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Dodger Reserves Get a Shot at Lincecum

Garret Anderson is one of four reserves starting in today's game.

The Dodger lineup today features four reserves against the Giants and Tim Lincecum:

Giants      Dodgers
CF Velez SS Carroll
SS Renteria 1B Loney
3B Sandoval RF Ethier
1B Huff CF Kemp
LF DeRosa LF Anderson
C Molina 3B Belliard
2B Uribe 2B DeWitt
RF Schierholtz C Ellis
P Lincecum  
P Haeger        

 

Manager Joe Torre feels very comfortable using his reserves, saying before the game he's not concerned with who is pitching that day, but rather with the long term plans of the team.  Torre said the plan was for Manny Ramirez to rest either today or tomorrow anyway, and last night's right calf tightness made the decision easy.  Manny's calf has bothered him since Pittsburgh, and he felt tightness last night running to first base.  The plan is for Manny to play tomorrow afternoon, provided he doesn't experience any problems with the calf.

Garret Anderson is starting in left field for Manny today, and is approaching it just like any other day.  He said in his new role as a part-time player there isn't much difference in how he prepares every day, other than taking more batting practice.  "I just have to prepare myself to play each day," Anderson said, "and if I'm not in the starting lineup, I just have to be ready to play."  Both Anderson and Torre are pleased with how hard he is hitting the ball, even though his numbers don't yet show results (he's hitting .211/.238/.263 so far, but with a 25% line drive rate).  Anderson said he enjoyed his time in Atlanta and wouldn't have opposed an opportunity to return to the Braves this season, but he's happy to be home in Los Angeles.

Both Anderson and Jamey Carroll, also in today's lineup, expressed the party line on today's approach to Tim Lincecum.  Carroll said the key to Lincecum is "to force him to pitch in the strike zone," while Anderson agreed, saying "he still has to throw it over the plate at some point."  Torre said the key to facing Lincecum is not to try to beat him, but rather outlast him, and beat the relievers that follow him, not that it's an easy task.  "He's not afraid to throw any pitch at any time," said Torre, "he just dares you to beat him."

Other Notes

  • Torre said the reports on Ronald Belisario are good, and that both he and Hong-Chih Kuo are expected to be with the club "at some point" on the upcoming road trip
  • Jamey Carroll does indeed have a different glove for each position he plays, although he doesn't always use the designated shortstop glove while playing the position, as he is today. "I just use whichever glove feels more comfortable to me," he said.
  • Torre expressed concern over Russ Ortiz's performance in the ninth inning last night, specifically his inability to throw strikes with a huge lead, saying "It's a concern when you don't hit your spots."  Although Torre wouldn't specifically address this, Ortiz is a prime candidate to be released to open up a roster spot for Hong-Chih Kuo's return from the disabled list next week.
  • Torre didn't think Vicente Padilla's beaning of Aaron Rowand Friday night was intentional.  The Giants had scored two runs in the fifth inning, and had another on base with one out when Rowand was hit in the helmet with a fastball from Padilla.  "If you're going to make a statement, that's not the time to do it," Torre said, although he also understood that given Padilla's history it might be perceived as intentional.  Still, Torre noted nobody in the Giants' dugout looked as if they thought it was intentional, and no warnings were issued by the umpires.
  • Jeff Weaver, who is tied with Ramon Troncoso for most appearances on the team with seven, is adjusting to his new role as a short reliever rather than a starter or long reliever.  I informed him of his prowess with the bases loaded (one hit in 22 at-bats dating back to 2009) and Weaver said in those situations he uses the hitters' aggressiveness against them.  "I make pitches in zones I feel I can get them out," Weaver said, "and I try to get them out as quickly as possible."

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Lame lame lame we need are best players today

by Jaydavis on Apr 17, 2010 12:43 PM PDT via mobile reply actions  

Against Lincecum?

Someone in the other thread this was a House Money game. I concur. The Giants are batting Velez LEAD OFF and in CENTER FIELD. You thought Fred Lewis took crazy routes in Left? Wait ’til you see Velez in CENTER!

by Seanny Rotten on Apr 17, 2010 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

This will serve as the first game thread today

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 12:44 PM PDT reply actions  

This is my 12th regular season game in the press box, but first time at the same game as Bill Plaschke. He seems almost like a normal human in person, but I have my guard up.

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 12:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Do you feel like your IQ is dropping by the second?

by prosellis on Apr 17, 2010 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

when he walks by do you feel an unnatural chill in the air?

by K3vo on Apr 17, 2010 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Does he even write new stories or does he just have a bunch of templates saved?

by Jesse S. on Apr 17, 2010 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

His keyboard is just one giant enter key.

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Here are the markets carrying today’s Giants/Dodgers game on FOX:

Albuquerque, Denver, Fresno, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco and Seattle.

by Alex41592 on Apr 17, 2010 12:54 PM PDT reply actions  

I guess Santa Barbara is "Los Angeles"

…since we’re getting it too. We have our own FOX station here.

by berkowit28 on Apr 17, 2010 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Same here in Santa Maria.

by Jesse S. on Apr 17, 2010 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Good afternoon, folks!

Nice day for Dodger baseball, literally.

by rosinbag42 on Apr 17, 2010 12:55 PM PDT reply actions  

On a scale of Kazoo to midget clown-car how silly are the Giants hitters going to look today against Haeger?

by K3vo on Apr 17, 2010 1:01 PM PDT reply actions  

I’ll go with Rip Taylor throwing confetti

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Did anyone listen to the radio pregame, which featured Josh Suchon riding the shuttle from Union Station?

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 1:01 PM PDT reply actions  

If there's a nice breeze blowing in today...

Haeger should be able to go the distance. Defense has to be up to the task though.

by rosinbag42 on Apr 17, 2010 1:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Ugh. Chris Rose and Karros.

by Alex41592 on Apr 17, 2010 1:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Really pissed right now

MLB.TV is blacked out due to exclusivity agreements with Fox, and since I’m in NY, I’m stuck with the Mets v. Cardinals

by BFDC on Apr 17, 2010 1:06 PM PDT reply actions  

That sucks. At least you don’t have to hear Chris Rose call a Dodger game.

by prosellis on Apr 17, 2010 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

It’s really annoying. I feel like paying the $25 per month should grant me access to EVERY game when I’m not in a market broadcasting the game.

by BFDC on Apr 17, 2010 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Works in theory

too bad it doesn’t in actual reality. Sucks, I agree.

by rosinbag42 on Apr 17, 2010 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

They just had one of the smallest kids ever to do the run on the field with the players thing. That was funny and GD adorable!

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 1:09 PM PDT reply actions  

I’m excited to see what Sandoval does with the knuckleball.

by Jesse S. on Apr 17, 2010 1:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Stadium is really empty.

by UCLADodger32 on Apr 17, 2010 1:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Sweet!

I GET TO WATCH THE GAME AT WORK. Oops, the caps were on. let’s get the big win today.

by Skunkburner on Apr 17, 2010 1:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey, a Dodger pitcher walked somebody!

by prosellis on Apr 17, 2010 1:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow, they gave him a hit on that one.

If I’m scoring, I say E-5

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 1:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Lazy play by Belliard.

by Alex41592 on Apr 17, 2010 1:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Yuck. Not a good start.

by UCLADodger32 on Apr 17, 2010 1:15 PM PDT reply actions  

I still don’t like DeWitt not playing 3rd when Casey is out.

by Tripon on Apr 17, 2010 1:15 PM PDT reply actions  

That’s just what I was thinking.

by Jesse S. on Apr 17, 2010 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Need to throw strikes!

by prosellis on Apr 17, 2010 1:17 PM PDT reply actions  

As Panda swings at ball 4.

by prosellis on Apr 17, 2010 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Panda took a huge cut at the 3-1 pitch

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 1:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Out at the plate! Heads up by A.J

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 1:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Karros is right. This is the worst that the knuckler has looked so far.

what an idiotic play by Velez.

by UCLADodger32 on Apr 17, 2010 1:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Ha! Base running fail by Velez.

by Jesse S. on Apr 17, 2010 1:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Baserunning fail

Velez trying to score from second on wild pitch, gets tagged.

by prosellis on Apr 17, 2010 1:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Whew

The old Fakeout the Fast Runner at Third Play! What is Velez thinking?

There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.

by underdog on Apr 17, 2010 1:19 PM PDT reply actions  

That was a GREAT throw by Ethier.

Joe Ferguson would have been proud

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 1:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Charlie cant throw the knuckler for a strike right now but got Huff to pop up a fastball.

by UCLADodger32 on Apr 17, 2010 1:20 PM PDT reply actions  

He needs more Miami-like wind

There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.

by underdog on Apr 17, 2010 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

so does EK’s hair :)

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Also: Eric Karros' hair

seems to be doing a Bob Crane impression today

There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.

by underdog on Apr 17, 2010 1:20 PM PDT reply actions  

This’ll be great if/when Haegar gets out of this. Should’ve been bases loaded no outs if not for Velez’ play.

by Jesse S. on Apr 17, 2010 1:20 PM PDT reply actions  

If a batter sees enough knuckleballs...

they’ll never square up a fastball properly the moment it does come

by rosinbag42 on Apr 17, 2010 1:20 PM PDT reply actions  

There we go. dancing knuckler for a strike.

by UCLADodger32 on Apr 17, 2010 1:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Pablo Sandoval has two steals this season

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 1:21 PM PDT reply actions  

his belly jiggles when he runs. sort of like a big baby.

by UCLADodger32 on Apr 17, 2010 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

26-pitch scoreless inning

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 1:22 PM PDT reply actions  

That’s just how Haeger rolls.

by BFDC on Apr 17, 2010 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sweet. Baserunning fail by the Giants nets them 0 runs.

by Jesse S. on Apr 17, 2010 1:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow. Got out with no runs somehow. Thank you Mr. Velez.

by prosellis on Apr 17, 2010 1:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Just wait

’til you see him field Center. Whoa boy!

by Seanny Rotten on Apr 17, 2010 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

If anyone is keeping score

Renteria advanced to 3B on the Velez play thanks to a fielder’s choice (2-1 putout at home)

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 1:24 PM PDT reply actions  

The Giants definitely cut Haeger some

There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.

by underdog on Apr 17, 2010 1:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Umpire has one weird zone so far.

by UCLADodger32 on Apr 17, 2010 1:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah that strike call to Carroll was hilarious

Low and inside is temporarily a strike I guess?

There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.

by underdog on Apr 17, 2010 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow. Low strike 2 to Loney.

by Jesse S. on Apr 17, 2010 1:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Today is Loney’s first start ever batting 2nd

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 1:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Lots of off-speed stuff from the freak today.

by prosellis on Apr 17, 2010 1:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Good eye by Ethier so far.

by Jesse S. on Apr 17, 2010 1:29 PM PDT reply actions  

some of the best off-speed stuff you’ll ever see

by rosinbag42 on Apr 17, 2010 1:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Good eye Ethier.

On base for The Bison

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 1:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Great eye there. Took a change most players swing at in the dirt.

by Alex41592 on Apr 17, 2010 1:30 PM PDT reply actions  

1st pitch to Kemp

The fastball registered 90 on the stadium gun, but you could hear the very loud pop

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 1:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Difference between Gameday and Dodger Stadium is 3 MPH right now

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

So Haeger's actually throwing a blazing 75?

;-)

There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.

by underdog on Apr 17, 2010 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

That last one was 84 on Fox

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 17, 2010 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

FWIW,

Gameday had 93.

Stadium had 90.

FOX had 88.

by Alex41592 on Apr 17, 2010 1:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Fox is wayyyy off

by Ivdown on Apr 17, 2010 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

94 put Kemp away. FOX had it at 89.

by Alex41592 on Apr 17, 2010 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

I thought Lincecum was looking way faster than what Fox was showing, and I didn’t think Kemp would be that late on a high 80s fastball.

by Ivdown on Apr 17, 2010 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fox always comes up short

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 17, 2010 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fox can’t get anything right.

by prosellis on Apr 17, 2010 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

just curious....

Who would you rather have?
Yunel Escobar, Tommy Hanson and Jason Heyward – or Troy Tulowitzki, Ubaldo Jimenez and Carlos Gonzalez?

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 17, 2010 1:32 PM PDT reply actions  

That’s hard, because I think Tulo is following the Ervin Santana route and only being great every other year, and this is the off year for him, lol. Next year I’ll take the 2nd, this year I’ll take the first ;)

by Ivdown on Apr 17, 2010 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well, Tulo has always been terrible in April

Even in 2007/2009. If he’s as bad in July, maybe so.

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 17, 2010 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Very good question

Tough call.

I would probably lean toward Colorado, but it’s close

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hanson and Heyward are as good as it gets for a young pitcher/hitter combo. It doesn’t even matter who the third player is.

by silverwidow on Apr 17, 2010 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Potentially, perhaps

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 17, 2010 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Kemp strikes out swinging.

by Jesse S. on Apr 17, 2010 1:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Bison let Lincecum get away with 2 mistakes. Need to hit those cause he doesnt make many.

by UCLADodger32 on Apr 17, 2010 1:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Weird zone

Doesn’t help vs Lincecum when the ump has an odd strike zone. Low and inside and high and outside were both called strikes. Good eye by Ethier, though. Great pitches to Kemp to end it.

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by underdog on Apr 17, 2010 1:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Normally, a good thing, but Bochy will let Lincecum throw 130 without thinking about it.

by prosellis on Apr 17, 2010 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'd say Bochy has at least thought about it

Two times at 130+ pitches in 91 starts.

Eight more at 120+

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

haeger cant get the knuckler close to the zone.

by UCLADodger32 on Apr 17, 2010 1:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Welcome to the fickle world of the knuckleball

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

and a big reason why i’m not a fan of it.

by UCLADodger32 on Apr 17, 2010 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Haeger doesn’t look like he’s got great command of his knuckleball right now.

by Jesse S. on Apr 17, 2010 1:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Heager doesn’t seem long for this game.

by Tripon on Apr 17, 2010 1:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Who’s the long reliever: Monk or Russ Ortiz??

by silverwidow on Apr 17, 2010 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’m calling it right now: Bengie Molina attempts to score from 2nd base on a wild pitch by Haeger.

by Jesse S. on Apr 17, 2010 1:39 PM PDT reply actions  

this could get ugly, fast.

by papercrane on Apr 17, 2010 1:39 PM PDT reply actions  

The giants just shouldnt swing the bat. Haeger cant throw a strike.

by UCLADodger32 on Apr 17, 2010 1:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Good attempt at the 1-6-3…Schierholtz beat it

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 1:41 PM PDT reply actions  

the throw was a bit low by Haeger, but Carroll did a good job at fielding it then throwing to 1B

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Shitty throw by Haeger to blow the DP

by prosellis on Apr 17, 2010 1:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Dang. Haeger can’t do anything right today.

by Jesse S. on Apr 17, 2010 1:41 PM PDT reply actions  

i think he threw a knuckler to carroll

by papercrane on Apr 17, 2010 1:41 PM PDT reply actions  

So how many times will you guys let Haeger pitch at Coors?

I’d like to see it

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 17, 2010 1:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Eric Karros (and his hair) has proclaimed

That the Dodgers will have to manufacture runs vs Linececum and it’s going to be a long day for Haeger. So why should we bother still watching this game then? Guess it/s over.

There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.

by underdog on Apr 17, 2010 1:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow, that was a communication fail.

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 1:42 PM PDT reply actions  

What the hell wasthat?

by Tripon on Apr 17, 2010 1:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Squeezed and failed

There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.

by underdog on Apr 17, 2010 1:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Molina wasn’t going to even try to score, until he realized nobody was there to field it

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 1:42 PM PDT reply actions  

If Haeger would have kept trying to field that, Molina would have held at 3B

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lincecum using the Furcal bunt?

by prosellis on Apr 17, 2010 1:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Ethier ate some Wheaties this morning. Missed the cutoff man on that throw, but no damage.

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 1:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Here comes Honeycutt.

by prosellis on Apr 17, 2010 1:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Honeycutt AB

Renteria has 8 career grand slams

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 1:44 PM PDT reply actions  

This will probably be Haeger's lot this season

1 great game and one 1 flat game, alternating

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by underdog on Apr 17, 2010 1:44 PM PDT reply actions  

25 balls, 23 strikes so far for Haeger

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 1:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Fox picked a bad game

if they want to keep an audience

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 17, 2010 1:45 PM PDT reply actions  

If they wanted to keep an audience

they wouldn’t have Chris Rose and Eric Karros announcing the game :)

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hit one back to the mound. Do it!

by Alex41592 on Apr 17, 2010 1:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Renteria got knuckled

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 1:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Panda up now

most dangerous hitter for Haeger to face

by rosinbag42 on Apr 17, 2010 1:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Panda with the bases juiced…scared

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 1:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Renteria

is a moron. Why even swing dude?

by K3vo on Apr 17, 2010 1:47 PM PDT reply actions  

panda takes one hell of a rip up there.

by UCLADodger32 on Apr 17, 2010 1:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Crowd needs to be excited right now with 2 strikes

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 1:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Giants’ beat writers thought that liner to the dugout by Panda was going to kill someone. Two of them let out an involuntary “Oh!!!”

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 1:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Seven 3-ball counts for Haeger

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 1:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Awesome!! What a pitch!

by Jesse S. on Apr 17, 2010 1:49 PM PDT reply actions  

2000 pitch count here we come!

by Tripon on Apr 17, 2010 1:50 PM PDT reply actions  

wow. unreal that haeger can pitch that poorly and give up only 1 run for two innings.

by UCLADodger32 on Apr 17, 2010 1:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Think of this from the Giants' perspective

12 batters in 2 innings, and they only have one run, and it was driven in by the pitcher!

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 1:50 PM PDT reply actions  

And he shouldn’t have even scored if they would’ve fielded the ball promptly.

by Jesse S. on Apr 17, 2010 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Haeger's trick was a long inning, Lincecum running the bases and standing around

Then LA rocks Timmy for 5 runs right in this inning. May or may not work…lol

by aducker on Apr 17, 2010 1:51 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

They just might do it!

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

That IS the plan . . .

if only it were a cold ass night game and Timmy was out there freezing his ass off for 20 min. Heh.

by Seanny Rotten on Apr 17, 2010 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Man, when we play in AL stadiums, Anderson is likely our DH

by Tripon on Apr 17, 2010 1:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Torre is the same person who put Loretta as our DH next year.

by Tripon on Apr 17, 2010 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

That was just a couple of times.

Most of the time Manny was DH w/ Pierre in LF, not really a defensive upgrade.

by Seanny Rotten on Apr 17, 2010 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

9 games in 2009

Loretta was DH 4 times
Martin 3 times
Mitch Jones twice

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

They'll mix it up

probably get Martin a “rest day” at DH once, maybe Belliard one day, or even Reed Johnson. But Anderson is the leading candidate, that is true

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Belliard is tied for 4th on the team with 6 runs scored.

in 14 PA

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 1:53 PM PDT reply actions  

DeWitt will probably not be able to take too many here.

by prosellis on Apr 17, 2010 1:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Well

we should still try and beat ‘em, but it IS a 162 game season and we shouldn’t exhaust people in April going aginst their best.

by Seanny Rotten on Apr 17, 2010 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

but I’m never OK w/ losing.

by Seanny Rotten on Apr 17, 2010 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Good work by DeWitt to at least work the count

Not sure if I want to see the Dodgers be aggressive or just more patient today, not sure either way will work really…

by aducker on Apr 17, 2010 1:56 PM PDT reply actions  

is he trying to be really careful with his location or is he just not physically able to throw it over the plate?

by papercrane on Apr 17, 2010 1:59 PM PDT reply actions  

I don’t think he has any idea where its going once he lets go.

by prosellis on Apr 17, 2010 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

its a knuckleball. You cant control where it goes, as far as spotting it.

by UCLADodger32 on Apr 17, 2010 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

got it. i would rather just see him throw it over the plate and let them hit it than see so many walks, but im sure so would everyone else.

by papercrane on Apr 17, 2010 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Weather may not be working for him in LA today like it did in FLA

by aducker on Apr 17, 2010 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Okay, that was pathetic.

by Tripon on Apr 17, 2010 2:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Sloppy baseball sucks.

by prosellis on Apr 17, 2010 2:01 PM PDT reply actions  

This is just a disgrace to the game of baseball.

by UCLADodger32 on Apr 17, 2010 2:01 PM PDT reply actions  

What the fuck was that?

by Tripon on Apr 17, 2010 2:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Fail everywhere

bad throw, bad attempt to keep the ball from going in to CF, bad backup by Kemp

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 17, 2010 2:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Bad defense

doesn’t seem to even cover what I just saw, lol.

by Ivdown on Apr 17, 2010 2:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Heager is waking everyone up.

by Tripon on Apr 17, 2010 2:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Horrible defense today.

by Jesse S. on Apr 17, 2010 2:02 PM PDT reply actions  

not to excuse any of the awful mistakes, but it is really hard to play defense when the pitcher cant throw strikes and all you do is stand around.

by UCLADodger32 on Apr 17, 2010 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah good point. And it is a bunch of the backups, too. But still, it’s hard seeing them score runs off plays they shouldn’t ordinarily be scoring runs on.

by Jesse S. on Apr 17, 2010 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

thats one hell of an assumption there.

by UCLADodger32 on Apr 17, 2010 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

I wouldn't say that

I think this Dodgers team gives 100%. They just have some problems…

by aducker on Apr 17, 2010 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

+1

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 17, 2010 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

jamey carroll as rafael furcal
&
ronnie belliard as casey blake

by papercrane on Apr 17, 2010 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

at some point someone

is going to jack a three run bomb and instead of thinking we are losing by five runs we will be

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 17, 2010 2:04 PM PDT reply actions  

The official scorer originally gave DeRosa an RBI, but was convinced by Josh Suchon that the runner was going back to 3B as Carroll attempted to field the ball (which was correct), so no RBI

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 2:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Does Josh have Charlie on roto team?

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 17, 2010 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

no RBI was the right call :)

Others in the press box chimed in, too.

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Anyone can hit it

When there are 78 mph meatballs being served up

WHAMMY!

by Champ Kind on Apr 17, 2010 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lincecum with the dagger.

by Alex41592 on Apr 17, 2010 2:06 PM PDT reply actions  

If the dude cant throw the knuckler for a strike, its not hard to hit an 85 mph fastball.

by UCLADodger32 on Apr 17, 2010 2:06 PM PDT reply actions  

4 runs for Lincecum = Game Over

by Alex41592 on Apr 17, 2010 2:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Monasterios warming up

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 2:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Now we get to see if he can keep up the no-no.

by prosellis on Apr 17, 2010 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

That’s the only thing worth watching today.

by Alex41592 on Apr 17, 2010 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

If Lincecum throws a no-no, I win the pool in the press box (number of hits off Lincecum, $5 buy-in)…I drew 0

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

If we knocked out DeRosa

we will have knocked out 2/3 of their outfield so far

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 17, 2010 2:08 PM PDT reply actions  

lincecum=baseball god

by papercrane on Apr 17, 2010 2:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Passed ball for run #5

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 2:08 PM PDT reply actions  

This is getting downright sloppy.

by Jesse S. on Apr 17, 2010 2:08 PM PDT reply actions  

I pity the poor fools at this game:)

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 17, 2010 2:08 PM PDT reply actions  

And to think I was upset that I didn’t get to see Haeger last night. :)

by Jesse S. on Apr 17, 2010 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

hey, look at it like this, atleast none of us payed to watch this game.

by papercrane on Apr 17, 2010 2:08 PM PDT reply actions  

At least this garbage is happening now instead of later. Hopefully changes can be made to fix it.

by sumo390 on Apr 17, 2010 2:08 PM PDT reply actions  

This is exhibit A why i would never have a knuckleballer on my staff. It is too unpredictbable, too hard hard to catch, too easy to run on.

by UCLADodger32 on Apr 17, 2010 2:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Was last Saturday Exhibit B?

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 17, 2010 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Somehwat. Walks and home runs are not my friend, but they are friends of the knuckleball.

by UCLADodger32 on Apr 17, 2010 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

DAMN YOU MCCOURT!!!

Your wife was jet setting around the globe, living like royalty on the Dodger’s dime, so much so you can’t afford to keep Wolf around, let alone going after Halladay? What a poor excuse for a business man.

WHAMMY!

by Champ Kind on Apr 17, 2010 2:08 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

Where were you Sunday?

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Having some fun

You know, getting a few cocktails in me, skinny dipping at sea world, maybe starting a fire in someone’s kitchen.

WHAMMY!

by Champ Kind on Apr 17, 2010 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Even that popup seemed like an adventure

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 2:09 PM PDT reply actions  

DeWitt: Have you guys noticed

He seems to go after everything, almost to the point where he forces his stocky little self in there when it doesn’t belong? I get that he’s trying to prove himself, but he’s sometimes made some dangerous moves.

WHAMMY!

by Champ Kind on Apr 17, 2010 2:10 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

No, I have not noticed that at all

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 17, 2010 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

Pitches for Haeger

1st: 26 pitches
2nd: 33 pitches
3rd: 30 pitches

Yikes

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 2:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Strikes out Renteria again.

by Jesse S. on Apr 17, 2010 2:11 PM PDT reply actions  

That’s because his infield are playing out of position.

Don’t know what Kemp’s excuse is though.

by Tripon on Apr 17, 2010 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

What did Kemp do? Did I miss something?

by Jesse S. on Apr 17, 2010 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Misplayed a ball, didn’t back up a miss throw adequately.

by Tripon on Apr 17, 2010 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ah that’s right, on the Huff SB.

by Jesse S. on Apr 17, 2010 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Didn’t back up 2B properly

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

On either play the runner takes the extra base regardless. On the SB, thats the shortstops job to backup. Kemp is 250 feet away from the play, and has about a second to backup when the runner takes off. Its not fair to blame any outfielder for not backing up a stolen base.

by UCLADodger32 on Apr 17, 2010 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don’t place much blame on Kemp today, just answering a question.

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

That and he’s giving up a lot of hits and walks.

by prosellis on Apr 17, 2010 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

and he can’t throw a strike

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dodgers still have plenty of time to win this still so I wouldn’t worry too much though in all seriousness. Lincecum doesn’t have the history of LA dominance that Peavy for instance had. LA has gotten to him before and can do it again today…

by aducker on Apr 17, 2010 2:12 PM PDT reply actions  

that’s the spirit!

by K3vo on Apr 17, 2010 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Doesn’t mean they will of course because Lincecum is great. But I’ll try to remain positive for a few more innings…lol

by aducker on Apr 17, 2010 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

i try to be optimistic, but this is a stretch.

by papercrane on Apr 17, 2010 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Tim Lincecum has never lost a game with more than 4 runs of support.

by prosellis on Apr 17, 2010 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lincecum has never lost a game with a four run lead.

by Alex41592 on Apr 17, 2010 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

You’re my hero purely for your level of optimism.

by prosellis on Apr 17, 2010 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well

At least somebody around here likes me…

by aducker on Apr 17, 2010 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

damn, just got to a computer and realized this is blacked out

here in dallas they are giving us the white sox game : (

William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.

by Ollie on Apr 17, 2010 2:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Hard to hit the ball when you have your eyes closed, Charlie. :)

by Jesse S. on Apr 17, 2010 2:17 PM PDT reply actions  

I have misjudged the pool…the pool was first Dodger to get a hit (by batting order #). I still had a no-hitter, though, so I have now lost $5.

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 2:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Filthy first pitch to Loney.

by prosellis on Apr 17, 2010 2:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Just Another Base Hit for James Loney.

by prosellis on Apr 17, 2010 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

just another base hit for james loney

by UCLADodger32 on Apr 17, 2010 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

just another base hit for james loney

William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.

by Ollie on Apr 17, 2010 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Just Another Base Hit For James Loney

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 17, 2010 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

wow gameday couldnt be further behind

the radio is two batters ahead of it..

William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.

by Ollie on Apr 17, 2010 2:19 PM PDT reply actions  

If Loney gets multiple hits

today against Lincecum, it would be a very impressive week.

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 17, 2010 2:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Are you in the same spot?

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 17, 2010 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

one seat over (Fox stats guy is in seat #1)

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

He's a good guy

I sat next to him last year. Used alot of his stats. When you watch the game on repeat you will hear Karros and company repeat the stats he fed them.

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 17, 2010 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Update

What’s the latest with McDonald? Is there recent check on status?

WHAMMY!

by Champ Kind on Apr 17, 2010 2:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Every time he starts we cover it

for that matter everytime anyone does anything in the minors we cover it.

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 17, 2010 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

does anyone else get so sick of hearing old man announcers talk about twitter like its some sort of crazy out of control club from the future.
play by play: hey, so uh do you tweet?
color: well, ya i have twitted once or twice
play by play: i hate the internet
color: ya the internet is home to bloggers, they live in their mom’s basement ya know

by papercrane on Apr 17, 2010 2:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh those kwazy kids

And their interwebs…errr hi Joe Morgan let’s be best friends.

WHAMMY!

by Champ Kind on Apr 17, 2010 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

I guess you don't want to know my opinion

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 17, 2010 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

no Eric Karros, Garret Anderson was not hustling all the way.

by Tripon on Apr 17, 2010 2:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Karros is three sheets to the wind

That isn’t a lisp he has, its a slur from the Jaeger shots he does

WHAMMY!

by Champ Kind on Apr 17, 2010 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fans should get a refund

based on the play of the defense today

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 17, 2010 2:24 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

id be more inclined to ask for a refund for the pitcher putting 7 runners on by walk or hbp in 3 innings.

by UCLADodger32 on Apr 17, 2010 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

That happens with a knuckler

sloppy defense doesn’t have that excuse

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 17, 2010 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol

William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.

by Ollie on Apr 17, 2010 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'd like to see Haeger continue to chew up innings

but Torre might need to get him if he can find the strike zone more frequently

by rosinbag42 on Apr 17, 2010 2:24 PM PDT reply actions  

At this point, who gives a shit if he keeps walking guys? Might as well leave him in there and give the bullpen a little rest.

by prosellis on Apr 17, 2010 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

In wouldn't mind it as much...

except the defense decided to take the day off, lol.

by rosinbag42 on Apr 17, 2010 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

This is the kind of game that cost Haeger his job last year

His good games would need to be a heck of a lot better than they are to make up for days like this.

by aducker on Apr 17, 2010 2:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Really? If the Dodgers had better defense, Heager would only be down 2-3 runs instead of the 5 runs currently.

by Tripon on Apr 17, 2010 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Defense or no

Haeger looked really bad today.

by prosellis on Apr 17, 2010 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

No way dude. He walked 5 guys and hit another in 3 plus innings. Carroll’s error was particularly bad, but Haeger is lucky he didnt give up 8 runs.

by UCLADodger32 on Apr 17, 2010 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

But if he had even an AVERAGE major leage defense out there right now

he wouldn’t have faced so many batters so far, wouldn’t have walked or hit so many now. Think about it, errors and defensive misplays KILL you. It’s not like football where you can run the clock out and maybe make up for goofs.

by Seanny Rotten on Apr 17, 2010 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Other than the Carroll play, what other miscue cost an out? He got lucky with Velez running into an out. all of the other plays led to extra bases. i’m not saying the defense is acceptable or anything close to that, but Haeger was just abhorrent today.

by UCLADodger32 on Apr 17, 2010 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

forgot about the Belliard play which should have been a DP. i think we can just call it an extremely ugly game all around and leave it at that.

by UCLADodger32 on Apr 17, 2010 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don’t even think that was going to be a DP

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

I forgot to include this in the game notes

but I asked Torre about the in-game interviews on national TV games (Fox, ESPN), and he doesn’t like them at all. He said he was old school, and doesn’t like the microphone.

He only does them because he doesn’t want to make someone else on the team do them, and MLB would fine the Dodgers if they just refuse to participate.

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 2:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Our bullpen is so screwed

We are riding it harder than… oh god, too depressed to even make an inappropriate analogy

WHAMMY!

by Champ Kind on Apr 17, 2010 2:27 PM PDT reply actions  

No

have you seen Reed Johnson’s splits?

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 17, 2010 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

If only that were true

for the most part it is based on matchups.

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Monasterios brings his own defense

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 2:28 PM PDT reply actions  

DeWitt saves em that time

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 17, 2010 2:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Did the runner look safe?

On the replay that was pretty damn close

WHAMMY!

by Champ Kind on Apr 17, 2010 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Just so much miscommunication going on

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 17, 2010 2:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Off topic (thankfully) but Sasha V's

severely sprained ankle is pretty darned severe. Yikes.

There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.

by underdog on Apr 17, 2010 2:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Good

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 17, 2010 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oww.

So, he’s not playing…

by Alex41592 on Apr 17, 2010 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

I hope it’s contagious and he gives it to Fisher

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

im hoping to see loney pitch the 8th and 9th innings.

by papercrane on Apr 17, 2010 2:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Crappy play continues

Right Fielder has to catch that ball

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 17, 2010 2:31 PM PDT reply actions  

More excellent defense.

by prosellis on Apr 17, 2010 2:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Hit him in the wrist

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 17, 2010 2:31 PM PDT reply actions  

FAAHHHHHHH

Oh man this is just sad.

WHAMMY!

by Champ Kind on Apr 17, 2010 2:31 PM PDT reply actions  

which has what to do with him

missing a fly ball he ran in on? Because he was playing so deep?

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 17, 2010 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's important

because apparently I’m watching this game HUA. pah!

by Seanny Rotten on Apr 17, 2010 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

One bright spot

1) that catch by Kemp
2) this delicious soft serve

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 2:32 PM PDT reply actions  

A catch

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 17, 2010 2:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Should've been the third out

instead its the second one and another run scores

by rosinbag42 on Apr 17, 2010 2:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Heyyyyyyy. Looked like the real bison.

by UCLADodger32 on Apr 17, 2010 2:32 PM PDT reply actions  

How could a team that was so good on defense last year be so bad now?

by 32and53fan on Apr 17, 2010 2:32 PM PDT reply actions  

That should be easy

Belliard at 3rd
Carroll at SS
DeWitt at 2nd

This ain’t the normal lineup

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 17, 2010 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

I knew Dodgers might be in for a long day

when Belly couldn’t come up with that groundball back in the first. That kinda set the tone.

by rosinbag42 on Apr 17, 2010 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Seriously

I get the pitching issues, but what is up with the D? No Orlando, but everyone else has no excuse

WHAMMY!

by Champ Kind on Apr 17, 2010 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think they're ALL day dreaming about Rihanna

And of course we know who’s fault that is….

by aducker on Apr 17, 2010 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

I would hope not

other then her being famous I’d expect they could all do better when it comes to the hotness factor.

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 17, 2010 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

I can’t say as I agree.

by aducker on Apr 17, 2010 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Me either Rihanna's a fine woman

who my 16 month old son is infatuated with. Her and Beyonce. And Vanessa Williams. What can I say? The boy’s got a taste for black gals with white features!

by Seanny Rotten on Apr 17, 2010 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Charlie Haeger

still has an ERA better than Vicente Padilla :)

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 2:34 PM PDT reply actions  

He'll get another crack at it

Just wasn’t his day though. Lincecum made sure of that, lol.

by rosinbag42 on Apr 17, 2010 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

All I care about now is not giving Lincecum a shutout.

by Jesse S. on Apr 17, 2010 2:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Exactly

Bison, smash a comebacker off of Lincey’s ball sack!

WHAMMY!

by Champ Kind on Apr 17, 2010 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

The Dodgers have really lowered your expectations…

by Alex41592 on Apr 17, 2010 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

In this game, yes. In every other game, no.

by Jesse S. on Apr 17, 2010 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

all i care about is lincecum not getting another rbi

by papercrane on Apr 17, 2010 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh come on People All Stars

No love for the Dodgers? What about Kemp?

WHAMMY!

by Champ Kind on Apr 17, 2010 2:37 PM PDT reply actions  

I had zero expectations for this game in the first place

so losing is no big deal but the manner in which they are losing is very embarrassing.

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 17, 2010 2:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Kemp just doesnt take good swings against Lincy. that change is just not fair.

by UCLADodger32 on Apr 17, 2010 2:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Lincecum flat out owns Kemp.

by prosellis on Apr 17, 2010 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Doesn't Lincecum

own just about the whole NL?

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 17, 2010 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fair enough. But Kemp is 1-14 with 8 k’s against the freak.

by prosellis on Apr 17, 2010 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lincecum flat out owns.

by Alex41592 on Apr 17, 2010 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

He is just so good. If only the Mariners didnt pass him up.

by UCLADodger32 on Apr 17, 2010 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

+1

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 17, 2010 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

That RBI bunt single from Lincecum was the real dagger

Heck, I would’ve been able to handle it better if not for Bengie Molina scoring on it. Geez…

by rosinbag42 on Apr 17, 2010 2:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Help is on the way, eh?

Kuo and Bellasario, THANK GOD!!!

WHAMMY!

by Champ Kind on Apr 17, 2010 2:39 PM PDT reply actions  

It's situations like this with the pitching...

…that I wish we still had Eric Stults on the team.

I mean, what could it hurt?

by avickjr on Apr 17, 2010 2:39 PM PDT reply actions  

they needed the spot for russ ortiz.

by papercrane on Apr 17, 2010 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Karros with more brilliant commentary

The other team is NOT going to help you out

Oh really? I would have thought they would have loved to help the other team

WHAMMY!

by Champ Kind on Apr 17, 2010 2:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Belliard has gone 2 whole ABs without a hit. What the hell!

by Eric Stephen on Apr 17, 2010 2:42 PM PDT reply actions  

What is up with Livan Hernandez?

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 17, 2010 2:43 PM PDT reply actions  

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