Dodgers Visit Phoenix In Midst Of Diamondbacks Upheaval
by Eric Stephen on Jul 2, 2010 1:01 PM PDT
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It is Old Friend night in Phoenix as the Dodgers begin a series with the Diamondbacks. Kirk Gibson has been named interim manager after Arizona cleaned house yesterday, the second consecutive ex-Dodger to take such a post this season, joining Juan Samuel in Baltimore. Another ex-Dodger, Edwin Jackson, gets the start tonight for the Diamondbacks, one week after firing a no-hitter.
I was fully prepared to denigrate Jackson's no-hitter because he did walk eight guys, a total that Hiroki Kuroda has only reached in a pair of three-start stretches in his career. But, the fact remains that a no-hitter is still quite an accomplishment. The fact that Jackson threw a complete game is noteworthy, as no Dodger has thrown a complete game in over a year. Jackson's game score of 85 is higher than anything produced by a Dodger this season.
Jackson threw an eye-popping 149 pitches last Friday in his no-hitter, a total not reached since Livan Hernandez, naturally, threw 150 pitches on June 3, 2005. The next two highest pitch totals by Jackson this season came in starts against the Dodgers, both games that embody the complete lack of bullpen success by Arizona this season. In both games, Jackson was allowed to stay in simply because a tired Jackson was a better option than anyone available in the bullpen.
Arizona starters have pitched well in their nine games against the Dodgers this season, averaging 6.74 innings per start, but the Dodgers have won eight of nine meetings by absolutely destroying the Diamondbacks bullpen:
| 2010 Diamondbacks Pitching vs Dodgers | ||||||||
| Split | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | ERA | WHIP |
| Starters | 60.2 | 63 | 31 | 28 | 20 | 49 | 4.15 | 1.368 |
| Relievers |
26.1 | 39 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 7.52 | 2.165 |
Kuroda starting in Arizona immediately brings to mind the line drive he took off his head last August. As Dylan Hernandez reported in the LA Times, Kuroda is still affected by it:
Since being hit by Ryal's line drive, loud sounds frighten him. The same is true of sights he used to consider routine, like that of a foul ball heading for the dugout. Or playing catch.
"Playing catch has become scary, especially when I'm thrown a ball that's headed for my face," he said. That he plays catch with Kershaw doesn't help. "I don't know if I'm scared because he throws so hard or because of the trauma," Kuroda said, laughing. But these daily reminders of his mortality have made him grateful for his health, he said.
Kuroda has been healthy this season, not missing a start . He will likely have two starts before the All-Star break, and is currently at 93 2/3 innings pitched on the season. He made 17 starts and pitched 105 innings before the break in 2008, his first season with the Dodgers.
Notes
- James Loney is hitting .414/.454/.667 in his career at Chase Field, with seven home runs in 119 plate appearances, one every 17 PA. In his career at Dodger Stadium, Loney has 15 home runs in 1,045 plate appearances, or one every 70 PA. He has a hit in 25 of 26 career starts in Arizona
- Manny Ramirez also owns Chase Field, hitting .471/.620/.804. He has been on base at least twice in all 17 games he has played in Arizona.
- Matt Kemp has a hit in 21 of 22 career starts in Arizona
- Coolguy_88888888, being the cool guy that he is, has compiled the Dodgers minor league organizational leaders for June in both hitting and pitching.
- Diamondbacks President Derrick Hall said the team will likely conduct its search for a general manager in the offseason, per Hernandez, so we have some time to worry about Logan White or Kim Ng possibly leaving the Dodgers
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Game Time: 6:40 p.m.
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She's good looking
But she is the Kristin Stewart of porn “actresses”…
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
I don't think anyone cares if she looks sullen or unhappy
given my understanding of that industry
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
No matter what a girl is doing
Whether cooking, shaming your family, or what have you, I would prefer it if she didn’t look like she didn’t have a soul.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Though like Kristin Stewart
She’s still pretty hot.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
You mean not because she loves getting railed by lots of different guys on camera?
That’s highly unlikely.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
I've heard that's how Sasha Gray is
http://www.spike.com/video/roadside-ass/3101845
But that doesn’t explain this or the crappy movie that she did last year that wasn’t a porno.
That video is seriously hilarious, and it’s not bad, just full of innuendo :)
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
her non adult movie is in my netflix stream queue
havent had a chance to watch it. although I have 200 things on my queue….
Surprising that you would like Sasha
She’s not a cougar, and I hear you are big on cougars :P
I have Netflix and haven’t ordered a single movie…I probably should, lol.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
well I don't really like her but at the same time
I wouldn’t turn her down if she approached me at a club. I was going through their online streaming library, saw that, looked interesting, added it.
I heard she's really cute
a friend of mine met her and was like, she seems nice. Then he watched some of her …filmography and was like wow. Wrecked.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
I'm not sure what you mean here, lol
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
It appears pretty straightforward.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Maybe it's because I just don't envision that actually happening
That’s just odd.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
She seems very nice and sweet
and apparently is INCREDIBLY dirty in her…films :P
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
i'm sure one of those
is just a bonus
but which one?
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 2, 2010 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Ugh
I saw some weird special on Showtime the other day about Suicide Girls, which I watched for about 2 minutes because I hadn’t really seen anything about them before. They are depressing with all the gross tattoos and other weirdness.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Lol. I think I need to have a talk with YOU
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
They did a yogo piece, which was very hot!
"If your Mr. October, I'm Mr. Spring, Summer and Winter!" - Tommy Lasorda to Reggie Jackson
Tattoos not your thing?
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
I don't mind a tattoo or two
But sleeves and huge tattoos are just…unattractive most of the time. There are exceptions, but not too much of the time.
I’m also not into piercings unless it’s ears or possible belly button ones.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
I love a new thread
we can all breathe Ethier
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
Is Manny playing today?
"Smart dudes that know the game of basketball." - Al-Farouq Aminu referring to his new teammates
Can't blame Kuroda
I think I would brown myself if I ever got a line drive hit past me by a major league hitter from that distance.
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
Oh, Kershaw. Giving him shit!
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
I would also probably brown myself
playing catch with Kershaw.
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
Something that's always confused me
Do you have to pitch to be awarded the win? Like, even if you’re a IF or whatever, do you have actually throw pitches to get it?
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
To bad
a hot Manny is going to miss Chase. Would have been nice to see the two joined together once again.
With all the upheaval in Arizona I can’t but help think back to Aug 30th, 2008. We had lost every game on the road trip, eight in a row in total including Friday Night to the DBacks and they had Haren and Webb going on Saturday and Sunday. The fat lady was getting ready to sing. Then some guy with a big butt and no heart beat the one of the hottest pitchers in the league 6 – 2 and the fat lady had a snake in her throat.
Never trust
a big butt and a smile!
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Remember that too. I’d given up on the season, and was in St. Louis for the Illinois / Mizzou game. Checked my phone for shits and giggles, saw we were winning, and then it exploded from there.
wasn't that the end of the 8 game losing streak?
and the start of the 8 game winning streak?
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 2, 2010 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh man that series was the most awesome thing
I went into it thinking if we won the series we where still alive, but if we lost it it was over.
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
Usually does!
"If your Mr. October, I'm Mr. Spring, Summer and Winter!" - Tommy Lasorda to Reggie Jackson
That's right
we get homecoming Ethier this weekend. Neat!
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
Per Rotowire
Minor League Upgrades and Downgrades
Upgrades:
3. Jerry Sands, 1B, LAD – Sands was hitting so well in Low-A that the Dodgers completely skipped him over High-A. The 22-year-old first baseman hit .333/.432/.646 with 18 home runs and 46 RBI in 69 games for Low-A Great Lakes. He wasn’t intimidated by the rise in levels either, bashing a home run in each of his first two games for the Lookouts. The 2008 25th-rounder has emerged as one of the Dodgers’ better prospects.
4. Aaron Miller, P, LAD – Miller joined Jerry Sands in Double-A this past week and was stellar in his debut for the Lookouts, allowing two runs on three hits in six innings for the Lookouts. The 6-3 lefty walked two and fanned five. Miller’s promotion came from High-A Inland Empire, where he had a 2.77 ERA in 74.2 innings. His K:BB ratio wasn’t fantastic at 75:35, but he held opposing batters to a meager .201 batting average. As long as he continues to make hitters flail, the 22-year-old should find success for LA.
So with how things are going
1. Withrow
2. Miller
3. Webster
4. Gordon
5. Sands
Could this be the top 5 prospects for the Dodgers for 2011?
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Leapfrogging Gordon. I’m pretty much in agreement with Kensai here.
Unless Sands continues to murder the baseball in AA, Withrow will likely stay the number 1 prospect.
by Michael White on Jul 2, 2010 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree that Jansen should be top 5, I’m just not sure who for.
1. Withrow
2. Miller
3. Webster
4. Jansen
5. Sands
With Gordon 6?
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
So everyone was giving me shit
for being hard on Gordon, now everyone is dropping him like he’s got JtD disease. He’s probably ready to go on a tear right after he plays in all those all star games.
People here were giving you shit?
I don’t really remember that. This blog has always been more bearish on Gordon than Withrow as almost every other outlet had Gordon ranked above Withrow.
by Michael White on Jul 2, 2010 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
No
it was during a week of daily minor league updates and Gordon was sucking. They felt i was being hard on him. Which I was, because he was you know supposed to be our best position prospect and I treated him as such.
Did you know that gear at Isotopes games is just as expensive as gear at Dodgers games?
I wanted to buy something last time I was there, but the prices were waaaaaay too high!
"If your Mr. October, I'm Mr. Spring, Summer and Winter!" - Tommy Lasorda to Reggie Jackson
I'm going to the I.E. game on Sunday at Lancaster
I’m going to see if there are any cool hats when I go. I don’t mind paying about 25-30 for one.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Sounds fun.
Any rehab assignments?
"If your Mr. October, I'm Mr. Spring, Summer and Winter!" - Tommy Lasorda to Reggie Jackson
I'm not sure
I don’t even know who is start, though I’d love to see Martin or Eovaldi.
Anyone know who’s starting on Sunday?
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
LOL
I’ll make sure to avoid you :P
I’m actually going to be sitting in the nice boxes towards the front. I think it’s behind the catcher, but more towards 3rd base. My dad’s bosses wife is a season ticket holder and she use to house Christian Lara last year.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
That’s really awesome, I actually applied to do that job, but got shot down. Where do you sit to do that?
And I’m trying to think, are there any legit position prospects left in I.E.?
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Marlins and Cubs series probables
Monday: Ely vs. Nate Robertson
Tuesday: Padilla vs. Chris Volstad
Wednesday: Kuroda vs. Josh Johnson
Thursday: Kershaw vs. Randy Wells
Friday: Billingsley vs. Ted Lilly
Saturday: Ely vs. Tom Gorzelanny
Sunday: Padilla vs. Carlos Silva
Quick, unscientifical swag on WPs
Monday: Ely vs. Nate Robertson (LAN 60%)
Tuesday: Padilla vs. Chris Volstad (LAN 57%)
Wednesday: Kuroda vs. Josh Johnson (LAN 53%)
Thursday: Kershaw vs. Randy Wells (LAN 63%)
Friday: Billingsley vs. Ted Lilly (LAN 58%)
Saturday: Ely vs. Tom Gorzelanny (LAN 57%)
Sunday: Padilla vs. Carlos Silva (LAN 56%)
Monday seems high. Then again, I’ve always been a bit Robertson fan.
by Michael White on Jul 2, 2010 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Reds have 9 runs on 5 hits
Cubs are pretty bad. Can’t wait to play them before the break.
Summary of woeful inning 8 run inning.
- J. Gomes walked
- J. Bruce walked, J. Gomes to second
- R. Hernandez safe at first on second baseman M. Fontenot’s fielding error, J. Gomes to third, J. Bruce to second
- D. Stubbs struck out swinging
- B. Arroyo walked, J. Gomes scored, J. Bruce to third, R. Hernandez to second
- B. Schlitter relieved R. Dempster
- B. Phillips walked, J. Bruce scored, R. Hernandez to third, B. Arroyo to second
- O. Cabrera popped out to shallow left
- R. Hernandez scored, B. Arroyo to third, B. Phillips to second on passed ball
- J. Votto intentionally walked
- S. Rolen singled to shallow center, B. Arroyo scored, B. Phillips to third, J. Votto to second
- J. Gomes doubled to deep center, J. Votto and S. Rolen scored
- J. Bruce walked
- B. Howry relieved B. Schlitter
- R. Hernandez doubled to deep left, J. Gomes and J. Bruce scored
- D. Stubbs flied out to right
three pitchers?
ouch. What inning was it?
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 2, 2010 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Mr. Ely taught me how to feel about the Cubs
I laughed with glee when the greatest pitcher in the world imploded.
Examine the source
but Eklund is saying a big deal may be going down b/t Philly (and presumably LA)
So I got myself a PS3 yesterday
Very cool technology, easy to set up with wireless and HDMI. But since I’m an old guy, I think it’s going to take me awhile to get the hang of the controller.
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
I would have got the XBOX with Kinetic and Wi-Fi built in
Especially with that deal they signed with ESPN!
"If your Mr. October, I'm Mr. Spring, Summer and Winter!" - Tommy Lasorda to Reggie Jackson
fuck sony.
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
fuck microsoft
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
Nintendo
Is by far the least douchy of the 3.
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
now
Remember how godawful they used to be?
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
I was expecting at least one of these responses
Like, If I bought a Ferrari, someone would say “I’d have gotten a Maserati instead”
:)
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
Nice i got only 1+ year on mine but I sold it after. Homie dont play that
Xbox would destroy Sony if those cheap bastards just put in the HDDVD and wireless in the console and not made it a extra 200 dollars.
yet if you added those two
It still would have been the same cost or cheaper then the PS3.
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
i have all three
mwa ha ha
i hardly play them anymore though…..at least the PS3 functions as another Blu-Ray player
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 2, 2010 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
You also have the
WiiStation360?
I’m finally going to bust the rust off my Wii with Galaxies 2. 360 is used for DvDs and Netflix, and PS3 for blu rays, both have gotten plenty of work with games too over the last year.
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
heh, yeah
I like playing the retro games on the Wii, but my gaming these days is pretty much limited to that.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 2, 2010 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions
PS3 is awesome
I spent all last night play NHL10…I’m addicted to that game right now. I’m doing a created player career mode for a Left Winger, I wreck in the AHL for the Wild’s minor league club, but suck when I get called up. In the playoffs I had 3 hat tricks in 4 games in a sweep where San Antonio scored 2 goals…yeah I’m awesome.
That’s in case anyone cares about hockey.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
NHL 09 and 10
Are the best sports games ever made.
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
I LOVE NHL10
My only problem is that it’s way too realistic and I can’t dominate like I did in NHL08 and get 30 hits a game against the CPU…they dance around way too much and it’s LAME!
Lol. It’s one of my favorite games.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
NHL 95
was dominiated by my older brother, i had fun watching it.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 2, 2010 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Was that the game where if you just wrapped around the net, you would score?
"If your Mr. October, I'm Mr. Spring, Summer and Winter!" - Tommy Lasorda to Reggie Jackson
hell if I know, it was 95
I just remember that he kicked ass at it
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 2, 2010 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I believe you’re talking about NHL 92. I used to dominate that game, even using the expansion San Jose Sharks.
Could be
I used the Kings. Rob Blake was a stud!
"If your Mr. October, I'm Mr. Spring, Summer and Winter!" - Tommy Lasorda to Reggie Jackson
I got on a breakaway yesterday
did a triple deke and scored that shit! It was like the first time I had ever done it like that…I was pleased with myself :D
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Manny has owned Arizona since being a Dodger
33 games
149 PA
47 hits, 24 walks, 18K
10 Doubles, 12 HR
.341/.438/.674
What happened to him?
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Don't the Lakers have to overpay for Fisher?
If he walks they are screwed. They are over the cap and have apparently used up the MLE on Miller. They didn’t extend Farmar a QO, so how exactly are they going to pay for a PG?
Watson, and then trade, for say Jack.
You can’t pay Fisher that money. He’ll cave too – his image would be shattered if he left for more money after the Utah thing.
It is what it is
I’m not ready to jump on board crucifying Memphis yet, since as of now they still have a borderline playoff team for next year.
It’s a 3 year plan for them.
by Michael White on Jul 2, 2010 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions
it was part of the Stearn plan to get the Lakers and Celtics
to win more Championships and it worked.
Garnett and Allen to Boston (Check)
Gasol to LA (Check)
Then go cash check.
I guess you pay for a PG
with the bi-annual exception which is $1.6MM.
Enjoy Chris Duhon
by Michael White on Jul 2, 2010 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions
They dont have the bi-annual exception
by SeanMillerSavior on Jul 2, 2010 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Brown has it
even tho he opted out, they lose it for this year
by SeanMillerSavior on Jul 2, 2010 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions
The basketball CBA is way too complicated.
by Michael White on Jul 2, 2010 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I've always wondered just how much of it Baylor understood
I think if a teacher simply taught the CBA in elementary school he’d hook his under achieving students since it combines so many useful applications. They would much rather figure out a word problem involving the CBA then two trains meeting somewhere in Nevada.
by meercatjohn on Jul 2, 2010 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Or that.
Straight up for Chalmers after they whiff, or for Jack and an expiring.
I like Sasha for Jack.
You think the trade market for L.O is that robust?
by Michael White on Jul 2, 2010 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions
He's a 31 year old with a 15 PER last year
That’s a poor man’s Drew Gooden who’s 3 years older
by Michael White on Jul 2, 2010 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Thats a little unfair
Odom graciously came off the bench for a lot of the year. On the Clippers hes 17/10/4 most nights
by SeanMillerSavior on Jul 2, 2010 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions
He still has value
but I agree, his game regressed big time I thought this year.
Guess who else is on the LA summer roster?
Gerald Green
Soccer spoils itself by being soccer :P
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
haha
Great match!
"If your Mr. October, I'm Mr. Spring, Summer and Winter!" - Tommy Lasorda to Reggie Jackson
I'm booking my trip to Albuquerque in the next couple of hours.
Does anyone have a contact that might be able to give me a VIP experience?
"If your Mr. October, I'm Mr. Spring, Summer and Winter!" - Tommy Lasorda to Reggie Jackson
I didn't ask for GFE!
"If your Mr. October, I'm Mr. Spring, Summer and Winter!" - Tommy Lasorda to Reggie Jackson
Well if someone can really hook it up...
maybe I’ll fly him or her to Albuquerque to attend the game with me.
"If your Mr. October, I'm Mr. Spring, Summer and Winter!" - Tommy Lasorda to Reggie Jackson
Feeling Dodger Blue
Suggests trading Matt Kemp and Russel Martin for Cliff Lee. Umm, What?
I suggested on MLBTR that we trade the FDB writer and GA to the Newark Bears for Darryl Ward.
yeah i read that
I think he actually advocated traded just Martin for Lee. and then trading Kemp in the offseason for another stud pitcher like Greinke. I just politely disagreed in my own head, and walked away. Though I did laugh that someone asked him where he gets his weed.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 2, 2010 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I would so do the first part of this trade
Not only do we get Lee for the rest of the year, we get two draft picks. We get rid of Martin’s contract. We will deal with having to figure out how to replace him this winter while watching Cliff Lee show you pups how a World Series is celebrated.
Not saying Ellis is better then Martin but I am saying Ellis/Lee is better then Martin/Ely.
But that has a 0% chance of happening.
Now add one of
Withrow, E.Martin, A.Miller and Dee Gordon.
Plus one of
DeJesus, Lambo, Webster
Plus one of
McDonald, Elbert
(Seattle gets to pick)
right
it was a package fronted by Russell Martin, not straight up, that FDB was suggesting.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 2, 2010 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd dump Martin for a pot of Boston Beans
I’m tired of him being so lazy behind the plate. He doesn’t even make an attempt to block an outside pitch – O-Lay. And I’m getting tired of seeing him bawl all the time after striking out. AND yelling “FUCK” so load you can hear it on the TV. Time to move on…
I whole-heartedly agree with this
Ellis/May would be a fine enough platoon for the rest of the year while making our staff one of the top 5 in baseball by getting Cliff Lee.
Lee, Kershaw, Bills/Kuroda as a playoff rotation is friggin sweet. Having Padilla as a reliever isn’t too bad, either.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Is that some sort of blog I should read?
Well, after hearing that I guess my question is self-answered. :-)
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
THEY HAVE SO MUCH POWER AS BLOGGERS
glad to see SOMEBODY using it!
Go Fuck Yourself Feeling Dodger Blue. You don’t have the balls to be a good blogger.
Chris Withrow
This is what a scout from Scout.com said about Withrow:
While he is being worked in as a starter in Double-A this season, Withrow doesn’t have the changeup necessary to keep hitters off-balance three times through a lineup. With a fastball that has hit 99 mph, and a curveball that can buckle knees, however, Withrow is positioned as a top flight closer.
Two things:
1. Withrow can throw up to 99?
2. This report was from April 27, 2010
How many change ups does Kuroda throw?
Why does every starter who does not have a changeup have to become a relief pitcher?
it is a good pitch
but Kuroda has the splitter
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 2, 2010 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
As a closer
His value drops quite a bit. Though if he would be ready to take over for Broxton after 2012 that would be nice to have he and Jansen as the new Kuo-Broxton combo…But I still would rather see Withrow as a starter.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Giants
Are wearing the stupid caps (no, not their normal ones) all weekend. But then again, they are Giants
by Eric Stephen on Jul 2, 2010 3:06 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
with the new patriotic caps, the bill changes depending on the team color right?
Dodgers with blue bill, Diamondbacks with red?
Jalen Rose reports:
Amare to Knicks 5yr/$100m is just about done!
WAYTOOMUCH.com
"If your Mr. October, I'm Mr. Spring, Summer and Winter!" - Tommy Lasorda to Reggie Jackson
Wow, I would agree it may be the 3rd best right now, but 4th? No way the Rockies is better
The rotation is OK, but it may be the fourth-best rotation in the division
http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2010/07/02/nl-west-division-update/
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Unless the Padres remember they are the Padres, I wouldn’t be so quick to discount them.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
overvaluing Jimenez?
I agree. Our rotation is a lot better than they get credit for. Kershaw is the ace no doubt. But 2-5, i would pit them against any 2-5 every time. I think Padilla and Ely in the 4 and 5 spots is a clear advantage for the Dodgers against anyone in the NL
LeBron has decided to meet with Chicago last. Wade is scheduled for a second meeting with them today.
How is this possible?
Are they not signing Miller? Is this a sign and trade with the Clippers? Is the Miller deal a sign and trade with WAS?
by Michael White on Jul 2, 2010 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions
$4m/yr is actually a pay cut for Blake
$4.93m last season
He is also a good passer and 44th on the All-Time 3 PT FG% list
"If your Mr. October, I'm Mr. Spring, Summer and Winter!" - Tommy Lasorda to Reggie Jackson
Does this mean goodbye Fisher or does Blake fill the Farmar role?
by Alex41592 on Jul 2, 2010 3:47 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I think they are best off with Fish off the bench playing in the 4th
"If your Mr. October, I'm Mr. Spring, Summer and Winter!" - Tommy Lasorda to Reggie Jackson
not sure if this has been posted
but this video on Mariano’s cutter is amazing
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/06/29/magazine/rivera-pitches.html
That is truly awesome!!
There are parts in the middle that are completely white. He doesn’t make mistakes!
"If your Mr. October, I'm Mr. Spring, Summer and Winter!" - Tommy Lasorda to Reggie Jackson
Just bought KOL tix
My wife’s bday is tomorrow and loves them!
"If your Mr. October, I'm Mr. Spring, Summer and Winter!" - Tommy Lasorda to Reggie Jackson
Jon Weisman tweet
Dodgers lineup: Furcal, Kemp, Ethier, Loney, Blake, Anderson, Martin, DeWitt, Kuroda
…but why? WTB Moar Grit
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
I meant why he was in the lineup
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
I suggest watching it with more people. I was by myself, with high expectations. With more people around, and lowered expectations, there might be more to laugh about.
Have you had this experience a lot?
I was by myself, with high expectations. With more people around, and lowered expectations, there might be more to laugh about.
;)
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
[hangs head in shame]
I just meant laughter is contagious, and with only myself to inspire myself to laugh, I was quiet when watching HTTM.
That is why I like watching comedies at the theatre.
"If your Mr. October, I'm Mr. Spring, Summer and Winter!" - Tommy Lasorda to Reggie Jackson
Why I don't watch stand-up TV shows
What I would laugh at in a club, I don’t laugh at in my den alone, or with my wife.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
It's weird
I like watching stand-up alone, and for some reason I’m able to appreciate it moreso than a show or movie.
D-Backs lineup
Young CF
Johnson 2B
Upton RF
Montero C
Reynolds 3B
LaRoche 1B
Abreu SS
Parra LF
Jackson RHP
Dude getting hit in the face while on his cell phone made the NOT top plays of the week!
"If your Mr. October, I'm Mr. Spring, Summer and Winter!" - Tommy Lasorda to Reggie Jackson
hahaha
Just saw the 89 year old ball boy have ball go thru his legs and then fell over!!!
"If your Mr. October, I'm Mr. Spring, Summer and Winter!" - Tommy Lasorda to Reggie Jackson
Some sort of three way trade
That involves Werth?
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
aw damnit
OT but just found out zoey deschanel is married to the singer from Deathcab for a Cutie.
Rats.
Maximum Zooey luck for tonight's game
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Jul 2, 2010 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I saw something today
To the effect that Katy Perry is popular because she looks like someone stuck Zooey’s head on a pornstar body.
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
Her body is ridiculous
and I didn’t mind “I Kissed a Girl” but I want to kill someone for thinking up “California Gurls”
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Is the former a remake of the mid-90s Jill Sobule song, or a new one?
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Definitely different lyrics
Guess I coulda googled it instead of asking!
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Katy Perry
looks like Zooey on a drugged-out downslide. Much harsher looking; evil Zooey.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
I hadn't heard this part before
From mlb.com / Gurnick:
[Hu’s] also had a series of injuries that includes blurred vision and a broken nose suffered in a fall at home.Broke his nose in a fall at home. Really?
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
And he missed time
it was ridiculous, Jerry West LOL when he heard Hu couldn’t play baseball with a broken nose.
Does it hurt more to break a big nose then a small nose, or does breaking the small nose nine times make it a big nose?
So did Steve Nash
Didn’t Hu come back after a little while with a mask? He was recalled for Raffy’s bereavement about four weeks after the break, and had been back at play in AAA for a bit.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Signing out for the work week.
I would like to thank everyone for the least productive work week of my life.
I did learn a lot and I have no regrets.
Try not to burn any structures down this weekend.
Go Dodgers and USA!!!
"If your Mr. October, I'm Mr. Spring, Summer and Winter!" - Tommy Lasorda to Reggie Jackson
Won't be in the game thread tonight
Wifey suggested happy hour and game on the fine televisions at the local Claim Jumper, so I’ll be there instead.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Yup
Everyone else was 2 or 3 hours. We gave him a DVD of all our great players having surgery and he said thank you and good bye.
I thought that was funny
I especially liked Olshey’s comments:
First, laying out the facts:
"We’re not going to go into any details about the meeting’s specifics. But it was our goal to present tangible and very obvious reasons as to why we think LeBron choosing our organization is his best option: we clearly have the best team already in place for him to join, we have the best city, the best arena, the best practice facility – overall the best situation."
Then, readying the fans for the inevitable, yet cheering them up:
"No matter what, we’re getting at least one great new player this summer: his name is Blake Griffin."
Manny to the White Sox?
Seems like this would make some sense.
The White Sox have more starters and relievers than they need.
With his leg issues, I can’t imagine how bad Manny’s going to be in LF the next 3 months.
Doesn't Matter if He Never Plays
When you’re almost 40, calf and hamstring issues are chronic.
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