Thursday, July 16, 2009

Game 89 Thread: July 16 vs. Astros, 7p

Randy Wolf (4-3, 3.45) vs. Wandy Rodriguez (8-6, 2.96).

COMMENTS:

Hooray for Mannywood
He's tanned and rested and it's understood
He can start his season a little later if he hits taters
And a double or two
And Chavez Ravine will be the quite the scene
The stadium will be psyched; how about you?

Welcome to Mannywood
Where Manny can be Manny and not be booed
Where if you just spend ninety-nine dollars you'll get a chance to holler
At Man-Ram in the field
And you get a T-shirt which is one of the features
Of this special deal

Welcome back, Mannywood
He would have been back sooner if he could
But as you know he did the crime so he did the time
And now he's feeling just fine
He hasn't got started, that's what the best part is
So welcome back, number ninety-nine

Hooray for Mannywood...

SoSG Delino DeShields is working the press box tonight, so stay tuned for updates!

photo from Diamond Notes

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Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

I found out where you can get a better deal than Mannywood: Costco

Loney Fan said...

I'm driving out in an hour with Hong Like a Chi Kuo. Go Manny!

Kyle Baker said...

Furcal SS

Ethier RF

Manny LF

Blake 3B

Kemp CF

Martin C

Loney 1B

Hudson 2B

Wolf LHP

Josh S. said...

That can't be MATT Kemp, can it? That guy only bats 8th.

Neeebs (The Original) said...

Oh how I love the title here: "Game 89 Thread." It's been so long since we had Dodger baseball I forgot how it feels to suffer through the dog hours of 3:00pm through 6:30pm.

Neeebs (The Original) said...

Not crazy about Andre in the two spot.

Neeebs (The Original) said...

LF: How do you concentrate on driving when you have someone who is Hung like a chi kuo sitting next to you?

Kyle Baker said...

I don't mind Hudson down there while he gets his mojo back (as he seemed to be doing the last coupla games before the All Star break.

rbnlaw said...

Going to the game!! Woohoo!

Taking the kids + 1. Not so woohoo.
Can't stop at the Shortstop on Sunset for my $2 PBR.
Bringing 3 tallboy Budweisers for motivation. Woohoo!

Delino, look for me in lower reserve above 1st base. I'll be the one with 4 kids in tow. . .all sportin' Dodger gear.

rbnlaw said...

Oh, I am wearing my Juanpierrewood shirt, so I'll be easy to find.

It's blue.

rbnlaw said...

Hey DB,
Don't forget O-Dog's rally extending single and his looong fly ball in the ASG. He's getting there quick.

Josh S. said...

"Not crazy about Andre in the two spot."

In the 4 games since being moved to the 2-spot, he's batting .300 with two HRs. Though, he does have something like 7 strikeouts and only 1 walk in that period.

Orel said...

Kemp in the fifth spot. That's progress.

NicJ said...

eric collins is broadcasting for the World Cup of softball right now on ESPN.

: /

NicJ said...

i heard that kemp made a fool of himself last night at the ESPY's. So if he looks a little sluggish tonight we know why.

Orel said...

Better there than at the ASG, I guess.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

I guess next year, MADD will be the Dodgers' partner to get Kemp in the ASG instead of the Angels.

Neeebs (The Original) said...

Josh S.: The seven strikeouts is what concerns me. It takes away from the running game.

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

Yes, the Delino is here amongst the more commonplace reporters. Look for postings soon.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

http://tinyurl.com/mo7hle

I have lost respect for Erin Andrews

Steve Sax said...

nicJ, where's your info from re: Kemp at the espy's?

NicJ said...

my friend works at the ESPN studios in LA, and said he saw him stumbling out of the show pretty bad.

there are some other online "rumors" about some other stuff happening but he said he didnt see any of that.

With that being said, it was his day off so why the eff do i care?

Go Bison!

Orel said...

Matt Kemp: Likes His ESPYs Drunk, Dates Topless (SPORTSbyBROOKS)

Sorry, Matt.

NicJ said...

For her sake i hope there is nobody at the stadium who saw this. im sure shes at the stadium tonight.

*i passed on the easy ball on chin joke*

Nostradamus said...

Orel,

Nice pull for Matty. (pun entirely intended.)

Nostradamus said...

*double entendre, that is. But who's keeping score...

karina said...

Now, we are gossiping, he said he was going to take his mom to the ESPYs:

http://twitter.com/mattkemp27

I'm suspicious he confused mom with "mamacita"

Sorry, Matt.

Can we get back to the game?

Orel said...

Yes, mamacita!

Orel said...

Delino's first report has been filed.

Orel said...

Manny: "I'm back, Part Two! Remember: We always leave the last part for the best. So that's what we're going to do."

Orel said...

Larry Bowa just called Roy Halladay the best pitcher in baseball.

Orel said...

Bowa says right now, Weaver or Elbert for the fifth spot in the rotation.

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

EXCLUSIVE: Apparently there was already a run on Manny wigs today. You heard it here first.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

I'd like to see Stults return to the rotation. So far, he's the only pitcher to have gone the distance (unlike Richard Jefferson - Zing!).

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

Mark and Brian throwing first pitch. I've been trained by Howard Stern to despise them.

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

Internet spotty - much to catch up on. First, food choice. In the media cafeteria, I had the tri tip, chinese chicken salad, and some greens. This is how the other half lives.

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

Manny's name got all of one boo.

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

Overheard in dining room: There's a FAN in left field (and reporters seem to use the word like they're lower creatures) who's REAL NAME IS ANAKIN SKYWALKER. Personally, I'd rather be named after Jek Porkins

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

Matt Kemp rocking out to AC/DC

NicJ said...

Must of been a ghost.

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

Left field fans just erupted for Manny. The seats are easily three times as filled as right.

NicJ said...

Wades on the DL again?

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

First pitch 7:11. 76 Degrees. Thank goodness they announced that.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

The stadium looks empty. They do know Manny's back, right?

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

One up, one down.

Kyle Baker said...

Wade to DL. DeWitt back up.

[Read this quickly before DeWitt is sent back down and it's out of date!]

NicJ said...

It's los Angeles. Give it a few innings.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Nicely done, O-Dog!

karina said...

Poor DeWitt, at this time he should have clothes and gear in Los Angeles and Albuquerque.

Josh S. said...

How did he DO that?!

NicJ said...

Still has a little of that allstar magic leftover.

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

Keep having to stop myself from showing emotion in the booth. Like a pod person.

Unknown said...

UZR be damned!

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

"Keep having to stop myself from showing emotion in the booth. Like a pod person."

That explains a lot about so much.

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

News Break, courtesy of Dodgers PR. Friday Night to Feature the Music of the Beatles during Fireworks. I'm more of Monkees man myself, but should be a good time.

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

Ethier up - from what I could see, nicest guy in the dugout. ( Or the biggest phony.)

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Here's Manny.

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

Manny up. Crowd erupts. Reporters smugly looking at fans and shaking their heads.

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

Manny almost got a haircut with that one.

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

Something tells me a Manny foul ball in this seat might kill me

Josh S. said...

All kinds of leftover All-Star magic, I guess.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

$185?!?! The hell I will!

karina said...

Venezuelan announcer on TV makes Plaschke look like a Manny worshipper.

Manny got robbed by Pence.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Nice stab by wolf.

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

Jeez - already three fielding gems.

karina said...

Beautiful Furcal&Loney!

NicJ said...

when did the dodger turn into the Harlem Globetrotters of defense?

Josh S. said...

Loney clocked him.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

ESPN could use this game for all their web gems, but they won't because they hate the west coast.

Josh S. said...

Pence is only 6'4"? He looks about 7'. Must be the skinny legs.

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

That pitch made him look like a jive turkey.

NicJ said...

wolf is a man on a mission tonight.

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

They're playing a MASH UP of Queen and AC/DC

Josh S. said...

Was it the beard (not The Beard) holding Randy back?

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Just throwing out a name the Dodgers might want to consider since he will be a free-agent: Orlando Hernandez

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

They're hitting the ball well. Wandy's not getting easy outs.

karina said...

J. Martin singled!

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

An out?!!? Kemp really didn't deserve an all star bid!

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Damn Kazuo

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

Another web gem. Well, maybe not a gem. But one of those jewels that Joan River hawks.

NicJ said...

this game is going to be shorter than the allstar game.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

A commercial about Pablo Sandoval.

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

Damn you Matsui

Orel said...

Tonight feels Web Gemmy.

NicJ said...

that was close

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Pierre could have caught that.

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

That's one more hit than he got during his whole tenure with the Mets

karina said...

Orlando Hernandez, risky due to age but it could work: he's an innings eater, not spectacular but good and efficient, it wouldn't cost prospects.

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

Humberto Humberto's up

karina said...

Oh boy, Humberto Quintero...

Orel said...

Enough of this Matsui hooey.

Orel said...

Siddown, ya oatmeal-eatin' mutha!

karina said...

Humberto Quintero is an extraordinary defensive catcher, if he could hit a little bit more, he might be a star. Former Aguilas del Zulia, was traded on early March and we're still mad at the organization.

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

Wandy sporting the .030 average. But like a sleeping bear, he's ready to strike...

NicJ said...

kinda looked like he hurt himself with that swing.

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

Press Booth is a quiet place, entirely free of the homophobic and racist taunts I got to hear during one of my more recent visits to Dodgers stadium. (Given, that was a phillies game)

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

Damn, Bourn's got some speed. But even Barry Allen wouldn't have been safe that time.

karina said...

On the Astros broadcast, they showed a split screen of Martin and Quintero swings, they are exactly the same, Martin's mechanics at the plate changed and for the worse.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Delino - Welcome to my world.

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

Broke another cardinal press booth rule - I clapped for Fernando.

karina said...

100!

NicJ said...

apparently we have a ghost man on third, according to kcal.

karina said...

Ghost man? maybe they're talking about Anakin Skywalker.

Orel said...

Vin: "The Dodgers will get Roy Oswalt tomorrow night."

My heart skipped a beat before I understood what he meant.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Ever since 2005, the 'Stros think they can contend. It's not gonna happen.

Orel said...

"Broke another cardinal press booth rule - I clapped for Fernando."

Are you being forcibly removed by the Press Box Police?

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

Another Press Release: "Ogden Raptors to Retire Tommy Lasorda's number"

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Wandy strikes out the side.

Orel said...

Wow, Jackie!

Orel said...

What's the temperature, Keppinger?

NicJ said...

well so far this looks like a randy wolf pitched game, tie score.

Orel said...

Nasty curve by Wolf there.

Orel said...

Lance Berkman looks a little crazy.

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

A guy right above me just caught a foul ball - and I didn't even notice.

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

And the gems keep coming..

Orel said...

Nice catch by Ethier. Good jump.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Obviously tonight's theme will not be poor defense.

karina said...

Another great defensive play by Ethier!

Unknown said...

UZR be damned again.

Let's see a nice catch and a homer.

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

Here Comes the Man...

Orel said...

Finally, a non-spectacular defensive play.

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

Press Coffee is hotter, more dangerous than commoner coffee.

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

The Ump makes Frank Drebin's strike calling seem subtle.

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

Don't play angry, Manny.

Orel said...

Delino: Fifth inning. Free Dodger Dogs.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

I think Manny just uttered a swear.

Orel said...

Add a quarter to the clubhouse swear jar, Manny.

Orel said...

COL 1, SD 1, bot 3

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Beard works the walk.

Orel said...

Two on, one out!

Orel said...

Wandy is doing a Wolf imitation.

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

Kiss Cam set to David Lee Roth's "Just A Gigolo".. into a PROPOSAL! And she said....

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

YES! (though the guy looks a little thuggy)

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

Pray tell, where do I get these so-called free dodgers dogs ?

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Son of a bitch

Orel said...

Wolf's face says it all.

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

Announcement: "That home run number one for Quintero. Came on the first pitch."

NicJ said...

and theres a loss.

Orel said...

"Pray tell, where do I get these so-called free dodgers dogs ?"

Same place where you got the other food.

karina said...

I can't believe Quintero homered off Wolf.

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

Hot Dog hunting. Wish me luck.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

At least it didn't take a toll on the pitch count.

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

Success! I got my dog. (and Loney got a hit)

karina said...

King James lead off single.

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

Two in a row!

Orel said...

2nd & 3rd, no out!

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

HOT-(O)DOG!

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Perhaps a squeeze play?

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

Wolf knows how to miss a pitch like a champ.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

That was an uproductive out.

Orel said...

RANCHO ARDIENDO

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Bases juiced for Andre.

Orel said...

Keep it up, Andre!

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

There's ants on my desk. That's no way to treat a Son of Steve Garvey.

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

If there's an opposite of the word clutch, that was it.

NicJ said...

I was hoping he would just strike out

Nostradamus said...

Damn you, Andre!

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

Why are they saluting MArio Lopez on the big screen? I'm about to give up baseball forever.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

This is going to be a long night.

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

Birds are circling the field. Kind of creepy.

Orel said...

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Orel said...

Audrina Partridge + mute button = win

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Manny just looked foolish on that pitch

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

Manny swung like Randy.

NicJ said...

Wolfs pitching gems always get wasted.

Orel said...

Wandy's approaching 100 pitches, maybe we can get to the bullpen.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Just going to say that Orel.

Beard-single.

Orel said...

Kemp's body language told us everything.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

This just keeps getting more and more frustrating.

NicJ said...

Dissapointing.

Nostradamus said...

If they make Steiner do another live add for the "man groomer", I may need therapy.

Orel said...

Rockies sign Matt Herges.

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

Speaking of taint-free athletes... here's Miggy

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Wolf is running out of gas.

Orel said...

RA for Astros.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Well, at least it won't be a 1-0 loss.

Orel said...

Another tough outing for Wolf.

Unknown said...

Troncoso would be the better choice here. Are they holding him back to close?

Orel said...

Maybe, I read Brox still might not be available.

P.S.: Alireza, it's your turn in the Chain Fiction project.

Orel said...

Okay, triple play here.

Orel said...

2-0 Astros. Insurmountable.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

And Mota couldn't have stuck out his glove...why?

Orel said...

Deflected ball could have allowed two runs to score.

NicJ said...

Randy was pissed because he heard that all the free dodger dogs were gone.

Orel said...

Two outs for a run. 3-0 Astros.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

That helps, I guess.

Unknown said...

Wolf was PISSED. I can't blame him.

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

Meh

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

NOW it's insurmountable

Unknown said...

Orel - Working on it. Been busy between work and my articles for Kensai.

BTW, this woman's voice is terrible.

NicJ said...

There is still some game left to play. We got this.

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

I still think this song should only be played when the 1970s Flyers are on the ice.

Orel said...

No close-ups of the GBA singer? Not that she deserved any, but the Dodgers will be hearing from her agent.

Orel said...

BTW Alireza, congrats on (imminently) joining MoKM!

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Time to attack the bullpen

Orel said...

Kurt Warner is pitching?

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

A number 7 hitter with 54 RBIs this point in the season. Man, the Dodgers really are like the Yankees of ten years ago.

Orel said...

New rally!

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

And it begins...

Orel said...

I get to see Clayton Kershaw pitch!

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