Dodgers Seek Different Result Against Cardinals In Game Two
by Eric Stephen on Jul 16, 2010 2:11 PM PDT
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It seems that when facing the Cardinals, there is always a quality starter on the mound, and tonight is no different. Jaime Garcia underwent Tommy John surgery after the 2008 season, but the 24-year old (he had a birthday last Thursday) is having a fine rookie season so far. He is 8-4 with a 2.17 ERA, 3.30 FIP, and 3.76 xFIP. The Dodgers missed his turn in the rotation last month in Los Angeles, but back in 2008 Garcia did get his first major league win against the Dodgers, pitching a scoreless 11th inning in a game won by a Ryan Ludwick walk-off home run.
The starter that night for the Dodgers was Chad Billingsley, who allowed just one run in five innings but was removed after a 43-minute rain delay before the sixth inning. Billingsley since his return from the disabled list this season has allowed seven runs in 19 innings for a 3.32 ERA, and the Dodgers have won all three of his starts.
Tonight is Billingsley's 117th career start, and he turns 26 on July 29. He will have the seventh-most starts by a Los Angeles Dodger before their 26th birthday:
| Most LA Dodgers Starts Before Age 26 | ||
| Pitcher | Years | Starts |
| Fernando Valenzuela |
1981-1986 | 200 |
| Don Sutton | 1966-1970 | 175 |
| Don Drysdale | 1958-1962 | 161 |
| Ramon Martinez | 1988-1993 | 144 |
| Ismael Valdes | 1994-1999 | 143 |
| Stan Williams | 1958-1962 | 128 |
| Chad Billingsley | 2006-2010 | 116 |
| Bob Welch | 1978-1982 | 116 |
| Source: Baseball-Reference.com | ||
It should be noted that Drysdale also started 41 games in Brooklyn.
Struggling Beard
Since the beginning of June, Casey Blake is hitting .185/.267/.272 against right-handers with three extra-base hits in 91 plate appearances. This month, he has just three hits in 29 at-bats against righties. However, he is hitting .300/.386/.443 against southpaws this season, and Garcia is a left-hander.
I Did Not Know That
From today's Dodgers game notes: "Hall of Fame Manager Tommy Lasorda was the keynote speaker this afternoon at the St. Louis Browns Historical Society. Lasorda played for the Browns during spring training in 1953 before rejoining the Dodgers that year."
Notes
- Last night was the 35th game (out of 89) that all three of Manny Ramirez, Matt Kemp, and Andre Ethier have started in the same game. When all three start in the outfield, the Dodgers are 18-11 this season
- Rafael Furcal in his career is hitting .339/.378/.435 against the Cardinals, and has the second highest batting average against St. Louis among active players, behind only St. Louis native Ryan Howard, who is hitting .367 against the Cardinals
- With two hits last night, Ethier overtook Martin Prado for the National League lead with a .326 batting average
- James McDonald has been scratched from his Friday start in Albuquerque, and is in line to start Monday, per Tony Jackson of ESPN Los Angeles.
Get your guesses in for Xeifrank's game simulation here.
Game Time: 5:15 p.m.
TV: Prime Ticket
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Dodgers lineup
Furcal SS
Kemp CF
Ethier RF
Ramirez LF
Blake 3B
Loney 1B
Martin C
Carroll 2B
Billingsley P
“It seems that when facing the Cardinals, there is always a quality starter on the mound, "
Just wait for Sunday.
I was tempted to right that, but I didn’t want to reverse jinx Suppan too early :)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 16, 2010 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Does the series split matter for playoff implications?
Like, if we end up with the same record as them, and both teams win their division, would the season series determine home field advantage?
If so, I think we only need to beat Suppan on Sunday to win. Of course, we’ll be fielding the JV team…
Everytime you think how badly you want Frank McCourt gone, ask yourself how you would feel to have Donald Sterling instead.
Head-to-head record would be the tiebreak in that case, yes.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 16, 2010 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Hopefully McDonald uses his changeup
Talk about nasty. Hey James, strikes are cool.
Everytime you think how badly you want Frank McCourt gone, ask yourself how you would feel to have Donald Sterling instead.
Against Bumgarner-Lincecum-Zito.
Anyone going Tuesday night?
by Eric Stephen on Jul 16, 2010 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah
i’d rather see Kershallow Grave
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 16, 2010 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Cardinal’s o > Giants’ O
I doubt any of the Giants’ hitters will get off as lucky as the Cards were yesterday… Not saying we won by luck, but they had some crazy hits.
by Julio Nievas on Jul 16, 2010 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions
If the Dodgers did this, Mammoth Dodger would be happy, robotmadeofnails would be sad
From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
The Cardinals will place their entire television package on Fox Sports Midwest beginning next season, marking the first time none of their locally produced telecasts will be on over-the-air TV since they began televising games in the 1940s.
any guesses on Pujols’ estimated worth?
"Go fuck yourself" -Eric Stephen 6-29-2010
"Oh honey, I'm chalk full of juju" -Maddz 7-15-2010
Depends
I’ve heard anything from 25-30/year. I’d just assume offer him $10/year for 10 years with a 2% stake in the team.
Everytime you think how badly you want Frank McCourt gone, ask yourself how you would feel to have Donald Sterling instead.
Of course
I don’t have a billion dollars either. The difference in him making his 16 and making his estimated 30, I’m assuming, isn’t much for a billionaire family. Especially considering how much they make off of him.
Everytime you think how badly you want Frank McCourt gone, ask yourself how you would feel to have Donald Sterling instead.
I thought Jeter was rumored to want that in his contract. Maybe I’m thinking of another sport?
Everytime you think how badly you want Frank McCourt gone, ask yourself how you would feel to have Donald Sterling instead.
I’ve always known that players can’t hold equity stakes in their teams due to the Basic Agreement (see paragraph 4© on p. 213 of this massive document), but I never knew why.
Today, however, Kevin Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus explains. Once upon a time Rogers Hornsby got a cut of the Cardinals, was traded to the Giants, and quickly found his ownership stake to be a conflict of interest. And it got worst when he went to divest, as the Cardinals tried to lowball him, leading to everyone in the National League having to chip in to buy him off. As a result of all of that, the rule was passed and has been incorporated into player contracts and/or the Basic Agreement ever since.
The only exception: players can take a stake in the team with special approval of the Commissioner. Goldstein speculates whether or a team could give a chunk of the team to a player with language built in to deal with any Hornsby-esque conflicts of interest and have it approved by Selig. He dismisses it almost immediately, however, which is probably sensible given that it’s not likely to ever happen.
http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/why-players-cant-own-a-piece-of-the-team.html.php
by Michael White on Jul 16, 2010 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions
OK, not gonna happen, but… it should. Be very explicit about what happens if he gets traded, what the value of his stake would be worth every year, blah blah.
It’s gonna take more than 2%, though. What’s 2% of the Cardinals? $10 million? $20?
Maybe give him $10 million + 2% PER YEAR for 10 years. He ends up with 20% of the team….
The Ultimate Ned's Kind of Guy
by Humma Kavula on Jul 16, 2010 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
One thing I’d add to this, not that anybody cares, is that I’d hate to see it become SOP to offer pieces of the team to free agents. That could get very messy very quickly.
But that’s a slippery slope argument and specious. Clearly Pujols is a special case. He came up a Cardinal and everything should be done to make certain he stays a Cardinal.
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by Humma Kavula on Jul 16, 2010 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
His contract?
I would think he ends up re-signing for something like 7/$196m
He might get 8/$240 on the open market. I guess it would depend on the Red Sox interest
by Eric Stephen on Jul 16, 2010 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I heard Yanks might try to make him their DH but I can’t imagine them having two 30/year players. Pujols also played some OF in his younger days, maybe they stick him in RF so he doesn’t have to cover much ground in that bandbox.
Everytime you think how badly you want Frank McCourt gone, ask yourself how you would feel to have Donald Sterling instead.
This would make me quite sad. It could all be solved if MLB.TV didn’t have to black out the games. I would happily pay for the package, but I can’t justify paying for cable/direcTV every month.
by robotmadeofnails on Jul 16, 2010 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions
183 batters faced
81 K
28 BB
1 HR
Three true outcomes: 60.1%
Ridiculous
by Eric Stephen on Jul 16, 2010 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Marmol:
ERA: 2.16
FIP: 2.16
xFIP: 2.63
WAR: 1.6
WPA: 2.17
Broxton:
ERA: 2.11
FIP: 1.21
xFIP: 1.94
WAR: 1.9
WPA: 1.74
We know Broxton is better, heh
That strike out rate is out of sight though.
by Julio Nievas on Jul 16, 2010 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions
My favorite part of that box score
was from the Phillies:
J Blanton 6.21
R Madson 6.57
by Eric Stephen on Jul 16, 2010 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I just noticed
that in Dave Cameron’s current player trade value series for his #6 ranked player, he jokingly lists the Seattle Mariners Organization as the 6th most valuable player. I guess from now on in any ranking list, the Mariners Organization must be ranked 6th. Perhaps the Mariners should retire the number six? :)
I met Dave on Saturday in person for the first time – he couldn’t be nicer. Not that that was an issue, as far as I know.
By the way, nice article up Jon. I definitely agree that people are complaining less this year because they have become jaded.
Everytime you think how badly you want Frank McCourt gone, ask yourself how you would feel to have Donald Sterling instead.
agreed Jon, awesome article
and honestly, I get that feelign sometimes too. It’s like the Dodgers could win a few series in a row, then get lit up one night. One fan will be angry we lost, then there will be another who says,
“I don’t what your getting mad about, this team will be lucky to make the playoffs. SELL THE TEAM MCCHEAP!!!”
and that’s why I hate reading the comments on dodgers.com
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 16, 2010 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks.
You actually nicely put in one sentence what I took a lot longer to say. It’s pretty much as simple as that.
I'm sure he is really nice in person
I think his internet manners have gotten better ever since his full time gig at FG. The Mariners writers at LL are another story.
Cards lineup
per STL Post Dispatch:
Lopez 3B
Rasmus CF
Pujols 1B
Holliday LF
Winn RF
Molina C
Schumaker 2B
Garcia P
9. Greene, SS
Winn in Right, Holliday in left? Super defensive outfield powers activate!
"Go fuck yourself" -Eric Stephen 6-29-2010
"Oh honey, I'm chalk full of juju" -Maddz 7-15-2010
K/BB is more relevant I think. A guy like Halladay has never exceeded eight.
by regfairfield on Jul 16, 2010 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I was led to believe that K/9 is the most important pitching stat. But if you’re a K/BB freak like Lee or Halladay, it shouldn’t matter as much.
Strikeouts are fascist
get groundballs; they’re more democratic.
Everytime you think how badly you want Frank McCourt gone, ask yourself how you would feel to have Donald Sterling instead.
Cliff Lee’s K/BB ratio has been unreal this year. He is at 15.7
by robotmadeofnails on Jul 16, 2010 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions
That has to rank high up in the all-time stat.
by Julio Nievas on Jul 16, 2010 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions
The only K/BB season over 9 in modern baseball is Curt Schilling in 2001 or 2002.
by regfairfield on Jul 16, 2010 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought Mad Dog would be the guy in the modern era, but he doesn’t strike out as many batters..
by Julio Nievas on Jul 16, 2010 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions
?
seems like their is something wrong with these sentances:
Last night was the 35th game (out of 89) that all three of Manny Ramirez, Matt Kemp, and Andre Ethier have started in the same game. When all three start in the outfield, the Dodgers are 18-11 this season
18+11=29 29<35
or have I just been looking at too many numbers today?
6 ties that went too penalty kicks.
"Go fuck yourself" -Eric Stephen 6-29-2010
"Oh honey, I'm chalk full of juju" -Maddz 7-15-2010
by K3vo on Jul 16, 2010 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
In the six interleague road games, Manny didn’t play OF
by Eric Stephen on Jul 16, 2010 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions
makes sense
but i will add—-Stupid DH thing
by MammothDodger on Jul 16, 2010 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Just because
I want to thank Eric, Michael, Phil, David, Jon over at ESPN — basically, anyone who writes about the Dodgers, offers great and often tempering insights and puts up with us obnoxious commentators on a regular basis.
I don’t think I’m super negative in my comments or attitiude, but I would just like to point out that the work you guys do is super appreciated and bottomline: don’t stop being awesome!
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
seconded
and I don’t really think Maddz and “super negative” are correleated.
Negative maybe, but super? no.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 16, 2010 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Not to take away from your message, because I 100% agree.
You were the girl who wrote “Stay Cool” in all the yearbooks weren’t you.
Everytime you think how badly you want Frank McCourt gone, ask yourself how you would feel to have Donald Sterling instead.
No?
I just read through some of the comments on Dodger Thoughts and being aware of some of the directions conversations have taken here, I just wanted to voice my support for the authors and people who make our bitching/venting/whatever possible.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
If Maddz is negative, I am downright hostile.
by robotmadeofnails on Jul 16, 2010 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions
You can't be
you have a beard and were mistaken for Casey Blake. The man is jolly.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
True
I did love that video of his family at the game
by robotmadeofnails on Jul 16, 2010 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions
That was at the junk ball game (see: M. Holliday)
by robotmadeofnails on Jul 16, 2010 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, thanks! Did something bring this on? Commenters have been pretty mellow over here lately, since the bearface fiasco that is.
by Michael White on Jul 16, 2010 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions
People around here might not be so afraid of having to fuck themselves if I get traded to Purple Row.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 16, 2010 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s a terrible trade. However, Russ Oates PLUS Andrew Martin (A- prospect), which he has to change his name back to Poseidon’s Fist, is more reasonable… :)
by Julio Nievas on Jul 16, 2010 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Eh
it’s not like they’re demanding Weisman. You have to give something to get something…
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by Humma Kavula on Jul 16, 2010 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Nah. I should just be told to go fuck myself.
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by Humma Kavula on Jul 16, 2010 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s a rec. I would buy you a gin if there were any left in SoCal stores after another infamous HK gin run
by Eric Stephen on Jul 16, 2010 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Eh, I can’t even think about Gin since the last Vegas trip
by robotmadeofnails on Jul 16, 2010 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Funny stuff
I thought our people were clever but they’d have to step it up a notch to match that thread.
It would be fine if they just used Sherril in situations that lend themselves to him being successful. You have an awesome 8th inning guy, you don’t need him to get lefties out anymore. He’s an expensive LOOGY, but a good one nonetheless. Use him against tough lefties and then take him out. Just another bitch session brought on by Joe Torre. Managing people is about keeping their confidence up and putting them in a position to succeed. Joe Torre has done neither of those with anyone on this roster except Garret Anderon.
Everytime you think how badly you want Frank McCourt gone, ask yourself how you would feel to have Donald Sterling instead.
BUT
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/7379/splits;ylt=AtnVoYBWI4acJaAOG_loKuFCLcF
vs LH: .211 BAA
vs RH: .438
In the same amount of outs (30 vs LH, 31 vs RH) Sherrill has allowed 13 more hits to righties than lefties. Put the guy in a position to succeed and he will be fine. Good pitchers rarely fall completely off the cliff for no good reason.
Everytime you think how badly you want Frank McCourt gone, ask yourself how you would feel to have Donald Sterling instead.
Good pitchers rarely fall completely off the cliff for no good reason.
Are we sure that Sherill is a good pitcher?
He was a decent to very good pitcher
Last year he was incredibly lucky if I recall. But this drop is pretty severe.
Interesting to see that McDonald added a slider to his repertoire (love that word). I hope he uses his change up more often. It’s his best pitch.
by Julio Nievas on Jul 16, 2010 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions
That curve is decent too, so I’m not sure how much he’ll use the slider off the bat. The guy failed miserably his last chance as a starter, so I’m guessing he won’t be too daring this go around.
by Michael White on Jul 16, 2010 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions
also the next two Tuesdays and Thursdays, which includes the Kershaw/Lincecum duel
by Eric Stephen on Jul 16, 2010 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Breaking news
After Spawn goes to sleep tonight, I will be drinking gin.
We repeat, our top story tonight: after his Spawn goes to sleep, gin will be ingested by Humma Kavula.
We now return you to your regularly scheduled commenting.
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or a bottle of white
Does it depend on your appetite?
by Eric Stephen on Jul 16, 2010 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Quoting Billy Joel does not help your case to avoid that trade. Do you not remember what was unleashed a few weeks back?
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by Humma Kavula on Jul 16, 2010 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions
You guys don’t really know me, but when I share this news with people who do know me, it is not a surprise to anyone.
My first concert was They Might Be Giants.
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by Humma Kavula on Jul 16, 2010 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I sang Istanbul (Is Constantinople) to my History of Islam professor while he was passing out an exam.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
It’s (was …) isn’t it? I should just try and not post things when you’re around, HK. I just shame myself.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Actually
I think it’s (not…).
The Ultimate Ned's Kind of Guy
by Humma Kavula on Jul 16, 2010 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions
It was the Flood tour.
They played Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute after sunset on Yom Kippur. My parents weren’t happy that I chose to wolf down a bagel and go. But I would not be denied!
When they played “Whistling in the Dark,” they brought out a huge bass drum and had people in the audience whack it. Great show.
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by Humma Kavula on Jul 16, 2010 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
RPI!!!! Oh man. That’s really cool.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
It was a great first concert
for a nerd like me.
The Ultimate Ned's Kind of Guy
by Humma Kavula on Jul 16, 2010 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions
My first concert
was Weird Al at the Perris Fairgrounds in 1994.
Epic
by Eric Stephen on Jul 16, 2010 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions
:(
My first concert was *NSYNC. For No Strings Attached.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
That’s okay…I played in a Christian ska band
by robotmadeofnails on Jul 16, 2010 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I still listen to a lot bands
I listened to back in junior/senior year of high school. I think most of it is for the nostalgia associated with it but also because i stil fuckin love it.
that was 8th grade.
I didnt really start going to shows until summer between freshmen and sophmore year. From there, I’ve probably seen over 500 bands.
YES!!!!
THIS IS HOW WE DO IT!
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
First concert
My girlfriend took me to the warped tour (not really my thing.)
by Michael White on Jul 16, 2010 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Genesis
The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway Tour—-soooo Awesome
by MammothDodger on Jul 16, 2010 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Dave Mason is playing at the Bluesapalooza
in Mammoth Aug 6-8, looks to be a great festival with Los Lonely Boys, Delgado Brothers and Ruthie Foster among many others. And it is in conjunction with the “Festival Of Beers” a great micro brew festival with over 50 breweries. Mason is playing Sunday at noon they are calling it “The Hangover Party”.
by MammothDodger on Jul 16, 2010 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Tonight calls for some cerveza as well.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 16, 2010 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Seriously, this week has been rough and crazy hot. I called in sick one day and did the resume thing…that was a grind.
by robotmadeofnails on Jul 16, 2010 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Serious question
would it be cheaper to drink just Vitamin Water, or drink water and buy the requisite vitamins?
by Eric Stephen on Jul 16, 2010 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions
If the water is coming from the tap or the hose, that plus the vitamins would definitely be cheaper.
Now if we’re talkign Evian like some aristocrat, who knows?
by Michael White on Jul 16, 2010 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Vitamin Water doesn’t supply the nutrition of a daily supplement. I like it because of the flavoring – I know the vitamin part is mostly a gimmick.
That will throw the expense equation out of whack.
by Michael White on Jul 16, 2010 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions
No water has ever tasted as good as the water from the backyard garden hose on a summer day in my childhood. I think I lost interest in technology when I realized we could make anything taste like anything. The fact that we could produce nacho cheese flavored water, if we so desired, made me wary, if not paranoid, toward technology.
"A baseball game is nothing but a great slow contraption for getting you to pay attention to the cadence of a summer day."
I could go for a fruity drink with an umbrella, that’s for sure
by Eric Stephen on Jul 16, 2010 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes!
Gordon Biersch in Pasadena made a good one
by robotmadeofnails on Jul 16, 2010 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Best Mojito
Ciudad, downtown.
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by Humma Kavula on Jul 16, 2010 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I will likely not be drinking tonight, as I am the sick, but I will be singing obnoxiously.
And talking myself out of getting a tattoo. I walked into a shop today to inquire about piercing prices for my sister and very nearly did not make it back out.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
I will be envious of you this evening. My family reunion didn’t involve nearly enough singing time.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 16, 2010 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions
A picture of me, one hand flipping someone off, and the other pointing back to myself.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 16, 2010 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s gonna be an epic back piece. There will, of course, be a banner that wraps around the whole thing, that says “Go fuck yourself”
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
That would be great
because you would have to twirl to deliver your message!
by Eric Stephen on Jul 16, 2010 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Seriously
I mean, I don’t even know any of the people involved, and I mind. NO, YOU MAY NOT WATCH THE PIERCING
The Ultimate Ned's Kind of Guy
by Humma Kavula on Jul 16, 2010 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
If anybody wants to continue this conversation
I suggest they move it to www.creepypiercingvoyeur.com.
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by Humma Kavula on Jul 16, 2010 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes
And we should probably have our children taken away from us too
by Eric Stephen on Jul 16, 2010 4:39 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Yes, and the picture with the question makes it even creepier
by robotmadeofnails on Jul 16, 2010 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions
The point is
You probably shouldn’t post something that would make 99% of our readers recoil in horror.
Not even IVdown would ask that of his ex!
by Eric Stephen on Jul 16, 2010 4:41 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
HK:
Has spawn moved on to a toddle bed yet?
by robotmadeofnails on Jul 16, 2010 4:03 PM PDT reply actions
Yep
Just after her 2nd B-day. Not only was it no problem, but she STILL doesn’t really realize that if she wanted to get out of bed in the middle of the night and walk around, she could. She calls for us every morning, and we say, “OK, get out of bed.”
She’s an easy kid, though. She recently toilet trained herself. I mean, we gave her lots of encouragement and time on the potty, but mostly, it was, “Oh, I can do this.”
And I’ll say that even though I know the real reason is that she is easy, I am claiming all the credit. I am the best father evah.
The Ultimate Ned's Kind of Guy
by Humma Kavula on Jul 16, 2010 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Ha
I didn’t start walking until I was 2. My parents were extremely worried that there was something wrong with me. Apparently they took me to a neurologist. He just told them I was wildly stubborn.
I also had so much energy that i had to literally rock myself to sleep.
I was not the easiest child. :(
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
My parents joke that I could read before I could walk.
The Ultimate Ned's Kind of Guy
by Humma Kavula on Jul 16, 2010 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep. And an early reader.
The Ultimate Ned's Kind of Guy
by Humma Kavula on Jul 16, 2010 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Me too! Scared my mom and grandma by reading “Piazza” as “Pizza” as I was running around the airport at 2.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Honestly
I cant remember what i ate for lunch today. Let alone what happened 8 years ago. How does anyone remember that stuff?
by SeanMillerSavior on Jul 16, 2010 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Yea, Myles is a couple months past 2 and he just hates being in his crib now. Used to sleep until 6am and now he wakes up around 2 and wants out. We are thinking of getting him his own bed.
by robotmadeofnails on Jul 16, 2010 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Do it.
Don’t know what Myles is like, but for Spawn, we spent a while prepping her. “Someday you’ll get a big girl bed.” “I think you’re almost ready for a big girl bed.” “We’ve ordered your big girl bed…” etc.
And we chose a bed that looks a lot like her crib.
Any or all of that might have eased the transition.
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by Humma Kavula on Jul 16, 2010 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Yea, I was thinking of even going and having him pick it out with me.
by robotmadeofnails on Jul 16, 2010 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Good idea but FYI
we were not impressed by the choice/prices at our local stores. We found what we wanted at the price we wanted to pay on the web.
Spawn would not have understood why we weren’t leaving the store with a bed, so it was better to leave her out of that process.
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by Humma Kavula on Jul 16, 2010 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Where did you shop online? Some people say just putting a mattress on the floor is a good start so it is low to the ground
by robotmadeofnails on Jul 16, 2010 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Not sure
Bride found it. I’ll ask her.
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by Humma Kavula on Jul 16, 2010 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions
This is him on his 2nd Birthday
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by robotmadeofnails on Jul 16, 2010 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks. My wife took the shot…I love her photography.
The best part is that we were playing wiffle ball and Myles came over and wanted to play too.
by robotmadeofnails on Jul 16, 2010 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh man, I really want to post this picture
of me and my friend at kickboxing during the Dodgers/Marlins series. She showed up in a Marlins shirt and I was wearing my Delias-disapproved Los Doyers shirt.
But I’m sweaty and gross and pulling a dumb face.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
That was the night the Dodgers won. I contend it was my shirt.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
I’m sure your friend is cool and all, but I hope you kicked her butt :)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 16, 2010 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I like how she is sporting her “painting shirt”
by robotmadeofnails on Jul 16, 2010 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions
That was blood, after Maddz got through with her
by Eric Stephen on Jul 16, 2010 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Where do you host the photo to post it?
by robotmadeofnails on Jul 16, 2010 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Finally
something else that rhymes with Nantucket!
by Eric Stephen on Jul 16, 2010 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Gah when will the Dodgers announce the Monday starter?
I’m really tempted to nab tickets for the game, but if its not McDonald its a bust.
I know
but until I’m sure I won’t be tickets. Even then its not a slam dunk, I usually don’t get off work till late, and getting from Irvine to DS by the start of the game would be tricky.
I would guess Sunday at the earliest
But unless J-Mac trips a la Kelly Wunsch it will be him
by Eric Stephen on Jul 16, 2010 4:36 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Not sure why everyone is so anxious to see the Crying Game
the odds of McDonald doing anything close to what Ely gave us when he was hot is remote.
Guaranteed
That people leave early Monday, not wanting to see the end of the Crying Game
by Eric Stephen on Jul 16, 2010 4:43 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
It was the middle of the Crying Game that no one wanted to see.
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by Humma Kavula on Jul 16, 2010 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Did Pedro Guererro?
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by Humma Kavula on Jul 16, 2010 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I haven’t seen it since it came out. I really liked it back then, but I was even more pretentious then than I am now, so who knows what I’d think today?
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by Humma Kavula on Jul 16, 2010 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Forrest Whitaker had already been in Bird, and, I think, nominated for an Oscar, when The Crying Game came out.
Bird is awesome.
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by Humma Kavula on Jul 16, 2010 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Nope, I remember wrong
No Oscar nomination for Bird for Whitaker. Man, that is a snub. He’s great in that movie.
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by Humma Kavula on Jul 16, 2010 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Im so anxious
I don’t think anyone here is expecting a no-hitter, but he has the stuff to be good.. I just want to see how well he has improved.. If any…
by Julio Nievas on Jul 16, 2010 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Ely was throwing 86 during his last few starts. Very uninspiring. McDonald simply has a livelier arm, so that’s exciting.
Yes, can't wait for the walks from his lively arm.
Just saying we will be lucky if he gives us five innings, and keeps us in the game. Seems like a lot of excitement for a guy who is replacing a guy who was not only a good replacement but gave us a month of amazing pitching before reality set in.
Now before everyone gets all pitch forky that does not mean I don’t think James can’t be a 5th pitcher in a rotation. He can, but the expectations should be in line with what a five starter is, not someone you buy tickets to see.
Command needs to greatly improve
Which is what I want to see… He flashed great command in ABQ, I hope he brings it to the majors.
by Julio Nievas on Jul 16, 2010 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Kings fans
Looks like Fro is leaving, but Kovy is leaning towards signing. A source said a deal was “close but not done”… Make no mistake about it, if Kovy joins the Kings, we’ll be top 3 for sure.
Busch Stadium just looks so large.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
BEEPBEEP.COM
This commercial infuriates me.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Scratch that
I hate that El Pollo Loco commercial even more
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
No commercial is worse than the Time Warner Cable commercial.
“When Time Warner Cable makes an offer, it’s move it or lose it time! Am I right?”
“I get my Showtime, and I get my HBO!”
Shoot my TV.
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by Humma Kavula on Jul 16, 2010 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions
WOW! THAT’S A BAD COMMERICIAL!
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
that
is the worst commerical ever. I change the channel when it comes on.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 16, 2010 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Every time I see the Time Warner Cable commercial
I think, “That is what Sarah Jones means when she says that the only roles available to black women are Head Shaking Ho #1 and Head Shaking Ho #2.”
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by Humma Kavula on Jul 16, 2010 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions
if it's a period piece
there’s housekeeper/Nanny
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
Oh
Oh no. My dad is recording the Dog Whisperer. What the hell?
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
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