Dodgers Week 14 In Review: A Winning Homestand
by Eric Stephen on Jul 12, 2010 9:27 AM PDT
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The Dodgers had a winning homestand in their final week before the All-Star break, winning four of seven games against the Marlins and Cubs. The offense had its moments, but the pitching did the job this week, as pretty much everyone outside of John Ely and George Sherrill were outstanding.
The Dodgers head into the All-Star break just two games out of first place in the National League West.
Dodger Batter of the Week: Rafael Furcal was the man again, leading the club in doubles, home runs, runs scored, slugging percentage, and OPS. His month-long hot streak rightfully earned him a spot as a reserve on the National League All-Star team. Honorable mention goes to James Loney, who hit .346/.414/.538 for the week with seven RBI, and his 63 runs batted in are the most by a Dodger before the break since Shawn Green had 68 in 2002.
Dodger Pitcher of the Week: Every non-Ely starter pitched seven innings or more at least once, and Vicente Padilla takes this week's award by allowing just two runs total in his two starts. For the week, Padilla struck out 15 with only one walk. Clayton Kershaw was a close second place with his 12 strikeouts and no walks in his "should have been a complete game" eight-inning dominance on Thursday.
Week 14 Record: 4-3
34 runs scored (4.86 per game)
29 runs allowed (4.14 per game)
.572 pythagorean winning percentage
Season Record: 49-39
423 runs scored (4.81 per game)
393 runs allowed (4.47 per game)
.534 pythagorean winning percentage (47-41)
| Dodgers Week By Week Standings | ||||||
| Wk 1 | Wk 2 | Wk 3 | Wk 4 | Wk 5 | Wk 6 | Wk 7 |
| 3 GB | 2 GB | 3 GB | 5 GB | 5 GB | 2 GB | 1 GB |
| Wk 8 | Wk 9 | Wk 10 | Wk 11 | Wk 12 | Wk 13 | Wk 14 |
| 2 GB | ½ GB | 1 GB | 2 GB | 5 GB | 3½ GB | 2 GB |
Transactions:
- Wednesday: Carlos Monasterios was activated from the disabled list, and in a surprising move, Ronald Belisario was placed on the restricted list.
- Sunday: John Ely was optioned to Triple A Albuquerque, and Jon Link was recalled to take his place on the active roster
Game Results:
- Monday: Marlins 6, Dodgers 5
- Tuesday: Dodgers 7, Marlins 3
- Wednesday: Marlins 4, Dodgers 0
- Thursday: Dodgers 3, Cubs 2
- Friday: Dodgers 9, Cubs 7
- Saturday: Cubs 7, Dodgers 3
- Sunday: Dodgers 7, Cubs 0
Upcoming Week: The Dodgers begin their "second half" with a four-game series in St. Louis, where they have lost 17 of their last 21 regular season games. However, their last game in St. Louis was quite successful.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| 12 Off |
13 All-Star Gm 5:00pm |
14 Off |
15 at StL 5:15pm |
16 at StL 5:15pm |
17 at StL 1:10pm |
18 at StL 11:15am |
Previous Weeks in Review: Wk 1 | Wk 2 | Wk 3 | Wk 4 | Wk 5 | Wk 6 | Wk 7 | Wk 8 | Wk 9 | Wk 10 | Wk 11 | Wk 12 | Wk 13
Week 14 Stats
| Player | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SB/CS | BA/OBP/SLG | OPS |
| Furcal | 33 | 30 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2/0 | .300/.364/.600 | .964 |
| Loney | 29 | 26 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 0/0 | .346/.414/.538 | .952 |
| Ethier | 31 | 28 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0/0 | .357/.419/.500 | .919 |
| Blake | 25 | 21 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0/1 | .238/.320/.476 | .796 |
| Martin | 24 | 22 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0/0 | .227/.292/.409 | .701 |
| DeWitt | 17 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2/0 | .231/.412/.231 | .643 |
| Kemp | 31 | 28 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 5/0 | .179/.226/.321 | .547 |
| Paul | 22 | 21 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0/0 | .190/.227/.190 | .418 |
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| Johnson | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/0 | .667/.750/.667 | 1.417 |
| Ellis | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/0 | .500/.667/.500 | 1.167 |
| Carroll | 8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/0 | .333/.429/.333 | .762 |
| Belliard | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0/0 | .000/.250/.000 | .250 |
| Anderson | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | .000/.000/.000 | .000 |
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| Pitchers | 18 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | .077/.077/.077 | .154 |
| Totals | 260 | 226 | 34 | 56 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 31 | 24 | 9/1 | .248/.323/.385 | .708 |
| Pitcher | G | W-L | Sv | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | ERA | WHIP | FIP* |
| Padilla | 2 | 2-0 | -- | 14.2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 1.23 | 0.614 | 2.65 |
| Kershaw | 1 | 1-0 | -- | 8.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 2.25 | 0.875 | 1.83 |
| Billingsley | 1 | 1-0 | -- | 7.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 5.14 | 1.571 | 2.34 |
| Kuroda | 1 | 0-1 | -- | 7.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 5.14 | 0.857 | 3.91 |
| Ely | 2 | 0-2 | -- | 5.0 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 19.80 | 3.600 | 7.20 |
| Starters | 7 |
4-3 | -- | 41.2 | 42 | 24 | 23 | 9 | 44 | 4.97 | 1.224 | 3.20 |
| Weaver | 1 | 0-0 | -- | 3.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 | 0.300 | 2.90 |
| Belisario | 1 | 0-0 | -- | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.333 | 2.53 |
| Kuo | 1 | 0-0 | -- | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 2.000 | 3.20 |
| Miller | 3 | 0-0 | -- | 5.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 1.80 | 0.600 | 0.20 |
| Schlichting | 2 | 0-0 | -- | 4.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2.25 | 1.250 | 2.70 |
| Broxton | 3 | 0-0 | 2 | 2.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3.38 | 1.125 | 0.95 |
| Monasterios | 1 | 0-0 | -- | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4.50 | 1.500 | 8.20 |
| Sherrill | 2 | 0-0 | -- | 0.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 27.00 | 6.000 | 3.20 |
| Relievers | 7 |
0-0 | 2 | 21.1 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 19 |
2.11 | 0.938 | 2.45 |
| Totals | 7 |
4-3 | 2 | 63.0 | 59 | 29 | 28 | 12 | 63 | 4.00 | 1.127 | 2.95 |
*FIP is estimated
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Yeah, there usually isn’t even any good trade gossip coming out since they want the focus to be on the ASG. Snoozefest for the next three days.
What about
when Jeff Shaw was traded to the Dodgers during the All Star break and wore a Dodgers uni to the All Star Game even though he was picked from another team?
I agree that all three days are bad. But I can still tap into the fun of the All-Star Game. And while the Derby is a big snoozefest, I can kind of pretend that it is baseball, sort of. Or at least get myself angry about what it is not and should be.
Wednesday, the day after the ASG, is the worst sports day on the calendar. Nothing, which is what we get on Wednesday, is even worse than the Something Bad we get today and tomorrow.
The Ultimate Ned's Kind of Guy
by Humma Kavula on Jul 12, 2010 9:53 AM PDT up reply actions
I always find the celeb softball game entertaining because you can make jokes on the celebs who are actually trying to play the game seriously.
There’s sure to be more LeBron news. I’m looking for an ESPN story on the Three Egos riding the rides at Disney World.
by Little Blue Bicycle on Jul 12, 2010 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions
Remember a couple years ago when the Dodgers had FOUR days off? The dead Thursday, after the dead Wednesday, and when almost all the other teams were playing again, was even worse, even though there were distractions from the other games.
The Tigers have Thursday off, then start a series with Cleveland on Friday, then play a double header with Cleveland on Saturday. How silly is that?
by Michael White on Jul 12, 2010 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions
OT
Harvey Pekar, comic book artist, Cleveland born, raised, and lived died today at age 70.
If you ever read one of his comics, American Splendor, it was a mixture of an autobiography, humor, and depression but it was one of the most unique things you can read. Rest in Peace Mr. Pekar.
http://www.bleedingcool.com/2010/07/12/harvey-pekar-dies-at-70/
The movie based on his life, also called American Splendor, and starring Paul Giamatti as Pekar, is one of the best movies of the past ten years.
The Ultimate Ned's Kind of Guy
by Humma Kavula on Jul 12, 2010 9:51 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah it's great, I watch my DVD of it every 1-2 years
And the real Pekar appears in the film, too, to great effect. May he rest in peace.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
To me, that's what makes it so great.
Here is a movie about a man who tells his story in comics, but is completely raw, open, uncompromising. How to tell that story? It moves back and forth between live-action and animation, documentary and narrative, until you realize that all of these expressions of Pekar are necessary, sides of the man. It’s brilliant.
The Ultimate Ned's Kind of Guy
by Humma Kavula on Jul 12, 2010 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions
AL Lineup
Ichiro, RF
Jeter, SS
Cabrera, 1B
Hamilton, CF
Guerrero, DH
Longoria, 3B
Mauer, C
Cano, 2B
Crawford, LF
Price, P
I see a GREAT place for Kuo to dominate. Though it’ll undoubtedly be a different lineup by the time he comes in.
by Alex41592 on Jul 12, 2010 10:10 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
NL Lineup
Hanley, SS
Prado, 2B
Pujols, 1B
Howard, DH
Wright, 3B
Braun, LF
Ethier, CF
Hart, RF
Molina, C
Jimenez, P
Ethier in Center?
I thought Hart actually had expierience there? Charlie Manuel is insane.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions
Ethier batting 7th. Hmmm.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
I keep forgetting things are different when you have a DH.
I was like, seems sorta silly to have him bat in front of the pitcher since he’s been getting on base so much.
Oh. Oh yeah.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
The last 10 games
Ethier is 16 for 41 with 2 HRs and 7 RBIs. Could be better. But doesn’t seem to match up with your comment.
What’s bad is that he’s playing centerfield. I agree with Tommy, Manuel is insane. Or trying to set him up to look bad.
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Trying to get him hurt.
Little does he know, Ethier will under no circumstances exert himself in the outfield.
by Michael White on Jul 12, 2010 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
It’s just idiotic. He’s probably just giving props to the other players who he knows better and are being rewarded for their batting, to let them play their regular corner spots, while Ethier, the young guy he doesn’t know, is asked to carry the can. Stupid. He’s just going to amble about looking lazy, and lose the game for the NL. Then they’ll take him out after 2-3 innings.
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
All I can think of is Ethier sliding and missing easy fly balls
The NL may be screwed defensively.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
I wonder what Ethier said when he saw his position. (scrolls down lineup, “CF, WTF?!”)
by robotmadeofnails on Jul 12, 2010 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions
I started my new minor league series in the fan posts
where I do a position by position rankings. I’m starting with Catchers today
by Brandon Lennox on Jul 12, 2010 10:14 AM PDT reply actions
When you take on a project, you sure make it a priority to do a thorough job. Well done.
by Michael White on Jul 12, 2010 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions
I read that
We have a lot of catchers, just not anyone who really jumps out at you. I’m still curious as to May’s defensive numbers. How many errors and passed balls does he have, etc?
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions
Over 9000
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
by Maddz on Jul 12, 2010 10:16 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
seriously though
does anyone have, or know where I can find his fielding stats? Or is this the one case where people say he’s bad and DON’T have the stats to back it up. (ooooh, calling them out, yeah I did.)
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions
found it
this year in 61 AAA games he has 3 errors and 8 passed balls. he has a .993 fielding percentage. I’m assuming that’s out of 1000%
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions
I was just about to post this, too
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
It’s out of 100%
.993 fielding percentage = 99.3%
by silverwidow on Jul 12, 2010 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions
so
he’s probably improved. Not saying he’s now a major league catcher, but he might not be as bad as advertised?
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions
but
can he throw anyone out?
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
his caught stealing
is 23 percent. That seems… bad?
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
His arm seemed great in that one spring training game I saw him in.
/small sample size
by Michael White on Jul 12, 2010 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions
I found something the other day about a game
recently where he basically committed two terrible goofs, on a throw and a passed ball. Will try find link to that again. It does seem he’s improved. But that might be from Sucky to Below Average.
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Did anyone see the nominees for 2010 ESPY’s best MLB player. The nominees were Grienke, Lincecum, Mauer, Pujols and . . . Jeter?! I mean I get that he has been a great player for a long time and even had a great season last year, but is he really one of the five best players in the bigs? It just struck me as odd is all, as well as annoying since I am tired of the ESPN-Jeter lovefest.
If it goes back to the 2009 season, Jeter looks legitimate. His WAR of 7.4 was good for 5th in MLB.
If its for 2010, it’s absurd.
by Michael White on Jul 12, 2010 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions
I didn’t realize he was that good last season. Still, the group looked odd with his inclusion since I consider him a good player, but nowhere near one of the best in the game at this point in his career.
Ya, last year he had a wOBA of .390. Assuming he’s playing even somewhat competent defense at SS, WAR will love him. UZR had him at 6.4 last season, which is a huge outlier since he’s had negative UZRs since 2003 (and this season to date.)
by Michael White on Jul 12, 2010 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm sure it's a moot point
as Pujols will probably win that award anyway.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm betting Mauer wins it
Mauer was the hot choice for 2009.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Lmao
I love the reference.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
so for the women on this thread, dodger’s bias notwithstanding, who gets you all hot and bothered more, mauer or ethier?
He’s a cutie, but Ethier is cuter.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
this reminds me
of when I went to the “Yankee game we do not mention”. When I was waiting in line to get in, there were some Yankee Fans behind us, all guys, talking about who had better looking players. They said something about Ethier being ok until he took off his hat(wtf?) and Loney being a “player”. I was just thinking, “Grown men talking about how good looking one team is vs. another? Gaaaaaayyyyyy.” and trying not to laugh.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions
No idea why Loney is a player (he’s a good looking guy, though, I’m not gonna lie) but Ethier’s got thinning hair like whoa. You can see it really well in the ASG picture they’ve got going of him on twitter right now.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
I thought they might actually be thinking of Kemp, but who knows.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Jeter has a man crush on him by all media outlets
And he’s actually the only Yankee I like. That being said, best player…not even.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
lmao
Shitty old Charlie Manual.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Of all the Charlie Manuels in the world
He’s the Charlie Manuelest.
The Ultimate Ned's Kind of Guy
by Humma Kavula on Jul 12, 2010 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Andre probably told him that
I did see Andre playing CF in the AFL with Loney playing RF. He did play it in the minor leagues. Still not sure why Hart is not the one playing CF since he actually has some wheels.
by meercatjohn on Jul 12, 2010 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Either “looks” more like a CF than Hart. I’m not sure if Manuel does any more analysis than that.
by CarolinaDodger on Jul 12, 2010 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Just checked UZR, and realized that they don't rate shortstops arms.
I find that extremely odd since you need to have a good arm in order to play the position. Furcal’s defense is even being underrated by UZR there.
If you throw the guy out it doesn’t matter how hard you threw the ball to the first baseman.
by regfairfield on Jul 12, 2010 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions
What the hell
how does Matt Kemp get out-OPSed by 100 points by someone who didn’t have a single XBH?
Why is Yadier there and not Olivo? Thats dumb
It feels like this is the reason we can’t beat the AL. I don’t think less people would watch the ASG if the voting was done differently or if only players and coaches voted.
The fans do a better job than the players and coaches ever could. See Ethier in center, Omar Infante.
And who the hell wants to watch Miguel Olivo play baseball?
by regfairfield on Jul 12, 2010 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions
Have to agree
I haven’t seen any indication that the players/coaches do any better of a job selecting the players then the fans do.
by meercatjohn on Jul 12, 2010 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions
Can someone explain to me the “old school” logic that says that DeWitt had to be hit by Cashner in retaliation for Padilla hitting Byrd? What did Blake ever do to anyone? Byrd and Padilla have an issue. That’s genuine, fine. Byrd is not a pitcher, so needs some rookie schlub “good teammate” pitcher to retaliate for him. Understood. OK, I get it that Padilla waited until the 7th inning, when maybe he thought he might be going out soon, to do the dirty. Maybe that’s why? If he had done it in an earlier inning, would Padilla himself had been the retaliation target? (There was still a decent chance that Padilla might have batted in the bottom on the 7th, if a Dodger had got on base. But it wasn’t to be.) You just don’t often hear of pitchers who hit an opposing player getting hit back – it always seems to be some guy who had nothing to do with it. If not Padilla, maybe they could have found someone else who snubbed them or something. But DeWitt? Makes no sense to me.
I think its dumb to retaliate directly against the pitcher. Why put the worst hitter on the team on base? I don’t get why DeWitt was the target either, it should have been Ethier really.
Otherwise, when you retaliate you want to minimize the actual baseball damage being done. It didn’t really matter in a 7-0 game, but the best time to retaliate would be when there is 1 out and a runner on 2nd with first base open.
by Michael White on Jul 12, 2010 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Maybe he was just trying to create clubhouse problems for the Dodgers.
Maybe he thought that if he nailed DeWitt for no good reason that DeWitt would get mad at Padilla and cause disharmony in the clubhouse.
It seemed like a good enough reason to me.
And DeWitt doesn’t have the clubhouse capital to take on Padilla. In truth, I don’t have a problem with any of it yesterday. I get why Padilla did it, and I get why Chicago retaliated. The issue is dead.
by Michael White on Jul 12, 2010 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions
It’s all Billingsley’s fault, I’m sure.
by Little Blue Bicycle on Jul 12, 2010 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
ESPN continues to baffle me
Padilla pitches 8 innings of 2-hit ball, and the only highlight they show of his was him hittting Marlon Byrd.
by SeanMillerSavior on Jul 12, 2010 11:13 AM PDT reply actions
"Padilla is a headhunter!"
“See? Thats all he did is hit people today!”
Byrd was the first batter of the game and Padilla was kicked out right after hitting him...right?
Lol
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
i also "love"
that whenever Padilla hits someone, people assume it’s intentional. Bryd probably was though.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions
The only other person I've seen him hit this year was Rowand in the head
and there’s no way it was intentional. That didn’t stop the Giants idiot announcers from screaming bloody murder that it was, though.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
he hit some other Giant
in SF. Then he got buzzed behind the back remember. Or was that supposed to be for Rowand?
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions
they showed that?
all I saw of the game highlights last night was Loney hitting the home run, and then that play with him at first that got Silva ejected. They just mentioned Padilla’s line in passing.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm always amazed
when folk assume ESPN programs sports center as a show about sports. No, no. Programming director sat down and said, “how many pretty great pitching performances have we had this week?” “Okay, and how many stories about former teammates who hate each other?” “There’s our angle.”
Exactly how it went down
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
by Josie Becker on Jul 12, 2010 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions
makes you wonder if Padilla had never hit Byrd
if they’d have even showed the highlights
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions
You realize we are complaining about ESPN’s lack of focus on the Dodgers, for a game that was broadcast on ESPN right?
by Michael White on Jul 12, 2010 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Actually I was complaining about ESPN being an
entertainment first network, but feel free to categorize me incorrectly : )
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
by Josie Becker on Jul 12, 2010 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions
My comment was not directed at you at all.
I agree with your statement.
by Michael White on Jul 12, 2010 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions
and I agree with yours
it’s just fun and easy to take shots at ESPN.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
So everyone can complain together
about the 15 minutes between batters?
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
And Berman’s: back, back back back back, shctick.
by Michael White on Jul 12, 2010 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions
That got old
about the halfway through the first time he did it ever.
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
how about how they digitally added a jetstream to the hit balls. I think it worked on like two or three.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions
i figured it'd be more
like an off day thread
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Though I know he's unpopular here
Rosenthal’s latest article says the Dodgers could look to Kenley Jansen as bullpen help
Nothing we haven’t heard already, but it’s interesting to see others talk about him.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 12:18 PM PDT reply actions
Torre suggested he'd be a September call-up
and that he’d be a 1-inning guy
http://www.dingersblog.com
well I think we'd all figure he'd only be 1 inning
but couldn’t he be called up before Sept? we could use another power arm in the pen right now.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Most interesting part of that article is about an Angel farmhand though
Angels Single-A outfielder Mike Trout — actually reminded a scout of [Bo] Jackson. The scout said he clocked Trout running home to first from the right side at a Jackson-like 3.8 seconds. Trout, 18, was the Angels’ first-round pick in 2009. "An animal," another scout said.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
NCAA to expand basketball tourney to 68 teams, will force the final 8 new teams to make it to face each other in order to play in the round of 64.
Fuck today and fuck it in the heart
:(
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
One of the most interesting reactions I’ve seen to the NL ASG lineup…
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Charlie Manuel ruffles my feathers!!!
lol
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Possibly...
I’m not sure I should say why, lol. If I say why I know people will say how right they are/were and I will have to want to hurt them in addition to make sure the guy who is flirting with my ex has no remaining blood in his veins…
Of course I’m over her….lol
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
1. Exercise or do something else that keeps you from thinking. You might end up doing it a lot. See: kickboxing or 2 hour dance off.
2. Limit contact with person causing you anxiety/grief. It’ll be hard but that’s why you’re doing step one.
3. If person causing you anxiety/grief would like to know why you are limiting contact, explain politely that you need to do what is best for you right now. Then, repeat step one.
Rinse, repeat.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Seriously. Reg, I don’t know if I mentioned this to you (I might have), but our epic dance off during Moby was the first time in OVER FIVE YEARS I have done something like that and not thought about a guy. It was liberating, to say the least.
Expect another dance off when we see Muse.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
You didn’t, I’m glad I’m so masculine that it erased all thoughts of guys from your head.
by regfairfield on Jul 12, 2010 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions
That's a great skill to have
Looks like you are the one who will take other guys GF’s to see Sex and the City.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Good. I’m relying on it because Mark is going to be going to the Muse concert (so is another friend, so they can go and have broments together). I have to give you the other $75. So we need to see each other. Provided you haven’t sold the other ticket.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Nope, I need you to step in and take it, I’m pretty free this weekend, let’s figure something out.
by regfairfield on Jul 12, 2010 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Excellent.
Just be warned: if they play Unintended, I’m not entirely sure what I’m going to do with myself.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
I’m sitting here at work, working, but still with lots of time to think. I want to play basketball after work or something, but i think my friends are watching the HR derby…ugh.
I haven’t talked to her since Friday, I just saw her FB and saw things I hated.
I’ve been reading the 7th HP book, and I think I may get way into that and it may keep my mind off her…though we both really love HP and are actually planning on seeing the 7th movie at midnight.
Man I’m a mess, lol.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
I will never utter the phrase, “I can’t play basketball tonight because I’m watching the homerun derby.”
by Michael White on Jul 12, 2010 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions
It sucks when you run into something that reminds you of the other person. I fought really hard to keep Muse from getting dragged into that (I recently discovered that Snow Patrol is still on that list).
Seriously, physical activity. It will be infinitely more rewarding than the Home Run Derby.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
I played on Friday and it worked great
I just find myself wishing it was June of 2009 right now…seriously good times then.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
(rolls up newspaper)
NO (smacks him) NO
seriously, do like Maddz said, find something to take your mind off of it. Go to a batting cage or something.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions
lol
My friend and I are either going to watch the HR derby at a sports bar tonight or maybe go play basketball, we’re not sure yet.
Don’t mind my stupidity, it just comes naturally.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
if you go to the bar
just don’t drink yourself stupid. I know you said you don’t really drink, but you never know what might make you start.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I couldn't get anything anyway, too young (for the next 6 months)
I’m too afraid of becoming an alcoholic to drink a ton, plus the taste steers me away from that, lol. I’m the kind of person that if I don’t like something, I really wont have much of it.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
I hope that it doesn’t change for you. I used to feel the same way and then it totally changed for me and now I have to be extremely careful.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
same here
though I’ve only ever been hungover twice. Both were because of drinking games.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions
no i have not
The two times in question were Kings Cup(never again) and beer pong(too fun to give up.)
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Moose
involves an ice cube tray and a quarter. Place the tray lengthwise facing whoever in the circle has the quarter. You bounce the quarter off the table and into the tray. If it lands in the left side of the tray, the shooter doles out drinks equal to how many ice cube trays away it landed. Right side, shooter take that many drinks.
For example, if you bounce the quarter and it lands in the 5th square on the left side of the tray, you divy out 5 drinks (to 1 person or split it up amongst a few) to the group. If it lands in the second square on the right side, you take two drinks of your beverage of choice.
The fun comes when the shooter misses the tray. When a miss occurs everyone puts their hands up next to their heads in the form of antlers and yells ‘MOOSE’. The last person to do so must then turn around, and the quarter is put into one of the remaining hands around the table. The loser then turns around to see everyone with fists closed, extended out over the table. The loser then picks hands one by one for where he/she thinks the coin is, with each incorrect choice being 1 drink until the coin is found. Play then resumes around the table.
DO NOT play with shots. Sips of whatever drink you have in front of you will suffice as the point is to have a good time and to not get shitfaced.
The game is not that complicated at all and will more than likely end up as the most fun you’ve ever had drinking with friends. Unless you’ve played strip poker in which case, you win.
I’ve been hungover countless times. The most recent and memorable being The Night of 1000 Sake Shots.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
lol
yet another chapter in The Adventures of Drunk Maddz
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I think you have your first full book ;)
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
only if Maddz
signs over the rights, and I have to get the story.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions
So Maddz will sell you her stories, than later start a “The Real Maddz” bus tour?
by TurnItDown on Jul 12, 2010 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
What changed, exactly?
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Well, I went to Ireland, for one
And then I got all lovelorn and didn’t know how to deal, so I tried looking for the answer in bottles of booze.
Incidentally, they weren’t there. Go figure.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
You mean it’s not written at the bottom of the bottle? That will save me some time :P
I’ve thought about just going and getting drunk to forget some of my troubles, but that’s just not how I am, so I play video games instead, lol.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
of course they aren't
Homer Simpson said it best:
“The answers to my problems aren’t at the bottom of a bottle….THEY’RE ON TV!!!”
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Shoulda coulda woulda
The things you know now make you a better person. See my comment below regarding independent awesomeness.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Work's not great
But it’s not the source of my grief today.
I’m at the point where I wish I didn’t have the feelings I do anymore besides just friendship…crap.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
maybe you should try
not having any contact with her for a few days, or weeks, see how that works out.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I haven’t talked to her since Friday, but that’s not the issue really. I’m trying to wait for her to talk to me and stuff, especially since I know she’s busy this last weekend and next weekend, so we won’t have much time to hang out anyway. Just seeing some asshole flirting with her on her facebook (im not going on there for a while, temptation is too much) and seeing that they are texting really pisses me off…
I want to be friends with her, I just know I won’t be able to stand the bs of jerk douchebags talking to her. This guy is taking a picture in a mirror without a shirt…come the hell on!
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
I know your pain
it was Myspace with me though.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Get swole, take your own topless pictures. Problem solved.
Also flirting doesn’t make you an asshole, HTH.
by regfairfield on Jul 12, 2010 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s where you are wrong, because any guy who talks to her is going to be a stupid prick. That is by default.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
As my mom always told me
the best revenge is looking good.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Hahahahaha
It was a complicated situation, but Drunk Maddz watched the guy she belatedly realized she was madly in love with start dating a girl on FB. Drunk Maddz then sent him a rambling message about how she was happy for him but could not watch it happen…and then unfriended him.
It saved me a lot of pain. It took us 2.5 years, but we’re friends (on FB). He’s no longer with the girl.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
The Adventures of Drunk Maddz
Been pretty long for me as well. I’m just trying to focus more on my ultimate career goal of being an author.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Basically, focusing on being super awesome is the best course of action because then, when you meet someone, you will be independently awesome and thus able to bring more awesomeness to the table.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
by Maddz on Jul 12, 2010 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
i should make that my signature
but I can’t afford the Maddz copyright fee.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
What do you like to write about?
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
whatever really strikes my fancy
I don’t have a real genre. Right now I have a fantasy story, and one that’s more like a comic book.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions
like…Transmetropolitan?!
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
i don't know what that is
but I’ll look it up.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions
OMFG
If you like graphic novels at all, you must read that series. Eephus’ll back me up here.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
just looked it up
sounds interesting. I’ll look into it.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Warren Ellis
that man did some Hellblazer, I am all the more intrigued.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions
People tell me I can’t be friends with a girl I’m in love with, but, honestly, it would hurt worse not to be friends with her.
She still wants to hang out and basically just be friends, which I will be fine with, I just know it will take some fine-tuning.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Step one: stop going to chick flicks with her.
by regfairfield on Jul 12, 2010 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions
There’s nothing say you can’t be friends. You probably can’t be friends right now, though. Because if you’re just friends, her understanding will be that other guys can text her, fb her, etc. without you getting your panties in a bunch about it. You can’t complain about it if you sign up for it.
At this point, if you want to be friends, then you need to deal with it, because that’s what comes with being friends. Everyone here is going to tell you to cut it out, because you are in obvious pain/distress over it. If you choose not to, you shouldn’t expect us to tell you any different.
And speaking from experience, if she can get boyfriend-type behavior out of you without the commitment, she’s going to keep doing it. But if you sign up for it, you get what you ask for.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Wow, that’s a way nicer way to say what I said.
by regfairfield on Jul 12, 2010 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m basically trying to distill everything I’ve learned in the past 5 years into an easily digestible sound byte. Because I’m a nice person.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Maddz is kind
all she asks….is that you kneel
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions
All of this makes a bunch of sense, but that last part especially. That’s what I am working on right now. No more buying her expensive dinners, no more buying her random things, we will just have to start acting like friends.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
The being friends thing will end when it become inconvenient to her new relationship. Like I said below, been there.
by Little Blue Bicycle on Jul 12, 2010 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions
true and true
I’m pretty sure that’s how everything with my ex ultimately ended. An explanation still would have been nice.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions
That's what I am geniunely afraid of
:/
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
and no lie, that hurts
I think that’s why we’re all saying you need to do it first. maybe not cutting it all off compleately, but distance yourself a bit.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions
So instead of her doing it to me I take a preemptive strike and do it first?
That sounds awful both ways. I’m hoping for the 3rd route where we can remain friends (hooray unfounded optimism!!!)
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
No, you distance yourself now so you can be friends later. Unless you’d rather be “friends” now and have it end later when either one of you moves on and have a significant other who isn’t comfortable with the existence of the other person.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
I've found
it’s not up to the girl-ex to stay friends. It’s up to the guy-ex (you) if you can handle seeing/hearing about her with another guy.
Maybe the agreement is to be friends but to never discuss each other’s personal lives. Should get rid of any residual animosity or uncomfortable feelings. That’s what my ex and I had to do and we’ve been friends post-relationship for years now.
I can see where that would make a lot of things easier
And it’s kind of how it is right now anyway. Maybe that could work.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
nothing wrong with optimism.
but yeah, just ending it is not a very attractive option. I say follow the advice above
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions
My fiance dumped me three decades ago. In a letter. On New Years Eve. She ended up marrying a convicted felon, which of course added to my self-esteem. The default response was to spend the next year or so in my favorite campus bar. It didn’t help though. Actually it just made me more depressed. Honestly, it’s just going to take time, and finding people you can talk to while you get used to it. Looking back, I’m actually glad it happened, because I just celebrated twenty-five with the right one who finally came along.
by Little Blue Bicycle on Jul 12, 2010 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Holy crap.
If that doesn’t get through to Ivdown I don’t know what will.
by Michael White on Jul 12, 2010 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s easy to say another girl will come along that I will like just as much or more, and I don’t mean that in a bad way, but right now, in the moment, it’s hard to be patient for that, especially with how I feel about her.
I was able to get over her before when all contact was cut off and she was dating her last BF, so it can be done, I just don’t like what that means.
I’m glad to see that things worked out incredibly well for you.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
They’ll work well for you, too. You just can’t see that right now because you’re stuck in the middle of it. :)
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
darkest before dawn
and all that Jazz.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Gotta love Harvey Dent
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Plus it’s way easier to see the bad in these situations :)
lol
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Yeah
I mean hell, Vicente Padilla only threw one pitch of consequence last night and it gave Marlon Byrd a bruise.
Personally, I think Padilla was just doing his Randy Johnson impression, only in this case, the Byrd lived.
by G.Scott on Jul 12, 2010 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
haha
I’m not sure if you wanted to post that there, but I’m rec’ing it anyway.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions
True, it’s easy for me to say, and it was the last thing I wanted to hear at the time. You’re just need to give it some time and accept that it’s going to be hard for awhile. And listen to Maddz, she gives good advice.
by Little Blue Bicycle on Jul 12, 2010 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Not necessary to say but I'll say
if she left you that way and for a convicted felon, yes, I do believe you’re far better off. :-) Sure it took some time to realize that though…
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
A real conversation
“You’d really like him. He reminds me so much of you!”
“Well yeah, except I’ve never been to prison!”
by Little Blue Bicycle on Jul 12, 2010 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Hehe
I said that to a guy I dated about another guy I dated. He got this funny look on his face and said, “Don’t say that, I’ve seen pictures of him.”
I considered this incredibly rich coming from him regarding the last girl he dated.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Weird thing is, I could see it. He was the darker version of me from the Fringe alternate universe.
by Little Blue Bicycle on Jul 12, 2010 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Hmm
I wish I could have a goatee. Then Evil Maddz would be easily distinguishable.
As it stands, I’m not sure how girls get “eviller”. Emo bangs? Makeup? Low cut shirts?
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
OOH OOH
low cut shirts, that gets my vote, cleavage defintely denotes evil
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions
And with that, I’m returning to baseball :-)
by Little Blue Bicycle on Jul 12, 2010 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Sluttier, darker clothing would work well
In fact, the sluttier clothing part should be done anyway, good or bad ;)
To the strip club!!!! lol, jk
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
She sounds like Amy from Futurama
Maybe she’s dating a bad boy robot now.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Amy has been a lot funnier this season than before
Leela too.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Was it
a dude playing a dude disguised as another dude?
by G.Scott on Jul 12, 2010 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Ex's are like crack--
http://www.nerve.com/scanner/2010/07/08/your-ex-is-like-crack
People don't think it be like this, but it do.
My boss told me about that after the breakup 4 months ago
And I can’t believe how crazy that is. It does explain a lot, because sometimes it just physically hurts when you think about certain aspects of the breakup and the ex.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
I know how you feel. The cafeteria put sugar or something on my carrots.
by regfairfield on Jul 12, 2010 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions
lol
That seems like it would help the taste, but I hate carrots.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
...?!
HOW CAN YOU HATE CARROTS?!
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
I'm not a veggie fan
Or a fruit fan, lol. I can eat those things, just would rather not. I would rather have corn and peas than carrots.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Charlie Manuel having trouble pronouncing some names: Prado (“Pardo,” Manuel called him), Ethier (“Ether”) and Bochy (“Botchy”).
lol, what a dick
Or maybe he just really is senile, lol.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
My family is from West Virginia, and I can assure you, two of these are just pronunciation issues, and the Prado thing is something my grandfather used to do all the time too, as my brother Kevin (aka “Calvin”) could tell you easily.
by Little Blue Bicycle on Jul 12, 2010 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions
with his accent
I can understand Ethier sounding like Ether, the other two not so much.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Years ago I took a linguistics course, and one of the few things I remember is that when confronted with an unfamiliar word, the brain automatically defaults to a similar familiar word. There weren’t any Kevins growing up in West Virginia in 1920, but here were plenty of Calvins, hence my brother was called the wrong name for forty years. Similarly, Prado becomes (I’m guessing) Don Pardo.
by Little Blue Bicycle on Jul 12, 2010 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Dylan Hernandez on LA Times/ Fabulous Forum blog:
“Asked why he decided to start Ethier in center, Manuel mumbled something unintelligible about the voting process, the lack of a center fielder on the NL roster and how Ethier has played the position.
“Couple of problems: First, Ethier was first in player voting and second in fan voting among NL outfielders. Corey Hart, who is starting in right field, wasn’t in the top three in fan voting and earned in a place in the starting lineup as a replacement for sidelined Jason Heyward. Second, Ethier has never played center field, at least in the majors.”
It'd be great
if Hart and Ethier ran onto the field and took CF and RF respectivley, just as an FU to Manuel.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Ethier is a veteran now. And therefore, he knows how to play the game the right way and would never show up his manager like that.
by Michael White on Jul 12, 2010 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
that's true and I know it would never happen
I just wanted to write it as an FU to Manuel.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions
You think Kershaw will be in the ASG come 2011?
I do. :)
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Hell yeah. I also think Kemp will join him and Ethier.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
It'll even out
add Kershaw and Kemp, subtract Kuo and Broxton because they’ll both be rehabbing arm and nervous breakdowns.
Kershaw should be there now
It’s like how Kemp should have last year, but whatevs, we all know how great they are, the rest of the country can suck it!
Kershaw’s the man!
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
So who's picking who to win the derby?
I got Cabrera
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 1:38 PM PDT reply actions
Hart
Cabrera has a triple crown to play for and will take it easy. Hart has the most to gain by impressing a national audience and the least to lose by jacking up his swing.
Is there a significant connection
between participating in the HR derby and screwing up your swing? I can see how it can affect it, but I was just wondering if anyone had quantified this?
some here are doubting it.
Kevin Millar and Harold Renolyds were saying it was BS on MLB tonight the other day. David Ortiz has said he isn’t worried because “that’s my swing anyway.”
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions
though my pick to win is Cabrera
I would kinda like to see Swisher win. I hate the Yankees, but I can’t hate that guy, he cracks me up.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Secretariat
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
I've never been able to see Matt Kemp take BP
but I’d have to imagine that he’s have a real chance at winning it if he were in it, I mean he mishits balls for home runs hes so powerful…but I think I got matt holliday
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
I agree. Thankfully, M. Holliday’s crotch will not be playing, or he’d lose.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Maddz opens the door so I get to post a favorite photo again
by MammothDodger on Jul 12, 2010 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
I always think about Bobby Abreu
he had that HUGE HR derby and had a terrible second half. Mostly, I’ve heard its an exertion thing. I once heard something to the effect of it taking 21 days to make a good habit and 3 days to make a bad one.
Technically, it would be Road Loney. Right? So I guess Kemp and Loney would be my picks if they were going to go. Maybe Dre, but I don’t want him to hurt his pinky.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Loney
I’d like to see him in it just to prove to everyone (maybe himself) that pulling the ball into the seats is ok.
lol
I would like to see Kemp in it. Dre said he wasn’t asked but he would have said no.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
You can find great deals at the Dodger Stadium flea market
[Insert Carlos Santana joke here]
by Real DL on Jul 12, 2010 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
So that’s why they’ve kept Anderson!
by Little Blue Bicycle on Jul 12, 2010 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
This is a great idea
Kudo’s to the man for organizing it, and to using Homeboy Industries to man the event. Thanks for the link
I'd been wondering what happened to Kyle Orr
tweeted by MSTI: http://www.timescolonist.com/sports/Seals+former+Dodgers+prospect/3205790/story.html
Kind of too bad he got hurt. Feel like he shoulda gotten more of a chance but there was no room at the inn and they probably didn’t see enough progress given his age
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
I was always hoping for
an Ethier/Orr situation.
The Ultimate Ned's Kind of Guy
by Humma Kavula on Jul 12, 2010 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Hey I made that joke when they first signed him!
But then again so did you probably. Still makes me laugh.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
The independent leagues are certainly a grade above Single-A and Orr is looking forward to proving himself against older, experienced players.
Read more: http://www.timescolonist.com/sports/Seals+former+Dodgers+prospect/3205790/story.html#ixzz0tVJMlXMn
The problem is that Orr couldn’t hit rookie league stuff.
So either the Rockies are cheating
or Jon Miller is giant pile of crazy. Occam’s Razor? Rockies all manipulating the humididor and whatnot or Jon Miller is a crazy
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
Occam's razor
reminds me of House. Where the simplest explanation is everybody lies.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Yeah, House is one of my
most frequently quoted teleplays
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
by Josie Becker on Jul 12, 2010 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I freaking love House. Still remember how I discovered it. Stayed home sick from work, didn’t want to change the channel, heard the hilarity of Hugh Laurie, and the rest is history.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
As with most everything I love
there was this boy in college, I was madly in love with, who got me into Firefly, BSG, Buffy, Philip Glass, theater, House, Regina Spektor, Amanda Palmer, fine dining….
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
by Josie Becker on Jul 12, 2010 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Also, that seems kind of ridiculous. Not nearly as transparent as say, stealing signs.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
yeah
sounds like grapes most sour to me.
However, this one guy, down the street from me, was going on about how the Dodgers have a weather machine which created shadows on the field last night, beneficial in their 7 run win, and well, he was making a lot of sense
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
by Josie Becker on Jul 12, 2010 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
They also slipped a magnet into the ball can crotch of Holliday
by robotmadeofnails on Jul 12, 2010 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Is your neighbor Adam West?
Gary Busey maybe?
My favorite line in the article:
Though as noted by Troy Penck of the DENVER POST, it’s more than a little ironic that the man who called countless Barry Bonds‘ steroid-era games is now advocating for transparency as it pertains to the rules of baseball.
Nah he's a made up character
like Richard Pryor’s…oh what was that guy’s name….
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
by Josie Becker on Jul 12, 2010 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Then have a coke and a smile…and shut the fuck up!
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
No that's Eddie Murphy
I realize all black men look alike, but come on folk : )
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
by Josie Becker on Jul 12, 2010 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Eddie Murphy
quoting Richard Pryor regarding Bill Cosby.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
I know that
but he was imitating the Richard Pryor. Josie trying to start some shiznite ;)
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Nah, my sense of humor just doesn't work in text
people ignore the smileys. Anyhow, I was thinking of Richard Pryor doing Mudbone: Mudbone
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
by Josie Becker on Jul 12, 2010 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I think you ignored my smiley
Mudbone is awesome though.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah
just trying to, uh, exemplify my point, or something : p
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
by Josie Becker on Jul 12, 2010 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions
*_*
Prise de Fer
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
by Josie Becker on Jul 12, 2010 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions
That was making a lot of sense?
Um…
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Um.
I just plugged headphones into my iPhone, and Sober by Tool just started playing. That was bizarre.
Anyway, what would your walkup song be? Mine would be Spaz by NERD.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
This is all sorts of obscure
but Marching Theme by Neutral Milk Hotel. It’s an instrumental off the Avery Island album, and sometimes I’d play it as I walked out of rooms on my way to a date.
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
by Josie Becker on Jul 12, 2010 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Take what you know about me
and add this to me. Should fill in any gaps. Marching Theme
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
by Josie Becker on Jul 12, 2010 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh awesome
I would pick a different NMH song though, something from In the Aeroplane Over the Sea, maybe Holland 1945.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Brain Stew by Green Day
you only get like 10-15 seconds, and the first few seconds of that song are really good. Right up until they start actually singing, then you stop it.
Born to Run was my alarm song on my Iphone for a while
If that’s what you mean. But it’s just because it starts off fast and loud so I would get up.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Not wake up song
Walk up. Like, if you were your boy Ethier.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
haha, I guess we just read too quickly
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Any song from the Weezer blue album
by robotmadeofnails on Jul 12, 2010 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Mastodon - Blood and Thunder
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
What would it take
to get a Nolasco/Cantu package?
Nolasco providing good, controlled production and Cantu giving us the ability to stick Casey Blake as a corners reserve and a DH (knocks on wood) when we need it. Probably pointless and/or impossible, but I like thinking about all possible upgrades.
I was wondering about Cantu
as 3B is a position we probably should be getting younger at.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions
My only drawback of this
is Joe would likely send DeWitt down and play Cantu at 2B making our D worse, and we probably wouldn’t even offer Cantu arbitration next year to get a pick. Even if we did and he declined, we’d probably not sign them anyway. That could, however, give us several picks before the second round. I can’t see the Elias Rankings from work, but off the top of my head I think Kuroda, Cantu and Padilla are type-B’s, with only Padilla being the one offered arbitration.
I wonder what it would take to get Nolasco alone
1 B prospect and a couple of low C prospects?
Cantu couldn’t be more than a C+ prospect.
I honestly wouldn’t know where to start, lol.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Well
Cantu’s worth to us would only be a C+/B- prospect, but his worth to say, the Giants is probably a B+ and a C+ or two B’s, roughly. We would have to meet the highest bid, so we would technically be overpaying for him based on our needs but he’d still make our lineup that much deeper.
Furcal SS, Kemp CF, Ethier RF, Manny LF, Loney 1B, Cantu 2B, Blake 3B, Martin C looks pretty good to me. I mean, our defense is bad anyway (supposedly). We might as well hit like an AL team.
Dewitt’s OPS is the same as Cantu. Would it be that much of an upgrade to bring a guy with a .312 OBP?
by robotmadeofnails on Jul 12, 2010 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Jorge Cantu is so bad at 2B the Marlins put Dan Uggla there. I wouldn’t take him as a 2B for free.
by regfairfield on Jul 12, 2010 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions
He’d at least play ok at 3B and move Casey Blake to the RF/LF/1B/3B sub guy. Was mostly just thinking out loud. I’d take Cantu if it meant getting Nolasco.
I’d take him as a throw in for Nolasco sure, but I wouldn’t expect more than Ronnie Belliardish production.
by regfairfield on Jul 12, 2010 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I would think a bunch
They aren’t that far off from competing, so removing a power hitting second baseman is probably not in their plans. i would, however, take Gregg off their hands.
A power hitting second baseman that’s hitting .189/.272/.359. Not a ton, but I don’t see a reason for it.
by regfairfield on Jul 12, 2010 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Darn
I was excited to see so many comments, only to notice it was a Dr. Phil convention
by SeanMillerSavior on Jul 12, 2010 2:15 PM PDT reply actions
except we’re probably actually helpful
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions
You're welcome
Come on, my pathetic stories are somewhat entertaining, aren’t they?
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
i'd tell mine
but people probably wouldn’t believe me.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
lol
yeah they are haha. . . disregard my prior statement
by SeanMillerSavior on Jul 12, 2010 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Walkup Song
Rage Against the Machine—Bombtrack
by robotmadeofnails on Jul 12, 2010 2:17 PM PDT reply actions
On this date in 1979
The Disco Demolition Night riot happened at Comiskey
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disco_Demolition_Night
Video of the goings-on
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o98PcPvS-54&feature=player_embedded#!
People don't think it be like this, but it do.
Damn crappy outings giving me false hope of a trade
Never again!…until next time.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
No one has said anything so I'm thinking it was just a couple of bad outings
Perhaps it’s a trade brewing, though.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
this is in the minor league post but wanted to metion it here
Tae-Hyeok Nam in the AZL for the dodgers hitting 326/426/587
He was kind of a bigger international signing for the Dodgers of Korea and he looks to be a legit prospect. Anyone know why he’s at 1b? I thought the Dodgers wanted to try and keep him at 3b. He’s only 19 so his age is perfectly acceptable for the AZL.
Him and Garcia are out super young studs. I like Garcia’s bat and Nam’s ability to play third.
by Julio Nievas on Jul 12, 2010 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions
If you haven't
taken 3 minutes and watched the “Swagger Wagon” video on you tube, please do. It is funny as hell.
Steve Dilbeck
transcribed Charlie Manuel’s comments on Ethier in CF. This speaks for itself:
The reason he’s playing center field is because when we did the fan voting and the player voting, we uh, [Corey] Hart had the, he was ahead of the outfielders, he has to start, he was supposed to start the game, and Ethier’s the one I chose to play center field because I remember he played there a lot. We do not have what they call a true center fielder right now. We have some our roster, at the same time that was the reason why he started in center field.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
At least it makes sense to him. He needs some Bigelow Green Tea. There there. Time for a nap.
by Alex41592 on Jul 12, 2010 4:07 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Dodger Thoughts on 7/30/07
193. Eric Enders
Oh crap, Kershaw just came out of the Loons game after one inning pitched. I turned on the Gameday Audio a couple minutes ago, but they haven’t said yet what the injury was.
202. natepurcell
Oh no, they just said his locker was just cleaned out!
204. Jon Weisman
202 – You have got to be kidding me.
209. natepurcell
just kidding…im not listening :)
Turned out to be an innings limit thing, but this is still funny!
I'd have hurt you if i was there then and he actually did get traded, lol
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
More indian humor
…
Lone Ranger: …
Tonto: What “we”, paleface?
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Is he still a mythical creature
to the east coast media? ;-)
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
It’s because he’s missing some really gnarly facial hair. And Scott Boras as an agent. (Right? That I don’t actually know.)
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
I don't think I've ever seen mentioned
who Kershaw’s agent is.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Good memory, thanks
Only found this article with “Hendricks” in the search.
Last year’s 20th overall pick, high school first baseman Chris Parmalee, was taken by Minnesota and signed quickly for a $1.5 million bonus. White said he anticipated no problem signing Withrow, who had committed to attend Baylor University. He is represented by Randy and Alan Hendricks, who also represent last year’s top pick, Clayton Kershaw, and Dodgers starter Jason Schmidt.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Question
if it has been answered, sorry, but is Ely’s demotion only to give them an extra pitcher till the break, or does he completely lose his spot. I know Jmac is going to try to win the 5 spot, but has it already been determined?
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Jul 12, 2010 4:16 PM PDT reply actions
God I hope so
his curveball is actually TOO big as it either crosses the hitter at the head and lands in the strike zone or crosses the hitter in the strike zone and bounces in the dirt. Either way, he could throw it down the middle for a ball all day long. I would have liked to see someone with his arm angle learn a splitter by this point, but hopefully he uses what he has and gives us some quality innings.
I brought this up on the last thread
I say he should make his changeup as his second pitch.
by Julio Nievas on Jul 12, 2010 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Kinda both
The 5th starter part is well-answered above, but this does also allow the team to have an extra arm in the pen for yesterday’s game, plus the entire four-game series in St. Louis, which should be hot and humid.
The fifth starter has to start 7/19 (Mon) at home against the Giants, then 7/24 (Sat) at home against the Mets. He could be skipped arter the 7/26 off day.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Ethier
My dad the Yankee fan just emailed me: “Just saw and listened to your Ethier on MLB All Star show. Funny, quick smart, very likable.”
Sorry I missed it! Anyone catch it?
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
I pointed my dad to Dining With 'Dre blog too
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Torii Hunter is fucking awesome
And Kruk is fucking annoying. . .that is all
by SeanMillerSavior on Jul 12, 2010 4:22 PM PDT reply actions
John Kruk has to be reading a script
He was good on Best Damn, then he went to ESPN and feels the need to talk about how great the east is.
I remember when the Best Damn sports show was first on
and then all their talent got poached by ESPN.
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
Nope, I have some crappy Dell ones here at work
by robotmadeofnails on Jul 12, 2010 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Ripken and Lebron
This article is killing me. Ripken likes what Lebron did, but the writer makes Lebron still sound like an ass.
by robotmadeofnails on Jul 12, 2010 4:40 PM PDT reply actions
I started to read that
but at this point anything LeBron has me totally put off. I’ve even stopped reading Lebrun articles to see if the Kings got Ilya Kovulchuk yet.
Cliff Lee trade may still benefit us?
Now that the M’s have Justin Smoak, does that mean Russell Branyan is available and/or can we get him to replace GA?
My ideal world would be to replace GA with Paul and replace Belliard with a better bat, but Manny Jr. isn’t going anywhere. I still think Branyan would serve as a better bench bat/1B replacement/WS DH than anything we currently have on the roster.
I would just like to say
I don’t give a fuck about CPNI, Verizon.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
I'm going through tedious training right now
I want to shoot myself in the head.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
has anyone seen
I think out of all the pitchers he names, I’d want either Marcum or Zambrano(if the Cubs pick up most to all of the tab.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 4:49 PM PDT reply actions
Very uninterestingly
I totally agree with you.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
I agree with the Marcum idea
I’m not too high on Zambrano, Hernandez, Lilly, or Sheets.
I’d be okay with Westbrook, i guess.
Dude, me too.
I want him a lot.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
MLB top 50 players in trade value
http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/2010-trade-value-50-46/
I’m guessing Kemp, Kershaw, and Billingsley will be on this list.
The order (I’m guessing) will be Kershaw, Kemp, Bills. I hope they are smart enough to keep Bills on here, anyway.
Last year Kershaw and Bills were like low 30s.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
Kemp was 14 last season, btw
http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/2009-mlb-trade-value-recap/
Bills was 28th, Kershaw was 29th last year as well.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
When is Kershaw arb eligible?
If its not next year, Kershaw could shoot up to the top 10.
by Michael White on Jul 12, 2010 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Not till 2012, unless something weird happens. He’s got to be in the top 10. The only guys I’d definitely put above him are Strasberg, Heyward, Longoria, and Ubaldo (look at the mans contract)
by regfairfield on Jul 12, 2010 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Of course, the Dodgers would be ridiculous to deal him. Right?
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Wow - Ubaldo's contract
Per Cot’s. Geez I hate the Rockies.
4 years/$10M (2009-12), plus 2013-14 club options
* signed extension with Colorado 1/27/09
* 09:$0.75M, 10:$1.25M, 11:$2.8M, 12:$4.2M, 13:$5.75M club option ($1M buyout), 14:$8M club option ($1M buyout)
* 2014 option only if 2013 option is exercised (may void 2014 if traded)
* 2013 option increases to:
o $6.75M with 2012 Cy Young
o $6.25M with 2nd or 3rd place in 2013 Cy Young vote
* 2014 option increases to:
o $9M with 2013 Cy Young or 450 IP in 2012-13
o $8.5M with 2nd or 3rd place in 2013 Cy Young vote
* if traded, Jimenez may void 2014
* performance bonuses: $50,000 each for 200, 210, 220, 230, 240 IP
* award bonuses: $0.1M for Cy Young ($50,000 for 2nd-5th in vote); $0.1M each for MVP, WS MVP; $75,000 for LCS MVP; $25,000 each for Gold Glove, All-Star selection
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Could have sworn
that when I previewed it, the whole thing was gray. All the contract info is a quote.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Kershaw isn't arb eligible until after next season I'm pretty sure
He didn’t make super 2 status because of being sent down in 2008, thank god.
If Dave Cameron isn’t an idiot, which I think he’s just biased, Kershaw will be top 15 at the very least. I wouldn’t be surprised at all to see him top 10 based on everything considered (except for people not knowing how good he really is).
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
sweet
not only do I get free tickets the angels mariners game thursday, I get not just one, but two food vouchers per person.
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
The American League closer will be Jose Valverde.
by Alex41592 on Jul 12, 2010 4:54 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
No Dodgers in the events tonight?
No reason for me to watch then.
You made us proud Lake Show! 2009 and 2010 BACK 2 BACK CHAMPS!
Bobby V
just called David Ortiz, Jose….lol
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 12, 2010 5:10 PM PDT reply actions
A ton of empty seats. That’s sort of sad.
by Alex41592 on Jul 12, 2010 5:14 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Yeah
Hard to believe that no one is willing to drive to Anaheim to watch Chris Young, Corey Hart, Nick Swisher, and Vernon Wells hit HR’s for 3 hours. :)
Actually, I have a few co-workers there. But yeah, not something I would want to do with my time.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
But but but
it’s the best ballpark in Southern California!
/plaschke
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
The tickets werent cheap either. There’s just zero appeal to it this year.
by UCLADodger32 on Jul 12, 2010 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep, my Dad’s company seats were going for 1200 a seat. I can’t imagine anyone would pay that to see Corey Hart take BP.
by regfairfield on Jul 12, 2010 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Thats just silly. My buddy works in baseball ops for the Dodgers and they had tickets for their employees starting at $150, which is also ridiculous.
by UCLADodger32 on Jul 12, 2010 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Doesn’t really sound like a derby.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
NPUT
http://www.truebluela.com/2010/7/12/1554856/mid-season-minor-league-update
Maybe someday Jerry Sands will be in the All-Star home run derby:)
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
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