Chad Billingsley Reportedly Close To Three-Year Extension
by Eric Stephen on Mar 28, 2011 6:12 PM PDT
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Say whatever you want about the Dodgers, but at the very least they will have Clayton Kershaw and Chad Billingsley together at the top of the rotation for at least four more seasons. The Dodgers are close to signing Billingsley to a three-year contract extension, according to several sources. The deal was first reported by Joe McDonnell of Fox Sports Radio (hat tip to Roberto Baly of Vin Scully is My Homeboy for the link).
The deal would cover 2012-2014, buying out Billingsley's final year of arbitration, plus two years of free agency, per Tony Jackson of ESPN LA. In addition, there could be an option for a potential third year of free agency, in 2015. Dylan Hernandez of the LA Times says the total value of the deal, including the option buyout, is between $35-36 million, and that the value of the option is still being negotiated.
That value fits in nicely with the Ricky Nolasco three-year contract signed this winter. Back in December I advocated the Dodgers use Nolasco's deal as a template for a potential Billingsley deal since they were on the same salary growth path. However, that was before Billingsley signed a one-year deal for $6.275 million for 2011, avoiding arbitration. Here's a comparison of salaries between the two pitchers over the last few years, including my guess as to the breakdown of Billingsley's deal:
| Year |
Nolasco | Billingsley |
| Arb | $3.8m | $3.85m |
| Arb | $6m | $6.275m |
| Arb | $9.5m | $9.5m |
| FA | $11m | $12m |
| FA | --- |
$13.5m |
| FA | --- | $1m buyout |
The final two years of Nolasco's deal, covering one arbitration year and one year of free agency, pay a total of $20.5 million. Add in a slight bump for Billingsley for those two seasons, and there's the framework for a deal.
Frankly, this is great news for the Dodgers. The only multi-year deals given in the past few years to the core of players have been two-year deals to Andre Ethier, Matt Kemp, and Jonathan Broxton, but none of those deals bought out any free agency years. For Billingsley, he gets the financial security of a multi-year deal, and he still gets to be a free agent at age 30 or 31.
Tonight's Game
The Dodgers host the first leg of the two-game Freeway Series with the Angels. Ted Lilly will make his final spring start, and will be followed by Jonathan Broxton, Matt Guerrier, Hong-Chih Kuo, Mike MacDougal and Kenley Jansen.
Ervin Santana starts for the Angels. Fernando Rodney and Jason Bulger are also scheduled to pitch for the Angels.
Lineups
| Angels | Dodgers | |||
| 2B | Izturis | SS | Furcal | |
| 1B | Kendrick | LF | Gwynn | |
| LF | Abreu | RF | Ethier | |
| RF | Hunter | CF | Kemp | |
| 3B | Callaspo | 1B | Loney | |
| SS | Aybar | 3B | Uribe | |
| CF | Bourjos | C | Barajas |
|
| C | Wilson | 2B | Carroll | |
| P | Santana | P | Lilly |
|
Notes
- Before the game, manager Don Mattingly told reporters that Jay Gibbons "is still not seeing the baseball the way he needs to. Its going to be tough to count on him for Opening Day"
- In addition, Mattingly said he was leaning toward starting Jamey Carroll at second base and Tony Gwynn Jr. in left field on opening day.
- Casey Blake is back in Arizona rehabbing his back, and he homered today, per DodgerTalk's Joe Block
- There are 11 minor leaguers are in uniform for tonight's game: Dee Gordon (70), Jerry Sands (68), Corey Smith (98), Allen Webster (88), Randy Keisler (91), Justin Sellers (72), Matt Wallach (87), Michael Antonini (92), Steven Ames (93), Jon Huber (71) and Merkin Valdez (97)
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Game Time: 7:05 p.m. PST
TV: KCAL
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I thought the whole Doyer thing was casual racism. Is that a legitimate term in Spanish or is this going in the McCourt blunders list?
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Mar 28, 2011 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions
So this is really, really dumb, or are we getting something that we really shouldn’t expect from a professional team…well maybe the Cubs.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Mar 28, 2011 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions
To be honest, I don’t really mind it. That’s just me though, my sister laughed about it.
by Julio Nievas on Mar 28, 2011 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I’m probably just being an overly sensitive liberal here, but having a very white reporter rave about Doyer Dogs seemed weird.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Mar 28, 2011 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, being from Arizona I am required by law to oppose these hot dogs.
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by Ghost_of_K3vo on Mar 28, 2011 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Spurs
Will be without four starters for tonight’s game.
Spurs picked the wrong time of the season to be unhealthy with the Lakers 4 games behind for first place and playoffs just around the corner.
they had a good run.
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by Ghost_of_K3vo on Mar 28, 2011 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions
sweet
good to hear they’re doing this.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 28, 2011 7:10 PM PDT reply actions
So, who was it that pointed out the possibility of a Kershaw-Billingsley-Lee-Rubby-Withrow rotation?
That’s starting to look plausible now.
twas I
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 28, 2011 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions
then also
how the three at the end do
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 28, 2011 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Gibbons sounds like someone starting on the DL
Telling reporters before the game:
“It’s been a battle. Let’s put it that way. We ran out of time….the vision was great coming back, but no depth perception.”
He has another doctor’s appointment tomorrow to get a new contact presctiption.
yep, that sounds like it
maybe “Eye strain”.
BTW Eric, is it your birthday today? Happy birthday if so!
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 28, 2011 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions
More Gibbons
“These pitchers are pretty good. Once they figure out you can’t see any spin, they’re going to cut you up pretty quick.”
“That’s the problem. Every contact takes a week to get adjusted to, so here we are again, setting it back.”
by Eric Stephen on Mar 28, 2011 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I do want to see the guy succeed for some reason
so hopefully he can mash in AAA
These hands will always be rough
recovered quickly
good job Ted
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 28, 2011 7:20 PM PDT reply actions
Tie Game
nice one Dre!!!
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 28, 2011 7:28 PM PDT reply actions
he's still in right?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 28, 2011 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions
That guy?
oh man… :)
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 28, 2011 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions
did you guys already put up
Raphy’s projections? I forget with all the ones alread done….
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 28, 2011 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep
Today was the last profile. We did 49 in all.
Furcal was on February 18.
Kemp’s profile today has links to the other 48 profiles as well.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 28, 2011 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
figured
i remember the games played projections not being very optimistic….
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 28, 2011 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Bills deal
Gurnick now says Bills and the Dodgers have reached preliminary agreement, and has a quote from Bills:
“This is the organization I came up with and the one I’d like to be with,” said Billingsley, who had no other comment before the Dodgers faced the Angels on Monday night.
“We’re talking, yeah,”’ Billingsley said. "[But] nothing is done, and nothing is signed.’’
“I started my career here in 2003,” Billingsley said. “I love what this organization stands for. Hopefully, we can get something done.”
by Eric Stephen on Mar 28, 2011 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
hell yeah
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 28, 2011 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I was half joking when I said the Angels where going to have an infield of only middle infielders
and yet, here we are.
These hands will always be rough
It seems like it’s going to be that way every time Kendrick is at 1B
by Eric Stephen on Mar 28, 2011 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Who do they think they are, the 2006 Dodgers?
by Eric Stephen on Mar 28, 2011 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Vinny
talking about the giant fan banner plane thing.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 28, 2011 7:51 PM PDT reply actions
In case anyone was wondering
The Angels lead the all-time Freeway Series, 56-43-2.
The last time the Dodgers won a Freeway Series was in 2003. The two clubs didn’t play in 2008 or 2009.
good play
Juan
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 28, 2011 8:00 PM PDT reply actions
GREAT SLIDE
RAPHY!!
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 28, 2011 8:07 PM PDT reply actions
Furcal!
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
I think Kemp has seen 5 sliders tonight. Took the first one for a strike, swung and missed at the next 4 (all would have been balls). Not good.
Looks like the angels have the book on Kemp and Loney
by 68elcamino427 on Mar 28, 2011 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions
lol
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 28, 2011 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Was thinking the same thing.
Last year they were weird/stupid.
by Taylor Maricle on Mar 28, 2011 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah. I liked the “this is my town” ads when they were for the various players. It was a cool way of promoting the players and representing communities within LA. But when Kim Kardashian got a billboard they lost me.
Those ads were so awkward....
Especially the Russell Martin one.
by Taylor Maricle on Mar 28, 2011 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
That last one was great. I was looking for it online but haven’t found it yet.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 28, 2011 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions
nice snag
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 28, 2011 8:22 PM PDT reply actions
GScott
was saying today that MacDougal’s movement is all sideways, which doesn’t lead to making the batter miss, just changing where on the barrel the contact is made.
Assuming I paraphrased that correctly, that is.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
So great to finally hear Vin Scully again.
Oh, and Dodger baseball is back, too.
heh
even Vin Scully says ST stats are worthless
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 28, 2011 8:34 PM PDT reply actions
never
gets old :)
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by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 28, 2011 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
If you knew that there would be 5 walks in 5 innings given up by our staff
And that Lilly and MacDougal were pitching, what would you think would happen?
Heh.
And that MacDougal threw eight pitches, all strikes. Bizarro world.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 28, 2011 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Who is happy about this news?
Eric and his sweet #58 Billingsley jersey, that’s who.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
I’m getting a Billz jersey.
"John Ely? I don't want to sound like a jerk or anything, but I don't know who that is. Who is John Ely?"
Saturday's party for Kelly had a baseball theme
and guests were asked to wear baseball shirts, jerseys, etc. I wore my Billingsley jersey.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 28, 2011 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Vin with a Bodhi quote
If you play with your cat, are you playing with your cat, or is your cat playing with you?
this is what bodhi has to say about that
"John Ely? I don't want to sound like a jerk or anything, but I don't know who that is. Who is John Ely?"
looks like he's saying
Who…..Me?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 28, 2011 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Hah hah
Is he with the mob now? Is he made?
“You wanna piece a me?”
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
hey udog
would it be weird to take Bodhi for a checkup?
"John Ely? I don't want to sound like a jerk or anything, but I don't know who that is. Who is John Ely?"
Hm... maybe, but could just be stressed like people get stressed...
(Btw, reply seems to be all messed up for me for some reason… not seeing indentations… sorry if this was covered earlier)
You could though just to make sure he doesn’t have something physical going on, isn’t feeling well, or has thyroid issues. Any of those could lead to his more crazy behavior. Or could again be more emotional. But yeah, worth checking…
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
yeah, that’s an old picture so that’s not like his current mood. He’s just been really playful and wants attention. Unrelated, he’s also been sneezing, but he is still eating and everything so.
"John Ely? I don't want to sound like a jerk or anything, but I don't know who that is. Who is John Ely?"
and he just yelled.
he was never a vocal cat, but he just walked to my closet and yowled. and now is trying to attack me from underneath the covers. I need to get him a friend.
"John Ely? I don't want to sound like a jerk or anything, but I don't know who that is. Who is John Ely?"
You could also try this stuff called Calms Forte
which I used for one of our cats who was very stressed and anxious after moving in with other cats. It really helped her sleep thru the night without hissy fits. It’s made for people but safe for cats (I checked). Crush up half of one and mix it with food or petromalt. Just til he calms down a bit.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Related question
If you are entertaining the cat…..
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
didn't know the last thread was dead. haha
but. I have been casting around for a final paper topic in that baseball class I’m taking, and today I decided to do something that looks at the way that black prospects are talked about vis a vis white prospects.
I think I’m setting myself up for a giant fail.
"John Ely? I don't want to sound like a jerk or anything, but I don't know who that is. Who is John Ely?"
Seems challenging.
Jumping off point, compare prospect ranking (by race) compared to their performance in the pros (using WAR.) I guess you could do like 10 years, ’97 thru 2007. Is that how you would go about it?
by Michael White on Mar 28, 2011 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions
well basically
someone in class brought up that the media was coming under fire (what "media’, i’m not sure) about only comparing black football draft picks to other black players, even if they have nothing in common. Same with white draft picks. I was wondering if the same could be said by the institutions that rank baseball players, although I’m thinking that the baseball media is a bit more stats driven, given the fun sabremetrics enables.
Basically, I just need a paper topic. Help.
"John Ely? I don't want to sound like a jerk or anything, but I don't know who that is. Who is John Ely?"
there was a discussion here recently
about that topic only about basketball players, triggered by the Jimmer comparisons to the likes of Adam Morrison and other white players, while some here who follow the game closely thought the better comp was Stefon Marbury (IIRC).
The research might not be the easiest thing, but there might be something there. Not sure what kind of interesting conclusion you can come to, though. Race still enters into people’s perceptions isn’t quite earth-shattering.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
no, it's not
but what’s funny is that apparently there hasn’t been that much in the way of serious scholarship into sports. So my professor is really excited.
I was thinking of maybe going through a bunch of old prospect lists from the last 5 years or so and see if there are any sort of patterns with how scouts describe players and what race they are.
"John Ely? I don't want to sound like a jerk or anything, but I don't know who that is. Who is John Ely?"
The one thing
you will find, there are not that many African-American prospects drafted in proportion to their population.
by bhsportsguy on Mar 28, 2011 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions
and a good % have a professional sports background somewhere in the family. The Travyon Robinsons are getting rarer and rarer.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Mar 28, 2011 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Good news everyone!
And not in the Professor Farnsworth sense. Go Bills!
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Didn't see this small item in the comments yet
@joe_block Jon Garland threw 30 fastballs at Dodger Stadium this afternoon and reported no pain #dodgers
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
good news
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 28, 2011 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions
whoo hoo
just found that mlb.tv is doing a free preview with Vin. So i guess I take back a little bit my hatred for MLB blackout rules.
Hating the Giants for going on a half century and counting!
that’s Guerrier
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 28, 2011 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Man, I misread that one
Guerrier in, not Schlichting.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 28, 2011 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions
G Scott says
fuck you Trumbo
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 28, 2011 9:05 PM PDT reply actions
he go yard?
"John Ely? I don't want to sound like a jerk or anything, but I don't know who that is. Who is John Ely?"
you’re so helpful and descriptive, Silverwidow. :)
"John Ely? I don't want to sound like a jerk or anything, but I don't know who that is. Who is John Ely?"
Guerrier
struck him out on 4 pitches. He only made contact with one pitch and fouled it off
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 28, 2011 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Missed most of the game; can’t believe how bad Lilly pitched. Looks like he was sitting at 85 with terrible control. What is he, a left handed Ely? :)
Ladodgers.com now has an article saying Cormier made the team...
He is on the record saying they called him today and told him he would be on the 25-man roster.
Well, the Dodgers really can’t pass up a guy who had a 5.21 x-FIP last year.
by Michael White on Mar 28, 2011 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions
yes
he do
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 28, 2011 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice Hustle there
Matty
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by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 28, 2011 9:11 PM PDT reply actions
Yeah he didn't play that one all that well... Maybe he didn't want to get Repko'd
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
This how much physical talent Matt Kemp has
Jay Gibbons can’t see the spin on the ball and he hits .100. Matt Kemp can’t see the spin on the ball and is an above-average major league hitter.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
boo yah
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 28, 2011 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Based on the pregame quotes from Mattingly
Tonight’s lineup will be the opening day lineup, barring an injury.
Deeeeeeee
grrr
"John Ely? I don't want to sound like a jerk or anything, but I don't know who that is. Who is John Ely?"
grrrrrr
ear got us out of that jam
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 28, 2011 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
totally
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 28, 2011 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Oops again.
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by Ghost_of_K3vo on Mar 28, 2011 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions
ouch
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 28, 2011 9:36 PM PDT reply actions
yipes
just yipes
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 28, 2011 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions
YES!
YES Bills is a Dodger for alot longer! I’ve had his jersey since his rookie year, and now I get to wear it at least 4 years longer, though the ketchup and mustard stains from all the Dodger dogs I consume, will take their toll.
by darrelld on Mar 28, 2011 9:43 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
good excuse to buy a new one, IMO
"John Ely? I don't want to sound like a jerk or anything, but I don't know who that is. Who is John Ely?"
I ruined a really nice Duke Snider jersey with mustard..
It is a Cooperstown collection, Mitchell and Ness jersey thats signed, and has the 55 world series champs inscription. I was so bummed.. I tried so hard, not to mess it up. And I’m one of those people that if I try really hard at something, I usually fail miserably.. LOL! I was going to have it dry-cleaned, but, my wife, in her eagerness to not let dirty clothes sit in the house, washed it. She had no idea, or so she says. Damned Angels fans!
Wood versus Jansen didn’t seem fair
Wonder if the odds are even worse now with Kuo in
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Sure
but Wood is RH so right handed Jansen versus left handed
see, he almost put it out
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Well.
Doesn’t Kuo’s fastball tail while Jansen’s cuts?
More or less same movement, only difference is the breaking ball. Kuo’s is definitely better, though there’s a handed-ness disadvantage, but Kuo also has a changeup (if i’m not mistaken) and better command
by Taylor Maricle on Mar 28, 2011 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Leave it to the Aussie to track down the would-be double
by Eric Stephen on Mar 28, 2011 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions
love it! would watch it again!
"John Ely? I don't want to sound like a jerk or anything, but I don't know who that is. Who is John Ely?"
@AndrewShimmin If Jamie McCourt announced that under her stewardship, G-d Bless America would be discontinued, I would rally to her cause.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
My twitter is blowing up about this
@bobtimmermann @JimmyBramlett “Fuck” is too mild of a word to describe my disappointment at this.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
no no no
don’t play that damn song. Especially not when the giants are here
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 28, 2011 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions
He looked very excited about the hit
and then looked even younger with what briefly looked like a pacifier in his mouth.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Sorry, I’m sure when the season starts everything will change, but dang, Loney looks even more powerless then ever and Sands looks Big.
I mean what if James does not bounce back to his normal eh, instead of the putridness of the 2nd half? How long can you live with that?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Vector
double
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 28, 2011 9:59 PM PDT reply actions
Not to dwell on it,
but if Elbert didn’t make the team, why are they dragging their feet to officially option him?
Gibbons looks like he's start on the DL
possibly opening up a spot for elbert
by Taylor Maricle on Mar 28, 2011 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
They just had another spot open with Gibbons possibly going on the DL?
These hands will always be rough
Gurnick’s article makes it sound like they will still have seven relievers.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 28, 2011 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
but do we really want Elbert just sitting in the bullpen instead of pitching semi regularly. Last guy in the bullpen is not going to get much when we are having 2 – 1, 3- 2 type games.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Mar 28, 2011 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Most likely just making sure everyone is healthy first. There’s no prize of getting the roster in first.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 28, 2011 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Miss Turkey looks like a future KCal weather person.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
with the weather map
on her bikini
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 28, 2011 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Good thing Kapler didn't catch it
Would have gotten the runner home.
by Taylor Maricle on Mar 28, 2011 10:08 PM PDT reply actions
Another easy ground ball ruined by the fact that for SOME REASON the SS was covering the bag instead of the 2B with a RHB up.
Broxton isn’t even pitching badly.
by Taylor Maricle on Mar 28, 2011 10:11 PM PDT reply actions
But he also a top 2 prospect in baseball.
by silverwidow on Mar 28, 2011 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Seems like broxton is bending over more than before in his stretch.
Also, i saw his last pitch tail a bit.
by Taylor Maricle on Mar 28, 2011 10:12 PM PDT reply actions
Ha, I thought WTF when it left his hand.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Mar 28, 2011 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions
But at least Bills is here til 2015. HUZZAH.
by silverwidow on Mar 28, 2011 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions
not really his fault
he should be out of this inning
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 28, 2011 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Why, because he’s having a difficult time putting away these minor leaguers?
by 68elcamino427 on Mar 28, 2011 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Any closer outside of Mariano Rivera will make any fan nervous over the course of two years.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
by underdog on Mar 28, 2011 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I never got around to asking, why Broncos?
by DodgersKings323 on Mar 28, 2011 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions
'cause I'm a masochist? ;-)
No I grew up in SoCa but never latched on to the other Cali teams and was kinda rebellious, wanted to root for a Western team, liked the Orange crush defense when I was really little, and like that…
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 a legitimate concern.
That was quite an at bat by Kendrick versus Jansen tonight.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Mar 28, 2011 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions
he's been throwing
96 according to the gun
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 28, 2011 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions
He touched 96, right?
Looks to be sitting 92-94 or so.
by Chad Moriyama on Mar 28, 2011 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I think Mac was the hardest thrower of the night.
by silverwidow on Mar 28, 2011 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Mac looked awesome in person, SSS, but it was coolio
by Josie Becker on Mar 28, 2011 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Sounds normal.
Too bad he sucks at throwing it where he wants.
by Chad Moriyama on Mar 28, 2011 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Fastballs outer third of the plate and a slider
Lots of bat on the ball
by 68elcamino427 on Mar 28, 2011 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Per Gameday
Broxton threw 11 fastballs, averaging 93.2 mph.
High of 96 (once), hit 95 thrice, and low of 91 (twice)
by Eric Stephen on Mar 28, 2011 10:27 PM PDT up reply actions
coulda said the same thing about Jansen, though Lily was fooling guys by throwing watermelons
by Josie Becker on Mar 28, 2011 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
So MLB decided to give gameday “tryout” or something and is freely showing LAD vs LAA so I was like awesome! then now after DeJesus misplayed that double play now it’s 5-4 hahahha this is brilliant. I actually like the fact that Conger got RBI since he is Korean-American, but man what a game hahaah
good enough?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 28, 2011 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Strikeout
to end it. He really didn’t pitch that badly guys. If you were watching it…
not the greatest defense aligned behind him either.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
I got to see Dre on it (he must have known I was there) and go for an error induced triple, and I got to see Kemp make a hustle double. I consider tonight a win.
by Josie Becker on Mar 28, 2011 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Do you see the mobile tag on my posts? We left after the sixth, it was getting cold, it’s Monday, and it was about to be Albuquerque v. wherever the hell the Angels have their AAA team : )
by Josie Becker on Mar 28, 2011 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I notice they got rid of that rinky dink “Taiwan” sign they had to the right of Home Plate and replaced it with a more legit United Airlines sign, but it’s still not symmetrical with the other two so it’s irritating!! Also i still hate those screens behind 1B and 3B on the field level padding. I’m sure most people don’t really care, but we have to stare at it for 81 games on huge HDTVs……….
by DodgersKings323 on Mar 28, 2011 10:25 PM PDT reply actions
We’ll save that for when the games count.
by Joey Joe on Mar 28, 2011 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Wasn’t his fault and it’s totally wrong……… but i was secretly hoping he’d blow it……………….just to see the circus that comes with that even in a ST game, lol
by DodgersKings323 on Mar 28, 2011 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, this was already Broxton’s last spring appearance, so Dodger Stadium won’t see him until a save situation this weekend.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 28, 2011 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Unlike interleague play, these games matter. Oh wait . . .
by BoilerAero on Mar 28, 2011 10:33 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
IDJ
could not have been running hard to barely make it to 2nd on that
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Mar 28, 2011 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I believe it would have been the Ruben Rivera trifecta (minus the locker room thievery of course)
by Eric Stephen on Mar 28, 2011 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Perfect for a ticket to AAA
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Mar 28, 2011 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions
there's a break
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 28, 2011 10:31 PM PDT reply actions
Hah hah.
Castillo totally muffed that one.
Or as they would say in English soccer, “that was a howler.”
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Depends on what kind of a deal he can get at Howards.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 28, 2011 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions
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Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Mar 28, 2011 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, I'll give you guys three guesses
what personality reads the “stadium rules” announcement before the game now
I’ll only answer questions about end of game things.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 28, 2011 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions
what TV show is he on?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Mar 28, 2011 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I think she’s on the L.A. Sparks…..
by DodgersKings323 on Mar 28, 2011 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions
don't they
cycle it? like it’s a different person each time?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 28, 2011 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, I suppose that was a walk-off of sorts. . .
0oo0oo0000oo0o00ooo0oo0o0ooo0o0o0. . .. . . . . .
by Ghost_of_K3vo on Mar 28, 2011 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions
walk off into the sunset, that would be the way to end his career
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Mar 28, 2011 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions
And presumably Ethier wouldn't have done a suck-ass GIDP to end the game, either.
So there’s that.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
not that there’s anything wrong with that
by Josie Becker on Mar 28, 2011 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Are they still partnered wit MSI Computers? I remember seeing a monitor last year on the field level with Dodger logos on it, i would have been interested if it was 23/24’’
by DodgersKings323 on Mar 28, 2011 10:33 PM PDT reply actions
he’s not gonna have a number for much longer tho
by eitherethier on Mar 28, 2011 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Why even have a game on Wednesday?
Shouldn’t they all be out getting drunk the night before the big game? Or is that the Tigers way of doing things?
Time for the riot gear for the Angel trolls and Giant trolls incoming
by DodgersKings323 on Mar 28, 2011 10:39 PM PDT reply actions
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