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

[Los Angeles]

that whole sequence of events if pretty funny when you read it

dude, i didnt know the bluetopia premiere was getting down like that

 

[Los Angeles]

wait .... was this your prize package from 98.7?

 

[jrdnkiks213]

I'm jealous. For real.



Hahahaha.. Nah man, but that sounds great honestly.

 

[mr jordan04]

Originally Posted by bright nikes

wait .... was this your prize package from 98.7?

i think he got it from best buy. since the release is a best buy exclusive or theyre doing a lot of promo through best buy

 

[cincoseisdos]

Originally Posted by P MAC ONE


[h2]http://www.insidesocal.com/dodgers/2009/04/the-trouble-wit-1.html[/h2]

[h2]The trouble with Hong-Chih Kuo[/h2]
By Tony Jackson on April 18, 2009 11:21 AM | Permalink | Comments (0) | ShareThis
Talked to him briefly this morning. He said there is nothing wrong physically, but that he might be having some mechanical problems that he doesn't have time to do anything about when is on the mound on in a tight situation, as he usually is. He did say he is struggling with his confidence, though.
``I have just lost confidence,'' he said. ``I just have to keep working.''
Joe Torre said he would have no problem giving the ball to Kuo in a tight eighth-inning situation today, but that he would strongly prefer to find an innocuous situation to put him into, say with a big lead, so Kuo would be free to work on things and perhaps find himself. Joe also said Stan Conte indicated Kuo could probably pitch on back-to-back days now, something Torre has been reluctant to do because of Kuo's health history.
``(His struggles) might be based on the fact he hasn't worked a lot,'' Torre said.
Also, Cory Wade will have an MRI on Monday just to be safe before he goes to Arizona. And we asked Joe why Elbert was the move given that they could have moved Mkz to the 60-day DL and called up Jeff Weaver. Joe didn't really answer except to say that there isn't a 40-man roster spot open RIGHT NOW and that as such, Elbert was the easist move. But he did concede that Mkz probably will be moved to the 60-day soon.

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[h2]Remember Chuck Tiffany? Well, he's back[/h2]
By Tony Jackson on April 18, 2009 12:58 PM | Permalink | Comments (2) | ShareThis

Assistant GM Logan White, the Dodgers scouting director who drafted (second round) and signed Tiffany in 2003 -- the team had taken Chad Billingsley in the first round -- signed Tiffany again this week, this time to a minor-league contract. The Tampa Bay Rays had given up on the left-hander after he had trouble coming back from rotator-cuff surgery, releasing him about three weeks ago. But Logan saw him throw and deemed him at least healthy enough to take another chance on. Tiffany has been assigned to extended spring training for now, where he will try to pitch his way onto the roster of one of the Dodgers' affiliates. You may recall he was traded to Tampa Bay on Jan .14, 2006, along with pitching prospect Edwin Jackson, for relievers Danys Baez and Lance Carter. Jackson was a big part of the Rays' run to the A.L. pennant last year before being traded to Detroit in December. Baez is back in the majors with Baltimore after missing all of last year. And Carter hasn't pitched in the majors since the Dodgers released him after that season.

Here is the link to a story on True Blue L.A. about Tiffany that appeared on March 31.

http://www.truebluela.com/2009/3/31/816787/sometimes-spring-is-where-dreams
By the way, forgot to mention this earlier, but James McDonald WILL start tomorrow's game and be on a regular starter's program, so it won't be a ``bullpen day,'' as Joe Torre had previously said it might be. The addition of Scott Elbert to the bullpen means McDonald won't be needed there today.




CHUCK IS BACK YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!

I agree with Mamba, bring back Pedroza too PLEASEEEEEEEE

Originally Posted by Mr Jordan04

Originally Posted by jrdnkiks213

562 what's that? You're in the locker room man? Hahahah

yea man....ironman got em an internship picking up jockstraps and dirty uniforms from the clubhouse

Originally Posted by Mr Jordan04

Originally Posted by bright nikes

wait .... was this your prize package from 98.7?

i think he got it from best buy. since the release is a best buy exclusive or theyre doing a lot of promo through best buy

Nahh BN, +$$% STAR. So I got a call from Star on Thursday telling me my prize tickets are for Friday nights game and I can pick them up by 5. After I tell themi'll be there before they close I get another call back as i'm in the shower readying to make the drive to LA to get em and I get a voicemail sayingthere was an error and it's not for Friday and they'll call me back at a later date.

So i'm at the Grand Prix yesterday (friday) and i'm having a good time. I get home later on that night at around midnight and see I had a voicemail,guess who it was... at 4pm they called me and said the tickets WERE for yesterday and they'll be at willcall. They totally %!*$*% me over, oh well, itsfree no sweat.

I I got in as MrJ said through work, I emailed this contact on one of our corporate flyers for the movie and got in through someone in the territory office. Iran into 2 old classmates, jesus christo if my girl wasn't there

Great time, GREAT film, nice pieces. I'll be buying it definitely, I suggest you cats do the same you won't regret it.

 

[Los Angeles]

Alright jrdnkiks213, the wifey calls me at like 1am and says, "I foundit!!!" Here you go: El Sujeto - Con Cotorra No

Nahh BN, +$$% STAR. So I got a call from Star on Thursday telling me my prize tickets are for Friday nights game and I can pick them up by 5. After I tell them i'll be there before they close I get another call back as i'm in the shower readying to make the drive to LA to get em and I get a voicemail saying there was an error and it's not for Friday and they'll call me back at a later date.

So i'm at the Grand Prix yesterday (friday) and i'm having a good time. I get home later on that night at around midnight and see I had a voicemail, guess who it was... at 4pm they called me and said the tickets WERE for yesterday and they'll be at willcall. They totally %!*$*% me over, oh well, its free no sweat.

I I got in as MrJ said through work, I emailed this contact on one of our corporate flyers for the movie and got in through someone in the territory office. I ran into 2 old classmates, jesus christo if my girl wasn't there

Great time, GREAT film, nice pieces. I'll be buying it definitely, I suggest you cats do the same you won't regret it.

%!%+!# 98.7�

, I bet they had notickets to begin with.

Damn that's sick, so was the premiere for limited guests only?

I swear its so awkward seeing old chicks man, I've learned noteven to give them a hug cause the gf get all

afterwards.

Nahhhhh homie, I ain't gonna buy it. I'm jealous like jrdnkiks too because I didn't get to rub elbows with jamie, piss in a stall next to steiner& monday or get to shake ned's hand. I'll download it

Good to see you had an eventful weekend homie.

 

[cincoseisdos]

yeah dude, it was maybe 150-200 people in there. Loney, Kemp, Bills, Kershaw and Ethier whos wife is smokin hot

It was a nice experience, i'm telling you that chick was super hot, I didn't have my camera with me

and didn't feel like carrying around mySLR

It's around 90 minutes long, they showed the wave and beachball and was gonna walk out

 

[p mac one]

^ I found these

Link

 

[Los Angeles]

dude is that bills girl? she could pass for his sister.

and NH but ethier came correct with the fit.

 

[fuser86]

Ethier looking clean...knows how to dress

Good start to the season thus far.

 

[p mac one]

Originally Posted by bright nikes

dude is that bills girl? she could pass for his sister.

She's not bad, IMO

and NH but ethier came correct with the fit.
Yep.

 

[p mac one]

Russ's girl

 

[jrdnkiks213]

Bright...

 

[jpap348]

anyone going to the game today? I'll be sitting in my season seats for the first time, 25 RS JJ...gonna be hot as hell but I'll be in the shade thewhole game

 

[cincoseisdos]

that you will dude, what I saw though if you're in the upper reserve on the home side you don't really need to even worry about the sun hitting you, us1st base people do

 

[cincoseisdos]

WALL: New Dodgers announcer Collins hopes history's on his side

On the wall behind the row of broadcast booths in the Dodger Stadium press box, a couple dozen 8x10 photos documenting the timeline of the Dodgers' radio and TV people have just been put on display.

On the far left, Red Barber.

On the far right, Eric Collins. Except his frame is empty.

Before he debuts Tuesdays on the Prime Ticket coverage when the Dodgers' road trip in Houston, Collins needs to get his official portrait snapped. That can be done while he's in town doing some practice reps with new partner Steve Lyons from Broadcast Booth No. 5.

"There are some expectations; I'm not stupid," said the 39-year-old Collins, who grew up in Cleveland listening to Herb Score's call of the Indians games, and living these days with his wife and two small daughters in Chicago.

"Vin Scully isn't going away any time soon. He's still got his fastball. I'm just happy to be part of the mix, finally doing major-league baseball games."

Don't take the writing, or pictures, on the wall to mean Scully, starting his 60th season with the Dodgers, is about to retire, and Collins is ready to pounce.

Since Scully has limited his travel on the road to games West of the Rockies, Charley Steiner was moving from radio to TV to fill in. But this offseason, the Dodgers decided for continuity's sake to keep Steiner on the KABC-AM (790) radio broadcasts with Rick Monday, and then find someone to work with Lyons.

Collins emerged from about 100 candidates who sent in tapes and resumes, on the strength of a resume that included doing baseball during NBC's Beijing Olympics, plus a variety of college sports for ESPN the last six years. He's also got minor-league experience for a couple of Midwest teams. A broadcaster since 1994, he's also filled in on Chicago White Sox games for the city's local affiliate, and spent a handful of years taking long bus rides for a couple of minor-league teams in the Midwest.

"His experience speaks for itself, he had great recommendations from NBC and ESPN, and we've really been impressed with his passion and energy level from his games in Arizona," said Lauryn Lukin, the Dodgers' VP of broadcasting. "He feels like a good fit for the team."

And, Lukin adds, don't read more into this than for what it is.

"It's hard enough in our jobs to know what we're doing for any long term, so it's not fair to anyone to look beyond this year right now," she said. "We all hope Vin stays as long as he wants. Hiring Eric isn't part of any process or discussion to replace Vin."

Reservations about Collins not being a local-grown talent, or detached because he's from a couple thousand miles away, will no doubt be on Dodger viewers' minds. And he understands that.

"To me, that's a non-issue," Collins said, confident without being boastful. "I've been doing my homework. The Internet and DirecTV's `Extra Innings' package means I haven't missed an inning."

The proof will eventually be in how the L.A. audience accepts him as part of the TV family.

"I think I'm kind of a quirky guy, and to me, that's not a negative, I like to be like that," Collins said.

Get the picture? Let Scully paint one for you.

"I really hope he's a big success and perhaps that would lead to bigger and better thing for him with the club," Scully said. "As for me ... day to day."

 

[mr jordan04]

I'm impressed by russel's girl. No wonder he's been slumping....he doesn't care about anything else except tappin that every night. Andkemp always looks high

 

[Los Angeles]

i was gonna say the same thing, kemp looks high 99.1% of the time.

also 562, eric collins seems real chill - he and lyons was on the post game, cant wait to hear em once they hit the road.

 

[p mac one]

Kemp does always look high.

What if he actually was

 

[Los Angeles]

damn, i wouldnt be surprised.

is he still smashin liz hernandez?

lakers down the street @ staples and dodgers at elysian park

dodgers going for 8gm, kemp going for 13gms, jmac trust your stuff young mannn, lets googogogogogo

 

[mr jordan04]

In his profile pic that they show on espn and all other websites....he has a super lazy eye and has that I'm high smirk

 

[cincoseisdos]

ALREADYYYYY people are moving to the higher seats for shade

 

[Los Angeles]

damn jmac.

trust your stuff, his control is iffy.

 

[mr jordan04]

Why the *@@# didn't torre put ethier 3rd?

 

[Los Angeles]

oh man thats so sexy

furcal on the move, hudson gettin a fastball, manny on deck.