Pistol Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 I feel like the Dodger farm system was great back in the day, sucked for a minute, now is looking good again with guys like kemp, martin, loney, ethier etc. I hope and it looks like these guys pan out. I'd hate to see more hollandworths, mondesi's, etc. The Dodgers never really had a big name guy for awhile since say Piazza that was brought up through the org. Manny brings a level of exitement kinda like a rockstar element to the Dodgers. Well see how long that lasts. But it was good to see LA fans drive to SD and represent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IOU Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 I feel like the Dodger farm system was great back in the day, sucked for a minute, now is looking good again with guys like kemp, martin, loney, ethier etc. I hope and it looks like these guys pan out. I'd hate to see more hollandworths, mondesi's, etc. The Dodgers never really had a big name guy for awhile since say Piazza that was brought up through the org. Manny brings a level of exitement kinda like a rockstar element to the Dodgers. Well see how long that lasts. But it was good to see LA fans drive to SD and represent. I hear what you're saying Pistol. Most def. I just hate that any success they have this year will still be given to Manny when it isn't him alone. Right now Pierre would be my MVP for the team. Dude is savage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferris Bueller Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 He was savage, as his production has decreased a little bit from where it was when he played everyday while Manny was suspended. It was like a daily multi-hit game with at least one ribby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KARD like WOE Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 def give props to la for stayin up while manny was gone.. but i hate to tell you guys this cuase it happened last year... the road to the series is gonna go through philly again... we just collapsed and stll stayed in first.. swept the mets this wekeend cake walk this up comeing week and boom allstar weekedn.... looking pretty good right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abcs Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Twins put it on Detroit today. They stadium just seems like a terrible place to catch a game tho. I mean. Baseball should be sunshine, beer, fresh air, cityscape, Instead they play in recycled air and the ceiling is full on white with a serious light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChupacabra Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Yeah, the metrodome is a shithole. Starting next year we have an outdoor stadium though, so no more complaints about how easy it is to lose pop flies in the dome. Unfortunately i don't have access to twins games on tv these days, but i've been keeping an eye on mlb.com's pitch by pitch thing, and it was a damn good series. That 15 inning game was a hell of a game, even though we lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferris Bueller Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Yeah, the metrodome is a shithole. Starting next year we have an outdoor stadium though, so no more complaints about how easy it is to lose pop flies in the dome. Unfortunately i don't have access to twins games on tv these days, but i've been keeping an eye on mlb.com's pitch by pitch thing, and it was a damn good series. That 15 inning game was a hell of a game, even though we lost. You don't have a TV? Sunday games are always on WFTC29. We've made the Fox Saturday series a few times, too. And great game today. Morneau made it to the All-Star Game through the player ballots. I mean, he is by far the best-hitting (or just best) 1st Baseman in the AL. Maybe even one of the best hitters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Do you think going to check out a game at the metrodome before it closes would be a waste of money? I kinda want to check out a game there just cause i heard it sucks so bad. /nh *coming from LA. Im guessing its not like shea or yankee stadium and just stay home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChupacabra Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 You don't have a TV? Sunday games are always on WFTC29. We've made the Fox Saturday series a few times, too. And great game today. Morneau made it to the All-Star Game through the player ballots. I mean, he is by far the best-hitting (or just best) 1st Baseman in the AL. Maybe even one of the best hitters. Nah, i have a TV, but i'm not in minneapolis currently. Temporarily living elsewhere for a few months while i figure out where i'm going to be working/living. No FSN North here, so i'm forced to resort to mlb.com or find an internet radio broadcast unless we happen to get a nationally broadcasted game on espn or something. No Dick and Bert ftl. Edit: Pistol, if you're already going to be in minneapolis its worth going to a game. The tickets are really cheap and its a good way to get out of the miserable summer heat for a few hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnderstoodRecordings Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 All I know is this year my Dodgers are goin all the way...anybody see Billingsley hit that Bomb today??? Oh yea fuck all the manny haters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weapon X Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 the rogers centre might be unattractive, but we never have to worry about rain outs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferris Bueller Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Or it being too cold to play... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnderstoodRecordings Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 All I know is this year my Dodgers are goin all the way...anybody see Billingsley hit that Bomb today??? Oh yea fuck all the manny haters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcoFromHouston Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 So I was in Cali and I caught a few games. Monday - June 29th: Astros -vs- Padres Tuesday - June 30st: Rockies -vs- Dodgers Saturday - July 4th: Astros -vs- Giants I will post pics soon! :D Baseball FTW!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weapon X Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 i hope halladay doesn't pitch in the all-star game. maybe 20 pitches, but that's it. there is still fan voting for a reserve. i already cast my vote for Adam Lind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastZeetec302 Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 copped 12 dollar tickets for the phils game tomorrow. look for me on tv. ill be the dude wearing the phillies jersey and cap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferris Bueller Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Do you think going to check out a game at the metrodome before it closes would be a waste of money? I kinda want to check out a game there just cause i heard it sucks so bad. /nh *coming from LA. Im guessing its not like shea or yankee stadium and just stay home. No. It's a huge concrete monstrosity. But what makes it suck so bad is that it is a terrible venue for baseball. It's a football stadium, if anything. The seats face forward instead of toward the diamond. So, if you're sitting on the baselines, you have to keep your head turned left or right to be able to see the action at home plate. It's terrible. But we will have that nice stadium (and I mean nice) next year, outdoor, everything. Maybe you should see that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferris Bueller Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 No. It's a huge concrete monstrosity. But what makes it suck so bad is that it is a terrible venue for baseball. It's a football stadium, if anything. The seats face forward instead of toward the diamond. So, if you're sitting on the baselines, you have to keep your head turned left or right to be able to see the action at home plate. It's terrible. But we will have that nice stadium (and I mean nice) next year, outdoor, everything. Maybe you should see that. And a link: http://www.ballparksofbaseball.com/future/TargetField.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastZeetec302 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 phills just killed the reds, 22-1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferris Bueller Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 It's the Reds, dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferris Bueller Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 ESPN is alllll over this game, like it is some big deal (again, because it was the Reds). Not knocking your Phillies, though. Twins routed the White Sox earlier this season, 20-1, and I don't think they got a blurb. Buster Olney seems to be the only analyst at ESPN who isn't a complete homo groupie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Big Pants Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 David Aardsma was robbed of an all star slot. I could say the same for Russell Branyan who also deserves a spot but there are so many good american league first basemen that I can let it slide. But Aardsma is the 2nd best relief pitcher in the american league and he got snubbed. Its not an "all star" game its a "most notable" game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weapon X Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 David Aardsma was robbed of an all star slot. I could say the same for Russell Branyan who also deserves a spot but there are so many good american league first basemen that I can let it slide. But Aardsma is the 2nd best relief pitcher in the american league and he got snubbed. Its not an "all star" game its a "most notable" game. ya, problem is it's a popularity match.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferris Bueller Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 ya, problem is it's a popularity match.. Exactly, a popularity contest. Having a career season? Not on a large market team? Forget it. That's why you see dudes like Russel Branyan, Aardsma, Torii Hunter (which is absolutely baffling), and others not making the team as starters or as reserves. So you have undeserving players like Dustin Pedroia and Josh Hamilton starting as opposed to break out players. A lot of people are frustrated by this, as am I. But it really isn't worth it. As soon as I saw that Morneau was third in votes (clearly the best 1B in the AL), and that Josh Hamilton and JACOBY ELLSBURY were jockeying for a position in CF, I threw my arms up and said "forget it". So from now on, I don't give a shit about the All-Star Game. If a guy makes it and deserves it, good for him, but if they don't, I'll just continue not caring, because it doesn't matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mn1_fuckos Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 milton bradley and soriano need to get their shit together they should have kept Derosa! damn it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earmuffs Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 $10 tickets on Friday home games here. Best thing to is they only play at night because of the heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferris Bueller Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Isn't Derosa hurt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mn1_fuckos Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Yea but he was a great asset to the cubs compared to milton bradley who is just a huge waste of money.he's always walked cant come through when he's needed and makes rookie mistakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferris Bueller Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Milton's emotions seem to affect his playing, to where it is unnecessary. In reality, he's a great player, but he always plays with a chip on his shoulder. I do have to say, though, that the fly ball he caught for the second out (thinking it was the third) and tossed into the stands was probably the dumbest thing ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHATEU Posted July 8, 2009 Author Share Posted July 8, 2009 i love how people that have loosing teams cry about the all star game... how one would say jason bay or Jacobgy Ellsbury would win any popularity contest is bonkers. the only thing they have going for them is that they are on the sox. Bay is having his best season ever and deserved the nod and Pedroia, dude was mvp and is still having a really consistent year and is killing it defensively, its not just about slugging percentage and HRs... small market teams or teams that suck get less votes because people dont notice them as much but they still get coverage and if your a real fan you know who is playing well. hell, ryan braun and joe mauer are both in small markets and got the vote. so you cant whine when Torii Hunter from a waaaay larger market then both failed to start. at least he is playing. with that said i agree that Morneau is better then Teixeira at 1st base... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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