Dodgers Wednesday Links: Philosophical Differences, A Scully Survey, Attendance Drops
by Eric Stephen on Aug 24, 2011 9:01 AM PDT
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Some Dodgers links for a Wednesday...
- Ken Gurnick of MLB.com has some details of Dioner Navarro getting kicked the curb. "I didn't think he was the right guy for this team right now and what we're trying to do," said manager Don Mattingly. "He didn't fit in to that. Obviously, the performance under .200, but he didn't fit into my beliefs, the way you go about it and that means he didn't fit into Ned's beliefs also. Philosophical differences."
- "I’ve played catch with Shoe probably about a thousand times, so I know exactly what it looks like coming out of his hand," Aaron Miles told the Associated Press about his home run off former teammate Skip Schumaker. "He’s 92 up there, he provided all the power."
- "Steve Sax" of Sons of Steve Garvey was in the press box in St. Louis on Monday. Here is his first-hand report.
- Also in the "I forgot to mention this the other day" pile was Marc Hulet's review of Nathan Eovaldi and other young pitchers in the Dodgers organization on FanGraphs.
- Tangotiger has his annual fan scouting report survey ready for you to fill out. For more on the methodology, read this, then go rate the Dodgers' fielders.
- Don't get used to this, but here is a column from T.J. Simers, about a bizarre survey sent by the Dodgers to season-ticket holders to, among other things, rate Vin Scully.
- The hearing in Bankruptcy Court in Delaware on the Dodgers television rights, the next big battle for Frank McCourt, is set for September 26. Jim Peltz of the LA Times has the details.
- The Dodgers might be suffering the worst drop in attendance this season, but they aren't the only team with fewer fans coming through the turnstiles. The Cardinals are down 3,000 per game this season, wrote Rick Hummel of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
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Vogelsong remaining starts: vs HOU, vs CHC, @SD, vs LAD, @COL, @LAD, vs COL.
Kershaw: vs SD, @ATL, @SFG, vs AZ, vs SFG, @AZ.
should be interesting.
"Statistics are used much like a drunk uses a lamp post: for support, not illumination." - Vin Scully
Kershaw's actual starts
08/29 vs. SD
09/03 at ATL
09/08 at WAS
09/13 vs. AZ
09/18 vs. PIT
09/24 at SD
i have tickets for 4 more games this year
8/29 9/13 and 9/18 are among them. dont fuck this up donny.
how do you figure?
"Statistics are used much like a drunk uses a lamp post: for support, not illumination." - Vin Scully
ahh, i see now.
"Statistics are used much like a drunk uses a lamp post: for support, not illumination." - Vin Scully
browser cut off the last week of august. SW is right
"Statistics are used much like a drunk uses a lamp post: for support, not illumination." - Vin Scully
Even if he falters, they can pitch him on regular rest on 9/23 so he can start on the last day of the season. If they were so inclined.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 24, 2011 9:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Cards lineup
Jay CF
Furcal SS
Pujols 1B
Holliday LF
Berkman RF
Schumaker 2B
Laird C
Descalso 3B
Garcia P
TBLA Softball Roll Call
People have been leaving random comments about not being able to come or that they are coming. Appease me and just give me a quick roll call with this new entry form…thanks
http://ritzpasadena.centraldesktop.com/softballparksworkspace/
KCAL! FTMFW!
by robotmadeofnails on Aug 24, 2011 9:06 AM PDT reply actions
can’t at work, but Maddz and I will be there.
"Statistics are used much like a drunk uses a lamp post: for support, not illumination." - Vin Scully
Thanks, I will put the two of you in…any idea on food? It is not necessary to know per se
KCAL! FTMFW!
by robotmadeofnails on Aug 24, 2011 9:11 AM PDT up reply actions
we’ll bring something, any requests/suggestions/recommendations?
"Statistics are used much like a drunk uses a lamp post: for support, not illumination." - Vin Scully
Right now I think we are missing anything resembling a main dish :)
I know Maddz said something about a Crock Pot recipe…so that would be awesome
KCAL! FTMFW!
by robotmadeofnails on Aug 24, 2011 9:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Nolander,
I assume you meant to say you were attending since you listed a food item?
KCAL! FTMFW!
by robotmadeofnails on Aug 24, 2011 9:39 AM PDT up reply actions
i'll be there with a buddy
to play
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Do you mind just dropping that info in here: http://ritzpasadena.centraldesktop.com/softballparksworkspace/FrontPage
KCAL! FTMFW!
by robotmadeofnails on Aug 24, 2011 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions
he’s a younger, cheaper, Ethier-light!
"Statistics are used much like a drunk uses a lamp post: for support, not illumination." - Vin Scully
That’s looking more accurate these days :(
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Aug 24, 2011 9:09 AM PDT up reply actions
Just wanted to make one note on Trayvon’s start in the bigs. Yes, his BABIP is insanely high during this small sample, but he also has a 39% line drive rate. Obviously that isnt sustainable, but he has legitimately been hitting the ball hard.
You don’t hit eight doubles by hitting Carrolls
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
Or they could be line drive shots down the line and in the alley. Tray has a smidge more power than Jamey
by UCLADodger32 on Aug 24, 2011 9:18 AM PDT up reply actions
he was agreeing with you. He has a high BABIP but for that many doubles he’s got to be hitting well.
"Statistics are used much like a drunk uses a lamp post: for support, not illumination." - Vin Scully
My bad. I read it a different way at first.
by UCLADodger32 on Aug 24, 2011 9:25 AM PDT up reply actions
I had to laugh at this comment I saw at Viva El Birdos
Their shortstop, Sellers actually plays not only that position, but back-up catcher, the fiendish Fu Manchu , the British Colonel who gets all nervous, and that bumbling inspector guy who is always having hilarious hijinks.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 24, 2011 9:20 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
game at 11?
"Statistics are used much like a drunk uses a lamp post: for support, not illumination." - Vin Scully
that’s not rain, that’s humidity falling.
"Statistics are used much like a drunk uses a lamp post: for support, not illumination." - Vin Scully
As far as pitching in that weather
talked about this yesterday a bit: it’s a niusance to deal with the jersey and such, but as a pitcher there’s no better weather to have.
"Statistics are used much like a drunk uses a lamp post: for support, not illumination." - Vin Scully
Nice
Speaking of that, the A/C is out in my office today. This sucks.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 24, 2011 10:00 AM PDT up reply actions
what’s the temperature there?
"Statistics are used much like a drunk uses a lamp post: for support, not illumination." - Vin Scully
that's what i was thinking
sounds like a paid vacation day. at 102 you could claim it to not be a safe work environment and leave with pay.
"Statistics are used much like a drunk uses a lamp post: for support, not illumination." - Vin Scully
Most runs scored by a Dodger, first 11 games of MLB career
since 1919
Jackie Robinson 12
Jim Gilliam 12
Ernie Koy 12
Justin Sellers 10
Gibby Brack 10
Bill Russell 10
Things I didn’t know before now: the Dodgers had a player named Don Draper, and he scored 8 runs in his first 11 career games, in 1946.
Things I didn't notice before now
Ryan Vogelsong’s B-Ref sponsor’s message is:
Dude can pitch. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH GOTTA GO!!!
"Statistics are used much like a drunk uses a lamp post: for support, not illumination." - Vin Scully
Donny must be loving him with all those runs scored.
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
I gotta say, I’m drinking the Kool-aid.
"Statistics are used much like a drunk uses a lamp post: for support, not illumination." - Vin Scully
.4 war
all aboard!
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 I expect his walk rate to go up
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.
4Play
Koufax doesn’t even hold the record for most pitching triple crowns (63, 65, 66). The record is Grover Alexander’s 4 (1915, 1916, 1917, 1920). Hippo Vaughn broke up Grover’s run by winning thr triple crown in 1918, and no one won it in 1919. Also, Hippo Vaughn gets submitted for best baseball name.
"Statistics are used much like a drunk uses a lamp post: for support, not illumination." - Vin Scully
Translation: Lindblom
per Joe Block:
Mattingly said #Dodgers RHP Kenley Jansen will likely return Friday. And whoever is sent down likely would return in Sept.
This is a travesty of the highest order
lets assemble the pitchforks
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 got torches
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 24, 2011 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions
Are there any filters people would want to see on leaderboards besides age and plate appearances/innings pitched?
@andrewngrant
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