Dodgers Await Stephen Strasburg, Weather Permitting
by Eric Stephen on Sep 6, 2011 2:00 PM PDT
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PrintRain appears to be the winner of Tuesday's scheduled game between the Dodgers and Nationals, but just in case the game gets in...
The phenomenon that was Stephen Strasburg in 2010 seemed headed for an August start at Dodger Stadium, though those plans were scrapped when he hit the disabled list. Once he returned, Strasburg made three more starts before walking off the mound with elbow pain on August 21 in Philadelphia.
Less than 13 months later, with Tommy John surgery now behind him, Strasburg is set to return to a major league mound tonight in Washington DC. For a very detailed account of Tommy John surgery and Strasburg's path back to the majors, be sure to read Nathan Fenno's story today in the Washington Post.
Strasburg pitched in six rehab games in the minors, striking out 29 against just three walks in 20 innings. He is scheduled to pitch four innings or throw about 60 pitches tonight, provided the game doesn't get delayed.
Ted Lilly gets the start for the Dodgers, hoping his 2.35 ERA in six August starts will translate to September. Lilly walked 12 and struck out 31 in 38 innings last month, but what was most unusual was that eight of those walks have come in the last three starts. After 37 starts as a Dodger without ever walking more than two batters, Lilly walked three on August 20 and four more on August 31.
A decision on whether or not the game will be postponed won't be made until game time, per MASN, so now we wait.
Lineups
| Dodgers | Nationals | |||
| SS | Gordon | SS | Desmond | |
| 1B | Loney | CF | Werth | |
| CF | Kemp | 3B | Zimmerman | |
| LF | Rivera | LF | Morse | |
| RF | Ethier | RF | Gomes | |
| 3B | Miles | 2B | Espinosa | |
| C | Barajas | 1B | Marrero | |
| 2B | Sellers | C | Ramos | |
| P | Lilly | P | Strasburg | |
Game Time: 4:05 p.m.
TV: KCAL
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Morse / Werth / Zimmerman / Gomes / Espinosa
Have to figure at least two jacks from that group tonight.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Best on line traffic school? My old bookmark is gone so I have no idea who I used before.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
i'd be interested in hearing that info as well
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 6, 2011 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes.
Seriously, Google Online Traffic School, and don’t pay for anything over 30 bucks. Check with the local court house first to make sure they accept that school’s certificate.
@RB_GScott
I was able to do an online one and finish it in a few hours
it was awesome
by Hollywood Joe on Sep 6, 2011 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions
yay
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 6, 2011 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions
it was(or so I was told and believe)
supposed to be a huge inconvenience, in order to make you not want to have to go back. Now you can sit at home, watch a movie and knock it out in a few hours instead of a whole day. Whats the point?
so if the court sent you a list
guess that’s the best place to look.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 6, 2011 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Sure but they have about 50, so I was curious which one’s people have already done. Google does not appear on the list.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
yeah
i have a list like that.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 6, 2011 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions
the site sends your completion certificate to the court correct? Or do you have to print it out and do it yourself?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 6, 2011 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions
They have to fax it within eight hours of you completing the process.
I’m using www.lastminutetrafficschool.com for 22.99 right now
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
so the responsibility
is on their end, is what I’m asking.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 6, 2011 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
sorry, confused
they fax it to you, or to the court?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 6, 2011 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions
They must fax it, you must make sure the court has received it.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
and you just call the courthouse for that
I’m guessing?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 6, 2011 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions
excellent excellent
thanks all for the info. As you can tell, this will be my first experience with online traffic school
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 6, 2011 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions
jury duty
sucked
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 6, 2011 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions
But In the Army Now was tits
by Tim Crews' Dastardly Mustache on Sep 6, 2011 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Jury Duty is only fun when you get on the selection panel and claim you just watch law and order all day long.
by Tripon on Sep 6, 2011 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
oh i see now
I meant that you should google “Online traffic school” not that there was a Google Online Traffice School. That’s my bad. Stupid punctuation.
http://abctrafficschool.com/ was a good one though
@RB_GScott
There was one I used before that would tell you the answers before they posted the question, or you could just google the question to get the answer. It had a time limit of about 3 hours or something, which I mean you had to sit through 3 hours, so its best to do something else while you’re suffering though it.
BCG named Southern League player of the week.
by Eric Stephen on Sep 6, 2011 2:16 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
good job
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 6, 2011 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Notable events is season 7: Carrell leaves
Notable events seasons 5 and 6: Uhhhhhh
7’s a winner.
Minor League Central @mlcentral @andrewngrant
I would think you would find sucking notable about season 6
does your fascination with bad not translate from baseball to film?
Hey guys,
I just posted these tix on craigslist..
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/tix/2585328164.html
but if anyone makes me a good offer here i’ll take it :-)
"I was a little scared he was into that Oakland thing. We swing here on 3-0." Grady Little on Andre
One day too late or ill be all over those seats
Good deal tho
by SeanMillerSavior on Sep 6, 2011 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions
One day too late?
Oh noes!
"I was a little scared he was into that Oakland thing. We swing here on 3-0." Grady Little on Andre
Yeah
go back to school on the 15th ):
by SeanMillerSavior on Sep 6, 2011 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions
anyone else? Bueller?
"I was a little scared he was into that Oakland thing. We swing here on 3-0." Grady Little on Andre
I thought about it, but I am already attending two games that week, and work needs to get done in there somewhere.
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Thanks anyways Dave
Really really, if anyone wants these, I’ll practically give them to you.
"I was a little scared he was into that Oakland thing. We swing here on 3-0." Grady Little on Andre
Might be interested in two, let me get back to you tonight after I check my wife’s schedule. Friday Night Fireworks, free BUFFETT:)
David are you going Wednesday with us?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Great! I'll be around, let me know, I'll reserve the parking pass for you if I sell
the other two
"I was a little scared he was into that Oakland thing. We swing here on 3-0." Grady Little on Andre
Sue and I already have four tickets for Wednesday; we’ll be above you up in Section 2.
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I’ll be looking forward to being nailed with peanuts
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I’m going to do that, while singing Bennie and the Jets at the top of my lungs.
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Jen
You know, screw work. Sue and I would love to buy two of those tickets. Maybe Mr and Mrs Phil will ride share with us, thus we all benefit from preferred parking.
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That would be cool, I’ll let you know tonight. First day of school with teachers only, she is going to be an unhappy camper tonight when she realizes she has to spend all year with those whiny bitches.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Sure guys, let me know what you want to do
I’ll make 175 for four if Phil & lady want in as well. Just have to find a meeting spot to do the exchange. :-)
"I was a little scared he was into that Oakland thing. We swing here on 3-0." Grady Little on Andre
I don’t remember – are you in the SFV? Maybe Westside?
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I did not know that former Laker assistant coach Jim Cleamons
is now coaching a Chinese pro basketball team.
Start earlier
dodgerthoughts
An early end to Stormageddon? RT @dylanohernandez: It has stopped raining at Nationals Park. Tarp is off the infield.
For someone who is going to be teaching children you say the most amazing things.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Well trained Meteorologists could be mistaken? Shocked
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
the forecast said the most likely heavy rain wouldn't be til game time though and predicted it might be okay for time before that
so, alas, they may still be right.
usually when they say “100% chance of rain” they end up being right…
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 preferred Community Chest
by Tim Crews' Dastardly Mustache on Sep 6, 2011 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Who
Padilla in the pool?
dodgerthoughts
Vicente Padilla moved to 60-day disabled list in procedural move to make room for Tim Federowicz on 40-man roster.
lol
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 6, 2011 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Looking on the free agent marker for right handed bench options other than Juan Rivera?
Career numbers
Juan Rivera 6.8 BB% 12% K% .174 ISO .283 BABIP .277 .327 .451 .333 wOBA
Cody Ross 7.3 BB% 21.4 K% .194 ISO .302 BABIP .261 .323 .456 .337 wOBA
Scott Hairston 7.1 BB% 21.2 K% .193 ISO .277 BABIP .244 .303 .437 .320 wOBA
Jonny Gomes 9.7 BB% 26.6 K% .210 ISO .292 BABIP .242 .329 .452 .338 wOBA
They all mash lefties. Gomes is a no no because of his crappy D. Jerry Sands could make this comment mute.
I don’t think Jonny Gomes should be ignored because of defense. As the RH in the platoon, he’d only start 30% of games and pinch hit against lefties late in the game anyway, then get replaced with TGJ.
@RB_GScott
The only free agents that would be LF starters are
Carlos Beltran
Josh Willingham
Coco Crisp
David Dejesus
maybe Johnny Damon or Kosuke Fukudome…..maybe……..but not really
Also Oakland figures to keep at least one of those three outfielders. So the Dodgers would have win the bidding for one of only three starting free agents…..don’t really see that with the Dodger’s budget, but who knows.
I'd like to see if we can manage to get Josh Willingham
He’d be a nice pickup
@TElciram
by Taylor Maricle on Sep 6, 2011 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions
for LF or the bench? because in LF he’s the same Jonny Gomes guy you didn’t want, and I don’t think he signs to be a bench guy.
@RB_GScott
Ouch, i just looked at his OPS
His UZR is pretty bad.
@TElciram
by Taylor Maricle on Sep 6, 2011 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Willingham is hitting that age where immobile corner outfielders tend to fall off a cliff. If you can swing him for one year somehow, great, but more than that and you’re taking a huge risk that you’re getting a below average bat, terrible defender for a long time.
Strike out rate shot way the hell up this year which is a huge warning sign to me.
Minor League Central @mlcentral @andrewngrant
While many may not be convinced of Sands is it really hard to imagine him not being better or equal to those options?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
and he never suggested them as LF solutions. He was talking about a different role entirely.
@RB_GScott
You think those guys are viable options for 300 ABs a season? I don’t and I don’t think those players do.
A RH bench bat isn’t going to see the plate 300 times. Andruw Jones has like 180 PA this year, for example.
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2011 Ethier, right? With 2011 Broxton health. Crisp has been known as a legit CF defender with occassional adequacy on offense, and we already have TGJ.
@RB_GScott
Yeah, Crisp essentially would be taking TGJ’s place. Crisp is surely better, he’s a switch hitter with equal numbers going both ways, he would cost allot more than Gwynn though. Unless the Dodgers really want to pay for that mid sized improvement, and to take on the injury risk, I don’t see it happening.
I can’t see the Indians picking up that option. Hes a major injury risk, I would like to see him in LF but I doubt he would be cheap enough.
How much do you think he will cost? I’d sign him to a similar contract that Garland got 1yr/5M plus a couple million in incentives.
With his ceiling, and the lack of a market, I’d assume he gets 5-6 guaranteed with another 8-10 in incentives.
@RB_GScott
I just looked at his stats, I thought he was at least mashing before getting hurt again.
That sounds a little high, I wouldn’t do it.
400 abs over 2 seasons is a big ’uh oh.
I honestly think the Dodgers should just stick with their internal guys for the most part
OF
Kemp
Ethier (maybe trade him to free up Fielder cash)
Gwynn
Sands
Oeltjen
Hoffman
IF
Gordon
(if he is going to be like Juan Pierre offensively, he is going to have to do something about the K%, Pierre 5.7 K%, Gordon 16 K% so far)
Dejesus
Sellers
Mitchell
Uribe
(need to add one more IF to start at either 2nd or 3rd)
C
Ellis
TFed
(maybe Barajas)
1st is the biggest problem. If Dodgers can’t get Fielder/Pujols, they should get Pena/Lee. I’m not sold on Loney.
I'd rather bring back Carroll than use IDJ/Mitchell
@TElciram
by Taylor Maricle on Sep 6, 2011 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Either way, we’re looking at 75 wins instead of competing unless Dre comes back strong, Lilly stops sucking, Kuroda comes back and does well, and we pull a Fielder.
@RB_GScott
after seeing bits of Kuroda yesterday errr
not sure I want him back
"I was a little scared he was into that Oakland thing. We swing here on 3-0." Grady Little on Andre
because he will eat up a good chunk of payroll
why not go with the set three, than EO and another random low risk high reward type
"I was a little scared he was into that Oakland thing. We swing here on 3-0." Grady Little on Andre
This
While the Dodgers could get two mediocre starters, I would prefer they put the money together for one guy, then leave the 5th spot for Eovalid, Ely, Eveland, Webster, some spring training guy, etc.
That was just one bad start after 5 months of being awesome
I’d gladly take Kuroda back next year, and likely for less than this year I’m sure.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
2011 Dodgers might surpass 75 wins.
Ellis/TFed could improve upon Barajs/Navarro by a win or two.
A power rebound from Ethier could add multiple wins.
Furcal/Gordon have made SS terrible, I expect some improvement there.
80 some wins seems with in reach even with minimal signings/trades
Hard for the catching duo to surpass Barajas
Any team with Kemp / Kershaw at their current levels should be able to win 81 games even when the GM builds a team of muppets.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
“Hard for the catching duo to surpass Barajas”
Not really. Besides it’s not just Barajas, it’s Barajas/Navarro. Barjas has had like 285 PAs, Navarro about 200.
Barajas's OPS is in the mid-.700's
That’s hard to replace with Ellis/Fed
@TElciram
by Taylor Maricle on Sep 6, 2011 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
OMG forget OPS. Barajas has a .314 wOBA which ranks him 21st of 38 MLB catchers with at least 200 PAs. Combine that with good D, and he is valuable, but not un replaceable. Besides, if you love OPS so much, Ellis is currently at .801
Small sample size
Ellis isn’t that good.
@TElciram
by Taylor Maricle on Sep 6, 2011 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions
.734 this year
.731 last year.
Think more in that range.
@TElciram
by Taylor Maricle on Sep 6, 2011 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions
REALLY?
you can’t see ellis failing to put up a .700 ops, which is above average for a catcher. REALLY?
That's straight up league average.
Which is unrealistic.
@TElciram
by Taylor Maricle on Sep 6, 2011 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Pardon my OPS
.600-.700ish, OBP heavy. Which is pretty good for a catcher, but Barajas has had a good year for us. TFed i see in the same range but lower and less OBP heavy.
@TElciram
by Taylor Maricle on Sep 6, 2011 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions
AJ Ellis is a beast. We love you AJ ;)
by Rihanna's Ex-Boyfriend on Sep 6, 2011 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
And i never said he wasn't replaceable
Just that Fed and Ellis won’t do the trick.
@TElciram
by Taylor Maricle on Sep 6, 2011 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions
personally I would bring back Barajas to pair with Ellis. However they are saying the Dodgers are considering saving money by going with Ellis/TFed. I’m OK with that. It would still outplay Barajas/Navarro.
I know you’re weighing Navarro heavily here, but you’re talking about Ellis like he’s not the guy who just slugged .418 in the PCL.
@RB_GScott
right but with a OBP over .450
I’m projecting the players to be something like this:
Barajas .238 .285 .415 .699 OPS .299 wOBA
Ellis .265 .363 .330 .693 OPS .315 wOBA
Navarro .193 .276 .324 .600 OPS .261 wOBA
TFed .245 .300 .360 .660 OPS .295 wOBA (estimate)
What am I missing?
I see ellis as more in the
.255/.343/.330 range.
@TElciram
by Taylor Maricle on Sep 6, 2011 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions
TFed
will get the opportunity to end the speculation.
Can he hit as much as Ellis?
by 68elcamino427 on Sep 6, 2011 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I said the Dodgers could expect a catching improvement by combining two of Barajas/Ellis/TFed simply due to the absence of Navarro, yet people argued. Simple statement turned into argument, I don’t understand.
no you didn't
you said
Ellis/TFed could improve upon Barajs/Navarro by a win or two.
You said two minor leaguers with AA/AAA experience (and not very good at either of those levels themselves) would outperform a guy who is putting up MLB league average offense from the catcher position and some slouch who should’ve been cut months ago. Saying Barajas/Ellis > Barajas/Navarro would’ve been greeted with nothing but a shrug and modest agreement.
@RB_GScott
To me
Ellis is better than Barajas
TFed had dam well better be and upgrade on Navarro
I never ruled out Barajas.
Overall the point is that the Dodgers could (without Navarro) see improvement out of the catching.
Probably the part where he only got 1/3 of the catcher at bats in 2011
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
The dodgers have gotten a combined .692 OPS from the catcher position
Which ranks 18th
@TElciram
by Taylor Maricle on Sep 6, 2011 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Is the guy who throws the fish at least left handed?
by Tim Crews' Dastardly Mustache on Sep 6, 2011 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Multiple reporters have tweeted that Strasburg is walking to the bullpen to warmup and the tarp is coming off the field.
It's Washington
that should be tarp money is coming off the field
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'!
How do you tell your boss that the metric she has you keeping is a best guess at best because her process and the lack of cooperation from the rest of her staff has left the data compromised to an unknown degree?
@RB_GScott
Hi , I was looking at these figures and it seems to me that they may not be accurate because of <reason 1,2,3>. What do you think?
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'!
Then, at least you tried. and you can have a clear conscience.
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'!
How pointy are her hair horns?
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by David Young on Sep 6, 2011 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Are you suggesting an intelligent business conversation?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
You'd be surprised
how often it works if you instigate it.
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'!
Also
did you get my email the other day?
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'!
If he re-signs, it should be for less than $2 million IMO. If negotiations trend higher, the Dodgers should walk away.
He gets on base an awful lot?
by Tim Crews' Dastardly Mustache on Sep 6, 2011 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions
The good thing for me
is that if Lilly pitches today, it makes the chances of the rotation staying on schedule that much better
Hoodwinked
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'!
Could happen. Weather report gives better chance of a break around 10 EST.
Maybe they’ll get game off and then have long delay which knocks Strasburg out early.
Of course we’d be replacing Lilly with Ely, which trust me, is still a downgrade.
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Rick Monday is obsessed with the fact that Strasburg was still warming up in the bullpen, which delayed the (planned 4:05) start of the game.
“Strasburg doesn’t realize he’s late to his own dance.”
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