Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Mr. Tanaka
Sorry folks. Been really busy lately. Although, if you've kept up with my on Twitter, you'd see there is a lot happening.
The trades and signings have slowed a bit but now with Tanaka being posted, we are waiting to see who wants him bad enough. Just about everybody wants that guy, whether they need him or not. The Dodgers could use him, however, I'm not sure that they really need him. The A's could definitely use him and probably need him.
I decided to look up some information on Mr. Masahiro Tanaka, just to see if the legends are true about this demigod from the East. Turns out he seems to be completely legit. Here are his critical stats:
Name: Masahiro Tanaka
Born: November 1, 1988
Birthplace: Itami, Hyogo, Japan
Height: 6' 2"
Weight: 205 lbs.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Spouse: Mai Satoda, (singer, Japanese Pop Idol)
Tanaka led his team to a championship in the National High School Baseball tournament as a junior for Komazawa University Tomakomai High School in 2005 and a runner-up berth in the same tournament as a senior in 2006. Tanaka struck out 458 batters over the course of his high school career (2004-2006), surpassing current New York Mets pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka's previous national high school record of 423 with Yokohama Senior High School. He also hit 13 home runs during those three years. Tanaka was the Eagles' first-round pick in the 2006 NPB high school draft and is currently the team's ace. From 2012 to 2013, he won 26 consecutive decisions, which broke an Nippon Professional Baseball record.
Masahiro Tanaka has progressively gotten better since 2006 and especially this year, which garnered him international attention with a 1.000 win percentage. Yes, that means, 100% of the time he played, they WIN. He went 24-0 this year with a 1.27ERA.
Masahiro Tanaka Throwing Some Wicked Pitches
Well, no wonder they all want this guy so bad...
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The trades and signings have slowed a bit but now with Tanaka being posted, we are waiting to see who wants him bad enough. Just about everybody wants that guy, whether they need him or not. The Dodgers could use him, however, I'm not sure that they really need him. The A's could definitely use him and probably need him.
I decided to look up some information on Mr. Masahiro Tanaka, just to see if the legends are true about this demigod from the East. Turns out he seems to be completely legit. Here are his critical stats:
Name: Masahiro Tanaka
Born: November 1, 1988
Birthplace: Itami, Hyogo, Japan
Height: 6' 2"
Weight: 205 lbs.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Spouse: Mai Satoda, (singer, Japanese Pop Idol)
Tanaka led his team to a championship in the National High School Baseball tournament as a junior for Komazawa University Tomakomai High School in 2005 and a runner-up berth in the same tournament as a senior in 2006. Tanaka struck out 458 batters over the course of his high school career (2004-2006), surpassing current New York Mets pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka's previous national high school record of 423 with Yokohama Senior High School. He also hit 13 home runs during those three years. Tanaka was the Eagles' first-round pick in the 2006 NPB high school draft and is currently the team's ace. From 2012 to 2013, he won 26 consecutive decisions, which broke an Nippon Professional Baseball record.
Masahiro Tanaka has progressively gotten better since 2006 and especially this year, which garnered him international attention with a 1.000 win percentage. Yes, that means, 100% of the time he played, they WIN. He went 24-0 this year with a 1.27ERA.
Masahiro Tanaka Throwing Some Wicked Pitches
Well, no wonder they all want this guy so bad...
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Friday, December 13, 2013
Thursday, December 05, 2013
Monday, December 02, 2013
Friday, November 22, 2013
Monday, November 18, 2013
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Stockton Ports Announce 2014 Field Staff
Looks like Webster Garrison, the Ports former manager, got a bump to Double-A as a hitting coach for the Midland RockHounds. Jimmy Escalante, our 2013 pitching coach, was sent to the Beloit Snappers, the Low-A affiliate of the A's. Information on the Ports former hitting coach, Haas Pratt, is not readily available. I will post this information as it comes available.
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Thursday, November 07, 2013
Wednesday, November 06, 2013
Friday, November 01, 2013
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Congratulations To The Boston Red Sox, 2013 World Series Champions!
Congrats to the Red Sox for their World Series win last night. It was actually pretty amazing to see a team that could come back from a dismal previous year and this year make a comeback and win it all.
This will be Boston's 3rd title in 10 years. David Ortiz, of course, was named World Series MVP after his performance during the series, batting .688 with 2 HR's and 6 RBI's. And with that, Ortiz may have clinched a spot in Cooperstown.
I have to admit, even as neutral as I tried to be in this Series, that I wanted to see Boston take it. After the Boston Marathon bombings, it was hard not to think about them needing something like this. It seemed as if that tragedy just pushed the team harder and harder to give Boston the win they needed. Last night should have made believers out of everyone.
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Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Potential Last Game Of The World Series Tonight, Red Sox Up 3-2
If the Red Sox win tonight, I called it, that's all I'm saying. My co-worker thinks it will go 7 games but the odds are stacked against the Cardinals. The Sox are back in Boston, to what I'm sure will be a raucous crowd to say the least. Based on the Sox record, they know how to win at home.
The Cards are starting Michael Wacha tonight, which is good for them since hes been so strong this whole series. They are going to need all the defense they can get with David Ortiz being on fire along with generally the rest of the team being at the top of their game.
While I have been busy over the last week or so, I would like to apologize for not posting. Sometimes things catch up with you and it's hard to get to the things you actually 'want' to do. I think you know what I'm saying. It will be offseason soon but I hope to continue to post general baseball-related news items and possibly some more pictures or acquisitions of mine.
Thanks for reading!
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The Cards are starting Michael Wacha tonight, which is good for them since hes been so strong this whole series. They are going to need all the defense they can get with David Ortiz being on fire along with generally the rest of the team being at the top of their game.
While I have been busy over the last week or so, I would like to apologize for not posting. Sometimes things catch up with you and it's hard to get to the things you actually 'want' to do. I think you know what I'm saying. It will be offseason soon but I hope to continue to post general baseball-related news items and possibly some more pictures or acquisitions of mine.
Thanks for reading!
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Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Game 1 Of The World Series Starts Tonight
Adam Wainwright and Jon Lester get their starts for the St. Louis Cardinals vs the Boston Red Sox, respectively, in the 2013 World Series.
Even though my team did not make it this year, I am still excited to watch the World Series. These will be the last games of the season. 150 days until we can watch more baseball. It's sad to think about but if we didn't have a break in between, we wouldn't have anything to look forward to.
Although the Red Sox have a fantastic lineup, the Cards have some seriously tough pitchers on staff. I think it will be a good match-up but my prediction is that it will go 6 games with the Sox on top.
What are your predictions? Runs? Awards?
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Even though my team did not make it this year, I am still excited to watch the World Series. These will be the last games of the season. 150 days until we can watch more baseball. It's sad to think about but if we didn't have a break in between, we wouldn't have anything to look forward to.
Although the Red Sox have a fantastic lineup, the Cards have some seriously tough pitchers on staff. I think it will be a good match-up but my prediction is that it will go 6 games with the Sox on top.
What are your predictions? Runs? Awards?
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Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Monday, October 21, 2013
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Dodgers' Pennant Race Ends, A Season Of Firsts
It's been a few days since I've posted. I guess I've been getting over the disappointment of dropping Game 6 to the Cardinals. I still believe the Dodgers were the better team. Although the Cards pitching is phenomenal, the Dodgers showed more skill at the plate, in the field and on the mound. Out of all games, Game 6 of the NLCS was not the game to have an off day. Everyone seemed lax and tired. Even with Kershaw on the mound having a difficult day, the Dodgers offense could have made up for it. But oh well. As the Brooklyn Dodgers motto goes, "We'll see ya next year!"
This season for the Dodgers, for baseball and for me, has been a year full of 'firsts'. This year the Dodgers became the NL West Champions, with a 92-win season. This year, they signed Brian Wilson and moved up Yasiel Puig, causing a media frenzy. This year, Clayton Kershaw, the Dodgers ace pitcher, ended the regular season with a 1.83 ERA, joining the likes of Sandy Koufax and Nap Rucker(Dodgers) and Pedro Martinez and Roger Clemens. He also threw his 1000th strikeout this year.
Probably the biggest media hype this year for the Boys in Blue was the acquisition of the club by Magic Johnson's group of investors, giving the team money to spend on, not only players, but on Dodger Stadium itself. The 2 HUGE new HD LED screens, over left and right field pavilions respectively, are fantastic. They also widened the concourses and added more facilities for restrooms.
Personally, this has been a great year for my family and I. My daughter is at the fun age of 2 and is so entertaining and my wife and I love to take her to the games and hopefully pass on the tradition of baseball games. This year was the first time we have been able to get season tickets to the Stockton Ports. We have been able to go to many different games this year, thanks to our loving friends and family, especially my wife. My wife, for our 7th anniversary bought us tickets to see the Dodgers in Dodger Stadium. I was overjoyed to see my very first game in Chavez Ravine with my lovely wife.
This is the inaugural year of this blog! Yay! Even though I have no readers, ha!, I love writing about the game and sharing my thoughts. Thank you, whoever does read this, for listening.
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This season for the Dodgers, for baseball and for me, has been a year full of 'firsts'. This year the Dodgers became the NL West Champions, with a 92-win season. This year, they signed Brian Wilson and moved up Yasiel Puig, causing a media frenzy. This year, Clayton Kershaw, the Dodgers ace pitcher, ended the regular season with a 1.83 ERA, joining the likes of Sandy Koufax and Nap Rucker(Dodgers) and Pedro Martinez and Roger Clemens. He also threw his 1000th strikeout this year.
Probably the biggest media hype this year for the Boys in Blue was the acquisition of the club by Magic Johnson's group of investors, giving the team money to spend on, not only players, but on Dodger Stadium itself. The 2 HUGE new HD LED screens, over left and right field pavilions respectively, are fantastic. They also widened the concourses and added more facilities for restrooms.
Personally, this has been a great year for my family and I. My daughter is at the fun age of 2 and is so entertaining and my wife and I love to take her to the games and hopefully pass on the tradition of baseball games. This year was the first time we have been able to get season tickets to the Stockton Ports. We have been able to go to many different games this year, thanks to our loving friends and family, especially my wife. My wife, for our 7th anniversary bought us tickets to see the Dodgers in Dodger Stadium. I was overjoyed to see my very first game in Chavez Ravine with my lovely wife.
This is the inaugural year of this blog! Yay! Even though I have no readers, ha!, I love writing about the game and sharing my thoughts. Thank you, whoever does read this, for listening.
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Friday, October 18, 2013
Baseball News From Around The Leagues
The Cardinals-Dodgers Culture War Seems To Only Bother The Cardinals
Adrian Gonzalez's Batting Gloves
The Truth Behind The Red Sox's Beards
Nolan Ryan's Departure Leaves Rangers Fans Wondering
Reds May Trade Brandon Phillips In The Offseason
Which Superhero Would Be The Best In Baseball? A Scientific Study, Part 1
Adrian Gonzalez's Batting Gloves
The Truth Behind The Red Sox's Beards
Nolan Ryan's Departure Leaves Rangers Fans Wondering
Reds May Trade Brandon Phillips In The Offseason
Which Superhero Would Be The Best In Baseball? A Scientific Study, Part 1
Game 6 In St. Louis Today, Win Or Go Home For The Boys In Blue
Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers will face Michael Wacha and the Cardinals today at 5:30PT. I must say, I'm a little nervous today. It's Friday, which is a 'dress-down' day at work, however, no logos are allowed. So, unfortunately, I have been relegated to my Dodger Blue low-top Chucks and Dodger Blue shirt. These old people here probably think I'm a gangbanger. Oh well.
The Dodgers have a chance to make history today. Hanley and Andre will be in the lineup. Although some would say this isn't a smart move, seeing as they are both battling injuries. However, both have been pivotal in getting us this far. It seems only fair and right that they are playing. It goes back to the origins of this game and this team. Had the Dodgers not pinch hit Kirk Gibson in the 1988 World Series, would they have had the fire to finish off the A's and take the championship? Maybe. But possibly not. That image of Gibson swatting at Eckersley's inside slider and listening to Vin Scully call it "Gone!" will forever be a part of Dodger lore. Bottom line is, they may or may not be able to make a historic event happen but as True as Dodger Blue is, just let em play.
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The Dodgers have a chance to make history today. Hanley and Andre will be in the lineup. Although some would say this isn't a smart move, seeing as they are both battling injuries. However, both have been pivotal in getting us this far. It seems only fair and right that they are playing. It goes back to the origins of this game and this team. Had the Dodgers not pinch hit Kirk Gibson in the 1988 World Series, would they have had the fire to finish off the A's and take the championship? Maybe. But possibly not. That image of Gibson swatting at Eckersley's inside slider and listening to Vin Scully call it "Gone!" will forever be a part of Dodger lore. Bottom line is, they may or may not be able to make a historic event happen but as True as Dodger Blue is, just let em play.
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Thursday, October 17, 2013
Dodgers Take Game 5 With The Long Ball; It's Not Over Yet
Two solo homers from Adrian Gonzalez and solo homers from Carl Crawford and A.J. Ellis and a solid pitching effort from Zack Greinke made for an entertaining and much needed win in LA.
We now head to St. Louis for the conclusion of the NLCS. The Dodgers need to win both of the next games to complete a pennant win. In my opinion, the Boys of Chavez Ravine deserve every bit of it. And if they can win it in St. Louis, they deserve to take it all.
Yes, if you've noticed, my posts are getting shorter and shorter. I apologize for this but I attribute this to 2 things going on. 1.) I've been very busy, both at work and life. 2.)This NLCS has me on edge. I mean, it's hard to write when I've got a thousand things to say and can't sort them out in my head. I'll work it out. Thanks for you patience, imaginary readers. You always come first.
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We now head to St. Louis for the conclusion of the NLCS. The Dodgers need to win both of the next games to complete a pennant win. In my opinion, the Boys of Chavez Ravine deserve every bit of it. And if they can win it in St. Louis, they deserve to take it all.
Yes, if you've noticed, my posts are getting shorter and shorter. I apologize for this but I attribute this to 2 things going on. 1.) I've been very busy, both at work and life. 2.)This NLCS has me on edge. I mean, it's hard to write when I've got a thousand things to say and can't sort them out in my head. I'll work it out. Thanks for you patience, imaginary readers. You always come first.
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Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Dodgers Fall To Cardinals, 4-2 In Game 4 Of NLCS
Pitching has been a strong point of this team since the middle of the regular season. With the acquisitions of Zack Greinke in the beginning of the season, Ricky Nolasco, Edinson Volquez and Carlos Marmol in the later months, this team's sole focus seemed to be the strength of their pitching staff. It didn't show last night.
Nolasco has been very clean and solid for the Dodgers in previous starts and I'm sure that was what the Dodgers were hoping for this time. Unfortunately, Ricky Nolasco allowed 3 runs in the third inning, two of them on a huge Matt Holliday home run. Nolasco was lifted in the fourth for J.P. Howell who also let a home run from Shane Robinson go in the seventh inning.
Hanley Ramirez was lifted in the 7th inning due to the pain of his rib fracture. He will be in the lineup today but based on his performance from yesterday and injury, the Dodgers need to again focus on pitching and choosing the right pitches at the plate.
Zack Greinke will make the start tonight in Dodger Stadium against the Cards' Joe Kelly tonight. Greinke is always tough to beat at Chavez Ravine and Joe Kelly has something to prove that his last performance just wasn't rookie good fortune. It's win or stay home tonight. #GoBlue
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Nolasco has been very clean and solid for the Dodgers in previous starts and I'm sure that was what the Dodgers were hoping for this time. Unfortunately, Ricky Nolasco allowed 3 runs in the third inning, two of them on a huge Matt Holliday home run. Nolasco was lifted in the fourth for J.P. Howell who also let a home run from Shane Robinson go in the seventh inning.
Hanley Ramirez was lifted in the 7th inning due to the pain of his rib fracture. He will be in the lineup today but based on his performance from yesterday and injury, the Dodgers need to again focus on pitching and choosing the right pitches at the plate.
Zack Greinke will make the start tonight in Dodger Stadium against the Cards' Joe Kelly tonight. Greinke is always tough to beat at Chavez Ravine and Joe Kelly has something to prove that his last performance just wasn't rookie good fortune. It's win or stay home tonight. #GoBlue
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Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Dodgers Shut Out The Cardinals In Their Game 3 Victory
And now we have a series!
Hyun-Jin Ryu would toss a gem last night in the Dodgers shutout victory in Game 3 of the NLCS against the St. Louis Cardinals.
What more can I say about the Dodgers? They can do it when it counts. They needed this push, this momentum. So what that the Cards are mad about A-Gone's so-called "Mickey Mouse antics" or Puig's celebration and bat flip. This is the postseason, people. I realize that there is a certain amount of respect that needs to be given to the game. But, is it wrong to celebrate? The NFL does it in the end zone. The NBA does it after a monster dunk. The NHL does it on a last second goal. Why is baseball the only sport where its considered 'bad form' to celebrate victories in-game? These guys have much to be proud of. They have been counted out by opposing fans, endured criticism by the media and been hampered by injuries. The odds are completely against them right now and they still get criticised for being emotional in an emotional series.
They mean no disrespect. But I think somewhere along the way, we have become too serious about our sports. I understand respecting the sport, but it's still a game. It's entertainment. It's supposed to be fun. Fans go to games to have fun. Everyone, just remember to have fun.
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Hyun-Jin Ryu would toss a gem last night in the Dodgers shutout victory in Game 3 of the NLCS against the St. Louis Cardinals.
What more can I say about the Dodgers? They can do it when it counts. They needed this push, this momentum. So what that the Cards are mad about A-Gone's so-called "Mickey Mouse antics" or Puig's celebration and bat flip. This is the postseason, people. I realize that there is a certain amount of respect that needs to be given to the game. But, is it wrong to celebrate? The NFL does it in the end zone. The NBA does it after a monster dunk. The NHL does it on a last second goal. Why is baseball the only sport where its considered 'bad form' to celebrate victories in-game? These guys have much to be proud of. They have been counted out by opposing fans, endured criticism by the media and been hampered by injuries. The odds are completely against them right now and they still get criticised for being emotional in an emotional series.
They mean no disrespect. But I think somewhere along the way, we have become too serious about our sports. I understand respecting the sport, but it's still a game. It's entertainment. It's supposed to be fun. Fans go to games to have fun. Everyone, just remember to have fun.
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Monday, October 14, 2013
So It Seems We Have A Battle In The ALCS
Wow. It seems as if David Ortiz was serious when he said, "This is our f***in city!", the first game back from after the Boston Marathon bombings.
Not only did the Boston Red Sox rally to tie the Detroit Tigers but they did it in epic style. They rallied to load the bases for David Ortiz in the 8th inning. They were down 5-1 to Detroit and with one swing from Big Papi, who happened to be 0 for 6 in this series with 4 strikeouts, knocked a grand slam over the outstretched arm of Torii Hunter in right field to tie the game.
To top it off, the Sox continued a rally in the 9th which put Johnny Gomes on and with a walkoff single by Jarrod Saltalamacchia scoring Gomes, they tied the series and won the game, 6-5.
The Dodgers Look To Come Back From A Deficit At Home Tonight
Starting for the Dodgers tonight will be Hyun-Jin Ryu(14-8, 3.00 ERA) going up against the Cards' Adam Wainwright(19-9, 2.94 ERA). St. Louis has to know the Dodgers are dangerous at home. There are 3 games to look forward to at Dodger Stadium for the Boys in Blue. Focus and consistency should be their concentration. Ryu showed a little nerves in his last postseason start and if he can control that, he can be a serious threat to the Cards lineup. The Card's pitching staff is no joke when it comes to starters and Wainwright is a tough nut to crack. Nick Punto, having played with the Cardinals in 2011, said, "He(speaking of Wainwright) knows our backs are against the wall. We all know that. We know there's going to be a lot of pressure on us tomorrow night. But the Cardinals are going to have a lot of pressure on them, playing in front of 54,000 people. It's like a 10th man on the field for us, we know that. This place gets rocking. We're going to need that energy."
Hanley Ramirez says he wants to play but since being drilled by Joe Kelly's 95mph fastball in the ribcage, it's most likely to be a gametime decision. Andre Ethier, who played all of Game 1 and missed Game 2, most likely will not be ready for Game 3 of this series. Because of the microfracture in his lower leg, his baserunning ability and hitting for power is limited. Don Mattingly seems to be focused on utilizing the players he has to create the wins they need. "If Hanley's not playing and Andre's not playing and Matt [Kemp]'s not in, obviously, we're not the club we can be," said Mattingly. "But this time of the year, it's just not a time for excuses. At the end of the day, you either win or lose; that's the way our approach has to be. We've got to find a way to be able to do it with Hanley or without Hanley -- simple as that."
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Saturday, October 12, 2013
Cards Win In Game 1 Of The NLCS
And I say that with a bitten lip.
The game ended up being one of the longest in postseason history. But, it didn't have to be. The call in question was in the 10th. Mark Ellis had punched a triple and made an attempt to reach home on a tag up from third. Carlos Beltran made the throw from center field to Yadier Molina who made the catch, however, based on all camera angles that have been shown, does NOT tag Ellis at the plate. The umpire, obviously not at an angle to see the non-tag, calls Mark Ellis out at home.
Angle From Right Field No Tag
Right Side of Home Plate No Tag
Televised Play via YouTube No Tag
The rules of MLB state that the catcher MUST tag the runner in his attempt to score. Seeing as this was not done, the Red Birds got away with this game. But I digress...
Game 2 today with Kershaw on the mound. The Cardinals notoriously have a problem hitting on left-handed pitchers and with Clayton Kershaw on the mound, this should be another epic game.
Andre Ethier is out of the lineup today, with Skip Schumacher taking his place also in center field. Honestly, Ethier hasn't been 100% and I was surprised they played him last night. Schumacher has been a solid fielder for the Dodgers, playing multiple positions over the last few months, though this will be the first start he's had in center field. I love Andre's game and appreciate his fire for wanting to play right now but, at some point, you have to recognize your limitations.
Let's get this win today and tie it up. #GoDodgers
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The game ended up being one of the longest in postseason history. But, it didn't have to be. The call in question was in the 10th. Mark Ellis had punched a triple and made an attempt to reach home on a tag up from third. Carlos Beltran made the throw from center field to Yadier Molina who made the catch, however, based on all camera angles that have been shown, does NOT tag Ellis at the plate. The umpire, obviously not at an angle to see the non-tag, calls Mark Ellis out at home.
Angle From Right Field No Tag
Right Side of Home Plate No Tag
Televised Play via YouTube No Tag
The rules of MLB state that the catcher MUST tag the runner in his attempt to score. Seeing as this was not done, the Red Birds got away with this game. But I digress...
Game 2 today with Kershaw on the mound. The Cardinals notoriously have a problem hitting on left-handed pitchers and with Clayton Kershaw on the mound, this should be another epic game.
Andre Ethier is out of the lineup today, with Skip Schumacher taking his place also in center field. Honestly, Ethier hasn't been 100% and I was surprised they played him last night. Schumacher has been a solid fielder for the Dodgers, playing multiple positions over the last few months, though this will be the first start he's had in center field. I love Andre's game and appreciate his fire for wanting to play right now but, at some point, you have to recognize your limitations.
Let's get this win today and tie it up. #GoDodgers
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Friday, October 11, 2013
Gray Is Solid But Verlander Just Too Much For Oakland
As much as I wanted a rematch of the 1988 World Series, it just wasn't meant to be. It was a frustrating loss that echoed last years race to the top when the two teams were in the same positions.
Sonny Gray, though taking the loss, pitched a solid 5 2/3 innings, Unfortunately, he suffered a broken thumb from a comebacker off of a Prince Fielder grounder. He is due to have an MRI today.
Justin Verlander, however, threw a gem with 8 scoreless innings. He was locked in and prepared last night. There really wasn't much Oakland could do about him. They needed to focus and try to get the hits in and focus on their defense. That being said, Oakland goes down, 3-0.
You had a good run, A's. Let this last game go and focus on next season. You have plenty of new blood and have much to work on. Get back on it and get good. Keep the faith and bring it in 2014!
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Sonny Gray, though taking the loss, pitched a solid 5 2/3 innings, Unfortunately, he suffered a broken thumb from a comebacker off of a Prince Fielder grounder. He is due to have an MRI today.
Justin Verlander, however, threw a gem with 8 scoreless innings. He was locked in and prepared last night. There really wasn't much Oakland could do about him. They needed to focus and try to get the hits in and focus on their defense. That being said, Oakland goes down, 3-0.
You had a good run, A's. Let this last game go and focus on next season. You have plenty of new blood and have much to work on. Get back on it and get good. Keep the faith and bring it in 2014!
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Thursday, October 10, 2013
The Cards Rout The Pirates In Game 5
Our Boys in Blue are headed to St. Louis for Game 1 of the NLCS. Last night the Cardinals defeated the Pirates 6-1 in their Game 5 series ender in St. Louis. This makes 3 consecutive trips for the Cards to the NLCS. Adam Wainwright(19-9, 2.94 ERA) threw a complete game to end the Pirates season.
The Cardinals host the Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLCS on Friday, Oct. 11. Joe Kelly(10-5, 2.69 ERA) will make the start for the RedBirds. Zack Greinke(15-4, 2.63 ERA) will be the Dodgers starter for Friday.
The Dodgers should try and make this short and sweet. The pitching battle will be on so our focus needs to be on the hitting. Puig was calm and collected but a little fire can do much in a game like this. Uribe showed he can be a clutch man. Hanley and A-Gone are going to do their thing and will be a threat and an intimidation at the plate. Crawford has been golden in the last series so hopefully that continues to be a factor. They cannot afford to get away from the focus. They have Ethier on the DL but potentially could make an appearance. They shouldnt depend on him too much. Focus on who they have and who has been hot but don't shorthand our mid and bottom lineup.
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The Cardinals host the Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLCS on Friday, Oct. 11. Joe Kelly(10-5, 2.69 ERA) will make the start for the RedBirds. Zack Greinke(15-4, 2.63 ERA) will be the Dodgers starter for Friday.
The Dodgers should try and make this short and sweet. The pitching battle will be on so our focus needs to be on the hitting. Puig was calm and collected but a little fire can do much in a game like this. Uribe showed he can be a clutch man. Hanley and A-Gone are going to do their thing and will be a threat and an intimidation at the plate. Crawford has been golden in the last series so hopefully that continues to be a factor. They cannot afford to get away from the focus. They have Ethier on the DL but potentially could make an appearance. They shouldnt depend on him too much. Focus on who they have and who has been hot but don't shorthand our mid and bottom lineup.
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Wednesday, October 09, 2013
Tuesday, October 08, 2013
The Los Angeles Dodgers Are The NL West Division Champions
It was an epic battle of a game in L.A. last night that concluded with Juan Uribe blasting a 2 run homer in the 8th and a Kenley Jansen close in the 9th. I couldn't be more proud to be a Dodger fan right now. These guys are working hard for this and deserve it. There's not much more I can say, other than, let's get that pennant!
Monday, October 07, 2013
Dodgers Take A 2-1 Lead In The NLDS
Unfortunately, things have been a little busy around here and I haven't been able to post much for a few days. But, that being said, I have paid attention fully to the NLDS and cannot wait for today's potential last game of this series to get the Dodgers into the NLCS.
All of our big bats are swinging easy now, based on last night's game. Hanley, Juan and Carl were on fire last night with big hits and homers. In fact, Hanley Ramirez tied the NLCS record and the franchise record for the most extra-base hits in a postseason series. Although Ryu had a tough first 3 innings, our bullpen made up for the damage with Chris Capuano coming in to relieve. The Dodgers ended the game on top, 13-6.
Ricky Nolasco(13-11, 3.70ERA) takes the mound today after last night's incredible game at Dodger Stadium. Hopefully, we can close out this series and move on to the Pennant Series.
CORRECTION: Dodgers just announced Clayton Kershaw to be the starting pitcher today.
All of our big bats are swinging easy now, based on last night's game. Hanley, Juan and Carl were on fire last night with big hits and homers. In fact, Hanley Ramirez tied the NLCS record and the franchise record for the most extra-base hits in a postseason series. Although Ryu had a tough first 3 innings, our bullpen made up for the damage with Chris Capuano coming in to relieve. The Dodgers ended the game on top, 13-6.
Ricky Nolasco(13-11, 3.70ERA) takes the mound today after last night's incredible game at Dodger Stadium. Hopefully, we can close out this series and move on to the Pennant Series.
CORRECTION: Dodgers just announced Clayton Kershaw to be the starting pitcher today.
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