Dan Gould Posted June 20, 2011 Author Report Posted June 20, 2011 Something like 22 Ks to 3 BBs in his last three starts at Pawtucket. The potential is undoubtedly there, I am kinda excited to see what he looks like tonight. Probably helpful that he is facing the Padre offense in an IL game. Quote
Dave James Posted June 20, 2011 Report Posted June 20, 2011 (edited) Boy, this Dodger situation gets uglier by the minute. Bud Selig has rejected a divorce settlement option that would have immediately channeled a huge chunk of Fox TV money to the McCourt's allowing them to satisfy some of their short-term financial obligations. Now that Selig has vetoed this, there's a serious question about the team's ability to meet its next payroll. At that point, baseball could declare them in default and put the franchise up for sale. That, of course, would result in another series of lawsuits from the McCourt legal teams and who knows when this will end. What a mess. An embarrassment for everyone involved. http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-mccourt-fox-selig-20110621,0,6709990.story Edited June 20, 2011 by Dave James Quote
JSngry Posted June 20, 2011 Report Posted June 20, 2011 Rebuild Ebbets Field & move the Dodgers back to Brooklyn! I'm almost serious.... Quote
Dave James Posted June 20, 2011 Report Posted June 20, 2011 Rebuild Ebbets Field & move the Dodgers back to Brooklyn! I'm almost serious.... You know, the same thought occurred to me. That billionaire Russian guy who owns the Nets could probably buy the Dodgers for pocket change. Then he could go about setting up his own little sports fiefdom right there in the heart of Brooklyn. How cool would that be? Quote
JSngry Posted June 21, 2011 Report Posted June 21, 2011 Imagine a Spike Lee-led consortium bringing the Dodgers back to Brooklyn. Would Bud Selig be ready for that? Hell, would America be ready for that? Quote
Dave James Posted June 21, 2011 Report Posted June 21, 2011 Don't forget Dave Parker! That one didn't work for me, some plugin thingy I don't have. Here's the YouTube version though: I was at the 1979 All-Star game. It was played at the old Kingdome in Seattle. The NL won 7-6. I sat out in the left field bleachers. Great view. Great game. I remember that Parker throw from right. Sweet. Quote
Chalupa Posted June 21, 2011 Report Posted June 21, 2011 Marlins lose again last night. That's 8 in a row, 1-16 for June and they have lost 18 of their last 20 games. New manager by Monday? Make that 9 in a row, 1 for 17 in June, and lost 19 out of 21. Ouch. 10 in a row, 1 for 18 in June, and lost 20 out of 22. Marlins fire manager hire 80 year old Jack McKeon Quote
JSngry Posted June 21, 2011 Report Posted June 21, 2011 Nice outing by Derek Holland this evening, but he still had that one inning where he tended to let things get loose and almost out of control. Tonight it was the Astros, so it only cost two, but that's a corner you really want to see him turn once and for all. Otherwise, great stuff all night. Good speed, great location. Hey, if if if if IF...damn that's a big word... Quote
Chalupa Posted June 21, 2011 Report Posted June 21, 2011 Marlins lose again last night. That's 8 in a row, 1-16 for June and they have lost 18 of their last 20 games. New manager by Monday? Make that 9 in a row, 1 for 17 in June, and lost 19 out of 21. Ouch. 10 in a row, 1 for 18 in June, and lost 20 out of 22. Marlins fire manager hire 80 year old Jack McKeon 11 in a row, 1 for 19 in June, and lost 21 out of 23. Quote
Noj Posted June 21, 2011 Report Posted June 21, 2011 Here's a detailed analysis of why McCourt must go. Quote
Dan Gould Posted June 21, 2011 Author Report Posted June 21, 2011 Miller is interesting. If he does figure it out look freakin' out. If he doesn't, he'll be "wildly" interesting. Well for a first start I was pretty pleased, would be totally thrilled if he hadn't left a fastball up and given up the tying three-run blast in the sixth. Up to then nothing not to like - six Ks to 3 BBs, good curveball and of course the fastball has some serious life to it. I have to say that if he permanently cuts down on the walks he could at minimum be a servicable starter for us. If he really figures it out completely, he could be an awesome weapon to go with Lester and Buch. Quote
Chalupa Posted June 21, 2011 Report Posted June 21, 2011 Miller is interesting. If he does figure it out look freakin' out. If he doesn't, he'll be "wildly" interesting. Well for a first start I was pretty pleased, would be totally thrilled if he hadn't left a fastball up and given up the tying three-run blast in the sixth. Up to then nothing not to like - six Ks to 3 BBs, good curveball and of course the fastball has some serious life to it. I have to say that if he permanently cuts down on the walks he could at minimum be a servicable starter for us. If he really figures it out completely, he could be an awesome weapon to go with Lester and Buch. Not sure if Miller will ever figure it out. That's what the Tigers and Marlins thought too. He was awful the past two seasons whenever pitched against the Phillies. Quote
Quincy Posted June 21, 2011 Report Posted June 21, 2011 The answer: Eddie Kasko Billy Martin Ralph Houk Ken Aspromonte Del Crandall Earl Weaver Frank Quilici Dick Williams Bobby Winkles Chuck Tanner Whitey Herzog Whitey Lockman Bill Virdon Danny Ozark Yogi Berra Red Schoendienst Gene Mauch Sparky Anderson Walter Alston Charlie Fox Leo Durocher Don Zimmer Eddie Mathews The question: Who are the other managers who started the year with their clubs in Jack McKeon's first season? The year is 1973 btw. Quite a few on the list were recycled several times. For instance Herzog started in Texas. Martin & Houk will switch jobs in 2 years (though not directly.) McKeon even had 2 future managers on his roster in Hal McRae & Lou Piniella. When you're 80 you outlast a lot folks. Quote
Chalupa Posted June 22, 2011 Report Posted June 22, 2011 (edited) What a crazy game between the Phils and the Cards tonight. The Cards were leading 2-1 going into the top of the 8th and the Phillies scored 9 times. The inning went something like this - out, single, BB, HBP, HBP, K, single, BB, BB, single, BB, single, single, out. 10-2 now in the top of 9th. **** This needs to be said - incredibly shitty strike zone by the ump Mike Estabrook tonight. It moved all over the place. Edited June 22, 2011 by J.H. Deeley Quote
JSngry Posted June 22, 2011 Report Posted June 22, 2011 Kudos to the Astros' young Jordan Lyles. The 20 year old pitched with both precision and poise. Good luck, going forth Mr. Lyles! Kudos to the Nationals, whose suprise 9th was definitely noticed by us here. You could sense the Rangers ballplayers get a little pep in what had been a fairly lackluster effort (save for Adrian Beltre's glove, Again!). It was like, hey, a break out of nowhere, let's see if we sttill remember how to do that thing we used to do...what's it called....oh yeah...take advantage of an opportunity, yeah, let's see if we can still do THAT! Kudos to CJ Wilson for not having his fresh stuff after giving it all-plus last week against the Yanks. He didn't get the win, but he got the outs he needed to get to keep it do-able for his team. And kudos to his team for finally doing it, especially Mssr. Lowe, Feliz, & Tateyama (if this keeps up, be ready for Yoshi-Mania!), along with Mssrs. Chavex & Moreland, the latter redeeming himslef after a game listless both offensively and defensively with the might walkoff, only our second of the year to this point, and frankly, much needed, imo. Things were just getting...flat. Too flat, too much, too long, too flat. Me & the boy's going out tomorrow for a gander, it's Dollar Hot Dog Night, and we get to have a look at the (hopefully) Inner Mounting Colby Lewis. Hot Dogs & Schizo Starting Pitching = Hot Fun In The Summertime! Quote
Quincy Posted June 22, 2011 Report Posted June 22, 2011 Me & the boy's going out tomorrow for a gander, it's Dollar Hot Dog Night, and we get to have a look at the (hopefully) Inner Mounting Colby Lewis. Hot Dogs & Schizo Starting Pitching = Hot Fun In The Summertime! Ya gonna sneak in through the back tunnel? Boy, some big meltdowns tonight the aforementioned Cards and M's. At least the Giants got the game's outcome out of the way as Madison put up a 216.00 ERA for the night. Congrats to Jack McKeon & the Fish. Quote
JSngry Posted June 22, 2011 Report Posted June 22, 2011 Me & the boy's going out tomorrow for a gander, it's Dollar Hot Dog Night, and we get to have a look at the (hopefully) Inner Mounting Colby Lewis. Hot Dogs & Schizo Starting Pitching = Hot Fun In The Summertime! Ya gonna sneak in through the back tunnel? And run the risk of getting tossed from Dollar Hot Dog Night? Nooooooo WAY! Quote
Dan Gould Posted June 22, 2011 Author Report Posted June 22, 2011 Man last night was the most brutal, infuriating pisser of a loss since they started cleaning up the mess they made of this season. How the fuck does someone walk SIX batters in a row, and take about 27 pitches to do it? I was watching the game on MLB, Aceves got two quick outs, I went to do the dishes and when I come out he's about to walk in the second run of the inning. Un-Fucking-Believable. And then to complete the misery by fucking away the game in the seventh, stranding seven runners in scoring position in the process, left me one pissed off boy when I went to bed. Fearless predition: The Yankees will have sole possession of first place by tonight, as Lackey will get pounded and they will go out for their nine game NL oddysey riding a two game losing streak while the Yankees will make it what, six in a row with a day-night sweep of the Reds? Quote
MartyJazz Posted June 22, 2011 Report Posted June 22, 2011 Man last night was the most brutal, infuriating pisser of a loss since they started cleaning up the mess they made of this season. How the fuck does someone walk SIX batters in a row, and take about 27 pitches to do it? I was watching the game on MLB, Aceves got two quick outs, I went to do the dishes and when I come out he's about to walk in the second run of the inning. Un-Fucking-Believable. And then to complete the misery by fucking away the game in the seventh, stranding seven runners in scoring position in the process, left me one pissed off boy when I went to bed. Fearless predition: The Yankees will have sole possession of first place by tonight, as Lackey will get pounded and they will go out for their nine game NL oddysey riding a two game losing streak while the Yankees will make it what, six in a row with a day-night sweep of the Reds? You're off the wall. The Yanks will be fortunate to get a split today. They have a perennial minor leaguer converted pitcher (Gordon) going in the first game and Freddy Garcia going in the nightcap. These two are what's going up against, what I've read is the best hitting team in the NL, in their home ball park. Get a hold of yourself. Quote
Chalupa Posted June 22, 2011 Report Posted June 22, 2011 (edited) Latest on the Clemens trial Meanwhile, prosecutors want to limit what Clemens' attorneys can ask McNamee about a sexual assault investigation that the government lawyers said could "inflame the jury." McNamee was questioned by Florida police as a suspect in a October 2001 sexual assault. Clemens' attorneys have consistently raised the Florida investigation as evidence that McNamee is a troubled man who cannot be trusted. McNamee was never charged, but he admitted lying to police. At the time, McNamee was an assistant strength and conditioning coach with the New York Yankees and had accompanied the team to a series against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Police reports said McNamee was seen having sex with a drugged and incoherent woman in a St. Petersburg hotel pool. The woman told police she could not remember what happened but she did not give McNamee permission to have sex with her, and witnesses reported hearing her saying, "No." The date rape drug GHB was found in her system. No way Clemens gets convicted if the jury finds out about this. Edited June 22, 2011 by J.H. Deeley Quote
Dave James Posted June 22, 2011 Report Posted June 22, 2011 Since Derek Jeter was injured, Billy Gardner and Nick Swisher have shared lead-off responsibilities for the Yankees. In that span of seven games, their combined batting average is .423 and their OBP is .559. So, when asked yesterday if it was going to be difficult to decide who to lead off once Jeter is healthy, manager Joe Girardi said, "not at all. Derek's our guy." What am I missing? Statistically, Jeter is one of the worst lead-off hitters in all of baseball. Why then, when things are going so well, would you fuck everything up by putting him back at the top of the lineup? All I can think of is that someone must be threatening to go public with pictures of Girardi in bed with a goat. Quote
JETman Posted June 22, 2011 Report Posted June 22, 2011 Since Derek Jeter was injured, Billy Gardner and Nick Swisher have shared lead-off responsibilities for the Yankees. In that span of seven games, their combined batting average is .423 and their OBP is .559. So, when asked yesterday if it was going to be difficult to decide who to lead off once Jeter is healthy, manager Joe Girardi said, "not at all. Derek's our guy." What am I missing? Statistically, Jeter is one of the worst lead-off hitters in all of baseball. Why then, when things are going so well, would you fuck everything up by putting him back at the top of the lineup? All I can think of is that someone must be threatening to go public with pictures of Girardi in bed with a goat. More Yankee whining? Long live the Schteinbrenners!!! Quote
JSngry Posted June 22, 2011 Report Posted June 22, 2011 Which Colby Lewis will take the mound in tonight's epsiode of Dollar Hot Dog Night Theatre? http://espn.go.com/blog/statsinfo/post/_/id/21504/the-key-to-unlock-colby-lewis-success On the left is the pitch location for Lewis' slider in wins -- on the right is the location in losses. Skientiffic! Quote
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