Wet Birds Don't Fly at Night
This saying has a very deep metaphysical meaning which, over the years, many of the ancient mystics sought to understand and explain in terms that the common man could comprehend; however, the real meaning has been obfuscated until recently during the cultural revolution when I…
This saying has a very deep metaphysical meaning which, over the years, many of the ancient mystics sought to understand and explain in terms that the common man could comprehend; however, the real meaning has been obfuscated until recently during the cultural revolution when I happened to stumble upon and extrapolate the genuine meaning of it to “Do Chickens Have Lips?” Happily, I am here to inform you that they do not. However, chickens have poop, and it is a wonderful way to prevent chapped lips.
You simply apply Chicken Poop to your chapped lips, and “Presto” the chapped lips are gone. Why? It prevents you from licking them! (Now, back to your regularly scheduled programming). In case you are wondering what that is all about… I am evidently off my meds and hitting the crack pipe a little too much… or not!
It’s Time For Dodger Baseball
This could easily fall under the category of The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly. Of course, the Ugly is Noah (“I used to be Thor”) Syndergaard. He chose to sign with the Dodgers so that he could be “fixed” and improve his fastball speed which was about 95 MPH. So far this year, he has struggled to hit 92 MPH. At this rate, Gavin Stone will be in the rotation by May 15th. Can Syndergaard be traded? Or is he just in the process of being “fixed?” If Prior can fix this guy, he’s a freaking magician! Maybe he can come back and have a couple of good outings and then be traded to the Yankees (who are desperate for starters) for a prospect. But, maybe “fixing” him is a “process” that is going to take some time…but it will be worth it? I don’t know (and neither do you), but the Dodgers and Mark Prior have a good record of doing just this.
Maybe Syndergaard will turn it around, but Thor is very hard to watch right about now. Of course, there are several people here who live to criticize Andrew Friedman. They are simply moronic little men who probably are beaten daily by their wives (or mothers) on a daily basis and have no real job or life, and their only way to feel at least a little bit of something good is to criticize Andrew Friedman and mock him for the job he is doing, even though it is something they know they cannot do. I would list their names, but they know who they are. .. and so do we. They have their names tattooed on their foreheads.
They love to blame Andrew Friedman because his excellence reminds them of their ineffectiveness and stupidity. If you want to continue to post stupid stuff on this blog, I will call you out, even though everyone already knows what an idiot (moron, savage, fool, halfwit, etc.) you are! This is the best time in the history of the Dodgers to be a Dodger fan, but it’s too bad you are too stupid to enjoy it. I am sorry to inform you that there is no dumbass vaccine. I know you were hoping…
I saw some idiot on another site who criticized Friedman for bringing in Peralta and Thor. Look, dumbass, in case you forgot, he also brought in Shelby Miller, the Bazooka, Gonsolin, Betts, Grove, Hudson, Nelson, Pepiot, Miller, Stone, Vargas, Busch, Smith, Phillips, Vesia, Freeman, Martinez, Muncy, Outman, and others. What a little child you are! Do you have makeup over your forehead tattoo? There are still a couple of morons who try and call out Friedman on this site, but most of them have left. Every year since AF took over, the Dodgers have been relevant. It’s fin to say that you don’t think Thor, or CT3, or Max Muncy are bums, (well, that didn’t work out for you, did it?). Just have a take, and do not suck. But just to spew hatred of AF brands you as stupid, an anti-Semite… or both. Just say no to stupid!
Last Night’s Game
You never know what actually is happening… until after it happens… sometimes well after it happens. But, last night could be a turning point for this team. That was their best comeback. They were down 7-2 and came all the way back to win and are now back in sole possession of first place. Last night may have been the night that CT3 got his mojo back – we can only hope…. the guy works hard! It was a big, confidence-building night for CT3.
It was nice to see Michael Busch get his first hit last night. I guess I will call him Michael, not Mike, since Mike is his dad’s name. Miguel Vargas’ thumb still is not right. I could see them putting him on the IL and leaving Busch at 2B for two weeks. Vargas has been playing stellar defense at 2B and has a lot of range, which is probably why they are leaving him in there, but his thumb makes it hard to drive the ball.
It is my belief that David Peralta will be just fine… but I do not have the same feeling about Trayce Thompson. He is a great guy, but if Mookie stays at SS (and I think he should). The Dodgers need a RF’er… unless Peralta moves to RF to make room for Will Smith, whom I am really concerned about. Concussion Syndrome can be career-ending. I would not put him back at catcher.
Dodger News & Notes
- Jimmy Nelson pitched a scoreless inning for OKC last night. Barring a setback (and he has had a few) he should be back with the Dodgers next week.
- Nick Frasso went 5 for Tulsa yesterday. He allowed 3 hits and 1 ER with Zero BB and 8 K’s. After four games and 18 IPs (26 Ks), he has a 1.50 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP. This guy could be in the rotation THIS year. This is the return for Mitch White and Alex DeJesus. Stupid Friedman!
- Andy Pages BA is sinking faster than the Titanic (.260), while Diego Cartaya can’t get a hit to save his soul (.189). They probably won’t sniff the Show this year!
- Another pitcher who is doing well is Tanner Dodson (converted outfielder). He throws 100+ MPH, and in 10.1 IP, he has allowed 5 Hits and 1 ER. He has walked four and struck out 7, as he has gotten a lot of weak contact.
- You have to love the James Outman story. He may be my favorite player. The only question is “What happens when he hits his first slump? It’s going to happen as pitchers find “holes” – what will he do? That’s what happened to Joc, and he has never been able to hit lefties since that time.
- Shelby Miller is the closer now?
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Discussion (111)
Disagree, not disagreeable
Back home late last night. Good to sleep in my own bed. Watched the recap of the game, too tired to watch the whole thing. Nice game for CT but I am not convinced yet that he can keep it up. Good news about Phillips, bad PR move by the Dodgers not letting fans know. This is a baseball blog. We all agreed a long time ago to keep it that way, you want to discuss politics, call CNN.
…”.This could easily fall under the category of The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly. Of course, the Ugly is Noah”….the chapstick of the rotation.
I read a couple of articles in The Atlantic recently about stupidity in the U.S.. One by Jonathan Haidt, one by David Freedman. There’s evidence we are being dumbed down, but I have to admit I don’t see it here. People just have different opinions.
Friedman knows what he wants to accomplish here, win games and draw crowds. It’s been happening for several years running. I’m for the most part grateful.
I thought Feduccia was coming up.
I believe it’s Bobby Miller. He might have an aunt named Bobbie. He’s had mild shoulder soreness but is due to make his debut on Friday. He will of course be brought along slowly but should be available, if necessary, when it’s hot out.
It’s my opinion they will stick with Syndergaard starts through to summer in hopes he finds what he’s looking for, which is 3 mph on his fastball and the edges of the strike zone. Even at 91-92 he could be much better if he didn’t throw that cheese right down the middle. What to do if he doesn’t improve? Beats me. Ask Friedman.
This team has the potential to beat anybody 4 out of 7. Consistency is the goal with this group.
Thor’s best games seem to be at home. Hershiser said last night that he’s dropped his slider and using a cutter more, even though the slider was good last year. Wonder what the logic behind that is.
I don’t recall seeing Taylor hit to right field with a nice level swing before. If he can continue to go with the pitch we might have a resurgent CT3.
Thor won’t be traded, but he may end up in the bullpen. If he can’t establish himself in the Dodgers as a starter, what team would want him? Wanting him as a starter is not the same as needing him as a starter
Trevor Bauer has a friend in LADT.
Way too soon to count out Pages or Cartaya for this season. You know it is EARLY.
Thor can not get bye without more velo on his fastball. They are sitting on his fastball dead red.
I would give him a couple more starts and then make a decision if Stone should get a shot at the N.r 5 spot.
What about Bobby Miller ? Is he still in extended ST ?
TT had one great game and since then practically done nothing. IMHO he will be the first among Peralta ,, heyward and him to go. Agree on Vargas, he does not look physically 100%. But for that his hitting has come on the last 10 days. His defense is stellar.
Shelby Miller looks like a stud out there. Could he be the full time closer ?
Go Dodgers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cody Bellinger out on paternity leave with a second child. Does anyone know if he got married to the SI model he had with the first child? Just curious.
Mark. with your sources, what is the status of Bobbie Miller? Will he pitch this year for the Dodgers at the major league level or will this be a shut down year?