Tim Lincecum

Damn you.

If you didn't notice he throws a lot like Sandy Koufax.

I guess it figures that a Giant has to mimic a Dodger in order to be any good.

We'll get em next time. Good night.

Incredible!

What a 9th. Just when you think things miiiiight not go our way Manny, Ethier and Kemp step up to the plate, literally, and deliver like we all know they can. Talk about excitement.

Reminds me of the scene in Major League when Ms. Phelps says after a towering home run, "That 'otta shut these people up."

I like to say that....especially against the Giants.

In the words of my good friend, Dadams..."This game is crazy."

I agree, Dadams.

GREAT. I love beating the Giants. What Dodger fan doesn't?

Well another W, still in 1st place and tomorrow we pick up another. I must say though, I am looking forward to watching Lincecum pitch. Kid throws like Sandy Koufax, in that his body rotates over his hips and he whips the ball. I just hope he doesn't throw as well as Sandy but it will still be cool to watch him. It will be even cooler when we beat his ass.

Well it's been a busy few days for me but I did find time to watch Bluetopia: The Los Angeles Dodgers Movie.

So it's time for a review...

It's fun. I wish there were more player interactions and interviews but over all it was fun. It has touching moments and without giving any spoilers is a must watch for Dodger fans who like touching moments and happy people.

They cover life long fans, season ticket holders, peoples' first games and a dude who runs a REALLY cool tattoo shop. I think the fun of the movie is to watch a season I watched all 162 games of from behind the scenes. I just wish the interview with Russell Matrtin was longer, available in bonus features, and wanted more from the clubhouse. So indeed, it is a MUST WATCH for Dodger fans and something you will enjoy year after year.

In other news the bases are juiced for Loney...back to the game...

Away day

For me. Not really around to blog but wanted to point out the fact that as of today there is a Dodger in the top five in every statistical category in the national league.

See it here at mlb.com

Kuo is a double agent.

Yet again, a game starts with two on and Manny. RBI? Yes. It has happened again!

To be perfectly honest I didn't watch this game as closely as the others. I had to catch up on The Office, Fringe and Southland, all shows which kick major ass.

Anyway, this game started to look like I might have to post a picture of a Christmas tree with Slults face on in but luckily I can save him the insult. Overall this is one of those run of the mill normal ball games. Fair pitching, fair hitting, a few decent plays and a couple moments where you clap really loud and say, "ALRIGHT!"

That said, I am keeping it short tonight and may or not be blogging the weekend games as I will be out of town. I will have my laptop with me though so maybe you all will get lucky and I will do some Dodger bloggin.

ALSO, I got a copy of Bluetopia: The LA Dodgers Movie. Review coming soon....

I spoke too soon. Bot 8th and we have Kuo pitching. SWELL.

Well let's watch the train wreck....

HAHAHA, I love the look Manny gives Kemp as he goes running by as if to say, "WTF are you doing here?" That shit will be on blooper reels tomorrow.

Fire Kuo. Dude's worthless.

Done blogging, fuck Kuo. No more chances. That guy is terrible.

Good night everybody. Even if we win this one Kuo has ruined my night. Serving cheeseburgers.

Come on, Blue!!!!! Blue being that first base umpire.

How many games have started this way so far? Furcal gets on, O-Dog gets on and Manny brings in an RBI....I looked and it seems the don't keep stats online for something like this. I'll hit Vin on his T-Mobile and see what he says...

Psh. Said he couldn't help me cuz he's with his 50 grand kids. Whatever, Vin. I know you know the answer...

3-0, Chad Billingsley is off to a great start this season with a 2.84 ERA. These are the sort of stats you want your starters to ALL have and I am realy excited to watch this kid. Additionally, he just k'd Lance Berkman, a fellow who has struck out 14 times this season. No make that 15. hehehe

How emberrassing would it have been had that pop up landed in front of Bills and Martin?
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Phew
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Just wanna take a second to link my reader to the new Eric Collins/Steve Lyons Dodger blog, although today's game seems to only be on MLB.tv. This is their blog.

LOL, the announcer just repeated something I said in a previous blog and that is that Billingsley has a giant ass. He called it a fanny! LOL

WOoooooooow, what a play by Hudson. He just snagged that thing and turned a gorgeous double play.

Yea. I said gorgeous like it was a super model...

Real quick, I really need Russell Martin to be the Russell Martin of 2007. He must be hanging out with Andrew Bynum or something.

OH! Matt Kemp makes another stellar play and it makes me think of something. When he first broke out he was FAST on the base paths. He would hit grounders and almost beat them out but had trouble getting to fly balls. I think it is better for him to not run AFAP (as fast as possible) on grounders that will no doubt end in an out and save his legs for getting to difficult fly balls. What is more important? A single or getting outs? I think in this case, getting outs and that is exactly what he has been doing. Saving his legs on grounders for those plays in the out field. Great play.

Who the F is Lauren Conrad?

Anywaaaayyy....
If you were curious, the hill in Minute Maid park was added on a whim by owner Tal Smith and acts as a warning track. Some warning. Nothing like "Look out for the wall" being expressed as a twisted ankle. Brilliant.

WOW, its about time Russel hosed someone at second. Over the head of the batter no less. One word for that....

HOSED.

See my last blog. The defense from tonight is the defense I wanted last night. So perhapds they took their heads out of their asses? I like to think so. Good job.


BOOOOOO AWFUL CALL. Manny had that beat!!!!! That was the worst call I have seen yet this season. Awful call. Awful. If I was there I would be standing up yelling, "COME ON, BLUE!!!"

Thank Lasorda they didn't bring in Kuo. Dude hasn't had a decent start all season. Bills pitched a hell of a game so it is vital that we keep this game alive and keep the Astros down. No sweeps, all season. That's what I want. No sweeps and you can win the title.

Manny being Manny. Bets on what he went into the outfield wall to do? Probably needs to take a piss but maybe they have brownies back there.

Strategy. Let Blake make the third out. I would rather Broxton come in now without having had to swing the bat and run the bases. Now he will have the energy to smoke some fools.

Bot 9. Where legends are made.

Mine and my dad's reaction to Berkman coming to bat..."Oh great." Dude is a hitter and I dislike him very much. Broxton. You are awesome.

Who the hell are the jackasses dressed like dogs in the outfield? To use foreign language..."Wankers."

Shut your mouth and sit down, Lee. Douche.

What the hell is that? Someone give Jeff Blum an Oscar. Dude's got the slowest reactions ever. Someone check his reflexes he might have neurological problems.

These umpires are really awful today. Suckers.

Here we go....

I am proud of the defense in this game. Great plays for the most part and they kept the ball in playable positions. The offense did some decent hitting which is always good but we HAVE to produce more runs per game. We are fortunate Billingsley pitched so well because other wise this would definately be a different game. Got a little tight toward the end but Broxton settled down and managed to finish it off. Good for them, now we move on to Colorado for a friggin sweep.

I guess A Martinez was right

The Dodgers can't beat anyone but NL West pitching.

I don't even know what to say. How do you go deep four times in a game and NOT win?

Defense...

GET YOUR HEAD OUT OF YOUR ASS>

Still sick. Medicine started today. Dodgers tomorrow and it WILL be a win. I am being optimistic.


For real though.

Defense needs to wake the hell up

Who knew the dude from Mythbusters is the Astros' trainer?

Nice start. I'm being sarcastic. Looks like somebody can't find the strike zone.

This is good though. You walk two batters and HAVE to throw strikes at Manny and he is bound to hit the ball. Oh, look at that he did. RBI. He just hits the ball. It's what he does. Now Andre, player of the week, will likely hammer a strike, if Ortiz doesn't walk him...

I don't blame hitters for not swinging on 3-0, especially when they guy has thrown about 5 strikes total. LOL, smoooooooth, Berkman. Goof.

*break for drum lesson* I teach.

Came back to the game and it's 3-6. Ouch. Looks like Kershaw can't pitch from a stretch. He does great when he gets to pitch from a wind up but once someone gets on base he gets into major trouble. Gonna have to work on that.

The little league Dodgers I watched were stealing bases, turning double plays and hitting the ball like crazy....take a lesson, real Dodgers.
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Yawn
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MANNY!
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Yawn
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This is what baseball is all about. Top 9, down by 3, bases juiced, one out annnnnnd he swings at that awful pitch. Now its up to Russell.....

TENSE

Ah man that was a nasty pitch.

Here's the deal. Kershaw needs to work his stretch. Once guys get on base he just can't pitch out of it. Last week, he dominated and didn't give up a thing, but once someone gets on base he completely loses it. Has happened time and again.

Good night folks. A little disappointed....

One thing I didn't know...

Is that they keep score during batting practice. Whoda thunk it?

What a blow out, my only concern is that our 5 starter can't go more than 5 innings? Unacceptable even in a blowout. Dude needs to get it together.

Also

I love this man.

Too nice a day to be blogging. Hope you had a great weekend and an even better week to come.

Cheers!

WORST FANS EVER

Top 3, 2 out, Helton batting, fouls one down the first base line and Andre gives chase into the stands. NOT ONE fan stood up to let Andre know he had room. I am so mad at those fans.
How clueless can you be?
Those idiots should be banned from those seats. These are the same tools who snag fly balls out of the glove of the outfielder.

HORRIBLE