How Javy Guerra Reminded Me Of Eric Gagne
by Eric Stephen on Sep 11, 2011 11:33 AM PDT
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PrintAs the Dodgers go for a sweep of the Giants on Sunday afternoon, and their third winning streak of five games or more in the last three weeks, it is unlikely we will see Javy Guerra pitch today. Guerra not only has saves in each of the last three days, but also has a cracked fingernail on his right hand.
This is the second time Guerra has been used on three straight days this season. He got the win against the Nationals on July 23, then picked up saves against Washington and the Rockies in the next two games.
Guerra's streak got me thinking of Eric Gagne. Since moving to Los Angeles, the only Dodgers to pick up saves on four straight days are Gagne and Todd Worrell. Worrell got his saves from August 22-25, 1996, while Gagne did it five different times. Here are all of Gagne's streaks of three or more days with a save:
| Eric Gagne Saves On Consecutive Days | |
| Dates | Streak |
| June 15-18, 2004 | 4 |
| April 15-18, 2004 | 4 |
| August 5-8, 2003 | 4 |
| June 10-13, 2003 | 4 |
| June 19-22, 2002 | 4 |
| September 9-11, 2004* | 3 |
| May 20-22, 2003 | 3 |
| May 16-18, 2003 | 3 |
| August 14-16, 2002** | 3 |
| April 17-19, 2002 | 3 |
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*also got the win 9/8/04 |
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Yes, Jim Tracy loved using Gagne to close out games. My favorite stretch was that run in May 2003, when Gagne saved six straight games for the Dodgers: three against the Marlins, an off day, then three against the Rockies. He faced 19 batters and allowed one measly single (to Greg Norton), and struck out 14 of the 19 men he faced. Ridiculous.
Gagne also had a streak of pitching four straight days from April 6-9, 2003, a streak that began with a two-inning outing in San Diego.
Lineups
Jerry Sands moves up to the number two spot against the left-hander Madison Bumgarner, who has 24 strikeouts in his last two starts.
I predict Hiroki Kuroda will give up fewer home runs today than he did in his last start.
| Dodgers | Giants | |||
| SS | Gordon | CF | Ross | |
| RF | Sands |
2B | Keppinger | |
| CF | Kemp | RF | Beltran | |
| 1B | Rivera | 3B | Sandoval | |
| 2B | Miles | 1B | Huff | |
| C | Barajas | LF | Belt | |
| LF | Gwynn | SS | Crawford | |
| 3B | Mitchell | C | Whiteside | |
| P | Kuroda | P | Bumgarner | |
Game Time: 1:05 p.m.
TV: Prime Ticket
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Japanese Kershaw
BenBadler
Yu Darvish pitched today: 7 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 7 SO. Now has 223 Ks (leads NPB), 30 walks, 1.47 ERA (2nd in NPB) in 190 IP
Bluejays with Yu
Pitching Rotation:
Darvish
Romero
Morrow
Cecil
Middle of the Order:
Rasmus
Bautista
Lawrie
Arrencebia
That sounds like a combination that would give the good AL East teams a run for their money.
Table’s lineup against lefthanders
Carroll 2nd
Ellis C
Sands RF
Kemp CF
Rivera LF
Sellers SS
Mitchell 1st
Miles 3rd
Astros fared better than the Dodgers against Strasburg
Today, Strasburg threw one more pitch (57) than he did against the Dodgers. His line:
3 IP
3 hits
1 earned run
0 walks
4 strikeouts
So Strasburg’s line since returning looks like one great start:
8 5 1 1 0 8
113 pitches
Ravens just ran a great fake on an extra-point. Holder ran the ball into the end zone untouched. 29-7 Baltimore over the Steelers in the third.
Greg may have already murdered someone.
by Eric Stephen on Sep 11, 2011 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Isnt
There some unwritten rule against that.
by bhsportsguy on Sep 11, 2011 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions
so no more callups huh?
kinda dissapointing
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 11, 2011 11:50 AM PDT reply actions
Our pitching, Loney, and Kemp are the main reasons we’ve been competitive. Outside of a few real good games from Dee the young guys haven’t done much.
Definitely. I sort of misinterpreted things. When you said staying competitive, I was thinking of the Dodger’s season as a whole. Being at .500 and all….that kinda competitive. In which case the harm Loney did throughout most of the season would not be made up for on his resent hot month alone.
However if you are just talking about the Dodger’s competitive play of late…then sure, Loney coming back from the dead is a huge reason…….It’s tough to win MLB ball games with a non hitting firstbaseman
Too
Deny that Loney has been playing well since ASB is just not correct. .867 OPS.
by bhsportsguy on Sep 11, 2011 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Not
All. Mostly good starting pitching, bullpen getting better and guys like Loney and Rivera stepping up.
by bhsportsguy on Sep 11, 2011 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions
So Don prefers career minor-leager Russ Mitchells bat in the line-up over James Loneys?
Unqualified moron, who has no sense of the flow of the game, takes the bat out of James[.351 last 10] hands again.
You are a fool. The Giants starter is a left hander. Loney is one of the worst hitters in MLB against left handers
I want to put “You are a fool” on T-shirts
by Josie Becker on Sep 11, 2011 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Quite aware af that, but when you’re seeing the ball like James is you don’t sit him or ask him to bunt.
You do against lefties. Of all MLB hitters in 2011 to have at least 100 ABs against left handers…Loney has been the 5th worst
.208 .250 .274
Nobody’s a “fool” around here, so tuck that little comment away or you won’t be playing with us.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Sep 11, 2011 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I believe it’s the you part, calling out people, calling them names
by Josie Becker on Sep 11, 2011 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions
You shouldn't just straight out call someone a fool like that for wondering why one of our hottest hitters isn't playing
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Why not? Anyone who can’t piece together that Loney is not playing because the apposing pitcher is left handed, deserves to be called a fool
You seem to be having trouble with our concept.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Sep 11, 2011 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Ya know “The Fool” is a pretty cool character type. I’m probably just comparing his role in the comments to some sample of Shakespeare
lol, this is good
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Or you could not be a jerk
And just say that Loney is awful against lefties?
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
That is not helping any
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Sep 11, 2011 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions
The part that makes it ok is that i said “like a” :P
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Don’t be a fool, that changes nothing:)
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Sep 11, 2011 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Daddy didn't raise no
Wait, I think he might have. :)
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
You can call yourself a fool as many times as you like, but you can’t name call other members here. Only Eric can do that.
You can call Donny a fool all day long.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Sep 11, 2011 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Now you've angered the gods
Mattingly will have Kemp bunting since Loney is sitting!
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
A hot bat is a hot bat
Loney’s been hitting recently against everyone.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
I'm sorry, I'm a fool
It’s just that……..when I hear people talk bad about my coach…….THAT"S my COACH!…and I just CNAT TAKE IT…….it hurts……I got angry…I"M sorry…I was a fool….It won’t happen again
I stopped reading at "unqualified moron"...
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 might be intrigued by “qualified moron” if and when it appears, though. I’d be looking to read about the qualifications and demurs.
Hopefully there will be a link to the disclaimers and fine print :)
by Eric Stephen on Sep 11, 2011 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Scheduling
First time they have 7 home games since 2000
by Eric Stephen on Sep 11, 2011 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Doesn’t Cal host Presbyterian this week?
by Eric Stephen on Sep 11, 2011 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions
oh I wasn’t throwing stones, just noticed it was unusual is all : )
by Josie Becker on Sep 11, 2011 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions
DeSean Jackson just had a pretty sweet TD from Vick
by Eric Stephen on Sep 11, 2011 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions
that’s all Vick right there, brilliant throw
by Josie Becker on Sep 11, 2011 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Matt Kemp is hitting .490 as a pull hitter
Insane
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Fox: So Avatar was cool, but soulless. Made a lot of money. Got any pilots like that?
Hack: Well, dinosa…
Fox: Sold
I was across the room and thought, "is that a vagina?
by Josie Becker on Sep 11, 2011 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions
If you don’t do that twice a year you are not a man
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Sep 11, 2011 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Bears trying to transfer the title of “2010 NFC division winner that will not be very good in 2011” to the Falcons.
Chicago 30, Atlanta 6 in 4th quarter
From what I can see of today's games so far, it really looks like some teams were just not ready to play
when they are facing a team that was ready to play, results = not good. But some teams may end up having good seasons that are just laying an egg today. Colts, alas, may not be one of them…
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
The Titans having a new coaching staff and completely new schemes on offense and defense is really showing. I wasn’t expecting us to make the playoffs this year anyways, but ugh…
well I backtrack from my Britt comment. The reverse jinxed worked!
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Holy shit Baltimore is destroying Pitt
That’s awesome
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
I got a taste of ESPN goal line yesterday, it’s the answer to the questions you never asked : )
by Josie Becker on Sep 11, 2011 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Was the taste bitter, sweet, or sour?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Sep 11, 2011 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
it was sweet, like woah what a cool way to see the finish to every CFB game played this morning
by Josie Becker on Sep 11, 2011 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions
with his buddies on lookout just outside the stall
by Eric Stephen on Sep 11, 2011 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Incase you didn't know
Lucas has plans to update Star Wars yet again in the Blu-Ray release, with allegedly more Vader dialogue. And the Ewoks blink. Well Funny or Die did a satire, and I haven’t laughed so much in awhile.
I love seeing the Steelers suffer
:)
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Rams taking a beat-down too
It's not what you look like, when you're doin' what you're doin'
It's what you're doin' when you're doin' what you look like you're doin'!
I picked the Eagles today in the pool
So good news for me
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
“They have now matched turnovers and points.”
-Jim Nantz, on the Steelers
by Eric Stephen on Sep 11, 2011 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
By the way….and this is random..
I would encourage everyone to stay away from the movie Contagion…It has nothing to offer
I'm looking forward to seeing it
I’m a Soderbergh fan
It's not what you look like, when you're doin' what you're doin'
It's what you're doin' when you're doin' what you look like you're doin'!
Well I hope you are also a fan of listening to people talk about the statistics of epidemics, and of films without protagonists…or characters that mean anything
Contagion and The Debt
are the two movies I want to see right now.
It's not what you look like, when you're doin' what you're doin'
It's what you're doin' when you're doin' what you look like you're doin'!
I heard it makes you want to become a germiphobe
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
The only thing the movie does is bore you and make you want to wash your hands….yes…..also takes your money
Pretty much
describes being a Dodger fan now
It's not what you look like, when you're doin' what you're doin'
It's what you're doin' when you're doin' what you look like you're doin'!
That’s why you need more regular season games! Pretty damn clear teams don’t take pre-season seriously.
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