OFFICIAL 2009 DODGERS SEASON THREAD : Season Over. Congratulations Phillies.

[jrdnkiks213]

Too Fast Furcallllllll...


Hoffman

 

[in yo nostril]

someone get dave hansen off the bench

 

[Los Angeles]

Originally Posted by In Yo Nostril

someone get dave hansen off the bench

the most famous alum to come outta my high school.

rowland hs

 

[bigmike23]

damn i was halfway out of my chair thought it was gone

 

[cincoseisdos]

UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

 

[Los Angeles]

RALLY TIME !!!

 

[jrdnkiks213]

I like, I like...


Loretta

 

[cincoseisdos]

In Yo Nostril wrote:

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someone get dave hansen off the bench

one of my favorite dodgers

LETS GOOOO

 

[Los Angeles]

whack.

 

[jrdnkiks213]

Damn, Loretta golfed at that...


Damn bullpen.

 

[in yo nostril]

FUUUUUUUUUU

 

[bigmike23]

Originally Posted by Bigmike23

damn i was halfway out of my chair thought it was gone

 

[sinser13]

Damn almost

 

[cincoseisdos]

[h3]Future for Dodgers' Kuo still uncertain[/h3]Oft-injured reliever hopes to regain arm strength, command

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"I'm not getting down," Hong-Chih Kuo said. "I think I'll be able to pitch again." (Lenny Ignelzi/AP)

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By Ken Gurnick / MLB.com

06/01/09 10:35 PM ET

LOS ANGELES -- Last year, to the utter shock of anybody who has seen an MRI of his left elbow, Hong-Chih Kuo stayed healthy enough to finally showcase that star-crossed arm, winning MLB.com's Setup Man of the Year Award.

The 42 appearances and 80 innings, however, took their toll. In mid-September he was shut down, missing the first round of playoffs. He was activated for the National League Championship Series and pitched three innings.

Despite being babied this Spring Training and making the Opening Day roster, Kuo suffered through a shaky April (6.75 ERA with four walks in 5 1/3 innings), was placed on the disabled list retroactive to April 30 and he's still there with no sign of a return. His loss has been mitigated by the unexpected emergence of Ramon Troncoso and rookie Ronald Belisario, although one can only imagine how good the Dodgers' bullpen would be with a healthy Kuo.

When, or if, that will happen again remains a big unknown. Manager Joe Torre said Kuo has been unable to find one consistent release point, and changing release points results in no command. Torre said Kuo changes release points to compensate for discomfort. As Kuo told Torre: "There's always something there."

What the discomfort does to Kuo isn't pretty, as Kuo showed when he tried to warm up to enter a game May 1. He made 15 warmup throws, only four of which were catchable by Brad Ausmus. Two cleared the top of the bullpen gate and rolled onto the field during the game. Kuo yielded the bullpen mound to Will Ohman and the next day was placed on the disabled list.

Kuo said nobody's mentioned a fifth elbow operation to cure his problems, and they shouldn't waste their time if he needs one.

"I'm not having another operation," he said, meaning he'll retire before going through another year-long recovery.

For now, said Kuo, he's hoping an ongoing rehab program restores arm strength so he can find that release point and regain his command.

"I can play catch," he said. "It's a little tender. It just needs time to get stronger."

Kuo, who had to be talked out of quitting when he underwent a second Tommy John elbow-ligament replacement surgery in 200?, said he hasn't given up.

"Not yet," he said.

But he has no idea when he can get back on a mound or throw a bullpen session or a Minor League rehab assignment. Returning to the Major Leagues is still off in the distance.

"I'm not getting down," he said. "I think I'll be able to pitch again."

 

[Los Angeles]

Lyons sounds like a hot mess

He also thinks Ethier reaggravated his foot / toe when that ball got hit in the gap.

Btw, sorry Kuo that elbow has probably gone as far as it could.

Thoughts on Oswalt?

 

[in yo nostril]

when is our dodger thread meet? im tired of going to games with my girlfriend.

 

[cincoseisdos]

Originally Posted by bright nikes



Btw, sorry Kuo that elbow has probably gone as far as it could.

Thoughts on Oswalt?

I feel bad for Kuo, I really like him. Oswalt, his stats @ the park are okay. What would he command for the stros?

 

[Los Angeles]

I have no idea what the Astros want, but they aren't in the division and he seems like a more attainable piece than Peavy.

He wants to stay in the NL, who wouldn't want to pitch at the ravine

 

[jrdnkiks213]

I've always liked Oswalt...4.2 era, 1.34 whip, 55K/19B, .276 avg..

Wouldn't mind him joining us but what's the price(if they're willing to deal him)?


Billingsley, Oswalt, Kuroda, Wolf, Kershaw.. plus that bullpen would be awesome.


Ned, make it happen!

 

[mr jordan04]

Originally Posted by In Yo Nostril

when is our dodger thread meet? im tired of going to games with my girlfriend.

im down.

whats oswalt's contract like?

 

[ooiron manoo]

Even though Oswalt is pissed at the Astros for not making an effort to get Peavy, I don't think the Astros will trade him. The Astros owner, DraytonMclane does not want to trade the two faces of the franchise, Roy Oswalt and Lance Berkman.

Athough they may unload other vets. I'm all for getting Jose Valverde. He will make a solid set up man.

Tough loss tonight, boys got in late, looked lethargic out there. Too many missed opportunities.

 

[amarusgear]

Sorry Mr. Jordan no Magic fans allowed.

Oawalts contract:

13 million 2008, $14 million in 2009, $15 million in 2010 and $16 million in 2011. He has a complete no-trade clause and a $2 million buyout of a $16 millionclub option for 2012.

Go Lakers!

 

[amarusgear]

when is our dodger thread meet?


Lets get a list going.

How about June 17, no nba games and we play Oakland? Or the Seattle series on the following weekend?

 

[Los Angeles]

Pierre, LF

Furcal, SS

Hudson, 2B

Loney, 1B

Blake, 3B

Ethier, RF

Kemp, CF

Ausmus, C

Wolf, P


Martin needs a night off after that rough night behind the plate catching wade & leach.

 

[frenchblue23]

Martin getting more consistent days off, I like that. Keep him fresh for those cold late games down the season in September/October.