Dodgers Hit A Wall, Low Point Of Season In Loss To White Sox
by Eric Stephen on May 22, 2011 2:32 PM PDT
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It's bad enough that the Dodgers can't get one injured starter back without losing another, as they did this morning when Juan Uribe assumed Rafael Furcal's spot on the disabled list. It's bad enough that the team can barely survive when a pitcher gets a quality start, and completely collapses when a starting pitcher falters, as Jon Garland did yesterday and Hiroki Kuroda did today. It's bad enough when losing even marginal players like Aaron Miles for a couple of days drastically depletes the bench.
But to lose Andre Ethier, and on a ball hit to the wall by Juan Pierre? That takes the cake. We have officially reached the low point in the season, so far, for the 2011 Dodgers.
The Dodgers lost 8-3 to the White Sox, dropping yet another series in an American League park, their seventh loss in their last nine games, and 14th in their last 21 contests.
Ethier crashed into the right field wall in the bottom of the fourth inning, and suffered injuries to his back and left big toe, according to the Dodgers television broadcast on Prime Ticket. Ethier stayed in the game for one play, but that play was a pop fly to right field that Ethier could not track down, a single by Alexei Ramirez. Manager Don Mattingly removed Ethier from the game at that point, in the middle of the inning, in favor of Tony Gwynn Jr.
Ethier suffered a right elbow contusion, a lower right back contusion, and a sprained left big toe. He is listed as day-to-day.
Later in the inning, Pierre scored on a sacrifice fly on a close play at the plate, and appeared to inadvertently spike catcher Rod Barajas in the right wrist. Dioner Navarro pinch hit for Barajas in the top of the fifth. X-rays on the right wrist of Barajas and the left big toe of Ethier were both negative, so at least there is some good news. Barajas has a sprained right wrist, and is listed as day-to-day.
It is unknown whether any roster moves will be needed for Ethier, Barajas, or even Miles, but don't be surprised if an Albuquerque to Houston flight in the next day or so is more crowded than usual.
Notes
- Jerry Sands, who before his pulled home run on Saturday hit just four of his 32 balls hit into the outfield to the left of center, continued his new-found pull-happy ways, hitting three singles to left field and a double to right field. Sands is hitting .289/.396/.467 in May
- James Loney had two hits and a walk, including a double for the third straight game. Don't look now, but Loney has an eight-game hitting streak, during which he is hitting .333/.394/.500 with five doubles.
- Loney also had a Mark Sweeney moment in the top of the second inning. He was on first base with one out when Rod Barajas popped a ball to just behind first base, maybe 30-40 feet away, but Loney inexplicably strayed too far off first base and was doubled off first to end the inning.
- Alexei Ramirez was 4-for-5 today with two doubles, a home run, and five runs batted in today. Ramirez also had two doubles on Saturday. The last player to have two doubles against the Dodgers in successive games was Joel Youngblood, on September 27-28, 1986
WP - Edwin Jackson (4-5): 5 2/3 IP, 5 hits, 1 run, 2 walks, 7 strikeouts
LP - Hiroki Kuroda (5-4): 5 2/3 IP, 9 hits, 6 runs (4 earned), 2 walks, 3 strikeouts
Sv - Matt Thornton (2): 2 IP, 1 hit, 1 strikeout
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Sands was definitely about the only positive (just like yesterday)
May needs to die a horrible death. June will be better for the franchise in many ways, I feel. If there are any players left to play.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Both just happened this morning. Brandon mentioned it in the comments earlier but that was 2-3 threads ago.
by Eric Stephen on May 22, 2011 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I think there should be a pole for whom the Dodgers should call up
A.) Hoffman
B.) Oeltjen
C.) Robinson
D.) Van Slyke
Would like to see C but probably A.
by Rihanna's Ex-Boyfriend on May 22, 2011 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Hoffmann hitting .231 with an .868 ops in May.
Oltjen would be the better choice but we would need to make a 40 man change.
I think Hoffmann – he’s “due” to get hot, has speed and is good defensively. He deserves another shot, IMO.
by wonderphenom on May 22, 2011 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions
And I’d like to see C but long term.
by Rihanna's Ex-Boyfriend on May 22, 2011 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Toe
Ethier’s sprained toe has got to be far less serious than his finger last year?
by berkowit28 on May 22, 2011 2:39 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Ethier's hit with considerable less power..
Since his finger injury last year.
Before his finger injury last May, he had hit 11 homers.
This year he only has 4 homers in 180 Abs
at least sands and elbert gave me something worth watching
so the whole 3 hour affair wasn’t a complete loss
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.
starts rehab monday
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.
starts rehab tomorrow in ABQ. Could be back by Friday
by Eric Stephen on May 22, 2011 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I would be to
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.
Nolander got in the way of my Montreal Canadiens 1950s reference. Ah well.
by berkowit28 on May 22, 2011 2:42 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Look out world
Jerry Sands is about to take over!
I see
Brandon’s No. 70 prospect is making his 2011 debut for Rancho today. Will have to keep an eye on him.
See my tweet below, but really, it's probably a McCourt Curse at this point.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Man...if Jerry has a couple more good games like these last two...
…it might be time for Ned to lecture him about how to act like a big leaguer and send him back down to AAA.
by The Dude Abides on May 22, 2011 3:19 PM PDT reply actions
Hah hah. Shpunt defends himself against me.
@craigary:
I honestly don’t remember another early part of a season so ludicrously cursed by injuries, than the Dodgers 2011. I blame Vlad Shpunt.
@ VladimirShpunt Screwing you. I only working with the Mr. Jerry Sands. You should thanking me, not blaming me. RT @craigary I blame Vlad Shpunt.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Haha. That Shpunt dude is funny. I wonder if the real Vlad knows about ‘his’ twitter account
by Jack Huber on May 22, 2011 5:05 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
: )
Jerry Sands, who before his pulled home run on Saturday hit just four of his 32 balls hit into the outfield to the left of center, continued his new-found pull-happy ways, hitting three singles to left field and a double to right field. Sands also added a walk, and is hitting .289/.407/.467 in May.
FTFY
Man I could have sworn he walked. I’ll fix it.
by Eric Stephen on May 22, 2011 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
heh
not including today loney has a .789 ops over the last week. Obviously this is why Etheir had to get 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.
#BlameJerry
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.
Opponents don’t have as big of a split: .714 OPS at Dodger Stadium, .740 away
Baseball-Reference has the park factor at 95 for multi-year, and 96 this year.
by Eric Stephen on May 22, 2011 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Todays game sucked, playing the AL sucks
but damn this Cream of Wheat cinnabon flavor has lifted my spirits.
Welcome to Thameswood / You'll be the first to go, unless you think
And here I thought that
It would have been a cup of bigalow green tea.
Probably talked about ad nauseum in previous threads but at least they caught one of those thug douchebags today. Regardless of what happened on the field I’ll call today a win.
speaking of that
Here is the full statement released by Frank McCourt today:
"First and foremost, our thoughts today are with Bryan Stow and his family and we hope that this announcement brings them a small measure of relief in what has been an extremely difficult time in their lives.
On behalf of the Dodger organization and our fans, I want to extend our most sincere appreciation and ‘thank you’ to Chief Charlie Beck and the men and women of the Los Angeles Police Department. From the outset, the Chief made an unwavering commitment to do everything possible to find and apprehend the suspects in the brutal and cowardly attack that took place against Mr. Stow on Opening Day.
From that point forward, I gave my word to Chief Beck that he would have the full support of everyone at the Dodgers and we have worked in close partnership with the LAPD on this matter. We pledge our continued cooperation with law enforcement authorities during the prosecution phase that will ensue.
The Dodgers are committed to providing our fans the safest sports venue in the United States – this is a commitment that we take very seriously.
Chief Beck, thank you for using every available LAPD resource to find and arrest this suspect, who will now be brought to justice."
by Eric Stephen on May 22, 2011 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s times like these we need to remember it could be worse.
The Twins traded away two catchers over the last 9 months, and are now starting Drew Butera who is hitting .110/.141/.146, which is worse than the average NL pitcher.
@andrewngrant
we aren't the worst team in baseball!
lets pop some bubbly
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
7 games back now. Things are spiraling out of control
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 a good time to be a fan of good baseball in Los Angeles.
by Josie Becker on May 22, 2011 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Blade Runner
set in 2019, in Los Angeles. Flying Cars, buildings shoot fire, and there are big pyramid thingies downtown; but we still using ceiling fans
ceiling fans are the pick & roll of cooling devices.
by Eric Stephen on May 22, 2011 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
true, I meant more, unless the next 8 years are fucking crazy, the only thin Blade Runner got right was ceiling fans
by Josie Becker on May 22, 2011 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions
If the Dodgers didn't have bad luck
they wouldn’t have any luck at all.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 22, 2011 5:43 PM PDT reply actions
So Tampa Rays have 12 of the first 89 picks in the MLB draft...
And will pick 10 times before the Pirates make their 2nd pick.
Oakland figured this out a long time ago...
But Tampa is really taking advantage of the system this year.
- for Brad Hawpe
- for Randy Choate
- for Chad Squalls
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