Kuo's DL Stint Considered Earlier This Week
by Eric Stephen on Apr 16, 2011 5:54 PM PDT
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As the Dodgers tab Clayton Kershaw to try to snap their five-game losing streak Saturday night, against the Cardinals, thoughts at Dodger Stadium turned to another southpaw. Hong-Chih Kuo was placed on the 15-day disabled list today with a left lower back strain, though it has been considered before today.
Kuo has been battling this back issue since spring training, and has been the reason for his control problems early in the season. He has four walks in 2 2/3 innings this year. "We wondered why he was up, up, up. He was up all the time, even in the bullpen," said manager Don Mattingly before the game. The issue was enough of a concern that Kuo had an MRI in San Diego last weekend, though the test showed nothing major.
Ramon Troncoso, who was recalled from Triple A to take Kuo's roster spot, was told in Albuquerque on Tuesday night that he would be recalled to the Dodgers on Wednesday. However, the Dodgers reversed course the next day, as Kuo convinced the Dodgers to give him another shot. "A guy like that who's been in the training room so much, anything that comes up, [he] just [doesn't] want to go to the training room," Mattingly said. Kuo struck out two batters Wednesday night in San Francisco, but his pitches were still up. Pat Burrell and Pablo Sandoval chased pitches up, but Brandon Belt and Mike Fontenot did not chase, and they walked.
The situation exacerbated Friday night, when Kuo tried to warm up in the bullpen but couldn't get loose. Exchanging Kuo for Troncoso leaves the Dodgers with no left-handed pitchers in the bullpen. "There's always concern. You'd like to have a couple [lefties]," Mattingly said. "We just want the guys throwing the best right now. Troncoso has been throwing good, so he's the guy."
Kuo will refrain from throwing in the next few days, and will also undergo a few more tests, the extent of which are yet unknown.
Lonely Island For DeJesus
Ivan DeJesus was recalled earlier in the week when Rafael Furcal went on the disabled list with a broken left thumb, but it doesn't sound like DeJesus will get much playing time. "The reason that we sent him down, it was more along the lines that he wasn't going to get enough at-bats," Mattingly said. "We felt he's an everyday guy, but just not with this club right now. It is one of those situations where you don't like him sitting there."
DeJesus has had one at-bat in the last four games, appearing as a pinch hitter last night. Meanwhile, Aaron Miles gets the start at second base tonight, his second start since the recall of DeJesus and sixth of the season for Miles. The only other infielder on the 40-man roster that is not on the active roster or DL is Russ Mitchell.
Lineups
| Cardinals | Dodgers | |||
| SS |
Theriot |
LF | Gwynn | |
| CF |
Rasmus | 3B | Blake | |
| 1B |
Pujols |
RF | Ethier | |
| LF |
Holliday | CF | Kemp | |
| 3B |
Freese | SS | Uribe |
|
| RF |
Craig |
1B | Loney | |
| C |
Laird | C | Barajas |
|
| 2B |
Greene |
2B |
Miles | |
| P |
McClellan |
P | Kershaw |
|
Notes
- Mattingly liked the way Loney swung the bat Friday night. "I'm trying to keep James simplified. The issues come up with James because he changes so much. He moves his hands, he moves his feet," the manager said.
- Casey Blake was removed early last night -- in a double-switch in the top of the sixth inning -- not for injury reasons but rather because the Dodgers wanted to get two innings out of Blake Hawksworth, and Blake happened to make the second-to-last out of the bottom of the fifth inning.
- With Kuo out, Mattingly said Matt Guerrier would be his regular eighth inning pitcher. Mattingly called the right-hander "calm in all situations," and praised his ability to throw more than one inning per outing.
- Frank McCourt reportedly got a $30 million loan from Fox this week to meet payroll and expenses into next month, writes Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times.
Game Time: 7:10 p.m.
TV: Prime Ticket
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Things you know already.
Business undergrads are lazy people who are worse students and eventually employees than people who major in other soft sciences.
http://www.nationalreview.com/phi-beta-cons/264860/business-school-where-education-dies-david-french
who you calling soft
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by Ghost_of_K3vo on Apr 16, 2011 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Business majors are pretty awesome.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 16, 2011 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Apparently
Frank McCourt reportedly got a $30 million loan from Fox this week to meet payroll and expenses into next month, writes Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times.
when your big signing is Juan Uribe (yes, I know, but re-signing Lilly, Kuroda doesn’t really count), it doesn’t bump up season ticket sales. Who knew?
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
When he puts Dodger Stadium fixtures and shelving on E-Bay, I will worry.
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by Ghost_of_K3vo on Apr 16, 2011 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I LOL’d at “shelving.” Well crafted, sir.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 16, 2011 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions
If he doesn’t have money now (season ticket holders have already paid), there will be no money to take on salary in July.
Oh, who am I kidding? They rarely take on salary in deadline deals anyway, and besides, what are the odds that this team will be a contender in late July anyway?
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Even if Frank McCourt gets his TV deal with FOX, I doubt that saves him, unless he willing to be the Al Davis of MLB.
It is amusing that Bud Selig doesn’t want Mark Cuban anywhere near MLB but was willing to tolerate McCourt’s finances.
Perhaps he was gambling that he could get himself a team that would sell tickets despite an 82-loss season last year.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
How many additional tickets was he expecting to get though?
Isnt the Dodgers attendance pretty consistent year to year no matter whether they are great, bad or in between?
All we know are tickets sold. What we don’t know are the number of people who actually show up. That could be declining (again we don’t really know those numbers) and that number is the far greater concern.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 16, 2011 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Part of me
wishes Fox wouldn’t lend Frank money and that the only way left for him to meet payroll is to get a loan from MLB, in turn motivating the owners to pressure Selig to force Frank out and arranging new ownership. The would leave McCourt vs. McCourt deciding how much of the proceeds of the sale each was entitled to.
Of course the new ownership could be crappy too. At least Vladimir Shpunt was less damaging to the Dodgers than Bernie Madoff to the Mets.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Jonathan Garcia
…has just hit another homer. His second of the day, this one in his first AB in game 2 of a double header. On the season, Garcia now has five homers, five doubles, and three singles.
Nice.
I tweeted at Keith Law to ask him about him, partially to see what former failed Dodger prospect he’d mistakenly compare him to. But I’m wondering when he’ll pop up on prospect experts’ radar…
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 consider the weather today
tweet from his teammate
@RyanPaul41 (Ryan Christenson)Temperature 21 degrees, feels like 7. Oh yeah, and it’s snowing. http://twitpic.com/4lsvx6(click pic to follow the link, see photo larger)
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Wow
With this kind of mashing how soon until he gets moved to Hi A or AA? Clearly he will slow down, but he’s showing a whole hell of a lot right now.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Did the Dodgers decrease security presence as a cost-savings measure?
It is also unclear why the decision was made. Several of the officers who were interviewed said they believed it was a cost-saving measure because Maytorena offered to let officers work in polo shirts for $30 an hour [instead of the $50/hour they made in LAPD uniform]. Many refused to do so.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Sigh
Just waiting for the Stow family to sue McCourt, too.
I really just want the embarrassment to end and for us to be able to fully focus on enjoying the game and not worrying about what new bit of McCourt messiness we’ll hear about next. At this point, we deserve better, the team deserves better. We have plenty of good players and good things to look forward to but can’t do that fully without fearing some more economic woes leading to failure.
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 Apr 16, 2011 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
(Should I begin my now annual survey of potential new owners?"
Realistic ones, not fantasy ones though… and I have no idea who that is at this point.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
There was that LA businessman no?
All this crap distracts from positives such as Kemp, Kershaw, and Billz
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
This is just becoming comical
Everything that is going on with the Dodgers lately feels like an Onion spoof article.
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
Anyway, I think its more incompetence than a cost saving measure.
Frankly, that Dodger stadium needs policemen in the first place to walk up and down Dodger Stadium is ridiculous. That its needed at all is disturbing.
Didn’t it already come out that McCourt fired the chief of security and never replaced him?
Hopefully the Stowe family sues McCourt into oblivion.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 16, 2011 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Why would u hope that?
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
Because then maybe McCourt will learn that he’s a terrible person.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 16, 2011 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions
It's not his fault 2 idiot fans beat the hell out of someone
I assume this happened in the parking lot after the game, not in the stadium during the game, correct? If so, the Mccourts aren’t to blame at all for this. If it was in the parking lot there’s not a ton security could have done by the time they found out about the fight in the first place. Hell, they would have to have security every 20 cars to prevent something like that from EVER happening.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
McCourt owns the parking lots too
If they are responsible for security in the stadium, then they are responsible for the parking lot as well. There are areas in DS where I do not park because it is too dark there. I welcome the additional lighting, even if it is just portable lights. Mostly, it is about creating an atmosphere that clearly states that criminals are not welcome.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Apr 16, 2011 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
From that linked article
The team hired a new head of security (in 2005). Shahram Ariane had previously held the same post at Staples Center, where he relied on off-duty, uniformed officers. Ariane went to work building a stable of LAPD officers for the Dodgers.
Shortly after the 2008 season, the Dodgers announced the arrival of a new vice president for security, Ray Maytorena, a former U.S. Secret Service agent. Ariane departed soon after.
What is known is that the team has come full circle. The Dodgers cut ties with Maytorena last year.
Ariane was brought back as a consultant at the start of this season.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
To those asking: MLB approval not required on personal loan. about 1 hour ago via web
BillShaikin
Bill Shaikin
so how can such a loan impact the Dodgers as an org?
This is a personal loan to Frank?
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
Because Frank’s going to use the Dodgers funds to repay back the loan?
Its robbing Peter to pay Paul.
no i meant the loan is to Frank right?
Not to the Dodgers as an org, and as such does not need mlb approval
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
Extremely odd. I guess one of the last things to do is personally leverage yourself to save your Business.
I like the idea that if McCourt can’t misses payment Fox can take his kidney or something.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 16, 2011 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe Murdoch will aim a little more “down under.”
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Apr 16, 2011 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
toes right?
U were thinking toes
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
What I don’t understand is… when you owe a bookie a lot of money, and he, say, blows off one of your toes, you still owe him the money. Doesn’t seem fair to me. Especially when he’s gonna kill me in four days anyway.
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by Ghost_of_K3vo on Apr 16, 2011 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions
All I knew about Magic vs. Hawks tonight
was that Dwight Howard had 31 points in the first half.
Just now, when I went to get something to drink, I noticed that the Hawks were up 10 with about 2 minutes left.
Hopefully
they don’t choke like the Pacers did today.
by RoyaleWithCheeze on Apr 16, 2011 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions
no
No it would not :(
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
I think you misspelled
miserable
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Apr 16, 2011 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
haha
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
If Fox just leaves well enough alone and doesn’t mess with baseball ops, it’s close enough to my dream scenario of an owner that doesn’t care, writes fat checks, and uses the team as a tax shelter.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 16, 2011 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I didnt mind when Fox bought the Dodgers.
They just had the wrong GM in place and and he spent money on the wrong players.
But i was really excited thinking that Fox would create their own national Dodgers station..that never happened though
Before they fired Fred Claire and hired Kevin Malone, they had Chase Carey and Peter Whatshisface poking around and trading Mike Piazza. It was more than just the wrong GM, it was not knowing what they should and shouldn’t be meddling in.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
I think the Piazza trade is overblown..
They offered him an extension, he didnt take it.
So they traded him for Gary Sheffield instead of risking Piazza walking for nothing.
I fail to see what the problem was, unless you’re just mad at Fox for not paying Piazza whatever he wanted.
Getting Sheffield back was great return.
uh
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
Piazza was literally the best player in baseball at the time. You give him whatever he wants.
If you get Sheffield (who had a giant contract), then giving Kevin Brown the money Piazza wanted a year later then hell yeah I’m gonna be upset they didn’t pay him.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 16, 2011 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh what might have been......
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
You sure Sheffield had a giant contract?
IIRC, when Evans traded him for Brian Jordan…it was salary neutral.
I doubt anyone can argue Sheffield was overpaid if Brian Jordan is making the same amount.
Sheffield had, at the time, the biggest contract in baseball. Salaries exploded a couple years later.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 16, 2011 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions
This is like asking Cardinals fans not to be upset when Pujols walks.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 16, 2011 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Piazza was a catcher though. The longevity of catchers in maintaining high performance is much more questionable than other positions.
I can understand not giving him what he wanted and spending it on other players bc most of Piazza’s value was that he was a catcher. He was great hitter, but its not like (taking position out of the equation) he was as good as Pujols, Bonds, A-Rod, etc.
Piazza led the league in OPS+ in 95 and 97. He was literally the best hitter in baseball even without position adjustments.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 16, 2011 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Who
did I hear say the phrase “You don’t trade hall of famers in their prime”?
by RoyaleWithCheeze on Apr 16, 2011 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
If they arent going to resign with you, then it makes sense if you get a great player back. And Sheffield was great and given Piazza’s position, it wasnt a guarantee he’d maintain great performance and likely he’d wear down.
I have no idea.
But the minute that happened I wanted Dan Evans fired.
That, and signing Juan Encarnacion.
Because Sheffield wanted out. Notice that he never lasted anywhere.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Apr 16, 2011 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions
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