Billingsley Has Had Success In San Diego
by Eric Stephen on Jul 27, 2010 2:00 PM PDT
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PrintThe Dodgers head into a three game series in San Diego with Chad Billingsley, returning to the site of his big league debut, four years ago. Billingsley has always pitched well in San Diego, including pitching 7 1/3 scoreless innings earlier this season.
| Chad Billingsley Career Starts In San Diego | |||||||
| Date | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | Result |
| 5/16/10 | 7.1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | LA 1-0 |
| 9/29/09 | 6.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | SD 3-1 |
| 7/5/09 | 8.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5 | LA 7-6 |
| 4/8/09 | 6.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | LA 5-2 |
| 6/11/08 | 7.0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | SD 4-1 |
| 9/2/07 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | LA 5-0 |
| 8/21/06 | 5.0 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | SD 4-2 |
| 6/15/06 | 5.1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | LA 7-3 |
| Totals | 51.2 | 36 | 15 | 14 |
15 | 40 | 3-2, 2.44 ERA |
Billingsley is coming off his best start of the season, a shutout against the Giants, the second shutout of his career. Since allowing three home runs in the first two innings to Arizona in the early start on Memorial Day, Billingsley has pitched 49 2/3 innings without allowing another home run.
Jon Garland gets the call for the Padres. He has had a rough stretch since the beginning of June, with a 5.47 ERA in nine starts, but it really just has been a matter of his luck changing from good to bad. Here's a look at his monthly results in 2010:
| Jon Garland Month By Month 2010 | ||||
| Month | Starts | ERA | FIP | xFIP |
| April | 5 | 2.57 | 4.68 | 4.55 |
| May | 6 | 1.85 | 3.88 | 4.16 |
| June | 5 | 5.28 | 3.63 | 4.29 |
| July | 4 | 5.73 | 6.33 | 4.99 |
Garland has enjoyed pitching in Petco Park this season, and who wouldn't? Even though he has nearly as many walks (33) as strikeouts (37) at home, he is 5-1 with a 2.51 ERA in San Diego.
Notes
- Since the All-Star break, the Dodgers have only managed 25 runs in 11 games, and the only two Dodgers with a "second half" OPS over .800 are Rafael Furcal (.282/.404/.436) and Matt Kemp (.317/.370/.463).
- Dodger starting pitchers have allowed one earned run in their last 37 innings, spanning the last five games
- Casey Blake is hitting .286/.345/.571 with four home runs in 55 plate appearances in his career against Garland
- Adrian Gonzalez is hitting .243/.378/.324 with no home runs in 45 plate appearances in his career against Billingsley
- Not only will August 6 likely feature Clayton Kershaw against Stephen Strasburg at Dodger Stadium, but fans will also take home an 80s Night poster featuring something that looks like this.
- The Dodgers are 4-1 against the Padres this season, and 24-8 against the NL West
- Juan Castro, who was released by the Phillies earlier this season, has signed a minor league deal with the Dodgers, per Ed Price of AOL Fanhouse
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Game Time: 7:05 p.m.
TV: KCAL
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So
do I continue my streak of not watching Billz pitch (and therefore he wins) or should I try to see some of the game?
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
You have to watch eventually
Because otherwise you will miss at least 2 World Series games :)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 27, 2010 2:12 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
i c wut u did there
I won’t be able to catch much, since I’ll be busy at the beginning, but hopefully he’ll go throw a CG again and I can catch the tail end of it before I stay up all night playing StarCraft II.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
If your streak is true to form, maybe you shouldn’t watch. If he wins, you’ll be the true hero.
by Skunkburner on Jul 27, 2010 2:21 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Describe Starcraft II
As a new PS3 player I’m looking for any games I may find interesting.
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
Correct
And it’s basically StarCraft…but more awesome.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
SPAWN MORE OVERLOARD!
MY LIFE FOR AUIRE!
by npurcell on Jul 27, 2010 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
KEKEKEKEKEKEKEKEKEKEKEKEKEKE
Zerg rush
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Lose Sherrill
Team players would work it out in the minors. We need arms in the pen.
He’s putting himself ahead of the team right now.
Whatever his problems are, he needs work and we need the roster spot.
Please tell George…and Joe too…make him an offer he can’t refuse.
Thanks for the good reading ya’all
You're both wrong
I’m going to keep harping on this until it gets noticed.
George Sherrill is not the problem. How he is being used is the problem. His walks are a little up but he is still tremendous against lefties.
Sherrill splits:
vs Lefties: .195 batting average against
vs Righties: .436 BAA
With Broxton, Kuo, Jansen and (hopefully soon) Bellisario, Sherrill can be used how he will be most successful..as a LOOGY. Taschner is taking up a relief spot only because Joe can’t figure it out.
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
I lied, silverwidow is not wrong
Taschner blows.
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
.195 batting average vs. lefties might be good
but whats the OBP against lefties?
by SeanMillerSavior on Jul 27, 2010 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions
.320
8 K’s, 8 BB’s. Slug % of .341 also
Has there ever been a player better than Detlef Schrempf?
by bucknellbruin on Jul 27, 2010 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions
OPS+ of 96 against lefties, OPS+ of 223 against righties.
I mean, how much more obvious does it need to be? Not for any of you guys, but for the guy(s) making the decision.
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
righties are OPSing 1.261 against him this year. that is horrid.
Has there ever been a player better than Detlef Schrempf?
by bucknellbruin on Jul 27, 2010 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions
he should never have faced a righty to begin with.
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
you're preaching to the choir
i’m not arguing for that…
Has there ever been a player better than Detlef Schrempf?
by bucknellbruin on Jul 27, 2010 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Wasn’t trying to preach. Your comment just makes me all the more upset that he is used in such terrible situations for him.
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
we need the roster spot
Who would you bring up? If we desperately need to replace the 12th guy in the bullpen, we have bigger issues to handle.
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
OBP .320
The point I am making is Sherrill’s at the point where many, possibly including himself, have no confidence in him. We aren’t paying him to be a $4mil LOOGY and 12th man. He’s better than that.
He needs to find what he lost and it seems to me he needs regular work out of the spotlight of the bigs and pennant race to do it.
Seems like he is rejecting the assignment for personal reasons only.
is he overpaid based on his current role? Of course. Is that his fault or his problem? Of course not.
If I had a past life of being a successful closer in the AL East I wouldn’t want to play in the minor leagues either.
I think his biggest issue is that his fastball used to be 90mph and now sits between 87-88. The guy is 33 years old and has pitched a ton of tough innings. Maybe he’s just losing it. Not everyone plays until they’re 40. Especially not guys who get abused every night in the toughest division in sports. He didn’t even have the Orioles Off Nights to rest on. Dude had to close out against the best of the best every night after being abused in the indy leagues.
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
I answered this below but
only fans and perhaps some management might feel this way but I certainly don’t believe any player would begrudge him that he get paid what he signed for and unless the Dodgers guarantee that, I don’t think he should go down to the minors.
Another complete game shutout
would be nice tonight. i respectfully dislike the giants. i hate the padres. i hate ken caminitti, or at least his 1996 season. RIP in a non baseball way.
Didn’t the Braves have some centerfield prospect playing at the beginning of last year? And, wasn’t he suppose to be the greatest thing ever?
Shaeffer?
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
Jordan Schafer
He started the year still hurting from his hand surgery. He’s now in AAA with a .553 OPS.
http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?pos=LF&sid=milb&t=p_pbp&pid=457788
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
I question Eric's fortitude for this Billingsley post
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 a 2.44ERA in San Diego. Clearly, we should trade him to the Padres for Kevin Correia and Tony Gwynn Jr.
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
Tony Gwynn Jr.'s (Dad) knows how to win!
Or something!
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Ivdown would LOVE this
Jason Grey, Scout and ESPN Insider writer, writes a story on Kershaw and how fast he’s developed to be one of the best pitchers in the NL. Goes on to say that the best is yet to come.
Link (Insiders only)
I hope the headline accurately reflects the content of the article.
/ESPN
by Eric Stephen on Jul 27, 2010 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Can’t the editor of SB Los Angeles get Big SB to pony up for an Insider subscription?
The Omar Moreno of this blog
by Humma Kavula on Jul 27, 2010 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Haha
I do have an Insider subscription :)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 27, 2010 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions
burn
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
Of course I pay for everything
Baseball Prospectus, ESPN Insider, and Baseball America.com
So I have a different perspective than most.
I've been debating
Should I subscribe to baseball prospectus?
by Julio Nievas on Jul 27, 2010 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions
That's a tough call
I do because I find some stuff interesting but if you go there for just stats and things, I don’t know (also as a writer for SBN, you might have a pass key) Check with Eric.
I think every good blogger at SB Nation should be insulted by that comment.
and I mean it.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I chose to interpret
BH’s comment that we should add a PayPal donate button :)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 27, 2010 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions
No I meant down the road
Free blogs will eventually need to find a model that works out in the marketplace.
The fact that it works right now doesn’t mean that down the road, people should not pay something for the time and effort people put into it, advertising has not really worked yet.
Look, its great that a lot of people find the time to do solid work here and on other sites but I am not sure without some form of renumeration, it will go on indefinitely.
And by far, the most guaranteed model of that is a subscription site.
That’s all I am saying. Not saying its better, just saying its something that will have to be considered by sites not supported by other revenue streams.
That certainly works well for the writers of the site, but if there are other people willing to do the work for free, it’s a tough leap to make as a consumer.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 27, 2010 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions
No - teaching consumers to pay
is the biggest hurdle of all and may in fact be impossible.
Though one could have said the same thing about television 30 years ago.
I would think for some of the SBN writers they could turn their SBN gig into a paid position (freelance) with one of the major sports publications. At the very least it would look good on a resume. I think in Eric’s case it would. Look at what Jon W turned his gig at the Baseball Toaster into? LA Times, SI, ESPN LA etc… I would think Bob T could make a profession out of writing.
Then Ian could replace him at the LA Library
a win for everyone
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
A paying gig is not a living wage gig
unless you truly do blog from your Mom’s basement.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Ah, but it is better than nothing
Even I make a few hundred bucks off of advertising on my blog and I don’t do much at all. Enough to pay for a weekend vacation in Victorville. :)
seriously.
I’d rock my TBLA t-shirt to every game.
I want a big dodger blue shirt with eric’s picture in the middle that says ’Eric Stephen is MY Homeboy"
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
Come to TBLA night, and I will pose for a picture with you! :)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 27, 2010 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll be there
I’ll just be sitting baseline.
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
Bring
a big-ass zoom lens then.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions
I really want to read this article! lol
Still, the trends continue to be encouraging for the 22-year-old southpaw. His strikeout rate continues to hold steady at more than 9.5 batters per nine innings, while his walk rate, which is remains higher than you would like, has dropped from 4.8 batters per nine to 3.9 this season, and it’s starting to help him address the criticism that he doesn’t go deep into games often enough, running his pitch count up too early. His innings pitched per start has increased in each of his seasons in the majors, and is at 6.2 this season.
Also, I tooted this horn before I knew about this article ;)
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
I think we were all tooting this horn
but he never would have written the story if hadn’t read your fanpost first.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I think that's obvious, he's just riding my coat tails :)
I don’t think anyone had enough time on their hands to do the pointless searching that I did, though, haha.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
The idea that anyone who would look out for himself
is not a team player is ridiculous, George Sherill doesn’t owe the Dodgers nor his teammates anything. He did not force the Dodgers to sign him to a contract, all he wants is to make sure he still gets paid what is owed to him. I don’t believe any of his teammates begrudge him for wanting that.
I believe the report was that it was his teammates telling him to make sure, no matter what happened, that he still got paid. Though, if he accepted the minor league assignment he still would have gotten his money.
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
all he wants is to make sure he still gets paid what is owed to him.
How would he not get paid if he accepted the minor league assignment?
Eric has not been able to secure this bit of information
but its possible that by taking a minor league assignment, his MLB contract is no longer guaranteed.
This has to do with him being
arbitration eligible, its a pretty technical issue and not one that comes up to often (considering most 5 year service time players don’t get sent down to the minors).
There is some question to that
I have been trying to confirm.
Even though his arbitration contract is “guaranteed” since he wasn’t cut before the season started, there is a clause for the minors. I can’t find it in the CBA, but in doing some digging it appears Sherrill won’t get paid his major league salary if he accepts the assignment.
Which, obviously, changes everything.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 27, 2010 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Absolutely
Wow, Dodgers — you want him to go to the minors? Pay the man.
What a dick move by the team. I would do the same thing if I were Sherrill.
The Omar Moreno of this blog
by Humma Kavula on Jul 27, 2010 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions
BTW
Eric (and I) are not implying they wouldn’t pay him what his contract says they owe him, we just can’t confirm that they have to pay him that amount.
I understand
but you would think that since Eric has brought it up, he would at least have received some sort of assurance — maybe on background or off the record — that if Sherrill were to accept such an assignment, that the Dodgers would do the right thing about the money. That Eric has checked/is checking and is not getting that confirmation may or may not be telling, but it’s certainly something to consider.
The Omar Moreno of this blog
by Humma Kavula on Jul 27, 2010 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions
But here's the thing
I don’t know if there is a right or wrong thing here, Sherrill has not pitched well and it appears the Dodgers still want to keep him but just let him work it out in the minors. However, there could be an argument that one should not get paid the same if that was the case.
If they wanted to be rid of him, yes they could just cut him and pay him off, but for now, they have showed no signs of doing that.
I believe from what I read from his quotes was that he was willing to go down to the minors as long as the Dodgers gave him a timeframe by which he would have to come back up or be paid. The team was unwilling to do so, and was probably he’d choose to forfeit his salary and become a free agent upon after their refusal to guarantee him anything.
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
That does change everything. Thanks for the digging.
It seems to me that dude was lights out last year for LAD and good in Balt. How much can you lose in going from 32 to 33 years old? If he’s injured, DL like we did when he was sleeping with his wife wrong or whatever.
From a distance and being a novice, he’s a good pitcher who’s lost his release point or whatever. He lost his confidence, the fans’ confidence and maybe the manager’s confidence and needs to break the spiral.
Somehow.
Scherzer benefited from time in the minors. Tron is hopefully working it out.
If by taking the assignment he jeopardizes getting paid, I wouldn’t tempt McCourt either.
This is not a dig at you
but how come whenever someone struggles it’s always a confidence problem?
Just seems like the easy out when reporters either don’t want to actually ask or can’t get access.
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
I bet everytime he gets the call to warm up he assumes he’s facing three righties to get to the lefty.
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
i think what it is
is that it starts as something else, then it’s almost like you wonder if the player himself believes he can get out of it. he could go in there thinking, “don’t fuck up, don’t fuck up, don’t fuck up” and he probably will.
What I get mad at is the comments of “He looks defeated out there” and my (non)favorite, “I can see it in his eyes!! He is lost!!”
you can’t see shit, and you’re not psychic, so shaddup.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 27, 2010 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions
mos def
“Just look at his body language! He looks defeated!”
He’s leaning in to get the sign you idiot!
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
I remember Chad M. of MOKM
did a thing about Billz’s body language that was awesome. Maybe if he’s lurking he’ll post it?
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 27, 2010 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
You bring up an interesting point
I struggle keeping up with the bloggers who have their full names and a separate screen name. One of my first posts here was “Where is Chad Moriyama when you need him?!” and someone said ’he’s right above you’.
Does Chad M = kensai? Are there others that I’m just slow to pick up on?
Thanks for responding to this, it’s been irking me for awhile.
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
Yes
Chad M = Kensai
Phil = meercatjohn = Toy Cannon
Eric Stephen = Rolex
etc, etc.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 27, 2010 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions
isn’t regfairfield someone?
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
are you kidding?
GA and Sherrill’s brothers post here?
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
I feel like I need to be nicer lol
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
GA’s brother.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
I heard they took gullible out of the dictionary
Sheesh, I knew I was falling for something there.
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
It's just funny cos I know reg
That’s all. :)
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
sherrills brother really did post here though last year
(we think)
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
I think he was on the other day
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
Yes
with a long comment about there is more then meets the eye about Sherrill not accepting his minor league assignment.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
oh I must have missed him
I was fortunate enough to attend three games last week : ) so I was in and out
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
Regfarfield
has the honor of being Andrew Grant who used to be the Blog manager of Dodger Math, then TBLA before Eric took over. Whenever you enjoy something Eric has written you can thank Reg/Andrew for it.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I used awesoke on another site yesterday
by robotmadeofnails on Jul 27, 2010 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I so forgot you used to be Rolex
and once I started my commenting on DT I was Molokai
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
whoa phil you were toy cannon at DT?
didnt know that
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
I’m really John Malkovich. Don’t tell anybody.
The Omar Moreno of this blog
by Humma Kavula on Jul 27, 2010 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions
i knew once I posted that
you were gonna come a calling.
Let’s just say it’s the Crisis and get some drinks.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 27, 2010 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
besides
I’m a Superman fan anyway. Not that Bat’s isn’t awesome.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 27, 2010 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions
ha ha ha
oh man, I could talk your ear off on the roles of the two. It basically boils down to this
Superman= the child in all of us, infinite possibilities
Batman= the grown-up world. The dark reality.
That’s why it seems to me that more people when they grow older tend to like Batman more than Superman.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 27, 2010 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions
It's all about Spiderman
Not really Tobey Mcguire, but the comic book Spiderman :)
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
Superman?????
How can anyone be a fan of Superman? I mean that.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
He can't be beaten unless someone has Kryptonite
But somedamnhow every person on earth knows how to get the stuff.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
not true
Magic beats him as well. But also, he runs into plenty of people just as strong as him.
I mean, Doomsday killed him, no Kryptonite.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 27, 2010 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
How did he manage that?
And idk, it’s just like, he’s basically invincible, at least Spiderman and Batman have flaws and aren’t completely superhuman (though Superman isn’t human to begin with…so I’m not sure where I’m going with that).
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
Doomsday
basically beat the ever living crap out of him. Superman killed him as well.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 27, 2010 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I was indeed
but actually lonestar7..my tribute to loney haha
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
wait what, George Sherrill went on the DL last year for
“sleeping with his wife wrong”?
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
Nolander
Nolander, would MythUbuntu be a better option. This is for a dedicated HTPC. I have been using Ubuntu in vmware and have had no issues, but I am wondering what kind of problems you foresee.
by robotmadeofnails on Jul 27, 2010 2:55 PM PDT reply actions
Hah its been awhile
Ubuntu is really not that bad. If your main goal is htcp, and provided you have the right drivers you will probably be fine, although I know flash and linux have decided to be sworn enemies. Its just a pain in the ass to install programs sometimes.
I was really impressed with the amount of updates in 10.04 that were automatically installed to work with my drivers. I wonder if it would be smarter to install MythUbuntu since I don’t need the Gnome desktop and email client. I would still like to have Firefox and Boxee
by robotmadeofnails on Jul 27, 2010 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Jason Bay’s running catch in Friday nights game has landed him on the DL with a concussion. He played parts of three games with it.
vr, Xei
The way he's been playing
how could they tell the difference?
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
So you’re saying a pie to the face can be more painful than a bullpen gate to the face?
by Eric Stephen on Jul 27, 2010 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Bay. If you pick Figgins, Orlando Hudson thinks you’re racist.
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
basing on the fact that
I didn’t expect Bay to do well in Citi, but I thought Figgins would work out great in Seattle. My expectations, perhaps (as usual) not in line with reality of their performance thus far.
I personally feel like both FO’s dropped the ball on these. At least figgins had a chance to be good, whereas Bay was doomed to fail in that park. I have a hard time blaming Figgins for performing poorly, but I certainly wouldn’t have paid him that much money given the opportunity.
I felt like Figgins was more of a 40/5 type player instead of a 64/4 guy.
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
check this Matt Garza on his 8-year old son after his no hitter
“My son is the funniest kid ever,‘’ Garza said. "When I threw against the Marlins, he told me, "Man, dad, you suck – one inning, seven runs. I could do that.’ … I call him last night and I said, “Matthew, did you watch the game?” He’s like yea. I said, “Nine innings, no hits. Who sucks now?” And he goes, “You’re still not an All-Star.”
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 27, 2010 3:00 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
I hope my son and I can joke like that
by robotmadeofnails on Jul 27, 2010 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions
And Clayton Kershaw is not pitching tonight.
Coincidence??
The Omar Moreno of this blog
by Humma Kavula on Jul 27, 2010 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions
in fact
he won’t be in the dugout tonight!!!
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 27, 2010 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Padres lineup
J. Hairston 2B
Denorfia LF
Gonzalez 1B
Headley 3B
Torrealba C
Venable RF
Gwynn CF
Cabrera SS
Garland P
This looks like a AAAA lineup + gonzalez
by SeanMillerSavior on Jul 27, 2010 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions
That AAAA guy batting 2nd is kicking ass this month
and out hitting every single Dodger and probably the whole outfield combined.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Just because I want to see the numbers...
2010: $17.875m (from August 1 through end of season = ~$6.25m)
2011: $17.875m
2012: $18m
2013: $19.25 vesting player option, per Cot’s: “receives 2013 player option if he is first or second in 2011 Cy Young vote or if he finishes in top 4 in 2012 Cy Young vote and is healthy at end of 2012”
That is the remaining contract for Mr. Carlos Zambrano, a total of roughly $42.125m left (not counting the vesting player option). Considering the Cubs aren’t enamored with him right now, how much of that $42m would they pay to see him gone?
they'll probably wait
to see how he both performs and behaves. He’s probably a waiver wire trade.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 27, 2010 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, they are already pissed again at him because his apology to the team came on ESPN and not in front of the team first.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 27, 2010 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions
they said
he was gonna apologize when he came back to the team.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 27, 2010 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions
which is why they are pissed he did the act on ESPN
by Eric Stephen on Jul 27, 2010 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions
If it was good enough for LeBron..........
The Omar Moreno of this blog
by Humma Kavula on Jul 27, 2010 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions
exactly what i was thinking.
Apology 2010.
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
well if anyone in the cubs FO is as mad as Gilbert then
we should get him for nothing!
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
I’m taking my apology to south beach
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 27, 2010 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I hope he wrote the apology letter in comic sans
Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?
by shaqfor3 on Jul 27, 2010 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Hopefully $30 Million
Current worst contract in the major leagues?
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That's roughly what I thought
Cubs pick up everything this year, then throw in $10m in each of the next two seasons.
Dodgers pay $15.875m for 2 years and 2 months, with some upside.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 27, 2010 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I would love both Justin Millers
to be the same trade. Even better if someday they could be traded for each other. Two GM’s should do that just for fun someday. Then again it seems to be a GM you can’t have a sense of humor.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Justin Miller, Alex Gonzalez, and Ryan Braun for Justin Miller, Alex Gonzalez, and Ryan Braun
by Eric Stephen on Jul 27, 2010 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions
i'll take the group
with the outfielder Ryan Braun…
Has there ever been a player better than Detlef Schrempf?
by bucknellbruin on Jul 27, 2010 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm unfamiliar with the duplicate Ryan Braun.
Is he an outfielder like the the Millers are relief pitchers, and the Alex Gonzo’s are both weak hitting SS?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Pitcher, currently in AAA with White Sox
by Eric Stephen on Jul 27, 2010 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions
one Ryan Braun is the Hebrew Hammer; this one is Canadian. It would be cool if they played the same position.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 27, 2010 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions
But this way we could get a match up of
The Hebrew Hammer facing the Canadian…. Crescent Wrench?
yep, reliever.
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
Also there are 2 Ramon Ramirez's
unfortunately they’re both in the Boston organization, and unlikely to be traded for each other.
Has there ever been a player better than Detlef Schrempf?
by bucknellbruin on Jul 27, 2010 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
MLBTR says
that the Cubs have made him available
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 27, 2010 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Potential Trade Targets
Lilly pitches tonight in Houston.
Oswalt pitches Friday in Milwaukee
Carmona pitches on Wednesday in NY
Maholm pitches Thursday in Colorado
that's not accurate
Oswalt is pitching Saturday against the Giants
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
I do find it interesting
that the Dodgers are in the mix here only because based on money alone, they should be eliminated.
Would you trade Loney or Martin in a deal like this?
I'd trade Loney
if the Dodgers go all in and get Oswalt and Berkman back.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
But I don't really believe we are involved as much as the reports say we are.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
hypothetically, do we hold on to berkman through next year as well
or go out and try to sign a 1st abseman?
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
Loney is doing just as well as Berkman (actually better)
Though Berkman has tremendous power in the past, so idk.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
Sure and Loney
might be better then Berkman going forward but if Houston wants Loney we will need a 1st baseman and Lance Berkman is a good fall back. I wouldn’t trade Loney for Berkman, but for Oswalt and Berkman I’d have to consider it.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
If we where trading loney for Oswalt
I would think we would have to insist they include Berkman. Our offense is bad enough as is.
Martin, hell yes.
Loney, meh. Now a hole at first base.
by Michael White on Jul 27, 2010 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions
i see what you did there
Has there ever been a player better than Detlef Schrempf?
by bucknellbruin on Jul 27, 2010 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ll say “no” because of what I expect will be the price tag.
by Michael White on Jul 27, 2010 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
In that case
I’ll say “Yes” because of what I want to expect the price tag to be
by Julio Nievas on Jul 27, 2010 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I have one question I want to ask
It’s driving me nuts after watching the movie!!! Can I ask OR avoid spoiler…
by Julio Nievas on Jul 27, 2010 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
avoid spoiler please...
i’m seeing it tomorrow for the first time
Has there ever been a player better than Detlef Schrempf?
by bucknellbruin on Jul 27, 2010 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Are you sure you wanted a fan post or did I just plant that idea in your mind?
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
It’s like the Matrix in here right now.
Do you think that’s air you’re breathing, mmm?
by Eric Stephen on Jul 27, 2010 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Obviously in the right deal we all want him….
by Michael White on Jul 27, 2010 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions
That's the point though
Likely it wont be the right deal so I think many of us wouldn’t want him in that case.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
Don't know if there is a right deal
Obviously, a deal like the Angels made would be great since none of their top guys went but I think a few guys like Gordon, Withrow and Maritn would go in the deal for Oswalt.
If Gordon is the center piece
along with Ethan Martin I have no problem.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
well
the question was, who wants him?
Let’s just disregard everything and ask the simple question: Do you want Roy Oswalt on the Dodgers? Yes or no.
then we can answer whether you think we can or should get him for the likely price.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 27, 2010 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes
I will be surprised to find any “no” to that question.
by Michael White on Jul 27, 2010 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions
You are not playing the game correctly
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
All Angry Team
1st –
2nd – Kent
SS –
3rd –
C – AJ
CF – Milton
LF – Carl Everett
RF – Paul O’ Neil
SP – Zambrano
RP -
Help fill it out
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Chad Kreuter, only when anyone crossed him
by Eric Stephen on Jul 27, 2010 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions
evan longoria then?
Has there ever been a player better than Detlef Schrempf?
by bucknellbruin on Jul 27, 2010 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions
1st. Prince Fielder
For trying to get into Dodger clubhouse
by Michael White on Jul 27, 2010 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Where’s Mota!!??
Like he was gonna do anything.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 27, 2010 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Yup. Breakign into a room looking to fight with 25 professional athletes would have ended badly for Cecil’s kid.
by Michael White on Jul 27, 2010 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions
especially when factoring in the Angry Bob Schaefer factor
by Eric Stephen on Jul 27, 2010 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions
this
Has there ever been a player better than Detlef Schrempf?
by bucknellbruin on Jul 27, 2010 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions
1st – Ryan Klesko
isn’t he the guy who yelled at the umpire in the postseason while the runner scored from first.
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
Maybe
but he was generally a good guy. Met him at Spring Training, very good with kids. Gave his batting practice bat to a friend of mine’s son.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
1st -- Dick Allen?
Or is “angry” the wrong word?
The Omar Moreno of this blog
by Humma Kavula on Jul 27, 2010 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions
O Perez from like a decade ago in ST. He went all crazy on the water cooler back then. Not sure of the guy’s first name.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
Carlos
and it was in the regular season, at Dodger Stadium
by Eric Stephen on Jul 27, 2010 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, I thought it started with an O
Thanks for the correction.
Wow, I guess the only thing I remembered right was that he freaked out and his last name, lol.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
Kenny Rogers as another starter
remember what he did to that cameraman?
Has there ever been a player better than Detlef Schrempf?
by bucknellbruin on Jul 27, 2010 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Right. Day of signing the contract. What a pain in the ass.
by Michael White on Jul 27, 2010 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Kevin Brown?
though that punching a wall incident happened with the yankees.
Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?
He fits as a Dodger, too. The only time he smiled as a Dodger was every payday.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 27, 2010 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I went to a photo day on the field and I thought he was a really nice guy.
He had just pitched a gem the game before and everybody was telling him how great of a game it was. He was completely sincere in thanking people for saying that.
by Michael White on Jul 27, 2010 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions
2nd base
I know you’ve got Kent, but… Rogers Hornsby?
The Omar Moreno of this blog
by Humma Kavula on Jul 27, 2010 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t care if he ain’t got no [infielder’s glove].
by Eric Stephen on Jul 27, 2010 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions
If he didn't have a glove
He would just beat someones ass and take theirs.
He could be the 1st baseman for sure.
You can't count
the old guys,, they were all crazy angry.
Let us just work from when they became angry millionaires and not angry ballplayers trying to get into the World Series at all costs because the money meant the difference between a hooker or a call girl.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Broadcaster: Joe Morgan
mad because he was, is and will always be better than anyone who does anything on a baseball field.
“Back in my day…” shut the fuck up, joe.
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
I think its a general discontent for anything not revolving around Joe Morgan. Anytime you see a good play he always follows it with a “guys when I played didn’t have to be that flashy. they would just get to the ball in time. I remember when [insert random hall of fame player from the 70s here] used to make that play look so easy”
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
I've never heard Joe talk like that.
probably because I mute the sound when he is on.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I know
but there is one player who played 2nd for the astros who has better career stats then Joe Morgan pretty much all around, and Joe continuously knocks on him and claims he has no right to even consider HOF.
He was a dick
but I don’t think qualifies as angry ballplayer. I think you can be a dick and not angry, and be angry and not be a dick.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Sutton and Garvey if they are forced to share a locker
by 68elcamino427 on Jul 27, 2010 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Alex Johnson would be the only guy with a pistol in his locker?
by 68elcamino427 on Jul 27, 2010 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Dodgers lineup
Furcal SS
Kemp CF
Ethier RF
Loney 1B
Blake 3B
DeWitt 2B
Paul LF
Martin C
Billingsley P
GA and Belliard not in the lineup
being packaged to Houston!
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
I like everything about that lineup
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Jul 27, 2010 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Only after they've gotten a slugger in the off season
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Jul 27, 2010 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I like it
Though I think Martin should hit fourth.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
For Houston?
Hey-oooohhh!
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
From MLB Network
Huston Street hit by line drive in batting practice. Ambulance on the field. Taken to the hospital.
Yikes
Some scary stuff happening to players this year (some of it in batting practice). Hope he’s ok
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'm starting Fans Against Drills
how many more players have to go down before we stop this barbaric practice?
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Jul 27, 2010 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Several guys nailed in dugouts
now in BP, I’ve always wondered how ML players/coaches avoided getting nailed by all the balls flying around.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
only after you snickered
did I know what was funny.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 27, 2010 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions
A good example of that
in the movie Bull Durham.
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Jul 27, 2010 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions
More celebrity Dodger fans representin'
Or “celebrity” at least…
greggrunberg: My @Dodgers Have got to make it happen tonight against the Padres. Come on BLUE!!!
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
He doesn't know the difference between # and @ on twitter apparently...
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Really?
A role player on a canceled show? That’s your definition of celebrity?
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Jul 27, 2010 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions
"celebrity" I said, "celebrity"!
But then I again ithink voice actor Phil LaMarr, also a D fan, is a celebrity (I follow him on twitter, nice guy, responded to my tweets a couple of times)… so whatevah.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Never watched Felicity, Heroes, Alias or The Jake Effect I take it...
and other stuff. He’s more of a TV (youngish) character actor than a celebrity…
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
It was baaaaaad
though, worse than Seinfeld’s? ;-)
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 didn’t think Seinfelds was that bad, really.
by Michael White on Jul 27, 2010 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions
It was the perfect finale for that show
nothing happened in a way that made something happen
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Jul 27, 2010 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I loved it
the court scene was awesome.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
It was great how all the big characters from the past came to testify
The Soup Nazi was great, lol.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
I was mad at first, but it grew on me. I wasn’t a fan of the very end of it, but enjoyed the overall finale.
Not everybody can be Newhart, I guess.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 27, 2010 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't remember the original Newhart ending
but I do remember the 2nd Newhart ending. I always wondered what the 2nd wife thought of the ending.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I didn't remember the Bob Newhart Show ending either so just looked it up
Now I remember (Used to watch that show when it was rerun in the 80s)
In the show’s final episode, “Happy Trails to You”, Bob gives up his psychology practice and accepts a teaching position at a small college in Oregon, with the Hartleys leaving Chicago – as well as their friends and neighbors, and Bob’s patients – behind them. The closing scene, in which the cast exchange tearful goodbyes and embrace before bursting into an impromptu refrain of “Oklahoma”, is a wry nod to the Mary Tyler Moore Show finale (also produced by MTM) from the previous year.
(from Wikipedia)
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 sort of kidding, I actually thought the finale was totally apt
it’s just famous for causing so much anger and revulsion. Curb Your Enthusiasm sort of tried to fix that with its meta Seinfeld story last year…
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 love Heroes :)
I was watching season 3 last night, and I’ll probly watch it again in about 20 minutes.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
Oh 4down
you know I only call you that when you lose cool points. -34 experience
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Jul 27, 2010 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I really enjoyed
the first season of Heroes.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
The Dialogue
is just so bad
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Jul 27, 2010 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh yeah
but I loved it anyway
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Agreed
By the way, my wife and I are loving Veronica Mars
by robotmadeofnails on Jul 27, 2010 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I was a Heroes fanatic
Sure, season 2 sucked balls. But the last season made the show rise again. Ultimately, NBC didn’t think so :(
by Julio Nievas on Jul 27, 2010 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm with you
Season 2 was shaping up to be amazing, but the writers strike really killed it. The way it was supposed to be was that the virus was supposed to get out and it was going to create a huge catastrophe…or at least something like that, instead it just getting destroyed.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
I have
never seen 1 episode of any of those shows.
I work at night, so I only get to watch what I DVR.
I’ve never even heard of The Jake Effect or Felicity.
You strike me as a guy who has never heard of Felicity.
by Michael White on Jul 27, 2010 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Felicia Hardy!
I wish Spiderman 3 wasn’t freaking awful, I want a new Spiderman movie so bad :(
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
More like Felicia from Friday
She isn’t anything like her, she just hates it when I call her that……so I call her that often.
That is what I got down with when I was in my 20's.
Friends in the Marine Corps were from all over. All of my buddies here are into that old shit.
Anything Deathrow was our shit back in the day.
Now Im back into country music. My Ipod has anything from Metallica (old stuff from Ride the Lightning, Kill em all, And Justice for All) to 500 country songs. Tupac, Snoop, Daz, Kurupt, Warren G, Nate Dogg.
It’s weird, I know
Smooth my favorite DP song
I have gone back in time, listening to Nirvana non stop lately. I was narrow minded back then. I missed out.
@soyboquense
STP reminds me of this big busted girl named Selya in my Algebra II class. She loved them. DeLeo the bass player lives up the street from me.
@soyboquense
I still know all the words to “It Ain’t No Fun (If The Homies Can’t Have None)”
by Eric Stephen on Jul 27, 2010 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions
If it is autographed by Berenger
@soyboquense
by delias man on Jul 27, 2010 4:47 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I play Mr. Lonely by Bobby Vinton
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
This song has been in my head since Eric typed it above
by Michael White on Jul 27, 2010 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I sang it on the drive home from Dodger Stadium Sunday night. It is very catchy.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 27, 2010 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions
oh that guy with the super hearing
He should have sued the Heroes powers committee
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
oh, you're right
That was my problem with that show actually. EVERYONE had suppoer powers. How could you keep it straight.
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
He's great, the working class shlub who you have to root for
No one was better than Peter though, he’s awesome.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
He can read minds, and control minds and junk
Parkman is one of my favorite characters.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
The only Parkman I like was in Major League II
by Eric Stephen on Jul 27, 2010 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions
it’s amazing how a new uniform can change your attitude about a guy.
(he’s still a dick)
Has there ever been a player better than Detlef Schrempf?
by bucknellbruin on Jul 27, 2010 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Eric cheats
Major League II was on Comedy Central today at lunch time
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
If he could read my mind right now
he would hear me thinking “Shut the fuck up, Greg.” :)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 27, 2010 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions
She is in my thoughts a little more often that normal
by Eric Stephen on Jul 27, 2010 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions
and I believe it’s 4E, and don’t think they didn’t choose that letter for a reason. It’s fate.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 27, 2010 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions
There seems to be a competition online
between her and the one who wants a bad boy. That actress is named Angela Sarafyan.
If that girl could only fix those eyes…although she has a hotter Aubrey Plaza vibe going.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 27, 2010 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I briefly met him at a minor award show that I was working at as an intern
he’s actually a pretty big sports fan, he was talking about UCLA hoops with some of his “entourage”
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
Here's the "Inception" thread!
so, like Daredevil?
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
I liked Daredevil but then Jennifer Gardner
has that effect on me. Not enough to like what they did to her in her own movie.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I'm one of the few Ben Affleck fans out there
Just finished Armageddon, which I really liked (again I think I may be in the minority).
Jennifer Garner was some nice eye candy in Daredevil, I will say that.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
I can’t wait for The Town.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
I saw the coming attraction with Inception
and it basically was the WHOLE MOVIE. Sheesh, a little restraint trailer editors, please…?
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Most people don't realize he can act
and its really his own damn fault. He takes shitty ass roles. Good director so far too.
Really, Ben Affleck plays the same guy in every film he is in.
Seems Casey is the talented, and douchey, Affleck.
Strasburg SCRATCHED.
This could affect Kershaw vs. Strasburg! NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And if this changes his schedule
by one game and he now pitches on the 7th, fuck all of you who did not register for the TBLA night, I’m selling those tickets.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Riggleman probably read the SBNLA post and was like “Damn, better move him”
by Julio Nievas on Jul 27, 2010 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions
that would be quite a duel
shame.
Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?
Pushed back a day means we get him for TBLA night, right?
by Michael White on Jul 27, 2010 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Wait
Doesn’t that mean he’ll pitch on TBLA night???
by Julio Nievas on Jul 27, 2010 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Mark. Prior.
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
I hope not
damn, I really wanted to see Strasburg against the Dodgers…so they could shell the crap out of him. That would make my month.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
Ha
That would be so funny if he already blew out his arm. Not for him but for me. And I’d feel bad about laughing, but it would not stop me from laughing.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Jul 27, 2010 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Recd for being exactly what I was thinking
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
I think if Strasburg ever blew out his arm, he'd go back to looking like this
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
Who has two thumbs and already had tickets to both the 6th and 7th?
<<This guy
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
allegedly he couldn’t warm up so the manager decided to skip him.. fwiw.
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jul 27, 2010 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Totally OT
Josie and I are currently discussing the “Breakup Haircut”. Basically, when girls go through breakups, oftentimes they’ll cut their hair.
Do guys do anything like that? A la Ted Mosby’s breakup beard?
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
we like to have break up
orgasms
When we break up with someone, we like to have an orgasm with someone else
:)
by keithc13 on Jul 27, 2010 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
I didn’t cut my hair for 3 months after my break up, I just didn’t really care how it looked. Maybe that’s just me.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
I haven't had enough hair to worry about this question.
I simply shave my head whenever I start looking like Dilbert’s boss.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I drink and gamble excessively
more than usual
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
I give breakup haircuts, I don’t get em
Tommy Lasorda
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Jul 27, 2010 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Clayton Kershaw about to be a radio guest
on San Diego’s XX 1090
http://player.streamtheworld.com/liveplayer.php?CALLSIGN=XPRSAM
Kershaw can’t be in the clubhouse either tonight, per his interview.
He is weighing options on where to watch the game: hotel, restaurant, or possibly the stands.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 27, 2010 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Honestly, if I were Kershaw I would take the next 5 days to just get away from the game. Show up, play catch and GTFO of Dodge. Go to a bar where they won’t have the game on, throw a few back, sing some karaoke and just hang out with the other college kids in the Gaslamp District.
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
If I were him, I’d take the trolley down to Tijuana, go to a few bull fights, maybe take in a rodeo or two then head over to the red light district and take in the game.
I was trying to think of a way he could rock out with kids his age and not end up like Andrew Bynum.
Yo, Clayton, gimme a holla we’ll go party at the zoo.
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
As far as Tiajuana goes
I’d rather not have our ace get kidnapped : )…my friend did meet Andrew Bynum in Amsterdam about 2 weeks ago which I thought was pretty funny, he got a picture with him and everything
Also, I just talked to an older fraternity brother from SMU that went to highland park with Clayton, he came out to visit ck and they went to a bbq at russell martin’s house, said he was a real nice guy actually…my jealousy level has never been higher…although I have gotten to meet him twice in Highland Park
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
I'd hope Clayton steers clear of south of the border
the freeway is just one drunken stretch of stupidness, even the locals know not to drive on it. With the fog and the drunks, just playing with fire.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
yep, I highly doubt he'll be in TJ anytime soon haha
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
He probably isn’t gritty enough for MLB, lacks confidence and doesn’t have the intestinal fortitude to be successful.
Oh, and he’s gay.
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
I would totally party with Kershaw.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
And as Reg'll tell you
I don’t have a working gaydar, so I’ll probably hit on him anyway
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
If the Dodgers had a home game between now and the deadline, I would have already bought a Oswalt Dodgers jersey and a Dee Gordon Astros jersey and rocked them at the stadium.
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
Kershaw is up there on the least likely to be gay list.
by regfairfield on Jul 27, 2010 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Holy dog shit! Texas! Only steers and queers come from Texas, Private Cowboy, and you don’t look much like a steer to me, so that about narrows it down.
by StolenMonkey86 on Jul 27, 2010 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Nah, I think Kershaw's straight
but I wanted to put in a Full Metal Jacket quote
by StolenMonkey86 on Jul 27, 2010 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice, thanks for the heads up
I think Kershaw has overtaken Kemp as my favorite Dodger. Sad day for Kemp, I’m sure.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
I'm sure you can make it up to Kemp
I here he likes the Melting Pot
The David Price E:60 was pretty sad
It’s nice to see how well he’s pitching this season
by SeanMillerSavior on Jul 27, 2010 4:14 PM PDT reply actions
My conspiracy theory
Oswalt starts Friday, trade deadline is Saturday.
Ned gets a verbal deal in place for Oswalt but lets him pitch Friday for one last chance to break the Astros win mark. After the game, we announce h’s now a Dodger and he gets a big sendoff. Houston plays the Brewers Friday so it’s feasible that they could win.
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
Yes
they get to keep their Chatanooga hats.
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
Imagine a deal actually being EXTREMELY surprising
BREAKING NEWS: Evan Longoria traded for Casey Blake + no prospects.
Earth shattering.
by Julio Nievas on Jul 27, 2010 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Johan Santana for James McDonald and Ivan Dejesus
Has there ever been a player better than Detlef Schrempf?
by bucknellbruin on Jul 27, 2010 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions
The same kind of trade
Strasburg for GA, Belliard + No prospect…
:p
Louise Bourgoin: The hottest French actress I've ever seen <3
Hell, I’ll settle for a Greg Maddux for Cesar Izturis trade.
by regfairfield on Jul 27, 2010 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions
General manager Mike Rizzo said Strasburg will undergo an MRI and X-ray on his pitching arm, Mark Zuckerman of NatsInsider.com reports. Strasburg told the team’s training staff he had a hard time getting loose before the game, and they promptly gave his scheduled start to Miguel Batista. Consider Strasburg “day-to-day” for now, but the test results should reveal more.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Outfielders on the trading bloack falling like flies
Upton left Tuesday’s game with an apparent left ankle injury, Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times reports. It looked like he caught his foot in the field turf, and he left the game shortly thereafter. He was able to walk off the field by himself, but the injury could result in anything from a few games missed to a few weeks. His injury forced Ben Zobrist to man center, and Reid Brignac entered the game to play second.
DeJesus, Hart, Upton
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
This dude was pitching with pain
Meche will undergo shoulder surgery and miss the rest of the season, Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star reports. Meche resumed throwing a couple weeks ago and appeared on track to return sometime in August, but he did not show enough improvement and will opt for surgery rather than any further rehab. A timetable for Meche’s recovery will likely be announced after the surgery has been completed. Those who own him in one-year leagues can safely drop him.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Terrel Owens signs with Bengals
should make for a third reality show
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
exactly what Yahoo! said
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
From the Isotopes:
Tonight’s musical theme at Isotopes Park, in honor of our friends Iowa from the midwest, is… Cheap Trick. Be listening for Rick Nielsen and the boys throughout tonight’s game.
I can’t say I am a fan of Cheap Trick
I want you to want me
is Ivdowns theme song
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
And they are so much better then Journey
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Late, but must reply
Cheap Trick >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Journey
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions
John Ely
just to mess with his dad.
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
because you know, he grew up a White Sox fan and his dad wouldn’t go to the game John pitched at Wrigley because he refuses to go to Wrigley. Right, Vin?
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
That would be mean enough to earn Ned the title
Despicable Ned
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Way OT
I have an 18 yr old male that works for me that has no idea who Chris Farley is. He claims he has never heard of him.
Unfriggin real
he’s the guy from Blues Brothers right
Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob.
I hope your HR representative was available to prepare his exit paperwork
by Eric Stephen on Jul 27, 2010 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I have no doubt he is telling the truth. I also have no doubt he is dead to me.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 27, 2010 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m 24, but I found myself shaking my head at a 22 year old coworker who has never seen Airplane!
by StolenMonkey86 on Jul 27, 2010 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Heck 1/2 the posters here don't know who John Candy was
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I have my banning fingers ready.
Not to be confused with Banning Finger, a common malady that affects those in the suburb of Beaumont.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 27, 2010 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I know who he is
but only from Cool Runnings!
Bullshit
Uncle Buck. Space Balls. Cool Runnings. Hell, even Home Alone.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
He was in JFK?
It’s been so long since I’ve seen it that I’m kinda blanking on the movie right now. I need to see that again soon.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
speaking on behalf of the younger crowd
I think we all saw planes trains & automobiles and cool runnings when we were growing up, at least
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
The kids who work with me don't know who
Roseanne Rosannadanna is
Or who The Kinks are. They have never heard the song “Lola.”
The Omar Moreno of this blog
by Humma Kavula on Jul 27, 2010 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Lola is great
but it has nothing on “When I Turn off the Living Room Light” which is simply the greatest song of all time.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
For the 99% of you who have never heard this song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqOaeL82TCw
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Just meant it as an example
Lola is a great song — and extremely open-minded for 1970 — and it is a FAMOUS song. That’s why I was shocked the kids hadn’t heard it.
My favorite Kinks song oscillates between Waterloo Sunset and Better Things.
The Omar Moreno of this blog
by Humma Kavula on Jul 27, 2010 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions
The harmonies on Waterloo Sunset are awesome
Better Things is a great choice. I kind of like the off the wall songs like Apeman, Get Back in Line. but my favorite might be Shangri La. Always like songs that build up. Amazing how that song is still relevant.
http://www.last.fm/music/The+Kinks/_/Shangri-La
No one was more about the common man then the Kinks.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Shangri-La
I like everything on Arthur. There are some lines on that album that make me wonder where the line is between heavy handed and real, raw emotion (thinking specifically of “some mother’s son” — wailing “they’ll hang his picture on the wall”) ….. I know where I stand on that with this album, but YMMV.
The Omar Moreno of this blog
by Humma Kavula on Jul 27, 2010 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Pfft. I'm 26, if you consider that a kid.
Anyway, this kid knows that “Face to Face” is the best Kinks album. Starts with the rollicking “Party Line” and ending with the nostalgic “I’ll Remember”.
It's not inconceivable that he wouldn't know who Chris Farley is.
Considering that “Tommy Boy” came out in 1995. Meaning the kid was 3 at the time. Can’t expect kids to watch “Tommy Boy” at that age.
(Then again, I watched the original “Night of the Living Dead” on PBS when I was 5 and have loved that film ever since.)
To this day I have no idea if I’ve seen Tommy Boy, Black Sheep, or both of them.
by regfairfield on Jul 27, 2010 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Lakefront property just ain't what is used to be
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_missing_iowa_lake
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Speaking of OT, I was watching some Japanese commercials and one of them was selling a vibrating belt that’s supposed to give you rock hard abs.
Haha.
Yeah
it was supposed to give you electric shocks to stimulate the muscles or something
Dodgers addition by Giants subtraction?
from Jeff Fletcher / AOL Fanhouse:
Source confirms #sfgiants in on podsednik. They reportedly already had agreed on prospects for DeJesus, so pieces of deal there. #royals
Bumgarner for Podsednik, do it Sabes!
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
the hell do they need podsednik for
they have a crowded outfield as it is.. also have a slap hitting singles CF named rowand.
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jul 27, 2010 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions
looks like Haren will be ok
Guess I can say ‘good for him’ now that hes out of the division.
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jul 27, 2010 5:15 PM PDT reply actions
not now that Bay is hurt
and don’t be fooled by one HR
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 27, 2010 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Jon Niese is up 4-1 in the 5th for the Mets
He and Chad Billingsley are the only two players ever drafted from Defiance High School in Ohio.
They have both got a win on the same night just once: on April 30 of this year, Niese beat the Phillies while Bills beat the Pirates.
This isn't true, but
it’s still pretty rare. From the Toledo Blade back in June:
Among the 750 players on an active roster in Major League Baseball, Billingsley of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Niese of the New York Mets are believed to be the only two pitchers who were high school teammates.
Chad Huffman and James Loney were teammates at Elkins High School just outside of Houston, too. Huffman made his debut on June 13, a week before this article.
I wonder how many other such HS teammates there are
by Eric Stephen on Jul 27, 2010 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Ian Kennedy and Ian Stewart were team mates.
by regfairfield on Jul 27, 2010 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Just remember that because one of my friends ran into that team in CIF semi finals.
by regfairfield on Jul 27, 2010 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions
as were Gerald Laird and Bobby Crosby, at the same high school five years earlier (La Quinta)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 27, 2010 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Bottom line: The Toledo Blade doesn’t check facts
by Eric Stephen on Jul 27, 2010 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions
None of the other pair cited are both “pitchers”.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions
if Chien-Ming Wang didn’t get completely destroyed by injury, him and Kuo.
by StolenMonkey86 on Jul 27, 2010 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Conversation between us if we were BF/GF
Suzyn: “You want me to change my name if we get married?”
Me: “Yes, S-U-S-A-N.”
by Eric Stephen on Jul 27, 2010 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
I could see Wainwright and Carpenter blowing up within a month of each other
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I could see Dan Plesac on MLB tonight
blowing Carpenter and Wainwright within a month of each other too.
Hello, from the Home Depot Center!
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Jul 27, 2010 6:09 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
They've got the bloggers closer to the field than print media
which makes no sense at all
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Jul 27, 2010 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I know tonight's game is kinda important or whatever
but you can keep up on my exploits here: should that suit your fancy
All I know so far, I’m not on the food list : (
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Jul 27, 2010 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Volquez and and Gallardo have both made over 50 pitches through 2 innings, Cincy up 5-3
stl. is also losing and az has a 1 run lead on philly which is good…hopefully JJ and the fish can beat the gnats as well
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
Dodgerthoughts:Andre Ethier has been scratched from the lineup due to illness. #Dodgers Garret Anderson starting, batting seventh
Downgrade
I believe downgrade is the polar opposite of upgrade, unless there’s a stronger term I’m missing
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Jul 27, 2010 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions
he probably got the mystery illness that Ausmus and that other dude who Im forgetting had..
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jul 27, 2010 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions
can I ban people?
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Jul 27, 2010 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Well duh
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Jul 27, 2010 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions
New Dodgers Lineup
Furcal SS
Paul RF
Kemp CF
Loney 1B
Blake 3B
DeWitt 2B
Anderson LF
Martin C
Billingsley P
blah..hopefully we get good bills and bad garland
thank God raffy has stayed healthy (furiously knocks on wood)
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
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