Rant Rave Sunday
Let me remind you that the Dodgers only HAVE TO play three more games without Corey Seager. Think about that one. See, this is a team game. When Kershaw went down last year and again this year, they didn t miss a beat. They are just a very talented team of Junkyard Dogs. Kershaw wasn t himself, but he was OK. The bullpen minus el Gasolino was outstanding! They had to get
- Let me remind you that the Dodgers only HAVE TO play three more games without Corey Seager. Think about that one. See, this is a team game. When Kershaw went down last year and again this year, they didn’t miss a beat. They are just a very talented team of Junkyard Dogs. Kershaw wasn’t himself, but he was OK. The bullpen minus el Gasolino was outstanding! They had to get 12 outs and they did it in 12 hitters. That’s perfect!
- Maeda will not want to go to the bullpen next year and with the contract he signed, you can see why. But it looks like he has found a home. Maybe the Dodgers re-work his deal over the winter.
- Yasiel Puig is the heart and soul of this team right about now. They are literally feeding off him… waiting to see what he might do not. Hopefully, he can keep the knuckleheadedery at bay. I have always believed he had superstar talent. If he can build on this next year, the Dodgers may have four MVP Candidates in their lineup.
- Hopefully Seager can go in the final round of the playoffs.
- Lester verses Hill tonight. I would like to see Hill Dominate!
- There’s nothing more to say except Just Play the Game! Same lineup?
- DJ Peters 1-4 (.125)
- Will Smith 1-3 (.455)
- Matt Beaty 0-4 (.231)
- Yusniel Diaz 1-2 with 2 BB (.400)
- Issac Anderson 1 IP, 2 H, 1 K, 0 R (0.00 )
- Michael Boyle 1.1 IP, 1 H, 1 K, 0 R (3.86)
- Shea Spitzbarth 1. IO, 1 K, 0 R (0.00)
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Discussion (67)
Disagree, not disagreeable
Glad to see that after taking such a hardline stance against Puig earler in the season that you and AC have come around on Puig. Even moreso than that, the both of your willingness to acknowledge it shows that both of you are critical thinkers and big men who are not all-out ego-driven. I’m happy to see Puig and all of the team doing well and hope it continues to the end of the World Series.
I hope he goes into the Hall of Fame as a Dodger. I always said his talent was a combination of Bo Jackson and Roberto Clemente. I have no problem with most of his on-the-field antics, like licking his bat, wagging his tongue, flipping his bat, etc. In fact, I like it!
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It’s just that most knuckleheads never stop being knuckleheads. I feel that he has turned a corner… at least I hope so. When he is focused he is unstoppable.
Great team win last night! Feel good story in Culberson; lightning rod that is Puig; bullpen nails to hold up Kersh; CT doing his thing; overcoming Kike at cleanup.
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2016 Jon Lester: 19-5, 2.44 ERA, 1.016 WHIP
2017 Jon Lester: 13-9, 4.33 ERA, 1.323 WHIP
Threw 55 pitches and almost 4 innings Wed, goes on 3 days rest.
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2016 Jake Arrietta: 18-8, 3.10 ERA, 1.084 WHIP
2017 Jake Arrietta: 14-10, 3.53 ERA, 1.218 WHIP
Start pushed back in favor of Hendricks for game 3, still not 100%, 4 IP, 5 walks, 90 pitches Game 4 against Nats.
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2016 Kyle Hendricks: 16-8, 2.18 ERA, .98 WHIP
2017 Kyle Hendricks: 7-5, 3.03 ERA, 1.19 WHIP
Command issues in Game 5 against Nats.
I am watching the games on MLB.tv as received with the AtBat app here in Costa Rica. I mention that because I don’t if it is the same in all locations. It is a wonderful service except for one bush league exception. Between every half inning they show video clips of MLB highlights from over the years. They have a collection of video highlights numbering 10 or less. They played these same ones during every half inning during the series with Arizona. Going into last night, I was hoping that they at least would select a different set of video clips. No such luck–it’s the same group. If we reach the WS, I will have all the manic narrations memorized. As they would say, “Unbelievable!!!!”
Dodgers put the pressure on Cubs pitching in the 5th, and it broke em. Except for the HR the Dodger pitching was outstanding. More of the same today I’m hoping.
Really glad how we came back on the Cubs,by scraping and clawing, I think it was a huge confidence booster for the Dodgers, kind of chipped away some of the Cubs aura in the play-offs. I feel real confident with Hill going tonight and Darvish and Wood going in Chicago. Pitching is set up great, and if Puig keeps doing what he is doing what he is doing, that will offset Seager not being in the lineup. Just hope he doesnt become a distraction by clowning around too much and just stays within himself. A win tonight would be HUGE for us going into Chicago.
A note:
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The Dodgers bullpen revolves around Cingrani, Morrow and Watson. None of whom are the huge $$ arm, that many were pining for (read that as: Greg Holland, Chapman or even retaining Blanton.)
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The Front Office may have its issues, but finding value is not really one of them
I said before the play off the best bull pen will win the play offs. Most starters do not go more than six innings. I agree it is Morrow and Jansen. But the others are really doing well. When Morrow and Jansen throw their curve balls they are devastating. That is what Baez needs to learn. I just believe Barnes is better at calling the pitches.
Yasmani Grandal is the #1 in Catchers ERA is all of baseball. Of course, he catches the best pitching staff in baseball. Did they make him or does he make them?
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Catcher ERA
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Grandal 3.22
Barnes – 3.74
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That’s almost a half run a game.
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Kershaw gives up 2 more runs a game when Barnes catches. Don’t get me wrong. I love Barnes, but Grandal ain’t chopped liver.
I’ve heard this stock market called “the most hated bull market in history”. Sometimes it seems Grandal is the most hated good catcher in the bigs – at least by Dodgers fans. Even so, I do hope they get a really good prospect for him in a trade this off-season or spring. While it might have been mutiny on all fronts, they did wait too long on AG (as called by you early and fans wanted to lynch you for it). You were also early on calling Grnadal a good catcher and a worthwhile trade for Kemp – although it took a while for most to agree. However, it seems like with the catching youth that the Dodgers now have in place, now is the time to move-on from YG if they can make a worthwhile trade.
Time for Puig to “call his shot” and put this ‘can’t hit left-handed pitching” thing to rest.
Barnes needs to be more selective hitting 3-1. Especially with no one hitting behind Puig.
CC is the man.
I think a Grandal will start the next two games and will have a good play off.
Barnes not having a good game at the plate.
Holy $@#! Turner!
Ginger Jesus comes through again!
There’s a guy (JT) I didn’t understand the Dodgers signing (pre-FAZ). He was terrible at NYM. He certainly has been awesome for the Dodgers. Kudos for the signing and for not trading him off somewhere else. Just like Taylor, some guys work out, some don’t.
What a win.
Just on the clips I’m able to see it looks like the pitching execution was exceptional and that Barnes called a very good game, no matter what he did at the plate.
Happy Birthday to my late Father. The man who made me a Dodgers fan. That was awesome.
The Cubs fought hard but they just can’t match up with the Dodgers bullpen. They never had a lead to hand the ball to Davis and Roberts was going to get whatever he needed from Kenley tonight. I do think we see Grandal start on Tues.
4am here & im absolutely buzzing.
What a game – emoticons up & down all the way.
To win it with a walk off HR – amazing.
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Bobby – hope you were there!
Great game.. great Win. Dodgers played very good. maddon missed to put Davis in 9th.
6 more Dodger victories in as few games to get it done. Sweet! Is there a better word for this? Okay 2 words, Sweet Sweet!!!!!!!!