Random rantings and ravings about the Los Angeles Dodgers, written by a small consortium of rabid Dodger fans. With occasional comments on baseball, entertainment, pop culture, and life in general.
Randy Wolf (11-6, 3.24) vs. Paul Maholm (8-9, 4.46).
DODGERS' MAGIC NUMBERS: 1 (to make playoffs), 3 (to win division)
So a man goes to the doctor and says, "Doctor, it hurts when I do this."
The doctor replies, "_________________________!"
4/3 vs. SF (W, 5-4): Sax
4/15 vs. WSH (L, 4-6): Dusty, Orel, Sax
5/6 vs. MIA (W, 6-3): AC, Sax
5/16 vs. CIN (L, 2-7): AC, Sax
6/12 vs. TEX (L, 2-3): Sax
7/5 vs. MIL (W, 8-5): Sax
7/21 vs. BOS (W, 9-6): Sax
7/24 vs. SF (L, 3-8): Sax
8/24 vs. TB (L, 8-9 (10)): Sax
8/29 vs. BAL (W, 6-3): Orel, Sax
9/9 vs. CHC (L, 4-10): Sax
10/5 NLDS G1 vs. SD (W, 7-5): Sax
10/6 NLDS G2 vs. SD (L, 2-10): Orel, Sax
10/25 WS G1 vs. NYY (W, 6-3 (10)): Sax
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Ahhhhhh....GT.....eases the pain.
Normally, I'd say Belliard in the lineup = Win, but Loretta may cancel that out.
Glad to see E the the day off. He needs a rest.
Beard Mode back, Belly 2.0 in, should more than cancel out Loretta.
Should the fact that we have no clever nickname or way to reference Loretta be a clue as to how we value his contributions?
By me saying that, I'm setting him up to make me so, so wrong. And I hope he does.
Cubs up 2-0 on Frisco.
So a man goes to the doctor and says, "Doctor, it hurts when I do this."
The doctor replies, "Then stop sticking your foot in your mouth, Milton!"
Second that on ethier. There were a couple of balls yesterday that he should have sent into orbit but he looked tired.
Make that 3-nil to the Cubbies. Zito getting roughed up early. Braves bearing down on Hated Ones!
...the doctor replies, "No shit, now get off my foot!"
Thank you!
I'm here all week. Try the veal!
Can we just get this one win done? I'm dying over here!
... Replies "win a fricken game so that you can clinch this. Sheesh it is the pirates for Christ's sake!!!"
Mr. C-
We tried the Veal yesterday!
Nice. 1 vote for AC.
@db
Just don't have the salmon mousse.
RB-
Did you make it back from softball last night? Hope the beer is cold and the burgers are on by game time.
Chelsea- shocked.
Razorbacks- being humiliated
I'm needing some serious sports mojo at this point.
The doctor replies, "You've been saying that for the last three years, Mr. Schmidt. I think it's time you quit."
Isn't it a little much to call them the "undefeated Falcons" when it's been only two weeks of football?
Right, MLASF. It's like that a pitcher "carrying a perfect game to the 2nd inning."
^ forget the "that"
Has the baseball started yet?
I hope the Dodgers remember they have to face the mediocre Pirates pitching tonight.
Guy walks into a doctor's office and says, "Hey doc, it hurts when I do this."
Doctor says, "I'm a gynecologist."
What up, peeps?
Was a baserunning blunder by Furcal or a good throw?
DB,
Sorry to hear about Chelsea's day.
Well, not really, but Arsenal was only slightly better. One win away from the top 4.
@DB,
Not only did I make it back, we won; I went 4-4 with 3 runs scored, and I ran for my buddy with bad knees.
It was like going to the gym, only harder. Lots of beer at the pizza place, now I'm comfortably into Bud #2 watching the Blue.
Don't be starting in on me now, RB!
Was that a tremendous play by Wolf to get the out at first our what??? I'm awake now.
FB, you looking forward to that Foreigner show?
Who do you think you are, Furcal, RB? (September Furcal, I mean.)
Jints go down 6-2. Go start the truck!
I've got to get to Pittsburgh for a game. They just had a steamboat go past the centerfield wall. That, and I like to be alone.
PNC seems like a good place for solitude.
DB,
I felt like September Furcal during the game, and August Furcal when I woke up this morning.
A listener could have even heard the steamboat take a toot off the air horn it was so quiet in the park.
Actually it has always looked like a lovely ballpark that I would love to go visit sometime. Of course, I can't really tell because it's in super blur-o-vision today - no HD.
Just checking ticket prices at PNC. Seats right behind the Dodger dugout go for about 20 bucks. Even with airfare, that's cheaper than Dodger Stadium with parking.
Rbnlaw, how was your daughter's volleyball game?
Isn't Pierre due for his annual HR?
DB,
I've got the game in HD on PT. Is your cable working?
I've yet to meet the man who drinks Tecate light.
Thankfully.
@karina,
The Saints of Saint Anthony HS were victorious, defeating the Saints of Crean Lutheran South HS 3 games to 0.
Daughter started in the second game and got 5 kills to begin the game.
Thanks for asking.
Martin with the CANNON!
Cable working, RB. Charter must not have picked up Dodgers today. I cannot for the life of me figure out what their broadcast package is or isn't.
RB, and with LA traffic, it's probably easier to fly all the way to Pitt than it is to get to Chavez Ravine.
Belli2 with the Web Gem!
Oh, Belly#2, what would we be doing without you?
DB,
Especially when you come from OC like me.
I'm checking the schedule now.
@Rbnlaw Awesome!
Saint Anthony? as in Saint Anthony of Padua?
Crap. We open the season vs. the Buckies.
Can't go.
Maybe Cincy?
@karina,
That's the Saint. As in San Antonio.
Oooh, 2010 calendar time. Is it downloadable yet?
Anyone ever been to Nats' yard? It's a beautiful park with a lot of character. I work in DC frequently so have gone a number of times. Apr 23-25.
Was that...Loretta?!
No, couldn't have been Loretta. Must've been Blake in disguise.
Alright wolfie, make them pay for that.
3-0 going to bottom of 4th. I like this so far.
ah, well...
Early season Loretta!
The funny thing is, Mr. C, true to form, I was typing almost that same thing you just said then had a bad keystroke that erased it all. So when I refreshed, you had said it.
Rain coming back. Hurry up and get this one in, lads!
Bills, that's the way to give up a long ball, when it's early and no one else is on base. Just get it out of the way like that.
@db
Clearly, our brains must be damaged in similar ways;)
(Forgot my wolfie suit, too. Hopefully no bad juju.)
@ Mr. C
And the weird thing is I was going to refer to him as "Wolfie" though I honestly can't remember ever in the past calling him that.
Yeah, similar drain bamage.
Let's see : if we get early season Loretta-Bills, September Furcal and 2007 Russell Martin, we could be unstoppable!
Raffy! Beautiful defence! Loving this infield.
@ Ka(t)rina-
Can we get July 2003 Manny?
Per ESPN, "Sources say Rays interested in Milton Bradley."
Boy, that franchise is going downhill quickly if this is part of their strategic vision.
@Rbnlaw i pray to that Saint every day of my life and my whole family is very devoted to him.
http://tinyurl.com/y9y4j7n
Nice article from Dodgers website re" pitching prospects in postseason. Gives some Torre decision making insight.
@Dusty Baker i don't know, it's up to Manny, but it really is a very nice thought.
just started watching the game. What happened to Eric Collins?
@db
If you click through the link, Joe Maddon just lost one of the Js his travel scrabble set.
(sorry, old gag but still can't resist)
Nic-
HOLY SHIT! I hadn't even noticed! Don't know what that says re Collins.
i think the only reason i knew was because i was listening to the radio and it was Rick Monday solo.
Actually Rick Monday solo would be the best alternative, if Vin is not in the equation (eg East Coast swing).
Wait, I'm confused. What the hell is going on with the announcing staff?
Excellent avatar, MLASF.
The only way the Pirates can get fans to come is with fireworks and some band I've never heard of.
hopefully they benched Eric Collins, i blame every east coast loss on him.
Jeez, it's already the bottom of 6th. Quick game. I need to pick up my beer drinking speed.
Yeah, Collins has been pressing...he needs a few days off to rest and think about it.
"The only way the Pirates can get fans to come is with fireworks and some band I've never heard of."
Just replace the band with some crappy salsa dish and you could be talking about the angels.
If there would ever be a bright spot to Vinny retiring, it would be the stability brought to the announcing team. Right now, for the east coast games, we're using a guy mostly known for dropping his pants and Steve Lyons.
everytime i watch a stupid softball game or little league world series game on ESPN and hear Collins i hang my head in shame.
Totally hear you, Nic.
But I have to ask, how much softball on ESPN are you watching?
I'm pretty sure Collins is doing college football for FSN.
@karina,
Since I'm not Catholic, you need to fill me in on the significance of St. Anthony of Padua.
DB,
You misspelled "defense," and thus gave you up as a Brit. Or a Canadian posing as a Brit.
My grandmother was from Newcastle and Grandfather from Glasgow. Hence, I'm also a Rangers supporter, but can do without the Toon.
haha DB, it was mainly during the college softball world series.
I swear, uhhhh, LOOK OVER THERE!!!!
(runs)
@Rbnlaw - I would suggest we hang him, but since he complimented my avi, I shall allow him to live.
I believe you, Nic. I sure do... *rolls eyes*
re: "defence"
Haw! I didn't even notice that. I read way too many UK publications and many of my close friends are Brits, so I guess it has accidentally sunk in. But no, for better or worse, I'm a red-blooded Amurrican born and raised in Arkansas (more embarrassing to admit given Hogs performance on national TV today).
@rbnlaw
"...gave you up as a Brit..."
Don't let that colour your judgment of him.
thats not a good way to start off the inning.
"Easy play for Manny." -Steiner
Let's not get ahead of ourselves.
Great game, RDub! HCK to the rescue.
quick nobody mention anything about the pen being good.
Speaking of, where's HLACK? Haven't heard much from him in awhile.
@Dusty - If you are a fan of Arkansas, how good is Mustain? Does he deserve to be at least #2 on the depth chart at SC?
DAMN YOU CHARLIE!!!
Steiner: You know, Julius Caesar has never been stabbed once in his life? Oh wait, hang on, he's being stabbed 23 times!
Argh, almost a line 'em out - throw 'em out DP
Mustain is a bad apple. I think he should be #3 on depth chart. He is a stage-managed (through his dad) pouty little snot. He certainly has athletic potential, but his opportunities for success are dwindling at this point. Given Carroll's system for competition at every spot, clearly Mustain hasn't proven himself. Which, again, I think speaks mainly to his mental state and lack of preparedness and guts.
Well, that certainly is different from what Mychal Thompson has said. Thank you for the info, Dusty.
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MLASF-
Also looks at the other Hogs transfer now on USC, D. Williams. He has risen to the top at his position, and has shown that doing so was possible given hard work combined with talent. Mustain has taken the opposite path.
It's like an epileptic quail hunt out there.
Funny, Mustain could've been the starter at UCLA for three years.
@Rbnlaw he came from an aristocratic family but decided to turn himself into a Franciscan Friar. Performed on a number of miracles, like the day he multiplied bread, just like Jesus. His day is on June 13th, when Mass is celebrated. That day holy bread is distributed among devotees. In some places in my country, there are parades and fairs held on his honor.
He's the Saint of lost things and impossibles and a sort of "matchmaking Saint for single ladies" for some people, there's a strong tradition to that. For example, most of my family travel to some small town to honor him, but i'm not allowed to go because i'm single and there's a weird superstition single ladies can't go there because they remain unmarried (which is very funny because i decided i'm not getting married).
Bread is sanctified and you eat it when you feel the need to be closer to God or meditate.
Mr. C- It's like Tim Howard pitching.
What the hell?
kuo is struggling out there.
Dammit, Kuo. If you can't get the guy batting exactly Mendoza, you should not be pitching.
Jesus jumped up christ, what is wrong, Kuo?
What the HELL?
Not directed at you, karina.
yikes
is this going to be another game of crap play? Seriously this is going to be the 4th game in a row where we have played like we dont care.
Rox down 3-0 in the third
@karina,
Very interesting about San Antonio. Being the patron saint of lost things kind of explains my daughter's HS. Lots of "lost souls" hanging around.
I'm going to turn myself into a Franciscan Friar if we can't beat these jackasses.
Does Wolf look like he wants to hit Kuo?
Flat Brim Reaper
clap clap, clapclap
Flat Brim Reaper
clap clap clapclap
"Does Wolf look like he wants to hit Kuo?"
it looks like he wants to slice his hand off with a lightsaber.
I can see Wolf and Kuo sitting there trading punches to the shoulder like 5 year olds in the back seat of a station wagon on a family trip.
@Karina "which is very funny because i decided i'm not getting married"
That sound you hear is many hearts breaking at once.
Well this is a nice little tune up game for the playoffs.
Ball 3 was strike 3
[covers eyes]
This all goes back to Steiner.
Mr C-
Are you covering your eyes like Karina in AC before she went in for the kill?
damn, why do we load the bases for their best hitter?
Steiner: The Hindenburg has never collapsed in its history of flight...wait, it's collapsing right now! Oh, the humanity!
Mr. C,
Quick, back to the cavalier.
F
THIS
NOISE.
this is a great time for our bullpen to start breaking down.
You have to be kidding me. Honestly, folks, of all the playoff teams, we look the least of them the way we're playing. Good thing we're finishing against Nats, Pirates, Padres, etc., right? What if we were playing Braves or Marlins?
There was really no reason to take Wolf out.
Steiner: No president has ever been assassinated in Ford Theater...wait, John Wilksbooth has just killed Lincoln! There goes the Ford Theater's perfect record of living presidents!
why have we only scored three runs!?! this is ridiculous.
@rbnlaw
were it that easy...
If we were playing the Braves and Marlins, we'd probably be doing alot better than this. Everything was fine when we were playing the Giants and Rockies.
Manny walks! Now the comefrombehind begins!
promising...
Lakeritis strikes again.
Time for some Bison No. 27
Bison Mode: Engage
what the hell was kemp waiting for?!
Oh, c'mon Kemp, at least lift the pine off the shoulders
Belly 2.0! We can rebuild him!
lets go road loney!!
I will never use the phrase "Bison Mode: Engage" again as it always brings bad luck. I'm not sure I've ever typed it and it led to success.
Call me Steiner.
Lets show Mr. 8.10 ERA something he's seen many times this season.
Steiner: James Dean has never died in a car accident in his life an - wait, James Dean has just been killed in a head-on collision! The first time Dean has died in a car accident ever!
I have a million of them, I can keep going.
Mr. C-
Ahhhh, all is right with the world now that your avatar is back in place.
Come on, Road-Lo!
that was NOT a strike.
on the bright side the brew crew tied it up 5-5
Brewaz tied with Phiwwy.
Is it possible to clinch the division berth before the generic postseason berth? Because we're on pace for that.
and we load the bases for....
Oh, him.
Bases loaded for JMart. Or whomever will be hitting.
Rancho we should be beating fuck out of these ass clowns!
Cards and Rox tied at 3 now.
Ethier: It's the bottom of the 9th.
Andre in.
@MLASF
Charlie Steiner's Day Planner
8:00 - Christen Lusitania
9:30 - Interview Amelia Earhart
10:45 - Lindbergh Baby Shower
12:00 - Donner going-away party
1:30 - MC at Harrison Inaugural
Shall I continue?
make him pay for that one andre.
Guess LaRoche is still on our payroll.
That was close
STOP POPPING IT UP, ANDRE
"12:00 - Donner going-away party"
Nice.
ill take a sac fly right here
or a walked in run
oh sweet, sweet walked in runs!!
My arsehole is a little less clenched now.
Release the hound
c'mon O Dog!!!
Come on, O. Talk the ball into the outfield stands.
E, I want to be like you when I grow up.
Rancho do you really want to be here next year, O!
wow, did the fans really think that was a strike?
Sammy is flowing nicely now...I was afraid the game would be over and I would only be into 2 1/2 beers.
@Nic - You would think they'd be used to things not going their way.
damn, should of let it hit him.
Mr. C-
Clearly your avatar mojo is back.
the Pirates are issuing more walks than an AIDS charity.
At least we weren't the only ones to misplace the strike zone!
The O-Dog is loose(ish)!
"Obviously it has not been a very good team." Lyons re Pie Rats.
@db
If it works, who am I to question it?
Almost, Thome. Man, he's due.
damn Charlie and his excitable voice.
THOME TIME!
that what thome does? Hit singles?
THOME!!!! CLutch!
w00t
Thome: Suck it, Giambi. I'm the best DH/1B turned PH out there.
they probably could have thrown him out from left at first if they tried.
Sis-in-law: "Wow, my headache went away."
^ re our late-inning success
That was no strike
"Where the fuck were all those runs earlier"
Wolf mutters to himself while in the visitors clubhouse while reenacting the Darth Vader Luke Skywalker Lightsaber duel from The Empire Strikes Back with action figures.
Now let's finish this up in time for us to be able to watch evening college football.
Another full count.
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