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Foghorn · « **on:** April 24, 2006, 01:02:30 pm »

fuck the dodgers!!!!

pravata · « **Reply #1 on:** April 24, 2006, 01:46:54 pm »

If the Astros haven't played a "real tough team? yet, they're not about to face one any time soon. If they get beat by the Dogers it won't be because of fundamentals

From the LA Times

"...the Dodgers packed their bags and flew to Houston on Sunday night, not yet too concerned about their mediocrity."

"It's too early to figure us out," Lowe said.

No, they're a mystery alright

In the bottom of the inning, (Sunday v. Diamondbacks) Drew almost ran the Dodgers out of a rally. With Jason Repko on third, Drew on first and one out, starter Russ Ortiz faked a pickoff throw to third, whirled and fired to first. Drew, who broke for second on the fake, was out on a play so seldom successful that fans boo when a pitcher appears to waste time trying it.

"I was trying to get too good of a jump," Drew said. "He made the play work pretty good."
The Link

...on Sunday, Manager Grady Little said (Doger catcher) Dioner Navarro inability to throw out runners reflects the inability of the pitching staff to hold those runners on base.

Navarro threw out 19.5% of runners trying to steal last season, and he is 0 for 10 this season. Sandy Alomar Jr., the veteran backup, has thrown out one of 10.

"The pitchers aren't allowing the catchers enough time, the majority of the time," Little said.
The Link

Foghorn · « **Reply #2 on:** April 24, 2006, 01:55:40 pm »

I don't think there are many "real tough" teams. I think there are real tough starting pitchers.

I saw the 1-20 in throwing out baserunners stat. I'd expect to see more running tonight versus DLowe and his GIDP sinker than versus Penny or Perez.

Gizzmonic · « **Reply #3 on:** April 24, 2006, 01:56:58 pm »

Quote:

In the bottom of the inning, (Sunday v. Diamondbacks) Drew almost ran the Dodgers out of a rally. With Jason Repko on third, Drew on first and one out, starter Russ Ortiz faked a pickoff throw to third, whirled and fired to first. Drew, who broke for second on the fake, was out on a play so seldom successful that fans boo when a pitcher appears to waste time trying it.

"I was trying to get too good of a jump," Drew said. "He made the play work pretty good."

Oh good God, the last thing we need to see is more of that play. How many hours of dead time did JD Drew just add to the season by falling for that one?

Also, Foggy, your Dodgers preview is excellent, and I admire your bold Power Rankings, and actually, the overall boldness of the entire column, intentional or not .

Foghorn · « **Reply #4 on:** April 24, 2006, 02:02:08 pm »

whoops, missed a somewhere in there.

Lefty · « **Reply #5 on:** April 24, 2006, 02:19:59 pm »

Nice work, as always.

Loney got sent down (to make room for Nomah, I believe). Too bad the kid didn't get to play one in Houston.

JackAstro · « **Reply #6 on:** April 24, 2006, 02:31:15 pm »

On jock straps and frozen peas, do yourself a favor and reschedule with Austin's own Dr. Dick Chopp. It's worth it for the stories...

astrox · « **Reply #7 on:** April 24, 2006, 02:32:03 pm »

"Tired of hearing that a 13-5 team needs to ?get back in the race??

I couldn't believe hearing that shit last night!! If Houston wants to get back in the race, Preston Wilson has to start hitting dammit!!!

mihoba · « **Reply #13 on:** April 24, 2006, 04:03:53 pm »

Beltre is a classic case of signing a large contract after a abnormally huge career year, similar to the 'abnormally huge post-season' year.

MusicMan · « **Reply #14 on:** April 24, 2006, 04:08:42 pm »

I give Seattle somewhat of a pass on that - you couldn't be sure if that season was abnormal, or finally fulfulling the promise everyone had talked about for so long.

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