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Game 2 Chat - Part II: Russell's Muscles Edition

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Russell Martin was the last member of the 2009 Dodger lineup to hit a home run, not hitting his first dinger until June 20.  Tonight, Martin became the first Dodger to homer in 2010, with an opposite field shot off Ross Ohlendorf in the fifth inning.

Tie game, 3-3, heading to the bottom of the fifth...

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Home Loney has apparently killed Road Loney

If we yield now, all is over; but if we fight, there is yet a hope that we may stand upright

by Sordid on Apr 7, 2010 5:48 PM PDT reply actions  

GOOOOOOO!

I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours

by BoulderDodger on Apr 7, 2010 5:48 PM PDT reply actions  

DODGERSSSS!

I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours

by BoulderDodger on Apr 7, 2010 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

question..

is there any pattern to when you do continuation threads? Or just when theres a lot of comments?

by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Apr 7, 2010 5:50 PM PDT reply actions  

usually around every 500 comments.

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Apr 7, 2010 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Usually around the 500 comments mark or so

by Eric Stephen on Apr 7, 2010 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

makes sense

This is the first game thread that Im really paying attention to(was in class for opening day.. stupid chemistry).. and just wanted to know that pattern for the future..

by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Apr 7, 2010 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

about 1/2 a thousand

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 7, 2010 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fast-forward whenever Ohlendorf comes to bat.

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Apr 7, 2010 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

I broke my steering wheel on the first one

and threw my pizza at the dog after the 2nd one

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 7, 2010 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

look for Xei

to come with the 10% theory any minute now! :)

by keithc13 on Apr 7, 2010 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

MLB.TV

Is letting me watch this game. I am quite pleased

by robotmadeofnails on Apr 7, 2010 5:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Also

Collins didnt have a great call… Loney hits a pop fly… 395 feet later, its caught in the LCF gap…

by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Apr 7, 2010 5:51 PM PDT reply actions  

NEWSFLASH - Garrett Jones grounded out.

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Apr 7, 2010 5:54 PM PDT reply actions  

See I knew

he wasn’t the best player in the league:)

by keithc13 on Apr 7, 2010 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

This might be Kershaw’s last batter.

by Alex41592 on Apr 7, 2010 5:55 PM PDT reply actions  

To quote Lou Brown – I think you can go get him now

by oshea2002 on Apr 7, 2010 5:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Mike White:

Kershaw batted last inning and might not even finish this one.

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Apr 7, 2010 5:56 PM PDT reply actions  

K Shaw

I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours

by BoulderDodger on Apr 7, 2010 5:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Kershaw is at an even 100, I’m not sure I’d let him keep going in his first start.

by oshea2002 on Apr 7, 2010 5:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Have to let him face Andy

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 7, 2010 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

yea

he has dominated Andy today thus far… let him finish it

by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Apr 7, 2010 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

LaRoche

vs. Kershaw in a big at bat.

by Alex41592 on Apr 7, 2010 5:57 PM PDT reply actions  

How about this

Clayton Kershaw is the first Dodger since Kevin Gross (1991-92) to have two games in which he walked the opposing pitcher twice

by Eric Stephen on Apr 7, 2010 5:58 PM PDT reply actions  

awesome pull

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 7, 2010 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

way to go Uncle Google

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Apr 7, 2010 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Better two walks than Billingsley v. Brett Meyers in Game 2

by oshea2002 on Apr 7, 2010 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Stan Williams (1961 & 1962) is the only other LA Dodger ever to have two games in which they walked the same opposing pitcher twice.

by Eric Stephen on Apr 7, 2010 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

The guy I'm worried about is on desk

he must be quite a hitter to have been walked twice already

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 7, 2010 5:59 PM PDT reply actions  

call a cop

get that guy off your desk! :)

by keithc13 on Apr 7, 2010 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

He might be the future Head of the Department of Agriculture.

by fritts on Apr 7, 2010 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

I never like when you miss badly with two curve balls

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 7, 2010 5:59 PM PDT reply actions  

He really needs to throw a fastball here.

by Ivdown on Apr 7, 2010 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

andy will be sitting on it

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 7, 2010 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’m being reminded of his start vs the Phillies in the NLCS.

by Ivdown on Apr 7, 2010 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's OK to walk him

Weaver is coming in when the bases are loaded.

Conquest Chronicles

by Julio Nievas on Apr 7, 2010 6:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Dream Weaver better still have his magin.

by Ivdown on Apr 7, 2010 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

bases loaded

dream weaver time?

I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours

by BoulderDodger on Apr 7, 2010 6:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Yep

1 for 20 with bases juiced in 2009 against Weaver

by Eric Stephen on Apr 7, 2010 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ughhh

Also “It has to be a fastball because that’s his best pitch…and Laroche is a fastball hitter.”

Why would that 2nd part make anyone want to throw a fastball? Lyons is dumb.

by Ivdown on Apr 7, 2010 6:01 PM PDT reply actions  

I hate to say it

but you know how all those weird 2009 stats are falling fast in the first two games. Will Weaver and his bases loaded gig is now on the line and I don’t think it will end well.

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 7, 2010 6:02 PM PDT reply actions  

They’re getting picked off like a shooting gallery

by Eric Stephen on Apr 7, 2010 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

WHY would you bring that up? Weaver wasn’t good with the bases loaded last year <.< >.>

by Ivdown on Apr 7, 2010 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Crap

I wanted Kershaw to get out of this

by robotmadeofnails on Apr 7, 2010 6:03 PM PDT reply actions  

I would have yanked him the second he hit 100 pitches. I guess this shows they are certainly going to stretch him out. That said, you can’t throw 110 pitches in 4 and 2/3.

by oshea2002 on Apr 7, 2010 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is D. Young is going to pinch-hit?

by fritts on Apr 7, 2010 6:03 PM PDT reply actions  

I’m not in Pittsburgh. :P

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Apr 7, 2010 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Delwyn Young is the batter.

by Alex41592 on Apr 7, 2010 6:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Was he announced before Kershaw was pulled? Must be nice to have a switch-hitter on the bench.

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Apr 7, 2010 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

DREAMWEAVER

continues

I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours

by BoulderDodger on Apr 7, 2010 6:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Weaver

gets out of it… no W for Kershaw possible

by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Apr 7, 2010 6:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Another No-Decision for Kershaw.

by Alex41592 on Apr 7, 2010 6:06 PM PDT reply actions  

it’s cause he’s not an ace! ;)

I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours

by BoulderDodger on Apr 7, 2010 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

I didn’t think that the Dodgers have an ace

by vadodger on Apr 7, 2010 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

we dont

but we have two who could be ones by the end of the year

by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Apr 7, 2010 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

we do, he’s just in the minors, his name is Chris Withrow

I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours

by BoulderDodger on Apr 7, 2010 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Just because Buc Dugout irritated the crap out of me

i’d like to see Weaver, Ortiz, and Monk throw some scoreless innings tonight

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 7, 2010 6:06 PM PDT reply actions  

I’d prefer Ortiz not to enter the game.

by fritts on Apr 7, 2010 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

What did they tell you?

I thought you and their mod hit it off with that interview…

Conquest Chronicles

by Julio Nievas on Apr 7, 2010 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

They made fun our bullpen

and I reminded them that we usually have one of the best bullpen even if it is built strangely. Then I thanked them for Beimel and Belisario and they felt I was impugning their franchise. Basically they were thin skinned yahoos.

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 7, 2010 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

takes a lot of gall or a lot of alcohol for a Pirate fan to make fun of anyone

by keithc13 on Apr 7, 2010 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

They need as much humor as possible after all “Competitive in 2012” isn’t exactly an inspiring slogan.

If we yield now, all is over; but if we fight, there is yet a hope that we may stand upright

by Sordid on Apr 7, 2010 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

damn you ronny cedeno

I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours

by BoulderDodger on Apr 7, 2010 6:09 PM PDT reply actions  

The Pirates announcers think Casey Blake looks like Jim Tracy and Jim Thome

by fritts on Apr 7, 2010 6:09 PM PDT reply actions  

It’d be cool if he hit like Thome and talked like Tracy

by oshea2002 on Apr 7, 2010 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

or hit like Thome and walked like Tracy

by StolenMonkey86 on Apr 7, 2010 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Uh, no..

I like the Woody Harrelson comparison better…

Conquest Chronicles

by Julio Nievas on Apr 7, 2010 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

I only brought it up because I was watching Zombieland last night and when woody harrelson swings the bat at the zombie I thought of Casey Blake

by Lidlbit on Apr 7, 2010 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

That movie was surprisingly good. Caught me off guard.

Conquest Chronicles

by Julio Nievas on Apr 7, 2010 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

what a sick love child that would be lol

I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours

by BoulderDodger on Apr 7, 2010 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

3-2 count for Dewitt

Love seeing him up at the plate.

by Ivdown on Apr 7, 2010 6:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Dewitt looks great so far

I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours

by BoulderDodger on Apr 7, 2010 6:12 PM PDT reply actions  

DeWitt always seems to get at least a 3 ball count

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 7, 2010 6:12 PM PDT reply actions  

DeWitt – OBP machine

by oshea2002 on Apr 7, 2010 6:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Who was mentioned in the preview

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 7, 2010 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

LMAO

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Apr 7, 2010 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

He is very proud of that preview, with good reason.

by Ivdown on Apr 7, 2010 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

As he should be.
My comments about the pitchers not mentioned was intended as a dig at the Pirates bullpen.

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Apr 7, 2010 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Walk for Dewitt, nice

Over/Under

A. 70 walks

B. .355 OBP

by Ivdown on Apr 7, 2010 6:13 PM PDT reply actions  

a) over
b) good question

by StolenMonkey86 on Apr 7, 2010 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

if he starts all year

I could see over for A and questionable for B(aka, i have no idea)

by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Apr 7, 2010 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

under for both, but not by much for B

by Eric Stephen on Apr 7, 2010 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

just barely over
just barely over

I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours

by BoulderDodger on Apr 7, 2010 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

I realize both are very aggressive, but I think he’s hungry and he wants to prove he can be the every day 2b. If he gets the start 130+ times I could see him getting over 60 walks, and possibly 70.

by Ivdown on Apr 7, 2010 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

under

under

people wont walk him as they find out he doesnt have any power..

and his average wont be high enough to carry a .355 OBP …. .345 is more likely

by matthewmafa on Apr 7, 2010 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Good call

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 7, 2010 6:15 PM PDT reply actions  

This is why GA is on the team

just one of those 2000 something singles. Weaver could get the one based on one pitch

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 7, 2010 6:16 PM PDT reply actions  

dear god its russ ortiz

I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours

by BoulderDodger on Apr 7, 2010 6:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Russ is coming in

by vadodger on Apr 7, 2010 6:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Never fear

tonight is a night of the unexpected from the Dodger Russes.

by Eric Stephen on Apr 7, 2010 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Russ Ortiz is throwing up in the bullpen

by oshea2002 on Apr 7, 2010 6:17 PM PDT reply actions  

I am throwing up in front of my computer.

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Apr 7, 2010 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Don't go bagging on Russ

He’s got all the dignity on the team, remember.

by EMDarrow on Apr 7, 2010 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

well damn

I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours

by BoulderDodger on Apr 7, 2010 6:17 PM PDT reply actions  

When Russ made the team, I didnt think he would be pitching in tie ballgames. Ick.

by UCLADodger32 on Apr 7, 2010 6:18 PM PDT reply actions  

I’m still convinced the Ortiz’s are one long April Fool’s joke

by oshea2002 on Apr 7, 2010 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Kenyon Martin doesn’t think that is funny.

by keithc13 on Apr 7, 2010 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

That ended pretty poorly for all involved.

by oshea2002 on Apr 7, 2010 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

it was a knockoff

of another joke a few years ago. Except he’s a big(BIG) baby..

by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Apr 7, 2010 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Godspeed Kuo and Belisario

by fritts on Apr 7, 2010 6:19 PM PDT reply actions  

If any of you guys live in Manhattan, you have to come check out Fresh N Fast. The most blatant In N Out rip off ever.

by oshea2002 on Apr 7, 2010 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

With Kuo and Belisario out and Sherrill searching for his release point or something.

Broxton 9th, Troncoso 8th, Sherrill/Ramon O 7th, so there’s no one but Russ O for the 6th?

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Apr 7, 2010 6:20 PM PDT reply actions  

I wouldn’t mind Troncoso for 2

by Eric Stephen on Apr 7, 2010 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

They let Kershaw throw 109 pitches

by oshea2002 on Apr 7, 2010 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

I dont see it tonight

especially when he is coming back from having a kid… i wouldnt be shocked if he doesnt pitch at all honestly..

by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Apr 7, 2010 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

How much sleep do you think the average major leaguer gets on the road?

by UCLADodger32 on Apr 7, 2010 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

more than the Dad who just had his first kid..

trust me, it’s hard to sleep when visiting a hospital.. and when you are having a kid, too much adrenaline to sleep

by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Apr 7, 2010 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

really?

From Collins/Lyons, it sounded like he got back today… if he did get back last night, then he’ll probably go..

by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Apr 7, 2010 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

I have heard conflicting info

by Eric Stephen on Apr 7, 2010 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

From the Dodger game notes
Ramon Troncoso rejoined the Dodgers yesterday after witnessing the birth of his first daughter, Isabella, who was born on Sunday morning

by Eric Stephen on Apr 7, 2010 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

He got back at 12:43 AM

so they are both right:)

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 7, 2010 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

It’s not like he gave birth to the kid. If anything, he should be super pumped.

by UCLADodger32 on Apr 7, 2010 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

LOL

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Apr 7, 2010 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hell, he could go 3.

by oshea2002 on Apr 7, 2010 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Unconventional to use your 8th inning guy for two though.

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Apr 7, 2010 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

This bullpen defines unconventional right now

by Eric Stephen on Apr 7, 2010 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

But that is probably right for now

by Eric Stephen on Apr 7, 2010 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ronny Cedeno rips a single to left.

by Alex41592 on Apr 7, 2010 6:21 PM PDT reply actions  

I can't bear to watch

so I’m watching Scherzer
4 2/3 so far but Hochevar is matching him. Scoreless game so far

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 7, 2010 6:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Sweet DP

by everyone involved

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 7, 2010 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

G Jones is going to face

Russ Ortiz – probable outcome – home run
Tonight – Double Play

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 7, 2010 6:23 PM PDT reply actions  

maybe he’ll hit a homerun but there will be too much pine tar on his bat, the ball will hit a bird in mid flight, get caught, and lead to a DP, etc. The possibilities are endless.

by oshea2002 on Apr 7, 2010 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

That was actually a fantastic play. wow.

by UCLADodger32 on Apr 7, 2010 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

WOW

I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours

by BoulderDodger on Apr 7, 2010 6:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey

that’s a hell of a play by Russ Ortiz.

by Alex41592 on Apr 7, 2010 6:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Unexpected Russ day!

I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours

by BoulderDodger on Apr 7, 2010 6:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Only a veteran who has faced down adversity could make that play

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 7, 2010 6:26 PM PDT reply actions  

salt of the earth kinda guy

by keithc13 on Apr 7, 2010 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

haha. Classic Ned / Joe logic.

by oshea2002 on Apr 7, 2010 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

LaRoche…Pee Wee…Ortiz…Ned’s having a big night.

by Little Blue Bicycle on Apr 7, 2010 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

I am going to go out on a limb here and say early CY Young winner Russ Ortiz

by vadodger on Apr 7, 2010 6:28 PM PDT reply actions  

The Dodgers have their ace. Excuse me, Ace.

by Little Blue Bicycle on Apr 7, 2010 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Welcome to the Dodgers Mr. Ortiz

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 7, 2010 6:28 PM PDT reply actions  

I think these ladies should kiss

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 7, 2010 6:28 PM PDT reply actions  

If Manny hits a home run they will surely score

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 7, 2010 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Okay

now let us watch the Dodgers prove your prognostication

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 7, 2010 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Did you see the research i think David Pinto did on 3-0 vs. 0-2 situations? Strike zone is 50% better in 3-0 situations.

by UCLADodger32 on Apr 7, 2010 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Love the leadoff walk in front of Kemp, Ethier, Manny.

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Apr 7, 2010 6:33 PM PDT reply actions  

agree

takes some balls to walk Raffy.. even more to steal his 2nd BASE!

by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Apr 7, 2010 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

I knew Russ O. had it in him. Way better than Gagne.

by delias man on Apr 7, 2010 6:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Wonder if a LOOGy will come in for Ethier

by fritts on Apr 7, 2010 6:34 PM PDT reply actions  

2 for 2~!

I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours

by BoulderDodger on Apr 7, 2010 6:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Raffy swipes another base.

by Alex41592 on Apr 7, 2010 6:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Man, he beat both throws by a ton

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 7, 2010 6:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Get him over at least.

by Alex41592 on Apr 7, 2010 6:36 PM PDT reply actions  

A Flyin' Furcal is a good sign indeed.

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Apr 7, 2010 6:36 PM PDT reply actions  

+1

Was just thinking the same. If he’s running, then maybe he really is finally back.

by EMDarrow on Apr 7, 2010 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

2 bad swings by Matt. 4 balls so far in this ab

by UCLADodger32 on Apr 7, 2010 6:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Black Hole?

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 7, 2010 6:37 PM PDT reply actions  

damn

4 straight breaking balls.

by ishXdavid on Apr 7, 2010 6:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Kemp looked real bad there.

by Alex41592 on Apr 7, 2010 6:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Terrible. Didnt see one strike.

by UCLADodger32 on Apr 7, 2010 6:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Dodger HR leaders

After June 19, 2009 (game #68)
Ethier 11
Blake 10
Kemp 8
Manny 6
Hudson 5
Furcal 3
Loney 3
Castro 1
Paul – 1
Hoffmann 1
Martin 0

2010 Current
Martin 1

by Eric Stephen on Apr 7, 2010 6:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Paul had negative homeruns?

by oshea2002 on Apr 7, 2010 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ha

forgot to remove one dash :)

by Eric Stephen on Apr 7, 2010 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not saying it wouldn’t have been cool

by oshea2002 on Apr 7, 2010 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’d imagine they’ll try and get Ethier out with the lefty, walk Manny, and then get Loney out.

by oshea2002 on Apr 7, 2010 6:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Ughhhh

Damn Kemp, what was that? At the very least you should have gotten Furcal to 3rd.

by Ivdown on Apr 7, 2010 6:38 PM PDT reply actions  

What is considered at good CS% for a catcher?
Doumit is at 29% for his career

by fritts on Apr 7, 2010 6:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Chipper give Braves lead with two run bomb in the 8th

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 7, 2010 6:40 PM PDT reply actions  

2 poor at bats by our studs.

by UCLADodger32 on Apr 7, 2010 6:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Kemp and Ethier leave much to be desired this inning.

by Alex41592 on Apr 7, 2010 6:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh thank god, here comes Loney

by oshea2002 on Apr 7, 2010 6:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Longoria not quite 473 feet but he hits another one

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 7, 2010 6:41 PM PDT reply actions  

some things are not meant

to be
like Evan playing 3b with the rockies

by hirambocachica on Apr 7, 2010 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Please show up Mr. Road Loney

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Apr 7, 2010 6:42 PM PDT reply actions  

a nation turns it’s lonely eyes to you.

Woo woo woo.

by Eric Stephen on Apr 7, 2010 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

drinking early

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 7, 2010 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Now I can't get that ditty out of my mind

your lucky I like it

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 7, 2010 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Home Loney sneers at you and twirls his mustache.

If we yield now, all is over; but if we fight, there is yet a hope that we may stand upright

by Sordid on Apr 7, 2010 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bases should be loaded right now

by sumo390 on Apr 7, 2010 6:44 PM PDT reply actions  

With Loney following Manny

we could see a few of these scenarios

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 7, 2010 6:45 PM PDT reply actions  

and 134 walks for Manny

by Eric Stephen on Apr 7, 2010 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

yup

kemp hhas to be hitting behind manny..

russell martin if he keeps a .360 OBP or above should hit 2nd..

by matthewmafa on Apr 7, 2010 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Road Loney is bad

by sumo390 on Apr 7, 2010 6:46 PM PDT reply actions  

I really wanted Loney to give me a reason early on to change my tune on him.

by oshea2002 on Apr 7, 2010 6:46 PM PDT reply actions  

So

Who do we trade at the deadline for Adam Dunn?

by StolenMonkey86 on Apr 7, 2010 6:47 PM PDT reply actions  

That will never, ever happen

by Eric Stephen on Apr 7, 2010 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

true, he’s not a NedGuy™

by StolenMonkey86 on Apr 7, 2010 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Since its Ned Withrow and Gordon

by vadodger on Apr 7, 2010 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dunn is nowhere near Nedly enough. Perhaps you mean Lance Berkman?

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Apr 7, 2010 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

As with everything, it’s the cost that matters. What does Berkman make?

by oshea2002 on Apr 7, 2010 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

The good thing is that really anyone is an upgrade b/c it’s 1b. How about Berkman?

by oshea2002 on Apr 7, 2010 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Looks like they should trade Russ Ortiz for Berkman

by delias man on Apr 7, 2010 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think Houston already got their fill of Russ Ortiz.

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Apr 7, 2010 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Loney’s had like three warning track outs this year so far. I wonder if Russell Martin has said to him, “dude, why in the hell did you loose weight this offseason, eh?”

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Apr 7, 2010 6:48 PM PDT reply actions  

With his opposite field slap swing, he’s trying to become Slappy and/or Brett Butler. Speed kills.

by oshea2002 on Apr 7, 2010 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

... lose ...

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Apr 7, 2010 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Russ Ortiz is a DP machine!

by Eric Stephen on Apr 7, 2010 6:51 PM PDT reply actions  

all is forgiven loney

I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours

by BoulderDodger on Apr 7, 2010 6:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Well, Loney makes up fir his out last inning.

by UCLADodger32 on Apr 7, 2010 6:51 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm as tired of the Loney talk

Thank you Mr Loney for the excellent DP

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 7, 2010 6:51 PM PDT reply actions  

He made up for it some with that D

by vadodger on Apr 7, 2010 6:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Loney unassisted DP!

by Alex41592 on Apr 7, 2010 6:51 PM PDT reply actions  

as I am of the Billingsley talk

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 7, 2010 6:51 PM PDT reply actions  

How about the Martin talk?

by Ivdown on Apr 7, 2010 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Martin has a new year

to prove himself. Everyone does

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 7, 2010 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

i dont know about that

will his offense improve enough to were when he starts getting expensive………

ok what im trying to say is i dont think loney is going to last a lot longer as a starting 1sst basemen…

too much demand for offense from first base… and he doesnt give it

by matthewmafa on Apr 7, 2010 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

If he can be at 20 HR/Yr

If he’s topping out at 15, he’ll be a nice bench piece for someone, thats about it. He ain’t shown the hitting skills outside power to tolerate 15 HRs, either.

Not like he’s out there hitting .320 and lacing 40 doubles.

by EMDarrow on Apr 7, 2010 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don’t think anyone needs to make up anything for making an out with two outs. Kemp and Andre also had their chances.

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 7, 2010 6:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Russ Ortiz, 2 IP on 24 pitches

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Apr 7, 2010 6:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Make them pay for that

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 7, 2010 6:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Freakin Droopy the Dog in The Dark Knight. Maggie Gyllenhal is not good looking, why was she cast in that movie?

by Ivdown on Apr 7, 2010 6:54 PM PDT reply actions  

I love Maggie

bite your tongue.

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 7, 2010 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

I like her, but hated her character in that movie. I was happy to see her blown to bits

by Eric Stephen on Apr 7, 2010 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

You have a dark side Mr. Stephens

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 7, 2010 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

I so wish Katie Holmes didn’t go crazy and marry Tom Cruise :(

by Ivdown on Apr 7, 2010 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Katie Holmes is ruthlessly annoying.

by oshea2002 on Apr 7, 2010 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

She wasn’t a bad actress in Batman Begins and she was much better looking IMO.

by Ivdown on Apr 7, 2010 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

I wouldn’t describe Maggie as “not good looking”

by oshea2002 on Apr 7, 2010 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think I’ve seen what you want me to watch, and it doesn’t make up for the fact that it looks like her skin is melting off her face, Indiana Jones style.

by Ivdown on Apr 7, 2010 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

I like her unique look

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 7, 2010 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

You should watch The Secretary

by oshea2002 on Apr 7, 2010 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

That is an, uh, interesting movie.

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Apr 7, 2010 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Martin has to get on here

by vadodger on Apr 7, 2010 6:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice catch by Milledge

by Eric Stephen on Apr 7, 2010 6:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Let’s hope those mechanical issues have been ironed out

by Eric Stephen on Apr 7, 2010 7:00 PM PDT reply actions  

how is that possible

this will not end well

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 7, 2010 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sherrill does have that funky foot placement

It could very well be as simple as, like he said, getting his muscle memory to repeat his delivery to get him back on track.

by Eric Stephen on Apr 7, 2010 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Either way, I’m impressed by the larger Martin so far. I only want to jettison our first baseman now.

by oshea2002 on Apr 7, 2010 7:00 PM PDT reply actions  

I bet Troncoso starts the 9th if it’s tied.

The whole saving Broxton for a save situation on the road thing

by Eric Stephen on Apr 7, 2010 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

God I hate that “strategy”.

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Apr 7, 2010 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

yea

I sorta understand it, but if Trancosso gives up a run, its over… and no Broxton

by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Apr 7, 2010 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

meh

I dont like the sauce or onions, so it doesnt do much for me… give me a double double instead

by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Apr 7, 2010 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

haha

thank you(still need to take off the sauce/onions ;)

by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Apr 7, 2010 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Clement is a lefty, followed by a RHB then a PH

by Eric Stephen on Apr 7, 2010 7:01 PM PDT reply actions  

I’d really like to see Jeff Clement have a big year, starting on Friday.

by oshea2002 on Apr 7, 2010 7:02 PM PDT reply actions  

If Sherrill is having mechanical problems, why is he pitching the 8th?

by Tripon on Apr 7, 2010 7:05 PM PDT reply actions  

They probably think he’s close enough to normal mechanically

by Eric Stephen on Apr 7, 2010 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

He has basically had two days to work on it

by Eric Stephen on Apr 7, 2010 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Who would you put in?

If we yield now, all is over; but if we fight, there is yet a hope that we may stand upright

by Sordid on Apr 7, 2010 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Because Kuo has a trick elbow and Beliasario a trick work visa.

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Apr 7, 2010 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was gonna watch 2 1/2 men

but Ive seen the episode and i wanna see the game… so more of me :)

by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Apr 7, 2010 7:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice sliding catch by the Beardless

by Eric Stephen on Apr 7, 2010 7:06 PM PDT reply actions  

nice catch by Blake

by vadodger on Apr 7, 2010 7:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice play by the former Beard.

by Alex41592 on Apr 7, 2010 7:06 PM PDT reply actions  

6 walks makes me sad.

by silverwidow on Apr 7, 2010 7:06 PM PDT reply actions  

yup

i was disappointed a little by kershaw….

BUT…

its the first start of the season..

by matthewmafa on Apr 7, 2010 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

More strikes tonight by Sherrill

good sign. Velocity needs a bit more, but that’ll do

by Eric Stephen on Apr 7, 2010 7:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Kershaw’s first Low A start (4/5/07):

2.1 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 2 K, 6 BB

by silverwidow on Apr 7, 2010 7:08 PM PDT reply actions  

I know that. I’m just pointing out that maybe he has problems in April. Then again, I remember that being a blizzard game.

by silverwidow on Apr 7, 2010 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

waiting to PH with people on base

better OBP from Carroll

by Eric Stephen on Apr 7, 2010 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hochevar with a hell of a game tonight

goes 7 2/3 scoreless with KC leading 1 – 0 bottom of the 8th. KC brought in Soria in the 8th

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 7, 2010 7:11 PM PDT reply actions  

No

we would not have signed him.

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 7, 2010 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

I really hope that's the case

Lyons made it sound like it was only because he retired.

by Ivdown on Apr 7, 2010 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

This is opposite night.

by Tripon on Apr 7, 2010 7:12 PM PDT reply actions  

I was thinking the same thing

by Eric Stephen on Apr 7, 2010 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nice Jamey! Poor, poor play by cutch.

by UCLADodger32 on Apr 7, 2010 7:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Now all we need is a long fly ball

by vadodger on Apr 7, 2010 7:13 PM PDT reply actions  

ahahahaha . sac fly will do now

I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours

by BoulderDodger on Apr 7, 2010 7:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice

black hole = game winner?

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 7, 2010 7:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Or Not

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 7, 2010 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

If Furcal and Kemp can’t get him in from third with no outs it is going to be a long season

by vadodger on Apr 7, 2010 7:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Yuck. Lets go Bison.

by UCLADodger32 on Apr 7, 2010 7:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Jamey is not slow

Am I wrong to think he should have gone? If he had I guess the 2b would have called off Dotel.

by Ivdown on Apr 7, 2010 7:15 PM PDT reply actions  

I would have sent him

No way the pitcher is able to throw home from the position he picked up the ball

by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Apr 7, 2010 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Runner at 3rd did not have our angle

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Apr 7, 2010 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

why does Collins say in a hurry?

He has the whole top of the 9th.. thats the amount of time every closer takes to get ready…

by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Apr 7, 2010 7:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Fail, Fail, Fail, Fail

by oshea2002 on Apr 7, 2010 7:17 PM PDT reply actions  

2 awful at bats by Kemp in big situations. He had two fastballs to crush early in the count and got caught looking slider.

by UCLADodger32 on Apr 7, 2010 7:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow, god damnit….

by Ivdown on Apr 7, 2010 7:18 PM PDT reply actions  

That's discouraging

If we yield now, all is over; but if we fight, there is yet a hope that we may stand upright

by Sordid on Apr 7, 2010 7:18 PM PDT reply actions  

YIKES

Kemp overcompensated for all the flailing in his last at-bat.

by ishXdavid on Apr 7, 2010 7:18 PM PDT reply actions  

I blame that career killer Rihanna

by oshea2002 on Apr 7, 2010 7:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Kemp must not be “balanced”

by delias man on Apr 7, 2010 7:18 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

So

Do you go after the clutch one, or the HOF?

by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Apr 7, 2010 7:19 PM PDT reply actions  

If i was the other team i’d go after Manny

If we yield now, all is over; but if we fight, there is yet a hope that we may stand upright

by Sordid on Apr 7, 2010 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sometimes the players confuse “patience” with “taking as many pitches as possible”. Sigh.

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Apr 7, 2010 7:19 PM PDT reply actions  

This is ridiculous

Runner at 2nd middle of the order we can’t score with no outs, runner at 3rd no outs middle of the order and we’ll see.

by Ivdown on Apr 7, 2010 7:20 PM PDT reply actions  

I’d just walk Manny here too, get the pitcher out.

by oshea2002 on Apr 7, 2010 7:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Awesome job fellas.

by oshea2002 on Apr 7, 2010 7:21 PM PDT reply actions  

This is how to lose ballgames. Yuck, and unfortunately, Kemp gets the monster share of the blame in both situations.

by UCLADodger32 on Apr 7, 2010 7:22 PM PDT reply actions  

There are plenty of ways to lose ballgames.

Like not scoring after putting up a 3 spot in the first

by Eric Stephen on Apr 7, 2010 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Against the Pirates

by oshea2002 on Apr 7, 2010 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Or throwing a fastball out over the plate to Garrett Jones.

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Apr 7, 2010 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don’t think a bacon latte would taste very good.

And I love bacon.

by Eric Stephen on Apr 7, 2010 7:23 PM PDT reply actions  

dude.

only one way to find out.

Who is Karim Garcia? Who is he to challenge me?

by Who Is Karim Garcia? on Apr 7, 2010 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

I mean, I would try it!

by Eric Stephen on Apr 7, 2010 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think that’s one of those things you can just tell isn’t going to work out

If we yield now, all is over; but if we fight, there is yet a hope that we may stand upright

by Sordid on Apr 7, 2010 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Apr 7, 2010 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

With that failure

Troncoso is pitching. Normal thing here.

by Alex41592 on Apr 7, 2010 7:24 PM PDT reply actions  

lol

start preparing for a new game thread everyone… its coming FOR SURE

by matthewmafa on Apr 7, 2010 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

… if when …
Fixed.

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Apr 7, 2010 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

we’re gonna geta new thread…….we’re gonna geta new thread……nanny nanny boo boo

by keithc13 on Apr 7, 2010 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

If we don't get a new thread...

I get to watch my Clippers lose again. Lose-Lose situation.

by gxl on Apr 7, 2010 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hell of an effort by Furcal there.

by Eric Stephen on Apr 7, 2010 7:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Yup.. too bad Cutch was running. Dude is such a burner.

by UCLADodger32 on Apr 7, 2010 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Garrett Jones with a chance to win it.

by Alex41592 on Apr 7, 2010 7:27 PM PDT reply actions  

honestly

how can they boo us for throwing to 1st?

by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Apr 7, 2010 7:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Massive short term memory loss?

If we yield now, all is over; but if we fight, there is yet a hope that we may stand upright

by Sordid on Apr 7, 2010 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

They want this extremely long game to end

by delias man on Apr 7, 2010 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Garrett Jones made an out.

Shocking

by Eric Stephen on Apr 7, 2010 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Manny doesn't scare me

But Minnesota SSs best be scared shitless from now on… Repko is in town!

by EMDarrow on Apr 7, 2010 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

That made the heart pound for a sec.

by Alex41592 on Apr 7, 2010 7:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Good job by Ramon. solid.

by UCLADodger32 on Apr 7, 2010 7:32 PM PDT reply actions  

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SP 44
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CL 74
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RHP 51 Belisario $414,426
RHP 54 Guerra $488,000
RHP 28
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LHP 57 Elbert $488,500
RHP 60 Coffey $1,000,000
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