Say Goodnight Joe
by Phil Gurnee on Aug 7, 2010 10:49 AM PDT
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PrintSaturday Morning Notes from this Report:
A reporter asked Colletti first if he wanted a bat, then if he wanted a catcher. Colletti's response: "How about a catcher with a big bat?"
An MRI for Ramirez was rescheduled from Friday to Saturday, but whatever the results, the Dodgers seem resigned to the fact he won't be back anytime soon.
"He was in discomfort yesterday," said manager Joe Torre, who spoke to Ramirez by phone. "He's not getting worse. But it's something that's going to take a little time. They said it would be three, four, five weeks. It's a little over three weeks now. He's getting frustrated by it. I told him not to get down, it'll turn the corner at some point in time. But it hasn't gone away like he hoped."
Belisario, on the restricted list since July 7, is slated to make two rehab appearances for Class A Inland Empire on Saturday and Sunday. That could be the last preparation the Dodgers feel Belisario needs after he began working out at Dodger Stadium on July 26.
"He's good right now," Dodgers manager Joe Torre said of Belisario. "He's got a really good look about him and has got a really good frame of mind, all that stuff."
Phil Update
Joe and Ned are living in a world where quit does not exist which is appropriate since they reside within Hollywood, but Hollywood ain't reality, and the fat lady already closed the show on Thursday Night. The cash strapped producer tried to make do with duck tape when the old star broke down, but the young stars were not up to the task of carrying the show themselves. The crew may not realize it but the audience can recognize a show that has lost its legs. Time to regroup and put together another show, and say farewell to this one.
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Make sure to give him a hand
when the T-Wolves come to town.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
we need to incept colletti with the idea that this
isn’t a WS contending team and retool for the future.
IT WON’T WORK UNLESS HE BELIEVES IT REALLY CAME FROM HIM GUYZZZ!
Can you imagine
being in Ned Colletti’s dream? Sooo much grizzled, gritty, veteran goodness.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
But remember how the idea kept growing with the guy's wife....
So Colletti will continue thinking that every year and will continually sell at every deadline until his contract runs out….
by Taylor Maricle on Aug 7, 2010 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions
WS?
We aren’t even a playoff team.
Have you ever tried just turning off the TV, sitting down with your children, and hitting them?
A-Rod hit in the leg during batting practice
“Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez was struck in his left leg by a line drive during batting practice at Yankee Stadium before the Bombers’ contest against the Red Sox on Saturday afternoon.”
Normally the gates open two hours before game time
Or about 5 P.M. today.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
BP gates open at 5:10 p.m. That’s on the field level and pavillion only.
The other gates open at 5:40 p.m.
I was referring to the parking gate
“Alex” is right. But you can use any ticket to enter to watch early BP in the outer portions of field level.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
So
How ‘bout that TBLA Night, eh? I just got down here (three hour drive) and plan on eating as much good L.A. food as I can before the game. Right now, the general plan is Ford’s Filling Station for lunch and maybe Chan Dara for drinks before the game. I just hope sorry ass Scotty Pods can field a ball tonight! (My dad said there’s a big soccer match tonight—driving advice anyone? Coming from Playa Vista.)
Come to the stadium early, don’t wait till 6 or later, to leave for the stadium. The last game I went to it took me an hour just to get into the stadium when I got there at 6:30…what a mess.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
thanks
I’ll try my best. There’s a female human being involved, so some of this is out of my hands! BTW, I thought I saw you on the 405 this morning. Someone had a “LVOT” license plate and a Dodger sticker. I already have TBLA/nickname paranoia! I’m beginning to question who I even am . . .
The funny thing is
that guy actually wanted his license to read as “9OT” in Roman numerals.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
That is good advice
I always try well before six, which allows me to casually stroll in, enjoy the atmosphere, get my Dodger Dog and beer without waiting in a long concession line, watch at least the opponents BP, etc.
No idea what traffic is like from the general westside vicinity to DS though. The 10 often sucks though, so I’d allow time.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
We always use the field level gate
And the first thing I always do after getting in is look right over the bullpen and out at the field. It is great.
We tend to lollygag our way out, and the field looks great after the game when the crowd is mostly cleared out and only the grounds crew is on the field.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
They are on the Reserved Level
on the right field side. There are numerous gates on that level.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Don't EVER take the 10
I went 3/4 of a mile in an hour to get to Stadium Way…so terrible.
Coming from Ventura County to Dodger Stadium takes about 45 minutes depending on the traffic, so I will probably leave around 4 or 4:30.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
a game or two back
I saw three people wearing John Valentin “jersey” T-shirts.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Enjoy Ford's
it’s sooo good! I live within walking distance from there but can’t afford to go very often :[
I usually leave for the stadium SUPER early when I come from the west side, but I want to say weekend traffic is a bit softer than weekday…. still, i wouldn’t leave later than 5:30 honestly, unless the lady likes traffic and frustration!
Then again, how many people are really gonna be at the game tonight? If the Mets can’t draw on a saturday, are the Nats gonna?
Reasons to keep paying attention this year:
1) Might be Vin’s last year.
2) Starting pitchers are amazing
3) Kenley Jensen: is he for real?
4) Might be Vin’s last year.
Your list?
People don't think it be like this, but it do.
1. I love the Dodgers whether they win or lose (though losing makes it tougher to watch)
2. Clayton Kershaw is the best pitcher we’ve had since early 2000s Kevin Brown, and he was seriously great back then
3. Chad Billingsley is proving all the haters wrong with his very good season.
4. I still hold out hope for Matt Kemp to come through with a big homerun in each at bat, and when he does, no homerun looks better.
5. No one better to listen to than Vin Scully. If Vin doesn’t come back, I hope we get the 2nd best voice guy, Morgan Freeman ;)
6. There is still a chance to help knock the Giants out of contention, as well as putting the Phillies further back of the Braves :)
7. Baseball is my favorite thing in life, so if nothing else I’ve still got that.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
Watching This Week In Baseball
and Ken Oberkfell is a manager of the Mets team in the Dominican Winter League. Classic 1980s player.
The Oberkfell reference
made me think of DeWitt. Maybe Blake is just a man out of time. He could be Oberkfell like.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Great race in the NL Central. Lots of great races actually. The best part about our falling out of contention is I can follow other teams now. Could be a wild playoffs.
Less potential heartbreak too. Leave that to Giants fans this season.
Also, Cordero just hit Starlin Castro. 4-2 Reds. Dusty Baker pulls Cordero.
Marlon Byrd strikes out, Reds win 4-3.
Here’s the 9th inning.
BB, K, BB, BB, HBP, K, BB, K
September promotions
In the spirit of this thread, any suggestions on who the Dodgers should add to their roster come September 1st? My suggestions:
Mitchell
Hoffman
Paul
DeJesus
Hu
Lindsay (why not?)
Three of them
Mitchell, Hoffman and Lindsey would need to be added to the 40-man. There are 38 on there now, and one spot will be Belisario’s. One spot could be created with a move of Russell Martin to the 60-day DL.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Trayvon
He’s on the 40-man now.
If this team were a contender, his speed alone would make him useful as a PR.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Unless another injury pops up
Assuming Manny is ready sometime before 9/1, DFA GA seems likely.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
and unless they
are giving up on Javy Guerra, doesn’t seem like any other obvious candidates.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
I did not know that
B. J. Upton’s given name is “Melvin Emanuel Upton”. I do not want to know the story behind his nickname.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
thats kinda awesome
Have you ever tried just turning off the TV, sitting down with your children, and hitting them?
Nats lineup
Bernadina CF
Desmond SS
Zimmerman 3B
Dunn 1B
Willingham LF
Morse RF
Pudge C
Kennedy 2B
Hernandez P
From Bill Ladson / MLB.com
The only news in this lineup is that we've got Desmond batting 2nd instead of Kennedy.
Usually their spots in the lineup are reversed. Personally, I’m glad about that. While Desmond’s low OBP and sometimes giving away at bats can be problematic in the 2 spot, he needs and at bats far more than Kennedy does if he’s going to be a regular position player over the long term. Pudge is the tough one at this time. He should probably be batting 8th given his lack of production and tendency to ground into double plays, but I don’t think that they have the stones do do that yet.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
As expected, Tyler Skaggs was announced as the PTBNL from the Angels to AZ to complete the Haren trade. He was signed one year ago today, which is why they had to wait to make his inclusion official. So, at least the D-Backs didn’t get all crap in the trade.
Last Dodger outs of recent regular seasons
2009 – Jason Repko strikes out
2008 – Angel Berroa grounds out
2007 – Andy LaRoche flies out
2006 – James Loney grounds into a fielder’s choice
2005 – Jayson Werth lines out
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
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