4/18/11 Minor League Report - Dodger Organizations Sweep the Day
by Brandon Lennox on Apr 19, 2011 5:00 AM PDT
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PrintI was at the Dodger game last night to celebrate Jerry Sand's major league debut, so this minor league report will be an abbreviated version.
Minor League Player of the Day – Corey Smith - 4 for 4, 1 2B, 3 RBI's. Smith took over at 1st base for the Isotopes for the injured John Lindsay, and didn't miss a beat in his Isotope debut with 4 hits.
AAA – Corey Smith made this most of his Isotope debut by going 4 for 4 with 3 RBI's, and Jamie Hoffmann smacked his first homer of 2011 as Albuquerque topped the Oklahoma City RedHawks (Astros) 8 to 6. Nobody else on offense did anything very special, although Trayvon Robinson did have a triple and pitcher Randy Keisler oddly had a pinch hit RBI double. Starter Alberto Bastardo allowed 3 runs in 4 innings, and Jon Link picked up the win with 2 hitless innings of relief. Travis Schlichting was again shaky out of the pen, allowing 2 homers in one inning of work.
AA – Rubby De La Rosa got off to a great start on Monday and was reportedly hitting 100 mph on the gun, but the game was really in the later innings as the Lookouts scored 10 runs after Rubby had left the game. He still came away with victory, however, in Chattanooga's 10 - 7 win over the Huntsville Stars (Brewers). Almost every hitter on the Lookouts contributed as 8 different Chattanooga players picked up at least 1 hit. Center fielder Brad Coon went 4 for 5 with 2 SB's, and Jaime Pedroza also swiped two bags to go along with a couple of hits. Scott Van Slyke increased his average to .292 with 2 doubles in 4 at bats.
HiA – Allen Webster shook off a rough outing in his last appearance to pitch 7 strong innings in the Quakes 4 to 2 win over the Lake Elsinore Storm (Padres). Webster struck out six and gave up just 2 runs (1 earned) on 5 hits and a walk. Jake Lemmerman had a big game at the plate, going 3 for 5 with two doubles, while Austin Gallagher went 2 for 4 with an RBI.
LoA – Zach Lee had another outstanding performance on the mound as he led the Loons to a 9 - 4 victory over the South Bend Silver Hawks (Dbacks). Lee stuck out 9 batters in 5 innings of work, and was hitting 94 according to Loons announcer Brad Golder. He also allowed just 1 run on 5 hits, although he did walk 3. The big hit on offense came from Nick Akins, who crushed a grand slam and ended the day with 5 RBI's. Blake Dean also had a good day with 3 hits, while Jonathan Garcia went 1 for 5 with a double.
Albuquerque Isotopes Box Score (AAA)
Chattanooga Lookouts Box Score (AA)
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes Box Score (HiA)
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Im a big fan of these write ups, Brandon. Im starting to get into the MiLB stuff more and this helps. Thanks for the good articles.
by keithc13 on Apr 19, 2011 6:49 AM PDT reply actions 3 recs
Rubby, Lee, Webster
all pitched well last night. I think we have one of the stronger organizations in terms of solid starting pitching prospects.
I told Phil last night joking
Corey Smith will be the player of the day and then said no, it will be Zach Lee
Lee was great
but he allowed too many baserunners. had he only allowed the 5 hits and not walked anyone he probably would have gotten the nod, but for now he needs to improve that 1.50 WHIP!
by Brandon Lennox on Apr 19, 2011 7:51 AM PDT up reply actions
great write up Brandon
also, great game last night! Did anyone hear Sands postgame interview? The interviewer mentioned his double, and Sands came back with something like, “Yeah, but I gave away my last two at bats, I still have adjustments to make.”
Like the attitude. JER-RY! JER-RY! JER-RY!
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 7:37 AM PDT reply actions
THROUGH TWO FUCKING STARTS WEBSTER GOT SHELLED AT HIGH-A
I DON’T LIKE WHAT I SEE ALREADY
by Chad Moriyama on Apr 19, 2011 7:41 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
In the frickin’ Cal League. F those guys.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
The article was a paragraph of “these guys are doing good” “these guys are doing bad”. Not, these guys are doing bad, so they’ll never amount to anything.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 19, 2011 9:05 AM PDT up reply actions
What was “I don’t like what I see” supposed to infer?
by Chad Moriyama on Apr 19, 2011 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions
+1
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 7:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Noticed a couple funny things in the 'topes box.
Is that Randy Kiesler, the pitcher, with a pinch hit double? I also noticed that Link made a relief performance.. Is he going back to the pen? I’m starting to think that Link is the more valuable of the Jo(h)n’s that came over in the Pierre trade. Im I correct with that statement? And.. Thank you Brandon.. the minor league recaps are awesome.
yeah Kiesler did get a pinch hit RBI double
and on a night when i had more time i def would have mentioned that because it was pretty funny. i actually may go back and add a few things now. Link’s role is still undefined, but I personally like him better as a reliever/long man.
by Brandon Lennox on Apr 19, 2011 7:50 AM PDT up reply actions
We missed you last night
I was going to email you and see if you wanted to go, I think we were all spread out at the game, definitely will go to a game soon.
He was like the proud dad at graduation.
Yes - I am on Team Frank.
by delias man on Apr 19, 2011 7:55 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Where are your seats
My usual seats are Infield Reserve behind home plate but I sold them weeks ago, instead I splurged and bought some nice ones right behind home plate on the Loge level and went with Phil and HJ.
in my package
I never have the same seats. I am generally anywhere between 137-143 Loge.
Yes - I am on Team Frank.
yeah def
I told my wife about being a proud dad and she just rolled her eyes
by Brandon Lennox on Apr 19, 2011 7:56 AM PDT up reply actions
I hope someone had the presence of mind
to take a pic.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
I want a pic of Phil in the press box with that chapeau, pounding away at a typewriter.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 19, 2011 9:04 AM PDT up reply actions
in black and white!!! that would be a classic
Phil was jaunty in the cap
He didn’t quite wear it as well as Hogan, but much better than Chevy Chase
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 9:37 AM PDT up reply actions
Going with this look next time
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 19, 2011 9:42 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Maybe
OTOH Link was DFAed at the end of spring and cleared waivers, which allowed him to be assigned to Albuquerque, so there’s that.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
I/we didn't put two and two and two together yesterday morning
We knew Corey Smith was getting promoted to ABQ, but nobody asked who he was replacing!
by Eric Stephen on Apr 19, 2011 7:58 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
I just figured with all the guys hurt they needed some depth
I am still trying where Jay Gibbons fits on this team now
All the better
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
It just dawned on me
Phil might actually be proven right. Didnt he predict Loney as player of the week? Certainly was player of the game last night with that 2out rbi single and snaring that line drive.
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
I dunno
If Loney doesnt snag that liner, as Vin pointed out, its a tie game in the 9th with everyone calling for Broxton’s head
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
i almost woke up my sick nephew
cheering that catch
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 8:04 AM PDT up reply actions
it was amazing
When McClouth hit that, my heart sank for a split second. Something like “AWWerrrYEAHH!!! LONEY!!”
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
Of the Dodgers hitters
Loney was clearly the MVP with a WPA of .181 (Lilly was .240.) Add in the defensive bonus, and he gets closer to Lilly, but Lilly was too dominant and was the pitcher. But sure, if Loney has a few more games like that this week….
by Michael White on Apr 19, 2011 8:08 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah I know
that catch saved possibly 2 runs. If Atl had those runs plus the 2 Brox gave up, tie game in the 9th
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
Ahh
I see. I guess so, it’s hard for me to sometimes tie together things like that because you never what would have happened if that catch isn’t made. But now I get what you are saying.
Yeah its true
Cant say for certain how things woulda panned out. But it woulda been a little more worrisome going into the 9th
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
maybe
but then again, maybe with only a two run lead instead of 4, Broxton pitches differently and gets a 123 inning.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 8:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah
Also a possibility. Joe Block was commenting on twitter how proven closers tend to struggle with a larger margin for error. Is this supported statistically?
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
Block seems to pull some things out of the air quite a bit, like that, or Tony Gwynn is a good leadoff hitter, etc. However, I kind of like him so far on DodgerTalk.
Side note: two weeks ago at Dodger Stadium I was going to introduce myself to Joe, but before I had a chance he came up to me and said “hey, I read your work. Great site.” I was blown away.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 19, 2011 8:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Niiiice
I noticed that TBLA was reprinted in the Dodger pressbox’s “Daily Clips” (again) when I was there Friday. I guess maybe it’s regular now?
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
I think so
It was there over the weekend too. I don’t think they go to the trouble to see who is going to be there that day before printing those clips, so perhaps we are a staple now.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 19, 2011 9:19 AM PDT up reply actions
I don’t think they go to the trouble to see who is going to be there that day
exactly what I was thinking.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
I got them one of the days…I think Saturday. There were like 5 posts; we killed a shitload of trees!
by Eric Stephen on Apr 19, 2011 9:25 AM PDT up reply actions
There are separate awards for hitter and pitcher
by Eric Stephen on Apr 19, 2011 8:15 AM PDT up reply actions
Jerry Sands
The tonic for what ails ya.
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
I am not comparing them… I was curious his OPS+ while he was with Cleveland when I woke up this morning, and I was checking it out, I noticed that he debuted at 19.
Yes - I am on Team Frank.
I remember the game
in San Francisco. I was at my sister’s house in San Diego. Very excited for the next wave of prospects.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 19, 2011 8:19 AM PDT up reply actions
I did love that Kemp came to Jerry's defense
so animatedly last night. That was awesome to see him up on the steps yelling at Hudson.
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
looked like he said
“Hey! Don’t do that shit to our boy!”
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 8:17 AM PDT up reply actions
I didn't read his lips
but I believe paraphrased Kemp said to Hudson, “Bring that shit to me, man!”
by Eric Stephen on Apr 19, 2011 8:20 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 8:20 AM PDT up reply actions
First game I've gone to at D.S last night
I have to agree with Phil, et al. The stadium was noticeably empty.
They just limited how many fans could come in to keep it more like a minor league atmosphere to help Jerry ease into the bigs
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
how soon will we know
if Paul is claimed or not?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 8:24 AM PDT reply actions
9 days at the latest.
Tomorrow at the soonest.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 19, 2011 8:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Sneak preview to that movie
Paul wasn’t claimed.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 19, 2011 8:25 AM PDT up reply actions
more like spoiler
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 8:26 AM PDT up reply actions
Sure Lastings wasn’t claimed, but Paul never high fived a fan after a home run.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 19, 2011 8:27 AM PDT up reply actions
Also hip hop albums: Lastings 1, Paul 0.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 19, 2011 8:27 AM PDT up reply actions
Team employee brothers who have their Twitter account shut down
X.Paul 1, Lastings 0
by Eric Stephen on Apr 19, 2011 8:32 AM PDT up reply actions
what about
coaches they’ve gotten fired.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 8:33 AM PDT up reply actions
Holy Moses
Too numerous to track :)
by Eric Stephen on Apr 19, 2011 8:35 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
XP is why Grady was canned?!?!
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
no
that was Kent
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 8:46 AM PDT up reply actions
Eric's comment above
There was a quote last offseason from John Moses who was release from his Albuquerque coaching job that he got fired because XPaul didn’t progress as an OF.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
ugh. email from airline sales rep this morning
Sands reminds of jeff Hamilton white dude with great numbers in the minors……………
Yes - I am on Team Frank.
A-I-D-A. Tell that fucking cocksucker to get his attention back on his next fucking sale. Christ on a stick.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Apr 19, 2011 9:22 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
You know who else was a white dude with great numbers in the minors? Jim Thome.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 19, 2011 9:06 AM PDT up reply actions
Andy La…
Billy Ash…
Dallas McP…
I’m ging back to work.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
And Matt Holliday, and Jay Bruce, and Buster Posey and...
Anyway, yeah. Great analysis, rep.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
To be fair I can probably name more white dudes with great numbers in the minors that suck as opposed to ones that don’t.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 19, 2011 9:17 AM PDT up reply actions
“That dude is smug as hell” – Vincent Chase.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 19, 2011 9:19 AM PDT up reply actions
The Dodgers will never sign him, they're punting pick to 2011
/JoeSheehan
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
How can they sign him?!? HOW?!?!?! (spitting up bile)
/PeterGammons(slightly parapharased)
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 9:21 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m gonna hold off on being smugger than Zach Lee on this issue until he see that his differed bonus isn’t counted against this years budget.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 19, 2011 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions
So Lemmerman is full time at SS these days
did we ever find out if they moved him there as injury protection/recovery, or if they also don’t see him ever going back there and the experiment is over?
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 thought
he was a SS in college?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 9:19 AM PDT up reply actions
Duh, I'm thinking of Delmonico aren't I?
Never mind.
All those white dudes look alike!
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
The funny thing is that the Dodgers have a good chance to draft Nick Delmonico, Tony Delmonico’s younger brother, who is a 3B/C prospect
i wouldn't be surprised if we picked him
if he was still avaliable in the 2nd round…not sure we’d want him at 17 or whatever we pick
by Brandon Lennox on Apr 19, 2011 9:24 AM PDT up reply actions
yeah Lemmerman has always been a shortstop
the concern was that he might not be good enough defensively to stick at SS and would be forced to 2B or 3B, but so far he seems to be holding his own at SS
by Brandon Lennox on Apr 19, 2011 9:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah that's what it was, they were trying him at 3rd at one point
but he’s doing well at SS. I was thinking of Delmonico. :)
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
yeah i'm not sure what delmonico is doing defensively
i forgot to ask when i was at the game this past weekend. he was the DH at the game i was at I believe
by Brandon Lennox on Apr 19, 2011 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Pundits/scouting reports were stating the concerns that Brandon mentions
but the Dodgers have played him only at SS in the minor league games so far.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
nah
I’d like to see Late Night at third, seeing how we have next to nothing there.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 9:33 AM PDT up reply actions
Notes
1. James Loney catch was nice but I didn’t see anything overly awesome about it. The ball was hit right at him, just high, and he’s tall enough to snag it.
2. While the crowd was small, they were enthusiastic, friendly, and generally sober. I’ve gone to three games so far this homestand and have found this to be the case for each game.
3. While the crowd was giving Sands a standing ovation for his 1st hit, IDJ was heard to exclaim WTF
4. The weather was perfect for Lilly, really thought Kemp got all of his long fly, if that wasn’t going out,nothing was last night.
5. Ted Lilly works slow with runners on base
6. I have no idea why Broxton was pitching with a 4 – 0 lead one day after he already pitched. Now with back to back appearances, no way he pitches tomorrow, hopefully we will have a five run lead so Donnie will feel comfortable using someone other then his closer in the 9th inning.
7. Guerrier is very impressive
8. If I didn’t know who Jason Heyward is, I would not have been impressed.
9. Physically Sands reminds me of Billinsley when he walks
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
9. Physically Sands reminds me of Billinsley when he walks
Big ass and thighs?
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
across Maddz's face,
a blushing smile grows.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 9:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Ted Lilly
Was certainly helped by the cold and damp (who knew Frank Sinatra was singing about DS all those years ago)
but to his credit Ted also threw some curve balls that froze me sitting in the 3rd row of the loge
and I heartily agree on Guerrier, sitting directly behind home plate he loooked tough to hit
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions
If I didn’t know who Jason Heyward is, I would not have been impressed
In 5 games at Dodger Stadium, 2 singles in 21 AB, with 3 walks and a HBP. And 8 strikeouts.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 19, 2011 9:36 AM PDT up reply actions
So Dodger Stadium
can turn a lot of hitters into James Loney?
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
I was a little surprised by the crowd’s enthusiasm for Sands. Maybe I underestimate the crowd at DS, but I didn’t think he’d get that reception.
There was an LAT article on him just the other day.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Dodger Stadium isn’t exactly filled with casual fans these days.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 19, 2011 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions
I saw a fair number of families last night
not all of us were basement dwellers in fancy caps
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Everyone was talking about Sands around us, but I have to say it was not always flattering for the Dodgers. For some it was cool, Jerry Sands is playing, for others, it was mocking the Dodger lineup and Frank in particular that they had to bring up a rookie to play LF
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Everyone was talking about Sands around us, but I have to say it was not always flattering for the Dodgers. For some it was cool, Jerry Sands is playing, for others, it was mocking the Dodger lineup and Frank in particular that they had to bring up a rookie to play LF
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
there was a fairy inebriated sports writer looking mf’er a row up for us who, if not heckling Sands, was kind of like, “so it’s come to this” and talking trash to the rest of the team. No bueno
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 9:57 AM PDT up reply actions
this other homeboy had gun earrings. Guns! And he was with like 50 women any one of whom could have been his wife.
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions
I dunno if you could hear, but I called you out to the entire stadium after you refused to wave hi : P
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions
Ignoring Josie
He gets a notch on his TBLA cool belt.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 19, 2011 10:05 AM PDT up reply actions
the thing is...
I would be a hypocrite. I do not like wave to my friend from across the stadium guy, so I could not do it. it was not personal.
Yes - I am on Team Frank.
Interesting
You don’t wave on principle? What’s the principle?
Wearing a hat with ear flaps would seem to violate Rule 1
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 19, 2011 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions
oh no it’s cool, I didn’t take it personally. I called you lame out of jest
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 10:16 AM PDT up reply actions
better cuts under a band-aid
better swings at a park
Need I go on?
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions
1. Didn’t see the Loney catch because some dumb ass family thought it was a good time to take pictures
2. The crowd was fantastic, very energetic and lively atmosphere
3. Sands looked like he was having the time of his life out there. He was first stepping to beach balls being hit let alone the play at the plate.
4. Kemp crushed that ball.
5. Lilly does be slow
6. Mattingly said after the game Broxton just needed to get the pitches in. All I know is that he was throwing 95 and giving up hits, then Rick Honeycutt came out and slapped him in the balls and he through 97 to get the last out.
7. Guerrier, rhymes with career!
8. Who?
9. That’s apt. He’s got a bit of a strut to his gait.
credit half my analysis to G, of course.
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions
6 – true, whatever Honeycut said worked this time
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
we had zero beach balls in our area, did you have any?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
two started with us, the first one was immediately sent up to Loge, the other sort of bounced around in that way where you can hear people behind you saying “hit it over here, I want to hit it” and they’re like 40 years old and Matt Kemp is at the plate.
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions
You two should have joined us, we were right behind home plate, 3rd row, with a whole empty row in front of us.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 19, 2011 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions
Looks better from the batters box
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 19, 2011 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions
Sure, but I would have thought HJ and Craig would outweigh having to sit near me.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 19, 2011 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions
nah it was really just the seats we had. Didn’t seem to make sense to climb up higher
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions
says that man who couldn’t just say hello on principle : p
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Any chance Lee gets promoted to Rancho this season?
Welcome to Thameswood / You'll be the first to go, unless you think
It depends, the north division is very pitching friendly minus one park. Just keep him away from Lancaster and High Desert.
Welcome to Thameswood / You'll be the first to go, unless you think
Hard to do
when you play for Rancho Cuca…….
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Cuc...........
CA-monga!!!
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 9:38 AM PDT up reply actions
If they follow the Kershaw/Rubby route then no. Will be curious which way they go
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
OTOH
Eovaldi went rookie ball, Cal League, AA. So who knows?
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Right Withrow, Martin, Eovaldi, Webster all went the normal ladder progression but I think Lee is in the Kershaw/Rubby class.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
But Withrow and Eovaldi skipped Great Lakes. Webster has seen all the sights. Martin skipped rookie ball, or course. Aaron Miller has seen every place except Ogden.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Whoops
missed that. Forgot he was there and then went BACK to rookie ball.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Injury rehab was the only reason he pitched in the rookie league last year
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I don't think we'll see Lee in HiA
if he has an outstanding 1st half there is a chance that he makes it up to AA toward the end of the season, but otherwise I see him in LoA all this year
by Brandon Lennox on Apr 19, 2011 9:42 AM PDT up reply actions
A Belisario update...sort of
Ronald Belisario still hasn’t received his visa, per Enrique Rojas of ESPN.
If he gets his visa
do the dodgers actually want him? After all his bullshitting/lying about it?
These hands will always be rough
The “everything is fine” stuff like a day after his agent spoke to media back in spring training.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 19, 2011 9:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Didn't he say he had his visa and would be leaving shortly
leading to his agent directly contradicting him?
These hands will always be rough
I’d be more worried that he hasn’t pitched in 6 weeks, and needs at least a month to get back into baseball shape. (…for him anyway).
The fucker is a lost cause.
*shrug*
You know how much Ned loves his bullpen reinforcements at the deadline.
These hands will always be rough
Would you rather have Bellisario or Jack Taschner?
If the man can pitch, he’s gonna pitch.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 19, 2011 9:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Taschner
he didn’t get one batter out his whole time as a Dodger did he?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 9:42 AM PDT up reply actions
It seems the visa problems is out of his control based on past transgressions. Not like he’s in anger management
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Except he’s plead down to a misdemeanor. Would a misdemeanor cause you problems picking up a visa? Furcal, and others who had DUIs seemed to been able to do it in time.
It's not like that's the only thing going on
His alleged drug rehab is almost certainly a factor as well.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 19, 2011 9:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Dude is the Venezuelan Kenny Fucking Powers
He doesn’t need baseball shape once he gets his pitch back bitches
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 9:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Either I’m too dumb to get B/R to work or I’m doing it wrong, but..
How can I see how often Broxton has gotten ahead in the count and how effective his fastball has been behind in the count.
It’s a simple hypothesis, but just from memory, seems he pitches behind a lot and logically, if he’s pitching behind, guys will sit on fastball and spit on slider.
by Tim Crews' Dastardly Mustache on Apr 19, 2011 9:48 AM PDT reply actions
As far as I know, Baseball-Reference.com doesn’t have splits for pitch type.
They do have splits vs. power and finesse guys, but that is more generalized.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 19, 2011 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions
At least this year it hasn’t been a problem. Broxton has thrown nothing but fastballs 2-0, 3-0, 3-1, and 3-2.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 19, 2011 9:51 AM PDT up reply actions
Last year he threw fastballs when he’s behind ~90% of the time.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 19, 2011 9:53 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m interested how often it’s 2-0, etc. vs. 0-1, 0-2. I don’t think it’s between his ears, I think he’s in hitter’s counts too often.
by Tim Crews' Dastardly Mustache on Apr 19, 2011 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions
In 2010:
Count even:
Ahead: 41%
Behind: 29%
Even: 30%
The league:
Ahead: 32%
Behind: 36%
Even: 32%
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 19, 2011 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Hey The Steig apologized for being a dick…no he didn’t.
I had my audience in mind, and was saying that the incident in Los Angeles was an example of the out-of-control behavior that I had been writing and talking about for years. I never dreamed anybody who knew Brian Stow would read those words, and they wouldn’t have if it hadn’t gone viral.
“Okay, maybe saying Brian Stow deserved to be beaten to death was harsh. BUT THIS WOULDN’T HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM IF YOU WOULDN’T HAVE LINKED TO IT.”
@andrewngrant
“h’okay so like, I was just saying this to get the um attentions or whatever. You’s guys, you is at fault cause I just wanted the attention, I didn’t want the results of attention. That stuff is like no good or whatever”
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 10:00 AM PDT up reply actions
Honestly I think the guy wasn’t seeking attention, he’s just terrible.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 19, 2011 10:06 AM PDT up reply actions
Did not know there was a homework assignment after attending the game.
1. Whatever the size the crowd, folks seemed very upbeat and cheerful walking in. Not a lot of drinking in the stands.
2. Concession stand closures noticeable.
3. First couple of rows of the Loge section behind home plate are the best seats in the house. If there was fridge and television screen by the seat, I’d never leave.
4. Lilly had good movement and got his fastball up out of the zone to get some guys out.
5. Casey Blake just kind of grows on you.
6. Matt Kemp may have figured it out physically as far as swing but from my seat, dude just looks like he having fun and feeling real comfortable.
7. No one was happier for James than HJ and Phil (plus me) once he got the single.
8. Jerry Sands mania was quite noticeable. Though I just think it easier to yell Jerry Jerry instead of Thames Thames
9. Was more impressed by the sac fly than the double.
10. Lilly’s toss over Nate’s head had the HJ seal of approval.
11. The only thing wrong with Matt so far is that he doesn’t have a hot sister (that we know of)
12. Oh, there are a lot of uniformed police around the Stadium
9. agree. Both me and Gary were fooled and thought it was out.
12. We counted 6 uniforms in the quarter full left field pavilion.
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions
Right Field pavilion looked to have 10% security compared to fans.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 19, 2011 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Hopefully to stop anyone from starting a wave in a mostly empty stadium.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 19, 2011 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions
There was a wave
but I did not see any beach balls.
by bhsportsguy on Apr 19, 2011 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions
Re:12
So can LAPD just say, “screw it, this is our jurisdiction now” after what happened on opening day? Were they asked to police the stadium by the organization, because I thought that the Dodgers were going to develop a private security strategy w/ Bratton’s firm.
I’m pretty sure in this case, McCourt is purchasing off duty cops to roam the stadium
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Until he does, it’s nice to have some peace of mind that you won’t get murdered at a Dodger game. Or at least if you killed they’ll know who did it.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 19, 2011 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Well it is private property
so LAPD just can’t set up a command center and since LAPD is not by its a nature, a security force, they are being paid separately for this work.
However in terms of numbers and deployment, that would be an LAPD call.
by bhsportsguy on Apr 19, 2011 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions
The 30 light towers are nice, they need to keep those but just like the parking thing, eventually the increased police presence will stand down.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 19, 2011 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions
Yahoo
When a left-handed pitcher starts, Sands will play first base and James Loney will sit on the bench. Loney delivered a two-run single in the first inning Monday, and he needs to do more of that, because Sands could end up the starting first baseman if Loney’s .150 average doesn’t go up soon.
OF Xavier Paul was designated for assignment. The Dodgers have 10 days to trade Paul or release him. They’d love to trade Paul for a middle infielder with a good glove, even if he’s not much of a hitter.
Paul for Hu:)
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 19, 2011 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Yes
I do trust non-attributed and no named authored reports.
by bhsportsguy on Apr 19, 2011 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions
These reports are some of the most accurate I’ve seen. Just don’t know who writes them.
by silverwidow on Apr 19, 2011 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions
If we trade Paul for a middle infielder does that mean no more Miles or DeJesus?
by dodgers4life on Apr 19, 2011 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions
I could go my whole life without ever seeing Miles bat again and be just fine
and he needs to shave
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Literally the only reason DeJesus is on the team is because Juan Castro hurt his oblique. He’s buried on the current depth chart.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 19, 2011 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions
The phrase “When a left-handed pitcher starts, Sands will play first base and James Loney will sit on the bench” seems too simplistic, compared with all the various reports that were out yesterday.
I’m pretty sure Mattingly said Sands would see time at first against “tough lefties.” I expect Sands will get a ton of playing time, but I wouldn’t be surprised if there is no strict regiment of playing time.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 19, 2011 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions
Sands didn’t come all the way from Albuquerque to take in the view *harumph
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions
If I had to guess
Sands will sit on Thursday.
by bhsportsguy on Apr 19, 2011 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions
If I had to guess
Sands would still be down on the farm
Maybe. Sure, he might sit against some tough pitchers from time to time, but he is also here to play and I wouldn’t imagine that he picks splinters out of his ass everytime some guy with an era of 3 comes to town
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions
I'd sit him
against Lowe, who could give him issues.
Tonight’s starter, Beachy, is a big time minor league strikeout guy. Could be tough…or not. Who knows.
by silverwidow on Apr 19, 2011 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions
they are all tough, that’s why they are in the major leagues
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Beachy might not be for much longer
Didn’t he get roughed up his last two starts?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Still has a career strikeout rate of nine.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 19, 2011 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions
So does Oliver Perez
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 19, 2011 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions
as does this list of mostly
nondescript starters with an ERA+ below 100
Player SO/9 ERA+ From To Age GS IP Tm
Bud Norris 9.27 82 2009 2011 24-26 40 225.1 HOU
Mike Minor 9.00 62 2010 2011 22-23 9 45.0 ATL
Brandon Beachy 8.91 95 2010 2011 23-24 6 32.1 ATL
Rick Vanden Hurk 8.84 74 2007 2010 22-25 33 172.0 FLA-TOT
Edinson Volquez 8.74 97 2005 2011 21-27 74 411.0 TEX-CIN
Marc Rzepczynski 8.37 99 2009 2011 23-25 23 133.1 TOR
Manny Parra 8.28 81 2007 2010 24-27 74 454.1 MIL
Jordan Zimmermann 8.25 95 2009 2011 23-25 26 140.2 WSN
Felipe Paulino 8.10 69 2007 2011 23-27 34 214.1 HOU-COL
Rich Hill 8.07 96 2005 2010 25-30 70 399.1 CHC-BAL-BOS
Provided by Baseball-Reference.com: View Play Index Tool Used
Generated 4/19/2011.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 19, 2011 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Where’s the list of good players with a K rate over nine?
Point is that Beachy is worth giving a shot.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 19, 2011 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions
much larger list, easier to fit the so so guys here:)
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 19, 2011 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions
If you did that list one start ago it would have looked a hell of a lot different.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 19, 2011 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Tim Hudson
is a pretty tough righty.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Apr 19, 2011 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions
truth
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 19, 2011 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions
I was waiting and waiting for this
thank you David
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions
baseball is tough for James. The roller past him in the 9th(?) was all his fault
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions
It was kind of a funny partner, his defensive slide/dive, to his earlier slide into second base that seemingly took forever to get to the bag.
James should copyright the long, slow slide.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 19, 2011 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions
I dunno what laws of physics he’s following, but they aren’t working in his favor : )
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions
trade Paul for a middle IF who is not much of a hitter?
they really don’t want to play IDJ do they?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Miles also has a guaranteed contract the rest of the year and can’t be sent down to AAA without his permission.
Yet when they are both on the roster
IDJ sits on the bench for Miles.
These hands will always be rough
Could also be they want DeJesus to get more minor league seasoning and play every day. It was just a broken leg and two years ago he was our minor league player of the year and looked to be a starting SS of the future.
I really think that ship has sailed on SS of the future. But it is just my opinion.
Yes - I am on Team Frank.
They definitely want him to play everyday, but if they thought he was any good right now he would be playing more rather than Miles starting eight of 17 games.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 19, 2011 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions
I’d rather trade Paul for a minor league C or 3B with some potential.
by dodgers4life on Apr 19, 2011 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions
is Chris Davis "good"?
(iknowiknowsorry) ;)
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Crazy stat line of the year
Jarrod Dyson
9 plate appearances
5 official at bats
3 walks
3 k’s
5 stolen bases
TSL of 000/.375/.000
Dude has been on base only three times, has five stolen bases. Heard he was the closest thing to Herb Washington we have had.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Dyson? He sucks.
Dyson goes 1st to 3rd super fast because of his superior Ball™ technology.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Apr 19, 2011 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions
ha ha
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 19, 2011 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions
Jason Grey writes about Jerry Sands
The biggest question Sands is going to have to answer is about his ability to handle big league off-speed stuff. He’ll have timing issues where he doesn’t get his foot down, and also a tendency to get a little big, pulling off the ball. However, I have seen stretches where he’s stayed back nicely in his swing, taking balls on the outer half to right-center. The strikeout totals are going to be high, but we can deal with those if the power is there, which it should be. Sands isn’t a free-swinging hacker, but a player willing to wait for something to drive, and he should hit for enough batting average to make his numbers in the power categories matter.
There’s always some inherent skepticism of lower-round picks, as people ask themselves the question, “If he was this good, why wasn’t he drafted higher?” But I go by what I see. I see some parallels to that of Mitch Moreland coming up last year. Moreland was a 17th-round pick and I said when evaluating him as a prospect that sometimes people get too focused on the things a player isn’t or doesn’t do well, instead of focusing on the things he can do well. And what Moreland could do was hit. I think that also applies in Sands’ case.
http://insider.espn.go.com/sports/fantasy/blog?name=grey_jason&id=6389212
with all due respect to the person I heard this from
“A guy shows up to Spring Training for the first time and after a week writes home, ‘Hey mom, ST is great, everybody is friendly and I’m doing really well’ Two weeks later he writes home, “hey mom, they started throwing curveballs. I’ll see you in a week”
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions
It will probably take Sands years to figure out curveballs, and if not, he’ll just be Pedro Serrano.
Also, I feel that part of the un-athletic tag that Sands is getting is because he’s huge like Adam Dunn.
his 3rd ab
against hudson was really good.. I think if this wasnt his first game in the bigs he would have held off on that outside slider that put him away..
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Apr 19, 2011 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions
wow
heck of a lotta Sands love there
if this then that
I thought it was a decent approach, but I am not going to excuse the K as just because it was his first game
lets hold all ballplayers to a similar standard, nothing worse than an appologist fanbase for the favorite sons
well, actualy there are many things worse than that, but we don’t need to talk about them here
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions
his 4th ab
was shitty. how about that? lol
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Apr 19, 2011 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions
You didn’t see the four beavers he saw after his double. AAA didn’t prepare him for that:)
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 19, 2011 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Even Sands' Ks
showed patience early on. Just not Extreme Patience™
by silverwidow on Apr 19, 2011 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions
he worked the count, gotta give him credit for that
by Josie Becker on Apr 19, 2011 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions
The Moreland comp is solid but as Canuck pointed out last year the Jason Bay comp seems to be the best one. 20th round pick, 6’2 right handed hitter, quiet speed, good power, no one thought he was anything until he was. Never ranked higher then 74 by Baseball America.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 19, 2011 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions
To add to this
in 2003 the Padres traded Bay and Oliver Perez for Brian Giles a great hitter in his prime. Who is playing right now that would fit the Giles comp?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 19, 2011 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions
At the time of his trade? Matt Holliday?
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 19, 2011 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions
For all the anti swearing people
Next time you stub your toe, go ahead and let those four-letter words fly. Cursing actually does help dull our perception of pain, new research suggests.
So there you have it. Research shows cursing reduces pain. Maybe emotional pain as well.
I curse like a sailor
I try to remember to keep it down around women and children, and in public places
but otherwise enjoy it
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions
same
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions
Whenever Broxton is pitching and I yell FUCK, I immediately feel better.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Backed by science!
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
lol
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions
Brad Emaus was just DFA'd by the Mets
Emaus for Paul?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 11:06 AM PDT reply actions
The Mets decided they’d rather lose Emaus than possibly losing Hu.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 19, 2011 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions
took the Dodgers a while
to get rid of Hu as well,
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions
Still means they think Emaus is worse than Hu.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 19, 2011 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions
still
he’s only gotten 42 PA
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Of course, but when faced with the options of:
Having Hu and
Having Emaus and a 90% chance of having Hu
They went with just Hu. That does not make me enthusiastic about Emaus. Anyway this is irrelevant since the Blue Jays get him back.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 19, 2011 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Assuming he passes through waivers (likely).
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Apr 19, 2011 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions
He’s a Rule V pick, don’t the Blue Jays get first crack?
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 19, 2011 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions
i think they can trade him to whoever claims him
but then that team has to keep him on the roster per Rule 5….rules.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions
I think so to
Which means it is pretty unlikely that someone trades for him.
OTOH, the Dodgers could take him and option DeJesus.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Apr 19, 2011 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions
if the rumor of what they are looking for in a Paul trade is true
my guess is that’s exactly what they’ll do.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions
I think he goes through the normal waiver process, but the rule 5 restrictions of having to be on the 25-man roster. If he clears, then I think the Jays can buy him back for $25,000 before he can be outrighted or released, but Eric is the expert on this.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Apr 19, 2011 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah looked it up, this is how it works.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 19, 2011 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions
So if some team claims him, the Mets can’t refuse that, or withdraw the waivers or anything like that, right.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Apr 19, 2011 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m not sure, but I can’t see why you’d go:
“we don’t want this guy on our 25 man”
“okay we’ll take him”
“whoa whoa whoa never mind we want the guy”
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 19, 2011 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions
only
if the Mets don’t trade him.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions
Emaus would be a good return for Paul.
by dodgers4life on Apr 19, 2011 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions
Seems like what Dodgers want
but would the Mets want/need Paul?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions
If the Dodgers want Emaus
can’t they just claim him? (Unless someone with a worse record in the NL claims him first.)
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Apr 19, 2011 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions
If Paul clears waivers
why wouldn’t the Dodgers just outright him? Lotta injuries in Albuquerque and Sands isn’t there anymore either.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Apr 19, 2011 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions
Legs
always asks the tough questions
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions
Met fans were telling me he was the next Uggla:)
They be having a hard time finding a 2nd baseman.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 19, 2011 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions
does he project
to have similar power?
i was just reading about how he and Uggla have had similar career paths.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions
Similar power to the guy who is the only second baseman in history to hit 30 home runs in a season four times?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 19, 2011 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions
you could
just say no Phil. :)
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Apr 19, 2011 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions
wow - that wasn't even the Meercat
but we have lost our perspective on power porn
give me a 15HR+ a year guy with a solid glove and a good OBP and that is quite the offensive 2B package
by Hollywood Joe on Apr 19, 2011 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions
When you travel down the Emaus road
You are never quite sure Hu is with you.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Apr 19, 2011 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions
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