September Call Up Preview
by Brandon Lennox on Sep 2, 2010 8:00 AM PDT
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September is upon us, which means that the Dodgers will have a few extra players in their locker room for the next month or so. Stemming off of Phil's article from last night, let’s take a look at the players who will be, or might be, brought up to the big league club.
For Sure Call Ups:
AJ Ellis – Catcher: Ellis will rejoin the club on Friday after already spending most of the season with the Dodgers. The only reason he isn’t being promoted earlier is because he was sent down to AAA less than 10 days ago. He will provide the team with that valuable 3rd catcher which will give Torre more options off the bench.
Jon Link – RHP: Link has already been called up the Dodgers 5 times this season, and will definitely rejoin the club in early September. He has been putting up some solid numbers over the past month in AAA (well, except for last night), and will give the Dodgers an extra arm in the bullpen. He could even be auditioning for a role with the team next year.
The Injured Guys:
Xavier Paul – OF: Paul has nothing left to prove in the PCL and would have obviously gotten a call up, but was recently shut down for the rest of the season with a neck injury. Though he doesn’t have pain in his neck right now, it’s the kind of injury that he needs to be careful with, so taking it easy for the remainder of the season is the right thing to do. Out of options heading into next year, it will be interesting to see if the Dodgers are willing to give him a chance in 2011 to stay with the big league club all year.
Travis Schlichting – RHP: Schlichting is technically on the major league DL so he wouldn’t really be a call up, but he’s still a rookie so it’s the same idea. He is currently dealing with a shoulder issue so it is still unknown if the Dodgers will shut him down for the season or try to bring him back for the final month. He has proven to be an effective reliever at the big league level, even though his 2010 minor league numbers haven’t been great.
Chin Lung-Hu – SS/2B: Hu hadn't played since the end of June until last night when he took over at shortstop after the rehabbing Furcal left the game. I know he broke his nose and had to have surgery, but I’m not exactly sure if that is the reason he was out for so long. It seems like the nose injury would have healed faster than 2 months, so maybe something else is up. Even if he he is healthy, however, he might not be ready to play in the big leagues since he hasn’t seen game action for over 2 months.
The Likely Call Ups:
Ivan De Jesus – SS/2B: As I just mentioned, the Dodgers really need some middle infield players, and De Jesus is really the only healthy guy on the 40 man roster that can provide this depth. In addition, Torre specifically mentioned that a middle infielder will be brought up soon. If he does get the call, De Jesus will be making his major league debut and might even be auditioning for a job with the club in 2011. He’s having a big season in AAA, but I’m very skeptical of his stats because he plays half of his games in Albuquerque. A quick glance at his split stats shows that he hitting .336 at home with 5 HR’s compared to .260 on the road with 2 HR’s. I really don’t think he has what it takes to be an above average or even average big league regular, but hopefully he’ll prove me wrong.
Trayvon Robinson – OF: Robinson had has a very good season in AA, but it is unknown whether or not the Dodgers will jump him from the Lookouts to the Dodgers. However, you would assume that the Dodgers will call up at least one outfielder to give them additional depth, and with Xavier Paul’s injury, Tray is next on the depth chart since he is already on the 40 man roster. If they do call him up, the Dodgers will probably wait until the AA season is over.
John Ely – RHP: Ely might not get called up right away, but despite Torre’s comments about not brining up a starter, he will almost certainly rejoin the club at some point in September to give the team another pitcher who could throw multiple innings or even make a spot start. In addition, since three members in the Dodgers current rotation are free agents after the season, I’m sure the Dodgers are going to want to see Ely again to determine if he should be a serious contender for the rotation in 2011. While he’s definitely had a tough time in the hitter friendly PCL over the past 2 months, hopefully he was simply a victim of his environment.
Other 40 Man Roster Possible Call Ups:
Brent Leach – LHP: Leach was converted to a starting pitcher recently and thrived in the rotation in AA, but was promoted back to AAA last week and has worked out of the pen in his last few appearances. As a lefty he could provide the Dodgers with another southpaw out of the bullpen, but I’m not sure if he is in the Dodgers’ plans.
Javy Guerra – RHP: Guerra was actually injured for most of the season, and with a healthy major league bullpen I doubt the Dodgers will find room for this right-hander. He’s a hard thrower who has put up good stats in AA, but unless the Dodgers want to see an audition for 2011 he probably won’t call him up.
Scott Elbert – LHP: Given that he hasn’t thrown a competitive pitch since June 3rd, he’s obviously not going to get called up. Other Possible Call Ups Not on the 40 Man Roster: John Lindsay – 1B: Ramona Shelburne’s article says it all: http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/mlb/columns/story?id=5510887. I say give the guy a chance. Russell Mitchell – 3B: Mitchell can actually play quite a few positions and has had an outstanding season in AAA. Like De Jesus, however, he has benefited from playing in Albuquerque as 16 of his 23 homers have come at home, and his average is .361 at home compared to .280 on the road. Even still, the Dodgers lack 3rd base depth so the Dodgers may want to see what Mitchell can do. He has been with the organization since 2003 and has improved every year, yet is still just 25 years old, so they may want to give him a shot. With at least one open spot on the 40 man roster, he may be the guy to get the call. Justin Sellers – SS: Sellers would only get the call if the Dodgers really needed additional depth at shortstop, although Tony Jackson seems to think otherwise. Even though he is yet another AAA guy with extreme home/road split stats, he has still had a breakout and surprising season with the Isotopes. He is also pretty solid with the glove. Juan Castro – SS: Castro cleared waivers, but apparently took a leave of absence for personal reasons. I hope he stays away because his presence would only take away the opportunity of another player who might actually have a future with the team. Cory Wade – RHP: Could probably be another option but only if some injuries hit the bullpen. Jamie Hoffmann – OF: Don’t the Dodgers still owe him and his agent a favor or something in regards to adding him to the 40 man roster or calling him up? In all seriousness, this is similar to the situation with Wade in that he’d only get the call if injuries depleted the Dodgers outfield depth. Charlie Haeger – RHP: This is a long shot, but the Dodgers may just want to take one more look at the knuckleball before the 2010 season ends. Other Young Prospects (Jerry Sands, Rubby De La Rosa, etc). – Don’t expect any of the young prospects to get called up to the show this September as that is not something the Dodgers are going to do. One of the reasons is because the majority of these guys don’t even need to be added to the 40 man roster until after the 2011 season, so promoting them now will force the Dodgers to use options on them a year earlier than necessary. The only prospect with a remote possibility of being called up would be young relief pitcher Justin Miller, who is one of the few prospects who will need to be added to the 40 man roster after this season in order to protect him from the December 2010 Rule 5 draft. He is a ground ball pitcher who is having a solid season as a reliever, and could help the Dodgers out of the bullpen as soon as next season.
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I hope Paul gets a chance to stick next year as a backup OF
I’m tired of losing young position players who are out of options so the Dodgers could make room for a washed up gritty veteran.
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He isn't helping himself
with these injuries
Have you ever tried just turning off the TV, sitting down with your children, and hitting them?
Nope he certainly isn't!
Still, the Dodgers have lost other young OFers in the past because they were injury prone only to regret it.
And Jayson Werth, not that he came up through the Dodgers’ system…
But anyway, yeah he’s had some bad luck and bad timing. Hope he’s healthy in ’10.
Also, I don’t get why they’d give Sellers a shot before DeJesus. If they put someone on the roster now I’d rather it be Mitchell. Or Lindsey. But more the former.
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I think with the injuries these past 2 years, he’s a DFA waiting to happen.
by Michael White on Sep 2, 2010 8:35 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm not sure why Sellers would get a shot
especially since Furcal is close to coming back. The only think I can think of is that De Jesus isn’t really a shortstop anymore due to his leg injury, so maybe they want to take a look at Sellers as a possible injury replacement for next year if Furcal goes down again
by Brandon Lennox on Sep 2, 2010 8:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Like Delwyn Young
who is hitting .249 / .296 / .428 / .723 for Pitt.? Paul and Young’s minor-league numbers remind me of each other.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
and is Young useless?
when a team has carried Sweeney/GA as the primary pinch hitter, 5th outfielder why be so quick to discount those kind of numbers?
At least Paul can play some form of defense
And he hits lefty, so useless no. But my enthusiasm for Paul is highly tempered, that’s all. I can see passing over him for certain veteran bat types, but yeah, the Sweeney/GA types who are clearly, or at least certainly at high probability of being, way over the hill, that does grate.
And with the apparent dawn of a new pitcher’s era, maybe that .723 OPS is enough.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Paul seems like a perfect
4th/5th outfielder so yes, I’d be disappointed if he goes the way of Ross and Young.
Yeah that was my point...
it’s not that Paul is a future all star and his health issues have been genuine concern but I hate losing young bench players with some use who are cheaper, in favor of useless veterans who get favor simply because of their veteran-ness. (“Veterinarian ness” is wrong…)
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Ely needs to be called up
It would be nice to have a long-reliever in the pen who could hopefully give you 4-5 innings in a laugher game (like Tuesday.)
I agree..
I had him as a for sure at first, but after Torre’s comments yesterday I couldn’t committ 100%, so I had to move him to a likely
by Brandon Lennox on Sep 2, 2010 8:46 AM PDT up reply actions
DeJesus, Mitchell, Robinson
I’d like to take a look at all three.
"There’s no reason I can give you that makes sense. A lot of what I do is a feel thing."
by Little Blue Bicycle on Sep 2, 2010 8:44 AM PDT reply actions
Don't expect to see or hear anything until the offseason or spring training...
I have exchanged several texts with him and I know his situation, but it appears he and the Dodgers would like to keep it private. All I can say is, I think he is done for the season. Sorry, but I have to keep his business private.
Can you say whether it is physical health related
or off field stuff, at least? I assumed the latter…
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well whatever it is
hope he comes back strong
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 2, 2010 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions
Oohhh kay :-)
Thanks.
And yeah what Tommy says, still rooting for him. Have been frustrated.
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OT: What if El Broad had ended up with the team...?
http://www.truebluela.com/2010/9/2/1665402/blast-from-the-past-eli-broad
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It's hard not to think that given he would've made so much more sense
so much more financially solvent, so it’s bizarre they went with McCourt. But you never know> i don’t know for sure. I know Broad is a sports fan. But he also seems to have been asked to step in when it seemed McCourt’s deal was in trouble… Oh, if only…
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They went with McCourt, because they had already accepted the McCourt bid. Broad didn’t step in until an agreement was reached.
by Michael White on Sep 2, 2010 9:17 AM PDT up reply actions
It's certainly suspicious timing though
I’d read other things that made it sound like it was last minute but still before agreement was actually reached. Btw I posted a few links and quotes under that fanshot.
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What’s suspicious? Why didn’t Broad bid on it to begin with? If he did, he may well be owning the Dodgers right now.
by Michael White on Sep 2, 2010 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions
That's what I meant
it seemed odd that he only came in at the last minute. I was basically agreeing with you that it may have been more of a decorative or PR offer, not a real thing. But there’s a lot of stuff I cite there that makes it seem at least that people were rightly nervous…
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One choice quote that I cite on that fanshot
Also in L.A., Rich Hammond cited a source as saying of McCourt, “I’d give him three years before he has to sell the team. He will either realize he can’t do it, or he just won’t be able to make payroll.” Sports Business Group Principal David Carter, on McCourt: “It’s like a high school kid who convinces his dad to buy him a car. He gets the car, but then he realizes he can’t afford to buy the gas. I think Dodger fans should be concerned that, in this case, they’re going to be the ones buying the gas.”
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What’s the point of that quote, to show that source was wrong?
by Michael White on Sep 2, 2010 9:24 AM PDT up reply actions
Sigh, never mind
:-P
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The agent with connections to Selig and MLB—forgot his name—if anyone gets the Dodgers away from Frank, my money’s on that guy.
"There’s no reason I can give you that makes sense. A lot of what I do is a feel thing."
by Little Blue Bicycle on Sep 2, 2010 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions
he's a sports agent
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 2, 2010 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions
Ownership we don't like can keep us anyway from the ballpark
Fox certainly did that to me.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Just having fun
I understand your points but if you really cared about ownership and where your money went you wouldnt’ be buying Clipper tickets either.
Do you buy zero concessions?
Do you consider your money as going to the ticket holder and not DTS?
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
From what I gather
the Concessions for So Cal pay a flat rate to the Dodgers not a % of revenue. This is something I just heard so I may be off.
Doesn't McCourt seem like the kind of guy
that wants a piece of the action? Or maybe Jamie negotiated that contract and wanted the sure thing?
Arte Moreno got credit for lowering beer prices right after buying the Angels. I guess the Angels didn’t/don’t use a flat rate contract?
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Ha
I said that about the Dodger during the Fox years. I gave up my season seats to the Dodgers this year mostly because of the ownership situation.
Dennis Gilbert
i think that’s him.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 2, 2010 9:31 AM PDT up reply actions
Pass ;-)
I’ve said here before, people should be careful what they wish for, Dodgers could end up with someone even worse than the McCourts as owner. I don’t long for the Fox ownership days, that’s for sure. I’ve defended McCourt here at times, esp given that during his reign the Dodgers have been to the NLCS two times and it feels like he’s at least tried his hardest to fund the team as best he can. But all that said the revelations this week have been most distressing and depressing. And he was clearly not financially solvent enough to own a major sports franchise. he has been waiting for that TV package but may not make it to that day. So I don’t mean to pile on a guy who may be having his worst week in years, but this is my team and I think it deserves more stable ownership. This is worrisome. Thus my thoughts going back to the original purchase period.
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Proof?
And he was clearly not financially solvent enough to own a major sports franchise
As Delias says, he seemed to have done just fine. I don’t think people know what solvent means. Solvent means the ability to pay the electricity bill and payroll, etc.
by Michael White on Sep 2, 2010 9:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Not wishing, just predicting. If Frank loses the team, Gilbert’s the guy with the leg up.
"There’s no reason I can give you that makes sense. A lot of what I do is a feel thing."
by Little Blue Bicycle on Sep 2, 2010 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Thanks.
"There’s no reason I can give you that makes sense. A lot of what I do is a feel thing."
by Little Blue Bicycle on Sep 2, 2010 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions
McCourt has lasted more than twice as long as that prediction
and through a money-tightening recessionary economy in the last couple years. I think they may have underestimated the McCourts a bit. We don’t know how long they could have hung on without the divorce, but the longer they could, the more equity they would have built……
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
I think you guys have made fair points about that
sure. Maybe I should’ve said how “stable” not “solvent.” I do think if he can remain owner until TV rights switch over, in addition to other aspects of his situation stabilizing, he might end up fine again. It’s that period before that is enervating, and you can’t look at the financial revelations during the trial this week and not pause at least a little bit? It’s made me pause anyway. Will listen to Molly’s report with curiosity, too.
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I’ve gone the other way. I’ve stopped following people on twitter because of how un-interesting I find it. Particularly since (as others pointed out) the concerns on the front end never materialized anyway. He didn’t drop payroll to $80MM, he was able to put a competive product out there, etc.
by Michael White on Sep 2, 2010 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions
This I agree with
I’m blown away by how much attention this plan has gotten. He’s owned the team since 2004. Having a plan to get approved by MLB means jack shit in my eyes. I’m not a supporter of Frank but I don’t understand the consternation of this revelation.
But what about (and I'm just asking out loud for myself
as much as anyone) the revelations this week that even with Dodger revenue up, ownership severely slashed budget for scouting and player development…?
I agree on competitive product though, it’s hard to argue with that. The team has been more competitive over past few years than it was under previous ownership. But it’s also again hard to not see some of the things out this week as not at all worrisome. At least in my eyes. Just as NedCo can’t be credited with all that went right (he can for some, but Logan White deserves much of it too), can McCourt be credited for all of that success, either? Again, I’m just thinking out loud here. These are fair points in his defense, but I am greatly unsettled this week, and don’t think it’s all imaginary.
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Really wanna see Mitchell and Lindsey
especially since the Dodgers are facing two lefties that have given Loney trouble in the past. At least I know Zito has, not sure of his numbers against Sanchez.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
Oh, so looks who’s on the Lindsey bandwagon now ;)
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
well why not
not like him getting called up will hurt our playoff chances? amiright?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 2, 2010 9:27 AM PDT up reply actions
According to Ramona Shelburne, 2 Topes got the call to come up for tomorrow, and John Lindsey (her cause celeb) isn’t one of them.
We know one will be Ellis, and it’s likely the other is an infielder. Just not sure who, or Hu, as of yet.
Maybe Lindsey after their season ends?
The other of the first two has to be either DeJesus or Hu, or Mitchell.
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...or Sellers (or is he Tony Jackson's new Juan Castro?)
Yeah, I think if Lindsey gets called up, it will be next week once their season is done.
I do think Ely will be called up too, but after the season is done.
Molly knight will be on KPCC at 10:20 to talk McCourts
Molly:
Heading into court now. Will be on NPR in LA at 10:20 talking Frank McCourt’s finances. That’s 89.3 FM.
(an hour+ from now)
http://www.scpr.org/listen_live/
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Zinger of a column
But I can’t remember a year since I’ve been following the Dodgers that seems as defined by misinformation as 2010.
If you as an organization choose to espouse the heart and hustle and grit and gristle of players like Scott Podsednik and Jamey Carroll, then maybe you need to apply those values to your own, you know, values. Character in a baseball team is defined by more than how fast you run down the line. You’re telling me character matters, yet you’re not acting like it.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
But the feeling is almost unshakable that the Dodger organization has gone too far in insulting the intelligence of the fans.
based on what I heard last night on Martinez and Long on 710 this is hard to do
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Sep 2, 2010 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions
Is that A Martinez?
And who is Long? What time are they on and what kind of audience are they trying to reach at that time?
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Division title vs Wild Card
Sadly it has gotten to the point where the Dodgers chances of making the playoffs (yeah, I know what chances) are just as high as a divisional winner as they are for a wild-card winner. We are 7-1/2 games behind the wild-card leader with five teams to pass. We are 9 games behind the divisional leader with three teams to pass.
Cue the Swedish bikini team bus.
all through the town
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 2, 2010 9:27 AM PDT up reply actions
For me, a Padre collapse now makes it worse—it means they would have been catchable if the Dodgers had played better. Plus, the Giants win.
"There’s no reason I can give you that makes sense. A lot of what I do is a feel thing."
by Little Blue Bicycle on Sep 2, 2010 9:29 AM PDT up reply actions
that is true
but then again, the Rockies have seemingly caught fire.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 2, 2010 9:31 AM PDT up reply actions
Rocktober 3
Revenge of Dinger
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 2, 2010 9:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Dinger + Jim Tracy are
main reasons I’d have trouble for rooting them. Vindictively I’d be happy if no team from the NL West were allowed to make playoffs if Dodgers can’t (hey, I said it was vindictive!) but I guess by default the Rox are the least distasteful to me. ;-) But that dinosaur and Mr SelfInterview make it harder…
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Dinger is stupid
but that isn’t enough to make me root against Colorado. Jim Tracy winning it all, however, would make me retch like a wannabe frat boy during pledge week.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
If we're counting just wildcard births
then it’s Rocktober 4, but I’m saying if the Rockies get hot, it could be pennant time #2.
Diamondback GM search now includes both DeJon Watson and Logan White but Kim Ng is MIA. I think she has missed the boat.
you keep your filthy hands off them D-backs!!!
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 2, 2010 9:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Can anyone identify what Ng is actually good at? She’s supposedly a great contract person, but man do we have some shitty contracts.
I've asked that question myself
and without knowing what part she has played in building this team, we have no answer other then conjecture.
At the risk of being a bit controversial
I think it’s a modern adage that if you can’t make a great hire, make a diverse one.
She apparently wins arbitration hearings.
by Michael White on Sep 2, 2010 9:35 AM PDT up reply actions
So far we have identifed
that Kim is good at things an Assistant GM does. Just like we know Logan White is good being in charge of scouting. I’m still now sure why DeJon Watson is in anyone’s picture. I’m unimpressed with the coaches in our minor league system, particularly in the area of pitching development and he’s in charge of that.
The problem with being a GM as that you are leaving the things you are good at, hoping they are good at the overall big picture and not the details they used to be responsible for.
My buddy who worked in the front office said Kim is brilliant. Didn’t really specify, but just said she would make a much better GM than our boy Neddy.
As much as I loved what Marlon did
giving her any credit for his freakish Sept seems unreasonable. He was simply traded to give us a left handed bat off the bench.
No
I just think because someone may not be a candidate for a job does not indicate that she is not qualified for that particular position.
Okay
so you must be referring to my “window” comment. Isn’t this the first GM opening where she hasn’t been mentioned? Normally it has been White and NG, for the first time it is White and Watson. This may or may not mean anything but other woman are making their mark in MLB and I was just conjecturing it could be that Kim’s window has passed. I was not making a judement that she was not qualified, I have no idea what any owner is looking for in “qualifications”.
Because a career bench player becoming the best player in baseball for a month is something no one could have expected?
I'll add that
I said last week, I thought Watson would emerge as the leading candidate from the Dodgers FO for other GM positions
I have one big problem with Ng
that I’ll share with you next time we talk. I can’t verify the info but if it is true it would be enough that I’d never want her to be our GM.
ooohhhh....mysterious
Does it involve photos?
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
Yeah I think the point is
why criticize her for that but then say Marlon Anderson was luck. They were both luck, she can be blamed or credited for both or neither. I’ll add too that I have also heard that she’s really quite smart and the times I’ve seen her interviewed she’s come off that way. But again we really don’t know all the behind the scenes stuff. Just that one’s reputation doesn’t come completely out of the blue.
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Marlon Anderson becoming the best player in baseball is something you can’t reasonably predict.
Jose Cruz Jr. falling off a cliff at age 34 or whatever is. It wasn’t a huge loss either but combining that with a larger body of work that we’ve seen with the current team certainly doesn’t look.
by regfairfield on Sep 2, 2010 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions
Why Chin-Lung Hu has been out so long
He had thumb surgery.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Of course
What do GMs really do, primarily they run the front office and have the last word (before the owner) on making deals.
But I don’t believe being good at scouting or arbitration hearings makes a good GM.
Would Russell Mitchell be Rule 5 eligible also this off-season?
Was he already? As I commented before, seems like a look-see at the end of the season might be useful at very little cost.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
I think Eric said he was
so getting added to the 40-man might be necessary.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 2, 2010 9:55 AM PDT up reply actions
He has been eligible for the Rule 5 before, as he was drafted in 2003, but this seems to be the first offseason they might lose him.
by Eric Stephen on Sep 2, 2010 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Didn't Ned Colletti say that he handles the big contract signings?
Blaming Kim Ng for Andruw Jones, Jason Schimdt, or Manny’s contracts seems a bit odd.
I'm going to assume you meant to put this under Reg's contract comment
since he’s the only one who has mentioned she might have been responsible for some our lousy contracts?
I would assume Ned sets the terms and Kim goes and implements them into the documents themselves
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Sep 2, 2010 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Meanwhile, a great DVD for fans of the #6 organization in baseball!
Coming soon! Essential Games of the Seattle Mariners!
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OT: College Football
Any games actually worth watching this weekend?
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Boise State vs. Virginia Tech
must watch
by SeanMillerSavior on Sep 2, 2010 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions
Ooo that one
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I didn’t realize that was this weekend. Wow
by Eric Stephen on Sep 2, 2010 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions
I think its monday
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even better (I’m at Dodger Stadium Sat/Sun nights)
by Eric Stephen on Sep 2, 2010 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions
Hokies win, by the way :-)
"There’s no reason I can give you that makes sense. A lot of what I do is a feel thing."
by Little Blue Bicycle on Sep 2, 2010 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions
I have heard from a few “experts” that whomever wins this game (more for Boise State, I think) has the inside track to the BCS title game.
by Eric Stephen on Sep 2, 2010 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Im hoping Boise State loses
I don’t really want to see them or any SEC team in the final game
by SeanMillerSavior on Sep 2, 2010 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions
*cocks head to side*
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I’ll root for Boise State. Mid-major solidarity and all that shit.
by Michael White on Sep 2, 2010 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions
I just dont like the fact
that they only play 2 games the really matter. . . .and the rest are cream puffs
by SeanMillerSavior on Sep 2, 2010 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Sure but if you put half the pac 10
in that schedule. . . I would think they would go undefeated as well
by SeanMillerSavior on Sep 2, 2010 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions
Virginia Tech '81
So I’m biased. But I don’t see Boise stopping Tech’s backfield. 34-31 VT.
"There’s no reason I can give you that makes sense. A lot of what I do is a feel thing."
by Little Blue Bicycle on Sep 2, 2010 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions
I have trouble rooting against teams called the Broncos
and they are usually fun to watch. But so is VT and there’s the Eddie Royal connection. Hm I’m torn!
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Root for the Underdogs!!!
"There’s no reason I can give you that makes sense. A lot of what I do is a feel thing."
by Little Blue Bicycle on Sep 2, 2010 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions
exactly why you guys need to watch SMU Tech on Sunday
I’m leaving for Lubbock tomorrow with about 15 buddies, its gonna be sweet.
and although we’re 14 point dogs, If our offense plays up to expectations, I think we could have a shootout on our hands
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
Indeed
though they aren’t exactly huge underdogs, given their own high ranking. Anyway, should be a fun game to watch!
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I would love Boise State in the title game, especially if it was somehow against another non-BCS team (near impossible, I know).
Also, USC wins the AP title (haha)
by Eric Stephen on Sep 2, 2010 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions
Maybe that one
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I thought UNC entire team was suspended
Have you ever tried just turning off the TV, sitting down with your children, and hitting them?
Good one
I haven’t researched starters or those on the 2 deep.
I know Austin, DT, isn’t playing.
Let me get back to you on whether or not it is worth watching.
Their 2 starting CBs are off the team I think. UNC still has a tough linebacker group though.
by CarolinaDodger on Sep 2, 2010 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions
The 8pm start is odd, but I can’t complain since my brother Greg, in Maryland, will be up watching the 11pm start!
by Eric Stephen on Sep 2, 2010 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm embarrassed to say I thought the game started at 6. Pregame at 5.
I guess I was checking out Hawaii time?
by Julio Nievas on Sep 2, 2010 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions
KEITH!!!!!
I stand by by 48-4 prediction :)
by Eric Stephen on Sep 2, 2010 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Thanks
I am considering playing a little scratch on USC tonight.
Most likely sit on my cash and wait til I’ve seen a week or two.
Gotta strike early on USC
If its a huge blowout the spreads will change accordingly. .
by SeanMillerSavior on Sep 2, 2010 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions
for anyone interested
I’ll be at Busby’s in Santa Monica on Wilshire to watch the game with a group of fans.
So, if someone were to show up wearing a USC jersey, yea or nay?
by Eric Stephen on Sep 2, 2010 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions
Unlike me, he actually went to the school he roots for :)
by Eric Stephen on Sep 2, 2010 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions
I root for UCI!
We are undefeated since 1969!
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The campus bar at my alma-mater has tee shirts like that. I think we’re undefeated since the late 50’s.
by Michael White on Sep 2, 2010 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions
Yes
BHSportsguy was born so to speak on another fansite, Scout’s Bruin Report Online.
Good old trainwreck is another poster who frequented both sides.
Yah much more time to the LA Times guy
alas. But she did say she feels like it may settle before it goes to second part of trial. Whatcha think?
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it was hard listening to her on 710 yesterday trying to explain court proceedings to people whose only exposure to such a thing is law and order episodes..
then again Ive sat through a bunch of trials so Im biased.. I felt like calling in and yelling at everyone.
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Sep 2, 2010 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions
OT: NFL
Still waiting for the fabled Sunday Ticket without DirectTV to go on sale.
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Been waiting for that for a while. As soon as that happens, I’ll cancel directv. Not happening any time soon.
by Michael White on Sep 2, 2010 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions
Dodger's deal with Prime Ticket will end before this deal ends.
On March 23, 2009, it was announced that DirecTV paid $4 billion to extend its exclusive contract for NFL Sunday Ticket until 2014.
here we go
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$350 for the web-based service
Then again, at that price, DirecTV’s newest ticket is still a tad expensive. And for all those HDTV-savvy geeks dying to stream games from their PC to their flatscreen, Geiselman cautions that the video quality will leave much to be desired, mostly because of bandwidth limitations.
“We will make a full 720p HD resolution stream available online, but most viewers won’t be able to experience the service at that resolution,” Gieselman said. The picture quality will depend on your internet connection.
Its in their best interest to downplay the service
I know I have a good enough connection for 720p, assuming they don’t write a shitty streaming service. 300 is the price with DirectTv, so the 50 dollar premium makes sense.
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If I played fantasy football
or bet on games, I would get that service.
Maybe I’ll do it one year and invite all of you over to watch.
There was an article saying they where launching it online
without directtv this year
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See my link above
Have you ever tried just turning off the TV, sitting down with your children, and hitting them?
MVP
Who do you all think will get the AL MVP?
My buddy is a huge Rangers fan, so I am looking to downplay Hamilton just to irk him :)
by robotmadeofnails on Sep 2, 2010 10:38 AM PDT reply actions
I've been assuming Hamilton all year
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Miguel Cabrera deserves a good hard look
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
His ops+ is only 183
meh
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Knowing what we know now, when there were rumors of us trading for Miggy (and likely Dontrelle), should we have done that back after 2007?
The big thing is that the Marlins wanted Clayton Kershaw, and if there really was a final offer from the Marlins involving him, I’d say no 1 million times and however many more are necessary. But I remember they were interested in Kemp, Loney, Laroche as well. It sure would be nice to have a HOF worthy bat on the team right now…oye.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Anyone other then Kershaw
and I would probably pull the trigger.
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Yea, Cano’s WAR is better on BR, but a 2B won’t get that kind of love, right?
by robotmadeofnails on Sep 2, 2010 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Cano is 2nd or 3rd at worst. He has a legit shot.
Cano and Hamilton will get boosts for being on playoff teams, but I think Hamilton has the backstory plus the lack of superstar teammates.
Predicted order of finish
Hamilton
Cano
Cabrera
Then again, there is another month, so who knows?
by Eric Stephen on Sep 2, 2010 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions
Right, Hamilton is always on the cusp
of getting hurt and missing a load of games. If the White Sox win and Konerko continues to deliver I think he gets more votes then Miggy.
playoff teams
I almost killed myself when Harold Reynolds said Pujols could lose MVP if the Cards dont make the playoffs
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Sep 2, 2010 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions
To Votto I would presume?
Its not that far off.
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It will probably finish
Jeter
Cano
Teixeira
Posada
Swisher
Thames
A-Rod
Granderson
Cervelli
Josh Hamilton
CC
Phil Hughes
Mariano Rivera
Miguel Cabrera
by keithc13 on Sep 2, 2010 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
lol
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 2, 2010 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Being on a playoff team
will give him the nudge of Miggy
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Remember how we didn’t need Russell Martin because we could just get Miguel Olivo and pray?
Well, Olivo is still doing okay but is reverting back to Miguel Olivo fast with a .160/.192/.250 since the break and a .313 OPS in August, bringing him down to worse overall numbers than last year.
Russ kinda sucks, but so does everyone else.
That's basically been my mantra this month
which is Russell Martin Appreciation Month. Yesterday I noticed he’d been throwing out runners at a better clip than before, before he went out with injury, and his subs have been awful in that regard. Again, I wouldn’t mind both Russ and Barajas in 2011, if possible. Catching choices are pretty weak these days.
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I love the opening line to this press release from the Cal League
The California League became the first and only league in Minor League Baseball to honor an umpire. The "Doug Harvey Award", named after the recent Hall of Fame inductee and nearby resident of Visalia, has been instituted as an annual award given to the Cal League Umpire of the Year.
In a ceremony in Visalia on September 1, Doug Harvey and Cal League President, Charlie Blaney, presented the first Doug Harvey Award to umpire Blake Davis. Davis, a Littleton Colorado native, is in his third season as a Minor League umpire. The 24-year old umpire has been promoted each year since he started in 2008.
I was just surprised earlier this year when I discovered Doug Harvey (new HOFer) was actually alive.
by Eric Stephen on Sep 2, 2010 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Well, he'll never own the Dodgers
but it does look like he’s putting some of his money up for his museum/memorial
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
I just posted that to annoy you
You’re welcome!
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…and that’s the rest of the story.
Good day, Marty
by Eric Stephen on Sep 2, 2010 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions
You hear his name on the 1988 tape of Gibby's home run
and you think, Doug Harvey was there. I wish it was Dutch Rehnert
Was Dutch in the NLCS? I always associate his elaborate yelling call (with the turn) with Shea.
by Eric Stephen on Sep 2, 2010 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions
Game 4 assignments
Umpires: HP – Dutch Rennert, 1B – Bob Davidson, 2B – Paul Runge, 3B – Harry Wendelstedt, LF – John McSherry, RF – Joe West
i enjoyed his
HOF speech
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 2, 2010 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Just came across his page randomly
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/f/foxxji01.shtml
Then was shocked by just how great Jimmie Foxx really was. Where do you guys put on the list of best baseball players ever? I’d have to imagine he’s 15th at worst. The dude has got a 1.038 career OPS…crazy.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
I think he's one of those guys who while great
had to share the spotlight with Ruth and Gehrig, so he falls a little bit. He was a big dude though.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 2, 2010 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Probably the 2nd best 1B of all-time right now, although Pujols will give that a run of course.
by Eric Stephen on Sep 2, 2010 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions
X is the first
of two X’s in Foxx
who was right behind Ruth
with his powerful soxx
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 2, 2010 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions
molly knight is the best
Another 5 minute break. So boring in there right now it’s infant punching time.
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Sep 2, 2010 11:50 AM PDT reply actions
I have some friends and a nephew welcoming a new child into their lives in early 2011. I relish the opportunity to get an actual photo of me punching a baby, that I will use for the blog.
by Eric Stephen on Sep 2, 2010 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions
the internet is the best thing ever
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Sep 2, 2010 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions
how come no one goes toddler punching? Those are the ones you really wanna get at
by Josie Becker on Sep 2, 2010 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Toddlers can talk, and do things like point you out in a court of law.
by Eric Stephen on Sep 2, 2010 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions
the fact that you appear to have thought this through, its currently creeping me
by Josie Becker on Sep 2, 2010 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions
As a parent of a toddler, I wish I could deny this.
Really, I have learned that it is all about my son learning to express frustration and disappointment. He is trying to find his own voice, and he is not quite sure how to do it. So far his idea of expressing himself is breaking down and crying, hitting, or laying on the ground in a non-violent protest (which is quite effective). I have to say though, he has been quite good…no uncontrollable tantrums.
by robotmadeofnails on Sep 2, 2010 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions
oh I meant that totally in jest. It’s difficult raising a toddler but it all makes sense in their developing personality.
by Josie Becker on Sep 2, 2010 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, I know you were kidding, I was just chatting
by robotmadeofnails on Sep 2, 2010 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions
cool. Seems like the more understanding a parent is, the better the terrible twos are. Most of the problems arise from doing things to encourage tantrum like behavior.
by Josie Becker on Sep 2, 2010 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions
It is funny how quickly he can just turn from cute and amazing to crying for no reason. And then I try to talk him through it, and I just end up laughing at myself.
by robotmadeofnails on Sep 2, 2010 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions
From the talk of Joe Mauer and his drop off numbers. I thought he took a real slump.
He has a 139 OPS+ this year. AS A CATCHER.
A nice little .390/.467/.578 in 41 games since the ASB. That will get it done.
by Eric Stephen on Sep 2, 2010 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought this was interesting
Klaw
(1:26 PM)
I believe he can touch 102, at least. 105 is beyond credibility. Here’s the problem with these reported readings, even beyond the TV/scoreboard gun silliness: If you line up ten scouts behind the plate with ten guns, you will not get the same reading on all guns on one pitch. Say the pitch is actually 95 mph. One or two will come up blank, or read “113” or something. Someone will get 97. Someone will get 92 or 93. Maybe five will get 95. We all look around at each others’ guns to verify what we got, just to make sure we’re not running “hot” or “cold.” But if someone sees that 97, that will be repeated much more than the 95, because it’s more interesting.
who is he talking about btw?
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Chapman probably
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Ah yeah, that has to be it. Duh.
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Should watch that while
eating an ice cream cone really fast.
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wow, anyone see this?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 2, 2010 12:05 PM PDT reply actions
Doesn't really matter.
Boras will still get compensated for getting A-Rod his latest contract. A-Rod just left Boras for a lawyer who can protect him in a court of law. Something that Boras can’t really do even if he does have a lawyer license.
you getting some San Diego stations? or somewhere north?
by Eric Stephen on Sep 2, 2010 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions
All over the place, they tell me where the area code where the feed comes from.
I get the HD feeds too.
HE GOT 5 MILL!!!
He would be lucky to reach AA by the end of the season, and that’s if he’s wrecking.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
if he follows the kershaw path..
its great lakes and about 5 or so start in AA at the end of the year.
5 years i think
it is not known yet if that money was going towards just this years draft, or the dodgers are going to account for it going forward in the following years draft and thus, lowering their actual spending amount.
this
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 2, 2010 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions
He told me this right now
I GUARANTEE YOU THIS WILL BE OUR STARTING FIVE: Kershaw, Bills, C. Lee, Z. Lee, Ted Lilly
by Julio Nievas on Sep 2, 2010 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Even if I do, I don’t think I’ll see that money..
by Julio Nievas on Sep 2, 2010 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions
he must think Zach Lee is gonna got the Mike Leake route
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 2, 2010 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions
If Kershaw gets 5 more starts, I can see 225 Ks within reach. That is elite. Not freakishly elite, obviously, but still.
kershaw
kind of crazy that a 3.01ERA is ONLY a 128 ERA+ this year. shows how good the pitching has been in 2010
Dodgers stadium is turning into a 2nd Petco.
Or is that Petco has turned into a 2nd Dodgers Stadium. But offense is just severely regressed at DS since 2008.
Derek Lowe
was looking good there.
I guess this bodes well for Rubby.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 2, 2010 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions
2 days ago Kershaw had the same ERA and was 16th in baseball in ERA
That’s crazy.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
What sucks is that because of the 2 homeruns given up yesterday his FIP is up to 3.31 and his WAR stayed at 3.8 despite raising his K/9 and lowering his BB/9. Oh well, he’s a beast.
If he gets 6 ks a start he will get to 221 on the year, and I think he won’t have any problem getting 7 each start giving him just over 225.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
This is what I imagine is going on in the Dodgers dugout...
courtesy of that wonderful movie, Angels in the Outfield [first 3 minutes]
Hah such memories
I didn’t even realize that was Joseph Gorden Levitte
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As well as the pianist
Have you ever tried just turning off the TV, sitting down with your children, and hitting them?
This is cool
So in class, we have to study websites and differentiate between when they first appeared online to now.
Here’s TBLA:
http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.truebluela.com
At last, SB Nation has a Dodger Blog. As a longtime follower of Athletics Nation, I’m proud to be your host on this site. Throughout the season we’ll be posting stories, thoughts, rants, and other material concerning the Boys in Blue.
It is my hope that you will find entertainment here, as well as an outlet for your own comments, analysis, and, of course, rants. We invite you to join in the game threads that we will open for each game this year, post diaries, and comment back to the posts.
We’ll be critiquing the players, the media, the management, the game itself—all is fair game. It is my sincere hope that this provides some additional entertainment and enjoyment for Dodger fans, and contributes to the community of Dodger blogs.
Go Blue!
Michael Nicks
He didn’t last long—Andrew was in the saddle by August.
"There’s no reason I can give you that makes sense. A lot of what I do is a feel thing."
by Little Blue Bicycle on Sep 2, 2010 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I got a chuckle here on a McCourt story comment
" LA DODGERS..soon to be up for sale….maybe the Yankees will buy them, as a farm club."
You're just going to be insufferable if he hits .330 :P
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
going to be?
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How about pitchers
who got a lot of K’s but were never great?
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
i think he's asking
who was the bester stuff, the stuffy stuff, the good stuff for bettering…..stuff.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 2, 2010 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions
If you asked a bunch of scouts to grade our pitchers, who would top the list? I would say those two up there.
If we’re talking swinging strike inducing stuff, Kuo, Kershaw and Broxton.
If we’re talking about pitch arsenal, Kershaw, Billingsley and Kuroda. Kuo and Broxton only have 2 pitches.
by Michael White on Sep 2, 2010 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions
If Broxton would go back to his slider, yes…but current Broxton is madly in love with his fastball and it is pissing me off.
by robotmadeofnails on Sep 2, 2010 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes
For Broxton and almost every professional pitcher.
by Michael White on Sep 2, 2010 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
That's why, when a pitcher has a really good one
you’ll hear them talk about it.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 2, 2010 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions
This
If he can develop a great second pitch he will be elite good. I know he is still great, but hitters are just sitting on his fastball these days. He has to be able to locate a slider or change for a strike, and then the hitters will be screwed.
by robotmadeofnails on Sep 2, 2010 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I think he isn't confident he can throw it for a strike
also, it looks to me like he’s trying to spot his fastball more, but he throws balls with that too, and then he gets behind, and he has to throw one down the middle.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 2, 2010 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
TROLL 2
is on netflix streaming now. check it out.
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Sep 2, 2010 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions
One of the worst movies ever
They are eating her…then they’re going to eat me…ohhhhhh myyyyyy goooooooddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
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