A History Of The Yankees At Dodger Stadium
by Eric Stephen on Jun 25, 2010 12:30 PM PDT
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The Dodgers have won 10 of the 14 games against the Yankees at Dodger Stadium, including four World Series and one previous regular season tilt:
1963 World Series, Game 3 - Dodgers 1, Yankees 0: Behind a shutout by Don Drysdale, the Dodgers took a 3-0 series lead over the Yankees; New York starter Jim Bouton issued ball four to five batters in his seven innings
1963 World Series, Game 4 - Dodgers 2, Yankees 1: Sandy Koufax threw his second complete game of the series, out-dueling Whitey Ford as the Dodgers wrapped up their third championship in nine seasons.
1977 World Series, Game 3 - Yankees 5, Dodgers 3: After splitting the first two games in New York, the Yankees scored single runs in the fourth and fifth innings to break a 3-3 tie. Dusty Baker hit a three-run home run earlier in the game.
1977 World Series, Game 4 - Yankees 4, Dodgers 2: Doug Rau was chased without recording an out in the second inning as the Yankees took an early 3-0 lead. Despite Rick Rhoden's seven innings of relief, Ron Guidry proved too tough for the Dodgers to overcome, earning the complete game win for a 3-1 series lead for New York.
1977 World Series, Game 5 - Dodgers 10, Yankees 4: The Dodgers exploded for nine runs in the middle innings behind home runs by Steve Yeager and Reggie Smith, giving Don Sutton the victory. In his final at-bat of the game, the lightly-regarded Reggie Jackson hit a home run, but to my recollection was never heard from again in the series
1978 World Series, Game 1 - Dodgers 11, Yankees 5: Just two days after the sudden death of his mentor Jim Gilliam, Davey Lopes slammed two home runs and drove in five runs to lead the Dodgers to an emotional win in the series opener.
1978 World Series, Game 2 - Dodgers 4, Yankees 3: With the tying and go-ahead runs on base and two outs in the ninth inning, this game ended with an epic nine-pitch battle between Jackson and 21-year old rookie fireballer Bob Welch. The duel ended with a vicious swing by Jackson, but the ball found Steve Yeager's mitt, and the Dodgers headed to New York up 2-0.
1978 World Series, Game 6 - Yankees 7, Dodgers 2: The Yankees won their fourth straight game, to take the series, and Jackson got his revenge on Welch with a two-run home run in the seventh to put the game out of reach.
1981 World Series, Game 3 - Dodgers 5, Yankees 4: In a battle of the two Rookie of the Year Award winners, Fernando Valenzuela out-dueled Dave Righetti as the Dodgers cut the Yankees' series lead to 2-1. Valenzuela walked seven and allowed nine hits, but stayed in to complete a 147-pitch complete game.
1981 World Series, Game 4 - Dodgers 8, Yankees 7: A home run by Jay Johnstone and an RBI single by Bill Russell tied the game in the sixth, and the Dodgers scored two more in the seventh inning to take their first lead of the game.
1981 World Series, Game 5 - Dodgers 2, Yankees 1: Ron Guidry took a two-hit shutout into the seventh inning, but was taken deep in back-to-back at-bats by Pedro Guerrero and Steve Yeager to give the Dodgers the lead. Jerry Reuss made the slim lead stand up, pitching all nine innings and giving the Dodgers a 3-2 series lead heading back to Yankee Stadium
June 18, 2004 - Dodgers 6, Yankees 3: In a battle between former and current Dodger Jeff Weaver, and former and current Yankee Javier Vazquez, the Yankees took an early 3-0 lead. The Dodgers stormed back, scoring the final six runs, taking the lead on a Juan Encarnacion double in the sixth inning. Eric Gagne got the save, striking out Bernie Williams looking to end the game
June 19, 2004 - Yankees 6, Dodgers 2: Hideki Matsui's three-run home run in the first inning off Hideo Nomo was enough to give Brad Halsey the victory. Nomo did take Halsey deep in the fifth inning, the fourth and final home run of Nomo's career.
June 20, 2004 - Dodgers 4, Yankees 3: The Dodgers took a 4-0 lead in the second inning, and despite a Yankee comeback, it held up, giving Jose Lima the victory. Gagne allowed a home run to Jason Giambi to open the ninth inning, but retired Gary Sheffield, Jorge Posada, and Matsui to end the game.
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I only remember the June 18th game
in 2004. What a buzz in the stadium. I expect nothing like that this time.
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Based on the 1978 duel with Reggie
I’ve always envisioned Welch as a strikeout pitcher. I was plenty shocked to find out he was not that guy.
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If I had been playing roto ball in 1979
I’d have known better.
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 25, 2010 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Question, when did the expection that the dodgers can't punt a season to play younger players together begin?
That they have to constantly play for a division titles, and needs veterans to do it?
The 1981 Championship Team
was about as veteran a team as you can get, but I don’t really understand your question.
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 25, 2010 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
After the late 1960s teams
were pretty poor, following the retirements of Koufax, then Drysdale. In a span of about five years, they traded for, then traded away, Dick (Richie) Allen, Frank Robinson, and Jimmy Wynn. In the mid-70s they brought in guys like Reggie Smith and Rick Monday. But they have frequently used a core of talent that started here young, then (the infield) and now.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Jun 25, 2010 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
The only time I can remember a complete rebuild
mode was in 67 when Sandy and Maury left but they didn’t have the kids in the pipeline. They traded for young players like Gene Michaels and Bob Bailey but they sucked. The young pitchers like Purdin/Moeller didn’t work out. However by 69 the new youth movement was in full gear and they started to be competitive again. They made the huge mistake of trading for Frank Robinson in 72 thinking he was the missing piece and that was a killer trade to the 72/73 team but we had enough in the pipeline to make up for it the with best young core this team has ever had.
Heck this is 20 part series if Tripon really wants that question answered.
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 25, 2010 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions
1981 Game 4 and 5
most exciting World Series games I can remember watching with the Dodgers involved. Game Four had it all.
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After Game 2 1978
I really thought LA was going to win the World Series, avenging the previous year. Alas.
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by David Young on Jun 25, 2010 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Me to
thought we’d kill them. 78 was probably more deflating then 74 and 77 because of how we started that series.
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 25, 2010 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh yeah
very much so. Losing to the same team for a second straight year – the goddam Yankees – after having a 2-0 lead was a fuck straight to the heart.
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by David Young on Jun 25, 2010 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I went to the June 18, 2004 game
Crowd was amazing. Took an hour to move our car just one inch after the game, though.
Because no one left
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 25, 2010 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Just to put my Matt Kemp two cents in.
Maybe if he would stop swinging at sliders in the fucking dirt every time he strikes out, all would be fine and no one would care about his occasional lapse in concentration. He was learning to lay off them last year, but he went back to it this year like I went back to smoking.
Last thing I will say on Kemp
It’s easy to bash a guy when he’s struggling, and forget all the great things he has done for the team over the years
by SeanMillerSavior on Jun 25, 2010 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't think pointing out that his historically high BABIP
relative to the baseball norm is at risk is bashing him but if you want to believe that go right a head.
I will certainly admit I am bashing his defense. Last night’s lame attempt to catch a fairly simple ball for a center fielder was pretty much the last straw for me. I think today was the first time I’ve come down heavy on his defense. He simply has to stop giving away outs when attempting to steal bases. We have always maintained from the day Andrew arrived here at the value of outs, and right now Matt Kemp makes to many outs, at the plate, and on the bases relative to what else he’s bringing to the table.
The way he’s swinging the bat in the past week his prodigious slump is probably over, but that was just a part of the Matt Kemp equation in 2010.
The reason we might be tough on Kemp right now is exactly because of what he provided in the past. This team needs Matt Kemp to be the best player on the team for them to have real chance to become World Champions. If he is not that guy, then this team has work to do.
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I think he has just become too predictable at the plate.
If a pitcher gets ahead of him, it seems like he is an automatic out. Is there proof of that, I don’t know?
by Ian Capilouto on Jun 25, 2010 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah but that is just a slump
which isn’t what I’m concerned with.
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Interesting numbers your question sent me to
BA OBP Slg OPS 2010 NL to date Batter Ahead .295 .471 .481 .953 Even Count .272 .278 .431 .709 Batter Behind .209 .216 .304 .520 Matt Kemp 2010 Batter Ahead .330 .463 .577 1.041 Even Count .230 .223 .440 .663 Batter Behind .221 .227 .358 .585
The NL as a whole does what you’d expect, but look how close Kemp’s numbers are when he’s even in the count and behind in the count,, nearly identical except for 80 pts of slugging. He sure is hitting into a lot of outs on even counts. (Small sample size, 123, 103, and 97 PAs for Kemp in the respective categories.)
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Does an 0-0 count, count as an even count?
1….2…..3 counts HA HA HA HA HA!!!!! (lightning)
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 25, 2010 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe if you stopped smoking Kemp would stop chasing :P
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
I will talk to him about that idea. I wish I could quit for good.
But when things go wrong in life, I use smoking as a crutch. It is stupid, but I can’t help myself.
by Ian Capilouto on Jun 25, 2010 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Odds are you will die a horrible death
so once you get beyond the stupidity try the scare tactic. Go visit the nearest Vet hospital. Take a look at the men gathered outside the entrance. They will all be smoking, they will all have cancer, they will die within six months, and during those six months they will have lost all the dignity they had built up over the 60 years of being a man.
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Yeah I know the odds and I understand the cancer part of it.
But having your woman leave you, jobless for six months, and a trip to the psych ward….
by Ian Capilouto on Jun 25, 2010 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes
use the crutch, just remember when you don’t need the crutch anymore, to toss it aside. Good luck. If you can make it to the SB Nation night, Dave and I will buy you as many well drinks as you want.
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Except I can't be there
Thanks for the reminder Phil. :(
But I will buy for Ian anyway. :)
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
And I will ask him
Looks like you picked the wrong year to quit drinking?
(I’m going with the cheap Airplane! reference until it kills me.)
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Tuesday
http://www.truebluela.com/2010/6/23/1532121/sb-nation-los-angeles
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
son of a gun.
already committed to seeing my dad play in his band that night. bummer. I would go.
by Ian Capilouto on Jun 25, 2010 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions
UGH I AM TOO BROKE TO GO. DOUBLE UGH.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
And I'm sure Maddz would still be getting free drinks after 08:00
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No, man, when I say broke
I mean, BROKE. A bill was at my apartment (that I no longer live at) for a while and my ex just brought it to my attention. So I have 20 bucks. Total. In life. Until the 1st.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
I thought you were living with your parents for the time being? Are you spending all of your money on cats and cat accessories?
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Well, yeah. But that doesn’t mean I’m not spending $$$ on things like “student loans” and “bills” and “muse tickets”. No, it was just an unanticipated expenditure when I had spent money on stuff for me…when I shouldn’t have.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Ah yes, the most important thing
Muse tickets :P
Yeah, I’m in the same boat as you. I like to spend money when I really shouldnt :/
I’ll probly be doing that tomorrow when I get half year passes to Universal Studios for me and…someone…
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Hahaha
I’m sure Reg will agree with me that paying for the Muse tickets was a good idea. :)
It was the ticket for tonight that was probably not wise. >.>
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Lol
For the game? How much did it cost?
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
I think that would be really fun to go to
I wonder if I can get off early that night. Actually, I need to take off 4 hours some time during the week, so maybe I should do it Tuesday night? That would be cool.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Lol
I just may go. If not just so I can fight with some people in person :D
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
It never works that way
Once you meet the people you battle with online, you don’t have the same zeal for it anymore.
by Michael White on Jun 25, 2010 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Did you learn to counsel people by watching "Scared Straight"?
Nicely done.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
When we eventually start the podcast
We need to have a regular “Ask Phil” segment. :)
Earl Weaver’s manager’s corner, eat your heart out.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 25, 2010 1:25 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
My wife used to tell me that someday I'll break my neck falling off my soapbox.
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Looks like
you picked the wrong year to give up smoking?
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
I actually worry about him swing through too many fastballs
Even great hitters will get beat by the nasty slider some of the time. Kemp swings and misses at, what seems to me subjectively, too many good pitches, usually fastballs, that he should pound more often. Sometimes I wonder if the Torre/Mattingly “patience” approach is the right way to go for a guy like Kemp. Maybe he should just focus on pitch recognition and swing at every good strike without worrying about the count. At the rate he swings and misses, maybe he needs to minimize the taken strikes. He’s also fast enough – or was – to have a higher BABIP, so more balls in play could help. OK, enough, I’m just thinking “aloud” now.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
That is actually a cool idea you have.
I have thought about how Torre’s approach might not work for some guys. I agree that he swings and misses on too many good fat pitches, but when gets behind, he seems to not have the ability to battle. At least right now.
by Ian Capilouto on Jun 25, 2010 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I noticed last night, on the ball he did hit, he hesistated slightly before he swang. My dad also told me he thought he was bailing out with his shoulder too soon. It really just looks like a timing issue based on those things. I’ve been wondering about him swinging through fastballs as well, so maybe that’s what his problem is.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 25, 2010 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm hoping for a walk off :)
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
If Elbert gets traded next month, will he still stay home or will he suddenly want to play baseball again?
Who would trade for someone who isn't on the active roster right now?
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
If some team could get him cheap, and if he said he’d show up for work, he’s probably worth taking a risk on. I haven’t heard stories of him being a bad teammate – he’s just got a problem.
That assumes he can be had at a low enough price, and that the acquiring team understands whatever issue it is he’s working on.
People don't think it be like this, but it do.
Can you even trade someone on the inactive list?
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There's no reason for the Dodgers to trade him now though if they will get no value for him
The only thing it’s costing the Dodgers right now is time waiting for him to get back. It would be selling him at the lowest value he’s ever had.
I still have faith in Elbert, and would rather see him stay a Dodger.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
You are like a puppy
with star crossed eyes. Your optimistic zeal helps balance the negative waves of life. Don’t lose that, keep battling me. But I’m never a hater.
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Fair enough :)
I’ve still got the fantasy world view of my team’s players and prospects, and I’m hoping that isn’t stomped out of me at least for a few more years, haha.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
for what it's worth Phil
I don’t think you’re a hater. It just seems sometimes you and others see the glass half-empty instead of half-full.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 25, 2010 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I am certainly more down on this team
then I was the 2009 team. Elbert and McDonald not stepping up to take the 5th spot probably started me on this spiral. I’ll see if I can reign in my negative flow.
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I feel like this team can still pull it out
But I am very worried about the team next year.
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
I sort of feel the same. Mostly, I am just watching less games.
by robotmadeofnails on Jun 25, 2010 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Do you think me, and oshea, and nate, and xeifrank
are loney haters?
by Michael White on Jun 25, 2010 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Not sure about the group but I think ucla32 is a Loney hater.
Didn’t even know that Xiefrank didn’t like Loney.
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What happened to Elbert?
I am out of the loop on a lot of Dodgers things.
by Ian Capilouto on Jun 25, 2010 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions
AWL
Dodgers said he could go. though I’m sure I’m just spiltting hairs.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 25, 2010 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Doesn’t the O stand for ordinary?
Even if approved, its outside the norm. It’s not like bereavement or something.
by Michael White on Jun 25, 2010 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought it was just Absent WithOut Leave. I could be wrong. it’s happened before.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 25, 2010 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm sure there was more too it than that.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 25, 2010 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I would imagine he would be beating himself up about it
considering how poorly he did pitch.
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
Jay Jaffe
notes that interleague has not brought the Dodgers to Yankee Stadium and lists the other possible visits that haven’t occurred.
what’s almost as surprising as the lack of a Dodgers-at-Yankees series is that the Cubs have never visited Fenway Park in interleague play. Not only would that producing a rematch of the 1918 World Series which loomed so large in Boston’s history prior to 2004, but it would have the virtue of taking place in the same park as the original,
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
To answer Tripon's question
In 1972 – the Dodgers started in earnest playing the fruits of their historic 1968, 1969 and 1970 drafts, that team went 85-70 and finished 10.5 games behind the Reds.
From 1982-1984, the Dodgers started retooling from the Garvey, Cey, Lopes, Russell teams but only 1984 did the team finish under .500 and that had more to do with pitching than bringing in younger players.
I don’t think you can count the 90’s because by then the drafts were not producing (outside of the rare Karros and Piazza picks) and the team generally went out and signed free agents and international players.
Who has it worse
The Dodgers playing the Yankees or the Giants playing the Red Sox?
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Honestly
I’d say the Giants playing the Sox, considering their limited ability to come back from multiple run deficits. With the offense on the Dodgers stand a puncher’s chance against the Yankees
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
by Josie Becker on Jun 25, 2010 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I will actually be
rooting for both of us to sweep
just to watch ESPN weep
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heh, that would be funny. Especially considering that the next series for both teams is against each other
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 25, 2010 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Martinez
is that guy they just brought up right? Also, does that meant we miss Lincecum in our series?
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 25, 2010 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions
oh right
yow, that looked bad. A lot of guys been hit in the head in the past two seasons. Two last year, two this year.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 25, 2010 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
So Giants could lose 2 out of 3 with those pitching matchups
But back to your original question, since the Dodgers played the Red Sox already and now are playing the Yankees, I’ll say we have it worse. But that’s just my skewed perspective as of right now :-)
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Bills and Cain
I thought these two guys would be a lot closer in stats by now with how they started. I’m hoping Bills will come around after he gets back and start pitching like he did to start 2009.
With Kershaw and Lincecum and Bills and Cain these two teams have a hell of a 1-2 punch.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Cain got rocked the last time he pitched.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 25, 2010 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
He already did
For about a six week span before his last start.
quite a few of us did that in the last thread
the real said thing is that Kemp’s play has been bad enough that some people are thinking it might be a good idea to trade him. That’s their opinion, and they are entitled to it.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 25, 2010 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Speaking of Kemp, if I buy one of those practice jerseys on sale that mintxcore posted in previous thread
will that officially ruin his career as a Dodger?
I’m always afraid of buying a name jersey since so few players stick around with the same team for years.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
That's how I feel as well.
I plan on my first Dodgers jersey being a HOF Dodger so I won’t have that problem. Maybe Koufax or Valenzuela.
Awesome as he is
Fernando isn’t in the HOF
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 25, 2010 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
then that’s all that matters. (mine too)
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 25, 2010 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Plus, since nobody has been allowed to wear #34 since Fernando left, his number is essentially retired though not officially.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 25, 2010 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
right
I remember Manny wanted to wear it when he came over.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 25, 2010 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree with that.
Someone bought me a Manny jersey a while back and while I appreciate the gift and wear it, I don’t think of Manny as a Dodger. If he won a World Series while in the uniform, it would be different, but as of now, I think of him as an enigma. I guess the same could be said with all the Dodgers unless they stay with the team for most of their career or win a WS.
by Ian Capilouto on Jun 25, 2010 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions
For me, not only would they have to win a WS for me to want a Manny jersey
but he’d have to play a big role in the win. I don’t have rules set in stone though of when jersey worthy guys.
Immediately after game 7 of this year’s Finals if I would’ve been at Staples I’m about 95% sure I would’ve gotten an Artest jersey.
This is why I won’t buy my son a Manny shirt from target. I would rather have someone that came through our system
by robotmadeofnails on Jun 25, 2010 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I hate how that is the only shirt they have for kids.
If they had a Kershaw kids shirt I’d be all over it.
So no Kirk Gibson fans
No matter what you think about Manny, his role in helping to get this team to the postseason the last 2 years cannot be disputed.
I would love a Gibson Jersery, too bad they are expensive as hell
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 25, 2010 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I like Manny
but he is an enigma to me. I don’t know what to think about him yet until his career is over with them. I do like the NLCS trips though.
by Ian Capilouto on Jun 25, 2010 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions
No, more like I consider Manny as Boston's main reason for WS memories.
It is like dating a supermodel or something when she is 60 years old. If Kemp and Ethier, the Blakes or even Ely stay with the team for a long time, then they will be Dodgers worthwhile to wear their jersey for me. I have a hard time wearing a guys name on my back unless he really made a mark on the Dodgers. I am not sure about Manny.
by Ian Capilouto on Jun 25, 2010 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions
You people have so many rules when it comes to hats and jerseys it makes my
feeble brain spin, You all sound like communists and have a fine future waiting for you as pencil pushers in some civic environment.
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I like Manny…I just wouldn’t want my kid wearing the jersey
by robotmadeofnails on Jun 25, 2010 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions
we all have our reasons for things.
i am not much of a jersey wearing guy anyway.
by Ian Capilouto on Jun 25, 2010 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Fernando is all I have
I had my eye on it for three years and finally pulled the plug as a reward for their 2008 Division championship.
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ha ha
you should see my Clipper wardrobe.
Smith, Manning, Marques Johnson, Ron Harper, Norm Nixon, Bill Walton, Lamar Odom, Shaun Livingston, Elton Bland, Blake Griffin, You do all know what each of those players has in common besides the misfortune of playing for the Clippers?
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I never got around to buying a Zach Randolph Clipper jersey
by Michael White on Jun 25, 2010 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Randolph had a side business, so he could launder that drug money.*
*just kidding, Mike
by Eric Stephen on Jun 25, 2010 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Jinxed into injury prone careers?
Okay, that’s it, I’m buying a rare Russ Ortiz Dodgers jersey. Just to confuse people at PhoneCo Park and just so then I don’t care what it does.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Not so much injury prone careers
as much as career altering catastrophic injuries. Walton was injury prone and Odom only had the one. We hope Griffin’s game has not been altered.
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Most of the moves are alread known but
the Lookout PR guy puts out a nice piece of info on each player.
http://www.truebluela.com/2010/6/25/1537393/chattanooga-lookouts-with-a
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That is simply a fan post to read
stay in this thread to discuss the future of Matt Kemp, the Yankee Series, Eric’s Hat Nazi policy, and the subtle beauty of watching an AL team use a pitcher in the lineup.
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fucking hat nazis
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
OT
A couple weeks ago on the CelticsBlog one of their mods went crazy on a guy when he called them “nazis” in regard to how they managed the blog. He eventually banned the guy solely because of it.
It had never bothered me before, and still doesn’t, but it does make me think twice now before using it.
(By the way, I’m not trying to subtely tell you not to use the word anymore.)
Yeah but Eric really is a hat nazi
So its ok.
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
Read the thread
Ive never liked Kemp in center.. He didnt deserve a GG last year, hes fucking fast and could out run mistakes on ball routes.
But until a few weeks ago he was mashing and everyone was getting the KempChubby.
Next year I hope we can pry away Nyjer Morgan and stick Kemp in RF and Andre in LF.
didn’t we get enough of that? Pierre, Jones?
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 25, 2010 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Those are shit fielders and shit hitters though. At least Morgan would be able to field.
by CarolinaDodger on Jun 25, 2010 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, gosh
If the guy can’t hit at all, I’d like to be sure he’s an above average CF
by Michael White on Jun 25, 2010 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Isnt Matt Kemp in the bottom third for CF in wOBA
I demand we pick up Cody Ross, Chris Young and Andres Torres
Hey, but if you adjust that for park factors, he’s just in the bottom half!
by regfairfield on Jun 25, 2010 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Looks like it
But if you’re going to sign off on hitting altogether, why not go completely cheap and bring up Trayvon or something.
by Michael White on Jun 25, 2010 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions
After watching him catch a ball, full extension during ST
I like Tray. I would also like to cry out “TRAYBOMB” when he homers..
by Julio Nievas on Jun 25, 2010 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
TrayBomb
and Lambo Field would be fun if they could actually hit.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I love the Lambo Field idea
But Lambo has to be star to make it happen.
by Julio Nievas on Jun 25, 2010 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I still find it amusing
that a cheap pickup like Cody Ross is still totally outperforming the Cameron Maybin who was he main piece of the Miggy trade.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Morgan is a career 15 or so UZR/150 in CF
That’s a more stable measurement that this partial season so far (SSS).
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Hey remember last year when Rios and Wells were considered two of the worse contracts in baseball. Guess who the top two CF in wOBA are this year?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
ahhh, as my Pappy always says
That’s Baseball
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 25, 2010 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I actually didn't hate the Wells deal at the time
I didn’t have a problem with elite players (and he was elite at the time or so I thought) getting top contracts.
by Michael White on Jun 25, 2010 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Stephan, JACK STEPHAN.
Plumbing or heating problems in the home? Call your man by telephone.
Jack Stephan. We’re in the White Pages.
Yet we all remember them perfectly. That’s some genius marketing there.
by Michael White on Jun 25, 2010 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
no comment
unless he leaves the sticker on right?
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 25, 2010 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions
don't even suggest such a thing.
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
That is one long ass jersey
is all I can say.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
As bad as BJ Upton's triple stat line looks
.231/.319/.406 he actually has a better wOBA then Matt Kemp .332 compared to .327.
How is that possible since Matt has a higher OB and Slug%? I guess I need to go back to revisit what actually makes up wOBA. I know it uses linear weights but wouldn’t Upton have to have a higher OB% to make up for the difference in slug %?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=cf&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=y&type=1&season=2010&month=0
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Ah, thanks, did not know
stolen bases was part of the formula.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
yeah I think the answer is no
Supposedly Mariotti is back on the air today on 710 too. My god.
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jun 25, 2010 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I was listening to it and it made me turn off my radio
LA Sports radio hosts SUCK SUCK SUCK. 710 is officially dead to me.
by Julio Nievas on Jun 25, 2010 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions
They don’t know jack shit about baseball.
by Julio Nievas on Jun 25, 2010 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions
LLC?
I knew I screwed up when I signed up for that MLC (Maximum Liability Company)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 25, 2010 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions
The fact that Petros Papadakis is employed in LA sports radio says
No. I flipped to his station once recently and literally two seconds of his voice made me change again. I’ve already had a ruptured ear drum; I don’t need that again.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
I actually like his partner Money
But the sound of Petros screaming won’t allow me to listen for more than 15 seconds.
by Michael White on Jun 25, 2010 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions
The guy who used to the the KROQ sports reports?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
He's been the only one that is consistent
I liked Petros, LIKED.
by Julio Nievas on Jun 25, 2010 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions
If Jack Nicholson shows up at the Dodger game wearing a Yankee hat this weekend
I will never pay to watch a movie of his again
A bunch.
Batman, Wolf, About Schmidt, As good as it gets, etc on and on……..
by Ian Capilouto on Jun 25, 2010 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Wait
Denzel wears the hat of a team not playing in the game! I thought that was akin to devil worship?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
hes one of my favorite actors
so I have to reluctantly pardon him.
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
I meant it kind of as a joke.
But yes, it does bug me because it cheapens his Lakers fandom to me a bit because I think maybe he just likes a winner. But maybe just liking a winner is smart.
by Ian Capilouto on Jun 25, 2010 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions
So you wouldn't be a fan of the person
who is a huge Dodger/Celtic fan?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I don't know? I guess if he was a public figure I would have an opinion on it.
If he was my friend, I would give him shit for it unless he had a good reason. Similar to friends of mine who like the Jets and go crazy for them and have never even been to New York. But honestly, I really don’t care that much.
by Ian Capilouto on Jun 25, 2010 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Last movie I paid to see was the Hangover
Last movie of his I paid to see. The Departed.
by Michael White on Jun 25, 2010 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions
2 extremely amazing movies
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
if that is real
Maddz will want one.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 25, 2010 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Haven’t seen her on here in a couple weeks. It hasn’t been as fun in here :(
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
You miss her? Do you like her? I mean, do you “like like” her?
by Michael White on Jun 25, 2010 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Let him go
we need plenty of ammunition for Tuesday Night, the ex and broken Miata has been played.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Lol. Totally man, I was gonna buy her some roses soon :P
Nah, she’s just fun and lightens up the mood in here.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Hmm.
I’m not sure I’ve had a guy buy me multiple roses at once. I date winners!
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
If that's true then I'm sorry
It seems that a lot of good girls date rejects. My coworker has been dating a guy for like 2 years and it seems like she can barely stand him. It was her birthday yesterday and he got her a king size snickers bar…While it’s true he’s out of a job, some how he got Red Dead Redemption last week…hmmm…lol
It’s a shame.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Dude.
That’s awful. I got plastic flowers for the most recent Valentine’s Day. My cat destroyed them. It was awesome.
I have had one guy really go above and beyond, and he holds a special non-hating space in my heart. Kind of.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
LOL. That made me laugh so hard.
With my ex, if I didn’t think i might be a little too aggressive or smothering her (which I’m not, I just don’t know how to proceed, ughhhh), I’d probly have gotten her flowers sent to her house like 3 times in the last 2 months.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Ahh, yes.
I say go for it once and then see what happens. As it stands, I’m about to have the “WHAT IN THE HECK IS GOING ON” conversation in a few hours (REG, LOOK AT ME BE A GROWN UP OMG OMG).
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
I'm not afraid to have that convo
Just unsure how to go about it :/
I guess I’ll just have to bring it up and see what happens, right?
Or I could just do what I have been which is close to nothing…yeah…I like that idea.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Yeah, but then you sit around and wonder. Forever.
There’s nothing wrong with being honest. It might suck, it has the potential to be painful, but at least you’ll know.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
hasn’t home Loney been better this year?
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 25, 2010 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Every time I see RosenFail I think Rosencopter
and die a little inside
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
I heartedly endorse the complete Eric Stephen Line being unveiled today
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Imagine Andre actually wearing that jersey in a “clutch” situation? I would die.
by Julio Nievas on Jun 25, 2010 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions
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