3 games, 3 losses, at least two in heart breaking fashion. Where do we go now?
In case any of you missed the debacle last night, LA cruised into the 9th with a comfy 5-1 lead, about to salvage a game in SD and go back to LA only .5 back. That was before Jonathon Broxton and his gas can came to the bonfire. Here's the recap:
Geoff Blum started the winning rally by beating out an infield single to second base. Terrmel Sledge reached on an error by first baseman Garciaparra, who fielded his grounder but had the ball pop out of his glove. Marcus Giles singled to left to load the bases, and Paul McAnulty hit a chopper and outraced Garciaparra to the bag for an infield single that brought in the inning's first run. Adrian Gonzalez hit a two-run ground-rule double to right-center, Josh Bard was intentionally walked to reload the bases and Mike Cameron's single to center brought in McAnulty to tie the game. Kevin Kouzmanoff struck out for the first out, bringing up Branyan, who walked on a full-count pitch to score Gonzalez. Broxton faced nine batters, allowing five hits and walking two. Thanks Nomar and thanks Jonathon!!!!!
So now we come home for 3 vs. Toronto, including the GREAT Hollywood Stars game (including the loser from Dawson's Creek, was he ever a star???) and Carne Asada Sunday. Yes folks, you can pay even MORE to the Dodgers to have some cheap ass Mexican grub after the game hopefully served by Tomato Saenz. Its not like he's playing or anything.
What is up with the NL West? SD and AZ are playing out of their minds. Normally having the Dodgers 8 games or so above .500, this early, I'd be STOKED but now we're in 3rd place? Yikes! Here's hoping we can do to Canada this weekend what the Ducks did to Canada in the Cup Finals. America Jr. Sucks!
Friday, June 8, 2007
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
SD SHOWDOWN
The boys in blue head to SD for 3 games this week against a team we hate in a city we play poorly in. I'm doubting our .5 game lead will last until Friday.
This series does mark the return of the Offseason bust #2, Jason Schmidt, after seemingly no rehab, but I guess we are DESPERATE to not have to use Tomko or Hendrickson again. Who's wife did Billingsly nail? Why can't we wake up and slot him into the rotation over those has-beens/never-was.
We'll be facing Young, Maddux and Peavy which is the best SD has to offer, in their house so this could be ugly. Of course, we beat Young like a red headed step child last time so who knows. It is bad Dodgers karma though to face ex-pitchers so Maddux will probably end up with a line like this on Wed. 7 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 5K and a W......
Rumors are out there that Mark Teixera of TEX might become available for a trade. Could a package of Loney and Billingsly get that done? Would we want to deal with Satan Boras when Mark's contract runs out? What about Nomar? Could he move to 3B? I'd be willing to chance it. This team has less pop than the UCLA Women's Softball team.
This series does mark the return of the Offseason bust #2, Jason Schmidt, after seemingly no rehab, but I guess we are DESPERATE to not have to use Tomko or Hendrickson again. Who's wife did Billingsly nail? Why can't we wake up and slot him into the rotation over those has-beens/never-was.
We'll be facing Young, Maddux and Peavy which is the best SD has to offer, in their house so this could be ugly. Of course, we beat Young like a red headed step child last time so who knows. It is bad Dodgers karma though to face ex-pitchers so Maddux will probably end up with a line like this on Wed. 7 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 5K and a W......
Rumors are out there that Mark Teixera of TEX might become available for a trade. Could a package of Loney and Billingsly get that done? Would we want to deal with Satan Boras when Mark's contract runs out? What about Nomar? Could he move to 3B? I'd be willing to chance it. This team has less pop than the UCLA Women's Softball team.
Monday, May 21, 2007
Memo to Ned Colletti and any other GM
If your team is struggling and has a MAJOR area of weakness, say the Dodgers and Angels offensive ability, and your team is off to a good start, don't dash our hopes by saying you are NOT trying to improve the team. You should ALWAYS be trying to improve the team.
Troy Glaus is the perfect example. Toronto is hurting and will likely be sellers, Glaus should be available and both local teams have the minor league talent to be part of the conversation. Yet, Dead Head Ned comes out this week saying they don't need Glaus and aren't targeting him. Hmmmm as a fan, what would you want from your GM? To have any hopes dashed before they get going or would you like to be teased and lead on, and then end up with Shea Hillenbrand?
TEASE ME! LIE TO ME! I don't care. Make me think you aren't sleeping at your desk. Be like Scott Boras who says he has 30 offers for Client X, when he really only has 1 and then uses that 1 to bid against themselves resulting in a 7 year 105 million dollar contract for Kevin Brown. I like suspense, I like rumors, I like the hot stove. DON'T DASH MY HOPES.
Ned and Bill, YOUR TEAMS ARE NOT GOOD ENOUGH TO WIN IT! Do something or at least tell us you are doing something. Thank you,
All Fans
Troy Glaus is the perfect example. Toronto is hurting and will likely be sellers, Glaus should be available and both local teams have the minor league talent to be part of the conversation. Yet, Dead Head Ned comes out this week saying they don't need Glaus and aren't targeting him. Hmmmm as a fan, what would you want from your GM? To have any hopes dashed before they get going or would you like to be teased and lead on, and then end up with Shea Hillenbrand?
TEASE ME! LIE TO ME! I don't care. Make me think you aren't sleeping at your desk. Be like Scott Boras who says he has 30 offers for Client X, when he really only has 1 and then uses that 1 to bid against themselves resulting in a 7 year 105 million dollar contract for Kevin Brown. I like suspense, I like rumors, I like the hot stove. DON'T DASH MY HOPES.
Ned and Bill, YOUR TEAMS ARE NOT GOOD ENOUGH TO WIN IT! Do something or at least tell us you are doing something. Thank you,
All Fans
Swept by the ASS-HALOS
Just a total failure. Did we even send a team to play this weekend? I want I.D. checks on the guys in uniforms. I think the AAA 51's were in town disguised as the Dodgers. Maybe my guys had a better offer, like tickets to see Shrek 3 or they went out to Texas to watch the Spurs-Jazz series, or they were all stuck in MD after wagering obscene amounts of money on Street Sense at the Preakness and coming up short. Regardless, Kent and Lowe were about the only 2 Dodgers to show up and they obviously weren't enough. Chalk one (or 3) up for little brother.
Friday, May 18, 2007
LA vs the POSERS
Ah interleague play. Its a nice novelty to see teams from the NL and AL play each other in games other than the World Series but this could really have a bad effect on the standings. Some teams like the Dodgers luck out and get to play ANA, TB and TOR whereas other teams have to face the A's, NYY and BOS. How is that fair? The METS have to play 5 of the 6 division winners from last year I believe. That is harsh. Oh well.....
The Angels. They are calling themselves the LA Angels of Anaheim which is just plain stupid. Has there been a team with a bigger identity crisis in their history? I believe they were the LA Angels first, then California Angels, then Anaheim and now back to LA. The difference is the first time around, THEY PLAYED IN LA. I'm not sure if Arte has looked at a map of boundaries for LA County but ANA ain't close.
What is so wrong about being OC or ANA? The weather is better down here, the traffic isn't so bad, the women are beautiful and the beaches are cleaner. As much as I love LA and the Dodgers, I LIVE IN THE OC. There is a reason for that.
Anyway, to the games. LAD has Penny, Hendrickson and Lowe going (+ Lowe's crazy ass psycho stalking girlfriend/ex-TV sportscaster) against ANA's Santana (he's at home where he can pitch), Weaver (his brother sucks!) and Escobar. I'm hoping for 2 wins this weekend but would not be shocked to only get 1. We play down to our competition and ANA has no offense which means we will copy them with equally little offense. PLUS Hendrickson has been a gas can lately. This does not bode well.
My hope is that this rivalry will turn into the Raiders v. Chargers with the 'Doyer' fans getting all juiced and tatted up and coming to OC to beat down the stoner surf kids and rich yuppies. This could be great. We'll see what happens this weekend! GO LA, BEAT OC!
The Angels. They are calling themselves the LA Angels of Anaheim which is just plain stupid. Has there been a team with a bigger identity crisis in their history? I believe they were the LA Angels first, then California Angels, then Anaheim and now back to LA. The difference is the first time around, THEY PLAYED IN LA. I'm not sure if Arte has looked at a map of boundaries for LA County but ANA ain't close.
What is so wrong about being OC or ANA? The weather is better down here, the traffic isn't so bad, the women are beautiful and the beaches are cleaner. As much as I love LA and the Dodgers, I LIVE IN THE OC. There is a reason for that.
Anyway, to the games. LAD has Penny, Hendrickson and Lowe going (+ Lowe's crazy ass psycho stalking girlfriend/ex-TV sportscaster) against ANA's Santana (he's at home where he can pitch), Weaver (his brother sucks!) and Escobar. I'm hoping for 2 wins this weekend but would not be shocked to only get 1. We play down to our competition and ANA has no offense which means we will copy them with equally little offense. PLUS Hendrickson has been a gas can lately. This does not bode well.
My hope is that this rivalry will turn into the Raiders v. Chargers with the 'Doyer' fans getting all juiced and tatted up and coming to OC to beat down the stoner surf kids and rich yuppies. This could be great. We'll see what happens this weekend! GO LA, BEAT OC!
Monday, May 14, 2007
PENNY or PESO?
Will the real Brad Penny please stand up?
I guess being a Dodgers fan, we have to be used to this. We had Paul LoDuca for many years looking like Mike Piazza in April-June but looking like Chad Krueter July - September. What is this that I speak of you ask? Well, look at this;
2006
April 4 - July 9, 10-2 record, 2.91 ERA, 82 K's and was the NL's starting pitcher in the All Star game.
July 10 - October 4, 6-8 record, ERA climbed to 4.33 and only 66 K's.
The Dodgers practically tried to give this guy away over the off-season but found no takers. Fast forward to today and look at this;
2007
Through his first 8 starts, 5-0 record, 33 K's and an ERA of 1.39.
This is a Cy Young pace. The question is though, will Brad finally turn the corner and do this for a whole year? Brad is fast approaching Free Agency which might also be the reason for his fast start. Of course it could be all the quality nookie he's getting from girlfriend Alyssa Milano. Apparently she's been so good for Brad, MLB has allowed her to create her own line of Women's apparel for MLB teams that looks a notch cuter than the typical gear that is usually sold. As a Dodgers fan, lets hope Brad can keep this up, finally realize his potential, re-sign with the Dodgers for the dreaded 5 years, 55 million dollar jinx contract, and then sit out the next 3 of the 5 seasons. Come on Brad, do it for Alyssa. She needs the $$$ to buy more cotton for her Dodgers G-strings!
I guess being a Dodgers fan, we have to be used to this. We had Paul LoDuca for many years looking like Mike Piazza in April-June but looking like Chad Krueter July - September. What is this that I speak of you ask? Well, look at this;
2006
April 4 - July 9, 10-2 record, 2.91 ERA, 82 K's and was the NL's starting pitcher in the All Star game.
July 10 - October 4, 6-8 record, ERA climbed to 4.33 and only 66 K's.
The Dodgers practically tried to give this guy away over the off-season but found no takers. Fast forward to today and look at this;
2007
Through his first 8 starts, 5-0 record, 33 K's and an ERA of 1.39.
This is a Cy Young pace. The question is though, will Brad finally turn the corner and do this for a whole year? Brad is fast approaching Free Agency which might also be the reason for his fast start. Of course it could be all the quality nookie he's getting from girlfriend Alyssa Milano. Apparently she's been so good for Brad, MLB has allowed her to create her own line of Women's apparel for MLB teams that looks a notch cuter than the typical gear that is usually sold. As a Dodgers fan, lets hope Brad can keep this up, finally realize his potential, re-sign with the Dodgers for the dreaded 5 years, 55 million dollar jinx contract, and then sit out the next 3 of the 5 seasons. Come on Brad, do it for Alyssa. She needs the $$$ to buy more cotton for her Dodgers G-strings!
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
Rudy sucked as a movie and as a relief pitcher
Rudy Seanez is a bum and a gas can. This is how bad he is, his two options this year were to make the Dodgers or retire. No, not try and catch on with another team, not play in minors for a few months, just make the team or quit. And you know what, we let him on the team.
Gas Can's ERA the last 3 years was 5.68, 4.82 and currently at a lite 3.77. He is averaging more than a K an inning but he's also putting at least 2 players on per inning pitched. Teams are hitting .317 off him. .317!!!! Yet we keep running him out every few days to either blow a game or turn a close game into a blood bath for the other team.
Rudy, its time to quit. If the Dodgers won't make the right decision and cut your ass, do us all a favor and just give up. You might be a nice guy but you suck as a pitcher. You were the Original Gas Can back in the day and your second tour of duty is just as ugly. You can't tell me the Dodgers don't have 12 other kids in AAA or AA that suck slightly less than Rudy. Oh yeah, hey Grady, STOP LETTING HIM PITCH!
Gas Can's ERA the last 3 years was 5.68, 4.82 and currently at a lite 3.77. He is averaging more than a K an inning but he's also putting at least 2 players on per inning pitched. Teams are hitting .317 off him. .317!!!! Yet we keep running him out every few days to either blow a game or turn a close game into a blood bath for the other team.
Rudy, its time to quit. If the Dodgers won't make the right decision and cut your ass, do us all a favor and just give up. You might be a nice guy but you suck as a pitcher. You were the Original Gas Can back in the day and your second tour of duty is just as ugly. You can't tell me the Dodgers don't have 12 other kids in AAA or AA that suck slightly less than Rudy. Oh yeah, hey Grady, STOP LETTING HIM PITCH!
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