For Starters, Dodgers Earning Their Keep Early On
by Eric Stephen on Mar 3, 2011 5:00 PM PST
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PrintThe Dodgers play their first night game of the spring tonight (one of four night Cactus League games for the Dodgers on their schedule), against the Reds at Goodyear Ballpark. The Dodgers were also here on Tuesday to play the Indians, who share the facility with their Ohio brethren. Sure, it's spring training, and early in spring training at that, so stats should be taken with considerable grains of salt, but the Dodgers' starting pitchers have yet to give up an earned run this spring.
| Dodgers Starting Pitchers This Spring | ||||||||
| Pitcher | Date | Opp | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
| Kuroda | Feb 26 | @LAA | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Redding | Feb 26 | @SF | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ely | Feb 27 | LAA | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Kershaw | Feb 28 | CWS | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Billingsley | Mar 1 | @Cle | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Redding | Mar 2 | KC | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Totals | 15.0 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 14 | ||
Ted Lilly pitched two more scoreless innings today, but that was in a B game this morning against White Sox minor leaguers, so those stats don't get included with the other stats that don't count. Lilly, who was scratched from his start yesterday with the flu, threw 27 pitches in his outing this morning and retired all six batters he faced. Lilly is expected to pitch again on Monday, keeping the five-man starting rotation in its current order.
Will Hiroki Kuroda continue the streak tonight against the Reds?
Lineups
| Reds | Dodgers | |||
| CF | Stubbs | SS | Furcal | |
| 2B | Phillips | 3B | Blake | |
| 1B | Votto | 2B | Uribe | |
| 3B | Rolen | DH | Gibbons |
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| LF | Gomes | C | Barajas | |
| RF | Dorn | 1B | Mitchell | |
| DH | Renteria | RF | Paul | |
| C | Hanigan | LF | Sands | |
| SS | Janish | CF | Gwynn | |
Following Kuroda will be Rubby De La Rosa, Javy Guerra, Blake Hawksworth, Mike MacDougal, and Kenley Jansen.
Travis Wood starts for the Reds, and is scheduled to be followed by Matt Maloney, Sam LeCure, Francisco Cordero, and Aroldis Chapman. The fireballing Chapman didn't face the Dodgers in his rookie season last year, but he did pitch two scoreless innings at Camelback Ranch last spring against the Dodgers.
The Dodgers help an open tryout this morning at Camelback Ranch, and from the tryout singed one player to a minor league deal: Randy Keisler, the left-handed pitcher who pitched for five teams in parts of six seasons, the last in 2007 with St. Louis. Keisler pitched with the Laguna Vaqueros in the Mexican League last season.
The Dodgers announced today that they will be selling Dodger Dogs for $1 at the Memorial Day (May 30) game against the Rockies at Dodger Stadium.
On July 2, the Reds are giving away this awesome Dusty Baker bobblehead doll which also doubles as a toothpick holder:
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In case you missed it yesterday, I was interviewed by Howard Cole of Baseball Savvy.
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Game Time: 6:05 p.m. PST
TV: None; radio only tonight
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Heh
so those stats don’t get included with the other stats that don’t count.
Indeed!
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
and congrats to randy keisler
i guess… cool that he’ll have a chance to play somewhere, but that somewhere is likely buried in the minors…
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 really really really
want to go to the May 30th game.
I like to think you killed a man. It's the romantic in me.
With a title and story
like this odds seem high Kuroda gives up a run in the 1st.
"I don't see how an article of clothing can be indecent. A person, yes. "
Are there two Travis Woods'?
Travis Wood starts for the Reds, and is scheduled to be followed by Travis Wood, Matt Maloney, Sam LeCure, Francisco Cordero, and Aroldis Chapman.
Readers are always ahead of the writers this time ofyear
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
by mleadman on Mar 3, 2011 6:46 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
this morning
1 inning, 1 run, 1 K.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
so there is dusty baker.
was it national news this week that dusty was claiming that someone left him a cleveland steamer in his dugout spot while he was manager in chicago?
This is all just part of my plot to drive GScott insane, don’t worry.
I like to think you killed a man. It's the romantic in me.
it’s working. where the hell do they sell 5 hour energy? Albertsons failed me.
I let my tape rock till my tape pop.
just the two of us.
expect the triumphant arrival of Ghost_of_GScott sometime soon. :)
I like to think you killed a man. It's the romantic in me.
TOTES BAILED!!!
And Reg is moving. It could have been an amazing trip. Alas. I’m stuck with GScott. ;)
I like to think you killed a man. It's the romantic in me.
provided you don’t go crazy, become homeless by choice and complain about it on Facebook, and then come back to where you’re from and demand that all your friends drop everything to talk to you, you’ve got an edge.
I like to think you killed a man. It's the romantic in me.
Unless you like sitting around parking lots.
If you are driving straight from the Valley, there is no need to leave earlier than 3 max.
i need to know what exactly you mean by this.
Her flight gets in at 830, so I’m picking her up at the airport and heading straight there. We’re staying in Phoenix, did you mean time to leave for the ballparks?
I let my tape rock till my tape pop.
In retrospect, that probably would have been smarter.
I like to think you killed a man. It's the romantic in me.
Yeah
should have been more clear.
It’s maybe 5.5 hours with a couple of rest stops. So if you leave at 8:30 you’ll be driving in some stretches of the desert that will be pretty dark and also there is about a 75 mile stretch with nothing, no stops, no gas stations, no waffle houses, nothing.
If you are staying at friend’s house where you can chill for a while, then I can see going that early but if you are staying at a hotel/motel where you won’t be able to check in, then you have some to kill.
Just saying.
That's OK
I once flew from San Diego to Seattle, only to get right in a car and ride back with my cousin, who was moving back to southern CA.
Paging Mattingly and coaches!
via Bill Shaikin on twitter:
Billy Beane: “As a result of having more sacrifice bunts, we’ve also managed to bring up the rear in runs scored” http://yhoo.it/gdKH2N
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
the exchange about the new unis was pretty good
DB: Did you have anything to do with the team adding a new gold alternate uniform with “A’s” on it?
Beane: Uh, we did?
DB: [Pauses]. You got me.
Beane: This is supposed to be a witty interview; you’re supposed to catch up with me just as fast. … You want to repeat the question?
DB: Did you have anything to do with brining back the older look on the alternate uniforms?
Beane: Only if it’s a smashing success.
DB: You could use that answer for anything.
Is it better to live as a monster or die as a hero?
To be fair
he did say (tongue in cheek) the A’s have been offensively challenged over the past couple of years.
The Dodgers already led the majors in SH
in 2010 with 85.
However in both 2010 and 2009, the Dodgers had 32 non-pitcher SH.
Oakland had half as many sacrifices in 2010 - 43
but 41 of them were from non-pitchers (of course pitchers only bat in road interleague games)
I have to thank Phil, Josie and Eric for introducing me to this show
On Saturday night at the Thrilling Adventure hour
Saturday, March 5th
For our 6th anniversary show we welcome guests DANICA McKELLAR, PATTON OSWALT, JULIA DUFFY, JERRY LACY, and ANDREW DALY!
Posted 1 week ago
I really want to go to one of those. Paul F Tompkins is part of it too no?
which theater in LA do they have it?
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
It seems to be on the first Saturday night of the month
UD – Opening weekend series against Giants – Saturday day game followed by show.
I was just reading Paul's recap of Idol - this was very funny
When Thia starts singing "Out Here on My Own," at first I think it’s from An American Tail. Then I remember it’s by Irene Cara. Then I go to Irene Cara’s website. She looks good! She’s still singing and has produced a group of young female musicians and singers on a two-CD-set called Hot Caramel. I guess you could say I am not that invested in Thia’s performance.
And this gem
There is something happening on this show that I have not yet discussed in these recaps, but I can remain silent no longer. Steven Tyler’s checking out of the female contestants grosses me all the way out. When the girls are singing, and the shot stays on him for more than ONE second, you will see his eyes drift downward, and he gets that "dude appraising she-meat" expression on his face. Is it better to think he’s unaware of the cameras? Cold comfort, friends. Cold comfort.
those continue to be absolutely priceless
and fortunately you don’t need to watch AI to laugh like heck at his recaps.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Kevin Campos overslept and is missing his group number, so everyone is punished by Steven Tyler getting onstage and playing the drums.
Dammit Kevin, you were good in the NHHS production of Guys and Dolls when we were seniors, WHAT THE HELL.
But seriously, I went to high school with him. We’re even FB friends. He’s got a great singing voice. Oh well.
I like to think you killed a man. It's the romantic in me.
Clint Jun Gamboa sings an overwrought "Georgia On My Mind" that begins with a brief voguing. Poor Ray Charles, stuck behind that piano all those years, silently yearning to work it, girlfriend. Thank you, Clint. A legacy honored.
I can’t breathe
I like to think you killed a man. It's the romantic in me.
man I am so tempted, but it turns out that M's parents are staying with us an extra week and not
leaving til that Friday… not sure I can do it all (and may need recovery time). If not is there another weekend series that will work? Maybe the next Thrilling Adv Hour!
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
You really can’t beat three chicken soft tacos for $2 at DT. Just a fantastic value. I could eat this stuff til my head falls off.
by silverwidow on Mar 3, 2011 6:09 PM PST via mobile reply actions
DODGERTHOUGHTS SELLS TACOS?!
Best. Blog. Ever.
I like to think you killed a man. It's the romantic in me.
Went to Naugles the night
the Angels were one game away from beating the Red Sox. That burrito was good
haha
there is like a 10 person long line for the bathroom. I can’t tell if it’s due to virtually everyone on the plane watching The King’s Speech and then hitting the bathroom now that it’s over OR because there were issues with the bathrooms to begin with that made our flight delayed.
I like to think you killed a man. It's the romantic in me.
Apparently Andruw Jones is on twitter
@druwjones per dylan h
I like to think you killed a man. It's the romantic in me.
Man X Paul continues to have a rough spring
I know it’s early but he’s not doing much to help his cause…
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
736 miles from LAX
Flying over ABQ right now.
I like to think you killed a man. It's the romantic in me.
This is the least optimistic I have been in years regarding the team and it’s only March 3. I guess i’ll have to start drinking and or bring the bong from college out of retirement again or something. Furcal must hit well and play alot and Kemp/Ethier need to rake all year and even if that happens I am still not feeling all that groovy. Someone slap me and tell me I am way off base and way too negative and come up with some counter measures..
too much cleaning today bro
everything will be alright. :)
I like to think you killed a man. It's the romantic in me.
you’re way off base.
Our pitching staff is going to make every single game a pain in the ass for the other team. We’re going to be competitive every time out, and no Monk, Ely, Ortiz/Ortiz, Milton, Estes there to mess it up.
I let my tape rock till my tape pop.
25 years ago
Pedro Guerrero got hurt right towards the end of ST, and I thought that ended the baseball season for me. But then, while I still followed the Dodgers, the Angels began a great run until Game 5 of the ALCS.
Again, it is always about the journey.
minor games
is there anywhere i can see the stats for the minor leaguers games, someone mentioned that Zach Lee and i wanted to know how he did as well as the other kids
Thinkblue522 in MLBTradeRumors.com
The stats aren't kept in any kind of order
and today was just a B game to get people some reps, not part of the minor league games which start in a little over a week.
Ken Gurnick had a brief recap of the B game earlier today.
I think so
and someone keeps track of some things but aside from anecdotal notes, there are no real stats kept for those games. The only time a stat is kept is if they play in the MLB game.
thanks
Thinkblue522 in MLBTradeRumors.com
by Chuy Gutierrez on Mar 3, 2011 8:24 PM PST up reply actions
What the shit?
I turned off Heat/Magic when Miami was up 18 in the first half and I saw on Twitter they were up by 24.
Now Orlando is up 5, and has hit 15 threes tonight. 7 minutes left.
is this year’s NBA draft any good? If the Clippers get lucky in the lottery and can pull down a SF, holy crap.
I let my tape rock till my tape pop.
They traded their own 2011 draft pick last year to OKC for Eric Bledsoe (that pick now in Boston’s hands)
The Clips traded their Minnesota pick in the Baron Davis deal.
Okay from what I read
the Clippers traded their 2011 first round pick to Cleveland with no lottery protection. Last year, Oklahoma received the Clippers 2012 first round pick (with Top Ten lottery protection through 2015), however if the Clippers still own the T-Wolve’s pick in 2012 (which is currently Top Ten lottery protected through 2011). I don’t think they could end up dealing the TWolve pick unless they finish with a better record than the Clippers in 2012.
The Bledsoe comp pick is now owned by Boston (due to the Perkins deal).
Trying this again
Clippers traded their own 2011 first round draft pick to Cleveland in the BD deal
For Eric Bledsoe, the Thunder get…
L.A. Clippers’ 2012 first-round pick (top-10 protected through 2015, unprotected in 2016) via Eric Bledsoe trade on 6/24/10. Thunder receives less favorable of Clippers’ pick or Minnesota’s, if Minnesota’s 2011 first-round pick is not conveyed to the Clippers due to protection
The Clips still own the MIN pick, under the same conditions above.
I think :)
No
They traded next years pick for Bledsoe, this years pick for Baron and they still have the Minny pick.
by Michael White on Mar 3, 2011 8:17 PM PST up reply actions
Sorry. Saw the comment and immediately replied.
by Michael White on Mar 3, 2011 8:20 PM PST up reply actions
/fist pump
Sands is doing pretty well, no?
I like to think you killed a man. It's the romantic in me.
I just want to know
will we (TBLA community) be the third wheel on Maddz’s/GScott trip to Camelback. I wonder who will comment more from the road.
well she has a smartphone, i do not, so any updates you get will be from her. also, we’ll be with Kevo for part of it, so there’s that.
I let my tape rock till my tape pop.
also GScott will be driving.
/grumbles
/men and there silly attachments to their silly cars
I like to think you killed a man. It's the romantic in me.
but actually
probably not for the trip on the way there. it’s likely my phone will die soon after I land.
I like to think you killed a man. It's the romantic in me.
my car (not a 2000 Buick) has a USC port in the console. you can plug it in and charge it while also playing the music you have stored on there over the car’s stereo system.
#Fusionsportswag
I let my tape rock till my tape pop.
Padres coach Rick Renteria was taken to the hospital today after getting hit in the mouth by a line drive (caromed off the batting practice screen, but still jacked him up)
Oh hey
I think we’re starting our decent into the Los Angeles area. HOORAY!
See y’all later. If you are going to be at ST this weekend, email me at the email in my profile. Holler!
I like to think you killed a man. It's the romantic in me.
Mike
Sorry this is late — kid woke up with temperature of 104. Rest of the day got eaten up dealing with that. (She’s fine now.)
But here it is: I went over the top. I was frustrated but went too far. Sorry about that.
Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair!
She’s fine. A dose of Tylenol brought it down to 102 and I brought her to the doc. Doc is like “o hai!” and she’s like “make me smile old man” and Doc is like “OK you’re smiling, you’ll be fine, now let’s see how you like this” and gives her a shot of some shit.
Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair!
No worries. I clearly overreacted myself. It’s all good.
by Michael White on Mar 3, 2011 8:20 PM PST up reply actions
Barring a miraculous comeback by UCLA in Seattle, Arizona is the top seed in next week’s Pac-10 tourney.
Well short of an Oregon school pulling an upset and UCLA
sweeping, they were going to be the number one seed.
Anybody feeling old yet
20 years ago today was the Rodney King beating and this year is 20 years since the movie Hook came out. Sonofa…
Obligatory mention of how old I was when this happened
4 years old. If I hadn’t been told later who Rodney King was or that there were riots in LA, I’d never believe you.
I let my tape rock till my tape pop.
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