Dodgers Sweep Away Brewers, 7-1
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2010 2:46 PM PDT
in Dodgers Game Recaps
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PrintThe Dodger bullpen rescued a suddenly wild Carlos Monasterios, and the offense came through again, leading the Dodgers to a 7-1 win to complete a sweep of the Brewers in Milwaukee.
Monasterios through four innings allowed two hits and a run, and retired Jonathan Lucroy on one pitch to start the fifth. Then the wheels fell off. Monasterios then walked the pitcher, Yovanni Gallardo, and hit the next two batters to load the bases.
Ronald Belisario entered and struck out Ryan Braun, and George Sherrill followed by inducing a groundout by Prince Fielder to end the inning and preserve a 2-1 lead. Looking at the trusty run expectancy matrix at Baseball Prospectus, here's a look at the two situations:
- Belisario (bases loaded, one out): 1.50878 expected runs that inning
- Sherrill (bases loaded, two outs): 0.80115 expected runs that inning
Belisario was awarded the win by the official scorer since he was deemed to have pitched most effectively after the starter couldn't complete five innings with a lead, per rule 10.17(c):
The official scorer shall not credit as the winning pitcher a relief pitcher who is ineffective in a brief appearance, when at least one succeeding relief pitcher pitches effectively in helping his team maintain its lead. In such a case, the official scorer shall credit as the winning pitcher the succeeding relief pitcher who was most effective, in the judgment of the official scorer.
The last Dodger pitcher to get the win without finishing the fifth inning or later was Steve Wilson, on May 26, 1993. Wilson pitched the third and fourth innings after Orel Hershiser went two innings.
Kenley Jansen followed with two scoreless innings of his own, including four strikeouts, but had a more memorable day at the plate. In his first major league plate appearance, the former minor league catcher walked, then scored his first major league run, from second base on a single by Ryan Theriot.
In 9 1/3 innings during the series, the Dodger bullpen allowed just two hits and one walk, and struck out 11 Brewers.
It wasn't all bad for Monasterios, who did end up only allowing one run, although he was the first Dodger to hit three batters in a game since Jeff Weaver on August 21, 2004. Since returning from the disabled list, Monasterios has seven walks and 22 strikeouts in 30 innings pitched.
Scott Podsednik and Brad Ausmus each had three hits for the Dodgers, and Casey Blake hit an opposite field home run.
The Dodgers start a series in Colorado tomorrow night, where Clayton Kershaw will defeat Ubaldo Jimenez for the second time this season in the opener.
WP - Ronald Belisario (2-1): 1 batter, 1 big strikeout
LP - Yovanni Gallardo (11-6): 6 1/3 IP, 8 hits, 6 runs, 2 walks, 10 strikeouts
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Manny trade on hold...?
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ti-mannyupdate082610
No news here though.
Of course it's not news
it’s on Yahoo!
Pele breathes words of comfort, Seena just hides her eyes
Policeman taps his shades, Is that a chevy 69?
Oh man, I didn’t even realize that. Nice pull.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2010 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Someone didn't tell Robin Yount to dress up for the ceremony.
My uncle called, he wants his shirt back, Yount
He’s Robin F. Yount! He can dress how he wants, compadre!!
For winning the 1982 MVP, the club bought him a motorcycle. He says jeans more than Brett Favre.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2010 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions
As a kid I associated Yount with John Deere tractors. Really don’t know why. The image on the 1990 topps card kinda looks like a guy who might own/operate a tractor.
where as Hank Aaron
is always stylin’
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 26, 2010 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions
He thought he was going to Arkansas!
Hey, he’s a MVP winning HOF’er and he played his whole career there. He can do what he wants. Plus, it’s not like he was honoring someone I respect.
However, if Hammerin’ Hank was wearing a coat and tie I certainly would as well.
by KellyStephen on Aug 26, 2010 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions
ESPN tryin to keep the west coast down after a sweep.
Pele breathes words of comfort, Seena just hides her eyes
Policeman taps his shades, Is that a chevy 69?
I’m going to take my sense of humour elsewhere!
Pele breathes words of comfort, Seena just hides her eyes
Policeman taps his shades, Is that a chevy 69?
south beach?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 26, 2010 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I wonder what type of stuff he will be discussing…
by Michael White on Aug 26, 2010 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions
For El Sid
I found a previous Dodger instance…
The last Dodger pitcher to get the win without finishing the 5th inning or later was Steve Wilson, on May 26, 1993.
Wilson pitched the third and fourth innings after Orel Hershiser went two innings.
Man, i got nothing from keithc13 for my Arkansas dig above…I’m disappointed.
by KellyStephen on Aug 26, 2010 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Saw that in your post. Thanks! That is cool. I had never seen it happen, at least to my recollection. Even cooler that it has happened to the Dodgers before. Well, maybe not cool, but a cool stat, nonetheless.
Wasn’t trying to say Belisario wasn’t deserving either. Just didn’t think that he would get it, due to my previous reasoning of never seeing it happen before. Good to be proven wrong.
he does have a good
leg kick
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 26, 2010 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions
But how is his figure 4 leg lock?
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Aug 26, 2010 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions
not as good
as Chad’s
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 26, 2010 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Chad
that Degenerate
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Aug 26, 2010 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions
it's The Degenerate
get the stage name right lass
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 26, 2010 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Oy!
I don’t care if he’s King Degenerate, I wouldn’t spill twenty quid to see him
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Aug 26, 2010 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions
that's after he wins
King of the Ring, two out of three falls. you don’t spend the quid to see him my ducky, you spend it to see him fall.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 26, 2010 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Who are they gonna push
ahead of HBK? Mick Foley? Oh that would be wonderful
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Aug 26, 2010 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
DO NOT IMPUGN THE NAME OF FOLEY!!!!!
FOLEY IS GOOD!!!!
(I’d say Foley is God, but he likes it the other way.)
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 26, 2010 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh no, I love the Foley
Foley and pre-current Taker. I used to watch with my brother, but then it got really stupid
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Aug 26, 2010 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions
good, we're still friends
What’s Taker doing these days? I haven’t watched in forever. I did get to meet Foley one time, he signed my copy of Tietam Brown and Foley is Good. He is sooooo funny.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 26, 2010 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
no
but I’d believe you if you said he was feuding with Kane AGAIN
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 26, 2010 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I think the peak of my wrestling fandom
was when I went to Wrestlemania 21 at Staples. That was some fun.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 26, 2010 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Which one was that?
Also, my peak was back when the Rock and Triple H kept going head to head for the title back in like 99 or 2000 or so. Loved that crap.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
I was such a Triple H fan.
DX and all that stuff. Loved to root for the bad guys.
by Michael White on Aug 26, 2010 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I HATED those guys
The Rock was the absolute man.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Wrestlemania 21
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 26, 2010 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions
:P
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 26, 2010 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions
He seems like one of the cooler dudes from “wrestling”
Matt Kemp - Bringer of drought, puncher of babies faces(ugly ones killed on site), not Larry Bowa's GUY
he totally is
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 26, 2010 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions
it was posted. Did it not show up? It showed up for me.
I may need to upload it and host it on SB Nation. I have been relying on a Google searched image that I have bookmarked.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2010 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
It got the red x in the box (as opposed to the uknowwhat in a box) on my browser..
by KellyStephen on Aug 26, 2010 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions
i can
i was one of the ones who couldn’t before either.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 26, 2010 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions
You’re just mad at Cheers since you are Carla
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2010 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Winning Pitcher
FYI, According to fangraphs, Sherrill had a slightly higher WPA at .110 compared to Belisario at .109.
Leinart is officially a bust (this was evident a while ago). He’s either going to get released or back-up Derek Anderson in Arizona.
He’s not even on my radar. :)
1. Andre Johnson
2. Randy Moss
3. Calvin Johnson
4. Roddy White
5. Greg Jennings
6. Miles Austin
7. Reggie Wayne
I’d take all of these guys ahead of Fitz.
I like your list other than Jennings
My list would have Wayne above Austin, no Jennings and it would have Brandon Marshall added to it.
Jennings is going to have an awesome year, trust me. Aaron Rodgers is just starting to peak and Jennings is his only deep threat.
Jennings is the Packers’ best receiver and deep threat.
Finley and Jones were great back ups, but to say Driver was Rodgers’ main target is wrong. Both Jennings and Driver were, Driver is now 35 while Jennings is at his prime.
Jennings is going to have a huge year, end of discussion.
by Julio Nievas on Aug 26, 2010 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Greg Jennings (last 8 games, including playoffs):
87.5 yards per week (11 catches of 20+ yards)
Donald Driver:
43.2 yards per week in the last 6 games (2 catches of 20+ yards)
fair enough
He had a better second half. But do not all games count? I don’t want it to come off like i think Driver is better than Jennings, bc I know he isn’t.
What I do know is that Driver had more catches, TD’s, and about 100 yds less than Jennings did last year and Jennings was supposed to be the clear #1.
That’s all I’m trippin on.
Driver only had two more catches than Jennings, but Jennings was thrown to more often than Driver
by Julio Nievas on Aug 26, 2010 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Derek Anderson can get the ball to Fitzgerald.
by Michael White on Aug 26, 2010 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Good, I have him drafted in one of my leagues
Why would I draft him you say? The point of my league is to draft the worst/most mediocre players in the league. Far more interesting then normal fantasy football.
Have you ever tried just turning off the TV, sitting down with your children, and hitting them?
do they have to be starters? couldn’t you just draft second/third string guys who will never play?
Pele breathes words of comfort, Seena just hides her eyes
Policeman taps his shades, Is that a chevy 69?
You get points up to a certain number of carries/receptions/pass attempts
after that number you start to lose points. So the first 15 or so carries gets you points, everything after that loses you points. Same for yards, up to say 50ish you get points, but after that you start losing points.
Have you ever tried just turning off the TV, sitting down with your children, and hitting them?
Lot's of hope on Dodger Talk
only one caller said he didn’t think the Dodgers could make a run.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 26, 2010 3:29 PM PDT reply actions
you don’t really make runs. You can manufacture runs. But mostly you score runs. Conversely you can make a goal, but you can only score a touchdown.
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Aug 26, 2010 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions
and you drive through a parkway
and park in a driveway.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 26, 2010 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions
you mean like make a run in your stocking? Blimey that’s the worst
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Aug 26, 2010 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions
You can also get them, too!
/montezumasrevenge
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Just put in my 2 weeks notice at my job
Taking a new job closer to my house and more money.
That was one of the hardest convos I’ve ever had to start, leaving here is gonna suck.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Congrats on the move
onward and upward!
But you are quite selfish in cutting off our FIOS hookup! :)
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2010 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Pshh, you never even emailed me :P
I can still hook anyone that wants it up for another 2 weeks or so :)
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
So you won't have any mor ties with them in 2 weeks right?
They can’t fire you or demote you or decrease your pay for anything they find out you’re about to do in the next 2 weeks, right… :)
lol
If only it was that simple.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
You don’t offer Fios in my neighborhood!
by robotmadeofnails on Aug 26, 2010 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions
That's because you clearly don't deserve it! :P
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Cool to be a teammate of a guy with a perfect game
per Brian McTaggart / MLB.com Astros beat writer:
Halladay gave all his teammates from perfect game a luxury watch w/inscription. Figueroa was on Phillies when he threw it.
Halladay gave Nelson Figueroa his watch today.
Eric
has there been any news on when Furcal might be back?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 26, 2010 3:38 PM PDT reply actions
Probably won’t know until end of the weekend or Monday. He’s in Arizona last I heard, and should join the team in LA on Monday. They probably have to wait and see how he is then. Even then, he still has to go on rehab first, so I think it’s end of next week at earliest.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2010 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions
seeing as he has NO ground game
I’d have to agree. good luck Kimbo
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 26, 2010 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
After all, he’s knocked out noted heavyweight David Lee “Tank Abbott”.
by regfairfield on Aug 26, 2010 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions
heh
he better start conditioning though. That fight he had with Houston Alexander, oh man, I thought they both were gonna pass out.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 26, 2010 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Kimbo > Alexander > Jardine > Griffin > Rua
Maybe he should have just cut to 205.
by regfairfield on Aug 26, 2010 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
wait a minute
are you saying Kimbo is better than Shogun? I’m very confused.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 26, 2010 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Didn’t I just prove it :)
Finally found Kimbo/Houston.gif
by regfairfield on Aug 26, 2010 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions
you know, it took me a bit
but I got it. Interesting theory.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 26, 2010 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I can also prove that Brandon Vera should be the champion of two divisions. MMAth rules.
by regfairfield on Aug 26, 2010 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Belisario to the extreme!
On June 25, 1988, Brian Holton of the Dodgers made one pitch, to get one out, in the first inning, and was awarded win in relief
you don't need to reverse jinx that.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 26, 2010 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions
There’s not…Kershaw vs. Ubaldo!
It’s Thursday today, dude.
by KellyStephen on Aug 26, 2010 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Because at least one person will laugh with me
My buddy today called Matt Kemp’s girlfriend Diahrihanna.
Pele breathes words of comfort, Seena just hides her eyes
Policeman taps his shades, Is that a chevy 69?
Over on SBN LA, I looked at all LA Dodger relievers to pull a Belisario, and get the win without finishing the 5th inning.
http://losangeles.sbnation.com/2010/8/26/1652871/a-history-of-most-effective-la
There were 8 total times, including Brian Holton twice.
It includes my second Fred Norman reference in a couple weeks
Idiot Move
I pulled the ultimate idiot move yesterday. We use Google Apps at work. I tried to chat a buddy at work about an employee that annoys us, but I selected the employee I was talking about. Felt like a major ass….good news is that I used such generic language, that she did not know we were talking about her.
by robotmadeofnails on Aug 26, 2010 4:28 PM PDT reply actions
I did that too on our office IM
“oh they need him to do it? it must not be urgent”
awkward silence
“JJJJJJJJJJJJJJK dude”
Pele breathes words of comfort, Seena just hides her eyes
Policeman taps his shades, Is that a chevy 69?
idle hands is the devils workshop
I love that quote. Little did he know that idle hands became bloggers.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
One of my best friends made that mistake at work once, only it was an email that he accidentally sent to one lady. She printed it out and put it on his desk and said, “haha, very funny, jerk!”
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2010 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions
If this coworker had known it was about her, I probably would have been close to being fired. She would have put up a major fit. I looked at my buddy like, “aren’t you going to respond” because I could hear the message beeps. He pointed to her office, I looked at the name on the chat, and I went white, and felt pretty scared and ashamed too.
by robotmadeofnails on Aug 26, 2010 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions
That has to be the worst feeling.
Probably similar to using the bathroom at a party, and having the toilet start to overflow when you are in there.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2010 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh man
Another story here: I went to this party for my son’s daycare friend. The invite said bring your suit and towel… I show up wearing board shorts and there was a kiddy pool.
Then the birthday food hit me… I had to hit the toilet 3 times, no fan, and it was right near where everyone was sitting outside in the family room.
by robotmadeofnails on Aug 26, 2010 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Was this posted already? Heyman on 2011 Managerial Openings
Los Angeles. “According to some in the know,” Tim Wallach will be the next L.A. manager. Wallach is a former Dodgers hitting coach and has managed their Triple-A squad for the past two seasons. Los Angeles would save some money by hiring Wallach, though Heyman writes that the franchise has (and will) cut enough payroll to make signing a big-name manager feasible if the team wants to go that route. The intended Joe Torre/Don Mattingly succession may be no more given how that plan was the one favored by Jamie McCourt, not current sole owner Frank McCourt. Heyman ranks Mattingly third on his list of likely Dodger managers behind both Wallach and Dusty Baker, as “there are unsubstantiated whispers” that L.A. will make a play for Baker if he doesn’t re-sign with Cincinnati. Of course, this could all be moot if Torre decides to return for another season, though Heyman feels Torre is probably done in Los Angeles.
(via MLBTR)
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Does he cite sources
“familiar with the orginizations thinking?”
Have you ever tried just turning off the TV, sitting down with your children, and hitting them?
Of course not :-/
but he’s not actually the first person to say something along those lines so it makes me wonder if there’s some merit to it at least…
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Torre's future
I can’t see him coming back to LA and he says he does not want to retire. There will be a lot of open managerial positions next year
there was a story on latimes.com
That said torre may want to have an ownership in the Dodgers. I can’t link it from my phone because blackberrys suck like that but it was an interesting angle.
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Aug 26, 2010 5:25 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
saw that
but it was Simers so….grain of salt.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 26, 2010 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd like a Frank and Jamie
list of what they were for and against.
Jamie – started GBA
Frank – loved Ned
Jamie – loved Joe and thus Donny Boy
Jamie – hated Depo
Jamie – loved Kent
Frank – loved his parking lot
Jamie – loved swimming at pre set times in various homes
Frank – loved borrowing money
Jamie – loved to bang her chauffeur
At this point we seem to more about what Jamie loved then Frank. Hopefully the court will give us more insight into Frank.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Aug 26, 2010 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Jamie – loved swimming at pre set times in various homes
LOL
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2010 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions
with various homies
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
You beat me to it….
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Aug 26, 2010 5:26 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I just used the website (twitter.com) for Twitter forever, until recently I started using TweetDeck because I manage multiple accounts. I don’t ever want to go back. TweetDeck is way better. I love the layout and style of it.
my deck is so big
i needed a zoning permit for it.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 26, 2010 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Something major is going on here in Pasadena just up the street, but nothing in the news. El Molino closed off by cops and about 5 choppers circling.
by robotmadeofnails on Aug 26, 2010 5:15 PM PDT reply actions
I'm a Pasadenian as well!
I go to Marshall.
by Taylor Maricle on Aug 26, 2010 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Hell
Yes. MVP number 4 coming, oh yeah.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Harder to keep getting the award
so Votto can bring the Reds a head of the Cardinals, even if Pujols beats him in every number I think Votto would get the ned. Unless he wins the TC then they have to give it to him.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I love that both Pujols and Votto are battling for the triple crown right now. Amazing
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2010 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I hope they fight to the very last day, that would be so fun to watch.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Just as Omar Infante gets his final PA to qualify for the batting title :)
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2010 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions
all star
Omar Infante
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 26, 2010 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions
it is
really awesome. What a baseball season this has been.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 26, 2010 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Delmon Young
with a 3-R HR off of Cliff Lee
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 26, 2010 5:32 PM PDT reply actions
Lilly has kicked Cliff Lee's ass
but on the hand Blake DeWitt has kicked Smoak’s ass.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by that
you mean he’s actually hit and stayed with his club? I’m drinking man, help me out.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 26, 2010 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions
the collapse
she begins
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 26, 2010 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Nuggets prefer to deal Anthony to NJ or the Clippers.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=Aslnhdwpd0kxPYguMroqV.G8vLYF?slug=aw-anthonynuggets082610
they want
to deal him?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 26, 2010 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Melo wants out, and is making a big stink about it
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2010 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions
crazy
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 26, 2010 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions
A package involving Eric gordon and picks could get it done
Assuming the Clippers get Melo to sign the 3 year 65 million extension
by SeanMillerSavior on Aug 26, 2010 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions
The extension would obviously be mandatory.
by Michael White on Aug 26, 2010 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
since I am always late to breaking news
Pujols already hit his 400th home run!!!
Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?
Now, not even the D’Backs can blow an 11-0 lead in the 8th inning right?
Right? 11-5 now still in the 8th.
How about this?
3 different Dodger catchers have had 3-hit games in the last 4 games
Over last 6 games, LA backstops are 12-for-22 (.545/.600/.773)
And that is why your license plate reads "STATMAN"
by Greg Stephen on Aug 26, 2010 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions
does it really?
c’mon, tell us the truth
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 26, 2010 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions
yay
catchers who hit!
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 26, 2010 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Post-Martin update
Dodger catchers are hitting .246/.307/.333 in 76 PA
For reference, Martin was at .248/.347/.332 in 387 PA
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2010 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Man, Russell’s slugging is pathetic. Thats depressing.
by UCLADodger32 on Aug 26, 2010 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Should also note that opposing base stealers are 18 for 18 in SB attempts post-Martin.
Brandon Phillips got a caught stealing Sunday, but it was a Kershaw pickoff
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2010 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Chris Denorfia having to be helped off the field in San Diego. Slid into second base and might have hurt a hamstring.
Tony Gwynn Jr. already gone for the season.
And it begins
the devil is claiming his souls
Pele breathes words of comfort, Seena just hides her eyes
Policeman taps his shades, Is that a chevy 69?
On this day 4 years ago
Jonathan Broxton had a 1 pitch win.
http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/ARI/ARI200608260.shtml
sure Broxton did that in the 8th, but it was on this day. And what’s so great about June 25? August 26 is clearly better.
by StolenMonkey86 on Aug 26, 2010 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Jim Thome just hit a ball roughly 698 feet (estimated), and the Twins lead 6-0. Cliff Lee was already pulled after five though (five runs)
Is the Rangers’ ballpark more homer-happy than Citizen Bank?
by StolenMonkey86 on Aug 26, 2010 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Lee has been on a home run binge recently. Maybe throwing too many strikes and being hittable in the zone with them.
by UCLADodger32 on Aug 26, 2010 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey, that decision could net us a return for Manny! Who said Jim Thome never did anything for the Dodgers? :)
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2010 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I think he hit a single once. Or something.
by regfairfield on Aug 26, 2010 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions
That eff up by Kenny Williams probably cost his team the division. Put Thome on the Sox and some dude on Minny in their DH spot and thats just a huge swing.
by UCLADodger32 on Aug 26, 2010 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't remember what the circumstances were
But that was discussed in detail on “The Club”. Ozzie, KW, and Reinsdorf discussing whether or not they were bringing Thome back.
I can’t remember what was said. I know they loved him, but i can’t remember what else was said. Eric watched it, maybe he will remember when he reads this.
Although I’m not sure he reads my posts! :)
The reason for me
responding was to say that they were all in agreement to let him go. It ultimately falls on the plate of the GM, but they all agreed that he should be let go.
bullpen meltdown in Washington
down two runs in the 9th, Murderers Row 2.0 hitters Pedro Feliz, Aaron Miles, and Brendan Ryan with 3 consecutive hits for the Cards. 2nd & 3rd, no one out now, John Jay, Pujols, and Holliday coming up. 8-7 Nats…for now.
He’s married w/3 kids. So the short answer is “No”.
by KellyStephen on Aug 26, 2010 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Thought he might be sniffin glue or painting his daughters fingernails.
You know, the productive shit Dad’s do!
Albert Pujols injured
Tried to jump on the rain tarp to play a foul ball and is hurt.
400
You know, Clemente ended on a round number, too.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2010 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
ha- Diamondback fans must love that
Of course, had he gone from the White Sox to the Diamondbacks, the experts would be all, “Well of course- he just went to the National League!”
really?
that’d been my first guess
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 26, 2010 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Elizabeth Berkeley
Oh, Showgirls doesn’t count?
Pele breathes words of comfort, Seena just hides her eyes
Policeman taps his shades, Is that a chevy 69?
Nothing like all fans being lectured by Buster Olney on
Yeesy,
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 by yeesy I mean yeesh.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
sounds like he's on our side
at least
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 26, 2010 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
The problem is Buster doesnt know what numbers actually matter. When you go by wins and ERA, those just arent the right numbers to determine who has pitched the best.
by UCLADodger32 on Aug 26, 2010 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I think the argument on Twitter has devolved into lots of people talking over each other. There is a point in there somewhere, on both sides, and I’m not sure if each side did a good job of delivering their points.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2010 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Onley's still a reporter at heart.
He’s still chasing story lines, things that pull at his part and make it worth it to cover the game.
Yeah exactly
He’s got some good points in there but the finger wagging and other nonsense make it harder to decipher.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Buster mentioned the other day that Trevor Cahill was a CYA candidate, and used W-L record and ERA.
Several people on Twitter took shots at Buster, and the argument went downhill from there.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2010 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I have to admit, I was a bit shocked by this...
2010 Matt Kemp: .253/.312/.449
2010 Andruw Jones: .205/.310/.455
I knew Kemp’s overall numbers had suffered (he has 3 straight months of sub-.300 OBP) but for some reason it hadn’t registered that his season OBP had dropped so much.
Should also note, both have OPS+ over 100, so it’s not the worst thing in the world. Just, you know, interesting…
Andruw Jones BABIP is .201 for the season. He still has semi-good strike zone adjustment, but can't hit a fastball to save his life.
At least Kemp is better on that regard.
Yeah
I was more shocked by the similarities than anything. I would never want to have Andruw over Kemp or anything; just got thought the similarities were amusing.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2010 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah. The Big things with Kemp is that he regressed against right handers, and he is not smashing left handers to what he usually does.
This is partially BABIP driven (and small sample size)
but as pointed out to me by @LetsGoNico on Twitter (with updated numbers through tonight):
2nd half SLG
Matt Kemp .394
Juan Pierre .389
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2010 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm glad that JP has gotten his numbers to a quasi-respectable level
I thought he was gonna be beaten to shreds by White Sox fans, the way he started off this year.
I wouldn’t call a sub .400 SLG respectable for a left-fielder.
by Michael White on Aug 26, 2010 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions
quasi-respectable, and at least by his standards. He’s not setting the world on fire, but the first month or so, he looked like he was gonna have a season for the ages. I think it took him like 150 plate appearance to get an extra base hit, or something ridiculous like that, and his batting average was pretty close to Billingsley’s for a while.
What would you call if for the guy everyone defends every night?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Cardinal fans are a miserable bunch right now
with the notable exception of the Padres, I think every team in the majors has tortured their fans at some point this season.
Padres are saving their torture for the last 5 weeks
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Aug 26, 2010 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
It began 10 days ago
the first sign was the Padres getting burned on their pick, now Gwynn and Denorfia out, next week…Latos and AGon collide on a freak bunt play!
Pele breathes words of comfort, Seena just hides her eyes
Policeman taps his shades, Is that a chevy 69?
Today was the 8th time since 2000
that the Dodgers beat a team that had a guy striking out 10+. The previous four were D-Backs, including Dan Haren earlier this year.
In April 2000, the Dodgers beat the Astros, who got double-digit Ks from…Octavio Dotel.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 26, 2010 9:20 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Keith, to answer your draft question, it’s an office league where we post picks on the host site message board. As Commish, I manually import the rosters and all that good stuff. I enjoy it a lot but it can be stressful when certain people take their sweet time to make selections.
::whispers:: I’m taking Andre Johnson in the first round. Shhhh.
Why does Robin Yount
look like Ryan Stiles?
by StolenMonkey86 on Aug 26, 2010 10:29 PM PDT reply actions
that’s exactly what I said when I first saw him
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Aug 27, 2010 12:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Damn it Dodgers
Stop giving us false hope only to clusterfuck against Philly at home…
"What's your name?" "Fuck you, that's my name"
you're forgetting rule #104
though shalt not clusterfuck against the Phillies in the regular season
How would you define your approach to management, apart from being brilliant?
by Josie Becker on Aug 27, 2010 12:03 AM PDT up reply actions
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