Happy Birthday All-Star Dodgers

by Eric Stephen on Jul 23, 2011 3:32 PM PDT in News

Hong-Chih Kuo celebrates his 30th birthday.

Hong-Chih Kuo turns 30 today, meaning he spent all of his 20s in the Dodger organization. He was signed as an amateur when he was still 18, in 1999, making him one of just three players in the last 25 years signed or drafted by the Dodgers to spend at least a dozen years in the organization. But Kuo isn't alone today among Dodger birthdays.

Don Drysdale would have been 75 years old today, and before tonight's game his sons D.J. and Darren will throw ceremonial first pitches. In addition, more than 50 Drysdale family members will be at the game, and the Dodgers will show videos and have tributes to Drysdale during the game.

But wait, there's more. July 23 also happens to be the birthday of Pee Wee Reese, who like Drysdale was a Hall of Famer and the greatest shortstop in franchise history. Reese would have been 93 years old today.

In addition, Nomar Garciaparra turns 38 today. His time in Los Angeles was brief, but he did make the All-Star team in 2006 (remember that .358/.426/.576 first half?). One day, four birthdays for four Dodgers All-Stars.

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Was just watching the Fox game of the day, Padres vs Phillies

Chad Qualls allowed 3 HR in 0.1 innings pitched. Phillies went from 3-4 to 7-4.

by Riffraffselbow on Jul 23, 2011 3:39 PM PDT reply actions

Actually, it's 8-4

Qualls gave up five runs in 1/3 inning. Homers to Howard, Martinez, and Utley. Also, the crappy portion of the Braves bullpen (Sherrill, Proctor, random dude) just imploded against the Reds.

by The Dude Abides on Jul 23, 2011 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions

Ah, you're right.

Stopped counting.

by Riffraffselbow on Jul 23, 2011 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Dodgers lineup

Furcal SS
Miles 2B
Ethier RF
Kemp CF
Rivera LF
Loney 1B
Uribe 3B
Navarro C
Lilly P

by Eric Stephen on Jul 23, 2011 3:40 PM PDT reply actions

I hate to say it

but I think Miles would make the best leadoff hitter. Furcal is complete shit now.

Nothing is ever easy.

by drulenarendes on Jul 23, 2011 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions

Ned took a bunch of crap for Miles and Gamer in the last two offseasons

kinda funny who panned out and who is making outs

by Hollywood Joe on Jul 23, 2011 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions

Mr. Guo

Zhu ni sheng ri kuai le

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by Xeifrank on Jul 23, 2011 3:51 PM PDT reply actions

Brit Slang Word of the Day (it's a twofer)

Bongo = gentlemen’s top-shelf material
Top Shelf = pornographic magazine

LAG Confidential / SBNLA / Pop Bunker

by Josie Becker on Jul 23, 2011 3:58 PM PDT reply actions

What brought this on?

Are we expanding everyones knowledge or just feeling randy?

by Grimjack on Jul 23, 2011 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions

a Brit sportswriter said that Wayne Rooney’s passing is football bongo, and I didn’t get it, so I asked and now I know a new word, so I shared it with y’all

LAG Confidential / SBNLA / Pop Bunker

by Josie Becker on Jul 23, 2011 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions

Football porn: what happens at the team hotel after a USWNT victory.

by Grimjack on Jul 23, 2011 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions

example

“Where’s so and so?” said Bob.
“Oh he’s off looking at bongo mags”

“That five and dime has some excellent top shelf material”

LAG Confidential / SBNLA / Pop Bunker

by Josie Becker on Jul 23, 2011 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions

Page 3 is a classic.

by Riffraffselbow on Jul 23, 2011 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions

It’s amazing to me that you can pick up a newspaper in Britain and it’s got tits on page three

LAG Confidential / SBNLA / Pop Bunker

by Josie Becker on Jul 23, 2011 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Fuck you Ruiz

You were out.

by Grimjack on Jul 23, 2011 4:07 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

I hate that guy.

magnae clunes mihi placent, nec possum de hac re mentiri.
quis enim, consortes mei, non fateatur

by Humma Kavula on Jul 23, 2011 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions

Humma Kavula:Carlos Ruiz::Indiana Jones:Nazis

@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 23, 2011 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions

bhsportsguy's speculated prognosis on the bankruptcy

is up in this FanPost, in case you haven’t seen it.

@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 23, 2011 4:48 PM PDT reply actions

Absolutely no news and insight from today’s pregame. Boh-ring.

by Eric Stephen on Jul 23, 2011 5:02 PM PDT reply actions

Sad Face

by keithc13 on Jul 23, 2011 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions

“They tried to make me go to rehab – I said no, no, no”

by silverwidow on Jul 23, 2011 5:04 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

wow – go there

by Hollywood Joe on Jul 23, 2011 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions

I laughed

by Eric Stephen on Jul 23, 2011 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Lol…

Not really, I mean I giggled but that is like being shocked Layne Staley was found with a needle in his arm. May she rest in peace.

But no one is blown away, at least I wouldn’t think they are

by keithc13 on Jul 23, 2011 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions

I hope nobody you know

dies from a drug overdose.

Overqualified in an underqualified world since 2008.

by Pure Azure on Jul 23, 2011 6:10 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions

hey Humma

Did you read the glowing SI article on Ruiz?

a lovely story

by Hollywood Joe on Jul 23, 2011 5:04 PM PDT reply actions

I didn’t, I can’t, I shouldn’t, I won’t.

magnae clunes mihi placent, nec possum de hac re mentiri.
quis enim, consortes mei, non fateatur

by Humma Kavula on Jul 23, 2011 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions

Nats vs Dodgers………naturally boring. No added preservatives, 100% gluten free!

Baseball is a game, and games are supposed to be fun.

by iiidown on Jul 23, 2011 5:04 PM PDT reply actions

Tonight is the rare game without Tony Jackson. Also, no Ken Gurnick.

by Eric Stephen on Jul 23, 2011 5:07 PM PDT reply actions

sad to say, the line-up might be better with those guys

well, maybe not

by Hollywood Joe on Jul 23, 2011 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions

Gurnick can pick it at 2B

by Eric Stephen on Jul 23, 2011 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions

Dylan H can pick it at the buffet table.

@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 23, 2011 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions

Oh yeah, he’s also not here.

by Eric Stephen on Jul 23, 2011 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions

Man, you are going to have free reign at the soft serve.

@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 23, 2011 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions

Wow, I wrote that wrong. “free reins” or “going to reign”, but not what I wrote.

@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 23, 2011 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions

free rein – but apparently it’s not unusual to see reign nowadays.

by berkowit28 on Jul 23, 2011 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Must be someone else from the Times, then, no?

by berkowit28 on Jul 23, 2011 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions

Jim Peltz is here from the Times.
Blair Angulo (usually covers UCLA) is here for ESPN LA.
A.J. Cassavell, who is usually here with Gurnick, is taking care of things for MLB.com

by Eric Stephen on Jul 23, 2011 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions

Makes me sad to know that every chance to take a shot at the Dodgers will be missed tonight.

by keithc13 on Jul 23, 2011 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions

I went to the cages with G. Scott today

In case you were wondering. Nice quiet swing, well coached, good mechanics – bat speed looked good, hit a bunch of balls hard. Was able to drive someballs that were in pitcher locations.

He’d be a star in my over 30 league for sure….

by Hollywood Joe on Jul 23, 2011 5:09 PM PDT reply actions

I actually did wonder

Of course he’s star in your league – he’s (well) under 30! I’d hate to see your (or his) critique on my (very rusty swing). How did you hit? Did he like your swing?

@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Jul 23, 2011 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions

You’ll have to ask him about my swing

I haven’t been having good cage sessions lately, but had my highest OPS ever the season that just ended two weeks back, so I am just gonna go with it. My front shoulder has a tendency to fly open a bit, which makes my hands go wide, which I was struggling with today. I ended up fouling or choping too many balls that I should be driving.

I’d love to go to the cages with you. Gary really knows the swing well, like I said, he was well coached. He came a couple of generations after me when coaching got refined at younger levels – you can see it in his approach and understanding.

When schedules align, we hope to work in some throwing sessions

by Hollywood Joe on Jul 23, 2011 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions

I was wondering for sure….

by keithc13 on Jul 23, 2011 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions

You’re gonna have to get GScott a fake birth certificate next time you’re overseas!

by keithc13 on Jul 23, 2011 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions

If he was my son, I could get him in – he just wouldn’t be able to pitch until he turned 30

We don’t look remotely alike, but is scares the crap out of me that the math works…the guy could easily be my kid

by Hollywood Joe on Jul 23, 2011 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions

Tonight is the battle of the LHP we got in the offseason vs the guy I thought we’d end up with via trade.

For some reason all offseason I thought we would deal Loney to the Cubs for Gorzellany.

by keithc13 on Jul 23, 2011 5:36 PM PDT reply actions

don't forget about minor league birthday boy Jessie Bosnik

who just him a homer on his 23rd Bday

by Brandon Lennox on Jul 23, 2011 5:37 PM PDT reply actions

Yes!

by Eric Stephen on Jul 23, 2011 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions

OK there was one reasonably cool thing about the pregame

http://www.truebluela.com/2011/7/23/2290364/don-mattingly-bert-blyleven-hall-of-fame

by Eric Stephen on Jul 23, 2011 5:37 PM PDT reply actions

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Pos	No	Player	2012 Salary
C	17	Ellis	$490,000
1B	7	Loney	$6,375,000
2B	37	Herrera	$375,082
3B	6	Hairston	$2,250,000
SS	9	Gordon	$485,000
LF	23	Abreu	$401,311
CF	10	Gwynn	$850,000
RF	16	Ethier	$10,950,000

OF/1B	33	Van Slyke	$388,197
2B/3B	3	Kennedy	$800,000
OF/1B	30	Sands	$375,175
IF	13	DeJesus	$448,992
C	18	Treanor	$850,000

SP	22	Kershaw	$6,000,000
SP	58	Billingsley	$9,000,000
SP	29	Lilly	$12,000,000
SP	44	Harang	$3,000,000
SP	35	Capuano	$3,000,000

CL	74	Jansen	$491,000
RHP	52	Lindblom	$483,000
RHP	51	Belisario	$414,426
RHP	54	Guerra	$488,000
RHP	28	Wright	$900,000
LHP	57	Elbert	$488,500
RHP	60	Coffey	$1,000,000

DL	27	Kemp	$10,000,000
DL	21	Rivera	$4,000,000
DL	12	Sellers	$481,000
DL	5	Uribe	$8,000,000
DL	55	Guerrier	$4,750,000
DL	14	Ellis	$2,500,000
60DL	36	Hawksworth	$495,000
60DL	41	De La Rosa	$485,000

AA	50	Eovaldi	$7,885
AAA	56	Antonini	$7,869

		Manny	$8,087,432	deferred
		Andruw	$3,375,000	deferred
		Pierre	$3,050,000	deferred
		Furcal	$3,000,000	deferred
		Kuroda	$2,000,000	deferred
		Garland	$1,500,000	option buyout
		Blake	$1,250,000	option buyout
DFA	66	MacDougal	$650,000

Totals			$115,942,869
For more detailed information, click here.
Current 40-man roster count: 42 (incl. De La Rosa & Hawksworth)

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