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.
Carlos Monasterios (1-0, 1.69) vs. Zach Duke (2-2, 6.11).
COMMENTS: Congratulations, Carlos Monasterios. You're this year's version of Ronald Belisario, but even Belly didn't get a start last year. True, injuries to Vicente Padilla and Jeff Weaver as well as the doubleheader in New York have basically forced Joe Torre to start you, but your relief appearance against the Nationals didn't hurt. And pitching against the Pirates should help. Just watch out for...
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
159 comments:
Johnson 7
Martin 2
Ethier 9
Kemp 8
Loney 3
Blake 5
DeWitt 4
Carroll 6
Monasterios 1
I want this lineup because of Monny.
I respectfully retract my lineup post in the recent non-GT in order to defer to my esteemed colleague MFGTAW.
Hey MFGTAW,
Isn't your record as line-up poster pretty good?
Here's to our favorite cereal pitcher getting his first win as a starter.
The floor recognizes Mr. Baker's request and gives the time to MFGTAW.
Sir, you have the floor.
*make that chair recognizes. The floor was busy being, well, the floor.
Please, no fists through it.
I'm 1-2 so far (though one of the losses was Sax reposting my lineup).
On the way to the park. I yield the balance of my time but reserve such time as may be necessary to post masterful insight/useless snark and/or lame references from my iPhone.
Since we're using a lot of jargon reminiscent of lawyers, anyone want to figure out what this means?
8F of MLB CBA Joint Drug Agreement: A Player on the Administrative Track for the use or possession of marijuana shall not be subject to suspension. The Player will be subject to fines, which shall be progressive and which shall not exceed $25,000 for any particular violation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Player who participates in the sale or distribution (as those terms are used in the criminal code) of marijuana will be subject to the discipline set forth in Section 8.E above.
http://bit.ly/CEGZy
The chair duly notes Mr.Baker's reservations and awaits his snarkiness.
@MFGTAW:
Basically, it says if you're smoking it, it will cast you. If you're selling it, you're out. In other words, pot's OK. Just smoke it.
I think Lambo was probably on the meth.
^cost you. Damn Budweiser.
I thought so, rbn. The part that confuses me is what could put a player on the "Administrative track."
Still jumping to yesterday's widget.
If it's not pot, then things get even worse for Lambo. Cannabis is largely forgivable, especially in California. Other drugs of abuse listed include cocaine, LSD, heroin, ecstasy, PCP, and morphine, all of which are incredibly dangerous drugs.
I would imagine once you're "caught," you're on the track.
Funny we didn't hear much about Lambo being "on track."
Then again, this is the MLB CBA. Things might be different for the MiLB CBA, as Lambo is not on the 40-man and therefore subject to MiLB rules.
The league also does not reveal the specific drug that came positive. It's all just speculation for us.
As Dusty says, I'm not above speculation. I have a feeling the CBA for the minors isn't much different as it relates to drugs. In fact, it might be even stricter. On the bright side, everyone loves a comeback story. See: Josh Hamilton
Just was listening to Nats v Fish. Guys were talking about N. Morgan. They said he really reminded them of Juan Pierre, except with a better throwing arm and more power at bat. Sooooo...how is that comparison again?
You're right, RB, folks love them a comeback story.
Except I hate the Josh Hamilton comeback story, because I woulr like to have a beer with him and not have to hear about his saviour.
In other news: Thierry Henry said to be coming to MLS at the end of this season. Time for the Galaxy to step up and sign him. If they do, I swear I'll be at most home games.
Gooooo Goooners!
It's also supposed to be his second positive result, so that might result in suspension.
I can't find the MiLB CBA. I'll I've got to go on is the MLB CBA. And from what I've read, there's nothing saying that a second positive result for drugs of abuse means suspension, let alone for pot.
Dusty, Funny how you and I are almost always on the same page.
The difference is our football preferences. That's why we have Mr.C. Spurs in the top 4?
I hope Lambo does not end up doing body shots off ranom women.
*random
MFGTAW,
As I suspected. Minor league ball is much stricter on drug use punishment. If it was a PED, he'd be out for twice as many games. Like I said, probably meth or possibly unprescribed pain killers.
The shame is the kid was on top of the prospect list. Look out for Gordon getting into trouble.
MFGTAW,
What if the woman is carefully selected?
Eh. Carefully selective women take the fun out of relapsing. Just ask Josh Hamilton!
His savior chooses his wimmen now.
@RB
I'll be @ every Galaxy match if Henry comes to the squad. Gooner or no, I've always rated him one of best players I've ever seen and a class act.
Plus, I need to thank him for all the fantasy points I got off him over the years, after Arsene converted him from a winger.
cc: Mr. C
I'm out. Crossing the orange curtain into Irvine. I will proudly wear my Dodger cap and jacket. If I get any flack from those OCers, I'll just point out their disparaging loss at the hands of a Johnny Damon walk-off homer.
MFGTAW,
Coming to my part of the world whilst I go off to Chino Hills for a birthday. I'll be reppin' the Blue as well. Pissing off Angel fans is what I do.
Before I have a Shandy Gaff I popped open a Buffalo Bill's Orangle Blossom Cream Ale.
I am not to big on sweet beers but this one is not bad.
Okay need to go to the whiskey bar later to man up.
Dusty,
The family will be decked out in Galaxy "Henry" jerseys when that happens.
Watching Burnley/Birmingham. Terrible game.
So that's why my ears were burning. Headed to the stadium now.
What section are you in dusty?
Re: Game Threat and Stevie
I hope Monster stays gold tonight.
We've got to get our Anglophillic arses together for a game and Shortstop visit. $2 PBR's were meant to be shared; football meant to be debated.
So let it be written; so let it be done. (my new catchphrase)
I can't contribute much to the football conversation but I can help with that PBR.
@rb
Funny, we were just having a conversation about Yul Brenner.
Paul,
Trust the internets for some background. The EPL is Fan-Tasitic.
Mr. C:
The pharaoh is pleased.
k time to head out, Monster will be on left and Lebron on my right. I will be stuck in the middle with a brew.
BURNLEY GOAL!! Go Clarets! Back to the Championship Division.
Welcome back Magpies!
Well played Paul. Well played.
Gerry Rafferty would be proud.
We'll call if we need help with that PBR.
Lots of big hitters either out for the game or at the game.
I've got 30 min, then I'm gone. Just sayin'.
Team Customer has mobile capabilities tonight.
Team Law does not. We're out of here soon.
It's time for Dodger Baseball!
will i be alone here? where are the girls? Erin, Betsy, Karen, Meaniebreanie, Julie?
May the Blue be with you Rbn.
I am rockin the brooklyn Robinson t-shirt.
I will drop in from time to time to check Mr. C's pulse.
@karina
I'm here
1st pitch....Good luck everybody!
luckily the bases were empty.
McCutchen again
BP fastballs
I will chalk up this first inning wildness to butterflies
not too bad of a first inning.
Epale Karen!
I´m starting to hate McCutchen
You only have to deal with him for a little while longer Orel. Until he is traded to the Phils for nothing.
Gameday isn't updating for me after Loney's 5th pitch...I hope he's done something.
Fly ball out.
Dang it!
Man, I my be starting to get a bit of a hangnail.
Hey y'all. Not happy we didn't score in the first, but it looks likes it's only a matter of time.
Holy crap that was a beauty of a curve by C'Mon!
Lastings Plunkage.
I thought C'mons great attribute was that he threw alot of strikes.
Monasterios vs. Cedeno, just for karina.
Jeeze, wildman on the mound.
Yikes, two HPB in one inning.
Monny channeling Don Drysdale
Settle down, Monny. Save these plunkings for a team we hate more that the Bucs.
time for LaRoche to kill the dodgers.
Non-Dodger news. Twitter going crazy as NYPD has evacuated Times Square will (apparently) confirmation of explosives inside an SUV.
Monny pulling a Houdini.
I guess Andy is still a dodger at heart, grounds out with the bases juiced
sorry... with not will
@Josh he's practicing for the Jints
Monasterios vs Cedeño, i thought Bravos de Margarita vs Tigres de Aragua :)
Oh wow, yikes about Times Square.
Venezuelan pop culture info: Cedeño married a Chica Polar and forbid her to work with them.
OK, let's stay off the tight rope this inning.
Cmon not getting a very kind strikezone.
that was a very good pitch.
good inning C-Money
Yay! No tightrope!
1-2-3 inning for Monny even tho he's pitching from behind to most (all) the batters
Time for runs
C'Mon!!!!
Nice.
C-money showing the rest of the lineup how its done.
A hit for Monny...get the ball
Does Monny have effed up teeth, or is he doing something weird with his tongue?
how many times is Reed going to strike out on a check swing?
I miss XPaul. He should be the everyday starter until Manny comes back.
Yeah i saw that josh, its either the largest gap between his bottom two front teeth or they are just missing.
DRE!!!!!
DREEEEEE!!!!!!
C'mon Dre, tie this game!
DRE!!!!!
I love when baseball players exceed my expectations
I just posted all of these in the wrong game thread. I am Smart. S-M-R-T.
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A Delino is here!
A powerful hit!
An offensive triumph.
Joe Torre's horse finished behind my schnauzer mix.
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Ugly hit = a hit
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GGGGGOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE
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Pitcher's getting on bag always F's with the opposing pitcher's head.
Nice smack.
maybe that little dunker will unplug Mattie's mini slump.
I could get use to these three run homeruns! Carlos the rally starter!
Carlos Rallystartios?
Milledge is a f'ing punk.
Im taking thats because of his met days, delino.
three runs and duke threw a lot of pitches. Nice.
Delino was victimized by the browser-farking Accuscore widget of death.
Monasterios, still pitching his first MLB start, has more nicknames than any other Dodger, so far:
Monny, Monster Cheerios, C'Mon and Carlos Rallystartios. Another one?
Off topic.
As much as I loved his rap career and acting in STEEL, Shaq doesn't seem to have much left to give any team. Except for the amusement of watching him at the free throw line.
C'mon is pretty fast.
In Spring Training I called him Monasteri0.00s because of his ERA early on.
What about Carlos Manyhitbypitchios.
Take care of Cedeño, Monny
@nic j @Josh S awesome!
Cedno didnt get a hit, but may have taken the potential win away from Cmon by driving up his pitch count.
@nic J let's not freak out, he'll get that win
Dodgers bats, get insurance for Monster Cherios win!
Man, Duke is really getting corners tonight.
Torre said he would be at a 70-75 pitch limit and he is at 73 right now. fingers crossed.
@Nic J i didn't know about his pitch count but maybe he'll get a few pitches to earn a win.
After all, Joe Torre is experimenting with the idea of turning flesh into rubber, for his use of Tron lately.
he is batting for himself so thats a good sign.
Cantbuntasterios.
wooooooo more runs!!
MonoStereo still in high definition
Hire Karina as a scout tonight!
Thats what happens when you always pull the ball russ. The infield knows where you are trying to go with it.
I'll take the one run.
What wait...huh?
Blah I wanted Mon stares at goats to get the W.
R. Ortiz 1-2-3??
haha, so if Ortiz goes two innings or so he will get the win. That is if he doesnt give up the lead. Which is possible.
Anyone got the Mayweather fight?
I'm not sure if that was Ortiz on the mound
I guess I get pulling Monstro, to preserve him for bullpen use, but it still sucks to deny him the win.
Atdhe.net you should be able to find someone streaming it not exactly leagaly.
$65 for pay per view is just a wee bit steep.
@Delino
I agree especially to watch Mayweather probably play peek a boo round after round.
Ortiz strikes out the side??!!!
try this:
http://www.jumptvlatino.com/es/video-player/meridianotv/
(if you don't mind commentary in Spanish)
4-1? Fuck yeah!
5 K's after 7 batters, yup Ortiz is getting the win tonight a long as he doesn't blowup.
Hoffman finally doesnt blow a save, pads lose.
baseball tonight just gave Monasterios credit for all of Ortizes K's. Ha!
Sorry about that link, the fight will be available in the same link in a while.
I get it now. Ortiz is this year's Mota. We're all calling for his head at the beginning of the season, and then he figures something out to make himself into a serviceable middle reliever.
So what happens when weaver comes back in a few days.
LA is finally taking it to Philly. Galaxy up on Union 3-0
Charge the mound BOWA!!!
Huh? What's all this about?
HA HA! Throw at Dre, will you?!
That's showing him Andre
the pirates are mad that we are occupying their basement space in the national league.
Carrasco should be wearing yellow sani's
King James is starting to like homemade food!
LIMA TIME!!!
Got to watch some of the fight. I think it was legal. I think.
DSBG sighting. I wonder if Dusty is trying to track him down.
I always feel good to see a man older than me at the plate.
Nowadays... it's so rare
I dig Vinny's nickname for Troncoso - 711. Open all days, haha. Classic.
Ortiz deserved the win tonight. I think we'll have to consider the possibility that he might not actually suck so much
That's the news and I am out of here...
PGTUP!
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