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Dodgers / Padres Game 2 Chat

Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Padres, Jul 28, 2010 7:05 PM PDT


Here are the lineups:

Dodgers      Padres
SS Furcal 2B J.Hairston
LF Carroll CF Denorfia
RF Ethier
1B Gonzalez      
CF Kemp 3B Headley
3B Blake
C Hundley
1B Loney            RF Venable
C Martin LF S.Hairston
2B DeWitt SS Cabrera
P Kuroda   
P Richard

Continuation Thread: Part II

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I'll be taking my talents to South Beach.

by wongy on Jul 28, 2010 6:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Nope

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Second

out in the bottom of the 9th just recorded, Torres at second, Posey IBB at first, come on fish!

William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.

by Ollie on Jul 28, 2010 6:48 PM PDT reply actions  

3rd

appearance for Jansen

Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?

by shaqfor3 on Jul 28, 2010 6:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Ned’s comments about Podsednik made me laugh

by pdotmac1 on Jul 28, 2010 6:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Juan Pierre is a much better

fielder than Scott per plus/minus and UZR rating.

by bhsportsguy on Jul 28, 2010 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

That’s the end of those statistics.

by Alex41592 on Jul 28, 2010 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

His name is Brian Wilson

And he just FAILed…

If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then these sunglasses are the curtains telling you to keep the fuck out!!!

by angelofdeath on Jul 28, 2010 6:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Subject line please

in case one needs to hide the pic.

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

sorry!

i actually had one (about him needing to hit the bottle) but my computer freaked out :[

next time!

by mintxcore on Jul 28, 2010 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

I can’t wait till Ned announces that he traded for Mark Reynolds and Edwin Jackson

by vadodger on Jul 28, 2010 6:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah, don’t hold your breath

by Eric Stephen on Jul 28, 2010 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

someone said

they said we were making progress on Oswalt, Link please.

by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 28, 2010 6:58 PM PDT reply actions  

I saw no such thing. All I heard today was “no” progress.

by silverwidow on Jul 28, 2010 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

That wasn’t recent news.

by Alex41592 on Jul 28, 2010 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Whoever posted it

said it was on Major League Trade Rumors

by keithc13 on Jul 28, 2010 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Me too

I just know that is what the poster said.

by keithc13 on Jul 28, 2010 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

From MLB Trade Rumors
•The Phillies and Astros are now dealing one-on-one, with no other teams involved, according to Olney (via Twitter). Jon Heyman of SI.com says the Phillies are the favorites to acquire Oswalt and notes (on Twitter) that the Yanks inquired once.

by vadodger on Jul 28, 2010 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

It would be very funny/strange

if the Phillies take on Oswalt’s contract and send prospects when they could have simply signed Cliff Lee to a deal.

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Which is better?

Peralta at 3rd and Blake moves to LF or Blake at 3rd and Pods at left? Assuming May/Pimentel could’ve gotten Peralta

by soccerman8 on Jul 28, 2010 7:00 PM PDT reply actions  

I get it but

I’d rather have a LFer playing LF

by keithc13 on Jul 28, 2010 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Can you think of another prospect

But Jerry Sands might be the first Dodger prospect to hit double digit home runs in two stops since Andy LaRoche hit 10 and 13 in Sally league and then in Florida back in 2004.

by bhsportsguy on Jul 28, 2010 7:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Motte and Boggs give up 4

and the Mets get Santana off the loss hook. 7-7 Cards/Mets.

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 7:03 PM PDT reply actions  

ugh

thought I had that one locked up!

by keithc13 on Jul 28, 2010 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

and apparently...

more fail from Holliday in the OF.

My twitter = @neufaustcan

by uclatroy on Jul 28, 2010 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Watching the Giants announcers scream at every Giants batter that gets on base

by aducker on Jul 28, 2010 7:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Need a win today boys!

Keep the pressure on the Pads!!!!

by keithc13 on Jul 28, 2010 7:06 PM PDT reply actions  

@Kevin_Goldstein: Dear Tweeters: Lucas May does not have great power, Elisaul Pimentel does not have big upside

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 7:06 PM PDT reply actions  

very nice to hear.

thank you :) and pods has been very solid, we’ll take that.

Kenley Jansen > Mariano Rivera

by douchiedude on Jul 28, 2010 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

its true

pimentals upside is a good reliever tho..

95 mph fastball wipeout slider

by matthewmafa on Jul 28, 2010 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bases loaded and 1 out for the Gnats

But who cares, the real game is about to start.

There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.

by underdog on Jul 28, 2010 7:06 PM PDT reply actions  

yup

have to take care of those scumsucking pederasts ourselves this weekend

(tried to tone it down for you;)

I am really growing to dislike andres torres

by lchristmas on Jul 28, 2010 7:10 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

Hey I live in SF so no one hates them more than me ;-)

Well, maybe you do…

There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.

by underdog on Jul 28, 2010 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sands with a single to right

3-3 2 HR, BB

by pdotmac1 on Jul 28, 2010 7:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Hell of a night for the Sandman

Wow I want him to make the majors, that nickname is too good for him to fail.

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 28, 2010 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

enter sandman

perfect song as well :D

Kenley Jansen > Mariano Rivera

by douchiedude on Jul 28, 2010 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Next September

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

WHAT>?!?>!>!?

if he keeps on dominating AA like he has been…

he might be in AAA soon or to begin next season…. hes gonna dominate the hitter friendly PCL and the dodgers are gonna call him up…

its amazing how well sands is doing in all these pitcher friendly leagues (midwest and southern)

by matthewmafa on Jul 28, 2010 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

You might want to temper your excitement a bit

Remember how great Laroche was in the minors? I don’t expect the same thing to happen, but not everyone who puts up these numbers turns into a stud.

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 28, 2010 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Laroche showed really good power with great patience

If anyone should have succeeded in the majors it was Laroche.
True there were injuries, which I didn’t think of when i first posted, but I don’t think it’s just been injuries that have halted Andy’s career.

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 28, 2010 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

sands power is on another level

sands is a huge guy…

these guys arent comparable

by matthewmafa on Jul 28, 2010 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jesus

I’m saying can’t miss prospects can miss, I’m not having a direct comparison of Sands to Laroche, I could have said Joel Guzman, Brandon Wood, Dallas Mcphereson, etc…

I just wouldnt act like Sands is a amazing can’t-miss prospect, it probably won’t make you look too good on sites like minorleagueball.com.

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 28, 2010 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

To be fair

his main mantra was that it was too soon to write off Russell.

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

yeah but to be fair

you never explained why next september was your answer

by matthewmafa on Jul 28, 2010 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

WRONG - I DID
He’ll start next season in AA

They won’t rush him to the hitter’s and AAAA player’s haven in Albuquerque, let alone to the bigs.

by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions
And I’m guessing later

Maybe mid-way next season [to AAA] to give him one more adjustment before Sept. callups. That would still be one hell of a rapid ascension.

by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions

And it is pretty clear that any speculation on when Sands hit the majors is just that, speculation.

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Tis true

and it’s still too early, but he’s not doing himself (or me for that matter) any favors.

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 28, 2010 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

I do love Russell

But I’m sure some people have noticed how I haven’t been nearly as high on him now as I was even a month ago.

Russell makes me sad :(

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 28, 2010 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not given up

Just no reason to defend him as being a legit prospect at the moment when he’s not showing he can handle anything about HiA. It kills me that everyone who doubted him had the argument that he was just beating up on younger players, and they are right (for now).

Just going back and looking at his HiA numbers show me that he isn’t done, and I think he’s just had some growing pains.

Russell is still on my radar, but I’m guessing we will have to wait till next season to see any real production from him in AA. I still have faith in him though.

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 28, 2010 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

laroche also

had chronic injuries including his wrist and back.

by npurcell on Jul 28, 2010 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

If only baseball were that easy

by Eric Stephen on Jul 28, 2010 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

eric

what do you mean? i dont get it..

by matthewmafa on Jul 28, 2010 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

You seem to be assuming he will keep dominating every level, on some continued ascension. I do not think it will be quite that easy.

by Eric Stephen on Jul 28, 2010 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

AA was the real step

hes dominating there….AAA’s not gunna be a problem for him.

by npurcell on Jul 28, 2010 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Isn't AA 12 real steps?

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's a combo of two things

1) he is bound to hit a blip at some point
2) name the last offensive prospect to be promoted so quickly

I am assuming he will be blocked next year, too.

by Eric Stephen on Jul 28, 2010 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

exactly

AA was the big step… great pont

by matthewmafa on Jul 28, 2010 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

He'll start next season in AA

They won’t rush him to the hitter’s and AAAA player’s haven in Albuquerque, let alone to the bigs.

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think there is a VERY low chance he'd have a shot at LF next year in the bigs

But he’d have to continue to tear it up this year, then have a huge Spring. Lots of ifs.

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 28, 2010 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

lots of ifs?

continute to tear it up this year: hes been tearing it up since ogden last year.. why stop now?

have a huge spring: i didnt say be the LF next year… i just dont think itll be next september… probably at the super 2 deadline unless he kills and he takes the starting job

by matthewmafa on Jul 28, 2010 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

The Dodgers aren’t going to call him up to be a 4th OF, and they will surely acquire a third OF this offseason to go with Kemp and Andre.

Also, the last time I heard about waiting for Super 2 was Chris Withrow this year. That was ridiculous, as is this.

by Eric Stephen on Jul 28, 2010 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

I wasn't talking to you here, so it doesn't matter if you said it would be September

And why stop now? Players hit slumps. It happens. Players who have great years just suddenly hit walls. It sucks, but it happens.

Listen, I want Sands to succeed so incredibly bad because this team needs more power, and Sands could definitely be the guy to give it to them. I’m just worried about putting too much hope in him and having him not turn out how we hope.

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 28, 2010 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

sands was hitting a BABIP slump in july

but he was still walking a lot, hitting homeruns and not K-ing an insane amount. He’s fighting through his slump right now.

by npurcell on Jul 28, 2010 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol hes in a slump in AA till today

he was at 260….

but his OPS was still .950

by matthewmafa on Jul 28, 2010 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's great to see that even when he doesn't hit he still walks

That’s an incredibly great sign.

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 28, 2010 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

+1

his only problem may be… his K rate is a little high.. but its getting better…

by matthewmafa on Jul 28, 2010 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't have a problem with strikeouts from a hitter

There are plenty that succeed with a high strikeout rate. A great example of someone who strikes out a bunch but is still very good (incredibly great over his career) is Arod.

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 28, 2010 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Obviously I'm not saying any prospects the Dodgers have are like Arod

Just saying strikeouts arent the devil, lol.

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 28, 2010 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

for minor leaguers

they are a pretty huge indicator of big league success.

by npurcell on Jul 28, 2010 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

I had to rec this just because I literally laughed out loud.

by Eric Stephen on Jul 28, 2010 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

I aim to please

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 28, 2010 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

better example

mark reynolds

Kenley Jansen > Mariano Rivera

by douchiedude on Jul 28, 2010 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

difference

between K-ing in the majors versus K-ing in the minors.

by npurcell on Jul 28, 2010 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

if he keeps dominating AA like hes been,..

they are gonna have to promote him sooner or later….

by matthewmafa on Jul 28, 2010 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

And I'm guessing later

Maybe mid-way next season to give him one more adjustment before Sept. callups. That would still be one hell of a rapid ascension.

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

i dont understand your logic

if he keeps dominating AA, you think they will keep him there for another half year?

by matthewmafa on Jul 28, 2010 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

but you said he'd be in AA next year

If he continues anything close to this production I don’t agree.

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Jul 28, 2010 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

1/2 year this year, start the next year in AA too

That gets a full year of AA under his belt. Ned likes finished products, remember? And the Dodgers don’t seem to think of Albuquerque as finishing school.

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

without*

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 28, 2010 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

I thought Withrow had a similar arc last year. Dominate A Ball, get called up to AA, and keep dominating.

by Michael White on Jul 28, 2010 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sub 3 FIP in AA right?

I’m going off of memory though

by Michael White on Jul 28, 2010 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Gotcha.

Ok, hold your own is a better way to put it.

by Michael White on Jul 28, 2010 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Take your pick of tonight’s lineup

by Eric Stephen on Jul 28, 2010 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

a hitter? Matt Kemp maybe?

2005 in A+, 2006 half AA, half AAA. Starts 2007 in AAA.

Sands:
2010 half A+, half AA, Starts 2010 in AA?

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Kemp actually made the team in 2007, then hurt his shoulder, and went back down for a bit.

by silverwidow on Jul 28, 2010 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Right, forgot

So who is the Luis Gonzalez equivalent that Ned signs for the OF next season? ;-)

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

They need to start seeing

some payback for the huge bonus he got so he will be in the bigs next year :)

by keithc13 on Jul 28, 2010 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

i will murder

hensley if the losers win…

Kenley Jansen > Mariano Rivera

by douchiedude on Jul 28, 2010 7:07 PM PDT reply actions  

I was a guest with old DT friend Dave Medina on the “Dave In the City” podcast tonight, right as the Scott Podsednik trade came down.

If you want to listen to my inane ramblings, feel free to click here.

by Eric Stephen on Jul 28, 2010 7:08 PM PDT reply actions  

may and primentel

for scotty pods.

Kenley Jansen > Mariano Rivera

by douchiedude on Jul 28, 2010 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

iDo

may = future dh and primentel’s upside is a reliever, so i’m reading. and pods has been very solid this year so can’t complain yet.

Kenley Jansen > Mariano Rivera

by douchiedude on Jul 28, 2010 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

kk

again, just reposting what i read.

Kenley Jansen > Mariano Rivera

by douchiedude on Jul 28, 2010 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Didn’t we get an ex-Playmate in the deal, too?

by DukeAndDuke on Jul 28, 2010 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh no, she’s washed up.

by DukeAndDuke on Jul 28, 2010 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

She needed

to wash up; she’s really dirty.

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

She probably has

shit that Ajax can’t get off!

by keithc13 on Jul 28, 2010 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

She was seriously hot at one point

Just over-used (lol).

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 28, 2010 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

HAHA

i feel it.

Kenley Jansen > Mariano Rivera

by douchiedude on Jul 28, 2010 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

If you’re going to warn a guy of a walk, why not just call the balk?

by UCLADodger32 on Jul 28, 2010 7:11 PM PDT reply actions  

BALK!!!!

foot clearly moved toward 1st, at least on the replay on my tivo

by MammothDodger on Jul 28, 2010 7:11 PM PDT reply actions  

You can do that. they didnt really show a good angle to see the move.

by UCLADodger32 on Jul 28, 2010 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Low strike being called.

by Alex41592 on Jul 28, 2010 7:13 PM PDT reply actions  

thats means

bunch of grounders for kuroda tonight

by matthewmafa on Jul 28, 2010 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

If he keeps calling it, im cool with it.

by UCLADodger32 on Jul 28, 2010 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

I like that Triangle defense Vinny.

by Alex41592 on Jul 28, 2010 7:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Guess who started for Albquerque tonight

ENCINO MAN.

Yes, you read that correctly. Mr. Jonathan Link.

by silverwidow on Jul 28, 2010 7:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Not another reliever turned starter…

If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then these sunglasses are the curtains telling you to keep the fuck out!!!

by angelofdeath on Jul 28, 2010 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

They had a funky emergency starter, everybody shift around thing going on

by Eric Stephen on Jul 28, 2010 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's because of injuries and lack of availability

a starter was coming from AA but flight was canceled so he didnt make it in time, Link starts and then is relieved fairly early.

There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.

by underdog on Jul 28, 2010 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Or what Eric said.

There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.

by underdog on Jul 28, 2010 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Do you have one of those things on which I can click… oh, what do you call them….

by DukeAndDuke on Jul 28, 2010 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

From the ABQ game notes
Yesterday’s late scratch of Claudio Vargas due to lower back soreness created an instant ripple effect throughout the Isotopes rotation. Today’s originally scheduled starter Jesus Castillo was forced to pitch yesterday, creating a void that was to be filled by Bobby Blevins. The right-hander’s flight through Atlanta from Double-A Chattanooga was canceled, however, putting Blevins’s arrival before gametime in doubt. Enter lefty Cody White, who was summoned from Phoenix where he had been pitching for the Arizona League Dodgers. In his previous stint at Triple-A, White went 3-0 with a 7.59 ERA (18 ER / 21.1 IP) in six appearances, two starts. While reliever Jon Link will get the start, White is likely to see action quickly as the reliever’s longest outing this year is two innings.

by Eric Stephen on Jul 28, 2010 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Just means Dodgers get two more days off than the Padres down the stretch. It varies.

by Alex41592 on Jul 28, 2010 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Richard just carved up Casey that ab

by UCLADodger32 on Jul 28, 2010 7:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Damn it Beard

If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then these sunglasses are the curtains telling you to keep the fuck out!!!

by angelofdeath on Jul 28, 2010 7:25 PM PDT reply actions  

2 dps so far. Its like we switched offenses with the giants

by UCLADodger32 on Jul 28, 2010 7:26 PM PDT reply actions  

another double play

Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?

by shaqfor3 on Jul 28, 2010 7:26 PM PDT reply actions  

These days

The Beard is weird.

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 7:26 PM PDT reply actions  

His stache is trash.

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 28, 2010 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Stark says the Dodgers are focused on Lilly and Maholm.

by silverwidow on Jul 28, 2010 7:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Both cheaper

in terms of money and players. If the Phillies get Oswalt, I have to seriously wonder what the heck they are doing.

by bhsportsguy on Jul 28, 2010 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

It is bizarre

they could simply have given Lee an extension this offseason, although he seems hellbent on FA, or simply kept him and taken the two draft picks later, in what is supposed to be a deep draft.

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm OK with that.

Won’t have to give up as much as we would for Oswalt.

by Jesse S. on Jul 28, 2010 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

From Stark:

“A further sign that the Phillies remain the favorite — and perhaps the only team left — in the talks for Oswalt is that the two other clubs that had been in the bidding, the Cardinals and Dodgers, have moved on to pursue other deals.

The Cardinals have concentrated on second-tier starters and on an infield bat. The Dodgers, meanwhile, made a trade Wednesday for Royals outfielder Scott Podsednik, and were more focused on trying to trade for Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly and Pirates pitcher Paul Maholm than they were on continuing talks for Oswalt."

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5418615

by Alex41592 on Jul 28, 2010 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

double off of the very end of the bat. blah

by UCLADodger32 on Jul 28, 2010 7:29 PM PDT reply actions  

That’s two Padre hits off the plate now.

by dsm9412 on Jul 28, 2010 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Great pitch. Got him to chase.

by Alex41592 on Jul 28, 2010 7:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Hiro trying

to make it easier on us to identify which Hairston is playing

by keithc13 on Jul 28, 2010 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

by giving him a mark? Haha!

by Eric Stephen on Jul 28, 2010 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

This one

has seams in his shoulder, this one does not!

by keithc13 on Jul 28, 2010 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Glad that hit him, otherwise it is a WP and a run scored

by Michael White on Jul 28, 2010 7:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Somebody will pay for that later

If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then these sunglasses are the curtains telling you to keep the fuck out!!!

by angelofdeath on Jul 28, 2010 7:35 PM PDT reply actions  

And Bills plunked Yorvit last night

by Michael White on Jul 28, 2010 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

How funny would it be

If they plunked GA… That’s like the Mets IBB…

If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then these sunglasses are the curtains telling you to keep the fuck out!!!

by angelofdeath on Jul 28, 2010 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hiro gets a ton of movement on that fastball

by UCLADodger32 on Jul 28, 2010 7:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Trade quotes

Colletti on Lucas May:

“He’s a great kid who loves to play and we think he has a chance to be a real good hitter,” Colletti said. “Catching is tough. At this point, we decided to go for the now and wish him the best.”

Colletti on Pimentel:

“He’s still in A-ball,” said Colletti. “He’s progressed pretty well for as long as he’s pitched.”

http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100728&content_id=12745630&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la

by silverwidow on Jul 28, 2010 7:37 PM PDT reply actions  

reading between the lines on may

“hes not a major league catcher”

but whatever, they were wrong with he who shall not be named.

by npurcell on Jul 28, 2010 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

yup yup

Kenley Jansen > Mariano Rivera

by douchiedude on Jul 28, 2010 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

PTDodgers

It’s broke! Fix it!

How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?

by Josie Becker on Jul 28, 2010 7:38 PM PDT reply actions  

For those keeping track, and like selective end points, in his last 37 games, Podsednik is hitting .357/.385/.490

by Eric Stephen on Jul 28, 2010 7:38 PM PDT reply actions  

I think we live for selective end points.

by Alex41592 on Jul 28, 2010 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

fucking

beautiful…

Kenley Jansen > Mariano Rivera

by douchiedude on Jul 28, 2010 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

I am projecting him around

.396/.489/.743 Manny like in his half season in LA.

Expectations seem reasonalble?

by keithc13 on Jul 28, 2010 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Maybe a few less homers, but more steals!

by Eric Stephen on Jul 28, 2010 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

I thought he was a poor man’s Juan Pierre.

by dsm9412 on Jul 28, 2010 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thats the wahoo fastball! Beauty

by UCLADodger32 on Jul 28, 2010 7:40 PM PDT reply actions  

The “phone” audio is a little ahead (like a half second) of the video, right?

by Eric Stephen on Jul 28, 2010 7:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Yup. We got crowd reaction before the visual.

Time to mute.

by Michael White on Jul 28, 2010 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes.

That strikeout was spoiled for me.

by dsm9412 on Jul 28, 2010 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yup...

I had to mute it (sorry Vin).

My twitter = @neufaustcan

by uclatroy on Jul 28, 2010 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

beautiful pitch.

great job hiro, keep the pitch count down now.

Kenley Jansen > Mariano Rivera

by douchiedude on Jul 28, 2010 7:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey Eric

Are you at the game down in SD? I thought that was you on the screen?

by soccerman8 on Jul 28, 2010 7:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Meanwhile back on the ranch

The Red Devils roll over the MLS All Stars 5-2

How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?

by Josie Becker on Jul 28, 2010 7:43 PM PDT reply actions  

BTW Great Lakes

won again. 3-0.

They are now 68-32 overall and 25-6 in the second half of their season.

by bhsportsguy on Jul 28, 2010 7:43 PM PDT reply actions  

SCREW YOU

RICHARD! smash his face in russ!

Kenley Jansen > Mariano Rivera

by douchiedude on Jul 28, 2010 7:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah

I’m more mad at Martin for not getting the HBP

by Eric Stephen on Jul 28, 2010 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Eh, the ball was almost out of the batters box at his feet. He’s not gonna jump backwards into it.

by UCLADodger32 on Jul 28, 2010 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

he tried…

My twitter = @neufaustcan

by uclatroy on Jul 28, 2010 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thats so freaking stupid. I never understood the beanball war. Hiroki didnt do it on purpose, so why try to put a guy on base intentionally?

by UCLADodger32 on Jul 28, 2010 7:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Now we just have to get in beanball fights with the Rockies and D’Backs and we’ll be hated by the entire division!

by dsm9412 on Jul 28, 2010 7:44 PM PDT reply actions  

And great here we go again.

by Alex41592 on Jul 28, 2010 7:44 PM PDT reply actions  

The Astros will do that

if they don’t have to pay any money.

by bhsportsguy on Jul 28, 2010 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Brown isnt going anywhere for anyone

by UCLADodger32 on Jul 28, 2010 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

He wasn't anyway

But more so since he was called up to replace Victorino who went to the DL.

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Brown is untouchable

The phillies dont want to do anything with Brown he is there to replace Werth, this year if he gets traded to get the prospects for Roy Oswalt or next year when he is gone.

by Chuy Gutierrez on Jul 28, 2010 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Me too

HAPP IS NOT GOOD. He had an extremely flukey year last season.

by SeanMillerSavior on Jul 28, 2010 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

We knew that was coming

With Bills hitting Yorvit last night

If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then these sunglasses are the curtains telling you to keep the fuck out!!!

by angelofdeath on Jul 28, 2010 7:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Radio is like 5 years behind TV

but Prime has no audio for me right now, so I dunno what to do

How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?

by Josie Becker on Jul 28, 2010 7:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey I just noticed DeWitt is playing

Against a lefty… Nice…

If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then these sunglasses are the curtains telling you to keep the fuck out!!!

by angelofdeath on Jul 28, 2010 7:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Shouldn’t they have fixed this by now? Really distracting.

by dsm9412 on Jul 28, 2010 7:47 PM PDT reply actions  

really?

i’ve had audio the whole time since it skipped for a bit.

Kenley Jansen > Mariano Rivera

by douchiedude on Jul 28, 2010 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

The audio is there.

It’s just ahead of the video and of bad quality.

by dsm9412 on Jul 28, 2010 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

I doubt they are just sitting back saying, “Well, we tried. Let’s go home.”

by Eric Stephen on Jul 28, 2010 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ha!

I bet they went to the truck, but couldn’t get back to the booth because the ushers wouldn’t let them walk down the aisles during the inning :)

by Eric Stephen on Jul 28, 2010 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL

“We swear we work here! Look at our outfits!”

“Good story, guys. Ain’t goin’ no where without your tickets.”

by Jesse S. on Jul 28, 2010 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

I like Lucas May's name

runners could barrel into May, homers could be May flowers

How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?

by Josie Becker on Jul 28, 2010 7:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Bunt FAIL again...

Can somebody lay down a bunt on this team?

If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then these sunglasses are the curtains telling you to keep the fuck out!!!

by angelofdeath on Jul 28, 2010 7:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Unfortunately, no…

If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then these sunglasses are the curtains telling you to keep the fuck out!!!

by angelofdeath on Jul 28, 2010 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

also

it was an 8 pitch ab, good for a pitcher.

Kenley Jansen > Mariano Rivera

by douchiedude on Jul 28, 2010 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Also

there will be no GIDP this inning

by SeanMillerSavior on Jul 28, 2010 7:49 PM PDT reply actions  

come on raffy!

Kenley Jansen > Mariano Rivera

by douchiedude on Jul 28, 2010 7:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Skaggs alone

is worht more than our two guys

by SeanMillerSavior on Jul 28, 2010 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

corbin too

and saunders would be worth a double of tthat package

by matthewmafa on Jul 28, 2010 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Exactly

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

ah shit

sorry, I forgot to add a subject

by Eric Stephen on Jul 28, 2010 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Busted!

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ban that Fucker!!!!!

Make an example of someone Dave!

:)

by keithc13 on Jul 28, 2010 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

I have some powers

but not THAT kind of power. Ban the manager, sheesh!

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Start a mutiny

Banning the captain would be the best way to do that :P

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 28, 2010 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

That would require me being interested

in being the captain. Are you sure that is what you want???

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Outside of the cool hat, it’s a tough gig :)

by Eric Stephen on Jul 28, 2010 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

and the free bottle of Crown Black. Oh, wait.

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

No, you're right

someone got a free bottle, just not Eric

by keithc13 on Jul 28, 2010 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not

nearly.

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

not even close

lol

haren was for 2 top 125 prospects..

neither of our prospects are top 200

by matthewmafa on Jul 28, 2010 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Upping the pitch count. 45.

by Alex41592 on Jul 28, 2010 7:50 PM PDT reply actions  

nope

skaggs is better than may and pimentel combined.

by npurcell on Jul 28, 2010 7:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Has he met the Dodger part-time OF on the DL?

Clay Dick, Reed Johnson. Reed Johnson, Clay Dick.

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Pitching around the Gamer. He’s so fierce looking!

by Alex41592 on Jul 28, 2010 7:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Lead!

How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?

by Josie Becker on Jul 28, 2010 7:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Ha, i loved hearing the crack and cheer before seeing it

by UCLADodger32 on Jul 28, 2010 7:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Gamer delivers!!!

We don’t need no stinkin LF…

If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then these sunglasses are the curtains telling you to keep the fuck out!!!

by angelofdeath on Jul 28, 2010 7:53 PM PDT reply actions  

…and Prime Ticket just showed the video of the run :)

by Eric Stephen on Jul 28, 2010 7:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh hey, audio is back

I missed you audio, goodbye interferenceful radio

How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?

by Josie Becker on Jul 28, 2010 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

damn ethier

its cool… hesjust on a cold streak… hopefully it doessnt have anything to do with his pinkie

by matthewmafa on Jul 28, 2010 7:54 PM PDT reply actions  

How soon we forget Ethier's clutch hit to give them the lead last night eh?

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by underdog on Jul 28, 2010 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol

i didnt watch the game last night… i for got.. SSS

by matthewmafa on Jul 28, 2010 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’d look into how many lefties he’s faced during this cold stretch. It has been a lot.

by Alex41592 on Jul 28, 2010 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ethier DFA

If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then these sunglasses are the curtains telling you to keep the fuck out!!!

by angelofdeath on Jul 28, 2010 7:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Phillies interested in Jose Bautistia to play 3B. Polanco moves to 2B with Utley out. Phillies have scouted 8 of Jays previous 9 games

by silverwidow on Jul 28, 2010 7:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Gritty Gamer comes through!

Remember when the JC signing was critiqued as “too Ned-like” and overpaid and all that?

Well, hey, sometimes that works out.

There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.

by underdog on Jul 28, 2010 7:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Padres lineup

i have been telling padre fans that their lineup other then Agone eckstein and possibly hundley look like a bunch of minor leaguers. Seriously these guys think they can last in the playoffs with that lineup. They have been feeding off weaker teams that is why they are in first place

by Chuy Gutierrez on Jul 28, 2010 7:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Not really true

They have done a really good job keeping games close and getting to a battle of the bullpens where they have an advantage.

by bhsportsguy on Jul 28, 2010 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

pitching

yes, their pitching is awsome but come on with that lineup the are not going to compete in the playoffs.

yes the volume is back

by Chuy Gutierrez on Jul 28, 2010 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

The playoffs are a complete crap shoot. I dont know if they will make the playoffs, but if they do, they can win.

by UCLADodger32 on Jul 28, 2010 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

you think so, i dont know man i just can see them winning

by Chuy Gutierrez on Jul 28, 2010 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

They probably wouldnt, but anything can happen in a 5 or 7 game series. Luck plays a huge part of the equation

by UCLADodger32 on Jul 28, 2010 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

yes luck does play a huge part

by Chuy Gutierrez on Jul 28, 2010 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

That and their lights-out pitching is why they've been in first place

They’ve beaten plenty of good teams…

but sure with their lineup they were due to regress…

There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.

by underdog on Jul 28, 2010 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yorvit its better than our catcher

by Michael White on Jul 28, 2010 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

2010 WAR

Yorbit: 1.7
Martin: 1.9

by Tripon on Jul 28, 2010 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

I believe he was talking about hitting.

1 splits time, the other doesn’t.

by Michael White on Jul 28, 2010 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Martin still has value because he’s blocking Ausmus and Ellis from playing. And fangraphs considers him a plus fielder.

Besides, Yorbit only has 197 PAs. Give him Martin’s workload and his hitting will drop like a rock.

by Tripon on Jul 28, 2010 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

yorvit

has only played half of the season

by Chuy Gutierrez on Jul 28, 2010 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

and yet has a WAR nearly equal to Martin's.

interesting.

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

What does that have to do with being able to compete in the playoffs?

by Michael White on Jul 28, 2010 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

how are they going to score runs against some of the top pitchers in baseball

by Chuy Gutierrez on Jul 28, 2010 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’m not following. In the postseason they would have Torrealba.

by Michael White on Jul 28, 2010 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

ohh forget about torreable that has nothing to do with the playoffs, i was just saying you cant say yorvit is better then martin by his performance on 50 games, he can possibly be better then him but for some reason i would rather have martin then yorvit

by Chuy Gutierrez on Jul 28, 2010 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

He was better hitter than him last year too.

In the NL West depth chart of catchers, Martin ain’t beating too many others these days.

At least with a bat in his hands.

by Michael White on Jul 28, 2010 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

I wouldnt even put Russell 5th. Montero, Snyder, Olivo, Posey, Yorvit, probably Iannetta all before russ.

by UCLADodger32 on Jul 28, 2010 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Definitely Iannetta before Russ.

by Michael White on Jul 28, 2010 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thats not good when youre the 7th best at your position in a division of 5.

by UCLADodger32 on Jul 28, 2010 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

And the most expensive (guessing)

by Michael White on Jul 28, 2010 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

and to think he was our Golden God! This isnt exactly what we all hoped for.

by UCLADodger32 on Jul 28, 2010 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

you think snyder, ianneta and yorvit are better then martin. i think you guys just have something against martin, yes his hitting has gone down year by year. uhh well i dont even know what to say but i just wouldnt replace him with those three guys

by Chuy Gutierrez on Jul 28, 2010 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Russell just cant hit anymore. Its a sad truth, but there is over 2 years of evidence behind it. at least the other guys hit for power.

by UCLADodger32 on Jul 28, 2010 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Synder and Iannetta are both back up to their teams.

Whatever Martin’s faults are, he’s starting for his team. If Synder and Iannetta were better than Martin, they would find starting jobs somewhere in the majors as well.

by Tripon on Jul 28, 2010 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’m going to use this quote next time you complain about someone being blocked :)

by Eric Stephen on Jul 28, 2010 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

for some reason the rockies hate Iannetta, but dude has a career .351 wOBA. He can hit. Snyder takes walks and has power. If i were a GM, i would target those guys to buy cheap and put them as my starter.

by UCLADodger32 on Jul 28, 2010 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Everybody on this blog would trade for Iannetta and start him.

by Michael White on Jul 28, 2010 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’d offer Elisaul Pimentel and Lucas May.

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is it even debatable that he’s a worse hitter than those guys?

Look at numbers. There’s a larger.

by Michael White on Jul 28, 2010 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

yah but he was a back up, the guy hasnt played a full year, well he has never played a full year. in 07 he played 113 games the most and he hit .255avg obp .323 8hrs. I wouldnt mind having him as a back up but to replace martin no way

by Chuy Gutierrez on Jul 28, 2010 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Most catchers shouldn’t play as much as Martin. Martin is a bad hitter.

by Michael White on Jul 28, 2010 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

yah he is a bad hitter, but arent all catchers basically bad hitters with the exception of less then 10 and with like 3 elite catchers

by Chuy Gutierrez on Jul 28, 2010 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Except for the 6 other catchers in the division.

by Michael White on Jul 28, 2010 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

i have my opinion, you have yours

by Chuy Gutierrez on Jul 28, 2010 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

If you think Martin is a plus fielder, and I know you don’t. It makes sense to park his ass game after game behind home plate despite being a shitty hitter.

by Tripon on Jul 28, 2010 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Pitching, park, defense and luck. They have scored just enough to win and teams just dont score against them.

by UCLADodger32 on Jul 28, 2010 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Good question

I didn’t notice this weekend.

I did see, however, a very taped up (I think) left ankle of Ethier’s though

by Eric Stephen on Jul 28, 2010 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

5 bucks he homers :)

Kenley Jansen: A reason for Dodger fans not to hate everything about Curacao

by bucknellbruin on Jul 28, 2010 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

but not really

Kenley Jansen: A reason for Dodger fans not to hate everything about Curacao

by bucknellbruin on Jul 28, 2010 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

From official Dodgers release
"Scott brings a lot to our club," said Colletti. "He has speed, is a good hitter and has been a solid run producer this season. He is also someone who was a key member of a World Series champion in Chicago ."

by Eric Stephen on Jul 28, 2010 7:56 PM PDT reply actions  

5 years ago.

Also, if you liked him so much, why didn’t you sign him in the off season? :)

by Tripon on Jul 28, 2010 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

World Series Ring + Speed = Ned Guy

by silverwidow on Jul 28, 2010 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

aka gritty

Kenley Jansen: A reason for Dodger fans not to hate everything about Curacao

by bucknellbruin on Jul 28, 2010 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

You forgot Chicago too. Ultra Ned Guy.

by Alex41592 on Jul 28, 2010 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

normal audio is coming back

kind of

Kenley Jansen: A reason for Dodger fans not to hate everything about Curacao

by bucknellbruin on Jul 28, 2010 7:58 PM PDT reply actions  

yea regular vin

before we had to see about that steiner 4 inning thingy

by MammothDodger on Jul 28, 2010 7:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Vinny is moving in stereo again.

by Alex41592 on Jul 28, 2010 7:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Klondike Bars aren’t that good

by Eric Stephen on Jul 28, 2010 8:00 PM PDT reply actions  

they aint got shit on a Cool-A-Coo

by UCLADodger32 on Jul 28, 2010 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Cool-A-Coo!

that’s a vital part of my childhood despite never eating one. It’s just part of my memories from the stands. That and the smell of peanuts

How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?

by Josie Becker on Jul 28, 2010 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

i agree

just had a good old plain ice cream sandwich for desert

by MammothDodger on Jul 28, 2010 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

KKKuroda

Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?

by shaqfor3 on Jul 28, 2010 8:00 PM PDT reply actions  

When Ethier got his hit last night

I thought it was going to be a ground out off the bat. Seems to me most of the other teams play their SS in exactly the spot Ethier hit it. (Maybe they play there when he is facing a RHP only though.)

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 8:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Sands up with Dee and Tray on the corners, looking for his 4th hit

by pdotmac1 on Jul 28, 2010 8:00 PM PDT reply actions  

I went to Supercuts for a haircut tonight

I don’t feel like running with the bulls or arm wrestling a giant.

Is that weird?

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 28, 2010 8:00 PM PDT reply actions  

yes

something’s wrong with you

Kenley Jansen: A reason for Dodger fans not to hate everything about Curacao

by bucknellbruin on Jul 28, 2010 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

You should just try random extreme activities 'til

one feels right. Rock climbing is a good start

How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?

by Josie Becker on Jul 28, 2010 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

I suggest mountain lion taming

by Eric Stephen on Jul 28, 2010 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't like either of those things separately

But together…now that’s something.

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 28, 2010 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

i'd go with bungee jumping

off of mount everest

Kenley Jansen: A reason for Dodger fans not to hate everything about Curacao

by bucknellbruin on Jul 28, 2010 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Colletti said the Royals called him and that they liked Pods in the past.

by silverwidow on Jul 28, 2010 8:01 PM PDT reply actions  

"Oh crap, I don't know that area code

must be a collector. I’ll let the machine get it"

How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?

by Josie Becker on Jul 28, 2010 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Didn't get the Padres pitcher much rest

Maybe LA can strike right here for a couple of more…break out of this 2 run thing they got going

by aducker on Jul 28, 2010 8:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Curse you Venable!

There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.

by underdog on Jul 28, 2010 8:02 PM PDT reply actions  

and that why the Padres dont allow runs. there is no way Ethier gets that ball. That play completely changes the inning.

by UCLADodger32 on Jul 28, 2010 8:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Trying to figure out the correlation
robneyer
  
Just boarded a (small) plane. Is Lucas May any good???

Is he worried about not having that info in case the plane goes down?

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by underdog on Jul 28, 2010 8:03 PM PDT reply actions  

you'd also think these so called "experts"

would at least know something about May

Kenley Jansen: A reason for Dodger fans not to hate everything about Curacao

by bucknellbruin on Jul 28, 2010 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

His job mostly involves major league action, and 30 teams are plenty of a workload

by Eric Stephen on Jul 28, 2010 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

yeah but still

you think he’d do some research on some guys like May – AAA guys who could probably hit in the majors now but are blocked for whatever reason. Seems like those are the ones likely to move

Kenley Jansen: A reason for Dodger fans not to hate everything about Curacao

by bucknellbruin on Jul 28, 2010 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Could May hit in the majors now? I would question that

by Eric Stephen on Jul 28, 2010 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

that's why i said probably

i’m guessing KC calls him up at least. He’s not a stud hitter but at the very least he’s proven he has few problems with AAA pitching

Kenley Jansen: A reason for Dodger fans not to hate everything about Curacao

by bucknellbruin on Jul 28, 2010 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Kendall just caught his 2,000 game

last night.

They have to be focused on his replacement sooner than later.

by keithc13 on Jul 28, 2010 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

but isn’t that the rub, that he can’t catch?

by Eric Stephen on Jul 28, 2010 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

That’s the Dodgers company line.

I think he’ll get a shot in KC, so we’ll see.

by Michael White on Jul 28, 2010 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

That’s also the scouts line. Kensai is pretty pro prospect and he thought May couldn’t catch shit.

by Tripon on Jul 28, 2010 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’m not doubting it. If he could catch his position, he’d been in the pros.

by Michael White on Jul 28, 2010 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's not his beat

He writes about the MLB teams and perhaps their top 3-4 prospects, May was not one of those guys.

by bhsportsguy on Jul 28, 2010 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

understandable

i guess i didn’t quite know his specific job.

Kenley Jansen: A reason for Dodger fans not to hate everything about Curacao

by bucknellbruin on Jul 28, 2010 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yah and the other thing I;'d forgotten is that Neyer is a

(beleaguered) Royals fan, too, so thus his interest.

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by underdog on Jul 28, 2010 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

May was 17th ranked on the Dodgers. With even distribution (it’s not, of course), that would rank him somewhere between 481-510 among MLB prospects.

I’m OK if Neyer doesn’t know much about him.

by Eric Stephen on Jul 28, 2010 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

fair enough

i guess i meant that i’m surprised he hadn’t done any looking up on him within the past few days, since the writers and ESPN guys had to have heard his name in rumors

Kenley Jansen: A reason for Dodger fans not to hate everything about Curacao

by bucknellbruin on Jul 28, 2010 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Haha. Excellent question

by Eric Stephen on Jul 28, 2010 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

holy crap Casey. That might be the worst K in your career.

by UCLADodger32 on Jul 28, 2010 8:04 PM PDT reply actions  

*Lay off the high ones.

-I like the high ones
*Mule!
-Nag!

How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?

by Josie Becker on Jul 28, 2010 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh Beard. What in the heck?

by Alex41592 on Jul 28, 2010 8:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Beard

Time to shave that thing off… That was awful…

If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then these sunglasses are the curtains telling you to keep the fuck out!!!

by angelofdeath on Jul 28, 2010 8:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Hardball Talk Rumor: Ted Lilly to the Phillies for J.A. Happ

Ted Lilly to the Phillies for J.A. Happ (link).

Take this with a grain of salt: the Phillies are one of the teams taht Lilly has in his no-trade clause.

by Jesse S. on Jul 28, 2010 8:04 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm all for that trade

Means he doesn’t come here. I’m holding out hope for more than Lilly or Maholm.

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 28, 2010 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Colletti said Ellis “could be” the catcher of the future and they’ll worry about it when they get there.

by silverwidow on Jul 28, 2010 8:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Your catcher of the future is already 30 years old. I’m calling bullshit on that one.

by Tripon on Jul 28, 2010 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

And

older than the catcher of the present!

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

and more likely to hit .200 / .300 / .300 next year.

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well that’s wrong.

by Alex41592 on Jul 28, 2010 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

“Crossing that bridge when they get to it” is Colletti’s motto.

by Michael White on Jul 28, 2010 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Derrek Lee rejects proposed trade to the Angels.

by DukeAndDuke on Jul 28, 2010 8:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Good for DLee. No reason for him to move across the country to be in the same position he is in now.

by UCLADodger32 on Jul 28, 2010 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

on pace for a golden sombrero

Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?

by shaqfor3 on Jul 28, 2010 8:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow. Take a pitch Dodgers.

by Alex41592 on Jul 28, 2010 8:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Eric

The Galaxy just sent me, with nobody else included in the email, pictures from Real Madrid arriving at LAX today. I guess you’re not the only one what liked my writeup : )

How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?

by Josie Becker on Jul 28, 2010 8:07 PM PDT reply actions  

That’s great that they are embracing the medium.

by Michael White on Jul 28, 2010 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

I hope the Clips aren't far behind

there are two responses to print papers pulling their beat reporters, and I like the Galaxy’s better

How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?

by Josie Becker on Jul 28, 2010 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

The Clips really aren’t that bad. They are eccentric, but have opened up the access quite a bit to Steve at CN.

by Michael White on Jul 28, 2010 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

That is cool, Josie!

Getting insider treatment.

How long before you have a "source inside the organization’?

by keithc13 on Jul 28, 2010 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Considering I get post-game locker room access

I think it’s dependent on whether or not Landon Donovan seeks a restraining order

How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?

by Josie Becker on Jul 28, 2010 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Over / under on the court order

3.5 days

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

Rec'd

for obeying Rule 1 of setting over/unders! :)

by Eric Stephen on Jul 28, 2010 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Landon: “What did you say your name was again?”
Josie: “uh….Josie.”
Landon: “I’m up here, lady!”

by keithc13 on Jul 28, 2010 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

Ahahhaha

yeah, that’s pretty much exactly it, exempt I might forget and say my name is Violet or something

How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?

by Josie Becker on Jul 28, 2010 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

You can upload them if you want; email me if you need anything.

by Eric Stephen on Jul 28, 2010 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's a 48 meg zip file

So I’m gonna have to do some sifting

How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?

by Josie Becker on Jul 28, 2010 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah, just upload pic by pic as needed

by Eric Stephen on Jul 28, 2010 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Russ Mitchell can do better than this

If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then these sunglasses are the curtains telling you to keep the fuck out!!!

by angelofdeath on Jul 28, 2010 8:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Jamey Gamer on the run!

by UCLADodger32 on Jul 28, 2010 8:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Why

would the Dodgers do that, Martin is still on the team.

by bhsportsguy on Jul 28, 2010 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

I like the idea of moving Manny and Martin

Manny because he’s gone and Martin for his contract. Both have trade value for teams. Suzuki is young, cheap, good defensively. Ok bat.

by soccerman8 on Jul 28, 2010 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

They just signed Suzuki to a 4-year extension. That screams “we want to keep this guy, not trade him” to me

by Eric Stephen on Jul 28, 2010 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Think about it though.

Signed to a very reasonable contract = cost effective for Dodgers = Beane has leverage.

by soccerman8 on Jul 28, 2010 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

= Beane rapes Ned. Of course Beane had leverage on the Milton Bradley deal too.

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

They traded Haren after signing a long term extension. The A’s flip guys when they see value.

by Tripon on Jul 28, 2010 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Haren signed his extension in September 2005, and was traded in December 2007. Not applicable.

Swisher was closer since he signed his extension in May 2007 and was traded the next offseason.

by Eric Stephen on Jul 28, 2010 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

This is where I become like some others

in the sense where I want these possible trades to have some sense of reality (okay the Haren deal makes that hard) but the Dodgers are not trading Manny primarily because no one is going to pick up is deferred money and really what could you get for a guy on the DL right now.

He will be available next month because he’ll pass through waivers.

by bhsportsguy on Jul 28, 2010 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Suzuki plays just as much as Martin, has a near league average OPS+ in the last 3 years of baseball, And has a contract signed up to 2013, with a 2014 option. He’s pretty valuable, probably more valuable than Martin.

by Tripon on Jul 28, 2010 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

which is why the A’s will keep him

by Eric Stephen on Jul 28, 2010 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

They do have a great young rotation.

Probably not worth the cost to pry him away.

by soccerman8 on Jul 28, 2010 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

I like trading for Suzuki, but it’ll likely take one of Martin, Withrow, or Sands to do it.

by Tripon on Jul 28, 2010 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

OT: Fan wearing Lebron James Heat jersey

The fan was escorted out of park after hundreds of fans boo, chant obscenities.

by Jesse S. on Jul 28, 2010 8:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Where is that? Cleveland?

If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then these sunglasses are the curtains telling you to keep the fuck out!!!

by angelofdeath on Jul 28, 2010 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

tribe game

Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?

by shaqfor3 on Jul 28, 2010 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

He's lucky he's got cops with him

If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then these sunglasses are the curtains telling you to keep the fuck out!!!

by angelofdeath on Jul 28, 2010 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

“I thought, how can I get out of this miserable place.”

by DukeAndDuke on Jul 28, 2010 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

I feel like the unintended opposite reaction of

cracking down on Hooligans, has been the rise of arrogant douchebags.

No violence = nicer game experience, more women and families, arrogant douchebags

How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?

by Josie Becker on Jul 28, 2010 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

14 million

if he could get 14 wins this year i would be happy. 1 million per win

by Gibson's Knees on Jul 28, 2010 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Kuroda is the one

guy that can get on a roll and retire a lot of guys in a row.

by bhsportsguy on Jul 28, 2010 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’m gonna go with the lazy answer, Sandy.

Question was who holds the record for most shutouts in one season for the Dodgers.

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 28, 2010 8:11 PM PDT reply actions  

I’m pretty sure Belcher was the last Dodger to lead the league, with 8 shutouts in 1989.

Orel also had 8, in 1988.

I’m sure Sandy had more once or twice.

by Eric Stephen on Jul 28, 2010 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

pods

ive always liked him. let’s see what happens if and when manny comes back

by Gibson's Knees on Jul 28, 2010 8:11 PM PDT reply actions  

nice, easy inning there

by UCLADodger32 on Jul 28, 2010 8:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Vinny

Sounds strange to hear him say “schmucks”.

by RoyaleWithCheeze on Jul 28, 2010 8:14 PM PDT reply actions  

These are just terrible at bats. Shape up!

by Alex41592 on Jul 28, 2010 8:14 PM PDT reply actions  

I have seen some really horrible swings by the Dodgers tonight

by Julio Nievas on Jul 28, 2010 8:14 PM PDT reply actions  

z
Heard from a good source: Brett Myer is untouchable, won’t be traded by Astros. #hounews about 5 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® Retweeted by 4 people
richardjustice
Richard Justice

Uhh…. okay.

by Tripon on Jul 28, 2010 8:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah I posted that in previous thread and there was much laughter

Untouchable, for a team that needs to utterly rebuild farm system and current team? Genius.

There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.

by underdog on Jul 28, 2010 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ned's interview

*The usual stuff about Pods’ grittiness, etc
*May has a chance to be a good hitter, catching is tough
*Didn’t sound enthused about XPaul, but inferred that he’s still valuable as a role player
*Pods will be here tomorrow, corresponding move is “unknown” (Ned said if he did know, he wouldn’t tell them anyway)

by silverwidow on Jul 28, 2010 8:15 PM PDT reply actions  

i hope it's GA getting DFA'd

but realistically, it’ll be X getting sent down

I'll be taking my talents to South Beach.

by wongy on Jul 28, 2010 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Could be

or optioning the 13th pitcher.

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

This.

Please DFA Taschner.

by silverwidow on Jul 28, 2010 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think dependent on what happens

on Friday and Saturday, they may need the extra pitcher

by bhsportsguy on Jul 28, 2010 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

schlichting?

I'll be taking my talents to South Beach.

by wongy on Jul 28, 2010 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

But then you’d have 4 left handed outfielders on the roster. I don’t see this happening.

by Alex41592 on Jul 28, 2010 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

It could be possible

that the Dodgers get another bench player as well as one or two pitchers.

by bhsportsguy on Jul 28, 2010 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Very surprised Paul wasn’t traded for Scotty Pods.

by Tripon on Jul 28, 2010 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Glad he wasn't. They still need OF depth

at the more immediate level, still thin there until you get to lower levels.

There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.

by underdog on Jul 28, 2010 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Kenley Jansen back to AA so Scotty Pods can be the primary 8th inning set up guy

by Tripon on Jul 28, 2010 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Does Kuroda even have have a hit?

Oh its been nice knowing ya XPaul

by NotJoeTorre on Jul 28, 2010 8:17 PM PDT reply actions  

LOL

I'll be taking my talents to South Beach.

by wongy on Jul 28, 2010 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

So, it’s been acknowledged that Dodger pitching is closing in on 30 shutout innings, right?

by dsm9412 on Jul 28, 2010 8:21 PM PDT reply actions  

And Enberg joined the fray this inning.

There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.

by underdog on Jul 28, 2010 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sandy with 11

Hooray for him being just that good where it wasn’t even a hard guess :)

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 28, 2010 8:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Weird hop there but Raffy stayed with it.

by Alex41592 on Jul 28, 2010 8:23 PM PDT reply actions  

I cant say enough how much I enjoy watching Furcal throw. He’s just awesoke out there.

by UCLADodger32 on Jul 28, 2010 8:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow, Kuroda's pitch count = awesome

There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.

by underdog on Jul 28, 2010 8:23 PM PDT reply actions  

some insurance would be great

Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?

by shaqfor3 on Jul 28, 2010 8:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Insurance?! You want insurance?!

Glance down at our bullpen, that’s our insurance! :-)

by Jesse S. on Jul 28, 2010 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Probably

only 10 pitches last night.

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

I told everyone last night

that Kuroda was going toss a complete game shutout

by bhsportsguy on Jul 28, 2010 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Broxton is probably available

He didn’t throw that many pitches last night.

Kuroda CG will negate all of this talk though. :)

by keithc13 on Jul 28, 2010 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Who is Maddz bringing with her to TBLA night?

If it is her mom, I’ll pop for the wine!

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 8:25 PM PDT reply actions  

I bet

Thunderbird for everyone!

by keithc13 on Jul 28, 2010 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Too coarse for the lady

Instead:

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Current streaks (through 5)

Kuroda: 10 straight batters retired
Kuroda: 15 straight scoreless innings
Dodgers: 30 straight scoreless innings
Dodgers in SD: 31 straight scoreless innings

by Eric Stephen on Jul 28, 2010 8:27 PM PDT reply actions  

OT

Jeremy Massoli (sp?) QB formerly of Oregon gonna be an Ole Miss Rebel.

Houston Nutt can suck it hard

by keithc13 on Jul 28, 2010 8:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice man

is Broderick Green the starting RB this year? I remember him from SC and always liked him

by SeanMillerSavior on Jul 28, 2010 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Maybe

He plays a lot. They run about 4 guys out there right now. Green gets the goal line totes right now for sure.

by keithc13 on Jul 28, 2010 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

arkansas is one of my favorite schools too

ryan mallett is a stud

I'll be taking my talents to South Beach.

by wongy on Jul 28, 2010 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

He is really good

We are excited this year. I am worried our Defense is still bad enough that it won’t matter.

But I am pumped right now.

by keithc13 on Jul 28, 2010 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

sc baby!

as barkley said “you can’t sanction heart and you can’t sanction the will to win” :) fight on!

Kenley Jansen > Mariano Rivera

by douchiedude on Jul 28, 2010 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

How this work? He still has to sit out a year, meaning he has 1 year of eligibility left, tops

by Michael White on Jul 28, 2010 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

i dont think so. Some BS rule about grad school where he doesnt have to sit out.

by UCLADodger32 on Jul 28, 2010 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah

If he chooses a course not offered at Oregon he doesnt have to sit out

by SeanMillerSavior on Jul 28, 2010 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Grad school

transferring to a school that offers a subject not offered by former school

by keithc13 on Jul 28, 2010 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

I didn’t realize UNLV is right next to the strip. If you advertise that, the admissions office would be flooded with applicants.

by Tripon on Jul 28, 2010 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

There's a reason one of their top majors is in

hotel management.

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Didn’t Rocky Dilgaldo or something transferred to UNLV a couple of years ago? Whos the current starting QB?

by Tripon on Jul 28, 2010 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Omar Clayton

i think you’re thinking of Rocky Hinds from UNLV.

I'll be taking my talents to South Beach.

by wongy on Jul 28, 2010 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Masoli probably working on picking up a highly valuable teaching credential from the Ole Miss. credential program.

by Tripon on Jul 28, 2010 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

I thought Misoli was a senior

by Tripon on Jul 28, 2010 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

he can play immediately

if the school he’s going to has a grad program that oregon does not

I'll be taking my talents to South Beach.

by wongy on Jul 28, 2010 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is he a grad student

or a potential grad student?

How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?

by Josie Becker on Jul 28, 2010 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

According to the Rivals.com Rebels site Rebel Grove

“University of Mississippi officials admitted Masoli to graduate school at the Oxford campus late Wednesday after carefully considering the former Heisman Trophy candidate’s obvious talents against the off-the-field problems that got him dismissed from Oregon in June. "

I'll be taking my talents to South Beach.

by wongy on Jul 28, 2010 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Its funny, I have my highest GPA ever in high school.

by Tripon on Jul 28, 2010 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

What I mean about that is that everyone earns at least a 3.9 in grad school.

by Tripon on Jul 28, 2010 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Because you have to be smart to get in?

Is that the logic?

by Michael White on Jul 28, 2010 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

That, is that true

cause UCLA says that in order to transfer into their doctorate program from a masters program, you need to have at least a 3.5 in the program, which would imply that lower grades are possible

How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?

by Josie Becker on Jul 28, 2010 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

From my experience, grad students are not smarter than undergrad students. Taking the GRE is a joke for instance, and I assume similar graduate level exams such as the LSAT, MCATs, etc aren’t testing intelligence.

However, because its standard for grad programs to not allow a grade below B to be passing, there is heavy grade inflation going on. Its not as if I’m not smart enough to get a 4.0 or near it. I did the work, I said the right things.

But I’m pretty damn sure I didn’t really earn that 4.0.

by Tripon on Jul 28, 2010 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

General GRE test only had math enlivenment to Algebra II, and high school level English.

by Tripon on Jul 28, 2010 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well it's a graduate examination

I think it’s supposed to test your progression since high school, not necessarily things you should have learned in college

How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?

by Josie Becker on Jul 28, 2010 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jeremiah Masoli*

I'll be taking my talents to South Beach.

by wongy on Jul 28, 2010 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't know why I wrote jeremy!

I knew his first name, was confused on spelling of his last name

by keithc13 on Jul 28, 2010 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

This game is cruising down the 5.

by Alex41592 on Jul 28, 2010 8:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Someone on the Royals’ board wanted to send us Alex Gordon instead.

by silverwidow on Jul 28, 2010 8:31 PM PDT reply actions  

YES PLEASE!

If we had gotten Gordon I would have done a backflip when I found out…then gone to the hospital.

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 28, 2010 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

OT Best Mental Floss Ever

In the 1970s, Mattel marketed a doll called “Growing Up Skipper.” Her breasts grew when her arm was turned.

How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?

by Josie Becker on Jul 28, 2010 8:31 PM PDT reply actions  

I was a kid in the 1970s and I don't remember that

Didn’t have sisters though. If I got my hands on one I would have windmilled that arm like Broxton loosening up in the bullpen.

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

There, ah, there's video apparently

This is not safe for life

How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?

by Josie Becker on Jul 28, 2010 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

LOL

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

GREAT effort by Furcal there

by Eric Stephen on Jul 28, 2010 8:33 PM PDT reply actions  

gotta respect the effort on both ends

How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?

by Josie Becker on Jul 28, 2010 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

nice stretch by Loney too.

by RoyaleWithCheeze on Jul 28, 2010 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

That was amazing to even be that close.

by Alex41592 on Jul 28, 2010 8:33 PM PDT reply actions  

I cannot believe how strong that throw was. Oh my effing lord

by UCLADodger32 on Jul 28, 2010 8:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Slower runner is out.

by dsm9412 on Jul 28, 2010 8:34 PM PDT reply actions  

blah

Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?

by shaqfor3 on Jul 28, 2010 8:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Gwynn is just asking to be picked. Huge lead.

by Alex41592 on Jul 28, 2010 8:36 PM PDT reply actions  

lot of pickoff throws

Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?

by shaqfor3 on Jul 28, 2010 8:37 PM PDT reply actions  

What happened last night Josie? I was considering buying into your team until that.

@soyboquense

by delias man on Jul 28, 2010 8:37 PM PDT reply actions  

A good throw gets TGJR there

by Eric Stephen on Jul 28, 2010 8:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Awful jump

That’s on Martin

In a year that has been so improbable, the impossible has happened

by JB 8 on Jul 28, 2010 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Damn. I thought he got him.

by Alex41592 on Jul 28, 2010 8:38 PM PDT reply actions  

So did I. I yelled out “got em coach” to alert my wife and dog as to the happenings. And I was made a fool.

by Michael White on Jul 28, 2010 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Great pick by Dewitt to make it close.

by UCLADodger32 on Jul 28, 2010 8:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Gwynn steals 2nd

Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?

by shaqfor3 on Jul 28, 2010 8:39 PM PDT reply actions  

I think he got him anyway. Nice scoop by DeWitt.

by Alex41592 on Jul 28, 2010 8:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah replay showed he was out by a hair.

There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.

by underdog on Jul 28, 2010 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Uh-oh. A-Gon on deck.

by Alex41592 on Jul 28, 2010 8:40 PM PDT reply actions  

shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit

by UCLADodger32 on Jul 28, 2010 8:40 PM PDT reply actions  

uhhhhhhhhh

Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?

by shaqfor3 on Jul 28, 2010 8:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Screw it, walk him :-)

There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.

by underdog on Jul 28, 2010 8:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Ump squeezing Kuroda

Not cool…

If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then these sunglasses are the curtains telling you to keep the fuck out!!!

by angelofdeath on Jul 28, 2010 8:41 PM PDT reply actions  

I’m not even nervous. Hiro’s got this

by Michael White on Jul 28, 2010 8:41 PM PDT reply actions  

“You’ve got me. Who’s got you?”

by Eric Stephen on Jul 28, 2010 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Glad TBLA management is on the same page.

by dsm9412 on Jul 28, 2010 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

I laughed when I saw the two comments together :)

by Eric Stephen on Jul 28, 2010 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Keep it down and hit it right at Raffy or DeWitt.

by Alex41592 on Jul 28, 2010 8:41 PM PDT reply actions  

lets go Kuroda

Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?

by shaqfor3 on Jul 28, 2010 8:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Chris Volk of Dodgerfan.net tweeted a link to a cool article, deconstructing the Animal Style Double Double

by Eric Stephen on Jul 28, 2010 8:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Martin nearly drove in the tying run there

by Michael White on Jul 28, 2010 8:42 PM PDT reply actions  

My hero, Hiro

Such a funny little hiro…
/cue Schoolhouse Rocks

There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.

by underdog on Jul 28, 2010 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Kuroda very close to loading the bases

Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?

by shaqfor3 on Jul 28, 2010 8:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Challenge. Fouled back.

by Alex41592 on Jul 28, 2010 8:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Right down the middle. Wow.

by Alex41592 on Jul 28, 2010 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

K and caught stealing now please.

by Alex41592 on Jul 28, 2010 8:45 PM PDT reply actions  

FWIW

Gameday had ball 1 and ball 3 to Denorfia as strikes

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 8:45 PM PDT reply actions  

HAh

russell caught ball 3 in the dirt,,,

so even though gameday had it a strike… there is zero chance the ump calls it a strike… so w.e

by matthewmafa on Jul 28, 2010 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Loney was just teasing the Padres fans there

by Eric Stephen on Jul 28, 2010 8:45 PM PDT reply actions  

phew

Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?

by shaqfor3 on Jul 28, 2010 8:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Would have been an afterthought if the Dodgers had scored more than a run

by dsm9412 on Jul 28, 2010 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

dammit

Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?

by shaqfor3 on Jul 28, 2010 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

fuck. Gwynn is so fucking lucky. Awful baserunning

by UCLADodger32 on Jul 28, 2010 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

He didn't even hesitate

I wish Kemp had been playing more shallow, he would have thrown that bastard out.

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 28, 2010 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Shallow??

With AGon?

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not shallow

More shallow, haha. It’s a situation that would never happen, but I was just saying, if he caught it Gwynn could have walked right into the clubhouse, Loney style.

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 28, 2010 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thats where petco hurts. Cant play shallow, especially against agon

by UCLADodger32 on Jul 28, 2010 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Son, our starters don’t give up runs here

by Eric Stephen on Jul 28, 2010 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Brett Myers is our guy

by NotJoeTorre on Jul 28, 2010 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

you suck!

Kenley Jansen > Mariano Rivera

by douchiedude on Jul 28, 2010 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Damn! If Kemp gets there it’s an easy double play.

Gywnn sure took a chance there.

by Alex41592 on Jul 28, 2010 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

I can’t believe Gwynn didn’t hold up on that

@soyboquense

by delias man on Jul 28, 2010 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

If he did

it’s hard to blame him for not immediately charging when a dude like AGon takes a big hack.

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Shading him toward left-center didn’t help.

by DukeAndDuke on Jul 28, 2010 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

If the positioning is bad

That would be on the coaching staff

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes, I just left out the obvious noun to save time.

by DukeAndDuke on Jul 28, 2010 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Idk about his jump

But he was hauling ass trying to get to that.

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 28, 2010 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nice pussy hit Adrian

Damnit that one made me mad.

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 28, 2010 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

E tu, San Diego?

How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?

by Josie Becker on Jul 28, 2010 8:48 PM PDT reply actions  

This is how the padres score. infield single, walk, bloop. thats just what they do

by UCLADodger32 on Jul 28, 2010 8:48 PM PDT reply actions  

in fairness, scoring runs have been few and far between lately for both teams.

i'm here to clean your pool but i don't have a pool *bowchica bowow*

by ch0ster on Jul 28, 2010 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

throw strikes

Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?

by shaqfor3 on Jul 28, 2010 8:50 PM PDT reply actions  

did Vin just say the s-word?

Kenley Jansen: A reason for Dodger fans not to hate everything about Curacao

by bucknellbruin on Jul 28, 2010 8:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Id rather leave Kuroda in

Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?

by shaqfor3 on Jul 28, 2010 8:50 PM PDT reply actions  

I would rather have Kuroda at his very worst than Sherrill.

by dsm9412 on Jul 28, 2010 8:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh course Dodgers

because what this situation needs, is more gas

How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?

by Josie Becker on Jul 28, 2010 8:51 PM PDT reply actions  

ump looked a little squeezy on that ball 4 but Hiro's definitely hit a wall here

There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.

by underdog on Jul 28, 2010 8:51 PM PDT reply actions  

When Kuroda struggles in the sixth

Why don’t we hear whispers about his intestinal fortitude, the look in his eye, or the amount he does or doesn’t sweat?

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 8:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Because you can’t see his eyes.

by Tripon on Jul 28, 2010 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

I am indeed.

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 28, 2010 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

well shit

Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?

by shaqfor3 on Jul 28, 2010 8:52 PM PDT reply actions  

with the bullpen the padres have???

oh wow

clayton richard is in line for the win now

by matthewmafa on Jul 28, 2010 8:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Yep, game over! I'm going to bed!

;-)

There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.

by underdog on Jul 28, 2010 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’m turning on Big Brother

by Michael White on Jul 28, 2010 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was being facetious, I'm not giving up on a game with 3 innings left.

There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.

by underdog on Jul 28, 2010 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

He doesn’t realize that you say goodnight 15 times before you actually leave

by Michael White on Jul 28, 2010 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well that's when I'm serious

When I’m facetious I say it 20 times. :-P

Plus my g/f has Food Network reserved for at least an hour so I’m stuck.

There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.

by underdog on Jul 28, 2010 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

MAN FUCK!

we got no fucking offense either.

Kenley Jansen > Mariano Rivera

by douchiedude on Jul 28, 2010 8:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Hah.

i was just thinking how pornographic his subject header seemed…

There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.

by underdog on Jul 28, 2010 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

seemed?

that’s what i meant.

Kenley Jansen > Mariano Rivera

by douchiedude on Jul 28, 2010 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

damn. such a crappy inning. 2 fluke hits and 2 walks. cannot walk padre hitters

by UCLADodger32 on Jul 28, 2010 8:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Padres fans celebrate that nearly impossible 2nd run

as if they just won the world cup. lol.

There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.

by underdog on Jul 28, 2010 8:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Going to have to beat the Padres bullpen. Gregerson, Webb and Bell.

by Alex41592 on Jul 28, 2010 8:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Web???

thatcher or adams comes in before him no?

by matthewmafa on Jul 28, 2010 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

stupid unoriginal "beat LA" chant

I'll be taking my talents to South Beach.

by wongy on Jul 28, 2010 8:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Its sad because

Most of the fans chanting that are probably Laker fans, making htem hypocrits

by SeanMillerSavior on Jul 28, 2010 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think they are shouting "D! N! A!"

Since the Dodgers are the Padres’ daddy, they want a paternity test to make sure.

by Dr. Geek on Jul 28, 2010 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

Sleep with LA

Sleep with LA Sleep with LA

by Tripon on Jul 28, 2010 8:54 PM PDT reply actions  

gotta limit the damage here

Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?

by shaqfor3 on Jul 28, 2010 8:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Well

Time for the offense to actually score runs…

If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then these sunglasses are the curtains telling you to keep the fuck out!!!

by angelofdeath on Jul 28, 2010 8:54 PM PDT reply actions  

what is this runs you speak of?

Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?

by shaqfor3 on Jul 28, 2010 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Has anyone timed this half inning? Are we nearing hour two yet?

by Eric Stephen on Jul 28, 2010 8:55 PM PDT reply actions  

30 pitches

the two walks put the runners in position to score.

by bhsportsguy on Jul 28, 2010 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Love Vin.

Rattling off those 2’s in the deuce’s wild commentary. Love it.

by soccerman8 on Jul 28, 2010 8:55 PM PDT reply actions  

LOL, a woman behind the plate said “That was way out!”

by silverwidow on Jul 28, 2010 8:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Venable should get cited for voyeurism.

by Alex41592 on Jul 28, 2010 8:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Well, alright Blue

Gonna have to wake up the offense sometime this year. Might as well be right now…

by aducker on Jul 28, 2010 8:56 PM PDT reply actions  

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