James Loney Could Be Back By Wednesday
by Eric Stephen on Mar 6, 2011 10:18 AM PST
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PrintChad Billingsley makes his second start of the spring today as the Dodgers battle the Cubs at HoHoKam Stadium in Mesa. The Cubs have split their squad today, and the Dodgers won't see old friends Blake DeWitt and Kyle Smit, as both will be in Goodyear to play the Reds.
James Loney is out today and tomorrow with what has been termed "non-painful swelling" in his left knee. The Dodgers say that if the swelling in Loney's knee subsides, he could run by Tuesday, and play on Wednesday.
Playing Time
It's early in the spring, and so far manager Don Mattingly has given rest to his regulars, having them on a playing time schedule that gives them an off day every other day or every third day, depending on which schedule each player is on. As a result, there has been a lot of playing time to go around. Here is a look at the leaders in spring innings played in the field (designated hitters don't count here):
| Dodgers In The Field This Spring | ||
| Player | Innings | Positions |
| Hoffmann |
31 | LF,RF,CF |
| Mitchell | 31 | 1B,3B |
| Sands | 31 | 1B,LF,RF |
| Sellers | 28 | 3B,SS,2B |
| DeJesus | 27 | 2B,3B |
| Robinson | 27 | CF |
| Ethier | 26 | RF |
| Miles | 26 | 3B,SS,2B |
| Carroll | 25 | SS,2B.3B |
| Kemp | 25 | CF |
| Ellis | 24 | C |
| Barajas | 23 | C |
| Gwynn | 22 | RF,CF,LF |
| Oeltjen | 21 | RF,CF |
| Paul | 21 | LF,RF |
| Gordon | 20 | SS |
| Loney | 20 | 1B |
| Velez | 18 | 2B,LF,CF |
| Blake | 17 | 3B |
| Castro | 17 | SS,2B,3B |
| Furcal | 17 | SS |
| Kapler | 17 | LF,RF |
| Uribe | 17 | 2B |
| Closser | 16 | 1B |
| Navarro | 16 | C |
| Gimenez | 10 | C |
| Thames | 4 | LF |
Today happens to be a day in which all the regulars have the day off, expect for Jay Gibbons, who is serving as designated hitter. Gibbons has yet to play in the field this spring. Damaso Espino and John Lindsey are the only other two position players in big league camp who have not played in the field; both have been DH only.
Ten position players from minor league camp have seen playing time in the field, none more than four innings, and another, Tony Delmonico, has seen time at DH.
Lineups
| Dodgers | Cubs | |||
| CF |
Robinson |
RF | Fukudome | |
| LF |
Gwynn |
LF | Johnson | |
| DH |
Gibbons |
CF | Byrd | |
| C |
Navarro |
3B | Ramirez | |
| RF |
Paul |
1B | LaHair | |
| 2B |
DeJesus |
C | Soto | |
| 1B |
Mitchell |
2B | Baker | |
| 3B |
Miles |
SS | Barney | |
| SS | Castro | P | Dempster | |
Other Dodgers scheduled to pitch today are Javy Guerra, Ramon Troncoso, Luis Vasquez, and Carlos Monasterios.
Following Ryan Dempster on the mound for the Cubs will be Thomas Diamond, Carlos Marmol, Marcos Mateo, and Jeff Stevens.
Minor leaguers in uniform for the Dodgers today are infielder Rafael Ynoa (#89), outfielders Elian Herrera (#90) and Joc Pederson (#87), and pitchers Alberto Bastardo (#91), David Pfeiffer (#92), and Juan Rincon (#91).
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Game Time: 12:05 p.m. PST
TV: WGN (Cubs' broadcast)
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Is Gibbons not playing the field at all due to him still recovering from his ailment?
or because they really don’t plan on starting him much out there? Because if they do plan on starting him sometimes, I’d kinda like to see him get some practice out there. As I recall, he could use it…
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They said on DodgerTalk that Gibbons has been taking some grounders at 1B and playing the OF during workouts FWIW
by Eric Stephen on Mar 6, 2011 10:30 AM PST up reply actions
Kewl, thanks.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
just saw your sig and it perfectly defines me.
you’re not punty from another dimension are you?
"I think people fail to remember that he was the second of their first draft choices. So it’s not taking as big of a risk if people think it’s a risk as people, uh… think."
John Lynch on The Teeblerator
by punty mcbunty on Mar 6, 2011 12:27 PM PST up reply actions
of the guys taking BP yesterday, Gibbons was by far hitting the ball the hardest. Dre and Kemp were more showing off the power, and Navarro looked like crap, but Gibbons was hitting rockets and it continued into the game yesterday and the hit he got today.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
Phil, from yesterday
Regarding number 3 hitters getting 5 PA, here are the 2010 numbers (keep in mind, if a team subbed for their 3rd place hitter midgame and still got 5 PA out of the 3 hole, it wouldn’t be counted here; I can’t imagine that happened enough to matter)…
Rk Tm Year #Matching
1 NYY 2010 87 Ind. Games
2 PHI 2010 77 Ind. Games
3 TEX 2010 76 Ind. Games
4 TBR 2010 75 Ind. Games
5 BOS 2010 75 Ind. Games
6 MIL 2010 71 Ind. Games
7 MIN 2010 70 Ind. Games
8 STL 2010 68 Ind. Games
9 FLA 2010 68 Ind. Games
10 CIN 2010 68 Ind. Games
11 DET 2010 67 Ind. Games
12 CLE 2010 67 Ind. Games
13 ATL 2010 67 Ind. Games
14 ARI 2010 66 Ind. Games
15 CHC 2010 65 Ind. Games
16 COL 2010 63 Ind. Games
17 WSN 2010 62 Ind. Games
18 SDP 2010 62 Ind. Games
19 BAL 2010 60 Ind. Games
20 LAD 2010 58 Ind. Games
21 SFG 2010 57 Ind. Games
22 KCR 2010 56 Ind. Games
23 NYM 2010 54 Ind. Games
24 OAK 2010 52 Ind. Games
25 LAA 2010 52 Ind. Games
Rk Tm Year #Matching
26 CHW 2010 52 Ind. Games
27 TOR 2010 51 Ind. Games
28 SEA 2010 50 Ind. Games
29 PIT 2010 47 Ind. Games
30 HOU 2010 47 Ind. Games
Provided by Baseball-Reference.com: View Play Index Tool Used
Generated 3/6/2011.
Top 10 offenses by runs scored
unadjusted for ballpark:
NYY (1st in 3rd hitter getting 5 PA)
Bos (5th)
TB (4th)
Cin (10th)
Tex (3rd)
Min (7th)
Phi (2nd)
Col (16th)
Tor (27th)
CWS (26th)
by Eric Stephen on Mar 6, 2011 10:37 AM PST up reply actions
just finished watching Major League on Comedy Central
still awesome.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 6, 2011 11:08 AM PST reply actions
i think you might be in the wrong thread
"I think people fail to remember that he was the second of their first draft choices. So it’s not taking as big of a risk if people think it’s a risk as people, uh… think."
John Lynch on The Teeblerator
by punty mcbunty on Mar 6, 2011 12:10 PM PST up reply actions
i'm not saying it's not
it was just a little off topic.
"I think people fail to remember that he was the second of their first draft choices. So it’s not taking as big of a risk if people think it’s a risk as people, uh… think."
John Lynch on The Teeblerator
by punty mcbunty on Mar 6, 2011 12:12 PM PST up reply actions
true
btw, i hope the panthers do take cam 1st and he’s a total bust.
that way my broncos will have the real #1 pick.
"I think people fail to remember that he was the second of their first draft choices. So it’s not taking as big of a risk if people think it’s a risk as people, uh… think."
John Lynch on The Teeblerator
by punty mcbunty on Mar 6, 2011 12:14 PM PST up reply actions
As a Bronco fan too I hope you're right
Cam Newton would be an utterly dumb first pick. Though it’s a strange year.
Either way even if Panthers aren’t dumb, a great defensive player will be there for the Broncos taking. Unless they’re dumb, too. :)
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at #2 in this draft, i don't think we can miss
no matter who we take
"I think people fail to remember that he was the second of their first draft choices. So it’s not taking as big of a risk if people think it’s a risk as people, uh… think."
John Lynch on The Teeblerator
by punty mcbunty on Mar 6, 2011 12:29 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah Fairley as much as he scares me is scary good
Dareus would be a safe pick as would be Peterson. etc.
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But anyway, enough off topic talk! ;)
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i'm in the peterson camp.
with him and champ, we’ll get our front 7 the time they need to get to the QB.
plus, DT is so deep in this draft, i think we can get value at that position later.
"I think people fail to remember that he was the second of their first draft choices. So it’s not taking as big of a risk if people think it’s a risk as people, uh… think."
John Lynch on The Teeblerator
by punty mcbunty on Mar 6, 2011 12:34 PM PST up reply actions
I agree
a lot of other fans aren’t looking at it that way but I say go with best player available. It’s so deep they could get Paea or another DT in round 2.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Its a typical mistake
everyone always says you HAVE to have a franchise QB so new GMs and coaches will reach for one.
Is it better to live as a monster or die as a hero?
seems like
it’s easier to build a team around one. That’s with my laughable knowledge of Football
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 6, 2011 1:11 PM PST up reply actions
They still need 5 players to block for them and recievers who are worth a damn. The thing is QBs probably have the highest chance of completely busting and being useless to your team. Its one thing if its Bradford sitting there, its a whole different thing if its a guy like Newton who is going to be an even bigger risk then your average 1st round QB. You can get by with a mediocre QB, just ask the Jets.
Is it better to live as a monster or die as a hero?
ah
i see what you’re saying.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 6, 2011 1:17 PM PST up reply actions
found the new slogan
"I think people fail to remember that he was the second of their first draft choices. So it’s not taking as big of a risk if people think it’s a risk as people, uh… think."
John Lynch on The Teeblerator
by punty mcbunty on Mar 6, 2011 12:15 PM PST up reply actions
white frames with blue lenses?
those are hideous.
"I think people fail to remember that he was the second of their first draft choices. So it’s not taking as big of a risk if people think it’s a risk as people, uh… think."
John Lynch on The Teeblerator
by punty mcbunty on Mar 6, 2011 12:11 PM PST up reply actions
at least he's got the team colors i guess.
"I think people fail to remember that he was the second of their first draft choices. So it’s not taking as big of a risk if people think it’s a risk as people, uh… think."
John Lynch on The Teeblerator
by punty mcbunty on Mar 6, 2011 12:14 PM PST up reply actions
yikes
2 errors on one play for Sellers
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 6, 2011 12:17 PM PST reply actions
castro's gotta hold that ball
the rushed throw after a bobble is always off target
"I think people fail to remember that he was the second of their first draft choices. So it’s not taking as big of a risk if people think it’s a risk as people, uh… think."
John Lynch on The Teeblerator
*sellers
my bad
"I think people fail to remember that he was the second of their first draft choices. So it’s not taking as big of a risk if people think it’s a risk as people, uh… think."
John Lynch on The Teeblerator
by punty mcbunty on Mar 6, 2011 12:18 PM PST up reply actions
Great throw by Paul
Just happened to hit Kosuke
by Eric Stephen on Mar 6, 2011 12:19 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Bryd golfed that one
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 6, 2011 12:20 PM PST reply actions
Arodys Vizcaino pitching for the Braves on MLBTV
First 2 pitches at 97.
He looks like 19 year old Edwin Jackson.
Why are the tv games our B squad teams?
Paul had him at third. Sellers is not our guy.
by Skunkburner on Mar 6, 2011 12:21 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Unofficial count
2 earned runs
3 unearned runs
Allowed by starters this spring
by Eric Stephen on Mar 6, 2011 12:23 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Last broadcast vs the sox
Lasorda called trayvon Robinson, trayvon Johnson.
by Skunkburner on Mar 6, 2011 12:23 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Is that pitch dempster threw to get those 2 ks a splitter or change?
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Mar 6, 2011 12:30 PM PST via mobile reply actions
ABC stat win
The Heat are now 1 for 16 on field goals on potential tying or go ahead shots in the last 10 seconds of the 4th quarter or overtime.
wooooooooooow
lebron hit so many GW shots last year too
"I think people fail to remember that he was the second of their first draft choices. So it’s not taking as big of a risk if people think it’s a risk as people, uh… think."
John Lynch on The Teeblerator
by punty mcbunty on Mar 6, 2011 12:34 PM PST up reply actions
Weaksauce lineup!
{almost over the usage of "weaksauce"}
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Bright side
Tomorrow will have all regulars, sans Loney of course.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 6, 2011 12:34 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Next game on TV is Wednesday, aka possibly Kuo’s first game and Loney’s return.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 6, 2011 12:52 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I bet Dempster wishes he pulled the string on Loney like he did on Paul.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 6, 2011 12:33 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Maddz and I sat down in a section of 98% cubs fans and 2% Jerry Sands’ family, and when we sat down the guy behind us said our seats were No Dodgers Fans allowed.
“How about I sit here anyway and promise not to bring up 2008”
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
by G.Scott on Mar 6, 2011 3:57 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Cubs Announcers
being very complimentary towards the Dodger rotation.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 6, 2011 12:35 PM PST reply actions
Things I love about spring training
Manager and a coach or two sitting outside the dugout.
It’s up there with players running in the OF and managers wearing spikes for me.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 6, 2011 12:36 PM PST via mobile reply actions
dodgers AND lakers on at the same time???
this is too good. i feel like a kid in a candy store.
"I think people fail to remember that he was the second of their first draft choices. So it’s not taking as big of a risk if people think it’s a risk as people, uh… think."
John Lynch on The Teeblerator
time to take this party to the SS&R thread
“who’s comin with me?”
"I think people fail to remember that he was the second of their first draft choices. So it’s not taking as big of a risk if people think it’s a risk as people, uh… think."
John Lynch on The Teeblerator
by punty mcbunty on Mar 6, 2011 12:40 PM PST up reply actions
Gwynn is solid. I like him. Does he have BS speed?
by Skunkburner on Mar 6, 2011 12:42 PM PST via mobile reply actions
speed and defense
are pretty much his game. the problem is his bat.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 6, 2011 12:42 PM PST up reply actions
He has ludicrous speed.
/spaceballs
by Eric Stephen on Mar 6, 2011 12:48 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
awesoke
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 6, 2011 12:55 PM PST up reply actions
Have any players been cut yet or is there an indication when the regulars will start to play a bit more?
Dana Eveland
was already reassigned to minor league camp. Don’t think anything else of note has happened.
"Flame yo, hot man!"
"...Flame...yo?"
"[shrugs]"
Only cut so far was Eveland. More will happen this week.
At some point probably later this week regulars will play more and starters will start playing longer than 4-5 innings.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 6, 2011 12:54 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
nice set of abs dioner
And by “nice” I really mean “shitty”
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Mar 6, 2011 12:52 PM PST via mobile reply actions
34-13
One of the better first quarters in recent memory.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 6, 2011 1:02 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I didn't remember reed going to the cubbies.
Next Sunday’s game vs cubs also on wgn.
by Skunkburner on Mar 6, 2011 12:53 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Nice
That was a late add. Game is in Vegas.
Dodgers are on WGN three straight Sundays (also March 20 vs CWS).
by Eric Stephen on Mar 6, 2011 1:03 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
People at the game :)
Hopefully they tell the broadcasters.
We gotta figure bills just hit his limit. He was throwing well today.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 6, 2011 1:09 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Marmol’s filthy stuff is carving up our scrub squad
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Mar 6, 2011 1:16 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Nice PA by Sellers
Fought off some tough pitches to get the walk
by Eric Stephen on Mar 6, 2011 1:20 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Sands
Diamond strikes put the diamond in the rough.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 6, 2011 1:35 PM PST via mobile reply actions
This phrase
needs to be added to the TBLA Glossary that Maddz started. That thing is awesome, BTW…so helpful for a relative newbie like myself.
"Flame yo, hot man!"
"...Flame...yo?"
"[shrugs]"
Couple just walked into the bar. Lady in a NASCAR hat, dude in a Giants hat. With a WA trophy on the side. Worst union since Bennifer?
by Eric Stephen on Mar 6, 2011 1:49 PM PST via mobile reply actions
To top that off, two TVs facing me have lakers and NASCAR so I have to turn around to see dodger game.
Oh look, a Castro double
by Eric Stephen on Mar 6, 2011 1:50 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Castro and Miles, gritty-battling for that utility spot
where they will then not get another hit all season.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Hope they don't breed!
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Eric will find the baby
and punch it.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 6, 2011 1:53 PM PST up reply actions
Now a dude with a broncos hat just came in. I am in hell.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 6, 2011 1:58 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
LOL
Where the heck are you?
maybe it’s just punty. or 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.
I like Jennifer Garner
so I assume you’re talking about the Gigli couple. :-)
"Flame yo, hot man!"
"...Flame...yo?"
"[shrugs]"
Damn straight
I am a garner fan as well
by Eric Stephen on Mar 6, 2011 1:57 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
does that imply
a threesome with Oliva Wilde?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 6, 2011 2:12 PM PST up reply actions
Everything I have ever said has implied a threesome with Olivia Wilde.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 6, 2011 2:16 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Noted
/TWOW
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 6, 2011 2:17 PM PST up reply actions
I’d like to Tron her House or Black her Donnellys.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 6, 2011 2:31 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
YES! Eric with an obscure “lasted less than a season” television reference : )
The judges would also have accepted, I’d like to O her C
Haha
I would have went with OC but Rachel Bilson dressed up as Wonder Woman. #winning
by Eric Stephen on Mar 6, 2011 2:35 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I'd like to Alpha her dog, dog!
I’d Turistas that House, man!
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
That Lakers game is unbelievable.
At San Antonio no less. Glad Barnes is back, too.
No don’t go all Miami Heat on us and blow the lead.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Marcus Thames doesn’t think I’m a liar.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 6, 2011 2:08 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Thames is gonna hit for the Dodgers this year, you'll see.
Just wish he could field, too.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Its the other side of the platoon I'm worried about
Is it better to live as a monster or die as a hero?
Charlie Sheen?
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
nice pull.
0oo0oo0000oo0o00ooo0oo0o0ooo0o0o0. . .. . . . . .
by Ghost_of_K3vo on Mar 6, 2011 5:03 PM PST up reply actions
topical and yet relevant pun!
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
that image is way too appropriate for the times.
0oo0oo0000oo0o00ooo0oo0o0ooo0o0o0. . .. . . . . .
by Ghost_of_K3vo on Mar 6, 2011 5:26 PM PST up reply actions
tough call on strike 3
low outside corner…barely
by Brandon Lennox on Mar 6, 2011 2:12 PM PST up reply actions
this ump seems to have a big strike zone at least based on the couple of innings I saw on TV
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
nice frame by the catcher
rookie two strike backwards k
by 68elcamino427 on Mar 6, 2011 2:13 PM PST up reply actions
I’m on gameday and someone comes up for the Dodgers called E. Velez . I thought, who is this clown, but I had a pretty good idea before I looked him up—-failed middle infielder from the Giants. These two or three people most responsible for running the Dodgers are humiliating old fans.
Velez is just fodder really
he’s a super fast guy who can play multiple positions but isn’t much of a hitter at all or he’d still be with the Giants. Anyway yeah, I know that feeling, we’ve seen this before. But he’s not much of a threat to be of any importance or worry to us.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Thanks UD
I try to avoid extreme statements like this, but somtimes they just get out. I just have to wait for better days. To me the owner seems to act like a fool, the GM like a Giants Fan, and the manager is a Yankee. ( Remember in my formative years the Yanks were THE ENEMY, more than the Giants today) You are very even tempered for living in SF territory and making such well rounded and circumspect commentary.
hah hah no problem
I have defiinitely been through the worst thing ever with last year’s WS here so nothing seems as bad as that.
I actually like Don Mattingly (even when he was a Yankee) and he’s our manager now, plus he’s got a damned good staff with him. So look at the coaches and try to no fret about the mess owning the team. ;)
I do tire of Ned’s ex-Giant/mediocre middle infield fetish but it generally isn’t players who have a big role on the team, if they end up with any role at all.
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 don't give minor league deals to shitty players!
wait…
Is it better to live as a monster or die as a hero?
they're not gonna give up much either at least.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Do they play 1 extra inning in ST or do they call it after 9?
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Seems almost random to me. I saw a team play 10 the other day and some just call it at 9 I think. Just up to the teams.
That's right. It's up to teams. They may play 1 more
but no more than that. Depends on # of players available and such.
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 Hear Albuquerque is Nice:
Eugenio Velez.
Carlos Monasterios.
Jon Link.
and heck, the way he’s going, XPaul might clear waivers and end up there, too.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Lame enough to warrant at least 3 additional vowels and a punctuation mark.
Laaamee!
0oo0oo0000oo0o00ooo0oo0o0ooo0o0o0. . .. . . . . .
by Ghost_of_K3vo on Mar 6, 2011 2:43 PM PST up reply actions
He did a fair job joke writing, such that I didn’t catch on ’til he started retweeting Charlie Sheen like mad. Not wanting Charlie Sheen stuck in my craw, I had to unfollow
I made a charlie sheen joke at breakfast. not proud of what I did in hindsight. Impulse control is hard.
0oo0oo0000oo0o00ooo0oo0o0ooo0o0o0. . .. . . . . .
by Ghost_of_K3vo on Mar 6, 2011 2:48 PM PST up reply actions
’Tis truth. I mean, at this point, Sheen in America is on a level with Prince Charles in England. Luckily Sheen cannot offer suggestions to the Prime Minister
Wouldn't want to have to talk about the big issues
Is it better to live as a monster or die as a hero?
Chapelle would never jump on that bandwagon
have you seen his “in the actors studio”? must watch stuff.
Is it better to live as a monster or die as a hero?
So they are playing a 10th apparently.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
At some point the announcers said the Lakers are playing like the best team in the league. Where was this opinion a week or so ago when the Lakers pooped the bed against Orlando?
Gasol is in the best shape of his life
0oo0oo0000oo0o00ooo0oo0o0ooo0o0o0. . .. . . . . .
by Ghost_of_K3vo on Mar 6, 2011 2:54 PM PST up reply actions
Vasquez has looked utterly terrible to me in ST
Oh well. Guess he didn’t want no sister-kissin’ tie.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Damn straight
Better to lose than to tie. This isn’t some pink commie sport where everybody comes out a winner.
In a related story, I am eating dinner at my sister’s house tonight. I’m glad there wasn’t a tie.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 6, 2011 2:55 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
There should be no tie in spring
It should count as a loss for both teams. If you can’t take care of business in the innings allowed then you both deserve to walk away losers.
Those seem uncomfortable to wear.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 6, 2011 2:59 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
If you don’t how is ESPN ever supposed to figure out the order for it’s preseason power rankings?
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by Ghost_of_K3vo on Mar 6, 2011 2:59 PM PST up reply actions
who?
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by Ghost_of_K3vo on Mar 6, 2011 3:01 PM PST up reply actions
Cleanup hitter Dioner Navarro
by Eric Stephen on Mar 6, 2011 3:07 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
right, making a joke at Maddz’ expense
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by Ghost_of_K3vo on Mar 6, 2011 3:07 PM PST up reply actions
I have a feeling, this will be a recurring post sequence for our all-star catcher.
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by Ghost_of_K3vo on Mar 6, 2011 4:04 PM PST up reply actions
Don’t they just look up latitude and longitude? :)
by Eric Stephen on Mar 6, 2011 3:02 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
multiplied by how many aces the staff has
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by Ghost_of_K3vo on Mar 6, 2011 3:03 PM PST up reply actions
+1
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by Ghost_of_K3vo on Mar 6, 2011 3:03 PM PST up reply actions
Last year's Cactus League winner
Also won the World Series.
The Rangers did finish in last place in spring training, so it goes both ways.
And I recall a few years ago the Tigers had the best record in Grapefruit League
and then went on to lose 100 games… so basically it doesn’t mean anything either way.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Surely this is Vasquez last game.
I cant remember a spring training pitcher doing this poorly in seemingly every game he appears in.
TRUE OR FALSE
1. YCTWHISTAAITTRS, but…
2. So far, the Dodgers have been as advertised: great SP, shitty offense.
Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair!
Pretty much, yep
although the regulars have something less than 25% of the playing time in the field so far.
I think a fair assessment of the team can be made 10 days before the season and even then obviously YCTWHISTAAITTRS.
Oh, don’t get me wrong — my assessment of the Dodgers is completely unfair. In fact, given the way the Dodgers had a split personality with the ASG as a neat dividing line, you could say that one can only make a fair assessment of the team 10 days after the season ends (that is, not only do you need 162 games played, but also 10 days to think about it).
Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair!
Yeah, sums up my feeling for the season
excited to watch some fantastic pitching, wary of meager offense, hopeful Messrs Kemp and Loney can realize the potential people who know way more than I do think they have
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by Ghost_of_K3vo on Mar 6, 2011 4:38 PM PST up reply actions
ok.
what the hell does YCTWHISTAAITTRS stand for?
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
Check the glossary!
You Can’t Take What Happens In Spring Training And Apply It To The Regular Season
Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair!
we might be going overboard
with our anagrams
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 6, 2011 5:08 PM PST up reply actions
I think you might have been looking for
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by Ghost_of_K3vo on Mar 6, 2011 5:30 PM PST up reply actions
I don’t think that word means what you think it means.
In my job, I once was with Mr. Shawn for the day. One of the things I learned is that he doesn’t like people coming up to him and saying “Inconceivable.” Inevitably, people lisp the second c, and Mr. Shawn feels that this is mocking his speech impediment.
Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair!
Eric
We’re trying to get a Kershaw autograph tomorrow. With the road game tomorrow and him not traveling, what do you think is our best chance at getting pictures/autographs and still seeing the game?
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
1:05
I like to think you killed a man. It's the romantic in me.
by Maddz on Mar 6, 2011 6:51 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I believe the
Team will still work out at 9:45-10:45 a m. before traveling. At least that what they did the last time I was there. Whether or not Kershaw is there, I have no idea.
by bhsportsguy on Mar 6, 2011 7:34 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Cut?
Did somebody already get cut? i saw one of the names on the NRI with a line through. Eveland or something.
so far
just him. More will be coming soon.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 6, 2011 5:33 PM PST up reply actions
And not to telegraph anything
But his name rhymes with Luis Vasquez
Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair!
they will miss
his magic tricks
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Mar 6, 2011 6:00 PM PST up reply actions
LOL
just saw the second “Well played Mauer” commerical
well played indeed
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
Wind advisory in the high desert
Eric, have you battened down the hatches?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
Elbert update?
was held back from a scheduled Sunday appearance and instead will throw batting practice Monday while working on a mechanical adjustment.
Is it better to live as a monster or die as a hero?
Played in a golf tournament yesterday.
Fell prey to the “lets do a shot every hole, and an additional shot for every birdie.”
Ah it was fun
Elbert update-----
I’ve got the feeling that although the reasons aren’t exactly the same, the result will be——
Amazing top prospect Greg Miller.
Did Greg Miller retired?
Thats actually not a bad comparison given both their control problems, though it seems Elbert’s getting more chances.
Totally different players
Miller had injury troubles that forced him to change his arm slot. He never found a comfort zone, his stuff suffered, and he went from top prospect flying throught the system to total flame out. Elbert has hung around for a while, had “mental” and control issues, and still appears to have his stuff.
Actually, Kinbote, Miller and Elbert May Not Be So Different...
Miller never lost his stuff. He retired as a lefty throwing 95 MPH fastballs. The two shoulder operations just cost him any semblance of control. Now I don’t know if it can be blamed for anything, but Elbert did have one shoulder operation. No loss in velocity for Elbert, but the control just isn’t there. He got it back in the AFL, but it has deserted him again. If Elbert fails to establish himself as a major leaguer because of lack of control, there is no reason why he shouldn’t be called another Greg Miller.
Dodgers lineup (no DH today)
Furcal 6, Blake 5, Ethier 9, Kemp 8, Gimenez 3, Uribe 4, Thames 7, Barajas 2, Lilly 1
by Eric Stephen on Mar 7, 2011 7:11 AM PST via mobile reply actions
RT @RealRockies: #Rockies vs. Dodgers, 3/7 : Taveras8, Iribarren6, Gonzalez7, Wigginton3, Lopez4, Spilborghs9, Morales2, Gomez5, Jimenez1.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 7, 2011 7:14 AM PST via mobile reply actions
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