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Kershaw IX: Kershawk the Monkey

2008-07-22 15:05

by Jon Weisman

Clayton Kershaw was 4 for 15 at the plate this season for Jacksonville, but is 0 for 8 with the Dodgers. Will Coors Field produce his first hit?

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The Dodgers have decided they got what they could out of Eric Stults for now, and have optioned him to make room for Kershaw, writes Diamond Leung of the Press Enterprise. Stults should return by September 2 and could still contribute this year.

Leung adds that Juan Pierre will begin his rehab assignment Wednesday - ahead of schedule.

Scenario: When Pierre is activated, Andruw Jones is "rested." And if Pierre, Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier appear not to cave in, Jones continues to get a lot of rest.

Update: From Tony Jackson of the Daily News:

... while Joe (Torre) did say on the one hand that he isn't ready to sit Andruw Jones ... on the other hand, Torre didn't rule out the possibility that Andruw could find himself sitting if this keeps up much longer.

Click the link to Jackson's blog to read Torre's quotes.

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Dodgers at Rockies, 6:05 p.m.

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2008-07-22 15:14:58

1. wave of mutilation

Once Pierre comes off the DL they should just put Andruw on the 60 Day DL and rehab him and get him ready for next year. He's no use to us now. If he hasn't gotten better by now he never will this season.

2008-07-22 15:17:52

2. blue22

According to BP, Andruw Jones has exactly 200 plate appearances right now. Isn't 200 the unofficial cutoff for sufficient sample size?

2008-07-22 15:19:11

3. Howard Fox

2 not when the salary is $18 mill

2008-07-22 15:19:19

4. Tripon

Wonder what would happen if Andruw Jones just didn't try to swing the bat for one game. Might get a couple of walks out of it.

2008-07-22 15:19:42

5. trainwreck

Great title, Jon.

2008-07-22 15:20:31

6. Xeifrank

710AM taking callers then Angels and then Dodgers GM comes on. They are debating trading K-ROD and Kemp (mostly for ratings and effect). vr, Xei

2008-07-22 15:20:54

7. kirk gibson

I keep thinking "this is the game Andruw is gonna turn it around."

I am anti-juan pierre all the way. I would rather see Repko or Young out there. Pierre forever ruined himself in my eyes last season and I wish I never had to see him in a Dodger uniform again. I hear he's a really nice guy, but so is my gardner and I don't want him in the outfield either.

2008-07-22 15:20:54

8. overkill94

It's really sad when we have to start praying that Juan Pierre will get plenty of playing time when he comes back from the DL. Personally, I'm still afraid it'll cut into Ethier and Kemp's playing time at least a little bit so I wouldn't be heartbroken if it took Juan a little longer to get healthy.

2008-07-22 15:20:56

9. Eric Stephen

To recap...

And Away We Go...
Kershaw II: The Kershawing
Kershaw III: Kershawker
Kershaw IV: Kershawshank Redemption
Kershaw VI: Kershaw's, Foiled Again?
Kershaw VII: Kershaw Na Na Na, Sha Na Na Na Na Na
Kershaw VIII: Kershaw Me The Money

No specialized title for Kershaw's 5th start, the rain game in Detroit. Jinx!

2008-07-22 15:22:10

10. Xeifrank

are the Kershaw titles named after movies, tv shows and Broadway shows that I haven't seen?
vr, Xei

2008-07-22 15:22:44

11. Tripon

Can your Gardner run really really fast?

2008-07-22 15:24:01

12. Eric Stephen

10
It's a mixture of pop culture, a Variety if you will.

Might I also suggest:

M. Night Kershawmalan
Kershawt Heard Round the World
Kershawka Khan

2008-07-22 15:24:02

13. underdog

10 And songs. So, apparently, yes.
This new one is a Peter Gabriel song reference.

2008-07-22 15:24:08

14. El Lay Dave

2 Not that the Dodger coaching staff has consistently done what they said, but Bowa did say something about "200 at-bats" in some interview regarding Jones awhile back. He's at 175 now, so that might conveniently align with JP's return.

2008-07-22 15:24:17

15. trainwreck

10
Today's from the Peter Gabriel song, Shock the Monkey.

2008-07-22 15:24:20

16. okdodge

You have to at least know Kershaw IV??

The latest is a song title.

2008-07-22 15:24:24

17. scareduck

Great title, Jon, but you should have saved it for when Kershaw faces the Angels for the first time.

2008-07-22 15:26:20

18. underdog

12 Better than Hudson Kershawk, that one won't do very well.

2008-07-22 15:26:30

19. kirk gibson

11
No, but he hits for power and and has a decent arm.

2008-07-22 15:27:46

20. Gagne55

6 But nothing about the rumors that Vin Scully is going to get traded?(sarcasm)

2008-07-22 15:27:48

21. cargill06

I'm sure Ned has no interest in something like this, but how does a deal something to the tune of Pierre, cash, and prospects for Dunn and Keppenger sound?

Kemp, Dre, and Dunn sound pretty good for an outfield right now.

I hope I don't sound like one of those guys who call a radio show and say we should trade Kent for Hamels.

2008-07-22 15:28:28

22. blue22

I'm surprised Vin hasn't brought out the "Ker-shaw enough" yet.

2008-07-22 15:29:10

23. Tripon

Hope Kershaw can give us at least five innings today. Anyone got any info on tonight's Rockies pitcher? I'm going to assume that tonight's game isn't going to be a clunker like last night.

2008-07-22 15:30:08

24. Gagne55

I recognize Kershaw IV and VIII, possibly II if it's a play off of The Happening.

2008-07-22 15:30:39

25. Xeifrank

23. Jimenez is pretty good. Stingy on the home runs this year, for a Rockie pitcher. Rockies are solid faves.

Angels/Dodgers GMs are on 710 right now.

vr, Xei

2008-07-22 15:31:42

26. Tripon

6 Not as bad as Denholm in the 4-8 hour block. For some reason, Denholm hates Andre Ethier, Howie Kendrick, and casey kotchman.

2008-07-22 15:31:58

27. Duranimal

Diamondbacks just got Jon Raunch from the Nats. Gave up a minor league second baseman. Doesn't seem like they gave up a lot.

2008-07-22 15:32:18

28. Gagne55

Too bad all the games against the Astros are over. We could have had a Texas Kershaw Massacre.

2008-07-22 15:32:33

29. Howard Fox

11 yes he can, especially when the INS is nearby

2008-07-22 15:32:52

30. kirk gibson

Meatloaf's interpretation of Kershaw:

1. Kershaw By the Dashboard Lights.
2. I'd do anything for Kershaw (but I won't do that).
3. Kershaw's in the Rear View mirror may appear closer than they are (remix version).
4. You took the words right out of my Kershaw.

2008-07-22 15:33:23

31. overkill94

21 Depends who the prospects are. I'm not sure the Reds would have much interest in Pierre anyway and I doubt they would include Keppinger in the deal since they're so thin at SS right now.

2008-07-22 15:33:42

32. Jon Weisman

Lineup:

Kemp, RF
Ethier, LF
Martin, C
Kent, 2B
Loney, 1B
Garciaparra, SS
Jones, CF
LaRoche, 3B
Kershaw, P

2008-07-22 15:35:31

33. scareduck

19 - one of these?

http://tinyurl.com/5ewmzf

2008-07-22 15:36:01

34. fanerman

Jones ought to be hitting 8th, but... oh well.

2008-07-22 15:36:38

35. Tripon

Interesting that LaRoche is batting 8th.

2008-07-22 15:37:09

36. Eric Stephen

32
I know it has been reported LaRoche would start all 3 games in Colorado, but it's nice to see him actually playing; actions over words, you know.

2008-07-22 15:37:23

37. scareduck

VII is the Ramones, for those minus clue.

2008-07-22 15:37:29

38. Tripon

34 Andruw Jones should be batting 9th.

2008-07-22 15:38:02

39. Bob Timmermann

25
So are Colletti and Reagins both going to Bell Gardens?

2008-07-22 15:39:12

40. regfairfield

I'm really curious about the D-Backs plan for second base next year.

2008-07-22 15:39:26

41. underdog

27 Some discussion on that trade in previous thread if you're interested. Yeah seems like a good trade for them. Thank you, Bowden! (Not.)

2008-07-22 15:39:43

42. fanerman

38 I'm going with the idea that the worst hitter should bat 8th =P. Kinda like LaRussa.

2008-07-22 15:40:41

43. ToyCannon

Given the roster, that is the best lineup I've seen this year. Last night we hit a bunch of doubles/singles and the obligatory Loney triple, tonight we bring out the taters.

2008-07-22 15:40:42

44. underdog

So are we supposed to root for LaRoche to do well, even though that might make him more appealing in trade, or to fare poorly in hopes that will turn off other teams. But that might turn off the Dodgers and make them want to trade him even more, and yet if he does well...

Arrrgggghhh! {Head explodes}

Just do well, Andy.

2008-07-22 15:41:28

45. ToyCannon

40
You don't think they well re-sign Hudson?

2008-07-22 15:43:20

46. schoffle

34 35

I would guess that they are less likely to pitch around him with Kershaw/PH behind him than with Jones

2008-07-22 15:43:28

47. Alex41592

44 - In this sort of situation just "Go Dodgers". Everything else is out of their control.

If Kershaw can get the bunt down Kemp should have lots of opportunities to drive LaRoche in from second.

2008-07-22 15:43:29

48. regfairfield

45 The rumor was that he wanted 5/75 this offseason and I can't see the Diamonbacks giving it to him. I can't imagine that they would have gutted the position without a backup plan though.

2008-07-22 15:43:45

49. Eric Stephen

Or life could go on with Chris Burke as the AZ 2B.

2008-07-22 15:43:53

50. Jon Weisman

37 - No, it's the Silhouettes.

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2008-07-22 15:46:26

51. Tripon

Root for LaRoche to do well. If he does get traded he might get a chance to blossom, he he plays badly over this small stretch, he might not get another genuine chance again. After all, one of the main arguments for LaRoche was that he never got a fair shake, well here's his fair shake. We shouldn't try to wish he screws up for the Dodgers to keep him because the Dodgers aren't going to see value in LaRoche if he doesn't perform up to his abilities.

2008-07-22 15:46:40

52. Xeifrank

Coletti is on 710AM now. :(
vr, Xei

2008-07-22 15:47:05

53. Neal Pollack

Is there any way we could bat Jones 10th?

I'm excited for the game tonight, especially because the only time my wife will let me put it on in the living room is when Kershaw pitches.

2008-07-22 15:47:39

54. Xeifrank

50. So then who is the one minus clue? :)
vr, Xei

2008-07-22 15:49:06

55. Eric Stephen

52
Ned sounds tired on the air. He should take a 10-day sabbatical to recharge the old batteries.

2008-07-22 15:49:08

56. bigcpa

"Closer is a premium position." NC

2008-07-22 15:49:40

57. KingKopitar

48 I would like to see them go after Ellis because your reaction would delight me.

2008-07-22 15:50:18

58. RELX

While I agree with Jon that eventually the OF will be Pierre-Kemp-Ethier, I think that the Dodgers are still not ready to completely give up on Jones, which means several weeks of occasional benchings for Kemp and Ethier.

2008-07-22 15:50:51

59. natepurcell

well here's his fair shake.

When in baseball is 3 games or essentially, 12PAs, a fair shake?

2008-07-22 15:51:10

60. fanerman

44 That's how I feel. But LaRoche not hitting well is why they want to trade him, right? Changing their minds ought to do more good than bad.

2008-07-22 15:51:47

61. Neal Pollack

Kemp and Ethier cannot be benched. If they are, then we should...we should...oh, why are we so powerless?

2008-07-22 15:52:42

62. El Lay Dave

59 15 PAs in Coors Field.

2008-07-22 15:53:37

63. Xeifrank

NC: Matt hasn't played a ton of baseball. He was more of a basketball player. He needs to get better strike zone recognition and run better routes in the outfield (especially CF), but I think he's getting better at it.
vr, Xei

2008-07-22 15:53:50

64. Dodgers49

According to MLB.com Odalis Perez will pitch against us on Saturday rather than Sunday.

2008-07-22 15:54:06

65. Jon Weisman

58 - Sure, those guys will be rested occasionally, but I'm talking about who will be the fourth outfielder going forward. Who will get the least amount of PT? Right now, Jones has about a week to show he doesn't deserve that status.

2008-07-22 15:54:23

66. fanerman

Thanks for the updates, Xeifrank.

2008-07-22 15:54:25

67. Jon Weisman

64 - It was always Saturday, as far as I know.

2008-07-22 15:55:05

68. Jon Weisman

"The earth is flat, but in time, it could become round."

2008-07-22 15:55:38

69. Xeifrank

66. Sure. It's over. You didn't miss much. I'm sure you're not surprised at that. :)
vr, Xei

2008-07-22 15:56:30

70. El Lay Dave

56 Which is why it was filled the past 2 1/2 seasons with a unheralded Japanese veteran signed as a 36-year old minor-league free agent.

2008-07-22 15:59:53

71. RELX

65 . I still think that they are going to rotate four for awhile, without declaring anyone the 4th OF. Though if they do declare anyone #4, I think it will be Pierre, since Torre already did it earlier in the season.

2008-07-22 16:00:51

72. Eric Stephen

Starting with the game after hitting his 2nd HR (in Milwaukee in May), Andruw has produced this:

60 PA
7 singles
5 BB
25 K
.130/.217/.130

2008-07-22 16:01:54

73. Dodgers49

67 64 - It was always Saturday, as far as I know.

Just shows how bad my memory is. :-) I thought you indicated he would be pitching on Sunday and Bob said he would be there. I just hope Bob isn't disappointed either way. :-)

2008-07-22 16:04:12

74. Woden325

I'm guessing 40 runs in this game. Who wants the over, who wants the under?

I'd like to hang around and chat tonight, but I'll be at the AAA game. Let's go Sky Sox!

2008-07-22 16:06:12

75. Eric Stephen

71
Torre did it earlier in the season when Furcal was healthy and the club had a traditional leadoff hitter. Pierre had missed 3 innings total (in 48+ games) since Furcal was hurt, before JP himself got injured. Once he gets back, Pierre is playing everyday.

2008-07-22 16:07:31

76. underdog

74 - Uh, I'll take the under on that one. (Though who knows - what's the weather/temperature like today?) I predict a 5-3 final, not saying in which direction.

Have fun.

2008-07-22 16:07:46

77. sporky

Rotoworld:

Stults was 2-2 with a 3.18 ERA and averaged 5 2/3 innings in his six starts. Clayton Kershaw was 0-2 with a 4.42 ERA and averaged under five innings in his eight starts earlier this season. It doesn't look like an upgrade.

2008-07-22 16:08:45

78. El Lay Dave

64 Odalis Perez has weird stats so far, 1.500 WHIP, 1.33 HR/9, but with a 107 ERA+ (3.99). He has 18 starts and has allowed 4 or more ER in only 4 of them, 22%.

2008-07-22 16:09:48

79. silverwidow

Ned concluded his interview with this (paraphrasing):

Big splash? No.

Solid acquisition? Yes.

2008-07-22 16:10:17

80. Neal Pollack

Rotoworld isn't always right.

2008-07-22 16:10:45

81. D4P

79
Did it sound as if he already has a trade lined up...?

2008-07-22 16:13:18

82. underdog

PS: Woden, you need to post something on Bad Altitude. He's lonely over there! Then come back here for more fastpaced conversation.

2008-07-22 16:14:00

83. silverwidow

81 Yeah, probably.

2008-07-22 16:14:06

84. fanerman

79 Trading LaRoche probably doesn't qualify as "big splash" to Ned... not that LaRoche is gone.

2008-07-22 16:14:44

85. Mike De Leon

34. Can't we just take the out and not embarrass the team anymore by watching him swing at anything within 10 feet of the plate?

2008-07-22 16:17:24

86. Jon Weisman

I just had a great idea for eating up more of Bob's time. He should keep Alert Standings, with points for red, orange and yellow - like the Olympic medal standings.

2008-07-22 16:18:38

87. Eric Stephen

77
Note to Rotoworld (not shooting the messenger sporky):

Stults
4.64 FIP
22.4% LD
6.62 K/9
1 HR every 6.8 IP

Kershaw
4.23 FIP
17.4% LD
8.77 K/9
1 HR every 12.9 IP

2008-07-22 16:18:49

88. Xeifrank

74. 40 run over/under? Maybe for my softball game tonight! Here is what I have for tonight's game. vr, Xei

Method / Favorite / Win% / Over Under
Vegas / Rockies / 57.26 / 10.5
AccuScore / Rockies / 64% / 11.2
My Simulator / Rockies / 60.93% / 9.66

My simulator splits the two on the win%, but is the "under" outlier on the over/under tally.

2008-07-22 16:20:58

89. fanerman

88 Do you keep running stats on how well your simulator is doing?

2008-07-22 16:26:33

90. Xeifrank

89. Uh, yes. They are on my blog and updated every day. :)
vr, Xei

2008-07-22 16:27:38

91. Dark Horse

The trouble with Colletti promising us a "solid acquisition" is just this. No difference-making, middle-of-the-order bat, no Teixera and by extension one presumes, no trading Matt Kemp. Yet a "solid acquisition" might be Casey Blake, might be someone in essence less good than the person we'll be giving up to get him (any guesses?) LaRoche isn't a "gamer," doesn't have a bellyful of guts, and dadgum, he appears to be afraid to swing the bat. We need more crunchy chewy veterany goodness on this club. Yessir...Ned's always been about the "solid acquisition." I live in fear.

2008-07-22 16:28:16

92. fanerman

90 Ohh! Sorry, it's been awhile since I checked out Dodger Sims. That betting thing sounds like a good idea!

2008-07-22 16:28:33

93. Woden325

76 It's Hot and dry: 91 and 15% humidity. Not much wind. I suspect there will be some long fly balls at both Coors Field and Security Service Field.

2008-07-22 16:32:09

94. Eric Stephen

Does anyone know if there are AC power outlets at Elysian Park? I highly doubt it, but I might need to improvise for something on DT Day.

2008-07-22 16:34:29

95. underdog

93 - Security Service Field? That's such a homey, romantic name for a ballpark!

2008-07-22 16:36:52

96. Jon Weisman

94 - I believe you're stuck with solar and wind power. But I hope to make a scouting run there between now and the 16th.

2008-07-22 16:40:17

97. caseybarker

Since it's been brought up, what are the food and drink requirements? Is everybody bringing something; is there a list?

2008-07-22 16:43:03

98. Ken Noe

"Solid acquisition" could be anybody mentioned recently in connection with the Dodgers except "big splashes" Sabathia, Jason Schmidt, and Andruw Jones.

2008-07-22 16:44:52

99. Xeifrank

97. I believe it's bring your own everything (BYOE). vr, Xei

2008-07-22 16:45:08

100. Howard Fox

98 maybe Barry Bonds....

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2008-07-22 16:45:39

101. Howard Fox

and Roger Clemens to replace Lowe after he is traded

2008-07-22 16:46:10

102. Jon Weisman

97/99 - It is indeed BYOE, though I think some are bringing extra, cooking treats, etc. I'll start a thread at some point dedicated to this question.

2008-07-22 16:46:29

103. Eric Stephen

I might try to bring homemade chili in a crock pot, but I'd need to plug in said crock pot. I could get an extension cord that plugs into my car's cigarette lighter, so that's an option.

2008-07-22 16:47:44

104. caseybarker

Heat it on the BBQ.

2008-07-22 16:49:33

105. Woden325

95 They can't all be Enron Field, you know.

2008-07-22 16:51:19

106. trainwreck

Casey Blake puts up the numbers I was hoping Dewitt could at second.

2008-07-22 16:51:43

107. scareduck

Incidentally, what day is the DT picnic?

2008-07-22 16:52:13

108. Eric Stephen

107
August 16

2008-07-22 16:53:57

109. Eric Stephen

All-Star Cristian Guzman® just signed a 2-year extension with the Nationals that will pay him $8m per season for 2009-2010.

Not the best day for Bowden!

2008-07-22 17:01:53

110. Jon Weisman

Tony Jackson's latest has Torre quotes on Jones/Pierre/Kemp/Ethier.

http://www.insidesocal.com/dodgers/2008/07/pierres-impendi.html

2008-07-22 17:05:32

111. caseybarker

Perhaps, I too will bring chili... Some kind of cook off might be fun.

2008-07-22 17:07:02

112. Longhorn Bill

good news/bad news situation here in Brownsville, Texas

Bad: Hurricane Dolly is almost surely going to strike with heavy rain and strong winds.

Good: Dolly has slowed down enough that I will be able to watch Kershaw and the Dodgers before we lose power.

2008-07-22 17:09:09

113. Xeifrank

110. Sounds like Johnson or a player we get in a trade will start next tuesday.

112. Be careful out there!

vr, Xei

2008-07-22 17:10:07

114. Jacob L

Hi, everybody! (Haven't posted in several days)

110 That's pretty lame stuff. Mind you, Joe doesn't have to come out and say that he intends to bench Andruw, but if that's to be taken at face value, it wreaks of double standards and lack of accountability.

2008-07-22 17:15:05

115. ToyCannon

A name that know one talks about that was given away for free and has been useful. Bob loves this stuff.
Joel Hanrahan (P) WAS 7/22/2008
Hanrahan is now one of a handful of candidates in the mix to close games for the Nats following the trade of Jon Rauch to Arizona on Tuesday, the Washington Times reports. Saul Rivera is also considered a possibility for now, but we'll keep an eye out for manager Manny Acta's official plans as they become available in the near future. Hanrahan has rolled up 65 strikeouts over 59.1 innings for Washington this season and he's got an arsenal well-suited for ninth-inning work if Acta decides to give him the ball late.

2008-07-22 17:15:26

116. ToyCannon

115
Per rotowire

2008-07-22 17:31:36

117. D4P

115
Revisionist!

2008-07-22 17:35:09

118. Bob Timmermann

117
Indeed!

2008-07-22 17:35:31

119. Bob Timmermann

Interesting game in Florida.

2008-07-22 17:38:36

120. Tripon

Whoa! Joel Hanrahan! Thats a name I haven't heard in a while, glad to see he reached the majors with a team.

2008-07-22 17:42:19

121. RELX

Torre on Jones: ``It's still (too) early for me. Both Donnie (Mattingly) and (Jeff) Pentland are here working on specific things with him. It's one thing to practice, but it's a second thing to go out there and play games and try to put that into practice. I don't think he has had enough time for that yet.''

Told you so--get ready for the return of our favorite soap opera, As the Outfield Turns. In tonight's episode, Matt Kemp is benched because of his youthful indiscretion of asking Joe Torre who Bob Gibson was, while Andruw Jones, with the help of Donnie Mattingly, gets closer and closer to actually making contact with a baseball.

2008-07-22 17:44:30

122. Jon Weisman

From Josh Rawitch:

http://insidethedodgers.mlblogs.com/archives