Dodgers Blow Another One, 4-3 To Braves
by Eric Stephen on Aug 16, 2010 7:38 PM PDT
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PrintI have to hand it to KCAL. Despite offering an inferior production quality to Prime Ticket on its Dodger broadcasts, it may have provided the moment to perfectly describe the season tonight. You see, KCAL, unlike Prime Ticket, does not bother to have a postgame show, so almost literally seconds after the final play of the game the transmission shifts into normal KCAL programming, which, outside of its meteorologists, is crap.
Tonight, a few moments after the Dodgers lost to the Braves, 4-3, giving up three runs in the bottom of the ninth inning, KCAL switched to its "regularly scheduled programming, already in progress." Tonight, that meant Dr. Phil, and the first image we saw on screen was a woman bawling her eyes out. If that doesn't describe the Dodger season, I don't know what does.
The Dodger bullpen, like the alleged father of said woman's baby on Dr. Phil, should take a DNA test tonight, because Chad Billingsley got, um, fornicated, out of a win. Billingsley was on his game tonight, striking out eight batters against just one walk in his seven innings of work.
Hong-Chih Kuo pitched a scoreless eighth inning in just seven pitches, so he stayed in to pitch the ninth, attempting a two-inning save. The last two-inning save by a Dodger was Ramon Troncoso, who pitched the final two innings of a 2-1 win in Chicago against the Cubs on May 28, 2009. However, Kuo loaded the bases with one out in the ninth, so Joe Torre went to Octavio Dotel to get the final two outs. Dotel faced two batters but, he didn't record an out. A walk to David Ross was followed by a single by Melky Cabrera to bring home the tying and winning runs, ending the Dodgers brutal road trip at 2-5.
In the four-game series in Atlanta, that the Dodgers were this close to splitting, the Dodgers scored a total of six runs, and had no hits in 23 at-bats with runners in scoring position.
By the way, James McDonald allowed one run in seven innings tonight for Pittsburgh, getting his second win.
The Dodgers head home tonight, and open a three-gamer with the Rockies tomorrow. Clayton Kershaw, who flew home ahead of the team today, starts Tuesday against Jeff Francis Jhoulys Chacin.
WP - Peter Moylan (4-2): 3 up, 3 down
LP - Hong-Chih Kuo (3-2): 1 1/3 IP, 2 hits, 3 runs, 1 walk, 1 strikeout
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The Dodger bullpen, like the alleged father of said woman’s baby on Dr. Phil, should take a DNA test tonight, because Chad Billingsley got, um, fornicated, out of a win. Billingsley was on his game tonight, striking out eight batters against just one walk in his seven innings of work.
Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?
Hey, Eric. Jeff Francis is on the DL...just an FYI
I think you’ll be seeing Jhoulys Chacin
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Actually on Saturday....
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Thanks
I relied on teh Dodger game notes, and didn’t check. My bad.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 16, 2010 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
No worries...just thought you'd want to know:)
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On the bottom is it going to say:
Its all my fault?
Judging by Joe Saunders bobblehead last month in Anaheim
the bottom could also read: “soon to be traded.”
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by Joey Kaufman on Aug 16, 2010 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
The Kemp bobblehead and Kershaw pitching are the only reasons why I’m going to the game tomorrow. Can’t let the tickets go to waste :)
by Dodgermanramon on Aug 16, 2010 7:51 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Nice. I'm going tomorrow as well.
And solely for bobblehead purposes. I’ve thrown in the towel on the season as a whole.
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by Joey Kaufman on Aug 16, 2010 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Where are your seats @ USC Joey?
by Dodgermanramon on Aug 16, 2010 8:14 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Way up there in the reserve section
49 I think
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by Joey Kaufman on Aug 16, 2010 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I was hoping you would be in the Lodge level so we could meet up for a drink and to talk USC football.
by Dodgermanramon on Aug 16, 2010 8:42 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
That was officially the first time I have thought this season was comical. I absolutely did not give a shit that we lost. I was glad to see Bills continue his string of good games. The whole thing capped off by James Macdonald picking up a win probably his best game of his young career while Dotel walks in a run and gives up a single. The 2010 Dodgers are at odds with the Gods.
Yeah I'm with you
I wish Bills would have gotten the win (Dodgers too, obviously), but at least he is improving his season stats. Kershaw and Billingsley are a hell of a 1-2 punch (right now it’s Bills-Kershaw, but either way), and I think people are finally starting to realize it.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
+1
Drink up, boys — it’s gonna be a long couple of years.
The Omar Moreno of this blog
by Humma Kavula on Aug 16, 2010 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I prefer the Bombay Sapphire
but you have teh right idea.
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by Humma Kavula on Aug 16, 2010 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Also....
So glad this team was a buyer at the deadline. Hooray, we’re the Astros. 17th pick, which they lose anyway when they sign some crappy Type A guy, coming right up.
The Omar Moreno of this blog
by Humma Kavula on Aug 16, 2010 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
LSU might be paying more.
Oh, wait…Saban’s at Alabama now.
by KellyStephen on Aug 16, 2010 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
{Rings bell} Dead... team... walking
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Recipe to cheer you up
Watch (if you can find it on demand) the episode of LOUIE where he goes south. It’s absolutely genius and hilarious.
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other thread
The Dodgers will never see Bobby Cox again. May the Braves never see Torre, Bowa, Honeycutt, Colletti, the McCourts, Ryan T, Sherrill, Belliard, Ausmus….ever again in blue.
Since when is choking an infectious disease?
Has everyone on the team been castrated by Jamie McTrash?
Per Steve Henson:
The Dodgers are on the brink of signing the heretofore unsignable Zach Lee
about 2 hours ago via TweetDeck
Update
Zach Lee is meeting with Les Miles about a possible 4 million dollar contract, as well as the starting QB job
by SeanMillerSavior on Aug 16, 2010 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
why would he meet with les miles
how would a two way sport contract thing work? i odnt get it
I'm really hoping he doesn't sign with us but be able to play football
That would suck.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
If I’m the Dodgers and I’m investing $3-4 million in your throwing arm, you are not fucking around on a football field. Ever.
to try to negotiate the starting gig?
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Aug 16, 2010 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
That may sink it for us
sure he’s good, but the first game is in 19 days. No way he starts this year.
I need a burbon
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And Bigelow Green Tea
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by Humma Kavula on Aug 16, 2010 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Is Miles scumbag enough to promise it now and reneg tomorrow?
by Michael White on Aug 16, 2010 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Save it
I’ve spent the last two weeks on that over-signing “tragedy” I can’t do it again right now
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Save what? It was a legit question. If the answer is yes he’s not the only such scumbag in his line of work.
by Michael White on Aug 16, 2010 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Apologies
I’m a little tense right now.
No, I don’t think Les would stoop to that level
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I will say this
there were stories that Lee is 3rd in line now, and that that was why he may sign. The story basically said the only way hed start would be if they both got injured. Also, LSU may have asked him to redshirt his freshman year… maybe he is seeing if this is true. T-minus 50 minutes
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Aug 16, 2010 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions
After Garret left
Lee is most certainly #3, but behind a starting Soph and backup JR, both who have played a majority of a season (not to the greatest success, especially our backup, but still)
barring injury, he would have to have a phenomenal camp to move up to #2, and then wait for an injury
I wouldn’t worry about a redshirt, as he’s unlikely to need 4 years in either sport.
Good God, do we need him on the mound this year
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Wouldn’t it be funny if the Dodgers got both, somehow, some way?
by Eric Stephen on Aug 16, 2010 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
it would
but in the mlb.com article that said Lee missed practice, it said that Gausman has decided to go to LSU
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Aug 16, 2010 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions
uuuhhhhh
how about we get both, then you can have them in 2-3 years? they wont even need minor league ball, as they’ll have played in a home stadium that seats (and fills) 10k+ every game?
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we are hoping our picks are around 25-30
so i doubt they are there.. sorry …. we will just take lee… you can have inconsistent only stuff gausman
Can we get Theriot Back
I think he’s still got some eligibility left….
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That seems like the kind of thing that would get around
and quickly
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by Humma Kavula on Aug 16, 2010 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Don’t they do that stuff all the time? Carroll in particular promising a half dozen running backs that they’ll get be given the first look at running back comes to mind.
by Michael White on Aug 16, 2010 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Sorry
I should know better than to comment on what a football coach would or wouldn’t do. I don’t follow it, I have no idea at all.
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by Humma Kavula on Aug 16, 2010 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I wonder if Miles is giving Lee the business Carroll gave Sanchez
by Michael White on Aug 16, 2010 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Jayson Stark
How’d you enjoy the work of that #Dodgers bullpen on this trip? In 6 G allowed 29 hits & 21 ER in 16 1/3 IP, w/ 2 disastrous losses. Yikes!
Silly Jason Stark
It was 7 games. Ha! :)
by Eric Stephen on Aug 16, 2010 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I have to say I thought giving up James McDonald was shortsighted.
That kid did well against us. I’m glad he’s not a Dodger anymore…although he did kill us as a Pirate…sad day.
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I can't disagree there. I'm also surprised Torre replaced Broxton as the closer.
Broxton is a friggin’ beast.
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I don't know that tonight's loss can push the needle all the way to "disaster."
No fun, certainly… but “disaster?”
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by Humma Kavula on Aug 16, 2010 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah, there’s a bit ’o frost on the windows tonight
oh yeah …
by 68elcamino427 on Aug 16, 2010 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I was bored with the first few weeks. Perhaps expectations were too high.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 16, 2010 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions
The others are boring and uncomfortable.
It might be “good” I guess, but not particularly enjoyable.
by Michael White on Aug 16, 2010 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Les Miles
Having lived down south in SEC country, the word on the street was that Les Miles is dumb as a rock. So maybe the combined pea brains of Colletti and McCourt can match him in witlessness and we have a shot at signing Lee.
Is their a rule that prevents Lee from
say accepting the signing bonus and playing for the Dodgers for one year. Then abruptly retiring and going back to LSU?
by SeanMillerSavior on Aug 16, 2010 8:12 PM PDT reply actions
he wont get the whole bonus
and the Dodgers would file a complaint
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Aug 16, 2010 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Murky.
While I defer to anyone who knows better or for sure, it sure seems that whatever the Dodgers/Lee negotiate into the contract is the rule.
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by Humma Kavula on Aug 16, 2010 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I will be a guest on Sports Talk Soup tonight at 8:50 to talk, gulp, Dodgers, and hopefully Zach Lee
This is goona be good
Im gonna get the popcorn ready
by SeanMillerSavior on Aug 16, 2010 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
How do you pronounce that?
Vito Chirco : How do you pronounce that? ZAH-ch??
Eric: No, it rhymes with lack, not latch.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
If you wanna get the full effect of Les Miles' stupidity...
…then look no further than his video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9BhBLJqKpM
I know it’s long, but his postgame interview is absolutely priceless and totally worth waiting for.
Worst records in MLB since ASB
26t) Dodgers 11-20
26t) Mariners 11-20
28t) Pirates 10-20
28t) Royals 10-20
30) Tigers 10-22
hey i'm going to a royals game tomorrow
i actually get to watch a team worse than the Dodgers
by bucknellbruin on Aug 16, 2010 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Giants fan calls Dodger Talk to gloat.
Ken Levine asks “How many championships do the SF Giants have?”
Silence
by Eric Stephen on Aug 16, 2010 8:23 PM PDT reply actions 6 recs
Idiot
Got pwned
I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.
by angelofdeath on Aug 16, 2010 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions
My giants fan friend usually responds to that with "Bobby Thompson"
At least it’s something. And it’s a more well-known event than all but the 1988 WS for the Dodgers.
How much of a loser do you have to be to call a rival's postgame talk show?
It happens all the time here in SEC-country and it makes your fanbase look immature.
That guy probably goes to SEC football practices wearing opposing team’s hats.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 16, 2010 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Pomansky Update 8:24
Was just told the offer on the table is $4m, and that Lee has NOT agreed to anything yet.
Tick tock…
damn
i need another bourbon
bottle
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I'd go 4.5 mill for him
We need to restock this farm system so Ned can trade Rubby next summer for Fausto Carmona.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
low mid 90s GB pitchers
offspeed not that great… lol good comp
Unless he thinks he’ll be a top 5 football draft pick in 3 years, thats too much to turn down.
by UCLADodger32 on Aug 16, 2010 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions
i’m not saying he is, i’m saying thats what he has to think in order to turn that down.
by UCLADodger32 on Aug 16, 2010 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions
You’re in Cabo, in the evening, and you’re on a Dodger Blog???
Is that a “L” on your forehead???
by KellyStephen on Aug 16, 2010 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Ohhhh…so that is a “L” on your forehead!
(Just kidding)
by KellyStephen on Aug 16, 2010 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
makes sense
I would think Cabo was a premier elite resort destination for cougars.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
we still have at least 30 minutes… to not sign Zach Lee
I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.
by angelofdeath on Aug 16, 2010 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Shaun Marcum (john ely clone)
throwing a no hitter through 5 innings..
hey thats a lot of posts
someone some up the posts from today in one post
http://www.dingersblog.com
Season over
we suck. Bills, Kuo no heart. Zach Lee? Maybe.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
4mils offer for Zach Lee?
Wow..
I like the effort to get him…but I’m wondering if it wouldnt have been more advantageous to get 2 players for that amount of dough.
wont be lsu guys
when it comes to pro baseball signing, college insiders know net to nothing in my experience.
Though if he really is classy enough to tell Miles in person, LSU may put out a release first
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Um... Fuck
Pomansky
Lee made all team activities tonight (dinner, meetings, walk thru) and had the meeting with Coach Miles.
According to two sources the Lee family have set the number firmly at $5m and the Dodgers latest offer is $4m.
There is a half hour left…..
I don’t think it’s going to happen.
woops
Lee made all team activities tonight (dinner, meetings, walk thru) and had the meeting with Coach Miles.
According to two sources the Lee family have set the number firmly at $5m and the Dodgers latest offer is $4m.
There is a half hour left…..
Lee has a great chance of not ever being offered 4mils again in the MLB draft…and being a pro QB is a long long way away…
Their nuts to turn that down.
#2 and #1
get 5M, no one else…
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Aug 16, 2010 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions
The chances of him being the #1/#2 pick in 3 years are minimal…
He must really love football.
But the kid cant be that good if he’s 3rd string behind a couple of non-pro prospects.
im saying in the draft Harper
and the Pirates pick get that money…
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Aug 16, 2010 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Its really, really rare for a freshman to win the starting QB job at any D1 football school. He might be a great QB prospect and still not get the job. Either way, turning down a $4 million offer is nuts.
by UCLADodger32 on Aug 16, 2010 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Right..but most of the best QBs played early in their career...
Sam Bradford, Casey Clausen, Tim Tebow, etc..
This. Thats an unbelievable amount of money to turn down. Hell, even if he flames out in 3 years in baseball he can go back and play college fb (if he does a baseball only deal).
by UCLADodger32 on Aug 16, 2010 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
That's just ridiculous
They are being stubborn just to be stubborn here…what family couldn’t do with 4 million? I realize it’s his money, but if he’s any kind of decent a good chunk of that goes to family.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
OMGGG
who saw the carl crawford attempted home run take away of bengie molina….. MUST SEE
There is no try here. Get it done or it was a cheapskate punting of the pick.
by oshea2002 on Aug 16, 2010 8:38 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
I don't think so at all
No one should have anticipated that a guy who has no shot at starting for 3 years would turn down 4 mill as a 28th overall pick…
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
I’m with you. Fuck this kid if he turns down $4MM. This isn’t monopoly.
by Michael White on Aug 16, 2010 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
If he does end up turning down this or even a better offer
Fuck him, let LSU have his dumb ass.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
Great writing, Eric
I’m back to work tomorrow. Thanks to all who’ve made this a fun place to visit over the summer.
mccourts are trying to make it look like they are trying
they knew from the begining lee wasnt going to sign… and offering 4 mil wasnt enough…
Every other team passed on him because he was unsignable. The Dodgers thought they were smarter than everybody else, but today they got schooled.
People don't think it be like this, but it do.
It was a risk/reward decision based on the lack of other talent on the board.
Or perhaps the Dodgers should simlply defer to the collective wisdom of other GMs in baseball and not make their own play.
by Michael White on Aug 16, 2010 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions
4 mil is plenty
if he wants 5 mil. . . good luck at LSU
by SeanMillerSavior on Aug 16, 2010 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions
maybe it aint the money
maybe he wanted to go to lsu the whole time… his heart may be in football
Or his family is wealthy and doesnt need the money?
I cant imagine turning down a winning lottery ticket, in order to draw again. Thats basically what he’s doing.
And they are gambling his future
with college football players diving at his knees. Take the fuckin’ money.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
That was the original story with him
But the dodger took a (in my opinion) good chance that money could change his mind.
Even the best kids eyes go wide when you put 3mil + on the table, a rare find indeed if he turns that down
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Painting McCourt in a bad light here is Wally a stretch. They ma a franchise record offer for the 29th pick, they are way over slot, and the kid is a stud. I’m with the others, the ball is clearly in Lee’s court.
He only fell that low because he didn’t want to play pro ball yet. If he wanted to play, he would have gone a lot higher.
So “offering over slot” is a false argument.
People don't think it be like this, but it do.
They are offering him top-five money
it sounds like to me. How much better could it possibly get?
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
I call BS
Not many, and I mean seriously not many people can turn down this amount of money…Lee doesn’t even have a ton of leverage anymore. The Mccourts are looking to right a few wrongs today, and they are doing a damn good job of it. It may not be the best idea, but I’d go 4.5 mill with the last offer. 15 minutes left, something needs to happen.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
If this were Pawn Stars
the old man would be calling you a fool
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Aug 16, 2010 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions
The Old man is awesome
he makes that show
by SeanMillerSavior on Aug 16, 2010 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
most definitely
as he’d say, this is a business, and I gotta make money. This kid better be a top 3 starter within 3 years to make $4.5 mil worth it
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Aug 16, 2010 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I’d say top 3 SP for LAD (regardless of time frame) would make the money worth it, but I completely agree with your point.
by Michael White on Aug 16, 2010 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Tim Lincecum got $2.025 million, Buster Posey $6.2 million, and Strasburg $7.5. That’s the territory were entering with this kid.
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Aug 16, 2010 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions
That's true
he was a senior signer, which is a term I learned here which you should read if you haven’t.
So that all makes sense then, Posey was a junior and the #5 pick, and Stras we all know
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Aug 16, 2010 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually, it’s McCourt (singular); Jamie is no longer with the team (pending activity later this month.
by KellyStephen on Aug 16, 2010 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Sorry, I was thinking it was 2009 because we were actually going after our draft picks
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
More importantly
Les Miles and the Bengal boosters don’t have a ton of leverage anymore. ;-)
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Dont underestimate the power of TAF
if they can run a near billion dollar non-profit sporting empire with no state funds, they could still pull off anything they wanted.
Standard Oil men still have the cash
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F BP
We’ll see how the shrimping season goes before i declare too soon
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In all seriousness
that will be a big. Let’s hope all goes well. America should promise to eat more gulf shrimp!
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
yeah
a lot of guys sign in the last minute
by bucknellbruin on Aug 16, 2010 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
always down to the end with the bug guys. Have patience, grasshopper.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 16, 2010 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
if anything
this is exciting.
well for me at least.
and probably silverwidow. he’s probably having an anuerysm.
Anyone else picturing Silverwidow
Hyperventilating into a brown lunch sack?
It's getting to the point where
Cory Wade would be the one saying “is that you, Silverwidow?”
by Eric Stephen on Aug 16, 2010 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Doesn't seem like it
just adding it into the live version of Quick Pitch
by Eric Stephen on Aug 16, 2010 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions
yesterday they were almost no-hit
Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?
The boston guys say anything about ranaudo?
Aint heard word one about him all day
sorry for the waay off topic
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mlbtraderumors.com
should have it if anything happens
by bucknellbruin on Aug 16, 2010 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought I saw he signed earlier…just a brief glance though by me.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 16, 2010 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions
You should open with
“First of all, FUCK CARLOS RUIZ!”
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Aug 16, 2010 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
The verdict is in
ZACH LEE WILL BE A DODGER
LSU Insider Trey Mongrue, and several other guys confirm.
by PHAT JULIO on Aug 16, 2010 8:55 PM PDT reply actions 4 recs
YES!
someone on MLBTR who is close to Lee is agreeing.
Lee has reportedly signed with the Dodgers.
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Aug 16, 2010 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions
$4 million will buy a hell of a condo an Albuquerque
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Aug 16, 2010 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
LSU Confirms through offical release
http://lsufootball.posterous.com/lsus-lee-signs-with-dodgers
i need another bottle of burbon
thanks for a terrible night, classy place
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by PodKATT on Aug 16, 2010 8:57 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I’m still trying to figure out if that blog is real or not
by Eric Stephen on Aug 16, 2010 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions
it is
LSU sends official releases through it and they run it.
its even linked from the offical LSUSports.net site, if you can find it
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from the release
"This was a very personal decision for Zach and his family," Miles said. "This opportunity was just too difficult to pass up. We wish Zach and his family the very best. He’s an outstanding young man and we hope he develops into a great Major League pitcher."
That doesn’t sound like a 2 sport contract
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DodgersDynasty
Zach Lee will announce his decision at the Boys and Girls club…. He graduates from it tonight as well
Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?
Does that mean the Dodgers signed every pick? If this is true the Dodgers just had one of the better drafts this year.
IF THIS IS TRUE... then woo hoo!
NOdotComSports
LSU Athletics reports quarterback/pitcher Zach Lee has signed a pro baseball contract with the Los Angeles… http://fb.me/sqAJoKXz
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We were worried about you Silverwidow
Any panic attacks tonight worrying about him signing ;)
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
From what Miles said inthe press release, i would think its only baseball.
by UCLADodger32 on Aug 16, 2010 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Hilarious...
how many people were pissed the day of the draft because the Dodgers clearly punted their pick…
Anyways, this is great news.
My twitter = @neufaustcan
It looked like an obvious punt at the time. This is shocking that they got a deal done.
by UCLADodger32 on Aug 16, 2010 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Hah, I was wrong! Feels damn good too!
by 68elcamino427 on Aug 16, 2010 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions
That's fine...
but the same people wanted them to draft Austin Wilson in the 1st yet flipped when they took Lee…
Who cares, happy times now! : D
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by SeanMillerSavior on Aug 16, 2010 8:59 PM PDT reply actions
kengurnick
The Dodgers signed first-round pick Zach Lee
Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?
Now comes the time
to dump some aging salary via wavers
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
If that was the internal tradeoff, I’m very impressed with management.
by Michael White on Aug 16, 2010 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions
amen
this is starting to look like people with a plan and a realistic outlook on their business
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Aug 16, 2010 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions
So the $4M, or whatever it turns out to be exactly
From exactly which “slush fund” does Frank get the money?
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
I think that might be a little bit of a stretch. Hes a high school kid who hasnt thrown a professional pitch in his life. Also, TINSTAPP
by UCLADodger32 on Aug 16, 2010 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Agreed, let's not jump the gun here. But sure does help quickly strengthen the team's
top 10 prospects.
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No Gausman
But a fuckin amazing draft. Lee has biggest contract in Dodger history for picks..
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Aug 16, 2010 9:03 PM PDT reply actions
na, he told them
in the same story that said Lee missed practice that Gausman wouldnt sign and go to LSU instead
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Aug 16, 2010 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
HO:LY EFFIN' SHEET
@kengurnick Lee got $5.25 million over five years.
THAT’S NOT A LOW PRICE!
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
5.25 million for Lee over 5 years
Will this quiet people who say the Dodgers won’t spend money on the draft?
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I win! I can cut and paste faster than you guys!
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Dammit! My browser or SBN was trying to build up my confidence
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So wait
what’s his signing bonus, if his salary is 5.25 million?
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Aug 16, 2010 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
holy fuck
dylanohernandez
Zach Lee got a $5.25MM bonus from the #Dodgers. Payments will be spread over 5 years.
No
This is a special case because he had the scholarship.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Okay
so $5.25 million is his bonus (insane) what’s his salary then?
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Aug 16, 2010 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions
so
fairly common minor league contract with a huge bonus to get him away from college. I think I still feel the same way, if he comes up a monster then it was worth it to get him in the system right away
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Aug 16, 2010 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Logan White
says he thinks he can move through the system as quickly as Billz and Kershaw did.
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 16, 2010 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions
all minor leaguers have the same type contract
its basically shit. everything is about the signing bonus.
i dont know why anyone would be upset. we always talk about the dodgers never pony up for talent.
they did right now. we shoulld be estatic!
by npurcell on Aug 16, 2010 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Nah I'm happy now
but I’m not gonna go pop champagne cause we bought risky stock. I’ll wait ‘til it turns over. I’ll buy the champagne now though
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Aug 16, 2010 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions
josie...WE BOUGHT STOCK
this isn’t about buying risky stock or a steady growth mutual fund. this is about the actual investment. through the draft and international signings, the dodgers have been on the sidelines for too long.
besides, high reward comes with high risk. a prep pitcher with plus pitchability, 3 pitch mix and plus projection…and left handed?!?! sign me up.
You are correct
He is a righty. But for that money, he should be ambidextrous.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Ha. I had no idea the kid was left handed.
I’m looking forward to actually reading up on him now that he’s ours.
by Michael White on Aug 16, 2010 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions
ALRIGHT I CAN HEAR YOU!
Drop the risky, we bought stock. Still not gonna pop the champagne : )
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Aug 16, 2010 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I didn't get that
the first 5 times I read that. Oh boy.
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Aug 16, 2010 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I haven't laughed this hard
since Nam. Yay! We’re investing again! Woohoo! Pour me a Bourbon but I’m locking the damn good stuff.
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Aug 16, 2010 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Zach Lee, Rubby, Sands, Trayvon, Russell, Gordon, Pederson,Withrow, Miller etc…
Dodgers should have a new wave of talent in 2013..
Glass half empty take: But that's after Roland Emmerich and the Mayans say the world blows up!
;-(
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or maybe McCourt knows the team is being sold
so he doesnt care;)
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Aug 16, 2010 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I didnt hear he had signed
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Aug 16, 2010 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions
WOW!!!
What did Vin say when we won game 1 of the 88 series?
The impossible has happened!!
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hes a high school kid who hasnt thrown a profssional pitch.
by UCLADodger32 on Aug 16, 2010 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions
projection
has 3 plus pitches according to Seiler
raygu
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by Ray Guilfoyle on Aug 16, 2010 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions
No idea. I haven’t read anything about Lee because I didn’t want to get excited about the guy playing QB for LSU.
by Michael White on Aug 16, 2010 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Probably Withrow at least.
Withrow has the same upside as Lee and is already in AA, and even though he’s struggling he’s shown dominance.
by Taylor Maricle on Aug 16, 2010 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions
No way.
Unless the reports on Lee having 3 pitches is outright wrong, that’s possibly 2 more than Withrow has.
by Michael White on Aug 16, 2010 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions
5.5?
Okay, that tempers my enthusiasm a little. I was okay at four, but holy shit. Did Frank just blow his load for the next five years?
no
he is SPENDING!!! FINALLY!!
raygu
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by Ray Guilfoyle on Aug 16, 2010 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions
That he’s be making more than Lee next year
by Michael White on Aug 16, 2010 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Lee gets 5.5 mil
Harper gets 6.5 mil .. . God dam Lee better be for real
by SeanMillerSavior on Aug 16, 2010 9:09 PM PDT reply actions
fwiw
If i remember right Brandon said a few days ago that Lee would be our number 1 prospect right now
i might agree with him
hes certainly top 5. there are now 5 prospects for me that could be interchangable at the top.
no one jumps out
as clearly ahead of him. Tray, Rubby and Sands are having the best seasons while Garcia, Withrow and Martin have huge potential. But I think I’d stick Lee right with those guys without thinking twice about it.
by bucknellbruin on Aug 16, 2010 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I could see putting Trayvon number 1. He’s my prospect du jour.
by Michael White on Aug 16, 2010 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions
mine
lee
gordon
sands
rubby
miller
withrow
jansen
can’t put a closer in top 5, can you?
raygu
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by Ray Guilfoyle on Aug 16, 2010 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Jansen
I like him, but closers are so volatile….
raygu
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by Ray Guilfoyle on Aug 16, 2010 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions
thats why i have him in my top 5
i think he can be elite…like broxton elite.
and yes, broxton was/is elite.
Brox
agreed…he is/was elite
raygu
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by Ray Guilfoyle on Aug 16, 2010 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
reading this
I heard Cerrano
“Jansen, I like him, but he no hit curveball. That’s why he a pitcher.”
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 16, 2010 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions
he is only 17....
and I guess the Nats laughed at 10M lol
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Aug 16, 2010 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions
got a major league deal
gotta give to get
raygu
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by Ray Guilfoyle on Aug 16, 2010 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I wonder if this will weaken the leverage the Dodgers have on future prospects…if they know they’ll cave in the end?
It’s funny, I was thinking that.
But oh well, cross that bridge when we get to it
by Michael White on Aug 16, 2010 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions
is anyone listening to Eric on that blog radio thing?
who is this interviewer? does he live in his mom’s basement? he needs to stop interrupting the people he interviews and stop trying to be the hybrid of jim rome and colin cowherd.
We listened the first time and gave up after 10 minutes. At least I did.
by Michael White on Aug 16, 2010 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions
it’s a young man with a podcast. Expectations met
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Aug 16, 2010 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions
he needs a guest that’ll rip him to shreds. Embarrassment breeds competence, er, sometimes
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Aug 16, 2010 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Last two games
I recorded on KCAL were this one and the one against the Phillies.
I blame me.
Good news is I get to see Kershaw live tomorrow.
by robotmadeofnails on Aug 16, 2010 9:14 PM PDT reply actions
huh?
MLBTR has Bowden linked to 6.5M
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Aug 16, 2010 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions
good call
MLBTR just updated
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Aug 16, 2010 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions
sad trombone
RT @JimBowdenXMFOX: Harper deal is a MLB contract for a total deal of approx 9.9m
http://www.dingersblog.com
Haha
Padres did NOT sign their 1st rouner.
by silverwidow on Aug 16, 2010 9:16 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Something tells me Padre fans have something else to cheer for right now.
by prosellis on Aug 16, 2010 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Padres still drafting for signability?
If so, and they still can’t sign the guy…..
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Btw
Logan White with a middle finger to every media outlet that talked about Zach Lee being a punted pick this year, lol.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
A $5.25M middle finger
pretty expensive salute.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Aug 16, 2010 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Hopefully shows nothing......
@dylanohernandez Lee’s deal is still pending a physical.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
well of course
he signed 20 min ago lol
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Aug 16, 2010 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions
So, besides Gausman
did we signed everyone of importance?
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Aug 16, 2010 9:19 PM PDT reply actions
They have not yet signed Eric
as next year’s radio PBP man. Other than that….
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Aug 16, 2010 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Didn't Keith Law or some other prospects guy say he was the 2nd best HS pitcher in the draft?
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
Whtson or Lee
I think Lee was top 3 HS pitchers in draft
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by Ray Guilfoyle on Aug 16, 2010 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I gotta say, I'm blown away.
This was unthinkable at the time of the draft. Cannot belive it happened.
The Omar Moreno of this blog
Reds Grandal, Cardinals Cox and Harper
got major league deals
raygu
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Jon Weisman opening line
First the Dodgers Joc the world, and now they shock the world.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Tripon is noticeably absent right now. :)
by silverwidow on Aug 16, 2010 9:32 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
Was wondering that myself
after having spent only $1.3 yesterday, does Lee + Pederson put us up with everyone else, or are we still far below and blew our whole budget on one kid.
Matt Kemp can make the Kessel Run in 12 Parsecs.
Tweet from Andy Seiler
@AndySeiler Surprise spenders are the Dodgers, coming in right around $7.5 million. Most of that is a 5 year Zach Lee deal, but still impressive.
(of MLBBonusBaby)
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not the greatest of source
but in the mlbtraderumors thread of lee, a guy said gausman turned down 1.5 mil ffrom the dodgers.
For a 6th rounder that's pretty dang good
Gausman really wanted to go to school.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
he has a legit chance at improving his stock
from the 6th round. After you go 28th and are getting top 3 money, you sign…
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Aug 16, 2010 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Go to LATimes.com right now. It says BREAKING NEWS: Dodgers sign No. 1 draft pick Zach Lee.
FRONT. PAGE. :)
It's
9:38 at night, no one is checking on the news but us losers : )
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Aug 16, 2010 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Props to McCourt for somehow getting this done(although I hope he didnt take money from Think Cure)
I will halt my bitching until free agency
by SeanMillerSavior on Aug 16, 2010 9:38 PM PDT reply actions
The team he owns
is renting the stadium his owns and he just paid his rent to himself
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Aug 16, 2010 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions
jimcallisBA
#Dodgers deal with Zach Lee is worth $5.25 million. Yes, he gives up football. #mlbdraft
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