Dodgers Set Post All-Star Break Starting Rotation
by Eric Stephen on Jul 10, 2011 12:23 PM PDT
in Dodgers Game Previews
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PrintThe Dodgers have set their post All-Star break starting rotation, beginning Friday in Arizona:
- Clayton Kershaw
- Hiroki Kuroda
- Ted Lilly
- Chad Billingsley
- Rubby De La Rosa
Manager Don Mattingly noted Billingsley's history against the Giants (Billingsley is 7-4 with a 3.01 ERA against San Francisco in his career) and that Arizona has many left-handed bats (47.5% of their PA have come from left-handed batters, compared to 43.1% for San Francisco) as reasons for having Lilly pitch in Arizona rather than San Francisco.
Billingsley and De La Rosa will each have nine days rest in between starts, but Mattingly said it wouldn't be a problem as each pitcher has a throwing schedule during the break. In addition, the team is mindful of De La Rosa's workload. Rubby pitched 110 1/3 innings last season, and has thrown 85 2/3 innings so far this season.
The schedule is also flexible enough -- four consecutive Thursdays off beginning with July 21 -- that the Dodgers can maneuver the rotation based on matchups as needed.
Barajas Almost Ready
Catcher Rod Barajas will play his fourth and final rehab game today with the Class A Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. He will be designated hitter for the third time in four days. Mattingly said Barajas has passed every test from trainer Stan Conte, and even scored from first on a play. "We had to check what happened to the left or right fielder on that play," Mattingly joked. Barajas will be reevaluated Thursday when the Dodgers hold a full team workout in Phoenix, and will likely be activated on Friday.
Castro Retires
Juan Castro, the four-time Dodger who was signed by the club as an amateur out of Mexico in 1991, has retired after 17 major league seasons. The former shortstop will join the vast cadre of special assistants under GM Ned Colletti, working in baseball operations and player development, evaluating at both the major and minor league level. "Juan was a consummate pro as a player," said Colletti. "The opportunity to add him to our staff as someone who can both recognize and teach those traits is a true plus for this organization."
Castro signed with the Dodgers three different times in the past three seasons. He was designated for assignment on June 6 when the Dodgers promoted Dee Gordon.
Lineups
| Padres | Dodgers | |||
| RF | Denorfia | LF | Gwynn | |
| SS | Gonzalez | SS | Furcal | |
| 3B | Headley | RF | Ethier | |
| LF | Ludwick |
CF | Kemp | |
| CF | Maybin | 1B | Loney | |
| 2B | Hudson | 3B | Uribe | |
| 1B | Rizzo | C | Navarro | |
| C | Johnson | 2B | Miles | |
| P | Stauffer | P | Lilly |
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Game Time: 1:10 p.m.
TV: Prime Ticket
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Someone from the Isotopes whose last name begins with E
by Eric Stephen on Jul 10, 2011 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions
All I know about Eveland is that his first name is Dana and he used to play for the A’s.
He’s a random player to me, no more, no less. Actually having an opinion of him would mean I actually know what he can do, which I don’t.
nevermind
I thought the initial Kuroda question was the joke you were referring to
Overqualified in an underqualified world since 2008.
I was about to say "You mean the LOOKOUTS, Eric, come on"
And then i remembered that Dana Eveland exists.
by Taylor Maricle on Jul 10, 2011 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Reasons why hitchhiking is dangerous
Jason Bartlett was scratched from the lineup today for the Padres with a sore right thumb.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 10, 2011 12:33 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I'm watching the Brewers/Reds game
is it just ‘grass is greener’ or why does Randy Wolf’s 87mph elyball just look faster/badder than Lilly’s?
So Donnie picked the one game of the five to start Lilly in a day game. Granted inside of a retractable roof.
by Alex41592 on Jul 10, 2011 12:35 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Tyler Chatwood pitches
between Haren and Weaver.
by bhsportsguy on Jul 10, 2011 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions
he's not playing anymore
so don’t worry
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 10, 2011 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
He just retired. Why would that be annoying?
I’d rather have Castro than velez regardless of just how bad Castro is
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Once Garvey made public his plans
to be a potential of a club that is not for sale, he should have resigned.
by bhsportsguy on Jul 10, 2011 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Not to say I don’t agree with you, but the Lakers had Magic for years on its payroll and part owner despite him trying to buy other teams.
He wasn't trying to buy the Lakers though was he?
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
And Garvey is trying to buy the team that he worked for. Magic Minority owner, Garvey Employee. Or as I like to look at it Apples and Oranges.
Spartans and Spartans
both Michigan St. alums, no?
Overqualified in an underqualified world since 2008.
It is probable
that Magic cleared those discussions with Dr. Buss beforehand. Based on what little is public, the Dodgers went to Garvey and asked him to stop talking about it. And he chose not to so they acted.
by bhsportsguy on Jul 10, 2011 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Why? I mean, I'm all for McCourt's ouster but Garvey really did blatantly cross the line
on the payroll while trying to put together group to oust his current boss? He should’ve quit, at that point imho.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
In Garvey’s defense, why quit when you can last a couple of more months making money off a rube like McCourt?
I know I said this before, but when your boss is an ass, why should he expect his employees to act better than him?
Because
you are not the boss. And even if you think that way, should you be bothered by being fired then.
It’s a little douchy of Garvey to do that and then play the victim of being fired…. /justsayin
by Jack Huber on Jul 10, 2011 12:58 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Its an easier story to report. Yeah, Garvey is an douchebag, but the media has been reporting that Frank been an even bigger douchebag for the last two years. They’re not going to change it just because of Garvey’s douchebaginess.
i liked the lead of tony jackson's story..
Garvey, who had a SERIES of sex scandals
A series?
really?
As in more than 1?
i was expecting something more scandolous
than simply dating a bunch of different women after you had gotten divorced.
The way that man got around
unless you know exactly who your father is, you too could be one.
I agree he should resigned, but I don't like ex Dodgers being
shunned when so many ex Dodgers have been already
Lasorda was responsible for some, ans even Shane Doucherino and Jason Werth were victims
by Jack Huber on Jul 10, 2011 1:06 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I hope they finish the first half on a winning note
by Skunkburner on Jul 10, 2011 12:41 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Ramon Ortiz is pitching for the Cubs?
Man, I thought we had it bad this season…
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Who's ready for the longest winning streak of the season?
This ASB couldn’t have come at a worse time. We’d be on our way to the 15 wins in a row we need if it wasn’t for the break.
last two games
have seen the Dodgers winning cos they were the least bad.
Overqualified in an underqualified world since 2008.
Dodger Stadium
looks barren on tv. Anyone there today?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Jul 10, 2011 1:02 PM PDT reply actions
I’m shocked people aren’t turning out to watch Ted Lilly pitch, and two teams tied for last
by Josie Becker on Jul 10, 2011 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Gonna end up with more today.
Reserved corner sections have people in them.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 10, 2011 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Probably about 20,000 or so actually here.
by Eric Stephen on Jul 10, 2011 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions
As much blashphemy as this is,
I feel better about paying to go to a Giants game than a Dodgers game at this point.
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