Dodgers 5/25/11 Minor League Report - Angelo Songco Hits for the Cycle in Quakes' 25 Run Outburst
by Brandon Lennox on May 26, 2011 6:48 AM PDT
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The big news early in the day yesterday was that Allen Webster was promoted to AA, but a couple of big offensive performances last night by Kyle Russell and Angelo Songco got most of the attention last night.
Minor League Player of the Day – Angelo Songco - 5 for 7, hit for the cycle, 4 RBI's, 4 Runs. Needing a triple for the cycle with 2 outs in the 9th, Songco hit a long drive over the center fielder's head to complete the feat. Songco had a good April, but he has really taken off in the month of May with a .340 average, 5 homers, and a .973 OPS.
AAA – The Isotopes allowed the Sky Sox (Rockies) to score a run in the 8th and the 9th to tie the game, but Albuquerque mounted a 2 out rally in the 10th with singles by Dee Gordon, Casey Blake, and a walk off job by Eugenio Velez to capture the 7 to 6 victory. For Blake it was his first hit of the night in 6 at bats, but for Gordon it was his 2nd and for Velez his 3rd. Trent Oeltjen also continues to hit and went 3 for 5 with a double and a RBI. Tim Redding got the start and allowed 4 run in 6 innings, then Travis Schlichting and Francisco Felix each allowed a run in 2 innings of work.
AA – Kyle Russell has really become the man this week as he had another huge game in the Lookouts 12 to 4 win over the Huntsville Stars (Astros). Russell went 3 for 5 with 2 more homers and yet another double as he drove in 4 runs for the day. Over the last 10 days, Kyle has a .405 average, 9 doubles, 4 homers, and a 1.423 OPS. Scott Van Slyke broke out of a mini slump as he also had a big day; going 4 for 5 with a homer, a double, and 2 singles. The last standout offensive performance belonged to Brian Cavazos-Galvez, who played 1st base in this game and went 2 for 5 with a RBI and a double. Starting pitcher Will Savage picked up the win in this game despite allowing 7 hits and 4 runs in 6 innings. Joey Newby threw 2 innings of scoreless relief, then Josh Wall had his 5th consecutive scoreless outing in the 9th.
HiA – Hopefully Eric stayed for the entire 3 hours and 42 minutes of this game because the Quakes scored 20 runs in the final 3 innings to beat the Lancaster JetHawks (Astros) 25 to 9. The 25 runs were a franchise record for Rancho, and the team got at least one hit from every player in the lineup. The big game, however, belonged to Angelo Songco who went 5 for 7 and hit for the cycle. You can read more about his day above, but I should mention that according to Eric, Songco's home run was crushed. Other homers for the Quakes belonged to Austin Gallagher, Blake Smith (his 11th), Griff Erickson, and Tony Delmonico. Youngster Noel Cuevas finished a homer shy of the cycle in his 3 for 5 night, and showed that he can play center field. You'll really have to look at the boxscore to see the full extent of the offensive damage. Not to be forgotten on a big offensive night was the effort by Ethan Martin, who took over in the 2nd after Blake Hawksworth threw a scoreless inning, then threw 5 shutout frames of his own. He walked the first 3 batters he faced in the 7th and then Javy Solano served up a grand slam to the first batter he faced, but overall it was a solid effort for Martin, who also picked up 7 K's.
LoA – The Loons had just 2 hits in this game as they wasted a solid performance from Garrett Gould and lost to the Dayton Dragons (Reds) 7 to 1. Gould threw 6 innings and struck out 8 while allowed just 1 earned run, but 2 unearned runs also scored against him on a Blake Dean error. Bret Montgomery gave up 7 hits and 4 runs over the final 3 frames. The only Great Lakes hits in this game came from Casio Grider (single) and Leon Landry (double).
Albuquerque Isotopes Box Score (AAA)
Chattanooga Lookouts Box Score (AA)
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes Box Score (HiA)
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Songco steals Russell’s thunder.
I kid, I like both these guys, glad to see them heating up.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 26, 2011 6:54 AM PDT reply actions
yeah that would have been good
when i went to bed last night (being on the east coast this week) I thought Russell had another player of the day award wrapped up…but when i woke up this morning i saw what happened in the Quakes game!
Crazy crazy game. I stayed to the end.
by Eric Stephen on May 26, 2011 7:50 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
man
what could he do there? :)
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 26, 2011 7:08 AM PDT up reply actions
They’ll just keep him in AA. If the Dodgers go all fire-sale and out of it by August, he’ll just get called up from there so they can get a look at him.
by Michael White on May 26, 2011 7:35 AM PDT up reply actions
I get bored easily and wonder "What would happen if we called up all the top prospects and screwed the major league team (except for Kershaw Billz, Kemp, Elbert, De La Rosa, Guerra, and Jansen). That would be cool.. We would lose 110 games, but still. We would win 110 games in the future.
by Rihanna's Ex-Boyfriend on May 26, 2011 7:44 AM PDT reply actions
Also.. Is it too soon for my Sands 47 and De La Rosa 50 jerseys?
by Rihanna's Ex-Boyfriend on May 26, 2011 7:47 AM PDT up reply actions
To your first comment: no.
To your second comment: yes. You should wait to see what numbers they actually wear next year. Or, you could be a trendsetter and wear their first ever pro numbers, that’d be kinda cool in a few years.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
I was thinking that it might be safe with Sands since he’ll probably stay up all year and he may just end up keeping the number. I could see Rubby being sent down to “strech out his arm” (read: keeping him from being a Super Two) and coming back next year as a starter.
by Michael White on May 26, 2011 7:52 AM PDT up reply actions
If I didn’t already have a Kershaw jersey, I’d have already bought a Sands jersey.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
I’ve never owned an authentic Dodgers jersey.
by Michael White on May 26, 2011 8:13 AM PDT up reply actions
I want to scream false really loudly at this, but it’s true.
The most wearable jerseys in public of the four major sports:
1) hockey (sweater)
2) football
3) baseball
4) basketball
Soccer, if included is probably either 2 or 1.
by Eric Stephen on May 26, 2011 8:16 AM PDT up reply actions
Kevo says soccer jerseys are #0 on the 1-100 scale.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
Soccer is probably number 1 since it fits just like a regular shirt.
by Michael White on May 26, 2011 8:18 AM PDT up reply actions
you just have to be comfortable wearing bright orange.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
i am very comfortable in my Valencia jersey thank you. It has a huge Toyota logo on it. Love it.
Still on Frank's team!
I saw a dude at work the other day wearing a hockey jersey sweater. It doesn’t work. Basketball is most definitely way at the bottom of that list. And, yes, soccer is at the top.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
But bowling should be #1.
http://free.bridal-shower-themes.com/img/the-big-lebowski-bowling-shirt_4.jpg
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If Chef Art wore that, Josie would swoon!
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
I didn’t know swoon mean commit unmeditated assault
by Josie Becker on May 26, 2011 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Golf seems to be average everyday middle-corporate america attire. In fact, I’m gonna go ask my boss which golfer’s jersey he’s wearing today.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
Answer
“Quit goofing around and get to work”
by Michael White on May 26, 2011 8:51 AM PDT up reply actions
If we go beyond that, Rugby is #1. I’m wearing a rugby top right now in fact.
"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."
America Fuck Yeah
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.
The one I'm sporting is Team Scotland.
While at the Celtic Festival last month, I saw this and needed it.
I’m not even Scottish. It fits me really well, so I ordered a Team USA and a Cal the other day.
"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."
I like that. I’ve been looking for a long sleeve striped with purple polo shirt (seriously)
by Michael White on May 26, 2011 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions
It’s available in long sleeves too. No idea what the exchange rate is currently, but shipping might be crazy. Someone’s gotta have them stateside too, since that’s how I got mine.
"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."
Looks like shipping to the states is 11 pounds, so with the shirt and shipping (and whatever fees EBAY has) I’m probably paying around $90. So that is kind of steep for a shirt, but I’ll have to look around domestically.
by Michael White on May 26, 2011 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions
One shirt and shipping material weighs 11 pounds?? ;-)
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on May 26, 2011 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m having a hard time picturing you in a sports jersey.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
Proof
Pic is old. My son is almost 4 now.
"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."
USA USA USA!
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.
Nice porch your son is sitting on
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
by meercatjohn on May 26, 2011 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions
I have found I can wear both my baseball jersey and my hockey sweater with leggings successfully.
"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
now that's
talent
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 26, 2011 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions
not at the same time
"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
of course not
that would cause time to end.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 26, 2011 9:50 AM PDT up reply actions
The rules on men’s and women’s attire do differ. I, for example, cannot wear leggings anywhere.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Pepperidge Farm
remembers….
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 26, 2011 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions
anywhere
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on May 26, 2011 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions
I got GScott this horrifically fake Kings jersey a couple months back. He has yet to wear it in public.
"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
This is the only place that I have worn my Kemp jersey. I could imagine wearing it at a TBLA viewing party though, if such an event were ever to happen.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
People getting together to watch me type a blog post? That’s kind of weird.
by Eric Stephen on May 26, 2011 8:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Commenter-voyeurs. So new, even hipsters are into it.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Agreed though about getting together to watch a game. We always plan for Dodger Stadium, but it’s hard to have conversations with everybody. Maybe we should do a Buffalo Wild Wings (or pick whatever restaurant / sports bar) for the next TBLA meetup to watch a game.
by Eric Stephen on May 26, 2011 8:51 AM PDT up reply actions
I agree. I thought the SBLA launch party was the most fun because we could hang out and then watch the game in the bar.
Middle of the week where people can filter in after work.
by Michael White on May 26, 2011 8:52 AM PDT up reply actions
I like the mid-week after work idea too. Even Friday would be ok. I wonder if a west coast start time (7:10) is the best, or maybe a game from the mountain or central time zone is better? Won’t hear the audio in a public setting anyway, so it won’t matter if it is Eric Collins instead of Vin.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
We’ll have Josh and Josie be our Charlie and Rick.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
I’ll have to work on my flag saving skills
by Josie Becker on May 26, 2011 9:50 AM PDT up reply actions
in that case
I will have to gouge an eye out to be charlie
Still on Frank's team!
by delias man on May 26, 2011 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
LOL
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 26, 2011 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions
and green’d.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on May 26, 2011 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions
7:10 is the only way I could be there
probably the same for other people
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.
This is going to be the same problem as the BBQ. We need a place to hold it. Where did you have in mind?
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
I know a bar with karaoke…in Victorville :)
by Eric Stephen on May 26, 2011 9:21 AM PDT up reply actions
That place we did the SBLA party?
Hollywood is central enough I imagine.
The ClipsNation get togethers are always in Long Beach because that’s where the writer lives and it pisses me off.
by Michael White on May 26, 2011 9:21 AM PDT up reply actions
He goes, “Long Beach seems like a central location.”
Um, no. Downtown Los Angeles (you know, where the Clippers play) is a central location.
by Michael White on May 26, 2011 9:22 AM PDT up reply actions
Is my backyard in SF too inconvenient? ;-)
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 can’t do tomorrow night because I have to get my house ready for company on Saturday.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Dude, you haven’t seen my house.
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by David Young on May 26, 2011 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions
What time is the Memorial Game?
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
are we going?
"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
Don’t have tickets, so probably not. plus, it being a night game puts me at work Monday morning exhausted.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
I dont’ follow
Monday Game at 05:10
Neither Night, nor infringes on Monday Morning
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
You don’t have Memorial Day off?
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 26, 2011 9:51 AM PDT up reply actions
Read the Monday morning thing and assumed you were talking about Sunday.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 26, 2011 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions
you mean Tuesday morning
"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
and here: fanpost about maybe meeting up
"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 wanted to do this for opening day
then you all where like, NOPE going to the game.
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.
Calling them up too soon doesn’t mean they’ll suddenly evolve into super prospects.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 26, 2011 8:01 AM PDT up reply actions
I thought this would be all about Posey and the two incredible MLB games last night.
We don’t get many collisions anymore. Posey may never be the same.
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
his agent
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 26, 2011 8:18 AM PDT up reply actions
So do the other baseball pussy’s
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
I was able to catch the last three innings of the Cincy/Philly game. I know we encourage Carlos Ruiz to do something anatomically impossible here, but really, he was amazing. Wilson Valdez was throwing heat! Looked like Pedro Martinez minus the delivery and stuff :0
Don't stand on the tracks when the train's coming through.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
Unless you are built like MIke Scoiscia
Honestly, way to early for many of you but Mike hurt people more then they hurt him on those collisions. Best I ever saw at stopping a runner before he had the ball.
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
i've seen clips
I remember one dude laid him out, and Mike got up and showed he had the ball, but he looked like had no idea where he was.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 26, 2011 8:22 AM PDT up reply actions
heh
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 26, 2011 8:27 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m sure you remember Dave Parker laying out Steve Yeager. Yikes!
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Yup
and as vicious as it was, it was the talk of the town, I’ll take that play over Davy Meekly conceding an out any day.
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
Agreed, Scioscia was the man. Was like running into a tank there at home.
Best Dodger at that and maybe best I’ve seen period…
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
When I saw that Wilson Valdez got the win
My first thought was that the Phillies did for Valdez what the Dodgers could not do for Jeff Hamilton.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
In defense of the Buster Brotherhood, Buster Olney tweeted for a rule change also.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Maybe catchers shouldn’t stand in front of buses without the ball
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
Catchers should catch the ball and push forward as they pivot; meet that runner with a force of their own, like a DB taking on a fullback.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Deoin Sanders looks at you quizzically (on his way to the HOF)
by Eric Stephen on May 26, 2011 9:12 AM PDT up reply actions
But mostly, if you don’t have the ball, what the hell are you doing there?
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
In this case
once Posey realized he dropped the ball, it was likely to late to get out of the way.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Yeah he just didn't catch it cleanly
he had a legit play.
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 do not acknowledge the existence of “too”
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
by meercatjohn on May 26, 2011 10:05 AM PDT up reply actions
We should simply abolish it. “also” is a mighty fine word.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on May 26, 2011 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions
Cousins lowers the boom on Giants Franchise
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
Posey Posterized
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
If it was a feet first slide, it could have been Buster, Cleat-ened
by Eric Stephen on May 26, 2011 8:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Buster, Dug Less
"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 26, 2011 9:27 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
booo
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 26, 2011 8:27 AM PDT up reply actions
Going to feel weird playing a good team like the Marlins after facing the dreck we have faced this month. So far in the month of May the only above average teams we have faced have been the Giants / Brewers. This was the easy peasy schedule and we blew chunks.
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
If we do, I will buy your beer at the next TBLA get-together. But if we don’t, ………….
Baseball is a game, and games are supposed to be fun.
you have to go to a TBLA get together first.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
I’m saying I will be there if it happens. But I’m not going to make any plans, yet.
Baseball is a game, and games are supposed to be fun.
Roger. We’re going at least 10-9 in the next 19 games. I’ll take TBLA night bets if necessary.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
I’ll take this bet. The schedule is murder.
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
15-4 is what is most likely
10-9 is the floor
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.
Seriously a rule change?
This should be a non-issue.
We’ve become a reactionary society. If we can’t overreact, what’s the point of reacting at all?
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
OMG!!
Did you see that player touch another player!!?? This is an outrage! They should all just be replaced by remote-controlled robots.
Or a completely non contact sport shouldn’t have one rule that says you can knock someones head off with no regulations on what is and isn’t a legal hit.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 26, 2011 9:04 AM PDT up reply actions
Here's how you fix the rule
If the catcher has possession at the time of contact, the runner is out. You take away the ‘if he drops the ball he’s out’ thing (Which is NOT in the rulebook and instead is more of a tradition), then you get more tag plays and hard slides, but no collisions.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
What if it is the pitcher covering home, say on a wild pitch/passed ball? I think if you want to go that route, you have to change/clarify the rule for all tag plays.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
It is the rule, it just isn’t played like that.
A TAG is the action of a fielder in touching a base with his body while holding the ball securely and firmly in his hand or glove; or touching a runner with the ball, or with his hand or glove holding the ball, while holding the ball securely and firmly in his hand or glove.
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/official_info/official_rules/definition_terms_2.jsp
I don’t understand the issue. Just follow your own rule.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
If the ball comes out, it wasn’t held “securely and firmly”?
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
What about dumping the middle man in a double-play attempt. There’s contact there.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
At least he HAS to slide. As opposed to the runner from third being able to lower the boom.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
If you don't want collisions
The only thing you can do is have the catcher not block home plate. They’d have to straddle it like an infielder and the base.
If you’re going to block, you take a risk. End of story.
an infielder can put his leg down in front of a sliding runner to protect the base too, just as he does with his glove. The difference is, with padding, a runner feels more confident that he can slide in hard and not destroy the dude. I don’t think anyone plays to physically hurt another player. The issue isn’t the rule, the issue is following it.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
Okay, mostly non contact.
Anyway, point is that it’s silly that the least violent pro sport out there has less regulations than MMA when it comes to plowing into someone.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 26, 2011 9:13 AM PDT up reply actions
Wrong
7.06
NOTE: The catcher, without the ball in his possession, has no right to block the pathway of the runner attempting to score. The base line belongs to the runner and the catcher should be there only when he is fielding a ball or when he already has the ball in his hand.
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/official_info/official_rules/runner_7.jsp
Again, I don’t understand the issue.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
Cool the rules are there, so then apply them. After a couple guys get called safe for the catcher blocking the plate, this will stop.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 26, 2011 9:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Posey was fielding the ball
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.
Some would say he was Huffing the ball
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by meercatjohn on May 26, 2011 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Don't know about huffing baseballs
but Manny huffed bats
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
“you smell purty”
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 26, 2011 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions
Baseball only became a non contact sport relatively recently. It was anything but …………
Slides, tags, brushbacks, it was physical
Wasn’t a tag made that Willie McCovery didn’t put a bruise on throws to first. /hyperbole
It is a genteel sport now, so the collision is out of place, but it will be a sorry day when it is removed from the equation.
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
how would the rule even change anyway?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 26, 2011 8:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Interference for blocking the plate without the ball. Runner is awarded home plate. If runner barrels over the catcher he is called out no matter what and likely kicked out of the game. Puts a lot of pressure on ump to determine if the plate was blocked before the ball arrived etc… I’m sure a few more details though.
Well the rule already says you can’t block the plate unless the ball is incoming, so your rule doesn’t change it I don’t think.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
Agreed
All that would lead to is runners holding up, hoping for a call, then being pissed when they don’t get it.
by Eric Stephen on May 26, 2011 8:55 AM PDT up reply actions
I just don’t want it to turn into the NBA with catcher’s flopping and whatnot.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
For a few games though, that would be the most hilarious thing ever.
by Eric Stephen on May 26, 2011 8:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Catchers flying back 8 feet and rolling around in the dirt.
by Michael White on May 26, 2011 8:57 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm sure AJ perz would do it
but with the macho tough guy attitude in baseball would catchers do it? Or would they be worried about getting one in the earhole next time they step up to bat?
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.
That’s crap.
Even MCC is calling for a rule change because they acknowledge that Cousins made a clean play.
by Michael White on May 26, 2011 8:51 AM PDT up reply actions
1. Bochy is a former catcher.
2. He should know that that is a play that happens a lot.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
cool article from Chris Jackson about Dee Gordon, and his improving play.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 26, 2011 8:42 AM PDT reply actions
I got the pics to upload
I added one to this, a picture of the scoreboard at the end of the game last night, if you refresh.
At the end, with the wind, very much so.
by Eric Stephen on May 26, 2011 8:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Hats off for staying the whole nine for a wipe out minor league game. You almost saw two cycles.
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
Songco had three chances for his cycle, too! NotJoeTorre and I would not be surprised if there are a few HBPs tonight. That said, I don’t think Songco was showing anyone up on his triple. He made it to third base easily, running hard the whole way, on a ball that was crushed to dead center.
I forget the exact score when Songco hit his triple, but the two runs I believe made it twenty something to 5. Then Blake Smith hit a first-pitch I want this game to end get me over fastball for a home run, and in the wacky world of baseball, someone’s bound to be pissed at that.
by Eric Stephen on May 26, 2011 8:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Not to diss Songco's player of the game
but Kyle Russell did his work in a real league in a real park against real pitchers without a stiff wind.
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
4down will rightly be boasting like crazy if Russell contributes anything at the major league level.
by Michael White on May 26, 2011 8:57 AM PDT up reply actions
He’ll have every right to do so.
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
Instead of saying others might have been wrong
I’ll just be glad he made it. I’m still very hopeful he will
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
i'll just smile
like this :D
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 26, 2011 8:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Matt Kemp is 1st in the NL and 3rd in MLB in runners on base when he bats.
by Tim Crews' Dastardly Mustache on May 26, 2011 8:52 AM PDT reply actions
One thing we can say for certain. As much as I respect Canuck his claim that upper level pitching AA would trim the sails of Kyle Russell has proven to be false. Kyle Russell has played four minor league seasons since being drafted and has dominated all of them. His only hiccup thus far was his first foray into the world of advanced pitching at AA but once he adjusted he was the best hitter on the team the final month.
His K rate is not 34% as some have claimed. He has 55 K’s in 179 plate appearances.
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
what is considered an acceptable MiLB K rate? He’s still at 30%, 20% is okay? 15% is elite? are there some sort of thresholds?
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
I was wondering that too. This is really the one issue with Russell at this point, right?
I mean he’s a good fielder, and he’s mashing the crap out of the ball. If his K rate is down a bit now, too, in a better league, he’s no longer “upside Rob Deer” and more like, “upside…” who?
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With Russell, he’s the same as he’s always been. The knock has always been “sure, he’s producing, but with that K rate he will get eaten up by pitchers at [insert level here].”
It might still be true. Hell, it’s probably overwhelmingly likely that it will be true, at least at the MLB level, but for now, he’s holding his own (albeit at an advanced age)
by Eric Stephen on May 26, 2011 9:05 AM PDT up reply actions
should they
move him to AAA and see what goes on? or do you agree that the pitchers aren’t all that much better in the PCL?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 26, 2011 9:07 AM PDT up reply actions
Why bother? Just let him keep doing his thing in AA and you can promote him from there for his cup of coffee later this season (assuming his production holds)
by Michael White on May 26, 2011 9:10 AM PDT up reply actions
i'd love to see him
be a September callup.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 26, 2011 9:12 AM PDT up reply actions
I was talking about this to NotJoeTorre last night. I think they should promote Russell to AAA at midseason, at least to let him see some near-MLB level offspeed pitches.
Plus, the idea of Russell hitting on the moon is awesome.
by Eric Stephen on May 26, 2011 9:14 AM PDT up reply actions
it is
:D
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 26, 2011 9:15 AM PDT up reply actions
This
promote Russell to AAA at midseason, at least to let him see some near-MLB level offspeed pitches.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Yes, I would promote him, no expert but I expect the off speed pitches in AAA are much better then AA.
Also we have to remember this about Kyle Russell, he will never be a full time outfielder, his ceiling is strictly the good side of the platoon, so when looking at his minor league numbers just throw out what he does against LHP and concentrate on what he does against RHP.
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
just curious
what does he do against LHP?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 26, 2011 9:17 AM PDT up reply actions
lol
like Ethier? or worse?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 26, 2011 9:19 AM PDT up reply actions
Stats are here
his OPS is .771 vs LHP though that is almost 200 points lower than vs RHP.
http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?pos=&sid=t498&t=p_pbp&pid=457726
did manage 3 doubles, a triple and a HR vs LHP this season tho…
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i see, thank you
at least, like Phil said, he’s on the good side of a platoon.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 26, 2011 9:24 AM PDT up reply actions
who's his counterpart in the org I wonder?
one who mashes lefties and sits vs righties… (on minor league side). Am hopeful Sands will become an everyday player but for a potential platoon with Russell…
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can just sign
some lefty masher like Thames or Reed Johnson
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 26, 2011 9:27 AM PDT up reply actions
I need to finish up Minor League Central so I can get some of this sweet linkage.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 26, 2011 9:25 AM PDT up reply actions
lol again
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 26, 2011 9:20 AM PDT up reply actions
One thing we can say for certain. As much as I respect Canuck his claim that upper level pitching AA would trim the sails of Kyle Russell has proven to be false. Kyle Russell has played four minor league seasons since being drafted and has dominated all of them. His only hiccup thus far was his first foray into the world of advanced pitching at AA but once he adjusted he was the best hitter on the team the final month.
His K rate is not 34% as some have claimed. He has 55 K’s in 179 plate appearances.
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
I just heard
broken leg and torn ligaments for Posey
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 26, 2011 8:58 AM PDT reply actions
friend of mine
heard them say it on the Dan Patrick show.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 26, 2011 9:00 AM PDT up reply actions
If Santana had not been ruined last summer I’d have more sympathy.
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
Ugh, even as a Giant I feel bad to hear that. :-(
I don’t feel sorry for a team suffering injuries in general, Dodgers have been wrecked by them, but that injury individually is a big fat bummer.
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and
Sandoval is still out with his hand. So they’ve lost two of their best hitters
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 26, 2011 9:05 AM PDT up reply actions
Benjie dont’ look so bad now does he MCC?
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
I think i made that comment last night, or something similar
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 26, 2011 9:07 AM PDT up reply actions
I guess I'm in the minority
but I tend to agree that this should not be allowed. Baseball just (probably) lost a big star on a preventable injury. I’m also against throwing at batters intentionally.
/pollyanna
Do the chair know we gonna look like some punk-ass bitches out there?
Ned should be on the phone and offer his old friend Barajas for Belt:)
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
heh
i was gonna say for Lincecum, just to be absurd
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 26, 2011 9:10 AM PDT up reply actions
There is always a price to pay to win a world series
you didn’t deserve.
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
by meercatjohn on May 26, 2011 9:05 AM PDT reply actions 6 recs
If the Gnats ran over a no-name catcher and injured him
They wouldn’t be talking about this silly rule change…
But because the golden boy gets hurt…
"Who says nothing is impossible? I've been doing nothing for years"
"Parte il tiro, RETE! RETE! RETE!"
Barca Blaugranes- SB Nation's FC Barcelona blog
Totally I am just writing it off as irrational response due to understanably being emotional and upset.
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Solution: sign catcher that sucks, shed no tears. Ned, you genius.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 26, 2011 9:10 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Well, Buster Olney definitely wouldn't be crying and kvetching if this happened to Rod Barajas.
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he would
if his name was Buster Barajas
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 26, 2011 9:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Golden Clod!
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by underdog on May 26, 2011 9:22 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
HITNG?
"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
This is how
You didn’t even rec it. (It has no rec’s at the time of this comment.) :-)
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by David Young on May 26, 2011 10:00 AM PDT up reply actions
Whoa - wrong, I retract
I rec’d it right after posting that comment and the counter went to 3.
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by David Young on May 26, 2011 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions
i green'd it
thus ensuring my contributions to mankind
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 26, 2011 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions
Um, at any rate, thanks guys. Glad I could contribute ;-)
Not sure it was that funny but I’ll take rec’s any way I can get ’em these days.
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What else is new?
Even the golden boys in the NFL, QBs, are not all treated the same. How many times have we seen Brady or Manning whine to the official and get the call?
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 will never doubt Ned again
If “never” covers the time until the Dodgers play again…
"Who says nothing is impossible? I've been doing nothing for years"
"Parte il tiro, RETE! RETE! RETE!"
Barca Blaugranes- SB Nation's FC Barcelona blog
PS: Am very happy to see both Songco and Russell mashing
two of the prospects I’ve been rooting for the most, just given their power potential
i agree that KR’s run is more impressive right now, given the difference in leagues, but hope the Filipino Flash can continue on at the next level.
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I think a boxer already has copyright on the Filipino Flash tag…
"Who says nothing is impossible? I've been doing nothing for years"
"Parte il tiro, RETE! RETE! RETE!"
Barca Blaugranes- SB Nation's FC Barcelona blog
Isn’t it trademarked per sport?
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
Eh no idea
There used to be a Flash (another Filipino boxer), that’s why the other guy is Filipino Flash…
And the majors aren’t exactly overflowing with Filipinos, so…
"Who says nothing is impossible? I've been doing nothing for years"
"Parte il tiro, RETE! RETE! RETE!"
Barca Blaugranes- SB Nation's FC Barcelona blog
Hm. The Filipino Fury? The Filipino Force?
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The Fighting Fil?
Eh yuck, the Phillies…
"Who says nothing is impossible? I've been doing nothing for years"
"Parte il tiro, RETE! RETE! RETE!"
Barca Blaugranes- SB Nation's FC Barcelona blog
Fury
i like that one
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 26, 2011 9:39 AM PDT up reply actions
My take on the season so far...
The horror, the horror.
by jim hitchcock (railway) on May 26, 2011 9:26 AM PDT reply actions
If you want to see Matt Kemp today and make a deposit
Go to these Bank of America locations:
9:30-10:45 am Hollywood: 6300 Sunset Blvd, LA, CA 90028
11:15 am-Noon Burbank: 142 East Olive Ave, Burbank, CA 91502
Jerry is also going to be at a baseball card shop in Lomita Saturday afternoon.
Still on Frank's team!
not charging at the door is not captalisticism
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.
It would be 25 quid otherwise.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 26, 2011 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions
Fuck Yeah!
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 26, 2011 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions
OMFG
"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 the lines like in these things?
"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 think you need to ask that question at Vin Scully Is My Homeboy.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on May 26, 2011 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Joe Torre on Cowherd show
On my way back from the hospital I turned on ESPN Radio and Joe Torre was on. He said he was 100% against a rule change and said it was part of the game.
He would
He was a catcher, after all
"Who says nothing is impossible? I've been doing nothing for years"
"Parte il tiro, RETE! RETE! RETE!"
Barca Blaugranes- SB Nation's FC Barcelona blog
I have not been part of BBQ talk
but why can’t it simply become a picnic at Elysian Park, it is daylight until eight these days, get it started around 04:00, Eric simply skies down from the Ravine.
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
so, is this thing on then? Do we have commitments on food? I’m available Sunday, but not Monday
Do the chair know we gonna look like some punk-ass bitches out there?
That's my question too
Are we doing tomorrow or something else? I can do tomorrow (but will need to cancel something to do it) but can’t do anything else? Not a big deal, just curious as to how serious these ideas are.
by Michael White on May 26, 2011 9:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Maddz and I are in for either the viewing party for tomorrow’s game or the picnic idea after Sunday’s game, or both. Just need to know where and when and what we should bring.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
I guess I'm behind the curve on this
what is the viewing party idea?
Do the chair know we gonna look like some punk-ass bitches out there?
watch the game friday at a bar
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.
Oh sure
put it as far from OC as possible! COME ONE! heh
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.
prob doesn't matter as I'm probalby going to the UCI game tomorrow night 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.
I might be able to make Friday but I might have coupley commitments. Got Prince tickets on Sunday so definitely done then.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 26, 2011 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions
Friday was Eric’s idea. So he better be in.
by Michael White on May 26, 2011 9:50 AM PDT up reply actions
Okay, I’m in. Anyone remember the name to this place in Hollywood?
by Michael White on May 26, 2011 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions
"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
Oh, ha. If you already have a fanpost up, I guess we’re good.
by Michael White on May 26, 2011 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions
Is this the young girl
that got all the blowback for some song/video that went up on youtube?
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on May 26, 2011 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, when Mike said “Friday was Eric’s idea” I couldn’t help but think of this.
by silverwidow on May 26, 2011 10:08 AM PDT up reply actions
ah in that case
tis was brilliant
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by meercatjohn on May 26, 2011 10:09 AM PDT up reply actions
If by blowback you mean sold millions of copies of the song and made a lot of money
then 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.
That and the death threats.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 26, 2011 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions
Everyone who gets any attention these days gets death threats
because its cool to be a jagoff these days
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.
it's the
Total Internet Fuckwad theory
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 26, 2011 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions
pinstripe?
nice
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 want to have an all formal game where players play in suits and ties.
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A few weeks ago I was at a kickball tournament and on the adjacent fields all of these old men were playing what they referred to as Vintage Baseball. They were legit playing like 1880s rules with the unis, no gloves, bat looked like a club, etc…
hm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Aax2V7a3S4
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 looked into that league. Problem is it costs a ton.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
so
is the curveball illegal in those games?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 26, 2011 9:51 AM PDT up reply actions
No, but it is just an illusion
0oo0oo0000oo0o00ooo0oo0o0ooo0o0o0. . .. . . . . .
by Ghost_of_K3vo on May 26, 2011 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions
Sure, the guy in the 4,000 dollar suit is going to slide
come on!
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.
It takes a certain type of man to wear a pink tie.
Sands is not one of those men.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 26, 2011 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions
it's not pink
it’s lightish red
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 26, 2011 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions
When you are 6’ tall or more, the three-button jacket is pretty nice – better on Sands than Rubby – but on a 5’7" guy like me, the three-button looks sucks. I currently own one jacket, a black blazer, and it is two-button. No longer own a suit.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
not surprised
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.
Looks like the Rockies got this division wrapped up.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 26, 2011 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions
so how much does this hurt the giants
they still have, what, the 2nd best pitching in the NL? Posey wasn’t exactly lighting the world on fire.
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 was starting to hit
but now their two best hitters are on the DL. They’ll probably get Sandoval back later, but that still leaves a hole in the lineup, but word is they are bringing Belt back up.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 26, 2011 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions
A ton. Replacing Posey with Eli Whiteside is a huge jump down.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 26, 2011 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions
How many wins above Whiteside or Pudge do you think Posey is? Then pro-rate it for what is left of the season. 3-4 wins?
Jesus, offense is so bad this year that 2011 Posey is almost as good as 2010 Posey.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 26, 2011 9:51 AM PDT up reply actions
Also if the season ended today Jose Bautista would have the greatest single season OPS+ of all time*
*Not Barry Bonds division
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 26, 2011 9:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Think of Pre – Posey
Rockies lose De La Rosa
Giants Lose Posey
Dodgers lose Urbie
We win
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
and we are getting blake back
hm……
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.
That’s what I’ve been saying! We’re almost healthy.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
No thats what I've been saying!
heated agreement! Man I know we lost the series to houston but now we are getting Barajas Blake and Etheir back in the lineup
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.
and Furcal is bound to start seeing the ball better.
15-4 baby. 15-4.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
and Miles is on the bench!
our offense I think stops being putrid now, and goes to being merely not very good to average
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.
wooo
average!
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 26, 2011 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions
with our pitching...
WS!
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.
Don't know about that, um... BUT there is no doubt that the Dodgers...
IF they can get more players healthy and start winning some freaking games have a shot again. It’s still too early to write this season off, especially with now Rox and Gnats losing key players, too.
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point is
door is open
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 26, 2011 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions
Yes it's open for them TOO.
But to say it’s closed for Dodgers in turn would be wrong, imho, I don’t care how negative it looks right now.
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things look up to me!
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, our door is ajar. But there is a screen door behind it and it is really rusty and hard to slide open. :)
Just kick that sonamabitch down 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.
That’s what Sands and Rubby did.
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by David Young on May 26, 2011 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions
As long as we can fit through the doggie door we have a shot ;-)
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If you ever read McC
They have been gleefully circlejerking and gifposting nate schierholtz blowing up some poor chinese catcher in the olympics for about 2 or 3 years now… “just part of the game, playing the game the rightway, blah blah”
fuckum
by lchristmas on May 26, 2011 9:57 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
Jokes On Them
They’ve had to watch Nate Schierholtz the last four years. (Yes I know he’s okay this year)
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 26, 2011 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions
bastard
robbed Gamer of a GW hit
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 26, 2011 10:00 AM PDT up reply actions
to clarify
I like posey and im not happy he’s hurt, it isn’t his fault he got drafted by that deplorable organization…
My fuckum was for all the whiny babies over there who want the rules changed just because their christchild is paying the penance for barry bonds being foisted upon the baseball public and the still bad-dream-like events of october 2010
An absolutely clean play by cousins and the only play .. The throw had him beat by 2 steps, if buster catches it and he slides he’s history. Just bad luck.
by lchristmas on May 26, 2011 10:07 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Rubby
Is the prospect of the day at minorleagueball.com.
why does that sight need a one day waiting period
sigh
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.
Don't worry it doesn't say much that Brandon's recap didn't say
And here’s an excerpt
De La Rosa works at 94-96 MPH when used as a starter, though in relief he’s been clocked as high as 102. He has a very good changeup, and a promising, if inconsistent, slider. He’s not a big guy at 6-1, 185 pounds, and there is mixed opinion about if his long-term role will be as a starter or reliever, though for now he’s in the bullpen. I rated him as a strong Grade B prospect in the 2011 Baseball Prospect Book, but would increase that to a Grade B+ based on his performance so far this season.
I can read it
but I can’t post
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.
Grade "B"?
tough stuff.
Sidd finch must be setting the curve
by lchristmas on May 26, 2011 10:11 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
bumped it to a B+
for his work this year
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 a very tough grader.
B+ is about as good as he gives out most of the time. Very few A’s from what I recall.
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A means guaranteed impact player. I think there were 15 this year.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 26, 2011 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions
I bet he gave Belt an A
/waaaaah
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.
Which disproves my theory that he's a super tough grader
Belt’s a very solid prospect but he already looks like a B prospect to me. Oh well, obviously there’s some subjectivity 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.
- says BA, and I can totally see why you would like the guy more.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 26, 2011 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions
Same reason you need a waiting period for a gun.
“Seven days? But I’m angry now!”
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 26, 2011 10:08 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm not reaaaaaaaaaaaaaly angry
I just wanted to say that kuroda is not a nothing
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.
even if he probably only means long term
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.
TBLA
has a waiting period too, right? Didn’t we institute one, one of the years the Phillies beat us senseless in the playoffs?
It’s a standard on any SBN site I’ve seen.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 26, 2011 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions
thats a dirty dirty lie
its like, 50 percent
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 I only post on sites that attract trolls.
I guess it’s fair because the only time I really wanted to post immediately was to call the author a terrible person.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 26, 2011 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions
I remember Phillies trolls hammering us during the playoffs and having a debate on here what to do. I think there was no wait policy at that time and Phil or Eric upped it to one day. May be standard now??
maybe
I mean for playoffs or the stretch run I think it is needed, but during the season? Probably not completely necessary but not the end of the world either way
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.
It became standard
after a spamming problem where these accounts were created an the comments were non-sensical.
Yes, TBLA implemented it after/during the 2009 NLCS
by Michael White on May 26, 2011 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions
McCourt says he can pay May 31 payroll
If true, (and who knows with McCourt), he staves off MLB seizure. June payroll on June 15 and 30. On June 30, he also has to pay Manny Ramirez $6 million. Manny could yet save the Dodgers again.
LA Times Shaikin story here.
where did he get the money!?!
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.
Someone (Gurnick?) said he sold a bond.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 26, 2011 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions
A) Aluminum cans
B) Selling drugs
C) Cleaning pools
D) Selling donuts in the D.S. parking lot
E) Other
G) Ponzi Scheme
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 26, 2011 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions
he simply became an Avon retailer
"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
H) Took payroll cash to Vegas, played high stakes Baccarat, has enough to cover through July now
by Tim Crews' Dastardly Mustache on May 26, 2011 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions
looks like they're employing the strategy
Rihanna’s Ex-Boyfriend suggested for the Dodgers.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 26, 2011 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions
No, I did not suggest, I said that I get bored and wonder what would happen.
by Rihanna's Ex-Boyfriend on May 26, 2011 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions
well
i knew it was more in just than anything. Not trying to put anything on you :)
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 26, 2011 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions
in jest*
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 26, 2011 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Fontenot got injured and some other dude
they are bound to struggle over the next week
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.
Good Luck
Allen!
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 26, 2011 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions
Here's an interesting one
Bill Wennington wearing a USC Dodgers cap throwing out the first pitch at Wrigley:
Are you sure that’s cardinal and not Laker purple? Not that I have a clue why he’d wear either.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on May 26, 2011 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions
if that’s purple to you, one of us needs to take the color blind test
by Josie Becker on May 26, 2011 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions
looks purple to me
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.
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