Vin Is Back Game Chat
by Eric Stephen on Aug 22, 2010 12:45 PM PDT
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Here are the lineups
| Reds | Dodgers | |||
| 2B | Phillips | LF | Podsednik |
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| 3B | Cairo | 2B | Theriot | |
| 1B | Votto | RF | Ethier | |
| LF | Gomes | CF | Kemp | |
| RF | Heisey |
1B | Loney |
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| C | Hanigan |
3B | Blake | |
| CF | Stubbs |
SS | Carroll | |
| SS | Janish | C | Ellis |
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| P | Arroyo | P | Kershaw |
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Who believes
Scully has just set the stage to prove the Mayans correct?
by Christopher James on Aug 22, 2010 12:48 PM PDT reply actions
That would require him to announce in 2012, too.
World doesn’t end until october ’12, i believe.
by Taylor Maricle on Aug 22, 2010 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Yay on the Vin news! Best sports related news all week! ;-)
Whew. I still want to listen to and appreciate every game he does for them because we don’t want to take him for granted. Some day we won’t have him…
Btw, Barajas is a Spanish word meaning “One who is a slightly better hitter than ausmus”
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
It gets surprisingly specific in places
es verdad!
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Blasphemy
He could do it with just one pitch.
by Christopher James on Aug 22, 2010 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Y’know what grinds my gears? Hitpix. Why does MLB have to do everything their way or no way?
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
new one or the good one?
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Re: UCI law school.
Those bastards can go to yell. I know my tuition were raised last year to pay for their broke ass.
I thought you were channeling Billy Idol :)
In the midnight hour…..
by Eric Stephen on Aug 22, 2010 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions
downloaded that one for Rock Band…so much fun.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 22, 2010 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I try. I do much better at White Wedding.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 22, 2010 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions
So was it free at one point
or is that just a law student legend?
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by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions
The first year class was free
Every student in that class gets free tuition and room and board for their entire classes at UCI. Succeeding classes don’t.
Gotcha
just looked at the Wiki. No wonder there was such a buzz amongst the Poli-Sci folk at Berkeley round that time. Who wouldn’t want free tuition. That’s like the best lottery ever! Of course, you had to suffer, so sorry about that : )
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m not really mad at them, I’m really just mad at UCI for treating the Law School as some young hotshot prospect who intermediately gets playing time while they’re phasing out the dependable veteran who has seen better days.
Now I’m going to move a trashcan, and blame it on the law school.
UCI is the younger sister
who desperately wants some of the attention her older sisters are getting, and is doing anything and everything to get it.
Have you ever tried just turning off the TV, sitting down with your children, and hitting them?
When your older sisters
are Berkeley, UCLA, Hastings, and Davis, well, good luck
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
heh
UCI has some things going for them, like location location and location. Money too. Its going to be an uphill climb though.
Have you ever tried just turning off the TV, sitting down with your children, and hitting them?
Money
and location could pull them closer to Hastings, but not likely Davis with their Sacramento connections. Berkeley and UCLA are out of reach.
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't think thats really true
give them 20 years and a football team and we’ll see.
Have you ever tried just turning off the TV, sitting down with your children, and hitting them?
A football program at UCI will never move past D-IAA, period, and 20 years time isn’t going to change the fact that UCI considers two Cal State schools their main rivals
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by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Main Rivals in sports
but if we are talking academically I think UCI can get up there
Have you ever tried just turning off the TV, sitting down with your children, and hitting them?
22,23,35,39,39,41
That’s Cal, UCLA, UCSD, UCD, UCSB, UCI. Academically Irvine is already peers with Davis and Santa Barbara in undergrad education, I was just talking about the law school which launched in ‘08, seeing as how it’s the 5th law school in the UC system, comparing it to the other schools with law schools.
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by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions
ah
I think it can be great, maybe not as all around, but in certain types of law. The Law School egg will be by far the toughest for them to crack, and could take years and years, if ever
Have you ever tried just turning off the TV, sitting down with your children, and hitting them?
Was it? They said it would be
but I think they never went through with it.
Have you ever tried just turning off the TV, sitting down with your children, and hitting them?
Ducks in space? What will the world come up with next?
by Eric Stephen on Aug 22, 2010 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions
No comment
[sends mid erasy people to AK]
by Eric Stephen on Aug 22, 2010 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Fromma The First Pitch
“The mini-street sign will go on my trophy shelf in the space marked “for Emmys”. That space isn’t getting used anytime soon"
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
A 15-year old kid representing John Hancock (the insurance provider, not the former patriot) just bounced a first pitch.
A middle school teacher throwing out another first pitch.
I'd throw a knuckleball
if I had the chance to throw out the 1st pitch.
No I wouldn’t, I’d throw a 4 seamer but it’d be cool to get to do it twice and throw a knuckleball once.
That would be one of the greatest guy moments in history.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 22, 2010 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Would you go from the stretch or full wind up?
I’m thinking the stretch, but not the regular stretch, like Mike Mussina stretch. Or I’d shake my arm like Pedro Astacio before I let it fly.
Great call
Things to incorporate:
1) The Kevin Gross both shoulders adjust before getting in position (sort of adjusting the sleeves)
2) The Astacio arm shake
3) The Mike Fetters sudden stare
4) One of 3 windups: Fernando look to the sky, Hideo Nomo hitch and turn, or Kevin Brown full look back to 2B
by Eric Stephen on Aug 22, 2010 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Joey Votto
could have played a cousin in The Godfather
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
It’s a Sicilian message. It means Luca Brasi sleeps with the fishes.
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Is that a Gomes-hawk?
Eek.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Ump McSqueezy behind the plate?
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Couldve been called out...
Oh well.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
So the question is: suffrage or sufferage.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 22, 2010 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe we jinxed just by pure thought
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Darnit... I was just about to say good comeback for CK there and then
he gets Hanniganed.
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 can't wait to read his
USC musings during the season.
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by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
It's okay
we have an offence again, they do things with bats
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
I don’t appreciate the colour of that comment. You have betrayed your honour.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 22, 2010 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
You could drive a lorry through the giant hole in your valour, judging from that retort.
by The Dude Abides on Aug 22, 2010 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Death by petard
is my favorite third act twist : )
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by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe less.
It’s 93 Deesgrees out here today
by Eric Stephen on Aug 22, 2010 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I wouldn't sit in those bleachers
without SPF 50, but that crowd could fill the Galen Center, is all I’m sayin
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by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions
your joking?
what ofs haven’t they picked up
Have you ever tried just turning off the TV, sitting down with your children, and hitting them?
wtf did they give up to get him
why didn’t we get him? Colletti Fail
Have you ever tried just turning off the TV, sitting down with your children, and hitting them?
He could play for us next year
Have you ever tried just turning off the TV, sitting down with your children, and hitting them?
So could Jesus. The Dodgers should be trying to target a FA who can help them next year. Not claim bit players in a non playoff year. A 90 OPS+ this year doesn’t help anyone.
I'm with you
one more arb year, will probably make $7 million or so. Maybe they have other OF plans.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 22, 2010 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Crawford?
Have you ever tried just turning off the TV, sitting down with your children, and hitting them?
yes, thats a joke
but please?
Have you ever tried just turning off the TV, sitting down with your children, and hitting them?
Everybody is disappointed with Kemp’s year, and he’s smoking the ball compared to Ross. Ross’ best years look a lot like Kemp’s production this year. Unless Ross is playing CF, we can do better than that.
Not that it’s the best stat, but Ross by WAR the last 4 years:
2.1
3.7
1.9
1.8
Not a bad option to have, especially for one year, plus you can improve the D by moving Kemp to RF and Andre to LF. Just saying it would have been an option, not the must have or anything.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 22, 2010 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I assume that's fangraphs
B-Ref (Which uses Total Zone, which uses data from MLB gameday for defense)
has it:
2.4
3.4
1.2
0.5
For Ross to have value for the Dodgers, he needs to be better than Kemp on defense, and then you’re screwing up Kemp’s value because his bat becomes average to below average in RF.
Straight waiver claim. Marlins gave Ross to the Giants.
by Alex41592 on Aug 22, 2010 1:27 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
why...
why didn’t we claim him?
Have you ever tried just turning off the TV, sitting down with your children, and hitting them?
because
They already have 5 outfielders plus Gibbons.
by bhsportsguy on Aug 22, 2010 1:29 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I would rather have Ross then Gibbons
Have you ever tried just turning off the TV, sitting down with your children, and hitting them?
Tom Hardy rocked 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.
That
Is an interesting stat that Kershaw has not retired the side in order in the first inning all year.
by bhsportsguy on Aug 22, 2010 1:27 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
This is the first time this has ever been said, by anyone. Ever.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 22, 2010 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions
except
From the Jay Gibbons Marching and Chowder Society.
by bhsportsguy on Aug 22, 2010 1:34 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
comment by HowlingWolf42
i lov brnson arroyo he has the voice (and arm) of an angel… i hope he stays his optional yr at cincy… and on the small chance that he does renew his contract, i would praise the lord (not that i dont cuZ i do)
Reds-Cards brawl
Vin just reminded me of the recent brawl bt Reds & Cards. UGH – Cueto got suspended for ONLY 7 games for kicking, brawl starters only got fined, and club managers suspended for 2 games each. While Kershaw got a 5-game suspension for a no-fight plunk at the Giants, no penalties against any Giants. Unfair.
What were you going penalize a Giant for? For being hit?
by Michael White on Aug 22, 2010 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Do you think they should have been penalized?
by Michael White on Aug 22, 2010 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions
It was completely obvious that it was intentional. Letting him hit, warming up Kuo, and sending CK out there only to plunk the first batter.
Torre didn’t exactly make it subtle.
by Michael White on Aug 22, 2010 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions
if
The Giants had come out onto field maybe but no way based on what actually happened that day.
by bhsportsguy on Aug 22, 2010 1:44 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
No, not for being hit, but for starting it: Lincecum plunked us first; and Bautista threw at us later.
Neither was intentional. Kershaw’s clearly was.
HBPs are part of baseball. If you intentionally plunk somebody you are going to be suspended. I didn’t see to much to argue with the league there.
by Michael White on Aug 22, 2010 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Not necessarily
It’s usually just a “let’s not let this get out of hand. Each side had their say. It’s now over.”
by Eric Stephen on Aug 22, 2010 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions
The Dodgers started it
Kershaw hit Torres
by Eric Stephen on Aug 22, 2010 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
No
it came after the Lincecum HBP of Kemp, because both sides were “even” at that point.
This really isn’t as difficult as you are making it
by Eric Stephen on Aug 22, 2010 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Warnings are there so that the other team doesn’t escalate what is often times an unintentional hit.
by Michael White on Aug 22, 2010 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions
warnings
Are just that. If they are heeded, no penalty. Dodgers did not abide by it, thus the penalty.
by bhsportsguy on Aug 22, 2010 1:49 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
the only thing that made it appear intentional was the timing. Kershaw’s pitch itself was just a little high. Lincecum’s pitches looked aimed at Kemp’s face (twice). Even if we let Lincecum slide, Bautista’s pitch at (Martin?) should’ve been received as Kershaw’s as it came post-warning. I’m just saying.
All I’m saying that there’s an advantage with throwing first because you usually don’t get penalized with suspensions if you do it first, and let the other team retaliate.
You seem to be under the impression that every HBP is intentional.
Well, every one that the other team perpetrates. I remember your rant about how Homer Bailey intentionally hit Manny last season.
by Michael White on Aug 22, 2010 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
When a player like Lincecum who is known for his command throws two pitches behind Kemp that day? Yes, I think that was intentional.
He was wild all day. These guys aren’t perfect machines.
by Michael White on Aug 22, 2010 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
The first pitch to Kemp was over the plate but high. Bison likes to overreact a little bit on high pitches that arent close to his head. i really think he was hit because of the way he acted on the previous pitch, and thats why the warning was issued.
by UCLADodger32 on Aug 22, 2010 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
What i find unfair are the penalties imposed on the Reds/Cards v. what MLB doled out in the Dodgers/Giants game.
The difference between 5 games and 7 games is significant. The Dodgers were able to manage the suspension by pitching 1 pitcher on short rest. It’s not that clean with 7 games.
by Michael White on Aug 22, 2010 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Except for
The RBI single, nothing hit hard despite the 3 for 4 balls in play attempts by the Reds so far.
by bhsportsguy on Aug 22, 2010 1:40 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Oh Manny's back
Let’s all hit Dingers!
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
Jonny Gomes is making diving catches. What the heck?
by Alex41592 on Aug 22, 2010 1:42 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
if
Kershaw can get his act together, I think the Dodgers will score some more runs today to give him a chance to win.
by bhsportsguy on Aug 22, 2010 1:46 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
I'm really growing to hate Bronson's leg kick
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
He must have gotten
The Cy Young DVD box set for his fifth birthday
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Vin mentions Pearl Jam, Alice n Chains, and Stone Temple Pilots.
“All the bands I know so well.”
He is awesome!
STP
local band makes good!
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by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Vasoline and Interstate Love Song are favorites on Rock Band.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 22, 2010 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I saw them live this summer. It’s a good show, sure, but the whole thing felt like adult alternative
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by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
It perfectly describes my first relationship experience, too.
by Taylor Maricle on Aug 22, 2010 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s a great driving song.
Kinda fitting SW is driving that car in the video. I did that a bunch of times, minus the boa.
It's like the perfect driving song. Not just great
Other good driving songs: Dani California and Californication by RHCP, and Sweet Home Alabama
That’s all that i can think of, ATM.
by Taylor Maricle on Aug 22, 2010 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions
All of those are really good
except for Sweet Home Alabama.
I hate it. It is a stupid reason, but I do.
really?
You really loved the grunge era huh? Too dirty for my tastes
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by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
They've got some all-timers
definitely. Good music is good music. I just wouldn’t put any grunge era band in my top forever
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by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I get that.
I don’t really care about music anymore. I’ve gone old man to an extent. Talk radio (mostly sports) is about all I listen to now.
For some reason
I’ve gotten really into the 80s lately, specially new wave and proto-punk. I figure once the 80s are on oldies radio, I’ll give up on trying to stay current
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by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Proto-punk
i.e. New York Dolls and the Stooges
That which is in constant motion contains all possible forms.
Exactly
with predecessors and peers The Clash, The Replacements, The Jam, The Stranglers, etc.
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I meant
the opposite of predecessor
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
descendants, ahhh
and the descendents were good too
That which is in constant motion contains all possible forms.
and how
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions
also have X-Ray Spex, one of my personal faves
and X, Husker Du, PiL (who would be considered post-punk)
That which is in constant motion contains all possible forms.
Loved Husker Du
and Jesus Mary Chain we interesting at the time, can’t say I’ve listened to them in a while.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Adam and the Ants are another fav
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by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions
You lost me there
though I do remember them being a huge fave of the paired chromosone members
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Poofters and birds as the Brits would say : )
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by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
At the time
X, Blasters, and the Cramps were my cup of tea.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
X
X is a good band. Also like X-Ray Specs, but they can be tough to listen to
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by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions
kinda shrill, yep
I really love Wire and Gang of Four, and the Buzzcocks
That which is in constant motion contains all possible forms.
The Buzzcocks!
I always forget the Buzzcocks, great band.
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions
nope, it was just a stream of consciousness tangent
That which is in constant motion contains all possible forms.
Understandable
Actually, I suppose you could categorize the more recent Wire releases as “protopunk”.
by Christopher James on Aug 22, 2010 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I consider proto-punk
anything which bears more comparison to the Velvet Underground than to oh, anything that conjures to mind a mosh pit really
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by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Black Rebel Moto Club reminds me as Velvet imitators
Yo La Tengo sound like them a lot at times too, but they’re more eclectic
That which is in constant motion contains all possible forms.
While that’s a fair assessment, being VU were of the first links in the chain of punk, for some reason I resent the notion that they should be categorized as protopunk. They were so much more…
by Christopher James on Aug 22, 2010 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I know
but I don’t want to call VU, The Clash, etc. Rock, cause they need distinguishing from Pink Floyd and Led Zeplin, but I really hate punk on it’s own as a label, cause that’s three chords and a mosh pit to me
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by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah VU stand alone
in rock history, they pretty much influenced everything in rock that was good that came after them
That which is in constant motion contains all possible forms.
Excluding metal, you’re pretty much on the mark.
by Christopher James on Aug 22, 2010 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions
oh my god I think I love you
Even if you’re a dude.
was that to me or Phil?
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by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Neither. The “up” button is your friend.
by Michael White on Aug 22, 2010 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Well
“I need all the friends I can get.” -Camera Obscura
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by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Underachievers please try harder...
…and love makes the world go round, so thanx Dr. G
That which is in constant motion contains all possible forms.
grrrrrr
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by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions
STP was barely grunge.
For Core and Purple. Check out “Big Bang Baby” and “Wonderful”
by Taylor Maricle on Aug 22, 2010 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Did he say that “Would?” is the best song ever? Because that would push my appreciation for him further than I ever knew was possible.
The unplugged version is actually better than the original (IMO)
by Michael White on Aug 22, 2010 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Cairo did
Not act very PVL there by just walking away with a ball in the dirt.
by bhsportsguy on Aug 22, 2010 1:51 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Did you go to the scrimmage yesterday? Sucks about Kai, especially because we only have like 7 OL right now.
by UCLADodger32 on Aug 22, 2010 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions
no
Saw the reports on BRO. Hope they can get that first win at K-State.
by bhsportsguy on Aug 22, 2010 1:54 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
If Prince can come back healthy, i really do think the offense can be good. It all depends on the OL and health, but we actually have some weapons to use. I’m really excited for the season (and for the fact that I’ll have a little vacation every Saturday from law school).
by UCLADodger32 on Aug 22, 2010 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Is Kevin Prince just another name for Ben Olsen?
Seems he gets just as injury prone as Olsen did for his career.
Seems like it. Torn knee in high school, broken jaw and concussion last year, pulled muscle before the season starts this year. UCLA football is just snakebit in terms of health.
by UCLADodger32 on Aug 22, 2010 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions
The OL play will be bad, but this is the best group of WR’s you’ve had in quite some time. I think alot will come down to Prince’s health – not sure they other qb’s are ready to contribute in big games.
Malcolm jones will also be a complete stud. This year, with the schedule, I dont know if the results (in terms of w/l) will be that great, next year and the year after could be really fun.
by UCLADodger32 on Aug 22, 2010 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions
The schedule and the roster makeup were going to produce a tough year no matter what, there’s only 1 guaranteed win on that schedule as of now. I actually think the injuries give Rick a bit of an out if the team goes 3-9, 4-8, etc. Normally you throw that up there and you take heat in year 3, but I bet he doesn’t now.
I agree that the team will improve record wise in 2011.
From what I’ve heard the most impressive freshman have been Barr and Riley.
They both are studs. So are Malcolm, Olanyian, Zumwalt, etc. Last years class was just huge. I cant see this team winning only 3 or 4 games, but you never know in college football.
by UCLADodger32 on Aug 22, 2010 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions
The schedule is insane. Additionally, the games where you’d most likely win for sure if it were at home – like UW, ASU, etc, are all road games.
Another reason why 9 conf. games is an awful idea for our conf. In theory it sounds great but it’s really hurting the conf. overall.
How does
having the fairest possible schedule hurt the conference?
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by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Guaranteed extra 5 losses
Hurts BCS rankings. Those are 5 wins that are now gone. It especially hurts b/c our conference already overschedules b/c teams like USC and UCLA simply do it for football reasons, and the OSU’s and Wazzu’s do it for money.
I’m fine with it if everyone else did it.
Those aren't guaranteed loses
if your team is good enough to win em.
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by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes it is. It’s a guaranteed 5 additional losses for the Pac 10 overall. If a Pac 10 team plays a Pac 10 team, someone is losing.
I see what you're saying
but it hasn’t mattered for USC, Oregon, OSU
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by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m with you. I’d rather it be fair then worry about BCS type stuff. The BCS birth is the automatic bid and playing every squad ensure that is granted fairly.
by Michael White on Aug 22, 2010 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions
That's for the auto bid.
But there’s a real possibility that a 9th conf. game could cost the conf. a national title game contender, and additionally a 2nd BCS team (assuming the Rose would take the Pac 10 #2 as a backup).
I see other conferences doing whatever they can to maximize rankings, BCS and National title game appearances, and I wish we’d follow suit.
As for the champ, we’re going to a title game next year anyways.
It could have, especially for USC in 2008. Who knows how those BCS rankings shake out if each Pac 10 team played an extra non conf. game over a conf. game. There’s risk with no reward other than trumpeting a pure system. But as we’ve seen that’s irrelevant with teams basically scheduling their way into national title games (ahem, Texas).
Pardon my short argument, but
so? The Pac 10 is expanding in a year, things will change. A 10 team conference can’t mimic the 12 teamers. So you’re getting your wish, and in the meantime, the Pac10 doesn’t have years where two teams go undefeated since they don’t play each other, and then the Rose Bowl is a toss up
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by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, the schedule is definitely brutal. I just cant see a 3 or 4 win season unless we just get killed even more with injuries.
by UCLADodger32 on Aug 22, 2010 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I didn’t think so either until actually sifting through each game. I would call Texas, USC, Oregon, and Cal losses. Then to get to 6-6 you are talking 6-2 v. Stanford, UW, Wazzu, OSU, the Zonas, Houston, and at K State. Just a brutal schedule.
Prince’s health will be a huge factor.
I have a different opinion about the USC game :). There isnt a ton of depth for both teams, so who knows who will be on the field for the SC/UCLA game.
by UCLADodger32 on Aug 22, 2010 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Very nice ovation from the crowd. Someone must have been peeling onions in the press box.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 22, 2010 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Did Vin do his
Normal standing ovation salute to the crowd?
by bhsportsguy on Aug 22, 2010 1:56 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Dodgers eat the dying quail, leadoff single goes nowhere
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Well, quail is described often as “Gamey”
by Eric Stephen on Aug 22, 2010 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
yes!
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by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Brain like a thesaurus
and my gams ain’t bad either : )
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by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I missed Kemp's "Eff You Simers" deep blast
but saw the highlight, nice one Bison!
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He was fired up this game. Him and Marc Gasol exchanged some words.
It’ll be fun when these two play in Turkey.
by Michael White on Aug 22, 2010 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions
In the that's just said department.
Lou Piniella’s last game. Down 14-5.
I hope
after each earned run, the pitcher is turning to Lou and say “duck you, quitter”
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by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
OT
I know that the Jay Mariotti thing has been beat to death on here. I haven’t been on very much this weekend. But the shocking thing to me is that he had a girlfriend.
I wish
That the battle for the wild card was not between the Cards, Phillies and Giants.
by bhsportsguy on Aug 22, 2010 2:05 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Kershaw through 4
58 pitches
40 strikes (69.0%)
1st pitch strike to 12 of 16 batters (including last 7)
just wanted to point out that seems a very low pitch total for 8 K and 2 BB through 4
by Eric Stephen on Aug 22, 2010 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Polyanna
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by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions
This game's like old times
(most of August)
Great starting pitching, almost no offense.
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First post..
I’m glad Vinny is back. Just saw the news on Yahoo as I came back from lunch. Scully is really the voice of the Dodgers as Lawler is the voice of the Clippers and Chick Herns is of the Lakers. Dodgers fans (I included) is really blessed to be able to live in the era where Vinny is still calling games. He has a unique voice that is hard to forget. I have a feeling when Scully finally retires, we’ll be complaining about the how much of the downgrade is from the future announcer to Scully and reminiscence back to the old times when Scully was calling the games.
For a first time poster
that was a fairly well put summary of every comment ever made on TBLA ever
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by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Thank you
I remember I had the same thought a few months ago. I fell out of love for baseball a for a few years because I got into baseketball, as I was really into the Gary Sheffield, Shawn Green, Tim Brown, Gagne-era. Now that I think about it, more than half of them were accused of Steroids…But anyway, I’d be watching Angels game Rex Hudler wasn’t a horrible announcer, he was quite entertaining actually. But when you switched over to a Dodger game, Scully is very knowledgeable of the game and is happy to provide all the knowledge he can to the viewers. The fact that he works alone is the icing to the cake. I would NEVER want to hear an announcer cut off Scully during a play. The way Scully describes his plays are magnificant, constantly in details and never missing a play.
OT
According to Sports by Brooks (disclaimer), Jay Mariotti was going to get a local morning show (6 to 8 AM) with Jalen Rose on AM 710.
Cowherd would probably be moved to 830 AM. Where most of the national ESPN shows are now. 710 is going local heavy.
But they left 710 due to the Lakers games if I remember right. To reup with them so soon makes me wonder why the Angels would start up a new station and then abandon it.
I also find it appalling that 710 was going to hire Mariotti, USC should get out of that contract merely for them even considering hiring him.
Ha. Five seconds before you posted this, I looked up ILS on youtube and am listening to the album version.
by Michael White on Aug 22, 2010 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I love that Carroll stat
52 Starts at SS this year
48 the rest of his career
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He might end up starting more than Furcal
by Eric Stephen on Aug 22, 2010 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Carroll you gritty maroon
that slide was u-g-l-y
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Shakira, end
hilarious!
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by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd be more impressed with Matt if he was hitting that
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I watched Chris Rock
Kill The Messenger last night.
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by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions
He talks about black men
wanting white women. But I’ve learned, even as a minority, you can never quote Chris Rock, ever.
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by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I miss Gibbons
loved his home run last night
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Gotta love the “run by way of base hit by way of dropped foul” combo.
by Christopher James on Aug 22, 2010 2:37 PM PDT reply actions
That sure is a nice coat
Vin is wearing
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Mr. Huff is normalizing this month. Interesting how they keep picking up outfielders. Hope Maybin finally proves he can major league baseball, he’s the last hope for the Marlins to get anything out of the Miggy deal.
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From various reports, it seems the Giants were only trying to block Ross from the Padres, but the Marlins called their bluff and let him free.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 22, 2010 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I would have thought Pete Rose would have been the obvious answer
so I thought it was a trick question.
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Who was the last Redleg
to win the batting title
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by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Not even in the top 22
he had a hard time getting the qualified at bats
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No
it was Rose : )
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by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions
That was my guess.
He never had a great year BA wise. When he won the MVP it was only .315 or so. OPS’d over .900 though.
by Michael White on Aug 22, 2010 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Rk Player BA Year Age Tm Lg G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB IBB SO HBP SH SF GDP SB CS OBP SLG OPS Pos
1 Pete Rose .348 1969 28 CIN NL 156 728 627 120 218 33 11 16 82 88 18 65 5 2 6 13 7 10 .428 .512 .940 *98/4
2 Vada Pinson .343 1961 22 CIN NL 154 659 607 101 208 34 8 16 87 39 1 63 1 4 8 9 23 10 .379 .504 .883 *8
3 Frank Robinson .342 1962 26 CIN NL 162 701 609 134 208 51 2 39 136 76 16 62 11 0 5 13 18 9 .421 .624 1.045 *9/7
4 Pete Rose .338 1973 32 CIN NL 160 752 680 115 230 36 8 5 64 65 6 42 6 1 0 14 10 7 .401 .437 .838 *7
5 Ken Griffey .336 1976 26 CIN NL 148 628 562 111 189 28 9 6 74 62 0 65 1 0 3 3 34 11 .401 .450 .851 *9
6 Hal Morris .335 1994 29 CIN NL 112 483 436 60 146 30 4 10 78 34 8 62 5 2 6 16 6 2 .385 .491 .875 *3
7 Pete Rose .335 1968 27 CIN NL 149 692 626 94 210 42 6 10 49 56 15 76 4 2 4 11 3 7 .391 .470 .861 *9/843
8 Sean Casey .332 1999 24 CIN NL 151 669 594 103 197 42 3 25 99 61 13 88 9 0 5 15 0 2 .399 .539 .938 *3/D
9 Joe Morgan .327 1975 31 CIN NL 146 639 498 107 163 27 6 17 94 132 3 52 3 0 6 3 67 10 .466 .508 .974 *4
10 Kevin Mitchell .326 1994 32 CIN NL 95 380 310 57 101 18 1 30 77 59 15 62 3 0 8 12 2 0 .429 .681 1.110 *7/3
11 Ted Kluszewski .326 1954 29 CIN NL 149 659 573 104 187 28 3 49 141 78 0 35 3 0 5 12 0 2 .407 .642 1.049 *3
12 Sean Casey .324 2004 29 CIN NL 146 633 571 101 185 44 2 24 99 46 5 36 10 0 6 16 2 0 .381 .534 .915 *3/D
13 Bip Roberts .323 1992 28 CIN NL 147 601 532 92 172 34 6 4 45 62 4 54 2 1 4 7 44 16 .393 .432 .826 7458
14 Pete Rose .323 1976 35 CIN NL 162 759 665 130 215 42 6 10 63 86 7 54 6 0 2 17 9 5 .404 .450 .854 *5/9
15 Frank Robinson .323 1961 25 CIN NL 153 636 545 117 176 32 7 37 124 71 23 64 10 0 10 15 22 3 .404 .611 1.015 *97/85
16 Joey Votto .322 2009 25 CIN NL 131 544 469 82 151 38 1 25 84 70 10 106 4 0 1 8 4 1 .414 .567 .981 *3
17 Frank Robinson .322 1957 21 CIN NL 150 677 611 97 197 29 5 29 75 44 5 92 12 5 5 13 10 2 .376 .529 .905 *783/9
18 Joey Votto .321 2010 26 CIN NL 114 495 420 84 135 23 2 28 83 69 4 95 4 0 2 8 10 4 .420 .586 1.006 *3
19 Bret Boone .320 1994 25 CIN NL 108 424 381 59 122 25 2 12 68 24 1 74 8 5 6 10 3 4 .368 .491 .858 *4/5
20 George Foster .320 1977 28 CIN NL 158 689 615 124 197 31 2 52 149 61 10 107 5 0 8 17 6 4 .382 .631 1.013 *78
21 Joe Morgan .320 1976 32 CIN NL 141 599 472 113 151 30 5 27 111 114 8 41 1 0 12 2 60 9 .444 .576 1.020 *4
22 Ted Kluszewski .320 1952 27 CIN NL 135 549 497 62 159 24 11 16 86 47 0 28 4 1 0 13 3 3 .383 .509 .892 *3
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Generated 8/22/2010.
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Put Pete Rose
in the Poker Hall of Fame
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I might get banned for this but...
New Era has the super sweet cold weather cap on sale for $15! I just ordered one myself… been wanting one since seeing TB in the world series… I promise i’m not just copying delias man.
are you a winter sport enthusiast?
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by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
is that some sort of a snow related activity?
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by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, for the crazies
isn’t that luge going face first?
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yes
but it still gets chilly here! dodger stadium on a cool night can get cold! specially up in the cheap seats.
also, i lived in boston for a while, so i know COLD. still can be cold here.
Joe should put Manny in the hole
and make sure Andre notices
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this
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by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Dodger starters this week, as of right now, have a 1.96 ERA and 1.87 FIP. Yet if the score holds up the Dodgers will be 3-4 this week.
We are going to win today
and Matt Kemp is going to hit another home run
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Both of Kemp’s career 2-homer games have come against the Rockies:
June 11, 2006 in Colorado
April 19, 2009 in LA
by Eric Stephen on Aug 22, 2010 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I suppose that settles that prediction then.
by Christopher James on Aug 22, 2010 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Damn
Letting my dreaming get in the way of reality.
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They just showed a kid in the stand wearing a Giants jersey and an angels hat. Whoever let him out of the house dressed like that to a Dodger game should be punished.
Might work for MLB. Just a big fan of the 2002 WS :)
by Eric Stephen on Aug 22, 2010 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Henry Rodriguez pitcher for Oakland
was just clocked at 102 MPH and painted th corner. . . yikes
by SeanMillerSavior on Aug 22, 2010 2:58 PM PDT reply actions
We had a plethora
of big hitting left handed minor league 1st baseman who just never quite became what we wanted in 80’.s.
Brock, Stubbs, Rodriguez, and one other guy who I can’t remember at the moment.
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yeah gameday had that way outside
same with strike 1
by SeanMillerSavior on Aug 22, 2010 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Looked great on TV
with nice break at the end.
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Great pitch
A guy who doesn’t K anyone strikes out our so called meat of the order. Fuck
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What's the over/under on GBA tonight
better or worse than this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Usg-NNquO8w
The world shall not end
and the Dodgers shall still make a game of this.
And looks like the Warehouse 13 crew needs to chew out Sports Authority, cause that ain’t natural
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Betemit goes Boom Boom again
giving him eight in only 152 ab’s to go with his .423 OBP.
We could do much worse for a platoon for Casey.
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Kershaw fail
nice PA by Janish to draw the walk though. Lets Arroyo bat in an obvious sacrifice situation.
Vin says Brandon has the highest BA
of any player at DS in history
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Right
he’s a veteran now, he gets the chance for the win
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more walks today though
1/13
0/12
2/11
5/11 today
by Eric Stephen on Aug 22, 2010 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Dang
walking Cairo to face Votto, not a good move.
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You all remember what team you be rooting for?
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Then you know of what you ask
and the incredible odds they face in meeting your required task
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Apparently
she’s also too young to have figured out proper eye shadow application
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by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Yea
we were all thinking that. And her shoes, what was she thinking.
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look someone has to provide the XX perspective and it might as well be the card carrier : p
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by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions
haha, sounds like the Project Runway chat! Not that I would know ANYTHING about that (ahem)
That which is in constant motion contains all possible forms.
Honest question
are you supposed to salute the flag, or is that just reserved for other officers?
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I don't think anyone is required to do any saluting for GBA
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gotcha
cause yeah they showed that clip of that guy, and it didn’t look patriotic, it just looked like he was saluting an invisible army, like a crazy person
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by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice that the Dodgers have allowed Arroyo
to find his missing K pitch. We are team that only gives
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Time for the Gamers to take things into their hands
now that the beasts have been vanquished.
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And he makes the most of it again
Send Ausmus down! ;-)
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
How far is GIbbons going to hit this home run?
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All the way to Jinxville ;-P
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
{Poor every Dodger starting pitcher this month)
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Let's get Kershaw off the hook, yeah?
those things are painful, all pointy
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In the end while I'd have loved for Clayton to get the win
at this point I’m hoping big time for the Reds to hold off the Cardinals.
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Only problem with the Express
is that it doesn’t have a bus only lane and still has to sit in Sunset Gate traffic
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Oh come on
It’s a bus that takes you for free from either the Red Line or a $7 parking lot into Dodger Stadium. What’s not to love?
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by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions
More than just the red line. Gold line and metrolink all run to Union.
by Michael White on Aug 22, 2010 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah!
More to love : )
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by Josie Becker on Aug 22, 2010 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions
If
If the Dodgers can over the next 2 innings just score their per game average run total, they’ll tie it! :-/
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'll take a bloop hit over a lined out
Stupid game of baseball….
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OT
But i really love when the Weather calls for a 20 degree drop in 5 days.
Matt Kemp - Bringer of drought, puncher of babies faces(ugly ones killed on site), not Larry Bowa's GUY
105 to 85. GRRRR
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No, I get sick in late August/ Early Sep.. Pretty sure its the weather
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I can deal with 110 degree weather all summer. I went to DS on the 8th and thought i was gonna die.. I think it was like 74 fucking degrees. Hate LA for that lone reason, the smog or whatever it may be kills me.
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I don't know why the Dodger offense reminds me of this for some reason
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Sorry…8 of 9 batters. The single was erased on a DP
by Eric Stephen on Aug 22, 2010 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Who can Manny PH for next inning?
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he can pinch hit for anybody starting for us
so that tells you all you need to know!
That which is in constant motion contains all possible forms.
Ellis is our go-to go on offense today!
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OT - Fox Sports Radio just had
Landon Donovan on as a guest, nice interview. They’re gonna talk about the Arkansas practice controversy next, if anyone’s into that
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Walk?
I thought he was over this, DFA him
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I have a feeling you would run FEMA into the ground if given the chance :)
by Eric Stephen on Aug 22, 2010 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Release the hounds!
or Kenley Jansen!
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
And Brandon P is up. Good news everyone!
as Prof Farnsworth would say.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Jamey Gamer saves a run. for now
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Gamer Gamer Gamer!
So sad that that’s the first thing I have to say today …
by TopDeckTrueBlue on Aug 22, 2010 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions
On the plus side, you won’t be able to file this under “blown save”.
by Christopher James on Aug 22, 2010 3:54 PM PDT reply actions
the Reds already have their insurance run, c'mon
That which is in constant motion contains all possible forms.
Wish I had a screen cap of Votto looking at his hand like that
“Yup, still got five.”
by TopDeckTrueBlue on Aug 22, 2010 3:57 PM PDT reply actions
He's really throwing gas now
my only worry was just the # of balls that just seem to droop out of the strike zone these days.
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No, he reached in too far.
I’ll say it: Juan Pierre woulda got that!
by TopDeckTrueBlue on Aug 22, 2010 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Damn, I thouhgt Pods almost had that one. But he didn't have a ticket for that seat.
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heh. He wouldn't have even made it over to the wall
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Is Broxton
back up to 96-97 or is the gun corked?
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didn’t see 1st 2 AB…had some 93-94s in there
by Eric Stephen on Aug 22, 2010 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions
so close Pods
but you failed!
Matt Kemp - Bringer of drought, puncher of babies faces(ugly ones killed on site), not Larry Bowa's GUY
Close?
Damn near broke his forearm. Nice try, put a little too much into it.
by TopDeckTrueBlue on Aug 22, 2010 3:59 PM PDT reply actions
My theory on great battles like this is that the hitter usually wins.
So many fouls let him get a good bead on the pitcher and what he’s throwing.
by TopDeckTrueBlue on Aug 22, 2010 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I smell base on ball
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We have been spoiled as fans, We have had some fucking awesome closers the past few years
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Annnnd
cue drinking of Humma’s gin :-(
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Well, yeah.
But, we can enjoy some good tension if it’s only a one-run game. Now, we get into that resignation mode.
by TopDeckTrueBlue on Aug 22, 2010 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I am not a huge advocate either way on booing.
If someone drops their cash on it and want to boo, go right ahead.
I’m not doing it, but to each his own.
I'm not a fan either
I’m just not going to rip fans who boo either, unless they’re booing amateur athletes.
I don’t like it when fans boo players I like (Broxton and Billingsley.)
I didn’t give a shit when they did it to Jones.
by Michael White on Aug 22, 2010 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I kind of agree
I mean, who are they booing? Broxton? Torre, for leaving him in, or for trusting him in the first place? Or, just the team in general? If it’s the latter … that sucks.
by TopDeckTrueBlue on Aug 22, 2010 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Broxton overused
It’s pretty clear that Broxton was pitching very well and not being used too much. Now that Torre brings him out in a day game after a night game, it’s touch and go with 3 on base. Just don’t use him so much. Definitely a liability in a supposed closer, but there you are.
by berkowit28 on Aug 22, 2010 4:04 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
I think it's the other way
his problems started when he stopped getting regular work
by Eric Stephen on Aug 22, 2010 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Yup. It’s baseball. These things happen for no reason at all sometimes.
by Michael White on Aug 22, 2010 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions
But he is 20 for 20 in save opps with less than three days rest. 2 for 7 with three or more days rest.
"A baseball game is nothing but a great slow contraption for getting you to pay attention to the cadence of a summer day."
The problem is you can’t create save opps out of thin air, especially when the offense sucks donkey nuts.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 22, 2010 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions
He called a lot of pitches. It was a 10-pitch AB
by Eric Stephen on Aug 22, 2010 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Lets not forget
Brox is struggling, and Votto is a complete beast. Tough to hang that on the catcher.
Kim freakin' Edmonds?!
OK, that was a typo, but I’m gonna let it ride. I actually like him a lot.
by TopDeckTrueBlue on Aug 22, 2010 4:07 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
This comment made me laugh quite heartily.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 22, 2010 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions
So we can lose it in the 10th?!
It’s a sad indication that that was my first thought …
by TopDeckTrueBlue on Aug 22, 2010 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Would’ve been sadder if you thought otherwise.
by Christopher James on Aug 22, 2010 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions
So, you're saying I'm not delusional?
I guess tha’ts a good thing.
by TopDeckTrueBlue on Aug 22, 2010 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't think I can get over the foul ball that Scotty Pods should have been caught.
Any LF makes that play,Manny, JP, GIbbons. How can you not make that play?
I don’t think Manny would have made the play.
Gibbons would have dove, had the ball in his glove, then dropped it :)
by Eric Stephen on Aug 22, 2010 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I think he may have, but he was worried about a lot of things
the wall, a fan, the sun … hard play, but he could have (not should have) made it.
by TopDeckTrueBlue on Aug 22, 2010 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions
did I unplug the iron…..is Michael Turner a top 5 fantasy pick….is there gonna be a second season of Eastbound and Down….
He had a lot going on in his head…
Gonna have to look her up ... Is that why he came to LA, for the starlets?!
by TopDeckTrueBlue on Aug 22, 2010 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions
No need, I have an imagination.
Oof, Playboy playmate, “She graduated San Diego State University with a degree in Art History. She speaks Japanese fluently. She is an avid golfer.” (from Wikipedia). Sheesh, pretty much ideal.
by TopDeckTrueBlue on Aug 22, 2010 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Ball 3 could've been strike 3
Had it been properly framed.
by Christopher James on Aug 22, 2010 4:09 PM PDT reply actions
If his name is really pronounced Lance, why does he spell it Laynce? Since Vin has never given us a Torvit type story, I’m assuming his parents just can’t spell? Or is there some regional accent supposed to come into it?
by berkowit28 on Aug 22, 2010 4:12 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
I have the same question about "Gomes"
Should be like Gomez, no? And, don’t get me started on Chone Figgins …
by TopDeckTrueBlue on Aug 22, 2010 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Could Gomes be a Portuguese spelling?
by berkowit28 on Aug 22, 2010 4:16 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I saw a stat the other day
that said the Colts were 4-20 the last 6 years in the preseason. Blew my mind.
I hate preseason football.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 22, 2010 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Personally
I’m excited about the Raiders for the first time in years, so I’ll watch. Plus I’m such a college football psycho that I like seeing young guys get reps. More importantly nothing else is on.
Watch it? How can anyone pay for a ticket?
Matt Kemp - Bringer of drought, puncher of babies faces(ugly ones killed on site), not Larry Bowa's GUY
Yeah
But, I can barely watch regular season, at least while baseball is still on. I start paying attention round ’bout November.
by TopDeckTrueBlue on Aug 22, 2010 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Scully mentioned BF in his press conference today
said he sympathizes with him and his decision.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 22, 2010 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Reds take the series
But LA gets the last laugh, by properly bookending the day with another Mark Twain quote…..
“When the end of the world comes, I want to be in Cincinnati because it’s always 20 years behind the times.”
by Christopher James on Aug 22, 2010 4:20 PM PDT reply actions
Later, folks!
Family obligations call. Shakespeare in the Park tonight. Wish me luck.
by TopDeckTrueBlue on Aug 22, 2010 4:20 PM PDT reply actions
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