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Geez, Donnie, who is missing?
Oh yeah, Carl Crawford!
Dear Donnieboy:
You have an easy problem to solve.
Problem: Which of the four outfielders to play?
Solution: Matt Kemp is capable of being an MVP. Play Kemp. Don’t play Crawford. Crawford is a Proven Veteran Loser (PVL). Case closed.
I was at last night’s game and for some reason I felt all along the Dodgers would find a way to win. But they found a usual way to lose. I think Donnie let Perez hit in the 8th because of the lack of bench players and the Dodgers were potentially facing another extra inning game. We all know why the Dodgers are in this position and until the starters can stay in games longer or the relievers are more efficient, the situation will not change. Some have suggested sending up Grienke to hit but why risk an injury to him in that situation? The real problem was all the runners left on base and Agon’s error which all led to Wilson. When Wilson left the game he tossed his glove away in the dugout and headed down the steps toward the clubhouse. This team was built on Wilson in the 8th and Kenley in the 9th but they can’t pitch every day.
Mattingly thinks the players will decide who plays and usually this is true. However, since none of the outfielders are hitting the ball well or with any consistency, Donnie will decide who plays. He knows this does not allow any of them to get any consistency so this “good” problem as it has been called may not be so good after all. Kemp still does not look good at the place and Ethier is struggling to keep is average over the Mendoza line. Crawford’s arm reminds me of JP and so far he is hitting like JP.
It is still early in the season to panic and the division still does not have a dominant team. But clearly the way the Dodgers are playing has to change.
That’s what I like about this blog, the OTD blog. We can say whatever we want, and we pull no punches.
Well, here’s tonight’s lineup. Donnie is making a baby step by moving Crawford down in the lineup. Just pull the plug and stop playing him already!
Gordon 2b
Puig rf
Ramirez ss
Gonzalez 1b
Kemp cf
Crawford lf
Uribe 3b
Federowicz c
Beckett p
What? Did Ethier shit in Donnie’s Wheaties again?
I notice a nice reward for Butera too after probably the first game he’s ever gotten two hits – the bench. You’d think his name was Martin or something.
I was thinking
Olde, E
When it began to hit me…
I agree with ya’… Olde, E!!
And cheeseburgers too…
Big Papi #5 and the Boys are gonna bring it tonight!
I like cheeseburgers…
Help yourself, the spatula is right there next to the hit me…
Puig hit one…
That was a straight line dinger…
High fastball in the wheelhouse… from Beckett!!
Same pitch at the knees… of the wheelhouse…. from Beckett!!
Beckett is unraveling. Bring up Zach Lee!
Heck bring up, Bo Duke and the General Lee… Daisy can come and keep score…
Daisy can come keep me company anytime.
Go, go, go, go, go! Go Dee!
Hi Everybody.
Well looks like a beginning of a slugfest.
Hi Joe!
PUIG!!!!!! RBI time!
Tied it up…
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Evening, OBF.
Hanley gets us started, now let’s bring him around!
No such luck.
Wow. Beckett made it through seven innings. A little rough at the beginning, but he has done a nice job.
Make that eight very good innings.
Freakin FedEx can’t even bunt. What a c___.
Gordon, Puig & Ramirez.
Brooklyn boy Ottavino…just too much.
A-Gon, Kemp (and CC)
extra innings again. better luck this time
What an offensive juggernaut.
First place at steak.
I doubt FedEx could get a hit off Joyce Brothers.
Nobody wants to be a walkoff hero. What happened to clutch hitting from our side?
That’s so 2009
Dodgers have been outscored 24-6 from 9th inning on. Champion numbers…not! This team is nothing but a paper tiger at this point.
Well, that could be the ballgame. We gotta sit here and wait to see.
Hanley, A-Gone, and SVS
Game Over – League coming in. Ugh. A new Mr. Game Over.
Damn Still trail by one.
A-Gon gets two back, but we’re still behind.
That’s it. Four losses in the last five games. Bye, bye, first place.
Well at least there weren’t any errors tonight.
EM – Manager’s error of playing Crawford instead of Ethier..
Sure hope Donnie has another 42-8 up his sleeve…this year’s start is boringly similar to last season’s………..
Why can’t these guys lose in just 9 innings? Until the over priced outfield starts to produce consistently, I guess we’ll just have to be patient with the over worked, ineffective bull pen and losses in extras.
I think the sad part, to me anyway, beside the poor defense is that the bullpen hasn’t been living up to it’s fine reputation. The offense? Well we’re use to this. But I have to say that 4 runs is not too shappy for this team.
One would hope the Dodgers would figure out a way to win or lose games without going into extra innings or playing long drawn out marathon games. Perhaps that is the problem; too many late games eating into their sleep patterns.
So how does everyone feel about instant replay reviews so far this season? We had two the other night and both took way to long. We were wondering about the poor soul in New York who has to stay up late for west coast games. Anyway, both calls were upheld and IMO both were upheld correctly.
Birk the replay’s haven’t bothered me too much. It is nice when they actually change a play. Perhaps to speed things up a bit, they should declare a play being challenged upon stepping on the field. Otherwise forfeit the opportunity.
The home plate rule bugs me more… How about if a catcher doesn’t want to get hurt blocking the plate…He could simply play 1st or 3rd base.
How many times did the Boys fail to hit the ball farther than 40 feet or so last night??? Dink! Dink! Dink! They stink!
Matt Kemp arguing over…not a close play at a base that was game changing, yet, a called 3rd strike from an umpire with past history. Wasn’t good use of team leadership, or even team play in my opinion, but somewhat selfish. Way to fight till the end Matt.
Matt has never been the sharpest knife in the drawer.
It was nice to see Beckett settle in… Sure wish he could avoid the occasional pitch in the heart of the strike zone!! Tulo teed off as soon as he seen that one coming, got on it quickly he did!
I dozed off for a bit and missed Brian Wilson contributions…
lbirk
I agree they are taking too long, but I think it is too early to tell how effective they will be in the long run.
42-8, mostly games played on the road… Not happening with this ball club Kahli.
I’ve been saving that 24oz Olde, E, since St.Paddy’s Day.
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In high school 40oz of the stuff run ya’, 99 cents.
I think I may need some more old school, Olde, E, wisdom for tonight’s game.
I vow to take a sip every time enchanted speaks up… In the event of a song… I will shotgun one.
Take away 7 wins and 1 loss against a dreadful Snakes team and these guys are 6-10. Eerily similar? I’d say friggin’ exact.
Nothing good ever happens to this team until enough players get hurt and Donnie HAS to settle in with the same guys day in and out. You can’t keep rotating and platooning guys in and out and batting them up and down the order and ever achieve consistency and a hot bat or two that can carry a team. Pick your damn best players and play them. You’ll know when they need a rest. Christ, I’m 53 and wouldn’t need the rest these guys get, and I sure as hell couldn’t hit any worse than FedEx (who however is still hitting above Donnie’s IQ.) The bullpen wasn’t anything last year until Donnie finally took League out of the closer role. Here’s a clue Donnie – don’t pitch League OR Wilson until they can prove worthy of anything other than mop-up. And quit changing pitchers just because its “their inning” to pitch. They still have plenty of time and a weak division to put it together, but no team’s going to have a 42-8 run again, especially these under achieving prima donnas.
And while I’m at it, just once I’d like to think that when we have a runner at second and no one out that our hitters could be better than their pitchers. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAZQ0uJ3i_M
I just haven’t figured out if we’re the monkey or the football.
Gulp-gulp-gulp-gulp!!
I’m happy about it but how come this games starts an hour earlier?
So the Rox can see Maholm’s pitches even better and start the pounding in the first inning rather than the second.
Gulp.
Already 0-4 w RISP.
That’s how it’s done.
Nice pick-off.
Score Dee or I give up.
I was thinking the same thing.
Nice going Puig.
Atta way A-Gon.
Matt Kemp he’s the man, if he can’t do it, nobody can.
Hard luck Ramirez.
Always!
Puig!
With Maholm, we need as many runs as possible….like 10!
Yup 😦
Puig’s hit was the first one with RISP 1-7.
YO…ADRIAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A-Gon get’s that run right back. 8th HR.
He’s really been racking them up!
Mr. Butter & Eggs, aka Mr. Consistent, is already in top form. Too bad the rest of the offense takes two months to get there.
A-Gone! WOW!
Thought I’d check back in. Surprised Maholm’s made it through 5.
Nice DP started by Dee. What’s up with Hanley?
Odd injury – something about the way his hand came off the bat. Not sure if it’s the same hand that got hit a few games ago. X-Rays are negative – just a bruise.
not the same hand.
All we care about is that the Dodgers are winning but do you know that they’re only 1-10 with RISP.
Got to give him credit, Maholm is pitching a good game.
I’ll give Donnie a little credit too in that he’s letting him pitch (or is that more because someone’s mandated he not use the bullpen so damn much?)
Either way, I want it recorded that on April 26th, Enchanted, gave Mattingly credit. 🙂
I’ll deny it in court.
LOL…so would I!
Withrow seems to be a little wild, not good.
Big strikeout of Cargo.
Look out here’s TULO.
YES…way to go Withrow……
All part of Withrow’s master plan so that Kenley doesn’t have to pitch to the heart of the order in the 9th.
Damn this kid’s good.
Donnie always needs this kind of help. Remember Uribe’s bunt-foul/bunt-foul/HR in the NLCS
Ducks on the pond, Uribe! Bring them in!
The Dodgers are 2-13 w RISP tonight.
All part of Donnie’s master plan to create a save situation for Kenley…
How long does the “master” let the charade go on before he takes out the Bearded One?
Looks like we’re going to be able to add yet another one to Ned’s shitty acquisitions list.
The Bearded One was not too bad for the first 13 2/3 innings, but then Ned signed him to another contract.
Isn’t that always the case though? 2 good months equals big contract next year? How many of those have worked out?
Well there’s Lilly… League… oh nevermind.
The Bearded One “pitched carefully” to Morneau because first base was open. 🙂
It’s up to Kenley.
Tying run at the plate. Thanks, Bearded One and Donnie Baseball.
Then Donnie boy almost kills Jansen at 1B.
Yes! WTG Jansen!
YES WE WIN IT
Jansen – US (Unearned Save), 2
Thanks Donnie and Wilson!!
All saves are earned Enchanted. Don’t blame the closer.
Whew….time to exhale!
Somehow, this win does not give me the warm and fuzzies that we have a good chance of winning tomorrow, even though Ryu is pitching.
I used to know what warm fuzzies were, but now that I’ve been married 15 years the memory has begun to fade.
LMFAO!
On game at a time Crash.
Puig hitting .417 w/RISP (10 for 24).
A-Gon hitting .321 w/RISP (9 for 28)
Rest of team hitting .192 w/RISP (32 for 167)
I’ve noticed that Ethier has 13 RBI’s… third highest on the team. Right behind Puig with 14 and A-Gon with 22. Surprisingly he hasn’t hit any doubles yet this season.
Andre has 15 singles and 2 home runs… with a total of 70 at bats.
Well worthy of an $85M extended contract – NOT.
Kasten was supposed to be a smart baseball guy, but both Dre and Crawford need to be put out to pasture, not playing for this team into their twilight, especially at the expense of a 5-tool player in Pederson.
There’s a certain amount of irony in this though. Now Dre’s the old hasbeen vet that’s going to keep the more talented rookie from getting playing time.
One would think Pederson would be contributing as much, if not more than what the other two have been so far.
Has platooning caused further regression??? Has Andre changed his approach? Is he just not seeing the ball well? Doubles were a big part of his game.
Well, you two don’t have to worry…he’s not playing today. SVS got the call. One day in, one day out, doesn’t help much as far as I’m concerned.
I’m not worrying as much as I am wondering… why, when and how they get Andre’s game to pick up. Crawford’s game never interested me all that much to begin with. Young Joc, though, I’m eager to see play.
I hear ya enchanted… Didn’t Mattingly say time will tell us when Hanley needs to play 3rd. The way he has performed at short so far speaks volumes there as well.
This should be quite a game today with Dodgers seeking their 10,000 win and needing to stay as close as they can to the first place Giants.Preferably moving past them with some help from the Indians.Ryu is a good guy to have out there.
Now is as good a time as any…Joe.
Well…this lineup is tearing it up! 😦
Sure am glad Scott is in there instead of Dre….way to go Donnie!
This is what Andre and Crawford will be paid for their pinch hitting duties today
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$222,222.00 or about $14,814.00 per ft.! Considering one of them hit a ball that traveled about 5 yards today.
No player knows if he’s playing, and no player knows where he’s hitting if he is playing. Donnie D’Antoni.
Instead of trying to make all the players happy, how about making 8 happy and pissing a few off? Maybe the one’s left on the bench would try a little harder to earn a position, and the one’s playing everyday could get a little consistency.
Nah, too radical.
Won’t happen with Donnie at the helm. He has the knack of making everyone unhappy. And, pissing off the fans at the same time.
The lackluster performance today had me turning off the TV after we batted in the 8th. Yard work was more interesting than this game. To be sure, there are a few bright spots, but this team is flat right now. Hard to believe a person can make that much money and play like this.
http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/Minneapolis+MN+USMN0503
Arizona, Australia, California, and now the frost of Minnesota
Unacceptable!!!! From, the game today/yesterday down thru the management and OWNERSHIP!!!!! The fish stinks from the head down…………..
Donnie Baseball is too nice…to timid to be able a handle a team with too many players and too few positions. He’s not much of a teacher or a leader…he’s a pretty good bureaucrat, though.
I missed most of the game yesterday, I saw the first inning than left and return before the last of the ninth. I didn’t miss anything. Ryu wasn’t at his best and the Dodger made 3 more errors and were around there present normal selves going 1 -8 w RISP. Here’s hoping Greinke can get them starting winning more often.
a closer check, make that 2-6 w RISP.
No offense the snoozing Dodgers and their TV blackout, but the LA KIngs are such a fantastic watch right now. Beat the No Cals!!!!!!!!!!
Here’s hoping Geinke can crank up the ol’crart.
I don’t think we’ll get this game in today.
Rain and snow…great weather for baseball 😉
…and wind…and 37 degrees…
Postponed…double header on Thursday.
Mother Nature saves the pitching staff…
As I see it, Crawford should be the odd man out.. He sucks… Both on defense and offense…. Puig and Kemp should start everyday with VanSlyke and Ethier platooning in LF…. Just eat the Crawford contract… You knew when you took it to get AGon that it was a bad deal.. Just eat it now and get him out of here…..
Their not even sure they’ll get this game in tonight, but Greinke still holds the key.
If they moved the game time up to noon (25 minutes from now), they would have a better chance of getting in the game.
Now it looks like we will get in the game tonight. However, at 43 degrees, it will be considerably colder than the usual Dodgers weather.
However its still warmer than their bats.
Which idiot would choose to put Crawford in the outfield over Ethier when both are in the lineup?
Donnie does his best to take the most talented line-up in the league and mess it up.
So far his efforts have paid off. This team sucks.
Sloppy outfield. Enter the sloppy outfielder.
Fed-ex back to AAA….Miguel Olivo up….Billz to 60 day DL (surprise, surprise!).