, 2010 5:22 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
What are the odds that Tejada puts up his best year since 2006 next year? It would just fit perfectly into the Giants trend of signing veterans who have sucked for the last few years and having them turn their careers around.
by UCLADodger32 on Nov 30, 2010 5:12 PM PST up reply actions
That would be very irritating
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He's reunited with Huff
maybe they can find that B12 bottle of magic.
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I don't think the third musketeer will be back
(Guillen)
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 5:23 PM PST up reply actions
Uribe chose Dodgers over Giants
The San Francisco Giants wanted to hold on to Juan Uribe –- enough to where they made the infielder a last-minute offer to match the three-year, $21-million contract he ended up signing with the Dodgers.
Uribe, who passed his physical on Tuesday to finalize his contract, will be paid $5 million next year, $8 million in 2012 and $7 million in 2013. He will receive his final $1 million in 2014.
Uribe is much better than Tejada. Interesting to see all of our contracts backloaded. Hopefully we sign or trade for a good LF.
by dodgers4life on Nov 30, 2010 5:18 PM PST up reply actions
That’s true of basically all baseball contracts for all teams.
by Michael White on Nov 30, 2010 6:00 PM PST up reply actions
If Manny Mota
started calling him right after the World Series, that could be considered tampering since you couldn’t negotiate with other teams’s free agents until 5 days after the World Series ended.
Just my perspective
but if I worked for a company became a free agent and the first bid from my original company I considered disrespectful, then got a bid from their biggest competitor, then my original matched it, I’d also tell my original to bugger off. It is just business but emotions play a part and when the original does not some to appreciate your value, it bugs you.
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no one posted this?
•An executive interested in Lance Berkman expects that it would take a one-year deal worth $7MM to sign the switch-hitter, according to Yahoo’s Jeff Passan.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 5:12 PM PST reply actions
I’d sign him for that to play LF. He is better than Damon.
by dodgers4life on Nov 30, 2010 5:16 PM PST up reply actions
I'll be damned
I honestly forgot that he ever played the outfield…although Passan at Yahoo is comparing him to taking Thome’s spot w/ Minny. If he’s more mobile than Thome (i.e., can run the outfield without the assistance of a thoroughbred stallion), I’d give that a solid “maybe.”
he says he can play the outfield
for whatever that’s worth. I’d take a chance at that price.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 5:21 PM PST up reply actions
He played CF (and well) once upon a time.
Berkman had crazy value.
by Michael White on Nov 30, 2010 6:01 PM PST up reply actions
Wants to prove the knee is sound, LF would do that.
by 68elcamino427 on Nov 30, 2010 6:02 PM PST up reply actions
read about the knee recently
ankle too?
even more motivation
by 68elcamino427 on Nov 30, 2010 6:04 PM PST up reply actions
it was the knee
never heard about his ankle
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 6:28 PM PST up reply actions
Wow
I didn’t know Scrooged was such a good movie. Though I can see it going down hill after the first half hour
you'll be wrong
you watch it all young lady.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 5:17 PM PST up reply actions
It's on AMC
I can’t catch it all, cause I’m going to a screening of Black Swan in a little bit, but this is quite a funny movie
by Josie Becker on Nov 30, 2010 5:20 PM PST up reply actions
rent it
it’s one of my favorites.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 5:22 PM PST up reply actions
Gets better then
tries for to much in the end but some great bits by the ghosts.
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
I have to admit
that the Bill’s monologue at the end always gets me to try and do something for my fellow man.
I thought it was a great effort
I really love that movie
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thats out now?
mmmmmmmmmm
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
Best version ever
I’d put it up against Prince’s Bride
I was the only person standing in theatre saying yah “I’m going to change the world because of you Bill Murry” but then Zombie killer blew a hole in his chest.
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
“well Charles Dickens would want to see her nipple then”
by Josie Becker on Nov 30, 2010 5:27 PM PST up reply actions
For everyone else
we already got everything we need.
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
Well done, Dave, well done
Did you make a deal with the devil to become the worlds most sensitive man in order to win the girl of your dreams?
If so, I’ve got some bad news for you.
by regfairfield on Nov 30, 2010 1:48 PM PST up reply actions
And if he doesn’t believe you, he should just ask IVDown.
@davidyoungtbla – The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 30, 2010 1:50 PM PST up reply actions
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
I got a new Macbook Pro today
It’s quite possibly the sexiest thing I’ve ever had on my lap
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
That is only because I've never sat on your lap:)
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
/neices
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
I've spent a good part of 30 years
embarrassing my nieces (notice the spelling) why should I stop now?
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
yeah
I was a little too eager with the trigger pulling there. Also, bold of you to comment on my spelling. :)
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
They expect more from you then me
expectations are a bitch is why I made sure mine were low from the start.
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
Macbook’s are so svelt and smooth, like a gay friend but one who’s only part-gay cause you still make love
by Josie Becker on Nov 30, 2010 5:22 PM PST up reply actions
So the Macbook is a twink?
Actually that makes perfect sense.
by regfairfield on Nov 30, 2010 5:25 PM PST up reply actions
The Macbook Air
is the seriously methed-out twink
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
It’s a very sexy completely mindless computer
by Josie Becker on Nov 30, 2010 5:28 PM PST up reply actions
That’s really into obscure house music.
by regfairfield on Nov 30, 2010 5:30 PM PST up reply actions
and once it’s let loose, it’s battery can go for hours
by Josie Becker on Nov 30, 2010 5:31 PM PST up reply actions
a Dildo would be much cheaper
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
We work in symbolism not absolutes
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
yeah
Tripon is the Sith here
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 5:46 PM PST up reply actions
I was not a Megan Fox fan
based on the Transformer movies, but she sure was hot in Jonah Hex
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
i heard that was bad
but I’m a Hex fan, so I will see it.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 5:41 PM PST up reply actions
Have to admit I've only seen the previews
over and over
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I love my aluminum MacBook
I need to get a bigger HD and more memory, though…kinda scary how quickly 320GB gets filled up with music, movies and other junk.
Since when do poor college students
have 1300 bucks to spend on a laptop?
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
Mac has college discounts, plus you usually can get extra loan money to buy a computer since it’s a necessity
by Josie Becker on Nov 30, 2010 5:25 PM PST up reply actions
They aren't that good of discounts
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
wellll
it wasn’t 1300, that’s for damn sure. And I am now VERY poor.
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
So how much for a Theology Major?
I may get my nephew to buy me one if the discount is right.
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
Uribe will wear number 5 with the Dodgers.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 5:20 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Uribe will wear number 5 with the Dodgers.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 30, 2010 5:20 PM PST via mobile reply actions
OLD NEWS
FUCK
"Are you telling me they are out of dragons?"
"They never had dragons!"
"Who didn't?"
"The world!"
by Maddz on Nov 30, 2010 5:21 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Awesoke
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
She so wants to be a moderator
but it is not going to happen with comments like the one she made above.
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
She ain't that young
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
Pablo will play SS
Tejada will play 3rd
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
SS
they keep saying that’s what they were looking for.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 5:26 PM PST up reply actions
Wait, who's 3rd base for them, Pablo?
Pablo and Tejada on the left side? Oh goodness, that’s awesoke. The range will be unbelievable.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Just wait till you see their offense....
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
couldn' have been much different
with Renteria/Pablo or Uribe/Pablo and they did okay
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
They did okay but that was after they performed whatever Santeria or Magick rituals
they did this summer to get a lot of middling players to strike it rich. Of course we now have one of those guys.
But anyway, I just don’t know if I’d want to depend on Panda being in shape to play 3rd all season, but maybe their new strict diet regiment will work this time.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
that's the thing
Panda could go back to 2009 form
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 6:28 PM PST up reply actions
Berkman asking for minimum of 7million
Tejada will play SS for the Giants. Berkman would be a great addition if thte Dodgers could get him solving LF and offering a platoon for 1b. He also wants to stay in the NL League.
thas
wah I say
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 5:27 PM PST up reply actions
What do you guys think about Ryan Raburn as a possibility for LF. I think we were rumored to be interested in him before we got Podsednik. He has good power and can play multiple positions.
I like him
and think he’d be a great platoon with Paul / Gibbons. Plus he can play 2nd in a pinch.
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
Isn’t he going to be starting for Detroit?
Detroit has 2 outfield spots open for him after losing Magglio. Considering the way he closed last year, I assume he’s higher on the depth chart than Boesch.
by Michael White on Nov 30, 2010 6:04 PM PST up reply actions
can we have him then?
i was there for the homer he hit to Center…..geez
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 6:29 PM PST up reply actions
Giants offense is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo scary
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
I loled
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 5:31 PM PST up reply actions
Is Cody Ross a free agent? He would be a good fit in LF and has good power. Also it would piss off the Giants.
I like him
and think he’d be a great platoon with Paul / Gibbons. Plus he can play 2nd in a pinch.
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by meercatjohn on Nov 30, 2010 5:37 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Old news, I know, but an interesting tidbit:
Theriot batted a career-high .307 in 2008 and is a lifetime .284 hitter in 663 games. He is third among middle infielders in multihit games over the past three seasons, trailing only Derek Jeter(notes) and Robinson Cano(notes), and has stolen at least 20 bases in each of the last four seasons.
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AhGSnGqRx50ii19hPf.bdI4RvLYF?slug=ap-dodgers-cardinalstrade
Sounds like the sound bites we used to hear about why
Juan Pierre was so worthwhile.
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I guess the best news or could be bad news depending on your view
is that Ned decided that Uribe at $7 Million was better then Theroit at $4Million.
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
Uribe will only make 5M next year. Only 1 million more than Theriot is great. He will give us 15 more homeruns and more runs batted in.
by dodgers4life on Nov 30, 2010 5:49 PM PST up reply actions
He gonna get out a lot more too.
Well, maybe not a lot more.
by regfairfield on Nov 30, 2010 5:50 PM PST up reply actions
2011
El Terrible – .280/.330/.350
El Uribe .240/.295/.445
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I’ll buy that. I was thinking Theriot could just totally collapse.
by regfairfield on Nov 30, 2010 5:52 PM PST up reply actions
Sure, but he's a Cardinal now not a Dodger
so the odds of that happening have changed.
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
scroll up dude
there’s a bit ol pic up there
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 5:55 PM PST up reply actions
nah
he capitalizes, and uses “punctuation”.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 6:30 PM PST up reply actions
When you find it, comment on it so we can look at it again
by keithc13 on Nov 30, 2010 5:56 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Wow. She is hot. That trade for Hawksworth looks even better now.
by dodgers4life on Nov 30, 2010 5:58 PM PST up reply actions
And around and around we go.
The problem is not Uribe for $5 million in 2011. I think everybody would be on board with that. The problem is too much money for too many years.
And I say that as a guarded fan of the move, provided that the Dodgers get a real big bat for LF.
Now with 33% more Kavula
by Humma Kavula on Nov 30, 2010 5:50 PM PST up reply actions
will it though?
It all depends on the payroll going forward.
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
Maybe, Maybe 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
Don’t mean to be bitchy, but now I’m gonna be bitchy.
I’m already bored of the Uribe argument. Blah blah power, blah blah better than Theriot, blah blah too much money for too many years. There’s no new insight to be gained here that wasn’t hashed out yesterday.
He’s a Dodger. All that’s left is to watch him play.
Now with 33% more Kavula
by Humma Kavula on Nov 30, 2010 5:55 PM PST up reply actions
So basically this is played out
and anyone who had not been here for Monday / Tuesday are screwed if they want to talk about it?
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
Indifference
I has it
Now with 33% more Kavula
by Humma Kavula on Nov 30, 2010 5:46 PM PST up reply actions
my favorite kind of difference
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
I'm neither for or against apathy
"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?"
CNN is horrible
and filled with bad news to boot
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
don't watch it
but in news entertainment, it is the soggy middle
Overqualified in an underqualified world since 2008.
My dad (with a not-so-subtle Mexican-accent) called me today to tell me that we "lost"
Ryan Terrible.
Who is Karim Garcia? Who is he to challenge me?
by Who Is Karim Garcia? on Nov 30, 2010 5:46 PM PST reply actions
He would be the star player
of the baseball team that played in whatever the rival city of Pleasantville would be.
El Grito
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 5:52 PM PST up reply actions
Can Ned stop signing re-treads so we can focus on more important things like
Trading James Loney.
Who is Karim Garcia? Who is he to challenge me?
by Who Is Karim Garcia? on Nov 30, 2010 5:54 PM PST reply actions
and subsequently lamenting the fact that we
Traded James Loney.
Who is Karim Garcia? Who is he to challenge me?
by Who Is Karim Garcia? on Nov 30, 2010 5:54 PM PST up reply actions
I think Ned’s plan is to start referring to him as Jim Loney.
This will result in 19HR’s and 107 RBI’s while he hits .296.
Sounds like a great plan.
i endorse this
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 30, 2010 5:56 PM PST up reply actions
How about
Erubiel Durazo
Who is Karim Garcia? Who is he to challenge me?
by Who Is Karim Garcia? on Nov 30, 2010 5:57 PM PST up reply actions
Beats "Slim Jim"
(Snap Into a) Slim Jim Loney, now up to bat!
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 we don’t get 15 HR by the break the spelling changes to ‘Jimmie’
by 68elcamino427 on Nov 30, 2010 6:01 PM PST up reply actions
I think we should nickname him "bulldog"
hell, worked for Orel.
Now with 33% more Kavula
by Humma Kavula on Nov 30, 2010 5:58 PM PST up reply actions
New post
If you like cheesy photos, this one’s for you:
http://www.truebluela.com/2010/11/30/1847673/juan-uribe-contract-details-emerge
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