Notes On A Whiteboard: Add J.D. Closser & Jon Huber To The NRI List
by Eric Stephen on Dec 10, 2010 7:00 AM PST
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Will catcher J.D. Closser and pitcher Jon Huber join the Dodgers in major league camp in spring training? It appears so. Yesterday, pop culture and soccer blogger extraordinaire Josie Becker posted a link in the comments to a photo of Juan Uribe when he joined the Dodgers. That photo, taken by longtime Dodgers (and USC) photographer Jon SooHoo, shows Uribe in the Dodger locker room in front of the whiteboard near the entrance. That photo is above.
The whiteboard lists the Dodger roster, and from the photo we know these things:
- The Dodgers, like just everybody, knew George Sherrill was going to be non-tendered on December 2. This photo was taken on November 30, the day Uribe visited Dodger Stadium to finalize his contract, which was two days before the non-tender deadline. As you can see, both Russell Martin and Trent Oeltjen are listed on the roster, but number 52 was already given to non-roster invitee Oscar Villarreal, who was signed on November 23.
- The players on the 40-man roster are listed in blue, coaches in red, and non-roster invitees in orange
- We already knew about NRIs Dana Eveland (#47) and Villarreal, plus Oeltjen, who re-signed a minor league deal this week, after he was non-tendered. However, there are two other players in orange on the whiteboard. Closser (#77), who turns 31 in January, has caught in the Dodgers minor league system the last two seasons, mostly in Albuquerque. Huber (#76), 29, signed a minor league deal with the Dodgers in May after being released by the Braves, and he pitched 44 1/3 innings out of the bullpen for Double A Chattanooga. Huber has the distinction of once being traded, from San Diego to Seattle in 2004, for current Dodgers hitting instructor Dave Hansen. Did I mention that you can find the list of non-roster invitees to spring training here?
- Rod Barajas likely won't wear number 28 in 2011, which he wore in 2010 with the Dodgers, because that number is taken by new third base coach Tim Wallach. David Young pointed out that every number Barajas has ever worn in the major leagues (48, 27, 2, 23, 20, 21, and 28) is either taken or retired by the Dodgers.
- Pitcher Blake Hawksworth, who was acquired from the Cardinals for second baseman Ryan Theriot, will wear number 36.
- Jon Garland will wear number 21, the same number he wore in his breif six-start stint in Los Angeles in 2009.
- Davey Lopes, who wore number 15 in his 10 years as a player with the Dodgers, will wear number 30 as the new first base coach.
- John Lindsey is not long for this roster. As astutely noted by Mike Petriello of Mike Scioscia's Tragic Illness, Lindsey's old number 35 is also blank. The Dodgers will have a full 40-man roster once the Gwynn and Navarro signings are finalized, meaning they will need another roster spot when the inevitable Bill Hall signing (or someone similar) for left field happens. Lindsey just might be the guy who gets removed from the 40-man when that happens.
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This is awesome.
I love everything about this post. Now, it’s early and I’m hungover, so it could be just me, but I don’t see John Lindsey on that list anywhere. He’s still on the 40 man, no?
http://www.mikesciosciastragicillness.com
I added your catch to the story above. Lindsey, for now anyway, is still on the 40-man.
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Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Dec 10, 2010 7:46 AM PST reply actions 5 recs
indeed
woohoo investigative reporting!!
And aren’t y’all excited that we have a catcher invited to Spring Training?!
Winter is coming.
Yeah, 5. Closser plus the (soon to be) four on the 40-man.
by Eric Stephen on Dec 10, 2010 8:28 AM PST up reply actions
Has anyone ever seen J.D. Closser? Hear me out. Is it possible J.D. Closser doesn’t exist? That he’s simply a name, a linguistic construct, devised by the MLBPA to represent a generic back-up catcher? I ask because his name is just a little too perfect for who he is (or isn’t). I also have my doubts about Choo Freeman, but that’s another subject.
Haha
I have actually seen him, in person!
by Eric Stephen on Dec 10, 2010 8:34 AM PST up reply actions
He is
an ex-major league catcher. Just one of the many failed Rockie catching 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
Other NRI'S
They don’t get announced until February do they? How about Pee Wee Young and LaRoche? Might as well put the whole underachieving core back together.
When spring training starts, the Dodgers will send out a complete list of all spring training invites, but that list gets populated between now and then.
by Eric Stephen on Dec 10, 2010 8:24 AM PST up reply actions
Hey everyone!
it’s Bob and David!
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 10, 2010 8:34 AM PST up reply actions
What a deal!
I paid that much just for 1 + 2. Oh well, sad songs are nature’s onions.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Waiting out Beltre
My psychic says the only chance we have with Beltre is to get him into January unsigned.
I say we need to swoop in however with a five year deal, for his age 31-35 seasons.
We have nothing in the system, fans would like or love to get him back, he was raised a Dodger and I have your RH bat for LF………………..Casey Blake
Oak offered 5 years, $64mil and Boras decided no to respond. Now "Texas reportedly is interested in Adrian Beltre and would need to shed Young in order to make that signing happen. The Rockies, Angels and Cubs are rumored to have varying levels of interest. Colorado has been most talked about and Morosi reports that Rockies outfield prospect Charlie Blackmon has been discussed between the teams."
What a crock. Tex has Young, Colorado has other needs, Cubs have Ramirez…leaving only the Angels, whose owner Artie LOATHES Boras like W loathes Kim Jung Il.
We have a shot here if we want. Solve 3b and let Logan go back to drafting HS pitchers in early rounds.
by megaballs on Dec 10, 2010 8:26 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
I’m instantly on board. Blake becomes the badly needed RH bench guy who can play LF/1B.This move (as long as its not Werthian) would salvage the offseason for me.
I concur
Make it happen, Ned.
"The only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing."
Are you a poet
who didn’t even know it?
"The only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing."
Anyone want to read a 10 page paper? No? Fine.
Oh hey, look you guys, I did part 2 of round 1.
Winter is coming.
DO you want comments, or did you turn it in already?
by robotmadeofnails on Dec 10, 2010 10:26 AM PST up reply actions
I'd love comments!
this is the heavily edited down version. I have worries about flow.
Winter is coming.
That sounds like the subtitle
of a movie filmed in Chatsworth, entitled “You’ve Got Male.”
by Eric Stephen on Dec 10, 2010 10:26 AM PST up reply actions
You know our options for left field are bad when I think
You know, maybe we should take a flier on Travis Buck. He had half a good season four years ago.
@andrewngrant
It’s funny, if we would have traded Milton for Buck instead of Ethier I think we would have been happier at the time. Ah prospects.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 10, 2010 8:35 AM PST up reply actions
And if we would’ve just held onto Gutierrez, we’d have our CF today. Ethier/DTFT/Kemp would be a great outfield.
But if you hold on the Guit, no Milton, no Ethier. And probably no playoffs in 2004.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 10, 2010 9:13 AM PST up reply actions
What no playoffs in 2004
what we do without being able to watch Odalis suck twice.
Oh Right, the Lima game.
Nevermind, just dropped in to see what condition my condition was in
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 Dec 10, 2010 10:05 AM PST up reply actions
Odalis Perez
the first player I’ve ever heard my Dad refer to as “useless”
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 10, 2010 10:06 AM PST up reply actions
Somehow the Dodgers made Heyman's list of "Winners at the Winter Meetings"
12. Dodgers. GM Ned Colletti added a sixth starting pitcher, Vicente Padilla, who seems to have resurrected himself in L.A. after coming over from Texas late in the 2009 season with a reputation as a bad teammate. Even with that surplus of starters, the Dodgers are one of the teams talking to the Royals about trading for ace Zack Greinke.
That is all he wrote, so I guess that means we are winners because Ned didn’t do anything too stupid.
the Luke Scott blurb
cracked me up
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 10, 2010 8:45 AM PST up reply actions
this one
. Luke Scott. Somehow, he got himself into trouble at a meeting that’s supposed to be a place for players to make nice with executives and writers by making critical comments about President Obama to Yahoo! writer David Brown, among them that “He wasn’t born here” and “He’s hiding something.” The team issued a statement distancing itself from Scott’s inane opinions, and club president Andy MacPhail, asked if he’s upset about Scott’s remark, said, "Yeah, it’s goofy … and we’re here in Walt Disney World.’’
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 10, 2010 8:46 AM PST up reply actions
he was listed as a "loser" of the meetings
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 10, 2010 8:46 AM PST up reply actions
Luke Scott then picked up Jon Heyman and threw him into space.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 10, 2010 9:14 AM PST up reply actions
I know a guy named Jon Heyman. Probably not the same guy you’re talking about though.
Winter is coming.
Does he talk about the sick amount of money his buddy Scott makes?
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 10, 2010 9:16 AM PST up reply actions
I'd have to disagree
He’s primarily a DH, but all these news outlets keep listing him as an outfielder, a year before he hits the free agent market. That’s gotta be a win.
by StolenMonkey86 on Dec 10, 2010 9:44 AM PST up reply actions
Everyone is looking for pitching
but us, Giants, Rays, RedSox with only Lee, Pavano available that can help a contender. I think his biggest get was Kuroda who for whatever reason only wants to pitch for 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
I’m sure part of it is there are typically only so many cities that Asians want to live in the US. On top of that, he is an older ballplayer and is probably as comfortable as an Ex-Pat can be. Being an ex-pat is tougher than a lot of people realize.
Is there a stronger Japanese community in the U.S. that the one in LA? The SF Bay area might be up there, and perhaps Seattle.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
If Little Japan is any indication, the Bay Area’s is bigger : )
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 1:09 PM PST up reply actions
there’s one downtown, Little Tokyo, there’s a little mall thing
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 1:38 PM PST up reply actions
Been years since I went to Little Tokyo. Back in the day there was a block that had one little restaurant / sushi bar after another, all slightly below sidewalk level.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
yeah that’s it, it’s all windy so they can fit more shops, all done in what Americans imagine rural japan to be like, and all with the same knick knacks and sushi
And I’m like, this isn’t little Tokyo, where’s the neon and teenage girls?
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 1:58 PM PST up reply actions
Strikes like Chinatown, which is mostly a wasteland. I take tourists (like the exchange students) to Chinatown because it is de rigueur, but I try to get them out to Monterey Park too.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
well I learned in school that’s its not even the original chinatown, which was bulldozed to build a freeway. What stands now is a Disney version of what a Chinatown should look like. And I’m like I used to battle little asian grandmothers to get on the bus at Chinatown, and this is no Chinatown
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 2:04 PM PST up reply actions
US cities by Japanese population
2000 US Census Bureau Statistics:
Honolulu 86,612
LA 36,992
NYC 22,636
SJose 11,484
SF 11.410
SD 9.485
Seattle 8,979
Chicago 5,467
I think I’ve mentioned before that I share a mutual friend with Hiroki. I didn’t want to say anything before for obvious reasons, but he told us that he would play in Anaheim, Seattle, or LA but not SF or Oakland and definitely not on the East Coast. His agent was pitching the idea of a longer contract and involving other clubs but he wasn’t interested. He said he would do a 1 or 2 year deal, depending on the money— if the two year deal was a discount, he’d take a 1 year deal, if the money was the same he would do 2. If he pitches well I would bet he goes for another 1 year deal at the same rate. He and is family love LA.
by LA Taco on Dec 10, 2010 2:13 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Heyman is a pretty simple creature.
His analysis is basically, teams that “buy” whether it be during the winter meetings or trade deadline are winners. Teams that do nothing are losers. There is nothing deeper than that. No comment on buyers who make bad deals.
by Michael White on Dec 10, 2010 8:46 AM PST up reply actions
Kenny Williams comment about trying to sign a reliever
“The free agent front is a little expensive for us now in filling those needs, so we have to try another way. That’s all right, we’ve done it before,” Williams said.
Seriously, when are we trading them Broxton? I would do Brox for Quentin straight up.
Already non tendered one fat, expensive reliever who sucked last year.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 10, 2010 9:15 AM PST up reply actions
Yea but they still need a closer and Jenks was even worse than Brox and would have been more expensive. Plus if they trade a guy like Quentin they shed that portion of his salary.
They’ve got Thornton who’s like Jesus if Jesus could throw a baseball really hard.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 10, 2010 9:25 AM PST up reply actions
Are you saying Jesus can’t throw a curveball? :)
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 10, 2010 9:28 AM PST up reply actions
There’s no disputing that Thornton is really good and could easily be the closer. They still need another back of the pen guy though.
True, but at that point you’re basically paying a setup man 7 million. I’d rather see Quentin hittin’ dingers than that.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 10, 2010 9:48 AM PST up reply actions
You’d only see it for 100 games though. There’s still the chance Broxton rebounds and a desperate team will offer something better than Quentin at the deadline.
Hah
You think they will offer him arb? I doubt it…
I’m not certain about that. Especially if he has an average year. They might not want to risk paying him $9mm or so.
From a team needs standpoint, we need a power hitting LF more than we need a back of the ’pen guy right now and Brox is gone after this season anyways.
Right, and the White Sox would feel the same way.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 10, 2010 9:53 AM PST up reply actions
Why do you think that?
They already have a lot of power and don’t have much of a bullpen.. Seems like the needs are there on both sides. I agree they may not want a $7mm set-up guy, but the needs are there.
They’ve got Thornton, Sergio Santos, and Chris Sale. That’s as good as anyone.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 10, 2010 9:57 AM PST up reply actions
People forget
Santos was as big a story for them as Jansen was for us except he had to make the team from the beginning because he was out of options. Converting big armed failed infielders/catchers might the wave of the future for the relief corps.
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
One of the best parts of “The Club” on MLB Network was seeing Guillen and Kenny Williams tell Santos he made the club.
by Eric Stephen on Dec 10, 2010 10:02 AM PST up reply actions
Who gets bumped then? Peavy not going to make it back?
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 10, 2010 10:08 AM PST up reply actions
Broxton isn't going anywhere
Loney isn’t going anywhere, Casey Blake is going to play 3B.
Moving on.
Man, I must be tired on a Friday
The Dodgers sent out a press release with this quote:
NED COLLETTI TO HELP DISTRIBUTE TOYS AND CLOTHES TO UNDERSERVED FAMILIES TOMORROW
and I read it as:
NED COLLETTI TO HELP DISTRIBUTE TOYS AND CLOTHES TO UNDESERVED FAMILIES TOMORROW
Probably because
Ned Colletti helped to distributed 3-yr contract to undeserving middle infielder.
by StolenMonkey86 on Dec 10, 2010 9:48 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Rod Barajas' family
doesn’t strike me as underserved
Overqualified in an underqualified world since 2008.
Ryan Garko decided it’s better to roll the dice and hope for a big year in Korea for $300,000, than rot on a MLB bench for ~$415,000.
He has chosen…. poorly.
Now with 33% more Kavula
by Humma Kavula on Dec 10, 2010 9:53 AM PST up reply actions
OT
There were far too many giant fans at Disneyland yesterday.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 10, 2010 9:52 AM PST reply actions
I was wearing my Ethier T-shirt
I got suprisingly little crap or smack talk. One old guy kind of eyeballed my shirt, and my brother pointed to it and was like “Yeah, that’s right.” The guys just smiled and showed us a giant logo tatooed on his leg.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 10, 2010 9:56 AM PST up reply actions
That Giants fan will be happy to know that they’ll be enjoying a year of Ethier when he is a slugger past his prime.
Winter is coming.
we are now even for me not liking Star Wars
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 10:01 AM PST up reply actions
this conversation
needs to be set to keyboard music.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 10, 2010 10:19 AM PST up reply actions
For everyone who loves PIE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KMyhCgsb7E
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Dec 10, 2010 10:22 AM PST up reply actions
My favorite
is how Tony Curtis stays unscathed until the very end.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Dec 10, 2010 10:24 AM PST up reply actions
I’ve seen that scene recreated in countless cartoons and kids shows, never knew where it was from. bless you
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 10:31 AM PST up reply actions
You've never seen the Great Race!!!!!!!!!!
I would have expected that to be a favorite of yours and Maddz. Jack Lemon at his greatest, Tony Curtis, Columbo, and the amazing beauty of Natalie Wood.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Dec 10, 2010 10:33 AM PST up reply actions
just watching that scene I know you’re absolutely right. It’s just one of those movies I’m already in love with but haven’t met yet
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 10:37 AM PST up reply actions
heh
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 10, 2010 10:00 AM PST up reply actions
that place (Disneyland) has advertisements in AT&T Park. That’s when it became dead to me
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 9:54 AM PST up reply actions
I've decided
that at a certain point, people become really for Disneyland or really apathetic towards it. I am one of those people. I haven’t been since 2004, I don’t care to go ever again. Not sure why, it’s just not the happiest place on Earth for me.
Winter is coming.
with all the crying children i saw
not sure it really is anymore :)
I still had fun, was with the nephews and they had a blast.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 10, 2010 9:57 AM PST up reply actions
My legs are too long to fit in most of the rides.
My buddy does appreciate how easy it is to smuggle booze in. He’s also one of the people that knows what Disney jail looks like.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 10, 2010 9:58 AM PST up reply actions
We used to smoke stuff in the parking lot back in high school. It made the Alice in Wonderland ride very exciting
by robotmadeofnails on Dec 10, 2010 10:22 AM PST up reply actions
hahaha
my parents told me a story about how they indulged in special brownies without knowing they were special. Apparently they kicked in right before Space Mountain.
Winter is coming.
oh no! that sounds like the exact worst time. I’d be freaking out
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 10:32 AM PST up reply actions
I, as a grown up human being, prefer Knott’s Berry Farm as a theme park. The only thing Disney does better is atmosphere.
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 9:58 AM PST up reply actions
i hope to go there again
soon. Last time I was there was when Goliath was new. I remember seeing X being built.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 10, 2010 10:01 AM PST up reply actions
haven't been on it :(
but I definately would next time I go.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 10, 2010 10:04 AM PST up reply actions
and Sour Balls, but you can buy those at Big 5, or anywhere.
by Eric Stephen on Dec 10, 2010 10:00 AM PST up reply actions
I thought found sour balls in the alley behind 7-11, but that bloke was not being honest
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 10:04 AM PST up reply actions
haha
I bet the carpet in the van was sure nice though :)
by Eric Stephen on Dec 10, 2010 10:04 AM PST up reply actions
only the highest quality shag for this guy
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 10:06 AM PST up reply actions
Josie
bragging about her skills ;)
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 10, 2010 10:06 AM PST up reply actions
huh, two days of country drawl then this morning I fall right back into brit speak…i feel asleep watching Ashes to Ashes, that did it
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 10:08 AM PST up reply actions
We east coasters grew up with Disney World. When I finally got to Disneyland, the first thing I notices was how small it seemed. But then I also like the way it hadn’t swallowed up the entire county looking for lebenstraum.
"Baseball is the heart of America, I would never do anything to besmirch our National Pastime."
by Little Blue Bicycle on Dec 10, 2010 10:02 AM PST up reply actions
lebenstraum
I had to look that up. I thank you.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Sitz im Leben is quite possibly my favorite thing to put in an academic paper, next to the word “ameliorate”
Winter is coming.
The former should be easy enough in your chosen field of study. Harder for you to work in defenestrate though.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Just you wait, I am going to go on a defenestrating spree. People will be flying out the window.
Winter is coming.
I have two kids and I have no desire to go to Disneyland.
I fear that someday I will do it, but good grief, I cannot put that day off long enough.
Now with 33% more Kavula
by Humma Kavula on Dec 10, 2010 12:31 PM PST up reply actions
Well, it is hard to deny your kids something so special as a trip to Disneyland. I have a daughter so it was all about seeing the princesses, tinker bell and disney characters in costume.
I apparently ran up to Mickey and was like, “Mickey!!! It’s me!”
as if he would recognize me from all the times I saw him on the TV
Winter is coming.
I for one can’t wait to take my childrens to Disneyland, have them personally address the high school kids in costumes
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 1:08 PM PST up reply actions
my Nephews
were all about meeting Buzz Lightyear, who was awesome with them.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 10, 2010 1:59 PM PST up reply actions
my brother and sister have a picture of them being held back by woody and buzz as my brother and sister try and claw at each other. Good times
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 2:01 PM PST up reply actions
On one visit "Pocahontus"
Braided my daughter’s long brown hair. She was beyond pleased the rest of the day.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
I will say
Go to Disneyland before going to Disney World. Disney World was a giant swamp that they turned into a much more massive theme park, and Disneyland will seem tiny by comparison. The castle in Disney World, for example, is much bigger.
by StolenMonkey86 on Dec 10, 2010 1:06 PM PST up reply actions
a giant swamp that they turned into a much more massive theme park
this accurately describes Washington DC as well
Overqualified in an underqualified world since 2008.
by Pure Azure on Dec 10, 2010 1:54 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
i used to be a huge fan of Disneyland, had an annual pass for 14 years straight, and now I can’t stand the place because it is way overpriced, and they no longer limit their passes, so there is no good time to go.
by robotmadeofnails on Dec 10, 2010 10:21 AM PST up reply actions
Yeah went there over thanksgiving weekend
all of a sudden everyone is a “fan” of the giants.
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
I bet there are people out there who just consider themselves baseball fans, who wear the cap of the WS winner all year
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 10:00 AM PST up reply actions
I honestly do not understand this fad. I can be okay with not bending the bill, even though I would, but why the hell is the sticker still on there? Do you want me to know your hat size or that you bought it new? Ahhhhhhhhhhj
by robotmadeofnails on Dec 10, 2010 10:24 AM PST up reply actions
I think it is the same people who
leave the chained logo on their timberlands….
or people who still wear timberlands :O
I have no room to talk, I still own 2 pairs (none of which still have the chained logo
"They will never ketchup to all of the energy that I've mustard"
Theme parks are like
Switzerland, I think they should be neutral grounds where all people are welcome. Certainly that is true from the theme park perspective.
by bhsportsguy on Dec 10, 2010 10:03 AM PST up reply actions
saw a Duck fan there
at least she had an Oregon shirt.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 10, 2010 10:04 AM PST up reply actions
Grey
white O on the front, Go Ducks on the back.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 10, 2010 10:09 AM PST up reply actions
classic, the traditional grey and white of Oregon, the colors Phil Knight wore
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 10:11 AM PST up reply actions
Tacky football caps are ok
because they are part of the official uni.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Gotta say though
i saw a worker with an Isotopes hat, so that was swesoke.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 10, 2010 10:03 AM PST up reply actions
I saw a homeless guy near Yankee Stadium, wearing a Giants cap. I was tempted to ask why, wish I had now.
"Baseball is the heart of America, I would never do anything to besmirch our National Pastime."
by Little Blue Bicycle on Dec 10, 2010 10:11 AM PST up reply actions
Nolander rocked the ’Topes cap at TBLA Karaoke Night.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
I have that hat and it is not my favorite.
It reminds me of an Angel hat. So I bought the blue one too.
The blue one actually might be nicer
but I already have a blue cap, so I was trying to branch out.
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
$3.25 million is not much more than $775K to some people.
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by Humma Kavula on Dec 10, 2010 10:03 AM PST up reply actions
I hope that’s enough for Nieves to afford the limo and driver that Joey thinks every major leaguer uses every day.
by Eric Stephen on Dec 10, 2010 10:05 AM PST up reply actions
Have to be honest
I would have a driver if I was a major league player. He could drive my car. I hope Vinny has a driver.
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 Dec 10, 2010 10:07 AM PST up reply actions
thinking the same thing
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 10, 2010 10:10 AM PST up reply actions
If I were a driver, I’d have somebody following me around with a shinebox. Gotta keep those shoes looking good. And I’d shout, “Go get your shinebox!”
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by Humma Kavula on Dec 10, 2010 10:09 AM PST up reply actions
I would definitely have a driver for at least going out at night. Can’t believe how many athletes and celebs get DUIs.
Right
that has always been my point, get drunk but JC you can bloody well afford a cab or a driver in the 1st place.
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 Dec 10, 2010 10:12 AM PST up reply actions
What about Takashi Saito? Has anyone heard anything about him? I know the Braves released him in October so he’s a free agent, right? Sure, he’s old, but he’s still getting people out… and we could use the bullpen help.
Bullpen seems full
who you bumping out? Current candidates of the seven we keep:
For Sure:
Broxton, Kuo, Jansen, Hawksworth, Belisario, Padilla
On the Bubble
Elbert, Troncoso, Link, Schichting, Leach
I’m pretty sure Padilla was the last add to the bullpen. The only thing left is a LF.
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 Dec 10, 2010 10:15 AM PST up reply actions
Hawksworth is out of options right? My thinking was that Belisario wasn’t to be trusted… We don’t even know if he’s gonna show up for spring training for crying out loud. Basically I was just talking about this in relation to the dodger’s supposed interest in Jesse Crain/ Matt Guerrier… No one seems to be onto Saito. Are we not interested in those two after signing Padilla?
by Bard in Black on Dec 10, 2010 10:28 AM PST up reply actions
My opinion is no
but it is just an opinion
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Dec 10, 2010 10:29 AM PST up reply actions
Unless
they find a taker for Broxton.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Dec 10, 2010 10:30 AM PST up reply actions
No to Saito, or no to Crain/Guerrier?
It just seems odd to me that I haven’t heard any rumors around a reliever of his pedigree… Seems like he’d come cheap at his age
by Bard in Black on Dec 10, 2010 10:35 AM PST up reply actions
No to all three
Belisario has only missed one spring training date, then during the season did some rehab work. Don’t we need to give him the benefit of the doubt that he may have taken care of his substance abuse problems and thus the probable reason for missing spring training?
I’d say if we sign another relief pitcher it might be an indication from Ned that he agrees with you and that he is not counting on Belisario in 2011.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Dec 10, 2010 10:38 AM PST up reply actions
anyone have a guess
as to which substance was Belasario’s fix?
I would have guessed he was a Tony Montana guy, but I’m no expert
"They will never ketchup to all of the energy that I've mustard"
babybackbabybackbabybackbabyback
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 10, 2010 10:40 AM PST up reply actions
attempting to decipher
crap my brain just fried
"They will never ketchup to all of the energy that I've mustard"
I wasn't in the DARE program as a kid
BBQ = ?
"They will never ketchup to all of the energy that I've mustard"
Eric was joking Joe
ya’see, Belisario is kind of a heavy lad
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 10, 2010 10:43 AM PST up reply actions
ohhh thanks
I literally was racking my brain and his weight came to my mind and the best thing I could affiliate would be booze since the chachi tends to make one skinny
"They will never ketchup to all of the energy that I've mustard"
BBQ = McR…aw, fuck it.
The best BBQ sauce is Sweet Baby Ray’s.
by silverwidow on Dec 10, 2010 10:45 AM PST up reply actions
ooh please try Sonny's (sweet BBQ)
I like sweet baby ray’s but it truly pales in comparison
"They will never ketchup to all of the energy that I've mustard"
I don't think they have Sonny's on the WC
Their pulled pork sandwiches on garlic toast are tops! They sell their BBQ sauce at like $6/bottle……I was given 8 bottles for Christmas one year (04’)
"They will never ketchup to all of the energy that I've mustard"
I think it's Belisario's job to lose
I’d actually say he’s more secure in his spot then Hawksworth who is less necessary now that Padilla is around.
I agree with Phil, the one thing the Dodgers should be looking at is a LHP which Saito isn’t.
by Michael White on Dec 10, 2010 10:35 AM PST up reply actions
Paypal, that was easy
Go to Paypal
Log in
Send money for services
His paypal email is
mof328
@yahoo.com
you have sent $10.00 USD to Eric Stephen
That was easy
by megaballs on Dec 10, 2010 10:15 AM PST reply actions 2 recs
Staples Easy
who doesn’t have a Staples button on their desk?
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 Dec 10, 2010 10:16 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Easy
Has anyone made campaign-style buttons like this that people could pin on in bars?
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
It would clear up so much if everybody would just wear a button stating their intentions.
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by Humma Kavula on Dec 10, 2010 1:27 PM PST up reply actions
Hard to tell for me which
one of those guys were playing around with todays banned substances. That might be the last time Mike didn’t have muscles that Arnold did not look at in envy.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Dec 10, 2010 10:21 AM PST up reply actions
Piazza would be 22 in that pic
and wearing number 34!
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
two players I totally wished would have been career Dodgers!
"They will never ketchup to all of the energy that I've mustard"
don't we all
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 10, 2010 10:50 AM PST up reply actions
Andre Ethier answering the important questions in our lifetime.
1. Is L.A. lifestyle anything like it is on Entourage?
Yeah, kind of. Where I live in L.A. is near a lot of the places where scenes are filmed on the show, but there aren’t as many parties, strippers and nice cars as they make L.A. out to have.
http://www.nesn.com/2010/12/four-questions-with-andre-ethier.html
I am uncomfortable with the growing number of Ethier stories and interest out of Boston. The lure of the best friend (and the cash) will likely lead Andre to Beantown eventually.
by Eric Stephen on Dec 10, 2010 10:23 AM PST up reply actions
I'm not sure about that
BOS is really far away from Arizona. I think he wouldn’t want to be so far away.
Winter is coming.
But then Arizona would have to sign a good player.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 10, 2010 10:27 AM PST up reply actions
His boy Pedroia runs the laser show in Boston though.
by Eric Stephen on Dec 10, 2010 10:32 AM PST up reply actions
Best baseball quote of 2010?
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 10, 2010 10:32 AM PST up reply actions
I think the fact that Boston can and will sign any interested player they can will mean a lot more to Ethier than playing near home. Any player can adjust if he’s going to be paid $20 mil a year.
Andre has moved on from “Bay money” to “Werth money.”
by silverwidow on Dec 10, 2010 10:39 AM PST up reply actions
In one area, the most important area in Boston.
by Eric Stephen on Dec 10, 2010 10:56 AM PST up reply actions
In one area, the most important area in Boston.
This is true. In Harvard Yard, Ethier looks like Ted Kluszewski.
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by Humma Kavula on Dec 10, 2010 10:58 AM PST up reply actions
Ethier looks like the Unibomber?
Oh, never mind
by preacher roe on Dec 10, 2010 11:57 AM PST up reply actions
This is better
2. What’s your favorite Manny moment?
The game where [Manny] thought Joe [Torre] double-switched for him and [he thought he was] out of the rest of the game, although Joe actually hadn’t. The rest of the team ran out onto the field but we had no left fielder. So someone had to run in to the clubhouse to find Manny. He was already undressed and in the shower. After about a five-minute delay, Manny finally came running out to left field still zipping up his pants.
Winter is coming.
I don't think thats toolish
just dumb
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
i thought it was like all tools are dumb, but not all dumb people are tools. I just answered my own question
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 10:40 AM PST up reply actions
Does anyone have any recollections
of Frank Robinson’s brief time with the Dodgers? I’ve become interested in HOF players who played just a brief part of their careers with the Dodgers like Carter, Wilhelm, Robinson, Maddux, Henderson.
And Juan Marichal was a Dodger too
Even he wore Dodger Blue
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by Humma Kavula on Dec 10, 2010 10:29 AM PST up reply actions
He was hurt
most of the year from what I remember. It was a one and done deal, then he luckily got us Andy Messersmith when we dealt him to the Angels in the largest Dodger / Angel trade ever.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Dec 10, 2010 10:31 AM PST up reply actions
Pretty productive in just 103 games though
tied for the team lead with 19 HRs. Also of trivial note- one of the players he was traded for was Doyle Alexander. Funny seeing that name come up in big trades so many years apart.
Yep, quite the bookend transactions for Doyle.
by Eric Stephen on Dec 10, 2010 10:49 AM PST up reply actions
What is in my memory
is only 6 doubles to go with the 19 HRs.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Going To Make This As Unpolitical As Possible
Probably the only time you’ll see a Mr. Smith moment is going on in the Senate right now.
@andrewngrant
It was Bernie Sanders, but Landeiau stepped in for a bit.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 10, 2010 10:42 AM PST up reply actions
I respect trying to stay apolitical, and in that vein, I will neither cheer nor boo here, but note that at least one observer is suggesting this filibuster is a dog and pony show.
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by Humma Kavula on Dec 10, 2010 10:50 AM PST up reply actions
Well yeah, this is totally unnecessary, the Mr. Smith style filibuster doesn’t actually exist. That’s why seeing it is pretty amazing.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 10, 2010 10:52 AM PST up reply actions
cspan!
http://www.c-span.org/Watch/C-SPAN2.aspx
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
I loved that movie! :-)
"The only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing."
Just a curious question to all who dwell here
Bill Hall or Lastings Milledge?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 10, 2010 10:51 AM PST reply actions
The one that isn't crazy
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
Just the fact that that is the question — and it is the question — fills my soul with despair.
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by Humma Kavula on Dec 10, 2010 10:51 AM PST up reply actions
replace that despair
with Gin!!!
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 10, 2010 10:52 AM PST up reply actions
I tried filling my soul with gin, but I found that bottles work better.
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by Humma Kavula on Dec 10, 2010 10:54 AM PST up reply actions
Sophie's Choice
I would probably go Milledge.
by Eric Stephen on Dec 10, 2010 10:52 AM PST up reply actions
tough call
Hall has more power
Milledge has a higher ceiling (supposedly)
"They will never ketchup to all of the energy that I've mustard"
I bet we can get Joel Guzman to play LF.
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by Humma Kavula on Dec 10, 2010 10:54 AM PST up reply actions
I'd be ok with either at this point
both flawed, though Milledge seems to have fixed some things that were a problem, both his work ethic is better and he was more solid at the plate with Pittsburgh. I think he could even continue to get a bit better and worth taking a flyer on. Hall is who he is at this point. But would also be a useful addition.
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'm beginning to think
Gwynn might get more starts in CF than we might think, per Krasovic
Though they prob will add an OF.
Overqualified in an underqualified world since 2008.
He doesn't cite any quotes or anything though
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
yeah
he just says the Dodgers are talking about it, which is where modern sports journalism is at these days
Overqualified in an underqualified world since 2008.
I prefer thickness in all my blended drinks.
by silverwidow on Dec 10, 2010 10:56 AM PST up reply actions
If it goes in a blender, and it doesn’t have protein powder, it’s a girl drink.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 10, 2010 10:57 AM PST up reply actions
Naked Juice “Protein Zone” has me covered.
by silverwidow on Dec 10, 2010 10:59 AM PST up reply actions
what is it with you men and your herb infused beverages?
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 11:00 AM PST up reply actions
Fact: Infusing makes anything better.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 10, 2010 11:01 AM PST up reply actions
but then you have to a wait to drink it. I like my shakes like I like my men, all to the ready so I don’t need to do any work
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 10:59 AM PST up reply actions
how can I say this an retain my dignity. If after twenty minutes of making out, I still need to build the lego tower, then color me disappointed
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 11:02 AM PST up reply actions
how can I say THIS and retain my dignity:
sometimes it’s fun to build the lego tower up only to tear it down and built it up back again.
Winter is coming.
isn't that like Koufax pitching on two days rest in the WS?
"They will never ketchup to all of the energy that I've mustard"
it’s more like using your closer in the 8th, then bringing them back out for the ninth
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 11:06 AM PST up reply actions
Multiple inning saves are 100% more manly
Just ask Mo Rivera.
"The only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing."
no one ever did it like Perranoski!
that’s an exaggeration but I’ll will give him props any opportunity I get!
"They will never ketchup to all of the energy that I've mustard"
we're mixing metaphors here. let me put it in baseball terms.
Uh…hmmm. Nope, it keeps coming back to blowjobs, so the only possible analogy I can make is 4+1.
Winter is coming.
membership : free
posting free: free
Maddz comments….priceless!
"They will never ketchup to all of the energy that I've mustard"
Mixing metaphors
Very nice. :-)
"The only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing."
some people prefer 4+1, some people prefer Bobbleslams
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 11:12 AM PST up reply actions
unless Bobbleslam is another reference
that I don’t get, I was just pointing out all-around awesome
Winter is coming.
oh, if we were switching to HRs, I was comparing multiple solos to a bases clearing gs. it either makes sense or the metaphor has become its own monster
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 11:16 AM PST up reply actions
some people prefer 4+1, some people prefer Bobbleslams
Interestingly, the average guy can provide 4+2, give or take.
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by Humma Kavula on Dec 10, 2010 1:39 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
4 fingers on each hand....
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
it’s not like a mermaid, more like two face
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 1:48 PM PST up reply actions
"Well Ernie, for once I wish you wouldn't leave cookies crumbs in the damn bed!"
Bert, you’re shouting again! Bert!
"The only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing."
that quote
sealed Family Guy as a favorite of mine. My brother and I laughed for a week, and still say that to each other today when one of us yells at the other.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 10, 2010 1:48 PM PST up reply actions
Family Guy is awesome
Those early episodes still kill me. That cut scene had me crying, I was laughing so hard. I’m also reminded of when Meg used her bird-calling “talent” and Big Bird showed up.
I don’t fly, you know. I have to take the subway like everyone else. You make me puke. [spits] Bitch.
"The only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing."
Bert’s got nothing on Super Grover.
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by Humma Kavula on Dec 10, 2010 1:46 PM PST up reply actions
I find the three inning save to be the most manly of all
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 11:09 AM PST up reply actions
Rollie Fingers is all man then
more multi-inning saves then anyone.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 10, 2010 11:12 AM PST up reply actions
didn't they name his pornstache "the tickler"
was that overboard Eric?
"They will never ketchup to all of the energy that I've mustard"
really, with everything going on just upthread, no you’re fine honey
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 11:16 AM PST up reply actions
Torre did that a lot
No wonder he’s been married forever!
"They will never ketchup to all of the energy that I've mustard"
referrering to his methodology
no him selecting another man to close the deal…that would be swinger territory!
"They will never ketchup to all of the energy that I've mustard"
I hate it when somebody pinch hits for me. Very embarrassing.
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by Humma Kavula on Dec 10, 2010 11:13 AM PST up reply actions
not as bad as striking out in the batters box
Kenny from “Can’t Hardly Wait (Seth Green)” called it “Premature Evacuation”
"They will never ketchup to all of the energy that I've mustard"
too much effort?
Pitchers usually throw a light bullpen before they start a game. It improves results and leads to more complete games.
"They will never ketchup to all of the energy that I've mustard"
by VeroJoe on Dec 10, 2010 11:03 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I like my shakes like I like my women: cold, slimy, and full of regret.
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by Humma Kavula on Dec 10, 2010 11:00 AM PST up reply actions 3 recs
rec
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 10, 2010 11:02 AM PST up reply actions
Along those lines...
!!
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Best milkshake I've ever had
Mint chocolate chip ice cream blended with Jameson.
the only way I’d improve that, is to switch Jameson with Baileys
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 11:03 AM PST up reply actions
It would sure as hell
taste better
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
No way
Trust me. Do you know what Baileys tastes like? Doesn’t go with Mint well.
I've had mint baileys
it was delicious.
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
Hmm
well if I made you the Jameson shake you would be a believer. I have experimented plenty.
I'm not saying it wouldn't be good
just that it with baileys would be better. Then again I don’t much like the taste of whiskey.
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
y’all should stay outta the country music scene then I recon
hey it’s back!
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 11:10 AM PST up reply actions
Has anyone here ever heard of Jake Owen (country singer?
"They will never ketchup to all of the energy that I've mustard"
one of my best friends in middle and HS
The girls here should google him….he made people magazine’s hottest blah blah blah. It’s rediculous how girls view him now.
Back in the day he watched a lot from the side lines. See what changing your name from Josh to Jake can do?
I am no longer Joe….call me…..Maurice!
"They will never ketchup to all of the energy that I've mustard"
ain’t nothin country about Maurice though
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 11:21 AM PST up reply actions
going back to our Steve Miller Band reference
from yesterday
"They will never ketchup to all of the energy that I've mustard"
he wasn't country before
we played golf & baseball. When he hurt his back playing golf for FSU he moved to Nashville and the rest is History. I still stay in touch though.
"They will never ketchup to all of the energy that I've mustard"
Does he live in Nashville? If so, wanna tell him there’s a very nice girl by the name of Maddz living near him? I go to Vandy and I like long walks in the moonlight.
Winter is coming.
u got it Maddz
if you get time check out his video “8 second ride”
the girl is smoking hot….of course you can admire him instead
"They will never ketchup to all of the energy that I've mustard"
I will but be sure to tell him that I also appreciate him for his creative and intellectual endeavors as well.
Winter is coming.
your credentials will be relayed in exquisite detail
"They will never ketchup to all of the energy that I've mustard"
Jayson Stark has the full details of Derek Jeter’s contract, with the series of escalators that affect the 2014 option.
Essentially:
2011: $15 million
2012: $16 million
2013: $17 million
$2 million each year is deferred without interest
2014 is a $9 million player option, with a $3 million buyout. The option can go up to a maximum of $17 million based on a series of awards.
OT: Does anyone know a really good alcoholic egg nog recipe
My girlfriend is having a White Elephant party. I’m making food and drinks.
Aside from beer, wine and liquor, probably going to have some holiday drinks like:
Spiced Rum + Apple Cider
Hot Chocolate + Rumpleminz
Jam-O mint chocolate shakes
Egg Nog – Need a good egg nog recipe…
Sorry, I think BFDC is only looking for chained-up egg nog.
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by Humma Kavula on Dec 10, 2010 11:24 AM PST up reply actions
it's ok
I’m hyper on point, my brain is going 3000 miles an hour trying to get this paper to kick ass
Winter is coming.
Isn't Vandy extremely hard to get in to?
A friend of mine was Valecdictorian of our school (3000 kids) and I think she was the only one who got accepted.
"They will never ketchup to all of the energy that I've mustard"
Or here, I suppose it would be off-topical cream.
by Eric Stephen on Dec 10, 2010 11:35 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I wanna guess
the over/under on Eric’s SAT was 1480
"They will never ketchup to all of the energy that I've mustard"
should we all start posting our SAT scores?
Then get confused when 4Down has the highest one?
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
I was more reffering to
the change in scoring from a 1600 scale to 2100. I think my SAT scores helped offset my horribad grades. Then again UCI really isn’t very hard to get into.
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
damn it, I have to something snooty about where he went to school now, but I’m also supposed to continually suck up to Eric
which of my tropes wins out?
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 12:27 PM PST up reply actions
SAT's are a sensitive subject for me
"They will never ketchup to all of the energy that I've mustard"
I knew a kid that got 1600
full ride to MIT ~
"They will never ketchup to all of the energy that I've mustard"
I was over
and my wife was an English major, and I constantly jab at how I had a better verbal score than she
by StolenMonkey86 on Dec 10, 2010 1:07 PM PST up reply actions
My score was 1280 if anyone cares (720 math; I was pissed at not getting 800)
by Eric Stephen on Dec 10, 2010 2:08 PM PST up reply actions
I somehow managed to get a higher verbal than math score.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 10, 2010 2:10 PM PST up reply actions
You and Bride of K!
I am not Phi Beta Kappa.
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by Humma Kavula on Dec 10, 2010 2:23 PM PST up reply actions
It was the one thing I set out to do in college
I consider it my crowning achievement. My dad told me it must have been because I was a cheerleader in college. :(
Winter is coming.
True story
First day of grad school at UCLA, the students from all the different disciplines had orientation. “Pair up and get to know each other” they said. So Bride and some chick start asking each other questions.
Then they reported on each other to the group. “Bride was in a sorority,” says her pair-off.
“What? No….” says Bride.
“But your necklace,” she says. “It’s Greek.”
“That’s Phi Beta Kappa,” says Bride.
Blank stares.
“It’s an honor society,” says Bride.
Blank stares.
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by Humma Kavula on Dec 10, 2010 2:25 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I wouldn't have known
if my roomie wasn’t one.
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
He got it after our undergrad
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
I know, that’s usually how it works. Sometimes people are inducted early — they’re usually ridiculous students — but most people at graduate school are high achievers of some sort or they wouldn’t be there.
So the fact that people at UCLA in graduate school didn’t know…is both hilarious and alarming.
Winter is coming.
Same for me too
1330, but 600 verbal, 730 math.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
I took the SAT once, but 1260 (720/540), so I then took a zero period class (that started at 6:10am) for a quarter on SAT verbal prep.
Then, I took it again, and got the same math score, and my verbal went up by 20 whole points. Fuck!
by Eric Stephen on Dec 10, 2010 2:13 PM PST up reply actions
My math was actually higher than my verbal and I got the same score you got on the second run. I’ve been told my entire life I have a math/science mind, and all my math teachers were terribly disappointed when I told them I found the meaning of life in Shakespeare.
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 2:17 PM PST up reply actions
I got 1100
easily qualifies as the least competent of the bunch!
"They will never ketchup to all of the energy that I've mustard"
1370
don’t remember the individual scores, I think I got like 750 on verbal.
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
I had a friend get 1480 (740/740). He went to Stanford.
by Eric Stephen on Dec 10, 2010 2:16 PM PST up reply actions
Stanford is for weenuses. Except for Jon Weisman who is awesome
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 2:18 PM PST up reply actions
I had one friend get over 1500
but he was taking SAT prep since middle school.
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
My other friend
took the ACT and got a 1450 sat score out of it. Jerk.
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
it is
but I’m a grad student so I totally circumvented the whole SAT score thing. Because I definitely would not have gotten in, as HS maddz was much more interested in dancing and soccer and trumpet than homework.
Winter is coming.
Ah, but your paper is looking quite good.
by robotmadeofnails on Dec 10, 2010 11:39 AM PST up reply actions
That’s because college maddz realized college was awesome. :)
Thanks again for reading!
Winter is coming.
It was my pleasure. I am always happy to read and offer comments
by robotmadeofnails on Dec 10, 2010 11:43 AM PST up reply actions
Shit
Maybe not. I don’t have a stand mixer so that will make it tough. Thanks again though.
no worries
Some people get nervous at putting beer in things, but beer is good, so. :)
Winter is coming.
On PTI yesterday
Tony R. mentioned that Boston is considered the from runner from Russell Martin.
What followed was five seconds of silence, before they moved onto a new topic
it took me a couple of seconds to realize that you meant “Front runner”. Cool. Whatever. GFY, Russ
Winter is coming.
I really need an editor, except I already have two. I need a life editor
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 11:26 AM PST up reply actions
yeah
He probably won’t make much more if any at all more then what we offered, so whatevs, if he doesn’t wanna be here, he can get out.
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
I just thought it was funny that R. Martin came up on ESPN and neither host seemed to know who he was or at least didn’t care about the signing
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 11:30 AM PST up reply actions
I like Kornheiser and Wilbon
They usually cover a broad range of topics and are pretty up front about their biases and lack of knowledge about certain things. That said, I also thought Martin would be getting more discussion this offseason than he has…teams must be terrified about his hip or not looking for another catcher.
"The only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing."
He's just tainted by being on the West Coast
I’m sure once he’s played for an East Coast team for a little while he’ll become Important and Worth Discussing.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
good call, how do I go about hiring one?
"They will never ketchup to all of the energy that I've mustard"
whomever I choose will have their work cut out for them
they will need a plethora of assistants
"They will never ketchup to all of the energy that I've mustard"
Well, you told me I have a plethora. And I just would like to know if you know what a plethora is. I would not like to think that a person would tell someone he has a plethora, and then find out that that person has no idea what it means to have a plethora.
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 11:33 AM PST up reply actions
no I was referring to my need for a life coach
and that I have so many issues to work out that my life coach would need a plethora (a lot) of assistants.
"They will never ketchup to all of the energy that I've mustard"
yes, but I was referencing one of the greatest comedies of our times
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 11:35 AM PST up reply actions
serious? Does no one else know Three Amigos?
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 11:36 AM PST up reply actions
don't remember the reference
but remember Martin Short, Chevy Chase & Steve Martin!
"They will never ketchup to all of the energy that I've mustard"
Today....he is.........
thirty three years old!
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 10, 2010 11:44 AM PST up reply actions
One for each other, and all for one
the Three Brave Amigos are we,
Brother to brother, and everyone
The Brave Amiiigoooosssssss.
I have literally seen this movie 100+ times. If i were to watch it now, I would be reciting every line.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 10, 2010 11:43 AM PST up reply actions
Highly unlikely, though they might see some time in a few games, maybe.
by Eric Stephen on Dec 10, 2010 11:36 AM PST up reply actions
I’m just hoping that Sands and RDLR are the real thing and not the latest straws we are grasping at.
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by Humma Kavula on Dec 10, 2010 11:38 AM PST up reply actions
hopefully
he changes the “W” in WAR to a “B”
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 10, 2010 11:48 AM PST up reply actions
Props to the first real estate agent to use the word “Fabulous” in the advertising.
by Eric Stephen on Dec 10, 2010 12:04 PM PST up reply actions
Jason Collette has a nice breakdown of the Winter Meetings from the perspective of a first-time attendee, over at DRaysBay.
If it's any consolation
By Monday we should have the full 2011 minor league coaching staffs announced, plus the finalization of the Gwynn and Navarro contracts!
Get out your popcorn.
by Eric Stephen on Dec 10, 2010 1:35 PM PST up reply actions
Work is just boring and TBLA has been dead and so has twitter and I agreed to go to happy hour but I don’t even want to anymore. /pout
Winter is coming.
If it was
it would be a bunch of people whining that their owner is only willing to offer reasonable contracts to free agents.
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
and we’d all have food poisoning cause of 700+ food care violations
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 1:43 PM PST up reply actions
I have never
received food poisoning at the big A or Angel Stadium or The Edison Field of Anaheim. Just because their are rats there, doesn’t mean they are in my food!
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
Heh
I’m sure if people where getting food poisoned at a high rate, I would have heard about it.
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
Keep in mind
no one has ever died at Disneyland. Disneyland FD takes you out of the park before pronouncing you dead.
I imagine the Angels have similar methods.
Disregard females, acquire currency.
I have seen the Disneyland Infirmiry though
I have never been on the Tea Cups again. (True)
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
I go there all the time
for advil/Tylenol.
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
having sex in the bathroom
doesn’t count
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
dead serious
your doctor has to report it to the county health dept. with a list of everywhere you ate for the last month. anaheim stadium was the place that 11 people had in common.
I'll just avoid the stadium
when I invent my time machine and go back to 1990.
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
“Hepatits?”
Either you’re missing an i in there, or your liver traveled up through your body to your chest and formed breasts.
That I would like to see.
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by Humma Kavula on Dec 10, 2010 1:49 PM PST up reply actions
that’s how I found out I would not fulfill my dream of being a New Testament scholar.
Winter is coming.
yeah I had a theology student in my ancient greek class, he was definitely the star
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 2:13 PM PST up reply actions
I think if I hadn’t tried to get ahead I would have done better. I took a intensive course at UCLA. I didn’t sit for the exam. But I tried to take 102 at UR…and then a reading course in Dublin, Ireland. They take classics really seriously there. I got my ass kicked.
Now I’m no longer doing early Christianity. :(
Winter is coming.
yeah, I got a D+ in course 1, but my etymology skills are great from years of dictionary reading
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 2:19 PM PST up reply actions
And sell beer for prices that only approach outrageousness, rather than surpass it!
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by Humma Kavula on Dec 10, 2010 1:44 PM PST up reply actions
This is important to some people
I think it has to do with money and beer. I’m still conducting research on it though.
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
expensive beer is a purposeful move to prevent people getting stabbed in parking lots, stop complaining about the fact that you can’t binge drink
/rant over
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 1:45 PM PST up reply actions
Josie, this is Humma you’re talking to. I had my left arm removed years ago and I replaced it with an enormous, arm-shaped flask of G&Ts.
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by Humma Kavula on Dec 10, 2010 1:47 PM PST up reply actions
then you shouldn’t have need to buy beer at DS, n’est ce-pas?
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 1:49 PM PST up reply actions
Is it really that expensive?
At TBLA Karaoke Night, the “premium” beers, e.g., Fat Tire, Blue Moon, were $4.50 for a 12 oz. bottle. Since you tip the bartender for opening it for you by refusing the change, that’s $5. A 24-oz cup of Blue Moon from the tap at DS is $11, no tip. Is it really a rip off?
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
is a $11 shirt at Goodwill really expensive, or just relative to space?
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 1:50 PM PST up reply actions
I would consider that future if I were you, if only for the awesome pizza.
by Eric Stephen on Dec 10, 2010 2:09 PM PST up reply actions
It would be great if you showed up with like 15 guys, since I’m sure that’s not what he meant. :)
by Eric Stephen on Dec 10, 2010 2:14 PM PST up reply actions
But I will, cos the next time we do karaoke there, it’s going to be me, and Josie, and like 15 dudes.
Winter is coming.
I have a hard time paying close to the same price for what I can pay for a six pack. On tap makes it easier to swallow
by robotmadeofnails on Dec 10, 2010 8:16 PM PST up reply actions
Sign Soriano! Sign Beltre! Screw the Red Sox! Arte’s the man! Scioscia’s a genius! Plaschke loves us!
We live in Orange County!
Shit, am I doing this right?
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by Humma Kavula on Dec 10, 2010 1:44 PM PST up reply actions
If you live in Orange County
you’re not doing it right
Overqualified in an underqualified world since 2008.
Plaschke's latest
bitchfest that no FA wants to come here. Though he quotes agents in his article saying “they don’t have a problem playing in LA.” it’s just about the money being offered. and Diaz likes the east and dislikes traffic (bullshit)
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 10, 2010 1:46 PM PST up reply actions
I’m sorry I let TBLA down, but TV was really good last night while I was in class, and I’ve only gotten through NBCs stuff. I still have Bones and Fringe to go.
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 1:43 PM PST up reply actions
Season 3 finale
was a fucking punch to the dick. s04e05 made me feel a little better though.
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
what?
no, I was talking about bones. what did you think I was saying?
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
you posted s04e05 like I should know what that means.
Which I do, but still, can’t imagine anyone else does
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 1:51 PM PST up reply actions
anyone who has ever dled a show should
and I figured if not you where a smart lass and could fill in the blanks. Its the Comp sci in me, makes me want to abbreviate and compact everything.
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
oh I’m with you, I just remembered dropping an episode title in thread a few days ago, and folk we’re like why should that have meaning to me
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 1:55 PM PST up reply actions
Anyhow, the real point is that the Bones episode The Purple Pieces in the Purple Pond was in fact fantastic
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 1:56 PM PST up reply actions
What I learned getting my CS degree you learned in your History of Computing course!
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
We didn't even bother
with a history lesson. Honestly programming isn’t much different, just the syntax, and there are a bunch of things to make it easier, but at its core, not much has changed.
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
Dude, there was a time before High-Order Languages! And there is more to CS than just programming of course, you know, like the hardware.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Fair enough
I tend to forget that.
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
no
needs either a british or country accent.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 10, 2010 1:50 PM PST up reply actions
everytime I hear "mate" in sentence like that, it reminds me of this
quote from the Clerks animated show
English guy: Pack of fags.
Randall: You’re a fag.
EG: It’s a cigarette, mate.
Randall: I’m not your “mate”, fag. (jumps him)
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 10, 2010 1:54 PM PST up reply actions
also
the Christmas Episode from the first season? Yes plx. It’s like they did that storyline SPECIFICALLY to get him into a towel.
Winter is coming.
They know how to pander
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
huh
thats odd. I forgot they showed zack with his towel off Doesn’t fit with how fit they billed him to be in later seasons.
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
I don’t get why the Rays want to trade Garza. Yeah, they have Hellickson ready but it just doesn’t make sense to trade one of your best pitchers (under control for 3 more years).
Don’t have anyway to keep his arb value from spiraling out of control, and could bring a lot in trade.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 10, 2010 1:17 PM PST up reply actions
BTW - Just a coincidence or be design
We can all admit that 2010 was a disaster offensively for the Dodgers and maybe 2011 will be too.
But under Ned Colletti, the Dodgers have finished first in OBP twice in 5 years, the first time with some DePo players but in 2009, he did it (I think with Eric’s karma of putting out there the donation to Think Cure if the 8 regulars all had 50 or more walks).
The breakdown of NL Rankings in OBP
2006 – 1st
2007 – 6th
2008 – 6th
2009 – 1st
2010 – 8th
Not that well
though they did have the best record in the NL with the 13th ranked (out 16) slugging pct.
Slugging:
2006 – 6th
2007 – 13th
2008 – 13th
2009 – 7th
2010 – 12th
Runs:
2006 – 4th
2007 – 10th
2008 – 13th
2009 – 4th
2010 – 11th
by StolenMonkey86 on Dec 10, 2010 1:22 PM PST up reply actions
This is interesting. Our worse years of offense were our worse years of both OBP and Slugging. However, just on the surface, the slugging seemed to weigh more heavily on our lack of runs scored than the OBP.
I can't imagine why
the worst offensive years were by teams that didn’t get on base or get extra base hits.
Disregard females, acquire currency.
I know that in 2006
the Dodgers set a LA franchise record of LOB, I am going to guess in 2009, they came close to that.
the 06 Dodgers also scored the most runs of any Dodger team since 1962. Team OBP was .348 in 06, .346 in 09, and in 1962, the Dodgers were 2nd in OBP (.337), 4th in SLG (.400) and 2nd in runs scored (842), and that is still the most runs by any Dodger team.
Here, 198 SB to 43 CS help a bit.
by StolenMonkey86 on Dec 10, 2010 1:29 PM PST up reply actions
The 09 team was the one that shoulda got the job done. Fuck you, Ruiz.
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by Humma Kavula on Dec 10, 2010 1:31 PM PST up reply actions
In a parallel
Mets fans will say the 06 Mets team was the one that shoulda got the job done, and add to that “Fuck you, Yadier.”
by StolenMonkey86 on Dec 10, 2010 1:34 PM PST up reply actions
Wait, I've got it
in 2006, Matt Kemp hit .273 with RISP, while the team average with RISP was .286.
So it’s all Matt Kemp’s fault.
by StolenMonkey86 on Dec 10, 2010 1:33 PM PST up reply actions
(II think he also caused the Chicago fire, the Great Depression, the Kennedy assassination and WWI)
I'm sayin' "What's in it for me?"
That is ridiculous. However, in 1995, Timothy McVeigh blew up the Federal building in Oklahoma City, and Matt Kemp originally hails from Oklahoma. Must I paint you a picture?
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by Humma Kavula on Dec 10, 2010 1:38 PM PST up reply actions
I'm sure there is some adjusted stat
that takes into account the pitching they faced and park factors.
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
3rd order runs from BP adjusts for competition and how many runs you should have scored based on the team TAV.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 10, 2010 1:47 PM PST up reply actions
The stat formerly known as EQA, which is a lot like OPS but things are just weighted more accurately.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 10, 2010 2:09 PM PST up reply actions
Basically it just counts how many runs your team should have scored based on the team OPS instead of how many they actually scored.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 10, 2010 1:57 PM PST up reply actions
I hope that’s a weighted OPS, or using OBP and Slg as independent terms.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Yeah, it’s TaV not OPS, but OPS is easier to explain.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 10, 2010 2:09 PM PST up reply actions
Is there a stat
that computes how my team would perform if they all earned the Major League minimum and cared about the game?
I'm sayin' "What's in it for me?"
so it’s how many runs you would have scored if the rules of the game were different? I can see that coming in handy
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 2:20 PM PST up reply actions
I don't want to know if there is
I know BP has adjusted standings that factor in those equations like opponents and park factors.
I remember a tedious debate (probably on DT)
about how Pythagorean records aren’t really useful (I agree) unless you remove the outlier run totals, which totally defeats the point of the stat! Argh . . .
but what does an offense produce if not runs? that’s like judging a car factory based on how productive it could have been if the factory was bigger
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 2:03 PM PST up reply actions
Or judging the speed of two cars, one going uphill and one going downhill.
by Eric Stephen on Dec 10, 2010 2:06 PM PST up reply actions
right? I can see the need to judge pitchers irrespective of their environment, that’s like seeing how an engine would do in a different car, but offense outside of run production is just fantasy work
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 2:15 PM PST up reply actions
It takes clutchiness out of the equation.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 10, 2010 2:19 PM PST up reply actions
So, only automatic transmissions need apply?
by Eric Stephen on Dec 10, 2010 2:20 PM PST up reply actions
but who would ever need that stat? Like does a GM get those numbers and say, actually my offense is fine and we don’t need someone with experience to help our young kids not freak out and ground out to second killing the rally?
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 2:22 PM PST up reply actions
the playoff beard
a must have for hockey and playing in the Nationals’ organization.
Winter is coming.
The House of David owned the beard.
"Baseball is the heart of America, I would never do anything to besmirch our National Pastime."
by Little Blue Bicycle on Dec 10, 2010 2:30 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Well take it to a ridiculous extreme. Say every inning your first three guys hit singles, then three guys got out. You’d have an entire team of .500 hitters and scored zero runs. Would you go out to improve the offense that offseason?
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 10, 2010 2:24 PM PST up reply actions
yes because to turn your ridiculous extreme to metaphor, you can’t build a car with nothing but fuel pumps.
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 2:26 PM PST up reply actions
But a car that was all fuel pumps would never run, a team of dudes that hit .500 would score a ton of runs usually.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 10, 2010 2:28 PM PST up reply actions
but they didn’t, and I think that’s more significant than what they would have done hypothetically.
Oh my god. I’m the old fart who hates stat heads
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 2:29 PM PST up reply actions
And then you go into the clutch hitting discussion, which never goes well.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 10, 2010 2:31 PM PST up reply actions
fuck it, I'll just say it
clutchiness is a made up hoobah thing and can’t be measured. However, it can be observed that someone tends to fold under pressure, I mean we all know the personality types of the people in the office we work at, some people just can’t create a presentation overnight without completely melting down
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 2:35 PM PST up reply actions
I think the vast majority of the meltdowns come at the very early levels, and by the time a player reaches the majors they have passed enough tests along the way.
by Eric Stephen on Dec 10, 2010 2:36 PM PST up reply actions
hrm, the rest of my argument gets tangental from here, so I will simply concede that I agree to a degree, we’re still not dealing with robots, but anyone can get a clutch hit, just usually people don’t cause you only get 2.5 hits out of ten if you’re an average player
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 2:40 PM PST up reply actions
True but
the other players had to do their share.
Look, I am not saying you can’t criticize, just like to put the facts out there so people know that those arguments can be countered.
I love baseball
one of the assistant directors here is talking on the phone, and I just heard him say, “No, I think it’s 3 million without incentives…”
:)
Winter is coming.
Contracts final done. 2 more to go.
Also, anyone else thinks Vero Joe looks a tiny bit like The Situation in his profile pic, but without the smush nose? Also, your little girl is adorable. Definitely a keeper!
BTW
You do know that a contract is accepted once consideration is agreed upon unless the White Sox are calling on line 2.
Ha. I could tell you all about consideration right now…
by UCLADodger32 on Dec 10, 2010 2:43 PM PST up reply actions
too bad I was deprived
I’ve heard smush noses are all the rave nowadays
My daughter just turned 8 a couple of days ago, going on 18 of course LOL.
I had her young and she is hands down the greatest thing that’s ever happened to me. I played my last baseball game a couple of weeks after I found out we were having her. That talk didn’t go very well with my Coach. So now I try to be the best Dad, and live vicariously through my little Brother LOL.
"They will never ketchup to all of the energy that I've mustard"
VOTE YOU INGRATES
http://www.truebluela.com/2010/12/10/1868125/tbla-t-shirts-selection-r1-p2
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by nolander on Dec 10, 2010 1:40 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Merry Christmas, Eric
I hope everyone sends a little something your way. I made a small contribution but it will probably be the best $ I spend this year.
My check’s in the mail.
"Baseball is the heart of America, I would never do anything to besmirch our National Pastime."
by Little Blue Bicycle on Dec 10, 2010 2:11 PM PST up reply actions
Ha!
Still in a haze from then.
/only slightly kidding
by Eric Stephen on Dec 10, 2010 2:21 PM PST up reply actions
Could Be Worse Department
The O’s have signed Nick Green to a minor league contract.
"Baseball is the heart of America, I would never do anything to besmirch our National Pastime."
by Little Blue Bicycle on Dec 10, 2010 2:15 PM PST reply actions
and Cesar izturis! Lil’ Cesar got $1.5 million guaranteed, plus potentially another $1.7 million in incentives.
by Eric Stephen on Dec 10, 2010 2:16 PM PST up reply actions
Hate me if you must, I’ll always have a warm spot for that Izzy-Cora combination, at least in the field.
"Baseball is the heart of America, I would never do anything to besmirch our National Pastime."
by Little Blue Bicycle on Dec 10, 2010 2:24 PM PST up reply actions
No hate
It was awesome to watch. I was a fan. 2004 was awesome.
by Eric Stephen on Dec 10, 2010 2:26 PM PST up reply actions
My favorite part of 2004
not giving Steve Finley the multi-year deal he wanted.
Disregard females, acquire currency.
I'm the hater
As impressive as the defense was, neither of those guys hit enough.
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by Humma Kavula on Dec 10, 2010 2:33 PM PST up reply actions
When he played for us
I thought Izzy was the best defensive SS in the league. I had no problem with him batting 8th and catching everything that came his way.
Did you hear
that they also resigned Izturis?
So yeah…it’s worse. :-)
"The only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing."
OK, so I now know that you can surf the web inside your car WITHOUT actually going into Starbucks.
Nice.
but it’s free with a catch. I mean it’s as morally okay as going to Costco on Sunday for free brunch
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 2:28 PM PST up reply actions
I would say less
The equivelant to Costco for brunch would be going into starbucks and sitting down and not buying anything, but using the wifi anyways. They still at least get to temp you to buy something.
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
except for the nasty side effect of looking like you’re trying to blow up said Starbucks.
Disregard females, acquire currency.
terrorist do use cell phones as ignition devices
/Due Date
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 2:32 PM PST up reply actions
Good point
I mean, who hasn’t crushed a door-to-the-outside Del Taco bathroom without ordering food? Right? Right?
by Eric Stephen on Dec 10, 2010 2:37 PM PST up reply actions
If it weren’t for Starbucks, the indie coffee craze would have never taken off
Of God was is wrong with me? One weekend of country music and seven years of Berkeley are washed away
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 2:36 PM PST up reply actions
I don’t think I can streak anymore, I’ve learned shame!
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 2:40 PM PST up reply actions
I’ve never streaked. I’m waaaaay too shy.
I have yet to ask Drunk Maddz though, she’d probably do it.
Winter is coming.
Drunk Josie played spy v spy with her also naked roommate through the entirety of our co-op house with water pistols. It was the most fun I"ve ever had in my entire life.
Sober Josie ran through the library stacks during finals on a yearly basis
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 2:43 PM PST up reply actions
Well that college experience tops mine.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 10, 2010 2:45 PM PST up reply actions
well and I told you all about food orgy so there’s that too
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 2:53 PM PST up reply actions
I’m trying to think if I ended up naked anywhere else…I used to make pizza while naked but that’s whatever, no big
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 2:56 PM PST up reply actions
My mom told me to never fry eggs topless.
Good advice, but she told it to me when we were driving to a jazz band competition with a bunch of other kids in the car. I was 15. FML
Winter is coming.
Dear Mom
You’ll always mean much more to me than you will ever know.
Because of you, I know it’s true, that butter splatters so.
by kinbote on Dec 10, 2010 3:02 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Dear Maddy, have I got a tip —
shaddup, now, don’t give me lip.
Making eggs for your guest
While exposing your chest
Will end with hot schmaltz on your nip.
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by Humma Kavula on Dec 10, 2010 3:08 PM PST up reply actions 3 recs
Yeah but he’s survived a big boot from the 800 pound Andre the Giant, a little oil splatter won’t hurt him.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 10, 2010 3:00 PM PST up reply actions
was it at least relevant to the discussion?
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 2:59 PM PST up reply actions
No
my mom told these little cute stories all the time, to the point where kids would WANT to ride with us because my mom was so hilarious.
Yeah. Hilarious.
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one teens hilarity is another’s mortification
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 3:00 PM PST up reply actions
There is nothing sexier than a woman frying eggs topless.
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by Humma Kavula on Dec 10, 2010 3:01 PM PST up reply actions
Easy rec
She’s probably around my age. Or Phil’s.
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wait
Why do you think no one wants to have a jersey number over 50?
And how is no one 69?!
Winter is coming.
the higher the number, the more likely you are to get cut in ST. Unless you’re a pitcher. Pitcher’s are crazy fucks.
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psychologically speaking or people who are less likely to be on the team are given higher numbers?
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the latter. Everyone who is likely to make the team gets their pick of numbers, and they tend to be lower numbers, so the guys who pick last (are less likely to make it) have to choose from the higher numbers.
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plus
it’s kind of tradition at this point that you have to earn a number you want.
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I see
When I was younger, I always had to have a high number because I was taller/bigger than the other girls, so I would get 11 or higher. I got 11 the most, so that began to be my number. 44 for basketball and softball, for Big Game James.
Winter is coming.
aww dammit I knew I was screwing something up
yeah, 42. I was thinking 44 cos that’s the allstar jersey I still have.
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No shame in Hammerin’ Hank’s number.
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by Humma Kavula on Dec 10, 2010 2:44 PM PST up reply actions
That’s embarrassing. :(
I did, however, run into James Worthy in an airport. I had just learned how to walk, so I was probably 2 or 3, and was running around the airport. My parents when to run after me because they saw I had plowed into someone and was talking to them. They walked up to him and looked up and then realized that I had run headlong into James Worthy.
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Outstanding
That is cool.
My mom tells me we were on a plane to Hawaii once when I was two when none other than Wilt Chamberlain was on the plane.
by Eric Stephen on Dec 10, 2010 2:47 PM PST up reply actions
Not a real life basketball player but I was on a plane as a kid once with
none other than Coolidge from White Shadow. My dad loved that show when I was little.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
My dad apparently knew Ken Howard and his brother from college
so he chatted up Coolidge and told him to say hi to Coach Reeves. ;-)
“I’d pull you, too, Coolidge but you’re so fat, you need to run.”
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
And how is no one 69?!
Knowing pro athletes, I’m surprised this doesn’t happen way more often.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 10, 2010 2:40 PM PST up reply actions
Manny picked the best number he possibly could have chosen. I’m sure the conversation went like this:
“I want 24.”
“it’s retired.”
“OK, I”ll take 2."
“Retired.”
“OK, gimme 4.”
“Manny… that’s retired, too.”
“Fuck you. Give me 99.”
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by Humma Kavula on Dec 10, 2010 2:43 PM PST up reply actions
haha similar to what I thought
“I want 24”
“it’s retired”
“Ok, 34”
“That’s Fernando’s”
“Fuck it. Give me 99.”
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37
Was once the flake’s number: Casey Stengel, Jim Piersall, Bill Lee, and me in lacrosse. Monk’s not flaky enough. Manny was born to wear 37.
"Baseball is the heart of America, I would never do anything to besmirch our National Pastime."
by Little Blue Bicycle on Dec 10, 2010 2:45 PM PST up reply actions
You know how professors are.
"Baseball is the heart of America, I would never do anything to besmirch our National Pastime."
by Little Blue Bicycle on Dec 10, 2010 2:49 PM PST up reply actions
I would like to learn, what make and me in lacrosse an apologetic?
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 2:54 PM PST up reply actions
oh, haha, I thought the flake was an actual real nickname. He was just insulting everyone on that list, gotcha
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 2:57 PM PST up reply actions
Then why wouldn’t he have been granted 69? There’s no way the Dodgers would have stood in his way….
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by Humma Kavula on Dec 10, 2010 2:47 PM PST up reply actions
Hahaha
Someone created a fake Jon Heyman Twitter account, using a lower-case L in place of the I in @SI_JonHeyman, and tweeted that the Phillies had acquired Zack Greinke for Ross Gload, Alberto Bastardo and two minor leaguers.
It gained a little traction at first before being discovered, but I guess Michael Kay on his radio show in NYC reported the deal was done, based on the fake tweet.
Oh, sans serif fonts, will your hilarity never cease?
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by Humma Kavula on Dec 10, 2010 2:55 PM PST up reply actions
Real Heyman
Some sick fake person tweeted under a name close to mine that greinkes going to phils. Not true. Not even close to true
by Eric Stephen on Dec 10, 2010 2:56 PM PST up reply actions
it's not true
the person was real, the handle was fake
Overqualified in an underqualified world since 2008.
Heyman, always jumping to irrational conclusions
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 2:58 PM PST up reply actions
To Heyman’s credit, I couldn’t think of some horrible thing he wrote to point out the irony of this statement.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 10, 2010 3:02 PM PST up reply actions
Alright y'all
time for me to go to Chili’s (WEIFOHWOEFIHWE) to get my drank on. I’m going to get the most ridiculously fluorescent drink that I can regardless of the alcohol because why not?
Winter is coming.
Beto Duran being his usual idiotic self.
DuranLA Beto Duran
Phillies trade hot prospects for stars. Continue to get better. Adios Dodgers & Angels enjoy ur “can’t miss kids” I’m rolling w Philly
WTF is he talking about?
Especially why is he talking about this now? Were the Dodgers supposed to trade for Cliff Lee this off season? Who is that yahoo anyway?
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
There is someone on Dodgers.com who claims to know people in the Dodgers front office. He is saying we offered Cliff Lee 7 years/$154 million and that he may be considering it since his wife has family in the So Cal area.
The last time I posted a rumor like this (Garland), it came true, but this one is almost certainly fake.
I love it when a plan comes together
8 starting pitchers…just add Greinke
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Meanwhile
There is no more bizarre MLB twitter account than Peter Gammons (@pgammo). It is unverified by Twitter, but it seems like it’s him. There are often random tweets with a few letters (pocket tweets, if you will) and some weird shit. So take this with a grain of salt:
Scott Downs 3X$5M from Angels?
If true (who knows), the Angels will be paying $14.3 million for three relievers in 2010 (Rodney, Downs, Takahashi). Seems weird.
If anything, Downs’ Type A status could make the Angels more likely to get Beltre. They are already giving up the first rounder (again, if this is true), so why not make it worthwhile with Beltre (pushing the Downs cost to a second rounder).
by Eric Stephen on Dec 10, 2010 3:14 PM PST up reply actions
Rosenthal agrees
Ken_Rosenthal Ken Rosenthal
Source: Downs in agreement with #Angels – 3 yrs, $15M. Another $1M in incentives based on GF. Taking physical now. #Yankees #RedSox #MLB
This is hilarious. This is 2008 all over again. Angels lose out on Mark Teixeria so they sign Brian Futenes.
Well they did just get out from the Justin Speirier contract, gotta spend that money.
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by regfairfield on Dec 10, 2010 3:17 PM PST up reply actions
I think they would have tried to get Fuentes
either way.
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
Soriano
must be looking for big moolah
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
Sure. For Fielder. I’ll throw in Loney and Xavier Paul and any other player I don’t want if I can get the player I do want.
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by Humma Kavula on Dec 10, 2010 3:19 PM PST up reply actions
FTFY
Ely is reserved fora LFMaddz
can’t have him
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Caffeine is supposed to keep you up right? I’m finding the more I drink, the more I want to go to sleep.
Caffeine is also a diarrhetic.
Thus ends my knowledge of the affects of caffeine on the body.
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by Humma Kavula on Dec 10, 2010 3:25 PM PST up reply actions
Caffeine doesn’t give you energy it stimulates you, so while you may feel alert the rest of your body can still shut down, if that makes any sense
by Josie Becker on Dec 10, 2010 3:47 PM PST up reply actions
Biggest reason why I love my non-working Fridays (every other week)
not having to load TBLA on a work computer. 60 billion dollar company, decade old computer.
Time's fun when you're having flies.
I guess I'm lucky that way
Just got a nice new laptop with i5 chip
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
hurray!
my i7 quad core doesn’t understand the problem with this thread
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
Does Anybody Know If All 2010 American Pennies...
… have a shield with the slogan “E Pluribus Unum” on it on the back instead of the usual Lincoln Memorial? I just got one today.
I Know -- "Out Of Many, One"...
…I was just describing the shield. My question is, do all 2010 pennies have the shield instead of the Lincoln Memorial, or was there just some special issue for some reason?
by CanuckDodger on Dec 10, 2010 3:35 PM PST up reply actions
Angel fans
at least on their TBLA site, take the Downs signing in stride.
BTW – the Angels now have $102M committed to next year.
They needed a setup/closer type
and he is cheaper then Soriano. Their offseason will be graded on whether they sign Beltre or not.
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
and if not
who they have playing 3b opening day
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
...without addressing their offense (yet)
as far as I can tell..
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 am just wondering, not that they wouldn't DFA guys
Brandon Wood and Reggie Willits are out of options.
Right now, let’s say they have 12 pitchers.
2 catchers
5 infielders (Morales, Kendrick, Aybar, Izturs, Callaspo
4 outfielders (Abreu, Hunter, Rivera, Bourjos)
BTW Eric
Nice headline on this article.
[But you left out the note about 34 not being on the board. :-) ]
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