Brewers In Town For Two: Stumbling Towards The Same Goal
by Phil Gurnee on May 16, 2011 1:00 PM PDT
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PrintManager: Ex-Dodger Ron Roenicke (19 - 21) - Debut season for Roenicke who was the Dodgers number one pick 1977 out of UCLA with the 17th pick overall. Ron made it up to the Dodgers in 1981, don't know if he was given a full share or ring for his 54 pathetic plate appearances or not. By 1983 we had released him. Not much impact for a number one pick, but if you look at the 1977 draft, the first round was as useless as a pen in TJ Simers hand. Hubie Brooks stands out, and if he stands out something is amiss.
Current: (19 - 21)
Outlook: Right now the Brewers are two games under .500 due to their 6 - 15 road record. The pitching has been fine on the road, so I expect the hitters are just hitting into bad luck but I didn't dig deep into this anomaly. These teams are very similar, two franchise hitters (Fielder/Braun versus Kemp/Ethier), one above average injury prone middle infielder (Richie Weeks versus Rafy Furcal), a top three rotation (Grienke/Gallardo/Marcum versus Kershaw/Billingsley/Kuroda), and the suspect bullpen. The Brewers should have more if Corey Hart could perform but so far he has not. Billingsley and Gallardo are two of the better young right handed pitchers in the league who have already thrown over 500 innings. Marcum and Kuroda may have to face off for the prize of most underrated pitcher of the last several years. The Brewers have used six starters so far this year and not one has an xFIP over 4.00. Zach Grienke has made three starts since coming off the DL and has an ERA of 6.60 with an xFIP of 1.61.
Disabled List: Manny Parra, Nyjer Morgan, Zach Braddock, Takashi Saito, Brandon Kintzler
Old Friends: Randy Wolf, Takashi Saito, Craig Counsell
Positions:
1st Base: Prince Fielder hit 199 home runs before his 27th birthday. He turned 27 on May 9th and has hit two more since then giving him 201 career home runs. A quick look shows that only 25 players in the history of baseball have hit 200 home runs by their 27th birthday. Prince reminds me of Boog Powell (he's on that list), so if history is right, whoever signs Prince to that six year deal is going to get production but nothing like what he's already done. Many have asked are the Dodgers a contending team if Prince is on the team instead of Loney? I don't know, what I do know is that I think the Brewers have a better team, and even with Prince they are struggling to reach .500.
2nd Base: Rickie Weeks best offensive 2nd baseman in the NL with Chase nursing his ailments. The Brewers made the right move to extend him until 2015.
Shortstop: Luckily for the NL Central the Brewers have Yuniesky Betancourt who might be worst SS in the NL. Eventually the Giants will probably stop playing Tejada or he might start hitting, that won't happen with Yuniesky.
3rd Base: Casey McGehee continues to be an above average 3rd baseman. He's solid.
Catcher: Jonathan LuCroy might be the Brewer no one has heard off, but this no name catcher is dealing. As of this moment he has the 2nd highest wOBA (.385), wRC (142), OPS+(142) for catchers in the NL. That is exactly DOUBLE what he did in 2010 in 297 plate apprearances so he should be primed for one heck of a slump,
Right Fielder: Corey Hart came off the DL a few weeks ago and has yet to do anything of note. A year ago he was one of the best offensive right fielders in the game leading all NL right fielders in home runs with 31.
Center Fielder: Carlos Gomez is what I expect Dee Gordon to become. A plus defensive player, with plus plus speed who never is able to translate that speed into becoming a useful offensive player. The one time centerpiece of the Johan Santana deal is now 1500 plate appearances into a career that has never seen a .300 OB%. He's not the worst offensive CF in the NL but he's in the conversation. What sets Carlos Gomez apart is his plus defensive skills, which is good because he's surrounded by some defensive hacks.
Left Fielder: Ryan Braun has bounced back from what for him was an off year to have his best season since his rookie year. He's peeking at a 1.000 OPS, driven down by a slow May, but unfortunately for us he's heated up again in the past week.
Bench: Nyjer Morgan is on the DL. Somehow, at the age of 40, Craig Counsell is stll playing major league baseball.
Starting Pitching:
| Game# | Matchup | Fave | Win% | Total Runs |
| 1 | Shawn Marcum versus Garland | MIL | 52 | 7.2 |
| 2 | Randy Wolf versus Kuroda | MIL | ||
Shawn Marcum is the epitome of a pitcher. The Brewers engineered a great trade this winter bringing in Marcum but the price was the highly touted Brett Lawrie. The trade should help both teams; moving from the AL East to the NL central was expected to do wonders for Marcum and so far that is holding true. Entering tonight's game he has the 10th best WAR in the NL with an xFIP of 3.11. Right now he's hitting on all cylinders, a K rate over 9, a walk rate under 2.50, His Achilles heal is a ground ball rate of only 34%, but pitching on a cold night in Los Angeles against the powerless lineup he need not worry about fly balls.
Mind you he does all all this with a fastball that averages 86 MPH. He gets away with this because he throws five pitches with control, using his fastball / change up about 30% of the time each.
You all know more then enough about Randy Wolf.
Setup: Cameron Loe, Sergio Mitre, Sean Green, and WAL Mitch Stetter make up the bullpen. Three pitchers from opening day are on the DL noted above.
Closer: John Axford blew some saves early but still controls the job. For the most part he's adequate, gave up three hits in his last save.
Matchup Notes:
The Brewers have a ridiculous 6 - 15 record on the road which is not indicative of the talent on this team. It must normalize and it will probably start right now. I expect Marcum to carve up this Dodger lineup, can Garland hold suit? Doubt it.
Kuroda will win Tuesday night, because the Wolf will not survive.
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back in the day
Disney – family, young children
Knotts – date
Magic Mountain – manic fun
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
cheaper and less crowded I imagine, with a younger skewing crowd
by Josie Becker on May 16, 2011 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions
that slide show yesterday had a bunch of family photos from the 60s. Crazy that the park hasn’t changed at all since then
by Josie Becker on May 16, 2011 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah I would agree. I would also think Magic is a date place too…. Disneyland can be for couples too, but more of a im in love dates, not I just wanna bang dates. I still love disneyland, im a big kid. It just brings back so many memories, and I just like the fantasy of it all. Oh and star tours which I hear has a new 3D ride or something. Good thing I have a daughter, she is my excuse to go. But I’d be lying if I said im not as excited to go as her, if not more so haha
this talk about amusement park dating
reminds me of a funny story. I was a young lad(I don’t remember how old I was but I couldn’t have been much older than 10) and we were at Disneyland, riding the Haunted Mansion. Two “doombuggys” in front of us, a couple was making out, and there was another couple in front of us that had full view of it. The ride stopped for a second, and we were sitting in complete silence. All of a sudden, from the buggy in front of us we heard “NO I WILL NOT KISS YOU FOR A DOLLAR!!” and then a loud WHACK! I was guessing the couple in front of us were poking fun at the two who were making out.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 16, 2011 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Disneyland is great for dates if you buy an annual pass
but thats a big investment. I’ve done it and it works out great.
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
Knott’s annual pass is only $10 more than regular admission. Less crowded, food is better, and you can ride 50 year old rides that don’t star Mr. Toad
by Josie Becker on May 16, 2011 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions
or have something
"The Dodgers are such a .500 team that if there was a way to split a three-game series, they'd find it." - Vin Scully
did someone kiss you for a dollar?
"The Dodgers are such a .500 team that if there was a way to split a three-game series, they'd find it." - Vin Scully
quickest callback ever?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 16, 2011 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I have no idea what either of those things are, but I love autopia!
by Josie Becker on May 16, 2011 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions
autopia cars suck now
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
you mean Autopia
Cars!
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 16, 2011 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
so Autopia is Cars, and they’re building a Cars land? This is why I don’t go to Disney, things change too much.
by Josie Becker on May 16, 2011 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Josie making stuff up again
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
I dont want to make accusations. But sounds like maybe she has issues from being taken to Knotts as a kid instead of Disneyland like all the other kids. Or maybe not.
EVERY YEAR! At the end of every school year we went to Knott’s. We only went to D-land once, at the end of 8th grade
by Josie Becker on May 16, 2011 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions
If you don't have kids
and/or didn’t go yourself as a kid, I could see how one wouldn’t get into disneyland. I just don’t really like knotts yes it has rollercoaster but the atmosphere is… bleh. Disneyland is much nicer.
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
Yeah, I agree with this. If you didnt go yourself as a kid that would take alot away from it, probably even if you have kids. But disney is a brand that was installed in me from birth. From Disney characters, to the shows, to the movies, and ofcourse disneyland. Ive never seen a debate between Disney and Knotts though. its usually between disneyland and Magic. If one feels disneyland rides are lame, usually Magic Mountain is the place they like better.
I think that argument always misses the point
Disneyland is an experience, not just a place you go to to ride roller coasters. Some people aren’t into that, and some people are, but people who bag on Dland cause their rides aren’t roller coaster enough are missing the point.
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
Autopia is not Cars-themed at all. If anything, it is Chevron claymation cars themed.
"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."
they why did Tommy say “Autopia, Cars!”?
by Josie Becker on May 16, 2011 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions
It is one of lifes great mysteries
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
all part of an evil plot to confuse you!
seriously though, i remember it being the Chevron thing, but I had heard it was Cars themed now, apparently that was wrong.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 16, 2011 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions
you'll still get cookies
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 16, 2011 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I can count on two fingers
the people here I trust enough to quote
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
TBLA
where misinformation is a way of life
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
They’re building a Cars-themed land at California Adventures, which will presumably include something Autopia-ish. Regular Autopia is un-Disney-movie-themed altogether.
"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."
It used to be half alven and the chipmunks themed, now it just sucks
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
7.2 runs
yeowch
"The Dodgers are such a .500 team that if there was a way to split a three-game series, they'd find it." - Vin Scully
Isnt it Kameron Loe?
and why does that name sound so familiar. I know he went to CSUN, did he got to HS in the valley? Like Cleveland high maybe?
Yes
I just fixed the mistake his parents made.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
A coworker mentioned his dad did landscaping for his parents
They lived somewhere around porter ranch in chatsworth. Nice houses over there
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
SO how long until Wade Phillips gets fired? As soon as someone in the new ownership finds his phone number to call him? After the season? MLB network already talking about how they want a saber minded GM and would love to get Friedman (if at all possible)
hah yeah i was like... wtf?
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
Short of a new Dodgers owner coming in, firing Ned and paying gobs of money to hire Friedman away from TB, he’ll be there a while. If MLB is looking for a SABR friendly GM, why would they be looking at Ed Wade? Or did you actually mean “saber” and figured he and Shawn Chacon would have a swordfight?
"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."
I think he means Jim Crane, the new Houston owner, wants to make changes.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
But he also said MLB network is hoping to add Friedman as an analyst.
"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."
For the financial side? But Milton Friedman is dead.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
The Dodger defense at least could use an extra pair of invisible hands.
by Eric Stephen on May 16, 2011 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
like $680 million
i think
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 16, 2011 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions
i'm pretty sure the price of the Dodgers
has been speculated at upwards of $800 million
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 16, 2011 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions
There’s a stat in the fangraphs comment section in the article on Jose Bautista that completely blew my mind (other than the fact that hes on pace for the best offensive season in the history of the game)- his slugging percentage would qualify as the 29th best OPS in the entire league. That’s just not fair.
I have to figure this out
I will probably be in Long Beach at the SABR convention that night but I need to get one of these
Looks like a character from Team America
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
that looks more Russ Mitchell than Dre
"The Dodgers are such a .500 team that if there was a way to split a three-game series, they'd find it." - Vin Scully
they aged his face too much, and it’s the wrong shape. Still, SUPER WANT!
by Josie Becker on May 16, 2011 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Aren't the eyes much too close together?
I think if you change the nose shape, it looks more like Nomar.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
hahahahahahhahahahaha
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 16, 2011 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions
best
East LA band ever, the only real question with Los Lobos are they the best LA band ever? Tough competition
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I’m not a big fan of the Doors, but I think they’d have to take this one.
"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."
Probably
my three favorite LA bands all peaked during the same era – X, Los Lobos, Blasters.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
not that they'd make this conversation
but Maroon 5, RHCP, and Linkin Park are all from LA
"The Dodgers are such a .500 team that if there was a way to split a three-game series, they'd find it." - Vin Scully
What are we considering LA?
Beach Boys, Black Eyed Peas (kiddiNg), Byrds, Eagles, Chili Peppers, Van Halen.
Ratt..
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
Considering none of the Eagles are actually from L.A., they’d be tough to let win.
"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."
Formed in LA, maybe? Dunno. You’re correct, and it’s likely Wikipedia (who knew) could be wrong.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
RHCP would merit consideration. Phantom Planet, Incubus and Linkin Park would not.
"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."
RHCP v. Sublime for LA’s official alternative band?
by Josie Becker on May 16, 2011 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Has Berkeley declared Green Day the winner over Counting Crows in their version of same?
"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."
thought Green Day was from Oakland?
"The Dodgers are such a .500 team that if there was a way to split a three-game series, they'd find it." - Vin Scully
Green Day played Gilman St. so they’re alright.
But I think Green Day loses to Rancid
by Josie Becker on May 16, 2011 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s like saying Sublime is from Long Beach instead of L.A. Berkeley is the sexier city in East Bay.
"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."
I didn't say Sublime is from LBC
they said they were from the LBC
"The Dodgers are such a .500 team that if there was a way to split a three-game series, they'd find it." - Vin Scully
Well, they are from the LBC. So do they not qualify as an L.A. band? Are the Beach Boys ineligible since they’re from Hawthorne?
"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."
If they aren't from LA then no they don't qualify
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
but that counts out Santa Monica, Pasadena, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood….
by Josie Becker on May 16, 2011 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
well when i thikn LA I think LA county
hawthorne is in LA county so it counts. Most of the planet don’t know the difference
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
Long Beach is LA County.
"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."
Sure it is. Seal Beach is in OC.
"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."
Long beach has its own character I guess
just like Hollywood. As always, there is no hard and fast rule.
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
oooh but then you have places like Lancaster
"The Dodgers are such a .500 team that if there was a way to split a three-game series, they'd find it." - Vin Scully
Lancaster matters?
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
Honestly other then a few places LA is all one big blob to me
I was going to say this probably makes my opinions invalid, but then again I have the outsiders opinion/impressions/insights(lol) and that is valuable, right?
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
man nola, Eric respects the hell outta you : )
by Josie Becker on May 16, 2011 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm going to pretend this is true
regardless of what Phil says
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
Eric is not from LA
he has no say in this manner.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
It sure doesn't
Just a bunch of houses surrounding billion dollar flying machines
Welcome to Thameswood / You'll be the first to go, unless you think
“Hey Kevin McHale, how many bolts are there in the Boston Garden?”
by Josie Becker on May 16, 2011 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions
There are Los Angeles County number of bolts
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
I’m sorry, perhaps I didn’t drink enough coffee to boot my brain this morning.
I don’t care what city is “sexier”, I was asking where Green Day was from. Why this suddenly took a trip into ArgumentativeTown, I’m not sure, but I just wanted to know if they were from Oakland because my friend who worked for them said that’s where they were from.
As from Sublime being from the LBC, we seem to agree that they are from that place so whatever.
"The Dodgers are such a .500 team that if there was a way to split a three-game series, they'd find it." - Vin Scully
I didn’t realize I was arguing. Wasn’t my intention. Green Day can fairly be considered either an “Oakland band” or a “Berkeley band.”
"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."
hey, their last two albums have shown a great maturity into a U2 level band
by Josie Becker on May 16, 2011 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Not discrediting my Has-Band joke in the slightest. U2 – also a Has-Band.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
bingo
again
populary irrelevant is my phrase
by Hollywood Joe on May 16, 2011 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't think of Long Beach as LA
I don’t think most people in OC do.
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
I think of it as Long Beach
it is certainly not behing the orange curtain, but it ain’t quite LA
by Hollywood Joe on May 16, 2011 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Long Beach is actually half and half, though I can’t remember where the line is. Long Beach is Long Beach. The Angels were gonna move to Long Beach, but the city wanted them to be the Long Beach Angels. So they moved some corn and build Anaheim Stadium
by Josie Becker on May 16, 2011 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
and 30 years later changed their name to Anaheim anyways
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
well Anaheim grew some cojones, an still got the old reach around
by Josie Becker on May 16, 2011 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions
while I know many people dislike LP on principle
they’re kind of the best band out there in terms of tours and longevity. /shrug
"The Dodgers are such a .500 team that if there was a way to split a three-game series, they'd find it." - Vin Scully
Social D
Once saw X, Social D, and Jane’s Addiction on the same bill. Went solo, between wifes, most fun I’ve ever had at a show.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
is Long Beach considered LA?
Bradley told me many times that “the sublime style’s still straight from Long Beach”
"The Dodgers are such a .500 team that if there was a way to split a three-game series, they'd find it." - Vin Scully
the South Bay girl is now sad, but it’s okay since I occasionally dis the valley
by Josie Becker on May 16, 2011 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
isn’t the South Bay technically a different city than Los Angeles? Cos I actually live in Los Angeles, even if it is in the Valley.
"The Dodgers are such a .500 team that if there was a way to split a three-game series, they'd find it." - Vin Scully
I mean, the communities that make up the South Bay
"The Dodgers are such a .500 team that if there was a way to split a three-game series, they'd find it." - Vin Scully
San Pedro, Wilmington, Harbor City are all in LA.
by Michael White on May 16, 2011 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions
my grandparents live in Harbor City, and I would gone to HS in Wilmington despite my Carson address, so yes, I claim city of LA status : )
by Josie Becker on May 16, 2011 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Snobby me says Yes. Me in any other part of the country when asked where I’m from says “LA”.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
I think it is easier to live in your own incorporated city like Redondo or Carson
as opposed to living in the mass conglomeration that makes up LA in terms of telling people where you live.
My favorite LA Bands
X
Los Lobos
Blasters
Minutemen
Top Jimmy & the Rhythm Pigs
Germs
Do the chair know we gonna look like some punk-ass bitches out there?
Minutemen are bad dudes! My HS band was recorded by the guy who recorded the Minutemen : )
by Josie Becker on May 16, 2011 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Double Nickels on the Dime
may be the best album of the 80’s IMO
Do the chair know we gonna look like some punk-ass bitches out there?
Ever see that doc about D Boon?
Not a great film but some rare footage of him and the band and cool interviews make it worthy for fans. I had the audio cassette of that double nickels mofo in high school.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
we are getting guns ready. tony won’t let it go to ballot.
Still on Frank's team!
by delias man on May 16, 2011 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
now we see the violence
inherent in the system
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 16, 2011 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I’d be more interested if they used tortilla’s.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I wonder if I'm the only one catching Tommy's monty python refs today ;-)
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Downtown?
Petes on 4th and Main is good. Blue Star on 15th is very good
Do the chair know we gonna look like some punk-ass bitches out there?
You going to the game tonight? Perfect evening to lower the Dodger flaps.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Blue star has been verified
good stuff
by Hollywood Joe on May 16, 2011 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Marty is my guy
Probably
.
my three favorite LA bands all peaked during the same era – X, Los Lobos, Blasters.
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Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
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by Phil Gurnee on May 16, 2011 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I admit
I am partial to The Doors
Still.
by Hollywood Joe on May 16, 2011 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions
They broke on through the test of time
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
No one sounds like them and after all these years I kind of find fear, sex ,and death kinda fun
by Hollywood Joe on May 16, 2011 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, but they were my older brothers band, while X was my band. I have different feelings for both bands but love them both. Best part Ray Manzarek was a vital link between the two.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I am way too young for the Doors, a little too young for X, the right age for all kinds of new wave androgeny I find blech. I was mostly a KLOS guy… Never could commit all the way to Punk, was a little too vain and found the look not to my liking. Did dig the violence of the sound and slamming until noses bled
I have to come clean, I am now really into some late 90’s remixes with old timely lady voices like Sarah Vaughn and Shirley Bassie and other shit like that. Also really into afro-cubano, and Brazilian jazz from the 60’s
by Hollywood Joe on May 16, 2011 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Germs – brings me back to the days of skating pools poorly
You no likie Ozo?
by Hollywood Joe on May 16, 2011 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey Phil
I hope you don’t mind that I added a picture to your story. Just felt like the front page was missing something with back-to-back photoless articles.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
I find the search function sucks, they should list the photos you search for by descending date. So I said fuck it.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
All you have to do for that is either
(1) hit search again once the first results come up; or
(2) select the search tab first instead of typing the search from the ‘start’ menu
by Eric Stephen on May 16, 2011 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
This sucks
anyone know of someone looking for a car? :)
Also, who let James Roday model Dre’s bobble head?
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
ooooh
where were you 2 weeks ago?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 16, 2011 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions
two weeks ago I was still trying to sell my car. I just feel shameful saying something here.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
ah, I see
my older brother was car shopping, but he found one he liked and bought it.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 16, 2011 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Mine was sticker 31k, talked em down to 24, full warranty put it back to 30, I now owe about 27k on it over the next five years and while I could keep making the payments without issue, I’d really like to put that money towards rent and getting out of my parent’s place.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
word
i almost have my car paid off.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 16, 2011 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions
My son
Can you drive it out to MD for me?
by Greg Stephen on May 16, 2011 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Me and Mrs. Dave
will be in DS tonight. No STREAK discount though; we’ll be in bhsportsguy’s seats.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Soccer question
What’s the deal with Freddy Adu? I see he’s been on like 15 different clubs and the guys still only 21. Was him being signed at 14 year old just a PR move that made no sense (either at the time or in hindsight) ? Why would guys bounce around these lower division leagues in Europe instead of playing in MLS?
He was great as a 14 year old.
Never grew any bigger. He gets bumped off the ball so easy. He is too expensive to come back to MLS.
Still on Frank's team!
and if he came back, he’d have to play for Chivas
by Josie Becker on May 16, 2011 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions
look at you Mr. “I can’t get into MLS” : )
by Josie Becker on May 16, 2011 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions
A 2nd division team from Eastern Turkey can afford him, but an MLS squad can’t?
by Michael White on May 16, 2011 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, Benfica is really paying for him.
And MLS teams have a cap and prolly don’t want to take that chance.
Still on Frank's team!
and it’s a tiny cap, unless they bring him on as a Designated Player. But he hasn’t been successful enough to earn that
by Josie Becker on May 16, 2011 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm very disappointed about Adu
I saw him a few times when he played for DC United, he showed a great potential but he never reached that in Europe although he played for some different European teams: Benfica Lisbon (Portugal), AS Monaco (France), Turkey and Holland League…
I think it was so much pressure on him because the great Pele claims him as the next Pele, so he was too young to take a deep breath…
Anyway, I’m very worried abour Jozy Altidore for the same reasons…
"Oh ville lumière, sens la chaleur de notre coeur, vois-tu notre ferveur quand nous marchons près de toi. Dans cette conquête, chasser l'ennemi, enfin pour que nos couleurs brillent encore..."
"Nous sommes les parisiens (clap clap clap clap) et nous chantons en choeur (clap clap clap clap). Nous sommes les parisiens (clap clap clap clap), fidèles à nos couleurs (clap clap clap clap). Lololo lololo, lololo lololo"
Kiss my Aul[ass], hahaha
I honestly think the best young American player is still playing in the US, Juan Agudelo of NY Red Bulls
by Josie Becker on May 16, 2011 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I heared some good things about him but I never saw him yet…
"Oh ville lumière, sens la chaleur de notre coeur, vois-tu notre ferveur quand nous marchons près de toi. Dans cette conquête, chasser l'ennemi, enfin pour que nos couleurs brillent encore..."
"Nous sommes les parisiens (clap clap clap clap) et nous chantons en choeur (clap clap clap clap). Nous sommes les parisiens (clap clap clap clap), fidèles à nos couleurs (clap clap clap clap). Lololo lololo, lololo lololo"
Kiss my Aul[ass], hahaha
he’s got a real creative mind, rare in American soccer players
by Josie Becker on May 16, 2011 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh man he's most impressive, at least the few times I've seen him
that one US friendly he played in recently, he lit things up.
Yeah he and Altidore could do great things but at this point I have more faith in Juan’s career maybe…
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 do not have faith in Bradley using the midfield properly to get them the service they need to dominate.
Still on Frank's team!
it's a fair concern
we’ll see… sometimes i just hope talent wins out over dull coaching.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
yep, that basically describes me too
I think he’s smart and has done a fairly good job, but isn’t necessarily as creative and flexible tactically as they need to get to that next level.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Sounds like he didn’t even become the Adrian Beltre of MLS
by Michael White on May 16, 2011 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
This is funny. But I was trying to stick with the minor signing with the major league team thing.
by Michael White on May 16, 2011 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
the Joel Guzman?
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Eric
how is Giada’s head so large yet the rest of her so small?
"The Dodgers are such a .500 team that if there was a way to split a three-game series, they'd find it." - Vin Scully
Posted only for science.
"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."
by Nolij on May 16, 2011 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
are you suggesting that the Dodgers should have a Giada bobblehead giveaway?
by Eric Stephen on May 16, 2011 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions
the tie in would be fantastic. get foodies in the stadium. or guys who really like staring at Giada’s rack.
"The Dodgers are such a .500 team that if there was a way to split a three-game series, they'd find it." - Vin Scully
that really feels more like an Angels promotion
by Josie Becker on May 16, 2011 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Ken Griffey Jr has the AL record for most home runs through May 31st
at 24 (in 1997).
Barry Bonds hit 28 in 2001 by May 31st.
so
13 more for Bautista, possible
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 16, 2011 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Sorry if my eariler post was confusing, MLB Network was talking about Jim Crane buying the team and the network started talking about how the ASTROS would like a saber minded GM and that they would like to get Tampa GM Andrew Friedman to be GM of the Astros (if possible).
Just wondering how soon they would go about firing Ed Wade, since we could find ourselves in a similar situation soon (regardless of how you feel about Colletti)
I were Crane
I would have movers come in and pack up Ed Wade’s shit today.
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on May 16, 2011 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Heh
I don’t doubt this, but really, there’s no particular rush. As long as you have the replacement lined up and ready to go by the off-season, you can take your time with it.
by Michael White on May 16, 2011 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t know what his contract status but I imagine if they want Friedman they would have to wait until the off season
Ed Wade is signed through
2012.
The Rays management team doesn’t have signed contracts with the team.
not sure what is worse
no GM whatsoever running things or Ed Wade..?
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on May 16, 2011 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I would love to go over and help pack McCourt and Colletti’s shit, any day any time :D
by DodgersKings323 on May 16, 2011 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions
yes
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
unless we traded Kemp and Etheir for him
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
if Jamey Carroll gets on base, and then someone can homer him in, then that’s 2 runs where there are normally 0
"The Dodgers are such a .500 team that if there was a way to split a three-game series, they'd find it." - Vin Scully
by Maddz on May 16, 2011 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
This
Makes more sense than any piece of analysis ever uttered by krukcliffe or anyone else I’ve seen on espn in the last 10 years
by lchristmas on May 16, 2011 2:02 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
until they try to change his swing to go the other way all the time.
by Eric Stephen on May 16, 2011 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Are the Dodgers a threat with Albert
with Votto
with Ryan Braun
I don’t understand these questions.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
We'd kick ass with heyday era Ty Cobb
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Heck, we wanted Berkman for $8Mil/1 year, i’m sure waiting for Raffy and Beard would have been easier with him.
by DodgersKings323 on May 16, 2011 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Raffy and the Beard, 70s sitcom? Buddy action show?
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
You really don't want to know what that sounds like:
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Beard
Beard from the Urban Dictionary.
Viva Los Lobos
not so much Randy Lobo
by lchristmas on May 16, 2011 2:00 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
I answered some questions from Nicole Haase (if it’s prounounced like Don Aase, aawesoke!) at Brew Crew Ball.
by Eric Stephen on May 16, 2011 2:02 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I’d have been tickkled if it was ex Brewer Moose Haas
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Or Christopher Mintz-Plasse.
"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."
Happy Gilmore's neighbor
Hugh Jass
by lchristmas on May 16, 2011 2:19 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
+1
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 16, 2011 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Dang, Yanks going up against the Beast from the East Tampa Bay Rays, going to be fun if they own um after what everyone said in the offseason
by DodgersKings323 on May 16, 2011 2:07 PM PDT reply actions
Will the Yankmees bat Jeter at the bottom of the order this year? I knew this what happen and just hope it costs um a trip to the postseason. :)
by DodgersKings323 on May 16, 2011 2:14 PM PDT reply actions
Regarding the Yankees…nobody here cares about um
Fuck um
by Eric Stephen on May 16, 2011 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions
terrible question
would the Dodgers want to trade for someone like McGehee?
"The Dodgers are such a .500 team that if there was a way to split a three-game series, they'd find it." - Vin Scully
That is a terrible question
you didnt capitolize your first word nor nothin.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
As an answer
It seems unlikely. I expect any offensive upgrades to take place on the corner infield positions first.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
I think he was injured
based on the fact they put him on the dl because he is injured
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
Wow
Lineup swircheroo: Commish Hummel confirms Pujols starting 3B, Punto to 2B. Berkman tells me hes playing 1B. Craig in RF tonight #stlcards
I don’t know the math is tricky. He’s the best player in baseball, not sure if moving from 1st to 3rd would make him the best 3rd baseman in baseball or not.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on May 16, 2011 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Last time Albert Pujols started a game at 3B
9/22/2002, Chuck Finley was the starter, JD Drew and Jim Edmonds were in the outfield and Tino Martinez started at 1B.
they are just breaking that ligament good, right in time to screw who ever pays him a bazillionth dollars next year
by Hollywood Joe on May 16, 2011 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Time flies
JD Drew will be a free agent again this winter.
Boston paid him 14,000,000 to OPS .793 in 2010. In the four year deal so far, two great years, two bleh years.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Cardinals to ruin best player in baseball so Nick Punto can get at bats. Seems about right.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 16, 2011 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Pujols moves to third so Berkman can move to first so Allen Craig can move to right so Nick Punto can move to second.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 16, 2011 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions
and the ligament pops like an old rubber band on a cold morning
by Hollywood Joe on May 16, 2011 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions
More accurately it’s Pujols moves to third because Cardinals were the only team in baseball that didn’t realize putting Berkman in the outfield was a bad idea, but that’s not as fun.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 16, 2011 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Not quite fair.
Craig is not a second baseman he is an outfielder
Berkman is not an outfielder anymore he is a first baseman
Albert can probably play 3rd better then anyone on the team other then Punto, but then you still don’t have a 2nd baseman.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Craig isn’t a second baseman, but that sure as hell didn’t stop the temporary LaRussa from playing him there.
Plus there’s the whole Pujols’ arm might come off issue.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 16, 2011 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Did you know the Carson/Long Beach border is the midpoint between Dodger Stadium and Angel Stadium? I couldn’t tell you what intersection is the exact midpoint, but it’s somewhere around there
Is there a sign?
Or are you just bored and looked that up?
by Greg Stephen on May 16, 2011 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions
she is obsessed with geogrophy
as it pertains to allowing her to be a hipster
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
when the MLB At Bat app looks up nearby stadiums for me, i’m about 2 miles closer to DS than Angel stadium. So I figure with my math skilz that the equidistant point must be to the east a bit, which would be the Carson/LB border
by Josie Becker on May 16, 2011 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions
huh, maybe I was wrong, and the midpoint is south of me not east of me.
by Josie Becker on May 16, 2011 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I have the tools to figure this out
brb
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
My calculaations put it right around slauson and sorenson
but I might be off a bit
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
I guess so
I did it by “hand” so i might be a little off north or south wise
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
ah, on a straight line, but there’s a curve you have to draw from there to make the middle line, right?
by Josie Becker on May 16, 2011 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Geometry
All points equidistant to two points lie on the perpendicular bisector of the segment that connects those points.
So, what you’d do is draw the segment that connects DS and Big Thunder Mountain II. Measure that distance and divide it by 2 to determine the midpoint. Draw the perpendicular to that segment through the midpoint. Any point on that new line should be equidistant from DS and BTM2.
"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."
So, obsessed with geogrophy
and yet directionally challenged. That’s quite the combo
by Greg Stephen on May 16, 2011 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
well Angel Stadium ain’t South a me, it’s….damn it’s East!
by Josie Becker on May 16, 2011 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions
She’s the cook without knife skills
The baker who can’t need
The sailor who can’t tie knots
The gourmand without taste buds
ok, I am bored with myself now
by Hollywood Joe on May 16, 2011 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
best if you do it
blindfolded and drunk
by Hollywood Joe on May 16, 2011 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
You just cracked the Stephen code
best if you do it blindfolded and drunk
by Greg Stephen on May 16, 2011 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions
how about a singing contest
who knows more sea shanties?
by Hollywood Joe on May 16, 2011 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions
While watching Firefly over the past few weeks I’ve been unable to decide. They all have their plusses. Even Terminator done right would be in the mix.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Kaylee can diagnose what is wronge with
Your engine on her back while doing other things. Woman is ever so talented. And she loves strawberries.
As the crow flies
actual driving mileage, or time traveled?
by Greg Stephen on May 16, 2011 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I live in Hollywood (shocking, I know) the only way you are getting me to an Angel game is if a Helicopter lands on my roof and whisks me away
by Hollywood Joe on May 16, 2011 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Anaheim Stadium is 7.6 miles closer to my house
if it makes you feel better
by Greg Stephen on May 16, 2011 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions
It would be sweet
if Maryland was still exclusively catholic
would make the name make more sense
by Hollywood Joe on May 16, 2011 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I would've burned at the stake a long
time ago if that were the case.
by Greg Stephen on May 16, 2011 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Dodgers lineup - Sands sits again
Carroll SS
Miles 2B
Ethier RF
Kemp CF
Uribe 3B
Loney 1B
Gibbons LF
Barajas C
Garland P
Why hit Barajas 8th?
/I know, I know, why must somebody always complain about the lineup
by Michael White on May 16, 2011 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions
So he can bunt Gibbons over for Jon “RBI Man” Garland
by Eric Stephen on May 16, 2011 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
did he PH after he was PH for by Navarro on Saturday?
"The Dodgers are such a .500 team that if there was a way to split a three-game series, they'd find it." - Vin Scully
Got 2 AB yesterday, including the game-ender
by Eric Stephen on May 16, 2011 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I resent Cain, his dorky goofy look, and the fact that he is always better than I say he is
That dude is the opposite Andy LaRoche, two guys I could not have been more wrong about
by Hollywood Joe on May 16, 2011 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Jerry Pounds Sand(s) again
That is the NY POST headline if Gerald was a heralded Met prospect sitting
by Hollywood Joe on May 16, 2011 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions
We should have traded Sands on April 17th
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I wish Jerry would have done something awesome Friday
So I could have used the headline: “Friday the 13th: J.Sands Lives”
or if he was traded to the Mets or Yankees on Friday: “Friday the 13th: J.Sands Takes Manhattan”
by Eric Stephen on May 16, 2011 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I just wish he had done something awesome besides throw out two runners, hit a few singles / doubles to right field, and win me some beer.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
It took parts of 3 seasons and turning 25
but Jose Bautista did not hit his first career home run until his 128th PA in his first full season with the Pirates in 2006.
Jason Tyner didn’t hit his first career homer until several thousand PA into his career.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 16, 2011 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
That is a little confusing
it was his 128th career PA, but it happened in 2006, which was the first season he played regularly for the Pirates.
I hate to be this guy
but its not like Jerry Sands hasn’t hit a ball that wouldn’t have been a homer if it weren’t for the marlins having a stupid stadium
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
you love being that guy and we love you for it
if not for you, one of use would have to say it, now we just wait
and viola
by Hollywood Joe on May 16, 2011 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I just hate that fucking clock so much
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
Not like it would make a big difference to his overall performance
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
He's reading this post
through rose colored glasses
by Greg Stephen on May 16, 2011 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Things have come to a point
that when Golden Rod is playing, it is a good thing.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Thats cause Golden Rod has been hitting
right now I kinda want him 5th.
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
At this point I would feel better having A.J. up and DFA Navarro, let him work out the problems he is having in AAA (if the Pirates let him through waivers) and bring him up later in the year. I don’t think that he is ready to perform at this time.
I will not agree with this comment because it will get me in trouble here :)
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Heh. Did it seem like we all jumped on you?
by Michael White on May 16, 2011 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Hah, not on a personal level, but it was a vociferous, spirited response, let's say. ;-)
I made some minor retractions to my initial rant about Navarro and vowed to be more patient, through some teeth-gritting.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
It wasn't just you
just the sentiment that he had had nothing but the ugliest at bats ever that was going on that day. You where in the wrong place at the wrong time
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
Draft demands
jimcallisBA
Sticker shock: Teams being told asking price on Dylan Bundy is 6 yrs, $30 million. For Archie Bradley, 5 yrs and $20 million. #mlbdraft
I hope
One day to be in the position to make outrageous demands that are based on potential and not value
eToys and ePets kinda fucked that up for us business guys, really hoping to catch the next wave…
by Hollywood Joe on May 16, 2011 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I demand to know what Jughead wants in this market.
by Eric Stephen on May 16, 2011 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions
100 hamburgers
"The Dodgers are such a .500 team that if there was a way to split a three-game series, they'd find it." - Vin Scully
have to say I’m stunned that even a few know the characters of the Archie comic books.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
best answer,
though a foursome might be needed to make final judgment. Yes, I know I’m not capable of handling a threesome but since they are make believe I can make believe I can handle three make believe hotties.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
even numbers are always easier
I think Hemmingway called them “A moveable feast”
by Hollywood Joe on May 16, 2011 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I did not know that last year
in the Archie comic books, Archie got together with Valerie Smith for the first interracial dating relationship he has had.
Both are excellent pitchers
But there they go…. I hate high schoolers being pricks.
by Julio Nievas on May 16, 2011 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I’d have to think the parents figure heavily into this
"The Dodgers are such a .500 team that if there was a way to split a three-game series, they'd find it." - Vin Scully
“Unpaid advisor”: So do you want to get paid? Or do you want to GET PAID.
Draft pick: I want to GET PAID.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 16, 2011 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Couldn't help myself
Jamey Carroll does not lead off enough
1st – OPS .598
Fifth – OPS .602
Sixth – OPS – .530
Seventh – OPS – .649
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
josie
quick highlights for you from yesterday’s edition of the greatest sports rivalry on earth.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DOJKbrNVuI
Still on Frank's team!
Wonder if we should look at Jason Michaels as a bench talent. He’s shown pop and patience in the past.
if we signed him
I would call him “Hair Band”
by Hollywood Joe on May 16, 2011 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions
He’s doing pretty well for a guy that I assumed was out of baseball three years ago.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 16, 2011 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep. Decent pop, got on base and played a decent centerfield.
Then we learned why he wasn’t playing every day.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 16, 2011 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions
why?
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
Can’t hit right handed pitching worth a damn.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 16, 2011 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh totally, but when he’s not starting he’s been one of the best fourth outfielders in the league.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 16, 2011 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t disagree. He’d just be the Jay Gibbons of Jay Gibbonses for us.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
Without the entertaining defense.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 16, 2011 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions
First Harmon
and now another name from KC Royals glamor days in 70s. May you find some rest at the end of this difficult journey Paul Splittorf
Jose Bautista: giving you hope in your crappy players since 2010.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 16, 2011 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions
baller status SFW
http://eater.com/archives/2011/05/13/heres-a-190000-receipt-from-a-las-vegas-nightclub.php
Still on Frank's team!
Baller as shit.
What the hell is a Red Bull SLPT and why does it cost 50 bucks.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 16, 2011 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Hammer dropped on NFLPA
AdamSchefter
Owners now have the leverage. This is a complete win for the owners. Players are in trouble, based on judge’s words in this ruling.
Cliffs notes version
What happened?
My (perhaps naive) belief that the NFL would be much cleaner than the labor troubles in the NBA has led me to completely neglect following this story, so I have no idea what’s goin on.
by Michael White on May 16, 2011 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions
the next fight is June 3rd, but owners look like they have a favorable judge for them
by Hollywood Joe on May 16, 2011 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions
basically reporters and analysts on twitter are all saying
it’s a favorable ruling but it may be good news for fans in the sense that it likely forces the two sides to come to an agreement sooner. Favorable ruling or not, NFL owners still need there not to be games missed. Basically everyone’s going to lose if this drags on too much longer.
Court was about leverage; it now swings in owners favor but many owners are nervous & want a deal done. Players now have to get a deal done
Among many other tweets I just read along similar lines, Chris Mortensen wrote:
Owners still need a collective bargaining agreement to re-gain anti-trust exemption. Incentive for both sides is there.
NFL needs NFL Players….NFL Players need NFL. They will solve it sooner than later.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
(sorry, the "among many..." line should be before the quotes)
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Just saw that BA posted a story about Lee having "Baseball smarts"...
Is the article about him informing his coaches about his elbow issue instead of playing through it?
Baseball smarts meaning “smart, when compared to other baseball players.”
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 16, 2011 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions
He never would have made it as a football player. No toughness.
:)
Baseball smarts doesn’t have anything to do with “my elbow hurts, I should stop using it” and more to do with “This guy holds his hands a little high, I’m going to jam him”.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
I’m guessing the part where you jam the hitter :)
"The Dodgers are such a .500 team that if there was a way to split a three-game series, they'd find it." - Vin Scully
MIKE BROKE MY FRIGGIN BAT LAST NIGHT.
Dude owes me a woody. I don’t care how that sounds. If you played, that’s what you say. If you didn’t play and never even held a wood bat in a competitive game, feel free to drop a TWSS in the complaint box.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
I played with a wooden bat in my teens.
I will say TWSS.
money
and kids suck, and metal makes them better
by Hollywood Joe on May 16, 2011 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions
“What you broke the bat already? No I’m not buying you a new one”
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 16, 2011 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions
it’s a different swing with wood vs metal. You have to hit it on the sweet spot or it breaks. If you hit it on the label, it breaks. If you hit it off the end as most kids do, it breaks. As a result, cost.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
that being said
why on earth would you and Mike buy wooden bats?
"The Dodgers are such a .500 team that if there was a way to split a three-game series, they'd find it." - Vin Scully
I play in a wood bat league
and I chose a wood bat league, because I want to play with um, wood bats
but if my league allowed Metal, I would be hitting with the hottest legal thing I could buy
by Hollywood Joe on May 16, 2011 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Which would cost about 7-10 times more then a wood bat
assuming I am remebering wood bats being like 30-40 and top end metal bats being over 200 right
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
can get cheapo wood bats for 20 at most sporting goods places not named Sports Chalet. Can get a cheap metal that’ll lose its pop but continue to be a metal bat for 120 bucks or so. Same ratio, though.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
nicest bat I ever(and still do) owned
My brother had that crazy connexion bs.
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
Had a Connexion. Hit one ball off the connector and then had a wobbly metal bat.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
Those things died quicker then any other metal bat evor
My dad was able to send his bat in 3 years in a row and get them to give him a new one somehow, and I think the connexion was just what they sent him the first time.
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
top end wood cost $100+ each
good wood bats cost $70 each
sporting good store wood has open grain and break way too fast for adults to swing
by Hollywood Joe on May 16, 2011 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
nah, he meant little league pitchers. Valid question.
The stuff at a pro level that breaks bats is the filthy sinkers and cutters/etc that move from barrel to off-barrel before the hitter can adjust. in little league, the ball so rarely hits the barrel even on slow straight pitches down the middle that it would be the hitter breaking the bat, not the pitcher.
Plus, some overreactie parents would pull their kids out of baseball altogether at the first sight of a bat shard.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
bat shards scary
over developed 12 year old killing the 3rd base man with a shot off a metal bat not scary
mothers don’t know what to fear
by Hollywood Joe on May 16, 2011 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions
The bats get heavier every year!
and now they are all outlawing the crazy ones
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
Forget 12 year old, I was an assistant coach one year and while I was hitting infield I accidentally stung a line drive at the gomer kid playing third.
Mom was not happy with me.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 16, 2011 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions
GScott, have you ever tried throwing breaking balls with a tennis ball? I feel like I’m completely wasting my time since the ball is so light that I can’t get any bite on it.
Isn't that going to throw out your elbow?
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
yes – I would be scared to – elbow and shoulder
but you can make them break, same Bernoulli principle in effect
by Hollywood Joe on May 16, 2011 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I would never, ever, ever do so.
However, if you but a cut in it and fill it with small coins you’ll have a nice weighted ball for your arm strength. Just don’t cut it open with the can opener on your pocket kniffe like I did and you won’t get a gnarly scar on your wrist.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
Thanks.
Blowing out my elbow really isn’t a concern; I feel like I have a plus RF arm and do plenty of long toss before pitching.
the harder you throw something too light, the more damage it’ll do, not less.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
HA!
Karma
On the hands or the head of the bat?
by Hollywood Joe on May 16, 2011 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
got jammed., split from just above the hands through the barrel.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
see, but wood reminds you about shit you learned forever ago but metal allows you to ignore
expensive lesson, but now you will clear those hips and get those hands through!
I used a Brett Brothers wood bad for BP – thing is indestructible (jinx!)
and regular wood for regulation games, didn’t see much of a difference between Ash and Maple, so back to Ash C243
by Hollywood Joe on May 16, 2011 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions
As sad as this my sound, I have always perfered the Louisville
Slugger #33 right off the shelf.
My bat isn’t off the shelf, I have a connection that gets me minor league bats for 40 bucks each, I don’t ask how they appear in this guys possession
but that is my bat, Louisville Slugger C243 33
I experimented with all kinds of maples, swung a lot of 34s, but now I feel like I got a home
by Hollywood Joe on May 16, 2011 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions
We bought the Big Sticks because they were 22 bucks.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
in both quality and cost. Can we talk about this connection of yours? How about a couple C243 34s?
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
I’ll see if I can get more than one size – I share orders of 6 bats with another guy
I don’t know when they are coming, I get a note saying “Hey, you need bats?” and I always do
by Hollywood Joe on May 16, 2011 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I used wooden bats
before aluminum bats were little-league approved, I believe.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
like a pitcher
nobody wants to get jammed, nobody likes it at all. Bats break, hands sting, outs are made….
You don’t hear me going on and on about watching for a change to the arm slot for breaking balls, or the pronated wrist, or even how the pitcher fidgits with the ball in his glove when setting up the splitter, or how he pitches backwards when runners aren’t on base, but with runners on you can count on the fastball in a fastball count
by Hollywood Joe on May 16, 2011 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Sorry man
brain works at a different baseball frequency.
Had a nice battle with one of the better players in the league last night. We started 1-1 count for scrimmage’s sake, went FB foul, CB foul, FB high, CB dirt, FB foul, CB foul, FB foul, CB foul, FB foul, FB K looking. Caught him guessing every other pitch because of the FB-Off pattern, just wish I had done it a couple pitches sooner.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
This cracked me up just now
LOL (from Eric Enders)
RT @nrmnbates Honing their knife skills before the gunfight. RT @dylanohernandez “Early bunting practice for the #Dodgers. ”http://twitpic.com/4ym567" target="_blank">http://twitpic.com/4ym567"
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
"What's the point of learning knife skills in a nuke fight?"
Jake Busey.
Starship Troopers
Brewers lineup
Weeks 2B
Gomez CF
Braun LF
Fielder 1B
McGehee 3B
Hart RF
Betancourt SS
Lucroy C
Marcum P
Allen Webster, RHP: Webster was drafted in the 18th round from a North Carolina high school by the Dodgers in ‘08. He was mostly a shortstop at the time, got a small $20,000 bonus, wasn’t highly-recruited, and was pretty much an unknown to draft experts not in the Dodgers front office, but he’s emerged as a fine prospect and currently has a 2.40 ERA with a sharp 45/17 K/BB in the California League. The Dodgers really did their homework with this one; he’d be a second-round candidate now, if not higher.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
i love how in that picture of "evil" parallel universe allen webster
he still looks entirely unevil.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
My second time in DS this season
My second Jon Garland start. The first one was bad; hopefully this will be better.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Doesn’t that suck? I mean, Garland’s not terrible or anything, but he’s probably the least interesing pitcher to go see at DS
by Michael White on May 16, 2011 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions
totally agree. I’d rather see an Ely start than Ted Lillyputian.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
I have no faith in anyone with a fastball that doesn’t register on CHP radar guns.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
so you are expecting our offense to break out tonight then?
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
Ya, that’s fair. i was bummed tongiht because I thought it was Kuroda. Kuroda and (obviously) CK and Bills are the guys I really hope to see.
by Michael White on May 16, 2011 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions
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