I think this is our Oscar Robles. He's struggling in Mexico and has only put up a
383/468/561 line so far in 107 ab's. He appears to be playing for the "Diablos Rojos del Mexico" team. I don't know the MLE's for the Mexican league but I would think that he might be able to help.
http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/app/milb/stats/stats.jsp?t=t_ibp&did=milb&cid=532

As far as I can tell, it's the best hitter's park in professional baseball -- much more hitter-friendly than Coors Field. (Park factor of 119; Coors is around 111).

Still, those are some ungodly numbers Robles is putting up, just as he has in the past. His game isn't really based on power so much, so I wonder if the park helps him as much as it does others.

When is surgery ever good? Especially for a 20-year old pitcher...

BTW, a caveat on Oscar. Mexico City is 2200 feet higher than Denver. Didn't the '03 Dodgers and Mets score something like 80 runs in a 3 game exhibition series in that park? Not that we should be splitting hairs if Iz isn't available.

"Last night the Dodgers were off, so I made my nightly rounds and visited each player at home. To keep our team chemistry together, I like to do drills with players even on off-days. First I drove over to Derek Lowe's house, put on the catching gear and he threw 24 simulated innings to me. Derek really had his best stuff, and only walked two ghost-men and gave up a ground rule double. This is LA baseball!"

I am laughing too hard to remain inconspicuous in my cubicle.

"Krukker here. I've been nice on Baseball Tonight. I've been encouraging, even when someone says something "vacuous." But it's time for some "Kruk Love," Major League Baseball. I hate to be the one to say this, and I don't wanna criticize ya'll because, really, you're all great, but most of you players today wouldn't know how to play the game if it burped in your face."

I've never heard of a surgery where the recovery time was 2-3 weeks. This may really not be all that serious. You gotta worry about anything related to the back, but how much we should worry remains to be seen.

WWSH

I'll give you one. Inguinical hernia. However, that recovery was to the basic cubicle-type employment, not baseball at the MLB (or even Little League) level.

http://www.dailybreeze.com/sports/articles/1550172.html

"Recently, some fans have suggested the Dodgers change the "Game over" slogan flashed on the scoreboard as Gagne enters games to "Ghame over", a play on the spelling of Brazoban's first name."

I'm sending one to Yhency too.

Also, while we're on the topic, a thousand thank yous to Brendan for acting as our shirt distributor. It worked out well, as you guys will get your shirts sooner than if I had mailed them from NY.

It looks like we'll end up with 4 or 5 extras; once I figure out the exact number I'll make a post and put the ordering link back online, and they'll be first come, first served.

The game-worn Brooklyn jerseys are being auctioned on Dodgers.com... the 15 highest bids:

Derek Lowe $ 2810.00
Cesar Izturis $ 2188.00
Eric Gagne $ 1511.00
Milton Bradley $ 1510.00
Jeff Kent $ 1510.00
Manny Mota $ 930.00
Norihiro Nakamura $ 911.00
J.D. Drew $ 790.00
Don Newcombe Ceremonial-worn $ 720.00
Tommy Lasorda $ 640.00
Jim Lett $ 606.00
Yhency Brazoban $ 600.00
Hee-Seop Choi $ 530.00
Odalis Perez $ 530.00
Jason Repko $ 530.00

I hope Mrs. Lett enjoys her jersey.

It would certainly be nice to get some specifics on Tiffany's injury, though.

Happy thought of the day: Eric Gagne had Tommy John surgery at Tiffany's age, and still seems to have turned out OK.

Thanks to whomever donated it to me!

single by Burrell
single by Bell
strikeout by Howard
walk to Offerman, loading the bases

"According to many observers, Royals closer Ambiorix Burgos is being rushed to the majors. "He's gonna flame out faster than Macaulay Culkin after 'Richie Rich,'" complained one AL general manager. "At this rate, they might as well send him to extended spring training at the Neverland Ranch once Jeremy Affeldt comes back."

Lee: 2-run HR off Billy Wagner

All gone.

Hawkins caught a line drive by Polanco to the mound, then threw it away, I'm guessing, going for the game-ending DP.

Don't think I could survive as a Cub fan.

Phillies win...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrjerz/12595657/

(That comment reminds me that, at some point, when we've settled in with the new faces a bit more, you're contractually obligated to update your "If the Dodgers were your old Girlfriends" taxonomy.)

If I stayed up 65 hours, I'd be hospitalized.
Since I'm sleeping, I'm obviously not at work. I'm headed to Disney Hall for a concert tonight, so I won't be watching the game. I'll be working Saturday and Sunday. And then be taking in an Angels game Monday night.

I hear they're well-run.

Out of state start looking about tues-Wed of next week.
In state say about wed-thur(possibly earlier for O.C./L.A.)

Of course USPS could surprise but never in a good way.
i'll try to e-mail everyone as well but that is a ton of indvidual e-mails an I don't want to do one large e-mail for privacy reasons. No idea what I was getting myself into. Hope to see them at the Stadium.

That's great because it went out yesterday. OC/LA orders look for them to arrive Mon-tuesday if you all have Bob's mailman