Stanton's Revenge: Florida Marlins Preview
by Phil Gurnee on May 27, 2011 10:04 AM PDT
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PrintDodgers lost the 2010 Series 2 - 4, 1 -2, home and road
Manager: Edwin Rodriguez
Last time we met, the Marlins were 13 -7; they are now 29 - 19, fresh off a sweep of the World Champion Giants, and breathing down necks of the Phillies. They took two of three from us in a highly contested series, with the Dodgers winning the final game in extra innings when Andre Either blasted a home run in the 10th inning off of the possible starter on Saturday, Brian Sanches. Marlins have one of the best road records in baseball 15 - 7; luckily we will miss Anibal Sanchez who shut down the Giants, earlier in the week.
Key Additions: John Buck, Omar Infante, Javier Vazquez, Edward Mujica
Key Subtractions: Dan Uggla, Ronny Paulino, Jorge Cantu, Cody Ross, Cameron Maybin
Key Injuries: Logan Morrison was missing last time, but he's back; however, we get lucky again because Josh Johnson is nursing a wounded wing and will miss our series. Hanley Ramirez was hit on the foot Wednesday, did not play Thursday, not sure of his outlook for this series.
1st Base: Gaby Sanchez continues to sizzle, last time we looked he had a .862 OPS, that has now risen to .885.
2nd Base: Perennial utility player Omar Infante parlayed a successful gig in Atlanta into a full time gig with Florida. Infante shocked many by being the centerpiece in the deal for Uggla. The late blooming Infante has yet to reach the same heights with the Marlins that he reached with the Braves in 2010. Baseball is a strange game indeed, in 2010 Uggla and Infante were two of the best 2nd baseman in the league, now they are the worst offensive performers.
Shortstop: Since Hanley Ramirez showed up to play SS for the Marlins in 2006 he's been one of the top offensive forces in the NL. Between 2007 -2009 Hanley posted three straight years of an OPS between .940 - .960. Last year his OPS dropped 100 points to .853. In 2011 it is .610. For years we have asked Loney to hit like Hanley; too bad he decided to do it in 2011.
3rd Base: Headed into spring the Marlins were hoping that local Chatsworth High star Matt Dominguez was going to show enough to become the starting 3rd baseman. It didn't work out, and so the team was left to scramble for a 3rd baseman as opening day neared. Four different Marlins have started at 3rd base, Greg Dobbs, Donnie Murphy, Emilio Bonifacio, and Wes Helms. Dobbs has always been able to hit right handed pitching and nothing has changed as he leads the group with a .836 OPS. When some think that Russell Mitchell will not have much of a major league career they only need to look at Wes Helms and realize they are probably wrong.
Catcher: John Buck signed the big three-year, 16 million dollar deal with the Marlins to hit home runs after clubbing 20 with the Jays in 2010. Problem with that is that was the first year in an eight-year career that Buck had ever hit as many as 20 home runs. It was certainly the first time he'd ever been north of a .250 average, and walking is not exactly his specialty so basically what you have is a young version of Rod Barajas. He's been a 400 plate appearance catcher for most of his career but now is expected to be one of the main cogs for the Marlins. So far that is not working out; I doubt it ever does.
Right Fielder: Mike Stanton missed a few weeks at that start of the season. He took a while to get going but is now making up for lost time. Might be the hottest hitter in the NL not wearing sunglasses or playing for the Reds. His competition is fierce in RF, but even so, fangraphs has him as the second best offensive right fielder in the NL. Eric posted Jay Bruce's hot May in the comments, but Stanton says don't forget about me:
99 plate appearances, nine home runs, 19 runs batted in, 1.023 OPS
Center Fielder: The Marlins finally gave up on Cameron Maybin, leaving them with nothing to show for Miggy Cabrera except some relief pitchers they got in exchange for Maybin. To plug the hole in centerfield, they moved 2009 ROY Chris Couglan from LF to CF. Couglan was a big reason why the Marlins took two of three from us, getting five hits, two home runs, driving in five runs. Since then however he has only put up a .535 OPS so hopefully his bat will stay cold for another weekend.
Left Fielder: Logan Morrison just might be the best hitter in the NL no one has heard off. At this moment he has an OPS of .996, an OPS+ of 168, and is basically a stud.
Bench: Bonifacio, Posey Killer, and Brett Hayes fill out the bench.
Game One Stater: One time stud pitcher Javy Vazquez goes in game one. Until his last start in which he stymied the Rays, Javy had been one of the worst pitchers in baseball.
Game Two Starter: Brian Sanches appears to be the odds on favorite to start game two but that could change if he is needed in the bullpen Friday Night. He's been their long reliever, has the second lowest ERA (1.52) on the team, but the 2nd highest xFIP (4.41).
Game Three Starter: Ricky Nolasco is one of the big three, just a tad behind the production of Josh Johnson and Anibal Sanchez. He's coming off a one-run gem against the Giants.
Bullpen: Leo Nunez closes for the Marlins and usually gets the job done. He'll be setup by Clay Hensley, Ryan Webb, Edward Mujica, and Brian Sanchez. Michael Dunn and Randy Choate are the left handers Andre will be facing. This is a solid group, no one is spectacular but they get the job done. On Wednesday night the bullpen was taxed; Nunez blew the save, hopefully he has another blown save in him.
MatchUps :
Florida is a good team with plenty of firepower. Even with Hanley misfiring they can throw Sanchez, Stanton, and Morrison at us, and they are an excellent road team. We are lucky they have to throw a bullpen man into the rotation on Saturday, and we get to face Javy Vazquez on Friday. We get Blake back but - just like Rafy - he will probably struggle with rust. No left handers for Sands to feast on so Andre will need to bring his A game. I expect runs to be scored tonight, then nothing on Saturday / Sunday. Can our bullpen match up? Rubby damn right it can.
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There’s something wrong with that?
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 27, 2011 10:16 AM PDT up reply actions
I like the quirky ones, not everyone does
by Hollywood Joe on May 27, 2011 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions
there’s like a cult of Zooey here, you’re in good company
by Josie Becker on May 27, 2011 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions
I do not, but it might be because I can’t stand any of her characters and unable to differentiate the Parker from the Posey
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on May 27, 2011 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions
Josie
My wife talked to an old friend last night who spent a month in Camelback, Andre is her favorite player and she ended up talking to him a few times. Turns out he loves 1953, Ford Trucks, if you ever need a conversation starter with him, that will get you in the door.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
thanks for the tip : ) I think I’ve watched enough Top Gear to bluff my way through a classic car conversation
by Josie Becker on May 27, 2011 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions
I have an old friend who runs a warehouse for a car collector in the Culver City area, might be able to get Andre a tour. How many TBLA fans are into antique cars? This person has quite the euro collection.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on May 27, 2011 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions
I have a hard time believing any truck actually looked like that in the 50s
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.
Why
1950’s was the heyday of the cruising world
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on May 27, 2011 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions
it does
look a bit more tricked out than American Graffiti (OK, that was early 60s).
Overqualified in an underqualified world since 2008.
Hey, I’ll have to send him our Ford Truck catalog!
Better yet, I’ll send it to Josie, and she can hand deliver it.
by jim hitchcock (railway) on May 27, 2011 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions
If got a Ford 150 that could use some accessorizing. What is your catalog?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on May 27, 2011 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions
concoursparts. com
You can print a PDF catalog there, or get the phone number (or email) from the website, and I’d would happily send you catalog..
by jim hitchcock (railway) on May 27, 2011 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions
oh there will be hands involved
by Josie Becker on May 27, 2011 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I did say there was a decent chance Infante would out WAR Uggla this year.
Damn I’m good?
@andrewngrant
Uggla’s bad start is surprising to me.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 27, 2011 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Uggla means owl in Swedish, did you know? ;-)
by berkowit28 on May 27, 2011 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
I had heard that somewhere
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by Ghost_of_K3vo on May 27, 2011 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions
What about Hanley’s?
I think he is the last great hitter who still sucks right now. Though the difference between a normal Pujols and what he’s done and a normal Hanley and what he’s done might be close.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on May 27, 2011 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Carl Crawford is arguably a great hitter who still sucks right now.
"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."
You must have missed the assault the last few games
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on May 27, 2011 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions
46 games of mediocrity + 2 good games. OPS is still .645, up from .542 on Wednesday, or .520 on Monday. I’m not ready to call his suck over yet, but he is at least on his way.
"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."
gotta start somewhere.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 27, 2011 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions
Just would not use the word “now” when you collect eight hits in two games. Collectively sure.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on May 27, 2011 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions
Carl Crawford is still pretty bad even if he’s raised his OPS 100 points in the last two days, but I can see him not being great.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 27, 2011 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions
his too
They all surprise me really, I was just responding to reg.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 27, 2011 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions
Hanley means “out” in Swedish
Do the chair know we gonna look like some punk-ass bitches out there?
by mleadman on May 27, 2011 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
LOL
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 27, 2011 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions
and green.
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by Ghost_of_K3vo on May 27, 2011 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah me too. Seems like the last three or four years I’ve wanted to stay away from Dunn and Uggla because lumbering sluggers do not age gracefully. The year I think “yeah, they’ll probably keep it up at least a couple more years” is when they die on me.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 27, 2011 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL
For years we have asked Loney to hit like Hanley; too bad he decided to do it in 2011.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 27, 2011 10:17 AM PDT reply actions
Adam Dunn struck out four more times last night including once against a LH, now 0 – 33 against LHP. Most incredible stat of the 2011 season?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Not Jose Bautista related, so no, but it’s close.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 27, 2011 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions
Most incredible suckitude stat?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on May 27, 2011 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions
Can’t blame BABIP, 15 K’s in 39 plate appearances
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on May 27, 2011 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions
When none of your 18 balls in play have landed for hits, it’s reasonable to blame BABIP
by Eric Stephen on May 27, 2011 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Ha Ha, that be true
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on May 27, 2011 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions
but I mean even with a 25% rate of his 18 balls he’d still still be blowing Dunn chunks
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on May 27, 2011 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions
true
but we wouldn’t be saying “Damn, 5 for 33? That sucks.” because we probably wouldn’t notice it.
I wish there was a way to search Baseball-Reference via split. I want to know the most PA without a hit against LHP in one season.
by Eric Stephen on May 27, 2011 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions
I think we’d still be saying it because I think we’d still notice it. That is a pitchers numbers not a guy making 15 Million as a DH.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on May 27, 2011 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions
We only noticed it because we just played them though, and the 0-for was mentioned. If Dunn wasn’t 0-for, I don’t think many people would have known about it.
by Eric Stephen on May 27, 2011 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions
For instance
We all know Carlos Peña has sucked this year, but nobody talks about his 2-for-36 against LHP
by Eric Stephen on May 27, 2011 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions
Pena and Dunn, Chicago Power Free Agents combined 2 – 69 against LHP
Seems like a story:)
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on May 27, 2011 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Career BABIP vs LHP — .288, OPS+ 90
Career BABIP vs. RHP — .298, OPS+ 109
Historically, the only things lefties seem to really have on him is a much higher K rate and a slightly suppressed HR rate.
Bad luck seems a fair thing to point to on that.
"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."
Oh, apparently those numbers were tOPS+ instead. I’m not really familiar with that stat, but it apparently means it is adjusted relative his only total line, rather than the league. His career OPS against lefties is still .803, which is not bad at all given how much he mashes righties.
"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."
the sOPS+ is relative to the league for that split
by Eric Stephen on May 27, 2011 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions
I feel vindicated
in having no interest in the Dodgers signing him as a FA.
Overqualified in an underqualified world since 2008.
Posey Play
I am way behind in the threads (major virus and two eye infections)
This is a rule that is never enforced and it is abused by the catchers. Technically that runner has the right to the baseline until the catcher has the ball. Nowadays the catcher is setting up camp before the ball is even caught by the Outfielder. It would take a massive ethos change by umpires to start calling this…just like it would to start calling the ridiculous takeout slides at 2B that are somehow not called interference. Bottom line…if Posey doesn’t want to get run over, he should not block the plate or learn to block it better.
KCAL! FTMFW!
by robotmadeofnails on May 27, 2011 10:24 AM PDT reply actions 6 recs
Rec’d. They don’t need a rule change as much as they need to enforce the rule. The same way that there are rules that limit quarterbacks and goalies for their protection, the rules should be enforced to limit catchers for their own protection.
"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."
i had to laugh
because apparently Tim McCarver wants it to be the rule that if you go after the catchers head, you get ejected and fined and your run doesn’t count.
How is someone going from standing to sliding supposed to avoid hitting a guy who’s already low to the ground lower than the head? Not that I think they should clothesline the catcher, it just doesn’t seem possible to avoid the area completely in that situation.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 27, 2011 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions
Tim McCarver
A sure sign of a bad idea coming.
"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 27, 2011 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I like Mike Sciosia's reaction
“Scioscia told me he didn’t like it,” McCarver said. "He said the reason he didn’t like it was that (blocking the plate) was the last vestige of courage the game has.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 27, 2011 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions
Not like in the 80s when men were men?
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 27, 2011 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Also why should he care, if his catcher dies it’s only Jeff Mathis.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 27, 2011 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions
lol
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 27, 2011 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Because you can go after a dudes fully padded head in football. It’s totally reasonable.
Really like Gary and RMON said, at some point Selig needs to step in and say “from now on if a catcher blocks the base the guy is safe” and this should all end.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 27, 2011 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions
isn't that the rule anyway?
unless he has the ball
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 27, 2011 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, they just don’t enforce it.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 27, 2011 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions
Gary is pleased you remembered what he wrote. :)
"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 remember points that agree with whatever I’m trying to argue.
Now if you want me to remember guys who succeeded in the bigs despite striking out all the damn time in the minors, good luck.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 27, 2011 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions
can you really remember
something you didn’t want to check in the first place? :)
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 27, 2011 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
yikes for your illness
you better now?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 27, 2011 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Back at work and on antibiotics. I am just crazy weak right now, and my wrists hurt from typing
KCAL! FTMFW!
by robotmadeofnails on May 27, 2011 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions
Seems both of the umpires on this board agree on this point.
by Michael White on May 27, 2011 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions
Posey SHOULD have had the ball though
he just dropped it before cousins even got there. You are saying he should field the ball and then he can set up to block the plate?
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 makes sense
basically until he gets the ball he as to act like a 3rd baseman setting up to tag a runner tagging up from 2nd and then when he gets the ball he can go beast mode
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.
Mike Scoscia would have been made irrelevant.
Why do wordsmiths not like the word irrelevant? Is it because they are irrelevant in a society that chooses to communicate with 140 characters or less?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on May 27, 2011 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions
I don't care about the current rule
I like plays at the plate, and I don’t mind if catchers want to set up and block the plate ahead of time. They just have to know there is a price.
by Eric Stephen on May 27, 2011 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions
Easy to say if you are fully armed and waiting for Dee Gordon to come bouncing in off of you. Not so easy if it is Adam Dunn ready to mash into the Guitar when ended up weeping.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on May 27, 2011 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Adam Dunn Will Kill You
Even if he’s not trying
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 27, 2011 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions
For some reason I loved the way Dunn just stopped after crushing him and looked down. If he had done the Hulk move it would have been the greatest ever.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on May 27, 2011 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions
“Dammit, I’m gonna get blamed for this aren’t I?”
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 27, 2011 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions
just the way the stand there with his hands out like...
wtf I hope I didn’t break it
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.
See, and I know people love to see collisions, but this is where the umpires would really need to step in. If the catcher doesn’t have the ball and is blocking the plate, the runner should be able to just run around, knowing that obstruction will be called….or the runner needs to be called out if they make no attempt to touch the plate and only go for the catcher….this is not easy to determine I know…but if people don’t want to see these types of injuries, the rules need to be enforced. If not, we need to just shut up and enjoy the show
KCAL! FTMFW!
by robotmadeofnails on May 27, 2011 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions
Well I mena what happened here is the catcher was stupid and sauntered up the line into Dunn
because of the poor throw. He wasn’t trying to block the plate but he did walk right into the Donkey
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 it looks like Santana had his eye on the ball instead of Dunn and they bumped into each other.
Because it’s Dunn he goes flying.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 27, 2011 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Yea, but this is one of those instances where the runner should know that they can just run around the catcher and will be awarded home plate because of obstruction. For now they are not granted this, so it is expected that they will run over the catcher
KCAL! FTMFW!
by robotmadeofnails on May 27, 2011 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions
He had no idea santana was going to at the last second run into him
thats not Dunn’s fault at all. Is he supposed to olay the dude? He didn’t have time to react there except to get his arms up and protect himself.
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 comment is about the larger discussion at hand…not necessarily this play. This would definitely be categorized as incidental contact (ass kicking) because of the way the play developed.
KCAL! FTMFW!
by robotmadeofnails on May 27, 2011 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions
And it was my bad for responding to this gif, since I am speaking in general. This is one of those instances where if Dunn had been knocked out or incapacitated without touching home plate, he should be awarded the base due to obstruction.
KCAL! FTMFW!
by robotmadeofnails on May 27, 2011 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions
there were talking about something like that
On MLBN. Someone like Dee would have the speed and agility to get around, like Bourn did in HOU to Navarro. But someone like Cousins doesn’t have much choice if he wants to score.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 27, 2011 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Cousins could become a Dodger, and practice in Maury’s pit.
by Eric Stephen on May 27, 2011 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions
Its an exciting play
someone brought up nfl and padded helmets as an example, but in baseball the runner doesn’t have shoulder pads or a nice NFL helmet to use to crush a catchers head, which is a big part of what makes blows to the head so dangerous in the NFL.
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, technically this is the rule.
KCAL! FTMFW!
by robotmadeofnails on May 27, 2011 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions
wow
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 27, 2011 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions
I’d fire the guy who poured that cement
Do the chair know we gonna look like some punk-ass bitches out there?
by mleadman on May 27, 2011 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I see what you did there
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by Ghost_of_K3vo on May 27, 2011 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions
I thought only Thor’s hammer could do that shit
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on May 27, 2011 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions
thus endeth the tyranny
of the vampire curb
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 27, 2011 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
took that from reddit!
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by Ghost_of_K3vo on May 27, 2011 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions
truebluela reddit and google.com/reader
though an rss feed feels like it shouldn’t count
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.
According to chrome: Reddit-Google-TBLA-Arseblog
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by Ghost_of_K3vo on May 27, 2011 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions
This is the point where I feel bad for having no idea what reddit is
by Eric Stephen on May 27, 2011 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions
You’re a better man for it.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 27, 2011 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions
BEST SITE EVER
its kind of like Digg but one million times better. And the comments are hilarious.
and they love puns. and cats.
Eric hates cats!
he does love puns though
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 don’t want to now. Really.
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by Ghost_of_K3vo on May 27, 2011 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions
know even.
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by Ghost_of_K3vo on May 27, 2011 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions
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.
now you’ve done it. There goes everyone’s Friday productivity.
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by Ghost_of_K3vo on May 27, 2011 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions
David Cone is a hardcore SABR guy
Are there certain sites or columnists that you particularly like?
Yeah, I’m a big fan of Fangraphs.com and Dave Cameron. I love reading some of his stuff. Baseball-Reference.com is a tremendous resource, as well. There’s several out there, but my go-to is probably Fangraphs and Baseball-Reference.com. I love Fangraphs and the mountains of data you can get there, especially with hitters’ tendencies and what percentage of pitches they chase outside the strike zone. Across the board, when balls are put in play — you know exactly which guys are groundball hitters, certain tendencies. Some of the defensive metrics are pretty interesting, too, although it’s probably a little bit controversial still. But interesting nonetheless.
http://nymag.com/daily/sports/2011/05/david_cone_on_advanced_stats_t.html
Kevin McHale, your new coach of the Houston Rockets
I would be so pissed right now if I were a Rockets fan. This hire makes the Mike Brown hire look like pure genius.
If there is any front office that whole-heartedly agrees with the “coaches don’t matter” mantra, it’s the Rockets.
by Michael White on May 27, 2011 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Rocket fans are in love with their GM, or at least where in love with him 6 months ago.
They’ll trust his decision I bet
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.
Hm.. what about Jim Buss..
He already piss me off by hiring Brown, but doing this?
Hm.. what about Jim Buss..
He already piss me off by hiring Brown, but doing this?http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/rumors/post/Lakers-Bynum-untouchable-in-trade-talks;ylt=A2KJ3Cck499Np3YAi3VNbK5?urn=nba-357722
Oh god….
The Lakers do seem to have a surprisingly high meltdown potential at the moment.
And coaches may not matter much, but a patsy coach who will let Kobe shoot 50 times per game does matter.
by Michael White on May 27, 2011 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions
patsy coach who will let Kobe shoot 50 times per game does matter.
Is that what we have here?
by silverwidow on May 27, 2011 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions
he didn't even run his own offense in cleveland
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 heard that today.
Jerry should let him run the Sparks and STFO of all things Lakers. He has been in the shadows for so long, first behind his dad and then Phil, he wants to let the world know his views.
by Greg Stephen on May 27, 2011 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Exactly, from what I heard, Jim Buss is the one that “found” the Bynum, thus, that is the reason why he doesn’t want to trade him, lol….
Or maybe he does not want to trade him because he’s the only young valuable asset the team has.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on May 27, 2011 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions
I don't know
ask the lakers fans lol. I just know the general attitude towards the Rocket GM from hanging our the Houston Texans sbnation site
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What is he supposed to say, though? The word untouchable means as much as “no trade clause.” It is merely a vehicle to drive up the price.
by Eric Stephen on May 27, 2011 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions
You can't win here
If you are honest
I’d love to trade Bynum for Dwight Howard, he’s an injury prone kid who may or may not ever reach his potential
like Ned, you get blasted
If you are not honest like Jim, you get blasted.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on May 27, 2011 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions
“We want this injury-prone pseudo-star gone as soon as possible. He drives all of us insane with his inability to live up to his promise due to injuries and a lack of mental toughness.”
“So, New Orleans, about Chris Paul…”
"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 27, 2011 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
lol
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 27, 2011 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions
just hoping
Jim Buss was trying to maximize Bynum’s trade value by placing this “untouchable” label on him. I can hope, right?
For all the Jersey Shore fans I've seen on here
I’m headed there in about an hour. Will report back on the merciless fist pumping and hoards of skanks.
According to my jersey friends
The highlight of the weekend will be Sunday afternoon happy hour at this place called D-Jais or something like that.
I'm going to Miami in 3 weeks for work
and I’m definitely going to fist pump at Karma. I’ll take pictures for everyone. It’ll be glorious.
Be safe. But also don’t take any shit off anyone.
And don’t let anybody, ANYBODY, call you fake. You must throw down if that happens.
by Michael White on May 27, 2011 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions
Webster
Reminder that he makes his AA debut at 2:15 today. This is supposedly the biggest jump in pro baseball.
From what I’ve heard, going up from A is the biggest hurdle they will face. But what I do I know?
by silverwidow on May 27, 2011 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions
Loney and Kapler can attest to this
KCAL! FTMFW!
by robotmadeofnails on May 27, 2011 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions
Ned on Rubby
How the Dodgers use De La Rosa, the best prospect in the organization who was promoted from Double-A starter to the Dodgers’ bullpen on Tuesday, will be interesting.
"If we had an injury to one of the five guys in the rotation, he would be my choice," Colletti said. "I don’t want him to not be stretched out. You never know what we’ll need day-to-day. If he does stay up the rest of the year, and stays out of the bullpen, some could be 2-3 inning appearances.
"As time goes on, I’m not concerned if he’s got enough innings to be a starting pitcher next year. We’ll cross that bridge when we get to it. We’re concerned about the 2011 season. Any experience he gets up here will super-seed any minor league experience he gets as a starter."
What, you expect Yahoo to have copy editors?
:-/
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still, that’s like a HS kid wrote it after sounding it out
by Josie Becker on May 27, 2011 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions
“Daddy has a headache this morning…”
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 27, 2011 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I seriously want to see Rubby for a 3 inning save a few times
that seems like a great way to use him, similar to how we joked about using padilla after we signed him. Who says mop up guys are the only ones who can pitch more then 2 innings.
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.
Heyman article
• Meanwhile, Dodgers owner Frank McCourt continues to be a thorn in MLB’s side. He has said he’ll be able to make the next payroll, but it seems like every pay period will be a major question now. "He should get out. He has to know the end is near,’’ said one L.A. lawyer familiar with his case.
• While there’s speculation that the Dodgers won’t be able to keep both Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier longterm since the owner has steep financial difficulties and both players’ contracts expire after next season, one person familiar with the situation said the Dodgers "have put out no calls and received no calls’’ about either outfielder. It is believed Dodgers baseball people would love to lock up both Kemp and Ethier longterm. A new owner could help there.
• Executives say Dodgers first baseman James Loney is a likely non-tender candidate as his power has not yet developed as hoped.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 27, 2011 11:47 AM PDT reply actions
Its like other GMs know Colleti is too stubborn to sell
or see how shitty our division is and realize no way we give up this soon.
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'll just go on record
and say I’m not a fan of locking up Dre long term
Overqualified in an underqualified world since 2008.
but he’s the offensive face the franchise
by Josie Becker on May 27, 2011 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions
got the photos to prove it :)
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 27, 2011 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions
hey no one is taking pictures of Matt Kemp for half and hour
by Josie Becker on May 27, 2011 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions
not of him batting anyway
/jokebetterusedlastyear
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 27, 2011 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
they're in DC
so they’re naturally behind the curve
Overqualified in an underqualified world since 2008.
If it’s one or the other you sign Kemp. No doubt.
Kemp and Kershaw are more of a priority than Ethier, but if you can’t afford to keep Ethier, we’re probably just wasting our time because you need all those guys (and more) to be competitive.
by Michael White on May 27, 2011 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
hopefully a new owner
can handle more than 3-4 core players. I just don’t think Dre is they type to lock up even if money wasn’t an issue…he’s not young anymore, his power has disappeared since the finger injury, and he’s not athletic or a good defender.
Overqualified in an underqualified world since 2008.
Ya. It’s hard to disagree with this.
Especially if you think he’s in line to get Jason Bay money.
by Michael White on May 27, 2011 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions
And the Dodgers score 143 runs in 2013.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 27, 2011 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree with this. And his crazy splits against LHP and his streaky hitting make me want to deal him for a good haul if we are out of it by the middle
KCAL! FTMFW!
by robotmadeofnails on May 27, 2011 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
So is the Marlins pitching what is mostly winning them games?
or is their offense better then you make it sound? Are their 3 good hitters just THAT good?
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 believe their bullpen
is also much improved
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 27, 2011 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions
4th in pitching, 6th in hitting. Three good hitters will take you a long way this year.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 27, 2011 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Dodgers catch a break here by playing these guys when Johnson is on the DL and missing Sanchez.
by Michael White on May 27, 2011 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions
Top 3 pitchers are good to great, Top 3 hitters are good to great, bullpen has been solid. Dobbs rakes against LHP so that is four above average hitters in the lineup, not counting Hanley who we know is better then all of them.
Big dropoff after the big three unless Vazquez turns it around. He might be getting there, he shut down the Rays and had increased velocity in doing so.
If they did not have to catch the Phillies I’d expect normalizing Hanley would be good enough to take the Division. I think this team would steamroll the West. They also have a solid bullpen piece in Jose Ceda to move up. They are good enough that if they need another spot in the rotation they should go for it.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on May 27, 2011 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Dobbs rakes againstLHPRHP
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on May 27, 2011 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I am going to temper my enthusiasm that Casey Blake is coming back
having learned from Raffy. (I’m still glad he’s back but his bat is clearly still on the DL.) And it sounds like the Beard hasn’t quite been a ready for prime time player yet either. But anyone who keeps us from seeing too much Miles and Castro is okay in my book.
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'm enjoying this exchange
@ascheink: Looking to hire some developer/journalists for a new team at the @huffingtonpost. Get in touch if interested
@DanGrazianoESPN: LOL. Run away..
also retweeted by Peter King. From wiki:
In April 2011, The Huffington Post was targeted with a multimillion dollar lawsuit filed in United States District Court in New York by Jonathan Tasini on behalf of thousands of uncompensated bloggers
lol bloggers want to get paid
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
creative content generators aren’t just happy with exposure? Ingrates.
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I have so many friends who wrote for Cinematical who will both laugh and cry at that.
And shake their fists.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Barajas or Navarro tonight?
Any indication? Tea leaves?
Let the Bison roam.
by Little Blue Bicycle on May 27, 2011 12:55 PM PDT reply actions
Appearances aside, it’s not easy being the straight man.
Let the Bison roam.
by Little Blue Bicycle on May 27, 2011 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions
that’s probably why attendance is up at Pride! : )
by Josie Becker on May 27, 2011 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
{drums}. But seriously folks….
Let the Bison roam.
by Little Blue Bicycle on May 27, 2011 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
You mean it’s not just because Macy Grey is huge right now
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 27, 2011 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I can't decide
If I see the face of Jesus or the face of Mary in that mug
by The Dude Abides on May 27, 2011 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Lineup guesses!
Against Righties
Furcal
Carrol
Etheir
Kemp
Blake
Loney
Sands
Barajas
Against lefties
Furcal
Carrol
Etheir
Kemp
Blake
Sands
Loney
Barajas
primary pinch hitter Gibbons
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.
RHP:
Furcal
Carroll
Ethier
Kemp
Loney
Blake
Gibbons
Barajas
LHP:
Furcal
Carroll
Ethier
Kemp
Blake
Loney
Sands
Barajas
I am concerned about Gibbons being the primary RH hitter
but I think Sands gets time against righties too, wouldn’t be surprised to see them split time against righties with the way sands has been hitting. I really think Sands will bat ahead of Loney against lefties too.
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.
Gibbons intrigues me
I honestly feel like he could be a productive LF so I would hate to see him just sit on the bench and not get the chance, but I would still rather see Sands 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.
Calgary CA?
Are there enough people in Canada who would watch to make it worth it? A team in Mexico would be cool if Mexico didn’t suck so much right 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.
it would be nice for Toronto to have some company
by Josie Becker on May 27, 2011 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Montreal worked until 1995 when the owner sold off all the good players. Loria just made it worse, much as he has in Miami. With a decent ballpark and deep pockets, who knows.
Let the Bison roam.
by Little Blue Bicycle on May 27, 2011 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
In Miami they have put together a team much better than any in the NL West.
by Michael White on May 27, 2011 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
And it plays in front of empty seats.
Let the Bison roam.
by Little Blue Bicycle on May 27, 2011 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Florida hates baseball
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.
Florida hates being outside in the summer.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 27, 2011 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Imagine if Dodger Stadium was in Upland and the only way to get there was via a two way bridge.
Now imagine if Dodger Stadium was completely unsuited to hosting a professional sports team.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 27, 2011 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions
build a new stadium 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.
Yep, but those cost money.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 27, 2011 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions
gotta spend money to make 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.
no need to imagine
other than the Upland part
Do the chair know we gonna look like some punk-ass bitches out there?
getting there is balls
but I like it once I’m in
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.
Tampa
has one of the worst economies in the US, and has for years, and I know the stadium sucks, but if they can’t draw for that team last year they never will in the new economy of scarcity we all live in. The weather is not an excuse, the way the community is planned and organized is.
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Yeah, like I said, where the Stadium is located in relation to where people actually live is terrible.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 27, 2011 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions
. . -
magnae clunes mihi placent, nec possum de hac re mentiri.
quis enim, consortes mei, non fateatur
by Humma Kavula on May 27, 2011 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions
They put together a good team, what else can you do?
As baseball fans what do we care if people don’t appreciate good teams.
by Michael White on May 27, 2011 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions
But I was talking about viable homes for teams, not the teams themselves. Montreal supported baseball until the infamous “fire sale” and never came back. I doubt that it is viable now, but maybe with a major local commitment, it could be. Miami, if I lived there, I’d go see that team a lot, they’re always interesting, but Loria has a talent for undermining fan bases. I’m not sure what those folks would turn out for besides the Dolphins.
Let the Bison roam.
by Little Blue Bicycle on May 27, 2011 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions
The Heat?
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 confess to not paying attention, did they finally sell out a playoff game?
Let the Bison roam.
by Little Blue Bicycle on May 27, 2011 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Whenever this came up I would always say Puerto Rico and Portland.
by Michael White on May 27, 2011 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Puerto Rico could be cool
but would they do it with how far way from florida it is? Long term I can’t see it working.
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.
In truth I can’t really see anything working.
by Michael White on May 27, 2011 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions
but we need 2 more teams!
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 why if you make the decision to expand, you have to just accept that no destination will ever be as viable as the Dodgers (or Angels), Cubs or Yankees and you have to use revenue sharing to make up for that.
by Michael White on May 27, 2011 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions
or you could contract(which will never happen)
and then go back to 2 divisions per league with the top 2 teams per division making the playoffs, and for interleague each division takes turns playing the divisions from the other league ie 1 year the al east plays the nl west and the next the al east plays the nl east. I just want a balanced schedule but thats never gonna happen.
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.
why Calgary and not Vancouver or Portland?
by Josie Becker on May 27, 2011 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions
too close to Seattle?
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 don't know what population density is like up there though
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.
Pains me to say that baseball is dead in Portland. They went all in on soccer.
by Michael White on May 27, 2011 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Could Vegas not sustain a team?
KCAL! FTMFW!
by robotmadeofnails on May 27, 2011 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
No money to build that indoor sports complex anymore.
And, no I don’t think they could anyway. Untraditional work hours based on gaming would make it difficult to draw for weeknight games.
by Michael White on May 27, 2011 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I have a friend that works for the 51s and at no point did “going to go see a baseball game” ever cross my mind in Vegas.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 27, 2011 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions
You could plan a vacation around it. “I’m a Phillies fan and the team is playing in Vegas in May. Vegas Trip!”
by Michael White on May 27, 2011 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
you would more often if the dodgers were playing. And besides, I can’t see what anybody has to do after about hour 36 in vegas anyways.
Still on Frank's team!
does sleep count?
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 the hype around a Vegas team
died with the economy.
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.
Vegas ;)
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 27, 2011 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Western Canada
is feeling good right about now cos of their booming oil economy, it can sustain a team much better than the putrid Vega$ economy or Portland…but travel and the fact that MLB won’t expand make it moot.
Overqualified in an underqualified world since 2008.
200 million for 49 percent of the mets seems like a pretty good deal
am I wrong?
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.
No, sounds good to me.
Haven’t been paying attention, is that 49% of the holding company or just the team? The reason I ask is because SNY ( I think) does pretty well so if that’s not in the purchase it might make more sense.
by Michael White on May 27, 2011 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions
This could be interesting
Einhorn just called for Ballmer’s head because he doesn’t think Microsoft is making enough money.
Do the chair know we gonna look like some punk-ass bitches out there?
I have a friend who runs a website
that gets 5 million hits a month. It relies mostly on other content holders requesting to put up links to their own sites that she in turn reviews and if approved, they go up on the site. If a viewer clicks on the link (which is imprinted on a photo that the requester submitted), they are directed to that person’s site.
My friend keeps the revenue derived from all the hits that she gets on her site but her site does direct others to other sites so they do get some benefit.
A few days too late
but RIP Jeff Conaway, one of the cast members of a favorite show Taxi.
He delivers the straight line (two words) in this great clip
Is the that the “you shouldn’t” scene? I remember Jon Weisman talking about it, and I wanted to see it.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 27, 2011 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions
(can’t see youtube at work)
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 27, 2011 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions
What does a yellow light mean?
Do the chair know we gonna look like some punk-ass bitches out there?
aaah ok
i’ve seen that one. heh heh
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 27, 2011 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
A’s trade David Purcey for Scott Sizemore, probably ending Mark Ellis’ career. Not a terrible get for a guy they pulled off waivers.
@andrewngrant
Sizemore was a guy
the Tigers thought of as their second baseman of the future correct?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 27, 2011 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep. Started him there in 2010, had 100 bad PA, has since been replaced by Will “.230 slugging” Ryhmes until a few weeks ago, where Sizemore got the job back, and then sucked again.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on May 27, 2011 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions
wonder if this means
we can trade a pen arm for Chris Davis
Rangers want a RHP :)
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 27, 2011 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
hm Davis is back to not sucking
in a SSS kind of 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.
or MacDougal or Hawksworth
before one of them comes back to earth (talking xFIP)
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 27, 2011 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Whenever we play on the not westcoast I get impatient having to wait till 7 for baseball
I want it now. /wahh
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.
plus
10 of the next 16 games will have Vin! HOORAY!!
Actually, next month should be mostly Vin, as the Dodgers will play the Reds, Phillies, and Twins on the road. The rest are at home except for 4 games in COL where Vin will go.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 27, 2011 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I felt like someone slapped me when I realized Matt and Andre could be gone by 2013
Our window is only one year. FUCK
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
our best hope almost seems to be sands becoming an etheir or kemp type bat
and filling out our rotation with rubby and another guy from our system to give us the capital to go get another big bat or two. Unless our system manages to produce more bats, but we seem to have more good pitching then we do hitting right now, at least at the higher levels.
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.
still hoping
for Kyle Russell!
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 27, 2011 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions
25 TBLA Points
How many home runs has Mike Stanton hit in May?
Who has hit more this week,(Mon – Thurs) Corey Hart, Jay Bruce, or Mike Stanton?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
he’s hit 9
and I believe Corey Hart
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 27, 2011 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions
TBLA Bingo
Tommy answers both questions – gets 25 TBLA Points
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
boo yah!
145 for me!
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 27, 2011 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Hart had three in one game, so I will go with Hart
KCAL! FTMFW!
by robotmadeofnails on May 27, 2011 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I saw you say 9 in the comments earlier
but I’m too late :(
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Webster's off to a tough start in AA
Walked his first batter, throwing error on pickoff attempt, followed by a wild pitch. Nerves..
Made it through the first with no runs! Good job recovering like that!
by wonderphenom on May 27, 2011 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Gamer, battler, no quit, heart, grinder, gumption
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Yep – many would fold in that situation.
by wonderphenom on May 27, 2011 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Words used to describe Eckstein!
KCAL! FTMFW!
by robotmadeofnails on May 27, 2011 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Number 2 is quite high for us, we usually get mentioned lower.
Every one of Russell’s hits this week was an extra-base hit—he’s still looking to crush every pitch. And he’s struck out 55 times already—33 percent of his at-bats. It’s hard to find anyone who strikes out that often who has success at the big league level. Russell’s power is legit, but there are still some further steps he has to make before he’s ready to mash in the majors.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
NOT-SO HOT SHEET
• Trayvon Robinson, cf, Dodgers. A May slump (.700 OPS) has counterbalanced an April surge (.959) by Robinson, and at no time has that been more evident than this week. The 23-year-old went 1-for-21 (.048) with a single, a walk and 10 strikeouts for Triple-A Albuquerque. Robinson made the most of a bad situation by going 1-for-1 on steal attempts and by scoring a run both times he reached base.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
MAN AMONG BOYS
The 23-year-old got back on the mound with high Class A Rancho Cucamonga on Monday, returning to the same level he pitched at most of last year. The Dodgers’ top pick as a sandwich rounder in 2009, Miller tossed six innings and allowed a run on three hits in his 2011 debut. He also struck out nine and handed out just two walks. Miller proved he can handle the California League last year, when he went 6-2, 2.92, so he shouldn’t be too long for that level if he gets on a roll.
Talking about Aaron Miller
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I'm having a hard time being excited about withrow anymore
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.
might be a future pen arm
But he did do ok his last outing yes?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 27, 2011 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
He's been average last 3 starts
Average is better than being bad
by Julio Nievas on May 27, 2011 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
If he could go longer then 5 innings in more starts he would look better
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.
/dead horse
gotta do something about the strikeouts
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.
For 13 Josie points
What team is credited with putting the first logo on a baseball cap? For 5 bonus points, what year did they do it?
though to varify, was it the old D or the a Tiger logo?
by Josie Becker on May 27, 2011 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Webster just threw 96!!
Struck out his second batter
by Julio Nievas on May 27, 2011 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Is it just me or does he have really long legs
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 don’t know. How long are your legs?
magnae clunes mihi placent, nec possum de hac re mentiri.
quis enim, consortes mei, non fateatur
by Humma Kavula on May 27, 2011 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
quick 2nd for webster
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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