Dodgers Go For Sweep Of Diamondbacks
by Eric Stephen on Jun 2, 2010 9:08 AM PDT
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The Dodgers wrap up their series with Arizona with a businessman's special, as Carlos Monasterios and old friend Edwin Jackson face off. The last time Edwin Jackson started at Dodger Stadium was September 26, 2005, against the Pirates. The Dodger lineup that day was:
Aybar 3B
Choi 1B
Robles SS
Kent 2B
Cruz RF
Navarro C
Werth LF
Repko CF
Jackson P
Nothing says "2005 Dodgers" like Oscar Robles batting third.
Jackson has thrown 36 1/3 innings in his last five starts, although part of that is because A.J. Hinch is reluctant to hand the ball to his bullpen. He was burned in two of those starts, as Jackson allowed three runs to the Dodgers in the seventh inning on May 12, and allowed five runs in the eighth inning to the Rockies on May 22. In the first two games of this series, the Arizona starting pitcher has pitched eight innings, with Rodrigo Lopez throwing 115 pitches Monday and Dan Haren throwing 126 pitches last night.
Carlos Monasterios pitched four and five innings in his previous two starts, but the Dodgers don't expect him to pitch especially deep into the game. If he can give them five innings like he did in Colorado on Friday, that would be just fine. Behind Monasterios is a well-rested bullpen, as only Jonathan Broxton, Hong-Chih Kuo, Ronald Belisario, and Jeff Weaver have pitched in the last two games.
Notes
- Casey Blake has an eight-game hitting streak, during which he is hitting .313/.313/.500
- Since today is a day game after a night game, Manny Ramirez will be out of the starting lineup, per Dylan Hernandez of the LA Times. It is the ninth time in 10 opportunities that Manny has rested on a day game after a night game. The only time he played a day game after a night game was the second day after returning from the disabled list.
- The four best records in the National League are all by former National League West teams: Padres (31-21), Reds (31-22), Dodgers (30-22), and Braves (30-22).
- Cory Wade, who is on the 60-day disabled list following shoulder surgery in March, has started throwing bullpen sessions in Arizona, per Evan Drellich of MLB.com.
- The Dodgers are 2-1 in three-game sweep opportunities this season, in the third game after winning the first two games of a series.
Xeifrank's simulation of today's game is here.
Game Time: 12:10pm
TV: Prime Ticket, MLB Network
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Haeger
I’m coming around on the idea that Haeger should be given another shot. While I realize the bullpen has not been taxed recently since the Big 4 pitchers (yup Ely has pitched well enough to be considered a mainstay) are consistently going 7+ innings, but that certainly can’t be counted on going forward. A pitcher like Monasterios who can only realistically (in a best case scenario) give you 5 games is pretty limited in usefullness. As such, Haeger being able to start and pitch deep into games should be given another look. This time around I think Torre should limit Haeger to pitching only as a SP (like he would for every other SP on the team) and see how it goes. If Haeger can’t get it done, I don’t see the need for him in the bullpen.
Haeger has gone 6 innings
Once this year I believe. He hasn’t really proven he can be an innings eater
by SeanMillerSavior on Jun 2, 2010 9:18 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Sure, but Torre has also pitched him in relief in between his scheduled starts. Maybe that affected him, maybe it didn’t. He pitched better last year without the burden of having to be both starter and reliever—- a burden no other player on the Dodgers had to bear.
Besides, we know Haeger can pitch deep into games. I’m fairly certain Monk is not able to do so.
by Michael White on Jun 2, 2010 9:21 AM PDT up reply actions
If Padilla
Is ready by the 18th, it won’t matter. The last start the Dodgers need from a 5th starter is next Monday, after that not until the Boston series. By then Padilla will have his three rehab starts and he will be on track to pitch that weekend.
You think that Ely
will move to the 5th position? Or will they try to take it easy with Padilla?
I just have an irrational dislike/distrust of Padilla. I’d rather see him less.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
It won't matter
The Dodger schedule after June does not allow a lot of opportunities for skipping starts. One thing to keep in mind is the number of innings pitched by Ely, they may want to give him break if he is approaching a set number.
Ahh, ok.
I was just thinking because of the nature of Padilla’s injury, that it might be smarter to have Ely continue to pitch like he has been (assuming that he doesn’t turn into a pumpkin/Clark Kent/Jason Schmidt) and pull him at 100 pitches or 6 innings or whatever…a simliar leash to what Kershaw had in the past.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
As SilverWidow noted in a fanpost
Ely is already 24 and pitched 150+innings last year. They don’t really need to have the same concerns they had with CK.
by Michael White on Jun 2, 2010 9:37 AM PDT up reply actions
That's what I get for not reading everything.
I keep forgetting that Ely is my age and thus not that young in baseball standards. He just seems so adorable in his interviews and when they show candid shots of him during games.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
I loved how sheepish he looked last night when he thought there were 3 outs
by robotmadeofnails on Jun 2, 2010 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions
With Padilla
I’m taking a pretty bearish approach. From what was written about the injury when he suffered it, it seems it could be pretty significant and could limit him for the entire year. I wouldn’t be surprised if Padilla makes 1 or 2 starts, struggles, and is right back on the DL.
That’s my very uniformed guess though. But you are right, my scenario above is moot if Padilla comes back.
by Michael White on Jun 2, 2010 9:35 AM PDT up reply actions
Right
but I think Padilla getting derailed is the only way Haeger gets any type of extended shot at starting.
I mean, he could be ready to pitch by Monday, but I wonder what move they would make.
Agreed
Although I don’t think it will matter much since there is potentially only one start left (next Monday)tbefore June 18. If Padilla doesn’t progress as needed, then they can go to Haeger to bridge the gap.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 2, 2010 9:24 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Haeger has too much variation for my taste buds. No proof to back this up, but my gut tells me that while Haeger is more likely to go 6-7 innings in a start than Monasterios, he is also more likely to not retire a single batter. Just give me a consistent slightly above replacement level starter until Padilla gets back.
I'm gonna miss the D-backs
We’ll see them again at the beginning of July, but then they’ll be absent from our lives until the second to last weekend of the season.
Six of the Dodgers final nine games are against AZ, for whatever that’s worth.
We just need to survive June with a respectable record. Things get a little easier after that. I feel like September might be our easiest month left.
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jun 2, 2010 9:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Meanwbile, on McCoveyC... game threads apparently require
two kinds of posts, yelling in all caps and/or typing “LOL [fill in the blank name/team]”
Btw, 11 inning game for Giants hitters, zero walks. Nice!
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STFD Giants!
(that’s another favorite)
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OMG WHY IS BENGIE??
I like that one in particular. Actually, I think that the denizens of MCC would be really fun to drink with. Provided they don’t know I’m from Los Angeles.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
LOL MADDZ!!
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NL Outfield All-Star ballot
Ryan Braun 693,460
Jayson Werth 629,894
Andre Ethier 606,514
Shane Victorino 566,434
Jason Heyward 550,147
Yes! My 10,000 votes for Andre finally paid off!
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More results
Kemp 7th, Manny 9th in OF
Loney 4th at 1B
Blake 5th at 3B
Furcal 4th at SS
Martin 5th at C
Broxton seems to be a lock for a pitcher’s spot too. What do you think the chances are CK gets in?
by CarolinaDodger on Jun 2, 2010 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Lots of really good starters
It will be tough for CK. It might depend on which NL pitchers pitch on the final Sunday before the break, since they are ineligible.
Depending on when he and other pitchers start before the AS game
Jimenez, Halladay, Josh Johnson, possibly Jaime Garcia, Wainwright, Hudson, Pelfrey, Livan, Garland, Lincecum, Gallardo, Oswalt, Dempster, Carpenter, and a few others all would likely be in front of Kershaw at this point either by pitching better thus far, or being one of the only candidates on their team for the AS game, lol.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Lol, people will see that shiny ERA and love love love it!
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Same could be said for Kershaw you know....
by Michael White on Jun 2, 2010 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions
It sure is shiny and nice, but Livan is one of 2 people who could be all-stars (to my knowledge) for the Nats. I just think they might give it to Livan instead for that fact.
That being said, I believe Kershaw will get his numbers to a definite all-star level and be in the game!
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Now that’s what I like to see! Ethier needs to start hitting, his stats are already dropping far ;)
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
DFA him!
Jamey Carroll can play RF, right?
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
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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 2, 2010 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions
Remind me to punch you
in the face next time I see you.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
You should call him your boyfriend on a one-day contract, then release him to add to your stable of ex-boyfriends.
The one day contract and retirement requires a full ceremony
TBLA will cover the event.
by Michael White on Jun 2, 2010 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions
But this his girlfriend would likely punch me in the face.
I don’t want that, I like her.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
It’s okay, we can get punched in the face together.
by regfairfield on Jun 2, 2010 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions
She'll probably just make you got see SATC 2
That’s like a punch in the face, times 5.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Ouch. She at least watched UFC 114 with me on Saturday, so I think that balances out the loss of manhood. I’ll just like, lift weights and eat a steak barehanded afterwards.
by regfairfield on Jun 2, 2010 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions
why vote for a Phillie
when Manuel will just find a way to plug them into the lineup anyway?
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jun 2, 2010 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions
its a conspiracy I tells ya
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jun 2, 2010 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions
I thought it might be the brand new pitcher they called up from AAA.
Schlichting?
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
If that's Weaver
NOT A GOOD LOOK, BRAH
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Do you think the bullpen cleared and got down to home plate before Kemp did?
by Michael White on Jun 2, 2010 9:50 AM PDT up reply actions
Well no. That’s why it couldn’t be Schlicthing or Miller of some other reliever we aren’t familiar with.
by Michael White on Jun 2, 2010 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Here is the Dodgers.com photo gallery from last night.
Look at the last two pictures, which are shots from behind home plate; Weaver is directly next to Blake.
It took me a while to figure it out as well
Looks like AJ Pierzynski
by Michael White on Jun 2, 2010 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions
More importantly
what is Martin doing/about to do?
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Exactly
That is not standard Dodger walk-off operating procedure. Kemp should be flat on the ground with the rest of the time beating the crap out of him.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Kendry’s inability to stick the landing has neutered all walk-off celebrations in the immediate future.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 2, 2010 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions
My exboyfriend has an irrational dislike of Billz
I’ve been trying to explain why that’s silly, but he’s decided the benchmark of a pitcher’s ability is the postseason. Not position players, just pitchers.
Which makes no sense, to me. I think that the postseason is a completely different beast than the regular season but…oh well.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
And that's why he's your EX-boyfriend
And did he become a fan after the Cubs series in 08?
by Michael White on Jun 2, 2010 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions
GOOD POINT
THANKS MICHAEL
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Never happened
The only game Bills ever threw in 2008 was against the Phils in the NLCS. I’m pretty sure that’s what I read in the LAT.
And nothing was more "clutch"
then Lowe and Bills beating Haren and Webb twice down the stretch in 08.
Might as well have been playoff games.
by Michael White on Jun 2, 2010 9:51 AM PDT up reply actions
But the atmospheric conditions in October
are such that only the grittiest guys can pitch through it.
So they should have Reed pitch
right?
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
I was longing for a return of FJM
When I just heard Cowherd explain why he would rather have Andy Petite than Lincecum. Naturally, it’s because Timmy “doesn’t have a big win in his career.”
he freebases PVL. hopelessly addicted..
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jun 2, 2010 9:59 AM PDT up reply actions
House money
Carroll SS
Kemp CF
Ethier RF
Loney 1B
Anderson LF
Belliard 3B
DeWitt 2B
Ellis C
Monasterios P
Wow! I suppose they’ll be substituting in Pizza Hut for California Pizza Kitchen stands at Dodger Stadium today. Might as well give Canter’s Deli a day off and bring in Arby’s, too.
While we’re at it, let’s give Nancy Bea a day of rest, as well. Somebody call in the stand-by!
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 2, 2010 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Who's this Anderson fella starting in the outfield? Brady?
Senator John? Paul Thomas? Can’t be Garrett.
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Cooper
I like to mix in a first name here and there.
O’Connor is today’s SS
by Eric Stephen on Jun 2, 2010 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions
It’s Pam…
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 2, 2010 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions
At least the jiggling in left field would be more fun to watch!
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D-Backs lineup
Johnson 2B
Roberts LF
Drew SS
Upton RF
LaRoche 1B
Ryal 3B
Young CF
Hester C
E. Jackson P
E:
Is this statement:
•The four best records in the National League are all by former National League West teams: Padres (31-21), Reds (31-22), Dodgers (30-22), and Braves (30-22).
what you in the “press” refer to as filler, or just a good old fashioned stretch?
Both!
I have a lot of affection for the days of 90 games against the other five teams in the West.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 2, 2010 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions
I hate the current unbalanced schedule. Remember when we used to blood rivalries with the Reds, Braves and Astros?
18 games against the division, and 12 games against the rest of the league was unbalanced too.
I like playing 18 times against our division foes.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 2, 2010 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions
I guess I do too
But I hate that the Dodgers barely play the Braves and Reds any more so that we can play our “rivalry” against the Angels as many times.
by Michael White on Jun 2, 2010 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions
I hate playing 18 games against the division rivals. That’s too many. Despite my sardonic comment upthread about being sad seeing the D-backs go, I actually get bored playing the same four teams so many times. Especially since it comes at the expense of playing more games against some of our other long-standing NL rivals.
Ahhh..yes…the good old days when baseball was geographically challenged. Cincinnati, Atlanta in the “West”, while they had to fly past St. Louis and Chicago to get to California.
by KellyStephen on Jun 2, 2010 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions
I really miss the Dodgers being in the NL West, sniff. Those were the...
Hey wait a minute! ;-)
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I basically just want the Astros to go back to the rainbow unis.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 2, 2010 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions
and just about every other team having a powder blue road uniform.
/80s
by Eric Stephen on Jun 2, 2010 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Topps even thought the Cards should have a pink away jersey, in one of the worst airbrush decisions ever:
by Eric Stephen on Jun 2, 2010 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions
The mid 90s everything has to be teal and multicolored craze gave us some really underrated hideous uniforms
by regfairfield on Jun 2, 2010 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions
What I want
Now that we’re in the future — it’s 2010, kids! — I think we should forcefully implement the “uniforms of the future” that were featured a few years back.
http://www.uniwatchblog.com/2007/08/03/back-to-the-future/
The Ultimate Ned's Kind of Guy
by Humma Kavula on Jun 2, 2010 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Those were so bad. I seem to remember both the Dodgers and Yankees refusing to take part in those abominations.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 2, 2010 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions
Back to the future
(or future to the back)
Would you like fries with these?
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Worse uniforms
1. White Sox Shorts
2. Astro Rainbow
3. Padre’s Chaka Kahn
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
How about some Minor League class?
{wretch}
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by underdog on Jun 2, 2010 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
"Welcome to Toros, would you like hot sauce on your tacos?"
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I seriously would not have played baseball
if that was what I had to wear. If I wanted to dress like that I’d have gone into dance.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Ah... more
http://www.jerseydatabase.com/blog.php?p=118
The Ultimate Ned's Kind of Guy
by Humma Kavula on Jun 2, 2010 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions
In the future our players will be so jacked sleeves can’t contain them?
by regfairfield on Jun 2, 2010 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm glad those were just for fun
Cause they suck. I am not a fan of the sleeveless jersey. I do like my away jersey that says Dodgers across it. Maybe one day I’ll get one that says Los angeles.
by Skunkburner on Jun 2, 2010 11:17 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
woooooooooooooooooow
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
I wore a black and blue version of those unis in high school. Hideous.
by KellyStephen on Jun 2, 2010 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions
You were black & blue after those bullies beat you up
by Eric Stephen on Jun 2, 2010 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm irritated at Martin
I’ve no problem with his slide, but to get all up in the face because Drew didn’t like the fact he threw his knee pissed me off. Do the hard slide, then walk the fuck away. Amazing how Martin has gone from my favorite Dodger circa 2008 all-star game to someone I couldn’t give a fuck if they gave him away. Lot of attitude for a guy who simply is not that good.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Speaking of Martin
I was actually thinking of doing a post updating everybody’s stats on the year and comparing them to last season. Martin who had a nice start to the year, is nearly back down to his craptastic 2009 levels in the batters box.
2009 wOBA: .307
2010 wOBA: .315
by Michael White on Jun 2, 2010 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions
Yet Bengie Molina sucks!
Funny thing about the Giant catchers, Eli Whitside is kicking ass but everyone only talks about Molina or Posey.
http://www.fangraphs.com/winss.aspx?team=Giants&pos=c&stats=bat&qual=0&type=1&season=2010&month=0
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Of the MLB Catchers with at least 100 plate appearances
Martin’s .315 wOBA is 22nd out of 32.
The catcher who is having the rebound we hoped Martin would have is Geovanny Soto who went from a wOBA of .310 last year to .376 this year.
by Michael White on Jun 2, 2010 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions
The future is not so bleak for Lambo
with Lincecum and Sota as his peers
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
What???
Who else will be our designated singles hitter???
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Yea, I think Drew had a reasonable complaint there and Martin was being a douche
by robotmadeofnails on Jun 2, 2010 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Ely & Kemp
Made my evening as I sat and also listened to the Giants blow one in extras last night. I would also like to thank the TBLA twitter feed for helping me keep up, since all I had was my cell phone to follow along last night.
You all occupy a world dominated by Kobe Bryant, consider yourself fortunate.
JtD ( Joel the Destroyer)
At 25 he is now having the exact same season he had as a 19 year in AA. And he’s still in AA. Goddam that still pisses me off, he couldn’t even fail at the major league level, he sucked in AAA. How often does a guy do what he did in AA at age 19 and not even succeed in AAA?
http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=guzman001irv
Steve Johnson leads the AA Eastern League in strikeout with 58
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Weird…for some odd reason after reading your comment about Martin I started thinking of Guzman and wondering what the hell ever happened to him. I agree; frustrating as hell to see someone who was such a lock not make it. Takes me back to the good old days of Greg Brock…and countless other can’t miss kids.
Always good to remember that when bitching about the current ML roster, assuming that someone down in the minors is going to actually convert that talent into something palatable in the bigs.
by KellyStephen on Jun 2, 2010 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Well Brock didn't actually miss
he simply didn’t become a 30 – 40 home run guy as we expected. Ashly at least failed at the Major League level but I’ll always wonder if we didn’t rush him.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
StubHub
Please don’t take this as advertising. But I must say that I was very impressed with my first SH ticket experience. Great prices and super easy to print from home.
I can’t believe I wasted money on TicketMaster all these years…
I like stubhubs interface
Makes it easy to see what sections have tickets and for how much. You would think tickemaster could put in a little effort and do the same.
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
Ticket Master runs
ticket exchange and they do what you requested.
https://teamexchange.ticketmaster.com/html/postinglist.htmI?l=EN&team=lakers&EVNT=10LPOD1&CNTX=
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Sure if you don't mind paying the premium.
Hard to sell on Stub Hub because of the extra cost they tack on for the buyers.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I used them a few years back for tickets in SF; I enjoyed the process.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 2, 2010 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions
I got two seats to Saturday’s Bills/Hanson showdown in the Lower Reserve for $10 each. With the fees it came out to $29.95. Which is a steal!!!
$10 in fees doesn’t strike me as much of a deal
by Eric Stephen on Jun 2, 2010 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions
maybe thats why he called it a steal
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
Is that how the pap per view is being headlined?
The Bills/Hanson Showdown
We need an HBO series following them around for a week getting ready for the fight.
by Michael White on Jun 2, 2010 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions
Interestingly enough, 24-7 will be the combined score of the 4-game Dodger sweep. OK, maybe not.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 2, 2010 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions
I agree; Stub Hub is great.
A kid here at work uses StubHub a lot. His tip was to buy day of game becuase the price drop is substantial. So if your schedule is flexible you can get some great deals. (My daughter, for example, bought $0.99 tickets for the Cleveland exhibition game at Dodger Stadium this year.)
Plus, he went to one of the Phillie playoff games last year, through StubHub. He went to his upper reserved level seat and there was a Stub Hub rep waiting for him. Since he was a frequent user, they had a special upgrade for him. Seems that no one had bought 2 of the tickets in the yellow seats behind home plate, so he got moved down there for free. I wouldn’t have believed him but he showed me his ticket the next day. Amazing…5 rows up for about $20 a seat.
by KellyStephen on Jun 2, 2010 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions
SH is good for buying, but they rake you with fees if you sell
by robotmadeofnails on Jun 2, 2010 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions
My wife made an interesting comment last night
after Manny made the catch against the wall. She seemed to think it was ridiculous that he got so much attention from his teammates for making a play any left fielder should make. Kind of like treating the “special kid” to more attention when he does something normal for the grade level. Our expectations for Manny in the outfield are low, for his teammates it must be even lower.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Man, did you take your cranky pills this morning? I’d suggest you try decaf tomorrow.
by KellyStephen on Jun 2, 2010 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions
If you could have any prospect not named Strasburg come to the Dodgers, who would it be?
At this point I think I’d want Mike Stanton. The dude sounds mythical from what I’ve been reading. He’s apparently got insane power, and has been said to have hit 550 foot homeruns. I guess he should be up with the Marlins in the next week or so, and I’d love to see what he’s got in the majors.
It would be nice to have him replace Manny after this year and just watch him rake, even if he will strike out a lot.
I thought it would make for some good discussion to see who other people would want, not named Strasburg of course.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Carlos Santana!
You walked into that one.
by Michael White on Jun 2, 2010 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hahaha
I should have known!
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
BTW
I saw your alma matter caught a beating yesterday in the CIF Baseball Finals.
by Michael White on Jun 2, 2010 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions
They made it to the playoffs? That’s awesome, hahah. I totally pay attention to things. Hell, I live 2 streets over from the baseball fields, how am I expected to look and see if baseball is being played 30 feet from the fence next to the sidewalk?
Who were they playing?
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Oh ok. The last I had actually heard about the Royal baseball team was back in 07 and 08 when they were really bad. Back in 05 they were one win away from playing for the CIF championship at Angel Stadium I believe. I think they threw the game because it was going to be the same day as prom, hahaha.
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Royal did burn up their ace the game before
so not too surprising on the score
by SeanMillerSavior on Jun 2, 2010 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
Is there anyone good enough on Royal to go in the draft? Any idea?
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Cody Buckel
- pitcher from Royal .. . Hes a top 3 round talent
by SeanMillerSavior on Jun 2, 2010 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions
also has a commitment to Pepperdine
Id love to see the Dodgers take him. Not only was he
royals best pitcher, but he was also Royals best hitter. . .
by SeanMillerSavior on Jun 2, 2010 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Haha, nice
I remember back in 06 Kevin Harrington went in the 11th round to the Twins as a SP. He put up awful numbers, and then I think they turned him into a hitter, and he was even worse. I heard he started working at Home Depot after he was cut and then he lost an eye in a motorcycle accident :/
He had a really, really hot gf though, so I suppose that helps.
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Such is high school baseball
Unless you have 2 legit starting pitchers, it’ll be tough to advance to a championship.
Royal had a tough fight the game before, certainly couldn’t risk holding off their ace until the championship game.
by Michael White on Jun 2, 2010 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions
Fabio Anchovio
The talented SS out of the Italian league. The Italian version of Alex Rodriguez, that’s for sure.
Is he expected to come to the US any time soon?
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low contact rate on Stanton is a little scary, sounds more like Cecil Fielder or Adam Dunn than a well-rounded prospect.
Assuming we can’t take Heyward, I’d probably want Montero.
http://www.dingersblog.com
He sounds like Adam Dunn with more power, which makes me drool. I’ve been craving real, raw power on this team for a long, long time.
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hasnt he had a down year so far in aaa?
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jun 2, 2010 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions
He would be a good choice definitely.
Anyone familiar with the top prospects in baseball, who would be the top 3 pitching prospects today?
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Off the top of my head Strasberg, Hellickson and Matusz.
by regfairfield on Jun 2, 2010 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions
Matusz is a major leaguer now, he’s been up all season and was up for part of last season and I think he’s been struggling quite a bit, but so is the entire team in Baltimore.
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If we aren’t counting guys that haven’t been up, then Chapman probably.
by regfairfield on Jun 2, 2010 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Not my list
(includes non pitchers too, but can be easily filtered out)
1 Stephen Strasburg WAS – SP
2 Mike Stanton FLA – OF
3 Buster Posey SF – C
4 Carlos Santana CLE – C
5 Desmond Jennings TB – OF
6 Bryce Harper C
7 Domonic Brown PHI – OF
8 Jesus Montero NYY – C
9 Mike Trout LAA – OF
10 Mike Moustakas KC – 3B
11 Martin Perez TEX – SP
12 Mike Montgomery KC – SP
13 Jeremy Hellickson TB – SP
14 Pedro Alvarez PIT – 3B
15 Julio Teheren ATL – SP
16 Madison Bumgarner SF – SP
17 Lars Anderson BOS – 1B
18 Kyle Gibson MIN – SP
19 Kyle Drabek TOR – SP
20 Andrew Cashner CHC – SP
Bryce Harper
I guess at only 17 he might not be a “prospect” yet
by MammothDodger on Jun 2, 2010 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions
Jokes aside
Wouldn’t you rather take Santana? I mean, he’s already performing at AAA. Harper is too far away.
by Michael White on Jun 2, 2010 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions
yes but Ned ended that dream
Harper has talent, great bat speed, can play plus positions. It would just be nice to watch him over a couple years in our system, see him at IE, then progress to the big club by age 20…….
by MammothDodger on Jun 2, 2010 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions
Did you read Posnanski's blog post on Harper yesterday?
He compares Harper to Alex Gordon in one specific sense: the Nationals, like the Royals way back when, have no choice. The Royals had to take Gordon — he was universally lauded, they would have been called fools if they’d taken anyone else, it would have been a PR disaster… but see, there was this other 3B prospect they liked just as much, this guy Zimmerman. Now Zimmerman is a star and Gordon is trying to work things out. Now that doesn’t mean the Royals shoulda taken Zimmerman — maybe if you go back and do it over, it’s Zimmerman who is slow to develop or even a bust, and Gordon goes on to be a star — just that the Royals had no choice.
Now it’s the Nationals that have no choice. They have to take Harper. But he is 17. That makes him, by definition, not a sure thing. Maybe there’s somebody in the draft that the Nats like who’s a little more of a sure thing — but it doesn’t matter. They have to take Harper.
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by Humma Kavula on Jun 2, 2010 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
I get your point
but you always have a choice, even if that choice is to suck up the PR disaster and listen to your scouts and payer dev guys and do what you think is best. All draftees are crap shoots of some variety and if you draft becuase the PR not your talent eval then you will end up with lots of very early picks.
by MammothDodger on Jun 2, 2010 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions
Not that I really disagree, but I’ll take the other side of the argument.
The choice is take Harper or don’t. Everyone, everyone, everyone is saying take Harper.
If they take Harper, and he pans out, everyone is happy.
If they take Harper, and he doesn’t pan out, that’ll be a bummer, but no one will get fired. They were following the conventional wisdom.
Let’s say they don’t take Harper, but Player X. Let’s say X becomes a star, and so does Harper. That’s fine. Everybody keeps their jobs.
But now let’s say the Nats are wrong. X doesn’t pan out and Harper becomes a star. In this case — this only case — everybody gets fired.
When you go against the conventional wisdom, you have to be right. You will be judged on that. Sure, you can say, “It was a group decision, I trusted my scouts” — and you can tell it to your unemployment office caseworker.
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by Humma Kavula on Jun 2, 2010 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions
and i am not going to disagree with this either
just going to say that the shelf life of MLB GMs and staff is kind of short anyhow, and they could be talking to that caseworker long before either the PR fav or player X are ready to make an impact on the big club.
I guess for me it just comes down to I would rather stand on convictions and take my chances then follow the breeze. I guess I am now officially an oldtimer.
by MammothDodger on Jun 2, 2010 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Chipper Jones
left today’s game with a finger injury. News since Atlanta comes to L.A tomorrow.
How is that man still playing?
He’s like, a billion.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Larry Wayne Jones, born April 24, 1972.
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by Humma Kavula on Jun 2, 2010 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m willing to let Anderson not play to in order to even things out.
by prosellis on Jun 2, 2010 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Whoah whoah
Don’t go crazy, we NEED him if we want to have any chance to win.
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Dylan Hernandez is hilarious
On the pregame show, Charley Steiner just asked him how he slept last night with a newborn, and Dylan responded (paraphrased):
I slept fine, but my wife was up all night with the baby, plus she was up early to iron my clothes this morning.
Dylan is no A.J. Ellis
The writers were noting during Torre’s pre-game media session that A.J. Ellis missed the birth of his child to stay with the club, while Dylan took a month off.
by Dodgerfan.net Chris on Jun 2, 2010 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
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