Eric Stults Scratched, Sold To Japan?
by Eric Stephen on Mar 30, 2010 9:49 AM PDT
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PrintDodgers (11-11-2) at Rockies (14-12-2)
1:05pm, Hi Corbett FIeld, Tucson, AZ
Eric Stults was scratched from his start today, as he apparently has been sold to the Hiroshima Carp. Dylan Hernandez of the LA Times reported earlier this morning, via Twitter:
"We have something going with him," Colletti said, declining to specify.
Eric Stults said he was instructed by his agent not to talk about where he's headed
Stults has been sold to the Hiroshima Carp, according to clubhouse sources
Stults, who turned 30 in December, was drafted by the Dodgers in 2002, one of six players drafted and signed by the club that year to make the majors. Appearing in 35 games for the Dodgers from 2006-2009, Stults was 8-10 with a 4.84 ERA. As a starter, he has a 4.39 ERA in 24 career starts, and had the team's only complete game shutout last season.
Earlier in the winter, the Chiba Lotte Marines were interested in Stults, but NPB Tracker reported the interest waned because Stults' salary plus the transfer fee would be over $1 million.
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The Dodgers make their final trip of the forseeable future to Tucson today to play the Rockies. The Rockies and Diamondbacks are moving from Tucson into a new spring training complex "located within the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian community near the 101 Freeway and Indian Bend Road" in 2011, eliminating the two Cactus League bus trips longer than 30-45 minutes.
More importantly, this means the end of Hi Corbett Field, spring home of the Rockies, and filming site for the spring training scenes in the greatest baseball movie of all time, Major League. Let's look at some similarities between the movie and Dodger camp:
- Rick "Wild Thing" Vaughn didn't harness his control until getting fitted for glasses. Eric Gagne decided to eschew his famous goggles, and allowed runs in all three of his appearances before asking for and receiving his release. The lesson here: embrace the four eyes. Also, I'm not sure how to compare the park factors between the Can-Am League and the California Penal League.
- Non-roster catcher Gabe Gutierrez might not make the team like Jake Taylor, but he did play in the Mexican League last season, much like Tom Berenger's character.
- Chris Withrow did his best Willie Mays Hayes impression, arriving from outside of big league camp to wow the coaching staff. Withrow may not have been in his pajamas like Hayes, but I'm sure there was a point where one of the Dodger coaches showed a speed reading to Joe Torre.
- Apparently Doug Mientkiewicz didn't take the advice of Pedro Cerrano, deciding not to bring a snake with him last week to ward off the impending red tag in his locker.
Here are the lineups, including Nick Green pulling an Alfredo Amezaga by playing centerfield:
| Dodgers | Rockies | |||
| RF | Paul | LF | Gonzalez | |
| 3B | Carroll | CF | Fowler | |
| 1B | Loney | 1B | Helton | |
| LF | Johnson | SS | Tulowitzki | |
| 2B | Belliard | RF | Hawpe | |
| CF | Green | C | Olivo | |
| C | Ellis | 3B | Stewart | |
| SS | Hu | 2B | Barmes | |
| P | Lindblom | P | Smith | |
Josh Lindblom and Carlos Monasterios will pitch today's game for the Dodgers. I don't expect Monaasterios to pitch very long today, because he is also listed among the scheduled pitchers for tomorrow night's split squad game in Las Vegas.
Josh Towers will start the game in Vegas tomorrow night against the Reds, and be followed by Ramon Ortiz, Monasterios, and Justin Miller.
Tomorrow's day game against the Giants, the final Cactus League game for the Dodgers, will be started by Vicente Padilla. Russ Ortiz is also expected to pitch in that game.
Scheduled to pitch for the Rockies today are Greg Smith, Justin Speier, Randy Flores, and Matts Reynolds, Belisle, and Daley.
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More Dylan Hernandez:
Stults’ deal hasn’t been officially announced, but he told teammates this morning that he was headed to Hiroshima.
I know it’s got to be safe there, but I would be very uncomfortable about going to a place where a nuclear bomb has exploded.
I’ve been to Hiroshima three times at the old stadium near Ground Zero. I haven’t developed any mutant abilities.
by Bob Timmermann on Mar 30, 2010 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions
I can attest that insects there no longer
look like this.
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 kid just moved to a small town outside of Hiroshima. He loves the place. We already had plans to see the Carp play this summer when we go over to visit, but maybe we can catch Stults now.
by Little Blue Bicycle on Mar 30, 2010 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions
Besides being faster with a fact that Uncle Google?
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Mar 30, 2010 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions
They finally got there man
after a winter of pursuit. Good Luck Eric.
Does he get to swing the bat in Japan or do they DH?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I believe the team pursuing Stults earlier in the offseason was the Chiba Lotte marines.
Earlier this month, it was reported by NPB Tracker that Stults’ salary plus transfer fee would be over $1 million. I would imagine the Dodgers get, what, half of that? Maybe less. Just guessing.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 30, 2010 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m also the producer from Dawson’s Creek
by Michael White on Mar 30, 2010 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Re: Japan
How does that work, what if the player doesn’t want to move/play in Japan? Can he say “no”, and if so then what? And if he says “yes”, does he negotiate a new contract? Do the MLB and Japanese League have some kind of agreement for these types of transactions?
vr, Xei
No idea
I’m pretty sure the player has a choice, and wouldn’t have to go to Japan if he didn’t want to. But usually the salary is better for the fringe MLB types like Stults.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 30, 2010 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions
As long as we eventually pick up Yu Darvish
from the Ham Fighters, I am fine with Japanese exchanges.
Who do people think the extra roster spot could/will
then be used for?
Lindblom’s on the 40 man already right? Or is he?
hrm.
There’s now plenty of room for Ramon Ortiz, Weaver and whatever other either utility player or other pitcher they want to add.
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Lindblom is not. No need to add him though unless he is going on 25 man which seems like a long shot given Torre’s (unbelieveable for him) announcement yesterday of an 11 man pitching staff.
by Michael White on Mar 30, 2010 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions
The thing is, with a short staff, they’d want guys who can pitch multiple innings and do it often. Lindblom has experience with that.
by silverwidow on Mar 30, 2010 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions
I agree that Lindblom should be on the staff. But I don’t see it. During this 11 man pitching staff month, the Dodgers will have Haeger (since his starts will be skipped) and Weaver to go multiple innings in relief. Troncoso can as well.
by Michael White on Mar 30, 2010 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions
I agree on both counts
but will also add that nothing will surprise me in any direction at this point. (It does seem clear to me that Torre likes Lindblom a lot; but yeah he may not deem him “ready” just yet.)
Regardless I’d bet a small wager at least that he’ll be with the team by late May.
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What skipped starts? Only three off days in April, one of which is the day after Opening Day. The fifth starter is making at least four stars in April, unless there is significant loss of games due to weather.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Mar 30, 2010 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions
E: I hope for your sake that on your next visit Torre doesn’t decide to walk around the clubhouse naked complaining about the lack of hot water and towels.
by KellyStephen on Mar 30, 2010 10:20 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Well, got what I wanted.
And I can watch it online! Beautiful!
With all the injuries to the bullpen (also Belasario problems)
What are the odds that we see Lindblom make the big team to start the season?
Silverwidow will say 100%
Other, perhaps more rational people might say 10-20% :)
by Eric Stephen on Mar 30, 2010 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions
Lol, I was going to take Silverwidow’s opinion with a grain of salt :P
Do you think he SHOULD be up?
I’d rather have him than either Ortiz or Weaver.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 30, 2010 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions
I’ll guess 45% chance. More likely than not that he starts in AAA, but I wouldn’t be shocked if he gets the call.
by Michael White on Mar 30, 2010 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions
Magic 8 ball says...
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Look, if Belisario and Kuo are unavailable to start the season, I can’t for the life of me think of anyone else in camp that could have a similar impact.
I just can’t see Torre relying on Justin Miller or Ayala in a short pen. It almost has to be someone he trusts and/or likes a lot.
by silverwidow on Mar 30, 2010 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Update above
with the pitching schedule for today and tomorrow.
I don’t expect Monasterios to pitch much today, since he is also scheduled to pitch tomorrow night. Maybe an inning for him.
Sounds like today might have some minor leaguers pitching, too. I haven’t seen the travel roster yet.
A lot will depend on Belisario too
Lets face it, unless he is in horrible shape, he is coming up, probably in mid-April. Kuo, I could see back by the end of the month.
by bhsportsguy on Mar 30, 2010 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Meanwhile, Nate Robertson =
Florida Marlin.
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Really? I heard he was the “favorite” for the #5 pitching spot/ swing man role. I guess the Tigers are comfortable that Dontrelle can perform well enough this year.
by Michael White on Mar 30, 2010 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions
For Jay Voss
in case anyone’s scoring at home. [link]
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Also,
Nate Robertson > Nate Robinson
Unless the competition is for someone I want to punch the face of more.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 30, 2010 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions
11 pitchers
Billingsley, Haegar, Kershaw, Kuroda, Padilla, Broxton, Sherill, Troncoso, Ramon Ortiz, Weaver, and Monasterios.
Joe probably feels that since he has a couple of off days in the first two weeks, Haegar could be a guy to bridge the gap to Troncoso, Sherrill and Broxton. Also he has Ortiz and Weaver to pitch every couple of days. The key guy is Monasterios, if the Dodgers can’t find a fit for him, then I think he will be returned. The only problem with Lindblom getting a call now is do they think he would get enough regular work and would they rather he get some innings as a starter in AAA.
Do you think the Dodgers really feel the need to get Lindblom starter innings at AAA? In ABQ, they already have Elbert and McDonald being stretched out to fill in as a starter and probably Russ Ortiz. Also, Withrow is likely being groomed to be a starter perhaps as soon as next year. Lindblom can help out LAD now as a reliever and it would be quite a change if he jumped over all of those other guys as a starter at this point.
by Michael White on Mar 30, 2010 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions
The prospect handbook said Lindblom had trouble pacing himself as a starter. I do think he’d be good if they kept him in that role long term, but he has a chance to be a GREAT reliever now.
by silverwidow on Mar 30, 2010 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Pirates pitcher will be batting 8th
this season. Nice to see another team taking a look at this. Plaschke would never allow the Dodgers to do such a thing.
vr, Xei
The Dodgers DID do it last season
by Eric Stephen on Mar 30, 2010 11:08 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Not the whole season
Pirates are planning on going with it full time like the Cardinals and Brewers have in the past.
vr, Xei
I have a feeling our #8 hitter will be better than theirs
but I guess our pitchers will likely not hit any better. Worth experimenting with a few times perhaps.
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Usually worth
a few fractions of a run per game. In the long run it won’t matter to a team like the Pirates.
vr, Xei
#Dodgers lineup: Paul LF Carroll 3B Loney 1B Johnson LF Belliard 2B Green CF (yes CF) Ellis C Hu SS Linsblom P
by Eric Stephen on Mar 30, 2010 11:07 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
D'oh
Paul is in RF
and I have fat fingers
by Eric Stephen on Mar 30, 2010 11:17 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I love the fact that...
Jon Weisman contributes regularly via comments to my favorite website in the world, great insight from one of my favorite writers in the world. My man Tony Jackson has to be in the mix as well!
by VeroJoe on Mar 31, 2010 11:45 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
REALLY?
Not Monastarios starting…but Lindbolm?
Maybe I’m more surprised how many starters are sitting today though.
The trip to Tucson is 2 hours. Not many veterans make that trip.
Monasterios is pitching today and tomorrow. If he makes the team, it’s in the bullpen
by Eric Stephen on Mar 30, 2010 11:18 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Other #Dodgers pitchers in Tucson today: Scott Dohmann, Tim Corcoran, Eric Krebs, Steve Smith
Withrow isn’t on the travel roster today or tomorrow, though tomorrow is subject to change.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 30, 2010 11:15 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
Eric Krebs. Let’s see if he’s more valuable than $1
by Michael White on Mar 30, 2010 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Or more valuable than
Maynard G?
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Thanks for that
his name was bugging me but I couldn’t remember why it was stuck in my memory.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Mar 30, 2010 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions
np
I admit that show was a little before my time but i do remember seeing it in reruns. liked bob denver better there than as Gilligan
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Too bad he’s not a hitter. I’d like to see a Krebs’ cycle.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Mar 30, 2010 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Haha
Thanks for the laugh, now back to work.
by Skunkburner on Mar 30, 2010 1:41 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
krebs has some great stufff!
i hope we see him today
by matthewmafa on Mar 30, 2010 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions
If BH
is right about the bullpen that is one ugly bullpen at the back end with Monk, Ortiz, and Weaver. If the Dodgers want to win, the will let Monk go back to the Phillies or make a trade so they can move him to the minors. WIth Kuo and Belisario missing in action they need a real pitcher in the bullpen.
I expect Belisario to be ready very quickly and then get hurt very quickly. Lindblom better be ready because we are going to need him soooner then later.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Mar 30, 2010 11:18 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
And where the hell is JonLink
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Mar 30, 2010 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions
While we're wondering what's going on
Why have I heard nothing about Leach this spring? I’m apparently the only guy who cares, but I’m sticking to it.
Leach was sent down a couple weeks ago.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 30, 2010 11:50 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Agreed., I think Belisario
will be back sooner rather than later, that Lindblom will be added to the roster within a month or so, but also think we may be selling Monk and RAMON Ortiz ;-) short. Compare the back end of the pen with other team’s. It still stands to be fairly solid. But will be better with Belisario back that’s for sure.
(It reminds me of an AP NL preview I just read in which the writer said the Dodger bullpen may be in trouble and gave the reasons as two-fold: Belisario’s Visa troubles, which at the press time was true, and Cory Wade’s absence (!!) as the other.) It’s still a pretty solid pen.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
While I understand your point that the back end of the Dodgers bullpen would be solid, I would caution against using the logic that it will still be better than the average NL bullpen (if that was what you were saying.) The Dodgers are aiming to be a division winner and the team does have question marks elsewhere. Notably, I’m only really confident that the 3 Dodger outfielders will be above average hitters (everybody else not so much) and the #4 starter is Vicente Padilla and the #5 starter will be anybody from Haeger to Russ Ortiz. The bullpen was a strength last year and has the talent to dominate again this year, even with an oft-injured Kuo. It should be a priority to accumulate as much talent in the bullpen as that is the one area where the Dodgers could be the best in baseball. To me, that means Lindblom and McDonald over Monasterios and Weaver by opening day.
by Michael White on Mar 30, 2010 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions
As of right now, I don’t know that McDonald is bringing that much to the party. He was really good out of the pen last year, but his spring was really bad. I hope he can put it together in Albuquerque and get back to LA, but as of right now I’m happy he’s not on the 25 man.
Assuming that you believe spring stats is more relevant than regular season production, I understand the logic to have Ramon in the bullpen over McDonald. I don’t, so I still think my boy JMac gives you more out of the bullpen then Weaver, Ortiz, Haeger and Monasterios.
by Michael White on Mar 30, 2010 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions
Its not just the stats of spring that worry me. He just looked bad. I still like the guy and hope he corrects whatever was wrong. I don’t mean to sound like a JMac hater. I hope he proves me wrong.
You’ve got me there. I haven’t seen him pitch. I’ve only been able to watch a few games on TV and JMac pitched in none of them.
I just rely upon what I saw last year with a pitcher who can come out of the bullpen and throw mid to upper 90’s in up to 3 innings of work with decent to good off speed pitches. I just can’t believe that ability is gone.
by Michael White on Mar 30, 2010 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Well we agree : the Dodegrs need a healthy Kuo
and an un-rusty Belisario to be a championship caliber bullpen again. What I’m saying is that it stands to still be pretty solid to start the year. If the pen is for the whole season as it stands to be at the very start then I agree, they may not be as good as needed to compete for playoff berth. But I would argue that they have the depth to mix things around a bit to find that level (again, throwing Lindblom in the mix, and eventually again McDonald, though I don’t think he should be in the ML pen to start the year).
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And by Dodegrs I mean
Dodgers. Not the team that will be acquiring Zach Gronick and other spelling challenged players.
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Rockies
Gonzalez 7
Fowler 8
Helton 3
Tulowitzki 6
Hawpe 9
Olivo 2
Stewart 5
Barmes 4
Smith 1
by Eric Stephen on Mar 30, 2010 11:27 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
A HUGE test for Lindblom. Gonzalez is especially awesome.
by silverwidow on Mar 30, 2010 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions
I could see him hitting .330 this year. He’s THAT good.
by silverwidow on Mar 30, 2010 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Dante Bichette hit > .330 twice for the Rockies. CarGo doing it is not that farfetched.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Mar 30, 2010 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions
haha
I wouldn’t say that. But he’s a good 5 tool talent, and I think he could hit .300 with 20 homeruns.
The man is a beast at Coors Field. A full season there and anything is possible for a hitter like this.
by silverwidow on Mar 30, 2010 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions
Lindblom
I still argue that the Dodgers are stashing him away until June due to service time manipulations.
That was probably the plan before the Kuo/Belly problems.
by silverwidow on Mar 30, 2010 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Why bother? The team will be sold by the time Lindblom is a Super Two.
by Michael White on Mar 30, 2010 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions
I might agree, except for the fact that non-closers make jack shit in arbitration. If he were to be arb eligible after 2012, Lindblom would have one year at most at closer, and that’s making several assumptions.
I just don’t see it as an issue with a player like Lindblom.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 30, 2010 12:12 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
But even marginal starters make money in arbitration. Especially marginal starters with high win totals. The Dodgers don’t know if Lindblom is still a starter or reliever yet. Better to leave him in triple-A while still trying to assess his future and suffer paying him millions more just because you needed a 12th man in the pen.
I don't see any financial
implications with Lindblom, only roster issues.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Mar 30, 2010 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions
So basically we’re protecting ourselves against the possibility of Lindblom somehow having roughly the highest active winning percentage?
Think this though, man. Lindblom isn’t ready to start now, at least not for a full season. He pitched 96 innings last season. Just how much damage could he do through 2012? Let’s say he can pitch 130-160-190 over the next three seasons. I think that’s pretty much the max you can reasonably expect, a total of 480 IP.
Hamels is at the top end of Super Twos, and he was at 543 IP. Saunders, through three years of service time, had 571 innings by the time he hit arbitration.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 30, 2010 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Mariners are at LEAST the 6th best franchise in baseball
And no NL franchises are in the top 6.
Is anyone else’s bullshit meter flying off the charts right now?
fangraphs.com 30-1 franchises list
I’ve been super pissed off at it since the Dodgers were ranked 14, behind Cleveland, Milwakee, Seattle, and I think they should have been right in front of or behind the Angels.
Dave Cameron is a big writer on there and he’s a Mariner fan, so it makes me more mad that fangraphs.com just caters to his Mariners bias.
It doesn’t even matter, the Dodgers just never get respect and it’s crap.
What is the criteria?
Best run? Does history play a role?
Dave Cameron may be a Mariners homer but at least he is based on the West Coast and seems to keep up with what the Dodgers are doing.
I agree the Phillies are probably the “best” NL Franchise right now— super passionate fans, good management, success on the field, no major off-field problems, new stadium, reasonable prices…
fangraphs.com series of articles.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Mar 30, 2010 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't know why it's bothering me this much
But I’d rather bitch about this than focus on other crap in my life, lol.
I wouldn't waste much energy on it
it is strictly a subjective valuation by someone who is going to be surprised that for all the hard work the Mariners did this off season they ended up just treading water. For the Dodgers to tread water that means going back to the NLCS, for the Mariners that means looking at the backside of the Angels once again.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Mar 30, 2010 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions
What do you think are the top NL franchises? Philly? St. Louis? The big-market Cubs and Mets have huge issues.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Mar 30, 2010 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions
If i was doing the list, and listing just NL, my list would go something like this:
1. Rockies (yes, hard to swallow, but their current team is great and they have a very nice farm)
2. Phillies (2 straight WS, same teams as each of those years)
3. Braves
4. Dodgers
5. Brewers
6. Cardinals
7. Dbacks
8. Reds
9. Marlins
10. Cubs
11. Mets
12. Reds
13. Giants
14. Padres
15. Pirates
16. Astros
How does that look?
You are missing the Nats and have the Reds twice. From 7. down (63% of the league), that is a crappy set of franchises. Ouch. I’d probably put the Cards higher, maybe even at 4. The Dodgers not pulling in as many farm players as they could (no arb to Wolf, small investment in foreign players, etc.) is a potentially serious org problem looking forward, and certainly a bad sign.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Do you know how the Dodgers lack of investment in foreign players matches up with other teams in NL? That’s why I can’t rank every organization; I have no idea what the Brewers farm system looks like, let alone whether they offerered arbitration to their over acheiving starting pitchers and how much they invested in foreign players.
by Michael White on Mar 30, 2010 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Damnit, I knew I should have checked that more than once (I’m eating lunch and multitasking, lol).
Take off the 12 reds and move everyone up, except the astros.
The reason the Cards are so low is because they have no farm. It’s seriously a wasteland. The Dodger’s farm isn’t tremendous but it’s improving, and the Dodgers obviously are on the Cardinals MLB level, therefore I’ve got them ahead of the Cards.
I can’t see the Dodgers both going with an 11-man pitching staff AND stashing a Rule 5 guy on that staff.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Exactly
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Mar 30, 2010 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions
It should be noted – and I think I did in the previous article’s comments – that Stults has spent the last five years pitching at the AAA level for the Dodger organization, when he wasn’t on one of his brief visits to the majors. There is an argument to be made that the Dodger decision makers aren’t consistent with expectations when in comes to a Stults-type pitcher vs. an NRI veteran, but I do think that the Dodger staff has seen plenty of Stults’ work to have a very informed opinion of what he brings to the pitching staff. Apparently not enough to try and sneak him through waivers and back to AAA as depth insurance.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Travel roster today
Knoedler & Monasterios are the only ones from big league camp as reserves.
Pitchers
68 Monasterios
88 Scott Dohmann
92 Tim Corcoran
94 Eric Krebs
95 Steve Smith
Catchers
77 J.D. Closser
69 Matt Wallach
82 Knoedler
Infielders
63 Argenis Reyes
70 Cesar Suarez
90 Rafael Ynoa
91 Casio Grider
Outfielders
61 Prentice Redman
84 Jovanny Rosario
96 Scott Van Slyke
97 Clay Calfee (say that name three times fast)
I forgot that Closser is actually still in big league camp, too
by Eric Stephen on Mar 30, 2010 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow
could they possibly find a more uninspiring group of minor leaguers to use today?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Mar 30, 2010 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I wonder if that is pronounced CALL-fee or CAFF-fee. Or maybe there is an accent missing and it is cal-FAY.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Mar 30, 2010 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I figured it is pronounced like Lt. Caffee, you know, the guy who couldn’t handle the truth
by Michael White on Mar 30, 2010 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions
The more I hear/read, the more I believe the Dodgers (and Paul Kinzer)
and the less I believe Belisario. (Frank Wren may not share my trust in Paul Kinzer.) I didn’t see this particular bit mentioned at TBLA:
Belisario also said his early exit from his winter ball team in Venezuela, La Guaira — a Venezuelan media report said he left the team without explanation — was at the request of the Dodgers.From ”http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/mlb/news/story?id=5035359" >Tony Jackson’s Sunday article.
"I stopped pitching after the fourth game of the playoffs,‘’ he said. "I talked to the team, and the Dodgers told me [to do that].’‘
Colletti confirmed that but said the Dodgers made the request only after Belisario failed to appear for a handful of games without explanation. That resulted in his regular pitching schedule, which was prescribed by the Dodgers, being thrown off track.
"He was missing a game here and a game there, sporadically,’’ Colletti said. “Because of his schedule, we decided it was better for him just to shut it down.’’
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Travel roster tomorrow for Vegas
subject to change, of course
Pitchers
Towers
Ramon Ortiz
Monasterios
Ayala
Miller
Juan Perez
Catchers
Ellis
Closser
Gutierrez
Infielders
Mitchell (he kind of has to get the call at 1B, from this group)
DeWitt
Hu
Blake
Justin Sellers
Elian Herrera
Outfielders
Hoffmann (I’m guessing he starts in LF over Redman)
Kemp
Ethier
Redman
Tommy Giles
Joe Torre is managing that game BTW
Manny Mota is coaching 1B, and Tim Wallach is coaching 3B
by Eric Stephen on Mar 30, 2010 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I believe the last two rosters
have shut down my interest in the rest of spring training until the Dodgers come home.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Don't forget
tomorrow is a split squad day, with half the team at CBR to play the Giants.
Although I wouldn’t be surprised if some of the veterans are already on their way back to LA already.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 30, 2010 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Nick Green in centerfield
should be… interesting…
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Pulling an Amezaga
Green has played 7 innings in LF, and 8 in RF in his MLB career, and I believe one game in CF in the minors in 2007.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 30, 2010 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions
According to Bless You Boys the Tigers are paying $9.6MM of Nate Robertson’s $10MM salary. Man, I’d like to have Nate Robertson for free as opposed to Jeff Weaver.
Well he would have cost us a player (and I fear which one)
and I’m not even sure he’s that much better than Charlie Haeger at this point. I admit to thinking about him at first when hearing he was available a few days ago though.
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Nate Robertson is English for Eric Stults
by Eric Stephen on Mar 30, 2010 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I don’t see that one. Because they are both lefties and competing for 5th starter jobs? Nate Roberston has actually had a career in baseball. Career x-FIP of 4.42 (admittedly with a shitty year last year.) I think he has better stuff than Stults and he actually could be used out of the pen.
Jon Garland has a career x-FIP of 4.61, so Robertson is not a bum if he’s healthy. The word around BYB was that he was having an excellent spring (for whatever that’s worth.)
Robertson > Stults
by Michael White on Mar 30, 2010 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Just making a joke.
I’m no Robertson fan, but I’d take him for $400k + say, Carlos Monasterios.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 30, 2010 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I actually am a Robertson fan
He actually can dominate a game if he’s getting calls his way. He has a nice backdoor slider which gets called for a strike depending on the umpire. If he’s getting that call he can have a really nice day, if not, he’ll get bombed.
by Michael White on Mar 30, 2010 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Gameday audio
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
The only thing worse than having to listen to the Rockies’ TV announcers is if the audio feed was giving me Ted Leitner calling the Padres’ game. Yuck.
It’s also on MLBN, no blackout. But I’ll see (some of) it tonight, DVR’d, if there’s something worth seeing. I won’t be able to follow either one live, though I’ll check in periodically with Gameday if that’s working.
Yeah, I’m recording it at home.
…and the audio is now up
by Eric Stephen on Mar 30, 2010 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions
There is nothing worse than Ted Leitner. Mark Grace comes in second place.
2009-10 Kings Hockey: Delivering Milk Steaks from the Meat Train at an arena near you!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Mar 30, 2010 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Weird that two division rivals
will share a complex starting next year. (AZ and Colorado) I don’t mind LA sharing with the White Sox but would find that other arrangement odder.
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The way CBR is setup, the two sides easily avoid one another, especially given the cold, secretive, and less fan friendly CWS side.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 30, 2010 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I was told that this year CWS had made some changes (removing or lowering fences) to make it more like the Dodgers’ side for public approaching players. Did you take a look when you were there this year? Not convincing?
They may have made some changes, but it’s not even close to the openness of the Dodger side.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 30, 2010 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions
This is from last year
The fence may be lower this year, but there’s still a fence, and the players go from the clubhouse to the practice fields by walking under the fans, not through them like on the Dodger side, where you can get close enough to take this photo:
by Eric Stephen on Mar 30, 2010 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Cargo
is a stud. He’ll be a thorn in our sides for a really long time.
Yup. They are a really solid offense. Tulo, Cargo, Fowler, Stewart, Hawpe, smith, Iannetta, etc all can swing it.
by UCLADodger32 on Mar 30, 2010 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions
If it makes you happy
Cargo and Dex are both Boras clients. Don’t love our chances of keeping them both long term.
"I clearly miscalculated how popular it would be to show Calvin urinating on a Ford logo"--Bill Watterson
by frightened inmate #2 on Mar 30, 2010 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions
The perception of Cargo's future
has sure changed in the last 12 months.
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Lindblom
looks awful. Upper 80’s fb with little movement, not much of the way in control so far. Hopefully this is just an aberration.
He looked much much better last time I saw him
(in televised spring game) But yeah his fb looks sluggish right now. He’s a lot better than this.
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oh hi i'm a major league hitter
how are you rookie
by Chad Moriyama on Mar 30, 2010 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions
On second thought
… ;-) Maybe Albuquerque will be a nice place for Lindblom to start season.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Also the ump
isn’t giving him anything on his hooking curve, some of them look borderline strikes but the zone is small so you can forget it kid…
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Even still, hes missed up with the curve. It’s more loopy than sharp today.
Man, that fastball velo is really disappointing. The gun might be off, but the rockies are just teeing off on it.
by UCLADodger32 on Mar 30, 2010 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I got MLB network
But this isn’t going to be much fun. Colorado’s playing the A team and this must be one of our split squad days.
Purge day for Dodgers
per Ken Rosenthal:
OF J. Repko likely on move, either thru waivers or trade. Team expected to carry 11 Ps, including Monasterios, plus IF Green
i dont get the nick Green love from Torre and Ned. Just a waste of a roster spot when Carroll can sub for Raffy once a week or so.
by UCLADodger32 on Mar 30, 2010 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't know if you've heard
but Nick Green can also play CF :)
by Eric Stephen on Mar 30, 2010 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions
and this is the part
as a Dodger fan that you never thought you’d be thinking to yourself that you wish Amezaga was healthy.
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I don't either
And if hell bent on an extra SS why not reward the organization guy who’s worked hard, in Chin Lung Hu?
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Has Hu ever played in the AL?
Hell No, then why should we expect him to be good enough to be on a Dodger bench.
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And he can't play CF as well as the more experienced Nick green!
:-/
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Not a clue. It’s not like Green has done anything but suck at the major league level. Just an indefensible move that makes the team worse.
by UCLADodger32 on Mar 30, 2010 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Why would Repko be waived?
Doesn’t seem like they need more 40-man space at this point.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Because after another spring
they realized what they had and that they won’t make the same mistake twice. Hello Hoffman, welcome to the 40 man.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Only to be yanked again to pay Nick Green his major-league salary.
Green will earn $550,000 if he makes the majors, with a possibility of another $100,000 in incentives based on plate appearances.Per this exhaustively researched source.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Yep
Full season: $500,000
45 days termination pay: $122,951
Savings: $377,049
by Eric Stephen on Mar 30, 2010 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Ah, right.
So depth insurance to get to Opening Day is worth $123,000 to Ned.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Wait, wait, wait
It’s pronounced EYE-an Stewart?
Anyone picking the Rockies to win the West obviously hasn’t taken this fact into account.
Yea
amazing how you can make a good call when someone in the front office tells you what they are doing.
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Who is the odd man out when Belisario and/or Kuo comes back?
Looks like the Dodgers will add four NRIs to the roster: Anderson, Green, Weaver, Ramon O.
That puts them at 42 on the 40-man right now, which includes Belisario on the restricted list and Wade on the 60-day DL. Moving Repko would open up one more spot, which would be needed to activate Belisario. Of course, that means the corresponding move would likely be an offensive player, and one with options. Because otherwise, they wouldn’t need to move Repko to make room on the 40-man.
Translation: watch DeWitt get screwed on or before April 25.
I expect if DeWitt was interested
he’d get screwed everyday for the next five years.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Mar 30, 2010 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Looks like the Dodgers will add four NRIs to the roster: Anderson, Green, Weaver, Ramon O.
Does that win for most depressing quote of the spring?
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by Phil Gurnee on Mar 30, 2010 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
green???
wtf is wrong with the front office
by hirambocachica on Mar 30, 2010 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions
It would have had it said Russ instead of Ramon.
by Skunkburner on Mar 30, 2010 1:49 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
People seem awfully cynical about everything today
Maybe watching a semi-B lineup vs the Rockies A lineup will do that to you.
Anyway, lunch time and then work for me. Have a day all.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
That is true
he was so far ahead of the managers when he put a backup catcher at 1st base that they still haven’t caught up.
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and batted him 3rd
repeatedly. Don’t forget.
I think this Rockies guy may very well be the worse baseball guy I’ve heard in the past 12 months. That’s tough to do when I regularly hear Steve “Home Runs are rally killers” Phillips.
by Seanny Rotten on Mar 30, 2010 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I wouldn’t trust Steve Phillips on rally killers. Slump buster he may know something about.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Mar 30, 2010 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Jason Phillips never batted 3rd for the Dodgers
2005 starts
4th – 8 starts
5th – 14
6th – 18
7th – 36
8th – 30
by Eric Stephen on Mar 30, 2010 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh man ...
he’s building Tracy up to be Casey Stengel or Alston … if that were the case WHY WAS HE FIRED IN DISGRACE FROM THE DODGERS AND PIRATES.
This Rockies guy is awful.
by Seanny Rotten on Mar 30, 2010 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
To be fair
The Rockies guys are comparing Tracy to several season of Clint Hurdle.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Before I get ripped to shreds
I realize the stupidity of that comment. Color it sarcasm.
by Seanny Rotten on Mar 30, 2010 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions
True
even Grady looked good for 1/2 a season after Tracy.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Maybe the Rockies
will be like the Yankee’s for Torre? LOL
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
St. John's hires Steve Lavin?
My, how the Big East has fallen.
http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/20682243
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Wow. The basketball program just committed suicide w/ that one.
His own players (Baron Davis) don’t even refer to him as a coach.
by Seanny Rotten on Mar 30, 2010 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Its not like St. Johns was cruising before this point. If Lavin has the same results at SJU as he had at UCLA he’ll be considered the guy who resurrected a once proud program.
by Michael White on Mar 30, 2010 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Is there a sweater clause in the contract?
by Eric Stephen on Mar 30, 2010 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions
To be fair, .538 BABIP (7 for 13) :)
Though it does sound like the Rockies are hitting the ball pretty hard.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 30, 2010 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Yup, everything was on a rope, including some of the outs.
by UCLADodger32 on Mar 30, 2010 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Dodgers are going to miss slappy more than anyone else. . .
these guys have a dynamite stand up routine!
Just got back to a computer
So Tulowitski was out in 1st inning on a wild pitch 2-6-3-2 play? I’ve sure never seen one of those before. Otherwise, every Dodger sub is getting out, while the Rockies are getting hits off Lindblom, yes?
“Juan Pierre, to me, is going to be that guy [the Dodgers] miss more than anyone else.”
-Rockies’ color man
Only if he brought the doughnuts.
by Little Blue Bicycle on Mar 30, 2010 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Pierre used to be a Rockie
so they think he’s the shit.
by Dalton Paull on Mar 30, 2010 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions
"Juan Pierre is going to be that guy that they miss more than anyone else"
Jeff Huson on the Dodgers.
I am really sorry I tuned back in to this game. Though that did make me LOL.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Hee hee.
Seriously though does Huson think Pierre will be much better than Reed Johnson will be for them this year? I’d argue he’d be considerably worse, especially when you add in defense. But Pierre is certainly scrappy!
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Be prepared to hear this from every opposing team’s broadcasters. The Juan Pierre love in baseball is enormous.
by UCLADodger32 on Mar 30, 2010 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Lucky for me, I live in LA, so I can just hear it from Phillips on road games east of the rockies.
by Michael White on Mar 30, 2010 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions
And by Phillips, I mean Lyons.
And there will be the occasional Sunday night game where we can hear it from Joe Morgan. That should be fun. Not more fun than Joe Morgan suggesting that Chad Billingsley should throw a curveball on every pitch, but fun nonetheless.
by Michael White on Mar 30, 2010 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions
These guys are a prize
They know how to make us hurt or laugh. Co.can have them.
Its not our day. That first pitch to Loney was one he could have pulled out.
are they bitching about 93?
seriously? 93 degrees and they are acting like their skin is melting off. Come back in June guys.
Another Huson-ism
“Hitting is a lot mental.”
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"In my thoughts, I use the technique of positive visualization."
-Christopher Moltisanti
by Michael White on Mar 30, 2010 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
It was Carmela discussing making an offer on Whitecaps.
Ya, I watched that show a few times.
by Michael White on Mar 30, 2010 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Lindblom settled down a bit
after looking very wobbly. 5 decent innings with not his best stuff. /hat tip
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Stretching Lindblom means starting in Albuquerque for sure. Sorry silverwidow.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
The roster seems pretty much set to me
unless Monasterios craps the bed today & tomorrow…
1) Martin
2) Loney
3) DeWitt
4) Furcal
5) Blake
6) Manny
7) Kemp
8) Ethier
9) Johnson
10) Ausmus
11) Belliard
12) Carroll
13) Anderson
14) Green
-—-
15) Padilla
16) Kershaw
17) Billingsley
18) Kuroda
19) Haeger
20) Broxton
21) Sherrill
22) Troncoso
23) Weaver
24) Ramon O
25) Monasterios
Russ O is waiting in the wings should Monasterios or perhaps Haeger should falter, but I think that’s pretty much it.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 30, 2010 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I won't believe Monk makes
an 11 man staff until I see it.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Likely
But the ends justify the means. :o
by Chad Moriyama on Mar 30, 2010 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm a little late to the discussion, but Stults to Hiroshima...
might not be so bad for him. He essentially replaces Colby Lewis, who rejoined the Texas Rangers this year. Lewis resurrected his career and got a nice contract was Texas – he was 2nd in the league in wins and ERA, and 1st in strikeouts.
I actually got to see the Carp play last year when I visited Japan. Very, very loyal fans and a brand new Stadium – Mazda Zoom Zoom Stadium (yes, that’s really the name). Hiroshima is very hot with thick humidity in the summer months – and Zoom Zoom Stadium is not a domed stadium.
One thing though, the Carp are known to be tight with the finances, and haven’t really been able to advance to the playoffs in recent years. (basically, they’re the KC Royals of the Central League). At least Stults will get to bat – he may get 10+ home runs hitting in that league.
Hopefully, Eric keeps Kuroda’s phone number to ask him advice about playing for his old team and in his old city.
by JJ 24 on Mar 30, 2010 2:44 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
I'm glad he gets to swing the bat
the best part of Stults pitching was his hitting.
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One AL scout said Dodgers right-hander Chris Withrow “will be in that rotation in the second half of the season — great fastball, breaking ball.” Withrow was a 2007 first-round Draft pick, threw 13 innings in ’07 and ’08 because of a snorkeling accident that sliced his index finger, then had elbow and Steve Blass Disease problems.
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100327&content_id=8973224&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb
Take that, Eric! :)
Hold on a minute, let me check how many AL scouts are on the decision-making team for the Dodgers :)
by Eric Stephen on Mar 30, 2010 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
then had elbow and Steve Blass Disease problems.
Do they just make up what they want to say?
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Withrow addressed the Blass issue a few weeks back, in a Gurnick article about Withrow and Kuo.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 30, 2010 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Well then Withrow
doesn’t know what Steve Blass disease is, because that baby is career ending ala Rick Ankiel not temporary.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
seems like they classify
any event in which he can’t find the strike zone as blass disease now :o
by Chad Moriyama on Mar 30, 2010 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions
There is also a Torre quote in there on Ramon Ortiz
“He’s looked tremendous,” said manager Joe Torre. “He’s earning a spot.”
Of course, we’ve all already penciled him in.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
So is the bandwagon...
…from seeing Lindblom make a bunch of nobodies look silly over now or what? :o
Are the expectations back to normal? :o
I'm not buying anything...
…i’m saying he’s not an elite reliever nor is he a viable starter. He’s a guy with setup upside if his breaking ball doesn’t flatten out and loop. Most likely a good contributor to a good pen like Troncoso or any other solid reliever we have.
Everybody was flipping shit because he struck out a bunch of nobodies before. :o
by Chad Moriyama on Mar 30, 2010 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions
hope springs eternal
R. Ortiz does well in ST = no big deal. Prospect does well in ST = orgasm.
It’s totally understandable.
Although I’m not 100% sure Lindblom was K’ing nobodies, but even if a few of them were somebodies, it was ST and a few ABs.
I saw the lineup, it was not impressive. :o
by Chad Moriyama on Mar 30, 2010 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Define flipping shit?
Is that a term from the Islands? It sounds like something a dog or horse walker does.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Great
the best part of the link are the snorgties.
. Andrew just took two hits and is sipping on a big mug of shroom tea; he is gonna flip shit.
I’m going to flip me some shit when DeWitt goes DeCrazy
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
The readings though...
…are a reason you want to keep him in the pen. :o
by Chad Moriyama on Mar 30, 2010 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I think we need him in the pen
NOW and are just wasting time by sending him to start in AAA.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
i agree
me and the dodgers fyi guy were talking about it on twitter
by Chad Moriyama on Mar 30, 2010 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I’d much rather concentrate on making Elbert and McDonald rotation worthy.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
That they didn't get much of a chance
or that they sucked when they did get the briefest of chances?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Seems like they had
already targeted Elbert for AAA, but the McDonald thing was very shocking.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Having a sub-3 ERA out of the pen
in the majors is overrated i guess
by Chad Moriyama on Mar 30, 2010 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions
At least it will be interesting to have the last two
minor league pitchers of the year pitching in the Isotope rotation instead of the likes of Milton:)
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Who is going to make
the Marlins as a super utility guy and will out hit all our utility guys while making the minimum.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Not to mention
the last two Jim & Dearie Mulvey Award winners in Lindblom and Paul (in the OF of course)!
by Eric Stephen on Mar 30, 2010 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Tony Jackson got some more details on the Stults transaction
after he talked to his agent:
Joe Bick, Stults’ Cincinnati-based agent, confirmed that the deal was complete and that Stults had agreed to terms with his new team on a one-year contract with a club option for 2011.
Bick wouldn’t disclose financial terms of the deal except to say that they far exceeded the $410,000 that the major league portion of Stults’ current contract with the Dodgers would have paid him, which would have been prorated if he didn’t spend the entire season in the majors. Bick also said the new deal contains several incentives and that if the Carp exercises Stults’ option for next season and he maxes out those incentives, he stands to make ‘’four or five or six times’’ as much over the next two years as he likely would have by remaining in the U.S.
Good for Stults
Amen
hit some homers Stultsie and come back when you are old enough to get a shot.
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by Phil Gurnee on Mar 30, 2010 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
On that note
I’m going to be happy if Haeger gets the gig and I can’t explain why, it just feels right.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I can tell you that last Saturday at CBR was a hell of a lot of fun, mostly because it’s awesome to watch pro hitters look completely baffled by a guy throwing the knuckleball.
I loved watching him pitch in person against the Cardinals last year. It was the first time I sat 15 rows behind the Dodger dugout, and it was fun to see the hitters laugh at themselves when they miss the ball.
by robotmadeofnails on Mar 30, 2010 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I just want to watch the knuckleball :o
God I hope he’s good :o
by Chad Moriyama on Mar 30, 2010 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I Just Saw a Quote From Logan White...
…that suggests he is still not sure Santana can be a major league catcher.
by CanuckDodger on Mar 30, 2010 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah
because the guy who caught for the Indians by the name of Victor Martinez was such a defensive force. Sounds like Logan is still in CWA.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Defense
Perhaps the Dodgers wouldn’t want Victor Martinez catching for them either.
by CanuckDodger on Mar 30, 2010 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions
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