Sons of Steve Garvey: Game 161 Thread: Oct. 3 vs. Jar Jar Binkies, 7p

Saturday, October 03, 2009

Game 161 Thread: Oct. 3 vs. Jar Jar Binkies, 7p

Tonight is Star Wars Night at Dodger Stadium!

Clayton Kershaw (8-8, 2.89) vs. Jorge De La Rosa (16-9, 4.45).

May the Force be with us? Please?

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Kyle Baker said...: Furcal SS
Pierre CF
Kemp RF
Ramirez LF
Blake 3B
Loney 1B
Hudson 2B
Martin C
Kershaw P; 10/03/2009 4:01 PM
Kyle Baker said...: KKKershaw without a win since July 18. Now is the time, brother Clayton, now is the time.

I'm totally confident in him. If not because I believe strongly in his underlying talent, because I believe strongly in the law of averages.; 10/03/2009 4:03 PM
JuanLove said...: tonight's the night Kershaw puts the NL on notice

he already has, but this is his biggest start ever.

i'm so excited; 10/03/2009 4:06 PM
Josh S. said...: Star Wars Day avatar: Engaged.; 10/03/2009 4:16 PM
Kyle Baker said...: STRONG, Josh. Strong.; 10/03/2009 4:24 PM
Kyle Baker said...: Continued playoff beard growth: engage and accelerate.

Mrs. Dusty's unease with facial hair: increasing.

Window of accepting for the above: closing.

Amount I'm pushing it on our 11th anniversary: exponential.

Life is good, if not challenging.; 10/03/2009 4:26 PM
Orel said...: @JL: And you just can't hide it?

@Josh: AWESOME.

@DB: All the more reason for Mrs. Dusty to cheer for the Dodgers!; 10/03/2009 4:28 PM
NicJ said...: If the Dodgers don't win tonight, the kitten gets it.

It's up to you Dodgers.; 10/03/2009 4:28 PM
Orel said...: Avatar mojo in full effect!; 10/03/2009 4:29 PM
Kyle Baker said...: In honor of Mrs. Dusty tonight, I'm changing the avatar mojo. Unless anyone has a strong feeling that I should stick with Richie Rich, who's never too far away.; 10/03/2009 4:41 PM
Josh S. said...: For Clay:

"You're all clear kid! Now let's blow this thing and go home!"; 10/03/2009 4:44 PM
Kyle Baker said...: What the hell is this crap??:

http://tinyurl.com/y9ouacq; 10/03/2009 4:45 PM
Mr. LA Sports Czar said...: Victory waits; 10/03/2009 4:49 PM
JuanLove said...: Orel: I'm about to lose control and I think I like it; 10/03/2009 5:06 PM
NicJ said...: im even doing the dodgers a favor tonight and not going to the game, they always suck when i go.

Except for the bobbleslam night.; 10/03/2009 5:13 PM
Kyle Baker said...: Nic, the kitten bit is cracking up my whole family.

There is some strong avatar mojo going tonight.; 10/03/2009 5:13 PM
NicJ said...: not even a minute into the game and USC already with the penalties.; 10/03/2009 5:15 PM
NicJ said...: DB, im a desperate man and these are desperate times.; 10/03/2009 5:15 PM
Mr. LA Sports Czar said...: USC is trying to get the crap out of the way early, I guess.; 10/03/2009 5:16 PM
Kyle Baker said...: Desperate times call for desperate measures, Nic.; 10/03/2009 5:20 PM
NicJ said...: beautiful finish by McKnight.; 10/03/2009 5:24 PM
karina said...: @Josh those shirts you got are as cool as ice cubes!

@Dusty Baker Congrats on your anniversary!

can't wait either, i'm watching the Tigers-White Sox game and can't concentrate...; 10/03/2009 5:52 PM
Orel said...: Love the avatar, Karina!; 10/03/2009 5:56 PM
NicJ said...: wow, im impressed with the playoff beard karina; 10/03/2009 5:58 PM
Mr. LA Sports Czar said...: Just one more hour to go.; 10/03/2009 6:05 PM
Orel said...: Very nice, Nic.; 10/03/2009 6:08 PM
Orel said...: Is that picture from today, MLASF?; 10/03/2009 6:09 PM
NicJ said...: its from the dodgertownusa twitter; 10/03/2009 6:14 PM
Steve Sax said...: USC opening up a can on Cal, 17-0.

For those who watched UCLA lose to Stanford, what happened?; 10/03/2009 6:15 PM
Orel said...: Excellent, let me check it out....; 10/03/2009 6:15 PM
Kyle Baker said...: Stormtroopers on the field!!!; 10/03/2009 6:32 PM
karina said...: @Orel glad you like it. Chose Obi Wan because the state the Dodgers are in, he might be "our only hope"

While we're at it, if someone feels nerdy enough, could chose a Jedi avatar, the team needs all those knowledgeable enough on the force.

@Nic j i've been grooming this beard since the ASG when i was sure the Dodgers would be the first to clinch their division title first. I keep it with the lightsaber because it's very precise, the only problem is it produces a light rash.

@MrLASF that's an awesome avatar!; 10/03/2009 6:38 PM
karina said...: @Dusty Baker take pictures!; 10/03/2009 6:38 PM
Erin said...: Just randomly ran into Alex Cora (the son, not the real one) on his way into the stadium. Met his lovely wife as well. I consider this a good sign.; 10/03/2009 6:40 PM
Anonymous said...: Torre should've pushed Wolf back to tonight. What was he thinking?; 10/03/2009 6:42 PM
Alex Cora said...: We are going to win tonight. I just feel it. Saw stormtroopers and a jawa in the parking lot. The stadium seems a little more electric than usual. Neat to meet Erin and Christine in the concourse. Go blue!; 10/03/2009 6:53 PM
Alex Cora said...: Pierre with the campanella award. He was smiling!!!; 10/03/2009 6:54 PM
Mr. LA Sports Czar said...: @AC - Are you sure it's not ranch dressing?; 10/03/2009 7:00 PM
NicJ said...: I cant tell who is more nervous, me or the kitten.; 10/03/2009 7:08 PM
Mr. LA Sports Czar said...: @Nic - Just as long as nobody's finger slips.; 10/03/2009 7:09 PM
karina said...: Hawpe against Kershaw

4 for 9, 2 HR; 10/03/2009 7:10 PM
Mr. LA Sports Czar said...: @Karina - Hawpe vs. Dodgers

2345 for 1823, 345 HR; 10/03/2009 7:11 PM
karina said...: Why is Ethier sitting? keeping his bat for later in the game?; 10/03/2009 7:11 PM
rbnlaw said...: OK, I'm in for now, but I'm also down to my last beer. These are truly desperate times.

Avitar Mojo activated. F**k you Jobu!; 10/03/2009 7:11 PM
Anonymous said...: Nice way to start, Kersh.; 10/03/2009 7:12 PM
NicJ said...: rowdy crowd tonight.; 10/03/2009 7:12 PM
Mr. LA Sports Czar said...: That bodes well; 10/03/2009 7:12 PM
Anonymous said...: Kershaw is on pace for 27 strikeouts this game.; 10/03/2009 7:14 PM
NicJ said...: LETS GO 27 K PERFECT GAME!!!!!!!!!!; 10/03/2009 7:15 PM
karina said...: 3 batters, 3 K's; 10/03/2009 7:15 PM
NicJ said...: The force is strong with this one.; 10/03/2009 7:16 PM
rbnlaw said...: Recap of the rbnlaw family day:
Son's soccer team loses.
Daughter's soccer team loses (but really inconsistent reffing).
UCLA loses.
Downed a plate of Super Mex nachos almost by myself along with 2 large Buds.

In all, a wash.; 10/03/2009 7:18 PM
NicJ said...: KKKERSHAW; 10/03/2009 7:18 PM
Anonymous said...: De la Rosa, 0-5 7+ ERA vs. Dodgers. Nice; 10/03/2009 7:18 PM
rbnlaw said...: This crowd sounds like a play-off crowd.
Or maybe a Giants crowd.; 10/03/2009 7:18 PM
Anonymous said...: @rbnlaw, are they chanting Giants Suck?; 10/03/2009 7:20 PM
Mr. LA Sports Czar said...: http://twitpic.com/k6j0y

Just hilarious; 10/03/2009 7:22 PM
rbnlaw said...: Has anyone seen the Roy Campanella Story?
It was very moving.; 10/03/2009 7:22 PM
rbnlaw said...: @Bum
Close. They always figure someone sucks.

I'm going by what I hear on the TV.; 10/03/2009 7:23 PM
rbnlaw said...: Looks like Vin's grandson is one of the batboys tonight.; 10/03/2009 7:24 PM
NicJ said...: hopefully Clay actually gets some run support tonight.; 10/03/2009 7:26 PM
rbnlaw said...: The pic of Tommy with the Star Wars crew is awesome.; 10/03/2009 7:28 PM
Anonymous said...: 4 in a row.....; 10/03/2009 7:29 PM
NicJ said...: KKKKERSHAW; 10/03/2009 7:29 PM
Mr. LA Sports Czar said...: Kershaw just got a golden sombrero; 10/03/2009 7:30 PM
rbnlaw said...: Not going to say it.; 10/03/2009 7:30 PM
rbnlaw said...: Kershaw
Manny
Blake

What do they have in common?; 10/03/2009 7:31 PM
NicJ said...: KKKKKERSHAW; 10/03/2009 7:32 PM
rbnlaw said...: KKKKKershaw.; 10/03/2009 7:32 PM
Mr. LA Sports Czar said...: This is just nasty. Kershaw wants that win.; 10/03/2009 7:32 PM
Nostradamus said...: @rbnlaw

But can they strike out three times in the same inning?; 10/03/2009 7:32 PM
Steve Sax said...: SoSG Alex Cora is at the game, and says it is electric.; 10/03/2009 7:32 PM
rbnlaw said...: Great minds and all that, eh nic?; 10/03/2009 7:33 PM
rbnlaw said...: Good one, Mr. C.; 10/03/2009 7:33 PM
rbnlaw said...: Look, Russian paratroopers!; 10/03/2009 7:34 PM
rbnlaw said...: Worked.; 10/03/2009 7:34 PM
Mr. LA Sports Czar said...: Not a K but I'll take it.; 10/03/2009 7:35 PM
Anonymous said...: Damn it, PO 8.; 10/03/2009 7:35 PM
NicJ said...: it sounds pretty nuts through the TV.

Boy am i glad i just bought a surround sound system.; 10/03/2009 7:35 PM
rbnlaw said...: PB,
Nice avi. I remember that game, that at bat, that hit like it happened tomorrow.; 10/03/2009 7:36 PM
Steve Sax said...: Five Ks in two innings for Kershaw!; 10/03/2009 7:37 PM
Mr. LA Sports Czar said...: Aw fer the love of crap; 10/03/2009 7:38 PM
Anonymous said...: Gonzales, hold the ball up more, I wasn't sure if you caught it.; 10/03/2009 7:38 PM
NicJ said...: HE DROPPPED IT!!!!!!!; 10/03/2009 7:38 PM
rbnlaw said...: Damn that Venezuelan!
No offense meant, karina.; 10/03/2009 7:38 PM
Mr. LA Sports Czar said...: Throw the flag, Torre! Wait, wrong sport; 10/03/2009 7:39 PM
Anonymous said...: 2nd time in a week the Rox got that call. BS; 10/03/2009 7:40 PM
rbnlaw said...: Gaddamn umpires have to get out there to make that call. No excuse for laziness.; 10/03/2009 7:40 PM
NicJ said...: thats the second non catch for an out they had this week; 10/03/2009 7:40 PM
rbnlaw said...: BTW, what the hell is up with the Beard?
5 K's in a row?
Is that the Golden Toilet Seat?; 10/03/2009 7:41 PM
NicJ said...: to be fair he has been out for quite a while.; 10/03/2009 7:41 PM
Josh S. said...: Can we just celebrate that Manny made contact?; 10/03/2009 7:42 PM
rbnlaw said...: I remember watching Don Baylor play for the Angels. He was great at popping out with RISP.

Can't he pass that along to the Rox?; 10/03/2009 7:42 PM
NicJ said...: thats a good sign at least.

The carbonite block is thawing.; 10/03/2009 7:43 PM
Nostradamus said...: @Josh S.

I wasn't gonna say it.; 10/03/2009 7:43 PM
Josh S. said...: Crowd is way more amped than last night, but Clay's giving them a reason to be.

He may have to give himself run support, though.; 10/03/2009 7:43 PM
rbnlaw said...: @nic,
Yeah, but 5 in a row? They do have a batting cage.

All told, I'd rather have him in the line-up than not.; 10/03/2009 7:43 PM
Mr. LA Sports Czar said...: Maybe Kershaw pulls a Gallardo and homers while throwing a shutout.; 10/03/2009 7:44 PM
NicJ said...: yeah, i know.

He'll get his timing back soon; 10/03/2009 7:45 PM
rbnlaw said...: @Josh S.
Look up the "Your Empire Needs You" shirts.
Awesome.; 10/03/2009 7:45 PM
Mr. LA Sports Czar said...: Take that, you damn Dodger-killer!; 10/03/2009 7:46 PM
Orel said...: KKKKKK

I think Kershaw will be starting next week.; 10/03/2009 7:46 PM
Orel said...: Casey still in fine defensive form! Barehand throw-out of Barmes!; 10/03/2009 7:47 PM
Josh S. said...: Whew! That was close.; 10/03/2009 7:47 PM
rbnlaw said...: Still not going to say it.; 10/03/2009 7:47 PM
Mr. LA Sports Czar said...: Nicely done, Beard!; 10/03/2009 7:47 PM
Anonymous said...: Kershaw is Krazy; 10/03/2009 7:48 PM
rbnlaw said...: Uncle Charlie from Decatur!; 10/03/2009 7:48 PM
Josh S. said...: Hot damn!

GET THIS KID SOME RUNS!!!; 10/03/2009 7:48 PM
Mr. LA Sports Czar said...: KKKKKKKershaw through three!; 10/03/2009 7:48 PM
NicJ said...: no one pitch outs please.; 10/03/2009 7:51 PM
NicJ said...: man, we are making Jorge look better than kershaw.; 10/03/2009 7:53 PM
NicJ said...: isnt this the douche that through manny out a while ago?

HE KICKED OUT RUSS?!?!; 10/03/2009 7:54 PM
NicJ said...: threw*; 10/03/2009 7:54 PM
Orel said...: Martin tossed while in the dugout! Suit up, Ausmus!; 10/03/2009 7:54 PM
Mr. LA Sports Czar said...: WTF?; 10/03/2009 7:54 PM
Anonymous said...: These umps hate us.; 10/03/2009 7:54 PM
NicJ said...: Does Ausmus have his droid with him?; 10/03/2009 7:55 PM
Anonymous said...: Martin's wearing the shin gaurds. Maybe the booted Schaefer?; 10/03/2009 7:56 PM
NicJ said...: Ausmus is hitting a for the cycle tonight.; 10/03/2009 7:56 PM
Josh S. said...: We have a lightsaber, er, I mean pitcher's duel!; 10/03/2009 7:56 PM
Mr. LA Sports Czar said...: Wait, it might be Benchy; 10/03/2009 7:56 PM
karina said...: I still don't get what happened with Martin.; 10/03/2009 7:56 PM
Orel said...: How did the umps have the restraint last night not to toss Kemp, who was jumping up and down at first, but they throw out Martin in the dugout tonight? Especially after that botched call in the outfield?; 10/03/2009 7:57 PM
NicJ said...: ok nevermind.

Schaefer is tearing apart the clubhouse right now.; 10/03/2009 7:58 PM
Orel said...: Yeah, Bob Schaefer! Takin' one for the team!; 10/03/2009 7:58 PM
rbnlaw said...: Hey, De La Rosa has a perfect game going!; 10/03/2009 7:58 PM
Josh S. said...: Fertilizer!

Vin is unspeakably good.; 10/03/2009 7:58 PM
karina said...: @Rbnlaw Gonzalez is from the same city i am, star of my team, 5-tool player, i even witnessed how he made a similar play but proceeded to throw home plate to get the runner out. Besides, he was unexpectedly nice to me last season.; 10/03/2009 7:59 PM
rbnlaw said...: Schaffer said, "BULLSHIT!"

And I agree.; 10/03/2009 7:59 PM
NicJ said...: blue's throwing the ball into the outfield now?; 10/03/2009 7:59 PM
Josh S. said...: Crap. What are we going to do without Schaefer if we have another 4th out situation?; 10/03/2009 8:00 PM
rbnlaw said...: @karina,
Yeah, you mentioned that before, but damn.
He'd look good in blue; 10/03/2009 8:00 PM
karina said...: Nice revenge, KKKKKKKKershaw; 10/03/2009 8:00 PM
Orel said...: How was he nice to you, Karina?; 10/03/2009 8:00 PM
Orel said...: KKKKKKKKK; 10/03/2009 8:02 PM
rbnlaw said...: 9 through 4.; 10/03/2009 8:02 PM
Nostradamus said...: filthy; 10/03/2009 8:02 PM
Mr. LA Sports Czar said...: Good Golly, Miss Molly!; 10/03/2009 8:02 PM
Orel said...: Aflac: Who was the last pitcher with 20+ wins for the Dodgers?; 10/03/2009 8:02 PM
rbnlaw said...: AFLAC answer: Kevin Brown?; 10/03/2009 8:03 PM
Josh S. said...: Nuts. Stupid goatee.; 10/03/2009 8:03 PM
Anonymous said...: Ramon Martinez, 1991, 22 I think.; 10/03/2009 8:03 PM
Mr. LA Sports Czar said...: I doubt it's Hideo; 10/03/2009 8:03 PM
Orel said...: "They'll have to change umpires — [home plate umpire Doug] Eddings is going to come down with a sore right arm." —Vin; 10/03/2009 8:05 PM
Anonymous said...: No K? What the Hell Kersh?; 10/03/2009 8:06 PM
Mr. LA Sports Czar said...: I'll take it.; 10/03/2009 8:07 PM
Orel said...: Why is Stan Lee working for a carpet-installation company?; 10/03/2009 8:08 PM
rbnlaw said...: Is anyone else over the Batting Stance Guy?; 10/03/2009 8:08 PM
Orel said...: Aflac: Ramon Martinez (20-9 in 1990); 10/03/2009 8:08 PM
Nostradamus said...: Can I get a 3-run home run, with a side of vindication, please?; 10/03/2009 8:08 PM
Anonymous said...: Right player, wrong year/win total.; 10/03/2009 8:09 PM
Orel said...: I'm waiting for a pitching motion guy.; 10/03/2009 8:09 PM
rbnlaw said...: PB with the answer; one year off.; 10/03/2009 8:09 PM
Anonymous said...: Vin: Will there be a 20 game winner this year?

Me: Uhh...

Vin: NO!; 10/03/2009 8:09 PM
rbnlaw said...: Pitching motion guy would be a little more interesting.; 10/03/2009 8:10 PM
Orel said...: De la Rosa possibly hurt.; 10/03/2009 8:10 PM
rbnlaw said...: De La Rosa is hurt.; 10/03/2009 8:10 PM
NicJ said...: is he hurt?

ill take a win by default; 10/03/2009 8:11 PM
Orel said...: Hell, we already have ump imitators.; 10/03/2009 8:11 PM
Orel said...: That's what you get for faking the catch, Carlos Gonzalez!; 10/03/2009 8:11 PM
Nostradamus said...: Not wishing him any ill-will, but I'm ok with seeing the bullpen in the bottom of the fourth.; 10/03/2009 8:12 PM
Mr. LA Sports Czar said...: I wanted to knock him out, but not like this.

NOT LIKE THIS!; 10/03/2009 8:12 PM
NicJ said...: were all the jedi's in the stadium throwing off his pitching mechanics?; 10/03/2009 8:12 PM
rbnlaw said...: Jobu strikes at the Rox!!!!; 10/03/2009 8:13 PM
Orel said...: Methuselah in!; 10/03/2009 8:15 PM
Orel said...: The Star Wars section must have played a Jedi groin trick.; 10/03/2009 8:16 PM
rbnlaw said...: "They say he's 38 years old"
Contreras was in my kindergarten class. I swear it!; 10/03/2009 8:16 PM
NicJ said...: i guess that the risk you run when you go "full steam" for the division rather than resting for the playoffs.; 10/03/2009 8:17 PM
Mr. LA Sports Czar said...: El Tito de Bronze pitching for Colorado. How the might have fallen.; 10/03/2009 8:17 PM
Anonymous said...: atta boy Raffy. Here we go!; 10/03/2009 8:17 PM
rbnlaw said...: Ha, no perfecto.; 10/03/2009 8:18 PM
NicJ said...: He's been cut! Rocky's been cut!; 10/03/2009 8:18 PM
Nostradamus said...: Broke the seal, it's on now!; 10/03/2009 8:18 PM
NicJ said...: he meant that as a sac bunt.; 10/03/2009 8:19 PM
Orel said...: "You see? He's just a man."; 10/03/2009 8:19 PM
rbnlaw said...: Note to Kempkershaw:
Pierre has not struck out tonight.; 10/03/2009 8:19 PM
Mr. LA Sports Czar said...: Two AB's and Pierre still has done more than Manny did yesterday.; 10/03/2009 8:20 PM
Anonymous said...: Manny, for the love of God, get Raffy home!; 10/03/2009 8:21 PM
rbnlaw said...: MLASF and I on the same page; 10/03/2009 8:21 PM
Mr. LA Sports Czar said...: As Alan Rickman would say, Do not...fail me, Manny.; 10/03/2009 8:22 PM
rbnlaw said...: Based on last night, can we call Manny and Blake "Los Mariachis?"; 10/03/2009 8:22 PM
NicJ said...: FUCKKKKKKKKKKKKKK; 10/03/2009 8:22 PM
Orel said...: Ugh.; 10/03/2009 8:23 PM
NicJ said...: two hard hit balls with no result.; 10/03/2009 8:23 PM
Orel said...: It's getting harder and harder to believe the Dodgers can just flip a switch once the playoffs start.; 10/03/2009 8:23 PM
Mr. LA Sports Czar said...: Plaschke, what have you done with Orel?; 10/03/2009 8:24 PM
Orel said...: Apodaca?; 10/03/2009 8:24 PM
Orel said...: Ouch, MLASF!; 10/03/2009 8:24 PM
Nostradamus said...: @Orel

The fuck with the flipping the switch for the playoffs. We just need to win one for dignity.; 10/03/2009 8:25 PM
Mr. LA Sports Czar said...: In all seriousness, that was Plascke's article today.; 10/03/2009 8:26 PM
NicJ said...: clay is off rhythm; 10/03/2009 8:27 PM
Mr. LA Sports Czar said...: Kershaw's off his groove.; 10/03/2009 8:28 PM
NicJ said...: and look who is up; 10/03/2009 8:28 PM
Orel said...: Nice scoop by KJ!; 10/03/2009 8:30 PM
NicJ said...: the ump is off his groove too,

that was a strike.; 10/03/2009 8:30 PM
Anonymous said...: 6-4-3. Alright Kersh, just one more.; 10/03/2009 8:30 PM
Mr. LA Sports Czar said...: Well, at least it's a DP; 10/03/2009 8:30 PM
NicJ said...: one more; 10/03/2009 8:30 PM
Orel said...: My brain tells me the playoffs are an entirely separate deal. But my heart misses the momentum of a win or two before they start.; 10/03/2009 8:30 PM