Dodgers Open Spring Slate Against Pale Hose
by Eric Stephen on Mar 5, 2010 11:30 AM PST
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Dodgers (0-0) at White Sox (0-0-1)
12:05pm, Camelback Ranch, Glendale, AZ
The spring opener is finally here. The Dodgers and White Sox are battling at Camelback Ranch, with the Dodgers as the road team today.
New Dodger Garret Anderson will wear number 00, a number no Dodger has worn in the regular season. Andre Ethier offered Anderson his number 16, the number Anderson wore for 15 seasons with the Angels, per Dylan Hernandez of the L.A. Times.
The Dodgers are still interested in Braden Looper as a potential fifth starter candidate, and his agent was hanging around Camelback Ranch on Thursday, says Ken Gurnick of MLB.com. The Dodgers are only willing to offer Looper a minor league deal. Looper has been a starter the past three seasons, but has put up an unimpressive 4.76 ERA (89 ERA+) in that span. His x-FIPs over the last three years are 4.87, 4.36, and 4.87. On the plus side, he was a teammate of Casey Blake at Wichita State. From 1996:
Wichita State teammates showed a lot of heart, too. When relief ace Braden Looper was hit hard and took the Monday night loss in an 8-4 elimination game with Florida State, Looper had trouble keeping his composure in apologizing to his teammates for letting them down. Blake interrupted him. ''I'd like to say something,'' he said, then looked at his tearful teammate. ''Braden, first of all, you didn't let anyone down. You wouldn't let the team down. That's a crock right there.'' The Shockers stood by their man, who was the No. 3 overall pick in Tuesday's major league draft, selected by St. Louis.
The lesson, as always: Casey Blake, beard or no beard, is an awesome teammate.
I missed this yesterday, from ESPN's Tony Jackson:
Jaime Jarrin arrived. Told me he will do 29 tv games on Fox this season. He'll work with Manny Mota
Good for Jarrin, a legendary announcer in his own right. Did Jackson mean Jose Mota though?
Here are the lineups. If you are keeping score of an ever-changing spring training game, I wish you Godspeed.
| Dodgers |
White Sox | |||
| SS | Furcal |
CF | Mitchell | |
| CF | Kemp |
SS | Vizquel | |
| RF |
Ethier | RF | Quentin | |
| DH | Manny | 1B | Konerko | |
| 1B | Loney | DH | Rios | |
| 3B | Blake | LF | Botts | |
| 2B | DeWitt | 3B | Nix | |
| C | Martin | 2B | Lillibridge | |
| LF | Johnson | C | Lucy | |
| P | Padilla | P | Buehrle | |
The Dodgers plan to use this pitching schedule today: Padilla, Ramon Ortiz, and Charlie Haeger for two innings each, followed by Luis Ayala, Scott Dohmann, and Jon Link.
The White Sox are expected to have Mark Buehrle, Jeff Marquez, Scott Linebrink, J.J. Putz, Santo Luis and Freddie Dolsi all pitch.
The game is not televised, but will be on radio. You can listen online here.
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Getting a bit ahead of ourselves
but tomorrow’s White Sox lineup, per MLB.com’s Scott Merkin:
Pierre LF
Beckham 2b
AJ C
Konerko DH
Ramirez SS
Kroger 1B
Morel 3b
De Aza RF
Mitchell CF
Merkin also says old friend Brady Clark will be on the roster for the Sox (who are split squadding tomorrow) against the Dodgers tomorrow.
For a mintue
I thought AJ C was Andruw Jones in CF.
Hey, that DeAza guy was also Dodger property once. Was going to be the starting Marlin CF a few years ago but a nasty leg injury curtailed his season.
To bad Andruw is not playing then 4/9 of thelineup would have been ex Dodger property in the starting lineup.
I just got a tweet from someone I do not follow. That is mildly disturbing.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Was it someone you follow retweeting something?
by Eric Stephen on Mar 5, 2010 11:41 AM PST up reply actions
Mariners’ beat writer Larry Stone has a nice blog post up about Mr. Koufax. (hat tip to Dodgerfan.net)
Every time I see Scott Dohmann's name
I think of Homer Simpson.
This is wacky.
Why do we have so many RF’ers?
Who is Karim Garcia? Who is he to challenge me?
by Who Is Karim Garcia? on Mar 5, 2010 11:43 AM PST reply actions
It's co-ed softball rules
One is a rover
by Michael White on Mar 5, 2010 11:46 AM PST up reply actions
Jarrin in English
Isn’t bad at all, if that’s what you are thinking. Think…. Vin Scully crossed with the Most Interesting Man in the World.
Stay thirsty, amigos.
Who is Karim Garcia? Who is he to challenge me?
by Who Is Karim Garcia? on Mar 5, 2010 11:47 AM PST up reply actions
Upon second review of that tweet, I think it has to be Jose Mota, and not Manny. I’ll try to find out.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 5, 2010 11:49 AM PST up reply actions
Why not
Guillermo Mota.
Who is Karim Garcia? Who is he to challenge me?
by Who Is Karim Garcia? on Mar 5, 2010 11:51 AM PST up reply actions
I actually think they mean
Games in Spanish of FSW 2.
They did it a few times last year, no?
Who is Karim Garcia? Who is he to challenge me?
by Who Is Karim Garcia? on Mar 5, 2010 11:48 AM PST reply actions
Okay, I'm excited
Padilla should hit the first batter he faces so we can start a blood feud with the team we share the playground with.
anyone have the "MLB.com At Bat" on the Iphone?
by SeanMillerSavior on Mar 5, 2010 12:08 PM PST reply actions
the 2010 version I mean (downloaded this morning)
by Eric Stephen on Mar 5, 2010 12:09 PM PST up reply actions
Im debating on whether to shell $15 for it
did you have it last year?
by SeanMillerSavior on Mar 5, 2010 12:10 PM PST up reply actions
Harbinger of a disappointing year for Rockies
From MLB.com’s Lyle Spencer:
Rockies starting Greg Smith vs. Angels with Ubaldo Jimenez stuck in traffic on I-10 after fatal accident
Must have been that bus crash
I heard about this morning. Hope lvdown made it okay, sounded like only the bus/semi were involved.
Ya I made it here all right. That’s really sad about that accident, though :(
by Ivdown on Mar 5, 2010 1:29 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Nice!!!
beats gameday and the audio feed
by SeanMillerSavior on Mar 5, 2010 12:17 PM PST up reply actions
and it is synched up with gameday audio right now too (two things running at once)
by Eric Stephen on Mar 5, 2010 12:17 PM PST up reply actions
Because they are cool…Dodgers did it last year…this year those games are just on TV instead
by Eric Stephen on Mar 5, 2010 12:20 PM PST up reply actions
yeah those look a little pessimistic
but ill take it
by SeanMillerSavior on Mar 5, 2010 12:20 PM PST up reply actions
Is Jon Link
the lifelong White Sox fan or was that Ely?
by SeanMillerSavior on Mar 5, 2010 12:21 PM PST reply actions
Damn 231 lbs.
Thats pretty solid (heavy) for 5’10".
Which Mota?
I have to believe it is Manny Mota. He has done work for Fox Sports before… and Jose Mota is with the Angels broadcast team…
Who knows…
Jose has worked for Fox too though. It’s cool either way, moreso with Manny of course
by Eric Stephen on Mar 5, 2010 12:26 PM PST up reply actions
I hope Rick brings it down a notch this year, especially with Billingsley. Dude gets way too upset during broadcasts.
I look forward to more perspiration updates
by Eric Stephen on Mar 5, 2010 12:31 PM PST up reply actions
I know
Monday was insane with his, “Billingsley doesn’t bring a change of clothes. He is so stupid!”
by Michael White on Mar 5, 2010 12:54 PM PST up reply actions
Unless you are the elusive “reaching base” :)
by Eric Stephen on Mar 5, 2010 12:27 PM PST up reply actions
From SF reporter Andrew Baggarly:
Rockies’ Jeff Francis was at 84-85 mph in first inning, touched 86 once. It’s all about location for him
Keep in mind, spring just started so nothing too meaningful yet, but F the Rockies.
Not like he set gloves on fire before
This seemed inevitable.
by trainwreck84 on Mar 5, 2010 12:32 PM PST up reply actions
Did you guys see Al placed a 1st and a 3rd on Routt
But only a 3rd on Morrison?
Good old, Raiders!!! : (
I’ve got him #4 all time, in between Dave Mlicki and Jose Lima
by oshea2002 on Mar 5, 2010 12:35 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Is Sussudio going to be the song going into commercials all season on KABC?
Or do they usually change it every game? I can’t remember.
If so, that is pretty sweet.
I wasn’t paying attention…I’ll keep my ear out.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 5, 2010 12:36 PM PST up reply actions
He has the kind of name that makes announcers go out of their way to not call him a putz (Yiddish pronunciation of course)
by Eric Stephen on Mar 5, 2010 12:39 PM PST up reply actions
I'm glad you are back for another year
My Loney bashing partner in crime
by Michael White on Mar 5, 2010 12:55 PM PST up reply actions
Cause he’s built tougher than a robot made of nails.
[Matt Foley voice, adjusting glasses]: “Say, I can’t see out there…is that Reed Johnson or Juan Rivera?”
or…
“If Reed’s not careful, he’ll be living in A VAN DOWN BY JUAN RIVERA”
by Eric Stephen on Mar 5, 2010 12:51 PM PST up reply actions
At this point
I stop rooting for the Dodgers and wish some of the NRI’s find their way home to make space for guys I want to see pitch.
Hilarious
Some good comedy in this thread
by Eric Stephen on Mar 5, 2010 12:53 PM PST up reply actions
White Sox are using the Elizabeth Taylor “White Diamonds” cameras
by Eric Stephen on Mar 5, 2010 12:53 PM PST up reply actions
Whatever! That’s one of three great Toto songs.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 5, 2010 12:55 PM PST up reply actions
I assume he and the wife did a cost/benefit analysis of increased costs of sunscreen and shaving cream versus the, well, nothing I guess.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 5, 2010 12:56 PM PST up reply actions
see that steal by DeWitt...
All Carroll.
by trainwreck84 on Mar 5, 2010 12:59 PM PST up reply actions
Blake
might make an excellent number two hitter.
First prediction of the spring. If Blake makes the team he will have the largest spread between BA and OBA besides the HOF.
he looks like the 2009 martin
minus the SB’s
by SeanMillerSavior on Mar 5, 2010 1:02 PM PST up reply actions
Plus
this new girl went to the police within hours. Very different from someone not filing criminal charges and then filing a civil suit against you and a hotel 12 months later.
Ramon looked OK but there’s no chance he’d last as a 5th starter. He would be a solid long man/spot starter, though.
are Elbert and/or McDonald are slated for tomorrow?
by SeanMillerSavior on Mar 5, 2010 1:15 PM PST reply actions
thanks
I cant wait to see Gagnes upper 90’s gas tomorrow
by SeanMillerSavior on Mar 5, 2010 1:17 PM PST up reply actions
I really am getting bored by the Van Halen piano intro
being used for all sporting events intros and bumpers.
Ooh
You are right…I mixed them up. I remember the SNL skit, what was it, Crystal Gravy? Or am I mixing up Gatorade Cookie Dough sport?
i missed...
As a kid I loved Crystal Pepsi, I think it was because of the commercials…I was so impressionable then. I can’t remember what it tasted like. Was it a cola flavor or was it a 7up disguised in a pepsi can? Just curious, if amyone is able to answer. Also, when did it come out and how long did it last for before they took it off the shelves? I’m a cocacola man myself, I drink way too much Coke. Also I recommend Rockstar Energy Drinks, talk about wings in the morning! Enjoy the game fellas, Go Blue!!!!
by VeroJoe on Mar 6, 2010 2:14 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
1970's TV
Is what my screen looks like when I go to full screen. Tomorrow it will be HD baby on Prime.
I tweeted this:
Sure, spring stats don’t mean much, especially one game in, but I can’t help but think the #Dodgers are an unstoppable juggernaut
Rockie fans will enjoy that
Are you going to declare us the Division winners now:)
by meercatjohn on Mar 5, 2010 1:28 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Charlie has no chance
to make this team, his only hope to remain a Dodger is that no one else signs him when we try to send him back to AAA and he resigns with us.
Yea, that seemed to push the phrase “hit by pitch”. That thing barely nicked the flapping jersey
by robotmadeofnails on Mar 5, 2010 1:44 PM PST up reply actions
Eric must be peeved at their little Dodgers season preview from a few days ago
They do not think the Dodgers are very good.
by Michael White on Mar 5, 2010 1:52 PM PST up reply actions
DIdn't read it
I can understand how they think they might be as good but for them not to think we are good would be hard to understand. Did they think Hudson/Wolf were that important to the team?
Definitely Wolf
Not so much Hudson, I think they realized Belliard simply outplayed him down the stretch.
Basically, Wolf was replaced with nobody, and Manny is old.
by Michael White on Mar 5, 2010 1:55 PM PST up reply actions
I mentioned this to Eric last night re Reynolds' extension
From MLB Trade Rumors
http://bit.ly/bqny8X
The extension is for 2011-2012 (first 2 Arb years)
“We heard earlier today that the D’Backs, who renewed Reynolds’ 2010 contract for $500K today, would be comfortable offering $13MM for the two seasons. Reynolds would like $18MM for the same stretch.”
Sounds like Reynolds will do well in either case, 18M seems a bit high
Yes it does
Wouldn’t he get something on the high side, like $4MM and $7MM ?
by Michael White on Mar 5, 2010 1:59 PM PST up reply actions
Not to me
He is a 3rd baseman not some corner outfielder lumbering around. How many guys have hit 44 home runs since testing was put into full effect?
Player HR Year Age BA OBP SLG OPS Pos
Alex Rodriguez 54 2007 31 .314 .422 .645 1.067 *5/D
Prince Fielder 50 2007 23 .288 .395 .618 1.013 *3/D
Ryan Howard 48 2008 28 .251 .339 .543 .881 *3/D
Albert Pujols 47 2009 29 .327 .443 .658 1.101 *3/D
Ryan Howard 47 2007 27 .268 .392 .584 .976 *3/D
Prince Fielder 46 2009 25 .299 .412 .602 1.014 *3
Carlos Pena 46 2007 29 .282 .411 .627 1.037 *3/D
Ryan Howard 45 2009 29 .279 .360 .571 .931 *3/D
Mark Reynolds 44 2009 25 .260 .349 .543 .892 *53
Adrian Gonzalez 40 2009 27 .277 .407 .551 .958 *3/D
Adam Dunn 40 2008 28 .236 .386 .513 .898 *793/D
Adam Dunn 40 2007 27 .264 .386 .554 .940 *7/D
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Jamey Carroll – speed demon. Steals two bases during a single time on base.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Apparently A.J. Ellis is wearing #9 (#9, #9 …) now instead of #49.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Has Green been at-bat forever now? Reaching Cora territory yet?
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Unless Link or Dohmann is pitching two innings, we will probably see a fill-in pitcher at some point…not sure who is available.
Settle down, Silverwidow :)
I left in the 6th because me and my friend were burning to death and were on 2 hours sleep. We got gas by the complex and ayala was there gassing up. I didn’t say anything to him but that was pretty cool
by Ivdown on Mar 5, 2010 8:10 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Yay. so at the end of the shift do we get to divide up the comments and take home a certain percentage?
I’m accustomed to a certain commenting lifestyle, so I will fight tooth and nail to get my share.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 5, 2010 2:25 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
That seems kind of mean, or are you just mocking the
surreality of his random injury prone nature?
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants country, and damned proud of it.
– mann
He actually looked pretty good
(FWIW).
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants country, and damned proud of it.
Given this meaningless game is otherwise in the particularly meaningless part of it, it's cool
to see Trayvon getting some time and getting a look out there. He’s looked pretty solid.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants country, and damned proud of it.
No Slide, Doug, no slide!
Whew.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants country, and damned proud of it.
Carlton Fisk, er, Russell Mitchell ends the inning. He’s a bit squatty.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
I believe the word is
Gritty, Scrappy, or possibly even Eckstein-y, but never Squatty.
Does fill-in man
mean “The Guy Who Comes in and Stinks”? Because then it definitely seems to be the case.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants country, and damned proud of it.
Was that Apprentice Redman playing the OF on that play?
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants country, and damned proud of it.
Or Intern Redman?
Looked a bit clumsy…
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants country, and damned proud of it.
Juan Perez now pitching!
And the crowd goes wild. {mimic Tom Slick blase crowd noise}
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants country, and damned proud of it.
I missed hearing Berroa's name on Dodger broadcast
He does have a ring in the box (or he will from the Yankees)
They tendered him at a third
so it won’t be more than that I’m guessing
ROFL
Was about to say the same thing, they don’t even know he was in their organization last year.
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| W | L | PCT | GB | STRK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
San Diego
|
76 | 56 | .575 | 0 | Lost 7 |
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San Francisco
|
74 | 60 | .552 | 3 | Won 2 |
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Colorado
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69 | 63 | .522 | 7 | Lost 2 |
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Los Angeles
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68 | 66 | .507 | 9 | Lost 2 |
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Arizona
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55 | 79 | .410 | 22 | Won 3 |
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