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2012 Dodgers Player Profile: Alfredo Silverio, Futures Star

Silverio was born May 6th, 1987, and signed on 11/13/03 out of the Dominican Republic at the tender age of 16. He would not show up in the United States until 2007, three years after signing his first contract. Once in the United States Silverio did not waste any time putting his bat on the prospect map by hitting .373 with a .950 OPS in the Gulf Coast Rookie League. That BA was good enough to lead the league while his OPS was 7th best (Andrew Lambo was number five at age 18 with a .960).

What followed after 2007 until 2011 was some solid hitting but nothing that got anyone's attention. By the time 2010 had ended very few people were considering Silverio much of a prospect. Except one.

Last year at this time many were mocking Kevin Goldstein the Prospect maven for Baseball Prospectus for making Silverio the Dodgers number 20 prospect leaving off teen-ager Jonathan Garcia. After all Silverio had just finished a season in the offensive Cal League and had not done much damage for an experienced 23 year old. Yet Goldstein defended his choice, and the 2011 season that Silverio put up, seems to have justified Goldstein's confidence.

You couldn't have done any more then Alfredo did in 2011.

Was the Dodger representative in the Futures game and slugged a home run

Using 300 at bats as the criteria for Southern League Leaderboard:

You want batting average? how about .306 good for 7th

You want slugging percentage? how about fourth at .542

You want speed? how about 18 triples to lead the league

You want extra base hits? how about 76 Extra Base Hits (42 doubles, 18 Triples, 16 home runs)

You want defense? How about the fact he did all of this damage as a CF

The rest of the numbers are courtesy of Minor League Central

You want a guy who can simply hit? How about 283 total bases, second best in all of AA

You want a guy who swings at every pitch and makes contact? How about a 5% walk rate with 92 line drives

You want a guy who crushes left handed pitching? How about a .899 OPS (from a center fielder)

The only thing holding back Alfredo Silverio is his plate discipline and year by year he's made improvement.

Brandon Lennox made him his 12th top prospect Dodger prospect,

.Why #12: Silverio definitely put himself on the Dodgers’ radar with a big season in 2011, but I’m not sold on him being a top 10 prospect for Los Angeles. While he does show some potential for all 5 tools, he doesn’t seem to have any skill that stands out. He has the ceiling of a starting big league outfielder and seems likely to make it to the majors as soon as this season, but I personally don’t think he’ll be more than a .260 hitter with 10 to 15 homer potential.

Baseball HQ on the other hand thinks he is our 2nd best offensive prospect behind only Joc Pederson.

Comments: Strong, powerful, athletic OF has all the tools to star and had a breakout season at Double-A and played in the Futures game. Has plus bat speed, drives the ball with authority, and is a bit of a late bloomer. Moderate plate discipline and good pitch recognition should enable him to hit for average.

Baseball America went even further and picked Silverio as the Dodgers fourth best overall prospect and number one offensive prospect.

Finally Kevin Goldstein also moved up Silverio to number seven on his list, one bump a head of Joc Pederson.

The Good: Silverio has always impressed with his tools. He has plenty of bat speed and enough strength for average power. He runs well and plays a solid outfield with a plus arm.
The Bad: Silverio's aggressive approach often gets the best of him, as he often falls behind in the count by chasing breaking balls. He's an above-average runner but is better in right field than center, which puts more pressure on the bat. He's never been a good baserunner and has stolen just 35 bases over the last few years at a middling 57 percent success rate.

Trivia

Per Basebal Prospectus:

Silverio's season of 42 doubles, 18 triples, and 16 home runs has been matched just nine times in the majors, the last by George Brett, who had 42 doubles, 20 triples, and 23 home runs in 1979.

Contract Status

On 40 Man roster

Stats

Year Age PA HR
Runs RBI BA OBP SLG wOBA
2009 (A - Great Lakes)
22 523 13 75 61 .284 ..320 .457 .345
2010 (A+ Rancho Cucamonga)
23 417 12 66 43 .292 .324 .486 .350
2011 (AA - Chattanooga)
24 572 16 90 85 .306 ..340 .542 .378
2012 Projections - Age 24 Season



Source
PA HR
Runs RBI BA OBP SLG
Pecota
250 5 24 26 .242 .261 .379
ZiPS
588 12 69 52 .250 .274 .406 .289


2012 Outlook

Destined for New Mexico where he should destroy the league leaving many to pine for him if Juan Rivera struggles.

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Not that he's Joel Guzman ...

… but that’s who I think of when I see Silverio’s walk totals.

by JonWeisman on Feb 29, 2012 6:37 AM PST reply actions  

cue the disappointment music

by Hollywood Joe on Feb 29, 2012 7:16 AM PST up reply actions  

You can’t walk off the island.

by Xeifrank on Feb 29, 2012 7:42 AM PST up reply actions  

Silverio makes hard contact more than any home grown prospect we have had since the Martin/KempLaRoche/Loney group. A k rate of 15.9 is nothing similar to JTD. The plate discipline is a huge concern and the reason he’s not a top prospect, but at least when he swings he hits line drives.

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Feb 29, 2012 8:16 AM PST up reply actions  

Let me clarify – I’m not saying they’re the same player, but the walk rate raises concerns for me the same way it raised concerns for me with Guzman and Reggie Abercrombie and Dee Gordon.

Silverio at age 24 in Double-A: 6.3 PA/K, 19.1 PA/BB.
Guzman at age 20 in Double-A: 3.9 PA/K, 11.8 PA/BB.
Guzman at age 25 in Double-A: 4.7 PA/K, 12.5 PA/BB.
Gordon at age 22 in Double-A: 6.9 PA/K, 15.4 PA/BB.

(Guzman, amazingly, is only 2 1/2 years older than Silverio)

So again – not the same player, but Guzman has the better walk rate. Dee Gordon has a better walk rate. That can’t be good.

by JonWeisman on Feb 29, 2012 8:43 AM PST up reply actions  

Matt Kemp only played 48 games in Double-A. At age 21: 5.9 PA/K, 11.2 PA/BB.

by JonWeisman on Feb 29, 2012 8:46 AM PST up reply actions  

I would be happy to see Silverio become Cody Ross.

by kinbote on Feb 29, 2012 8:50 AM PST up reply actions  

Right, or Matt Diaz. If Alfredo gets 500 at bats it will not be a good thing.

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Feb 29, 2012 9:33 AM PST up reply actions  

For some reason I'm imagining Trenidad Hubbard

and his enormous head

"I'm telling you, y'all created a monster."

by Pure Azure on Feb 29, 2012 10:09 AM PST up reply actions  

I’m not expecting much of Alfredo Silverio, I think it says volumes of our positional prospects that most of the prospect mavens have picked him as our best offensive prospect. That said, I’m not ignoring what he did in AA.

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Feb 29, 2012 9:32 AM PST up reply actions  

Yeah, I’m guessing we agree on his potential.

by JonWeisman on Feb 29, 2012 10:00 AM PST up reply actions  

Maybe it was my title. I said Futures star as in he was the star of the Futures game not that he is a Future (singular) star:)

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Feb 29, 2012 10:02 AM PST up reply actions  

Took down the team that has the pitcher from the LFP2 Mashers last night. One down, about 7 ringers to go.

by Xeifrank on Feb 29, 2012 10:06 AM PST up reply actions  

That’s good, I’m surprised that there were so many people from Ventura county on that team. I guess it was probably a case of a group of friends deciding to play on the team?

I'd rather lose when I'm right than win when I'm wrong.

by 75Dodger on Feb 29, 2012 10:33 AM PST up reply actions  

The guy who ran the tournament asked one of the Camarillo guys to grab a bunch of players to help fill out the LFP2 team at the last minute. He obviously grabbed the best available players that he knew. He told me that they didn’t know they would all be placed on the same team. The pitcher was kind of funny. He told me that their team was so good because of their girls. Yeah, the girls could hit singles well – but they weren’t the ones putting the ball out of the stadium or putting holes in the outfield walls. :)

by Xeifrank on Feb 29, 2012 10:40 AM PST up reply actions  

Yeah, normally having good girls on coed teams makes the difference between a good team and great team, but not when you only play one at a time!

I'd rather lose when I'm right than win when I'm wrong.

by 75Dodger on Feb 29, 2012 11:04 AM PST up reply actions  

I had a whole response typed out but then I deleted it when I counted all the points I made that you could easily counter with stats :)

In short, their numbers do share some similarities (especially if we consider Guzman’s age 25 season in AA which came after years and years of moving up, down, and around). But Silviero’s having a solid defensive position, his speed, and his relatively shorter minor league career all point generally in the upward direction prospect-wise.

AAA will be the next proving grounds, and even that will matter little if it never translates to major league success. To me, he’s in a group of four or so guys (Van Slyke, Russell, Castle) that if one of them makes it I’ll be thrilled. In a system bereft of impact bats, we need to something to hang our hats on.

by kinbote on Feb 29, 2012 8:43 AM PST up reply actions  

Juan Encarnacion had a similar power numbers and strike out rates in AA, but he walked more and did it all at age 21.

I can see Silverio getting the call if god forbid Kemp goes down for any extended period of time, and he’s probably do pretty good initially. After that I see a guy that’s going to be good just long enough to make you think he’s got it figured out, then goes into a horrific slump.

Minor League Central @mlcentral @andrewngrant

by regfairfield on Feb 29, 2012 9:20 AM PST up reply actions  

Where would you be getting this scenario from? Why should he be good enough to look like he’s got it figured out and then go into a horrific slump?

by berkowit28 on Feb 29, 2012 9:25 AM PST up reply actions  

Maybe because Juan Encarnacion hit about .360 in 1/2 a year in his debut and that was the last time he was a good player.

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Feb 29, 2012 9:29 AM PST up reply actions  

My boy Dan Evans traded Kevin Brown (for Weaver, two minor leagers, & cash) and got Encarnacion on the same day. Here’s the best part: Encarnacion was available because of the emergence of rookie Miguel Cabrera.

by kinbote on Feb 29, 2012 9:34 AM PST up reply actions  

Because the dude can clearly rake when he’s on but since he can’t recognize pitches when people find a hole in his swing he’s gonna start looking bad fast.

Minor League Central @mlcentral @andrewngrant

by regfairfield on Feb 29, 2012 9:46 AM PST up reply actions  

Not the same really, Silverio swings at everything, Trayvon just has issues putting the bat on the ball.

If Silverio is raking and his line drives are falling, he can be a useful player, but his lack of walks means he’s one bad streak away from putting up a sub .300 on base as a corner outfielder.

Minor League Central @mlcentral @andrewngrant

by regfairfield on Feb 29, 2012 9:54 AM PST up reply actions  

ok

Trayvon did have decent bb numbers.

by kinbote on Feb 29, 2012 9:56 AM PST up reply actions  

Kemp chasing sliders in 2010?

I pitched to Matt Kemp, and all I got was this stupid earned run.
@maddzgoesrawr @arenafitness @madeleine_arena

by Maddz on Feb 29, 2012 10:05 AM PST up reply actions  

Kemp looked worse swinging through fastballs in 2010.

by Tim Crews' Dastardly Mustache on Feb 29, 2012 10:11 AM PST up reply actions  

That’s what a lot of players do. I’d call it the norm.

by JonWeisman on Feb 29, 2012 10:01 AM PST up reply actions  

If this guy sticks in the show I’ll be one surprised wabbit.

"I'm telling you, y'all created a monster."

by Pure Azure on Feb 29, 2012 8:02 AM PST via Android app reply actions  

Silly Wabbit!

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

by iiidown on Feb 29, 2012 8:13 AM PST up reply actions  

It's been a few days since I've said "Stupid VMart"
Jon Heyman ‏ @JonHeymanCBS
sounds like #dodgers and #orioles were 2nd/3rd finishers for prince, not #nats. zimmerman was their 9-figure man all along

There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.

by underdog on Feb 29, 2012 8:28 AM PST reply actions  

Wonder who the Cubs are saving their money for?

by kinbote on Feb 29, 2012 8:51 AM PST up reply actions  

1-2 years from now

When Theo gets settled in they might go after Cain/Hamels/Greinke if any of them make it to FA.

"I'm telling you, y'all created a monster."

by Pure Azure on Feb 29, 2012 10:15 AM PST up reply actions  

No Major League Action

by keithc13 on Feb 29, 2012 8:35 AM PST reply actions  

+1

Traded at deadline.

by kinbote on Feb 29, 2012 8:43 AM PST up reply actions  

If he does that, we have an opening or two in the outfield come 2013.

by kinbote on Feb 29, 2012 8:51 AM PST up reply actions  

Woo! Fantasy draft tonight!
Though I might be missing it.

by DodgerofTrolleys on Feb 29, 2012 8:41 AM PST reply actions  

leap year

I pitched to Matt Kemp, and all I got was this stupid earned run.
@maddzgoesrawr @arenafitness @madeleine_arena

by Maddz on Feb 29, 2012 8:52 AM PST up reply actions  

by which I meant the draft is the 1st not today.

I pitched to Matt Kemp, and all I got was this stupid earned run.
@maddzgoesrawr @arenafitness @madeleine_arena

by Maddz on Feb 29, 2012 9:02 AM PST up reply actions  

Yes. You’re right. But the other draft is today. Of the TBLA League I’m in.

by DodgerofTrolleys on Feb 29, 2012 9:03 AM PST up reply actions  

But was the championship ring forged in secret in the land of Mordor, in the fires of Mount Doom by the Dark Lord Sauron?

by kinbote on Feb 29, 2012 9:07 AM PST up reply actions  

Better hit lefties better with that attitude!

by kinbote on Feb 29, 2012 9:10 AM PST up reply actions  

And a happy one to you all. My son reminded me this morning. Seems like a good day to do something memorable. (Or is that every day?)

by kinbote on Feb 29, 2012 8:54 AM PST up reply actions  

It’s my half birthday!

by DodgerofTrolleys on Feb 29, 2012 8:56 AM PST up reply actions  

Like take the afternoon off and play golf? Check!

by KellyStephen on Feb 29, 2012 8:58 AM PST up reply actions  

That would definitely count.

by kinbote on Feb 29, 2012 9:00 AM PST up reply actions  

I played some terrible golf yesterday at a great course in Dallas

by Hollywood Joe on Feb 29, 2012 9:12 AM PST up reply actions  

You

Had better day then Ben Howland and Dan Guerrero are having right now

by bhsportsguy on Feb 29, 2012 9:19 AM PST up reply actions  

How was Los Colinas? Heard it’s great.

by KellyStephen on Feb 29, 2012 9:50 AM PST up reply actions  

Awesome. Greens undulating like crazy

I really should play more, my game is in tatters

by Hollywood Joe on Feb 29, 2012 9:57 AM PST up reply actions  

Splattered… all over Manhattan.

"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."

by Nolij on Feb 29, 2012 9:58 AM PST up reply actions  

I hit balls for the first time in 3 years

two weekends ago and also last weekend. My back has been feeling pretty good, so I thought, what the hell? Now I’m sore, but hoping I get out for 9 this weekend. There’s a nice 9-hole course in Pasadena I’m going to play to ease my way back into it.

It's gettin' so a businessman can't expect no return from a fixed fight. Now, if you can't trust a fix, what can you trust?

by mleadman on Feb 29, 2012 10:17 AM PST up reply actions  

He

LiVes closer to Altadena

by bhsportsguy on Feb 29, 2012 10:19 AM PST up reply actions  

Yes

but Eaton Canyon is where I like to play. Altadena got hammered in the November wind storm. There driving range is still limited to 150 yards.

It's gettin' so a businessman can't expect no return from a fixed fight. Now, if you can't trust a fix, what can you trust?

by mleadman on Feb 29, 2012 10:22 AM PST up reply actions  

Remember to fake-cry so Leap Day William will throw you some candy!

There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.

by underdog on Feb 29, 2012 9:19 AM PST up reply actions  

Hopefully you’re wearing blue and yellow!

"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."

by Nolij on Feb 29, 2012 9:31 AM PST up reply actions  

I am !

But one of my birds is sick and I want to get home in time to baptize her.

There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.

by underdog on Feb 29, 2012 9:35 AM PST up reply actions  

davey lopes needs to sit this young man down

the dude almost set a southern league record for triples and cant steal bases for shit. lets do this.

by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Feb 29, 2012 8:57 AM PST reply actions  

That is actually a great idea. Hmm.. Got me thinking.

by DodgerofTrolleys on Feb 29, 2012 8:59 AM PST up reply actions  

What some of us forget sometimes is that Bryce Harper is only 19. He’s in Spring Training for the Nationals.

by DodgerofTrolleys on Feb 29, 2012 9:00 AM PST reply actions  

The record is 15 years of age…. I can’t really imagine that.

by DodgerofTrolleys on Feb 29, 2012 9:07 AM PST up reply actions  

Gentleman

If you signed up for the True Blue Ciudad de Los Angeles Fantastical Base Ball League, you should have gotten an email this morningthat our draft is scheduled for tomorrow evening at eight. Please try and make it, white tie only, slobs will be shot onsite

by Josie Becker on Feb 29, 2012 9:01 AM PST reply actions  

It’s started btw. Dave Cameron is answering questions :)

by kinbote on Feb 29, 2012 9:27 AM PST up reply actions  

Only because we were discussing it yesterday
12:40 [Comment From JH JH: ]
In last week’s chat you mentioned that Rendon would move to 2B if Zimmerman stuck around to block him. While this seems to be the consensus view, how is it not a terrible idea to take someone whose injury history is already a red flag and put him at one of the only two positions on the diamond that is regularly involved in collisions?
Wednesday February 29, 2012 12:40 JH

12:40 I dont think I said that would happen – just that it had been talked about. It’s also possible that the Nationals just use Rendon as a trade chip.

by kinbote on Feb 29, 2012 9:42 AM PST up reply actions  

YES!
12:41 [Comment From kinbote: ]
Would the Mets trade David Wright for Zach Lee and two other top ten prospects?
Wednesday February 29, 2012 12:41 kinbote

12:42 There’s literally no reason for the Mets to trade David Wright this year. If they trade him, he becomes an FA next winter, so acquiring team only gets one year of his rights. If they keep him, then they can trade one of his rights next winter, and hopefully after he has a better season. So, they get one more year of his production, then trade similar asset.

by kinbote on Feb 29, 2012 9:44 AM PST up reply actions  

no reason?

the team is desperately slashing payroll and he will make 16 million dollars next year

Watch me all in flames, on a butterfly I ride

by nolander on Feb 29, 2012 9:45 AM PST up reply actions  

they may be able to get a bigger haul if they trade him now too

now if their financial situation is going to get figured out then maybe they hold on to him in the hope of extending him, but otherwise I don’t see the point for them.

Watch me all in flames, on a butterfly I ride

by nolander on Feb 29, 2012 9:46 AM PST up reply actions  

Is this right?
A source with direct knowledge of Wright’s contract told the Daily News that the $16 million club option for 2013 belongs only to the Mets. If the Mets trade Wright this offseason, the acquiring club would control him for just one year, with no contract option for 2013. Wright would become a free agent after next season.

by kinbote on Feb 29, 2012 9:48 AM PST up reply actions  

that has been my understanding

I just forgot about it for a second, oops. I still think they want to shed his contract for next year, but they could wait and trade him in the offseason I guess.

Watch me all in flames, on a butterfly I ride

by nolander on Feb 29, 2012 9:50 AM PST up reply actions  

I didn’t know it at all.

by kinbote on Feb 29, 2012 9:54 AM PST up reply actions  

I’m not posting the part where he says he would’ve traded Matt Kemp.

by kinbote on Feb 29, 2012 9:47 AM PST up reply actions  

wait what? Why would he have traded Kemp?

by uschris0304 on Feb 29, 2012 9:48 AM PST up reply actions  

Question asked his opinion of Kemp’s and Braun’s extensions. Cameron thought Kemp’s was too much and would’ve traded him instead. Separate question from mine.

by kinbote on Feb 29, 2012 9:49 AM PST up reply actions  

To

Get a lot of prospects

by bhsportsguy on Feb 29, 2012 9:50 AM PST up reply actions  

Because he’s Dave Cameron and his goal is to acquire lots of prospects, not win baseball games.

Minor League Central @mlcentral @andrewngrant

by regfairfield on Feb 29, 2012 9:54 AM PST up reply actions  

dude, I am glad you are there and I am here

because if you said that while standing next to me, I might have kissed you dead on the mouth

that is how right you are

by Hollywood Joe on Feb 29, 2012 9:58 AM PST up reply actions  

prospectabation

is fun but in the end you are just screwing yourself

Watch me all in flames, on a butterfly I ride

by nolander on Feb 29, 2012 10:00 AM PST up reply actions   1 recs

The circle of onanism

It's gettin' so a businessman can't expect no return from a fixed fight. Now, if you can't trust a fix, what can you trust?

by mleadman on Feb 29, 2012 10:19 AM PST up reply actions   1 recs

He’s probably wondering right now how he can flip Montero for some prospects

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Feb 29, 2012 10:00 AM PST up reply actions  

He who dies with the most prospects, wins.

"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."

by Nolij on Feb 29, 2012 10:01 AM PST up reply actions  

Cameron’s favorite Broadway show is “Annie”

by Hollywood Joe on Feb 29, 2012 10:08 AM PST up reply actions  

Silverio bounces between the 40 man and the roster for the next couple year, eventually cut to make room for Raul Ibanez or something.

Minor League Central @mlcentral @andrewngrant

by regfairfield on Feb 29, 2012 9:15 AM PST reply actions  

Ugh

Look buddy, Ned won’t be our GM next year. Let me have my few minutes of optimism! ;)

But seriously I do see him bouncing between the 40 man and the active, too. He’ll get his first taste of the bigs, most likely in September.

There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.

by underdog on Feb 29, 2012 9:20 AM PST up reply actions  

Just got a press release in the ole' email

New Orleans attempts to break human mattress domino record. What that is, I don’t even.

by Josie Becker on Feb 29, 2012 9:17 AM PST reply actions  

that sounds hard to do. What is the current record?

by uschris0304 on Feb 29, 2012 9:20 AM PST up reply actions  

current is 550, NO is going for 850. Heres how it’s explained in the release:

On the count of three, the first person will fall back on their mattress, toppling onto the next. And it won’t be over until all 850 people drop one-by-one and the final mattress is down, shattering the current world record.

by Josie Becker on Feb 29, 2012 9:25 AM PST up reply actions  

ah, I see. The people are holding onto their mattress. One human/mattress combo=one domino

by Josie Becker on Feb 29, 2012 9:27 AM PST up reply actions  

oh they are holding them up, yeah I was thinking how do they stand that many mattress up without any falling. Sounds like you could get hurt with someone falling back on you……they arent exactly light.

by uschris0304 on Feb 29, 2012 9:30 AM PST up reply actions  

nice

Moral of the story: poorly managed kneejerk drug testing policies leave a bad taste in your mouth. As does Milwaukee's Best.

by MammothDodger on Feb 29, 2012 9:29 AM PST up reply actions  

cup o coffee in Sept

.294 in 17 AB w/1hr, no walks

Moral of the story: poorly managed kneejerk drug testing policies leave a bad taste in your mouth. As does Milwaukee's Best.

by MammothDodger on Feb 29, 2012 9:31 AM PST reply actions  

I’m more interested in New Mexico projections.

.329 / .369 / .588 39 doubles, 9 triples, 29 home runs

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Feb 29, 2012 9:34 AM PST up reply actions  

With those

Numbers, he would be PCL player of the year

by bhsportsguy on Feb 29, 2012 9:39 AM PST up reply actions  

Last year (among others)

Bryan LaHair .331/.405/.664 with 38 HR
Cody Freaking Ransom .317/.405/.629 with 27 HR

"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."

by Nolij on Feb 29, 2012 9:47 AM PST up reply actions  

Ransom is a beast.

by kinbote on Feb 29, 2012 9:49 AM PST up reply actions  

Kershaw remembers

"I'm telling you, y'all created a monster."

by Pure Azure on Feb 29, 2012 10:24 AM PST up reply actions  

I wonder if the coffee in the clubhouse is as good as car dealerships… I really love getting oil changes because of them…vanilla cappucino is pretty dam good.

by uschris0304 on Feb 29, 2012 9:40 AM PST up reply actions  

In looking up (Leap) Dave Williams, I discovered the existence of this guy.

"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."

by Nolij on Feb 29, 2012 9:34 AM PST reply actions  

This is the best part
David Williams (born August 25, 1972), better known by his ring name, David Young

Some ring name.

by kinbote on Feb 29, 2012 9:36 AM PST up reply actions   1 recs

Yes.

"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."

by Nolij on Feb 29, 2012 9:38 AM PST up reply actions  

Heh

Had no idea.

Once heard a radio DJ (top40esque, IIRC, this was a long, long time ago) in San Diego who billed himself as Young Dave Young, which seemed pretty lame.


- The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.

by David Young on Feb 29, 2012 11:58 AM PST up reply actions  

I had planned a TBLA Leap Day post but the Clippers drained my spirit

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Feb 29, 2012 9:36 AM PST reply actions  

Yes, tell me again why Beasley sucks because he reminds me of your boy, soft left handed touch, looks like he can score whenever he wants.

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Feb 29, 2012 9:47 AM PST up reply actions  

he doesnt suck, he has alot of talent and ability, its just yet to be pulled from him. He doesnt have that work ethic yet, doesnt play his hardest at all times IMO.

by uschris0304 on Feb 29, 2012 9:49 AM PST up reply actions  

Last night was crazy for Beasley.

by Michael White on Feb 29, 2012 9:53 AM PST up reply actions  

We had two kids behind us (24ish) who flew in from Minnesota for the two game set. They were all sorts of drunk and fun, and I ended up selling them my Laker tickets for tonight so they bought me a few beers. It was kind if icky at the end as they kept trying to hug me as they the TWolves kicked our 4th quarter butts.

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Feb 29, 2012 9:49 AM PST up reply actions  

So you got season seats for Clippers and Lakers? How you pull that off, you a baller?

by uschris0304 on Feb 29, 2012 9:52 AM PST up reply actions  

Just old

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Feb 29, 2012 9:52 AM PST up reply actions  

what did you use to do if I may ask if you dont work now… Thats alot of money for season seats to both, and Dodgers too?? dam

by uschris0304 on Feb 29, 2012 9:53 AM PST up reply actions  

Partners – I have four Laker partners and I sell every ticket, I may have gone to one game per year during the regular season over the last six years. I could never afford to watch the Lakers on a regular basis.

Clippers one partner – four seats so I get to see about 80% of the games.

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Feb 29, 2012 9:56 AM PST up reply actions  

Thats cool man. You live decently close to Staples? As much as I love sports I dont know if I would get season seats if I could afford them because I dont know the travel is worth doing for so many games. Especially the one way streets. I go to maybe 1 Laker game a year if that, but I go to Dodger games probably anywhere to 5-10 times a season.

by uschris0304 on Feb 29, 2012 10:06 AM PST up reply actions  

dude

you should go metro. seriously

I pitched to Matt Kemp, and all I got was this stupid earned run.
@maddzgoesrawr @arenafitness @madeleine_arena

by Maddz on Feb 29, 2012 10:08 AM PST up reply actions  

Metro-sexual Hris is a SNL skit waiting to happen

some buddy pay me

by Hollywood Joe on Feb 29, 2012 10:09 AM PST up reply actions  

yeah but then it takes longer, I dont think drinking and puffing along the way works either with metro…. but I guess I could try it and see.

by uschris0304 on Feb 29, 2012 10:14 AM PST up reply actions  

For certain seats, in order to buy Lakers season tickets, they made you buy tickets to all Staples events (Lakers, Clippers, Kings, Sparks, Avengers) when Staples first opened.

"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."

by Nolij on Feb 29, 2012 9:55 AM PST up reply actions  

It doesn’t have to make sense, that’s how it was.

"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."

by Nolij on Feb 29, 2012 9:56 AM PST up reply actions  

Those were the PR levels. Not the greatest seats but he’s right.

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Feb 29, 2012 9:56 AM PST up reply actions  

Why, you got the same seat for every single event that Staples hosted?

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Feb 29, 2012 9:58 AM PST up reply actions  

I can see like if you want this skybox you have to buy it at set rate and it’s for all events, but seats out in the bowl, I don’t see how you can mandate buying season tickets for five teams.

by Josie Becker on Feb 29, 2012 10:01 AM PST up reply actions  

Do you want these seats? Then buy them for all five teams. Don’t want to buy them all, fine. The next guy will.

"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."

by Nolij on Feb 29, 2012 10:02 AM PST up reply actions  

For Basketball games they are eh, for Kings games they are awesome.

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Feb 29, 2012 10:04 AM PST up reply actions  

My uncle’s seats are at half-court/center ice, right below the cameras, so if you see arms go up celebrating a goal or dunk or something, they’re probably from someone in that family.

"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."

by Nolij on Feb 29, 2012 10:06 AM PST up reply actions  

I find

It cool that you had the laker tickets on you

by bhsportsguy on Feb 29, 2012 9:52 AM PST up reply actions  

Do the T-Wolves get the LA sweep tonight with Kobe’s availability up in the air? If not, the Lakers will only be 1/2 game out.

by Xeifrank on Feb 29, 2012 9:47 AM PST up reply actions  

By March 11th the Lakers should have first place all to their selves.

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Feb 29, 2012 9:50 AM PST up reply actions  

No we wont, we’ll be in 3rd place by March 11th… Dont pull that reverse psychology

by uschris0304 on Feb 29, 2012 9:53 AM PST up reply actions  

No Kobe, the T-Wolves are the more talented team, no?

Eh, maybe not, but it’s close.

by Michael White on Feb 29, 2012 9:54 AM PST up reply actions  

Lakers are four point favorites right now. That line probably moves once his status is finalized.

by Xeifrank on Feb 29, 2012 10:02 AM PST up reply actions  

On a neutral court it’s an even money game and without Kobe then yes the T-Wolves are probably favored/better. But sometimes the Lakers play well without Kobe, because they can actually move the ball around and go to their bigs.

by Xeifrank on Feb 29, 2012 10:04 AM PST up reply actions  

i enjoyed watching him over here last year. the guy looked solid and came through in the clutch when a boost was definitely needed. hope to see him get a try or to in LA this year.

by MrRedskin on Feb 29, 2012 9:50 AM PST reply actions  

You from Jacksonville? If so and you watched the team alot you could give us first hand accounts of the players. We love that stuff.

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Feb 29, 2012 9:51 AM PST up reply actions  

(Chattanooga)

"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."

by Nolij on Feb 29, 2012 9:52 AM PST up reply actions  

duh, hectic morning clouds the mind

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Feb 29, 2012 9:53 AM PST up reply actions  

I was about to buy extra opening day seats

with my presale code and wow it is expensive now. I dont even think I would make any profit on the resale. $100 for loge!! I will pass.

by delias man on Feb 29, 2012 10:04 AM PST reply actions  

I just bought in with DodgerRamon and his four outer loge seats. Maybe I’ll get lucky in the draft and get opening day.

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Feb 29, 2012 10:06 AM PST up reply actions  

man that presale code is out already?

by uschris0304 on Feb 29, 2012 10:07 AM PST up reply actions  

my bad, obviously since you just said it.

by uschris0304 on Feb 29, 2012 10:07 AM PST up reply actions  

Does anyone have a couple of spare softball/large baseball gloves they’d be willing to send to Davis for a few months?

Figured I’d ask here, since IM sofrball starts here next quarter and a few people who wanna play don’t have their own.

@TElciram

by Taylor Maricle on Feb 29, 2012 10:09 AM PST via Android app reply actions  

They should save their weed money and buy gloves then.

"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."

by Nolij on Feb 29, 2012 10:13 AM PST up reply actions  

This is Davis, not Santa Cruz.

It’s alcohol money we have, and heck no.

@TElciram

by Taylor Maricle on Feb 29, 2012 10:15 AM PST via Android app up reply actions  

Nolij doesn’t spend money on weed :)

"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."

by Nolij on Feb 29, 2012 10:22 AM PST up reply actions  

Kids are taking a test now :P

"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."

by Nolij on Feb 29, 2012 10:26 AM PST up reply actions  

R.I.P. Davy Jones of the Monkees :(

There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.

by underdog on Feb 29, 2012 10:22 AM PST reply actions  

He finally caught the last train to Clarksville

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Feb 29, 2012 10:23 AM PST up reply actions  

Not a trace of doubt in my mind.

"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."

by Nolij on Feb 29, 2012 10:23 AM PST up reply actions  

hopefully a stepping stone

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Feb 29, 2012 10:24 AM PST up reply actions  

Why did Davy Jones fall out of the tree?

by Eric Stephen on Feb 29, 2012 10:24 AM PST up reply actions  

Are you implying Mike Nesmith is next to go?

"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."

by Nolij on Feb 29, 2012 10:24 AM PST up reply actions  

Everyone needs to watch The Monkees' "Head" at some point

one of the strangest 60s comedies ever. funny but totally surreal.

There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.

by underdog on Feb 29, 2012 10:27 AM PST up reply actions  

I find it unwatchable. It’s kind of neat to watch a movie that everyone making it was on acid, but it’s not a fun 2 hours

It's gettin' so a businessman can't expect no return from a fixed fight. Now, if you can't trust a fix, what can you trust?

by mleadman on Feb 29, 2012 10:29 AM PST up reply actions  

Hm, maybe I should watch it when not on drugs, then... ;)

There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.

by underdog on Feb 29, 2012 12:42 PM PST up reply actions  

oh no

"I'm telling you, y'all created a monster."

by Pure Azure on Feb 29, 2012 10:31 AM PST up reply actions  

That’s too bad…I enjoyed their show as a kid.

by KellyStephen on Feb 29, 2012 10:40 AM PST up reply actions  

WTF snooki is preggerz?

by delias man on Feb 29, 2012 10:28 AM PST reply actions  

Davey Jones last act?

It's gettin' so a businessman can't expect no return from a fixed fight. Now, if you can't trust a fix, what can you trust?

by mleadman on Feb 29, 2012 10:29 AM PST up reply actions   1 recs

the collective IQ of the US will lower significantly in 9 months.

"I was a little scared he was into that Oakland thing. We swing here on 3-0." Grady Little on Andre

by JLS23 on Feb 29, 2012 10:31 AM PST up reply actions  

TMI but I imagine they feel quite different

"I was a little scared he was into that Oakland thing. We swing here on 3-0." Grady Little on Andre

by JLS23 on Feb 29, 2012 10:34 AM PST up reply actions  

jesus christ I should fucking hope so. If being pregnant is like a constant dagger to the kidneys everytime I pee, someone needs to tell Gary that his hopes for a tall pitching son are donezo

I pitched to Matt Kemp, and all I got was this stupid earned run.
@maddzgoesrawr @arenafitness @madeleine_arena

by Maddz on Feb 29, 2012 10:42 AM PST up reply actions  

Probably some professional wrestler.

by kinbote on Feb 29, 2012 10:34 AM PST up reply actions  

her juice head bf

"I was a little scared he was into that Oakland thing. We swing here on 3-0." Grady Little on Andre

by JLS23 on Feb 29, 2012 10:34 AM PST up reply actions  

she is still with that fool??

by uschris0304 on Feb 29, 2012 10:36 AM PST up reply actions  

Reminder, the TBLA Mountain Time Zone Fantasy Baseball Draft is TONIGHT. Wear your blue and yellow and celebrate Leap Day William by drafting Matt Kemp and Clayton Kershaw way too high.

by fbihop on Feb 29, 2012 10:35 AM PST reply actions  

How can you draft the consensus #1 overall pick too high?

"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."

by Nolij on Feb 29, 2012 10:42 AM PST up reply actions  

Marty –
When is the TBLA open at Eaton Canyon?

by Hollywood Joe on Feb 29, 2012 12:59 PM PST reply actions  

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