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Garciaparra Packs for Vegas
2006-04-19 19:20
Nomar Garciaparra is to begin a two-day minor league rehabilitation assignment Thursday and join the Dodgers on Saturday if all goes well, reports The Associated Press. "I'm excited. I've had three days of batting practice and felt really good, so this is definitely the next step," Garciaparra said before making the trip to Fresno to join the Las Vegas team ... Garciaparra also acknowledged that he still wasn't 100 percent physically, but that was only because of residual soreness. "I think the last time I was 100 percent might have been when I was 5, but I'm feeling pretty good," Garciaparra said. "I did a lot of things to keep my legs in shape and maintain that, so going out there is not going to be much of a shock." * * * Against a lefty tonight, J.D. Drew, James Loney and Dioner Navarro sit. Jason Repko, Olmedo Saenz and Sandy Alomar, Jr. stand. So does Kenny Lofton. I understand the impulse to rest Drew, but is Drew more fragile than Lofton? Guess the Dodgers are anxious to get Lofton his 100 games.
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The more Navarro slumps, the more I'm convinced Ned will make a play for Javy Lopez. The Orioles have no need for him and he's in the last year of his contract. I don't think the kids will get the benefit of the doubt when they slump like Furcal and Nomar will. I'm preparing my grimace for when he makes a move for another veteran.
As for catching, it's a little early to give up on Navarro, but if the Dodgers do, I'd suspect they'd call up Russell Martin before making a trade for an established catcher. Could be wrong, but... it really sounds like Martin is pretty close to getting a try. Navarro's too young to give up on though, despite my being one of the many frustrated with his play over the past week... (his pitch calling, however, seems to have improved, and I trust more than Alomar's at this point.)
just my two cents
If the Dodgers lose their next two games, they will be on a 67-win pace.
Who says pennants aren't won or lost in April?
Mumbling to self... "12 and 2... 12 and 2...."
Should we take a poll? Who will be the first Dodger catcher to throw out a baserunner this season?
A) Navarro
B) Alomar Jr.
C) Alomar Sr.
D) Russell Martin
E) ___________
21 Agreed. And I think his offense will come around to "adequate" while his defense... well, as I said, I'm a little worried about it right now - based on passed balls and the basestealing issue, but agree that he should improve there. And the pitch calling is definitely better.
I swear Grady does the exact opposite of everything he says.
Ariza was crazy, because if he stayed longer he could have been a lottery pick, not to mention he would be such a better basketball player. Farmar has to work himself into the first round, so I agree that he should stay. Afflalo might not even be drafted if he left, which is why I expect him to comeback.
Furcal, SS
Cruz, LF
Drew, RF
Kent, 2B
Mueller, 3B
Old Maid, 1B
Sandy Jr., C
Repko, CF
A few thoughts:
1. Mueller batting in the 6-hole seems low. My guess is Grittle doesn't think Mueller has the power, but I'd rather see his high OBP there than Saenz.
2. Grittle has a rep as a player's manager, so after noting the Cubs were throwing a lefty he might've approached Drew and asked whether back-to-back days off sounded good.
3. I don't mind this cautious approach; perhaps the thinking is the Dodgers won't mind if Drew sits out a game a week as long as he's still healthy at the end of the season.
4. Clarification: I won't mind this cautious approach until Drew gets hurt. Then, I'll criticize JD for his fragile nature, DePo for signing him and Little for not running Drew into the ground despite knowing a season-ending injury was an inevitabilty. ;)
Here it is.
"What do you call Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes' baby when she's wearing her fancy bonnet?"
Anyway, cute!
http://www.prankplace.com/binoculars.htm?kbid=2585
Something more up to date:
http://www.prankplace.com/cellflask.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Surrey_With_the_Fringe_On_Top
I remember, when I was about 10, being at a Bar Mitzvah party with my grandmother, who upon seeing the entree said, without hesitation, "Spicy chicken curry with a shrimp on top." I thought she was about the funniest person in the world.
In addition, the kid comes right when Tom was going out to promote Mission Impossible 3, now he cancelled that...
http://tinyurl.com/nom3q
"... the Orioles had some discussions about former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Ross, but weren't impressed enough to consider signing him. Or so I'm told."
I would assume he means "weren't impressed enough to consider trading for him," but maybe he means "weren't impressed enough to make a waiver claim for him."
I should add that he is not good enough to warrant people trading for him if he has to be released.
The New Yorker concluded a piece with "MI:2" is NFG.
That movie is so bad, it makes Stormy Weather look like a good movie.
72 - I've said this before here, but the best line in a movie review I've ever read was the Times' review of The War with Kevin Costner.
"'The War' is what Forrest Gump would have looked like if Forrest Gump had directed."
Cannibal the Musical is real good if you listen to the drunken audio commentary by Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and gang.
77 - While hilarious, that review is misleading because I think it's trying to urge the reader to not see the movie. Would anyone here NOT pay to see a movie directed by Forrest Gump?
It could have been edited by a crack-addicted ferret with ADD that had just downed a half-dozen pixie sticks.
FYI The True Billy Hamilton has now been revealed.
Personally, that movie is #1 on my list to remake. I want to see Hugh Jackman as Sky Masterson. He's a movie star, he's sexy, he can sing and dance.
``Mad Dog Time'' should be cut into free ukulele picks for the poor.
Vin Diesel has been trying to remake Guys and Dolls for awhile.
The earth shudders at the thought.
I have a conundrum. Start Cruz batting in the 3 hole against a lefty he's never faced (I assume), or start Frank Thomas batting cleanup against Kenny Rogers who's doing well of late but someone that Thomas has hit well in the past.
I will count votes and make my lineup decision based on a majority vote (and before 6:45 PM). Thanks!
88. I think the funniest aspect of that movie is that it's actually considered by many to be a really good musical. Like I said, Im no expert, but I do enjoy South Park.
http://tinyurl.com/qfu2p
I hope Sam Cassell doesn't search for himself on yahoo because the suggestions that yahoo makes aren't very nice.
The initials stand for something I could never say at DodgerThoughts.
I always thought TJ simers looked like David Aldridge, the baseketball analyst guy.
I use to think Reggie Abercrombie had to be a preppy white guy. You can probably guess why.
I'll be at the Dodger game - I hope they have Laker game updates. The game may be the most important game of the year: the difference between getting swept and advancing to the 2nd round.
http://www.laweekly.com/la-people-2006/page-2-man/13161/
this turn around is remarkable.
Orgazmo is one of the greatest movies ever. Easily one of the most quotable movies ever.
Dad I don't think I am going to do hamster style anymore.
Nope, thats not Simers. Or at least, what my brain thinks Simers looks like.
When I learned Simers had an adult daughter, i just made Simers look like David Alridge but with grey hair and fatter in my mind.
LOL
LET'S GO BLUE!!!!!!!
Pure speculation. The article just said that Colletti is apparently a big fan. Remember when everyone thought Maddux was for sure going to sign with a west coast team? He ended up on the Cubs.
Too bad there's no hockey to watch tonight on Extra Innings.
I guess the real problem is that they hold 16 ounces of alcohol which will get you quite wasted in a 3-hour period. That's why I think the 8 oz. flask is the ideal baseball-watching accessory.
Another favorite alcohol-sneakin moment was a few years ago at a spring training game in Arizona. We took the bladder out of a box of wine and put it at the base of my back, halfway down my paints, held up by my belt. Needless to say, it was a day of fun in the sun relentlessly heckling the Padres' bullpen in right field.
All I can say is that the farmer and the cowman really should be friends.
Right now, Marty wants to wash Brad Penny out of his hair.
That explains the new headline. Do you think Mia Hamm comes along to Vegas for the rehab assignment?
Does Nomar Garciaparra have the spouse who likely makes the most money on her own?
Oh-oh. sound like Cub announcers.
Blame the Lakers. They are on FSN and the Angels got bumped to FSN Prime.
However I thought that you couldn't show a game on a OTA (over the air) station on a Wednesday?
The feed was doing that last night. It drove me to listening to the horrendous Cubs announcers.
Live on the wild side Steve. Have a Diet Coke!
Be a rebel.
Morneau pops out for the first out.
Penny doesn't like the baseballs.
Announcing is all in the legs :)
When I get off work.
When I brush my teeth.
After taking a test.
After sitting through 4 redlights and it's finally green.
Enjoy listening to him say things like "Juan Pierre is a fantastic ballplayer in all facets of the game."
Lew Ford is the Twins last hope.
the balls were not rubbed correctly according to Brad Penny
Juan Castro will be the last batter of the 9th inning.
If you saw a picture of me without a hat, you'd realize how funny that is.
Grits should make Alomar Tomko's personal catcher. We are going to lose most of those games anyways, so we might as well get him out of the way.
For me, that was almost a Jamba Juice spit take.
Not like Odalis is that much better haha.
We're a bit ahead of you there Sam.
Juan Castro is indeed an "old friend".
This is embarrassing.
I drink a Protein Berry Pizazz 2-3 times a week. Yum!
That was the drink I had.
Eerie....
Oops and g'night.
Great minds drink alike...
Every time the cubs steal a base, you drink!
At what point will the Dodgers be able to prevent anyone not playing catcher for the opponent from stealing second base whenever they want? Watching on TV, I can't tell if the catchers or the pitchers are to blame, or both.
Steve really shouldn't be consuming that much sugar...
Actually, the sarcastic cheer on that strike answers my question.
77 pitches thus far, which is what you'd expect from a non innings eater.
Could be a lot worse.
good because that's the story I'm telling everyone. well done.
what's the over/under on when he goes back on the DL? I'm setting the mark at 20 days....
They have had more important worries and an ideally uncaring bunch of starters. I hope they work on this in the minors but I have my doubts.
if we let one more runner steal, I was going to drink a gallon of bleach.
No. In fact, he's slugging a gaudy .246
Mueller robbed. Those seem to be our breaks lately...
Good times.
- do they test for that?
that is arguably the funniest thing I've ever read on this board.
Yes, see earlier comments on "problems with the Dodger feed" and the "unlistenability of Ron Santo."
Isn't the color man Ron Santo? If so, everyone in Chicago is well aware of Santo's ability or lack of them. Santo is an avowed homer and the Cubs like that. He's not slick. He's an acquired taste.
Well, Mr. .580 OPS was due up next...
Jon's original argument was that Alomar couldn't hit worth a lick and his defense was subpar. I couldn't find Alomar's CS rate (for whatever reason ESPN doesn't have catchers' fielding stats), but I think the majority of the steals have come off Navarro. Even then, it's pretty evident the pitchers are crappy at holding runners on.
And there's no way anyone can expect Alomar to keep this up. There's just too much evidence to the contrary....
i think lee was drawn across the bag as the throw went that way. putting his wrist out would be a reflexive and defensive move. you are correct, though, that he was never in a proper position had the flip from eyre been on target.
Most damning of all, he just made an error at 3B that cost the A's a run.
Perhaps we are witnessing a shift in the equilibrium of the baseball universe.
Suddenly luck is on LA's side all at once.
Good news, Alomar is out of the game.
I thought this was Saito Time.
311 - Ichiro! put up a 4 for 4 tonight, bringing his batting average to a whopping... .227??
Rrrrrafel Furcal!
I think that he should drop the embellishments and just announce the names.
What is wrong with Baez?
What a great closer we have.
Plus i like what he said about obp and slg and k's and bb's when he evaluates hitting and pitching.
I'm excited about grady, i think we have a good one.
Now only if we can get rid of ned.
Total opposite of last year.
I actually like the "bring in the closer to face the best hitters" concept. Well played, Grady.