Dodgers, Yankees Set To Do Battle
by Eric Stephen on Jun 25, 2010 3:26 PM PDT
in Dodgers Game Previews
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PrintFor the first time in six years, the Dodgers welcome to town the Yankees, a team that happens to have the best record in baseball. The national story this weekend will no doubt be about Joe Torre facing his former team, but the real story is about a struggling Dodger team, losers of nine of their last 12 games, trying to get better against the best team in baseball.
Not that he planned it this way, but Vicente Padilla couldn't have picked two tougher opponents against which to return from the disabled list. Six days after allowing four runs in 5 1/3 innings in Boston, Padilla hopes for a better result against the Yankees. The Yankees are second in baseball to the Red Sox in runs scored, and lead MLB in with an adjusted OPS of 118.
Mark Teixeira has given Padilla a hard time, with eight hits and two home runs in 14 career at-bats. Last season, Padilla hit Teixeira, his old Texas teammate, twice in the same game while with the Rangers, an episode so unpopular in the Rangers' clubhouse that it helped lead to Padilla eventually getting released in August.
The last time CC Sabathia was at Dodger Stadium, on June 21, 2008 while with Cleveland, he not subdued the Dodgers with his arm, striking out 10 in his seven innings, but also his bat. He smashed a long home run into the back of the Indians' bullpen in right field, the only run allowed by Chan Ho Park that day.
This season, Sabathia has struggled in a relative sense, allowing home runs at a clip of 1.08 per nine innings, the highest rate of his career. His 4.11 FIP is his highest since 2004. In June, however, Sabathia has been very effective, pitching at least seven innings in all four starts, winning each one. Since the beginning of the 2007 season, nobody in baseball has more wins than Sabathia's 63, and his innings total (824 1/3) is just one behind major league leader Roy Halladay.
Manny Ramirez has 16 hits in 25 career at-bats against Sabathia, including the playoffs, with four home runs and four doubles. Ramirez has a gaudy .640 batting average, .690 on-base percentage, and 1.280 slugging percentage in 29 plate appearances against Sabathia.
Lineups
| Yankees | Dodgers | |||
| SS | Jeter | SS | Furcal | |
| CF | Granderson |
C | Martin | |
| 1B | Teixeira | RF | Ethier | |
| 3B | A-Rod | LF | Manny | |
| 2B | Cano | CF | Kemp | |
| C | Posada | 1B | Loney | |
| RF | Swisher | 3B | Blake | |
| LF | Gardner | 2B | Carroll | |
| P | Sabathia | P | Padilla |
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Interview with SNY
Earlier today, I was interviewed by Ted Berg of New York-based SNY.tv, about the upcoming series.
Notes
- Tyler Kepner of the New York Times followed his blog post Thursday with a wonderful profile of Vin Scully today. I particularly enjoyed that Scully celebrated the Dodgers' 1981 World Series win over the Yankees in his hotel room with his wife, a bottle of champagne, and potato chips.
- Charlie Haeger today was designated for assignment by the Dodgers, and as expected, Jon Link was recalled to take Haeger's place on the roster.
- Pau Gasol of the back-to-back world champion Lakers will throw out tonight's first pitch
- The Yankees' best hitter this month has been none other than left fielder Brett Gardner, who is hitting .396/.476/.566 in 18 games, albeit with a .465 batting average on balls in play
- Bob Klapisch of the New Jersey Bergen Record believes the Yankees and Joe Torre should reconcile three years after a messy breakup
- The Dodgers never allowed individual ticket sales to the general public for this series, requiring most to buy a seven-game plan at a minimum for the opportunity to purchase seats for this weekend. Per SeatGeek.com, the average price for on the resale market for a ticket this weekend is $102.70, compared to the Dodgers' season average of $55.27.
- Outfielder Prentice Redman, the 30-year old hitting for Albuquerque has been suspended for 50 games after testing positive for an amphetamine, in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.
Game Time: 7:10pm
TV: Prime Ticket
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Lineups
Jeter SS
Granderson CF
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Cano 2B
Posada C
Swisher RF
Gardner LF
Sabathia P
Furcal SS
Martin C
Ethier RF
Manny LF
Kemp CF
Loney 1B
Blake 3B
Carroll 2B
Padilla P
by Alex41592 on Jun 25, 2010 3:33 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Haeger is still on the roster sheet.
by Alex41592 on Jun 25, 2010 3:35 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Troncoso
is making it hard to argue Haeger is the worst pitcher in the pen.
People don't think it be like this, but it do.
Tron simply needs to pitch when the bases are empty
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
When I started seeing so many Dodger-Yankee “rivalry renewed” ads all over LA bus stops I became resentful of the Dodger management using the Yankees as a part of their marketing campaign. Reminds me of some old Clipper ads where they advertise the star players on other teams as a way to sell tix. It was also annoying that the tickets were only available to people who buy ticket packages- I go to a lot of games, but I’m unwilling/unable to pay the big upfront cost of a ticket plan.
But, now that the games are here, I’m actually pretty excited. More interested in these games than I have been in any game in several weeks.
People are surprised I'm not going this weekend
just not feeling it.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
series like this brings out the worst in dodger stadium
fans hating on each other, insanely long lines for food and the bathroom, packed parking lots, expensive tickets, etc.
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jun 25, 2010 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I get really angry
if I have to wait more than 10 minutes for a Dodger Dog. >:(
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Correct
People had to placate me a lot last year, and that’s why I had to join WW
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
LOL
I never wait long for my DS concessions. Of course, I usually arrive early, get my dog, get my seat and never go back.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
I started doing that
It’s a very good idea.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Me too; I am the least interesting blogger in the world
I don’t often sit in the stands, but when I do, I don’t get up for concessions during the game
by Eric Stephen on Jun 25, 2010 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Somehow I don’t see Dos Equis making a comercial about you with that moniker.
by KellyStephen on Jun 25, 2010 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Luckily my wife gets very antsy and likes to take walks around the stadium
so when she is with me, she gets our food because she’s looking for a reason to be on the move.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Yeah, but she can only bring you two beers…unless she makes two trips
by KellyStephen on Jun 25, 2010 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
You don't know me well
I’d say she has never brought me a beer in my life at Dodger Stadium.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Normally I'd agree
but I didn’t see that in 2004.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Except for packed parking lots
Fans were not hating on each other, but were more as one unit. After the game, the soundtrack through the halls were “Yankees suck!” It was awesome
by Julio Nievas on Jun 25, 2010 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I can buy like 4 tickets for the cost of a seat to a game today.
Im ok with watching it on TV.
by draft dodger on Jun 25, 2010 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Looks like we have a platoon going now with Carroll/DeWitt
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
The Dodgers never allowed individual ticket sales to the general public for this series
Well, when you tweet out a code that anyone could use to buy individual game tickets, that’s pretty much the general public.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Reminds me of when the Dodgers were selling 2 dollar tickets online and expecting a higher end clientele because of it.
It’s probably easier to bash a nerd’s skull than the average one.
by regfairfield on Jun 25, 2010 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions
LAT'd
But I think I really want that Road Loney jersey…
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
I know, right? The idea of “Road Loney” is just hysterical to me.
I would totally wear an Ely jersey, though. And I would totally bring a sign that had some sort of horribly un-clever sexual innuendo that would get me booted out of the stadium.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Not me
just kicking back with our good friends at Newcastle
by Eric Stephen on Jun 25, 2010 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m headed to the game now can’t wait
by Dodgermanramon on Jun 25, 2010 4:32 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Good thing it has the C. Otherwise I wouldn’t know who you are talking about
by Eric Stephen on Jun 25, 2010 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions
At first I didn't see the C and was like omg we traded for johan santana!
/sarcasm
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
Well let me tell you ‘bout the way he hits,
The way he catches, the color of his hair.
His swing is strong and fast,
His hits are hard and long,
But he’s not here!
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Jun 25, 2010 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Hahahahaha ok
maybe it’s the lack of sleep talking, but I move to make Troncoso’s new nickname “TronOHNO!”
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
...
YOU SIR ARE HEREBY CHALLENGED TO A DANCE OFF!
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
By which I mean, a dance off to decide whose nickname will be better. We’re both broken. And it’ll be dark. So.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
EXCELLENT.
I shall ice my knee in preparation.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
If I needed to ice my knee before doing _______.
That would be the determining factor in me not doing ______.
Break the wrist and walk away.
I need to ice my knee for life.
./wrists
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
I thought his new nickname was Proctor?
/obvious joke is obvious
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
One thing I find funny.....
Zambrano gets back in the rotation in Chicago. Apparently D Lee misses a ball thrown to him. Zambrano goes off on him after the inning is over. He gets pulled and I just got a message from ESPN that he has been sent home.
The funny thing is Zambrano gave up 2 singles, a double, and a 3 run HR in the inning. I realize D Lee may have fucked up, but he wasn’t pitching.
I was thinking the other day
That it drives me crazy that soccer goalies scream at their fellow teammates. In baseball, if a catcher or pitcher did that, they’d get punched in the mouth.
I’m actually a little surprised Lee didn’t swing at Zambrano, but Zambrano is crazy. Not the same thing as fighting a Princeton alum.
by Michael White on Jun 25, 2010 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Well
if the ball gets anywhere near you as a keeper, the defense has failed. So, I can understand it. :)
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
But just, complete dressing down? Is that necessary? I didn’t see any English player get in their goalkeepers face screaming at him.
by Michael White on Jun 25, 2010 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s never necessary. But I can understand it in the heat of the moment.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
It’s a different environment, but it’s the closest I’ve been to a big-time sport.
In yacht racing (big sailboats) there can be tense moments, like when two million-dollar boats are aimed at each other and closing at high speed.
The skippers who yelled were the ones on the edge of panic. The ultra-quiet guys were the ones who knew what they were doing, and they were the ones who won.
People don't think it be like this, but it do.
It would've made me crazy
but D Lee knows that Z is a fuckin nut. Have you seen the tirade yet?
If not, you will be thinking the whole time…“I hope there isn’t a gatorade machine in sight.”
an insane pitcher who used to be great?
sounds like a new Dodger
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 25, 2010 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions
There’s a good chance because he’s suspended indefinitely. Dude is done as a Cub.
by regfairfield on Jun 25, 2010 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions
If anyone cares..
Double-A lineup:
Gordon
Robinson
Russell
Smith
Lambo (DH)
Sands
Pedroza
Rivera
Herrera
Pitcher – A. Miller
Happy times…
…when we play the Mariners in interleague play :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 25, 2010 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Talking about how stupid Manager Paul Lo Duca is
by Michael White on Jun 25, 2010 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions
By that time
Strasburg has 3 Tim Lincecum awards
by SeanMillerSavior on Jun 25, 2010 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Rosenthal is here and just spoke with Furcal about his father.
by Alex41592 on Jun 25, 2010 4:00 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
I understand he's a journalist...kind of...
but why would you bring that up BEFORE a game?
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
It's the only time to do it
Clubhouse opens 3½ hours before game time, up until about an hour or so before the game. That’s the time to talk to the players, unless a reporter schedules time through the team or with the player for a separate time/place.
After the game, the conversation is pretty much limited to stuff about the game. Players tend to get out of there as soon as they can.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 25, 2010 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Ugh
That just seems…I dunno…bad.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
We don't know the questions yet.
1. Rafy how did you feel about your family not telling you your Dad was dying because they didn’t want to bother you, so you only got to see him one day before he died?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Furcal has been around a while, I’m sure he has an established relationship with Rosenthal, enough to where Rosenthal bringing up his father wouldn’t be an intrusive or inappropriate question.
I mean, Gurnick talked to Furcal about it the day he got back, and had a very moving story about it.
This is basically the first time seeing the national media since Furcal came back, so I’m sure it will come up again over the weekend.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 25, 2010 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Plus
I am guessing Rosenthal didn’t just walk into the clubhouse and yell across the room to Furcal (locker is in the way back at the far end of the room), “HEY, RAFFY. I’M HERE FOR THAT STORY ON YOUR DAD.”
by Eric Stephen on Jun 25, 2010 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions
looking forward
to Buck and McCarver cutting to Rosenthal during the broadcast tomorrow night to hear him spew his bullshit to a national audience
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jun 25, 2010 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Bosh the best 6 man in the league
I doubt it
by SeanMillerSavior on Jun 25, 2010 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Right
I assume Bynum would be the one moving in a Bosh trade.
Besides, Bynum has way more value.
by Michael White on Jun 25, 2010 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Toronto signed Turkoglu for 5 years, 53 million
Anything can happen.
by Julio Nievas on Jun 25, 2010 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions
In the odd chance Bynum is traded for Bosh
Offensively it would be a treat to watch. . Defensively it would be a big WTF
A healthy Bynum is better than Bosh
by SeanMillerSavior on Jun 25, 2010 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Aren't you the one who made the Nick Johnson funny
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
In the preview thread?
With Uncle Larry reference? That was me.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Ah
will you be saying this 12 months from now?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
It was actually an honest question
I was actually looking for the year/number.
I remember hearing it was “absurd” though I’m not sure how “absurd” or if at all.
by Michael White on Jun 25, 2010 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, it looked like a comment within a question
I was impressed that he tried to play.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
At the time they had to make that decision
I can’t fault them either way.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
If Bynum wasn't hurt so much
I think he would be well worth his contract. When Pau was out to start the year, Bynum was a double double every night. I enjoyed watching him play because he seemed to own the paint
by SeanMillerSavior on Jun 25, 2010 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Lee was pretty much threatening that Bynum would go elsewhere in the summer if they didnt get that contract extension.
by draft dodger on Jun 25, 2010 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Odom wants to leave town because Kobie’s wife dissed Odom’s wife?
People don't think it be like this, but it do.
They were comparing how many servants they had
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
The dogs under the porch don’t count just because they fetch the newspaper.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
My cat without front claws
caught a bird and left it on the front step yesterday, caught a gopher 2 weeks ago, and a bird the very next day after the gopher. He’s a badass hunter.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
I was always proud when my huge cat hunted down the rats. Who knew the head of the rat was considered the good stuff.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
lol
Omg, there was a cat next door that was huge, fluffy, and white. He was like a gigantic marshmallow! You have no idea how crushed I was when I heard he got hit by a car :(
He was the nicest cat
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
I would get rid of Odom in a heartbeat
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jun 25, 2010 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions
There is really no excuse for that making me laugh out loud
/shame
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
The real deal should be
which Kardashian is available.
LO should trade Khloe for either Kim or Kourtney.
Just sayin
Kemp should hook up with Kourtney. Word is that a team with a player who hooks up with a Kardashian wins the ship.
by draft dodger on Jun 25, 2010 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions
O.J. had Robert in his corner, and was acquitted for murder, so I believe the streak extends even farther back.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 25, 2010 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Good point
My wife was explaining the whole Kardashian family thing to me. I was a bit confused as to how Bruce Jenner was involved. She still hasn’t fully explained why Bruce looks like an old woman but I got most of the gist.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Bruce won the decathlon of plastic surgeries.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 25, 2010 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Has to be a role/bench player though
Reggie Bush, Lamar Odom. Ronnie Belliard?
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
I have that song on my iPod, and not ironically
by Eric Stephen on Jun 25, 2010 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions
When the whole rickrolling thing happened
my college boyfriend was like, “Joke’s on you. I LOVE THIS SONG!”
My friend did it at karaoke. It was amazing.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
This
Should I feel a bit ashamed? Or is that just how the 80s was?
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
If by “ashamed” you mean “reverential” or “in awe of,” then yes, you should feel that way.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 25, 2010 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions
NEVER GONNA TURN AROUND AND DESERT YOU
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
I actually really like the song and the message of it.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
I only made it through about
1 minute. That is weird. My kid is in the room. I don’t want her subjected to these kinds of things.
On Nick Lowe's Party of One album (1990 release)
He has a song called “All Men Are Liars” where he briefly rickrolls the listener:
Do you remember Rick Astley?
He had a big fat hit that was ghastly.
He said I’m never gonna give you up or let you down.
Well I’m here to tell ya that Dick’s a clown
The italicized part’s melody line matches the referenced song.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Jun 25, 2010 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
She might be cute
but she’s really dumb. Khloe at least seems to be fairly not horribly stupid.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Just an absolute zoo at Torre’s pregame.
by Alex41592 on Jun 25, 2010 4:08 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Tony Jackson is sitting in the field box seats. Didn’t even bother with the zoo. Just sitting and waiting.
by Alex41592 on Jun 25, 2010 4:15 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Smart man
I’d probably have put a gun to my head with the inane questions being asked.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Agreed
Smart move. I have found that TJ has a short leash for falderall.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 25, 2010 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Play will resume at 4:45
Scattered T-storms
by Julio Nievas on Jun 25, 2010 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Alright, kids
I’m going home and will likely not be around for the game. Have fun tonight and I’ll try to be around more often. :)
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Now we resume fighting amongst each other
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
ooga booga
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
I was in Barstow, and got a vague text that said “MJ died.”
by Eric Stephen on Jun 25, 2010 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Smooth Criminal was my favorite
I like some old Jackson 5 stuff.
And I do like Billie Jean
by Michael White on Jun 25, 2010 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Smooth Criminal is good
Anything up to about burnt hair in the Pepsi commercial was good. After that he got on the meds and went over the top.
My parents let me stay up past my bed time
To watch the premier of the remember the time music video.
I’m pretty sure I was more fired up about the fact that then wrestler Zeus (aka Deebo from Friday) was in it.
by Michael White on Jun 25, 2010 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Outstanding
I loved that video; it was a freaking event. Magic. Eddie Murphy. Zeus. Awesome.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 25, 2010 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't own a house
but if I did, I would eventually have a sidewalk with panels that light up when you walk on them.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 25, 2010 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Did a spin move at my desk in between comments
by Eric Stephen on Jun 25, 2010 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes. I know who Chris Cornell is.
That comment title is supposed to be “Never heard it” meaning the song.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
The first person I thought up was that MTV News guy from the late 90’s.
by Michael White on Jun 25, 2010 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I was at home and not really making much of it
MJ was a generation before mine, so I don’t really know what to thing.
by SeanMillerSavior on Jun 25, 2010 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions
At the office
Their going to commemorate the anniversary at DS tonight. In honor of MJ, whenever the players are on defense, they will wear one glove.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Jun 25, 2010 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Dave
If I had a tweet, that would be my first one
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
BTW
you should have asked “Do you Remember the Time when you first heard the news?”
by Eric Stephen on Jun 25, 2010 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I was at work and found out about it because my boss was watching the news
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
By the way
I love how Tripon breaks this Odom for Bosh nonsense, but doesn’t have a link. . . Is he the insider?
by SeanMillerSavior on Jun 25, 2010 4:31 PM PDT reply actions
I’m sure this is discussed somewhere else, but did rosenfail suggest moving Kemp for Melky fucking Cabrera?
Not really
it was Kemp for Cliff Lee, then go get Melky to play CF.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
It was Kemp for Melky/pitcher
or Kemp for Lee/prospects and mix prospects for Dejesus
by SeanMillerSavior on Jun 25, 2010 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I just got off the phone with my Dad.
His brother lives in San Diego and is a Yankee fan. I just to see if they had talked. The whole time I am trying to converse with Pops, I can hear my Mom trying to interject shit into the conversation and my Dad keeps asking me, “Did you hear your Mother?”
It is shit like this that makes me crazy. I know it isn’t a big deal, but I have talked to my Mom 2x today. What the hell could be so important that she forgot to tell me the other 2 times.
Probably that she loves you and hopes you don't make any bad life decisions like moving to Arkansas
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
and then sinking investing more money in a house there.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
That is my wifes brilliant scheme.
Now she wants to keep the house we currently own as a rent house and buy another.
You’re moving to Arkasas????
Holy crap, have you ever been there?
The only reason to move to that state is if you have a hot sister.
by KellyStephen on Jun 25, 2010 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
The only reason to move to that state is if you have a hot sister.
I love this place.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Kelly bags on me constantly
one of these days I will finally Pass the rookie hazing initiation and be welcomed in to his crew!
My son…to borrow Phil’s line, you don’t know me very well. Hazng = in my crew.
In other words, once it starts it never ends!
by KellyStephen on Jun 25, 2010 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions
You can never go wrong investing in real estate
it always goes up, just ask your foreclosed neighbors.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Not only are you a baseball optimist
You are a life optimist as well!
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Reminds me of a friend's 10 year-old daughter
who told me Beanie Babies were the way to riches. They never go down, only up
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
Ha!
She lives 5 minutes away. All of my family lives in Southern California, The Dallas/Ft Worth area, and in Arkansas
At my bank job about 10 years ago, there was this woman who pronounced your home state as “Ar-KANSAS”. I felt embarrassed for her.
Les Miles pulled that shit
the year they lucked into the National Title game with 2 losses. They received their last loss at home in their regular season finale to the Hogs. I fuckin hate him.
Speaking of that, WTF is wrong with Darren McFadden. He is looking like bust to me. But in fairness, he’s on a horribly run team.
I don't know
The fans here still think he is the best RB in football! He is not that. I agree that he is on a horrible team, but Vargas and Bush look better than him every year. I never had a DMAC jersey, but I did get a Felix Jones jersey his freshman year.
The people here want him to go to the Cowboys. I say Hell No to that. I think he needs to get out of Oakland and get a fresh start somewhere else.
Aaron Miller- 1-2-3 first inning
2 groundouts and a strike out on a high fastball that was 90 mph
by SeanMillerSavior on Jun 25, 2010 5:00 PM PDT reply actions
FWIW Manny is not taking BP with his group.
by Alex41592 on Jun 25, 2010 5:04 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Is anyone going to a viewing party for the World Cup match tomorrow?
I’ll be at OB’s in Manhattan Beach
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
Finally finished all of Justified
Great first year. Plus I had the added bonus of spotting Altadena locations in every episode. Seems like they shot the whole series within a mile radius of my house.
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
Just for Lvltown
how many times has Gordon been caught stealing so far in this game?
is the over/under on combined strikeouts by Sands/Russell 6?
did the home crowd all inhale when Lambo came to bat?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Things that kind of blew me away
A-Rod has played far more games as a Yankee than he did in Seattle (for some reason I thought it was close, or more in Seattle):
NYY 957g
SEA 790g
(TEX 485g)
You listening on radio?
These guys and their accents are pretty funny
by SeanMillerSavior on Jun 25, 2010 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Best position prospect?
His rise is quite unbelievable.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Failed as a Loon in April 2009
Crushed as a Raptor in May/June
Very Good as a Loon in July/Aug
Crushed as a Loon in April/May/June
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
hope he doesn't get traded and becomes a Dodger
you know what his walk-up music will be
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 25, 2010 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Phil is just getting excited about this
Traybomb. Lambo field. Enter Sandman
by Julio Nievas on Jun 25, 2010 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I like Traybomb, put me on board for that one
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 25, 2010 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Just realized
The 66ers are in my neck of the woods this weekend, playing at the High Desert Mavs.
Tomorrow night might be doable at 7pm
I've actually never been clear of what constitutes the "high desert" either
I guess Victorville and Apple Valley. Thereabouts.
by Michael White on Jun 25, 2010 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions
In general
the main five cities in the “high desert” are Victorville, Hesperia, Apple Valley, Barstow, and Adelanto, although I suppose Lancaster and Palmdale count, too.
I live in Hesperia.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 25, 2010 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Before we get to excited
In 2008 Santana broke out and was traded
In 2009 Josh Bell broke out and was trded
In 2010 Jerry Sands broke out and….
At least he’s not a switch hitter, otherwise I’d already be writing his obit.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Josh Bell is looking like a fluke each day
by Julio Nievas on Jun 25, 2010 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Not saying he is, he's only 23
Power is still there
by Julio Nievas on Jun 25, 2010 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Seems harsh
he had tough April but has done fine in May/June increasing his walk rate each month. He’s not in the PCL but the international league so you are not going to see gaudy offensive numbers.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
12 errors so far this season as a third baseman
That’s more than Casey
by Julio Nievas on Jun 25, 2010 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Wasn't the word that Miller's fastball was 93-96?
Hes been pitching in the 89-90 range. . atleast on his strikeouts that is
by SeanMillerSavior on Jun 25, 2010 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not listening to the radio anymore
How many times has that been reported?
by Julio Nievas on Jun 25, 2010 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Just twice
90 MPH fastball strikeout in the 1st inning
89 MPH fastball in the 3rd inning
by SeanMillerSavior on Jun 25, 2010 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions
i knew those rumors were BS
and i believed them!
At any rate, his line thus far
5 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 5 K
by Julio Nievas on Jun 25, 2010 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions
So this means he's dangled out there
and if no other team wants him, he goes to the minors? Is that right?
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
by Josie Becker on Jun 25, 2010 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions
If when he clears waivers, he will have the option to accept or decline a minor league assignment. You can only be outrighted to the minors once in your career, and he already was.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 25, 2010 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions
So basically
it’s up to him. Wonder what option his agent is advising him to take. Poor guy : (
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
by Josie Becker on Jun 25, 2010 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions
that’d be good advice
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
by Josie Becker on Jun 25, 2010 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions
How dare they do a roster move AFTER I’ve done my job!
by Alex41592 on Jun 25, 2010 6:09 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
but I guess, brightside
the return of Link!
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
by Josie Becker on Jun 25, 2010 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions
No one is going to take me alive
The time has come to make things right….
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
Edwin Jackson angling for the worst no-no ever. He has allowed 0 hits through 6 in St. Pete, but has walked 7!!!
with that bullpen, you never know :)
now through 7
by Eric Stephen on Jun 25, 2010 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Jim Maloney of the Reds walked 10 in 1965
by Eric Stephen on Jun 25, 2010 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I think AJ Burnett had one a while back where he walked like 8 or 9. Edwin couldnt throw strikes the first 3 innings, but hes been awesome since then. I would imagine with nothing to play for this year, Hinch will let him go until he gives up a hit. They could always skip his next start or give him a few extra days.
by UCLADodger32 on Jun 25, 2010 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Right, I saw it above after I posted
I thnik Doc Ellis had like 6-7, plus a hit batter or two.
sorry if this has been said already
but prentice redman has been suspended 50 games for testing positive for amphetamine
well dudes and ladies
i look forward to hanging out with some people tonight on this game thread for the big game. i am going through the worst point in my life, but at least i can talk some baseball with you all
You are trying to talk to us to cheer yourself up?
I think you’ve got the wrong idea about us :P
But really, it sucks that you’re going through such a hard time right now :/ I hope it starts getting better for you man.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Usually these game threads are insanely interesting and engaging.
That is what i need right now
by Ian Capilouto on Jun 25, 2010 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions
michael pericht
hits his 4th homer of the season in only 5 games in ogden…
promote the man already
6’5 235 at catcher??? wow
As much as the odds are against them
I gotta say I love the Dodgers loading up on these huge guys with massive power in hopes that one or two make it. So far, looks like Sands has a real chance.
I seriously hope so
We need power bats, and it looks like they are leaning towards getting more, just in the later rounds.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Defensively he is a mess
He had 3 errors and 1 passed ball through 2 games
by SeanMillerSavior on Jun 25, 2010 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Not hugely worried about that
If he develops into a hitter of worth, he can always get moved someplace else. Hanging on as a catcher is just gravy.
xoaver paul hits 11th homer
in just 160 AAA at bats…
this guy is not a minor leaguers anymore.. hes a mlb player
I look forward to him starting in CF/RF next year for the McCourt Broken Bank all-Stars
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jun 25, 2010 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions
"But he's gotta play every day!"
While I don’t disagree… don’t let those numbers mislead you. He ain’t that kind of player, not by a longshot.
I’ve never seen a pitcher get squeezed when trying to throw a no-no. Man. 130+ pitches now through 7 2/3.
Just listen and you will know everything there is to know.
If they do not know it, it’s just not worth knowing at all …
by 68elcamino427 on Jun 25, 2010 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions
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