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Ghoulish Delight · 08-14-2006, 02:18 PM

Rather than digging up the old Dodger thread, which hasn't seen action since day one of the season, I thought now would be a good time to start a new one. With the exception of the NL east, every race is an interesting one right now, eh? This is a really good rundown of how crazy some of the divisions have been, with team after team oscillating between red-hot streaks and ice-cold streaks.

Of course, the real reason I'm starting this thread is the Dodgers. Hottest team in baseball right now, they've won 15 of their last 16, after losing 13 of 14. Last to first in 10 days. Ditched a young gold-glove allstar in return for a future Hall of Famer in his twilight. Rookies getting the job done in spades. A pitching staff without a dominant ace that's pulled together some solid performances. A bullpen that was greatly improved simply by removing one member (Baez). Nutty.

I wasn't big on the Maddux acquisition. And I'm still convinced that giving up Izzy was a bad long term decission. But Mad Dog's certainly doing his best to make the case that he's gonna be an asset for this season at least.

On a whim, shocked to find tickets still available, we went to yesterday's game. Not a bad choice of game for my only one this season! Maddux was, well, Maddux. 8 innings, 22 batters out in a row after 2 1st inning singles, a spectacular catch of a Bonds line drive, and only 68 pitches. 8 innings, 68 pitches. Most Dodgers starters have been lucky to make it out of the 3rd with 68 pitches. And a 10th inning walk off by Martin was a nice treat.

Even got a good view of Bonds flashing the leather (took 2 runs away from the Dodgers with that pla

). Since we bought our tics day-of, we had...unique seats (left field Reserve deck, absolute last seats before the bullpen. Great view of Maddux and the relievers warming up).

Damn, what an exciting game. Alwasy is when the Giants are in town. Now, if only San Diego would get off the Dodgers' tail. It's never a good sign when the Pads are hanging around.

mousepod · 08-14-2006, 02:23 PM

Baseball? Is that what they're calling it? Here in San Francisco they're using other words lately. It's times like this that I really miss living in NYC...

Congrats on your Dodgers, GD (grumble, grumble)

Ghoulish Delight · 08-14-2006, 02:54 PM

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Congrats on your Dodgers, GD (grumble, grumble)

Considering that not 3 weeks ago, the Dodgers were exactly where the Giants are now, I'm not celebrating squat yet...

Alex · 08-14-2006, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mousepod

Baseball? Is that what they're calling it? Here in San Francisco they're using other words lately. It's times like this that I really miss living in NYC...

Well, all you San Francisco people would be able to feel good about baseball if you'd just remember that God intended the good baseball to be played on the other end of the Bay Bridge.

Of course, since we didn't buy any kind of ticket package this year, the A's will probably advance far into the playoffs.

Kevy Baby · 08-15-2006, 11:07 AM

Was lucky enough to score Dodger tix from a vendor about 15 rows behind the 1st base dugout. It was a D-Backs game right before the 1-13 skid. Had four tix and the boss backed out at the last second, so my father-in-law and I had two unused prime seats. Other than having a little extra elbow room, I hated the waste.

My optimism on the Dodgers is guarded to say the least.

SacTown Chronic · 08-15-2006, 11:14 AM

I'll admit to being thisclose to giving up on the Dodgers' season after the all-star break. But suddenly, a shaky team looks deep and confident and I can go back to dreaming about an A's/Dodgers World Series.

Oh, and being a Dodger fan in Giants country while the Dodgers are steaking and the Giants SUCK is almost as much fun as midget triplets on a Friday night.

Kevy Baby · 08-15-2006, 11:17 AM

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...and I can go back to dreaming about an A's/Dodgers World Series.

Don't you mean an ANGEL'S/Dodgers World Series?

Prudence · 08-15-2006, 11:30 AM

It's easier when your team just sucks all the time. No wasted optimism.

Kevy Baby · 08-15-2006, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Prudence

It's easier when your team just sucks all the time. No wasted optimism.

So, I have to ask: which team is the bane of your existence?

SacTown Chronic · 08-15-2006, 11:32 AM

Seattle probably. They are sucktastic!

08-14-2006, 02:18 PM	#1
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	The MLB thread Rather than digging up the old Dodger thread, which hasn't seen action since day one of the season, I thought now would be a good time to start a new one. With the exception of the NL east, every race is an interesting one right now, eh? This is a really good rundown of how crazy some of the divisions have been, with team after team oscillating between red-hot streaks and ice-cold streaks. Of course, the real reason I'm starting this thread is the Dodgers. Hottest team in baseball right now, they've won 15 of their last 16, after losing 13 of 14. Last to first in 10 days. Ditched a young gold-glove allstar in return for a future Hall of Famer in his twilight. Rookies getting the job done in spades. A pitching staff without a dominant ace that's pulled together some solid performances. A bullpen that was greatly improved simply by removing one member (Baez). Nutty. I wasn't big on the Maddux acquisition. And I'm still convinced that giving up Izzy was a bad long term decission. But Mad Dog's certainly doing his best to make the case that he's gonna be an asset for this season at least. On a whim, shocked to find tickets still available, we went to yesterday's game. Not a bad choice of game for my only one this season! Maddux was, well, Maddux. 8 innings, 22 batters out in a row after 2 1st inning singles, a spectacular catch of a Bonds line drive, and only 68 pitches. 8 innings, 68 pitches. Most Dodgers starters have been lucky to make it out of the 3rd with 68 pitches. And a 10th inning walk off by Martin was a nice treat. Even got a good view of Bonds flashing the leather (took 2 runs away from the Dodgers with that pla ). Since we bought our tics day-of, we had...unique seats (left field Reserve deck, absolute last seats before the bullpen. Great view of Maddux and the relievers warming up). Damn, what an exciting game. Alwasy is when the Giants are in town. Now, if only San Diego would get off the Dodgers' tail. It's never a good sign when the Pads are hanging around. __________________ '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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08-14-2006, 02:23 PM	#2
mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	Baseball? Is that what they're calling it? Here in San Francisco they're using other words lately. It's times like this that I really miss living in NYC... Congrats on your Dodgers, GD (grumble, grumble) __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	Was lucky enough to score Dodger tix from a vendor about 15 rows behind the 1st base dugout. It was a D-Backs game right before the 1-13 skid. Had four tix and the boss backed out at the last second, so my father-in-law and I had two unused prime seats. Other than having a little extra elbow room, I hated the waste. My optimism on the Dodgers is guarded to say the least. __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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08-15-2006, 11:14 AM	#6
SacTown Chronic the myth of the dream Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,217	I'll admit to being thisclose to giving up on the Dodgers' season after the all-star break. But suddenly, a shaky team looks deep and confident and I can go back to dreaming about an A's/Dodgers World Series. Oh, and being a Dodger fan in Giants country while the Dodgers are steaking and the Giants SUCK is almost as much fun as midget triplets on a Friday night.
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08-15-2006, 11:30 AM	#8
Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	It's easier when your team just sucks all the time. No wasted optimism. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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08-15-2006, 11:32 AM	#10
SacTown Chronic the myth of the dream Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,217	Seattle probably. They are sucktastic!
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