Los Angeles Dodgers thread

[javierm27]

Manny back in Boston this weekend. This should be interesting.

[javierm27]

Great game tonight out in LA, it felt like a playoff game. I am still laughing at Loney and Kemp arguing with the ump, they completely ignored the fact that they just got schooled by the ageless wonder Rivera, god lord his movement on his pitches are still amazing.

[neumdogg]

That last at bat was pretty ridiculous. Those were not strikes. Anyway, great game.Excited to see the rest of the series.

[javierm27]

That last at bat was pretty ridiculous. Those were not strikes. Anyway, great game.Excited to see the rest of the series.

They were pretty close but fuck I hate when they just look, go down swinging. Top of the lineup was horrible tonight. Hopefully they get it going soon, with the loss tonight we trail the Pads by 4. I still can't believe how well the Pads are playing. Hopefully they cool down after the half.

[javierm27]

Fucking Dodgers, if you are going to blow a game, thats how you blow it. Thank god interleague is over.

[VanHorneDog]

Fucking Dodgers, if you are going to blow a game, thats how you blow it. Thank god interleague is over.

textbook.


i dont know what to think of the NL West right now. the Giants could come crashing to earth just like the Padres if they have a bad month of pitching. the Dodgers have yet to play consistently good, but they are right there, and have the hitting to compensate for a couple of weeks of bad pitching.

[javierm27]

textbook.


i dont know what to think of the NL West right now. the Giants could come crashing to earth just like the Padres if they have a bad month of pitching. the Dodgers have yet to play consistently good, but they are right there, and have the hitting to compensate for a couple of weeks of bad pitching.

Neither do I, I still can't believe the Pads are playing that well. I keep waiting for them to come back down. My Dodgers are not playing consistent at all, last nights game was terrible. This next stretch should set the tone though. We will see what happens.

[javierm27]

Bring on the Midgets from up north!! Time to make a climb in the standings. Baseballs greatest rivalry starts back up tonight.

Dodgers!!!

[neumdogg]

I'm excited for this next stretch. Finally playing all the teams in our division.

No matter what, I am sure this season is gonna go down to the wire. It's a 4 horse race in the NL West.

[VanHorneDog]

I'm excited for this next stretch. Finally playing all the teams in our division.

No matter what, I am sure this season is gonna go down to the wire. It's a 4 horse race in the NL West.

3 horse and 1 arm.

the rockies are NOTHING without Jimenez. they are 25-35 in games he doesnt start.

[jmudmbphan]

Fucking Dodgers, if you are going to blow a game, thats how you blow it. Thank god interleague is over.

lolz. it seems fans of both the AL and NL hate this. We hate it becuase our pitchers get hurt running bases...you hate it because you can't win. blloolololz

[javierm27]

lolz. it seems fans of both the AL and NL hate this. We hate it becuase our pitchers get hurt running bases...you hate it because you can't win. blloolololz

Haha, it was funny to see CC run the bases though. But the Dodgers have one of the worst records in interleague. I hate it.

[rickyh24]

Baseballs greatest rivalry starts back up tonight.

:lol you can't be serious.

[javierm27]

:lol you can't be serious.

I am serious, it really does give a run to the Yanks/Red Sox, and unfortunately always overlooked. But if you take away the media hype behind the Yanks/Red Sox to me this rivalry is the best in baseball.

These two teams/cities/fans hate each other. They have a long history together.

[javierm27]

Read up on some history Ricky.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodgers%E2%80%93Giants_rivalry

Also has any fan been killed due to the Yanks/Red Sox rivalry? This shit is serious.

[pathetic]

Read up on some history Ricky.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodgers%E2%80%93Giants_rivalry

Also has any fan been killed due to the Yanks/Red Sox rivalry? This shit is serious.

strange story. i was going to school in chicago and i saw this story on yahoo's front page saying, "sox/yanks rivalry gets deadly" so i clicked on it and saw the story of this guy i knew from NH that got into a verbal fight with a woman at a bar, then she ran him over after the bar let out. very sad story...woman was crazy

the guy's name is matt. he was a good guy and i used to go to the bar with him all the time. damn shame...

http://www.pressherald.com/news/NH-woman-to-be-sentenced-in-Sox-Yankees-dispute.html

edit: please no jackasses respond to this. it's kind of a sensitive subject

[javierm27]

strange story. i was going to school in chicago and i saw this story on yahoo's front page saying, "sox/yanks rivalry gets deadly" so i clicked on it and saw the story of this guy i knew from NH that got into a verbal fight with a woman at a bar, then she ran him over after the bar let out. very sad story...woman was crazy

the guy's name is matt. he was a good guy and i used to go to the bar with him all the time. damn shame...

http://www.pressherald.com/news/NH-woman-to-be-sentenced-in-Sox-Yankees-dispute.html

edit: please no jackasses respond to this. it's kind of a sensitive subject

Damn thats horrible. I always read about crazy crap when the Dodgers/Giants play each other, some stupid shit happens in the parking lot all the time. Thats horrible about Matt man, sorry to hear that.

[javierm27]

Some more reading material on this rivalry.

http://www.forbes.com/2009/04/28/baseball-best-rivalries-lifestyle-sports-baseball.html

[pathetic]

Damn thats horrible. I always read about crazy crap when the Dodgers/Giants play each other, some stupid shit happens in the parking lot all the time. Thats horrible about Matt man, sorry to hear that.

it's all good man...him and his friends put themselves in a dumb situation...unfortunately he was the one that suffered the consequences.

[javierm27]

it's all good man...him and his friends put themselves in a dumb situation...unfortunately he was the one that suffered the consequences.

Yeah thats always the unfortunate part in these situations. :(

[javierm27]

Some more reading material Ricky.

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/lists/MLB-top-10-rivalries-042710#sport=MLB&photo=11183633

[jmudmbphan]

I think a rivalry is that much more meaningful when both teams are great. Over the past 10 years, I don't think anything can top what the yankees and sox have.

game 3(?) of the 2003 alcs is a perfect example of what this rivalry is all about...probably 2nd best baseball game I have ever watched...coming in a close second to game 7 of the same series..

[javierm27]

I think a rivalry is that much more meaningful when both teams are great. Over the past 10 years, I don't think anything can top what the yankees and sox have.

game 3(?) of the 2003 alcs is a perfect example of what this rivalry is all about...probably 2nd best baseball game I have ever watched...coming in a close second to game 7 of the same series..

Yeah and thats why to me the Dodgers vs. Giants takes the top spot. You take away the media attention the Yanks/Red Sox rivalry gets and its a one sided rivalry, still a great rivalry but one sided. The Dodgers/Giants have been consistently competitive throughout the rivalry series. If you read any of the links I put up you will see that I am not some homer trying to talk out of my ass. The Dodgers/Giants rivalry is the best in baseball.

[rickyh24]

Javier the Dodgers/Giants Rivalry is better to you because it includes the Dodgers....just say it. If there was a poll done on any site as to which was the best rivalry in baseball 98 percent of America would choose the Sox/Yanks.


I mean we can go dig up links talking about the Sox/Yanks rivalry too.

[rickyh24]

http://espn.go.com/endofcentury/s/other/bestrivalries.html

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/119042-top-10-sports-rivalries#page/11

http://www.askmen.com/top_10/entertainment/6b_top_10_list.html


See I can also find links that support what I say.

[javierm27]

Javier the Dodgers/Giants Rivalry is better to you because it includes the Dodgers....just say it. If there was a poll done on any site as to which was the best rivalry in baseball 98 percent of America would choose the Sox/Yanks.


I mean we can go dig up links talking about the Sox/Yanks rivalry too.

The same can be said about you and the Yanks/Red Sox, but the reason why most of America would vote is not because its the best its because of the hype that is built by the media. But the Dodgers/Giants rivalry is one that has been consistently competitive from the beginning just look at the numbers from the links I have put on here.

[crashintonickdm]

cowboys/redskins is such an overrated rivalry.

cowboys/eagles is so much better.

[javierm27]

Great start to this series, it got a little interesting in the 8th and 9th but the Dodgers were able to hold on and picked up a game in the division. Dodgers!!!

[pathetic]

The same can be said about you and the Yanks/Red Sox, but the reason why most of America would vote is not because its the best its because of the hype that is built by the media. But the Dodgers/Giants rivalry is one that has been consistently competitive from the beginning just look at the numbers from the links I have put on here.

idk if you can even put that rivalry in the top 5 in sports...sox/yanks is the top rivalry in sportzz

[gocubsgo3822]

i like it like i like blowjobs

[javierm27]

idk if you can even put that rivalry in the top 5 in sports...sox/yanks is the top rivalry in sportzz

My point in this is that you take away the media coverage in the Yanks/Red Sox rivalry and you look at the numbers in that rivalry since it began its hard to see a true equal and competitive rivalry. You look at the numbers between the Dodgers/Giants rivalry and its a really close and competitive rivalry since the beginning. That is all, thats my opinion on the matter.

The reason why the Yanks/Red Sox gets a lot of publicity in my opinion is due in large part to the big fanbase for both teams. They generate a lot of revenue whenever they play, etc. Its all a matter of opinion and to me the best rivalry in baseball has been the Dodgers vs. Giants, the Yanks/Red Sox has been competitive these past 10 years but the Dodger/Giants has been competitive and pretty equally matched for over 100 years.

From Wiki.

Since 1901 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001_in_baseball), the Dodgers and Giants have played more head-to-head games than any other two teams in Major League Baseball. In their 2,158 meetings (seasons 1901 through 2009 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_in_baseball)), the Giants have won 1,079 games and the Dodgers have won 1,066.

[pathetic]

My point in this is that you take away the media coverage in the Yanks/Red Sox rivalry and you look at the numbers in that rivalry since it began its hard to see a true equal and competitive rivalry. You look at the numbers between the Dodgers/Giants rivalry and its a really close and competitive rivalry since the beginning. That is all, thats my opinion on the matter.

The reason why the Yanks/Red Sox gets a lot of publicity in my opinion is due in large part to the big fanbase for both teams. They generate a lot of revenue whenever they play, etc. Its all a matter of opinion and to me the best rivalry in baseball has been the Dodgers vs. Giants, the Yanks/Red Sox has been competitive these past 10 years but the Dodger/Giants has been competitive and pretty equally matched for over 100 years.

From Wiki.

Since 1901 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001_in_baseball), the Dodgers and Giants have played more head-to-head games than any other two teams in Major League Baseball. In their 2,158 meetings (seasons 1901 through 2009 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_in_baseball)), the Giants have won 1,079 games and the Dodgers have won 1,066.

oh for sure man, it's a great rivalry...

i went to school in chicago and actually had people tell me (daily) that the wsox/cubs rivalry was not only better than the sox/yanks, but the best rivalry in sports...with people saying dumbass shit like that it's almost hard to even take any of these debates seriously...

i agree that the fan bases of each the sox/yanks and even the media build up the rivalry to what it is today, but the play on the field speaks for itself. 03 and 04 postseasons...you cant write that stuff.

having an hour long special on the sox/yanks rivalry on ESPN 19x a year (or whenever they play) helps play into the rivalry a little too :lol

[javierm27]

oh for sure man, it's a great rivalry...

i went to school in chicago and actually had people tell me (daily) that the wsox/cubs rivalry was not only better than the sox/yanks, but the best rivalry in sports...with people saying dumbass shit like that it's almost hard to even take any of these debates seriously...

i agree that the fan bases of each the sox/yanks and even the media build up the rivalry to what it is today, but the play on the field speaks for itself. 03 and 04 postseasons...you cant write that stuff.

having an hour long special on the sox/yanks rivalry on ESPN 19x a year (or whenever they play) helps play into the rivalry a little too :lol

:lol friggin Chicago.

Yeah seriously, you can never get enough of the Sox/Yanks rivalry on ESPN, its ridiculous sometimes. It is interesting when you look at the numbers between the Giants and Dodgers, and how many times they have played there is no run away leader they have played more than 2,000 games and yet the Giants only hold a 13 game lead in the rivalry. To me that in itself speaks volumes in this rivalry.

The 03 and 04 playoffs were incredible between the Sox/Yanks, and just like you most of my greatest memories as a Dodger fan involve the Giants. The last game of the 2004 season was incredible, I will never forget that moment. Dodgers go into the 9th trailing 3-0 if they lose its over, no playoffs. The Giants do everything they can to maintain that lead but the Dodgers end up scoring 7 in that inning, after getting it to 3-3 The Dodgers load the bases and Steve Finley former Giant comes up to bat and bam, Grand slam to send the Giants home and send the Dodgers to the playoffs for the first time since 1996.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=241002119

[pathetic]

:lol friggin Chicago.

Yeah seriously, you can never get enough of the Sox/Yanks rivalry on ESPN, its ridiculous sometimes. It is interesting when you look at the numbers between the Giants and Dodgers, and how many times they have played there is no run away leader they have played more than 2,000 games and yet the Giants only hold a 13 game lead in the rivalry. To me that in itself speaks volumes in this rivalry.

The 03 and 04 playoffs were incredible between the Sox/Yanks, and just like you most of my greatest memories as a Dodger fan involve the Giants. The last game of the 2004 season was incredible, I will never forget that moment. Dodgers go into the 9th trailing 3-0 if they lose its a over. The Giants do everything they can to maintain that lead but the Dodgers 7 in that inning, after getting it to 3-2 The Dodgers load the bases and Steve Finley former Giant comes up to bat and bam, Grand slam to send the Giants home and send the Dodgers to the playoffs for the first time since 1996.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=241002119

:thumbsup gotta love it. i found a mannywood teeshirt in my dresser yesterday and idk how the fuck it got in there...i have never purchased any manny apparel and no one i know likes the dodgers...it's a fucking mystery

i was bartending a couple years ago. this guy from out of town paid $1000/ticket for great seats behind the sox dugout for a sox/yanks game....sox were already mathmatically eliminated from the playoffs...it was after the "boston massacre" where they dropped like 8in a row against the yanks or some shit like that. dont remember exactly...but this guy bought these tickets already knowing that the sox were mathmatically eliminated from the playoffs, just so he could say he was at a sox/yanks game at fenway...

[javierm27]

:thumbsup gotta love it. i found a mannywood teeshirt in my dresser yesterday and idk how the fuck it got in there...i have never purchased any manny apparel and no one i know likes the dodgers...it's a fucking mystery

i was bartending a couple years ago. this guy from out of town paid $1000/ticket for great seats behind the sox dugout for a sox/yanks game....sox were already mathmatically eliminated from the playoffs...it was after the "boston massacre" where they dropped like 8in a row against the yanks or some shit like that. dont remember exactly...but this guy bought these tickets already knowing that the sox were mathmatically eliminated from the playoffs, just so he could say he was at a sox/yanks game at fenway...

Haha, Mannywood, hes been awesome here, I can only imagine what it was like having him in his prime. I love that guy.

Thats amazing, well one thing we can agree on is that all the fans involved in these teams really love them, no matter what. I hope to one day visit Fenway, I was really hoping to make it out this year to see the Dodgers out there but I wasn't able to. I just love the history behind that field.

[pathetic]

Haha, Mannywood, hes been awesome here, I can only imagine what it was like having him in his prime. I love that guy.

Thats amazing, well one thing we can agree on is that all the fans involved in these teams really love them, no matter what. I hope to one day visit Fenway, I was really hoping to make it out this year to see the Dodgers out there but I wasn't able to. I just love the history behind that field.

yup! if anything, then come out sometime for the history.

having manny in his prime was amazing. the guy is the best right handed hitter i've even seen swing the bat...well until pujols atleast

[jmudmbphan]

:thumbsup gotta love it. i found a mannywood teeshirt in my dresser yesterday and idk how the fuck it got in there...i have never purchased any manny apparel and no one i know likes the dodgers...it's a fucking mystery

i was bartending a couple years ago. this guy from out of town paid $1000/ticket for great seats behind the sox dugout for a sox/yanks game....sox were already mathmatically eliminated from the playoffs...it was after the "boston massacre" where they dropped like 8in a row against the yanks or some shit like that. dont remember exactly...but this guy bought these tickets already knowing that the sox were mathmatically eliminated from the playoffs, just so he could say he was at a sox/yanks game at fenway...

yanks took all 5 in a 5 game series at fenway. blololzzz!

oh also...roided arod>roided manny

[pathetic]

yanks took all 5 in a 5 game series at fenway. blololzzz!

this was it.

5 games at fenway.

[neumdogg]

Alright, lets get a day game win to sweep the Giants.

[CrashTheStone41]

What's going on with Matt Kemp... A few days after SI's Heyman mentions it'd be good for the Dodgers to trade him he gets benched for 3 days (yes i know he played yesterday but he wasn't suppose to)

Is he acting out or is Joe preparing for a future without him

[neumdogg]

What's going on with Matt Kemp... A few days after SI's Heyman mentions it'd be good for the Dodgers to trade him he gets benched for 3 days (yes i know he played yesterday but he wasn't suppose to)

Is he acting out or is Joe preparing for a future without him
Not sure. But it may be a good decision to trade him for some pitching at this point. He's having a below-average season. The Dodgers have the capabilities to make it to the playoffs again, but there still is the problem of pitching.

[pathetic]

what happened to manny bein manny?

[javierm27]

What's going on with Matt Kemp... A few days after SI's Heyman mentions it'd be good for the Dodgers to trade him he gets benched for 3 days (yes i know he played yesterday but he wasn't suppose to)

Is he acting out or is Joe preparing for a future without him

Theres rumors out there that he got into it with a coach on Saturday. So Torre then benched him and he would have been benched yesterday but then Mannys hammy acted up so he got in. They were reporting that before last nights game Kemp went into Torres office to talk about whats going on, the outcome was that Torre told Kemp he would play in the next game. But the funny thing was that reporters asked Torre if Kemp would have played on Wednesday if he didn't have that meeting and Torre said he couldn't answer that. So Kemp was pretty much in Torres doghouse.

[javierm27]

Alright, lets get a day game win to sweep the Giants.

Sweep!!!! The Dodgers are now 21-5 in the NL West and only 3 games behind the Pads. If I am not mistaken either I think this is the 2nd sweep of the Giants also.

[javierm27]

I was mistaken, the Dodgers didn't sweep the Giants in their first series this season, but they won 2 out of 3!

[neumdogg]

http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/mlb/news/story?id=5382706

Oh lord. If this happens, I want Mark Cuban to buy the team.

[javierm27]

http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/mlb/news/story?id=5382706

Oh lord. If this happens, I want Mark Cuban to buy the team.

Please let this happen, I want the McCheaps out of here. Bunch of assholes, charge fuckin $100 for parking and we can't even tailgate. I don't even want to get started on the free agents or trades we haven't been able to get because of these morons.

[neumdogg]

Please let this happen, I want the McCheaps out of here. Bunch of assholes, charge fuckin $100 for parking and we can't even tailgate. I don't even want to get started on the free agents or trades we haven't been able to get because of these morons.
Would you be happy with Cuban?

[javierm27]

Would you be happy with Cuban?

After the shit with these owners I think it would be better. As much as I hate the Mavs, Cuban is a great owner and seems like he would be ok with the tailgating, :lol

[javierm27]

Well the only good thing about being at tonight Dodger game was that I finally got a bobble head. Go fuck yourself Broxton!! Way to lose a game and to the fuckin' Giants.

Only a Giants fan would constantly say "hot weiner" in a game, bunch of homos.

[neumdogg]

I may have given up on this team this season....may have...

[javierm27]

I may have given up on this team this season....may have...

I still have hope, but man what a horrible losing streak and an awful game to be at last night. I was ready to punch some stupid Giants fans. :lol

[junior94]

So just curious, any fans in here actually hoping Torre will re-up with a new contract for a couple years?

[javierm27]

So just curious, any fans in here actually hoping Torre will re-up with a new contract for a couple years?

Quite frankly I don't really care. This team needs talent more than anything and a new owner. Until thats taken care of the Manager won't matter as much. I will say that I have enjoyed Torre while he's been here, they have come close to getting to the WS, just came up short.

[neumdogg]

Oh, I care. I definitely want Torre to re-up. I just think, as Javier said, that there needs to be more talent. I think our offense is great (however it could use a jolt as of late) but our pitching is dismal. We went from having one of the best bullpens to a mediocre one. And dont get me started on fucking Broxton.

[neumdogg]

I wonder who it is....

http://www.sportsbybrooks.com/dodger-has-pornstar-girlfriend-sure-looks-like-it-28561

[javierm27]

I wonder who it is....

http://www.sportsbybrooks.com/dodger-has-pornstar-girlfriend-sure-looks-like-it-28561

It's Manny! No wonder he's on the DL.

Actually I don't know maybe Reed Johnson? Its not Ethier, unless its Matt Kemp?

[neumdogg]

It's Manny! No wonder he's on the DL.

Actually I don't know maybe Reed Johnson? Its not Ethier, unless its Matt Kemp?
Kemp is with Rihanna.

I bet it's Russell Martin. He looks like the type that would date a pornstar.

[javierm27]

Kemp is with Rihanna.

I bet it's Russell Martin. He looks like the type that would date a pornstar.

Well maybe he is trying to get his swing back, shes like Susan Surandon in Bull Durham, :lol.

What if its someone we wouldn't even think of, like Kershaw, :eek

[neumdogg]

Can we just get Lilly already??? JESUS!

I like the Podsednik move. Our batting has been anemic as of late.

[javierm27]

Can we just get Lilly already??? JESUS!

I like the Podsednik move. Our batting has been anemic as of late.

I think the Dodgers have made all the moves they will make, :lol.

Fuck you McCheap, I hope they force you to sell the team.

How the fuck are the Pads still leading this shit, I keep thinking its a dream, maybe we are in the 2nd level.

[neumdogg]

I think the Dodgers have made all the moves they will make, :lol.

Fuck you McCheap, I hope they force you to sell the team.

How the fuck are the Pads still leading this shit, I keep thinking its a dream, maybe we are in the 2nd level.
Nah, for some reason I have a good feeling about Lilly. Maybe I'm wrong, but who knows.

[VanHorneDog]

I think the Dodgers have made all the moves they will make, :lol.

Fuck you McCheap, I hope they force you to sell the team.

How the fuck are the Pads still leading this shit, I keep thinking its a dream, maybe we are in the 2nd level.

its a four letter world

T-E-A-M

oh and the best pitching staff in baseball brought to you by the best coaching staff (for pitchers) in baseball.

[neumdogg]

Mother fucking shit!

[javierm27]

I fucking hate McCourt, it looks like the hold up with the Lily deal, is.....money. You have one of the best franchises in the Majors, nearly 4 million fans attend the games every year and play in the 2nd biggest market, and yet you want people to take on some money. How the fuck were these morons allowed to buy the Dodgers.

However, the Dodgers want the Cubs to put some money in the deal, according to the report. Lilly has $4.3 million remaining on his contract; Theriot $933,000.



http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100730&content_id=12802726&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la

[javierm27]

Sums up my feelings on these pieces of shits that own the Dodgers.

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/kriegel-mccourt-needs-to-sell-dodgers-072910

[javierm27]

Well they got Lily, Theriot as well as Dotel. Hopefully all this helps down the stretch. I still hate the McCourts.

[javierm27]

Big series out in LA tonight, I am going to check out the game on Wednesday. Time to put in some work on these fuckin' Pads.

[javierm27]

I am not quite ready to give up on this team, but its not looking good at all, fuck. They have had some bad 2nd halves these past two seasons, but this is just horrible.

[javierm27]

I still believe!! Big game tonight.

[neumdogg]

I still believe!! Big game tonight.
You ruined it!

Can we AT LEAST sweep the damn Nationals?? Get us back in this thing???

[javierm27]

Fuck you Broxton!! You fucking fat piece of shit. I wish we would have traded your ass when we had the chance.

The NFL season has officially begun for me.

[DMBzilla]

Fuck you Broxton!! You fucking fat piece of shit. I wish we would have traded your ass when we had the chance.

The NFL season has officially begun for me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w563UCxnUQI&p=5331C908E67821AC&playnext=1&index=10

http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=10911649&c_id=phi

I <3 Broxton.

:lol

Second link fail. MLB won't let you link directly to videos. Oh well. CHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOCH!!!

[javierm27]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w563UCxnUQI&p=5331C908E67821AC&playnext=1&index=10

http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=10911649&c_id=phi

I <3 Broxton.

:lol

Second link fail. MLB won't let you link directly to videos. Oh well. CHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOCH!!!

All I can do is laugh :lol. That's our Broxton!

It's hard for me to hate a Dodger player, but I hate that piece of shit.

[javierm27]

It will be interesting to see if Manny gets moved.

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/Los-Angeles-Dodgers-place-Manny-Ramirez-on-waivers-082510

[javierm27]

So now word around town is that the Dodgers may pull Manny from the waivers. Such a fuckin joke, I am not supporting this team this season at all. Yeah we have a shot at the Wild Card, we are only chasing 4 teams, and have been playing .500 ball all season. I fucking hate the McCourts.

[javierm27]

Well it sounds like its pretty much a done deal.

Bye Bye Manny, we'll always have 2008. Some of my best memories as a Dodger fan took place that year.

I hope this McCourt divorce gets cleared up soon, fuckin bitches.

[DMBstandUP1984]

:lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWQv0DOIG0s&feature=player_embedded

i guess this happen during BP at a Dodgers game yesterday

[DMBstandUP1984]

^^^^ i guess the guy that took the video is infamous at Dodger games for his videos..he has some pretty good ones on his youtube

[javierm27]

:lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWQv0DOIG0s&feature=player_embedded

i guess this happen during BP at a Dodgers game yesterday

:lol

Thats crazy, and he had glasses on, nerd probably didnt know what heads up meant.

[javierm27]

^^^^ i guess the guy that took the video is infamous at Dodger games for his videos..he has some pretty good ones on his youtube

This one cracks me up, the ball hits 3 dudes. The comments are pretty funny.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTbP__acgyA&feature=related

[javierm27]

Bye Bye Torre. It was a good run. I wish these fucking owners would have cared a little more about winning a championship and made a couple of moves that could have made the difference. But thanks for the memories.

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100917&content_id=14759390&vkey=news_la&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la

I don't know what to think of Mattingly taking over but I don't think it matters much with the mess that is going on right now. They will probably keep the payroll where its at and I doubt any big signings will be made.

We led the league in MLB attendance last year, we play in the 2nd largest TV market in the world and yet somehow our payroll is lower than Minnesota? Go fuck yourselves McCourts.

[waterboy100]

top blog entry (@ the moment anyways)

http://espn.go.com/blog/los-angeles/dodger-thoughts

[javierm27]

I wish we could swap the owners and players out in Tampa Bay.

[neumdogg]

Exit Torre. Enter Mattingly. I look forward to next season.

[neumdogg]

Uribe!

Oh, wait...another season of mediocrity?

Crap.

[javierm27]

Uribe!

Oh, wait...another season of mediocrity?

Crap.

Were fucked and with these owners, forget about it.

[Lee3691]

RIP Duke

[javierm27]

A very sad day in Dodger town, one of the greatest to ever wear that jersey. RIP Duke, one of the boys of summer.

[neumdogg]

It's TIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIME for Dodger baseball!

[neumdogg]

We're undefeated!!

[Noles20]

I was definitely rooting for you guys last night! and today and tomorrow.

[javierm27]

We're undefeated!!

Dodgers to win out!!

[Dads_obsessed]

I was definitely rooting for you guys last night! and today and tomorrow.

So can I expect you to root for the Giants on Sunday?

[DMBzilla]

http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/mlb/news/story?id=6280485

This would be major news if it happened in Philly. Just sayin'. :cool

[crashintonickdm]

http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/mlb/news/story?id=6280485

This would be major news if it happened in Philly. Just sayin'. :cool

it'd be obnoxious news too. i cant even imagine. i read the story, and completely laughed at the fact that its going unnoticed.

hope the guy is okay.

[DMBzilla]

it'd be obnoxious news too. i cant even imagine. i read the story, and completely laughed at the fact that its going unnoticed.

hope the guy is okay.

It's incredibly fucked up, but at the end of the day, it's just another example of terrible fan behavior going on in every city in America. I've heard numerous stories about how rough they can be on opposing fans at Dodger Stadium, and this just furthers that point.

But, clearly, it only happens in Philly.

[neumdogg]

It's incredibly fucked up, but at the end of the day, it's just another example of terrible fan behavior going on in every city in America. I've heard numerous stories about how rough they can be on opposing fans at Dodger Stadium, and this just furthers that point.

But, clearly, it only happens in Philly.
No one said it only happens in Philly. I for one have admitted that the Dodgers fans can be thugs. That's what happens when most of your fan base are Raiders fans. However, I love e fans and I love this rivalry. It sucks when it goes this far though.

[neumdogg]

I'm felling pretty solid about the two first wins. Kershaw and Billingsly are looking good.

[AJF_41]

No one said it only happens in Philly. I for one have admitted that the Dodgers fans can be thugs. That's what happens when most of your fan base are Raiders fans. However, I love e fans and I love this rivalry. It sucks when it goes this far though.

that's because LA is near Mexico.

n/r

[magic stuff]

that's because LA is near Mexico.

n/r

:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol

[neumdogg]

that's because LA is near Mexico.

n/r
I'm neither confirming nor denying this...

[neumdogg]

Fuck you, Broxton.

[neumdogg]

Why is Broxton still in the Major Leagues??

[DMBzilla]

Why is Broxton still in the Major Leagues??

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wE223pgVNuA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WUCC-3e8U0

:)

[magic stuff]

Why is Broxton still in the Major Leagues??

Even though the Dodgers did all the little things right the past 4 games and the Giants didn't, I still think you guys are fucked because I don't see Broxton holding many one run leads.

[DMBzilla]

Also, didn't get a chance to respond to this:

No one said it only happens in Philly. I for one have admitted that the Dodgers fans can be thugs. That's what happens when most of your fan base are Raiders fans. However, I love e fans and I love this rivalry. It sucks when it goes this far though.

While you clearly didn't, there are plenty of people who do say shit like this only happens in Philly.

My point wasn't really to bash Dodger fans so much as to point out the fact that hardly any media outlets are covering this story and if it happened in Philly it would be big news around the country. I just think it's worth pointing out the double standard.

[neumdogg]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wE223pgVNuA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WUCC-3e8U0

:)
I know what both of those are and I am DEFINITELY not clicking on them :lol

[neumdogg]

Even though the Dodgers did all the little things right the past 4 games and the Giants didn't, I still think you guys are fucked because I don't see Broxton holding many one run leads.
You may be right. If Kuo can shape up and be a solid closer, we still have a chance. Kuo was performing very well last year.

[neumdogg]

Also, didn't get a chance to respond to this:



While you clearly didn't, there are plenty of people who do say shit like this only happens in Philly.

My point wasn't really to bash Dodger fans so much as to point out the fact that hardly any media outlets are covering this story and if it happened in Philly it would be big news around the country. I just think it's worth pointing out the double standard.
You maybe right.

[rickyh24]

My point wasn't really to bash Dodger fans so much as to point out the fact that hardly any media outlets are covering this story and if it happened in Philly it would be big news around the country. I just think it's worth pointing out the double standard.

It's all over the news.

[LisaH]

It's all over the news.
It would be a much bigger story had it happened in Philly and it would be talked about for years to come had it happened here. Regardless, it's a terrible thing to happen to anyone. I hope he recovers and they catch these thugs.

[crashintonickdm]

It would be a much bigger story had it happened in Philly and it would be talked about for years to come had it happened here. Regardless, it's a terrible thing to happen to anyone. I hope he recovers and they catch these thugs.

:lol if this happened in philly espn would have a top 10 worst philly fan moments. And that's our point.

[DMBzilla]

It's all over the news.

It's on the news to some extent in Philly, but that's mainly because the media here is making the same point I am. It's been kept pretty quiet otherwise. My parents are addicted to the local news, CNN and Fox News and they knew nothing about it until I mentioned it last night.

The point still stands that if it happened in Philly it would be all over everything.

[neumdogg]

It's on the news to some extent in Philly, but that's mainly because the media here is making the same point I am. It's been kept pretty quiet otherwise. My parents are addicted to the local news, CNN and Fox News and they knew nothing about it until I mentioned it last night.

The point still stands that if it happened in Philly it would be all over everything.
If it happened in NY, it would be all over everything too. I don't think its just a Philly thing.

[DMBzilla]

If it happened in NY, it would be all over everything too. I don't think its just a Philly thing.

In 2008 a Yankees fan got into an argument with two Red Sox fans. She then proceeded to get in her car and run down the two Sox fans, killing one of them.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/12/22/ivonne-hernandez-guilty-c_n_401126.html

Most people don't believe me when I tell them that story, because it was barely covered. However, ask about the kid puking on that little girl in Philly last year, and everyone knows what you're talking about.

[neumdogg]

I just saw it on Headline News. It's a national story. What else do you want?

[pathetic]

In 2008 a Yankees fan got into an argument with two Red Sox fans. She then proceeded to get in her car and run down the two Sox fans, killing one of them.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/12/22/ivonne-hernandez-guilty-c_n_401126.html

Most people don't believe me when I tell them that story, because it was barely covered. However, ask about the kid puking on that little girl in Philly last year, and everyone knows what you're talking about.

this happened in my hometown. i knew matt. i used to play poker and drink with him.

it's made out to be a yanks/sox thing but it wasnt really...the fight at the bar was a yanks/sox argument. the defendant was arguing with a couple pink hot sox fans about the rivalry, then it turned into more of a chick fight then anything...a couple hours later she ran them down on the road. i was friends with all of the people run down (rob, melissa, matt, one other girl i forget her name) i havent spoken to rob/melissa since...they've been devastated

[DMBzilla]

this happened in my hometown. i knew matt. i used to play poker and drink with him.

it's made out to be a yanks/sox thing but it wasnt really...the fight at the bar was a yanks/sox argument. the defendant was arguing with a couple pink hot sox fans about the rivalry, then it turned into more of a chick fight then anything...a couple hours later she ran them down on the road. i was friends with all of the people run down (rob, melissa, matt, one other girl i forget her name) i havent spoken to rob/melissa since...they've been devastated

Very sorry to hear that man.

[pathetic]

Very sorry to hear that man.

Thanks. I wasn't as close to matt as I was to the people
He was hanging out with that night. Thankfully no one else was hurt. When I saw the headline on yahoo.com, "sox/yanks rivalry turns deadly" I was in school in Chicago and I clicked on the link. I never thought that's what I would
Read. Small word, cruel world, sometimes.

[javierm27]

The 28 game hit streak by Ethier and Matt kemps play has been the only bright spot in this horrible season. Its amazing to think he is only half way to DiMaggios mark.

MLB has to kick these owners out, there is no reason why they should be given a second chance. What happened to Bryan Stow should've never happened. I don't understand why there are no video cameras in the parking lot. I also don't get how these owners raised parking rates 3 fold since they came in and their justification was more security and a more structured parking lot in order to get cars in and out quicker. The lack of taligating also effects the situation with the security since most of the security out in the lot is on the prowl trying to bust people drinking in the lots instead of making sure that the area is secure. The fans have spoken though, attendance is down across the board. The McCourts must go, no two ways about it.

[javierm27]

God I hope this is the last thing MLB needs to seize the team from these idiots. Looks like they can't meet the 2nd payroll for May. Such a joke, clean up your mess Selig.

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-0504-dodgers-mlb-payroll-20110504,0,6806500.story

[neumdogg]

Matt Kemp is a BEAST. It would be nice if the team was better, but at least I enjoy watching something!

[Lee3691]

Go away McCourt, you are a putz

[neumdogg]

He just needs to give it up. Its one person being incredibly selfish.

[scrock25]

Happy birthday, Paulie!

[neumdogg]

Happy birthday, Paulie!
You know it!

[Benny003]

Photos I took during the Dodgers/Twins game on Monday (the 15 to 0 game):

http://www.flickr.com/photos/benckphotos/sets/72157627066660352/

[neumdogg]

Photos I took during the Dodgers/Twins game on Monday (the 15 to 0 game):

http://www.flickr.com/photos/benckphotos/sets/72157627066660352/
Solid pics! And finally a solid game.

[javierm27]

Photos I took during the Dodgers/Twins game on Monday (the 15 to 0 game):

http://www.flickr.com/photos/benckphotos/sets/72157627066660352/

:thumbsup

Some great pics that stadium looks pretty sweet.

[javierm27]

I keep hoping this is just a nightmare, I still can't believe what is going on to my Dodgers. These are some tough times, :snot

[Benny003]

Photos I took at Tuesday's game between the Dodgers and Twins:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/benckphotos/sets/72157626950051515/

[magic stuff]

God I hate when Kershaw faces the Giants. Can't believe Dioner fucking Navarro is gonna prevent the sweep.

[javierm27]

God I hate when Kershaw faces the Giants. Can't believe Dioner fucking Navarro is gonna prevent the sweep.

Oh yeah there's a game, :lol I have been so depressed about the whole Dodger situation its hard to watch anymore. This is pretty much a waste of a year.

[magic stuff]

I know Vin Scully is a legend and all that, but man, living in Dodger territory and having to listen to him call games really sucks. He makes so many mistakes during a game, and it's really boring to listen to him, or anyone for that matter, talk to themselves for 3+ hours.

[Lee3691]

I know Vin Scully is a legend and all that, but man, living in Dodger territory and having to listen to him call games really sucks. He makes so many mistakes during a game, and it's really boring to listen to him, or anyone for that matter, talk to themselves for 3+ hours.

You should be banned for this comment.

[javierm27]

I know Vin Scully is a legend and all that, but man, living in Dodger territory and having to listen to him call games really sucks. He makes so many mistakes during a game, and it's really boring to listen to him, or anyone for that matter, talk to themselves for 3+ hours.

:lol What? I am going to take this sarcastically. Vinny is the only good thing about the Dodgers right now. I love hearing him call a game, there is nothing quite like it.

[justinandimcool]

I know Vin Scully is a legend and all that, but man, living in Dodger territory and having to listen to him call games really sucks. He makes so many mistakes during a game, and it's really boring to listen to him, or anyone for that matter, talk to themselves for 3+ hours.

I'm literally shocked.

[magic stuff]

The only run of the game and by his tone you'd think the Giants just hit the HR.

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=17097307

[Dads_obsessed]

I know Vin Scully is a legend and all that, but man, living in Dodger territory and having to listen to him call games really sucks. He makes so many mistakes during a game, and it's really boring to listen to him, or anyone for that matter, talk to themselves for 3+ hours.

:thumbsup:thumbsup You're a Giants fan, you're allowed to feel this way.

[Lee3691]

:thumbsup:thumbsup You're a Giants fan, you're allowed to feel this way.

Even Giants fans understand how important Vin Scully is. He is beyond a legend.

[magic stuff]

Even Giants fans understand how important Vin Scully is. He is beyond a legend.

I definitely understand that. I just think people praising him today are more waxing nostalgic than anything else.

[Dads_obsessed]

Even Giants fans understand how important Vin Scully is. He is beyond a legend.

Sure we do, but he's still a Dodger.

[javierm27]

Kind of saw this coming, since the original guy they arrested had been locked up without any updates for about 2 months, hopefully they got the right guys this time. Ugh, it still pisses me off to think about what happened to Stow, such a horrible situation.

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-dodger-beating-20110722,0,5208386.story

[javierm27]

I definitely understand that. I just think people praising him today are more waxing nostalgic than anything else.

He pretty much calls the game the same way he has his whole career. Every now and then there are blunders but not the way you are making it out to be.

[Lee3691]

Yea, excuse vin for making a mistake every now and then, he has only been doing this job since the Dodgers were in Brooklyn.

[Lee3691]

http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/mlb/story/_/id/6793717/judge-rejects-los-angeles-dodgers-150m-financing-plan

Good news, as this will make McCourt have to sell sooner then if htey got to choose their own financing.

[javierm27]

McCourt has agreed to sell the Dodgers!!! Oh happy Days!

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/dodgers/2011/11/mccourt-agrees-to-sell-dodgers.html

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/dodgers/2011/11/full-statement-on-dodgers-sale.html

I was so excited as I was reading this, I may start to cry. I can't believe it. I boycotted going to Dodger stadium this season as well as many other fans. I think he got the point, might as well get out with some money. Attendance was at the lowest its been in 11 years. I normally go to about 15 games a season. It was very difficult to do but I will be back next season. I just hope we are able to make some signings this offseason.

[javierm27]

Kemp, Kershaw and Ethier, gold gloves. I am so pumped for next season.

http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111101&content_id=25865132&vkey=news_la&c_id=la

[waterboy100]

mccourt has agreed to sell the dodgers!!! Oh happy days!

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/dodgers/2011/11/mccourt-agrees-to-sell-dodgers.html

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/dodgers/2011/11/full-statement-on-dodgers-sale.html

i was so excited as i was reading this, i may start to cry. I can't believe it. I boycotted going to dodger stadium this season as well as many other fans. I think he got the point, might as well get out with some money. Attendance was at the lowest its been in 11 years. I normally go to about 15 games a season. It was very difficult to do but i will be back next season. I just hope we are able to make some signings this offseason.
free at last, free at last

[javierm27]

Even this news of resigning Rivera for $4 mil. isn't going to bring me down. I just hope this isn't Neds idea of a big bat signing this offseason.

http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111101&content_id=25865826&vkey=news_la&c_id=la

[javierm27]

free at last, free at last

:thumbsup:multi I am so excited about next season.

[Lee3691]

Finally the team is going to be sold....McCourt is going to pocket 500 million, which sucks

Any word on who is oging to bid for the team?

[javierm27]

Finally the team is going to be sold....McCourt is going to pocket 500 million, which sucks

Any word on who is oging to bid for the team?

I don't think he will be pocketing that much he has a lot of debt to pay off. No word yet on who the suitors are, so far from what I have heard, Cuban, if the price is right, Orel/Garvey team, Magic, De La Hoya, and an AEG team.

[neumdogg]

I don't think he will be pocketing that much he has a lot of debt to pay off. No word yet on who the suitors are, so far from what I have heard, Cuban, if the price is right, Orel/Garvey team, Magic, De La Hoya, and an AEG team.
I would LOVE Cuban to do it. He would breath new life into such a storied franchise.

[javierm27]

Finally the team is going to be sold....McCourt is going to pocket 500 million, which sucks

Any word on who is oging to bid for the team?

McCourt isn't going to be pocketing much.

McCourt and his ex-wife Jamie purchased the team after a long process just before the start of Spring Training in 2004 for the cost of $430 million that was mostly made up of loans and eventually property exchanges. McCourt is reported to owe in excess of $800 million on the team and must pay his former spouse $130 million in a recently agreed upon settlement between the two that lies outside the sale of the club.

http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111102&content_id=25878536&vkey=news_la&c_id=la#disqus_thread

[javierm27]

It sounds like Peter O'Malley is interested in making a play for the Dodgers as well.

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-peter-omalley-20111103,0,4549505.story

[neumdogg]

Trump wants to buy the Dodgers. Let the circus begin.

[Lee3691]

I'd like to see a combination of Cuban, Hersheiser and O'Malley

Interesting that reports are the two previous owners, O'Malley & Fox, want the team back

As shitty of an owner as McCourt was/is (and I personally pegged him as a scumbag right from the beginning), he was brilliant in the sense he knew the Dodgers were way undervalued, when you account for the stadium, and most importantly, the giant parking lot.

I've read some reports regarding the debt McCourt owes, which is poetic justice, but sad, because its going to cost the new owner more.

[javierm27]

It sounds like Torre is trying to get involved now with buying the Dodgers, he resigned from his post with MLB. I am a little hesitant about the group he is joining just because its a real estate developer and I wonder about them trying to move the team because that land if developed could end up being worth millions. I think my top pick right now is the Magic group, bids are due in on Jan 23 and we should know who gets the team by Spring Training.

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/Joe-Torre-quits-MLB-to-pursue-Los-Angeles-Dodgers-ownership-010412

[javierm27]

And then there were 3, looks like we may have a new owner by the end of next month! I can't wait to finally get this done and move forward. I am pulling for Magic or Stan Kroenke, owner of the Rams. If the St. Louis Rams move to LA and he also owns the Dodgers, I think that would be pretty awesome to have here.

http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Los-Angeles-Dodgers-Bid-Ownership-Finalists-144091826.html

The three finalists in the running to potentially own the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to the Los Angeles Times, comes down to:

A group led by hedge-fund billionaire Steven Cohen and Los Angeles billionaire and philanthropist Patrick Soon-Shiong;
A group headed by Magic Johnson and baseball executive Stan Kasten;
And St. Louis Rams owner Stan Kroenke.
The Dodgers could wind up selling at a record price for a U.S. sports franchise - $1.6 billion, The Times reported. The most a team has fetched was the Miami Dolphins for $1.1 billion in 2009.

[javierm27]

Looks like its Magic!!! I am beyond thrilled that his group will take over the franchise, no more McCourts!!!


http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120327&content_id=27685944&vkey=news_la&c_id=la

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- A deal has been consummated between the Dodgers and Magic Johnson's bidding group for the Dodgers and Dodger Stadium, according to a baseball source. Johnson's group includes former baseball executive Stan Kasten and Guggenheim Partners.

[hmich176]

I guess the Rams aren't moving back to LA then.

[Lee3691]

2 billion dollars

Wow

[javierm27]

Wow, sounds like they sold for $2 BILLION!

[javierm27]

It's Magic time!!

[thestand]

Buster Olney on twitter: Magic's group winning bid for Dodgers might be greatest stroke of good fortune for baseball since distance of 90 ft. between bases occurred.

[canes101190]

Great for Magic and the Dodgers. Good move all around.

[javierm27]

If they paid $ 2 billion, McCourt better have given up the parking lots.

[vaxarado]

Awesome for you guys to finally get away from McCourt but $2 billion? Damn.

[cruscott35]

Actually 2.15 billion.

[vaxarado]

Actually 2.15 billion.

Okay smartass.

[mr. testaverde]

with magic involved, you always get a positive result

[Lee3691]

...and the group that bought the team agreed to form a joint venture for the land around Dodger Stadium. As much of a douche and shitty owner McCourt is, the one thing he deserves credit for (and looks like it is going to make him a billionaire) is that the bigest value of the Dodgers is the land around there. With McCourt being involved in the land and with the price paid, I expect there is going to be some developement of the land there. Great move by the Dodgers, but at that price, it concerns me (concession and ticket prices are going to be crazy)

[vaxarado]

...and the group that bought the team agreed to form a joint venture for the land around Dodger Stadium. As much of a douche and shitty owner McCourt is, the one thing he deserves credit for (and looks like it is going to make him a billionaire) is that the bigest value of the Dodgers is the land around there. With McCourt being involved in the land and with the price paid, I expect there is going to be some developement of the land there. Great move by the Dodgers, but at that price, it concerns me (concession and ticket prices are going to be crazy)

I could be entirely wrong about this but I thought I heard someone say that after everything is settled (including the divorce nonsense, etc.) he'll make about $135 million.

[Lee3691]

I could be entirely wrong about this but I thought I heard someone say that after everything is settled (including the divorce nonsense, etc.) he'll make about $135 million.

I think that is how much is wife will make; from what i understand McCourt was about a billion in debt, so he makes a billion and still had some ownership on the land

[javierm27]

...and the group that bought the team agreed to form a joint venture for the land around Dodger Stadium. As much of a douche and shitty owner McCourt is, the one thing he deserves credit for (and looks like it is going to make him a billionaire) is that the bigest value of the Dodgers is the land around there. With McCourt being involved in the land and with the price paid, I expect there is going to be some developement of the land there. Great move by the Dodgers, but at that price, it concerns me (concession and ticket prices are going to be crazy)

The one thing that concerns me and may be looked at down the line is the movement of the team to the downtown area. I think this is why that land was done as a joint venture. It seems that if/when an NFL team moves to LA, they will play downtown by Staples, if you are also able to move the Dodgers around there, you would have all 3 sports teams in one area, and you are able to develop the land where Dodger stadium currently sits, which is a prime location in LA. Or they could just develop the land where the stadium currently sits.

[davidhamrick10]

Wow Harrang! Nine strike outs in a row!


And then promptly gives up 3 runs, that seems more like it!

[Roose13]

LOL went back to page 7 and 8 when it was the NLCS between Philly and LA. I was such a little dickhead and ricky didn't hate me yet :lol

[neumdogg]

LOL went back to page 7 and 8 when it was the NLCS between Philly and LA. I was such a little dickhead and ricky didn't hate me yet :lol
I refuse to go back and look at those pages. Hurts too much.

[notquitethere]

Matt Kemp is on pace to blast 108 homers this year.

[neumdogg]

Red fucking hot.

[neumdogg]

No Matt Kemp? No problem! Dodgers sweep the champs!

[crashintonickdm]

great fans down there in LA

[Lee3691]

Ironic, coming from a Philadelphia sports fan who also roots for the Cowboys

:lol:lol:lol

[uro55]

Ironic, coming from a Philadelphia sports fan who also roots for the Cowboys

:lol:lol:lol

Good counterpoint:thumbsup

[recentlyJTR41]

great fans down there in LA

Ironic, coming from a Philadelphia sports fan who also roots for the Cowboys

:lol:lol:lol

Awesome :lol:lol

[davidhamrick10]

I went to the DMB show in Cincy last night wearing my home Matt Kemp jersey. At one point I went to the bathroom and on one side there was a line about 20 people deep and on the other side there was no one. So I went to the open side and as I did I heard a guy standing in that line say,"Hey, everybody follow the Dodger! They're in first place!"

And then the guy next to me at the pisser told me Dodger Stadium was terrible because quote "people die there" :lol

[neumdogg]

Dodgers sweep the Phillies! Oh what a lovely day!

[davidhamrick10]

Ethier signs 5 year deal with the Dodgers, maybe now he can get out of his funk

http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/mlb/story/_/id/8040921/source-andre-ethier-agrees-principle-5-year-85-million-contract-extension-los-angeles-dodgers

[javierm27]

Ethier signs 5 year deal with the Dodgers, maybe now he can get out of his funk

http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/mlb/story/_/id/8040921/source-andre-ethier-agrees-principle-5-year-85-million-contract-extension-los-angeles-dodgers

Yeah, he's been slowly getting out of it. I like the signing, now just need to lock up Kershaw and we should have a good foundation for a run at a WS.

[dduncan6er]

That's a lot of money for Ethier. Granted I don't get to see him play a ton but he seems like a really inconsistent player. 5 years/ $85 million is a ton of money for that.

[davidhamrick10]

That's a lot of money for Ethier. Granted I don't get to see him play a ton but he seems like a really inconsistent player. 5 years/ $85 million is a ton of money for that.
When he is healthy he is about as consistent as you can get. I think the lack of Kemp has finally started to wear on him but he still has 53 RBI's in 62 games.

[javierm27]

That's a lot of money for Ethier. Granted I don't get to see him play a ton but he seems like a really inconsistent player. 5 years/ $85 million is a ton of money for that.

Great solid player (a lot of clutch hits) but they did lock him up at a little bit of a premium but I prefer that over letting him be a FA and some dumbass team completely overbidding on him and seeing him leave.

[davidhamrick10]

Ummm.....Hanley Ramirez and a lefty for the in for Eovaldi? Yes, please! Even if Hanley doesn't bat .300 he is still a large improvement over Fat Uribe.

[davidhamrick10]

That should say for the pin

[javierm27]

Ummm.....Hanley Ramirez and a lefty for the in for Eovaldi? Yes, please! Even if Hanley doesn't bat .300 he is still a large improvement over Fat Uribe.

Yeah I love the move too, it's a gamble but one that can pay off big.

[neumdogg]

It's amazing what happens when you dump a shitty owner. Loving these moves.

[javierm27]

It's amazing what happens when you dump a shitty owner. Loving these moves.

Yeah the owner definitely helps, but it also helps that dumbass Ned isn't the only one working on these trades, definitely see Stan working behind the scenes and pulling the strings on some of these moves.

[neumdogg]

Dempster now too???

[scrock25]

Serious question here, I don't need to get banned again for "trolling"... but after you guys give away the farm, don't re-sign any of these guys you get, and don't win the world series this year, how many years will it take until you're competitive again?

[javierm27]

Serious question here, I don't need to get banned again for "trolling"... but after you guys give away the farm, don't re-sign any of these guys you get, and don't win the world series this year, how many years will it take until you're competitive again?

Serious question, you're asking this and you're a Yankee fan? :lol stfu

[recentlyJTR41]

Does Hanley Ramirez still do that stupid shit where he puts the two fingers over his eye? :lol

[Rodey]

How are Vince Cully and Magic getting along these days?

[javierm27]

I am interested in seeing where Victorino will play, it sounds like Kemp is willing to move to LF but I figured Victorino would be the one moving.

"Victorino is a three-time Gold Glove center fielder, where the Dodgers have reigning Gold Glover Matt Kemp. But Kemp told the club he would move to left field if it meant acquiring a player like Victorino, who hasn't played left field since 2006."

http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120731&content_id=35868680&vkey=news_la&c_id=la

[GoLdpHiShDMB]

i read something that Kemp volunteered to move to left field if they got someone like Victorino. vic wont be in left.

[ramiro24]

vic will be in left field..kemp in center.

[ramiro24]

Serious question here, I don't need to get banned again for "trolling"... but after you guys give away the farm, don't re-sign any of these guys you get, and don't win the world series this year, how many years will it take until you're competitive again?

we didnt give away the farm. we still have a pretty good farm system. and kept our top 2 prospects.

[javierm27]

vic will be in left field..kemp in center.

That's what I figured, good to see we didn't give up Lee or Webster for Dempster. With all the trades that have been made I like the way our team is shaping up, hopefully Lily will be back soon and I am eager to see what De La Rosa can do as well. It's going to be a 3 team race for the division now.

[javierm27]

Well, that sucked, sweep, then get swept. Bring on the Cubbies!

[neumdogg]

At least the Giants lost. We just need this team to gel and gel quick!

[neumdogg]

OK, and we're back. This should be a fun season.

[javierm27]

OK, and we're back. This should be a fun season.

Just me and you buddy. I can't make it to opening day this year, damn work but I got tickets to Jackie Robinson night which I am looking forward to. I can't wait to see the stadium after all the renovations, should be a great season, I have my concerns but just hoping we make it to the playoffs, anything past that is a plus.

[neumdogg]

All right, Javi. Let's do this. Going to be an awesome year (or a terrible one)!

[javierm27]

All right, Javi. Let's do this. Going to be an awesome year (or a terrible one)!

I am going to be optimistic about the season! ! :lol. I like how many players were put on the 15 day dl today

[neumdogg]

What an amazing performance by Kershaw. Interested to see what Ryu can do tonight.

[javierm27]

What an amazing performance by Kershaw. Interested to see what Ryu can do tonight.

He looked pretty sharp in spring training and earned that #2 spot, I expect good things from him this season.

[dmbetc]

The Kings will wear Dodgers theme jerseys during per game warm ups for Thursdays game. Pretty cool, would be awesome if they could wear it during the actual game!

http://www.truebluela.com/2013/4/14/4225550/dodgers-jerseys-la-kings