MLB '09 - Page 22

Ghoulish Delight · 07-30-2009, 06:50 PM

Oh good, the front office is listening to my advice

Motorboat Cruiser · 08-06-2009, 02:32 PM

It seems pretty clear at this point that Schmidt is not going to be able to fulfill that 5th starter position. I just don't think he has the ability to be that "thinking pitcher" who needn't have a decent fastball (like a Maddux.) In yesterday's game, it looked like he was throwing batting practice.

I'm starting to think that the Dodgers might have been better served by acquiring some starting pitching before the deadline, and I wonder what they are going to do if Schmidt takes another shelling. Granted, I wasn't enamored by he prospect of losing Kemp or Kershaw, but I also don't feel as confident about making it to the playoffs without someone more reliable in that 5th spot. I suppose they could try McDonald there again; he's been pitching a little better, but I don't think that is the answer either.

On an unrelated note, I find it pretty humorous that Mota insists that the pitch to Fielder just got away from him accidentally the other night. If so, maybe someone could explain why Troncoso was warming up in the bullpen with, what, a 13-run lead and two outs in the top of the 9th.

Not saying that I disagree with the decision to bean him, but I had a hard time keeping a straight face while Mota explained it was an honest mistake.

Ghoulish Delight · 08-06-2009, 02:40 PM

If Stults can get health I think the Dodgers can get away with 4 men + a platoon of Stults and Weaver as the 5th. It'd be a little tough to manage, but that's basically what they were doing for the bulk of Manny's suspension and it served them pretty well.

Andrew · 08-06-2009, 02:42 PM

We're going to see the Giants take on the Dodgers next Tuesday, the 11th. Expect plenty of in-game Tweets and Twitpics (@SmartWatermelon), especially if the Giants are doing well...

Motorboat Cruiser · 08-06-2009, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

If Stults can get health I think the Dodgers can get away with 4 men + a platoon of Stults and Weaver as the 5th. It'd be a little tough to manage, but that's basically what they were doing for the bulk of Manny's suspension and it served them pretty well.

I suppose. Let's just say that I'm not Weaver's biggest fan, so that prospect does little to diminish my unease...

...unless we are playing the Giants.

Motorboat Cruiser · 08-16-2009, 01:25 AM

Here's hoping that Kuroda is okay and makes a speedy recovery after getting nailed in the head by a line drive tonight. A very scary thing to witness.

Ghoulish Delight · 08-16-2009, 02:18 PM

Yeah, that was scary. He got VERY lucky and seems to be doing well today, there's even a chance he won't miss a start.

Gemini Cricket · 08-16-2009, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Yeah, that was scary. He got VERY lucky and seems to be doing well today, there's even a chance he won't miss a start.

Totally scary. I can't believe that injury wasn't a whole lot worse. But I must say I'd rather have that than have Kevin Youkilis charge me while I was on the pitcher's mound. I love the BoSox but that guy scares me.

Ghoulish Delight · 08-18-2009, 07:12 AM

Geebus, have things gotten so bad that they're already at the "Let's try throwing a knuckleballer out there," phase?

Moonliner · 08-18-2009, 07:36 AM

Ha! Fear the Nats (next season perhaps). Apparently we signed some guy that actually knows how to toss a baseball. It's quite the novel concept for this team.

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08-06-2009, 02:32 PM	#2
Motorboat Cruiser Cruiser of Motorboats Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 3,665	It seems pretty clear at this point that Schmidt is not going to be able to fulfill that 5th starter position. I just don't think he has the ability to be that "thinking pitcher" who needn't have a decent fastball (like a Maddux.) In yesterday's game, it looked like he was throwing batting practice. I'm starting to think that the Dodgers might have been better served by acquiring some starting pitching before the deadline, and I wonder what they are going to do if Schmidt takes another shelling. Granted, I wasn't enamored by he prospect of losing Kemp or Kershaw, but I also don't feel as confident about making it to the playoffs without someone more reliable in that 5th spot. I suppose they could try McDonald there again; he's been pitching a little better, but I don't think that is the answer either. On an unrelated note, I find it pretty humorous that Mota insists that the pitch to Fielder just got away from him accidentally the other night. If so, maybe someone could explain why Troncoso was warming up in the bullpen with, what, a 13-run lead and two outs in the top of the 9th. Not saying that I disagree with the decision to bean him, but I had a hard time keeping a straight face while Mota explained it was an honest mistake. Last edited by Motorboat Cruiser : 08-06-2009 at 02:38 PM.
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	If Stults can get health I think the Dodgers can get away with 4 men + a platoon of Stults and Weaver as the 5th. It'd be a little tough to manage, but that's basically what they were doing for the bulk of Manny's suspension and it served them pretty well. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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08-06-2009, 02:42 PM	#4
Andrew Making Good Girls Go Bad Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Palo Alto, CA Posts: 734	We're going to see the Giants take on the Dodgers next Tuesday, the 11th. Expect plenty of in-game Tweets and Twitpics (@SmartWatermelon), especially if the Giants are doing well... __________________ -- Andrew Just Andrew. Do I contradict myself? Very well then, I contradict myself. (I am large, I contain multitudes.) -- Walt Whitman, "Song of Myself"
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08-16-2009, 01:25 AM	#6
Motorboat Cruiser Cruiser of Motorboats Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 3,665	Here's hoping that Kuroda is okay and makes a speedy recovery after getting nailed in the head by a line drive tonight. A very scary thing to witness.
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08-16-2009, 02:18 PM	#7
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Yeah, that was scary. He got VERY lucky and seems to be doing well today, there's even a chance he won't miss a start. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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08-18-2009, 07:12 AM	#9
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Geebus, have things gotten so bad that they're already at the "Let's try throwing a knuckleballer out there," phase? __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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08-18-2009, 07:36 AM	#10
Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	Ha! Fear the Nats (next season perhaps). Apparently we signed some guy that actually knows how to toss a baseball. It's quite the novel concept for this team. __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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