Thursday, June 25, 2009

Game 73 Thread: June 25 @ White Sox, 11a

MANNYWATCH: 7 GAMES
DODGERS' RECORD WITHOUT MANNY: 26-17

Chad Billingsley (9-3, 2.83) vs. Clayton Richard (2-1, 4.03).

COMMENTS: New pitcher alert! This is Richard's first game against the Dodgers — which of course gives him the advantage. But the second-year pitcher struggled in his last start, against the Reds, lasting only three innings. Hopefully the Dodgers can treat Richard a little more Dankfully and avoid the Floyd treatment.

In the other dugout, Billingsley has to contend with not only a White Sox team that caught the home run bug last night, but also a Dodgers team that is looking for him to protect their series winning streak against AL teams. And he'll have to do it sans Loney. Momentum is not on Chadley's side; can he be the stopper the Dodgers need?

Now, who else is thirsty?

752 comments:

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Steve Sax said...

I conceded 600. Really, I'm eating dinner now.

Erin said...

Apparently he's at UCLA. CNN says he was transferred there from Cedars, which is sort of weird if he's dead.

Brandon said...

should have gone out on a good one a la George Costanza.

Orel said...

Podsednik singles. We didn't need that.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Yeah, I just saw that he's in UCLA now.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Newsday is reporting he's dead.

Steve Sax said...

Since this game is eternal, I invite any of you who have time and are interested to stick around after the game in this thread. Discussion will continue. I've got plenty about which to talk.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

ABC Online says he's dead too.

Erin said...

Newsday is just taking TMZ's word for it.

Erin said...

I don't see it on ABC online.

Orel said...

A.J. Ellis just saved the game by backing up the play at first.

Orel said...

Keep it down.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

There are 209 legit news articles reporting on the hospitalization. It's tough to go through all of them.

Orel said...

Two out, men on 2nd & 3rd.

Erin said...

Someone will get a confirmation soon.

Erin said...

I don't like this batter, and the only reason is the stupid "y" in the middle of his first name. Worse is his brother "Laynce," which is pronounced as though the "y" isn't there.

Orel said...

Weaver went all sidearmey for strike one.

Josh S. said...

Treated and transferred or dead? We shall see.

Steve Sax said...

6/25, when the GT was stolen by the gloved one

Erin said...

And Lyons just mentioned it! Maybe he can be my boyfriend again!

Orel said...

"I don't like this batter, and the only reason is the stupid "y" in the middle of his first name. Worse is his brother "Laynce," which is pronounced as though the "y" isn't there."

Okay, Eryn.

Orel said...

CNN: Where Michael Jackson lives!

MR.F said...

wow...

Erin said...

Wolf Blitzer just can't bear to think of losing Michael Jackson.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Any news article saying he died goes right back to TMZ. It's all on them.

Orel said...

Dodger Thoughts just broke.

Unknown said...

ABC says heart attack.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Whew, Blake saves the game.

Erin said...

Oh man, that was WAY too close for comfort.

Orel said...

Blake with the clutch defensive play!

Josh S. said...

I still want to hear the Jurassic Park the Ride story.

MR.F said...

DT was broken awhile ago.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

The race to 700 continues.

Unknown said...

And the Dodgers go to a 13th inning

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Damn good thing there's the DH.

karina said...

800, anyone?

karina said...

I have to get out, i need to eat!. Comment profusely...

Unknown said...

Ok, I need to go subpoena a cop and eat lunch (finally)

Orel said...

"I still want to hear the Jurassic Park the Ride story."

My wife thought it was like the Jungle Cruise. No idea it had dinosaurs or big dips. It was not a pleasant surprise.

PenosCabell said...

We should go for 1000.

Orel said...

I'm just about ready for dinner myself.

Josh S. said...

13 innings isn't really a lot for an extras game, but this one sure feels like it.

MR.F said...

Good luck karina.

Orel said...

Who is this new pitcher?

Orel said...

Aaron Poreda. He's doing a good job.

Josh S. said...

Even if she missed the warning signs in line, she had seen the movie, right?

MR.F said...

Win it A.J.!

Orel said...

"Even if she missed the warning signs in line, she had seen the movie, right?"

Probably. I'm thinking she probably wasn't paying attention when she boarded the ride.

Orel said...

Let's make it 14, boys!

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

What about those corny videos they show while you wait in line?

Orel said...

I wonder if Jon & Kate will get back together now that Michael Jackson is dead.

Orel said...

"What about those corny videos they show while you wait in line?"

Mrs. Orel isn't here to defend herself!

Erin said...

Why, Orel? So they can stay in the news?

Erin said...

Blitzer says Jackson is in a coma.

Orel said...

Shouldn't that little kid get punished for stepping out of line?

Orel said...

"Why, Orel? So they can stay in the news?"

Exactly.

Josh S. said...

"I wonder if Jon & Kate will get back together now that Michael Jackson is dead."

Twitter would explode.

Orel said...

I unknowingly got #666!

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

I'm trying to figure out why anyone cares about Jon & Kate first, and then I will focus on how they just started to care about them now?

Erin said...

Then you're definitely going to hell, Orel.

Steve Sax said...

Orel, that is actually not the Jurassic Park story about which I'm thinking. It does not involve Ms. Orel.

Who is AJ Ellis, anyway? Is my gameday broken? Or did we draft a Backstreet Boy?

Erin said...

The original show was sort of entertaining. I mean, as far as mindless reality goes, it is a guilty pleasure to see people dealing with eight kids, all under the age of four or whatever. I've only actually seen one episode all the way through, but it seemed harmless enough, considering what else qualifies as "reality" these days. But then it turned into such a spectacle, and the parents became such media whores.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

No matter what happens, a loss will unfortunatley be pegged on Bills.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

DAMMIT, STEINER

Erin said...

Damn it. Kemp didn't seem to play that one well to begin with.

Orel said...

Dammit, Kemp got a late jump.

PenosCabell said...

I thought Kemp had that.

Josh S. said...

Wow. Worst Steiner call EVER.

PenosCabell said...

Held to a single?

Erin said...

Josh, how did Steiner call that one?

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

No more Konerko. That can help us if this game ever reaches the 15th.

MR.F said...

Seems like a bad day for Kemp all around.

Orel said...

"Orel, that is actually not the Jurassic Park story about which I'm thinking. It does not involve Ms. Orel."

I don't have any other stories then.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Oh crap.

Orel said...

Game almost over.

Erin said...

Fuck. Runner at third and nobody out. I guess I'll stick around to see how the misery plays out.

Orel said...

"No matter what happens, a loss will unfortunatley be pegged on Bills."

Didn't Bills get off the hook when the Dodgers tied it in the seventh?

Erin said...

L.A. Times says Jackson is dead. CNN still trying to confirm it.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

They IBB Getz. If I were Torre, I would just say "screw it" and bring in Broxton.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

I didn't say Bills would get a loss, I said the loss would be blamed on him.

Josh S. said...

Erin:

"KEMP COMING OVER AND MAKES A SPECTACULAR...attempt."

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

2-0 to start Fields.

Neeebs (The Original) said...

700 anyone?

Erin said...

Yeah, it should be blamed on him. He had a four-run lead. We're only in extras because of him.

NicJ said...

Triple play?

Booger said...

this loss is because of Billingsly.

he has been a choke artist lately

Neeebs (The Original) said...

Who wants it

Erin said...

Ooh, Nic, I'll take a triple play. I like that.

Erin said...

Wow. I just thought it was over. That was scary.

Orel said...

Whew! Let's hear it for playing shallow!

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Jeez, Steiner, give me a heart attack, why doncha.

Erin said...

Okay, now I'll take just your average double play.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Orel snagged 700!

Steve Sax said...

Oh, no.

NicJ said...

It's a little unfair that bills is back in the clubhouse (im assuming)

Booger said...

Just get out of this inning.

Orel said...

One more to go!

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

A shallow fly. Enough to keep runners on hold.

Booger said...

one more out!!!!!

Erin said...

Holy moly. This is nerve-racking.

Josh S. said...

HOLY CRAP THIS GAME!

NicJ said...

Man, kemp says the game isn't over yet.

Orel said...

"Wow. I just thought it was over. That was scary."

The game or Michael Jackson?

Erin said...

Oh, come on. It's Podsednik. You can get this guy, Weaver. Please!!

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

This will be the greatest blown opportunity I've ever seen if Pot-said-nic gets out.

Josh S. said...

Cool! I got 711. This calls for a Slurpee!

Orel said...

CNN reporting MJ in a coma.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

These 2-0 counts are killing me.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

STEINER IS FREAKING ME OUT!

Erin said...

ONE MORE STRIKE. Come on, Weaver.

Josh S. said...

CNN has finally caved.

NicJ said...

This game is a THRILLER

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Dammit.

Orel said...

FUCK

Josh S. said...

Noooooooooooooooo!!!!

Erin said...

SHIT. What a waste of my day.

Booger said...

FUCK!!! damn Billingsly!

Neeebs (The Original) said...

Sh*t

NicJ said...

Well, looks like the dodgers get the bottom bunks at spring training this year.

Neeebs (The Original) said...

Erin sums it up perfectly.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Part of the blame goes to Bills for pitching so poorly, but another part goes to the offense for basically shutting down after the 7th.

Erin said...

Well, it's been real, guys. I'm going to go cry myself into a nap.

Booger said...

this series should have been a sweep, both games had huge blown leads

Josh S. said...

In one week, we went from two teams having winning records against us, down to one, then back up to two.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Not a good day if you're a fan of the Dodgers, Charlie's Angels, and '80's pop music.

MR.F said...

Well, that's that.

Booger said...

still, when you give up six runs its tough to win.

Orel said...

Who is Audina Partridge?

Steve Sax said...

Orel, I'm not post-game threading this. I'm spent.

I need to go work out some aggression. But first I gotta let dinner settle.

Josh S. said...

"Who is Audina Partridge?"

One of those wastes of oxygen on the hills whose only talent is on display in that Carl's Jr. ad. She's also dating the new Captain Kirk, according to the gossip site I read over my wife's shoulder.

Josh S. said...

The Hills should have been capitalized.

Josh S. said...

I'm in favor of never letting this thread end. Sure, it's depressing, but it's also epic.

Steve Sax said...

Okay, so here's the Jurassic Park story.

A while back, I was working in the valley, in a job where I had to dress up reasonably decent each day. Button-down shirt, slacks, no tie. Over one lunch break, Orel snuck me into the back lot of Universal, where all the soundstages are. From there, we walked right on to the Jurassic Park ride. I got soaked. Orel got soaked as well, but it didn't matter as he wasn't dressed up. I, on the other hand, returned to work dripping wet. So wet, that my dress shoes were going "squish" with each step. I just hid in my office the rest of the day and bolted out of there at 4.30pm.

Steve Sax said...

Josh S, what carls jr. commercial?

Was she the cow that the von dutch-wearing hat dude was shaking?

Or was she the woman in menopause? Oh wait, that's Jack in the Box.

Josh S. said...

Ha ha ha! Nice job on avoiding the embarrassment, though.

I do remember that you could easily access the line from the backlot.

Josh S. said...

Gold Bikini Carl's Jr. commercial. Along the same lines as the Padma Lakshmi one.

MR.F said...

What a game on what a day. I'm tired and I've had a horribly unproductive day at work.

Josh S. said...

To tie everything together, Michael Jackson once rode the ET Ride at Universal while I was working there.

Orel said...

Hey Sax, I don't remember going with you on the ride.

Orel said...

"To tie everything together, Michael Jackson once rode the ET Ride at Universal while I was working there."

That makes so much sense.

Orel said...

Post-Game Thread is up, but feel free to continue chatting here. Is 1,000 possible?

Orel said...

CNN has finally accepted the inevitable.

MR.F said...

Wait, Sons, are you like, all bff?

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

I doubt this thread will reach 1000, unless you transform it into a Draft thread.

Orel said...

"Wait, Sons, are you like, all bff?"

No, we just met!

Orel said...

The answer lies somewhere on our main page, Fanerman.

Josh S. said...

I don't want the illusion that they're all brothers ruined for me.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Speaking of the Sons, since I've got nothing better to do, where the hell are Lasorda and Pedro?

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

And I don't want some clever response where you refer to the real Tommy and Pedro. I'm talking about SoSG's Lasorda and Pedro.

MR.F said...

Oh, I guess I never got that far into the biography. So some Sons might be considered bff, but not all.

Orel said...

"Speaking of the Sons, since I've got nothing better to do, where the hell are Lasorda and Pedro?"

That's what we've been wondering!

Orel said...

Lasorda did a nice interview with Will Carroll...a year ago.

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