Dodgers Look To Avenge Jon Garland In Pittsburgh
by Eric Stephen on Sep 1, 2011 10:55 AM PDT
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Today's game between the Dodgers and Pirates features two teams both in the midst of scheduled 10-game road trips. The Dodgers move on to Atlanta, Washington DC, and San Francisco after this one-game makeup, while the Pirates come home to play a quick home game in between road series in Houston and Chicago.
But the real victim of the May 12 rainout? Jon Garland.
Garland, who is 0-for-11 while batting this season and 0-for-23 as a Dodger including his 2009 stint in Los Angeles, actually hit a single in the second inning in Pittsburgh on May 12. That base hit scored Dioner Navarro and gave the Dodgers a 1-0 lead, but the game and its records were washed away shortly thereafter.
The last completed game the Dodgers had in Pittsburgh was on May 11, a game in which Vicente Padilla got the save. Since then, the Dodgers have had five different pitchers collect saves.
As for today, the Dodgers have purchased the contract of Dana Eveland, who will join the starting rotation beginning with a game against the last major league team for which he played. Eveland's time in Pittsburgh last season was brief: three games, one start, an 8.38 ERA, more than two baserunners per inning, and one damning review from Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
General manager Neal Huntington had expressed hope at the time of the trade that Eveland would represent an upgrade to the rotation, but he ended up being a downgrade to the bullpen, as he was not nearly as effective as recently released Jack Taschner, another left-hander.
Taschner, you may recall, was signed by the Dodgers after getting released by the Pirates. Taschner faced six batters as a Dodger, and recorded one out. Let's hope Eveland has a better fate in store for his Dodger career.
The Dodgers are 27-13 all-time at PNC Park.
Lineups
Dee Gordon has been activated from the disabled list, and is in today's starting lineup at shortstop. Russ Mitchell was recalled from Albuquerque, bringing the Dodgers' active roster to 28.
| Dodgers | Pirates | |||
| SS | Gordon | RF | Tabata | |
| 1B | Loney | LF | Presley | |
| CF | Kemp | CF | McCutchen | |
| RF | Ethier | C | Doumit |
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| 3B | Miles | 2B | Walker | |
| LF | Gwynn | 3B | Harrison | |
| C | Ellis | 1B | Wood |
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| 2B | Carroll |
SS | d'Arnaud | |
| P | Eveland | P | Lincoln | |
Game Time: 1:05 p.m.
TV: KCAL
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For some reason, Gwynn in the 6 spot just does not look right. I know Loney has been hot but why not flip them? As I finished writing that sentence, I realized I am griping about a line-up for a make-up game that means nothing in the grand scheme. Fandom.
In a year that has been so improbable, the impossible has happened
All I know is if they're looking to avenge the earlier rainout, they may not get their wish. :-/
RT @dylanohernandez: Tarp covering the field at PNC Park. Rain is expected, I’m told. #Dodgers #Pirates
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
it's passing
this is just god’s spittle, not his full out bawling
by Josie Becker on Sep 1, 2011 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Whew
Weather Channel says
Through 8pm: Showers and thunderstorms ending by 3pm. Decreasing clouds with temperatures steady near 81F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
God's watching HP7-pt2
things will clear up after [spoilers]
by Josie Becker on Sep 1, 2011 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions
will sellers and gordon see the field at the same time
against Atlanta? Or will some “unwritten rule” thing prevent them from doing that against a playoff team.
Gordon should play because he's the guy they're looking to be the future SS
Sellers might sit. Is the “rule” don’t play any?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 1, 2011 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions
The rule is that you don’t put garbage lineups out there to lose a game which may have playoff implications for other teams.
Frankly, Sellers has been the starter and arguably has more of a claim to be in the game than Gordon does.
by Michael White on Sep 1, 2011 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions
Frankly Sellers has been better then either Carroll or Miles in August. His has a 103 wRC, an wOBA of .321. Both Carroll and Miles are under. 300 and I’ll take his glove over either of them.
This team would not be doing a disservice to anyone in the playoff hunt to have Sellers play 2nd while at the same time seeing if he could possibly be a valid 2nd baseman to Gordons SS.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I"m shocked I like Sellers, I expected to shake him aside like a homeless puppy, but instead I’ve decided to take him home.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
How much is that mulleted, tattooed puppy in the window?
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 don’t see how it’s any different than them running out Alex Gonzalez.
Minor League Central @mlcentral @andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Sep 1, 2011 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions
ha!
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 1, 2011 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Since leaving Pittsburgh in May
at that time the Dodgers left Pittsburgh, 5 of the current division leaders were no better than 3rd place.
Arizona has gone 63-38, Milwaukee 65-35, Texas 58-42, Boston 66-32, and Detroit 55-43.
Arizona has been amazing since then
Wow
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
well said
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 1, 2011 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions
There is hope for Merkin Valdez and Charlie Furbush to appear in the same game! Sept. 23-25.
by fbihop on Sep 1, 2011 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Sometimes, the jokes write themselves. I mean, I was gonna type one out, but it’s just too easy.
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quis enim, consortes mei, non fateatur
by Humma Kavula on Sep 1, 2011 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, nobody’s perfect.
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quis enim, consortes mei, non fateatur
by Humma Kavula on Sep 1, 2011 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Don’t see how that is relevant. Tons of movie references that are offensive would not be welcome here.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Do a search on TBLA and I doubt you find Chinamen used frequently.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
20 references to “preferred nomenclature”. I’m just saying, I’m not the first one. It’s not a huge deal, I don’t feel offended for having a comment deleted, I just find it funny that now it’s a big deal.
@RB_GScott
Cuolda sworn he said wetbacks…
by G.Scott on Aug 2, 2011 12:47 PM PDT on Troubled Duck Talk on True Blue LA
stay classy. Im out.
Seems like you're taking a random comment from way back when really seriously
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
seriously?
I just saw it. Talk about overreacting, and I know a bit about overreacting, lol
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Vin called the Diamondbacks the “One-backs” and I thought I heard him say “Wetbacks”. But hey, out of context, I’m a racist.
@RB_GScott
That’s OK. In context, I’m a tiny, drunk, ugly, angry, perennially tired, stupid troll…
…however, I am only quasi-racist, so I can hold that over you.
magnae clunes mihi placent, nec possum de hac re mentiri.
quis enim, consortes mei, non fateatur
by Humma Kavula on Sep 1, 2011 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
if there’s a proverbial handle, I do believe NotJoeTorre is off it. Now let’s get back to this one.
by Josie Becker on Sep 1, 2011 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m dumber than I’ve ever been.
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quis enim, consortes mei, non fateatur
by Humma Kavula on Sep 1, 2011 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
The Dodgers are 27-13 all-time at PNC Park.
let us all give props to Olmedo Saenz for building this record into what it is today.
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Sep 1, 2011 11:11 AM PDT reply actions
don't know what was weirder
the movie or the cartoon
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 1, 2011 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
He’ll always have his pavilion.
Minor League Central @mlcentral @andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Sep 1, 2011 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
This team still looks like a 78-79 win team
but if their bullpen was even adequate in April and May, probably a .500 team, no more, no less.
I wouldn't have been shocked if the Dodgers had won 82-83 with a healthy bullpen and effective Broxton and Kuo
With how great the bullpen is now, I just wish we could have seen Broxton have one final awesome year with us and Kuo be his normal dominant self. Oh well.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
and at least traded them to a contender if we faltered
for something egregiously lopsided because gms are idiots when it comes to proven closers.
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Sep 1, 2011 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
The Dodgers relievers as a whole
Have had under a 4 ERA every month except for April, which was a 5.22 ERA.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Kershaw may have been better in May than in July when he actually won Pitcher of the Month
It was one more start in May, but both months were amazing.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Best Kershaw start of the year?
For me, it’s the CGSHO against the Tigers. He was just killing them with off speed and had all four pitches working.
Probably his coming out party from a media standpoint.
that was a great game
He struck out the side in the ninth didn’t he?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 1, 2011 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions
That was in June, right?
I remember that was when everyone started realizing he wasn’t a guy with amazing stuff but bad control, but a legitimate elite stud pitcher. I hope Kershaw faces Cain or Lincecum as well as maybe Hansen from the Braves, because I want to see some great matchups against Kid K :)
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Depends
How good was the game, cause I’m not sure when that game you are referring to was. Also, happy birthday.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
it's your birthday?
happy birthday
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 1, 2011 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Damn, that's a lot of pitchers for under 7 innings
I’ll go back and check the game, but it really depends on how much pitches he had to start the inning. If it was below 110 I might have been ok with it, I’m not quite sure though.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Great point
That game was beast.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
I feel more bummed out by this than I probably should at this point...
RT @dylanohernandez: #Dodgers: Casey Blake to undergo season-ending neck surgery lat.ms/npY8y9
Likely the end of his Dodger career. :-( Bye, Beardie.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
maybe Andre was just trying to encourage Blake to speak up
by Josie Becker on Sep 1, 2011 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Probably unrelated I'm guessing though who knows
Blake has been pretty forthright with his injury issue(s) this year and probably finally couldn’t take it anymore…
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
At least he doubled yesterday (or day before)
I’m gonna miss you Casey, you were one of our best 3B (somewhat sad, but oh well).
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Me too
I always liked Casey.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 1, 2011 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions
All-time LA Dodgers third team* 3B.
*All will be explained in a fanpost this offseason.
magnae clunes mihi placent, nec possum de hac re mentiri.
quis enim, consortes mei, non fateatur
by Humma Kavula on Sep 1, 2011 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Damn, we need a new potluck fast, The final remnants were just finished as the cookies and nutt bars lasted the longest.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
you could come to Gyu-kaku at the Torrance Crossroads tonight at 8pm and celebrate my birthday with me. $3 Sake bottles sounds fun
@RB_GScott
I think I'm just crazy
But Sake tastes like beer to me in the limited experience I’ve had with both.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
i’ve never had Sake, so it should be fun. Also doing $0.99 domestic drafts. mostly, i’m going there for the meats
@RB_GScott
it’s quite the boss place, Josie seal of approval : )
by Josie Becker on Sep 1, 2011 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I guess I’ll have to help you do some of the celebratin’ ; )
by Josie Becker on Sep 1, 2011 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I knew it!
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Gyu-kaku used to be the shit. I still enjoy their meats, but the changing menu, hikinh prices (at least at the Pico location) just pisses me off. /tangent over.
Have fun tonight!
by UCLADodger32 on Sep 1, 2011 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Its definitely a fun place. I just hate that they feel the need to change everything so often…especially when it is the stuff I usually like the best!
by UCLADodger32 on Sep 1, 2011 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions
i was just about to say
that guy looks fucking insane
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 1, 2011 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions
That guy looks just insane enough to give Eric a job and make all TBLA moderators assistant GM’s:)
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
odd
on the same day the Mets announce they aren’t taking Einhorn’s $200mil minority purchase
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AiYU3ddFN.E.HGBH8FYCLXI5nYcB?slug=ap-mets-einhorn
@RB_GScott
moreso that Einhorn is backing out
supposedly due to a bunch of changes to the deal at the last second
Judging the man just by this picture
I think he would be an awesome owner.
by Michael White on Sep 1, 2011 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
BB: Ned, I want you to sign Prince FIelder, Albert Pujols and Carlos Pena.
NC: Bill, there’s no room for all th
BB: I SAID FIELDER, PUJOLS AND PENA
NC: [slinks out of room]
@RB_GScott
by G.Scott on Sep 1, 2011 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
then
BB laughs maniacally over a custom chess set
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 1, 2011 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions
do it do it do it
Fielder here we come :).
That said, who?
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
This would make my 69 Million Payroll Budget Epic Post very moot.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
wait, wut?
i’d like to see this post. how did i miss it?
You haven’t, I’ve been working on it for publish the day after the season. It is painful.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
sometime before this season i did some math on what the payroll would be before the dodgers signed a single free agent and i found out that the idea that there was “a lot of moneyh coming off the books” was sort of a myth because of all the salary increases that guys were getting.
Or you could have simply read the same thing Eric has been saying whenever someone says alot of money is coming off the books.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Not at all, I think many fans think we have tons of money coming off the books.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
"an all-cash payment "?!
Ay caramba. Do they ever really mean “cash”? ;-) I always picture them shoveling bills out from a hiding place into sacks with “$” on the bag.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
money bin
complete with diving board
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 1, 2011 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions
McScrooge vs Richie Rich.
Either one can buy our team!
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Scrooge McDuck
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 1, 2011 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions
what about
in one dollar coins?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 1, 2011 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions
i would
but I can’t see it :(
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 1, 2011 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I assume you're joking
But that just means “un-financed”
by Michael White on Sep 1, 2011 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions
So spread sunshine, all over the place
Put on a happy face
Gray skies are gonna clear up
put on a happy face
I sometimes have the urge to slap the happy face people.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Oh bye bye birdie!
Guess I’ll always care
by Josie Becker on Sep 1, 2011 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions
What’s the story, morning glory?
What’s the word, hummingbird? : )
by Josie Becker on Sep 1, 2011 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions
how’d he get his hair to stop being curly?
by Josie Becker on Sep 1, 2011 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Talking about this crazy game of baseball
Remember how catching was considered a problem?
In July Dionar Navarro had the highest wOBA on the team at .377
In August Robar and Ellis were 1 and 2 at .482 and .480
Now that is f…ing crazy.
Would be all sorts of awesoke if Frodo can do it in Sept with limited at bats.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
The Montero on the DBacks is doing pretty darned well, speaking of catching Monteros...
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Y’all behave I’m out leaving no one to watch the store.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
This will end well.
magnae clunes mihi placent, nec possum de hac re mentiri.
quis enim, consortes mei, non fateatur
by Humma Kavula on Sep 1, 2011 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Some soccer reports on Twitter are talking about how they don’t vote on Player of the Month awards in the MLS because it affects bonuses on some players and could be a conflict of interest on players they cover. Interesting.
Grant Wahl said that, and I don’t blame him. I know Landon Donovan was mentioned in Wahl’s book as having incentives for winning MVP. I’ve never heard of a baseball contract with such incentives though
by Josie Becker on Sep 1, 2011 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Ives Galarcep and Leander Schareoarjfeoarjuelcken also agreed with him.
Not exactly sure I got the spelling right on that second one.
yeah
if you look at the list there’s only like 15 writers that actually cast a vote, and they’re mostly local beat writers
by Josie Becker on Sep 1, 2011 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm just catching up on the day
So I’m sure this has been linked, but man, Grant is in rare form with his Eugenio Velez column.
magnae clunes mihi placent, nec possum de hac re mentiri.
quis enim, consortes mei, non fateatur
yeah
Eric put it in the daily links
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 1, 2011 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Just went back and saw it.
Man, what a column.
I’m now sorta glad that Velez is playing for my team in a shitty year. If he was playing for my team in a good year, I’d be all kinds of pissed. If he was playing for somebody else’s team, I probably wouldn’t have a full appreciation of his genius. But playing for my team in a shitty year? Perfect, just perfect.
magnae clunes mihi placent, nec possum de hac re mentiri.
quis enim, consortes mei, non fateatur
by Humma Kavula on Sep 1, 2011 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I feel the exact same way. Let the good times roll. Keep sucking Eugenio, do you.
by Michael White on Sep 1, 2011 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
If he was playing on our team in a good year, we wouldn’t even know he was on the roster.
@RB_GScott
You remember Sweeney being on the roster?
by Michael White on Sep 1, 2011 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
you know I can remember him playing and getting some pinch hit opportunities, but day to day I wasn’t aware of his existence until he came up to bat
@RB_GScott
How about making that veterany goodness out to end that one game?
magnae clunes mihi placent, nec possum de hac re mentiri.
quis enim, consortes mei, non fateatur
by Humma Kavula on Sep 1, 2011 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Memories light the corners of my mind…
Misty water-colored memories
Of the way we were….
magnae clunes mihi placent, nec possum de hac re mentiri.
quis enim, consortes mei, non fateatur
Ya, I mean, it’s not like you had to worry about him showing up in the starting lineup randomly (he barely ever started.)
But there was this dark cloud. “The pitcher’s sport is coming up. Oh no, pinch hit situation. Damn!!”
by Michael White on Sep 1, 2011 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Sounds about right. Still better than a guy I’ll never forget in Daryle Ward.
by Michael White on Sep 1, 2011 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions
A whole new level of suck
Mark Loretta attempted to be as bad back in 09. At least he had one of the greatest walkoffs for the Dodgers ever.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
I was glad to see him all excited for Kemp's walk off the other day
I’m with you, at least the Dodgers aren’t 2 back and having an anchor like Velez, lol.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Serious question
Who has said no to $1 billion dollars?
by Julio Nievas on Sep 1, 2011 12:56 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Allegedly Donald Sterling
When somebody offered to buy the Clippers.
by Michael White on Sep 1, 2011 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions
But the source on this is Bill Simmons so take that with a huge grain of salt.
by Michael White on Sep 1, 2011 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Zuckerberg
And the Groupon guys.
magnae clunes mihi placent, nec possum de hac re mentiri.
quis enim, consortes mei, non fateatur
by Humma Kavula on Sep 1, 2011 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Republican governors for stimulus money.
by latenite on Sep 1, 2011 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
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