Garret Anderson Returns Home
by Eric Stephen on Apr 2, 2010 6:22 PM PDT
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Dodgers (11-15-2) at Angels (11-15-4)
7:05pm, Angel Stadium
Garret Anderson returns to Anaheim tonight for the first time since leaving the Angels after the 2008 season. Anderson, who played 15 seasons with the Angels, is the club's all-time leader in hits, runs, total bases, games played, plate appearances, at bats, doubles, and runs batted in. Tonight, in his first game against his former club, he is batting third and playing left field for the Dodgers. If Anderson and fellow non-roster invitee Ramon Ortiz make the club, they will be the 83rd and 84th players to play for both the Dodgers and Angels.
Tonight and tomorrow mark the first "Freeway Series" of two or more games since 2007.
Catcher J.D. Closser, and pitchers Luis Ayala and Justin Miller were reassigned to minor league camp today, although all three are in uniform for tonight's game.
Clayton Kershaw gets the start for the Dodgers, and is expected to throw between 50 and 60 pitches, according to manager Joe Torre. Following him on the mound will be Jeff Weaver, Carlos Monasterios, and Miller. Ervin Santana starts for the Halos, to be followed by Kevin Jepsen and Jason Bulger.
Russell Martin, who "doesn't look like he's bothered at all with the groin," according to Torre, will catch for the third straight day, and bat second.
Torre said the club hasn't yet decided whether to carry 11 or 12 pitchers on the opening day roster.
Here are the lineups:
| Dodgers | Angels | |||
| SS | Furcal | SS | Aybar | |
| C | Martin |
RF | Abreu | |
| DH | Anderson |
CF | Hunter | |
| LF | Manny | DH | Matsui | |
| CF | Kemp | 1B | Morales |
|
| 1B | Loney | LF | Rivera | |
| 3B | Blake | 2B | Kendrick |
|
| RF | Johnson | C | Napoli | |
| 2B | DeWitt | 3B | Izturis | |
| P | Kershaw | P | Santana | |
TV: KCOP (the Angels' broadcast)
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Russell Martin, who "doesn't look like he's bothered at all with the groin," according to Torre
Anybody have a punchline?
My fortune cookie today:
A tantalizing new prospect will come your way.
1. How did I get silverwidow’s cookie?
2. Who are the Dodgers trading?
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Apr 2, 2010 6:52 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
Blooper by martin. Good start.
And if DeWitt starts the season still hot, I think he should take Furcal’s spot. The guy making the “High OBP at the top” argument was right.
Point being that he has been during the spring
And so if that continues, I could see why he ought to be at the top.
I hope the emcee for my wedding reception gets to use that term
when people hit the dance floor
I gotta be honest
that was a pretty shitty standing ovation. Garret Anderson deserves better than that from the Anaheim crowd.
Steiner said
was getting a Standing O.
I did not see that at all.
Then great fastball.
Man I love watching this kid pitch.
Kershaw
looking very upset after some of these balls. Kinda weird.
That inning was brought to you by the
Take THAT, Alyssa Milano! Committee.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Yeah, Alyssa!
The Dodgers starting rotation is fine. Who’s the Boss — now THAT sucked.
So will her newest sitcom according to Jon
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Now there's a GOOD free agent signing for LA
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Speaking of Blake, I'm starting to get used to
his naked chin.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
New nickname for him
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 hate the weird
AL lineup we’re sporting.
Who is Karim Garcia? Who is he to challenge me?
by Who Is Karim Garcia? on Apr 2, 2010 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I hate the Angels
even more than my own fists.
Who is Karim Garcia? Who is he to challenge me?
by Who Is Karim Garcia? on Apr 2, 2010 7:35 PM PDT reply actions
This feels like a RS game
only missing Ethier and Scully
by RoyaleWithCheeze on Apr 2, 2010 7:36 PM PDT reply actions
Off to make potato pancakes, enjoy the game all
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
How's Kersh's slider from 1 - 10?
Any change ups?
by Julio Nievas on Apr 2, 2010 7:38 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
How's Kersh's slider from 1 - 10?
Any change ups?
by Julio Nievas on Apr 2, 2010 7:39 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
He's missing the strikezone
far too often and you can tell he’s disappointed by his body language.
Who is Karim Garcia? Who is he to challenge me?
by Who Is Karim Garcia? on Apr 2, 2010 7:42 PM PDT reply actions
I would guess he feels really good. And he’s upset at the results. I don’t think I’ve ever seen him show body language like that. I hope he doesn’t do that in the RS.
It's nothing pronounced
Just a few shoulder shrugs when his pitches get outside.
Who is Karim Garcia? Who is he to challenge me?
by Who Is Karim Garcia? on Apr 2, 2010 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
9 pitch 2nd for CK
30 pitches through 2 (right on track to pitch his 4 IP in his limit of 60 pitches)
Is Monasterios pitching tonight to earn a spot
or is all his already?
Who is Karim Garcia? Who is he to challenge me?
by Who Is Karim Garcia? on Apr 2, 2010 7:45 PM PDT reply actions
Awesome, I'm really looking forward
to watching him pitch tonight. I haven’t seen him yet.
Who is Karim Garcia? Who is he to challenge me?
by Who Is Karim Garcia? on Apr 2, 2010 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Do we really need Nick G with the flexibility that DeWitt, Carroll and (in a pinch)
Blake could provide? Or am I missing something?
Who is Karim Garcia? Who is he to challenge me?
by Who Is Karim Garcia? on Apr 2, 2010 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions
If the option is Nick Green or Russ Ortiz
this is the clear choice:
by Eric Stephen on Apr 2, 2010 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
So with Martin’s added weight and his recent injury, is it safe to assume he’s not gonna be running much this year, or at least to start off the season?
Well... maybe that answers that
Or not might have been a run and hit situation.
Who is Karim Garcia? Who is he to challenge me?
by Who Is Karim Garcia? on Apr 2, 2010 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Would REALLY like to see Manny get a hold of one
right here.
Who is Karim Garcia? Who is he to challenge me?
by Who Is Karim Garcia? on Apr 2, 2010 7:52 PM PDT reply actions
I finally succumbed to my fandom and traded for Kershaw in my fantasy league. As an extra bonus, I got Ethier in the trade, too.
Kobe's deal
just under $90 million, per AP:
(currently making)
2010: $23m
2011: $24.8m
New deal
2012: $27.4m
2013: $30.2m
2014: “more than $32m”
Lakers playing well so far tonight at home
from J.A. Adande:
Jazz have scored 22 pts in last 24 minutes on Lakers’ homecourt, going back to their 6-pt 4thQ here on Dec. 9 Lakers up 33-16 after 1Q 2nite
I saw this yesterday
but forgot about it…from Parker Hageman of Over The Baggy :
I’m going to start calling Orlando Hudson Preparation H, ‘cause he’s bringing relief to the #Twins’ two-hole
Awesome.
just caught up
The I realized i could get the non black out mlb.tv webcast. CK struggling a bit here.
Roster decisions tomorrow
but Joe Torre isn’t giving any hints. Per MLB.com, Torre said:
Everybody else is going to have to come dressed to go on the road trip and not all will make it,
I stopped by Anaheim Stadium before the game
and saw Monasterios and Luis Ayala both enter the stadium each with a packed suitcase. Not sure if it means anything but they were the only players I saw do that.
If anyone cares, Jon Weisman of Dodger Thoughts is a guest on Sporting News Radio right now (after the break), with Todd Wright.
I got a vibe that a lot of my readers didn’t like sports radio interviews :)
by Eric Stephen on Apr 2, 2010 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions
The man took time away from an exciting game involving his alma mater.
And he had find a quiet place in the cold to take the call
Things I did not know
Phoenix, after their 10th straight win tonight, is now tied for the #2 seed in the west, with Utah and Dallas
Graceful
is the opposite of the way Belliard plays first.
Came back in time to see Monasterios look awesome
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Ah hah hah
Now I get it. :-)
“Thankyouveeerymuch.”
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 literally watched a marathon of Taxi episodes
when I was sick a couple of months ago, on my laptop. Someone put all the episodes on YouTube. Made me feel better quickly. That and some of Latka’s special cookies. ;-)
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 didn't watch much
but watched just enough to get a taste of greatness. My favorite moments were:
2) when Jim first had pot
1) when Alex (I think) reminisced about the time he saved someone’s life. All he did was stop on a bridge and tell someone, “Hey, don’t jump.”
Missing some of tv's all time great episodes
Other faves: Jim’s driving test; the aforementioned Latka’s cookie recipe; Louis DePalma’s high school reunion (where Bobby poses as him), and many more.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
and Blake hasn't made the
…uh, never mind.
by RoyaleWithCheeze on Apr 2, 2010 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Is Justin Miller out of the running for
that last roster spot?
by SeanMillerSavior on Apr 2, 2010 8:55 PM PDT reply actions
No, this guy's more of a F-ROD
;-) fraud that is…
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
This would be cruel tomorrow but I wouldn't disapprove
Colletti: Russ, we know you had a solid spring, but looking at the roster, there’s just not much room. You understand, right?
Russ Ortiz: yeah, I guess. [hangs head] I’ll do what’s best for the team
Torre: Hey, Russ, do you know what day it is?
Russ: April 3?
Torre: That’s right, now get the fuck out of my office
:)
by Eric Stephen on Apr 2, 2010 8:59 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
oh that's horrible
but HILARIOUS! Or perhaps, if it was still April 1st, you could have them initially saying to Russ Ortiz that he had made the team, with the same punchline from Torre at the end!
Lucky for them the Dodgers are the
Official Team in the NL West with Starting Pitching Problems™ or the Rockies and DBacks would have to be worried. :-/
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
It Is Smart Moves Like That By Cleveland's Front Office That Got Them Ranked Above The Dodgers In Fangraphs' Organization Rankings
by CanuckDodger on Apr 2, 2010 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Absolutely!
A franchise with new field mascots as attractive as these has to rank way up there.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Do you suppose they’ll play tomorrow’s game like a real game? Or will they still be throwing in the kitchen sink to try out the odds and ends for a last time?
Mostly minor leaguers playing tomorrow
at least for LA, given the departure the next day. Martin will DH but that’ll be about it… As far as position players anyway. Pitchers will pitch like a real game I’m sure.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
It just dawned on me: If Haeger doesn’t pitch well in Florida, he and Russ Ortiz will switch roles. Ugh.
What I meant was, Haeger can easily transition into a long relief role if needed. If Russ makes the roster, he’ll be waiting in the wings. I don’t like, but it is what it is.
...and with two and a half hours to spare
So nice of the Dodgers to let him go a little early! heh heh
sorry, if I did this after every comment I didn't fully understand
I’d probably overload the server, but this one has me too curious. Can you elaborate what this is about, please?
sorry, it's not real
the picture just sort of reminded me of the (in)famous www.peopleofwalmart.com site. I probably should’ve at least put a little context in there. Also, the URL link was added automatically when I hit “post”, which I wasn’t expecting.
no worries
just thought i could see some weirdo angel fans
by MammothDodger on Apr 2, 2010 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Give me five minutes to photobucket it.
I have a screencap of said onesies.
well, you know what that means
DeWitt’s performance is gonna be compared pretty closely all season long AT LEAST. Either way, the trade will always be a sore point, as all of these “salary relief” moves involving prospects are. Nevertheless, the pain can be eased a bit if Blake > Tony.
I like to look at results too
And I see two NL West Divisions and two NLCS appearances. You can’t always keep everyone and you are assuming that Tony can stay healthy (which he has not been able to do).
all true, but...
Casey Blake has been a big part of that success over the past two seasons, and yet fans still (rightfully) groan about the circumstances that led to the departure of Carlos Santana.
I think they complain
I just think its kind of old and no one can convince me that Cleveland did not ask for Santana as part of the deal regardless of the salary. You convince me of that and I will gladly change my mind.
I also agree with that, as well
It is kind of old, as I posted a little while back. Still, it doesn’t change the presumed facts, or at least evidence, about how this move and many others were decided, in part, by the financial situation. It’s been a pattern, made all the more bitter by what we’ve heard about the McCourts not-so-thrifty personal spending. It’s all been said before, so I’ll leave at that for now, and just get back to my original point- I guarantee we’ll be looking at DeWitt’s performance versus Abreu, especially if there’s a substantial gap in either direction. I’m not saying it’s right, but it’s just the way things go. For what it’s worth, I’m happy for DeWitt, and look forward to seeing what he can do from this point forward.
Hu and Cry
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 almost wished he had pitched so that could have happened and
at least something productive would come from the loss. ;-)
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
it is a bit cruel, but it's consistently made me laugh
how anytime this spring that the Dodgers run into some misfortune, no one regrets the misfortune itself, so much as they regret that it didn’t involve Russ Ortiz. I’d half expect some comments of regret last night that Ethier knocked over that security guard instead of Russ Ortiz! :))
At least the Lakers won, more importantly
Pau Gasol one shy of a triple double!
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
So now.
Padilla, Kershaw, Billingsley, Kuroda, Haegar, Weaver, Ramon Ortiz, Troncoso, Sherrill, Broxton (10)
Martin, Ausmus (2)
Loney, DeWitt, Furcal, Blake, Carroll, Belliard (6)
Manny, Kemp, Ethier, Johnson, Anderson (5)
2 spots, 3 candidates- Monasterios, Russ Ortiz and Nick Green
oh yeah! I forgot about Monasterios
so if he gets picked over Russ, that’ll make one minor mistake (in my humble opinion) in letting go of Stults. All things considered, not too shabby!
so does that leave one or two spots open? I've lost count.
If it’s one, I’m guessing that it’ll be Nick Green, right? I have to say that other than the relatively minor loss of Eric Stults, I like the way the 25-man roster shaped up- and that goes all the way back to the beginning of the offseason. I would’ve liked to have seen J-Mac, Elbert and Link make the club, too, but have no problem with them getting sent down for more work. All things considered, things turned out ok, at least for the beginning of this year.
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