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by meercatjohn on Jul 30, 2010 11:46 AM PDT
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Agreed...
any buy should be for beyond this year as well. None of this DeWitt for Lilly and Theriot crap.
My twitter = @neufaustcan
Stick it out. Th pitching is on. And the bats need to come alive. Bison should pull his head out of Rianna’s ass long enough to make an attempt to reach his potential.
by Skunkburner on Jul 30, 2010 12:00 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
I mean honestly, do you really think Rihanna is the reason for Kemp’s struggles this season?
by Eric Stephen on Jul 30, 2010 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions
just want to clarify, I like the “stick it out” thing. The Rihanna thing is dumb.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 30, 2010 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Prob not, but when you get a new girl, you tend to put things on the shelf for a while. At least until the honeymoon is over.
by Skunkburner on Jul 30, 2010 12:06 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
A-Rod
waves hello.
And to be honest, if I were famous, I would be Kate Hudson. Rockers and baseball players. Ain’t nothing wrong with that.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
if I'm famous
who says I don’t have a jump off?
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Yep he's getting laid way too often in the honeymoon stage
Probably multiple times a day. No testosterone left over for Bison power.
I was assuming RiRi
was the culprit. He probably does. I met Gasol’s jump off last year. Very pretty, very thin, dumb as a freaking doornail. Hilarious.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
The players with expiring contracts are
Padilla
Kuroda – no trade clause
Manny – no trade clause DL
Belliard
Anderson
Weaver
Johnson – DL
Ausmus
Podsednik
Veterans signed for at least another year
Blake
Furcal – limited no trade clause
Carroll
Under Dodger control at least through 2011
Kershaw
Billingsley
Monasterios
Jansen
Kuo
Sherrill
McDonald
Broxton
Schlictning
Martin
Loney
Dewitt
Kemp
Ethier
Paul
The only non-tender candidates
are Billingsley, Kuo, Sherrill, Martin, and Loney.
by bhsportsguy on Jul 30, 2010 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Just releasing their control over the player. Not offering arbitration.
by Michael White on Jul 30, 2010 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions
So in other words
The only non-tender candidates:
Sherrill, Martin
Seriously
why the HELL would Billingsley or Loney be non-tendered.
A player is non-tendered when the team has said player under control for next year, but chooses not to offer arbitration because their salary next year isn’t comparable with the salary they will receive. George Sherrill is a non-tender candidate because he makes $4.5MM this year and will get a raise next year, so you non-tender him and hope to sign him as a free agent.
I like Cetera.
So you are telling the player
that they are not worth what they’re going to make so you’re cancelling their contract?
They have no contract. They are on a one year deal and eligible for salary arbitration.
by Michael White on Jul 30, 2010 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I just put up a list of those players who could be non-tendered
Kuo, Loney and Bills are under team control but do not have guaranteed contracts for 2011 like both Sherill and Martin.
by bhsportsguy on Jul 30, 2010 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions
From Dylan Hernandez:
Source: Astros wanted Chad Billingsley in return for Roy Oswalt. Dodgers refused, offered four prospects.
If you think Happ = Oswalt, you think Happ > Billingsley.
by regfairfield on Jul 30, 2010 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I KNOW!!!!!!!
God I hate that commerical
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 30, 2010 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Lol, it’s so easy to make fun of though.
I’m getting sick of people asking for Kershaw/Bills/Kemp. WHO THE HELL WOULD TRADE THEM TO YOU? NED WON’T DO IT!
/caps
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
Happ and Saunders are players that people think are good but really aren’t, so they have an inflated trade value.
Right now, that totally describes Matt Kemp.
by regfairfield on Jul 30, 2010 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions
No. Kemp has a history or legit success. The other two dont.
by UCLADodger32 on Jul 30, 2010 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions
He was worth over 8 WAR in the 2 years he was a starter when he was 23-25. Thats pretty damn good.
by UCLADodger32 on Jul 30, 2010 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
But that WAR is never comign back. I’m sure you’ll admit that. He’s not going to be a competent defensive CF, so you might as well throw that WAR out the window.
by Michael White on Jul 30, 2010 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Never coming back?
He’s one year removed from a 5 WAR, and you’re ready to say he’ll never be at the level of 4 WAR again?
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
My point is that it was based on being an above average defensive CF. So, no I don’t think that aspect is ever coming back.
I guess anything is possible, if he starts hitting the shit out of the ball.
by Michael White on Jul 30, 2010 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I dont think his defense is as bad at the numbers say. He was atrocious, abominable, whatever else you want to say in the first month and a half. Since then he has been fine, and i see no reason why he cant be average to -5 for the next few years. That, plus even reverting back to last seasons offense is really valuable.
by UCLADodger32 on Jul 30, 2010 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I've been told he's a star
and that stars are not asked to move mid-season because it is beneath them. That and the fact Andre probably fancies himself a stellar RF and would not understand the request.
He had a 3.1 UZR last year (could be slightly off)
That didn’t account for a 5 WAR out of him. I believe 3 Wins were from his offensive value alone last season, before replacement level and positional value.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
wow
Fuck you in the heart Astros!
by Julio Nievas on Jul 30, 2010 12:03 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Because
the Dodgers do not have any players in their system that you can objectively say are ready to play in the majors today.
And frankly, some GMs are not going to wait around and see if young prospects pan out.
Look at Pittsburgh’s haul in the Bay deal, they got two guys from Boston that are no longer on their 25-man roster, Andy Laroche is a bench player, Morris could be something nice but he is in AA right now.
by bhsportsguy on Jul 30, 2010 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions
At least
other teams don’t think Billz has a mental make up problem….
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
They think he’s worse than J.A. Happ, that’s way worse.
by regfairfield on Jul 30, 2010 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Fuck all these teams
The Dodgers get punished for having great young MLB players while all these other teams have to give up way less.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
Who are these great young MLB players?
Kershaw……
Andre is not exactly young
Chad is not exactly great
by meercatjohn on Jul 30, 2010 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Kemp was great last year…not so much now. Sad face.
by UCLADodger32 on Jul 30, 2010 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Sad, some of them were young and great once
Martin 2007 legitimate claim next to McCann as best young catcher, now not young or great
Kemp 2009 legitimate claim to best young CF in a crowded field, still young
Chad 2008 / half of 2009 legitimate claim of being our ace, maybe getting back on track
Andre – to old now to be called young
Broxton – still great
Loney – neither young nor great
by meercatjohn on Jul 30, 2010 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions
You can also look at two other ball clubs that had highly touted systems in 2005
Angels:
Weaver – solid
Kendrick – no batting titles in sight
Aybar – good defensively, some offense
Kotchman – not even Loneyesque
Wood – biggest disappointment
Diamondbacks
Drew – was he worth that bonus
Upton – Superstar Label still applies
Reynolds – Power but one outcome is still mighty high
Pitching prospects – (Schwerzer traded, Parker out on rehab)
by bhsportsguy on Jul 30, 2010 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
So, I would say ours has turned out the best of the bunch.
Although the Angels had better FA vets around their “core”
Kershaw, Kemp, Billingsley, Andre
Kemp was great last year and for a small part of this year, I’m not ready to cast him off as just an average player yet.
Over the last 2 years we’ve seen every team ask for Kemp, Chad and Kershaw for their big star player, and then take FAR less from other teams. I realize that we all know asking for any of these 4 is a pipe dream for these other teams, but I wonder if they even try to get equivalent players as hard as they do with the dodgers.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
Dylan bringing it this morning!
Dodgers talking to Cubs about a multi-player deal that would include Lilly and a position player (probably not Theriot).
With 14.6mil coming to him next year, there’s like, no chance of that happening. But, it would be fun to replace a Ramirez with A. Ramirez.
I like Cetera.
This could make sense for the Cubs with the amount of money they have locked up for little production
by robotmadeofnails on Jul 30, 2010 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions
if it was Ramirez
does Blake go to the Cubbies?
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 30, 2010 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions
The only player that would make sense
is Marlon Byrd, move Kemp to RF, Ethier to LF
by bhsportsguy on Jul 30, 2010 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I would love Marlon to put Kemp/Loney/Andre/Martin/DeWitt
on his diet.
by meercatjohn on Jul 30, 2010 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Manny needs to be on that damn diet.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 30, 2010 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions
If they get Kemp back?
better for us financially over the next three years and maybe the same production.
2010 32 Chicago Cubs $3,000,000
2011 33 Chicago Cubs $5,500,000
2012 34 Chicago Cubs $6,500,000
2011 26 Los Angeles Dodgers $6,950,000
by meercatjohn on Jul 30, 2010 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions
But Matt Kemp bobblehead night and poster night are coming up in August
So there.
by bhsportsguy on Jul 30, 2010 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Didn't this happen somewhere else
where a player was traded before his bobblehead night?
You’ll have to give me Soto as well then.
Marlon and Soto for Martin and Kemp would be intriguing. But in that trade, you’re basically betting that Travon Robinson or Jerry Sands can win the LF/RF job outright.
No difference if you stand pat with Matt
by meercatjohn on Jul 30, 2010 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
The different is that if you keep Matt, the Dodgers will likely sign a FA and block Robinson and Sands
Sands isn't coming up in 2011
And Robinson is probably a candidate to play in AAA next year.
by bhsportsguy on Jul 30, 2010 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Sands could be up next year
Maybe not at the start of the season, but he could conceivably get a couple hundred AB’s.
My question is
why would the Dodgers act different with Kemp in CF as opposed to Byrd in CF related to next year.
by meercatjohn on Jul 30, 2010 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Because Byrd has that shiny veteran label that Kemp doesn’t have. They might think because they have a veteran manning the OF, there’s less need to bring in a guy like GA, or another FA OF to bring leadership in the clubhouse.
To the front office, Kemp needs to be lead, while Byrd is a leader.
Why else does the club keeps on bringing in guys like GA, Blake, etc and constantly play up their relationship with Kemp?
when he hits a home run
the ball is “off to never-never land” (guitar solo)
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 30, 2010 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Padilla can’t wait to be his roomie.
by Little Blue Bicycle on Jul 30, 2010 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
New out of left field plan
Send Tommy to Japan. Bring back one or both of Darvish or Iwakuma. Preference for the former. Sake bombs to commence soon afterwards. Kuroda to lead singing.
I took it as Lasorda taking an existential trip
by robotmadeofnails on Jul 30, 2010 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I think Lima
would be more than happy to have fans laughing. RIP
Too soon
The Spirit of MeatTrain'10!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Jul 30, 2010 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions
?
Every indication was that Lima was all about the fans. I think he’d rather have fans upbeat than sad.
Was the Jackson trade already confirmed?
Edwin Jackson to the White Sox for Daniel Hudson and David Holmberg. We could have beaten that!
Of course we could have, but they would have wanted nothing less than Bills
by robotmadeofnails on Jul 30, 2010 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions
How can we beat that?
We have no Hudson. Do you think McDonald equates to Hudson? If so, you are the only one. Hudson is ready right now.
by meercatjohn on Jul 30, 2010 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Why the hell does EVERY team ask for our front starters?!?
and yet trade for less with other teams? Is Ned THAT hated?
Its because
We have a huge gap between our starters and our prospects. Elbert/McDonald fail means we don’t have any starters ready to make the jump to the bigs (other than maybe Ely).
That said, it is still infuriating that clubs are still asking for Billz. He’s not a prospect!! He is a solid #2/#3 starter.
Heh
Thought he’d end up back with the Twins
by meercatjohn on Jul 30, 2010 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Odd trade, both of the Rangers starters are miles better than Guzman.
He’s not playing ahead of Andrus or Kinsler.
Kinsler is on the DL which is why they needed him
by meercatjohn on Jul 30, 2010 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
From Rosenthal:
Source: #Dodgers more inclined to get just Lilly than both Lilly and Theriot from #Cubs. Also looking at #Pirates’ Maholm, relievers.
Does he just retweet the same stuff over and over
by meercatjohn on Jul 30, 2010 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions
From Rosenthal:
Source: True Blue L.A. is a bunch of pansies who can’t suck my left nut. NATCHMUTHAFUCKER.
by Tripon on Jul 30, 2010 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
Ripples in still water...
Belly-O hits the bottle, Tron Tron loses his feel. Sherrill tries 15 different adjustments.
Mattingley in SF and Torre in SD have no one credible late in a game besides the $4million dollar man after King Kuo.
Yesterday in a tie game, Torre rightfully holds Brox on the road as even if he holds serve and the Dodgers score, you’d still need another inning of a save situation. Closer at home makes sense.
With only the Germans, the Dream Weavers of the world available, Torre is forced to try to see an “improving” Sherrill…he was great last year and maybe he’s worked it out in the bigs.
NOT. Another divisional loss.
The ripple is that one or more prospects will get shipped out likely for a pen arm…Evan Meek! naw, Scott Down, maybe. or worse.
And we have another divisional loss on our record.
A Ramirez
has a player option for 2011—could be a free agent at the end of the year, or stick the Cubs for the $14 mill. As of Tuesday, he was leaning toward exercising the option. Might be a factor.
by Little Blue Bicycle on Jul 30, 2010 12:35 PM PDT reply actions
Do the Cubs have a 3rd base prospect on the way up? Wasn’t Vetters a 3B prospect? Anyway I would take Ramirez with some cash thrown in. He seems like a buy low candidate right now.
oh oh oh
fuck you padres
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
by Maddz on Jul 30, 2010 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
I'ma rec this
just because I think you’re singing it.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 30, 2010 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Padres got a good GM
Tejada for nothing gives a good RH platoon with LH Headley at 3b(hitting .195 vs LH)
Kicked tires on Werth, woulda been a good fit.
Kick tires on Maholm, drives up Ned’s cost.
Waiting on his goal, I believe its Cody Ross, and watching price come down.
Lucky for LAD the Padres are in 1st or he woulda been a helluva seller GM adding to a budding young team with a good farm system. I bet they are good for years.
Lookout if they sign Gonzales and increase payroll in the next year or two.
Jed Hoyer won’t get fleeced either I bet
heard here yesterday...Chuckles the clown
Adam Dunn-1B- Nationals Jul. 30 – 2:48 pm et ROTOWORLD
According the the San Francisco Chronicle’s Hank Schulman, the Giants asked about Adam Dunn, but the Nationals requested Madison Bumgarner in return.
We imagine that didn’t go over too well. The Giants probably aren’t serious threats to land Dunn.
Source: Hank Schulman on Twitter
Aramis Ramirez
has a full no-trade clause. Would he wave it?
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 30, 2010 12:44 PM PDT reply actions
Off topicccc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0Fifym6s5E
This is great.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
LOL, Bryce Harper said he’s going back to College of Southern Nevada “to win a national championship.”
Punk ass bitch
Bryce Harper wrote on his Facebook page Friday that he’s, “Probably going back to [the College of Southern Nevada] to win a National Championship!”
It’s nice to see a young man take his education so seriously. At the very least, this will get Nationals fans worked up. The team has until Aug. 16 to sign Harper, who was taken with the first overall pick in last month’s draft.
Source: AOL Fanhouse
Won’t he still be the number one pick…when he re-enters the draft if he doesn’t sign with the Nationals?
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Lose every game the rest of the season
by Michael White on Jul 30, 2010 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions
interesting. Still a good chance he’ll be signed by the Nationals…lol
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
I don’t think you can double draft the guy.
by regfairfield on Jul 30, 2010 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I wonder if they would get the number 2 pick behind whoever finishes first
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
The player has to agree to be drafted
So that’s the only issue
by bhsportsguy on Jul 30, 2010 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually maybe not. Rendon could possibly go ahead of Harper.
by UCLADodger32 on Jul 30, 2010 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
No, he can go back to junior college for one more year. If he enters a 4-year university in Fall 2011, then it will be 2014 draft.
by silverwidow on Jul 30, 2010 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh ok
Thank you for clearing that up for me.
So he’d rather be an Oriole?
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
Is it in an envelope?
Cause I don’t want my dad to throw it out when he grabs the mail today if it looks like junk mail, lol.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
2011 might be the last year for the mega bonus
It is pretty likely slotting bonuses will be on the table for the CBA talks, also trading picks and removing free agent compensation picks.
Trading picks would be fun
with McCourt as the owner…
they could probably
trade for him now. Though with the blue jays, who knows what he’d cost.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 30, 2010 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
From July 28
The Blue Jays tell rival teams that they are content to keep Scott Downs, Kevin Gregg, Jason Frasor and John Buck. The Jays claim they’d offer arbitration to all four, but some teams believe they’re just posturing. Frasor (barely) and Downs project as Type A free agents, while Buck and Gregg project as Type Bs. Click here for the details, but essentially the Jays could obtain six top picks in 2011 if all four players turn down arbitration to sign elsewhere.
Jim Bowden says Maholm traded
Padres or Dodgers.
It's anyone's guess
3:59: The Pirates are “close” to trading Maholm, according to Jim Bowden of Sirius XM Radio (on Twitter). However, Tom Krasovic of AOL FanHouse hears that the Padres are not discussing a deal for Maholm (Twitter link). Meanwhile, ESPN.com’s Buster Olney hears that the Padres are making progress on a Maholm deal (Twitter link).
by Little Blue Bicycle on Jul 30, 2010 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Executives from other teams had no idea the Astros were willing to take on $11MM of Roy Oswalt’s remaining $23.5MM.
Ned’s gotta get himself into the GM boys’ club that Amaro is apparently in. Maybe he needs to stop wearing cowboy boots all the time or something.
Wade worked for the Phillies, the implication in that article is that it was a nudge-nudge-wink-wink deal.
by Little Blue Bicycle on Jul 30, 2010 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Ned's dialog
“I see the teeming mass of Dodger fans, they look up and cry “Save us” and I whisper, “No.”
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 30, 2010 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Dan Hayes North County Times
Also hearing there is no truth to rumors that #Padres are in on #Pirates pitcher Paul Maholm.
THE BIG ONE
Pirates acquire Mitch Jones from the Braves for $$$
Go back to work. I’ll ring the bell later.
seriously?
cuz i hope he gets an ML job.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 30, 2010 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
i'm sure
i just hope he gets a shot. Maybe after they trade Garret Jones away.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 30, 2010 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Interest Twitter conversation between Maholm and a fan.
Maholm28: Relaxing day in the Rockies. Unbelievable scenery http://yfrog.com/0nh8tfj 7:07 PM Jul 26th via Twitter for iPhone
sevenwithcheese: Pro Athlete’s using twitter is a really bad idea. I tend to get angry that they don’t seem to give a shit about their futility. about 16 hours ago via web
sevenwithcheesse: For example @Maholm28 is tweeting about his relaxing day in in Colorado. Instead of relaxing … why aren’t you trying to improve yourself? about 16 hours ago via web
sevenwithcheese: I don’t understand how a guy as mediocre as @Maholm28 has been can just have relaxing days … it shows me he just does not care. about 16 hours ago via web
sevenwithcheese: Guys like him are here to pick up a paycheck, and thats it. If they pitch great, or let up 8ER it doesn’t matter to them. It’s just a job. about 16 hours ago via web
sevenwithcheese: @Maholm28 Why have you stopped caring? Is it because you’re on the #Pirates? If so I understand, but it’s infuriating to watch. about 15 hours ago via web
Maholm28: @sevenwithcheese I am sorry I spent an off day with my family. That’s what off days r for to relax. about 4 hours ago via Twitter for iPhone in reply to sevenwithcheese
sevenwithcheese: @Maholm28 Athletes who truely want to be great don’t believe in off days. Ask Curt Schilling how many off days he had during his career. about 1 hour ago via web in reply to Maholm28
sevenwithcheese: @Maholm28 Surely there was tape you could have been studying to make sure you didn’t allow 8 ER the next day. about 1 hour ago via web in reply to Maholm28
sevenwithcheese: @Maholm28 Also, pitchers only “work” 40 days a year … so lets not pretend like this day was a rarity that needed to be celebrated. about 1 hour ago via web in reply to Maholm28
Maholm28: @sevenwithcheese obviously u know nothing of a pitchers schedule or baseball players in general. Also u know nothing of my preparation 18 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhone in reply to sevenwithcheese
Maholm28: @sevenwithcheese easy for u to say since u don’t play 17 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhone in reply to sevenwithcheese
sorry Maddz
posted mine just as your showed up.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 30, 2010 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions
?
You’re entitled to your opinion. I’ve been known to throw that word around. I’ve even been called it once or twice.
Results may vary after uttering it at me, though. ;)
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
never know
how someone will react. Nice to know it’s ok to use around you.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 30, 2010 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions
apologies to all ladies
but what cunt.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 30, 2010 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions
evenwithcheese: Guys like him are here to pick up a paycheck, and thats it. If they pitch great, or let up 8ER it doesn’t matter to them. It’s just a job. about 16 hours ago via web work
by regfairfield on Jul 30, 2010 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Fuck that guy
I like the way Maholm reacted to that POS. I don’t want him still, but yeah.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
Shitty Friday
Insane back-and-forth rumors combined with two straight losses combined a ridiculously busy work day has made this day quite the kitten puncher
by Eric Stephen on Jul 30, 2010 1:26 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
This is my last day
I’m waiting for my exit interview. I’m bored.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
for Eric's enjoyment, and Maddz's horror.
when the game of life makes you feel like quiting it helps a lot if you,
kill a kitten
mark my words cause from were im sitting you cant go wrong if you,
kill a kitten
theres no crime that you’ll be commiting, i know the law you can,
kill a kitten
and if you need yarn for that scarf you’re knitting you’ll get pleanty if you,
kill a kitten
feed it turpin-tine
or break its spine,
crush it with your shoe
as long as you
kill a kitten
if the one you love isn’t quite as sh-mitting, she’ll like you more if you
kill a kitten
and i quote the bible cause that’s where it’s written “if ye loveth jesus ye must
kill a kitten”
flush him down the can,
hit him with your van,
throw him at a train,
make him snort cocaine,
drown him in a lake,
bake a kitty cake,
sick some TNT,
up his cat booty,
do what you must do,
as long as you
kill a kitten
killing kittens isnt easy
if the thought makes you feel quzzy
grab a pitch fork from the shed
and kill a puppy dog instead
kill a kitten
kill a kitten
kill a kitten
fluffy kitten
you gotta kill a kitten
kill a kitten
meow
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 30, 2010 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Bodhi is upset
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
by Maddz on Jul 30, 2010 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
and i sit in the corner giggling
seriously though, this is a Stephen Lynch song. I’m sure it’s much funnier with his jolly voice singing it.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 30, 2010 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions
LOOK AT HIS FACE
LOOK WHAT YOU’VE DONE
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
can't see it here at work
I will look and be properly ashamed later.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 30, 2010 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I wish I had your firewalls :(
I got a Skype Virus on my computer, and it’s a trojan :(
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
that’s what she said
step your game up
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
As if I could feel like any more of a loser!
That strikes deep in my heart, Maddz, deep. lol
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
maholm
so did he get traded to the dodgers or padres???
ned please be smart!
Don't the Padres need pitching even less than the Dodgers do?
I hope they trade some good prospects for him.
Glad to hear Dodgers aren’t as inclined to pick up Theriot as first rumored or as Cubs want
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
what do people see in him??
his numbers arent that great.
Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?
Every one whe is right handed should spend 1 at least one hour a day throwing left handed.
When you can put the bll in the strike zone 75% of the time, call the Dodgers
by 68elcamino427 on Jul 30, 2010 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I really don’t.
If this deal goes down, my write-up of it will not be cheerful.
by Michael White on Jul 30, 2010 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s pretty much the only reason I would be OK with acquiring him
by Eric Stephen on Jul 30, 2010 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
(born c. 1502 — died Aug. 29, 1533, Cajamarca, Inca empire) Last free-reigning emperor of the Incas. He became ruler after defeating his half brother in what may have been the greatest military engagement in Inca history. The conquistador Francisco Pizarro met Atahuallpa just before the emperor’s triumphal entry into Cuzco and invited him to a feast in his honour. When Atahuallpa and his unarmed retainers arrived, Pizarro ambushed them on horseback with cannons and guns, slaughtered thousands, and took Atahuallpa prisoner. Pizarro accepted Atahuallpa’s offer of a ransom of a roomful of gold; then, having received 24 tons of gold and silver, he ordered Atahuallpa burned at the stake. The sentence was changed to death by garrote when Atahuallpa agreed to convert to Christianity.
I’ve read one of those books about history changing events. What if Atahuallpa had not accepted Pizarro’s invitation and simply attacked the Spaniards. Could have changed history almost as much the Dodgers not trading Pedro.
Wouldn’t they have lost anyway?
The Spanish had guns, cannons and swords (which the Incans didn’t have.)
by Michael White on Jul 30, 2010 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Not a whole lot of Spaniards conquered the Inca's mainly from what I understand
because they killed their God, not so much because of their Guns and Swords.
and also
smallpox
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
And horses. Horses were the tanks of the 16th century.
by Little Blue Bicycle on Jul 30, 2010 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions
JOKE IS ON THE EUROPEANS
TOTALLY GOT SYPHILIS LOLOLOL
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
• Ethan Martin, rhp, Dodgers: Inland Empire isn’t known for being friendly to pitchers, but Martin has been letting balls fly out of the park more than usual recently. After allowing just one home run in the first three months, Martin has allowed five in his last three starts. He also has a forgettable 17-to-17 strikeout-to-walk ratio and it is clear that, despite his electric stuff, Martin’s pitchability hasn’t caught up. He ranks ninth in the California League in strikeouts, but he also leads the circuit in walks by a long margin and has the fourth highest WHIP among qualified pitchers. His home ballpark may have slightly inflated his numbers, but until he learns to harness his stuff better, Martin will continue to get himself into trouble.
Well he is a Dodgers SP prospect.
Sounds about right.
Ridic
Ain’t no one pitching that way for the Loons. The guys sucking are the number one draft picks.
Mets in on Maholm too?
From Dejan Kovacevic (Bucs beat writer):
Hearing #Dodgers, #Padres not only teams in on #Pirates LHP Paul Maholm at moment
From Scott Miller / CBS:
#Padres, others talking with #Pirates about LHP Paul Maholm. #Dodgers. #Mets. http://bit.ly/96o4lh
More GM's getting in on the fun
Driving up the price on Ned.
lol
ned looked so goddamn tired during his podsednik interview
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jul 30, 2010 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Who gives a shit?
He gets paid well and has like 53 assistants. He should be working his ass off this time of year.
I’m laughing so hard at this photo and conversation.
by Michael White on Jul 30, 2010 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions
"What's that Frank?
You want me to go on vacation this week? With her? But what about the deadline? I don’t have to fuck her do I? I guess."
@soyboquense
Ned is wearing a blazer from 1978
Seriously WTF
What, no option for "Whoever wrote this episode should DIE."
Love that movie.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Players who will be traded in the next 24 hours:
Dunn
Berkman
Maholm
Lilly
Who goes where? And for what?
How about we trade for no veterans
I will be happy if that happens.
Kuroda
Manny
Blake
for
Hellickson
Wade Davis
Desmond Jennings
Reid Brignac
Moses
Alexander The Great
King Kong
So it shall be done.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
Will that trade work if
I take out Moses and King Kong?
We could throw in Winston Churchill.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
fuck that
have you seen Churchill wOBA?
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 30, 2010 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Ok, we'll send Roosevelt
He can barely run the bases anymore anyway.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
Aren't you giving up Godzilla
if you move Kuroda?
by 68elcamino427 on Jul 30, 2010 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Kuroda does have the power to command Godzilla, so it is true we would be losing him…but if we kept Moses in the trade I think it’s a valuable baseball skill to be able to part an ocean, don’t you?
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
Only when we play Atlantis
fucking douches.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 30, 2010 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions
and that Jackson kid
Percy or whatever his name is. Fool gets lucky hits all the time. When that BABIP goes down, back the minors for him.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 30, 2010 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions
He walks pretty softly
that Roosevelt guy
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Rays whole starting rotation cost about 7 million
HK will probably be have to be paid half of that.
by Julio Nievas on Jul 30, 2010 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Honestly though
Manny and Jmac
for
Reid Brignac
Andy Sonnanstine
thoughts?
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
So, I just realized Ned Colletti bears a striking resemblance Ron Jeremy
And yet we get reamed for prospects…
.245/.372/.436. I expected more from you Yankees.
by regfairfield on Jul 30, 2010 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Big news in West Virginia
FOXSports.com’s Ken Rosenthal reports that the Rockies are willing to trade either Joe Beimel or Randy Flores.
by Little Blue Bicycle on Jul 30, 2010 2:13 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Dejan Kovacevic Pittsburgh Post Gazette
#Pirates Paul Maholm still in uniform working out. All other trade candidates accounted for, too.
and adds.
#Pirates, #Padres NOT close to Maholm deal, per high-ranking team source. S.D. ‘Just fishing.’
Yankees being the Yankees
Source: Yankees deal for Berkman is “imminent” – won’t be giving up any big prospects, but will take on his contract. He’ll be the new DH.
This sounds like Bobby Abreu going from the Phillies to the Yankees with Cory Lidle for Carlos Monasterios and three others with the Yankees paying Abreu’s $16MM.
I like Cetera.
Jim Bowden
rumor of Dodgers-Pirates trade of Ely-for-Maholm being denied..stay tuned
No, confirm it, confirm it dammit. (I think Maddz hates me today).
by regfairfield on Jul 30, 2010 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Is that good for us?
I mean, they get a guy who will make league minimum for 3 years, we get a guy who will cost 6+ next year and 8+ year after. Maybe I’m still stuck in Elymania mode, but I figured Ely could match Maholm’s numbers.
I like Cetera.
I’m not sold on that at all. Shouldn’t Ely, in theory, still be developing somewhat? Maholm has peaked, and it wasn’t that great.
Maholm is already that.
Why would you keep the guy who hopes to be a number 4 instead of trading him for a guy that is a number 4?
by Michael White on Jul 30, 2010 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Because he’s one tenth the price and younger. I don’t really dislike trying to land Maholm, I just think flipping Ely, who is really the only pitcher in the system that looks even remotely ready for MLB for him is a mistake. I would rather send them a guy with maybe some more upside but lower in the system.
Maholm hasnt been exactly lights out
his last few starts either. He does have a track record tho
by SeanMillerSavior on Jul 30, 2010 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I originally bought tickets for Aug 7 because it was Hollywood stars night and for Strasburg. Then, Strasburg goes on the DL. Now they move Hollywood Stars night? I’m going to give some unsuspecting Dodgers salesperson an undeserved earful.
I like Cetera.
Why would you buy tickets that far in advance based on something as flimsy as a pitching schedule?
by Eric Stephen on Jul 30, 2010 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Weisman posted something about him projecting to pitch on the 7th and I figured they’d go quickly. It’s a non-issue, I’m still going to enjoy the game. But I actually do enjoy watching coked out has-beens try to play baseball, so the Hollywood Stars night was my consolation prize.
It’ll be a fun night either way.
I like Cetera.
Isn't it obvious?
They postponed it the exact amount of time as Lindsey Lohan’s jail term.
I like Cetera.
She's gonna develop a mean splitter
in the penal league
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Jul 30, 2010 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Is Zambrano a target at all instead of Lilly?
Buy low….really low; Cubs have expressed interest in moving him, eating contract.
I think
they’d have to eat A LOT of it for him to be tradeable. Plus I think he also has a NTC
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 30, 2010 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I dont think anything annoys me more than peolpe talking about getting high
NOTHING!
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
Series preview is up!
@MCC
Prediction:
Nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach, diarrhea.
-MCC
Books
Any good novel suggestions from the last couple of years for me to take on vacation?
by robotmadeofnails on Jul 30, 2010 2:49 PM PDT reply actions
Cryptonomicon isn’t bad. Or Snow Crash.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Good god
are you trying to kill the man’s soul? I’d pick up Kazuo Ishiguro’s Never Let Me Go
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Jul 30, 2010 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions
What genres you into?
I’ll just say Dune
by nolander on Jul 30, 2010 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
You are the second person I’ve heard rec that in two days. I feel providence is suggesting I read this.
Ive read dune like 3 times
and read the whole series up until the last 1 or 2.. it got kidna retarded after god emperor.
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jul 30, 2010 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions
haha those books are so shitty
really wanted to like them but you cant compare the two as writers. its like the major leagues compared to t-ball.
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jul 30, 2010 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Which is better
Dune or Neuromancer?
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Jul 30, 2010 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions
He did say
“in the last couple of years” so a book written before you all were born probably does not count. And if you are going the Sci Fi angle then Foundation kicks Dune ass.
I'm also possibly wierd
in that I view any novel younger then 10 years with great suspicion. I’m still working my way through the classics.
I like anything. I know that is broad
by robotmadeofnails on Jul 30, 2010 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions
How can the Pasadena library not have Dune?
by robotmadeofnails on Jul 30, 2010 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions
world war z is good too
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jul 30, 2010 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions
getting so pumped about the walking dead on amc
especially since I think world war z would be the best hbo mini series of all time.
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jul 30, 2010 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
is also good
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
I know everyone else is reading them too but the Millenium trilogy was super hard to put down
Girl Wit the Dragon Tattoo and the two sequels. The 2nd is even better than the 1st. Reading the 3rd now. It’s all trendy now but they really are pretty gripping, even if not great literature.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
the movies.. not very good
I saw the girl who played with fire last saturday and it was zzzzz
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jul 30, 2010 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah the 2nd movie was disappointing
the first one i thought was fine. but David Fincher will rock it in the US remake. (The Swedish actress playing the lead is good 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.
Into Thin Air
Even if you’re not into the outdoors/hiking/climbing it will have you interested from the get go. I mean come on, who’s not interested in Mt. Everest stories?
The Forth Realm Trilogy by John Twelve Hawks
The Traveler
The Dark River
The Golden City
The Spirit of MeatTrain'10!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Jul 30, 2010 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Mike Rizzo
on MLB Network just said Strasburg should be back right when he’s eligible.
August 6th!
DL’d retroactive to July 21st. Start counting days on the 22nd. 15 days = August 6th eligible to come off the DL.
Kershaw is pitching Sunday. Strasburg is being skipped on Sunday (Rizzo’s words)
Stars align. Hello matchup heaven.
I need to stop checking twitter
I hate trade deadline time, I get so nervous
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
I'm just nervous in general
so something like this makes me get a little more on edge. Which is a lot on edge.
I just don’t want to see the team implode.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Maybe that trade is why people get nervous?
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
yeah, we trade the Loons for Rob Schnider playing a stapler.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
da derf da derf a derfy derf
da derf a derfy dum
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 30, 2010 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Jul 30, 2010 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I know the feeling
The last month i have been checking to see if the great Riquelme would re-sign with Boca. He did Wednesday. It was like Manny watch 09. Everyone knew they were getting together because nobody else wanted him, just a matter of when.
@soyboquense
Ive been nervously waiting
to see when Larrisa Riquelme will run naked thru the streets of Paraguay
by SeanMillerSavior on Jul 30, 2010 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Because I have nothing to add
Here’s Chien Ming Wang in a skirt:
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Jul 30, 2010 3:06 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Kriegal and Plachske
are tag-teaming on the McCourts to sell the team. I only mention it because I don’t think these two even like the Dodgers.
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 30, 2010 3:08 PM PDT reply actions
Plaschke hates the Dodgers. His "Why Anaheim is so much nice a stadium than DS"
piece was the final BS for me.
Not that I’d be averse to the McCourts selling the team, either, but can’t read Plashcke.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
I’d rather listen to Fran Drescher read the dictionary than read anything written by Plashke.
I like Cetera.
I was having a good time this morning reading the FJM articles under the Plachke tag.
by Michael White on Jul 30, 2010 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Berkman to NYY
per MLBTR on le twitter
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
If Berkman goes to the Yankees, does he then become the full time DH? He hasn’t played in the OF since 2007 according to FG.
Wheeee! The Cody Ross Carousel!
In the span of just minutes MLBTR reported that Cody Ross “is off the table” followed by “Cody Ross may be available.”
Whee! Baseball trade deadline madness!
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Sounds like Toronto has been riding Gose’s dick for a while. I was absolutely shocked that they dealt Wallace — this used to be their dream type player.
Expansive game preview up
http://www.truebluela.com/2010/7/30/1597354/amid-trade-deadline-rumors-there
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