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Hiroki Kuroda (11-13, 3.27) vs. Jeff Francis (4-6, 4.71).
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COMMENTS: One day, perhaps a few months from now, I'll realize that even a meaningless regular-season game can be something to look forward to. However, I do not feel that way today. Is it bad that I'm looking forward to this weekend's Padres-Giants matchup more than anything the Dodgers are doing? Ugh.
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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1 – 200 of 229 Newer› Newest»No doubt. At least we can enjoy the Rox misery if they're eliminated.
Harris 3B
Gibson CF
Daniels LF
Murray 1B
Brooks RF
Scioscia C
Samuel 2B
Griffin SS
Cook P
Lineup via @jimmurray
Bill Murray in cleanup?
Seems like Groundhog Day for this whole season.
I gave Lenny Harris my little league baseball card at a mall signing once.
Mel Brooks in right field?
I've got High Anxiety.
Kathy Griffin playing shortstop for us seems like a mistake.
I thought Blake Griffin played for the Clippers?
I thought it was Peter Griffin.
I thought it was an actual griffin.
(Wait, there is no such thing as an "actual" griffin.)
I see Brooks is in the lineup, but where's Dunn?
Lack of opposable thumbs would be a defensive liability.
So Josh S. and others who use iPods or whatever.
Since Apple didn't announce a new iPod Classic, can one assume that there will be no new iPod Classic this year? My current iPod seems to be dying and I may be in need of a replacement (the fancy iPod touches don't have enough capacity for me).
Epale Ladies and Gentlemen!
I'm somewhat ashamed to say that I too am more jazzed about the Pods-hated ones series this weekend
@Mr F: your current iPod is dying?
(cries)
@Sax,
Yeah. I've probably dropped it too many times (I'm very clumsy). The problem is I don't know if it'll keep going for months in its semi-broken state or if it'll die any second.
There are times when it works fine and times when the hard drive makes funny sounds and has trouble seeking. Yesterday while I was playing a song, I tried pressing "menu." It took like 20 seconds for the menu to actually show up.
I'm strongly considering unfollowing Molly Knight at this point.
Epale y'all.
What's shakin'?
Epale Mr. Customer
We're a quiet group in here tonite
This is Kuroda's last start of the season...
Wait. Dodgers.com says it's Hiro's second-to-last start, so I guess he goes in the finale (thursday is an off-day)
@MLASF
I judge all tweets based on whether they are more or less frivolous/annoying than whatever Dylan Hernandez is talking about. In this case, I'll take the navel-gazing.
Hmm. We're losing, I see.
@Mr C - I for one welcome our new buffalo testicle overlords.
Hi Karen!
Kemp'd?
Kemp'd...in a good way.
WHAT? BEARD?
FUCKING JUICED BALL IS NOT BULLSHIT
JEFF FRANCIS IS THE FUTURE OF TRIPLE-A COLORADO SPRINGS
…and now we're not losing.
Hooray!
@Mr F: Yeah, the existing iPod classic is not getting updated, as far as I know. Even if they do, it would likely be a capacity bump, but no new features. If the current capacity is enough, then you don't need to worry.
Yeah, I can't see how the classic iPod could get any updates past memory. Besides, who needs more than 160 GB? I have a 30 GB that's not even half-way filled.
Wow! I step out for a few minutes to walk my dogs and the Dodgers actually muster up an offense:)
Epale y'all
Tuned in to see that we lead. Hoping for another win tonight.
Rancho Ardiendo!
Epale MB!!
Rancho impodiendo :(
^implodiendo
Hi Karen, it's rather quiet in here tonight.
Epale everyone!
just came back from my first class for the IELTS test.
I'm scared, I wanted to run away screaming "I SPEAK AMERICAN ENGLISH"
and I have mean gentlemen as classmates :(
Welcome Karina,
You just stated your feelings extremely well. I think they will get the message.
We are winning 5-2!
Thanks Josh S.
Yes we are! Tonight's motivational song is from the Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling.
Epale Karina!!
What is IELTS?
Ladies representing tonight.
Epa, MB y Karina.
And a big howdy to you Mr. C
@karen It's an standard English test for non-native speakers, performed by the University of Cambridge. It is used if you want to emigrate or study to any English-speaking country other than the US.
I'm going to study Grad School in the US but since my plan D is to study in Australia, I chose to take that test.
The hard part is the listening unit: we could get different accents: scottish, welsh, south african, australian (which it is a lock).That's why I wanted to run away screaming the aforementioned phrase.
Being a brit-pop won't be very helpful, unless they evaluate lyrics or who's hotter:Graham Coxon or Damon Albarn :(
I should have gone for the TOEFL
That is the more important question, Karina... Graham or Damon?
Hello Mr C.
By the way, Meanie and karen: they split the group and for a few minutes I was the only woman between ten men. My teacher asked she could take another woman from the other group if I felt intimated. I told her I wasn't but she could take another woman if she liked.
Then, a very pretty woman entered the classroom and a COUPLE of guys said at the same time: we needed a woman in here! what am I? invisible?
To my consolation, their accent is awful, Manny could teach them a thing or two when actually speaking English.
It wasn't the only mean thing they did to me :(
How rude.
Karina, keep your head held high. Just remember that what goes around comes around.
Also, I just very nearly spilled a full beer all over my couch.
@Karina--Very impressive girlfriend!! Where in the US do you want to study?
Dear Dodgers management,
Since we didn't keep Lowe, Master Wolf and Garland, can we keep Kuroda, please?
yours truly,
karina
@karen so far, it's either SoCal or Georgia.My dad was talking to me about Houston, because I have a cousin living there alone, he just got divorced.He's afraid I'm going to live alone, not that he's overprotective ;)
@Karina--I'm with MB...keep your head held high and remember karma can be a real bitch
@Mr C what made you to spill the beer?
Go Dre!
and he just struck out...
@karina
Just my clumsy self. Knocked it off the table getting up. Fortunaltely, the beer was saved. Oh, and my couch is ok, too.
@Mr F tough call...maybe, this is NOT a definitive answer, but I'd go for Coxon, mainly because he wears the nerdy glasses and seems to take showers every dayyy ;)
Mr C, glad to know that disaster was averted. If I keep drinking this Glenlivet Nadurra no telling what will happen.
I like Mr C's priorities: first the beer, then the couch.
^day
Hang in there Karina. I'll try to do the same.
I'd go with Graham myself... if I were into guys...
@MB
Got to love a woman that appreciates quality. I've never quite acquired a taste for the glenlivet, though. (it's a personal failing)
I will have myself a wee bit o' the old usquebaugh in solidarity, however.
Mr. C,
Variety is the spice of life. You've got to go with what you like. This Glenlivet is not my favorite but the store was out of the Scotch I prefer so I thought I would give this a try. Luckily I have friends that will be more than happy to imbibe so it won't sit in the cabinet for too long.
Loney gets his!
SUCK IT MR. ROGERS!
Hooray King James!!
FJL gets number 10!
That was a Captain Kangaroo quote, btw.
Long Live the KING!
I kneel before your presence, Royal Highness
FJL gets number 10!
Why couldn't we have scored like this earlier in the season? SIGH
It's Damon all the way, for Mrs. S.
@MB
Glenmorangie is my go-to, but I've got a Laphroaig stashed away that needs attention.
Mr C, We do have good taste. I'm partial to the Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban. I am rather limited on my knowledge of Scotch. There are so many to try. Maybe with time and experience I will expand my palate a bit.
YIKES! we can't let these guys get back in the game.
GOAL!
GOAL!
Yay! AZ scored a run in frisco. We make small party!!
My dad should meet you, God knows he loves his scotch, but to tell the truth he doesn't drink anything you mention.
That's not a double post. Kings score two goals in the span of seconds.
Fack.
Beli not impressing me much
Belisario, since you are no longer playing for Aguilas or Tiburones, expect lots of boos :(
OMG, can't believe this is happening but then again I can.
OUR BULLPEN ROOLS YOURS DROOLS
@mb
Scotch is personal. One likes what one likes.
@karina
That would be a great honor!
Fuck, Houston loss, so we gain no ground.
We're tied? Oy.
TIME FOR KEN BURNS
Oh Snap! Ladies night
Booze is on me. All over me
GOAL!
@Mr C hahahahaha, I'd love to see that since my dad doesn't speak any English. Well, maybe Casablanca taught us something: drunkards are a race beyond languages and geographical boundaries.
What's new MB?
So, this is spring training or what? a Dodgers pitcher facing a Dodgers hitter?
@ karina
HaHa Gameday action
Ellis is the man of the hour!
Keith Olbermann is identified as "Broadcaster."
in play (runs)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We score we make party!
Dotel hasn't lost a thing.
Hey Hey! It's on
kings are buzzing. dammit. just once would love to see the kings and dodgers make serious playoff runs in the same year. i wish i cared more about the lakers.
scooooooore!
Hello Spank,
Trying to pick up the ladies eh? You charmer you.
…which leads me to the fact that WE wanted him first.
SHIT.
@Spanky we deserve some good karma from these disastrous bullpen.
Come on Dre, knock em in.
@Meaniebreanie don't speak in plural, we all know you are Spanky's one and only ;)
Speaking of drunkards, where the hell are those guys?
Did the season suddenly become that much more tragic that they couldn't bear it?
I'm just trying to be a gentleman the only way I know how MB
@Mr C that's your ace behind your sleeve, anytime Dusty demands you to get a girlfriend ;)
8-6 here, 2-0 in frisco. We make big party!!!
Verdict: Laphroaig is damn tasty.
@Karina
I'm not so sure. I'm a magnet for married men and players.
Get a hold of yourself Mr.C. We shall carry on.
(takes a large,large swill from a forty)
@ MB
Then your in luck. I've never been married nor do I play around.
@karina
I'll accept that from Dusty.
In wino, veritas. (or something like that;)
MB--If you added old, old men to that line-up I'd say you were talking about me
Sherrill against CarGo
*shakes head*
Spank
You just grabbed my heart, not married and monogamous. Why do I have this feeling that in real life I am probably old enough to be your mother.
@Meaniebreanie @karen I'm sorry girls. I get the creepy and horny ones :( ewwwwwwwwww
@mr. c laphroaig is fan-bloody-tastic! my old boss had a 15-year old bottle that he shared with me and another co-worker at the company x-mas party...it was a religious experience.
Flat Breezy struck out CarGo!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Scary, Flat Breezy at the helm.
@Spanky yay?
by the way, I admire the fact you're monogamous
@Karina and Karen
Aren't they all horny? If they aren't I would seriously worry about them. Would you want one who wasn't?
That CarGo K against Sherrill is going to give material to some people I know.
dotel is still wearing his l.a. cap in his mlb.com profile photo. *shudders* so glad he's gone.
The dynamic duo of Sherrill and Broxton again.
What could go wrong?
@EM
It's definitely going in my rotation.
@MB
Because the other times you followed your feelings they failed. Let's just say I've dated mature women and I had to let them go because they were immature. I'm 38 by the way.
@The Ladies
Creepy and old we can do without unless they are about 90+ and loaded. Anna Nicole Smith was no dummy.
Gahd, our 'pen is terrible.
@Spanky--I'm with karina and MB...it is way cool that you are a one woman man. There aren't enough out there.
@MB--Horny is good :)
@Spank
I have a few years on you but I'm definitely not old enough to be mom. The last one I dated was your age. It was disastrous. I take it back; we had a great time and great chemistry until he fessed up he was married. Horror of horrors, while I was out with him he had a wife and 2 kids at home. Needless to say it ended very abruptly. Like you said, everything has to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. I've done best in serious relationships with men my age or slightly older but you young guys sure can be fun!
@Meaniebreanie well, if I'm interested, too fast is a deal breaker.
if I'm not interested, please GET AWAY from me, don't ask anything, I don't have time for that, I'm ignoring you, ewwwww.
No matter how loaded the man in question is, that's a NO too. In fact, I tend to be attracted to younger men.
Rancho Ardiendo and this is too dangerous.
Epale friends, just passing by to see how pissed we are..
Unfuckingbelievable
@Karina
I joke about it but my friends will tell you I'm so not a gold digger. I have walked away from men who could have given me a very good life.
There is one that has expressed interest and he told me that he would be very generous with me. He is worth at least 100 million, private jet, several houses but I'm not interested. He is 65 which is way too old for me and he smokes. In addition, women throw themselves at him for his money. He has about 7 women on the hook. I don't want to be one of many. I'm appetizer, main course, and dessert ;-)
RANCHO JURASSIC PARKIENDO
This is way too close for my liking. We need some insurance runs.
Epale Betsy!!
I knew we could count on non-union Mexican equivalent Ryan Spilborgo.
Hey Betsy, The mood has been pretty upbeat. Let's hope we win and it stays that way.
Nice one, Spanky.
Hello Betsy!
@Meaniebreanie I know you were joking!
"I'm appetizer, main course, and dessert".I hear you, sister.
Now we made this GT into a women's magazine relationship column!
Oh yes it's ladies night, and the feeling's right...
Oh what a night
BEARD BEARD
All the guys are watching the 10th Inning.
There's your insurance run, MB!!
Fear el Poder de la Barba!
Beard bring it on home!
^ brings
Tengo miedo, siempre.
Are we humidor are we dancer?
injury delay? tell me it's not either CarGo or King James
I wanted to watch 10th Inning but I'm at my mom's tonite and she rules the remote!
I'm a guy. I'm watching, well, Gameday at the moment.
So far, outside of the introduction, there's been nothing about the Yankees and Red Sox. It's on the 94 strike right now.
He's a concentrate of grit and hustle, our Admiral Ackbar
I want a Royal Flush you card holding bastard.
I hope they put Spanky's review on the DVD box.
@Spank--Now I don't feel so bad about missing it.
Crap--Giants are tied with AZ.
Keep watching holmes
Reasons to move out to the US: I can get to watch things like "Tenth Inning".
who cares about an education, anyway?
@ Josh
Expect it on the Chinese bootleg copy of Wall Street 2
I wish I were as good at the lame puns as you, Josh S.
Disclaimer for the guys: in spite of our extreme femininity, we only infiltrated a couple of GTs: the one when we talked about fashion and no fattening foods in the stadium and this one.
@karina
Notice no one has publicly complained. They won't admit it but they are curious about us and take it all in.
Rob Dibble is wonders what sale you're all talking about, and where your husbands are.
Rob Dibble is also demanding more hustle from the workers at the unemployment offices.
I want to watch Wall Street too, the wardrobe from the pics I saw is worth the admission.
I'm looking forward to Watchmen 2, TinTin and the Smurfs.
Damn you, extraneous "is."
Meaniebreanie, they complained when we talked about fashion
There's a Watchmen 2?
I think Alan Moore just punched a baby.
@karina...the site is just that much better thanks to the feminine touch you guys provide.
kings scooooooore!
@ Karina
I'm not complaining.I'm taking notes.
I think Alan Moore just bought a grave so he could roll over in it.
I, for one, welcome our new feminine overlords.
Or is it overladies?
Manny and Thome!
Why is Dylan Hernandez randomly attacking Ron Washington via Twitter?
ovarylords?
To all the guys: Thanks for letting the ladies let their hair down tonight. We promise we won't hijack the threads on a regular basis.
No disclaimer necessary, GTs are tangent-friendly.
El Montanero and Spanky just earned LOTS of points in my book.
Overladies. Out of respect i won't go there.
But I want too.
Fuck it 200 Fools!
@Mr LASF well, I'm not familiar with the comic book but I totally adored the film. They just had me with the initial sequence and "Times They Are a Changing". Literally, love at the first sight, I had a beauty rush
Dodgers win!
Also,
Of course we're curious about the mysterious ways of women. We're GUYS!
Spank
I know your tactics. You're just trying to egg me on so that I will give you a really good spanking.
The good guys win!
Tulo goes 0-for-6 and Ks to end it. Dodgers eliminate Rox.
I'm watching the Giants-DBacks game. I hate when Giants fans are happy.
Alan Moore keeps a large collection of puppies purely for killing every time something he's written is used by the media.
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