Mets at Dodgers, 5:05 p.m.
Dee Gordon, SS
A.J. Ellis, C
Bobby Abreu, LF
Juan Rivera, RF
Adam Kennedy, 2B
James Loney, 1B
Juan Uribe, 3B
Tony Gwynn Jr., CF
Clayton Kershaw, P
Congrats to 2012 All-Stars Matt Kemp and Clayton Kershaw.
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Jon Weisman
I think it’s safe to say, with no sarcasm, that A.J. Ellis is going to strike out every at-bat he has with a runner on base today. That’s just the kind of day I’m having.
Linkmeister
Easily solved. Ensure that he never comes up with anyone on base.
KT
the 1st time worked for a double then scored a run
Anonymous
mebbe not!
veryolddodgerfan
haha. I’m happy that AJ did great today. I always am. i stated my opinion and you wanted to make it an argument.
bcmaiden
Have we been officially saved by an “El Caballo” veto?
Anonymous
MLBTR so says… I feel relieved.
bcmaiden
Thank God. Just what we needed…another old, fat, past his prime, powerless, defensive liability.
Anonymous
I don’t know if it’s healthy that I’m rooting for the Dodgers to get shut out again. Because it would be really weird.
While this lineup isn’t great, it’s not like it’s the 1972 Rangers either.
KT
sorry not happening 1-1
Anonymous
I guess the SVS experiment is officially over.
Anonymous
Maybe he’s on hold for a pending trade for…. something…
Anonymous
Why?
Anonymous
I’m appalled at how bad he’s looked since this most recent callup. At least Sands plays the game right.
Jack Dawkins
I am curious how trade blame will go looking forward. Will Ned take the heat, or is he seen now just as Kastens puppet?
Anonymous
Any blame for the trade not happening ought to be on Lee, no?
Jack Dawkins
I am speakign in general. Already we saw a lot of dissent about this trade on here. But the fingerpointing seemed rather vague it seemed to me, as far as pointign at a dodger decision maker.
Anonymous
Well, to answer your question, I’m sure Kasten and Colletti both are major decision-makers in any deals. Anyone else’s role, we just don’t know.
Jack Dawkins
Yes I agree. Im just curious how going forward in time, with other deals that seem to be unfavorable on here, where the ire of the commentators will focus.
Anonymous
Maybe there will be deals with favorable feedback.
Anonymous
Tonight is the Gee-Whiz game. :)
KT
Nice move Clayton
Anonymous
you got eyes?
KT
ESPN…YES I Do!!
Anonymous
Wright owns us.
DP please!
KT
shoud have been one Craig…Adam can’t handle a slow hit ball
KT
Giving extra out (generous scoring Ellis would have had it)…won’t get it done
bcmaiden
Holy crud. MEllis gets that ball and probable DP. I hate Kennedy/Hairston @2nd.
Anonymous
Pitching coach time.
Anonymous
Crazy Mets on the base paths.
bcmaiden
Not even Kid K can save this team. Only hope is to pitch shutouts.
Anonymous
Shutouts also tough to get when the second baseman looks like a 50 year old playing D.
underdog
Well that could’ve been worse. Could’ve been better, too. Kersh has one inning a game like that lately, one inning where he’s off. Hopefully that’s it!
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Meanwhile, this made me chuckle:
Ken Rosenthal @Ken_Rosenthal: Source: #Dodgers pulled out of Lee talks earlier today. Deal off.Not
Buster Olney @TrippingOlney: THE DODGERS HAVE PULLED OUT
bcmaiden
New Dee nickname = 0 and 2
KT
off his shoe tops…Come on Dee
underdog
AJ doing what AJ does, get on base. :)
KT
Nice AJ
Come on Bobby
Anonymous
AJ, future All Star!
bcmaiden
Lookie there…an XBH…with no one on…why Dee why.
Anonymous
Abreu showing his age now
bcmaiden
Yes, the honeymoon is over.
KT
He should be a bench guy…not a regular like they way we have had to use him
KT
Rivera swinging at the ball in the lefthanded batters box
KT
TIE Game!!!!
Anonymous
Dodgers may explode for a run!!!
underdog
Guys… guys….! What just happened? Why is there someone crossing the plate… does that count? Someone explain. Someone hold me!
KT
do you need explaining or were you kidding?
underdog
I was being very facetious btw, KT. Just wasn’t accustomed to Dodgers scoring, thought I was tripping.
Anonymous
Boom!
bcmaiden
Be still my heart…A RUN…thank you Juan RBI Rivera
Anonymous
Ahhhhhh……the importance of the RBI.
Anonymous
We scored a run miracles do happen!
And Kennedy ruins the party, as expected.
bcmaiden
Go away Kennedy, PLEASE.
Anonymous
I really hope when Ellis returns Kennedy goes away forever.
underdog
The important thing is just that Ellis is coming back. That means full time Ellis, hopefully, which stabilizes second. Then Hairston fills in for him and plays more third (along with Herrera). WHich means less Uribe as well. So there’s a positive domino effect about to happen. Kennedy already really doesn’t play that much, frankly, but he’ll play even less soon, even if he’s still on the roster. If Sellers were healthy I’d rather have him in that role, though.
bcmaiden
Hairston hasn’t played 3rd since he told Donnie he was more comfortable @2nd, so why would he going forward.
Anonymous
I’m sure Hairston would be more receptive once the choice is third or pinch hitting.
KT
Way to get the balls your supposed to Clayton…Twice
KT
Good inning Clayton…1-2-3
underdog
Yay, an easy inning for Kid k!
Anonymous
At least Loney doesn’t pretend to be a hitter anymore, first pitch swinging for an easy groundball out.
bcmaiden
Don’t walk Uribe. You may help the team.
KT
I think the trade deadline should be pushed back to the 10th of August because of the extra wild card now implemented
bcmaiden
No, Kersh. You can’t BB the pitcher to lead off the inning. Come on.
KT
Come on DP
Anonymous
I thought you weren’t allowed to anticipate a DP?
KT
we need to put anyone else at SS because his head isn’t in the game anymore
Anonymous
Head may be too much in the game, actually. Lotta presure on the kid.
Anonymous
Dee made errors at roughly the same rate in A ball, double A, and triple A. I don’t think pressure or rookie whatever is the issue. Maybe his arm just isn’t strong enough to make accurate throws from short.
Anonymous
Perhaps, though not evident to me as regards arm strength, as I recall him cutting down some runners at the plate with relays.
Anonymous
Gordon played AAA?
KT
Damm Dee
Anonymous
Dee Gordon ANOTHER ERROR.
bcmaiden
I’ve seen enough of Dee. Easy DP blown. Get a SS and send him down.
KT
the runner wasn’t even in the picture
Anonymous
And the boos are well deserved ESPN crew, very well deserved.
KT
Take him out
Anonymous
This team can do nothing right, BOO!
Anonymous
Embarrassing
bcmaiden
I knew this team would be an embarrassment on national TV.
bcmaiden
Wow, get this kid outta’ here.
KT
These errors definitely hurting Kershaw…pitch count 56 and climbing
Anonymous
E6 Gordons at bat is going to be hilarious to watch and listen to.
Anonymous
Hard for me to feel glee in a situation like this.
Anonymous
And ESPN showed the lowlights instead of letting us hear the crowds reaction, darn.
bcmaiden
Camera on Ned priceless. Call up Luis Cruz, make a roster move. We have nothing, absolutely nothing to lose and everything to gain.
Anonymous
I feel bad for Dee
I like him a lot
This is what happens when your roster has no depth
Kennedy, Hairston, Sellers, There is no other legit SS on the roster
Ned knew that coming into spring training
Dee just needs some time, but there’s nobody to spell him
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James Loney HAS to make that pick at 1B
Long time “Rule of Thumb” for 1B – “If it’s below your head, you absolutely have to catch it”
I think his hitting is beginning to affect his fielding
He’s actually looking ‘human’ over there at 1B
bcmaiden
You seriously can’t put this on James. Dee rushes, throws sidearm, or bounces the ball to 1st. Neither play required quick throws of any kind. His body and feet have time to set and throw. He’s been doing this all year too.
Anonymous
Sadly, two negatives only make a positive in math.
Anonymous
Hi bc
I was referring to the second ball from Dee, not the double play ball
Anonymous
Yes, James seems out of it. While he might normally make that play, he also tried too hard to sell the out and neglected the runner going home.
Anonymous
That’s exactly what Donny said
Anonymous
Wouldn’t Sellers qualify as legit SS? He would be playing if not for injury I think.
Anonymous
I like the kid from Marina HS as much as anybody else, but he’s in no way my starting SS if I’m a GM
-backup SS/2B, pinch runner
IMHO
Anonymous
Frank Burke, John Traub…Maybe this is the talent in the system we need to discuss bringing up before we work on the infield
KT
Dee doesn’t run anymore…if he does then they have to make a much harder play at 1st
bcmaiden
Right. The few times he’s been on base lately, he doesnt try to steal. So, that begs the question, What good is he?
KT
BC calm down…nobody is perfect…Could you do better at SS?
Anonymous
Unlike bcmaiden is actually Luis Cruz, not that relevant
underdog
So frustrating. With Dee, I try to remember how raw he was when they drafted him though. Hadn’t played that much organized baseball and then went pretty quickly through the system. I think there’s a reason Dodgers are still patient with him but there’s also a good argument for him going back to AAA to straighten himself out for a bit. Not sure what ese to suggest, since I know Corey Seager isn’t ready. ;)
Uribe at SS, Hairston at 3rd? Not too exciting either. Trading for a superior 3rd baseman gives them more flexibiility to try stuff like that at SS though.
KT
UD you are right…I haven’t given up on Dee but he needs tutelage (bunting, throwing to 1st) probably in AAA would be better
Anonymous
Loney GIDP…………………..
KT
Dee still talking to himself
KT
way to get on Juan
KT
Way to get on Tony
Come on Clayton get it done
Anonymous
How could the dodgers take the bat out of Kershaw’s hand when he might be one of the few who might get a hit????
Anonymous
Did you see Kershaw actually seeing the ball in, and watching it hit the bat?
Maury would be proud
KT
dee both of those pitches off your shoe tops
Anonymous
Dee can “totally redeem himself”
KT
way to come through Dee
now take second
Anonymous
Small ball?
Anonymous
Has to be, we can’t play long ball ;)
KT
TAKE Second DEE
Anonymous
squeeze
KT
Good job AJ!!
Anonymous
or, a sac fly will work nicely
Anonymous
A bonanza :)
Anonymous
We’ve matched last weeks run total* in 5 innings.
*Not sure if true, but seems like it.
Anonymous
something tells me the dodgers will win this game on this Sunday evening
Anonymous
did you hear that sonic boom?
oh, it was just Dee Gordon flyin’ past 2B
Anonymous
A good throw would’ve gotten him.
Anonymous
I think it’s ironic that our second run came about with Dee reaching 1st due to an error
Anonymous
Stop reminding us ESPN announcers. If only Dee could manage to hit 300 and all those stolen bases… :(
Anonymous
now we start all over again, dare I say like it’s 0-0
KT
Did you guys see how the Gnats won today
Anonymous
They just flashed the replay of the final play of Giants’ game
What a gift from the Reds’ RF
Wasn’t it like the third or fourth game in that series?
he should know where he’s at in the field
Anonymous
ps- i may sound like a jerk, but I’m not
I just believe in accountability
these are big boys making lots of money
anything I could say here on DT is tame compared with what our boys hear in SF
I comment on DT as if I was in the dugout
Guys bag on each other, plain and simple
Most of it is good -natured
I love to hear Tommy Lasorda’s profanity-filled rants
to me, that is sports through and through
it’s so fun
being out there with the boys, using foul language, errrrr embellishments :-)
maybe some of you don’t agree
that’s fine with me
we all have our own ways of expressing ourselves
_________________
sorry for the spacing issues
using my wife’s laptop
trying to post from a different computer and not use periods
gotta get us a win
PS2 – ballplayers are superstitious , and that part of me will never leave :-)
KT
way to get on Juan
KT
Nice hit Adam
KT
Come on James you can do it
KT
James with a defensive swing like Dee
KT
YES BGJ!!
Anonymous
We are leading!?!
Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?
Anonymous
Shhhh, don’t tell anyone ;)
Anonymous
Caught in a landslide, no escape from reality
Anonymous
a tough conundrum for James here – gotta line it into the SS just right to get that DP.
Anonymous
How low have we sunk when I’m happy our first baseman hit a slow grounder to second.
* because that couldve happened.
KT
good inning Clayton
Anonymous
I’m pleased for him that he left with a lead, he deserves it
KT
Kershaw @116 pitches…I think they bat for him here
Anonymous
Dodgers at Cardinals, 5:15pm
Luis Cruz, SS
A.J. Ellis, C
Josh Fields, 3B
Matt Kemp, CF
Andre Ethier, RF
Juan Rivera, 1B
Tony Gwynn Jr., LF
Adam Kennedy, 2B
Clayton Kershaw, P
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeKjooT2oH4
KT
Nice hit Dee
KT
Way to finally awaken Dee
KT
We have created a Monster…way to go Dee
Anonymous
What happened, did Dee steal 2nd then 3rd?
KT
yes …his 1st game with 3 steals this year as per ESPN announcers
Anonymous
Thanks
KT
We need this insurance run
Nice eye Bobby
Come on Juan make him pitch to you
Anonymous
Lumps, you say?
_
I just know, as I’ve said before, that they’ll all be worth it with Dee Gordon
_
Did you see that SB? He was flippin’ flyin’ !!!!
You cannot teach that
When you collect a grouping of such talented baseball players on a single field, I believe that the most intimidating thing is to see an opposing player do something that you couldn’t do in 1000 years, and Dee has that kind of athleticism and speed
KT
So close juan
Anonymous
players will always try to shrug it off, but they know well when they come up against another player that they cannot physically deal with
_
Now, we just need a few more of said players with varying talents
KT
Ball hit back to the pitcher for an easy DP but the catcher dropped the ball 2 runs score
Anonymous
Breaks are going our way!
KT
Nice SAC Adam 7-3
Anonymous
it’s an error fest!
KT
Come on James break the slump now
KT
YES!!!
Double and RBI Juan scoring from 1st
Hitting is contagious
Anonymous
MORE RUNS! What is going on here?
peter drysdale
Glad to see Dee playing so well offensively since the two errors. I wish we’d had some of these runs earlier this week
KT
Me too but just as long as the dam breaks and the hits keep on coming…I don’t care about the past
peter drysdale
Exactly. It’s just crazy that everyone went into a slump at the same time. At least guys will be coming back soon
Anonymous
For the first time in a long time there are smiles on Dodger fans faces while watching the game.
Anonymous
sell-out and espn too…
but the baseball gods only enhance their cruelty with their setups in these moments of kindness
peter drysdale
Heck of a lot of empty seats for a sell-out. Everybody wanted Hello Kitty I guess
peter drysdale
Still can’t hit home runs. LOL Doesn’t matter as long as we can string hits together, tho
KT
Uribe with 2 walks tonight will wonders never cease
Anonymous
His ring year with the Gs just so happened to be the year his obp was >60 over his average… funny how that works
KT
Come on tony your turn to hit
underdog
Welp, it was bound to happen eventually guys. ;) Also: June ended.
Also, I would to propose a trade with the Mets: A Coffey and Lindblom type relievers for Daniel Murphy. Please hire me as your assistant GM now.
underdog
55,000+ in attendance. I know it’s Hello Kitty day but still a pretty nice turnout given how bad they’ve been playing.
Anonymous
Hello Kitty for team mascot!
KT
Good inning Belli
KT
Sue Falsone looking at Dee after he tried to beat the hit back to the mound
KT
Hamstring…He pulled up lame two steps before the bag
Anonymous
I hope he is OK, we need his speed
underdog
Belisario retires the side in order. Belisario has allowed just 11 H (11-83, .133) and has allowed just 3 R with 17Ks in 25.1 IP. (via Dodgers twitter feed)
Nails, man, he is nails.
KT
good to see Dee on the rail instead of on the table…maybe it was nothing
KT
BALLGAME!!!!
Anonymous
interesting that Herrera went straight to SS and not to 3rd with Uribe shifting over
peter drysdale
FINALLY!!!
Jon Weisman
NPUT
Anonymous
beli and Jasen lights out, 10 pitches and 12 respectively