Dodgers Week 19 In Review: Running Out Of Time
by Eric Stephen on Aug 15, 2010 5:30 PM PDT
in Dodgers Weekly Reviews
Email
PrintThe Dodgers offense may look like it recovered, averaging four and a half runs per game, but in reality it was the same old post All-Star break Dodgers this week, who went 2-4 on the week, including their worst losses of the season, both literally (13-1 on Sunday) and figuratively (the debacle Thursday in Philadelphia). The Dodgers scored 24 runs in two of their games in Philadelphia, but also managed just three runs in the other four games of the week.
The bullpen was especially terrible, including blowing a seven-run lead with six outs to play, and Jonathan Broxton losing his job as closer. Five of the seven relievers this week allowed more than twice as many baserunners as innings pitched.
Dodger Batter of the Week: Scott Podsednik had five multi-hit games and currently has a 12-game hitting streak overall, and my general rule is "hit .500 and you get batter of the week." Fellow outfielders Matt Kemp (.833 OPS), Andre Ethier (.832 OPS), and Jay Gibbons (.917 OPS) all merit honorable mention consideration.
Dodger Pitcher of the Week: Four of the five Dodger starters had good weeks this week, but the award goes to Ted Lilly for not giving up a run in his six innings on Saturday. He has won all three starts as a Dodger.
Week 19 Record: 2-4
27 runs scored (4.50 per game)
36 runs allowed (6.00 per game)
.371 pythagorean winning percentage
Season Record: 60-58
516 runs scored (4.37 per game)
517 runs allowed (4.38 per game)
.499 pythagorean winning percentage (59-59)
Transactions:
- Monday: The Dodgers optioned Ramon Troncoso to Triple A Albuquerque, to make room for...
- Tuesday: Ronald Belisario was activated from the restricted list. Also, Garret Anderson, who was designated for assignment Sunday, was given his unconditional release
- Wednesday: The Dodgers placed Rafael Furcal on the disabled list, retroactive to August 3, with a lower back strain, and purchased the contract of Juan Castro from Triple A Albuquerque.
Game Results:
- Tuesday: Dodgers 15, Phillies 9
- Wednesday: Phillies 2, Dodgers 0
- Thursday: Phillies 10, Dodgers 9
- Friday: Braves 1, Dodgers 0
- Saturday: Dodgers 2, Braves 1
- Sunday: Braves 13, Dodgers 1
Upcoming Week: The Dodgers finish their series in Atlanta Monday, then fly home to face the Rockies and Reds, continuing their trend of playing teams ahead of them in the wild card standings.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| 16 at Atl 4:10pm |
17 vs Col 7:10pm |
18 vs Col 7:10pm |
19 vs Col 7:10pm |
20 vs Cin 7:10pm |
21 vs Cin 7:10pm |
22 vs Cin 1:10pm |
Previous Weeks in Review: Wk 1 | Wk 2 | Wk 3 | Wk 4 | Wk 5 | Wk 6 | Wk 7 | Wk 8 | Wk 9 | Wk 10 | Wk 11 | Wk 12 | Wk 13 | Wk 14 | Wk15 | Wk 16 | Wk 17 | Wk 18
Week 19 Stats
| Player | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SB/CS | BA/OBP/SLG | OPS |
| Podsednik | 28 | 26 | 5 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0/2 | .500/.536/.577 | 1.113 |
| Kemp | 18 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0/0 | .333/.333/.500 | .833 |
| Ethier | 26 | 22 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0/0 | .364/.423/.409 | .832 |
| Theriot | 28 | 24 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1/0 | .375/.407/.375 | .782 |
| Carroll | 22 | 19 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2/0 | .316/.409/.368 | .778 |
| Loney | 26 | 24 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0/0 | .292/.346/.417 | .763 |
| Blake | 19 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0/0 | .250/.316/.438 | .753 |
| Ausmus | 16 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0/0 | .143/.250/.143 | .393 |
|
|
||||||||||||
| Gibbons | 12 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0/0 | .333/.333/.583 | .917 |
| Belliard | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0/0 | .143/.222/.143 | .365 |
| Castro | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/0 | .000/.250/.000 | .250 |
| Ellis | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | .000/.000/.000 | .000 |
| Johnson | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | .000/.000/.000 | .000 |
|
|
||||||||||||
| Pitchers | 16 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/0 | .071/.133/.071 | .205 |
| Totals | 235 | 210 | 27 | 61 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 17 | 3/2 | .290/.343/.367 | .710 |
| Pitcher | G | W-L | Sv | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | ERA | WHIP | FIP* |
| Lilly | 1 | 1-0 | -- | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.00 | 0.833 | 3.37 |
| Kuroda | 1 | 0-1 | -- | 7.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1.29 | 0.857 | 4.63 |
| Kershaw | 1 | 0-0 | -- | 6.2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2.70 | 1.200 | 2.90 |
| Billingsley | 1 | 0-1 | -- | 6.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.00 | 1.333 | 3.70 |
| Padilla | 2 | 1-1 | -- | 9.1 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 11.57 | 1.929 | 6.41 |
| Starters | 6 |
2-3 | -- | 35.0 | 32 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 4.37 | 1.286 | 4.40 |
| Kuo | 3 | 0-0 | 1 | 2.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 | 0.429 | 0.63 |
| Dotel | 2 | 0-0 | -- | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 | 1.200 | 2.60 |
| Jansen | 3 | 0-0 | -- | 1.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5.40 | 2.400 | 1.40 |
| Sherrill | 4 | 0-0 | -- | 2.1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7.71 | 2.143 | 4.49 |
| Monasterios | 2 | 0-0 | -- | 3.1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8.10 | 2.100 | 6.20 |
| Broxton | 2 | 0-1 | 0/1 | 1.0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 27.00 | 4.000 | 12.20 |
| Belisario | 3 | 0-0 | -- | 2.2 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 30.38 | 3.750 | 6.95 |
| Relievers | 6 |
0-1 | 1/2 | 15.0 | 26 | 19 | 18 | 7 | 14 |
10.80 | 2.200 | 4.67 |
| Totals | 6 |
2-4 | 1/2 | 50.0 | 58 | 36 | 35 | 20 | 32 | 6.30 | 1.560 | 4.48 |
*FIP is estimated
84 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
Was watching Orel’s Game 7 clincher on DVD yesterday. It was a struggle getting that last out, including a false start celebration. But it was sweet when it finally happened.
One thing that stood out was the ump’s strike zone. There was a pitch to Greg Jefferies in the 9th that was a foot outside but called a strike.
Greg Jeffries
Ha! I thought he was going to be great. He was one of the guys that I always had 25 of his rookie card for some reason. Probably bc he sucked and that is what I got!
Chris Johnson 3B of the Astros is on fire
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.cgi?n1=johnsch05&t=b&year=2010
Pretty good production from a rookie. Especially at a corner IF spot.
Not in person
but yeah, I’ve seen him on various shows. I have to hand it to him. He has maximized his skill to it’s full potential. Good for him.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 15, 2010 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Not in person. ha!
Pretty good stuff. A friend just sent it to me. He sent the one of the the Game winning HR’s in the World Series too.
Good stuff.
He is pretty amazing, in that he does so many different impressions.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 15, 2010 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I’d like to see him do my swing.
Tim and Ted used to tell me “they’ve seen better swings in a playground!”
by KellyStephen on Aug 15, 2010 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Ah, Batting Stance Guy
I love his Jeter impression. Needs more bend in the wrist, though.
by TopDeckTrueBlue on Aug 15, 2010 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
He has been around for a couple of years, right?
I remember doing that same stuff as a small kid, probably 8 or 9 years old. I stand in the living room with one of those small wooden bats they use to give away at Dodger Stadium back in the days before you had to worry about the crowd using them as a projectile or a weapon to use on each other in the parking lot after the game. I’d go through a series of a couple dozen batting stances and see how many my dad could name. The obvious ones like Pete Rose, Joe Morgan, Mickey Rivers and Bobby Bonds were easy. I enjoyed doing the ones a little harder like Ron Cey or Steve Garvey. If only there was YouTube back in those days – maybe I would’ve gone into a different line of work. :)
vr, Xei
Hey guys
Out of the house all day, finally saw the nightmare we had today. All my focus now is the 9 p.m. deadline tomorrow…
Hey Eric, what do you think are our chances of signing Lee?
My guess is a toss up from the reports. 50-50, which was better than last week.
ditto to that
I’m glad I didnt waste my time on today’s game, the beach was lovely
I do hope we pull this out of left field though, it would be nice to have something to lift the spirits, and have a potential stud in the system
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
If we do get him (I’m feeling extra optimistic about it), he should NOT be babied in the system. I want Lee fronting the Loons rotation next year and fast tracked to AA no later than 2012.
I’ve seen his scouting video again, man that changeup is killer.
by Julio Nievas on Aug 15, 2010 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Why would he leave a potential starting job at LSU. Even if he’s get drafted in the 2nd round, he stands to make millions more than the bonus he receives as a Dodger.
He's not starting. He didn't even get many reps at the scrimmage today.
Looks like he’s going to get red-shirted, and that only increases our chances.
by Julio Nievas on Aug 15, 2010 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions
He has 4 more bites at the apple and 1 and 2 guys at LSU are a junior and senior. If he can wait, he’ll get his chance.
And I don’t want him if it means he’s splitting time between pitching and football.
Update
Brian Lazarre (LSU insider) just said this:
According to people close to the LSU baseball program, things look pretty good for the Tigers holding on to Gausman. The same cannot be said about Lee at this time. It looks like the Dodgers are going all out to sign him.
by Julio Nievas on Aug 15, 2010 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Please delete this comment immediately.
by Julio Nievas on Aug 15, 2010 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions
So someone would get in trouble if they posted something say from ESPN insider?
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
Well
They’ve made it clear for people not to do that or else I’ll get “in trouble”… Whatever that means.
by Julio Nievas on Aug 15, 2010 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Most likely that just means imprisoned for 30 years
So basically a slap on the wrist.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
You know what
It’s an LSU site for crying out loud. I don’t give a shi* anymore…
by Julio Nievas on Aug 15, 2010 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Of course
Assuming we offer him 3 million
by Julio Nievas on Aug 15, 2010 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Did you read the yahoo article?
He looks to be 3rd in line and have to redshirt this year. He may not be the starter till 2012.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
One more word on what's offensive
It’s Phil’s and Eric’s blog, so they get to say what goes. That said, I don’t understand why someone would insist on using any word or phrase after being told, politely, that some of our regular posters were offended by that word or phrase. I’m sure nobody meant to offend. And maybe those who find it offensive are a minority. In my opinion, don’t do it anyway.
I certianly hope I’m not being hypocrticial here. If I’ve done in the past what I’m encouraging others not to do — repeat a behavior after being asked to stop — I apologize.
The Omar Moreno of this blog
September call-up predictions
Pitchers:
- Ramon Troncoso
- Travis Schlichting
- Jon Link
Infielders:
- Ivan DeJesus
Catcher:
- JD Closser (Russell Martin transferred to 60-day DL)
Outfielders:
- Xavier Paul
- Trayvon Robinson
Kevin_Goldstein
In a recent phone conversation, I think I put it at 30. RT @JulioNievas: @Kevin_Goldstein Has the 10% chance of signing Lee grown?
#IWANTLEE
God you're such a freaking buzz kill
Even if it doesn’t happen all you are doing is just raining on everyone’s parade, it’s getting old.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
Its his shtick
Have you ever tried just turning off the TV, sitting down with your children, and hitting them?
Not Zach Lee, but YES!
jimcallisBA
Good news for #Dodgers fans. They’re getting closer to a deal with athletic 11th-rd OF Joc Pederson for 2nd-rd money. #mlbdraft
Was a usc commit. I WANT this guy
His Athleticism can't be denied
If we sign him, I say he’s our top signee.
by Julio Nievas on Aug 15, 2010 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice...
but hopefully it has nothing to do with not being able to sign Lee.
My twitter = @neufaustcan
Dylan Hernandez dylanohernandez
Hearing Pederson negotiations won’t affect Lee and that Lee negotiations won’t affect Pederson. #Dodgers
by Julio Nievas on Aug 15, 2010 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Surprised he went this far down
I guess the USC commitment was the red flag, but he’s worth the risk of grabbing him in the 5th round. Lefty, great swing, 8 HRs in 31 games (if you discount the first half, it’s 8 HRs in the last 15 games), really athletic (so you know he’ll get more power as the years come by).
Top signee.
by Julio Nievas on Aug 15, 2010 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I guess that’s why their offering him 2nd – round money..
by Julio Nievas on Aug 15, 2010 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Anybody know who's doing
the negotiations? Is it Logan White, or his scouts that are working with the draftees? How technical do they need to get?
I almost certain it’s White. He’s the guy who offered LaRoche $1M and 1 cent.
by silverwidow on Aug 15, 2010 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree
Far as I know Logan does all the negotiating.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Aug 15, 2010 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions
If we sign Lee and Pederson
I will not bad mouth McCourt until the divorce trial starts.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
If he gets them both
I wont bad mouth him unless he does something extremely stupid.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
Do stupid things in the past
that we don’t know about it count?
Have you ever tried just turning off the TV, sitting down with your children, and hitting them?
In between movies
Scott Pilgrim was bizzarely insane and funny. I enjoyed the absurdity of it because I had no idea about the characters beforehand.
But not as insane as seeing Wyclef gush about a Ritz commercial, then watching said Ritz commercial. Apparently Rutz takes Wyclef "to a place and a time.
About to see Dinner For Schmucks.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 15, 2010 10:15 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
You realize you’re supposed to pay two separate admissions, right? I’m gonna call the cops on you. Officer, he’s the guy who won’t stop telling eveyone that we’re going to sign three free agent pitchers this offseason. He says Ely will be the 6th starter. Get him now!
Haha
I did pay for two tickets!
Because there was too much time in between movies :)
by Eric Stephen on Aug 15, 2010 10:23 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
The last time I saw a movie, I bought the ticket at the booth and walked in with nobody taking my ticket. I told the girl at the popcorn stand next time I wasn’t even going to buy a ticket. She said, “I won’t tell on you.”
So you only do the right thing
if you have to worry about the consequences?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Aug 15, 2010 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Schmucks was good
but I had to watch some of it with my eyes between my fingers.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Aug 15, 2010 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks Eric! I thought it looked stupid and didn’t want to watch it with my girlfriend. Now I will now consider it.
by Julio Nievas on Aug 15, 2010 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions
More from Lazarre
Repotedly, the Dodgers would let him play football. But, I’ve heard that Lee wants more money to do that.
More money to play football?
Then give him less money to only play baseball!
by silverwidow on Aug 15, 2010 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions
For the commenters below
I’m assuming he wants more money if he can’t play football.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
I have a question
Seems like another issue about all this (Lee) is the money. Is it true that the Selig has to approve of us offering more than slot money and if so, how many of those approvals go through?
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
Related FanPosts on True Blue LA
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recommended FanPosts
Recent FanPosts
In Association With
Big League Stew - MLB - Yahoo! Sports
- The Cardinals Hall of Fame can now be found at Bill Clinton’s library in Arkansas (Huh?)
- Will Bryce Harper start the season with the Nationals?
- Mitch Mustain puts football behind him, signs reported rookie deal with White Sox
- Robinson Cano and Denzel Washington face off in Jay Leno’s Yankees trivia contest
- Shane Victorino lands role on ‘Hawaii Five-0′
Certain photos copyright © 2012 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
