1st Place SF Giant Preview
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 16, 2010 9:02 AM PDT
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PrintThe San Francisco Giants come into Dodger Stadium this weekend feeling pretty good about themselves. The pitching has been even better then expected, the offense surprisingly effective, resulting in the best record in the NL at 7 - 2 (tied with Philly). Last year the Giants rode their pitching to 88 wins, this year they hope to top 90. Their hopes took a huge hit when top pitching prospect Madison Bumgarner inexplicably lost 5 MPH on his fastball and became very hittable. One has to think an injury has taken place but so far he just keeps pitching and getting hammered in AAA. Possibly the best catching prospect in baseball Buster Posey also sits at AAA waiting his turn. Luckily for us that is where he might stay most of the summer.
This is a well rested Giant bullpen we will be facing. They were off on Thursday and pretty much watched Jonathan Sanchez dominate the Pirates on Wednesday Night when he twirled a three hitter for eight innings with 11 punchouts.
The Giants who were expected to be at the bottom of most offensive categories are instead in the top five in multiple categories. Fourth in slug% (.470), 3rd in OBP (.362), fourth in runs scored (51). This will probably not last and while the had their way with the Astro pitching they also beat up on the Braves. It actually doesn't need to last, they have good enough pitching that they should be in every game they play.
Pitching is the bread and butter of the Giants and with Zito holding his own, Sanchez doing what we hoped Kershaw would do the 1 - 4 in the rotation is the best in the NL. Their 2.75 ERA is on top of the leaderboard, they have only given up 5 home runs so something may have to give when they run into Matt Kemp.
The Dodgers will miss Matt Cain and Jonathan Sanchez so they will get a shot at the two weakest pitchers in the rotation. Unlike other teams if you get past the rotation they bullpen is solid all the way through.
Changes:
Notable Losses: Randy Winn, Rich Aurilia, Randy Johnson, Bob Howry, Justin Miller, Brad Penny, Brian Bocock, Merkin Valdez, Noah Lowry
Notable Additions: Mark DeRosa, Audrey Huff, Mota, Wellemeyer
Old Friends: Mota
Position Breakdown
1st Base-Aubrey Huff comes over as a free agent to fill the gaping hole the Giants have had at first base. Huff has to deal with declining power and the fact his home park is particularly tough on home runs to right field. As the season progresses I don't really see Huff being a big upgrade for them.
2nd Base- Juan Uribe had a career year in 2009. So far in 2010 he's matching what he did in 2009. If he does this all season he will be a valuable asset to the offense.
SS - Edgar Renteria is enjoying a renaissance at the start of the year but he should slide back once he wakes up. At one time Renteria was one of the better offensive SS in the NL but that was years ago. This fast start is a mirage built on a 44% hit rate. His norm is 31%, the regression should come fast.
3rd Base - If Pablo Sandoval wasn't a Giant he'd probably be my favorite player to watch hit. Everything seems to be a line drive off his bat and while he swings at everything, he also seems to hit everything. He's the real deal and fun to watch hitting, fielding, or running. A lot of players have tried to claim the throne from Vlady but I think the throne clearly belongs to Pablo at this point.
C -Giants brought back Benjie Molina instead of giving the job to Buster Posey. Molina is a hacker who doesn't know what a walk is, but he can also put the ball into the seats. The Giants love how he handles their staff which is why he's back behind the plate.
CF -Aaron Rowand was part of the trio of disappointing center fielders who signed contracts with California teams in the winter of 2007 along with Pierre and Matthews. He's the only one still on his original team and is trying to earn his salary this year. He hasn't had a good year since his contract year and is usually an OB failure.
RF - John Bowker beat out Nate Schierholtz for the starting gig. Bowker has failed to impress during his other stints as a starter so this is a fluid situation. Even if he sticks as a starter the ceiling is limited. It is kind of like having Xavier Paul starting in RF.
LF -Super Uber Utility man Mark DeRosa was signed to be a left fielder. DeRosa can probably add value to a team as 2nd baseman or maybe even a 3rd baseman, but if he's your left fielder, your team is probably a little devoid of power. He's Casey Blake playing LF, a good player but when your CF is Rowand, and your RF is Bowkers, you probably need a little more from your LF then what DeRosa can deliver.
Bench - Filling out the bench is Nate Schierholtz, speedster Eugenio Velez, Andres Torres, and 1st baseman Travis Ishikawa. Torres will play in RF against LHP so we should see him this weekend.
On the DL: Burbank High star Freddy Sanchez
Starting Pitching for our Series:
Game One -Wellemeyer - the ex Cardinal won the 5th starter job with an excellent spring. This spot was expected to be handled by top pitching prospect Madison Bumgarner but Bumgarner lost about 5 MPH off his fastball and was batted around this spring. Wellemeyer is the weak link and the Dodger offense should have no problem with him.
Game Two -Tim Lincecum - you might have heard of this guy, probably the best pitcher many of you have ever seen.
Game Three - Barry Zito after having a solid 2009 campaign is doing it again so far in 2010. After two starts he's only given up eight hits in 12 innings. He may never earn the silly salary he was given but he's more then adequate as part of this rotation. I consider him the fourth best pitcher on the staff and not many teams can run out a Zito in the four spot.
Bullpen: The bullpen is another big strength for the Giants. You won't find any soft tossing veterans in this group. Most of the names are unknown but collectively they will do a good job. Only Runzler is young but they don't have anyone over 30 that they use in critical situations. In a close game these are the guys we will likely see. Sergio Romo brings a multitude of pitches and arm angles to confuse the hitters during his short stints. He doesn't have high velocity (high 80's) but he still gets his share of strikeouts due to the command of the variety of pitches he does throw (FB, slider, curveball, splitter, and changeup). Jeremy Affeldt is still only 30 after having been in the league for what seems like forever. The hard throwing LHP induces a high% of ground balls and has been an effective setup man for quite a few years now. Dan Runzler give the Giants the 2nd lefty in the pen. He has struggled so far this year but has the capability to post double digit K rates. Brian Wilson is an excellent closer even with the annoying habit. The rest of the bullpen is made up of ex-Dodger Mota, and Brandon Medders. Medders is the weakest link.
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Seems like losing a couple MPH
agrees with him. Makes you wonder if maybe it wasn’t intentional to improve his command.
I doubt it, but maybe.
If he's touching 97
Instead of living there, thats a drop in velocity for Brox. Used to be he’d touch 99-101.
Still, can’t really argue with the results so far. We’re not talking about a Bumgarner situation where he lost MPH and is getting hammered.
I missed this last night
but the Giants traded Fred Lewis to the Blue Jays for a PTBNL or cash considerations.
If the Giants get anyone who can OPS+ at 100 or better
and field a fly ball in left they’ll come out ahead.
by Seanny Rotten on Apr 16, 2010 9:29 AM PDT up reply actions
No kidding!
I saw at least two outs he converted into doubles last year playing against the Dodgers. That will be missed.
by Seanny Rotten on Apr 16, 2010 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Maybe he'll finally win that
Iron Glove Award in the AL.
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thinking out loud
what slugging 1b/corner outfielders are going to be available via trade or free agency this summer and offseason? (Besides Adrian Gonzalez)
What if we get the 'Stros to cover at least half of the salary remaining?
by Seanny Rotten on Apr 16, 2010 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions
then the astros
are going to want more premium talent in return. Lee’s defense is as bad as Manny and he doesn’t hit like Manny.
... true
this isn’t the NBA where you can get Pau Gasol for Kwame Brown. I still can’t believe that one.
by Seanny Rotten on Apr 16, 2010 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Mark Gasol says hi
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 16, 2010 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions
I know right.
People keep referring to that trade as though it was the gold standard for lopsided trades. The Grizzlies had one of the best 4/5 combos in the league last year thanks to that trade (getting Gasol and freeing up the cap space to trade absolutely nothing for Zach Randolph.)
by Michael White on Apr 16, 2010 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions
He probably hits like Manny
going forward but his defense is awful. I’d rather take a shot at Berkman if you want a power hitting 1st baseman.
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by Phil Gurnee on Apr 16, 2010 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions
I've been thinking about Berkman today
After watching the Astros come unglued again.
Berkman makes $14.5 million this year and has a $15 million option for next year ($2 million buyout). He also has a full no-trade.
He’s also injured at the moment, but I gather that’s not really an issue — am I wrong?
Question: if the Dodgers are hanging along the fringe this year, do you trade for Berkman at the deadline? Can the Dodgers afford that? What kind of deal would get him?
The Ultimate Ned's Kind of Guy
by Humma Kavula on Apr 16, 2010 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh I definitely want
I’ve just been convinced that its never going to happen for LAD. He’s just too expensive.
by Michael White on Apr 16, 2010 9:35 AM PDT up reply actions
The Dodgers are paying Manny more in 2011 and 2012 than in 2010
by Eric Stephen on Apr 16, 2010 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Pipe dream
don’t wast the energy, it can’t and won’t happen.
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stop it Phil.
It’s Friday, let me dream.
While I’m at it, let me dream of hitting the 212mil powerball this saturday as well.
trade option down the line
Rangers have Smoak coming up and currently incumbent Chris Davis. They might be willing to move him. Although it’s not really Colleti’s forte to trade young players for young players, there could be a fit here.
If we are going to dream
shouldn’t we dream that Loney fills the bill.
I don’t understand why you’d be interested in Chris Davis. He has one skill, the only skill that Loney does not have. I’d much rather have the guy with multiple skills.
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Davis
minor league avg: 306/366/585
Taking into account the offensive parks in the Ranger’s system, he still can rake. He will hit in the majors and looks to be well rounded enough to get on base at decent clip and hit for power.
Why look at his minor league stats when we’ve already seen him in the majors?
Career major league stats:
768 PA
38 HR
44 BB
248 SO
.256/.303/.481
The man strikes out over 30% of the time.
Because
he played in the majors at his age 22/23 seasons…and still managed to post an ISOp of 225.
If the Dodgers are not going to be players in free agency, they either have to draft well or make shrewd enough moves to acquire talent.
We don’t develop power hitting postional players that well. Look at our recent history. Kemp’s like the last one since Beltre.
We need to find a way to get Aaron Hill
w/o giving anything up. Fat chance though, I think he’s still cost-controlled for another year or two.
by Seanny Rotten on Apr 16, 2010 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions
Come on Nate
he did all his major league damage in 2008. He sucked in 2009 and looks like he sucks in 2010. The word is that he is about to be replaced by Smoak in 30 days.
He walked 24 times in over 400 at bats last year. His minor league OB skills are not materializing because of the huge holes in his swing.
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by Phil Gurnee on Apr 16, 2010 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions
Show me a team
that has developed more then one power hitter that wasn’t drafting in the top ten besides the Phillies.
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by Phil Gurnee on Apr 16, 2010 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Did Pujols sign an extension?
Carlos Pena? Dude hit 39 homers last year.
by Seanny Rotten on Apr 16, 2010 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions
I would want a longer term solution then Pena
Dude’s gunna be 34ish.
That said, if Loney can show me something(!!!) this year and slg over .450 I’ll stop trying to replace him.
What if he
puts up an OB of .380 and slugs .430?
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by Phil Gurnee on Apr 16, 2010 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions
Sigh
I am starting to wonder if the thing that makes the most sense is to punt 2011-12. If the Dodgers can’t replace Manny, does their window close? Will it make more sense to prepare for the future — 2013 and beyond — than soldier on with, say, an 83-win team with a good core but lacking several pieces?
Sitting through two terrible years would be a high price to pay, no doubt. But couldn’t they get some real talent with high draft picks and trading Ethier and Broxton?
I don’t know. Maybe not.
The Ultimate Ned's Kind of Guy
by Humma Kavula on Apr 16, 2010 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions
I think you think Manny is more valuable then he is
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by Phil Gurnee on Apr 16, 2010 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions
That's certainly possible.
I’ll put it this way: I think he’s the Dodgers’ best hitter. I think the Dodgers are a borderline playoff team this year — that is, maybe things will go their way and maybe they won’t, but they’ll be in the thick of things. I think when a borderline playoff team loses its best hitter things do not bode well for the future.
That said, it’s a long way to go from there to “Dodgers should punt next year.” I may be overreacting.
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by Humma Kavula on Apr 16, 2010 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Especially when Jayson Werth
will be in RF and Andre in LF:)
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by Phil Gurnee on Apr 16, 2010 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions
I can get over it quickly
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Guys like Werth scare me
Mostly cause his really good seasons have all been in a very hitter friendly home park. Its not like he’s great, so you factor in even a slight regression with the fact that he’s likely to be demanding a contract somewhere around what Jason Bay got, and the albatross factor begins to creep up into scary territory.
Possible yeah. and Moving to Dodger Stadium
wouldn’t help his numbers, though when healthy (accent on when) he showed good power potential in DS as well. I love the guy but I know what you mean, and I’ve always understood why the Dodgers didn’t want to re sign him (given his two straight years of freak injuries).
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for $850k
they should have signed him. It wouldn’t even have been a multi year deal at that point either. Bad, bad move by Ned.
by Seanny Rotten on Apr 16, 2010 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I felt that way at the time and obviously seems like a bargain now
But again he was injured much of his stint with LA and they didn’t feel confident in his wrist health. I would have done it in a heartbeat anyway knowing his potential. But I get their point of view.
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850k is a no-brainer and a drop in the bucket.
when you factor in Andruw and Schmidt. You can’t really win this argument.
by Seanny Rotten on Apr 16, 2010 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not arguing, I said I'd do it in a hearbeat
I merely said at the time I understood at least why the Dodgers hesitated. I would have done it anyway. And yes esp compared to those other stupid contracts.
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All I think of when hearing Werth's name now
Is him getting heckled mercilessly at Dodgers stadium in the playoffs two years ago. I’m pretty sure I heard the term Werthless at least 50000000 times that night.
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
Depends when the new TV money starts coming in
The new TV contract is the key to McCourt’s escape from debt service and deferred contracts.
Theoretically, he could raise cash this year by signing a deal now and then borrowing against it. He’s unlikely to do that, though, because he’ll get a better deal if he waits.
(TV contract is the fan’s escape, too. He’ll have to put a good team on the field to keep up the ratings & ad revenue.)
by MartinGreen on Apr 16, 2010 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Pujols is the biggest pipe dream any of us could ever have. He won’t be going anywhere, especially here.
My biggest pipe dream doesn't involve baseball players
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by Phil Gurnee on Apr 16, 2010 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions
SUCK IT GIANTS!!!!! SUCK IT PANDA!!!!!
by Skunkburner on Apr 16, 2010 9:32 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
funny panda story
my friend is a waitress in scottsdale at a sushi place and about a month ago panda was one of her customers.
-He LOVES Ed Hardy clothing and bling
-He sexually harassed her all night in spanish
-He’s a horrible tipper.
haha
I saw him in Scottsdale when I was out there for ST. Can’t confirm the last two but he’s definitely living the Ed Hardy lifestyle. Pandouche.
by LA Taco on Apr 16, 2010 9:37 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I know I'll never refer to him as anything else
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
Fyi per Rotowire:
Edgar Renteria v. Vicente Padilla – 8-for-19 (.421), 2 HR, 6 RBI, 1:6 BB:K (.450 OBP)
Aubrey Huff v. Vicente Padilla – 8-for-12 (.667), 1 HR, 7 RBI, 1:1 BB:K (.714 OBP)
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You'd be wrong
he was a star at Burbank High, my niece went to school with him. Nice guy
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Fair enough
It wouldn’t surprise me if Hollywood had a different Freddy Sanchez that was a 5’8" middle infielder.
very true
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by Phil Gurnee on Apr 16, 2010 10:00 AM PDT up reply actions
High school and college
Sanchez graduated in 1996 from Burbank High School in Burbank, California, where he was a consistent three-year varsity player. In his senior year he was named MVP of the talent-filled foothill league of the CIF. He also starred in the Daily News Bernie Milligan All-Star Game, where he earned MVP honors. While in high school, he played on the same summer league team as former teammate Jack Wilson.
His success in high school was nothing short of miraculous. Sanchez was born with a severely pigeon-toed left foot and a club right foot, and his parents had received a medical diagnosis that he might never walk. He underwent surgery to correct his foot problems at 13 months, and then had to undergo years of physical therapy before he could walk properly.1
I’ve always liked Freddy because I was also born pigeon toed and had to wear braces as a toddler to correct the problem. They over compensated and I’ve been walking like a duck ever since.
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Thus “Duck Talk” ?
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Apr 16, 2010 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Exactly
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by Phil Gurnee on Apr 16, 2010 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions
but thanks for reading the preview
since Lvdown will be asking who this Romo guy is sometime tonight.
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by Phil Gurnee on Apr 16, 2010 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
Speaking of Romo
He and fellow reliever Dan Runzler grew up as big Dodger fans. From Andrew Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury News:
“Oh sure, I’d boo Barry Bonds,” said Runzler, who grew up in the San Fernando Valley. “Everybody did. Yeah, I was one of the guys who … tended to yell at the Giants.”
In his rookie season, he left tickets for them, and the whole group showed up in Dodgers gear. Romo was chatting with his blue-clad family outside the clubhouse after a game when manager Bruce Bochy and GM Brian Sabean walked past, shaking their heads. Bochy gave Romo a piece of advice: “Let ‘em know if they wear the other team’s colors, it’ll be the last ticket you’ll get from me.”
If we see Runzler run his hands through his hair, we’ll know why:
“Yeah, I have a Brad Penny Dodgers jersey,” Runzler said.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 16, 2010 9:55 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
My girlfriend when I was 19, her family name was Romo. She and her family were big Dodger fans too. We spent several summer nights in the left field pavilion in the 1980 season.
Maybe Runzler had an Alyssa Milano crush. Might have “Poison Ivy II” prominent in his DVD collection.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Apr 16, 2010 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions
SF
I respect the Giants. They have the best pitcher in the game, a wicked #2, and a couple of lefties who can be dominant when on their game. They have one of the purest hitters in the game, lots of complimentary parts, and a shut-down back of the bullpen. I don’t consider them a joke [any more]. What really scares me [figure of speech] is if they hang in there, then swing a major deal at the deadline for a bat. This is me giving them their props for a solid beginning of the season.
Luckily
they need Posey for the future and Bumgarner looks like damaged goods so the two best chips they have for getting that impact bat are probably not available.
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by Phil Gurnee on Apr 16, 2010 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions
Not to mention fellow top prospect John Q. Manslaughter
by Eric Stephen on Apr 16, 2010 10:04 AM PDT up reply actions
Hey
we’re not even out of the first month. Performance up to Game 9 is virtually meaningless. I would hold my props until the end of May. Baseball is a 162 game season. It’s not football (or even basketball) where two weeks truly can ruin or make an entire season.
by Seanny Rotten on Apr 16, 2010 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions
I'd rather be 7 - 2 then 4 - 5
however I’m hoping I won’t be using the same title the next time I do this preview.
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by Phil Gurnee on Apr 16, 2010 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Dude.
WE GET IT.
Sheesh. One comment correcting this is all that is needed, if that. This is a blog not the New York Times. It’s a pet peeve, I get it, but maybe you can stop now?
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Mike Scioscia’s Tragic Illness is rightfully worried about tonight’s pitching options. Good breakdown here.
I was just reading Jon's post and thought the same thing
I think I would seriously consider putting Haeger in the bullpen and bring up a starter for his spot if we need to. Sherrill, Broxton, and Weaver should all be unavailable tonight. Troncoso has to be the arm and Padilla has yet to even throw 100 pitches this year.
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by Phil Gurnee on Apr 16, 2010 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions
"Welcome to the majors"
Your first start is against Tim Lincecum. Go get ’im!
The Ultimate Ned's Kind of Guy
by Humma Kavula on Apr 16, 2010 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Let Russ Ortiz
start that game. I want to concentrate on winning Friday and Sunday.
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by Phil Gurnee on Apr 16, 2010 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm going to Saturday's game
And if I have to watch Russ Ortiz start against Lincecum, I just might set myself on fire. And then Spawn of Kavula would be without a father. Do you want that on your conscience?
The Ultimate Ned's Kind of Guy
by Humma Kavula on Apr 16, 2010 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions
Padilla might be in “take one for the team” mode tonight, pitching 6 or perhaps into the 7th no matter what.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 16, 2010 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Unfortunately they don’t appear to have that choice, unless a surprise roster move is made today.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 16, 2010 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions
I was thinking about this yesterday, and I figured you would know the answer.
After the marathon game on Wednesday, could the Dodgers have sent down Kershaw and Billingsley and bring up 2 reliever who could be used if necessary last night, then bring Kershaw and Billingsley back up in time for their next starts?
by Michael White on Apr 16, 2010 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions
I don't know what I'm talking about
but if you option a guy, doesn’t he have to spend 10 days in the minors?
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by Humma Kavula on Apr 16, 2010 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions
I assumed that would be the answer. The only reason I doubted that though was the stunt the Dodgers pulled a few years ago where they sent down Kershaw and he made his next scheduled start.
by Michael White on Apr 16, 2010 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions
Kershaw was sent down for 20 days in 2008. It was no stunt.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 16, 2010 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Didn’t he get sent down at one point and not even pitch a game in Las Vegas? If I recall correctly, he didn’t even actually travel to Las Vegas, just hung out in LA until he was re-activated.
by Michael White on Apr 16, 2010 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions
He was referring to Kershaw getting sent to AAA in late August 2008. He still made his next start on September 3rd. I would assume it’s because Las Vegas was not going to make the minor league playoffs.
by silverwidow on Apr 16, 2010 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Ahh
I see you are referring to the August maneuver, and not earlier in the season.
Still, much easier to do that with Kershaw the rookie than Kershaw the established pitcher
by Eric Stephen on Apr 16, 2010 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions
That is right, although you can call someone back as an injury replacement inside of the 10 days
But the move would scream shenanigans, and likely wouldn’t be worth the hassle and/or goodwill lost
by Eric Stephen on Apr 16, 2010 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions
If we had picked up Chad Gaudin
we wouldn’t having this discussion.
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by Phil Gurnee on Apr 16, 2010 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions
From mock draft 4 from mlbbonusbaby.com
28. Los Angeles Dodgers – Gary Brown, OF, Cal State Fullerton – Speaking of good defenders, Brown could turn out to be the best big leaguer in the entire draft class, depending on how much you value defense. A burner at the plate and in the field, Brown has steadily risen throughout the season, as he’s really matured at the plate and gotten a chance to show what he can do in center field. The Dodgers typically value athleticism and instincts, and Brown shows both. Previously: NR, 46, 46.
I honestly do not think we will see anyone but a pitcher drafted in the first round. Stick to the plan, lol.
Same here. Some of the hitters looked interesting, but the great hitters are all higher in the draft and likely won’t fall to the Dodgers. I wish I knew more about this year’s draft class right now. I’m going to start using mlbbonusbaby.com to find out more.
Dodgers and college OFs
he usually takes them in the early middle rounds if you look at the past couple of drafts.
I want to pick that HS pitcher from Pasadena with the best curve in America (or so they say).
by silverwidow on Apr 16, 2010 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions
So just to confirm, Kuo and Belisario
won’t be activated til the road trip, is that what it’s looking like? Wouldn’t mind some fresh blood for the ’pen before that. For this weekend, we have to hope for some innings-eating from Padilla, Haeger and Kershaw and frankly Haeger seems the one most likely to do that. A Brent Leach or someone could help for a few days. (Cough-phantom-DL-co ugh-Sherill-cough)
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I just want to point out .. . . .
Sherill only gave up 1 run last night, clearly he is turning the corner
/s
In fairness, he did get the double play ball which would have gotten him out of the inning. Not his fault that Casey Blake punted it.
by Michael White on Apr 16, 2010 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions
Fair point too
As I say below, he looked a bit better and could’ve been out of that inning with no harm done. I’d rather see Russ Ortiz go, which he probably will when Beli or Kuo are back. But to give them more energy and fresh arm in the pen, it was just another idea.
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Heh. Actually the last two times I've seen him
he has looked better to me, I mean he looked less wobbly than he had, but that’s hardly saying much. He’s often been a pitcher who gets himself in trouble and then always gets himself out of it. Right now he’s struggling too much so he cant do the latter.
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With Kuo, I guess it would depend on how he feels today. It doesn’t seem likely to me that either one will be activated before the road trip, at least.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 16, 2010 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions
Bowker is a much better hitter
(though you could possibly the same about me vs Bocock)
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Per Baseball HQ
He made two starts against the Giants last year, posting a 3.27 ERA, 6.5 Dom, 2.0 Cmd, and 4.01 xERA. He has a career 4.44 ERA in 26.3 IP at Dodger Stadium, with good skills: a 7.9 Dom and 5.8 Cmd.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Dom & Cmd? I’m stupid. Dominance and Command? Sounds like a good SF party.
by kinbote on Apr 16, 2010 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Or a meeting of the RNC at Voyeur.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Apr 16, 2010 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions
This is why we don't have interns writing our Headlines
http://www.letsgopens.com/scripts/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=45271
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Funny Stuff at MCC
Hitter to watch
Garret Anderson. If you don’t want to watch him, don’t worry. The entire Giants’ scouting staff will be. They want to get a good read on this up-and-comer before he’s a free agent this offseason. Hey, they’ll need a backup plan in case Nate Schierholtz has a bad March.
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2010/4/15/1424388/giants-dodgers-series-preview#storyjump
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
It'd be funnier
if it weren’t so true!
by Seanny Rotten on Apr 16, 2010 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Still
they are the busiest of SB Nation blogs. They might even make some decent ad money, they get 1/2 million page views per month.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 16, 2010 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah they do have a massive following. I can’t imagine what it’ll be like if they ever succeed in the playoffs.
In fairness there's also not much
competition as far as good Giants blogs go. There are quite a few good Dodger blogs. Not that MCC isn’t a good blog anyway, not to take anything away from them, but there is less competition. I know Giants fans who go there after suffering through idiotic comments on stagnant SFGate Giants posts.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Anyone check the Diamondbacks SB Nation site after last night?
I’m interested to see how they felt about Mr. Endre Ethier :)
Woo
In town in July and just bought tickets to two games, thanks IRS!
Broxton has now pitched three straight days 8 times in his career.
He did go four straight once, when he was Saito’s setup man during the not-so-fun (except for James “teasing us with 9 HR” Loney) September 2007, and the results weren’t pretty:
Sep 6 (at CHC): Entered up 2-1, 1/3 IP, 2 hits, 1 run, allowed 3-run HR to 1st batter Soriano, blown save (in the 7th)
Sep 7 (at SF): Entered tie game, 1/3 IP, 1 hit, walk-off HR to Daniel Ortmeier, loss
Sep 8 (at SF): Entered up 6-2; a 1-2-3 bottom of the 8th, hold
Sep 9 (at SF): Entered up 2-1; 2/3 IP, 1 hit, 1 strikeout, allowed 3-run HR to 1st batter Ray Durham , blown save (in the 8th)
After allowing 3 HR in those 4 games, Broxton has allowed just 8 HR in his last 157 games.
all 8 of those HR (in his last 157 career games) have come on the road.
Stupid outlying postseason homer at home.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 16, 2010 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Damn, the MCC posters are not friendly
They were crap talking whoever wrote the “Dodgers Need to Fill Roster with Best Players” article. I can’t remember if it was Phil or Eric.
Not hard to find that, you know
it’s Mike.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 16, 2010 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions
They are the most profane
SB Nation blog site. I like the writer but ignore the comments. If our commentators were like that I’d dump this gig. You guys are great.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 16, 2010 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I swear I’ve seen the phrase “suck it Martin” at least 20 times today. What I wonder is why hate on Martin so much, instead of Ethier or Kemp?
Yeah, I’ve checked out a few of the sites on sbnation, and MCC is by far the worst when it comes to profanity. The most respectful one I’ve seen is (surprise surprise) the Cardinals site. The Rockies was very nice as well.
Grant of MCC was filling out a mock allstar card for 2007 or 2008
And when he got to NL Catcher he put down Yadier Molina and Brian McCann and said he excluded Martin because he’s a Dodgers. and responded with “SUCK IT! Russell Martin!”
Why do you go over there?
What is the attraction?
by Michael White on Apr 16, 2010 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I go over there to read their threads. Sometimes they are funny. I made the mistake of posting some Dodger love, and got ripped a new one. Now if I post, it applies only to baseball. I’ll save the Dodger Love for you guys. I like to say “Suck it Panda”, if that bothers anyone here, I’ll stop.
by Skunkburner on Apr 16, 2010 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t have a problem with it, or with them saying “suck it Martin”, I just don’t know why they wouldn’t pick one of our best players, lol.
There was that mild altercation with Martin and Panda, right? I know words were exchanged last year.
by robotmadeofnails on Apr 16, 2010 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I do think they have some of the funniest gifs and photshopped pictures out there
I find myself “loling” just going through some of the old pictures they pull out of the depths of the internet…but yes most of it is profane garbage
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
They must have some tech guys on staff, they had at least 30 edited pictures or gifs in that thread from yesterday. Some were pretty good.
haha must be all of those silicon valley computer geeks
they are indeed wizards with photoshop, and they always seem to be able to turn any embarrassing Dodger play into a gif. with ease.
One of the funniest ones from last year was a gif. where pandouche looked back at 2nd base and tripped over his own feet while running the bases. They pasted in a cupcake over 2nd base, it was pretty classic.
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
I’ve seen that and I LOVE that one, haha.
They had one with Kemp catching a ball then dropping it and falling down :( It made me sad.
yep saw they have that up already
and Russell getting taken out at the plate from last year is another popular one…I’ll admit I chuckle when they post that crab mascot of theirs whacking tommy lasorda repeatedly with a bat, after he had fallen over on the third base line
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
I have a problem with Suck it Panda
It should be Suck it Pandouche
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
It's from last years game in sept
When Pandouche thought he was hit by a pitch and the benches cleared. I believe it was renteria who got in Martins face. Uribe hit a two run bomb to win the game. I wad there, it sucked. Also Velez upended Martin at home plate. I think you can check out my profile pic to see what I’m talking about.
by Skunkburner on Apr 16, 2010 12:49 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
The thing about that
is it isn’t even funny, wasn’t ever funny but now it’s also really old. I don’t mind profanity, I don’t even mind Dodger hating because it goes with the territory, but there’s a lot of that crap there that’s not even clever Dodger hating. I know there are some good funny commenters there but they seem outnumbered but the “Suck it Martin” and “lol-dgers” crowd who seem to have OCD + Tourette’s Syndrome.
As Phil said, it’s a worthy stop for Grant’s blogging and you can skip the commenters.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Please no Tourette’s jokes Udog. I know its just a joke, but it’s still a misunderstood disorder that is no fun to deal with (speaking from experience).
by UCLADodger32 on Apr 16, 2010 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I understand (apologies)
Actually I have a cousin with it, you’re right it’s not fun. Those people can’t help it. People on Giants blogs can definitely help it. ;-) Cheers,
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Ha, I get it. I was diagnosed with it when i was 8, and its basically the only thing I’m sensitive about. It just get portrayed really poorly and most people just dont have a clue about what it really is.
by UCLADodger32 on Apr 16, 2010 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions
You're totally right man, again apologies :-)
My poor (2nd) cousin gets so sleepy from the meds they give him, though he’s doing a lot better these days. Anyway… Obnoxious Giants fans should just be called what they are: Asses. :)
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
MMC needs some orbit gum.
I game thread over there, over 300 F-Bombs. I’m no saint, but I do have some language control.
by Skunkburner on Apr 16, 2010 12:45 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
ATTN: skunkburner
if you want to post your own pictures here, you do need to upload them somewhere internet accessible first (flickr, imageshack.us, or whatever). Then it is pretty straightforward to put them into a FanPost, FanShot or a comment.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Thank You.
Why did you change your name from El Lay Dave? I find it very clever. Wish I had thought of it.
Top NFL draft prospect Gerald McCoy
repping a LA dodgers hat in his ESPN interview . .. I Like
by SeanMillerSavior on Apr 16, 2010 12:48 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Watching the Dodgers beats the Giants- great
Watching the Dodgers beat the Giants in SF- even better
Watching the Dodgers dominate the Giants in SF, and then posting pictures of Bison’s on the MCC blog- priceless
It wont happen again, as I realize it wasnt so nice to the people who run the blog, but I dont care for those “suck it” fans, who bring absolutely nothing to that blog.
by SeanMillerSavior on Apr 16, 2010 12:54 PM PDT reply actions
I didn’t find it too enjoyable when Phillie fans were trolling out of their minds over here last October….
by Michael White on Apr 16, 2010 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Their sense of entitlement is terrible
but the bad Yankee fans are the worst. I know a lot of great Yankee fans, but the ones who aren’t knowledgeable are death to me.
Most annoying fans in person:
(tie) Everyone’s.
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 personally cant stand
Cubs fans(definitely), Mets fans, Padres fans, Giants fans, Red Sox fans, Angels fans, and I’m sure New York Yankees fans will be bunch of band wagoners and loud mouths
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
Cubbies fans are the worst.
I saw some truly despicable Cubby fan behavior at DS during the ’08 NLDS.
by Seanny Rotten on Apr 16, 2010 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I went to a couple games in the 4 game series last year
and after about the 19th “Foo-Kuh-Doh-May” chant, I almost pulled a Vincent Van Gogh
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
Prospect Hot Sheet
No. 2 CARLOS SANTANA, C INDIANS
Team: Triple-A Columbus (International)
Age: 24
Why He’s Here: .423/.516/.962 (11-for-26), 2 2B, 4 HR, 8 RBIs, 8 R, 5 BB, 2 SO, 1-for-1 SB
The Scoop: Santana opened the season with a birthday bash, clubbing two home runs on Opening Day, also the day he turned 24. Since then, he’s clubbed two more balls over the fence. Santana had surgery on a broken hamate bone his right hand, but it looks safe to say that the power is back. Santana is simply a dynamic force of controlled aggression at the plate, showing excellent plate discipline while taking a vicious hack when he does swing. And with just two strikeouts, he hasn’t missed much when he has let the bat fly.
No. 9 ETHAN MARTIN, RHP DODGERS
Team: high Class A Inland Empire (California)
Age: 20
Why He’s Here: 1-0, 0.00, 5 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 9 SO
The Scoop: Coming off a strong first full professional season in low Class A in which he struck out 120 hitters in 100 innings, Martin has taken his mid-90s fastball with him to the more challenging environs of the high Class A California League. No problem. Making his debut on the road against Rancho Cucamonga on April 10, he overpowered the Quakes for five innings. Martin let the Rancho load the bases in the first inning, then allowed only one more baserunner the rest of the night and struck out the side twice.
“a dynamic force of controlled aggression” is one of the greatest grouping of words in history. That is awesomely descriptive.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 16, 2010 1:10 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Going to the game tonight
Just moved back from Hawaii after 2+ years so it’s our first Dodgers game in a while. We’re stoked. Couple questions here for regulars of DS:
We’re in the left field loge (section 157), where is the best place in proximity to our seats to get grilled Dodger Dogs? Also, while BP is going on can we go down closer to the field and then just return to our seats when the game starts, or do they not even let you down close unless you have a ticket?
We were going to school on Oahu and just finished up. We went to the BI and vacationed on the Hilo side last year, close to Pahoa. It’s a beautiful area.
Cool. UH Manoa?
Hilo is nice but BORING. I had to get off that rock. But now i desperately want to go back to Honolulu.
Anyone can enter on the field level during BP; you will be OK.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 16, 2010 1:12 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
One more question. Are they strict on the size of bags you bring in? Per Dodgers.com:
Backpacks and bags/purses larger than 14 inches square are not allowed in the ballpark. Parents are advised to bring their baby supplies in a diaper bag 14 inches or smaller.
Last year
I would bring a big backpack as a diaper bag. I believe it’s bigger than 14 inches, but I don’t really know. They certianly looked through it, but never questioned the size.
That said, maybe this is a new policy.
The Ultimate Ned's Kind of Guy
by Humma Kavula on Apr 16, 2010 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions
This has been the policy
for quite a while. I bring in backpacks, diaper bags, and target shopping bags and never get questioned. You might be stopped if you brought in a huge beach bag.
by robotmadeofnails on Apr 16, 2010 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions
One more thing
If you bring your own drinks in plastic bottles (soda), which I recommend doing, Don’t open them ahead of time, or else they won’t let you bring it in.
by robotmadeofnails on Apr 16, 2010 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
My pleasure. I take pride in parking outside the stadium now and bringing my own food.
by robotmadeofnails on Apr 16, 2010 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions
You have a kid in diapers and you bring your own food and park outside the stadium?
You, sir, are a better man than I. I park inside and feed my spawn whatever entrails they put into Super Dodger Dogs.
The Ultimate Ned's Kind of Guy
by Humma Kavula on Apr 16, 2010 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Dude
My kid is so picky right now that I would be so pleased if he would eat a hot dog.
by robotmadeofnails on Apr 16, 2010 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions
If I'm not mistaken...
I believe they have grilled Dodger Dogs at the Express station not too far down from where you’ll be sitting… and they certainly have Garlic Fries at that Express station — the only place in the loge where they have them.
Unless they’ve added garlic fries somewhere else in the loge. Or unless I’m wrong.
The Ultimate Ned's Kind of Guy
by Humma Kavula on Apr 16, 2010 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I wish I could go but stuck in Bay area
Man I hope they win. Its unbearable to deal with Giants fans up here. Most dont even know the players on the team and yet still talk shit.
I'm with you there
also an SF resident. Giants fans are a combination of overly cocky and/or overly despondent about the team and fairly ignorant about other teams in their division (in general). Even my less obnoxious Giants fans friends are not that versed in DOdgers, except the ones they hate. I had a coworker 2 years ago who had no idea who Matt Kemp was at all.
he knows who he is now though. ;-)
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
...
Under Mark DeRosa
and your RF is Bowkers, you probably need a little more from your LF then what DeRosa can deliver.
Need a little more from your LF THAN what DeRosa can deliver.
Yes
Then is a time element. A sequential thing. In this case the key word is “more.” That is the clue that you should use the word “than,” because you’re making a comparison. Another key word to keep your eyes peeled for when making comparisons is “better.” Better than. Better could also be used in a time sequence.
“Russell Martin starting hitting better, then his fantasy stock rose.”
Barry Zito
He may never earn the silly salary he was given but he’s more then adequate as part of this rotation.
He’s more THAN adequate.
while they are here
there should lead a lesson on how to use “your” and “you’re.” Seriously.
What about to, too, and two?
No love for the toos.
And here I was, ready with my lambasting about the lack of use of the Oxford Comma on this site.
NOW where will I post it?
The Ultimate Ned's Kind of Guy
by Humma Kavula on Apr 16, 2010 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Lucas May is THE SILVER GOD
I swear I am not giving that up.
The Ultimate Ned's Kind of Guy
by Humma Kavula on Apr 16, 2010 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I guess that
pick at number three is looking good.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Yes.
If he continues taking advantage of the pitches he sees throughout the year, it’s entirely possibly he’ll jack 14 or 15 more this season. He hit 3 or less HRS in 3 months last season. If he averages 6.5 homers a month that’s 39 baby! One odd homer and that’s 40! I think this is totally doable. Him batting 2nd means he’ll see better pitches.
by Seanny Rotten on Apr 16, 2010 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
With Ethier hitting behind him and Manny behind him, Kemp will definitely be seeing a lot of pitches. The amazing thing about Kemp’s power is how balanced it is; I don’t think he’s hit a homerun this season not to CF. That’s just crazy to me.
Imagine how good he'll be in his late 20's, early 30's
when he learns to turn on mistake pitches, a la Bonds. Bonds wasn’t a crazy dead-pull hitter until very late in his career.
by Seanny Rotten on Apr 16, 2010 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I snagged Kemp 10th then Mauer 11th in a 10 team league draft I had. I’m 2nd place (head to head) and up 10-4 at the moment :)
He has given himself the name. I understand he never liked The Bison. Although it is pretty lame to give yourself a nickname.
He never liked "The Bison?"
Didn’t he put it on his shoes and explain to Rod Stilanovich why he’s called The Bison?
The Ultimate Ned's Kind of Guy
by Humma Kavula on Apr 16, 2010 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Kung Fu Panda and The Answer
both gave themselves those nicknames. Yeah, you’re right, pretty lame…
by Seanny Rotten on Apr 16, 2010 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought Zito gave Sandoval that nickname.
The Ultimate Ned's Kind of Guy
by Humma Kavula on Apr 16, 2010 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Here it is:
Pablo Sandoval, a slightly rotund third baseman who wowed the Giants as a September callup last year, was tagged with “Kung Fu Panda” by teammate Barry Zito and has also been called “The Round Mound of Pound.”
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090206&content_id=3804552&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp
The Ultimate Ned's Kind of Guy
by Humma Kavula on Apr 16, 2010 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I would
seriously question a person passing over Pujols for Kemp at this point.
by robotmadeofnails on Apr 16, 2010 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I think you guys are over-valuing Kemp in fantasy. While Kemp might be number 1 in fantasy (right now), it doesn’t necessarily mean drafting him #1 is a smart move. For one thing, he is an outfielder, and there are a ton of outfielders who rake that could have been had in later rounds. Drafting somebody like Hanley Ramirez or Joe Mauer is arguably the smarter play, because of how thin those positions are to be drafted in future rounds. If you didn’t draft Mauer or McCann, you end up drafting someone like Geovanny Soto in the 10th and hoping he rebounds. If you don’t draft Kemp, there is an army of power hitting outfielders who could be drafted thereafter.
by Michael White on Apr 16, 2010 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t think your response applies to my post.
by robotmadeofnails on Apr 16, 2010 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Ya, I misread your post. I though you were saying that one should draft Kemp over Pujols as opposed to the other way around.
by Michael White on Apr 16, 2010 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought so. Albert is too dang good.
by robotmadeofnails on Apr 16, 2010 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I know Dodger Stadium has its fair share of hooligans, but wow
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5098407
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
That is disgusting.
The victims were a cop and his family members. One of the witnesses, the one who may have dotted his eye, another cop. Those idiots picked the wrong guys to fuck with.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Brett Anderson signed a four-year extension with the A’s, through 2013. It bought out one year of FA, plus has options for two more.
No, he’ll be in Hiroshima after they trade Stults for him.
by Michael White on Apr 16, 2010 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
Are you keeping track of all these awards you are giving out?
I have a feeling they will go the way of contract incentives that call for so-and-so to have a top 3 salary at his position. Once the fourth guy gets that clause, it’s chaos, man. Chaos!!!
by Eric Stephen on Apr 16, 2010 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions
How many awards am I giving out? It’s not a stretch to say that the best young (under 25) lefty in the game will win a Cy in the next 6 years.
I’m almost positive that you have Felix winning a Cy Young during that span.
by Michael White on Apr 16, 2010 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Loney as he hits arb years
Since Prince and Gonzo, power upgrade types, aren’t coming here, I’d rather our Mustachio focus on keeping the core together while adding the AA,AAA types over the next two years.
There’s something to be said for keeping Brox, Billz, Loney, Martin, Kemp and Ethier together…then adding Kid K, DeWitt
Next year LF and SP
2012 SP, SS and 3B
Mostly in house I hope
Keep ’em together!
I disagree on needing a LF.
We already have a solid LF for next year, his name is Ethier.
We can either get a good RF or move Kemp to RF and get a good CF. Ethier was almost the worst defensive RF last season (being only 8.2 UZR points better than the worst, Hawpe).
by Seanny Rotten on Apr 16, 2010 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions
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