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Padilla, Dodgers Ready For Getaway Day In San Diego

The Dodger offense needs all the help it can get.

Vicente Padilla has made one start in his career at Petco Park, on August 13, 2005, back when he was on the Phillies. Padilla pitched seven scoreless innings on that day, allowing four hits and five walks while striking out five.

Scott Podsednik will wear number 21 with the Dodgers, per Dylan Hernandez of the LA Times. Will Podsednik more resemble Marlon Anderson or Mark Sweeney?

Get your guesses in for Xeifrank's game simulation here.

Game Time: 3:35 p.m.

TV: KCAL

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Maybe he can resemble EY?

by Nolij on Jul 29, 2010 12:23 PM PDT reply actions  

phils have traded for 3 aces in a year

 dodgers zero…

and have managed to keep all their top top prospects… whats the best prospects they have given up??? kyle drabek.. and thats its… for 3 ACES damn them phillies

by matthewmafa on Jul 29, 2010 12:25 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

Seriously.

Its ridiculous and doesn’t make sense.

by BFDC on Jul 29, 2010 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well...

they also traded the best one away for a pretty pathetic package.

My twitter = @neufaustcan

by uclatroy on Jul 29, 2010 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Michael Taylor
Jason Knapp

by silverwidow on Jul 29, 2010 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

They were top prospect when they were dealt.

by silverwidow on Jul 29, 2010 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

yeah you are right

but knapp was dealth and was injured… and the phillies fleeced the indians. cause of that

by matthewmafa on Jul 29, 2010 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wasn't Knapp coming off surgery?

How does that still make a top prospect?

by BFDC on Jul 29, 2010 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was talking about when he was dealt. Only 19 at the time and throwing 98 w/ hammer curve.

by silverwidow on Jul 29, 2010 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

oswalt

bottom line: what if he didnt want to come here? all the prospects in the world arent going to clear that hurdle..

by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jul 29, 2010 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Why wouldn't he?

Have you ever been to Philadelphia?

by BFDC on Jul 29, 2010 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

It always seems like every team wants Kemp or Loney from the Dodgers but are willing to take scrubs from any other team.

Let justice be done, though the world perish.

by Sordid on Jul 29, 2010 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

The Dodgers are willing to take scrubs because that’s what they are willing to pay for.

by 68elcamino427 on Jul 29, 2010 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

How much?

The Phils got 11 million and won’t pick up the option next year right?

by Mark Watkins on Jul 29, 2010 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

I meant that when the Dodgers are involved in a trade the price seems really high while the teams that get the players don’t ever seem to meet that high asking price.

Let justice be done, though the world perish.

by Sordid on Jul 29, 2010 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Maybe it’s the Dodgers leaking that the price is so high so that when they decide they don’t want to pay for the player they can point to these crazy rumors. A la Zach Lee conspiracy theory, trade rumor style.

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.

by G.Scott on Jul 29, 2010 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

I do think it has more to do with

teams not believing that the Dodgers have anyone in their system who can jump and succeed in the big leagues right now.

The lack of pitching prospects at the highest levels since Kershaw came up has hampered the Dodgers ability to make a deal.

If you think about it, the system has really only produced two starting pitchers since Logan White got here, two very good pitchers but as I said in an earlier thread, Elbert’s and Mcdonald’s inability to stay healthy and to continue to show promise as starters has basically closed off a big trading chip.

by bhsportsguy on Jul 29, 2010 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

I agree with this

but also think that our prospects get undervalued a bit due to East Coast bias. If Gerry Sands was a Red Sox prospect, Gammons would be creaming in his pants over him.

by BFDC on Jul 29, 2010 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

I would be surprised

if the GMs are basing their information regarding prospects solely on ESPN….

They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.

by Maddz on Jul 29, 2010 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

They certainly aren't

but in prospect circles around the country, east coast teams’ players get more attention and hype and people are more familiar with the names.

by BFDC on Jul 29, 2010 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

and its only gonna get worse considering

we’re not planning to spend money in the draft anymore..

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

by Ollie on Jul 29, 2010 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

if you position not to have dreaft picks, then they do not need to be paid?
or
if players who will not sign are drafted, they do not need to be paid?

by 68elcamino427 on Jul 29, 2010 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

great isnt it?

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

by shaqfor3 on Jul 29, 2010 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

WTF

Where was Coletti on this one? Seems like they didn’t give up much for Oswalt.

by Mark Watkins on Jul 29, 2010 12:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Maybe the Dodgers could have offered Padillia?
Phillies have more depth, more money, and ownership with bigger balls

by 68elcamino427 on Jul 29, 2010 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

As sad is it is, we don’t have anyone to matchup with Happ or Saunders, and that’s why we weren’t in on these rapings.

by Eric Stephen on Jul 29, 2010 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

I guess

that could be it. I was trying to think of a comparable pitcher, but you’re right

by Mark Watkins on Jul 29, 2010 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yay!

From Dylan’s twitter:

Reed Johnson played catch in the outfield and hit in the cage. He’s heading back to the field to run.

They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.

by Maddz on Jul 29, 2010 12:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Well

the way the schedule lines up, the Dodgers won’t face Halladay in Philly, they’ll face Oswalt, Blanton and Hamels.

by bhsportsguy on Jul 29, 2010 12:30 PM PDT reply actions  

not facing Halladay is good

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

by shaqfor3 on Jul 29, 2010 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

agreed

They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.

by Maddz on Jul 29, 2010 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

I mean

they aren’t obligated to do so.

by Mark Watkins on Jul 29, 2010 12:32 PM PDT reply actions  

In the same way that we shouldn't question Billz's mental makeup since we know nothing about it

I would stress that it’s probably a bad idea to assume that the Dodgers’ FO did nothing to try and get Oswalt or any other top tier guy being shopped. We have absolutely no idea.

I will say it’s a shame the Haren deal fell through.

They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.

by Maddz on Jul 29, 2010 12:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Huh?

Did I say they did nothing to try and get him?

by Mark Watkins on Jul 29, 2010 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Why

do you think she was replying to you?

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 29, 2010 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

I wasn't. :)

I was just making a statement because I can see how this can easily devolve into “MCCHEAP ZOMG ZOMG” or “COLETTI GOT A NEW CONTRACT AND HE DOESN’T CARE ZOMG ZOMG” and it’s just pointless and needless and frankly, obnoxious.

I also find it funny that we have a double standard about judging a player’s mental makeup through a television yet make statements regarding the actions of the FO based on what we perceive without often knowing the intimate details. Obviously, we have the past to rely on, but other than that, I’m not sure we can blame our FO for this. I think what BH suggested up above is infinitely more likely.

They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.

by Maddz on Jul 29, 2010 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm sure

they’re already doing that at dodgers.com

by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 29, 2010 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

I agree with you there

I was just wondering what Coletti offered to them, but Eric made a good point up above.

by Mark Watkins on Jul 29, 2010 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

FTW

Damn, Maddz and her triceps are on fire today!

by robotmadeofnails on Jul 29, 2010 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

I can’t lift my arms above my head. :(

They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.

by Maddz on Jul 29, 2010 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

You talk’in to me???

by 68elcamino427 on Jul 29, 2010 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Today

I don’t care about Pods or Oswalt. Just win baby.

by kinbote on Jul 29, 2010 12:33 PM PDT reply actions  

I care about Pods.

Not about Pads though.

by Eric Stephen on Jul 29, 2010 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Unless Pads is short for Padilla.

by kinbote on Jul 29, 2010 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not in a world in which I want to live

by Eric Stephen on Jul 29, 2010 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

Plus

They can sell it to their fans that they acquired last year’s ROY

by Mark Watkins on Jul 29, 2010 12:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Losing lineup

J. Hairston 2B
Denorfia RF
Gonzalez 1B
Headley 3B
 Torrealba C
S. Hairston LF
Gwynn CF
Cabrera SS
Latos P

by Eric Stephen on Jul 29, 2010 12:41 PM PDT reply actions  

i see what you did there

They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.

by Maddz on Jul 29, 2010 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

weird how this lineup is 1st in the NL west

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

by shaqfor3 on Jul 29, 2010 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

did u not see

their ferocious bombardment of seeing eye singles and bloops into the OF last night?

by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jul 29, 2010 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

the better you are … the luckier you get …

by 68elcamino427 on Jul 29, 2010 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was too mesmerized by our hitters grounding out and hitting weak popups.

by OB12 on Jul 29, 2010 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

doyers were too

to the tune of 19 outs in a row or somethin’..

by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jul 29, 2010 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

yeah

and that seems to be good enough to win them games this year with their inhuman pitching staff.

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

by shaqfor3 on Jul 29, 2010 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

The Padres defense is ~6 wins better than ours (empirically).

by Xeifrank on Jul 29, 2010 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeeeeaaahh!

Just got out of the office and getting ready to head to The Litter Box to watch today’s game. I’m so excited to see the beginning of the Pod Era in person. Let’s go Blue!

The Spirit of MeatTrain'10!

by DodgerBlueBalls on Jul 29, 2010 12:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Yet another historic day for the Dodgers

let us thank the heavens for this momentous occasion :)

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 29, 2010 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Maybe the clouds will finally part and we’ll get to see our first afternoon sunshine in San Diego since last May. Surely such a blessed event as the debut of The Pod Man calls for nothing less!

The Spirit of MeatTrain'10!

by DodgerBlueBalls on Jul 29, 2010 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Roy Oswalt will make his Phillies’ debut against the Nationals on Friday night.

Source: Todd Zolecki on Twitter

by megaballs on Jul 29, 2010 12:45 PM PDT reply actions  

fuck Roy Oswalt
he’s overrated anyway :)

by 68elcamino427 on Jul 29, 2010 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

PADRES made a late run at Oswalt (according to Crasnick)

by silverwidow on Jul 29, 2010 12:47 PM PDT reply actions  

That

would have been RIDICULOUS.

They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.

by Maddz on Jul 29, 2010 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah, that's what that team needs, more pitching

Then again, they can actually score…so Idk.

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 29, 2010 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

OT: God I have stupid friends

My idiot friend is all excited because he gets to “smoke out” tonight. I swear I want to punch him in the face.

Some of that face punching may have to do with Oswalt getting traded for essentially nothing, but I’m not sure.

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 29, 2010 12:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Maybe you should join him, it might help with those anger issues. j/k

by prosellis on Jul 29, 2010 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’m not angry! throws a computer monitor across the office

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 29, 2010 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Heyman said Houston did “fine” in the deal.

by silverwidow on Jul 29, 2010 12:48 PM PDT reply actions  

He also said the Dodgers will have 50 MILLION DOLLARS to play with in the offseason.

by Alex41592 on Jul 29, 2010 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

did he mean the McCourts?

by 68elcamino427 on Jul 29, 2010 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Beach house!

But, you have to think about the kids.

by Alex41592 on Jul 29, 2010 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

what went wrong here?

Oswalt goes to Philly for a lessor package around Happ. The money is manageable obviously(what $11mil thru next year and no buyout?)
We could have added McDonald and another arm like Ely or Elbert and made it work.
Remember yesterday “LAD was in on the deal for Oswalt” then “LAD was out” reports.
It might be as simple as Oswalt deciding on Philly over LA with his no-trade clause, then Oswalt had Houston over the barrell regardless of what we offered.
Thats my guess.

by megaballs on Jul 29, 2010 12:49 PM PDT reply actions  

We don’t have a crappy pitcher who’s lucked his way into a 3.1 ERA over his career.

by regfairfield on Jul 29, 2010 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Plus Elbert isn’t exactly…viable

They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.

by Maddz on Jul 29, 2010 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yup. Occam’s Razor says that Ed Wade thinks J.A. Happ is a great pitcher. That seems totally believable.

by regfairfield on Jul 29, 2010 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't believe this scenario

It had to be money. Oswalt supposedly said he didn’t want to go to Philadelphia. Plus that city sucks. LA does not.

by BFDC on Jul 29, 2010 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

*with $2mil buyout instead of 41mil

by megaballs on Jul 29, 2010 12:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Ha!**$2mil buyout instead of $1mil

by megaballs on Jul 29, 2010 12:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Now it makes a little more sense
Astros owner Drayton McLane dealt directly with Phillies president David Montgomery to complete the complicated trade.

Per MLB Trade Rumors.

by Little Blue Bicycle on Jul 29, 2010 12:51 PM PDT reply actions  

makes perfect sense now. McLane needs to stick to trucking.

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.

by G.Scott on Jul 29, 2010 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Drayton is a pretty sweet name.

They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.

by Maddz on Jul 29, 2010 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

“JA Happ? Why yes, David…may I call you David…I have heard of him! Have you seen my flagpole in the outfield?”

by Little Blue Bicycle on Jul 29, 2010 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wondering

Does everyone know each other on here, at least online?

by Mark Watkins on Jul 29, 2010 12:52 PM PDT reply actions  

It varies

a lot of people are on different blogs — like MSTI, MOKM, DT. And there have been meetups over time. There was one recently for SBN. :)

They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.

by Maddz on Jul 29, 2010 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

by "on different blogs"

I mean that they post on multiple places so it’s a fairly tight-knit community.

They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.

by Maddz on Jul 29, 2010 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’m a stanger wrapped in an enigma with wildcard tedencies and balls of blue.

The Spirit of MeatTrain'10!

by DodgerBlueBalls on Jul 29, 2010 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

rarely allowed out of the basement

by 68elcamino427 on Jul 29, 2010 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

same here.

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

by shaqfor3 on Jul 29, 2010 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

omg dude

I just noticed your avatar. That picture of Kobe is HILARIOUS.

They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.

by Maddz on Jul 29, 2010 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

thanks

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

by shaqfor3 on Jul 29, 2010 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

so I'm still

the Glenn Burke of this blog, huh?

They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.

by Maddz on Jul 29, 2010 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Where is the love for Mo Vaughn eating a giant sandwich?

by regfairfield on Jul 29, 2010 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's there

BUT LOOK AT KOBE IN THAT PICTURE. LOOK AT HIS HAT.

C’mon.

They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.

by Maddz on Jul 29, 2010 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’m the dude playing the dude disguised as another dude.

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.

by G.Scott on Jul 29, 2010 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

What do you mean

“you people”?!

They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.

by Maddz on Jul 29, 2010 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

What do YOU mean ‘you people?!’

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.

by G.Scott on Jul 29, 2010 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

i'd say i was Batman

but we had that discussion

“I am the eggman….I AM THE EGGMAN….I AM THE WALRUS!!!!! COOCOO CA CHOO COOOOCOOOO CA CHOOOOOOO!!!”

by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 29, 2010 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

I am

serious. And don’t call me Shirley.

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 29, 2010 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

the dudes are emerging…

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

by bucknellbruin on Jul 29, 2010 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Awesome :)

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 29, 2010 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

I knew your mom

by Eric Stephen on Jul 29, 2010 1:10 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

I know

enough to know I don’t like Eric :)

by keithc13 on Jul 29, 2010 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh

I felt for a minute like I had stepped into a circle of friends there.

by Mark Watkins on Jul 29, 2010 12:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Some of us

have known each other for some time and have met and communicate off line.

by bhsportsguy on Jul 29, 2010 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

I like to think of us

as a sort of family, a dysfunctional one

by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 29, 2010 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

For instance

Tommy here is my evil clone. Or I’m his good clone. I’m confused as to which is true.

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 29, 2010 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

And another example is 4down telling us about his lackluster love life

by vadodger on Jul 29, 2010 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

How very true. I think I’m pretty infamous around here now.

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 29, 2010 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

well

you like Dr. Pepper, so that sounds pretty evil to me.

by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 29, 2010 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

“Is that pink nail polish?”

“Is that not pink nail polish? The professor is right, you are evil. And shallowwww.”

“I am not evil!”

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 29, 2010 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

You can quickly learn who is credible and who are just crazy.

by vadodger on Jul 29, 2010 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’m the lazy nephew who plays video games all 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.

by G.Scott on Jul 29, 2010 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Definitely the best are those who are both.

by Alex41592 on Jul 29, 2010 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

would that make you credibly lazy? If I’m lazy but not credible, am i just incredibly lazy?

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.

by G.Scott on Jul 29, 2010 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

for example

I am both crazy and not credible nor do I make legit contributions. Ever.

However, I have an awesome cat and take sweet laser tag pictures.

They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.

by Maddz on Jul 29, 2010 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

That last sentence is quite true. Your cat looks very intimidating, though not as much as you in your awesome lazertag poster.

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 29, 2010 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thanks everyone

good to know these things, for possible future reference

by Mark Watkins on Jul 29, 2010 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

laser tag pictures

that you use to discriminate against the non-facebookers.

by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 29, 2010 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’m taking more tonight (FINALLY).

If Reg has another horrible day where high schoolers like pizza more than science, I’ll post it again.

They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.

by Maddz on Jul 29, 2010 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Whooooo! I’m only having problems with grownups now though.

by regfairfield on Jul 29, 2010 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

I would guess that picture would be posted every single day of the year

And I don’t even think I need to explain why, lol.

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 29, 2010 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

in all seriousness

if you want to see it, I can email it to you.

Email me at madeleine dot clarke at gmail

They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.

by Maddz on Jul 29, 2010 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

I am gonna spam the crap out of your email now :P

I’m jk, I could have done that when i emailed you before. My plan of sending you a trojan virus in an email is still in effect, just waiting for a certain day and time to trigger it.

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 29, 2010 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

:)

They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.

by Maddz on Jul 29, 2010 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Man, I said you were on fire before I even go to this comment… double damn

by robotmadeofnails on Jul 29, 2010 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lmao

That would certainly be a deterrent for me to put that plan into full swing. I think it’s time to come up with a new plan…Why I have any plans like this…I can’t fully explain.

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 29, 2010 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

That plan is so genius I don’t even know how or why it would work!

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 29, 2010 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Just a friendly reminder to hit “reply” when responding to someone.

by silverwidow on Jul 29, 2010 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Metaphor for the past two trade deadlines

is like being on a school bus, seeing all the other schools going to Toy Town, the fireworks factory, and the slide factory.

and the knowledge we’re going to the Box factory.

Hopefully we can sneak our way into Krusty’s studio.

by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 29, 2010 12:57 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

Box factory

feels more like the glue factory.

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.

by G.Scott on Jul 29, 2010 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

LMAO

Is that the Olympics episode?

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 29, 2010 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

no

the one where Bart becomes Krusty’s assistant and then the “I didn’t do it” boy.

by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 29, 2010 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh yeah, haha

I feel so rusty with my Simpsons quotes, I need to brush up. What, only 400 episodes to go through, right?

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 29, 2010 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

I wish I could remember them better, sadly I can remember half or most of the quote but I have to search it online :(

I’m ashamed. Because of this sad news I feel I must watch every episode in the next month again.

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 29, 2010 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was thinking that actually or the scene in that Woody Allen movie

where he’s on the wrong train (a dream sequence). His train is totally depressing and bleak and the passing train is a party atmosphere with beautiful women, etc.

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 29, 2010 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Carmona got lit up yesterday too

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

by shaqfor3 on Jul 29, 2010 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Maholm

5 ER in 2 innings.

It’s going to take Loney, Withrow and Sands.

by Alex41592 on Jul 29, 2010 12:59 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

recd for sadness

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.

by G.Scott on Jul 29, 2010 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yuck. There is nobody else out there to really get excited about.

by OB12 on Jul 29, 2010 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

No one

aboard the Lilly train, huh?

They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.

by Maddz on Jul 29, 2010 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

i would be if I thought we’d actually get picks out of him. But since we won’t offer him arbitration, I don’t see that happening. If we don’t sign Zach Lee, Lilly would give us 4 first rounders, no? Well, 2 + 2 supps.

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.

by G.Scott on Jul 29, 2010 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

there’s gotta be a Cat Stevens angle to this somewhere …

by 68elcamino427 on Jul 29, 2010 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’ve been crying lately, thinking about the good pitchers not to come.

by Little Blue Bicycle on Jul 29, 2010 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

As the deadline passes Ned will sing

Another Saturday Night and I ain’t got nobody….

(yeah, yeah, I know it’s a cover of a Sam Cooke song.)

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by David Young on Jul 29, 2010 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Finish the verse

“I’ve got some money cause I just got paid”….sadface

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.

by G.Scott on Jul 29, 2010 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

He’s OK, I gues. Not really a big fan of soft-tossing lefties. It’s like you are at a dinner party and someone you don’t really like takes the last piece of chocolate cake. There is plenty of carrot cake left, which is fine, but its like what’s the point?

by OB12 on Jul 29, 2010 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Though I'd rather eat carrot cake than chocolate (I know right)

I get your point.

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by Maddz on Jul 29, 2010 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Do we even know if Scotty the Body has arrived to Petco yet?

by Alex41592 on Jul 29, 2010 1:04 PM PDT reply actions  

JA HAPP. JA HAPP IS NOT HAVING A GOOD YEAR.

He’s been injured most of the year, been blown up in his rehab starts with a 5.97 collective ERA over 3 levels, 11.2 H/9, 4.5 BB/9, and a 8.1 K/9. With a 4.86 FIP

We have people in our system like that. His name is Antonio Bastardo.

by Tripon on Jul 29, 2010 1:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Antonio Bastardo would give people in Houston too many new names to call Drayton McLane.

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by G.Scott on Jul 29, 2010 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bastardo

has no record of success in MLB competition.

You may not think that is an important factor (especially since it is now 2 years removed) but it is a huge factor when making deals for younger players.

by bhsportsguy on Jul 29, 2010 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

If Happ had the kind of season he is having in the minors in the majors he would be considered persona non grata for trades.

The fact is that the Phillies traded an injured, rehabbing pitcher who is stinking it up in the minors because of one fluke year.

by Tripon on Jul 29, 2010 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

I am expecting a Kuoesque bat flip today from Mr. Nightstalker

by vadodger on Jul 29, 2010 1:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Marlins are playing for their playoff lives at this point.

Hope they save themselves today!

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by underdog on Jul 29, 2010 1:06 PM PDT reply actions  

(and it's 1-0 Marlins in SF right now btw, in the 2nd)

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by underdog on Jul 29, 2010 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Has Taschner been DFA’d yet?

I hate this guy!

by silverwidow on Jul 29, 2010 1:07 PM PDT reply actions  

not a very effective MLB pitcher?

by 68elcamino427 on Jul 29, 2010 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

That’s an understatement.

by silverwidow on Jul 29, 2010 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

I know, I can’t believe he has sullied the Dodger uniform.

by OB12 on Jul 29, 2010 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

I still find him far less offensive than Russ Ortiz occupying a spot in the home bullpen in Dodger Stadium.

by prosellis on Jul 29, 2010 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm going to be so pissed...

when the Dodgers trade for Lilly and a middle reliever and give up more than what Haren/Oswalt were traded for.

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by uclatroy on Jul 29, 2010 1:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Well theoretically Ned should be able to show them here's what the Oswalt trade brought back

and he’s twice as good as Lilly at least, so we’re giving you no more than half that in value.

Theoretically.

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by underdog on Jul 29, 2010 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

But the supply is now limited, and Lilly is probably the best and most talented option left. He won’t require as much as those two, namely he probably shouldn’t command an immediate MLB contributing pitcher, but the prospects attached will likely be the same.

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by G.Scott on Jul 29, 2010 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

I could see the Cubs asking for Ethier, Kemp, and Kershaw for Lilly

by vadodger on Jul 29, 2010 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

So the difference

between

Roy Oswalt + cash

and

Scott Podsednik

is J.A. Happ?

The two iffy prospects very roughly balance out.

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by David Young on Jul 29, 2010 1:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Dodgers can afford 600K, not the multi-millions Oswalt is owed (even if some of it is covered).

by silverwidow on Jul 29, 2010 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think if the Dodgers were involved in the Oswalt talks

Getting back 1/2 of Oswalt’s salary would probably be the maximum they could have dreamed of getting back.

by bhsportsguy on Jul 29, 2010 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lucas May

is pretty much at what he will be, a back up catcher. The Dodger pitching prospect was also a 22 year old undfrafted player pitching in the lowest full-season league..

Both of the Phillies prospects are at least younger.

by bhsportsguy on Jul 29, 2010 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Still

meets the rough criteria of “iffy”.

I find it funny Wade took young, speed guy type prospects when his team plays in such a bandbox stadium.

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by David Young on Jul 29, 2010 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Funny

I was thinking the same thing earlier

by Mark Watkins on Jul 29, 2010 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

SPs

If Myers is off limits(supposedly) and Maholm&Carmona are terrible…who besides Jake Westbrook and Ted Lilly are possibly “in-play”?

by megaballs on Jul 29, 2010 1:11 PM PDT reply actions  

i don't know

but I’m just gonna be deluding myself that the Pods trade was Colleti gauging Dayton Moore and seeing what he is gonna have to give up for Greinke. I will remain in this stupor until the deadline passes or when the Dodgers make a deal. those of you who wish to join me may. BYOBB

by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 29, 2010 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

YEAHH

TASCHNER DFA’D

Per your boy, Dylan Hernandez

They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.

by Maddz on Jul 29, 2010 1:14 PM PDT reply actions  

twitter.com/dylanohernandez

They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.

by Maddz on Jul 29, 2010 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

about time

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

by shaqfor3 on Jul 29, 2010 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

:)

and Pod leading off.

My twitter = @neufaustcan

by uclatroy on Jul 29, 2010 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

in CF

maybe Ethier is moving to LF

They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.

by Maddz on Jul 29, 2010 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

or Kemp has the day off

All lefty OF today? Paul, Pod, Andre?

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by David Young on Jul 29, 2010 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by silverwidow on Jul 29, 2010 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow, I was feeling a little low, but this perked me up. You suck JT.

by OB12 on Jul 29, 2010 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes

Torre does suck. :)

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 29, 2010 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

6 batters, 1 out RT @DodgertownUSA: The #Dodgers designated Jack Taschner for assignment. Podsednik here and in the lineup leading off in CF

by Eric Stephen on Jul 29, 2010 1:15 PM PDT via mobile reply actions  

Yep, and he’s a bad centerfielder.

by regfairfield on Jul 29, 2010 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

What do you want to bet

that Kemp got sick

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by Maddz on Jul 29, 2010 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

he didn’t look too good last night

by 68elcamino427 on Jul 29, 2010 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

He had a hit and was robbed of another one. His last ab stunk, but he did have two good ones before that.

by UCLADodger32 on Jul 29, 2010 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

he watched three pitches go by for a backward K

by 68elcamino427 on Jul 29, 2010 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Kemp’s not being paid to be an umpire
2 strikes, gotta protect

by 68elcamino427 on Jul 29, 2010 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

that pitch was so outside

the movement brought it back closer… then the catcher acted like he caught it on the outside corner which fooled the dumbass ump

by matthewmafa on Jul 29, 2010 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

’twas a great job of framing

by 68elcamino427 on Jul 29, 2010 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ya, it was one bad ab against a guy he had never seen before. That doesnt mean he had a crappy night, as he had a line drive base hit and was a great play away from another hit.

by UCLADodger32 on Jul 29, 2010 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

jus say’in maybe he doesn’t feel 100%, that’s all
Geez, the guy’s my favorite player

by 68elcamino427 on Jul 29, 2010 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

rec

My twitter = @neufaustcan

by uclatroy on Jul 29, 2010 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Two things stupid

Playing him in CF and leading him off (must be resting Furcal). It’s a 3:35 game, not 12:15, that’s enough extra rest, play Rafi !

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by David Young on Jul 29, 2010 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't think leadoff is so stupid, hasn't he been pretty good there this year for KC?

Playing him in CF sounds stupider, however.

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by underdog on Jul 29, 2010 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

I meant that

it helps talk Torre into resting Furcal today, because he has another “leadoff hitter” now.

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by David Young on Jul 29, 2010 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Kemp for JA Happ and Lance Berkman

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.

by G.Scott on Jul 29, 2010 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

someone here predicted that if Kemp were benched again he would be traded?

by 68elcamino427 on Jul 29, 2010 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Seriously though, what about Kemp for Greinke?

by robotmadeofnails on Jul 29, 2010 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not as though he's done much recently

But trading Kemp for pitching would hurt this team so bad.

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 29, 2010 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

seems like what I consider to be an old school swap of MLB talent. If we had someone to fill his spot or thought we could replace the offense elsewhere, I’d offer it. Though I’m sure it would still get turned down.

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by G.Scott on Jul 29, 2010 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Anybody still suggesting that above average prospects

couldn’t possibly be used to get a quality player like Oswalt? :o

by Chad Moriyama on Jul 29, 2010 1:19 PM PDT reply actions  

no

we’re all pretty much asking WTF ASTROS?

by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 29, 2010 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol

10. Anthony Gose | CF | B – L | Age – 19
Single-A Lakewood | Drafted – Round 2 (51), 2008

Player Grades
Contact – 40 Now | 55 Future
Power – 30 | 40/45
Discipline – 35 | 50
Speed – 80 | 80
Defense – 60 | 65
Arm – 70 | 70
Instincts – 50 | 60
ETA – 2013
Final Grade – C+

Body Type – Athletic build with a muscular lower half

Scouting Report

Most teams preferred Anthony Gose as a pitcher coming out of the 2008 draft, but the Phillies decided to make the extremely athletic Gose an outfielder. Time will tell whether that was ultimately the right decision.

For now, Gose is using his plus-plus speed to his advantage. He stole an amazing 76 bases in 96 attempts. Making it more amazing was that he only got on base 32% of the time.

Gose hit for very little power, but has the build and bat speed to potentially add more. However, his approach seems to be that of a player who wants to slap the ball on the ground and take advantage of his speed. That won’t lend itself to more power down the line.

Gose takes advantage of his legs in the outfield. He plays shallow because he has the speed to track down balls over his head. Gose, who threw in the mid-90’s on the mound, obviously has a plus-plus arm as well.

For a player with so little power, Gose struck out way too much. He doesn’t walk much either and being able to get on base is very important for somebody with his level of speed.

Best Case Outcome – A little below average offensive center fielder with plus defense

More Likely Outcome – Below average everyday center fielder or a possible 4th outfield type

by Chad Moriyama on Jul 29, 2010 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

z
LADodgers DodgersGM
  
Needed to make a roster move w/ Pods arrival. Called G.Anderson into my office moments ago to tell him the news…that I DFA’d J.Taschner.

by Tripon on Jul 29, 2010 1:24 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

lol

They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.

by Maddz on Jul 29, 2010 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well played, Tripon

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by DodgerBlueBalls on Jul 29, 2010 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Guthrie might be Ned's man

Arb eligible thru 2012, Balt’s looking to deal and
  Jeremy Guthrie-S- Orioles Jul. 28 – 9:47 pm et
   Jeremy Guthrie allowed one run — zero earned — over seven innings on Wednesday night but was a tough-luck loser in Toronto.The Orioles couldn’t muster a single run against Jays starter Brad Mills, hanging Guthrie out to dry. Regardless, Guthrie has now allowed just three earned runs in his last 20 2/3 innings, setting himself up to be dealt to a contender at the deadline. ROTOWORLD
++Threw 190 and 200 innings the last 2 years…smells like a Ned guy

by megaballs on Jul 29, 2010 1:26 PM PDT reply actions  

how is his 7ip 1ER Loss going to be any different than what he’ll get here?

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by G.Scott on Jul 29, 2010 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

The Dodgers won’t discuss prospect Dee Gordon with other teams, according to Jayson Stark of ESPN.com (via Twitter).

Is Gordon really valuable enough to be on the no-trade list?

by dsm9412 on Jul 29, 2010 1:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Considering the other garbage thats been dealt, I’m glad we still have him.

by BFDC on Jul 29, 2010 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

considering the garbage being dealt, no top prospects should be changing hands this deadline. If Dan Haren and Roy Oswalt can be traded for a combined 2 #4-5 starters and maybe 1 top 100 prospect, theres no reason to include any real prospect in any deal.

by UCLADodger32 on Jul 29, 2010 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

No

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Jul 29, 2010 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

watch

Ned: Ok, ok. You got me by the short hairs. This pains me, but we’ll give you Dee Gordon.
Dayton Moore: Ok. you got a deal.
Ned: (in his head) LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

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by Maddz on Jul 29, 2010 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Obvi coach.

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by Maddz on Jul 29, 2010 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes and no.

You and I both think he may be overrated (tho time will tell of course) and would deal him in the right trade, BUT since he is still their #1 ranked prospect and they’ve built him up as great what I would not want to see is Ned sell low on him. If you’re going to trade him, it should be for an excellent return, regardless of what some of us think of him.

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by underdog on Jul 29, 2010 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

I endorse this comment

by 68elcamino427 on Jul 29, 2010 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Personally

I don’t think a prospect is more valuable just because he’s #1 in a system.

by Chad Moriyama on Jul 29, 2010 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sure it depends on the system overall

but I do think buzz is important, and how scouts rave about a player’s “ceiling and tools” etc. I just know, whatever our bias and whatever its flaws, the Dodger system is not < than the Phillies. Sure Brown is untouchable and better than Gordon, but overall…

And Gordon is considered to have a lot of value, period. Maybe internally the Dodgers have their doubts about him too but they are doing what they can to make him hyped.

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by underdog on Jul 29, 2010 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

wasn't talking about specifics, just logic

being #1 at something means nothing without comparisons

like if josh lindblom was the #1 prospect for a team, it doesn’t make him untouchable or anything

just means their farm system is shit

by Chad Moriyama on Jul 29, 2010 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Agreed.

Fortunately Josh Lindblom isn’t our #1 or $5 ;-)

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by underdog on Jul 29, 2010 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Maybe

But I think teams are starting to see that Gordon is overrated and his speed is his main asset.

by dsm9412 on Jul 29, 2010 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

can he catch the ball now?

by 68elcamino427 on Jul 29, 2010 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is there really anybody, rumored to be available, that would take him off the untouchable list? And, no, I don’t think Grienke is available.

by OB12 on Jul 29, 2010 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

the difference being that Hamels is a World Series MVP and signed a longer term deal. It’s the same reason no one asks for Jon Lester. Their teams have committed to them. Now, they should be asked to give up like, Victorino however, and maybe they are and it just isn’t reported as vervently as it is here, I don’t know, I wasn’t 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.

by G.Scott on Jul 29, 2010 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

The #Dodgers designated Jack Taschner for assignment. Podsednik here and in the lineup leading off in CF.

http://twitter.com/DodgertownUSA

by Alex41592 on Jul 29, 2010 1:29 PM PDT reply actions  

no

Just funny watching people defend Gose and Villar to death but dismiss Pimentel as shit.

by Chad Moriyama on Jul 29, 2010 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Toolsy basestealers with no offense production in a-ball, FUCK YEAH. HYPE THEM UP.

by Chad Moriyama on Jul 29, 2010 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

woohoo! Lets trade two of them, a backend rotation guy and ask for half of the contract back! That’ll do it!

by UCLADodger32 on Jul 29, 2010 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

the astros saveed over 10 million dollars

in this deal…

cause why do they need oswalt for next year when they werent going to be contending next year?

by matthewmafa on Jul 29, 2010 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

plus

all aces are getting traded for packages even worse…

so maybe we are overrating them…

its just the dodgers who overpay for middling players

by matthewmafa on Jul 29, 2010 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wasn’t Cliff Lee, the best of the three, just traded for an under-25 starting first baseman?

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.

by G.Scott on Jul 29, 2010 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

i don’t see the point in trading aces for players of that caliber

shit, i would rather just take the draft picks

by Chad Moriyama on Jul 29, 2010 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

2 draft picks?

come on.. the players you get in the deal.. are way better then the ? marks you get in the draft… plus you dont know where the picks will be.. maybe in the second round.. 3rd round if the yanks are involved

by matthewmafa on Jul 29, 2010 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

“players you get in the deal.. are way better then the ? marks you get in the draft”

Really? :o

by Chad Moriyama on Jul 29, 2010 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

like what have the two players in this trade proved to be besides raw question marks you would find in the draft? :o

by Chad Moriyama on Jul 29, 2010 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

dont forget

the astros also got JA HAPP…

and saved the 11 million they would pay oswalt for pitching another year for a below 500 team….

plus they flipped gose for brett wallace who is now defintly better then any draft pick you will get in the draft…

thank you very much

by matthewmafa on Jul 29, 2010 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

JA Happ

had a great END result of a season last year.

But he is not good.

by npurcell on Jul 29, 2010 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

i know, so freaking weird.

he was also pro saunders on that haren trade.

I bet Matt was a soft tossing junk ball lefty in high school.

by npurcell on Jul 29, 2010 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

You overrate him

because you overvalue the fuck out of wins.

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 29, 2010 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol

nobody said anyhting about wins

by matthewmafa on Jul 30, 2010 1:12 AM PDT up reply actions  

I'm going to assume you are not talking

about our “people” when you say this or did I miss the thread where Pimentel was shit and Gose/Villar are the shit.

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Jul 29, 2010 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

it's probably

other stuff he’s read. Kensai sees all.

by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 29, 2010 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

people on twitter

not you guys

by Chad Moriyama on Jul 29, 2010 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

I come here to vent to you guys generally, not at/about you guys

by Chad Moriyama on Jul 29, 2010 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

just wanted to ask

is Pimental the bigger loss in your eyes?

by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 29, 2010 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

than May?

Absolutely.

I dunno, May is a backup…maybe. But who uses a catcher who can’t catch as a backup? Usually those guys are defensive minded. So organizational depth or fringe starter.

by Chad Moriyama on Jul 29, 2010 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

FWIIW - you people were funny today

should have seen more green then I did but LBB had the best Cat Stevens line.

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Jul 29, 2010 1:30 PM PDT reply actions  

what do you mean “you people”?

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.

by G.Scott on Jul 29, 2010 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lineup guess

Pod CF
Carroll SS
Andre RF
Loney 1B
Blake 3B
Paul LF
DeWitt 2B
Martin C
Padilla P

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by David Young on Jul 29, 2010 1:30 PM PDT reply actions  

He's not bad against anybody.

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Jul 29, 2010 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

i'm just saying

because he’s gonna see quite a few of them.

by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 29, 2010 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think this lineup has 3 runs in it.

by OB12 on Jul 29, 2010 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think you forgot the decimal point.

by prosellis on Jul 29, 2010 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

That’s an improvement!

by Alex41592 on Jul 29, 2010 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

We shouldn’t do gimme games if we haven’t won the first two games.

by Tripon on Jul 29, 2010 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

And especially not against the team you are chasing. I don’t like resting players today at all.

by CarolinaDodger on Jul 29, 2010 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

I wouldn't be upset about not getting Oswalt. When we get Lilly

he will outpitch Os for the rest of the year.

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Jul 29, 2010 1:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Could happen. Esp with Oswalt pitching in that bandbox

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 29, 2010 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oswalt was already pitching in one though

He’s used to it.

The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 29, 2010 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes

even did a post on it.

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Jul 29, 2010 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Did you want a ticket/tickets to TBLA Night?

if so, send me an email.

truebla
@
gmail.com

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Jul 29, 2010 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

OT
ESPN.com will not be posting the story in any form. We looked into the situation thoroughly and found that Arash did not properly identify himself as a reporter or clearly state his intentions to write a story. As a result, we are not comfortable with the content, even in an edited version, because of the manner in which the story was reported. We’ve been discussing the situation with Arash and he completely understands. To be clear, the decisions to pull the prematurely published story and then not to run it were made completely by ESPN editorial staff without influence from any outside party.

This is bullshit. People know Arash Markazi is a reporter. EPSN is just scared that they’ll get cut off from a cash cow.

by Tripon on Jul 29, 2010 1:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Someone help me out

what is this about?

They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.

by Maddz on Jul 29, 2010 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Posted LeBron story but yanked it quick

Wasn’t flattering.

Look it up on deadspin or something

by Chad Moriyama on Jul 29, 2010 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

It wasn’t flattering if you didn’t think LeBron acts like any 25 year old with 100s of millions would

by regfairfield on Jul 29, 2010 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

i'm 26(just turned)

if I had that much money, I don’t know what I’d do.

Well, I’d go to every Dodger game during the year, but that’s all I can really plan.

by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 29, 2010 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'd go so crazy

and get a new car! And some new clothes! And probably not much else! I’m a thrill seeker, obviously.

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 29, 2010 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

I bet they had an issue with this:
Bottle after bottle of "Ace of Spades" champagne is delivered to the table by a waiter flying down from above the dance floor like some overgrown Peter Pan on a wire. One time he’s dressed like a King, another time like Indiana Jones and another in an a replica of James’ Number 6 Miami Heat jersey.

    James, who can hardly see the flying figure through his tinted glasses, almost gets kicked in the head on the waiter’s last trip down. He looks at the girls around him and says, "I wish they’d have one of these girls with no panties do that instead of the guy."

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

by shaqfor3 on Jul 29, 2010 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

What kind of guy

wouldn’t say that?

They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.

by Maddz on Jul 29, 2010 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

That guy you were hitting on?

by regfairfield on Jul 29, 2010 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah

I was like, “Oh. Yeah.” as soon as I posted that.

I suppose that I will never live that down. :)

They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.

by Maddz on Jul 29, 2010 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wait, you were hitting on a guy at the TBLA night at the bar?

by robotmadeofnails on Jul 29, 2010 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

No no

I was at a bar with Reg doing karaoke…I had too much whiskey, saw a cute guy, started talking…Reg deduced he wouldn’t have been interested in me because he was gay.

They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.

by Maddz on Jul 29, 2010 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

One that makes his (substantial) living largely due to public perception?

by prosellis on Jul 29, 2010 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Who doesn’t think LeBron is a dick now? If anything him acting human helps him.

by regfairfield on Jul 29, 2010 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

An ESPN LA reporter wrote a story about LeBron's night in Vegas

minutes after it was posted, they took it down. Sounds like LeBron’s PR people had them take it down. It had a few iffy things in it, I guess.

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

by shaqfor3 on Jul 29, 2010 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Carter probably had them take down the story.

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

by shaqfor3 on Jul 29, 2010 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Markazi wrote a story about a party LeBron hosted and ESPN is scared out of their minds to try to please the King.

by Tripon on Jul 29, 2010 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wouldn’t want to ruin The Decision 2 in 2013.

by dsm9412 on Jul 29, 2010 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

“I’ve decided to take my talents to the Lakers to continue Kobe’s legacy now that he’s retired”

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.

by G.Scott on Jul 29, 2010 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Marlins up 3-0 over the BumGiants.

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 29, 2010 1:36 PM PDT reply actions  

In fact A Sanchez has had a perfectly interesting first four innings

for the Marlins…

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 29, 2010 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

keep it up Fish

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

by shaqfor3 on Jul 29, 2010 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dodgers Lineup

Podsednik CF
Furcal SS
Ethier RF
Loney 1B
Paul LF
Carroll 3B
DeWitt 2B
Ausmus C
Padilla P

http://twitter.com/dodgerthoughts

by Alex41592 on Jul 29, 2010 1:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Seriously whats the lineup

this looks oddly close to the AAAA lineup that the Padres trot out

by SeanMillerSavior on Jul 29, 2010 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

This is the lineup. The one above was a guess. As he wrote.

by Alex41592 on Jul 29, 2010 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

I dunno

that’s a lot of grit

They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.

by Maddz on Jul 29, 2010 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

… and that’s about it …

by 68elcamino427 on Jul 29, 2010 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

*shit

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 29, 2010 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

what a perfectly average lineup. I’m going to be pumped to see Ramirez LF back on that list.

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.

by G.Scott on Jul 29, 2010 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

So Furcal and Ethier are probably the only 2 above average players in that lineup. In a game against the team we are chasing. Ugh.

by CarolinaDodger on Jul 29, 2010 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

But SD has 8 below average hitters. I think…. Im confused.

@soyboquense

by delias man on Jul 29, 2010 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

This lineup

Fucking sucks. That is all.

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 29, 2010 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Per Rosenthal
#Astros sending Gose to #BlueJays for IF Brett Wallace. #MLB

by Little Blue Bicycle on Jul 29, 2010 1:44 PM PDT reply actions  

WTF. Brett Wallace is an actual prospect!

by Tripon on Jul 29, 2010 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is this true?

That would be ridiculous

by BFDC on Jul 29, 2010 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Holy Fuck

Blue Jays are complete dumbasses

by SeanMillerSavior on Jul 29, 2010 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

so it’s getting better

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.

by G.Scott on Jul 29, 2010 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

WTF

astros win deal easily

by matthewmafa on Jul 29, 2010 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Should make Berkman expendable now…

by megaballs on Jul 29, 2010 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

but

as good as brett wallace is.. hes limited to first base.. and his offensive production there might not be good enough..

by matthewmafa on Jul 29, 2010 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Brett Wallace is pretty bad.

by regfairfield on Jul 29, 2010 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

.865 OPS in Vegas, 3:1 K/BB, no defense. He’s at best a low upside guy.

by regfairfield on Jul 29, 2010 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don’t know how that park atmosphere changes things as far as wind, altitude, heat etc, but isn’t the field in vegas fucking huge with high walls all around the park?

Just asking.

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.

by G.Scott on Jul 29, 2010 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Vegas is a launching pad. It’s like Coors.

by regfairfield on Jul 29, 2010 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

gotcha

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.

by G.Scott on Jul 29, 2010 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Data is two years old, but Vegas’ park factor was 111 in 2008, higher

by regfairfield on Jul 29, 2010 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

he was always touted as a god prospect

so…

idk if hes pretty bad… hes still better then gose

by matthewmafa on Jul 29, 2010 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

He had a good year two years ago, he’s been costing by on reputation since.

by regfairfield on Jul 29, 2010 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

So the Blue Jays trade Taylor

who they got as part of the package for Halladay to the A’s for Wallace (who was traded to the A’s from the Cardinals in their Holiday deal).

Apparently, the Blue Jays wanted Gose in the Halladay initially but was rebuffed.

by bhsportsguy on Jul 29, 2010 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Have fun with Gose blue jays

Hope he pans out for you in four years with his incredible ceiling as a slightly below average offensive CF with good speed and D.

by BFDC on Jul 29, 2010 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

.200 ISO shows he has some power, even in Las Vegas.

by Tripon on Jul 29, 2010 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

what do you mean no power

he has a 122 ISOP as a 19 year old in A+ ball…

by matthewmafa on Jul 29, 2010 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

what do you mean no power??

he has a 122 ISOP as a 19 year old in A+ ball

by matthewmafa on Jul 29, 2010 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh, you mean Gose.

by Tripon on Jul 29, 2010 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

From the scouting report Kensai posted

Best Case Outcome – A little below average offensive center fielder with plus defense

by BFDC on Jul 29, 2010 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Best case is ceiling.

by Tripon on Jul 29, 2010 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

oh my bad

lol….

i dont understand how his best case is below average offensive center fidler

by matthewmafa on Jul 29, 2010 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Because Fidlers don’t tend to make the best ballplayers

by BFDC on Jul 29, 2010 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah

he’s now entering Marte stage. What top prospect gets traded like a ping pong ball. Cardinals to Oakland to Toronto to Houston.

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Jul 29, 2010 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

I can’t believe GM’s are paid to think this shit up.

by prosellis on Jul 29, 2010 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL

Blue Jays FAIL! Wallace has a hell of a bat, I don’t care how bad his fielding is.

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 29, 2010 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

sub .900 OPS while playing in Vegas. Not bad or anything, but i think the luster is off of Brett Wallace as far as a top hitting prospect. I’d still much rather have him than Gose, but I dont think he is a big time difference maker.

by UCLADodger32 on Jul 29, 2010 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’m not basing it entirely off of this season, he’s had some great numbers in the past. I’ve been very high on Wallace in the past.

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 29, 2010 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

In fairness to Ned

He can’t add payroll the last 2 deadlines and he doesn’t want to give up the goods but he has to make a deadline move or two with an obvious NL contender…thats why he trolls for the Garlands, Padillas & the Ortiz brothers of the world and now the Westbrooks, Guthries, Millwoods or maybe Lillys of the world…pinching $s along the way. Like a family clipping coupons.
Pimpin’ ain’t easy

by megaballs on Jul 29, 2010 1:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Billz is getting the start on Sat

per @dodgertownUSA

They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.

by Maddz on Jul 29, 2010 1:47 PM PDT reply actions  

I think that confirms that we’re not doing anything. Perhaps.

by Alex41592 on Jul 29, 2010 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Maholm started today, and Lilly’s next start is Sunday, so I don’t think that would have affected things.

by Eric Stephen on Jul 29, 2010 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Conspiracy theory

Jake Westbrook starts Saturday.

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.

by G.Scott on Jul 29, 2010 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL

i had my mid year review with my boss…

he mentioned, “WHAT IS THAT DAMN BASEBALL SITE YOU’RE ALWAYS ON!?!?”

lol shit. he needs to stop asking me. I’ve already told him. leave me alone and go bug another employee that doesn’t do shit.

by npurcell on Jul 29, 2010 1:49 PM PDT reply actions  

How close are you to getting fired? :)

by Tripon on Jul 29, 2010 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

nah

I’m not on the hot seat. basically in one metric of measurement they use i was so close to “exceeds” and be brought up some stupid reason saying if i was on there just a little bit less i could have gotten “exceeds” instead of “meets”.

its all bullshit anyways, it’s not like im gunna get a raise.

by npurcell on Jul 29, 2010 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

How does your boss know you’re on the site all the time?

by BFDC on Jul 29, 2010 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

i have the pleasure

of sitting in same row, two cubicles in front of him. fun.

by npurcell on Jul 29, 2010 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dude that sucks

I practically vanished from the site the last few months because I started a new job and was a little worried of website monitoring, but I’ve been testing the waters the last two days.

by BFDC on Jul 29, 2010 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

i work for a very large corporation

and if he didn’t sit right behind me, i could easily get lost in the sea of people if i just keep doing my work. oh well.

by npurcell on Jul 29, 2010 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

You should egg him on about how he should have his own office by now and blah, blah…

by BFDC on Jul 29, 2010 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

hahaha

I’m waiting for the day that they check my computer history and wonder what the hell all these pages on TBLA are.

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 29, 2010 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

hahaha

I’m waiting for the day that they check my computer history and wonder what the hell all these pages on TBLA are.

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 29, 2010 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Anthony Gose

Sure he is 19 in A+ ball. . . but hes getting ripped a new one. Evidenced by the 103 K’s in 400+ AB’s and the .710 OPS.

He has been caught stealing 27 FUCKING TIMES. . .

by SeanMillerSavior on Jul 29, 2010 1:49 PM PDT reply actions  

hes raw

how many times was dee caught stealing last year?

and gose treies to steal a base everytime hes on…. i dont think theres been a time when he was on when he didnt try to steal

by matthewmafa on Jul 29, 2010 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dee

went 73 SB 25 CS

Gose is
36 SB and 27 CS

by SeanMillerSavior on Jul 29, 2010 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Okay, here we go.

Dodgers trade Phill Gurnee, Eric Stephen, David Young, and Micheal White for Cliff Lee, Roy Halladay, and Roy Oswalt.

by Tripon on Jul 29, 2010 1:55 PM PDT reply actions  

I dunno about that

That Eric guy has some high upside. David is a bit of a headcase though.

(I am so getting banned)

They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.

by Maddz on Jul 29, 2010 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lmao. The Phillies cock-block the Dodgers yet again.

Jerry Dipito – “Tommy Blackjack and Ivdown are just winners. Have you seen Tommy Blackjack’s winning percentage? He just doesn’t know how to lose.”

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 29, 2010 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

In the words of Daffy Duck

“he don’t know me very well, do’ee?”

by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 29, 2010 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Rabbit season!

Duck season!

I’m not sure where I’m going with this.

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 29, 2010 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

This reminds me of Family Guy:

“Ehhh, what’s up Doc?”

shoots him a couple of times

snaps neck

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 29, 2010 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Very much so

Family Guy is just full of those :)

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 29, 2010 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

I hear that Michael White is a hell of a prospect

The other ones are just grizzled veterans.

"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"

by Ivdown on Jul 29, 2010 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

throw rolex into the mix and I think we have a deal

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

by shaqfor3 on Jul 29, 2010 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

jay mariotti

just said we got podsednik and that’s all we’re going to do… :( agree? i hope not.

Kenley Jansen > Mariano Rivera

by douchiedude on Jul 29, 2010 2:06 PM PDT reply actions  

He might be right, but its Jay Mariotti. Nobody should listen to anything he ever says.

by UCLADodger32 on Jul 29, 2010 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

very true.

but he obviously knows more than me and hearing that sucks :( all i want is one pitcher. one. a reliever or a good starter that’ll move monk to the pen, either one is a boost.

Kenley Jansen > Mariano Rivera

by douchiedude on Jul 29, 2010 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

If you are on this site, you have far more information on the Dodgers than Jay Mariotti does.

by UCLADodger32 on Jul 29, 2010 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

you're right.

take that jay.

Kenley Jansen > Mariano Rivera

by douchiedude on Jul 29, 2010 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

If it means trading good prospects for Maholm or Lilly, I think I’d be okay with it. But I’m with UCLA32, Mariotti is just Plaschke without a job.

by Little Blue Bicycle on Jul 29, 2010 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

hahaha

Kenley Jansen > Mariano Rivera

by douchiedude on Jul 29, 2010 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

i'd like lilly

but maholm is better for the future. tough.

Kenley Jansen > Mariano Rivera

by douchiedude on Jul 29, 2010 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

I still think there’s still a good chance we snag Lily or Maholm forthe 4th/ 5th slot.

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

by shaqfor3 on Jul 29, 2010 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Guarantee Ned grabs some guys off the scrap heap in August

even if we don’t make another deal before Saturday.

by BFDC on Jul 29, 2010 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

likely if not reassuring

by 68elcamino427 on Jul 29, 2010 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

yeah

maybe another player for the bench.

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

by shaqfor3 on Jul 29, 2010 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

we have bench guys in the minors dammit

not dammit to you, just because I can see it happening.

by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 29, 2010 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

One of the MLBTR guys was on the radio here today (KNBR)

talking trades and I liked his pick for his favorite trade of all time: early 90s, Blue Jays trade McGriff and Tony Fernandez to Padres for Joe Carter and Roberto Alomar. Helped Blue Jays get to the World Series. And was a very blockbuster-y trade.

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 29, 2010 2:17 PM PDT reply actions  

better than Garrett Anderson?

um, sure. Who wasn’t?

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 29, 2010 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

yeah, Crime Dog vs. GA

by 68elcamino427 on Jul 29, 2010 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

A billionty times, yes

by Eric Stephen on Jul 29, 2010 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

As long as he wears the hat from the Tom Emanski videos, hell yes.

by UCLADodger32 on Jul 29, 2010 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Which is incredible considering he’s playing third for the Marlins right now!

by Alex41592 on Jul 29, 2010 2:24 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

This would make for an interest scenario

We acquire a starting pitcher Saturday before the deadline, but Ely still has to start that night. He goes out, throws 8IP 0ER 0BB Ely-at-his-best type game against the Giants.

What do you do? Say thanks for the great game, have fun in AAA?

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.

by G.Scott on Jul 29, 2010 2:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Billingsley is starting Saturday though...

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 29, 2010 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah, probably

assuming the guy you acquired is good. :)

Of course, Billz is starting on Saturday, so it’s an academic question.

They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.

by Maddz on Jul 29, 2010 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Right, I forgot that changed. I just saw Ely listed as the probably on MLB.com

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.

by G.Scott on Jul 29, 2010 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

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2012 Dodgers Payroll

Italics denote estimates
Pos No Player 2012 Salary
C 17 Ellis $500,000 team control
1B 7 Loney $6,375,000
2B 14 Ellis $2,500,000
3B 5 Uribe $8,000,000
SS 9 Gordon $485,000 team control
LF 21 Rivera $4,000,000
CF 27 Kemp $10,000,000
RF 16 Ethier $10,950,000

IF/OF 6 Hairston $2,250,000
OF 10 Gwynn $850,000
2B/3B 3 Kennedy $800,000
C 18 Treanor $850,000
IF 12 Sellers $485,000 team control

SP 22 Kershaw $6,000,000
SP 58 Billingsley $9,000,000
SP 29 Lilly $12,000,000
SP 37 Capuano $3,000,000
SP 44
Harang $3,000,000

CL 54 Guerra $485,000 team control
RHP 74
Jansen $500,000 team control
RHP 55 Guerrier $4,750,000
RHP Coffey $1,000,000
RHP 66 MacDougal $650,000
LHP 57 Elbert $485,000 team control
RHP 36
Hawksworth $500,000 team control

TJ 41 De La Rosa $485,000 team control



Manny $8,087,432 deferred


Andruw $3,375,000 deferred


Pierre $3,050,000 deferred
Furcal $3,000,000 deferred
Kuroda $2,000,000 deferred
Garland $1,500,000 option buyout
Blake $1,250,000 option buyout

Totals
$112,162,432

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Players on 40-man roster used as roster
fillers until moves are made.

Current 40-man roster count: 40
(not including Belisario)

2012 Non-Roster Invitees

No Player Age*
63 Jose Ascanio rhp
27
61 Alberto Castillo lhp
36
60 Matt Chico lhp
29
35 John Grabow lhp
33
59 Angel Guzman rhp
30
47 Wil Ledezma lhp
31
72 Shane Lindsay rhp
27
62 Fernando Nieve rhp 29
73 Scott Rice lhp 30
70 Will Savage rhp
27
71 Ryan Tucker rhp
25

30 Josh Bard c 34
82 Griff Erickson c 24
81 Matt Wallachc 26
67 Jeff Baisley 3b/1b 29
62 Luis Cruz ss/2b 28
33 Josh Fields 3b 29
64 Lance Zawadzki if 27
56 Cory Sullivan of 32

*Age on June 30, 2012

NRI count: 19

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Manager

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Editors

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