Dodgers (ss) vs. Rangers: Game Thread
by Eric Stephen on Mar 20, 2010 12:47 PM PDT
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PrintDodgers (ss) (5-7-1) at Rangers (6-9)
1:05pm, Surprise Stadium, Surprise, AZ
Here are the lineups for today's first game:
| Dodgers | Rangers | |||
| CF | Paul | SS | Arias | |
| 2B | DeWitt | 2B | German | |
| RF | Ethier | LF | Murphy | |
| 1B | Loney | DH | Hamilton | |
| DH | Anderson | RF | Cruz | |
| 3B | Green | 1B | Davis | |
| 1B | Repko | 3B | Brown | |
| SS | Hu | LF | Boggs | |
| C | May | C | Teagarden | |
| P | Towers | P | Lewis | |
Ramon Ortiz, Luis Ayala, and Justin Miller are scheduled to follow Towers on the mound for the Dodgers.
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Eric is having internet issues at Suprise. Sounds like he should put up a fanshot at the Ranger blog blasting the facility.
by Michael White on Mar 20, 2010 12:56 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
I thought I was the only one irritated by his post.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I was too. I tried to just be casual, then when he responded in a salty tone again I just ignored it.
by Michael White on Mar 20, 2010 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions
The game
is on MLB.TV if you have it. It is the Rangers feed.
Saint Mary's
just finished watching the game. Impressive. Your league is looking strong.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
It serves as a nice reminder
that there actually is some good basketball being played out west. The narrative was written early with the Pac-10 being down, but people just keep exaggerating it. It’s like the one year the NL West blows, and we still hear about how awful the division is.
by Michael White on Mar 20, 2010 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
truebluela Josh Towers just gave up a rocket HR to RF to David Murphy #Dodgers #Rangers
Murphy is definitely capable of crushing a long homer
Eric’s view from the press box at Surprise, from his tweet. Click to enlarge.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Surprise is a beautiful facility
but they have huge congestion issues. I wouldn’t go there again unless I was riding a bike or arriving an hour early.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Or are we not starting two 1st baseman today
per the lineup.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Wow
Murray State loses without getting a final shot off
by Michael White on Mar 20, 2010 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
At this point I think Ramon Ortiz has J-Mac's Spot.
Or Weaver’s, however you may. Monstercherios is also set, if we assume Torre is sticking with Stults as his last starter. Kuo, Troncoso, Broxton and Sherill are there, obviously. If we start with 11 pitchers, Monster and Ramon have to be the last two. When they expand to twelve pitchers, however, I have no idea who makes it from the pool of J-mac, Towers, Elbert, Weaver and Russ Ortiz.. Heck, even Lindblom might be in the mix. That’s going to be a tough decision for Joe.
link has an option left
so if its between him and pitchers that are out of options… joe will go out of option pitcher
So is Repko the surprise in Surprise?
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Ortiz pitched well overall
In the last inning he gave up a sold hit, but then a Texas(leaguer) bloop hit. And then a walk. And then got out of it.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Repko as surprise.
Jason always hits some surprising home runs, but unfortunately it’s not surprising when he does something frenetic like run into a wall or a team-mate or a ball in play.
Dee Gordon came in to pinch run that inning
Also Nick Green nearly hit one out of the park. Got a double at the wall. Then came out for a pinch runner as well. No runs scored though.
And I’m outta here.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Link gets 3 out 1-2-3 fast
1 pop out, 2 ground out (no Ks). Dee Gordon SS involved in two of the outs. Dodgers win 5-4.
This will sting a bit
truebluela Jon Link optioned to minor league camp after the day game #Dodgers
by Michael White on Mar 20, 2010 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Epic fail
I was conflating what should happen with what would happen.
Now excuse me while I bow my head in shame. I have to re-evaluate my fandom at this point.
At the very least, Torre praised Link for his aggressiveness, and said he was a throwback, a no-nonsense guy, and that he saw enough polish that he could be with the big club at some point this year.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 20, 2010 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Has Torre Made Any Comment About Withrow?
I find it hard to believe no journalist asked Torre about him.
by CanuckDodger on Mar 20, 2010 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I actually meant to ask this morning, but forgot (you’d be surprised how easy it is to forget things when the topics shift all the time). Tomorrow morning’s media session might be the best spot for me to ask (after the game, they tend to only want to talk about the game that just ended).
by Eric Stephen on Mar 20, 2010 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Torre said this to Tony Jackson
“That was pretty impressive stuff,” Torre said. “He could have pitched two innings.”
http://sports.espn.go.com/losangeles/mlb/news/story?id=5011868
I think my pool/bracket is about to go up in flames
but stepping away from that it’s awesome. Go underdogs!
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 can't help but cheer
chances are I would lose bracket anyway.
by Michael White on Mar 20, 2010 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I LOVE IT!!!
david beating goliath >>>> brackets
by Julio Nievas on Mar 20, 2010 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Best part of this game
NIU finally breaking through Kansas’ suffering press and making a 3
by Julio Nievas on Mar 20, 2010 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Them not being able to make it past half court was so frustrating. Glad they were able to hold up in the end.
surprised Kansas didn't press more before
Bad coaching by Self
by Julio Nievas on Mar 20, 2010 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions
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