Dodgers / Cards Game 4 Chat, Part II
by Eric Stephen on Jul 18, 2010 1:24 PM PDT
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Kemp slowed up in between 1B & 2B, probably thinking Skip would throw to 1B
by Eric Stephen on Jul 18, 2010 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions
It was a slight hesitation, but it made the difference
by Eric Stephen on Jul 18, 2010 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions
My POS work cpu
Thanks you, Eric.
I thought the pic above would surely be of Padilla soaked in the dugout!
for some reason our picture database wasn’t updated with pics from today yet. :(
by Eric Stephen on Jul 18, 2010 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions
well he took the pitch to walk in a run
i forgive u matty. mostly because i didnt see what happened.
Seriously, I don't know why I did cardio today
I’m sweating like I’ve been doing nonstop kickboxing….and I’m sitting.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
It feels so much warmer than 88
I don’t believe you, weather.com.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
i dont even think its touched 80 out here in the palisades yet during this heat wave
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
:(
Why am I moving to Nashville again?
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Two types of music in this world, son
1) Country
2) Western
by Eric Stephen on Jul 18, 2010 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions
odd
Saw a bumper sticker Friday night that mentioned the two types of music being Rock and Roll
"Go fuck yourself" -Eric Stephen 6-29-2010
"Oh honey, I'm chalk full of juju" -Maddz 7-15-2010
I don’t subscribe to that theory (C&W) BTW, just wanted to use the line
by Eric Stephen on Jul 18, 2010 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Thats funny!
BTW, how’s it going Paw Paw?
You are my grandfather right?
He once told me when he had to get some skin cancer removed from his left forearm that he got sun damage because his pick up wouldn’t start unless his left arm was hanging out the window!
Grad school, brah. Going to Vandy.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
oooooh
far tho. my sister is in louisville KY. hah she says better like honky tonk cuz thats the only game in town
I have 99 with a “feels like” 95 right now.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 18, 2010 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions
sounds about right. Last summer the place I was staying in had just swamp cooling, which increases the humidity to cool the house. Cheaper than AC, but in July/August during the monsoon it really doesn’t help at all was constantly 94-95 inside with inflated humidity.
"Go fuck yourself" -Eric Stephen 6-29-2010
"Oh honey, I'm chalk full of juju" -Maddz 7-15-2010
Heh.
I’m with you on the Subway breakfast conundrum, BTW. I am afraid to try that AM food there.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 18, 2010 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I've had it actually
not that bad.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
It isn't bad
but like I said they don’t really bring anything to the table something like say McDonald’s doesn’t, and the subway breakfast is slower and more expensive.
That hurts.
I have just about every fast food option and normal restaurant there is within 5 minutes
by Eric Stephen on Jul 18, 2010 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions
There actually is a close Sonic. It’s OK (never had the hot dog)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 18, 2010 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Sonic is the most amazing place ever. There isnt one anywhere close to me, but i can her the slushes just calling my name….
by UCLADodger32 on Jul 18, 2010 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions
There are 5 in the city I live in
We have 40,000 people. Hard to drive for more than 5 minutes without crossing one.
Watermelon slush, YUMMY
happy hour slushies are great, I think the food is shite
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
From the very few times ive had the food, it just seems like normal fast food fare. But, I do love me some chili cheese fries. Those and a slush or a java chiller and I’m a happy man.
by UCLADodger32 on Jul 18, 2010 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I dont eat a ton of fast food, but I had their burger once, and that it was crappy in comparison
they do have good things though
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
Wait
there are Sonics in the high desert?
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Man
my dad really hates Lyons and Collins.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
He's been watching the game for about 2 minutes
He’s been pissed since he sat down.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
i was listening to him yesterday and like him, was interesting to hear from kim ng too
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
Any particular reason why?
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Vacation. Because the 4 months in the offseason isn’t enough
/bitter
by Eric Stephen on Jul 18, 2010 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Its really quite pathetic he gets a vacation. you do play-by-play. Man the fuck up.
by UCLADodger32 on Jul 18, 2010 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Mother in law
was bitching yesterday that her vacation was almost over. (4th grade teacher)
No sympathy here.
Maybe he took time off to recover from laser eye surgery?
One can dream can’t one?
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Does anyone else using mlb.tv have problems with it freezing? The audio will keep going but the picture freezes.
Constantly—try adjusting the “Video Quality” down a notch.
by Little Blue Bicycle on Jul 18, 2010 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Try reducing the video quality
That usually seems to work…
Eric Collins is such an idiot
He doesn’t think Mcgwire has HOF numbers…unbelievable. This is disregarding any steroid talk too.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
Does Jim Thome belong in the HOF
The home run numbers from guys who played during those years are difficult to compare to other eras.
To much DH for me but you know how I feel about the DH and the HOF
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Thome also has 6,532 walks
Lol. But seriously, Thome’s walks along with his homeruns are going to put him right into the HOF.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
Thome is a questionable call.
I value defense a bit more than most, but I’d say he probably is, yeah.
I think it's a peak vs. longevity type of debate.
He may have never been the ‘best’ (though for a few years there you could certainly argue it), but he was very good, for quite long. That’s usually enough to get you the nod, if you rack up the counting stats.
Thome put up some very, very sick seasons
What would be lacking for Thome to make the HOF?
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
He had
2800 as a DH
4733 as a 1st
and many forget he came up as a 3rd baseman
1958 as a 3rd baseman
Plenty of games on the field to make it for me.
Over at .900 OPS wherever he batted.
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http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?n1=thomeji01&year=Career&t=b
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Yes. I'm not saying he doesn't deserve to make it - merely that the fact that he played a decent chunk of games at DH
will hurt his chances with some voters.
I've never bought the DH argument
If you r hitting stats are dominant like his, you deserve to be in regardless of how much you played the field.
And is that your argument for if he WILL make it or if you think he should make it?
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
A full time DH should never be in the HOF
however Thome was not a full time DH just like Molitor. That is simply my opinion.
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I think he should make it.
But I’m also saying that the fact that he played a good chunk of games at the DH slot means that some people will hold it against him.
Despicable Me, Fudruckers, and an easy return at IKEA
plus heard the Padilla get out of the bases loaded jam as we headed home. Good day so far. I’d forgotten how much I love Fudruckers.
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Who is excited about the Traders Joe's and Habit opening
2 minutes from where I live? I am
by SeanMillerSavior on Jul 18, 2010 1:40 PM PDT reply actions
You have your priorities way out of whack!
by Eric Stephen on Jul 18, 2010 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I love TJs
The vegan chocolate chip cookies are insane
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Where is that again?
I have both, and I’m not all that excited about either of them. I’m probly just spoiled, haha.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
They are opening up in Agoura
Now all thats needed is an In-N-Out, and we can have the trifecta
by SeanMillerSavior on Jul 18, 2010 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions
honestly
It’s idiotic to not have an In-N-Out in westlake, Agoura, or Calabasas, but to have like 8 in simi Valley and Moorpark
by SeanMillerSavior on Jul 18, 2010 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions
This
It’s actually on the crappy side of town, too. Bastards. Though I only really care about their fries and shakes, man they are friggin good.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
It is certainly NOT on the crappy side of town.
by Michael White on Jul 18, 2010 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
What's the crappy part of Simi?
Where there are only 95% white people instead of 99%?
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
And Sherman Oaks is some multicultural utopia?
by Michael White on Jul 18, 2010 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Awww, aren't you cranky
It’s kind of cute, being all cantankerous.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
And to answer your question
probably not as much as say, Northridge or North Hollywood. :P
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
The East side of town is just kinda meh, I drove through last night and there’s pretty much nothing over that way, though they actually have the good bowling alley on that side. Then again, we have Creekside Apartments, which are basically slums where lots of drug deals go down. I lived a mile away from those 2 seperate times 5 years ago, but that was in a nice condo then a nice apartment that wasn’t in Creekside, lol.
And hey, Simi only has about 50% white people, haha.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
Wow, Agoura must suck for you
Simi Valley is way better, because we already have the 2 things that are opening for you, plus and In and Out :P
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
Sherman Oaks owns, then
I have the Habit and In n Out within a mile radius of my house. TJs is 1.5 miles.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Yes
But Simi Valley is Simi Valley, so there!!
by SeanMillerSavior on Jul 18, 2010 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s a good combo.
Two things the High Desert is missing.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 18, 2010 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions
my checklist is of people that should go fuck themselves :)
Fixed
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
by Maddz on Jul 18, 2010 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
Don’t worry, Keith. You aren’t on the list :)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 18, 2010 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Haven't you seen Salton Sea?
Ok, I guess no one has seen that, but still.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
I'm not watching the game anymore
I’m watching some thing on the Food Network that is all about dessert.
Currently it seems to be about cupcakes.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
My boss brought cupcakes for my coworkers and I a few weeks ago
OMG they were seriously amazing. The one I had was white chocolate shavings on top of white icing on a regular cupcake…best cupcake I have ever had.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
No
just probably filler programmer for Sunday afternoon
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
I believe Delias was asking why don’t you just record the Food Network so you could watch the game
by Eric Stephen on Jul 18, 2010 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Whoops, was thinking this was a good at bat for AJ
and then he goes and does that.
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AJ Ellis
the most powerless hitter since Bart Shirley?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Exhibit A: Slappy Pierre
"Go fuck yourself" -Eric Stephen 6-29-2010
"Oh honey, I'm chalk full of juju" -Maddz 7-15-2010
Pierre is like Ruth compared to AJ Ellis
the man had NINE major league home runs by the age of 27.
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He got a couple of hits at least...
of course GA got a hit, too, so maybe the apocalypse is nigh.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Will Link not be missing today?
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Or frankly Broxton if a run or 2 score here.
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 am sticking to my guns that Broxton will pitch today
by Eric Stephen on Jul 18, 2010 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Is the German here for the long haul?
Meaning has he done enough to not get sent back down again this year?
He’s probably more secure than Link and Sherrill.
by Michael White on Jul 18, 2010 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Agreed
if anything, just for lack of other options
by Eric Stephen on Jul 18, 2010 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah
I am just considering the chance that Tron and Belisario come back and pitch well. I know the odds of that happening can’t be great, but just a what if situation. I am sure Link goes back 1st, then is it Miller? Or Sherrill getting DFA’d….maybe
Miller would require a DFA as well.
Keep in mind, if Miller gets Schlicthing out of this the guy will still be sporting an ERA around 1.50. That’ll keep you around.
by Michael White on Jul 18, 2010 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Well there goes that
But I like the German over Miller and Sherrill.
I should’ve made that point earlier
I feel like he has
but hard to know with the Dodgers.
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Whoever gets hurts or starts to suck
Only Kuo / Broxton are locks, the rest of the bullpen is kind of shaky.
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Tattoo Boy in.
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Carlos Santana
30 walks in 139 plate appearances. I’d like to know the last rookie to have patience like that in his first 150 at bats?
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The walks are amazing, but the strikeouts in comparison to it is almost Pujolsian.
Where’d that guy come from?
This is opening up an old wound here...
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 have to assume that was sarcasm
what Dodger fan who has exhibited the knowledge of Voxx does not know where Santana came from. This isn’t Dodgers.com.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Oh, missed the original chat, came in late.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I'm not strictly a Dodger fan, to be fair.
Visiting Cardinals fan doing my best to participate in amiable discussion. And procrastinate my thesis.
Except for this next series.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Except Giants fans
they are not house broken.
Phillies fans were the worst we’ve ever had over here
by Michael White on Jul 18, 2010 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I generally visit the opposing team's SBN at least once per year when we face them.
I say hello, be generally polite, and get a feel for the community.
Blargh
Speaking of the wobbly back end of the pen.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Bring in Broxton por favor.
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How is Broxton on Sundays when he's not pitching against the Yankee's?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Only games against the Yankees matters.
Signed,
Bearface
by Michael White on Jul 18, 2010 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Five out Save
looks to be an interesting afternoon.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
This will inevitably come down to a Broxton vs. Pujols matchup with the lead on the line.
Should be fun to watch.
Thank you Jinxy McJinxersons ;-)
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Then he's due!
Or Tony will shy away from using Albert due to over dependence on matchups.
Glad to see him come in regardless of what happens. High leverage
trumps just automatically bringing in only for 9th.
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Was that James McDonald’s professional debut?
by Michael White on Jul 18, 2010 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions
it was sometime in between 2008 and 2010
by Eric Stephen on Jul 18, 2010 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions
That is one way to describe a lousy jump
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You were saying? :-/
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With first base open and two outs?
Torre would just walk Pujols. He’ll probably pitch to Winn.
Yup
but that was nothing compared to the guy who shot it behind his back Rick Barry style and made it.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
They didn't know at the time
I was at that game. I thought it very strange when he made the basket that was looked embarrassed more then excited. They then changed the rules.
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He was a young player for Tampa at the time
he may have needed the car.
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saving him
for a time when would not be IBB
by MammothDodger on Jul 18, 2010 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions
If I remember right
Broxton k’s Pujols in his first ever major league game.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/LAN/LAN200507290.shtml
but then blew the save
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I hate those “blown saves” that were never real save opps (6th inning in this case)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 18, 2010 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Winn would never be caught flatfooted.
Ugh. I can’t keep a straight face.
makes a change
Broxton noticing the guys on base
by berkowit28 on Jul 18, 2010 2:13 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
of course brox delivers a nasty pitch for a strike right as a isay that
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
Nasty pitch for strike 2.
Couldn’t do a thing with it.
Broxton
should just throw an eephus right here
by SeanMillerSavior on Jul 18, 2010 2:14 PM PDT reply actions
I'm here
my sphincter just tightened a bit, that’s all
by Eric Stephen on Jul 18, 2010 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions
WHEW
with a capital “W”
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I want Kenley Jansen!
(nothing about Brox, just to help middle/middling relief.)
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Gameday says 100mph right down the heart.
"Go fuck yourself" -Eric Stephen 6-29-2010
"Oh honey, I'm chalk full of juju" -Maddz 7-15-2010
Tough hop
Maybe this Broxton guy has what it takes after all. I guess if he hadn’t got the All-Star save he would not have had the confidence to get this save.
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Nothing like the old mid-week confidence boost
by Eric Stephen on Jul 18, 2010 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Why do you say that?
JMac is getting called up, but why someone else?
by Michael White on Jul 18, 2010 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Broxton will be unavailable tomorrow
and Kuo can only pitch one inning. Someone has to get us from the fifth to the eighth.
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Kuo can pitch more than an inning, and they can have Monk for long man if they need it
by Eric Stephen on Jul 18, 2010 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Why does having Monk available for long man not reassure me?
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Nobody they can call up will reassure you any more…
by Michael White on Jul 18, 2010 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I know they don't want to do this but
without Belisario and Troncoso, I think they have to really consider Jansen now since it won’t affect his Super Two status if you start the clock now. Also, if he succeeds makes the search for a reliever in the trade market less of a priority.
Kenley Jansen!
Is no one listening to me! {waves frantically}
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Nah
I think everyone but Brox will be up for tomorrow
by Eric Stephen on Jul 18, 2010 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Pujols would've hit that into the Mississippi River
if he’d came up with the Yankees.
Signed,
Bearface
Damn.
Hell of an at bat, though, just didn’t square up the full count heat. Best of luck in the 9th.
Considering who he'll be facing
it’d be pretty hard not to be.
Dodger middle relief when Kuo is not available is not exactly a safe bet.
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The Dodgers were sad that Trader Joes is the only thing keeping you out of Hawaii
by Eric Stephen on Jul 18, 2010 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Ryan Franklin vs. the Dodgers.
What could possibly go wrong?
by Voxx on Jul 18, 2010 2:20 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
On April 17 he was hitting .331
Since then in over 230 at bats he’s got a TSL of .231/.316/.360 and has probably been the worst offensive 3rd baseman in the NL that has played over two years in the major leagues.
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I knew it was
bad, but you pull out your proof and make it all too real.
Is there any chance that we would…..nevermind, I know we wouldn’t. He’s a veteran
And that was just a guess not based on anything other then the fact those are fairly awful numbers
for a 3rd baseman but for a guy his age, they are normal.
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I remember when he signed the last contract, the general prediction on DT was that he’d be the bat off the bench by 2011. Those numbers suggest he’s moving in that direction, except I haven’t a clue who would then take over third base.
by Little Blue Bicycle on Jul 18, 2010 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
The idea at the time from my perspective
was that DeWitt would be playing 3rd and DeJesus 2nd. DeJesus broke his leg and screwed up that time table but it still might come true in 2011.
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Does anyone have any numbers on Carroll’s productivity with RISP? To me, seems like he never gets the job done.
by Christopher James on Jul 18, 2010 2:25 PM PDT reply actions
.550 OPS, 11 RBI in 45 AB
"Go fuck yourself" -Eric Stephen 6-29-2010
"Oh honey, I'm chalk full of juju" -Maddz 7-15-2010
Dude has a near .400 OBP. dont know how anyone can complain about anything he has done this year.
by UCLADodger32 on Jul 18, 2010 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
He's okay relative to what he normally does
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?n1=carroja01&year=2010&t=b
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Not unexecpted
when Kuo is not available, Belisario getting treatment, I’m not a big fan of our current options.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Kemp tends to do a decent job of getting himself out, from what I've seen.
To go with that pretty defense.
Yeah. I was being a tad sarcastic.
I really enjoy watching our normal outfield play defense, when I consider what a Manny, Kemp, Ethier outfield could be like.
We enjoy how Holliday uses his balls to play LF
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Heh. He's actually well above average in Left.
Unlike certain left fielders. Just picked a bad time to pull something like that.
We think he pulled the best time to pull something like that
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Kemp hit that fairly hard.
A quick 9th inning would be imperative if Broxton is to be available tomorrow.
zero chance
I doubt he has ever pitched back to back after a five out save.
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Once last year
in April, made 30 pitches against Houston, came back the next day and got a inning save against the Rockies.
PH (Molina?) Ryan, Lopez?
Broxton is going to chew them up like a buzzsaw. Voxx is sad.
Good to see the Cardinal fan
has more faith in Broxton then 50% of Dodger fans. BTW TBLA fans are 94.6% behind Broxton but we do not rep the normal Dodger fan.
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It's not so much faith in Broxton
as it is a vote of non-confidence in our very overworked Catcher, our mendoza line defensive specialist, and a middle infielder who hits lefties much better than righties.
Okay nice jinx attempt there mister. Worked for the first batter.
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molina swung through two fastballs and was late on another. You do not speed up his bat by throwing him a slider.
by UCLADodger32 on Jul 18, 2010 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought they came from the dugout. But even if not, yes Ellis is still a professional catcher and should be held accountable for making bad calls
by Michael White on Jul 18, 2010 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Pitch calls dont come from the dugout in the bigs. Only on really rare occasions.
by UCLADodger32 on Jul 18, 2010 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I blame Garrett Anderson
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Ellis/Broxton. Mostly Broxton. Its his decision on what he throws, and he made two mistakes, one in choice and another in execution.
by UCLADodger32 on Jul 18, 2010 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions
ya i was surprised
considering his lack of power, he is a middle infielder though
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
TLR gonna give the Dodgers a break by bunting…
Yady is slow…giving up a out to get him to 2nd base is not smart.
What remains to be seen is if the BFIB will give Ryan a standing ovation after successful bunt.
by Michael White on Jul 18, 2010 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions
They actually did give Aaron Miles a standing O for a successful bunt.
I think it might have been only half sarcastic.
yes, luckily he didnt Kuover throw it
I’ll be here all night
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
Cards commentator just said that. "Oh do I wish Manny was playing..."
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Manny makes that catch.
"Go fuck yourself" -Eric Stephen 6-29-2010
"Oh honey, I'm chalk full of juju" -Maddz 7-15-2010
Reply would have caught it after it stopped rolling and was stopped by the fence
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
He'd still be chasing it down
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Nice run, XPaul!
Wonder if Manny would make that catch?
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Watching that on TV I had no idea until
the last second which outfielder had a bead on that.
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I saw Kemp running and thought oh shit, that’s a gapper
by Eric Stephen on Jul 18, 2010 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Me to
didn’t know Paul was the guy with the bead on it.
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Sac bunting when trailing has angered the baseball gods.
The Cardinals cannot be allowed to win this game.
Damn you, Manny's calf.
Why couldn’t you be healthy? Nice catch by Paul, though.
We might be up 8-3 with a healthy Manny leg
by Eric Stephen on Jul 18, 2010 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Right. Isn’t Paul 0-3 with a GIDP today?
by Michael White on Jul 18, 2010 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
He has sucked offensively for the series but the odds are that Manny would have done the same
Good pitching is good pitching.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
seriously
Manny owns Suppan in his career
by SeanMillerSavior on Jul 18, 2010 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions
inside the park with mlb
stupid cards announcer says “Man i wish Manny rameriz was playing” and “Lopez had a good at bat on Jonathan Broxton” stupid homer annoucers
that announcer also talked about how much he actually likes Manny during this game.
They aren’t as bad as some…
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Not to mention being hanged in effigy by the Jeffersonians.
by Little Blue Bicycle on Jul 18, 2010 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Craig up. Dude has about a 40% line drive rate.
Right at fielders.
Okay, just three throw fastballs by this guy.
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Heh.
Yes, please try to throw fastballs by Allen Craig, we’d appreciate it.
Broxton fastballs are not AAA fastballs.
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True enough.
But Craig can’t hit breaking shit to save his life.
Haven't noticed Broxton throwing good breaking balls today
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Only you, I, and maybe two others will get clever line
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
hah inside jokes
I’d love to be a part of one some day…
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
There's no need to fear?
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it looked a bit outside to me
not deserving of “wow, just outside i guess!” from EC
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
98, 100, 98... can't say he's gassed per se.
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!*#)!(&*$!*#^$!$!$
Now I’m gassed. And pissed. And grumpy. And have to get back to housecleaning.
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Or to second.
Instead of doing what they tell little leaguers not to do, hold onto the ball while jogging in.
by Michael White on Jul 18, 2010 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah thanks for jinxing the crap out of this inning Voxx :-P
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It didn’t look like it was hit that hard. That ball looked like it had some English on it.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 18, 2010 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions
But I agree it is frustrating that Molina scored from 2B on that
by Eric Stephen on Jul 18, 2010 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Did we just get Endre'd?
I just came back.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Meh
it’s not like I have anything better to do today. On call and bored.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Someday Kemp
will have a plan before a ball is hit and know what to do when the ball is hit to him.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Having the play in front of you is kind of usual for a CF
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
he was playing deep; no way he gets anyone at home. he kept the runner at 2nd; what’s the problem?
by KellyStephen on Jul 18, 2010 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions
If he notices the wide turn
by the runner and doesn’t hold the ball before making the decision to throw behind him, he nails him. Indecision was the problem.
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does it makes sense that if he knew it, he’d do it?
by 68elcamino427 on Jul 18, 2010 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Now Eric is surely ripping up his recap
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Really ? big difference
between winning one game and getting swept with your best option on the mound.
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now a moot point for the Kemp bashing
Miller is the real culprit
or the bullpen is now contructed so that Miller is an option that must be considered?
by 68elcamino427 on Jul 18, 2010 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions
This one was
no excuse for this loss. As Collins said, our K pitchers could not put anyone away this whole series.
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It was his own fault he went past 30. He was facing three weak hitters to start the 9th and could not put them away
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
He pitched poorly in the 8th. He made a poor decision against Molina. that was all within his first 20 pitches.
by UCLADodger32 on Jul 18, 2010 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions
sadly everyone knows this but Torre
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jul 18, 2010 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Kemp too, starting with getting thrown out at second.
by Little Blue Bicycle on Jul 18, 2010 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, Dre.
That was bad.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Two blowouts, the well-pitched but no score game, and now that travesty. Un-freaking-believable.
by Little Blue Bicycle on Jul 18, 2010 2:50 PM PDT reply actions
Fuck Bellisario
Fuck him. I know he has a problem but if he had his shit together then we wouldnt have this problem. I agree with Tripon We lost in the 8th with no one to bridge to broxton.
Its times like this when I have a hard time being optimistic
Im trying really hard not to throw my hands in the air on the season. and deep down its not over yet but wow it really feels like it is on days like today.
I've still been depressed since I read Molly Knight's piece
the losses don’t seem to hurt as much right now
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
the mccourt drama is what it is
The future looks bleak with that crap looming over. But in the here and now this team has been really playing beneath their potential. I dont worry about the divorce because that is beyond anyones control. But the team composition now CAN be improved but when it isnt THAT makes me angry. And losses are so much worse when you consider they arent fielding the best team possible.
well, this team is very good
but in my opinion, not good enough to win the WS. The divorce has meant we havent been able to, and still dont have the funds to aquire a front line starter…so it only gets worse from here in my opinion
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
We have help on the horizon but they have to make the call
Jansen may or may not be the guy, but he’s worth checking out given the alternatives.
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yeah i was gonna say
Jansen sounds like a must. YOu gotta take a look. Let him up and if he sucks shit then consider outside help
Jansen is the next alternative who is priced right for this owner.
If he’s brought up, any rough edges and flaws he has will be exposed in short order.
by 68elcamino427 on Jul 18, 2010 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't expect a life saver
just someone who can take up the Belisario slack while Belisario is out.
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yes, and someone needs to fill the role
Before both Kuo’s and Broxton’s arms become ‘Proctorized’
by 68elcamino427 on Jul 18, 2010 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I cannot even belive this bullshit
Fucking Belasario should be more of the blame right now, you dumb sob. It must be so freaking hard having a crap load of money, how can you NOT have a drug problem? Oh, I know, DON’T DO THEM!
Ok, who’s next on the blame train…Broxton for sucking ass while having 2 strikes…3 of our 4 starters combining for 2 damned strikeouts…Ethier for having shit range…
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
I hadn’t thought about it before I saw you talking about him. Obviously he’s not the one who blew it today, but when I saw Kuo in yesterday in the 7th I wondered who would be in the 8th, and I thought, no problem, Belasario will be there…OOPS!
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
yeah he was the domino to fall
showing up late. When I found out it was a substance abuse problem, that really pissed me off. I get its a disease and such but the team was constructed in the off season such that he was assumed to be coming back and assumed to be effective. The fact that he coudlnt keep his shit together really is frustrating
The offense was my next blaming point
But with Martin out (lol, nevermind, Martin out probly was good news for our offense) and Manny out, things weren’t looking great.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
I dont think Beli is rich. The dude has a problem that is apparently bad enough that he has to leave the team. i’ve known a lot of people with addiction, and its really hard to get through. Taking care of his life is more important than a game.
by UCLADodger32 on Jul 18, 2010 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Not rich, but making at least 400 k a year
Which is more than I could ever dream of.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
And im guessing he is supporting more than just himself. He’s probably made $5-600,000 over the last year and a half, but after taxes, agent, and sending money home and supporting people, it really isnt all that much.
by UCLADodger32 on Jul 18, 2010 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Either way, poor people have drug problems too. I’m just saying he suddenly started getting a lot of money once he made the majors, and he got himself into a dumb habit that hurt him. It may not have been the money that got him into that situation, but I’m guessing it helped.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
Here's the thing about that
Maybe it’s because I’m not dumb enough to get into a situation where I need to go somewhere for help like that, but don’t do the illegal drugs and you won’t have the problem. I have a hard time finding sympathy for people with drug problems because I would never do anything like that, because I know I shouldn’t do stuff like that.
There may be certain situations where it’s not his fault (though I find it hard to believe), but still.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
Thats really a poor and naive way of looking at things. i’ll just leave it at that.
by UCLADodger32 on Jul 18, 2010 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s how it is. If I went and started doing coke or heroin and got addicted I wouldn’t expect one single person on earth to feel sorry for me. It’s great that he’s trying to kick the habit, but he never should have gotten himself in the situation to start.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
You really have no clue. No matter what anyone feels about his situation, this outrage against him when he is trying to get his life straightened out is pathetic and juvenile. This is a freaking baseball game, and people are killing a dude because hes trying to help himself get past a problem he has.
by UCLADodger32 on Jul 18, 2010 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m not pissed at him trying to get better, I’m pissed at him being dumb and getting into this situation to begin with. My whole point is that he shouldn’t have done what he has to begin with. I’m glad he’s getting help, and I hope he gets better, I really do. Not just for him to come here and pitch. I despise drugs, I really hate them. I hope it works out so he never comes near them again.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
I don't feel sorry for Belisario.
It is stupid to get addicted. You know what is worse though? Not admitting you have a problem and seeking help. Shitting on Bellisario for doing the right thing to help himself and his family just flat out wrong. The rest of his life is far more important than a baseball season.
Those hating on Belisario for seeking treatment for his addiction should take a rage dump and come back tomorrow.
"Go fuck yourself" -Eric Stephen 6-29-2010
"Oh honey, I'm chalk full of juju" -Maddz 7-15-2010
Was it confirmed that it was coke or heroin?
Cos you can have other addictions, too, like painkillers. You and I don’t know the situation or the context, but I’m willing to be money that his childhood was different from yours. What you might think of as “wrong” might just be prevalent and pedestrian to him and not have the same view.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
I was going to point that out, as well
the bottom line is that he’s getting help and that’s what’s important. A healthy and in recovery Beli is going to be much better than whatever Belisario we have now.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
I'm assuming it was something like coke or heroin
If it’s something like a medication, that may be a different story.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
Whatever it is, it’s on the no-no list
and he can’t put it down
by 68elcamino427 on Jul 18, 2010 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Since you "would never do anything like that"
you or I have no conversation in this because we have no idea what addiction is like.
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Well, folks - thanks for putting up with me today.
I’m sorry things had to end in such a heartbreaking fashion, but I think a certain testicular event in the post season helps cancel out a game in July. I wish you guys the best of luck the rest of this season, and hope to see you guys again in the playoffs. Take care.
Holy crap
I started watching in the 7th with the bases loaded and 2 outs…2 hours ago! How does 3 innings take this long?
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
Phil says Broxton should have gotten the 8-9-1 hitters for the Cards hitters in the 9th. I would say that Torre needs to know how far Broxton can go and adjust for him.
When a pitcher is gassed, you move on to the next one. Even Broxton.
He wasnt gassed. He just didnt have any location from the start. He gave up a hit and a walk in the 8th and couldnt throw his offspeed for strikes. He was still throwing really hard, and ill take my chances with that over any of the other crap we have in the pen.
by UCLADodger32 on Jul 18, 2010 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions
His control was shit from the get go. So was he gassed coming out of the bullpen?
by UCLADodger32 on Jul 18, 2010 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions
when he goes over 25 pitches, the results after that seem like not so good.
Someone could reseach that.
Maybe his fastball straghtens out (less movement) as his legs get more tired?
by 68elcamino427 on Jul 18, 2010 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I would have pulled him after he gave up the tie.
But then again, with the options in the bullpen…probably still a loss.
thats the other problem. who else do you put in? I’ll take a guy that throws 98 and no control over whatever we have left in the pen.
by UCLADodger32 on Jul 18, 2010 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Blaming Belisario for this is foolish.
He has to do what he has to do. Broxton failed not Belisario and trying to make excuses for him seems a little to defensive.
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Dodgers knew something was up with Belisario when the Pirates let him go?
When he did not report on time to start this season?
They’ve gotten what they can out of him and now he’s headed to the scrap heap?
by 68elcamino427 on Jul 18, 2010 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions
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