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.
Clayton Kershaw (8-8, 2.85) vs. Daniel McCutchen (0-2, 5.25).
DODGERS' MAGIC NUMBER: 1
What's sexier than making the playoffs? Making the playoffs with a healthy Clayton Kershaw! After injuring his shoulder on September 6, Kershaw has only pitched two innings, those coming in a blowout relief appearance. Today Clayton makes his case for the post-season starting rotation. Let's hope there's not much of a counter-argument*.
*A little something for all you law-talking guys out there.
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
180 comments:
Arrrrrr! I wish that lady would show me her larboard side!
Furcal, SS
Pierre, LF
Ethier, RF
Kemp, CF
Loney, 1B
Belliard, 3B
Martin, C
Hudson, 2B
Kershaw, P
[Courtesy Dejan Kovacevic, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]
It's raining in Pitt now, but hopefully we'll get a game in.
Pittsburgh weather:
Showers likely with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Let's hope, for Kershaw's sake, that it's not cloudy with a chance of meatballs.
I'm so hungover from yesterday's thread. And why did someone glue a poodle to my arm while I was passed out? It's not funny.
I'm feelin' ok.
*looks in mirror and suddenly discovers a representation of male genitalia magic-markered on his face*
Karina strikes again!
"Delayed (Wet Grounds)"
What does a waitress say when your coffee is late?
Thank you, Carnac.
Great, the rain delay has Orel doing his comedy routine. Rain, rain, go away!
Will Sax show up and do a soft shoe?
GameDay just switched to "Warmup" so hopefully that means we'll be starting in a few.
We call the counter-argument, "points and authorities in opposition" to be more precise.
Neeebs- I'm going to start using that phrase in "debates" with Mrs. Dusty.
Play ball!
Db- be prepared to duck from the thrown frying pan.
still not planning on drinking any tecate light. even if there is a tie in to mexican wrasslin.
That's my normal defensive posture, Neeebs.
KKKershaw just mowed those bitches down.
Quick first inning.
By the way, Star Wars Night is sold out.
I know...I was trying to get SW night tix yesterday and was DEE-nied. Ended up with some other field level tix but I'm bummed.
I just want one of those T-shirts.
I just wanted a Clone Burger.
Martin took one off the noggin there.
You mean a Cloneburger with Cheese.
Just noticed a roaming concession person wearing an old skool Pirates hat and uni. Wonder if that is normal or if this is a throwback kind of day.
1 2/3rds innings of fundamental baseball so far.
"These aren't the cheeseburgers you're looking for."
You mean one of those cylindrical hats with the yellow stripes?
Yes! Stove-pipe lookin' type contraption.
I like this, what's his name, Kershaw kid. He's gonna be good some day.
O-Dog single!
O with a single. Let's get it started in here.
Raffy RBI!
Go Raffy!
September Raffy!
Road Loney, Home Ethier, September Raffy
2007 Martin
I'm hoping for October Martin.
I'm hoping for October Manny
Martin almost got Bill- er, I mean Brian - Bixler.
I'm hoping for October 2004 Manny.
I think any October Manny is one we want, Dusty.
Right-o, MLASF.
Aw dammit.
What the hell, Clayton?
Aw jeez, not to Andy.
Letting them see a little light before we shut the door on them.
Martin could have caught both of those WPs.
Anyone watching Jets-Titans? They're doing a retro uniform game, and even the refs are decked out in old AFL unis. It's hideous.
I agree Martin could have smothered those pitches, but on the other hand, they were SHITTY pitches that shouldn't have been thrown. Also we don't know what the field condition is; it looks pretty muddy back there.
BISON POWER
Or not. Well, a hit's a hit.
Aw, dammit.
Excuse me while I go throw up.
I like how MLB finally came around and said, "Hey! Them bloggers are right! The magic number IS 1! Oops!"
Oh for the love of crap.
Baserunning boners.
That was an anti-clinic on the basepaths.
Derek Lowe's fallen on hard times in Atlanta. He's given up three home runs to Washington.
Man claytons curve is way different. I hope he isn't hurting his arm.
Kershaw: It's 60 ft, 6 inches to the plate. Not just 60 feet.
Seriously, Kershaw? You just walked a guy hitting .208 after getting ahead 0-2.
Belly #1 warming up.
O works the walk.
Kershaw done.
That's not encouraging for Kershaw.
That was no strike.
Dodgers base runners: It's a muddy track today. You're not going anywhere fast. Stop the aggressiveness and just concentrate on hitting the god damned fall where the opposing players ain't.
Let's gut out a win, guys. I've had enough of this playing like we already won something shit. Play with fire, play with determination, play like it counts. It's not an exhibition game.
@Dusty - It's a 2-1 game.
MLASF-
Thx for bringing me back to reality. ;-)
Better make a Bloody Mary.
DreamWeaver getting it done!
Pierre singles. Maybe he can teach the young'uns some baserunning strategy.
Pierre re base-running strategery: For starters, don't get caught.
Rox up 1-0 early.
Unless Kemp homers, we're not going to get much here.
Lyons sounding like a casual Dodger fan who thinks a routine fly ball is going to clear the Left Field Pavilion.
Josh-
Happy 1-month b-day, Luke!
Come on, Road-Lo!
JMart seriously looks like he just absolutely has no idea how to hit a baseball. How do you get in that state?
Walking a batter to get to Thome?
I get the double play potential but also he could hit it into the Allegheny quite easily.
MAKE 'EM PAY, JIM
oh, and RANCHO ARDIENDO
Rancho crush the fuck out of this into the river.
Ha, they didn't plan on the E-4! Tie game!
Haha, they still got thome.
No error because they get the out.
Man that was a crappy rally.
We should do better in that situation but I'll damn sure take the tying run. Let's get into their bullpen further and get the job done. I want to celebrate a division win today instead of watching lamely at work tomorrow.
Pujols up with Rancho I'm scared as hell to pitch to Pujols in this situation.
Cards 3-2 over Rox.
Not a great way to celebrate if Rox lose and we lose thereforen we back into the division title. Buuuuut...we've done that before, recently.
So our official number is one? Alright guys gotta win this one don't wanna back into the playoffs like last year.
O-Dog with the diving catch!
O Dog barking!
I'm pulling for the Rockies. Division is pretty much wrapped up; we need to ensure HFA.
Leaving off where he was yesterday, FBR can't seem to find the plate well. Lots of way across the plate and almost in the dirt stuff.
Agreed, Orel.
Especially if it means you won't make me clean the puke of the toilets after last night's GT party.
O again!
FBR, I always believed in you!
"off"
Wow. Watching the Vikings game, and Favre just made one heckuva throw.
Road Lo: Engage
Helluva good at bat for Road Lo.
Road Loney has been engaged. Awaiting further instructions.
I guess I'm glad we didn't pursue Capps. He's not that good.
Road Lo: Don't try to steal
Belly 2.0! We can rebuild him!
Oh crap, please don't be hurt Belly 2.0, we can't keep rebuilding you.
Nooooooooooo not belli!!!!!!!!!
Belly#2 hurt a bit. Please let him be ok!
Martin delivers!
It's a sad season for Russ when I do a fist pump for a Martin RBI single.
A nice days work for
manny.
@Dusty - Odds are anyone would have been IBB'd. Torre just put Manny in for good measure.
Unintentional deleted comment! My fingers are flying as the anticipation builds.
THROW-HOME FAIL
Fidel makes it 4!
CLENCH!!!!
AERGHFL:SJKFJGOJS:DGJ
Wow! We didn't get doubled up for once.
"Clinch"
WILD THING
Free runs baby!!
You make my heart sing!
Dodgers fans, feelin' you!!!!
Just three more outs
Alright, Jon Mower, do your job!
DY coming in to PH against JB.
DY? Wow. Pirates must just want to get home and watch NFL.
What is the sound of one Pirate fan clapping?
Just two outs
Sup, peeps?
Out for the first 8.5, back for the (presumed) party.
Mr. C, you don't want to put in the hard you; you just want the spoils. I know how you roll.
Hey guys we actually have to win to clinch.
Oh, c'mon. That was idiotic on both ends.
@dusty,
I'm all about the glory, hard work is for the peasantry.
A Joe Torre moment, indeed. Trust in your closer and let him know you do.
@Nic J
Seriously. Lets not let this one slip away.
We need some Ks.
They're going to IBB Jones. We really could've used some extra runs back in the top of the frame.
I'm guessing were nit going ringer the extensive post game celebration coverage like we did last year since were on the road. Well that and if we Lose.
@ Mr. C-
Indeed, My Liege.
(crossing fingers) Double-play, double-play, double-play...
Nevermind. Doubleplay time.
Broxton has no idea where he is today!
My heart's never pounded this hard against the Pirates in my life.
Okay two strikes. Shut him down.
Did broxton already break into the
bubbley? THROW STRIKES!!
WHAT THE FUCKING THE HELL JUST HAPPENED
Wow that was bullshit.
well, shit.
What the hell????
Oh boy :(.
Broxton, are you Brad Lidge in disguise?
Are you f'ing kidding me?
That was the worst piece of shit I've ever seen. There's absolutely no excuse for the crap that just happened.
IBB the winning run. I always hate that stupid strategy with a strike out pitcher on the mound.
Thanks for fucking up a perfectly good afternoon celebration, you fat piece of shit Broxton. Now we back in, however it happens. You don't deserve the post-game buffet I know you so want to munch on. You fat fucking fat fucking fuck you ruined all our celebrations.
Way to back the fuck into the postseason, boys.
I seriously better not see any bullshit dodger celebrating on the dodgers winning the division by the rox losing.
Fucking disgusting.
What's worse is that the Rox could lose and hand the Dodgers the division. Imagine having the gall to celebrate after this horse-shit.
@Nic - GMTA
Dodgers suck at clinching the NL West
yeah lyons talking about covering the post-game celebration if rox win. BULLSHIT. hopefully torre will put the kibbosh on that. we need to think about the fact that we couldn't clinch and that we are facing a must-win game in order to simply split the series with the 2nd worst team in baseball.
They have just lost their privilage to celebrate. Sorry guys gotta win the pennant if they want a champange shower.
they deserve a golden shower this day.
I'm not watching that bullshit if they show it.
I made this mistake of calling my dad so he wouldn't miss the celebration. Now he isn't missing his heartburn.
Rox tie things up
Cue the obligatory call from father-n-law ranting about Broxton in several different languages, mostly profanity.
In fairness to Brox, that was all Furcal,s fault.
idk if you guys know or not, but i'll say it anyways
Rockies/Cards is on TBS
I wouldn't say it was all raffys fault. Broxton wasn't great.
Raffy was pushing it, but trying to save Broxton's ass. Brox was clueless as to how and where to pitch the ball today, clearly. He god damned near couldn't even hit Martin's glove on the IBB. Not good. Brad Lidge in disguise.
JL-
Thx for the programming note! I'm on it now.
Depressingly anti-climactic PGT up.
If the Cards win you can immediately watch the Goonies on TBS or on Prime Ticket.
Wow did anyone hear that last caller on dodgertalk?
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