John Ely Starting Tomorrow

The Dodgers still haven't officially announced it yet, but Ely's hometown newspaper, The Southtown Star, caught up with him today:

Ely, 23, got word of the promotion on Monday after going 2-1 with a 3.00 ERA in three starts for Albuquerque, the Dodgers' Triple A affiliate. He'll replace Vincente Padilla, who went on the disabled list Sunday with right forearm soreness.

"I can't believe it," Ely said via phone from Omaha. "I'm going to try and zone in and not look up (when he first toes the rubber). I'm sure I'm going to be nervous. If you're not nervous, you better find a new profession. But I'll be able to handle it."

Thanks to Silverwidow for the link

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Awesome

Best of luck, break a leg, in boca dal lupo, have fun.

by kinbote on Apr 27, 2010 10:44 AM PDT reply actions

My favorite quote

“The trade has worked out real well,” Ely said.

Yes it has, John. Yes it has.

by Eric Stephen on Apr 27, 2010 10:50 AM PDT reply actions

In Ned’s two best trades, he had almost no leverage (Bradley, Pierre). Go figure.

by kinbote on Apr 27, 2010 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions

The Marlon Anderson trade was pretty good, too. :)

by silverwidow on Apr 27, 2010 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions

Belliard says hello

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 27, 2010 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions

I think the trade for Manny will go down as a better trade for Ned

by Michael White on Apr 27, 2010 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions

Of course.

by silverwidow on Apr 27, 2010 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions

Smart crowd :)

by kinbote on Apr 27, 2010 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions

The man

has yet to make a major league start and we are calling this trade a win? The odds are high he will suck, but then I guess just moving Pierre’s salary was a win for Frank but I’m not sure it was a win for us.

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 27, 2010 11:09 AM PDT reply actions

I'm convinced it was a win

even if Ely gives up 10 runs tomorrow.

Johnson is a better player than Pierre in total, so just getting anything for Pierre, while saving money, makes that trade an easy win.

by Eric Stephen on Apr 27, 2010 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Just the fact that when the team needed a starter and reliever the braintrust felt that Ely and Link were capable makes it a win in my opinion. If they fail, it won’t be as sweet, but it’s still a win overall.

by LA Taco on Apr 27, 2010 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions

+1

by matthewmafa on Apr 27, 2010 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm new at this....

..But don’t we have two prospects that could have taken Padilla’s place on the roster now in Link and Monesterios?

by MariaS on Apr 27, 2010 11:22 AM PDT reply actions

Neither can start

so they needed someone who has been pitching in a rotation so they can hope for at least five innings.

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 27, 2010 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions

Link is not a starter, he’s a reliever.

Monasterios has been used in relief, and is less likely to be able to pitch very long, at least not right now.

by Eric Stephen on Apr 27, 2010 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions

Thanks

by MariaS on Apr 27, 2010 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions

Welcome to TBLA

nice looking dogs

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 27, 2010 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions

There actually my Father's

He’s in the background holding their leashes. He brings them over when he visits his grandkids. Goldens are the best with kids.

by MariaS on Apr 27, 2010 11:30 AM PDT reply actions

Yeh, love the dogs

When I lost my son in Iraq, I wasn’t fit to be around anyone. My dog got me through the tough times. I got a Lab mix from the rescue center. A couple buck for shots and I got a new best friend.

by Mookie1 on Apr 27, 2010 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions

Sorry to hear that. Pets are indeed wonderful!

by silverwidow on Apr 27, 2010 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions

So sorry for your loss. I lost my husband in Iraq. Thank God I have family around me.

by MariaS on Apr 27, 2010 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions

Just one more silly question

If the weather is so iffy, shouldn’t they start the double header at 1 pm EDT? I know there must be shufflings of broadcasts and stuff, but the main thing is to get the game in right? Or, is it that there was a sheduled broadcast game at 7EDT and they just had to abide by the sponsors wishes?

by MariaS on Apr 27, 2010 11:36 AM PDT reply actions

I think the main reason is because they wanted to play the games (mostly) back-to-back. I know there’s a brief intermission between them (30 mins.).

by silverwidow on Apr 27, 2010 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions

From what I understand

the tickets for the regularly scheduled game are good for the 1st game. If they started the 1st game that early you would be making the fans leave and come back for the night game. If the games had separate admissions than they could do what you are suggesting.

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 27, 2010 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions

Thanks again Phil and silver

by MariaS on Apr 27, 2010 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions

Looks like Eric nailed the starters

pretty well for Game #1.

by Xeifrank on Apr 27, 2010 11:42 AM PDT reply actions

I have my moments :)

by Eric Stephen on Apr 27, 2010 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions

Gurnick tells us that Ely is in the Dodger clubhouse, but uses “likely” because the team hasn’t officially announced anything yet.

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100427&content_id=9608920&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la

by Eric Stephen on Apr 27, 2010 11:43 AM PDT reply actions

Former White Sox prospects starting for us on consecutive days. Strange how things work out.

by silverwidow on Apr 27, 2010 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions

Oooohhh

Good catch. I didn’t think of that.

by Eric Stephen on Apr 27, 2010 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions

Might as well bring in

Brandon McCarthy to make it a threesome.

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 27, 2010 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Jon over on Dodger Thoughts passed along this pregame note from Torre:

“Blake probably won’t play the second game. Russell won’t catch. We’ll wait and see on Furcal”

by Eric Stephen on Apr 27, 2010 11:58 AM PDT reply actions

Who needs Torre, you already told us that last night. :)
Now let’s see if you get the Dewitt and GA start in game 2.

by Xeifrank on Apr 27, 2010 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions

Bob Uecker will undergo heart surgery Friday

by Eric Stephen on Apr 27, 2010 12:18 PM PDT reply actions

Good luck Uek

I’m a fan.

The Ultimate Ned's Kind of Guy

by Humma Kavula on Apr 27, 2010 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions

Indeed

one of my favorite broadcasters (& actors) ever.

by Eric Stephen on Apr 27, 2010 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions

+1

one of my favorites even before Big League. He just has a self deprecating style about him that I found comfortable.

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 27, 2010 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions

I don't know if it is a hangover from Sundays crappy loss

but I’m not feeling any buzz over the Ely start as I normally do when a prospect gets their big league debut. Possibly it is because I didn’t watch him come up through the system and have nothing emotionally vested in him. Also because I have little expectations.

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 27, 2010 12:20 PM PDT reply actions

For me it's because

it’s tomorrow.

I’m psyched for the double-header today. When that is in the past, I will be psyched for Ely.

The Ultimate Ned's Kind of Guy

by Humma Kavula on Apr 27, 2010 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions

I’m looking forward to it. He may not be one of “ours” but this is still a feel good story. And if he’s good, maybe it’ll show his hometown team what they missed.

by silverwidow on Apr 27, 2010 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions

Game starts shortly, no?

by Xeifrank on Apr 27, 2010 12:31 PM PDT reply actions

half hour

by Eric Stephen on Apr 27, 2010 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions

What time does the game thread go up?

by Xeifrank on Apr 27, 2010 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions

12:45?

by matthewmafa on Apr 27, 2010 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions

I thought maybe Eric was outside busy mowing the tumbleweeds or trimming the joshua trees.

by Xeifrank on Apr 27, 2010 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions

or taking

the scorpion for a walk.

by Xeifrank on Apr 27, 2010 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

love it

by delias man on Apr 27, 2010 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions

That made me laugh

by Michael White on Apr 27, 2010 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions

Game thread up

http://www.truebluela.com/2010/4/27/1447477/dodgers-mets-game-1-chat

by Eric Stephen on Apr 27, 2010 12:55 PM PDT reply actions

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