Dodgers Recall Kenley Jansen From Double A
by Eric Stephen on Jul 23, 2010 2:51 PM PDT
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The beleaguered Dodgers bullpen just got a major boost with the recall of catcher-turned-awesome Kenley Jansen from Double A Chattanooga. In 45 minor league innings this season, split between Chattanooga and Class A Inland Empire, Jansen amassed 78 strikeouts against 23 walks. This month, in eight innings in Double A, Jansen had 19 strikeouts against four walks in only eight innings.
Justin Miller was designated for assignment to make room for Jansen on the active roster.
As the Dodgers and Mets head into the second game of their four-game series, I am beginning to sense a trend:
- The Dodgers have pitched two straight shutouts, with their starters having thrown 17 straight scoreless innings
- Vicente Padilla has a scoreless streak of his own of 14 innings, over his last two starts
- The Mets have scored 15 runs in eight games on their current road trip, and have one win to show for it
- The Dodgers have scored just 20 runs in eight games since the All-Star break
- Johan Santana in July has allowed two runs in 31 innings
Call me crazy, but it seems like tonight will be a low-scoring game. Then again, Tuesday night featured Clayton Kershaw against Tim Lincecum and also figured to be low-scoring, but we ended up with many more runs (12), and mound visits, than originally thought.
Sherrill Update
The Dodgers asked George Sherrill yesterday to accept a minor league assignment, a source has confirmed, the second such time they have asked since Sherrill was placed on outright waivers, and the third request this season. The two sides could not agree on concessions, which were not disclosed, but believed to include a date by which the club must either add Sherrill to the active roster or release him were he to accept the assignment.
Get your guesses in for Xeifrank's game simulation here.
Game Time: 7:10 p.m.
TV: Prime Ticket
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Good time to link to this
http://www.truebluela.com/2010/7/22/1582090/kenley-jansen-is-like-good-and
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
YES!
(as I wrote on DT, too:) Best news I’ve heard all day. (Slow day.) Don’t let me down, KJ!
I should thank Justin Miller (not that he cares what I have to say), he was better than I expected, even if still not all that good. But better than some of the riff raff they trotted out earlier in the season.
If nothing else, it will bea lot more fun to watch the ’pen again.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
This is motivating
combined with a 2 game win streak
and the team’s best pitcher starting tonight
yes!
@soyboquense
did you say Brasky?
I know Bill Brasky!!!!!!
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 23, 2010 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Why wouldn't he pitch tonight?
That’s two days off
by Eric Stephen on Jul 23, 2010 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Meant thursday
LOL. Mind is overwheming with Joy
by Julio Nievas on Jul 23, 2010 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Funny to see Jay Jaffe bring up Yhency Brazoban
on twitter. I guess because of the jump from AA for reliever?
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Yep and yep.
Was very good in ‘04. Unfortunately he sucked after that, so hopefully that’s where the comparison ends. I think Jansen has more upside…
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Yhency was also a converted position player
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Oh right! Yeah that's cool.
He had a good arm, too. DId he get injured and just never really recover? Trying to remember…
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Blew out his shoulder
never recovered.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Holy Geronimo .......Batman
2 big announcements in a a couple of hours..what next??
He can pitch to himself! Who needs Russell?
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Random ?
Is FSN Prime available in Santa Barbara?
by robotmadeofnails on Jul 23, 2010 2:58 PM PDT reply actions
:)
That’s a very interesting thought
Make him the set up man for Jansen…or….replacing Jansen as the AA closer…
by Ivdown on Jul 23, 2010 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
Phil I probably will have an extra ticket for Saturdays game are you interested ( for free)
by Dodgermanramon on Jul 23, 2010 2:59 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
No thanks - Kitchen Demoltion duty this weekend
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
What are the expectations for Kenley?
I expect him to struggle atleast a little. . .Wouldn’t be surprised to see a walk rate of 5.5 or 6/9
by SeanMillerSavior on Jul 23, 2010 3:00 PM PDT reply actions
For every three batters he faces
I expect one walk and two K’s.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Christmas comes early
Kershaw / Jansen / Kuo / Broxton
The Fearsome Foursome
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I will be there Sunday. Might I see all four?
by Eric Stephen on Jul 23, 2010 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
If Kershaw can go 6 strong innings (he's more likely to go 7, but you get what I'm saying :] )
The bullpen can just shut the door.
MORE WINS FOR KERSHAW!! lol
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
Isn't Schlicting 6-6?
He looks very tall
by Julio Nievas on Jul 23, 2010 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Question....
Im stoked as anyone about this but is it all possible that he was brought up for audtion for a potential trade within the next week?
I think MLB scouts know enough about him. One week isn’t going to change much.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 23, 2010 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions
It will when he strikes out the first 27 batters he faces
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I agree but im sure some people would want to see him in the big show
by El Penguinos on Jul 23, 2010 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions
It might say more about the possibility of getting bullpen help via trade. Dodgers might be looking internally instead..
hope so…
go after a starter (not malhom)
by El Penguinos on Jul 23, 2010 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions
that would make me happier...
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Nicknames, via Twitter
from @LetsGoNico: Either Oranje Assassin or Agent Oranje
I suggested Jans(s)en, One Armed Man
It was then pointed out by @mbranom that Jansen’s middle name is Geronimo.
We are nearing most interesting man in the world status.
I've always rooted for Geronimo
I say we call him the Apache
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Chief K
It’s time to bring in the Chief!
by 68elcamino427 on Jul 23, 2010 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Justin Miller will feel less badly about being cut for him, then...
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Well, I know when he'll get a K
Expect me to yell GERONIMO!!!!!
by Julio Nievas on Jul 23, 2010 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions
As Eric said, bringing up Curacao still pisses Dodger fans off
by Michael White on Jul 23, 2010 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Matt Magill
1IP 0H 0R 0ER 0BB 2K’s
Both K’s were looking
by SeanMillerSavior on Jul 23, 2010 3:12 PM PDT reply actions
Signed Nov 17, 2004
under the Depo Era. Can’t find bonus amount.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
One thing I wonder about Kenley Jansen…
Does he walk alot of guys because his stuff has lots of movement?
Or is it because he throws mainly fastballs and just nibbles, bc he doesnt have another consistent pitch to throw for strikes?
I figured in the beginning
it was simply inexperience. He has only thrown 56 professional innings with zero before.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Four walks in his last seven games with 19 K's in eight innings
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
True
but not much of a problem if you record 19 of the 24 outs by strikeout:)
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Mets Lineup
Reyes SS
Castillo 2B
Pagan RF
Wright 3B
Beltran CF
Davis 1B
Bay LF
Blanco C
Santana P
I put in bold Jansen’s first three MLB strikeouts
Much better lineup then yesterday's
Rested Bay and Beltran.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Matt Magill thru 2
2IP 0H 0R 0ER 0BB 3K’s
All of the K’s are looking
1GO – 2FO
So far so good
by SeanMillerSavior on Jul 23, 2010 3:23 PM PDT reply actions
Will Montero won't be involved unless they plan to make him a 1st baseman
and they can’t trade Hughes. I don’t see how they can do it unless they trade Montero to another team and get someone else involved. If they do include Hughes then they get better but not dramatically.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Nice
Found this one of Kyle Russell hitting a walkoff in college
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBiOpDn7W5U&feature=related
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
In 45 minor league innings this season, split between Chattanooga and Class A Inland Empire, Jansen amassed 78 strikeouts against 23 walks. This month, in eight innings in Double A, Jansen had 19 strikeouts against four walks in only eight innings.
Hate to be a buzzkill, but isn’t that like, 4 BB/9 from a reliever?
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.
Isn't that like striking out 19 of 24 outs
We don’t call him the Dodger Marmol for nothing.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Phil The Thrill gets me again
Watch out one of these days I’m going to stop throwing up these softballs for you.
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.
When you strike out that many, 4/9 is pretty damn acceptable.
by UCLADodger32 on Jul 23, 2010 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions
He will over power righties, they’re only batting .108 against Jansen. Lefties are a bit tricky.
by Julio Nievas on Jul 23, 2010 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, the BB/9 rate is high, but 4.75 K/BB is ridiculous.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 23, 2010 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Dodgers lineup
Furcal SS
Ethier RF
Kemp CF
Blake 3B
Loney 1B
Martin C
DeWitt 2B
Carroll LF
Padilla P
Can you imagine a Carroll/Ethier/Reed outfield? Just Carroll and Reed alone would provide the grittest outfield ever seen by mankind.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
I prefer "Reed’ to “Johnson”. Reed is a kind of baller first name.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Gotta get Hoffman in there for maximum scrap. Ethier’s too good to be gritty.
by regfairfield on Jul 23, 2010 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions
especially if they all stopped shaving for at least a week
by Eric Stephen on Jul 23, 2010 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Two possibilities
1) Reed Johnson will be back inside of a week, and they don’t want to use a 40-man spot for such a short window (GA aside of course)
2) The reason they DFA’d Miller instead of Schlichting was to give them more space on the 40-man to do more maneuvers, such as add Hoffmann (and likely acquire pitchers)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 23, 2010 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Magill thru 3
3IP 1H 0R 0ER 0BB 4K’s
all looking
by SeanMillerSavior on Jul 23, 2010 3:40 PM PDT reply actions
He's more of an hypnotist
then he is a pitcher
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
this is exciting, I can't wait to see him
although the less bullpen we have to use the better : )
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
The Dodgers would likely need the Astros to pick up some salary and may not have the prospects to satisfy GM Ed Wade.
Astros asking one big-leaguer, 2 high-end prospects & a second-tier prospect for Oswalt (Jason Stark)
They want big leaguers?
We got big leaguers.
Sherrill
Anderson
Belliard
Weaver
Ausmus
Have at em Wade
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
I’d be ok with letting go of all of those guys for a shot at Oswalt.
They would have to pay some of his salary if they want more than three of those guys though.
"Go fuck yourself" -Eric Stephen 6-29-2010
"Oh honey, I'm chalk full of juju" -Maddz 7-15-2010
They can't have Mini Manny, he's our good luck charm
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
soeaking of
any reason he isnt getting another start vs. a lefty, I know hes been sub par, but thought we’d see him in place of DeWitt otnight
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
Forgot about a young franchise catcher to build around
Russell Martin. Stud.
Marty we got a TBLA game coming up on 8/7
http://www.truebluela.com/2010/7/23/1584546/tbla-outing-august-7th-saturday
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Shit
I think i’m hosting a birthday dinner that night. Let me check
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
You people with lifes
are wrecking havoc with my choice. We are going to need some newbies to fill the seats.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I seriously considered it, Alas I can’t justify spending the dough on a plane ticket.
"Go fuck yourself" -Eric Stephen 6-29-2010
"Oh honey, I'm chalk full of juju" -Maddz 7-15-2010
They don’t have roads between Arizona and California?
by Michael White on Jul 23, 2010 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions
This Bday dinner has moved more times
than a cranky bowel. So who knows? Fucking family.
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
Everyone has an ego
I suggest we tempt Wade with…Wade
by Eric Stephen on Jul 23, 2010 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Ya might want to try this thread
http://www.truebluela.com/2010/7/23/1584791/tbla-roy-oswalt-trade-game
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Maholm pitching against SD today
"Go fuck yourself" -Eric Stephen 6-29-2010
"Oh honey, I'm chalk full of juju" -Maddz 7-15-2010
@BPGlobal PR is hysterical!
"Go fuck yourself" -Eric Stephen 6-29-2010
"Oh honey, I'm chalk full of juju" -Maddz 7-15-2010
My favorite
ATTN BP Scientists: You will be issued 2 tools- a PSP and a hammock. Use anything else and you’re fired
"Go fuck yourself" -Eric Stephen 6-29-2010
"Oh honey, I'm chalk full of juju" -Maddz 7-15-2010
Magill runs into a little trouble
5IP 4H 3R 3ER 0BB 5K’s (2HR)
2GO – 7 FO
Songco, Buss, and Cavazos-Galvez(20 game hitting streak) go deep
Loons up 5-3
by SeanMillerSavior on Jul 23, 2010 4:24 PM PDT reply actions
Maholm not looking good
Bases Juiced, 0 outs, 1 run already in.
"Go fuck yourself" -Eric Stephen 6-29-2010
"Oh honey, I'm chalk full of juju" -Maddz 7-15-2010
getting those non-outs out of his system
by Eric Stephen on Jul 23, 2010 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions
WTF?
Brewers put Jeremy Jeffress on the 40-man. The same Jeffress who was facing a lifetime ban for another positive drug test. Now, he’s protected from that apparently. Would like some explanation on this if possible.
Doug Melvin is smarter than we give him credit for.
by regfairfield on Jul 23, 2010 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions
2 weeks ago
Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel addressed this:
Another prospect who figures to make his big-league debut before the year is done is right-hander Jeremy Jeffress. The Brewers recently added Jeffress to their 40-man roster, in part to avoid another suspension and subsequent lifetime ban should he test positive for marijuana again.
But the Brewers also wanted to dangle the big-league carrot a bit closer to Jeffress, hoping he’ll stay focused and fulfill his immense potential. Jeffress has been pitching in relief, but the long-term plan is to return the hard thrower to a starting role
More Haudricourt:
The move came with an obvious ulterior motive, however. Players on the 40-man roster cannot be suspended for testing positive for “drugs of abuse.” Because he had prior positive tests, Jeffress can and will be subject to further testing for “cause.”
The penalty cannot be a suspension, however, removing the lifetime ban from the table. In essence, the Brewers freed Jeffress to resume smoking marijuana.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 23, 2010 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions
There’s no drug testing as far as I know in the MLB. But it’s okay to make minor leaguers pee or bleed into whatever you want.
by regfairfield on Jul 23, 2010 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Jerry Sands the beast
Guns someone out at home
by SeanMillerSavior on Jul 23, 2010 4:49 PM PDT reply actions
Man.
AAA by next year?
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
AAA for sure, in the 1st half. And then LA in September. :-)
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 hope so
If he can continue his play in AA, I’d hope he gets teh chance to start in AAA. Depending on how those results go, maybe a mid-season or September call-up
by SeanMillerSavior on Jul 23, 2010 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Sands
Sands has thrown 2 guys out at home in 2 innings..both to end inning.
Wow
Now that turns the tables. Now teams are really going to gun for him. I knew that “demand” was rubbish..
by Julio Nievas on Jul 23, 2010 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd still rather have Haren
or Gren-money. I like to dream. :)
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
can guys negotiate extensions during this process?
could he, for instance, agree to go without the option getting picked up… but only if he was signed to a solid deal for two additional years for $24 million?
People don't think it be like this, but it do.
He can do whatever he wants to get him to waive his no-trade
by Eric Stephen on Jul 23, 2010 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions
didnt he say he wanted to go to a contender
does he/the league consider us contenders right now
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
Bullpen hierarchy tonight
per Jimmy Bramlett of LAist:
Kuo will not pitch tonight. Broxton feeling better. If not Kenley Jansen could close, but that’s highly unlikely according to Torre.
You wanna be called up? Fine. Close, then.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Dodgers will probably need to be down by a few or more, opponent with no runners on, the first time we see KJ aka ‘The Chief of K’.
by 68elcamino427 on Jul 23, 2010 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Heh. Y'all are alrady expecting
3 strikeouts per inning from him already, so yeah, no pressure to live up to or anything! ;-)
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Ouch...
“But when clubs inquire about Greinke, the Royals respond by saying they would want two major-league-ready pitchers with top-of-the rotation potential in return.” Foxsports article.
Ely, JMac, + one dude from the minor leagues.
Hahahahahahhaahaha
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Even if thats the case
I doubt that it will be enough
by SeanMillerSavior on Jul 23, 2010 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions
3 innings
3 OF assists at home plate. . . Miller looks pretty bad today
by SeanMillerSavior on Jul 23, 2010 5:13 PM PDT reply actions
Who's got all those assists? Sands?
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Torre announced his new fifth starter!
Jansen starts, goes 1-3, Kuo goes 4-6, Broxton 7-8, Sherrill closing.
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.
and padres up 5-3 in pittsburgh, bottom of the 8th
maholm went 6 giving up 4 er on 9 hits
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
Geronimo vs Corrales
Weirdly Wikipedia lists his middle name as Corrales. But Baseball Ref confirms Geronimo, which is more fun.
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And now it's edited! Miracle of the internet.
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