The Official Dodgers Winning the NL Thread

bman90278 · April 15, 2009 11:15PM

I know its very early into the season, but I'm very excited to see how the young Dodgers are doing. Matt Kemp is doing it in the field and at the plate...Has hit in every game and has some big hits. Loney and Ethier are looking good. Back to back awesome starts from Billingsley and Kershaw......And Broxton looks like he's developed an extra pitch which is getting him more outs!

Dang.........Anyone see Kershaw last night?

He was nasty...Seriously nasty. Throwing hard and dropping offspeed pitches about 10mph lower and still has the same arm angle....Batters looked confused. Kershaw just became the youngest Dodger to have 13K's in a game. Too bad the Dodgers blew the lead and cost him a W, but that's all good. They came back and beat them.

digicat · April 16, 2009 12:20AM

<< They came back and beat them. >>

With a little help from Giants closer Brian Wilson delivering a walk-off walk.

Looks like Kershaw found the mojo that Lincecum seems to have lost.

FanOf390 · April 16, 2009 7:11AM

"Looks like Kershaw found the mojo that Lincecum seems to have lost."

I just read that Lincecum believes he's found a problem with his mechanics -- he was looking at film of his first two games.

I'm still keeping the faith. I believe Tim-may will bounce back on Saturday.

bman90278 · April 16, 2009 8:13AM

<< 

<< They came back and beat them. >>

With a little help from Giants closer Brian Wilson delivering a walk-off walk.

Looks like Kershaw found the mojo that Lincecum seems to have lost. >>

Rich, I wouldn't worry about Linceum. I'm sure he'll work thru his adjustments and be back in form before you know it. I don't know if I could blame the Wilson. He made some great pitches against Manny before he fought one off for a big hit. Kemp is so locked in that Manny's going to start getting some pitches, plus Hudson getting on base helps too. I think Wilson didn't want to give Loney anything good to hit, but you can't do that when the bases are jammed in the 9th. I'm hoping the Dodgers bats are much better than many people think...Just look at their #8 hitter Blake. That's a fairly good hitter for that slot. Either way, I think it was a big win for the Dodgers.

perkdog · April 17, 2009 5:57AM

Tell ya straight up- I think the Dodgers have the BEST team in the majors. I will be suprised if they dont make it to the World Series & win it.

bman90278 · April 17, 2009 11:55PM

<< Tell ya straight up- I think the Dodgers have the BEST team in the majors. I will be suprised if they dont make it to the World Series & win it. >>

I don't know about that, but I'm really excited this year. I really feel there isn't a reason they can duplicate what they did last year which is awesome...but they need to stay healthy.

Their offense: If everyone hits for their career average this year it does make it one of the top 5 lineups in baseball and probably the best in the 6-8 spots.

Starting Lineup
R Furcal SS
O Hudson 2B
M Ramirez LF
M Kemp CF
A Ethier RF
R Martin C
J Loney 1B
C Blake 3B

Pitching
I'm very happy with Billingsley & Kershaw, but we really need a #3 starter who is close to the the #1 and #2 starters. Can Jason Schmidt be back and ready this year? Why can't the Dodgers get Pedro Martinez and use him in a very limited role this year? Look how valuable Greg Maddox was to the young pitchers last year. They couldn't say enough about him last year.

bman90278 · April 18, 2009 11:00AM

Billingsley 3 and 0! Manny 2 big hr's....Kemp hitting safely again................etc

Dodgers 9W's 3L's

bman90278 · April 19, 2009 10:53AM

8 in a row and lots of runs.

bman90278 · April 23, 2009 9:01PM

Chad Billingsley is now 4 and 0 after another great start and the Dodgers stopped their 2 game losing streak.

bman90278 · May 3, 2009 9:03PM

Chad Billingsley is now 5 W's 0 L's...Should have been 6 and 0 and the Dodgers just swept the Padres in a 4 game series. They also have not lost at home and are within a couple of games of setting a MLB record for most consecutive wins at home to start a season. I know its just into the season, but the Dodgers are doing things they haven't done in many years. They are winning games within their division, making many late game comebacks and really doing it without a great starting rotation.

brian

perkdog · May 3, 2009 10:42PM

Brian, you should be freakin' pumped about your Dodger team! They are doing really well, Russell Martin is kinda annoying me with his lack of HR's & SB's but I expect he should be heating up soon enough!

Im rooting for the Dodgers, I would love to see a SOX/Dodgers World Series- ( Sox in 5 though

)

bman90278 · May 4, 2009 10:00AM

Paul, Yes I'm pumped right now but we all know it's a very long season. It's exciting to see so many of our young guys stepping up and they seem to have lots of upside. I'd love to see a Sox Dodgers series too...That would be crazy. When I went to the Dodgers Sox game last year at the Colesium I couldn't believe how many Sox fans were at the game.

bman90278 · May 5, 2009 9:31AM

The Dodgers are rolling along. It would be nice to see them tie or set the MLB recored for most consecutive home wins to start the season, but I just hope they can do this in late season.

bman90278 · May 5, 2009 8:52PM

Congrats to the Dodgers on tying the MLB record for consecutive wins at home to start a season.

brian

Treetop · May 6, 2009 5:12AM

Lets thank Joe Torre! Without him the Dodgers would be kicking back smoking weed with the Padres down by the border..

joestalin · May 6, 2009 6:10AM

The Dodgers suck!

Sincerely,
Matt Stairs

Treetop · May 6, 2009 6:13AM

<< The Dodgers suck!

Sincerely,
Matt Stairs >>

Has Matt ever figured out what happened?

Signed,
Matt Stairs - Wish I was a playin for da Padres and smokin weed down by da border

joestalin · May 6, 2009 6:18AM

<< 

<< The Dodgers suck!

Sincerely,
Matt Stairs >>

Has Matt ever figured out what happened?

Signed,
Matt Stairs - Wish I was a playin for da Padres and smokin weed down by da border >>

Unless he wanted to play for a sure loser every year, why would be care about the Padres? He has moved on to more important
things like winning rings and blowing up 100 mph relievers in front of the home crowd!

digicat · May 6, 2009 7:00AM

The Giants are going to be in Chavez Ravine this weekend.

Friday: Zito vs Billingsly
Saturday: Sanchez vs Stultz
Sunday: Lincecum vs Weaver

I think the Dodgers' home win streak is about to end.

joestalin · May 6, 2009 7:43AM

<< The Giants are going to be in Chavez Ravine this weekend.

Friday: Zito vs Billingsly
Saturday: Sanchez vs Stultz
Sunday: Lincecum vs Weaver

I think the Dodgers' home win streak is about to end.

>>

...and Dodger fan will vacate the building in the 2nd inning if it doesn't look good!

bman90278 · May 6, 2009 11:39AM

<< 

<< The Giants are going to be in Chavez Ravine this weekend.

Friday: Zito vs Billingsly
Saturday: Sanchez vs Stultz
Sunday: Lincecum vs Weaver

I think the Dodgers' home win streak is about to end.

>>

...and Dodger fan will vacate the building in the 2nd inning if it doesn't look good! >>

Dear Kevin,

Please come up with a new line instead of your Matt Stairs letter.

Sincerely,
Everyone who reads these boards

TNP777 · May 6, 2009 2:26PM

<< The Giants are going to be in Chavez Ravine this weekend.

Friday: Zito vs Billingsly
Saturday: Sanchez vs Stultz
Sunday: Lincecum vs Weaver

I think the Dodgers' home win streak is about to end.

>>

ok, you lose all credibility if you typed that Friday matchup with a straight face!

Sanchez is a very good pitcher, and Lincy is a legit ace, but Zito? Not that I want it to happen, but I could totally see Sanchez or Lincecum ending the streak. Course, we gotta handle the Nats tomorrow and not overlook Zito on Friday.

13-0 at home! Woo hoo!

bman90278 · May 6, 2009 9:19PM

<< 

<< The Giants are going to be in Chavez Ravine this weekend.

Friday: Zito vs Billingsly
Saturday: Sanchez vs Stultz
Sunday: Lincecum vs Weaver

I think the Dodgers' home win streak is about to end.

>>

ok, you lose all credibility if you typed that Friday matchup with a straight face!

Sanchez is a very good pitcher, and Lincy is a legit ace, but Zito? Not that I want it to happen, but I could totally see Sanchez or Lincecum ending the streak. Course, we gotta handle the Nats tomorrow and not overlook Zito on Friday.

13-0 at home! Woo hoo! >>

Congrats to the Dodgers on their new MLB record!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can see the Dodgers losing to any of the SF pitchers over the weekend. Lincecum is a stud and Sanchez and Zito should keep it close.

brian

edmundfitzgerald · May 7, 2009 1:30AM

digicat · May 7, 2009 2:23AM

Jonathan Sanchez, who got owned by Manny this year, is breathing a sigh of relief.

joestalin · May 7, 2009 3:30AM

Whats up in Dodger town today?

Barndog · May 7, 2009 3:43AM

Manny will be back, LAD will still win the division, at the very least.

digicat · May 7, 2009 3:45AM

Brian, a Kirk Gibson WS HR trot pic would be a great replacement for that Manny pic.

bman90278 · May 7, 2009 9:20AM

I just gotta say that any real baseball fan that is happy when a super star tests positve for PED's is stupid. The game already has lots of damage that ruined an entire era, not to mention tarnishing sacred baseball records. Baseball and the players union let it happen and I can only hope that there are legitimate reasons for guys that get caught in present times. Either way, I'm glad baseball is testing and moving forward...I personally think more testing should be in order to take away even more doubt...Because us fans have too much invested in this sport.

bman90278 · May 7, 2009 9:22AM

<< Whats up in Dodger town today? >>

Just got home so all this is just hitting me....Dodgerstown will be fine...The team is much better than last year and Loney and Martin are certainly not up to par. Being in the NL West helps too.

perkdog · May 7, 2009 9:35AM

Brian it definately sucks losing Manny but you guys are going to be fine.

I still see you guys winning the NL, I mean I highly doubt that the Dodgers are going to fall apart at the seam because Manny is gone for two months.

Keep the faith Buddy!

digicat · May 8, 2009 2:45AM

Bummer, the Nats stole the Giant's opprotunity to stop the Dodger's home streak.

bman90278 · May 8, 2009 9:25AM

<< Bummer, the Nats stole the Giant's opprotunity to stop the Dodger's home streak.

>>

It's cool Rich. Streaks are nice, but it was time for a loss..I'm glad the Nats stole your chance of having the Giants do it.

digicat · May 8, 2009 2:35PM

<< <<Friday: Zito vs Billingsly>>

ok, you lose all credibility if you typed that Friday matchup with a straight face! >>

I don't have a straight face any more!

Zito got his first win, Billingsley got his first loss.

Check out Zito's last few starts. The dude's gotten his act together and has been solid.

bman90278 · May 9, 2009 9:33PM

<< 

<< <<Friday: Zito vs Billingsly>>

ok, you lose all credibility if you typed that Friday matchup with a straight face! >>

I don't have a straight face any more!

Zito got his first win, Billingsley got his first loss.

Check out Zito's last few starts. The dude's gotten his act together and has been solid. >>

Zito didn't look too shabby the last time he pitched against the Dodgers. Although he pitches for that team up in the bay area, I'm happy he's getting back on track. I've listened to many of his interviews and he's always seemed like a down to earth guy.

bman90278 · May 9, 2009 10:49PM

Great outing from Eric Stults last night. Complete game shutout and some good timely hitting....Nice to see the Dodgers back in form. I only wished they saved some runs and hits for today as hits and runs will be a premium.

digicat · May 10, 2009 12:59AM

<< Great outing from Eric Stults last night. Complete game shutout and some good timely hitting....Nice to see the Dodgers back in form. I only wished they saved some runs and hits for today as hits and runs will be a premium. >>

Another crappy outing for Sanchez. He's been having a tough time getting the ball over the plate. A few fastballs missed the zone by 1 foot yesterday.

Sometimes he's deadly, sometimes he's dead. Aragh!

digicat · May 10, 2009 6:54AM

Crap, Dodgers up by 2 It's going to be tough for the Giants to overcome such a huge lead.

Looks like Zito drained up all the Sanchez and Lincecum mojo going into this weekend.

digicat · May 10, 2009 11:09AM

<< Crap, Dodgers up by 2 It's going to be tough for the Giants to overcome such a huge lead >>

Wow, the Dodgers bullpen sux!

digicat · May 11, 2009 5:32AM

Hmm, what's better payback against Casey Blake's mocking Brian Wilson with a gesture after hitting the game tying HR off him?

a) Giants score 2 in the top of the 13th, and Wilson retires the side for the victory.

b) Casey Blake gets plunked the next time he faces the Giants

c) all of the above?

bman90278 · May 14, 2009 9:14PM

<< Hmm, what's better payback against Casey Blake's mocking Brian Wilson with a gesture after hitting the game tying HR off him?

a) Giants score 2 in the top of the 13th, and Wilson retires the side for the victory.

b) Casey Blake gets plunked the next time he faces the Giants

c) all of the above? >>

Rich, I didn't see the incident as I was listening to it on the radio....We'll just have to wait and see what happens.

brian

bman90278 · May 14, 2009 9:15PM

Dodgers just took 2 of 3 from the Phillies. Finally a decent series without Manny.

brian

bman90278 · May 15, 2009 10:40PM

Great comeback win in Florida last night against a pitcher who was throwing awesome. Nice to see some bats come to life.

brian

bman90278 · May 17, 2009 9:01PM

Wow, Kershaw finally pitches well on the road!!!!!!!! And the Dodgers head home after taking 2 of 3 in Sillytown and 2 of 3 down in the Everglades. And to Pierre, all of your dedication while you were on the bench shows!!

bman90278 · May 20, 2009 8:52PM

Dodgers just swept the Mets and are building a nice lead in first place...........................................Where's all the Manny haters and Dodgers haters who said the Dodgers only win because of Manny???

Look at the Dodgers lineup without Manny...Doesn't it still look solid all the way down to Blake in the 8th slot?

Brian

larryallen73 · May 21, 2009 4:23AM

B-
Let's hold it down until we WIN the world series. No need to tell the world how well our boys are doing this season. Shhhhhh.

BAM!

perkdog · May 25, 2009 6:42AM

Will Russell Martin PLEASE hit a HR?

Please & Thank You,

My Fantasy BB team.

bman90278 · May 26, 2009 9:14AM

<< Will Russell Martin PLEASE hit a HR?

Please & Thank You,

My Fantasy BB team. >>

Thanks Paul, I knew there was a reason for the lack of HR's by Martin. lol

perkdog · May 26, 2009 10:15AM

<< 

<< Will Russell Martin PLEASE hit a HR?

Please & Thank You,

My Fantasy BB team. >>

Thanks Paul, I knew there was a reason for the lack of HR's by Martin. lol >>

Well if its any consolation I got Loney on my squad as well and the week I sat him he hits the first 2 of the year for himself

bman90278 · May 26, 2009 9:02PM

Well Manny has been suspended for close to a few weeks now and the Dodgers are still doing fine....And they still have the best record in baseball.

Brian

TNP777 · May 27, 2009 6:51AM

pfffft - Manny who? We don't need no stinkin' Manny; we got Juan Pierre, baby! 3-5 today, 2 ribbies, run scored, batting .404

The Official Dodgers Winning the NL Thread

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