And as we all know, Tony Jackson loves Delta.

"It was USDA choice fastball, chest high and down the middle, and Martin watched it go by. I nearly ran to grab a bat to swing at it myself.

I haven't heard that last bit before, funny.

"Donnely...has been sending fewer baserunners to their doom."

"...but maybe it was just a fastball with no mojo"

And the Kemp / motorcycle analogy was note perfect.

Don't mean to rub it in, just a really enjoyable post.

The first, Pedro Guerrero, second, Mike Piazza and now Matt Kemp.

I don't want to be near Jon if "Kemp" isn't written in today's lineup.

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I was re-reading "The Best of Dodger Thoughts" (bring your copies on the 21st of July to get it personally signed, though I don't know how much Jon's charges per autograph) and I was reminded that although I love the dessert (the comments), its always the main course (the writings of JW) that bring me back to DT.

One more thing, during Jim Tracy's interview on Roggin and Simers, T.J. asked a pretty specific question, who does Jim Tracy like in the NL West. Tracy went on and on to the point where I switched the the station 3 times and each time I went back, he was still answering that question.

If there is one thing I like about Grady, its his economy of words.

I haven't once gotten angry, have I?

10
Richie (Dick) Allen was a laser man. Used to park them deadcenter but in general hit a lot of line drives.
No Sheffield?
No Garvey?
No Cey?
No Tommie Davis?
No Bill Sudakis?

One question I do have, though: Wasn't the pitch that Jeff Kent almost hit out a momentous one? I mean, that set up the intentional walk situation in the first place. Even though he hit the homer earlier in the game, I wasn't exactly expecting Kent to get a hit in that spot, despite my eternal optimism.

(From 11) Is there a list of Dodgers who hit lasers all over the park? Yes, Guerrero, Piazza, and now Kemp.

Do I want to be near Jon if "Kemp" isn't written in today's lineup? No.

Is there one thing I like about Grady? Yes, his economy of words.

Yes I do.

>>. "It isn't our policy to discuss insurance," Colletti said. "That's not my policy. It's someone else's policy." <<<

http://www.presstelegram.com/sports/ci_6200085

Pierre, CF

Martin, C

Kent, 2B

Gonzo, DH

Loney, 1B

Kemp, RF

Ethier, RF

Abreu, 3B

Furcal, SS
Pierre, CF
Martin, C
Kent, 2B
Gonzo, DH
Loney, 1B
Kemp, RF
Ethier, LF
Abreu, 3B
Lowe, P

VERY NICE.

Now, not to push it or anything, but can there be a day this series where Russell sits or DH's instead of catching? Thanks, Dodgers. I'll take my answer off the air.

Tejada's streak may be coming to an end

>>> Trembley said he had to "walk a fine line between doing what's right for the team and what's right for Tejada, out of respect. Today, I took him out of the game for the team, but I allowed him to have that at-bat out of respect for him." <<<

http://www.dailybreeze.com/sports/articles/8125717.html

Furcal, SS
Martin, C
Gonzo, LF
Kent, DH
Betemit, 3B
Kemp, CF
Ethier, RF
Loney, 1B
Abreu, 2B

That gets just about all of our best hitters in there and also makes for probably the best defensive team that we could field. I would love to see this lineup at least once before we leave TB.

i like your lineup but i don't like Betemit batting 5th.

i'm sure he'll be back in there as soon as he heats up, i like Betemits patience so yeah i wish he was in there also.

I [HEART] 35's lineup even more, but I don't think Grady will bench Nomar twice in this series.

And I damn near fell off the sofa. I was doing the exact same thing today and I had the same reaction.

So, Jon... when are we going to see volume II? :)

From DRaysBay blog:
It appears the Rays finally have given up on Elijah Dukes. The troubled outfielder is off the roster, though it is not yet clear if he has been designated for assignment or placed on the restricted list.
Dustan Mohr has been brought up from Durham to take Dukes' place.

Dukes' locker in the clubhouse has been cleaned out. We have been told the clubhouse will close at 4:00 for a team meeting.

I agree with you completly. If this lineup fails to produce, I feel like all the blame should be placed on my shoulders. I just very much want these boys to succeed.

I guess you don't usually call team meetings when a player gets sent down, though.

I had the same reaction on that strike he took. Man, I wanted so badly for him to swing at that. But then I thought ... maybe that was the DP pitch. That pitch he did hit was outside, and he stayed with it. That's where the clutchiness of Martin came through, because if he tried to pull that it's maybe the double play ball.

I think the pitch of Kent's double was important, but not momentous. It set up everything after.

My wife and I discussed if Kemp would get the green light. I thought he would, and when he did I loved the agressive swing he put on it, even though he missed it.

Speaking of which, I think it's kind of weird that Kent gets the green light every single time and almost always does something negative, like hit a popup. I guess that's how you know when your skills are fading. Be nice if mgmt noticed, though.

http://tinyurl.com/2dr35o

[scratches head, wanders off]

I'm thrilled as any when they walk Gonzo to get to Martin, but even if I was the Jay's I would feel forced to in that situation. Both Martin and Gonzo are threats so rather than having to deal with both of them better to just settle on one and hope for the DP.

With a runner on 3rd and 2nd the game can easily become 5-4 and then it's practically over. Chancing a 6-4 or 8-4 hurts more, but the odds of coming back don't seem that much worse. I'm just saying this based on observance as I have no stats, if my logic is wrong well I'm not a manager for a good reason ;)

Detroit will get the always reliable Player 2B Namedlater.

i'm watching the game, believe me Zambrano is on today.

I am a librarian in Spokane, WA. A patron came to me with a question and about a short film they had seen. Of couse they didn't have a title, year or any other information about it. All he knows is that it was in the 1950's or 1960's.

The film shows and contrasts two youth baseball games. One is an organized little league game with shouting and parents and coaches acting like jerks and the other is a peaceful sandlot game.

That is all the information I have and I am striking out trying to search this with any of the resources I am familiar with.

Witht the knowledgable baseball fans on this site, I am hoping someone remembers this.

Thanks for the help

Jason