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Tony Jackson says not to panic, so I'll just grit my teeth and console myself that precautions were taken:
Brad Penny won't start against the Mets tonight because of irritation in the front of his right shoulder, but he underwent an MRI on Monday that showed no structural damage. Penny said if it were a regular season game, he would start. But manager Grady Little doesn't want to take any chances with this being spring training. It also isn't expected to set Penny back at all in his preparations for the season. Little said he should be ready to go seven or eight innings in his first start, which is expected to come on April 6 at San Francisco. So, no reason to panic for now.
Eight innings in his first start? Talk about optimistic ...
Hong-Chih Kuo is now dressed to impress.
-T Cobb 1925
I'm not worried, but, yeah, 8 innings in the first start would be a miracle.
Wow, Ivan De Jesus Jr. gets the start today. And he made a nice play on a tough grounder from Reyes, who just beat it out.
- S Morris 2007
- Albert Spalding 1881
vr, Xei
Or the size of the public must be increased, which has happened pretty dramatically since 1881, probably more so than Albert Spalding anticipated.
vr, Xei
Exhibit A:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0126916/
The defense rests its case your honor, but reserves the right to reopen.
vr, Xei
Well, Reyes just created that run purely by distracting Kuo for a base at a time.
In 1881, professional baseball wasn't an easy sell. It wasn't attracting the greatest class of fans.
19 - "DeForest also starred in his own homevideo, "Couch Potato Workout," released in 1989. He also appeared in dozens of films and television shows, including "Heaven Help Us," "Nothing Lasts Forever" and "The First Time." "
"DeForest was born in Brooklyn and was a Broadway, opera and film enthusiast."
vr, Xei
https://dodgerthoughts.baseballtoaster.com/archives/595331.html
1. Webb
2. Peavy
3. Johnson
4. Schmidt
5. Cain
6. Lowe
37. I guess it all depends on the definition of the term "effective". RJ was a bad luck pitcher last year and moves from the hard hitting AL East to the light weight NL West.
I just don't see anything outrageous with the statement that the DBacks have the most pitching depth in the NL West. I'd say you could put the Dodgers, Padres and DBacks in a hat and pick the best pitching depth. The Giants and Rockies are in a pitching upswing, but still a tier or two below the others imo.
vr, Xei
vr, Xei
I just think Johnson will lose something after back surgery. I think we have the most depth, because we have guys like Meloan and Miller who we can call upon during the season (and probably Kuo), but it is true that we seem to be using the wrong guys.
So we are going to trade him for Ty Wiggington?
vr, Xei
Yeah, as you said it depends on term effective. I think he can be effective, without being an ace-type pitcher.
Not to be alarmist or anything. I don't really have anything to back this up.
Again, for Kuo, his last two outings, the unofficial one with Boston and today is sure giving Ned and Grady plenty of reasons to send him down to Vegas to start the season.
vr, Xei
http://tinyurl.com/26nkzv
It's still early, perhaps he will pull it together later.
vr, Xei
And just as we should not read into Spring Training, you shouldn't automatically read too much into 4-5 starts.
Yeah, but it is between Kuo and Tomko. We already know what Tomko is. If this was between him and Bills it would be different.
I still think regular season games mean a bit more than Spring Training games.
At least Grady isn't likely to go all Tracy/Nomo on us and allow the veterans to pitch us out of the playoffs before they pitch themselves out of a job.
If Kuo had shown some ability to pitch 4-5 innings now and not constantly have guys on base, he would have shown that last year was not a fluke. But has he faces more regular players in his last two starts, he has not pitched effectively.
Tomko is what he is but unless he is traded, he is not going anywhere. I still think there is a chance for a move.
Are the right moves handing in OF job to Kemp right now? Is it wise based on this spring to play La Roche at 3B in Dodger Stadium this April.
When it comes to the back end of the rotation unfortunately, the Dodgers are contractually obligated to Tomko, Hendrickson and Dessens, Dessens already being told like Chad that he is going to be in the pen.
Overall, I think that it will shake out in the first couple of months of the season, the real problem will be if we ever have Tomko, Dessens and Hendrickon all in the rotation.
the tomato looks ripe.
If Tomko survives the season and puts up Tomko type numbers, I don't see him leaving the rotation.
"That's no face, it's a space station."
They really could not think of a better name than Nationals?
"He (Jackson) is a native of Springdale, Ark., and a graduate of the University of Arkansas, although he refuses to root for the Razorbacks again until Frank Broyles is finally out of there."
Isn't he about to get his wish? Didn't Frank announce his retirement?
http://www.insidesocal.com/dodgers/
There still is a divide between those who are stat minded and those who go on what they see. This site has helped convert me more than ever towards stats. But I think Vin is the epitome of going on how a player looks and Pierre is the epitome of a player who appears better than he is.
sexy time good.
And though Vin will marvel at Pierre's play, he will also note the Dodgers' lack of power. And as far as Gonzalez goes, Vin is not someone who tends to say that he'll help the Dodgers just through veteran presence. If Gonzalez hits .250 with a handful of home runs, Vin will notice.
dessens went 4th and 5th and billz went the 6th.
or im just going crazy.
The MLB boxscore for tonight's game says Saenz went 1 for 2 at 1B and PITCHED the 9th?
How about maybe Seanez?
So what's the deal, did Dessens get lit up? I wonder if there really is a chance they'll rid themselves of him.
It seems like our only consistent hitters are Valdez and Loney.
But truly, now is the time to have a horrendous losing streak, as it is common knowledge that if you combine our pre-season, season, and post-season games, we will be a bit above .500.
If Penny and Shmidt are as wounded as they appear, it may not be much above .500, but it is still better to lose in ST when we our testing our most marginal players.
Don't despair--we have plenty of youngsters to plug in for injured vets, and that is ace for this team!
But yes, Broyles has announced his retirement -- most likely a forced one -- effective at year end.
The question is: why should I go there?
Please submit reasons for visiting Arkansas to me. Limit your essays to under 500 words.
Oh, I had a good Slush Puppie there, too.
Thats like my mid-season form.
124 He may be like the Babe--he can pitch and hit for power.
125 you should go because the Clintons once ruled there and I think there are some great caverns. If not, there should be some good stills!
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