Tim Lincecum (10-2, 2.33) vs. Roy Halladay (10-3, 2.85).
Jeter, SS Mauer, C Teixeira, 1B Bay, LF Hamilton, CF M. Young, 3B A. Hill, 2B Halladay, P |
Utley, 2B Pujols, 1B Braun, RF* Ibanez, LF* D. Wright, 3B Victorino, CF Y. Molina, C Lincecum, P |
COMMENTS: Here it is, Dodger fans: Your one and only chance to cheer guilt-free for the amazing Tim Lincecum. The NL West-leading Dodgers and NL wild card-leading Giants both have a vested interest in tonight's All-Star Game. Can you believe that, according to Bill Shaikin of the LA Times, "Never have both teams qualified for the playoffs in the same season." This could truly be a season of firsts!
If you're into omens, or just vegetarians who hit for power, Prince Fielder won last night's Home Run Derby. Which either gives the NL a psychological edge (in addition to home-field advantage) or means that Fielder will be too bus(c)hed to produce tonight.
And don't overlook the Joe Torre connection. The LA Times reports the Dodger manager has a record of 13-1-1 in All-Star games. Need more convincing? Look no further: An MLB 09: The Show simulation has the NL winning, 5-2. So it's all but decided. They might as well send everybody home right now.
*Some sources have Braun in left and Ibanez in right. Both players usually play left.
Hudson photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images; Torre photo by Elsa/Getty Images; fireworks photo by photo by L.G. Patterson/MLB.com
257 comments:
1 – 200 of 257 Newer› Newest»I just want to see Bills pitch to Jeter. Even though I think Manuel is bringing Haren in after Timmah.
You'll get to see bills pitch to jeter interleague.
I must say, Hudson has quickly become one of my favorite dodgers in a long time. Call it love at first cycle. He talks about the club and all of it's history. He talks like he knows what it means to be a dodger, most of our homegrown talent doesn't even do that. I'm proud to have him represent the dodgers in the allstar game.
Look at him rock the blue athletic tape on his wrist too.
Interleague next year I mean.
I'm going to tape this so I can fast forward through the boring parts, and I'll be spending my evening playing poker at Hollywood Park instead. Have fun watching it live!
Karina's post yesterday inspired me to create a drinking game for the ASG. My rule would be to take a drink when someone mentions that this is the first ASG since '97 to not have Manny or A-Rod.
What? This is the first ASG since '97 to not have Manny or A-Rod?
Future Dodger in your avatar, Nic?
Take a drink everytime Joe Buck advertises a FOX show.
Take a drink every time Tim McCarver sounds like an arrogant prick.
(I'm an alcoholic, obviously)
Haha, hopefully one day Orel. He throws righty but he is a switch hitter because I made him. Oh, and the stirrups are my doing too.
Very nice, Nic.
I'm watching with Hong Like a Chi Kuo on Tivo. Too many commercials for my liking.
But I will definitely play the Tim McCarver drinking game. We are going to be huuuuuungover at work tomorrow.
Take a drink when, as Buck advertises a FOX show, it sounds like he dies a little inside.
Take a drink every time the Dodgers get credit for having the best record in baseball.
(this is likely the opposite of the McCarver prick option)
HLAK - Definitely
Take a drink when they headline Kung Pao-loving Panda in the list of All-Star snubs.
Would've never thought you were a teetotaler, HLACK.
Take a drink everytime the announcers say "World Series" or "It counts" when referring to the ASG.
Take a drink everytime the words "World Champion" preced the word "Philly" or "Phillies".
Mr. Customer,
I had to google that.
I, like most Dodger fans, abhor alcohol consumption.
I hope L-Cum has a good outing and helps secure us the HFA in the W.S.
vr, Xei
Where do you watch the Red Carpet Show?
HLACK,
Take a drink for every archaic word used by Mr. Customer.
That should even you out.
Take a drink everytime they refer the "AL-Best" Red Sox, but not the "NL/MLB-Best" Dodgers.
Your asking for a trip to the hospital if your playing the red sox drink game MLSF.
I don't care for that clip of Ozzie hitting a homer
I see an O-Dog!
A nice ovation for Joe
The lead singer of Coldplay is representing the Astros!
There's our guys!
The giants offwhite uni's stick out a bit.
I thought Hamilton was hurt.
Aaron Hill? Luann DeGroot must be going crazy!
A "Luann" reference!
There's the guy all the fans care about. It could be a minor-league All-Star Game, but as long as Albert's in it, the house will be packed.
People seem to like this Pujols guy.
Eh, needs more Bison.
Anyone else absolutely hate Victorino? I can't stand the sight of that guy. He makes me want to torch the Philly skyline.
I hate him too, but I'm sure if he was on my team I'd love him.
Sounds me with Ron Artest
Where's McGwire?
Not in the Hall of Fame
Torre just pointed at Musial! And Stan pointed back!
Sox jacket!
No, Mr. President, don't wear the Sox.
This camerawork is perfect.
DAMMIT
Gibby looks like he can still plunk a guy in the ass.
Anyone else sick of this music yet?
I'm getting sick of the whole "DAMMIT" thing.
So did he throw a strike?
Haven left for the casino yet, so I'm glad I saw the first pitch. Anyone else notice the guy driving Musial's golf cart and how he couldn't have been less interested in shaking Obama's hand? He was seriously angry about it.
Don't tell me what to do, McCarver.
Orel are you being sarcastic about the cameras? Because they showed the pitch but you couldn't see where it landed. They said it crossed the plate, but didn't bother proving it.
If Albert wasn't a religious fanatic, he would be perfect. Seriously, I still think he is unappreciated. I really hope he ups his AVG and wins the Triple Crown.
If I Ali doesn't like Albert's religious-ness, then we shouldn't say anything about Josh Hamilton last night.
MLB.com has a sweet shot of Karros's back.
@MLASF "I'm getting sick of the whole 'DAMMIT' thing."
Hee hee hee.
@Erin "Anyone else notice the guy driving Musial's golf cart and how he couldn't have been less interested in shaking Obama's hand? He was seriously angry about it."
I thought he was just trying to be detached, as he was probably instructed. "Don't look at the President!"
@Erin "Orel are you being sarcastic about the cameras?"
I meant when Obama was running toward the mound.
part of me really wants lincecum to get hammered right now, but i think the dodgers have a chance in october and would love home field
"Ichiro likes to run"
And the sun likes to rise in the morning.
Timmah is out for blood!
He popped Jeter.
what the hell Linc. the one time i need you to be good.
Oooh! Jeter gets hit! Maybe just the knob of the bat, but still.
he looks nervous.
getting squeezed a bit
Almost
Albert scewed up.
Oh, Pujols. That sucks.
loney would of caught that.
Pujols must have been distracted by all his hosting duties.
Timmah can't buy an out.
Of course this means Halladay is going to go 1-2-3.
Now Timmah screws up.
Gotta cover first, Timmy!
the jr. circuit is taking it to us.
Could had Bills start, Charlie.
So, is the World Series 2-3-2?
About damn time.
How typically NL-ish.
Not an auspicious start. Hopefully Albert feels comfortable at home and goes nuts.
Timmah didn't really pitch bad. Jeter got hit on the bat and it was obvious by his reaction...got Mauer off balanced, had two DP balls screwed up (one by him). This may be a high scoring game, especially with all the out of place outfielders. Victorinos arm looks weak compared to Kemp...we are spoiled.
Is that Ethier in your avatar, Mr. C?
Well, I'm taking a drink after McCarver makes a prick statement. "Sure to be a pitchers' duel" Sure.
I bet Manuel plays Utley 9 and we dont get to see Hudson.
"I bet Manuel plays Utley 9 and we dont get to see Hudson"
Andrew, are you suggesting that he shows favoritism towards his own players? Why, that's absurd!
C'mon, NL! This is home-field advantage for the Dodgers we're talking about here!
Three bullets, three outs for the NL.
Jayson Werth agrees with your sentiment.
Orel,
Yup. There was a shot of him hanging out in the dugout on one of the broadcasts that had a certain resemblance to "The Laughing Cavalier".
Hence, "The Laughing Ethier" was born.
Linc is a little wld tonight. Let's hope this continues for the rest of the season.
Nice job by Robothal to be uncertain.
Timmah's command isn't there tonight. Doc is wearing Longoria's helmut.
I wonder if Ichiro-san gave his speech again this year?
Lincecum settles down.
Very educational, Mr. C.
Gnats' fans take note: Your Timmah would not fare well against the AL.
Therefore, don't get any ideas in the post-season.
Take a drink every time Robothal contributes inane material.
"Very educational, Mr. C."
read: "nerdy"
But I'm good with that. I go with what works.
"read: 'nerdy' "
This is SoSG! You're among friends!
You can actually see the little hearts fluttering off Joe Buck.
OBAMA PLUG!
Obama gives the Dodgers some love!
Obama name-drops the Dodgers!
Hey, Obama notices...can he manage the Phillies?
Dodger mention from the prez!
NL East to the rescue!
Matty would have cranked that for a home run.
Ran into Matt Kemp in Ralphs about 20 minutes ago. I said "what are you doing in Ralphs, you should be in St. Louis."
He laughed and said, "I wish I was."
Yadier!
That's awesome, Brandon!
Josh Hamilton has no business playing center.
Where was this Ralph's? I was just thinking, I bet Matt Kemp is getting high with Ariza tonight.
Hey, we're winning!
Nice work Tofuburger.
Who'da thunk Yady would be the Card to deliver?
The Ralphs was located in Studio City, off Ventura Blvd.
Does Bison shop at Rock and Roll Ralphs in Hollywood?
Ariza's in Houston, silly.
Albert redeems himself.
A closer already? We want Bills!
That's a damn shame. I really wanted to know what Halladay thought of meeting Obama.
Albert just made up for that first error.
Nice to see the President getting love. He deserves it.
I love Rock and Roll Ralphs. Just saying.
I bet Ariza lives in LA in the off season...who the hell consciously makes a choice to live in Houston in the off season.
I'm gonna have dinner now.
C'mon Albert, take him deep.
Quiet third.
Haren allows a single and nothing more.
Wow. That baseball hater Joe Buck was right. Greinke is f'ing filthy.
Greinke dominates.
I appreciated Victorino's offensive contribution earlier, but is it OK for me to also appreciate Greinke making him look foolish?
Even playing for the other side, I can't help but root for that guy.
CHAD!
BILLS!!
I'm gonna get my wish!
Amazing play by Utley.
Wonderful play by Utley.
Bills ate Ichiro up with that pitch. Beautiful.
Here is your Bills vs. Jeter match-up.
Bills, unlike Timmah, covered first.
Defend Russ' honor as the best in baseball. Tear Mauer apart.
Damn.
NL West pitchers have given up all the runs tonight.
Just coming back home and Bills just gave up the tying run :(
Pujols and Utley saved Bills' bacon that inning.
Molina ahold of held on to the foul tip.
Maestro!!
At least he limits the damage. Time to bounce back in the lower frame.
If the NL can score here, that makes Bills the winner.
Hopefully we get one more inning of Bills.
Wow. Zimmerman took a cookie on the first pitch.
Edwin working efficiently.
OK guys, if anyone is really drinking tonight, please let me know because i need a drink and i don't drink alone. I was in bizarre world and need to get back to normal.
By the way, this is a very fun game thread.
T-Hoff is in
This is from DodgerGM at twitter:
"Was just looking at the all-star rosters. Really wish our rotation had another young, RHP who throws hard. You know, an Edwin Jackson type."
Wow, that was much closer than it should have been.
@Orel:
"C'mon, NL! This is home-field advantage for the Dodgers we're talking about here!"
Exactly my thoughts, even if it means scheduling conflicts with my live winter baseball.
The Lonely Island should sue Taco Bell.
Karina,
I never joke about drinking.
Unless I'm already drinking.
Thanks for coming, O-Dog.
Almost, O-Dog!
O-Dogg that was nice, but not enough.
O-Dog almost got it.
Oh wait. He hit for Utley, so he should still be in.
Karina, I'm opening a Fat Tire in your honor.
Fat Tire?
Observer sighting!
Fat Tire
Great, a commercial about Pablo Sandoval.
Karina,
Fat Tire = Cerveza de Upper Middle Class White Guy.
No offense to those of us in said category.
O-Dog in the field!
On the hit list: Carl Crawford, no matter how helpul he was on fantasy in the past.
Fuck! I would have loved to have seen Papelbon give up the losing run.
Nice catch. With all the crap Hawpe gives us, I don't care if it hurts the NL.
Dammit again!
Balls are dying in the humidity.
(You may interpret that sentence however you like.)
More hacking than a TB ward.
"Karina, I'm opening a Fat Tire in your honor."
Thanks, Orel. That's very nice, i'm drinking red wine.
"Nice catch. With all the crap Hawpe gives us, I don't care if it hurts the NL."
Mr. LASF, remember "World Series advantage"
More former Dodgers on the rosters than current Dodgers?
Buck dropped the "World Champion Philadelphia Phillies" on us.
Are we drinking?
Eh, I don't care.
Nice, Mr. C!
C'mon Werth. Don't be useless.
Wow. Some love for the NL West. Maybe the media will drop the "NL Worst" shtick.
Orel,
I'm here all week! Try the veal.
And Manuel picked him over Kemp.
Are we heading into extras?
"Are we heading into extras?"
I hope not. The NL is out of Dodgers. And now we get "Taco" Bell.
rbnlaw - O-Dog's the only backup 2B
Thanks a pantload, Taco.
Bison could have done a better job there.
Damn you, the likable Curtis Granderson.
You know, you'd think Upton would be used to seeing fly balls heading to the fence playing for the D-Bags.
MLASF,
Didn't see him on the field.
Well, extras don't seem too bad now. O-Dog for the win.
This is crunch time.
Oh, nevermind, I forgot about Freddy Sanchez. Scratch that.
GIDP would be swell.
Two Pods on the field at the same time. I'm feeling ill.
The NL is set up for a walk off now.
A Bird drives in a Tiger.
Who'd a thunk it?
Damn taco. Sabotage I tell ya.
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