Seven Game Losing Streak? Not On Chad Billingsley's Watch
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2010 9:45 PM PDT
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On a night when the Dodgers bullpen needed some relief, Chad Billingsley provided it, throwing a 125-pitch shutout, beating the Giants 2-0 to salvage a game against San Francisco. He may have only struck out three batters, but 16 groundouts helped Billingsley shake hands with his catcher.
Billingsley has two career shutouts, both at home against the Giants, the last one coming July 30, 2008.
The last shutout by a Dodger pitcher was by Eric Stults, who also shutout the Giants at home, on May 9, 2009, 225 games ago.
Casey Blake drove in both runs for the Dodgers, with a home run in the second inning and a single in the eighth.
Everything feels better in Dodger land tonight. The Dodgers take their one-game winning streak into a four-game series against the Mets, starting tomorrow with Hiroki Kuroda facing Hisanori Takahashi.
WP - Chad Billingsley (8-5): 9 IP, 5 hits, 2 walks, 3 strikeouts
LP - Barry Zito (8-5): 7 1/3 IP, 6 hits, 2 runs, 3 walks, 4 strikeouts
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Heres to the Mets/Dbacks game
going 17 innings
by SeanMillerSavior on Jul 21, 2010 9:49 PM PDT reply actions
Looks like I missed quite the performance...
Also, about a week ago, I jokingly suggested Jack Taschner as LOOGY… Didn’t actually think Ned would be dumb enough to be listening…
Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves
I jsut wish those damn Pods had lost
but fuck ya, we needed that
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
So how have the Dodgers fared when a Japanese starter faces another Japanese starter? If only someone could look that up…
There’s a decent chance it has never happened.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2010 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions
but who were the other Japanese pitchers during that time?
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2010 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Kuroda came after both Ishii and Nomo where gone
and Ishii and Nomo where on the same team for much of Ishii’s career.
In the close but no cigar category
Masato Yoshii lost two starts to Chan Ho Park in July 2000, and appeared, but not as a starter, in a game won by Hideo Nomo in May 2002.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Jul 21, 2010 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Coincidentally
Park also won over Hideki Irabu in April 2000. Chan Ho was just pumped to beat those Japanese pitchers I guess.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Jul 21, 2010 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions
“The last shutout by a Dodger pitcher was by Eric Sults, who also shutout the Giants at home, on May 9, 2009, 225 games ago.”
Wow, and I distinctly remember sitting in a parking lot, listening to that game to the happy end. 225 games, eh? Huh.
My daughter (8) laughed every time I yelled “Beard Power!” tonight. And we high-fived when Chad finished it. I think the indoctrination has begun.
by TopDeckTrueBlue on Jul 21, 2010 9:57 PM PDT reply actions
I would think either until they decide to dump Sherrill or get Reed Johnson back, whichever comes first
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2010 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Torre said they’re bringing up an OF as soon as tomorrow. Then we’ll have to make a move for Saturday’s starter.
Sherrill’s days are (hopefully) numbered on this team.
by silverwidow on Jul 21, 2010 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Just want to say
"Go fuck yourself" -Eric Stephen 6-29-2010
"Oh honey, I'm chalk full of juju" -Maddz 7-15-2010
Nothing was better
than watching Chad getting interviewed after the game. Chad is my 3rd favorite Dodger, but that’s just barely behind Kemp and Kershaw :)
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
The sheepish grin when he said
“Yeah, I was thinking about that a little bit” when he was reminded that his other shutout was also against the Giants at home
The Ultimate Ned's Kind of Guy
by Humma Kavula on Jul 21, 2010 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Clear eyes. Full hearts. Can't lose!
In honor of Chad’s performance, I’m gonna watch some Friday Night Lights episodes.
Here’s to the start of better times ahead I hope.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
best part about friday night lights is
explosions in the sky. im not sure if theyre on the movie soundtrack and/or the show as well…
Yep, they're on the movie soundtrack too. Excellent scoring
I love em though have to admit they do get a little repetitive after awhile. But still a great choice for the score.
Show is great too imho, except for the occasional melodramatic-ness.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Way to go Chad
The best recipe for a Dodger victory is to avoid the bullpen altogether. Jenks just blew another save for the White Sox. Two Japanese pitchers squaring off in tomorrow’s game vs the Mets.
I was just going to ask, is this the first Japanese starting pitching duel in MLB history?
by silverwidow on Jul 21, 2010 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I tried with Yoshii.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Jul 21, 2010 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
John Sickels having an overnight Q and A thread
for those interested
by SeanMillerSavior on Jul 21, 2010 10:11 PM PDT reply actions
What did you ask (i'm too lazy to look, lol)
I asked about Sands…who else would i ask about :)
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
jansen
so far, we’ve gotten in
sands
withrow
martin
jansen
robinson
and a “who will breakout next year?” question. Lets gets some more. I’m tried of seeing mets fans take over that site.
How about a link?
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Thanks!
Think he already has enough to answer for one night ;-)
Not sure what else to ask about? Sands? Webster?
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
thats a good one
The Loon rotation looks freaking awesome right now
by SeanMillerSavior on Jul 21, 2010 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Change of view
Because of the ending of the six-game losing streak, and the confounding of Plaschke/casual fan expectations of Billingsley, I think there’s a good chance that this game gets remembered, and changes the popular (read: uninformed) view of Chad, even when he has a bad game sometime in the future. I mean, he’s already had a CG shutout, but it’s as if it never happened. I don’t think this one will be the same.
Great start tonight by Chad
but I’m taking the under on him in 5 days.
Just a reminder, fans, comin' up is our "Die-hard Night" here at the stadium. Free admission to anyone who was actually alive the last time the Dodgers won a pennant.
Heh. What spawned this tweet?
@dylanohernandez I hate @BillPlaschke right now
I didn’t see any tweets from Plaschke tonight or anything new… Maybe he muttered some anti Bills sentiment at DS tonight?
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
by underdog on Jul 21, 2010 10:25 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Plaschke must have been in the press box or something
I saw that earlier, and retweeted it with this:
Right now? Is he making it rain in the press box with Around The Horn money?
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2010 10:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Jesus Montero
Hitting .485/.550/.939 in his last 10 games.
Wonder if Seattle is having second thoughts?
@dylanohernandez I hate @BillPlaschke right now
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jul 21, 2010 10:26 PM PDT reply actions
This question was asked
First all-Japanese starting duel? May 7, 1999, Hideki Irabu (NYY) vs Mac Suzuki (SEA) at the old Yankee Stadium…
If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then these sunglasses are the curtains telling you to keep the fuck out!!!
I kinda figured it was Yoshii and Irabu
On a Subway duel… Apparently not…
If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then these sunglasses are the curtains telling you to keep the fuck out!!!
by angelofdeath on Jul 21, 2010 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions
The Mets, tomorrow’s Dodgers opponent, have apparently thrown in the towel in the 12th inning vs the DIamondbacks by bringing in Oliver Perez to pitch.
… ground out w/ runners advancing, IBB (to Reynolds) to get to a PH Drew ….
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Jul 21, 2010 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Sixth pitcher for NY
Elmer Dessens pitched the sixth! In a tied game!
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Jul 21, 2010 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions
The truly amazing thing about this game is
SIX scoreless innings from the DBacks bullpen!
Drew popped up.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Jul 21, 2010 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Awesome
At least their bullpen will be depleted tomorrow. Plus their pitcher tomorrow has an era of 6.3ish over his last 8 starts. We might win by default tomorrow.
Prediction
Oliver Perez and George Sherrill will combine for two decisions in the four-game series this weekend.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2010 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Bonus over/under question?
Just a reminder, fans, comin' up is our "Die-hard Night" here at the stadium. Free admission to anyone who was actually alive the last time the Dodgers won a pennant.
The 1/2 trip
Mattingly puts one foot onto the mound and keeps one foot on the grass.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Jul 21, 2010 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Very late thought on Mattingly meandering moundwards twice in one trip
Given that the Dodgers once walked off with a win because Tommy Lasorda noticed the catcher picking up a thrown ball (a pitch that had bounced away) with his mask and knew his rulebook, I can’t hardly complain about Bochy pointing out Mattingly’s dance-step on the mound, off the mound, on the mound again.
From baseball-reference.com’s “bullpen” entry on Lasorda:
On August 12, the Dodgers defeat the Pirates, 11-10 in 11 innings, with the help of an unusual play. With the potential winning run at third base, Mitch Webster of the Dodgers swings at a pitch in the dirt. When Pittsburgh rookie catcher Angelo Encarnacion casually fields the ball with his mask, Lasorda appeals, citing the rule which awards a runner two bases if a fielder uses his mask to touch a thrown ball. The umpires agree and allow the winning run to score.The runner than scored was Roberto Kelly, currently an SF base coach, who was doubled there by current Albuquerque manager Tim Wallach.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
damn old people.
Just a reminder, fans, comin' up is our "Die-hard Night" here at the stadium. Free admission to anyone who was actually alive the last time the Dodgers won a pennant.
Fred Flinstone
Just a reminder, fans, comin' up is our "Die-hard Night" here at the stadium. Free admission to anyone who was actually alive the last time the Dodgers won a pennant.
I don't know what year you refer to, but this may help?
http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/la/history/coaches.jsp
Just a reminder, fans, comin' up is our "Die-hard Night" here at the stadium. Free admission to anyone who was actually alive the last time the Dodgers won a pennant.
In 1992 it was
Ron Roenicke!
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Jul 21, 2010 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions
If I was the umpire, I would have pointed out that it was a pitched ball and not a ball thrown by a fielder…take that Lasorda!
by robotmadeofnails on Jul 22, 2010 8:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Talking about Jansen on DT
Guys say they asked Torre about him today. Torre says “He’s on the radar”
"Go fuck yourself" -Eric Stephen 6-29-2010
"Oh honey, I'm chalk full of juju" -Maddz 7-15-2010
Also, “Broxton needs to lose about 20lbs” according to a caller.
"Go fuck yourself" -Eric Stephen 6-29-2010
"Oh honey, I'm chalk full of juju" -Maddz 7-15-2010
He just a big-ass dude
with a round baby face.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Jul 21, 2010 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions
He doesn’t look fat up close. Maybe a little pudgy, but he’s just a big, strong, dude.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 21, 2010 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions
You ever been in a cockpit before?
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Jul 21, 2010 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Andy LaRoche's brother
flied out. Going to the top of the 13th in AZ. Blaine Boyer taking the hill. Fifth DBacks reliever – you’d think the Mets would have scored against one of them by now.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Heading to the bottom of the 13th in AZ
"Go fuck yourself" -Eric Stephen 6-29-2010
"Oh honey, I'm chalk full of juju" -Maddz 7-15-2010
Johnson, Parra, Young due up.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Jul 21, 2010 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Perez is gonna walk 4 and the game will be over
by SeanMillerSavior on Jul 21, 2010 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions
K’ed Kelly J. One out.
Five of the six runs in the game on solo shots.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Jul 21, 2010 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Perez decided to go the shorter route
and hit Parra.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Jul 21, 2010 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Just back home from the game
So sweet
Saw some panda hats as we entered the Stadium, very cute.
One of Billingsley’s best games in his career so far
Emptying the tank in the 9th with 96 mph gas
The Beard with the Bomb
Nice. All Bills tonight. If we make the playoffs, maybe he can start a game!
by kinbote on Jul 21, 2010 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Four decent pitching matchups tomorrow
U.Jimenez vs J.Johnson
C.Hamels vs A.Wainwright
R.Romero vs J.Verlander
J.Weaver vs C.Lee
MLB network
said it was De La Rosa facing Johnson
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 21, 2010 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions
mlb.com
agrees. Ubaldo pitched Monday.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Jul 21, 2010 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions
My brother told me that the Dodgers needed to score like 20 runs tonight
I responded with, “Yeah, and a CG shutout by Chad.”
good to know one of us was right.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 21, 2010 11:00 PM PDT reply actions
We know who got
the brains in your family.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Jul 21, 2010 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Aren't you the one who can predict the future anyway?
We should split a lottery ticket :D
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
if I had that kinda power
don’t you think it’d be ME owning the Dodgers?
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 22, 2010 7:51 AM PDT up reply actions
Just because you can predict the future in some areas doesn’t mean you would own the Dodgers…or maybe that’s something we should be working on. I think that would be a great start to our conquest of the galaxy anyway.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
i meant in terms of making money
but yes, conquest awaits us.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 22, 2010 9:33 AM PDT up reply actions
My anti Billz friend
is no longer allowed to watch Billz pitch. Everytime he does, it’s awful. Everytime he doesn’t, he’s amazing. We didn’t watch the game last night, and lo and behold: CG shutout!!
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Billz wishes to remain a mystery to him.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 22, 2010 9:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Send him a link to the game in the MLBTV archives or if they rerun it on tv today
Force him to watch it before you talk to him again. Period.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
I was thinking as I left the Stadium, it's probably been many years
since I saw a complete game shutout victory by a Dodger pitcher.
So I checked handy dandy baseballreference.com and saw that Derek Lowe pitched a complete game shutout on April 15, 2005 (that was during that wonderful opening stretch before that season became “what did the Jacksonville team do tonight?” But as I reviewed the shutouts from 2005-2009, I saw that I attended a Kuroda masterpiece on June 6, 2008. A brief review of DT comment threads confirmed my attendance (and an alibi from LAT if I ever need one). So I actually saw one only 2 years ago.
I was fortunate enough to be at two shutouts recently. The 1-0 ‘haha you didn’t give up a hit but we still won’ game, and Stults’ complete game. Both were epic except I had to explain to my girlfriend why I was so excited about beating no hit.
Just a reminder, fans, comin' up is our "Die-hard Night" here at the stadium. Free admission to anyone who was actually alive the last time the Dodgers won a pennant.
Dbacks heading to the 14th
Mets have Krod and starters left in the pen.
"Go fuck yourself" -Eric Stephen 6-29-2010
"Oh honey, I'm chalk full of juju" -Maddz 7-15-2010
OT: Went to the comedy and magic club tonight in hermosa beach
5 comics for 5 dollars included two wonderful comics I have never heard of from Last Comic Standing, one comedian I had heard before but was HILARIOUS yet again, the guy who played Max in saved by the Bell as a hilarious magician, an Alonzo Bodden.
If you haven’t been, you really need to go. Any night there is a show, it is sure to be an event. Parking on the roof is only five bucks and the food is amazing.
Now back to your regularly scheduled programming.
Just a reminder, fans, comin' up is our "Die-hard Night" here at the stadium. Free admission to anyone who was actually alive the last time the Dodgers won a pennant.
Last time I went
I thought the food was so-so. Like the club though.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Jul 21, 2010 11:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I just got the Hot Spinach Dip and went across the street to our local Italian spot Mama D’s.
I remember now, the second comic is actually currently a finalist on last comic standing. I found it odd that he was able to perform while still on the show, as if he could be trying out material, but I guess these people all have lives/schedules before joining the show that they have to keep.
Just a reminder, fans, comin' up is our "Die-hard Night" here at the stadium. Free admission to anyone who was actually alive the last time the Dodgers won a pennant.
Mama D’s is good, but the prices are a just a tad high, IIRC – and it’s been awhile. No shortage of good places to eat nearby though, that is certain.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Jul 21, 2010 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Mama D’s is pretty high. When I don’t feel like spending the money but still want top quality Italian, can’t beat Paisano’s.
Just a reminder, fans, comin' up is our "Die-hard Night" here at the stadium. Free admission to anyone who was actually alive the last time the Dodgers won a pennant.
Can’t say about the Hermosa location, but Manhattan Beach — I go often. I’d go more if there weren’t so damn many people there. “15 minute” waits can turn into an hour… that’s intolerable, and with a kid, it’s impossible.
But I really like the food, I can deal with the prices, and I want SOMETHING like that — an easy local Italian joint with pretty good food.
The Ultimate Ned's Kind of Guy
by Humma Kavula on Jul 22, 2010 9:55 AM PDT up reply actions
Lou Lamoriello "extremely disappointed" by the NHL's rejection of the Kovy contract
Really now Lou? Which side are you working for?
If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then these sunglasses are the curtains telling you to keep the fuck out!!!
Barajas, Cora (now at 1B!) and Castillo due up for NY. The first two are already out.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
To the bottom of the 14th in Phoenix
Upton, Montero, Reynolds vs. Nieve.
Can Snow prevail in the desert?
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Jul 21, 2010 11:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Qualls warming.
Dbacks need to win here.
And with that, Upton leadoff 2B
"Go fuck yourself" -Eric Stephen 6-29-2010
"Oh honey, I'm chalk full of juju" -Maddz 7-15-2010
Montero IBB of course
Reynolds, pitcher’s spot, LaRoche due up.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Jul 21, 2010 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Walk Montero to get to Reynolds? I guess when only one run matters, home runs aren’t as scary?
Just a reminder, fans, comin' up is our "Die-hard Night" here at the stadium. Free admission to anyone who was actually alive the last time the Dodgers won a pennant.
You’re hoping to get Reyonlds to K there i think. Which they do.
"Go fuck yourself" -Eric Stephen 6-29-2010
"Oh honey, I'm chalk full of juju" -Maddz 7-15-2010
And bypass the LH hitting Montero in the process. First base was open and his run means nothing. Also sets up the DP.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Jul 21, 2010 11:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Dbacks win.
"Go fuck yourself" -Eric Stephen 6-29-2010
"Oh honey, I'm chalk full of juju" -Maddz 7-15-2010
Love the Mets bullpen going 8+ IP tonight
Bring ’em on!
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Jul 21, 2010 11:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Nieve derretida en el desierto.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Jul 21, 2010 11:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I hope we get to see him manage more, just not next year.
Just a reminder, fans, comin' up is our "Die-hard Night" here at the stadium. Free admission to anyone who was actually alive the last time the Dodgers won a pennant.
I think Mattingly made up for his goof the night before actually
1) He let Bills finish the CG. Sure it may have been as much out of desperation, but would Torre have done that? Likely not.
2) Kuo was warming up because he’s their only reliever (aside from the unavailable Broxton) who is good and they couldn’t afford to put a must win game in the hands of Justin Miller.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
One of those movie mysteries that doesn't get explained because the plot
wouldn’t work.
In the Blues Brothers movie, a key part is where they end up at Country Western bar (two kinds of music, country and western) and they play instead of the good ole boys. But the part that never gets explained, why did the Good Ole Boys show up late that night.
They are musicians
’nuff said.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Jul 22, 2010 12:56 AM PDT up reply actions
That was a convenient plot point. Watched it last night too.
I believe the “they are musicians” explanation works for me though. Maybe their POS camper broke down en route.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
You have a one run lead going into the bottom of the 8th
You better have someone warming up. Actually, Kuo wasn’t really firing it up in the pen and after the top of the 9th inning started, he was basically standing on the mound waiting to see if Bills got in trouble.
But I have no problem with him getting someone ready to go.
Bills
First pitch strikes to 23/34.
"Go fuck yourself" -Eric Stephen 6-29-2010
"Oh honey, I'm chalk full of juju" -Maddz 7-15-2010
that was a good find for them
surprised he went undrafted.
Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?
was hoping Lakers would sign him. oh well.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Billingsley has been really unlucky this year — his FIP entering the game was only 3.45 (more than a full run lower than his ERA). I’m curious what it will be now.
His FIP wouldn't have improved much after striking out only 3 and walking 2
The innings probably helped lower it, but not by much I’d guess.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
OK, here's Plaschke
This is what Dylan’s tweet must have been referring to:
http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-plaschke-dodgers-20100722,0,7338892.column
Plaschke’s view, for once, conforms to what 97% of posters here have said: that if Torre steps down, Donnie Boy is not ready and the job should go to Wallach. IF Torre stays, Donnie and Wallach should trade places and make a judgment at the end of next year as to which is better.
The crazy thing is that, although the article is datelined at 11:27 pm tonight, Plaschke evidently didn’t wait to see how tonight’s game turned out and based his view entirely on last night! Even there, he has no idea that Mattingley missed the umpires’ mistake. What a dork. He also didn’t take into account or have anything to say about tonight’s success, the decision to leave Bills in for the 9th, or anything.
I am sure Dylan’s tweets were about food or about some press box ribbing and had nothing to do with what was going in the newspaper.
Also, I don’t think anything that happened last night would or should have changed Plaschke’s opinion.
Plaschke's Opinion should be the name of a pub
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 would go there
all the time.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
The thing is I am sure Mattingly would be a fine manager one day in the sense that they are overrated. I bet all the old time managers have made stupid mistakes, especially in the beginning. That being said, I think Wallach is the most qualified, and that should be the most important part of the decision.
by robotmadeofnails on Jul 22, 2010 8:50 AM PDT up reply actions
this whole thing of Mattiningly vs. Wallach, aren’t they both gonna get the chance to interview for the job if Joe leaves next year? Isn’t that required?
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 22, 2010 8:53 AM PDT up reply actions
And what exactly is Torre going to do if the Dodgers don’t hire Mattingly? Nothing. Bring on Wallach.
@soyboquense
Bigelow Tea cardboard cut-out model?
by robotmadeofnails on Jul 22, 2010 9:04 AM PDT up reply actions
uh
that wasn’t my point. I’m just saying don’t the Dodgers have to interview all potential candidates? I remember the Indians and the Nationals interviewing everyone when they were making changes.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 22, 2010 9:06 AM PDT up reply actions
Of course. But I don’t even think it should be an issue of whether Don could be a good manager. Bottom line, Tim is the most qualified and he has been in our system.
by robotmadeofnails on Jul 22, 2010 9:03 AM PDT up reply actions
you think torre would've let bills go all the way tonight?
I'll be taking my talents to South Beach.
No. He would have put Bills in for one batter in the 9th and then pulled him even though he got the guy out. Or maybe after two. It’s like a nervous disease for Torre. He’ll only let veterans go for a CG. Since we no longer have Lowe, the answer’s no. Now that Bills has proved himself, however, due to Torre being grounded, he’ll let him do it again, next time. By next year, Bills will be considered a vet.
As noted in the article
Eric Stults, neophyte major-leaguer, threw a CG shutout while Torre was managing.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Torre was the manager for Billingsley’s last shutout.
I think circumstances dictated Billingsley staying in for the ninth. If Broxton and Kuo weren’t both tired, I don’t think Mattingly would have deviated from the script – I think he would have had Broxton go in.
And I think, given that Broxton and Kuo were tired, Torre would have done just as Mattingly did and let Billingsley try to finish things off.
Torre is also the one who has let Billingsley throw 120 pitches twice this season.
The funniest part of this
is that I was making almost the same comment at the same time on Dodger Thoughts! :)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 22, 2010 8:28 AM PDT up reply actions
A lot of recent discussion about possible moves
The one I’d like to see also involves calling up a pitcher from AA, while also keeping the heavily-tattooed major-leaguer in the bullpen as well. Yes, I want both Justin Miller and Justin Miller in LA’s bullpen.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Hurrah for Bills (shown on right)
(I don’t know who the corkscrew would be).
by Little Blue Bicycle on Jul 22, 2010 6:19 AM PDT reply actions
corkscrew is slang for screwball, but we haven’t had a guy throwing that since Fernando I don’t think.
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by David Young on Jul 22, 2010 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Honeycutt noticed flaw in Bills' delivery
from Dylan H’s story in LA Times:
pitching coach Honeycutt said that he noticed a flaw in Billingsley’s delivery in St. Louis.
“We noticed something in the last game where he was getting a little closed off again, letting his shoulder get a little too rotated,” Honeycutt said. “When he stays in line and his command is better, but it’s more about deception. When he was getting rotation, I think, obviously, the hitters saw the ball better.”
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Mound game question
Besides the obvious Mattingley multiple mistakes, with a not warm Sherrill in, why not have the lefty throw over to first 2 or 3 times?
I don’t think that will do anything to get him warmed up. He would need to throw actual pitches, in his normal motion.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 22, 2010 8:32 AM PDT up reply actions
I love Bills!
So glad to see him dominate last night, or at least read about it.
Our team pulled off an amazing victory last night over the first place grown men frat team. One of the guys on their team supposedly played up through AA…he can freaking mash the ball…what are you doing in a rec softball league?
Even with our fastest OF coming out in the 4th with an ankle injury, we held on to win with only 3 in the OF…final score 32-25!
by robotmadeofnails on Jul 22, 2010 8:53 AM PDT reply actions
Sherrill is a bum
Follow me. He gets traded here last year, jams and helps in the playoffs.
This year, he struggles. He supposedly is OK, just needs to work it out.
Clears waivers, he will get paid.
If he has any love for the team at all, go to AA or AAA and get your sh&t together. You can still be back by August 31st and the playoff roster deadline.
We need an effective bullpen, especially with Tron and Belly-O down. We just can’t waste a roster pen nor can we afford to let him work out his problems in the bigs anymore.
So sit his ass down and have Torre ask him nicely.
Let him sleep on it.
If he comes back without the right answer, release him with gusto as he’s not a team player.
I’m sure Will Ohman last year thought he would be back by September as well, too.
I agree that they should probably just release Sherrill, but I can see that he wanted some sort of assurance that he would be back by a certain date for him to accept the minor league assignment.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 22, 2010 9:07 AM PDT up reply actions
By the end of August he was healthy, and never got called up
by Eric Stephen on Jul 22, 2010 9:27 AM PDT up reply actions
right Sherrill was here then wasn’t he?
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 22, 2010 9:29 AM PDT up reply actions
BTW
I was reading the MiLB update, how about Russ Mitchell? I know he’s not on the 40-man, but any chance he gets a Sept callup?
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 22, 2010 9:22 AM PDT reply actions
Very small chance
It would depend on other moves, but right now there is limited 40-man space.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 22, 2010 9:25 AM PDT up reply actions
too bad
from the sounds of him, he could easily do what Belliard is doing for the team right now.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 22, 2010 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions
I disagree
he’ll be on the 40 man this fall, I expect to see him this Sept. Maybe before when Blake goes on the DL.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
My coworker and I spent a few minutes trying to replicate the picture at the top
That’s incredibly difficult. Billz must have ridiculous hip flexors and hammies! It’s not like he’s swinging his leg quickly up…man. I’m really impressed.
And yes, I will be trying to do that all day. I have 6 days left at work after today. :)
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
He’s got a Jack Black like ratio of girth to hip flexibility.
by regfairfield on Jul 22, 2010 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions
The pitcher last night asked me to read this
“Warning, the surgeon general of pitching warns that viewing this pitcher is equal to 27 orgasms”
Ladies and Gentleman, Chad Billingsley
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 22, 2010 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions
ridculous hip flexors and hammies
just look at the pic. Huge ass legs. Tree Trunks.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 22, 2010 9:35 AM PDT up reply actions
I know
I’ve been trying to find a way to laud Chad’s thick physique without it coming across as horrendously naughty but it hasn’t really worked so far. But yeah. He’s got huge legs. It’s awesome. I think his legs could beat Broxton’s legs in a fight.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
If you look at Chris Withrow's legs (story after this one)
Looks like he has mastered it too
by Julio Nievas on Jul 22, 2010 9:39 AM PDT up reply actions
funny thing is
it’s not just his legs, dud is thick in general.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 22, 2010 9:42 AM PDT up reply actions
So Maddz wasn’t the one who made this horrendously naughty.
by regfairfield on Jul 22, 2010 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions
just trying to help
also, that was supposed to say “Dude is thick”. Chad is not a dud.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 22, 2010 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Hence physique
but I can’t go around talking about how thick a guy is, eyebrows would be raised.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
NPUT
http://www.truebluela.com/2010/7/22/1582217/ny-met-team-preview-beltrans-back
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
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