The Rancho Cucamonga Experience
by Brandon Lennox on Apr 19, 2011 11:00 AM PDT
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Last year, I was only able to make it out to one Dodger minor league ballpark, and I wrote about my experience here. This year, I have already been to a Quakes game, I am going to a Albuquerque Isotopes game this weekend, and am planning on going to an Ogden Raptors game later this summer. I plan to write a post about each stadium/experience, and this particular post is about the game I attended last Sunday in which the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes faced the Lake Elsinore Storm. I had a great time, and would encourage anyone to make the trip to the Epicenter; especially if you live in the greater Los Angeles area.
Continues reading for pictures, videos, and prospect notes.
The Epicenter is much nicer than where the Dodgers former minor league affiliate used to play (the 66ers played at Arrowhead Credit Union Park in San Bernardino), and it is in a much better area. You can get to the stadium by taking either the 10 or the 210 freeway to the 15, and it's about 45 minutes from Pasadena. It just so happened that the game I went to was when Vicente Padilla was making his first rehab start, so here is a picture of him in a Quakes uniform. That's Rafael Ynoa behind him at 2nd base, and Blake Smith even further behind in right field.
In addition to having a better stadium, the Quakes team has way more prospects than the 66ers did in 2010. Here are photos of several of the Quakes top position prospects. Please note that Jake Lemmerman did not play in the game I attended, so I did not get a chance to see him play.
Rafael Ynoa:
Blake Smith:
I was also lucky enough to see Matt Magill pitch. Here are a few photos of him in mid-windup:
Here are a few notes I wrote down during the game about our prospects:
- Matt Magill had great offspeed pitches, but his fastball did not get above 88 mph, and usually sat around 85 mph. Even on a pitch-out he was clocked only at 82 mph. I did ask the staff about the gun and they said it's about 3 mph slow, but even still I thought he threw harder than that. Maybe that's why scouts think he'll get exposed in AA and above...because more advanced hitters will wait for and sit on his fastball. That being said, he kept the Storm hitters off balance all day and like I said above showed solid offspeed offerings that ranged from 73 mph to 79 mph. He also showed the ability to control his pitches, so I still see him as a solid Dodger pitching prospect.
- Austin Gallagher still "looks" like he should be a legitimate Dodger prospect because of his size, and was by far the most impressive offensive player on the Quakes physically. I wish he would show more power because he has such a massive frame, yet continues to be a contact hitter who plays the power position of 1st base.
- Angelo Songco earned some points in my book because he took out the catcher on a play at the plate in the 1st inning in which he scored on a single by Austin Gallagher. It wasn't a very violent hit, but it was a collision nonetheless.
- Despite his impressive collision at the plate, Songco lived up to his reputation of a weak defensive outfielder. He misjudged a fly ball and missed on a diving attempt, and showed a very weak arm on a throw to the plate.
- Center fielder Ramon Jean is basically Dee Gordon's twin. Listed at 6'0" and 160 lbs, Jean looks exactly like Gordon although he isn't quite as fast. He did show off an impressive arm in center field, however.
- Travis Denker crushed a home run to left field, but that is to be expected given that he is the oldest position player on the team and has major league experience.
- I didn't get to see Steven Ames pitch because I had the leave the game slightly early due to a scheduling conflict, but I heard on the way home that he hit 91 on the gun (which should be about 94 mph due to the gun being slow). In addition, a Quake employee said that Ames was throwing "darts" the night before.
- Luis Vasquez is wild.
Here are a few final photos of the stadium and experience in Rancho Cucamonga...
Here is the front of the stadium:
And here is mascot Tremor, with Ramon Jean at the plate:
And finally, a few videos for those of you that are interested (please be advised, they might take a while to load and the footage is a bit shaky). The first is of Matt Magill out of the stretch:
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At Isotopes Park
If you’re a beer drinker be sure to have one of the Isotopes beers. I prefer the amber to the blonde.
Is this a micro brew?
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
yeah is this a microbrew the ballpark makes?
If so that’d be awesome and i’m in. I know the Loons have a few beers at their stadium as well that a local brewery makes for them
by Brandon Lennox on Apr 19, 2011 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Totally in
a ball park microbrew sounds awesome!
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
It's a microbrew but not at the ballpark
There are actually a fair number of really good microbreweries in Albuquerque and this one just has the rights to use the Isotopes name.
The beers are $6.75 at the ballpark for a 24-oz. beer.
easy there – might have well start the Cold Sores > Canker Sores discussion next
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions
Difficult to tell from the angle of that video
but it looks like Magill hides the ball pretty well… Did you notice that Brandon?
Also, if the gun was 3mph slow, then sitting in the 88 – 91 range seems to be consistent with what we heard in scouting reports.
yeah he does hide the ball well
which helps with his offspeed stuff. In terms of his velocity, i know when he was drafted he was only at about 90 mph, but last year during a few Loons games the announcer was saying he was hitting 94 mph, so I got my hopes up. Maybe that gun was a little fast or maybe he’ll throw harder later in the year as he loosens up.
by Brandon Lennox on Apr 19, 2011 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Kuo news
This is new information, is it not?
Kuo is officially sidelined by a strained lower left back, and while he has had back issues, his primary problem now is a loss of certain motor skills that is part physical and part mental. It’s often used by golfers to explain shaky putting, but has been adapted in baseball for players who suddenly can’t control throws.
The 29-year-old Kuo has not been at Dodger Stadium for batting practice or games since Thursday, when he discounted injury as an explanation for his wildness.
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“It’s not because of my elbow, my shoulder or my back,” Kuo told the Los Angeles Times. “I just have to make a pitch.”
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I saw that last night
I just didn’t link to it or mention it.
by bhsportsguy on Apr 19, 2011 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Gurnick had that on Saturday too I believe.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 19, 2011 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m talking about the specific Kuo quote where it sounds likes he’s not happy he’s on the DL
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by meercatjohn on Apr 19, 2011 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Hmm
not sure. It was probably just glossed over.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 19, 2011 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Jesus
Nerve damage? did they say its nerve damage?
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
It is not nerve damage
as in his physical nerves, this appears to be something that has no particular medical cure but one of getting back something you lost.
by bhsportsguy on Apr 19, 2011 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions
its everything
Broxton has been accused of for years
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Except Kuo is physically having symptoms.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 19, 2011 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions
No, I didn't see anything about nerve damage
It sounds more like brain damage. (I kid because I love, Hong-Chi!) Got a case of the yips that turn into the yipes when he pitches. Hopefully some time off can find his groove again.
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Cannot discount the impact
of psychological issues manifesting as physical. Too much we don’t understand about the brain to make any claims
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
TBF
you did say “Nerve damage is pretty bad” not that kuo has nerve damage
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
his primary problem now is a loss of certain motor skills that is part physical and part mental
Since your body’s senses are nerve receptors… I just assumed it’s nerve damage.
by Julio Nievas on Apr 19, 2011 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions
So howsabout
DodgersDivorce tweet about Dodger employee noon meeting?
Sources: Dodgers employees have been called into a noon Pacific meeting. Told it is “positive.”
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
He's announcing his purchase of the team?
Is there anything he can’t do?
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
haha
the players pooled their money together to buy out Frank
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
aw
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
“Good news, everyone! We’re having pizza!”
by Julio Nievas on Apr 19, 2011 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions
this can't be good news for us I think
and I am generally half full guy
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
I am mildly worried too
I dread something along the lines of “Guys Frank is the sole owner and is here to stay”!
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
glad to see that I am not the only debbie downer in the room
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions
I have mixed feelings.
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
Sure
but its better then it being dragged out for another 2 years imho.
These hands will always be rough
I agree
But its not necessarily good in the long term.
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
I gotta disagree
I think in the long term it would be better to get Frank the hell out of LA. Things have soured so much that its gonna take more than he can provide to mend those fences
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
it’s not good because I don’t want to hear and read McCheap for the rest of my life and Parking lots and every other non-relevant thing people say about McCourt
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Speaking of parking lots, the one you walked over on the way to your car has white parking lines and grey parking lines, I have no idea which lines are the correct ones. It is quite comical that a guy known for being the parking lot guy, can’t even get his parking lot parking lines aligned correctly. Funny to me anyway.
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by meercatjohn on Apr 19, 2011 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions
He really screwed up that parking lot
Because they direct cars to progressively fill the lot as you enter, you can’t park on the side of the park your seat is, unless by chance. Seems ridiculous to me. Or am I missing something?
You need to pick the entrance
that puts you closest to where you want to go.
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My brother was not happy about the parking arrangement on opening day.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 19, 2011 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I only realized last night that each gate lends to a different section. Academy Gate is now my best friend
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s the pay gate I use. But press must use the Sunset gate, which is actually fine at those times.
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huh, this info could be relevant to me if someone replied to their email (someone who is not you Dave, sorry to use you : )
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I wanna spread the news that if it feels this good getting used,
Oh, you just keep on using me until you use me up.
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Dodger Way – Home Plate
Sunset – 3rd Base
Academy – Outfield
is there a fourth one?
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions
There are two Stadium (not Dodger) Way entrances. The one from the Arroyo Seco Parkway (CA-110) is good for the 1B side. The one from the I-5 is good for the outer parts of the 3B side. But both of those seem pretty crowded.
Well, maybe not when the place is half-empty.
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sure was
:(
(no more season tickets)
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by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions
was opening day any different than any other day.
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I don't know
I usually don’t get there with the other riff raff. :)
I just enjoyed the theater of it.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 19, 2011 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Probably not then. Kelly needs to man up. Or as delias man suggested, pay up.
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I’m not a fan of the sheep parking plan. Liked it better when you could go where the hell you wanted to.
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I wonder
if it helps speed up getting people in at 6:50 – 7:30 or not.
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They kind of seem to own it anyway
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by meercatjohn on Apr 19, 2011 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions
That one will be delivered by this guy
“Good news everyone!”
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by underdog on Apr 19, 2011 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
YES!
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
I am still laughing
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
We are trading Etheir and Kemp to save money
so you all can keep your jobs!
These hands will always be rough
That WOULD be good news
Ethier was just going to get non-tendered anyway. At least this way we would get something for him.
by Michael White on Apr 19, 2011 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
It’s an instructional meeting on how to pronounce “Emaus.”
by Eric Stephen on Apr 19, 2011 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions
haha
How DO you pronounce that? Like electronic copy of Maus?
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
I thought it was if Stuart Little went viral.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 19, 2011 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Hello, Dodger employee’s, you all remember Jamie, she’s your boss again.
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Which Dodger employee
will be the first to tweet the “good” news?
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If Dee were up
I would say him. THat dude loves the twitters
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
Turns out it's just another BS PR move
Steve Soboroff joins #Dodgers as Vice Chairman, will lead efforts on fan experience, ties to community
huh?
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
Seriously!!!!
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
It is not just uncomfortable to watch public attempts to pour “salt in the wounds” of fellow Angelenos,
Sorry, just can’t grasp Frank as a “fellow Angeleno”.
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by meercatjohn on Apr 19, 2011 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I just want to know how he typed this letter with his lips on Franks bottom
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Michael and Delias were helping with the dictation
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by meercatjohn on Apr 19, 2011 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions
yup
then all 4 of us threw darts at Mollys picture and drank cold frosty beers that were chilled with the ice cold blood running through jaime’s skinny veins.
Yes - I am on Team Frank.
his bottom?
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
getting closer.....
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
Jimmy Bramlett tweets
#Dodgers hire Steve Soboroff as Vice Chairman too help improve fan experience.
from the press release
"The fan experience starts with a safe, comfortable, family environment, and extends from there," said Soboroff. "That’s the recipe for success in the city’s parks, at Playa Vista and in every neighborhood throughout Los Angeles. It is about having the right plan, and putting that plan into action. People throughout the city and country can expect their phone to ring from me, so be prepared to talk about innovative partnerships that help kids, advance sustainability, improve transportation to and from the ballpark, and create a second-to-none fan experience."
Nothing wrong with this, in fact if he does a good job at what he’s describing it is a benefit.
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by meercatjohn on Apr 19, 2011 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions
nope – I agree
Might even be the right guy based on what he has done, but due to that letter sounds like a lackey of sorts
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions
he must be one of those doers and shakers who doesn’t sleep much. I mean the dude got a park named after him.
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by meercatjohn on Apr 19, 2011 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions
In spite of all of Soboroff’s business accomplishments, Riordan quipped, “He’s a lousy golfer and has no taste for good wine.”
I have no use for the man
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions
He and I are like twins except for being Jewish, wealthy, father, shaker, good looking, tall, and educated
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by meercatjohn on Apr 19, 2011 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions
That is true
one usually has to be dead to get that kind of honor.
by bhsportsguy on Apr 19, 2011 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Or an LA County Supervisor.
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by David Young on Apr 19, 2011 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions
you can never be too rich, too thin, or too dead
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Sure cause it is so easy to replicate an affluent Playa Vista environment everywhere else
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by meercatjohn on Apr 19, 2011 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions
How long must one live in LA
to be considered an “Angeleno”?
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
You have to be born here, the rest of you are carpet baggers:)
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by meercatjohn on Apr 19, 2011 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Hahaha ok good. Even if I lived there now I would still consider myself an outsider
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
we have levels
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by meercatjohn on Apr 19, 2011 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I need to apply for membership?
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
Josie is our resident snob, she should know all the rules and whatnots
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by meercatjohn on Apr 19, 2011 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Well I get around, snob wise. I think you should call yourself whatever you identify as. If you can identify with New York as much as LA, maybe you’re an American. If all you know is LA, maybe you consider yourself an Angelino. I consider myself a Californian, personally. We can only label ourselves and even then those labels are flimsy.
“If you wanna be me, be me. And if you wanna be you be you. Cause there’s a million things to be, you know that there are.”
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions
sounds like someone who wasn’t born in LA
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by meercatjohn on Apr 19, 2011 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m a Victorian myself
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by meercatjohn on Apr 19, 2011 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions
how’s that time machine work? Police Box or Delorian?
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Neither, less then five here will understand the reference
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by meercatjohn on Apr 19, 2011 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions
what about
ancient Japanese scepter?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions
no I think Phil’s saying I misunderstood his reference. And for the record, I’m also misunderstanding yours : p
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions
on purpose?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions
come on
I get and there are 5 of you who are WAY more into sci-fi than me
heck I haven’t even seen all the Star Wars movies
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions
No
the reference is totally personal.
Randy Newman knows what I’m talking about
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by meercatjohn on Apr 19, 2011 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions
ha
no the song we sang last night
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ha ha
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
by meercatjohn on Apr 19, 2011 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions
but one can be from Gotham and not be Batman, although Batman is a Gothamite
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions
only if you put on the suit and get your ass kicked
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions
just ebcause i says i smary doesnt mean i aint dum
silk purse never equals sow ear
born here or perpetual burden on our infrastructure is what I say!
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I said identity it’s not a damn anthropological term : ) And judging by the turnout at vs. NY games at DS, I don’t think our East Coast x-pats in the entertainment industry identity as Angelinos. Except for Zooey Deschanel
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions
if not for the fine woman that Mrs HJ is, I might be stalking Ms. Deschanel this afternoon instead of working
my kind of weirdo
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s a deal breaker
Food preferences are bad manners
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions
A vegan with a gluten allergy.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 19, 2011 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions
done and done
gluten allergies are non-starters
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
you don’t seem so shallow in person
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by meercatjohn on Apr 19, 2011 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
like on the internets or in real life cause you can get tasered for that in real life
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s not like Ben Gibbard can come kick his ass for it.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 19, 2011 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I think Zooey has like ninja eyes or something
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions
At a certain point waifishness becomes good peripheral vision.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 19, 2011 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I love that song and that movie.
BTW, the other day I saw the Criminal Minds episode that guest stars Bud Cort. Naturally a hearse is involved and in the end (spoiler) he is seen hanging. How can you not yell at the screen, “come down from there Harold!” at that point?
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by David Young on Apr 19, 2011 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
We certainly did. Been quite awhile since I’ve seen Harold and Maude though.
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by David Young on Apr 19, 2011 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
i move to LA at 3 months old
that doesn’t count?
by stevesaxaphone on Apr 19, 2011 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I would say 30 years. Or, if you can remember City Hall being the tallest building downtown, actually going to Watts Towers, and eating at the Biltmore Hotel or Clifton’s
Baseball is a game, and games are supposed to be fun.
And there is this
On March 29, 2011 the Steve Soboroff Court Park in Playa Vista was dedicated with a alley-oop from Steve Soboroff to Blake Griffith of the Los Angeles Clippers.
Someone likes their name in lights
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by meercatjohn on Apr 19, 2011 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions
But seriously folks, as big of a score as that Alley-Oop was, it’s a much bigger score for the communities children.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 19, 2011 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
Frank McCourt's MO
Make a public move, that looks like something that people think should be done, but only do it after the fact and well beyond you have any benefit of the doubt, and your reactive rather than proactive move looks sad rather than positive.
well, he is a financial wizard of sorts
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
His middle name is reactive not proactive
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by meercatjohn on Apr 19, 2011 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I am most surprised that Dodger Diviorce
fell for some source that there would be announcement of good news at 12.
yep
I wonder how that fishhook tastes
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I bet like fish
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
well
we’re all kind of waiting for some shoe to drop
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Jamie is dropping Louboutin’s all over the place
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Failed Mayor now in PR with the Dodgers
Mr. Soboroff is the Chairperson of the Leavey Center for the Study of Los Angeles at Loyola Marymount University. He is also a Senior Fellow and member of the Advisory Board at UCLA’s School of Public Affairs 1, a member of the Board of Councillors at the USC School of Planning and Public Policy and served as Senior Advisor to Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan. In 2009, he was the Commencement Speaker at USC (School of Policy, Planning, and Development).
Actually since he’s a big dude in the Big Brothers / Big Sisters organizations I will stop making fun of him and simply wish him well in this endeavor.
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If you are going to post like this, might as well bring Phil in
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions
No
it is pretty apparent this person has done good work, just wish he never wrote that letter.
by bhsportsguy on Apr 19, 2011 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Dodgers.com story
Steve’s quote:
“You will see me in every section of the ballpark checking things out, listening to fans, and taking strong actions in a number of areas. And I’m in a hurry,” he said. “The Dodgers are one of the great professional sports franchises in the world, and an important civic institution in Southern California. Frank has empowered me to set a new standard when it comes to the fan experience and the Dodgers’ impact on the Los Angeles community. … The fan experience starts with a safe, comfortable, family environment, and extends from there.”
You know what
he could improve the concession situation, he would not have to do anything else.
by bhsportsguy on Apr 19, 2011 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe better toilet experience?
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
Some of those restrooms on the Loge
level could use some sprucing up.
by bhsportsguy on Apr 19, 2011 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions
conversely
if people can’t get food, cuts down on need for the restroom
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Have they been stricter with fans being dicks to other teams fans since they beefed up security?
These hands will always be rough
So far haven’t noticed anyone being a dick to other teams fans so can’t say. Just seems the fans this homestead were interested in having a good time more then in being confrontational.
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
by meercatjohn on Apr 19, 2011 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions
You don't notice as much
in the seats. But the police are certainly around and you notice them because now they are uniform and armed.
by bhsportsguy on Apr 19, 2011 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow
I wondered how it was going to look
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
It looks like we are in Mexico, except instead of pimple faced kids holding machine guns, we have healthy men/woman dressed in their finest blue making nice coin to look pretty and not really do anything else.
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
by meercatjohn on Apr 19, 2011 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
You would be a fool to actually
want to test them out.
I am going to guess that tonight they will be over 40K so it will be a little more going on there.
by bhsportsguy on Apr 19, 2011 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Right just the presence is enough. Have to admit, this is a good overtime gig for them is it not?
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
by meercatjohn on Apr 19, 2011 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes
certainly inside more than outside in the parking lots
by bhsportsguy on Apr 19, 2011 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions
and they don’t smile
what’s up with that? tough guys….
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Phil/Meercat
Saw this blockquoted by mathewmafa in the comments section in a minorleagueball.com thread…
RE: Baby Bull El Cañonito Garcia
Kevin Goldstein: He’ll be written about soon. He’s a legitimate prospec
I blockquoted that
yesterday over here in one thread.
by bhsportsguy on Apr 19, 2011 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I know, I’m curious how he’s going to address this given his previous stand on him just three months ago.
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
by meercatjohn on Apr 19, 2011 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Yea me too. I remember we were chirping at him back then, so that is why I wanted to see if you saw this.
Remember those clowns who were all up in arms because I didn’t put Garcia in as one of the top 20 Dodger prospects. Well it was all a misunderstanding, he really is a prospect and I’ve known it all along, I thought they were talking about Johan Garcia not Jonathan Garcia.
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
by meercatjohn on Apr 19, 2011 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Or maybe you were thinking of Jorge?
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Hmm, that was Goldstein talking his way out of his pie hole.
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
by meercatjohn on Apr 19, 2011 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions
just as long as he is not a legitimate Prokopec
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions
So I finally read the complete letter
and have to say I don’t really have a problem with anything Soboroff wrote. He glosses over the debt, but did he say anything that was not true?
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
have to weigh him
against a duck first
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
It all seems true
but it does come across a lot like a PR release. My realism meter says that McCourt bought he LA marathon rights, not because of some altruistic intention to showcase and embrace LA, but because he is a businessman and thought he could make money with it.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
An Aaron Miles who can play better defense and run. I was thinking of him when I heard the Dodgers were looking for someone who can play the infield but not hit.
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
by meercatjohn on Apr 19, 2011 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, him being a starting player for the last six years is wacky, but he’d be the best useless utility guy in the league.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 19, 2011 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions
What will happen 1st?
LA gets an NFL team, or the NCAA gives its decision on the USC appeal? Jesus Christ, just announce the dam ruling already! USC is too rich to be waiting this long, I thought rich people didnt have to wait for things??
so really your point was you’ve been waiting for the ruling. Congrats, I hope you find out how the NCAA ruled on USC’s cheating real soon
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions
you assume your audience has a conscience for such things
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions
This is sure to be a popular opinion.
Tell me Chris, what is your stance on clubbing baby seals?
by Eric Stephen on Apr 19, 2011 12:59 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
No, all I really meant to say is the NCAA going to get off their ass and announce a dam ruling already. Though I wonder if its a good thing, or bad that its taking this long? or maybe doesnt mean anything at all.
Hopefully looking for a way to disband the program.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 19, 2011 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions
the wooden stake solution is always elegant
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
or
Three silver bullets through the heart!
No, Rosenberg, that is a werewolf
A werewolf? Really? Are you sure?
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
see Rosenberg just makes me think Buffy
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Generation gap. I think Richard Benjamin. With George Hamilton as Dracula.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Are you thinking of Dick Buttons? or Scott Hamilton.
George Hamilton was once quite famous for his tan. And dating attractive women.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
From practical stand point
It only would affect the number of slots they have available. Since they appealed the scholarship limits, that did not go into effect this past signing day so I believe if the NCAA ultimately does not decide to change its initial ruling, it will go into effect for the 2012 season and then the subsequent 2 years after that.
The Bowl ban would also go back into effect for one more year but again that really doesn’t matter right now.
USC did not appeal the probation period and other findings.
right, I want the 2nd year of the bowl ban lifted so USC can play in the 1st ever pac 12 championship game. But I guess I can wait one more year and let someone else in the south get a taste. Because once the sanctions are lifted USC will own the Pac 12 south!! :)
USC can play in the championship game they just can’t go to postseason bowls. Isn’t that right? Also, those are bold words from a fan of a team which is second to Arizona right now in that region
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
If the ban continues, they can’t play in the Pac-12 title game.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 19, 2011 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions
i get that that is true, but I don’t understand the logic. the championship games are put on by the individual conferences and they aren’t banned from Pac12 play. At that point the NCAA is punishing both the school and the conference not letting an undefeated (for example) USC with all their traveling fans play in a title match
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions
The logic is that if the punishment is severe enough the school in theory wouldn’t continue said behavior, and the conference would do everything in its power to foster an environment to discourage said behavior.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 19, 2011 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I think I just realized where I went wrong, and I apologize
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Or they would prefer a champion
That can actually go play in the bowl game
by lchristmas on Apr 19, 2011 2:53 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I would take the bowl ban
If it means to save scholarships.
Chris, I’ve read it all, and I’m on the boat that the best USC isn’t going to get shit from the evil empire known as “the NCAA”.
by Julio Nievas on Apr 19, 2011 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought Colby Lewis went on there like a week or two ago.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
They did get Cliff Lee about nine months ago.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 19, 2011 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Brewers snuck Marcum on the bereavement list
The Brewers placed Marcum on the bereavement list Tuesday to allow him to spend time with his family while his father undergoes heart surgery, Tyler Barnes of Brewers.com reports. A player must remain on the bereavement list for at least three days, but Marcum pitched Monday night, so he could rejoin the team before his next scheduled start. The Brewers recalled Mike McClendon from Triple-A Nashville to fill the roster spot.
This does not seem right that they can stick a starting pitcher on the list to bring up a relief pitcher while he’s gone even though he will not miss a start.
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
he had it
all along
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Oz never did give nothing to the Tin Man that he didn’t, didn’t already have.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
heh
i had that same song in my head.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions
You
were merciful enough not to put it in the heads of others. Me, not so much.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Isn't breavement for someone who actually dies?
Do the chair know we gonna look like some punk-ass bitches out there?
well they don’t have a “really sad” list
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe he was really sad about the pending heart surgery
by Eric Stephen on Apr 19, 2011 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree. The show is back in the rotation.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 19, 2011 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah I was gonna say, you don’t want a starter who throws 106
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions
i doubt he'd be throwing that hard
as a starter. He’d get by with some 96 :)
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
heh
three jokes in a row
vote now for who you liked best
operators are standing by, standard fees apply.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
he’s gonna wanna get that down to like 92, right?
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
oh that wasn’t a joke, I was saying you want your starter throwing 92-94, right?
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions
or
Price
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Not the sole determinant, obviously, but pitchers will throw as hard as they can while also remaining some semblance of command.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 19, 2011 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I was thinking this was going to be a video of the robot that is throwing the first pitch out at the Phillies game.
In true storybook fashion
Jerry Sands is engaged to his high school sweetheart, they met in freshman gym class. He proposed to his fiancee after cooking her mac and cheese.
The kid is out of a Norman Rockwell painting.
by bhsportsguy on Apr 19, 2011 1:26 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
that
is adorable.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions
It better have been from scratch
and not some Kraft box, or I’ve lost all respect for him.
Do the chair know we gonna look like some punk-ass bitches out there?
He's from Carolina
So his mama may have taught him how to make a proper one.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
if there aren’t any breadcrumbs in the box : P
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions
somepeople make it only on the stove top
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions
It was something like
a Mac Cheese Square from Yard House. And if that is the case, the kid had to make a roux.
It is amazing what one can find by doing a search.
sweet
using building blocks of flavor and richness
impressive
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions
haha
The kid is out of a Norman Rockwell painting.
Too good! and spot on!
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
Josie - i got you a present
Dodgers were working towards a coffin in the stands
and would have got there too, if the LAPD hadn’t butted in.
Do the chair know we gonna look like some punk-ass bitches out there?
everyone grieves differently, I guess. Wow, that, that’s something alright
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I will volunteer
to help get Eric’s coffin into DS, when that day finally arrives.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
I read that as pregnant not present. I prefer it to read my way – atleast more interesting that way, but shouldn’t Josie be the one telling you?
maybe he’s got Superman eyes, and he just wanted me to know : P
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions
All right, back to Sands worship. True or False: Jerry Sands has made the Dodgers watchable again. I admit I was losing interest.
False
Jerry Sands made us forget everything we have every seen before.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 19, 2011 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions
super false
Clayton Etheir Kemp and Billz deserve better then such a comment as this.
These hands will always be rough
and Leon’s getting lllllaaaaaaarrrrrrgggeerrrrrr!!!!!
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions
1) Who?
2) What?
3) Where?
4) When?
5) Why?
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions
such a lovely place
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions
women…..
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
after the Boys of Summer have gone?
(This is a Dodgers blog, isn’t it?)
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
oh because the Eagles are such a famous band or whatever
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Can you change the radio station man?
I hate the fuckin Eagles
Do the chair know we gonna look like some punk-ass bitches out there?
Well, I actually DO hate the Eagles
but I was going for the Lebowski there
Do the chair know we gonna look like some punk-ass bitches out there?
My friend's cousin went to school there
says its a beautiful campus
by Julio Nievas on Apr 19, 2011 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
The SEC
needs to schedule these schools for their usual non-conference football feasts
Yes - I am on Team Frank.
I live real close by and drive by every day. Not much there yet, unless you like strawberry fields. #keith
he, nope. Base of the Santa Monica mountains at the old Camarillo State Hospital (Insane assylum). Famous Eagles song written about it. Some nice hiking trails nearby. 4-5 miles from beach along PCH.
The Eagles wrote a song about CSUCI? Why is there a university in Santa Monica called Channel Islands? Is Catalina the best Channel Island?
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions
The abstract nature of the lyrics has led listeners to their own interpretations over the years. In the 1980s, some Christian evangelists alleged that “Hotel California” referred to a San Francisco hotel purchased by Anton LaVey and converted into the Church of Satan.1011 Other rumors suggested that the Hotel California was the Camarillo State Mental Hospital.12 These claims have been consistently denied by the band.
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I've heard of Stanislaus St.
But this one I had never heard of:
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
The 23 Cal State campuses
* California Maritime Academy
* California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
* California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
* California State University, Bakersfield
* California State University, Channel Islands
* California State University, Chico
* California State University, Dominguez Hills
* California State University, East Bay (formerly CSU, Hayward)
* California State University, Fresno
* California State University, Fullerton
* California State University, Long Beach
* California State University, Los Angeles
* California State University, Monterey Bay
* California State University, Northridge
* California State University, Sacramento
* California State University, San Bernardino
* California State University, San Marcos
* California State University, Stanislaus
* Humboldt State University
* San Diego State University
* San Francisco State University
* San Jose State University
* Sonoma State University
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
it's kind of
a reddish or purplish brown. :)
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Props to
Humboldt, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose and Sonoma for being the holdouts on the "CSU, " form of the name.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
personally I wouldn’t mind UCLA dropping the UC out of their name : P
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
We could go the Ohio State route
Thē California University (at Los Angeles).
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
oh that’s like five thousand times worse. I wanted Los Angeles University
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Minor league transaction
Javier Solano has joined the Quakes from extended spring training.
Scott Nestor, a late add and not included in Brandon’s top 200 (but would have been 80-90 per Brandon), has been released.
does he play CM or CAM? #soccer #San Jose Earthquakes
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions
real quick question for the ones in the know
Are the Dodgers giving out any posters this year?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 1:46 PM PDT reply actions
They gave us GScott a couple of years ago and told us to never ask again…..
:)
by keithc13 on Apr 19, 2011 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
here – i found what you need. http://tinyurl.com/4359qfk
Yes - I am on Team Frank.
by delias man on Apr 19, 2011 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Not that dedicated.
My wife says I should get a headset so I can talk shit to little kids….
I don’t want them talkin shit to me!
Joe is anti-headset, anti-utility belt phone carrying style, and most certainly anti-headset when you are not talking to someone while driving at high speeds
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions
phone on the belt
ruins the drape of your clothing and makes you look like you are living out your childhood batman fantasies or are some kind of utility worker looking to check a meter
not what I am going for
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
phone on belt – geek meter
headset – douchbag meter
phone in hand – clumsy meter
phone in pants on vibrate – priceless
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
by meercatjohn on Apr 19, 2011 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
inside lower left pocket of a suit or blazer is perfect for the phone
If I am not wearing some kind of coat, I will sometimes leave the phone in the car or at my desk
I am not a servant to the damn phone, the phone serves me…
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions
James Camron approves of this.
http://www.tmz.com/2011/04/19/terminator-james-cameron-skynet-blackberries-machines/
Is there a rap line ever uttered more immediately refuted then the next line…
“I still express, yo I don’t smoke weed or sess”
by Eric Stephen on Apr 19, 2011 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
now see
that’s awesome, i’m gonna rec that.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
No
not from what I can tell from the promotional list that one could find on the Dodgers.com site :)
yeah
but then i gotta go there and look :)
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Either that
or trust us as we comment while swigging a Dr. Pepper. Which seems like the wiser choice?
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
well
i hear Pepsi is the choice of a new generation.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
In honor of Jerry Sands I had Dr. Pepper last night while watching the game.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 19, 2011 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
that's like saying
you inhaled in honor of him isn’t it?
Pepperholic
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
when did they stop the baseball cards for kids 14 and under promotion? I miss collecting cards, its a lost hobby now it seems.
You never had a bat day in your life, you have to be old to have had a bat day
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
I found my 1992 Guardian Angels sized bat a couple weeks ago.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 19, 2011 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions
if it weren't for my horse
i wouldn’t have spent that year in college.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
The Navy
and USMC disagree with that last statement.
I think canadians hate us because of our beaches
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions
real bats?
or are you all talking toy bats only good for killing rats?
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
I had a little league sized half blue/half natural wood bat (think I still have that somewhere) and then a couple of the mini wood bats. Those caused havoc around the house though.
Dang
thought bat day went the way of groovy
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
mine is a real bad – kid sized at 31, still real
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Killing rats/vigilante justice yes.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 19, 2011 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions
the blue Dodger bat my grandpa got for me when I was five says differently
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I have a bat in my office from the Durham Bulls - so that was in the last decade
In 1987 attended Bat day at Yankee Stadium – scary
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions
what do you need them for any more?
all that info is on BB ref now
seriously, baseball cards used to be reference material…now they are as obsolete as a beeper
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions
lol
My wife has a pager for work, I give her shit about it all the time.
It went off about midnight the other night and it took me 3 minutes to figure out how to get the damn message to show as read so it wold shut up.
how long has she worked in high grade pharma?
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
On the topic of promotions
I looked at my bobble head collection recently. With the exception of Furcal not one is on the team anymore
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
I had to give my Broxton bobble to Reg cause I couldn’t look at it anymore and I wanted to make room for Kershaw and I only allow myself 3 bobbles because I don’t ever want to be a hoarder
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
That would be the shit.
To see you on “Hoarders” on AE one night with 369 bobble heads.
Make it happen, rockn.
don’t even joke about that, my grandpa had a whole garage full of stuff he got on sale, my aunt still has her HS textbooks, I’ve super paranoid about ending up like them
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Reg should get a Matt Stairs
and watch the Broxton doll disintegrate
Do the chair know we gonna look like some punk-ass bitches out there?
there will be
an Andre one this year.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions
already have Andre, Matt, and a Dodger Mickey from the ASG promotion last year
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions
And he has a happy home with Hideo, Saito, Bob Melvin and half of Kirk Gibson.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 19, 2011 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Hopefully you don't have a Kemp
Do the chair know we gonna look like some punk-ass bitches out there?
Nope
Im most happy with Fernando tho
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
I have two
Fred McGriff (strangely enough) ex-LA 1B and James Loney ……..
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
I had a Randy Johnson once
But I lost it after I turned 50
Do the chair know we gonna look like some punk-ass bitches out there?
I have Fernando, Cey, Green, Kent, and Pedro Martinez.
I had LaSorda, but he got debobbletated.
magnae clunes mihi placent, nec possum de hac re mentiri.
quis enim, consortes mei, non fateatur
by Humma Kavula on Apr 19, 2011 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s what happened to LaSorda!
magnae clunes mihi placent, nec possum de hac re mentiri.
quis enim, consortes mei, non fateatur
by Humma Kavula on Apr 19, 2011 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I laughed at that
It;s an old man thing you wouldn’t understand
by preacher roe on Apr 19, 2011 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I love my Brian Jordan and Fred McGriff ones
by Tim Crews' Dastardly Mustache on Apr 19, 2011 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Hipsters in Wrigley
Arcade Fire are singing in the 7th Inning Stretch at Wrigley Field in #Chicago this Saturday afternoon.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Pfft
Arcade Fire is so mainstream
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
they totes won that meaningless trophy at the Staples Center that one time
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I was listening to them before they ever met eachother
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
well done
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
I hated them before they were even born.
magnae clunes mihi placent, nec possum de hac re mentiri.
quis enim, consortes mei, non fateatur
by Humma Kavula on Apr 19, 2011 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
MY LIMERICK WITHDRAWAL IS KILLING ME! THE SHAKES, OH MAN, THE SHAKES!
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Just been slammed with family/work stuff. And I’m leaving work early today for more family stuff. No limericks today.
Wost case scenario is that I catch up on Friday (it’ll be seven limericks by then). I have Friday off. But hopefully I’ll get a chance to write a couple before then.
Part of the problem is that I’m not really inspired to write about Friday’s and Saturday’s games.
magnae clunes mihi placent, nec possum de hac re mentiri.
quis enim, consortes mei, non fateatur
by Humma Kavula on Apr 19, 2011 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm trying to leave work early today to play video games
Its a hard knock life
These hands will always be rough
Don’t sweat it, I think Josie did one lineup and quit.
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
two, and the second one got no comments and only one rec. I’m working for love and if I ain’t gettin it…
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions
One rec
is several standard deviations above the norm for a FanPost.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
if I find time I’ll do a home stand one by the end of said homestand, using the full 25 mans for both teams
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions
You must not have pimped it, you have to pimp that stuff like Delias does because the fanposts get buried
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
Pimp is good in this sense, otherwise we’d never know.
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
If someone does a fan post and doesn’t let us know about it, it tends to go unnoticed.
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
unless someone beat your high score at Galaga.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 19, 2011 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Did you ever watch The King of Kong? I could totally see one of those dudes nuking an arcade ’cause someone beat their score.
by Tim Crews' Dastardly Mustache on Apr 19, 2011 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
from game preview at Dodgers.com
Some good news on the horizon for Kuroda could be that he’s posted a 1.93 ERA in 28 career innings against the Braves, although he does have a 1-3 record in those four starts. Kuroda probably remembers his shining moment against Atlanta, though. That happened on July 7, 2008, at Dodger Stadium, when he threw a one-hit shutout.
IIRC, it was a perfect game until Mark Texiera hit a single in the 8th yes?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 2:00 PM PDT reply actions
Thinking of getting Verizon 4G for work. I’m just trying to figure out what kind of chair to sit in when they start carrying me around the office calling out my name.
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
Just USB cards working off a 10 Gig plan for laptops, desktops. Not phones.
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
Wouldn’t an office use up 10gb pretty fast?
Do the chair know we gonna look like some punk-ass bitches out there?
I mean unless someone is streaming movies/music
10 gb is pretty good I would think.
These hands will always be rough
this is cracking me up on at least three levels right now.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 19, 2011 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
fun stuff
Absolutely. What I’m going to show you now is a table of Jose Bautista’s Zone% data, which measures the percentage of pitches he sees in the strike zone. The data comes courtesy of Fangraphs. Note that a league average Zone% is in the high 40s.
Date Zone%
Sep-09 53%
Apr-10 50%
May-10 48%
Jun-10 49%
Jul-10 44%
Aug-10 45%
Sep-10 38%
Apr-11 36%
These hands will always be rough
I just want to know whether Uribe actually swings at every pitch he sees or if it just seems that way.
We’re losing to a team that thinks Ty Wiggington is a solution at third base.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 19, 2011 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
At least Miles is due to injury. We didn’t actively reject anyone for Wiggington.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 19, 2011 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah but we didn’t….okay fine.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 19, 2011 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Heh
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I am irrationally excited
about Sands behind Loney. Loney turning it around probably has nothing to do with this, but if it does then we are that much more potent
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
I’ll try not to visualize
Sands behind Loney. Loney turning it around
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
oh my
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
we try to respect you
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
and?
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
What r they saying?
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
Unless they’re cheating something like “who the fuck is Jerry Sands”.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 19, 2011 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Plashke’s on today, he should have something intelligent to say
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought this was a joke
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
there was a truth and a joke, chose which one is which
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions
saying?
the correct question is
What are they SCREAMING?
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
True or False
Around The Horn is the testosterone-heavy version of The View.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
LOL
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
I think it would be fun to do an around the horn with the TBLA moderators screaming at each other.
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
It will be my next fictional piece. The only downside is that I have to watch around the horn for the format, I only know they yell at each other.
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
there are points involved, and someone only good enough to intern on PTI is the host
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
false
testosterone is flowing on both shows
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I knew that response was coming, but I expected a different source.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
every human body has testosterone and it’s the hormone which is prevalent in conflict and sexual arousal
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I know this
that’s why I went with “testosterone-heavy version of The View” instead of just “The View with testosterone”. Or are you saying the ladies of The View are all heavily in conflict and highly sexually aroused on the show?
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
What’s more awesome for Jerry Sands? Getting your first hit or getting buzzed by Tim Hudson?
Bill Plaschke said it was getting buzzed because that ’never happens on your first night playing, and something he can tell to his grandkids."
Bob Ryan says it was the first hit because that’s what everyone wants to do.
Plaschke got the point.
Around the Horn – A show where Bob Ryan is on the correct side of an argument.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 19, 2011 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Bob Ryan’s 4 ex-wives can’t believe someone pays that man to talk
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Who the fuck
cares about telling his grandkids he got buzzed by Hudson?
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
Grandpa who the heck was Hudson, now tell us again what it was like to play for 400 game winner Clayshaw
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by meercatjohn on Apr 19, 2011 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I certainly hope that
Morgan and Jerry’s grand kids have more interesting tales to listen than grand dad getting a ball thrown over his head in Jerry’s first game.
RIGHT?!?
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
Nice of you to refer to her by name – hell of a gentleman BH
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I have to think
“Hey I got a double my first at bat off a rather tough righty” trumps I got thrown at
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
This is a pointless argument though. If you’re that old, its all ONE story.
“I got a double in my very first MLB at-bat off a real tough righty, and you know what happened next, that bastard threw at my head”
Exactly, and then HOF Matt Kemp stood up for me and I got my first man woody
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by meercatjohn on Apr 19, 2011 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
but thats not important now
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
“Grandpa, whats a woody?”
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
“Ask Grandma. She calls it Wonderbat”
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
ask James Loney, I got behind him once and he turned it around
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
lol
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
It’s an erect penis, but that’s not important right now.
magnae clunes mihi placent, nec possum de hac re mentiri.
quis enim, consortes mei, non fateatur
by Humma Kavula on Apr 19, 2011 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s mightier than the sword.
magnae clunes mihi placent, nec possum de hac re mentiri.
quis enim, consortes mei, non fateatur
by Humma Kavula on Apr 19, 2011 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions
The Penis? The axle on which the world spins?
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
Helicopter man!
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
they don’t allow you to live too close to schools or parks, eh Dave?
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Man, how do I get Nolandered on a spinner joke?
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
True
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
And BTW, I didn’t mean to say your argument was pointless. I meant that it was a pointless thing to debate on Around The Horn just like everything else on that show.
No I gotcha. I just find it funny that anyone would think thats a bigger deal than actually accomplishing something in your very first at bat. And that something being a double off a very tough pitcher
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
Moonlight Graham is torn on this issue.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 19, 2011 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Shoulda got that hit Doc
You’re less of a man. Its fact. Dont care how many kids u saved. Less of a man.
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
What would be a better story? The first time you went to Disneyland, or the first time you went to Disneyland and Goofy stole your wallet.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 19, 2011 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Some degenerates actually stole my sister’s stroller at Disneyland.
by Tim Crews' Dastardly Mustache on Apr 19, 2011 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I wouldn’t admit this in public.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 19, 2011 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions
He didnt
Just admitted it here
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
Fucking Goofy
I never trusted that guy
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
I’m just sayin, the girl playing Jasmine at Disneyworld last summer was fuckin stunner. That sucks. Walkin around DW with your family and your kids wondering what Jasmine looks like on her hand and knees.
by keithc13 on Apr 19, 2011 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
wow
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
I assume you mean...
scrubbing the floors of a palace owned by some evil Nizam
and don’t tell me if I have this wrong
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I always wondered how Superman could ever mate with an earth woman without blasting a hole through her at the moment of truth.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Apr 19, 2011 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
and just how often does “always” mean in this instance David?
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
But the force of firing must be crazy strong
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
and whaddabout peeing?
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
SUPERcontrol
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
I always remembered how big Sue Storms eyes got when she realized that Reed Richards could stretch anything
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by meercatjohn on Apr 19, 2011 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
Well done!
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
“and none of us liked [Hudson] when we were alive so we told him to stick it!”
by Eric Stephen on Apr 19, 2011 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
That said, everything I’ve heard about Hudson indicates he is a good dude.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 19, 2011 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Didn't he pull everyone into the tunnel
after someone got a game winning hit?
These hands will always be rough
He may have been behind that.
Also, scaring the shit out of Eddie Perez in a hotel room. I laugh every time.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 19, 2011 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s on the same DVD I have where Manny dives to cut off Damon’s throw to the cutoff man. I could watch that forever.
by Tim Crews' Dastardly Mustache on Apr 19, 2011 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Best part
is the first related video is Jeff Francoeur being Frenchy
by Eric Stephen on Apr 19, 2011 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
The three of us were very happy with how the SandsHudson war ended.
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
Me too
I thought Lilly handled it perfectly.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 19, 2011 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions
yup!
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
This Johnny Bench twitter account (@Johnny_Bench5) is unverified
but how awesome would it be if this was really him?
@MikeLeake44 diversion? Plead stupid. Forest wouldn’t even say s**t happens.
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