SB Nation Los Angeles
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2010 8:32 AM PDT
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SB Nation is in the process of launching a series of regional sites, an exciting new venture for the company. To date, 15 of the 20 sites have launched and are live, including today's introduction of SB Nation Tampa Bay.
I have been tabbed as the Editor for SB Nation Los Angeles, and am joined by an impressive cast of contributors:
- Holly Anderson, who is the Associate Editor of EDSBS.com, contributing writer to DrSaturday.com, and contributor to SBNation.com
- Dexter Fishmore, co-manager of the World Chamption Silver, Screen and Roll blog
- Rev Halofan, the head honcho at Halos Heaven
- Rudy Kelly, who is one of the managers of the great hockey blog Battle of California, and who some of you may remember as a frequent commenter on Dodger Thoughts during the Baseball Toaster days
- Julio Nievas, a frequent commenter here, and also an editor at Conquest Chronicles
- Steve Perrin, the man in charge of ClipsNation, a favorite site of many True Blue LA readers (and writers!)
SB Nation Los Angeles is launching next Tuesday, June 29. There will be a launch party and meet-up as well:
5:00 - 8:00 PM
Capitol City Sports Grille
1615 N. Cahuenga Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028
There will be complimentary well drinks and beer all evening, courtesy of our friends at Crown Royal Black.
If you plan to attend the launch party, please RSVP by using this link.
I look forward to seeing you all there.
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I'll ask because I'm sure all of our readers will be wondering.
How does this effect TBLA and can the readers expect the same quality work you have provided them in the past?
Congratulations.
I was going to ask what beer would be available? Deschutes?
Just kidding. Eric, that is awesome. Congratulations, and I look forward to SB Los Angeles broadening my horizons beyond baseball
by robotmadeofnails on Jun 23, 2010 8:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Still doing the same here, until I pass out on my keyboard
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2010 8:41 AM PDT up reply actions
I think if was gonna list all the mistakes
he’d be there a lot longer. He’ll save it for his memoirs
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 23, 2010 8:52 AM PDT up reply actions
True
but how can Pedro not be the number one mistake. We know what he did, Scoscia as manager would be pure speculation on how he’d have effected the franchise. I think he knew his audience and threw them a bone.
Over the past decade
Vin, for him, has consistently been disturbed by Scioscia getting away from the Dodgers. Next to people forgetting D-Day, I’d say it’s his most frequent beef he’s ever expressed on air.
I really dislike the 24-hour waiting periods
after you sign up for a new SB Nation blog. I understand the point that they want to protect against trolls, but can’t they just wait to do waiting periods until the playoffs (or other emotion-packed moments in the season)?
That’s really the main reason, though. Dealing with trolls sucks, and having the waiting period pretty much eliminates them, especially the various spam types of accounts.
You could always send an email to the site owner, asking to accept your membership, and he or she might decide to waive the waiting period.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2010 9:12 AM PDT up reply actions
I see USC is covered
who is covering UCLA?
who is covering the High School Scene?
who is covering beach volleyball?
I wish somebody would cover high school sports. A legit blog that did that would be a lot of fun.
The Times had a blog for a while (Varsity Times Insider) but that was dismantled quickly as the LA Times usually does. Sondeheimer is really the only guy working that beat.
by Michael White on Jun 23, 2010 8:59 AM PDT up reply actions
After looking at the Tampa site
I just realized not having a football team will hurt SB Nation Los Angeles. Pretty sure the football sites have more traffic then any other sport. On the plus side you have the World Champion Lakers. To put Clipper fans at ease you need to move Steve to page two, if he was on page one we’d freak out.
Wouldn’t want the tens of Clipper fans to feel unappreciated. :D
by EMDarrow on Jun 23, 2010 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
The other sites that have launched
http://chicago.sbnation.com/
http://boston.sbnation.com/
http://dc.sbnation.com/
http://detroit.sbnation.com/
http://arizona.sbnation.com/
http://newyork.sbnation.com/
http://houston.sbnation.com/
http://dallas.sbnation.com/
http://kansascity.sbnation.com/
http://stlouis.sbnation.com/
http://minnesota.sbnation.com/
http://cleveland.sbnation.com/
http://pittsburgh.sbnation.com/
http://philly.sbnation.com/
http://tampabay.sbnation.com/
Tomorow: Atlanta
Monday: Denver
Tuesday: LA
June 30: Seattle
July 1: Bay Area
I'll be there
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
by Josie Becker on Jun 23, 2010 9:14 AM PDT up reply actions
I will be working with the hat compliance team on site.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2010 9:18 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm gonna show up with a green Dodger hat and wear it not just backwards, but backwards and sideways
:D
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
I've been thinking of getting one of those green Dodger hats
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
If you're Irish that might be ok, haha
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
1/4
both my gramps where half. Is that good enough for you? IS IT.
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
I do a good irish accent
so can I wear one? a co-worker of mine from Ireland actually said I sounded like I was from there.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 23, 2010 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions
hah
yes tommy, yes you can. I have an inexplicable urge to call you timmy btw.
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
awesome
just as long as it’s not Tim-mah
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 23, 2010 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions
have to add this
“There are those who call me…..Tim?”
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 23, 2010 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions
Free drinks
I’m thinking of riding my bike so I can drink to my hearts content. I will show up with a non baseball hat, a non – Dodger Jersey, my hat will be worn backward and if I can break any other rules I will attempt to do so.
I bet you’ll leave the hat sticker on too
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
by Josie Becker on Jun 23, 2010 9:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh that's a good one!
I completely forgot.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
flat or upturned bill
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
Catch a ride home with Ivdown. He’ll need directions anyway :)
by Michael White on Jun 23, 2010 9:20 AM PDT up reply actions
I think it would be more dangerous
driving with a person whose own sister refused to lend him a car then riding my bike.
Hey hey hey
It wasn’t cause I’m a bad driver :(
I guess people just aren’t cool with me putting 1,000 miles on someone’s car in one weekend. How selfish!
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
That would be a great idea
We could go over our philosophies on our ace pitcher :)
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
I suggest wearing something related to a school which you did not attend :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2010 9:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Cal-I-Forn-Ia clap-clap-clap-clap-clap
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
by Josie Becker on Jun 23, 2010 9:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Maybe a former Dodger will show up and you can give him a “cool” reception.
by Michael White on Jun 23, 2010 9:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Do we have anyone covering the Galaxy?
After this soccer competition of note, interest is probably going to peak.
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
iiiiiinteresting……
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
by Josie Becker on Jun 23, 2010 9:19 AM PDT up reply actions
Sounds like someone is interested
if only you had gone to a school that would have taught you the advanced writing skills one would need to write for SBNation.
if only right
and if only I had majored in a relevant subject, instead of Eeeeeng-lish
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
by Josie Becker on Jun 23, 2010 9:26 AM PDT up reply actions
I just think anyone who watches MLS because the world cup got them excited
Will be rather disappointed.
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
Nice interview
of ABQ broadcaster Robert Portnoy, by Jon Weisman on Dodger Thoughts:
8) Does Xavier Paul have anything left to prove in the minors? What is he working on?
No. He’s an everyday big leaguer waiting for his chance. He’s working on his defense constantly, looking to continue to improve in that area any way he can. His arm is unquestioned. Just in the last week, naive hitters have tried to stretch singles into doubles when he’s playing left and paid the price twice. Strong and accurate thrower. RF arm in LF when he plays there. When he keeps his focus in the field, he’s an above-average defensive OF. He has shown how he can hit when he’s been with the Dodgers this year. He is tearing up PCL pitching, and now he’s hitting for power, which adds the final piece.
Would a platoon of Paul/Hoffman
in RF next year be that bad?
Other teams do that stuff all the time. The Tigers have had a revolving door in LF for years.
by Michael White on Jun 23, 2010 9:22 AM PDT up reply actions
I think it would have the potential
to be above average. I’d rather have the RH guy have more punch like a Gomes but Hoffman might have his uses in that role.
I agree. I think Paul could do a nice job, maybe pair him with Johnson or someone like Xavier Nady. Wouldn’t that be something, an Xavier/Xavier platoon?
That’s at least 10-15 blog posts worth of awesome.
I’m in.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2010 9:28 AM PDT up reply actions
I was gonna make some kinda double X joke
but it wasn’t good enough.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 23, 2010 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions
“I don’t always watch baseball…”
“But when I do, I prefer Dos Equis in right.”
by EMDarrow on Jun 23, 2010 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
I hate seeing these brilliant posts get buried
after we go to a new thread. That was all sorts of awesome.
I’d rather it be Johnson than Hoffmann, but it makes a ton of sense.
by regfairfield on Jun 23, 2010 9:25 AM PDT up reply actions
If the reports are true
that Torre and the Dodgers are going to part ways, I really hope they pick Wallach over Mattingly.
I plan to lead the campaign
I have really bad feelings about Mattingly as a manager. Some of it’s irrational, but I don’t think all of it is.
The man wouldn’t even shave his sideburns to management’s standards!!!!
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2010 9:37 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Honestly
the more I hear about Wallach, the more I think I’d like him to be the next Dodger Manager. I have nothing against Mattingly, but he’s never managed before, and wasn’t Wallach the Minor league manager of the year last year?
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 23, 2010 9:38 AM PDT up reply actions
Ya know, it’s funny – I love Mattingly, but I’m not sure what kind of big league manager he would make. Heck, not sure what kind of manager at any level he could be, since we have nothing to go on. I won’t campaign against him, though. Maybe he could oversee the loss of every FA we have in two years, start the rebuilding process, then get canned and get another chance somewhere else.
by TopDeckTrueBlue on Jun 23, 2010 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions
that was a great interview
Makes me wish some of these guys were under consideration for the big league club. I think the only one mentioned though is Xavier Paul
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 23, 2010 9:43 AM PDT up reply actions
Keith Law likes the selection of Dee Gordon to the Futures game
Dee Gordon, SS, Los Angeles Dodgers/USA:
He’s off to a bad start, but Gordon did jump two levels this year, and he’s an exciting player to watch, someone to whom fans will be drawn if he reaches the big leagues. Marketing guys such as Gordon through the Futures Game is key to maximizing the value of the event.
60 games, that’s just nuts
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
by Josie Becker on Jun 23, 2010 9:33 AM PDT up reply actions
They can’t even return serves…too tired.
by robotmadeofnails on Jun 23, 2010 9:38 AM PDT up reply actions
How dare you.
(Admittedly, my tennis fandom extends pretty much only to 3 of the 4 grand slams, and even then pretty much the final week or weekend at most)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2010 9:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Two reasons
1) time difference
2) It’s just another tournament to me, behind even the PGA Championship in golf; I feel like I already have my hardcourt grand slam in the US Open
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2010 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Plus, the fact that you guessed that the Australian Open was the one of four I didn’t like should tell you something :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2010 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Every decade or so I accidently turn on
a tennis match and it turns out to be the match of the decade.
I never watch golf, yet somehow I turned on the Pebbles beach tournament just minutes before Watson made “the shot”. Life is weird.
For some reason I miss every big tennis, golf, soccer, and nascar event
It might be because I hate watching all of those.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
SB Nation Los Angeles
Will this new site just be like an LA sports blog that aggregates all of the existing articles, fan posts, etc. into one site, or will content be written exclusively for SB Nation LA/
Both
There will be original content on the site, as well as links to the various team sites.
There won’t be game threads or things like that; those are for the team blogs.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2010 9:50 AM PDT up reply actions
Will be curious to see
what the blog managers decide to write for SB Nation LA as original content instead of using it for their own sites.
I got confirmation from the Dodgers (as if the word of Julio Nievas wasn’t enough!) that Aaron Miller has been promoted to AA.
heard that
not like he hasn’t been mentioned with every team with managerial issues. Didn’t he manage the Marlins before?
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 23, 2010 9:52 AM PDT up reply actions
* Rudy Kelly
Oh, hell yeah! This is the second best news I have heard all day! You scored quite a coup bring in RK. Big time congratulations to you for your new Editor position, Eric. I am so looking forward to reading your perspective on a wider breadth of LA area sports, and Rudy’s continued musings on Tugboat, the Bridgestone Arena’s March 2010 Dog of the Month.
The Spirit of MeatTrain'10!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Jun 23, 2010 9:50 AM PDT reply actions
For your ammusement, I present The Birth of a Legend…Tugboat!
The Spirit of MeatTrain'10!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Jun 23, 2010 9:52 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
That is ten times awesome
Now that’s a dog. He’s got a great name, a sunny disposition and c’mon, what a great name. Tugboat. Think of the possibilites: you can call him Tuggernaut when he gets all excited, you can make little “Toot toot” noises to call him inside, he’ll tear up a pillow while you’re gone and when you find the damage you’ll exclaim, “Damn you, Tugboat!” but then he’ll come up with that hangdog look and you’ll say, “Oh I can’t stay mad at you Tugboat. C’mon, wanna go lick peanut butter off my balls?” and he’ll bark and you’ll laugh and then the screen will freeze and the credits will roll. It’ll be awesome.
I clicked that link
and I was giggling within about five minutes. Had to leave the page before I started full on laughing, further convincing my co-workers that I am insane.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 23, 2010 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Wimbeldon
Isner was up 33-32 in the 5th set, and up 40-15 on isner’s serve, but Isner fought back for 4 straight points, and we are now 33-33!
404 minutes and counting
It is already the longest grand slam match in tennis history. Craziness
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2010 9:59 AM PDT up reply actions
For those who want to break the news about the soccer game
Remember we have a no spoiler policy here for that game. If you want to discuss it, go to the World Cup Thread that David started.
They didn’t get kicked out, Angels prove that they’re the more progressive team.
by regfairfield on Jun 23, 2010 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions
Arte Moreno just put another check in his “I’m awesome” dry erase board.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2010 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions
trying to imitate House?
he’ll never be House
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 23, 2010 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions
What I want to know
is if that’s an actual couple, or if they were doing this for the men in the crowd. Cause I either just was super impressed, or disappointed.
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
by Josie Becker on Jun 23, 2010 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions
The blonde is very nice looking
The one on the right, meh. Either way, for 48 seconds I could care less if the Dodgers lost last night, lol.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
From Jon Lee of Accuscore:
A fan at the Isner-Mahut match just yelled “I want to go home!” 6 hrs, 50 minutes. 34-34 5th set.
I've always wondered why games weren't broadcast on FM Radio
is there some advantage to AM? Just not enough interest in baseball on the radio for FM to take it on?
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
by Josie Becker on Jun 23, 2010 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions
I have a hard time with some AM stations in Pasadena
by robotmadeofnails on Jun 23, 2010 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions
AM can go farther
but gets a crazy amount of interference
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
by Josie Becker on Jun 23, 2010 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions
My local Lakers’ affiliate is an FM station, and the clarity of the broadcast relative to AM is just outstanding.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2010 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions
To be fair, I don’t know why the vast majority of sports radio is on AM. It is an interesting question.
I do believe AM casts a wider net than FM
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2010 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions
My digital Sony Walkman gets crystal clear FM. I don’t know how; there’s no antenna. I guess it’s built into the headphones or something.
by silverwidow on Jun 23, 2010 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions
I have no way to really confirm this, but I’ve heard that Sports Talk started on AM because it was coming on about the same time music really started moving over to FM, so it was cheaper to get started. As for sports on AM, its probably a throwback more than anything, since its been on AM since the beginning of time (baseball, anyway).
As for whats stronger, its a bit like digital vs standard over-the-air TV: digital is much better quality, but degrades faster, so it covers a smaller area. You don’t hear stories of FM stations being picked up from 1,000 miles away, but for AM (especially at night) thats no unusual feat.
Our ESPN Radio station in San Diego is on FM. The sound quality of live sporting events broadcast there is outstanding compared to the AM stations
The Spirit of MeatTrain'10!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Jun 23, 2010 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions
The Dodgers’ affiliate in Albuquerque is KQTM-FM 101.7
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2010 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions
Wow, that's weird
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
I’ve been wanting to find a cheap AM radio to listen to games at work (streaming media gets blocked), and it turns out they’re pretty hard to find. An FM station would fix that. Why is KLOS going to do this, though? They figure no one listens to their station on Saturday nights or something? Strikes me as odd.
by TopDeckTrueBlue on Jun 23, 2010 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Saturday nights are actually pretty dead radio times. Was an old joke Ben Maller used to tell in his 1150 days that his first gig was 8-10pm and his first thought was, “wow, they really like me, they’re sticking me in prime time!”
Prime time for the radio is business hours, with peaks around “drive time” in the morning and early evening. By the time a typical baseball game comes on at 7pm, most people are home eating dinner or watching TV.
I’m not entirely sure how that translates to weekends, but given what the best times for radio are otherwise, I can only imagine Saturdays are even more dead then weekdays.
Gates opening early this weekend for Yankees' series
Friday
Game Time: 7:10 p.m.
Auto Gates: 4:40 pm
Early Batting Practice Gates: 4:40 p.m.
Stadium Gates: 5:10 p.m.
Autograph Alley: Bill Russell
Saturday
Game Time: 4:10 p.m.
Auto Gates: 1:40 p.m.
Early Batting Practice Gates: 1:40 p.m.
Stadium Gates: 2:10 p.m.
Autograph Alley: Matt Luke
Sunday
Game Time: 5:00 p.m.
Auto Gates: 2:40 p.m.
Early Batting Practice Gates: 2:40 p.m.
Stadium Gates: 3:10 p.m.
Autograph Alley: Steve Yeager
Also from the Dodgers
Fans are encouraged to arrive early, carpool and take the Dodger Stadium Express shuttle from Union Station to help alleviate parking congestion. The Dodger Stadium Express picks up fans at the Patsaouras Bus Plaza adjacent to the east portal of Union Station and drops them off in the parking lot behind left/center field.
Dodger tickets will be honored as fare. Service is provided starting 90 minutes prior to the beginning of the games and will end 45 minutes after the end of the game. The Dodger Stadium Express runs every 10 minutes prior to the start of the game and run approximately every 30 minutes throughout the game
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2010 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions
Thank you for the valuable info, Eric, This Friday will be my first game at Dodger Stadium this season. Will any other TBLA’ers be making the trip out?
The Spirit of MeatTrain'10!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Jun 23, 2010 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions
and now I hear little Micheal Jackson in my head.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 23, 2010 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
Do Pinstripe Alley denizens regard
Matt Luke as an “old friend” or not?
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
How many current Dodger fans even know who Matt Luke is, to say nothing of Yankees fans… he had all of one AB for them. At least he had a bit of success for the Dodgers, and had himself quite the cult following for a while.
0 PAs for the Yanks, thus my comment
He did PR (for Ruben Sierra) once and scored a run.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Jun 24, 2010 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Who will pass out first? One of the players, the ball boy/girl, or a judge?
by robotmadeofnails on Jun 23, 2010 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions
I imagine the audience is getting neck strain
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 23, 2010 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions
Jon Heyman says Blue Jays could trade some pitching away
I’ll take Romero. (ha ha, yeah right)
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 23, 2010 10:24 AM PDT reply actions
The fifth set alone is over 4.5 hours. Crazy
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2010 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions
I have seen nothing of this match; I can’t wait to see the highlights.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2010 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions
ESPN Classic was going to replay the tennis match, but can’t clear three days worth of programming to make room
That’s not a free channel on DirecTV anymore. F*CK!
by silverwidow on Jun 23, 2010 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions
What a crazy sports day
Reds/A’s at 12:30; Royals/Nats at 1:30. I half expect there to be a no-hitter in one or both of those games
I know Strasburg is going for the Nats, whose pitching the other game?
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 23, 2010 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions
Strasburg vs KC is like a kid in a candy store. Well, except when he’s facing Billy “Cyborg” Butler.
by silverwidow on Jun 23, 2010 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions
I actually had that same thought
watch him get 21 Ks
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 23, 2010 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Ha
I didn’t even realize he was pitching.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2010 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions
you just felt the Aura, seriously, I wonder how long it’s gonna take him to get some kind of nickname.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 23, 2010 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Totally forgot about the LT news.
Also, John Ely tonight!
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2010 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions
ya LT, longest tennis match in history, USA miracle
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
I’m sure he’s upset enough about his country’s poor performance and drama in the world cup. Not talking smack Jojo.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 23, 2010 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions
I wasn’t smack talking. This match is amazing, no matter who wins. Just cool to be a part of it.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2010 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions
I wasn't accusing you of it
I just wanted to make sure no one though I was. I’ve never talked to Jojo, so I didn’t want him to think I was mocking his country.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 23, 2010 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
I didn't realize this until now
but the Isner/Mahut match was suspended already yesterday due to darkness. It is currently 7:12pm there now.
Yep, it could be suspended again. It is getting dark out.
by robotmadeofnails on Jun 23, 2010 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions
It has officially become annoying. I now hate tennis :)
by robotmadeofnails on Jun 23, 2010 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions
wonder if the players are thinking that
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 23, 2010 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions
Sunset in London
9:21 p.m. So, they have time.
That is just stupid.
It went from $53,000 to $100,000 in one bid, and now they are bidding in increments of $100.00 :)
by robotmadeofnails on Jun 23, 2010 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions
5 days left and it started at .99. Good thing someone didn’t skip on a buy-it now for 10K
by robotmadeofnails on Jun 23, 2010 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Theres no way that guy gets paid. Thats just too much money.
by UCLADodger32 on Jun 23, 2010 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
They've just turned off the scoreboard
Game #100 of the fifth set. 50-49 Isner.
I went home at lunch
thinking I might watch some of it, but I don’t have ESPNU :(
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2010 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions
No problem. ESPN3 is my new friend
by robotmadeofnails on Jun 23, 2010 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Sounds awesome
I live across the country so I won’t be able to make it, but I am on my way to see Strasburg.
by StolenMonkey86 on Jun 23, 2010 12:02 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
My decision-making process was free beer vs. my son’s 1st birthday. It’s a shame because I vowed to make the next TBLA get-together.
Can't you combine them?
What one year old would ever forget being serenaded by the SB Nation LA Group?
by meercatjohn on Jun 23, 2010 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I think that's called repressing
I am at Disneyland….Disneyland!!!!
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 23, 2010 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions
If you were a fan
in the seats at Wimbledon, you could have had lunch and dinner, and the game is still going.
by robotmadeofnails on Jun 23, 2010 12:13 PM PDT reply actions
Sitting through this match is an athletic achievement at this point
by Eric Stephen on Jun 23, 2010 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Think of the cramping going on in the stands
by robotmadeofnails on Jun 23, 2010 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions
The hardest part about this match is that the winner (if he wins today) will have to play again tomorrow.
by robotmadeofnails on Jun 23, 2010 12:16 PM PDT reply actions
Congrats also to Julio Nievas
TBLA is taking over the world. Just don’t go the Starbucks route and start selling $5 milkshakes instead of serving quality Dodger talk.
56-56
The fifth set itself is longer than ANY tennis match in history.
Johan Santana allegedly raped someone on a golf course but the case was thrown out (lack of evidence).
Who wins more games, John Isner or the Indians?
by regfairfield on Jun 23, 2010 12:45 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I love how both players have crushed the Ace record.
by robotmadeofnails on Jun 23, 2010 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm often on of the last
To figure things out. But one of the most grateful.
Congrats Eric. I think it’s a perfect opportunity for you.
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