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On the Road Again: Dodgers visit Reds for Game 1 of 3 game set


There are certain teams where you look at them at the beginning of the season, and you realize that they could certainly compete for a playoff spot.  It seems like I've been saying precisely that about the Cincinatti Reds for the better part of a decade.  In college, I had a roommate who was a Cubs fan, and to start every season I would tell him that I thought the sleeper pick in the NL Central should be the Reds. The games would be played and the year would end without a good result for the Reds and I'd be right back at it making the same prediction the following year.  Since I started calling the Reds my perrenial sleeper team, the Reds have showcased a solid hitting team for years, including Ken Griffey Jr, Adam Dunn, Austin Kearns, Josh Hamilton, Sean Casey, Joey Votto, Jay Bruce, et al.  I always assumed that they would be able to hit their way to a title while getting just enough from their pitching staff.  Next thing you know, most of those guys above are now gone without delivering an NL Central title and the promise for the Reds suddenly became their suite of power arms.  My rationale for picking the Reds to (again) be the NL Central sleeper was the pitching staff. The Reds came into the year with young arms Homer Bailey, Johnny Cueto, and Edinson Volquez (hurt to start the year then popped for steroids anyway.)  Additionally, the Reds were hoping to get something out of Mike Leake who they didn't bother sending to the minors and had invested in Aroldis Chapman to provide a spark midway through the year if necessary. Rounding out the pitching rotation was old favorite of mine Aaron Harang.

I guess this is a long-winded way of saying that after all these years of following the Reds to a certain degree, I clearly am getting no better in identifying their potential strenghts.  The truth of it is, I could have picked basically anyone in the NL Central as my sleeper team these past 10 years and certainly been more correct then my Reds prediction (except the Pirates.) The Cardinals, Cubs, Brewers and Astros have all advanced to the playoffs during that time as the Reds haven't qualified for post-season play since 1995.  At this point though, the Reds do sit in the pole position and it's been the hitting, not the pitching, which has gotten them there.  The Reds lead the National League with a team wOBA of .351 which has made up for the team being in the bottom quarter of the NL with their pitchers posting a team x-FIP of 4.46. For a point of comparison, the Dodgers are in the middle of the NL with the pitchers posting a team x-FIP of 4.20 and in the bottom half of the NL with a team wOBA of .324.

Hiroki Kuroda draws the pitching assignment tonight for the Dodgers and will square off against Aaron Harang.  At first glance Kuroda appears to be the clear favorite in the contest as he enters with an ERA of 3.30 compared to Harang's 5.17 ERA. x-FIP though is quite a bit closer as Kuroda's x-FIP of 3.84 is much more comparable to Harang's x-FIP of 4.00 on the year.  Great American Ballpark remains a home run haven, and Harang enters the game with a HR/9 of 1.41 (13th in MLB.)

Notes

As alluded to in the title, the Dodgers are going to be racking up the frequent flyer miles again as 15 of the next 18 games are on the road (though 3 of them are in Anaheim.)

Extreme weather is in the forecast tonight including a chance for tornadic activity.  The forecast indicates the storms should be scattered, so it seems likely that the teams will get the game in. 

Andre Ethier remains the only Dodger currently in-line to be voted into an all-star spot. He is third in the NL behind Jason Heyward and Ryan Braun.  I would guess that Ethier and Jonathan Broxton will be the only two Dodgers represented in Anaheim. 

Jon Weisman at Dodger Thoughts asks what the corresponding roster move will be when the Dodgers activate Vicente Padilla. Weisman believed the most likely candidate was a DFA to Justin Miller since he has no options but also brought up an "injury" to George Sherrill.  At this point, with Sherrill posting an x-FIP north of 6 and Joe Torre having no confidence in him in high leverage situations, a DL move seems most likely and an outright DFA might not be far away. 

Game Time 4:10 pm

TV: KCAL

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Some lower level draft signings

From the notes:

Yesterday, the Dodgers signed 8th round pick Blake Dean (1B, LSU), 9th round pick Steven Domecus (OF, Va. Tech), 23rd round pick BJ Larosa (C, Bucknell University), 24th round pick Andrew Edge (C Jacksonville State, 25th round pick Chance Gilmore (CF, Coastal Carolina), 29th round pick John Patterson (RHP, Southwestern Oklahoma State University) and non-drafted free agent Angelo Ponte (C, Fordham University). The club has now officially signed 15 of its 50 draft picks

by Eric Stephen on Jun 15, 2010 12:48 PM PDT reply actions  

I only have the 11 as well. I will ask around. I’m sure the other four are lower level

by Eric Stephen on Jun 15, 2010 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Has Ned

ever DFA’d a veteran who was pitching well? If he was afraid of losing Nick Green what must be going through his mind regarding the Canvass.

by meercatjohn on Jun 15, 2010 12:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Well

we know nothing will be done until Saturday so a lot could happen by then.

by bhsportsguy on Jun 15, 2010 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Without bringing any peripherals into this, the superficial reason used could be that Miller has given up runs in his last three outings. Not that it’s especially fair or anything, but there are kernels of reasons out there.

by Eric Stephen on Jun 15, 2010 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Miller's peripherals aren't great

4.08 x-FIP is decent enough I suppose but nothing to blow you away. That’s the reason why DFA’ing Miller is sort of safe. If somebody gets hurt the day after and you’ve lost Miller, would Schlicthing give you just as much? Probably close enough.

by Michael White on Jun 15, 2010 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

i wonder if Sherrill

is a guy whose past success might make another team willing to trade for him. Of course that would leave us with only one lefty in the pen.

by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 15, 2010 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

I thought about at that

But his value is shot now and Torre (understandably) won’t give him enough oppurtunities to work his horrible stats down.

The time to trade Sherrill was in the offseason. Now the options are basically DFA now or non-tender later.

I actually probably should have written a whole post on this as I guess I have a lot to say on the matter.

by Michael White on Jun 15, 2010 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

would be interested in hearing what you have to say.

by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 15, 2010 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

My big trade idea of the offseason was Sherrill for the Brave’s Kawakami + cash. At the time, the Dodgers needed another starter, the Braves had 6 (before trading Vazquez) and needed a closer (before signing Wagner).

by CarolinaDodger on Jun 15, 2010 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Seems early

He can easily turn it around.

by meercatjohn on Jun 15, 2010 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Reds lineup

Cabrera SS
Phillips 2B
Votto 1B
Rolen 3B
Gomes LF
Bruce RF
Stubbs CF
Hernandez C
Harang P

by Eric Stephen on Jun 15, 2010 12:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Dang

Philips playing with the hamstrings. Without Xeifrank here I see six runs for them. Hopefully we win 8 – 6.

by meercatjohn on Jun 15, 2010 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ahhh

to be back and reading about the Dodgers. Heaven. I took my phone, but rarely looked at it. It is good to be home. I am ready to go on a 6 or 7 game winning streak and be welcomed back like a champion!

by keithc13 on Jun 15, 2010 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was thinking about you when I heard

bout the awful flash floods in your state. Eric said you were on vacation which coincided with your disappearance off the board.

by meercatjohn on Jun 15, 2010 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

It is crazy down here

I float the Caddo River every year with our church group. It was insane to be gone and hear about it on CNN. It is great to be back that’s for sure. I love my in laws, but……… 15 hours in a car with the Mom in law……

Nevermind

by keithc13 on Jun 15, 2010 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's funny

we were talking about the LA Riots yesterday. I had nothing to add since I was on vacation with my family during the riots.

by Michael White on Jun 15, 2010 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

I know

I live here and you guys know more about it than I do. The only edge I have, is I know the fastest way to get there from here!

by keithc13 on Jun 15, 2010 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was in 7th grade during the riots

and was suppose to be going to a “Just Say No” rally as a school thing, that was being held at the Rose Bowl. Needless to say, we didn’t go.

by EMDarrow on Jun 15, 2010 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Keith! Did you happen to watch the highlights of Strasburg’s first start? Unreal. You missed something special.

by silverwidow on Jun 15, 2010 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Who is Strasburg?

and on the 93rd postseason of the National Hockey League, the Slovakian-hockeygod Zeus commanded from high atop Mount Figueroa..."RELEASE THE MEAT TRAIN!" And it was good.

by DodgerBlueBalls on Jun 15, 2010 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

I dunno

Some guy Silverwidow is in love with :)

by EMDarrow on Jun 15, 2010 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

I picked up Rolen in Fantasy about 2 weeks ago…he is awesome

by robotmadeofnails on Jun 15, 2010 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

…for four of the games.

by Eric Stephen on Jun 15, 2010 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

oh right, saturday's on fox

wonder who it’ll be. Just as long as it’s not Buck and McCarver. I’ll have a hard time watching a game with him talking shit on Manny the entire time.

by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 15, 2010 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’d be stunned if they didn’t have them for the Fenway game and Yankee game at Dodger Stadium.

by Alex41592 on Jun 15, 2010 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

It will be

Manny’s return to Boston will be the national game and Buck and McCarver are their A team.

by Michael White on Jun 15, 2010 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

thats just sad

Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.

by nolander on Jun 15, 2010 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

great

McCarver was already getting warmed up during the Sox/Phillies game. He talked for like 10 minutes about Manny’s Boston exit and how it was “reprehensible”.

by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 15, 2010 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Screw Tim McCarver and Joe Buck

In order of hatred. It’s those Fox days when I go dust off the radio and watch the game on mute.

by GScott1 on Jun 16, 2010 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

First Lady

will be at Game 6 tonight.

by Alex41592 on Jun 15, 2010 1:06 PM PDT reply actions  

You know Jerry

is in his box with his bevy of beauties.

by bhsportsguy on Jun 15, 2010 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

If anyone is going

best parking spot I know is around 11th and Grand, easy walk, fairly priced ($10) and no issues getting out.

by bhsportsguy on Jun 15, 2010 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

I always use

Figgy and 8th, bit of walk but easy right turn on 8th to the 110 North.

by meercatjohn on Jun 15, 2010 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Combined with the E3 Expo next door. Insane traffic. Avoid if you can.

by Alex41592 on Jun 15, 2010 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

I went to e3 last year on the same day as a finals game and parking was upwards of $60

by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jun 15, 2010 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dodgers lineup

per Jon Weisman:

Furcal SS
Martin C
Ethier RF
Ramirez LF
Loney 1B
Kemp CF
Blake 3B
DeWitt 2B
Kuroda P

by Eric Stephen on Jun 15, 2010 1:08 PM PDT reply actions  

+1

this is my favorite lineup

by keithc13 on Jun 15, 2010 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

I've always wanted torre to use martin in the 2 spot more

Even when he sucks at most everything else his obp is pretty good.

Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.

by nolander on Jun 15, 2010 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

he's been hitting over .350 this month though right?

in noticed he’s started hitting to right again rather than pull everything.

by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 15, 2010 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

.344/.447/.406 so far this month

with two XBH (both doubles). Perhaps telling of just how bad the offense has been overall, he has exactly 2 runs and 2 RBI to show for those numbers.

by EMDarrow on Jun 15, 2010 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

wonder how many times he’s been left on base

by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 15, 2010 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

yeah

I didn’t mean to disparage his current production.

Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.

by nolander on Jun 15, 2010 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Texas abused everyone. Tech and Okie State are going to lose millions on this compared to the Pac 16. The Big 12 – 2 has really no chance of being viable long term, but at least UT, A&M, and OU are going to get paid.

by oshea2002 on Jun 15, 2010 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Maybe I missed it earlier, but Mandel’s story alludes to Texas going back to the Pac-10 at the 11th hour to negotiate a deal where they and their buddies joing Pac-16 if Texas gets to keep revenues from its own TV network. Pac-10 told them to go pound sand.

Again, Pac-10 schools dodged a bullet.

by Michael White on Jun 15, 2010 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Did you ever read how much CU and NU have to pay to get out? I never saw a figure.

by delias man on Jun 15, 2010 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Darren Rovell was just on ESPN Radio, and said it will likely end up in lawsuits, but the Big XII will try for 80% of revenue for the next two years, which comes out to roughly $25.6 (80% of an estimated $32 million).

by Eric Stephen on Jun 15, 2010 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

That’s total from both teams.

by Eric Stephen on Jun 15, 2010 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Rovell said Nebraska and Colorado would fight it, and that the Big XII has “lawyered up.” That money essentially allowed them to be so generous to the remaining 10.

by Eric Stephen on Jun 15, 2010 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ian Snell DFAd by Mariners..

Didn’t Nate used to have a crush on him a couple years ago?

by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jun 15, 2010 1:42 PM PDT reply actions  

I think I concocted

about 8034984 trade scenarios where the Dodgers got Snell.

by npurcell on Jun 15, 2010 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

would you rather have him or Padilla?

by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jun 15, 2010 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

ugh

probably Padilla. He’s lost the ability to K people and left his control in 2007.

by npurcell on Jun 15, 2010 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Maholm

was the guy on the Pirates I always wanted LAD to trade for.

by Michael White on Jun 15, 2010 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

For one bright, shining season (2007)

He was actually pretty good (116 OPS+), but he hasn’t even sniffed the right side of 90 since then, excepting the 60 IP last year in Seattle. I’d be all in favor of the Dodgers picking him up once he hits the market and see if he can bounce back.

…in Albuquerque, or after Padilla gets injured again, of course.

by EMDarrow on Jun 15, 2010 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

He's done

 no need to bother. Like Nate I once thought he had mad skills. Turns out he was simply madd.

by meercatjohn on Jun 15, 2010 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lakers lose tonight.

I hope the Dodgers show up to play better than the last Reds match up. Go Dodgers!!!

by Skunkburner on Jun 15, 2010 1:51 PM PDT via mobile reply actions  

Dodgers were awesome enough to play at 9:35 on Thursday as to not conflict with Game 7.

by Eric Stephen on Jun 15, 2010 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is that right

had no idea we had a day game on Thursday. And I’ve got so much work to do.

by meercatjohn on Jun 15, 2010 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Im in the bay area for a wedding + long weekend so I get to miss just about every game going on as of tomorrow =\

by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jun 15, 2010 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not my money. But, damn it would be worth every penny.

by Alex41592 on Jun 15, 2010 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

I like the $50 offensive charging bonus better.

by kngoworld on Jun 15, 2010 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Give Kershaw some more time to dominate, he can still make it :)
I would guess that Ethier and Jonathan Broxton will be the only two Dodgers represented in Anaheim.

"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"

by Ivdown on Jun 15, 2010 1:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Too many dominant SP's in the NL

Kershaw’s ERA of 3.13 is good for 21st in the NL. He’s only got 6 wins. These are the things that matter for all star selection. Considering his ERA is actually better than his FIP and x-FIP, it’s even harder to make an argument for his inclusion based on his peripherals.

The other Dodger who probably deserves inclusion is Kuo, but relievers who aren’t closers don’t get selected for these things.

by Michael White on Jun 15, 2010 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

they do by the managers, but usually as a vehicle to get a name in for underrepresented teams. Kuo might have a chance because hes left handed, but so is Arthur Rhodes..

by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jun 15, 2010 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Do i ruin your hopes and dreams, Michael? I would kindly ask that you let me live in my fantasy world where the Dodgers get more than 2 All-Stars and the Phillies are inept as the Pirates and Astros. Thank you very much :P

"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"

by Ivdown on Jun 15, 2010 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

As Mike said, Kershaw is behind quite a few pitchers for an AS nod. I am interested to see how the new rule that pitchers who start on Sunday are ineligible to pitch in the ASG affects things. We might end up with a few more all-star replacements in that case.

by Eric Stephen on Jun 15, 2010 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

It was more hopefulness though knowing it won't happen than anything else

But if he dominates for his next 4 or 5 starts before the break I could see him making the team, just not at this pace.

Remember one thing as well, he’s top 3 (or was after his last start) in strikeouts, that’s weighed pretty well along with wins and ERA.

"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"

by Ivdown on Jun 15, 2010 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

1975 World Series

I was going to make a reference to the Dodgers running the 1975 WS gauntlet this week, but I don’t like how that ends up. In the ’75 World Series…

The Reds won 2 of the first 3 games
The Red Sox won 2 of the next 3 games

I hope Victor Martinez doesn’t hit a walkoff home run to win the ESPN game on Sunday

by Eric Stephen on Jun 15, 2010 2:03 PM PDT reply actions  

especially if he waves it fair right?

by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 15, 2010 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Exactly

Well, the Reds lost Game 1 in 1975, so look for Kuroda to follow the Luis Tiant path and throw a shutout. :)

by Eric Stephen on Jun 15, 2010 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

well didn’t he pitch pretty well the last time against the reds?

by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 15, 2010 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nope

Gave up six runs (three earned) in 5 2/3

by Eric Stephen on Jun 15, 2010 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Got the win though

14-6 Dodger win, aka the offensive peak of the season.

by Eric Stephen on Jun 15, 2010 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

guess I just remember he got the win

for shame on me. though to be fair, i tried to block out a lot of april.

by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 15, 2010 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

When the Dodgers last left Cincy

They had scored 98 runs in 15 games (6.53 per game), and scored at least five runs in 12 of 15 games.

Of course, they allowed 95 runs, and were 7-8

by Eric Stephen on Jun 15, 2010 2:31 PM PDT reply actions  

The weird thing of course

They have since in 48 games, scored 194 runs (4 runs per game) and given up 195 runs for a minus 1 run differential.

And they have gone 29-19.

by bhsportsguy on Jun 15, 2010 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

I just remembered

That game Kuroda pitched, wasn’t that the game Ethier made that disputed catch where the umps make the Dodgers come back on the field after they left it because Dusty Baker bitched?

by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 15, 2010 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Breaking news

dylanohernandez: Chad Billingsley to the DL with a groin strain.

by Michael White on Jun 15, 2010 2:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh lovely

Seems to be the way this season has gone so far… guys get going and come up lame. Happened to Ethier, now Bills, who I assume was injured before or during his last start.

by EMDarrow on Jun 15, 2010 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Possibly, but he didn't pitch as bad as the 7 runs indicated

Ethier’s ‘brilliant’ defense made sure of that.

"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"

by Ivdown on Jun 15, 2010 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh I know he didn't

But even factoring in Ethier and Sherrill, he was clearly off his game.

by EMDarrow on Jun 15, 2010 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah, when he's on his game he wouldn't allow that many base runners

I just wish there woudl have at least been mediocre fielding by ethier to help him…ughhhh.

"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"

by Ivdown on Jun 15, 2010 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sounds like Ely will have to go on regular rest Thursday now, with Friday & Saturday in Boston now between Padilla and Monk, depending on the order they choose.

by Eric Stephen on Jun 15, 2010 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

does this mean Monk stays in the rotation? Or do the Dodgers start looking more agressivly at the trade market?

by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 15, 2010 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

I hear Ian Snell is available :)

I guess Monk stays in rotation and then everybody’s favorite knuckleballer gets one more shot.

by Michael White on Jun 15, 2010 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Haeger is starting for ABQ today FWIW

by Eric Stephen on Jun 15, 2010 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Who’s coming up temporarily? ENCINO MAN???

by silverwidow on Jun 15, 2010 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

I would bet on Schlichting

the only reason Link came up last time was because of how effective Schlicting was that he needed to be sent down.

by Michael White on Jun 15, 2010 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not Fraser, but the character (“Link”)

by silverwidow on Jun 15, 2010 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

I figured

that is a good nickname though.

by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 15, 2010 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Maybe his arm will last longer this year?

I’m just grabbing for some upside here.

by delias man on Jun 15, 2010 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Will you give me a quote for the back cover?

by delias man on Jun 15, 2010 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’m already working on it.

by Eric Stephen on Jun 15, 2010 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

upside is

he won’t play through an injury and fuck his mechanics up?

by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 15, 2010 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

You should see the smug look on Will Carroll’s face right now

by regfairfield on Jun 15, 2010 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

WTFFFFF

"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"

by Ivdown on Jun 15, 2010 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Too bad Elbert has sucked,

Mcdonald is hurt and Withrow has sucked.

by npurcell on Jun 15, 2010 2:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Get Zach Lee on the horn!

“Hey Zach, LSU QB or major league pitcher…NOW?”

by silverwidow on Jun 15, 2010 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

I am in no mood to work today

I feel like blowing off work to watch games today.

Fark: I own the company. If I screw around, I only hurt myself.

People don't think it be like this, but it do.

by MartinGreen on Jun 15, 2010 2:50 PM PDT reply actions  

fark.com

is flipping fantastic

They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.

by Maddz on Jun 15, 2010 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Amazon

I ordered something Saturday afternoon and there was a delivery attempt yesterday. How is that even possible?

I’m not complaining, just in shock at the speed.

by silverwidow on Jun 15, 2010 2:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Amazon has a factory here in L.A. somewhere

by Tripon on Jun 15, 2010 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

The weird part is that they said it shipped on Sunday. I don’t get it.

by silverwidow on Jun 15, 2010 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

you must have qualified for next day shipping.

by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 15, 2010 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

My uncle received a package from Amazon same day once last year.

by delias man on Jun 15, 2010 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lots of 2-day packages get there in one day, but they just won’t guarantee it.

by Eric Stephen on Jun 15, 2010 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

But I paid the standard shipping fee ($3.99).

by silverwidow on Jun 15, 2010 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Tony Jackson has a few more details:

1) The Bills DL decision came today after he threw a bullpen session (no word yet on the corresponding move but I doubt they are there)
2) Padilla met with Torre, but there is no indication yet that Padilla will rejoin the rotation this weekend.

Can you imagine what shambles the rotation would be in if Padilla doesn’t come back this weekend?

by Eric Stephen on Jun 15, 2010 3:02 PM PDT reply actions  

I would prefer not to imagine.

by delias man on Jun 15, 2010 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Elbert is on personal leave

James McDonald is on the DL. Josh Towers (yeah I know) is gone. Haegar is hurt.

by bhsportsguy on Jun 15, 2010 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Haeger is starting tonight for ABQ, or at least was scheduled to. And he already had one rehab start on this current DL trip.

by Eric Stephen on Jun 15, 2010 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Or, why you go to stupid lengths to keep Ramon Ortiz.

by regfairfield on Jun 15, 2010 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jon is thinking similarly, playing the Seth Etherton card. This could get ugly.

by Eric Stephen on Jun 15, 2010 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

That is…bad. We’d have to DFA someone to do it.

by silverwidow on Jun 15, 2010 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

only 39 on the 40-man right now

by Eric Stephen on Jun 15, 2010 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Don't worry

I was with you, already moving Bills to the 60-day DL :)

(although if Padilla isn’t ready, he could easily be transferred to the 60-day, if such a thing were needed)

by Eric Stephen on Jun 15, 2010 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

And the Phillies call up whom

And the Dodgers would ask for money as part as that deal.

With Happ injured, Moyer and Kendrick already in the rotation and no one in AAA ready, I doubt the Phillies have any depth to trade.

by bhsportsguy on Jun 15, 2010 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Mark Mulder, calling his agent: “Hey, did you file those papers yet?” :)

by Eric Stephen on Jun 15, 2010 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

I just figured out the answer: Brent Leach. Like or not, he’s a starter now.

by silverwidow on Jun 15, 2010 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

And the number of innings thrown as a starter for Leach professionally? Less than 10?

by Michael White on Jun 15, 2010 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well, we do now he will throw inside, since he is currently serving a suspension for throwing at a batter last week :)

by Eric Stephen on Jun 15, 2010 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bad News

I’d just go with Haeger for one start if Padilla is not ready. What would be better then throwing a knuckeballer in Fenway?

by meercatjohn on Jun 15, 2010 3:13 PM PDT reply actions  

I actually think Jeff Weaver would be next in line

They call up a reliever and give Weaver five or six days’ rest before starting him.

by JonWeisman on Jun 15, 2010 3:13 PM PDT reply actions  

This wouldn't be the worst thing ever

Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.

by nolander on Jun 15, 2010 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

dylanohernandez: Billingsley underwent an MRI exam on Sunday; no structural damage.

by Michael White on Jun 15, 2010 3:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Haeger isn't eligible to come off the DL

until after the red sox series, so he isn’t an option if Padillia isn’t ready

by Brandon Lennox on Jun 15, 2010 3:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh

Well I guess it is moot since Torre already said Monk. Could be an ugly weekend.

by meercatjohn on Jun 15, 2010 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Just what you wanted to see - Monk at Fenway. - From JonWeisman at DT

dodgerthoughts
Joe Torre says Padilla is ready to go and will be activated. Ely Thursday, Monasterios Friday, Padilla Saturday, Kuroda Sunday

by bhsportsguy on Jun 15, 2010 3:20 PM PDT reply actions  

And this doesn't change the rotation for the Yankee Series

I wonder if they retroactively put Bills on the DL to last Saturday. He would miss just two starts anyway and be eligible to pitch in San Francisco on his regular turn on June 28th.

by bhsportsguy on Jun 15, 2010 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

They always do the DL stints retroactively.

I also emailed the Dodgers asking for a corresponding move, and was told that there have been no roster moves announced today.

by Eric Stephen on Jun 15, 2010 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

This season is giving him the finger

by Eric Stephen on Jun 15, 2010 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Looking at his career numbers, he’d seem to be a virtual lock for HoF (though likely not first ballot), and thats before factoring in he’s a switch hitter. Would that be enough to bump him to first ballot status?

by EMDarrow on Jun 15, 2010 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ugh, I've been too busy to even really think about the Dodgers lately

but the Billz DL move is scary. Hopefully the new lineup spot will be clutch for Kemp.

(I’m also enjoying the #thinkclutch tag on twitter)

They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.

by Maddz on Jun 15, 2010 3:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Too busy for the Dodgers?

Say it ain’t so, Maddz!

The Dodgers are what i turn to when I want to get my mind off stuff; That and video games where i can kill people.

"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"

by Ivdown on Jun 15, 2010 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Also

Your cat picture of him seemingly shaking his fist at the camera is tremendously awesome.

"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"

by Ivdown on Jun 15, 2010 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

What the fruit?

From Beto Duran of ESPN 710:

FYI Lakers vs Celtics in same year as World Cup. ’62 & ’66. Both times Bos lead 3-2, Lakers won GM 6 Celtics won title

by Eric Stephen on Jun 15, 2010 3:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Had Jarritos for lunch?

by delias man on Jun 15, 2010 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

You know, I haven’t yet tried Jarritos. I had an opportunity to over the weekend, as there were surprisingly few drink options at the OC BBQ Festival. I opted for a Diet Pepsi instead.

I may need to try a Jarritos tonight.

by Eric Stephen on Jun 15, 2010 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Homemade Jarritos recipe:

8oz carbonated water
1lb sugar
Food coloring.

by regfairfield on Jun 15, 2010 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Haha.

“The commercials for Sprite say it’s made with lemons and limes, but I tried making it at home, and there’s more to it than that.”

by Eric Stephen on Jun 15, 2010 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

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2012 Dodgers Payroll

Italics denote estimates
Pos No Player 2012 Salary
C 17 Ellis $500,000 team control
1B 7 Loney $6,375,000
2B 14 Ellis $2,500,000
3B 5 Uribe $8,000,000
SS 9 Gordon $485,000 team control
LF 21 Rivera $4,000,000
CF 27 Kemp $10,000,000
RF 16 Ethier $10,950,000

IF/OF 6 Hairston $2,250,000
OF 10 Gwynn $850,000
2B/3B 3 Kennedy $800,000
C 18 Treanor $850,000
IF 12 Sellers $485,000 team control

SP 22 Kershaw $6,000,000
SP 58 Billingsley $9,000,000
SP 29 Lilly $12,000,000
SP 35 Capuano $3,000,000
SP 44
Harang $3,000,000

CL 54 Guerra $485,000 team control
RHP 74
Jansen $500,000 team control
RHP 55 Guerrier $4,750,000
RHP 60 Coffey $1,000,000
RHP 66 MacDougal $650,000
LHP 57 Elbert $485,000 team control
RHP 36
Hawksworth $500,000 team control

TJ 41 De La Rosa $485,000 team control



Manny $8,087,432 deferred


Andruw $3,375,000 deferred


Pierre $3,050,000 deferred
Furcal $3,000,000 deferred
Kuroda $2,000,000 deferred
Garland $1,500,000 option buyout
Blake $1,250,000 option buyout

Totals
$112,162,432

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Players on 40-man roster used as roster
fillers until moves are made.

Current 40-man roster count: 40
(not including Belisario)

2012 Non-Roster Invitees

No Player Age*
63 Jose Ascanio rhp
27
61 Alberto Castillo lhp
36
56 Matt Chico lhp
29
33 John Grabow lhp
33
59 Angel Guzman rhp
30
47 Wil Ledezma lhp
31
72 Shane Lindsay rhp
27
62 Fernando Nieve rhp 29
73 Scott Rice lhp 30
70 Will Savage rhp
27
71 Ryan Tucker rhp
25
28 Jamey Wright rhp
37

30 Josh Bard c 34
82 Griff Erickson c 24
81 Matt Wallachc 26
67 Jeff Baisley 3b/1b 29
65 Luis Cruz ss/2b 28
37 Josh Fields 3b 29
64 Lance Zawadzki if 27
56 Cory Sullivan of 32

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