Brad Penny (2-2) vs. Matt Belisle (0-0).
COMMENTS: Having already posted losses this year to a cancer patient in Arizona and two spot starters in Atlanta, the Dodgers will now face another spot starter just off of three minor-league rehab starts with a strained right forearm. Meanwhile, the Dodgers' last twenty-seven innings read like a binary nightmare:
Fri 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
Sat 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sun 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
Which brings the Dodgers to their current 7-11 record, good enough for last place in the NL West and six games off the pace. Like the convenience store chain, the Dodgers have been quick and easy, with a staff (starting pitchers) that is getting robbed with regularity.
For once spring training stats are accurate.
137 comments:
Ah, the calm before another 11-run outburst.
By the Dodgers, that is.
Furcal, SS
Martin, C
Garciaparra, 3B
Kent, 2B
Ethier, LF
Kemp, RF
Loney, 1B
Jones, CF
Penny, P
Nomar 3rd & Andruw 8th?
You guys sure do love that 7-11 logo. What's the deal?
Okay, here's the deal. A few weeks ago the 7-11 corporation approached us and said they would give us $500 every time we used their logos. But it couldn't be random—it had to be in context. Thanks to the Dodgers' poor starts, we're $1,000 richer!
(Just kidding.)
Nomar is third. That just spells success.
No, wait. That spells a lot of double plays. My mistake.
These guys were just goofing with us for the first part of the season.
Good one, Dodgers!
Good: leadoff homer by Furcal. Bad: 2 LOB. 1-0 Dodgers.
Penny allows a single to Junior but nothing else. Going to the 2nd!
Belisle is a pitcher. Belial is a demon.
Andruw isn't going to see many good pitches ahead of the pitcher. Let's see if he can work a walk.
Nope, Griffey robs him!
the reds color guy is pronoucing Fur-CAL (as in CAL-ifornia) - it is annoying.
Martin drives in Loney! 2-0 Dodgers and finally a hit with RISP!
Ok, here is another spot for some good 2 out production.
Would you prefer Jon Miller? RRRRRafffaelll Furrr-cal!
Nomar RBI! 3-0 Dodgers! Savor the feeling, Dodger fans!
Good Job No-MA'. Welcome to the bigs rook!
Or how about Jon Miller with his Adrian Bel-TRE or Carols bel-TRAN.
My favorite: Odalis PEAR-ez.
Lets just say I miss Vin.
Hmmm, Penny walks two in the inning.
Did you know that Penny was drafted by the D-backs - just think if he was in that rotation now - Webb, Penny, Harden...ouch.
So do I. Rick & Jerry Reuss on the radio. Rick has a good voice but bad delivery and Jerry is the opposite.
Really? Did he go to school instead?
Phew - penny looked shaky, but at least he didn't pull and Derek Lowe.
No, got traded to the Florida Marlins for Matt Mantai.
Mantai should have played for the Rays - Mantai Ray.
Ethier singles!
That was terrible, AC. Go to your room.
Kemp doubles! Men on 2nd & 3rd, nobody out!
Hey, kemp laid off the outside breaking ball!!!
Loney starts a new hitting streak with a 2-run single! 5-0 Dodgers!
This is what we need--a good old-fashioned shellacking.
And Martin and Loney getting hits isn't hurting my fantasy team, either.
The KIDS are HITTING!!! 5-0!
Rally killer Jones is up....
...and the vets are not! Jones K's!
Jones is wearing Michael Jordan batting gloves. What does Jordan know about baseball?
I'm not sure Loney should ever try to steal.
Busted hit and run. With Penny, of all people, at bat. Sorry Erin, no SB for your fantasy team.
I know. And I need steals, too. Oh well. I'll take a 5-0 lead instead.
Dude I almost want Pierre in instead of Jones. At least he might walk and steal a base. Plus he doesn't strike out that much and would be good before the pitcher's spot.
What is Loney is stolen bases? I haven't seen him swipe a bag all year. Torre DONT send him - he is slow!
Even listening to Vin pitch Farmer John Dodger Dogs soothes my soul.
I think Loney is one for three in stolen base attempts this season. He's just such an awkward runner, it's hard to watch him try.
Reuss is defending the decision to H&R with Penny because he hits well for a pitcher. Rick then noted that Penny is hitting .125.
Martin nails the runner! Nice to see Russell heating up.
Martin is 3-for-3 so far. Consider my heart warmed.
Nomar hits into a double play. I knew he could do it.
Erin, i also have Loney and Martin on my fantasy team, how cool is 5-0? will they reach 11?
Wonder if the universe would have exploded if Vida Blue pitched for the Reds. Blue-reds.
Say what you want about Andruw Jones' bat, I like having him in center.
he has an outstanding defense, at least. Sometimes, he's just espectacular.
I officially call this meeting of Fantasy Owners of Loney & Martin to order. Roll call...Erin? Check. Karina? Check. First order of business: Will Dodgers score 11 runs today?
Espectacular! I like it!
I know you don't like it, but Fur-CAL is CAL-ifornia, Beltre is Bel-TRE, Beltran is Bel-TRAN.
Really? How about Perez?
And who said Game Threads weren't educational? Thanks, Karina!
Hmm, I have to work on my espanol.
It's my pleasure, Orel!
Matt Kemp RBI double! Hope you fantasy owners are playing him too! 6-0 Dodgers!
That is exactly the same thing Kemp hit the other inning. Nice RBI!
hey we are heading toward the magic number of 11! What is the over-under?
Hey Karina, "Eric Karros" is SoSG's best español speaker. Feel free to test him when he's around!
It depends, because some people will pronounce PE-rez and other people would say Pe-REZ. Either way, it's correct, Perez is quite a common last name.
I know, it's not baseball related, but i hate Perez Hilton.
Wow, Jones is REALLY struggling. That was a 3-0 pitch that he had the green light on. Hey Andruw, take the pitch and wait for the fastball down the middle.
Even Penny got a hit. 7-0!
I'm playing Matt Kemp tonight. I feel so happy at the moment.
"I know, it's not baseball related, but i hate Perez Hilton." Ha ha! Nothing's too irrelevant for us!
I prefer The Superficial myself.
Are we allowed to be ocasionally random?
btw, what's The Superficial?
How do you pronouce overpaid - JO-nes or sch-MIDT?
Uh-oh, RBI double by Bako Bako. 7-1.
Are we allowed to be occasionally random? Karina, this site is as random as it gets!
The Superficial is a gossip site. If you're into that type of thing. Which I'm not. Nuh-uh.
AAAAGGGHHH! My Mlb.com broke....
Sch-MIDT, definitely.
What about TMZ? Wasn't Harvey Levin a real reporter once? Now he does TMZ and People's Court. How the mighty have fallen.
Who has Penny on their team? 4 K's so far.
Follow the breaking ball with those fastballs is classic. Nice back to back strikeouts.
Harvey Levin was mighty once? How much more do you think he makes as a sleazemonger than as a legitimate journalist?
Didn't Josh Fogg used to be on the Rockies?
I pronounce Schmidt as lucky, since he doesn't really have to work to earn a huge paycheck.
hmmm, there are Jennifer Aniston pics on The Superficial...don't tell John Maine...
I see why you like that site, there are pretty girls everywhere.
No Penny for me on the fantasy team. The Dodgers on my main fantasy team: Furcal, Martin, Loney, Lowe and Billingsley. I'm trying to get as many Dodgers and/or Red Sox as I possibly can, so I also have Ortiz, Ramirez, Ellsbury, Beckett, Buchholz, Okajima and Papelbon.
And, in case you're wondering, I am in first place right now.
Home run, Nomar! That's nice.
Okay, who started Nomar? 2-run HR!
NNNNOOOOMMMMMAAARRRR!!!!
Yeah, Fogg used to be on the Rockies, but he wasn't in their forecast.
I'm also playing Penny and Zambrano tonight. Today it looks so sweet for my team.
I also have Griffey, so it wouldn't be terrible to see him go yard here.
Griffey going yard...Blasphemy!
Griffey is one of my favorite baseball players EVER. Flied out, btw.
Penny is at 100 pitches - his last inning?
Man, Penny made that play. Tough one for the ump to call, though.
Was that Jeff Kent being the only player sitting on the back of the bench while the rest of the dodgers are up on the railing? Hey Jeff (or should I say Berry), join the team!
Penny might not finish this inning if he doesn't put some guys away quickly here.
I must say I like Griffey too. He seems like such a class guy. Can't wait to see him hit 600 - as long as it isn't against the dodgers.
It's hard to hate Junior.
Who's gonna be there to get a Torre bobblehead on Friday night? I got my ticket. I'll also be there Thursday and Sunday, if anyone would like to buy me a beer.
NICE double play - slick.
Hey maybe Ned can sign Griffey too - we need another outfielder.
exactly, who needs reliable and consistent starting pitching?
Anyone know if Edwin and Juan Encarnacion are related?
Wow, Park sent that to the plate with a bow on top.
Wow, I'm late to the party. A couple of things:
1) Karina, do you by any chance know how to pronounce "Kuo"?
2) Erin, you devil, fishing for beers. I gave up my seats for the Torre bobblehead night, so you'll have to bring your own plastic (unless Orel rises to the challenge).
3) It's nice to have the tonic of the NL Central, but at some point we are going to have to beat an NL West or East team.
no, they are not related.
Phew, double play cures all.
I was just joking about the beers. The one you bought me on blogger night was actually the first I've had at Dodger Stadium. Ever. I'm not a drinker (anymore), especially when it costs so damn much.
Besides, I just realized I'll be sitting in left field pavilion on Thursday and Sunday. So, unless I sneak some in, there will be no beers for me.
Thanks Karina! Think we can get to 11 runs?
Not a chance, do you, Steve?
I don't know if we can win a game without scoring 11 runs. Two more runs to go.
I hope they score as much runs as possible, to see if they can get back their act together.
Erin, i also never drink when i am at a baseball game, maybe we are dopplegangers or something?
I hate this early start
Welcome to the party, Damon!
I won't be there Friday but we'll be in the Loge on Sunday. Erin, should I throw you a beer? Better yet, should I have Juan Pierre throw you a beer?
We should have SoSG Night at Dodger Stadium. Beers for all!
I'll be in the third row in left field on Sunday. If you ask Juan Pierre to throw me a beer, I'm afraid I'll never see one come close to me.
I'm off to battle the 101. See you on the other side!
That double play was due to FurCAL's arm.
Juan Pierre would throw a beer at Erin, but, you know, kinda late
Yes, perhaps if I had time to wait for the beer to dribble in on a few hops, I'd get one eventually.
Juan Pierre won't be able to throw over the pavilion wall.
Especially not from the dugout.
I have Martin and Ethier on my fantasy team so I'm stoked.
Orel, what is this "other side" you keep referencing?
Karina, are you really in Venezuela?
I think Delwyn Young should play instead of Jones.
yes, i am.
So, Park has come in and given up two home runs. Sure seems like he does that a lot.
Hey, Park is serving up HR balls again! What a surprise (his second tonight)!
Hey, we have an Asian pitcher who is going to get a save not named Saito. That is if he stops giving up TOWERING home runs.
do you remember Wilson Alvarez? we were born on the same city.
*random dodger reference*
Woohoo! GO BLUE!!! 15 hits! 9 Runs! Where were the bats in Atlanta?
Park eats three innings (2 ER), and the Dodgers win!
Giants up on Arizona 1-0. Should I be rooting for the Giants? CCAAAANN'TTT do it....
Finally and thanks to Martin, Loney and Ethier, et al, was a nice night in fantasy baseball, too.
Until tomorrow guys/gals
Caracas?
Did Alvarez eat the city after he left?
Maracaibo. I don't think he ate the city, but our typical food is very greasy and unhealthy, to tell the truth.
He's actually a legend in winter baseball, his ERA in multiple playoffs goes to 0.45, no kidding!. His nickname is "The Untouchable", aww, the memories at the stadium...
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