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The 50 Best Restaurants in 2011
Our testers are constantly on the lookout for signs they've been noticed — too many "gifts" from the chef; a suspiciously good table on a crowded night. At L'Espalier, though, we can never tell; everyone is getting lavished with attention. And every plate is photo-worthy, be it the veal tenderloin braised in hay-infused milk, or the butter-poached lobster with vanilla-scented squash. >> Order This: The chef's "Seasonal Degustation" menu. >> Great For: Date night, business engagement, vegetarian dining, creative cocktails, standout wine list.
774 Boylston St., Boston, 617-262-3023, lespalier.com.
Finding a restaurant not hawking locavore fare these days is tough, but at Lumière it's no gimmick: More than 30 New England purveyors supply the bistro with everything from meat and seafood to fruit and honey. Chef-owner Michael Leviton then transforms it all into polished renditions of French classics — e.g., unbelievably moist roast chicken paired with the most vibrant produce of the season. >> Order This: The $35 three-course prix fixe. >> Great For: Date night, business engagement.
1293 Washington St., Newton, 617-244-9199, lumiererestaurant.com.
Market by Jean-Georges
The folks behind this W hotel restaurant want you to know that it's not just any restaurant. It's Market by Jean-Georges, as in superstar chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. But it's not just celeb-chef good, it's good good. And with Matthew Barros (formerly of Myers + Chang) in the kitchen, the cuisine is as inspired as ever, from the scallop sashimi with crunchy rice to the rib-eye with buttery hot sauce. >> Order This: The five-course "Market" menu. >> Great For: Business engagement, group gathering, creative cocktails.
100 Stuart St., Boston, 617-310-6790, marketbyjgboston.com.
What hasn't already been said about the highest of high-end Boston restaurants? Just go. Go for the experience of being waited on hand, foot, and glass. Go for the $145 seven-course tasting menu (which will cost even more, because you'll want the $105 wine pairings, and might as well spring for the $18 cocktail). Go for the ridiculous parade of canapés, amuse-bouches, mignardises, and other fancy extras showered upon you. Go so you can say you went, and then go again. >> Order This: Foie gras torchon; tautog with artichoke barigoule. >> Great For: Date night, business engagement, group gathering, standout wine list.
354 Congress St., Boston, 617-737-0099, mentonboston.com.
Warm rolls come out in a cast-iron pan. Steaks arrive with bone-marrow butter, which you slather on with a rosemary-entwined wooden spoon. The scent of truffle permeates the Parmesan-sprinkled fries. These details make Mooo not just an excellent steakhouse, but also a lovely place to dine. And with soft light and even softer interiors, it's as well suited to a couples' dinner as a guys' night out. >> Order This: Wagyu beef dumplings. >> Great For: Business engagement, group gathering, standout wine list.
15 Beacon St., Boston, 617-670-2515, mooorestaurant.com.
Myers + Chang
Chef Joanne Chang's people-pleasing tendencies extend to Asian fare at this funky diner, where the vibrant décor and über-cheerful staff combine to make even Tuesday nights feel festive. The food, too, elicits grins, especially the tangy hot-and-sour soup; fat, crisp-edged pork-and-chive dumplings; and triple-pork moo shi, all perennial favorites; be sure to try rotating specials like sweet-potato-and-cod fritters for more seasonally driven flavors. >> Order This: Triple-pork moo shi; Mama Chang's pork-and-chive dumplings. >> Great For: Date night, vegetarian dining, creative cocktails.
1145 Washington St., Boston, 617-542-5200, myersandchang.com.
Neptune Oyster
A funny thing often happens at Neptune. You'll jump through all the requisite hoops to get seated — leaving your cell-phone number, checking your phone obsessively, then racing back from wherever you've been biding your time (ahem, drinking) to claim your spot — and then some jerk will inevitably try to slip onto a barstool unnoticed. Thank heaven the staffers are vigilant, and will politely boot him. Because you've waited patiently for those hot fried clams, that butter-drizzled lobster roll, that flaky grilled whole branzino. You deserve that scallop ceviche. So forget it, Mr. Sly: These glimmering oysters, crab claws, and littlenecks are ours. >> Order This: Oysters; any fish special listed on the wall. >> Great For: Standout wine list.
63 Salem St., Boston, 617-742-3474, neptuneoyster.com.
No. 9 Park
Every now and then, grownups need to be romanced. They need to feel giddy, and special, and starry-eyed. And there's no surer path to that feeling than a date at No. 9. A flight of mini martinis will set you in the right direction; seared foie gras with Seckel pears will help you stay the course. By the time you polish off dessert — chocolate pavé with pumpkin and chicory sound all right? — the two of you will be necking like teens after prom. >> Order This: The three-course prix fixe, plus a few selections from the incredible cheese cart. >> Great For: Date night, business engagement, creative cocktails, standout wine list.
9 Park St., Boston, 617-742-9991, no9park.com.
O Ya
Sitting at the chef's counter, you should be mesmerized by what they serve. Us? We're fascinated by what they toss. As the prep cook shaves an exquisite black truffle, stray bits fly left and right. The door opens, there's a gust, and flecks of gold leaf flutter off the nigiri and into the air. Corners of the prettiest toro we've seen are thrown aside as the chefs create uniform slices of fish. We're seriously tempted to eat off the floor. But there's no need: With discards that gorgeous, just imagine what's coming on your plate. >> Order This: Yuzu-cured arctic char; kanpachi baby hamachi sashimi; seared diver scallop and foie gras. >> Great For: Date night, business engagment.
9 East St., Boston, 617-654-9900, oyarestaurantboston.com.
Oishii Boston
The hard part is finding your way into this barely marked sushi destination. The rest is easy. We head straight for the specialty rolls. The star of this sea is the toro-truffle maki, made with shrimp tempura, fatty tuna, white truffle (!), and sturgeon caviar (!!). Landlubbers will delight in Kobe beef rolls with sweet pear, and quail eggs prepared on a robata grill. It's not cheap, but attentive service and thoughtful freebies (an amuse-bouche of edamame mousse on a recent night) sweeten the deal. >> Order This: Sakura-smoked hamachi sashimi. >> Great For: Business engagement, group gathering.
1166 Washington St., Boston, 617-482-8868, oishiiboston.com.
If it were up to us, we'd craft our entire meal here out of the first courses; they're just that satisfying. Chef-owner Ana Sortun's elegant take on falafel is a must, as is the whipped feta with hot peppers, and the spoon-tender, tamarind-glazed beef with eggplant in the Sultan's Delight. Also excellent are entrées such as the flattened chicken bursting with za'atar spice, and the clever trout "spanakopita" — especially when paired with uncommon selections from the noteworthy wine list (how about a Spanish Txakolina or a Cinsault blend from Lebanon?). >> Order This: Sultan's Delight, spinach falafel. >> Great For: Date night, vegetarian dining, standout wine list.
134 Hampshire St., Cambridge, 617-661-0505, oleanarestaurant.com.
They say man cannot live by bread alone, but for Posto's bruschetta, we'd be willing to try. With candy-sweet roasted tomatoes, creamy goat cheese, and the perfect crispy/chewy ratio, it's almost enough to make you forget the rest of the menu. But that would mean missing the expert pastas, superfresh seafood, and pizza so authentic it's been certified by Neapolitan authorities. >> Order This: Margherita pizza; steak burger with cheddar; affogato with vanilla gelato. >> Great For: Group gathering, vegetarian dining, standout wine list.
187 Elm St., Somerville, 617-625-0600, pizzeriaposto.com.
Chef Anthony Caturano is a guy's guy. He's a big-game hunter, a fisherman, a carnivore to the core. So it's no surprise that some of Prezza's best stuff comes from the wood grill — a veal porterhouse with saffron-lobster risotto; a prime rib spun for hours on the rotisserie. And everything from the pumpkin ravioli with mascarpone to the mussels with chorizo polenta is bold, bold, bold. You want dainty food? Go somewhere else. You want big flavor and even bigger red wines? This is your kind of place. >> Order This: Wood-grilled squid and octopus; spicy mussels; the rotisserie special. >> Great For: Business engagement, group gathering, standout wine list.
24 Fleet St., Boston, 617-227-1577, prezza.com.
Long before the skinny-jeans crowd claimed Central Square, chef Steve Johnson made it a cool spot to dine. For six years now he's been putting out inventive western Mediterranean fare (sourced from local farms and a rooftop garden), serving it all up in a rehabbed Burger King. Add in the bang-for-your-buck wine list and tasty sippers (the "Nehru," made with saffron and cardamom, is a must), and it's a diamond in the rough-around-the-edges neighborhood. >> Order This: Turkish pizza; braised pork-and-veal meatballs with toasted orecchiette. >> Great For: Date night, group gathering, vegetarian dining, creative cocktails.
502 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 617-576-1900, rendezvouscentralsquare.com.
Poor Charles Hotel. How many people pass through its lobby nightly, ignoring its staffers' smiles and glazing over its décor? Blame Rialto: The second-floor restaurant has such pull, no one seems to notice anything else. Patrons make a beeline for the bar. They angle for tables, antsy to try the olive oil–poached lobster and slow-roasted duck. They come in for the prix-fixe menus inspired by regions of Italy. And then they skitter away, only to return the next time they crave butterscotch budino. >> Order This: The four-course "Regional Cuisine" menu. >> Great For: Date night, business engagement, group gathering, vegetarian dining, creative cocktails, standout wine list.
One Bennett St., Cambridge, 617-661-5050, rialto-restaurant.com.
80 Thoreau
It's hard not to be annoyed when great local chefs decamp to other locales. So we're ecstatic that when Carolyn Johnson left Rialto, she stayed within our sphere. At 80 Thoreau, she wows Concord with appealing (but not too out-there) fare like a bone-in pork chop with winter squash, and seared scallops with melon, peppers, and almonds. If our city's thunder has to be stolen, let it always be done like this. >> Order This: Anything grilled. >> Great For: Group gathering, vegetarian dining, creative cocktails.
80 Thoreau St., Concord, 978-318-0008, 80thoreau.com.
has an atmosphere of such genuine warmth that it's the destination for special-occasion dinners. (Seriously: On our most recent trip, every table in the room was toasting something.) A commitment to local food means everything tastes just-picked fresh, and an experimental spirit — the platings are ultracool — makes for dishes that delight you even before they hit your lips. >> Order This: Any fish dish; the chocolate crémeux with peanut ice cream. >> Great For: Date night.
798 Main St., Cambridge, 617-876-8444, saltsrestaurant.com.
The menu is all over the place: It's heavily Italian, with plenty of pasta and pizza. But then there's roti with curried chicken. And lamb rump steak with Persian ravioli. And shrimp étouffée. In short, there's no theme to Lydia Shire's Liberty Hotel restaurant, other than "tasty." The creamy, fresh mozzarella is the perfect vehicle for toppings like prosciutto and fennel pollen. Any house-made bread is done just right. And the entrées? They're about as far from delicate as can be. And that's just the way Shire (and we) like them. >> Order This: Kurobuta pork chop; mozzarella. >> Great For: Business engagement, group gathering.
215 Charles St., Boston, 617-536-2100, scampoboston.com.
When a restaurant's culinary substance matches its style, that's a beautiful thing. Jamie Mammano's Back Bay eatery is no doubt one for the see-and-be-seen set, but the kitchen's swankified takes on Italian standards like spaghetti and meatballs — here reimagined with tubular maccheroncelli pasta, Kobe beef meatballs, and a butter-heavy Barolo sauce — stand up to the soaring ceilings, elegant flatware, and impeccable service. >> Order This: Maccheroncelli with Kobe meatballs; any seafood appetizer. >> Great For: Business engagement, group gathering, standout wine list.
One Huntington Ave., Boston, 617-412-4600, sorellinaboston.com.
It isn't for everyone. If you're weird about personal space, steer clear; the counter seating means you'll be dining next to strangers. If you want intimacy, you're out of luck; it's bright and noisy. And if you're in the market for something formal, you're better off elsewhere; this is a diner-style joint with a bakery inside. That said, those are the reasons we luuuuurrve Sportello. It's quirky, and we appreciate that dishes like strozzapreti with rabbit and picholine olives are so casually yet successfully presented. >> Order This: Anything from the pasta and polenta menu. >> Great For: Vegetarian dining.
348 Congress St., Boston, 617-737-1234, sportelloboston.com.
T. W. Food
A collaboration between chef Tim Weichmann and his wife, Bronwyn, this Huron Village gem overflows with care. The chef's impeccable technique turns simple dishes like a soft-scrambled egg with trumpet mushrooms into something you'll dream about for days. And with Bronwyn making recommendations and ensuring tables are vanquished of crumbs, a dinner here feels like being coddled and spoiled. >> Order This: The grand tasting menu; the soft-scrambled egg. >> Great For: Date night, vegetarian dining, standout wine list.
377 Walden St., Cambridge, 617-864-4745, twfoodrestaurant.com.
Ten Tables Cambridge
With food that capitalizes on the season's bounty, chef David Punch reels in a cross section of Cambridge; you're as likely to see tattooed students as graying scholars clinking glasses in the intimate, dimly lit dining room. Arrive a few minutes early to share a snack or two (cheese boards, house-made pickles), or to tip back a Berkshire Brewing Company ale at the tiny bar. >> Order This: The tender pork chop. >> Great For: Date night, vegetarian dining.
5 Craigie Cir., Cambridge, 617-576-5444, tentables.net/cambridge.
Ten Tables J.P.
There's a reason owner Krista Kranyak was able to open two more Ten Tables locations after this one: It's the kind of smashingly successful indie restaurant that everyone wants in the neighborhood. Offerings like the house-made ricotta cavatelli with wild mushrooms keep the locals coming back, and the newish bar area has made the place an even more inviting hangout. >> Order This: Chorizo-stuffed chicken with pickled jalapeño; the bar menu. >> Great For: Date night, vegetarian dining, creative cocktails.
597 Centre St., Jamaica Plain, 617-524-8810, tentables.net/jp.
You know the drill: Show up about 40 minutes before you actually want to eat, because unless it's 5:30 on a Monday, you're going to wait. Luckily, that's just enough time to order and drink one of Toro's excellent cocktails. By the time you polish off a spicy Perro Picante, your name will be up, and your appetite for blistery padrón peppers and the now-famous cotija-and-aioli-slathered corn will be whetted. >> Order This: Bone marrow with oxtail marmalade; pimientos de padrón. >> Great For: Vegetarian dining, creative cocktails.
1704 Washington St., Boston, 617-536-4300, toro-restaurant.com.
There are restaurants that cater to food lovers who like wine, and then there are restaurants designed for people who have a deep love for small-batch burgundies, grand-cru bordeaux, and esoteric rosés and want something lovely to eat with them. Troquet is most certainly the latter. The cellar isn't the city's biggest, but thanks to smart buying by the staff, it offers tremendous values on hard-to-find bottles — and even the food seems designed to fit the wine program, not the other way around. The ingenious menu guides diners to wines that pair well with each app, entrée, and dessert, so even if you aren't one of those wine nerds, it won't be hard to fake it. >> Order This: Roast duck; assiette of Vermont lamb; whatever seasonal soufflé is offered. >> Great For: Date night, business engagement, group gathering, standout wine list.
140 Boylston St., Boston, 617-695-9463, troquetboston.com.
Despite being part of the popular Ken Oringer restaurant club, this tiny sashimi bar in the Eliot Hotel still feels like a secret. With only 21 seats, it's where sushi chef Chris Gould takes fresh, exotic fare from the sea and turns it into edible art. It doesn't take itself too seriously, either — on Tuesdays, get four courses plus sake bombs for a reasonable $35. >> Order This: Uni spoon; the omakase. >> Great For: Date night.
370 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, 617-536-7200, unisashimibar.com.


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My sourdough starter has been bubbling and maturing for a few weeks now, just begging me to bake some bread. And because it is so darn special and smells so damn good, I've been working hard to come up with ideas that'll do it justice and more.
I first made this all-whole-wheat sourdough bread recipe a couple of weeks back by riffing off my High Protein Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread, but after the bread had baked up I realized I had made a mistake: I didn't score the bread. While there is no need to score my regular whole-wheat sandwich bread, sourdough is different because the bacteria in the starter produce tons of gases and alcohol. When the bread bakes in the oven the gases need an escape hatch. Ideally that should be a cut or score you make on the top of the loaf
My unscored bread, baked in loaf pans, did rise quite nicely and had great texture, but it formed this huge, domed skin on top where all those gases got trapped with nowhere to go. Poor things.
The bread still tasted great, though, so I decided to try again, and this time I did score the bread. And because I was feeling particularly kitchen-goddess-like, what with baking with sourdough and all, I thought I'd go a step ahead and bake it up in a cast-iron skillet. Just like those superwomen of the past did.
The loaf was brilliant: it was easily the best sandwich bread I've ever made or had, with a light, perfectly airy texture-- nothing like those dense, oversweet whole-wheat sandwich breads sold at supermarkets. The cup of sourdough starter I used in the recipe was just enough to give the bread extraordinary flavor without making it too sour, which is how both Desi and I like it.
This is a very versatile bread to bake, shape-wise. You can divide it into two and bake it up in loaf pans for a more conventional look. Or you can form it into a round boule and bake it on a baking sheet and it would look cute as a button. Or do as I did and bake it up in a cast-iron pan.
The recipe follows. Enjoy, all!
All-Whole-Wheat Sourdough Bread
(Makes one large boule or two regular-sized loaves)
Mix in a large bowl and set aside for five minutes until it begins to froth:
2 tsp active dry yeast
¼ cup warm water
Then add to the bowl:
1 cup sourdough starter
1 cup warm soymilk
1 cup warm water
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp maple syrup (use sugar if you'd rather)
1 tbsp salt
2 cups white whole-wheat flour (use regular whole-wheat flour if you can't find this)
½ cup vital wheat gluten flour
Mix together by hand or at low speed in a stand mixer until everything is well-mixed. Then, add a little at a time until the dough is no longer sticky:
1 to 2 cups of white whole-wheat flour (add more flour if the dough's still sticky).
Continue kneading for another 10 minutes. You should have a pliable dough that looks slightly sticky but doesn't stick to the sides of the bowl or your hand.
Transfer the dough to an oiled bowl, turning once so the top of the dough is coated with oil.
Cover with a kitchen towel and allow it to rise in a warm place (like a cold oven with the pilot light on) for 1 to 1 ½ hours, until doubled in volume.
Now punch down the dough, and put it back in the bowl to rise for another hour.
Lightly grease a cookie sheet or a 10-inch cast iron skillet or two standard (6-cup) loaf pans. Sprinkle with some cornmeal or coarse semolina (rava or sooji).
Now punch the dough down again. If you are going to bake in a cast-iron pan or on a baking sheet, shape the dough into a round boule, tucking the seams underneath, and place it in the pan or the sheet. If you are using a baking sheet, you can also divide the dough into two and shape it into two smaller boules.
If you are baking in loaf pans, divide the dough into half. Shape each half into an oval, tucking the seams underneath. Place each oval into a loaf pan.
Sift some flour on top of the bread and cover loosely with a kitchen towel. Set aside to rise for 90 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Using a sharp knife or blade, score the top of the loaf or loaves. If you are baking a boule, you can cut in a cross-hatch pattern, as I did. If you are baking a loaf, make two long, parallel, slightly diagonal cuts in the top of each loaf.
Bake the bread for 60 minutes or until the bottom sounds hollow when tapped.
Cool on a rack for about 10 minutes, then remove the loaf from the pan and continue cooling on the rack. If you are using cast iron, be extremely careful and use mitts when removing the loaf because the iron gets very hot and doesn't cool down as fast as regular bakeware does.
Fall is the perfect time to bake some bread -- the kitchen is at just the right temperature to get the oven going, and it's not so cold that the yeast plays hard to rise. Besides, the smell of bread baking makes you feel all cozy and comfy and warm inside.
If you are someone who's never baked bread before, I hope this will be the weekend you will try your hand at it. Sure, it's easy to buy great artisan breads now at bakeries and even supermarkets, but trust me there is nothing quite so delicious as the bread you bake yourself. It's also a great way to show those you cook for how much you care. Don't be daunted by all those stories about how hard bread-making can be. You might not get perfect results the first time, but you will get better with practice.
I've posted tons of bread recipes over the last four years on Holy Cow!, including some with detailed guides on basic bread-making: feel free to browse through them. But the best piece of advice I can give you it is to follow recipes to the letter and not try to substitute a little bit here and there, especially if you are new at this. In bread-making -- or almost any kind of baking-- small changes can lead to big disasters. Once you get more experienced at making breads, you will be able to come up with your own recipes because you'll have a better understanding of how the ingredients work together.
Now go, bake some bread!

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Throwback to Brooklyn
With the news of the last 48 hours, you can imagine that a win like today's is much welcome. What an awesome day today was at the Stadium.
Admittedly, I'm biased, but those uniforms were really cool and judging by the feedback we're seeing online, the overwhelming majority of fans agree. What do you guys think?
The half-price food and soft drinks seemed to be very well received, as more than 4,000 fans walked up today, which is the largest walk-up crowd for a midweek day game that our VP of Ticketing, Billy Hunter can remember…and he's been here for 41 seasons.
And of course, with Kershaw dealing and nearly throwing a complete-game, the fans were treated to a few extra innings and in the end, yet another Matt Kemp walk off sent the Dodgers to Chicago back at the .500 mark after taking three of four from the Braves.
Here's to maintaining the momentum of today's game during this six-game trip and a big return home against the Pads on April 29.
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Thanks for the new thread, Josh. I'm not in love with the blue uniforms. However, if they continue to win while wearing them I'll gladly change my mind.
Hoping the guys have a successful road trip.
Dang I hate wasting all of my posts on that other thread lol.
I dare say that the large walkup crowd is less of a testimony to the uniforms and half priced stuff than it is a rejuvination of the Dodger fans' spirits due to the McCourt apparent demise. The last two victories have given me more pleasure than before just for that reason alone. In spite of Soboroff's flowing comments, I guarantee that most Dodger fans hate McCourt's guts.
DOWN WITH FRANK and all his cronies, and you know who you are!
I wholeheartedly agree with you Messagebear!! I don't even think I would have even minded a loss today. Just knowing Frank's days are numbered, makes watching the games enjoyable again, regardless of the outcome.
Thank you so much. Maybe I'm imagining, but I think I can see an extra spark in our guys. I know I want to keep guys like Andre and Matt as Dodgers, and I feel that they would like to be here if the franchise is really poised for the future. If Bud knows what's good for baseball, he would see to it that it is possible. I'm now hopeful, and I think we can all share in that.
Love the throwback look – I have to say, the Braves' socks ruled the day, uniform-wise. Better than that lame camouflage they trot out to patronize the military fan base in SD. Every Sunday? Come on.
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Josh – Thanks for the new thread!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you as I am sure you are smack dab in the middle of this whole fiasco. May everything workout for the best with the players, the staff, and the fans.
As for the uniforms, I wouldn't want them wearing them all the time, but on occasions like this, not bad at all. It definitely works better when the visiting team wears theirs as well.
Nicely said and I agree. My thoughts and prayers are with Josh and all the employees and players stuck in the middle of this mess!
I did enjoy the throw back uniform. It was fun and once in a while it will be great.
Thanks for going to the game fans, boss still lives your money, and if attendance starts to improve, we might even get to keep the team.
Ned – We expected your boss to just love our money. The fact that he lives our money is the real problem. The lavish lifestyle, the 12 houses, the $100,000 haircuts, all show he was living our money instead of just loving our money. I'm grateful that Bud put a stop to it, but I think North State Blues said it best, that Bud is the real problem and needs to get the same message:
"You're fired!"
I can't wait until we throwback McCourt & Colletti!
If I want to see unis like those, I'd walk down to watch the next local softball game.
Game 12's attendance (2010): 35,659
Today's attendance courtesy of trumom: 30,711
2010 attendance (12 games) – 537,959 (44,830 average)
2011 attendance (12 games) – 451,984 (37,665 average)
Drop of 85,975 total
Average drop of 7165
Extrapolated for 81 games – 580,331
Projected 2011 final attendance – 3,050,331
So it's back to the road. It will be interesting what the attendance will be when they get back.
Thanks Dad!!! Hopefully the trend will continue until Frank is actually gone. Stay away fans, its the best way to show MLB and Selig how you feel about the McCourt ownership!!!
Here's my video of Kemp's walk-off today:
Go Dodgers!
The pants are super ugly and look like a cross between pajamas and sweat pants. I don't know anybody who voted for this option. I bet Frank was the only one who voted for the powder puff blue colored uniforms. Please switch to either of the other two options for the other five games.
Since Frank is no longer the boss, his vote no longer counts.
Looking forward to the early departure of Sober Off and On.
The report on the radio today was that they interviewed many fans at the ball park, asking them their opinion of who should be running the team. The unanimous choice was
Anybody but Frank!!!!!!!!
Woooo Hoooo!!!
Lasorda! But yeah no FRANK OR JAMIE!
Eric – Those attendance figures are looking better and better! Keep the heat on by staying away from the ballpark until Frank sells the team. Then, yes, TruMom, I will gladly be changing my name.
Big debts and custody fight: Why MLB took Dodgers
With big debts and nasty custody fight, MLB commissioner felt he had to step in with Dodgers
From the above AP story:
Now, Soboroff said, any team expediture over $5,000 has to be approved by MLB.
ESPN just reported who is on Bud Selig's short list to be "caretaker" of the Dodgers:
Stan Kasten
Corey Busch
Say it ain't so! Corey Busch, a former Exec VP of the SF Giants????? Puh-lease, anybody else!!
If that happens, Bud Selig needs to be run out of the USA on a rail!!!!
My top picks for who should be leading the Dodgers post-McCourt:
1. DodgerEric
2. EnchantedTheBeav
3. JHallWally
4. Kim Ng
5. Peter O'Malley
6. Tommy Lasorda
8,999,999,677. George Steinbrenner
8,999,999,678. Joe Torre
8,999,999,679. Ned Colletti
8,999,999,680. Anybody else with current or former association with the Giants
8,999,999,681. Bud Selig
SuckerOFF must GO!
I feel dirty.
I'm on vacation in SoCal, couldn't make it for the Day game, so I missed 'Dem Bums stick it to the Nouveau Beaneaters (nice jerseys on both sides, btw, and I was pleasantly surprised to see the Boston Brave patch in this PC era). Would have loved it, and would've been a lot less guilt, too.
Both my sister and my cousin live in San Diego now, so I'm gonna visit them, and we're going to take in the SD-PHI game.
For background, I grew up hating the Padres (except for Gwynn, who I always respected) twice as much as I dislike the Jints today. An interfamily rivalry, as my uncle is a huge SD fan.
Now, living in NorCal, the Padres hold a place on the cooled rivalry shelf, though still more feverent than ATL and Cincy. But they're playing the Phils, and I will be like a robot contemplating a paradox ("does not compute…" BOOM!). I think I'll enjoy the game and the park, but it'll be a small substitute knowing I could've seen Kemp save the day in YET ANOTHER extra innings game in Dodgers-Braves history (I went to one in the mid-90's that lasted 18 innings, a day game, in the LF pavillion. Thanks a lot, Mondesi 🙄 ).
At least this will leave the Stick, the (Collie-coined) Phone Booth, the Rose Bowl and the LA Colliseum as the only outdoor fields in Cali I've yet to visit.
"From hence to Inverness, and bind us further to you."
Have given some thought to who Selig will select to run the Dodgers at the operational level. Fox of all people has a poll on their Web site, and O'Malley is well in the lead of opinions with Ng in second place. Torre and LaSorda are also on the list along with a couple of people who have drawn such previous assignments. I personally think that O'Malley has been removed from the game too long, although he would bring the psychological feel good element. My own choice would be Ng, even though she hasn't built up the credentials equal to some of the others. She knows the organization and presumably all the operational aspects of a major league franchise. An assignment like that would be a real building block for her career development, as a GM position would then seem like a logical next step, maybe even for the Dodgers. Bud is not likely to listen to me, but I think that Ng would make good sense. Of course, I'm also thinking of how that would rub Frank and Ned, Ha, Ha.
Bear – Nothing would warm my soul more than for Kim Ng to come in, with her first action being to turn to Ned and say: "You're fired".
That would be wondeful!
Good Morning and Good Friday All…
It must of been a long day yesterday for the Boy's. Extra innings win ( Good Job ) at home and all. Anyhow's we have a day game at Wrigley today and a little momentum on our side.
Giddy Up! Giddy Up!
Enjoy the game today everyone…
Corey Busch helped in the sale to Frank in the first place – being an ex-Gnat exec, should that be a surprise? Now he could run things? Incredible.
Yeah, Corey Busch would probably agree with SuckerOFF as to how wonderful Frank is – how outside the mainstream is that?
Frank McCourt's help from Fox and appeal to Time Warner Cable
"Time Warner also was ready to offer a full sponsorship package that included naming rights for Dodger Stadium."
Frank was willing to have Dodger Stadium renamed as "Time Warner Stadium".
Get that ash-hole out of town now!!!!!!!
The more I think about it, the more I want Tommy Lasorda to take control. He's the one who really feels the franchise, bleeds Dodger blue, and obviously knows baseball.
That would be fantastic!
Good morning ITD!
The Dodgers look so cute in their blue pajamas ;-). the first person that I saw was Broxton so I just laughed seeing him. The unis maked them look bigger. Broxton only had the pants and a batting practice top. It was a good thing that it was a cool day at the stadium. Most likely that will not be the case for the other throwback days.
Anyone see me being interviewed by KCAL or the picture that came out in the LA Times? I was taking a picture of Deuce and Jerry Sands when they snapped that picture.
Love that they were using the old logos for the Braves and Dodgers. The background on their picture on the big screen was of Ebbets Field.
Great win yesterday. I treated myself to buying a white Brooklyn jersey. The fish tacos from Camacho's were good. I was disappointed with the fish tacos from Petco Park since they no longer have Rubios there.
Have a great trip Dodgers!
Josh: Enjoy the trip to Chicago & Florida!
I am so sorry I missed you Emma!!! I guess that is the price I pay for living in the Central Valley. We don't get K-Cal here 🙂
Cool Emma!! Didn't look like it was very crowded at the stadium. The fans are speaking out and making a stand against the scumbag con man!!!
This morning's lineup:
Carroll SS
Blake 3B
Ethier RF
Kemp CF
Uribe 2B
Loney 1B
Sands LF
Ellis C
Billingsley P
Damn…it's raining in Chicago…hope we don't get rained out. I hate double headers!
It looks like it will be rained out. The forecast is for 1/2 inch to 1 inch of rain in Chicago today. The hourly forecast at game time is for 100% chance of rain. And thunderstorms!
Let's send Frank and Ned out onto the field with metal umbrellas! Better yet, on top of Wrigley Stadium, attached to copper grounding wires!
Let's keep the win streak alive today at wrigley!
I hope it does not get rained out I have no work to do today I really wanted to watch some dodger baseball
Dodgers' Owner Frank McCourt Is Even Worse Than You Think
Just another nice little article trashing McCourt (and telling the truth at the same time).
This just about sums up scumbag Frank and why Selig is justified in taking over the Dodgers!!! Take this Sojerkoff!!!!
That should go over well in my neighborhood of gnat fans.
Didn't you fans love the powder blue uniforms? I tried to have them wear the matching skirts, but they wouldn't. Anyway it just goes to show that if boss cuts prices on food for one day people will come out. Keep it up boss, if more people show up to the park, you and I will still be able to ruin the team. As far as yesterdays win, I told you people that I know what I'm doing. Okay, I have to go and comb the squirrel on my head now.
Game will hopefully start at 12:30 PDT.
🙂 🙂
Woo-Hoo!! C'mon Billz!!!!!! GO DODGERS!!!
A nice, balmy 43 degrees at Wrigley.
Hey Jhall!!! How are you doing in Ohio? Is the weather nasty there too?
Hi'Ya Nelly!! Its overcast and drizzling here, but about 54 degrees. Not wonderful, but not terrible!!! Thanks!!
Hey ya'll! Can't stay 'cause my lunch is over, but a couple of new articles to brighten your day:
Hi'Ya Dad!!
The Simers article even made it in our local hick paper 🙂
Catch you later. Thanks for the links!!
I hope whoever the commish appoints will get rid of Eric Collins as soon as his plane lands. A classy organization like the Dodgers is used to classy announcers. Why are we forced to suffer through the inane ramblings of an ESPN uber-geek…..?
Interesting. I tried to do those in one post and I got the Your comment is awaiting moderation. notification. So I cut and pasted the first one only. It went. Then I did the second one and I got scolded, "You're posting too quickly. Slow down." HAHAHAHAHA!!
Thanks Dodgereric!!!!
Hi jhall! I'll try to get on tonight! I'm making my mom's cinnamon rolls recipe for Easter brunch and I might be too tired! LOL!!
Hope to see ya later my friend!! Have a great day!!
Ned is communicating with Frank by text message, because Frank is too afraid to show his face anywhere in public.
He should be STT!! What a scumbag!!!
Come on Andre!!!!!
Way to go Andre!!!
Woo-Hoo…there's our Dre!!!!
Yeah Andre!!!!!!!! The hitting streak is still alive at #19 – wooo hooo!!!!
Nice one, Andre!!!!
Let's keep the post-McCourt win streak alive!! 2-0 so far!
Andre leads the NL in hits so far with 31. He is batting .405 now 🙂
Oh, my…Uribe's on fire!
Now we need to light a fire under James!
Rats!! Kemp just still doesn't get situational hitting!! He needed to choke up and get the ball in play with 1 out and a runner at 3rd!! Luckily Uribum picked him up!!
Uribe is hot! Way to go Juan!
Jer-ry! Jer-ry! Jer-ry! Jer-ry!
Good eye Jer-rey!! Sure need Sands to do well!! Every hit he gets keeps the Gibbons cloud away!! I sure hope X-Paul clears waivers!!
Wah-Hoo!!! Keep the hits coming boys!!
AJ Ellis!!! Way to hit around team!
Alright Billz!!! Now, hold that lead!!!
43 degree rainy weather is just what the doctor ordered to kick our offense into gear. Or is it Casey Coleman's inferior pitching skills? Whatever, I'll take it!
After the lifting of the yoke of Frank McCourt's robber regime, the Dodgers celebrate by putting up a wickedly crooked number!!!
I'd like that number doubled..just in case we get to the BP 🙂
Geez, is Uribum hot or what?!!! Give some of that mojo to Loney, Juan!!!
Freakin' Uribe is hitting .455 this week!!!!
Phoney Loney is his usual .190 this week!!!!!
The Phoney show is really starting to blow!!!
Is it time to start calling him Wussy Bat?
Billz lost the no-hitter, now just concentrate on finishing the win!
Wow!! I leave for a few and comeback to an 8-1 lead. I think Messagebear is correct. It's like the Dodgers are relaxed and actual seem to enjoy playing these days unlike they did a few days ago…………..pre-McCourt-you're-outta-here Day. Speaking of……………….this would be the one time I would love to hear Jon Miller's "It's (He's)outta here!!" when Frank actually is escorted out of Dodger Stadium for the last time 🙂
Welcome back Nelly!! LOL!!
I will know not to go make copies when the Dodgers are up to bat – LOL!!! I am actually at school eventhough I am on spring break. It's a good way to get work done without all the students and the boss around. Well, the boss is technically here 😦
I would love to be there when Frank does the perp walk out of Dodger Stadium – escorted by IRS – handcuffs and all!!!!
I sure hope Colletti and Conte are escorted out with him!!!
I'm glad they change that Bills ER's to an unearned run because it would've been dumb if it was earned.
Who has the highest obp out of these 3?
1. Bills
2. Loney
3. Uribe
What's up with all these non base stealing getting caught?
This game is in the books!
With all those walks that would improved our pathetic obp. Uribe is the only one that hasn't walk yet.
ON BASE PERCENTAGE .310 21st
As long as we are winning games, OBP doesn't mean a whole lot at this point. The gnats weren't in first place in any category offensively and they won the WS.
Eight RBI's for URBIE this week!!!
I think James has turned into Juanpy 🙂
NOOOOOOOO!!!! Not Juanpy……say it isn't so……ughhhhh!!
LMAO!!!!!! He has!!!!!!!!!!!
Come on James!!!!! Pull yourself out of this slump!! Don't let them call you Juanpy. Let's Go Loney, Let's Go!!! Maybe he needs some positive reinforcement 🙂
He needs a new environment!! However, I like your sentiment!!!
Hell, even Phew was better at this point!!! He's turned into Garrett Anderson or Sweeney!!! Geez!!!
So, that means James is G.A.S. (Garrett, Anderson, Sweeney) 🙂
He sure looks GASSED!!
I think he has turned into Sweeney.
LMTO, JHall!!!! If he wasn't so skinny, I'd say he turned into Andruw!
Androney!! Yep, his hitting resembles the Curacao Cow even if his body doesn't!!
Only problem there is Andruw didn't care and I think James is trying too hard.
Good point Trumom!!!
So, therefore, I vote Loweeney 🙂
Loweeney it is!! That's my vote also!!! LOL!!!
Wow a week's output in one game. Sands appears to just be overmatched at his level right now. But then again, so does Loney. Uribe en fuego!
OK, back to my hole…
Sure hope Sands starts to hit!! I don't want to see Gibbons!!
The fact that we are only in the 7th inning means there is a lot of baseball left to play. Let's hope the bullpen can hold an 8-run lead. Then again, maybe we need to tack on a few more runs for good measure juuuuust……..in case 🙂
scratch that…………………..7 run lead 🙂
I'm heading out to the pub to get some suds…I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say…
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Soulshine Time!!!
Enjoy the rest of the game and your Friday all…
Of all regular position players in the MLB this year, Loney's OPS is fourth-worst:
Phoney Loney .410
Ronny Cedeno .405
Dan Johnson .393
Carl Crawford .371
Regular as defined by minimum of 57 plate appearances.
Red pen Phoney Loweeny .410 – what a weeny!
Wow, you gotta suck pretty damn hard to get an OPS that low!!! Do something Donny!!!!
Donny likes powerless first basemen! He was one himself!!
Hide your children – here comes the bullpen!
I've got my Pepto close by 🙂
Pepto-Broxmal Trumom?!!! LOL!!!
It'll be nice to get Kuo-O-Pectate back!! He'll stop the runs!!! LOL!!!
All I have to say is : "Holy Crap"! 🙂
Yep, Billz with 108 pitches!! That's usually about it for him!!! Good start Billz!! Way to go!!!
The starting pitching has been on fire lately!
Great pitching by Billz!!!! Let's Go Dodgers!!! Let's get Billz his win!!!
Wow… I think Jansen is also glad Frank will be gone 🙂
Maybe. His ERA is back under 10 now.
Yep, Jansen looked real good today!!
Yea James!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Be positive James!!!!!!!! You will get there!!!! I have faith in you James Anthony Loney!!!!!
LOL…Loweeney must have heard you, Jhall!
I think we need to beat him up daily to make him produce. Kinda like Messagebear had to do to Andre a couple times.
That might work too!!! You are right!!! It seemed to work for Andre!!!
Whatever it takes!! Maybe Loney should call the Russian psychic!! LOL!!!
It sure seems like the pitchers are happier these days. My goodness what some news about a possible change in ownership does to a team.
Way to go Marcus!!!!!!!
Thames piling on!!!
I am listening to Charlie and Rick, and they are saying their are more seagulls in Wrigley Field than people – LOL!!!!
It's true, nellyjune 🙂
Most of the fans are probably across the street at the Cubby Bear!!! Win or lose, those Cub fans have a good time!! And they don't beat up people after the game!!! Good crowd and great place to see a ball game!!!
I'd love to see a game at Wrigley Field.
I hear that too Jhall!!! I would love to see a game at Wrigley Field. However, this summer, I get to visit the Twins and Dodgers at Target Field with my girlfriend – yeah!!! Her Andre is Joe Mauer :)…however a hurt and flu bitten Joe Mauer – poor guy!
I have to agree with you Beav!!!
Yep, put Wrigley on your schedule for next year!! It is a great experience!!!
Well, let's just hope the boys don't go out tonight and forget where they put the lumber tomorrow!!!
A trip to Malnatti's for some deep dish would be nice. 🙂
For sure VL!!!
STT ~ see, they did double the score 🙂
Nice call on that one TrueMom!
Current Score: Dodgers – four field goals, Cubbies – one safety!
!! 🙂 !!
Mateo is giving me flashbacks of Troncoso a few days back…
Looks like Jansen got a little of his mojo back today. Think its time to let Gwynn and Thames platoon again in left and send Sands back to play at Alb. Maybe we'll see him again in Sept. He ain't ready yet.
I have to agree with you Beav!! Woo-Hoo, win streak!!!
Was worth a try though if that's why they brought him up. Personally, I think it was to try and add a few butts to the seats on the homestand.
It probably worked and it was worth a shot!!!
WGN Cubs announcer/former player & manager Bob Brenly just informed the audience that Cormier is the reason he got fired from The D-backs blaming him for giving up too many dingers……….Talk about sour grapes!!! What a tool!!!
Geez!!! No doubt!!
Way to go guys…it was worth the rain delay to see a great game! Let's do it again tomorrow!
Isn't it fun when we can forget about Frank for a while, ignore Ned, and when the boys are banging the ball all over the place. Way to start off the trip!
SELL THE TEAM, you has-been!
There is certainly a better feel about the team and their future right now!!!
Perfect Record 3-0 post-McCourt!!! Way to go! Winning streak! Take that, Frankie!
What was it? 14 hits and 10 walks? That ought to help the old team OBP.
2nd good game in a row for Billz too.
Former teammates Lilly vs. Dempster tomorrow. Should be interesting to say the least. Here's hoping they keep the streak going.
In 4 games this year Dodgers killer Dempster has no QS this season and I read an article on Monday that the Cubs went like 15 games without a QS not show if that string is snap since than but I hope if it not it won't snap against us. This is the 1st game that Cormier pitch when he hasn't given up any runs.
Is a lot of fun when the boys keep winning. It takes away from the other debacle.
Basically in my interview I said that I want an owner that will put a good team on the field and how sad it makes me feel what they have done to our beloved Dodgers and our house that is Dodger Stadium. Also that Walter O'Malley must be turning in his grave.
Glad I get the MLB at bat so that I can listen to the game while tryng to get some work done. I listen to the Spanish broadcasting but quite a few times during the game, I lose the transmission and have to reconnect.
I know this may be premature, but, when we get new owners; I hope they put up statues of Jackie Robinson, Sandy Koufax, and Vin Scully at Dodger Stadium!!!!
I'll second that motion, Wally.
So does all this mean we don't get a green girdle around the stadium now?
Which would you rather have:
The Fox Stadium or
The Time Warner Stadium
It's all for sale if Frank has his way, and SuckerOff says we need more people like Frank.
I read that about the naming rights, and all I kept thinking was, I hope Selig gets Frank outta here as quickly as possible.
The Rox and the gnats both lost today 🙂
Sanchez almost had a no hitter.
Carl Crawford is batting .135. James isn't looking too bad with his .169 average. Carl is getting paid just a tad more than James. Glad the Dodgers aren't paying Carl right now 🙂
Dylan Hernandez is reporting that Frank may be planning to file bankruptcy to avoid Selig taking over.
If Frank files for bankruptcy, doesn"t that prove he is INCOMPETENT?!
That, and he is a complete ass for not doing what is best for the team, staff and fans.
EXACTLY! What a piece of work! 🙂
Today's lineup: Miles…Blake…Everyday Dre…Bison…Je-ry…Loweeney…Barajas…Carroll and on the hill, Lilly…..GO DODGERS!!!!!
It's proven time and again how great legal minds can subvert the legal system to their own purposes, so I'm not saying that this can't be done. I don't see how bankruptcy would be applicable to Frank's situation with the Dodgers. Normally you see bankruptcies deal with situations where the debts exceed the assets, not to fix shorter term cash flow problems. By the asset measure, there should be no problem with Frank – all he has to do is sell the asset, meaning the Dodgers for what is felt to be around $1 billion. So, I think that MLB could justifiably step into a bankruptcy filing, and I would think that Jamie would also, because that sham would seriously damage her interests.
The simple answer, of course, is SELL THE TEAM, and all your problems will be over.
You fans thought my signing of Uribe was my worst signing. No way was that worse than Schmidt or Jones or Pierre. See I told all of you that you were wrong. Na Na na na na! If Loney doesn't step it up, I'll bring in Wilie McCovey, but please keep it quiet, that's what boss has been texting me about, that and if I could reduce payroll before Selig's people get here.
What you could do, Ned, is cut loose this new guy SuckerOff, who really pisses me off now. Unless, of course, you're now reporting to him too.
Good Morning Everyone
Enjoy the game today and enjoy your Saturday as well…
Ugh….come on guys! Let's get some runs next inning! I know you can hit Dumpster! I always knew the Gnats announcers were bad but, Brenly takes the cake….yuck!
Lilly's 'suck-ometer' is getting into the red pretty far now….
This is NOT a pitchers duel!
NOTES: Thursday marked the 121st anniversary of the first win by the Dodgers franchise, which was then known as the Brooklyn Bridegrooms. The team they beat was the Boston Beaneaters, who are now the Braves. In honor of that occasion, both teams wore throwback uniforms, with Atlanta dressed in circa-1944 Boston Braves apparel. … Braves RF Jason Heyward , who was 0 for 13 in the first three games of this series and struck out three times on Wednesday, got the day off against a left-handed starter. He is 3 for 41 lifetime against Dodgers pitching with 15 strikeouts. … Thursday marked the Dodgers' 900th consecutive regular-season home game since their last rainout on April 17, 2000, against Houston. It also was the 44th anniversary of their first rainout at Chavez Ravine.
No wonder they wore those throwback uniform. Yeah I know I wrote this couple of days ago but I hate seeing new thread after I post alot of message.
Oh, no, it's McDooDoo!
The ump is squeezing him that 2-2 was a strikeout.
At least Dempster hasn't thrown a QS in 5 games.
Way to go, Rod!!!!!
Woo hoo!!! WTG Barajas!!!
Nice comeback!
Actually he has been good for us and WTG Barajas.
Looks like Padilla is coming in next.
Woo-hoo, Tony!
He would bunt with Blake but not Miles.
Way to go Andre…..20 games!!!!!!!
WTG ANDRE! 20 straight!!!
The Dodger STUDS are delivering today!!!
Ethier 20 games hitting streak. I remember when people said Ethier can't hit lhp. Tied Seve Gravey.
N/m it was Nomar 23 games hitting streak.
I wish they was an edit button and nice 1 2 3 inning for Padilla.
Everyday is a good Dre' when Ethier is in the game!!! Way to go Andre!!!! The streak is still alive at #20 🙂
L 🙂 V I N G it !
Quite a turnaround for a team that only a few days ago seemed to lack character, energy or the ability to drive in runs. Perhaps it is the opposition, perhaps it is the front office stuff, perhaps it is just one of those things that can happen in baseball. Whatever, this is a lot more interesting to watch.
I agree. It looks like they are having fun. And, I think a lot of weight has been lifted with the good news 🙂
I think it's a combination of everything you mentioned, and yes, it's great to watch, whatever the reason.
So far so good for Padilla.
Yeah I just read that.
I think Loney need to take a day off.
The Cubs (9-10) will try to avoid a season-worst third consecutive defeat while keeping the Dodgers from within one win of tying the all-time series. Since the beginning of the 1890 season, Chicago is 1,021-1,019 against that franchise.
I love how these 2 teams have a record like this.
If I remember right, the Cardinals – Dodgers all time series is pretty close also.
Yep they do and I think the Cards have couple of win.
Have you noticed how this good feeling has rubbed off on our bullpen? Very nice to see 🙂
Maybe not so good 🙂
Why didn't we keep Johnson?
Our bullpen is terrible
Rally time!!!
That's okay, we'll get them tomorow.
Loney should ride the pine for a while. He aint cutting it at all.
"Mark Cuban may be vocal and over the top but he is just what the Dodgers need. All eyes will be on Bud Selig and his choice for the next owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers."
I agree Cuban as owner would be GREAT for our team
That one I agree! Cuban would light a fire but I doubt other MLB owners want him in their little club.
No leave Cuban alone.
Loney stinks!
We should have won this game today.. our pen gave it away
Donny gave this one away!!! 1-No way Guerrier should have been left in to pitch two innings(No faith in the rest of the bullpen). 2-Why is Loweeney still in the lineup? 3-How can you bat Carroll 8th and leadoff Miles? 4-If you are going to move Sands up in the lineup, at least put Kemp or Ethier behind him so he might see something decent, not Phoney.
In spite of the loss, I must say, "It's Getting Better All the Time." Just think, someday, in the not-too-distant future, new ownership will blow out the inept and, hopefully, install men and women of real baseball knowledge. All the photos I've seen of Ned lately paint a very worried and depressed man. "Dumpster Diving" won't cut it in the brave, new Dodger world. And hurry up, IRS…you can make MLB's job a lot easier.
Agreed Kahli!!! At least the cavalry is on its way!!!
Not happy with the loss but a few days ago no one would have expected the Dodgers to come back from an early deficit. At least now they are hitting the ball and scoring some runs. Sometimes things work out and sometimes they don't.
I am sure you all saw that Steve Garvey was mentioned as trying to put something together to purchase the Dodgers. As much as I loved Garvey as a player, I don't much like his character as a person. He has quite a bit of baggage with regard to his numerous affairs with women as well as some questionable business dealings. If all he does is facilitate a deal, I am good with that. I might have some reservations if he ended up in a high level management/ownership position.
I'm not worried, depressed maybe but worried, not! Hey bear, I don't like that Soborliving guy either, he comes between me and boss. I'm going to see if I can trade him for Dotel.
Hey, if anybody is worth another try at Dotel, it's this SuckerOff guy.
We should've been 2 1/2 games back of the Rockies at least the Giants lost and both teams are 3 1/2 games back. The Cubs got lucky today.
If the RA was something like the Padres we would've been in 1st place.
Martin now with 6 HR. 400 OBP and 720 slug. FU Ned. But we gotta keep James Loney, one of the worst offensive 1b in baseball the last three seasons….
oh and we better not go out and get a lf either. i'd hate to have legit production from probably the two most important offensive positions in the lineup.
How can you think this is really Ned fault when McCheap is handcuffing him? Maybe you forgot that Martin demanded more money than he deserve and don't forget Martin is batting 9th in a stack Yankees lineup. Loney need to suck it up or maybe he need to bat 2nd and who's going to play 1st bases? If Sands get hot and Loney keep on hitting like crap maybe Ned probably won't have a choice to trade him.
By the time Ned paid for all those PVLs, he couldn't have paid for Martin to stay. I know he wasn't doing great, and hindsight is 20/20. However, the amount of money he was asking for shouldn't have broken the Dodgers bank.
Good point Nelly!! Frank had the team finances/budget so screwed that the Dodgers couldn't afford a 4 to 5M risk. For the Yankees its just a drop in the bucket. And Ned wasted more on PVL crap!!!
LOL!!!! Enchanted – Can I borrow your translating skills please?
As seeing how we traded Santana for Blake I would've given Martin that extra millions.
Maybe just maybe Martin at 3rd and Blake at 1st vs left hand pitching
C Barajas
1st Blake(see what you make me do Loney lol)
2nd Uribe (I can't believe Uribe is on fire for now)
SS Carroll
3rd Martin
LF Sands
CF Kemp
RF Ethier
Which we had Reed Johnson.
right hand pitching
Weren't all of you people also saying that Martin was finished? OK, I might have made a little mistake, but boss wouldn't give me anymore of his money, he has more important things to do with the fans money than to improve the club. After all he has to support the legal profession but as long as the fans keep coming to our games, he'll be fine, that is if Selig leaves him alone.
Happy Easter to my ITD family. Have a wonderful day…love you all.
Martin's obviously recovered and resurrected his offense beyond what he produced for the Dodgers the previous couple of years. One has to wonder whether Loney will do the same in a different uniform and under different coaching. I've had doubts about our coaching for several years; no doubt at all about our medical staff.
I think a bunch of stiffs need to be FIRED, and none of those I call stiffs take the field for any game.
Martin's a moot point. A majority of us wanted to see him go, myself included. His numbers were steadily declining, particularly his powers numbers. He was coming off a bizarre injury for a catcher, and there was no guarantee he could even play the position anymore. Plus, I'd virtually guarantee if he was still on this club he'd suck. Now he's with a team that (A) Has a real medical staff, (B) Has a real hitting instructor, and (C) Has a line-up where Martin isn't under constant pressure to produce. I'd be willing to wager that if you put Loney in a similar situation, he'd thrive too.
Too bad they blew the game yesterday, but a 3-game winning streak was fun while it lasted – it was one more than I thought this team could ever string together. Let's not forget despite somewhat of a resurgence that this team just isn't very good. Afterall, look who built it. Throw in a rookie manager with no experience, still having two black holes in the line-up whether it be Uribe & Loney or Sands & Loney, a pathetic bullpen, Lilly & Garland who are both hit and miss as you'd expect from a 4th and 5th starter, Dre & Kemp not going to hit .400 all year, Barajas, Miles… and I'm sure the uncertainty of ownership and the ensuing power struggle will at some point be a distraction. Plus, SF and the Rox are just better teams.
In short, enjoy the wins when they come and enjoy the circus that's sure to be the Frank Show as we watch his misadventures in trying to keep the team, and stave off the IRS, Jamie and the villagers with torches & pitchforks.
How was that for translation Nells??!!
Fantastic Enchanted!!!!! 🙂
Well said Beav!!!
SELL THE TEAM and FIRE everybody who was brought in by the Frank and Ned regime. We have a good core of players, but we need to get rid of all the top eschalon LOSERS.
Oh, and HAPPY EASTER everyone!!!
Watchout for the Easter Bunny – Ned might try and sign him!!
Don't we already have Bunnynutts? 🙂
Another bunny would be hareable 🙂 🙂
Kinda like winning streaks this year Tru – Hare today and gone tomorrow.
Ha-Ha 🙂 🙂
Good Morning and a Very Happy Easter to All….
Tough way to lose yesterday.
Today's a brand new day.
Have a fantastic Easter, and enjoy the game today everyone.
Remind me again why Caroll is batting 8th and Miles is leading off?
Who knows? Maybe Donny is thinking he'd like to have at least one bat in the bottom of the order 🙂
It makes no sense!! And why is Phoney still in the lineup!! Geez!! Happy Easter Everyone and Go Dodgers!!!
Maybe because Miles have more AB's in the lead off spots and Don doesn't give a crap about obp.
Let's Go Dodgers, Let's Go!!!!
Sending some positive vibes for James today to get back on track 🙂
Way to go Miles!!!! …..and Casey …..and alright Andre!!!!! The streak is still alive at #21!!! One more and he ties Joe Torre for the longest hitting streak for the month of April in all of baseball 🙂
Way to go Matt, Jerry and JAMES!!!! lol!!!!
Come on Kuroda…get your act together!!!!!!
I guess the Dodgers still have to pitch!!! Let's go Kuroda!!
And field!! Rats!!!
Do you mean we have field mice? 🙂
I'm surprise Gwynn didn't start against big Z since he owned him.
OK!! Whew, could have been alot worse!!
To bad you can't used Loney on defense and have a DH in Loney spot with the pitcher still in the lineup.
I hate saying this I'd rather have Pierre over Loney at 1st. Wow this is really bad.
Pierre 267 .319 .302 .621
Loney 165 .191 .212 .403
JP also has 3 errors in left field that have cost their team wins. I will keep James 🙂
Rule #1 on ITD: NEVER MENTION JUANPY! 🙂
lol that why I hate to say it.
It's rule #1, 2 and 3 – LOL!!!! (jk). He was even made fun of last night by the White Sox announcers because of the play he couldn't make last night. Why do I know that because it was featured in their game review on MLB's "Quick Pitch" last night.
Way to go James!!!! 🙂
Good job Loney!!! Let's hope this is the start of a breakout for him!!
As I type this now he just gotten a rbi single.
Maybe that can get him going.
Damn Kuroda is a k's machine today.
Well the Sixers squeaked out a win to avoid a sweep from the Heat.
Good job 76ers love to see Lebron fail.
Barajas is hurting. He tweaked something swinging.
Wow Miles what the hell?
Sands showing off the gun!! Jer-rey!!!
I think Sands is trying to send a message to the league to think twice before running on him.
Holy moly Sands with another OF assist?
Please, please, please…let Kuroda have a complete game 🙂
No such luck 😦
Please, please, please, please…don't let the bullpen implode!!!
LOL…..hold your breath, only one more at bat for the Cubbies, please!
I was hoping for the same, but here comes Donnie with the hook. 😦
Hopefully I won't be turning too blue holding my breath while I'm crossing my fingers & toes….
I can't believe we have to beg to have our starting get a CG.
oops starters
lol what Rivera blew another save.
I hate those 2 outs infield hits those are nuts and lucky it cost us 1 run.
Loney sucks!!!
I saw that Loney hitting into a DP coming.
Urgh those risp and bases loaded ba need to improve.
Its my considered opinion that Loney needs a new home.
Yep, it would be better for all parties involved!!
Its also my opinion that considering the loss of velocity, Brox has a rotator cuff problem.
Is it just me. or is Broxton's velocity down today?
I'm starting to turn blue already!!!
Wasn't Broxton velocity down when he got those save vs the Giants.
I want to see if Loney can hit with Ethier protecting him but since it might not work you would have to put Kemp 3rd and Ethier 4th since you don't want to have back to back left hand hitters.
I still hate fielder's indifference.
Way to go guys….now on to Florida to fry some fish!
Woo-Hoo!! Nice win today!! Now let's fillet some fish!!!
Whew! Breathing again normally now.
The Marlins bullpen is tough hopefully we can get a big lead and keep it.
Very tough bullpen. Best in the league.
Starters have to go strong & deep. Ramirez is off to a slow start. I hope his bat doesn't come out of it's slumber against Dodger pitching.
Time to see if the Celtics brought their brooms to MSG.
Till the next game.
C'mon Braves!!!
Heyward just hit a 3 runs HR.
Shhhhh! Gnats lost – yeah!!! 🙂
Alright!! Braves torched Wilson and G'nats lose!! We jumped into 2nd place!!! Only thing close to a Dodger win is a G'nat loss!!!!
Woooo Hoooo!!!!!
And, to hear the disbelief of Krud & Crap 🙂
I meant, Krud & Krap 🙂 I just love saying that!
Someone needs to shave…
I swear, there are critters in there!
Happy Easter everybody! I hope everyone has had and is having an awesome day today! Take care…
Thanks Collie, you too!!!!
Thanks Collie!!!!!
Thank-you, Collie. I hope your day was great too.
This part is very disconcerting!!! Frank spinning off the stadium and parking lots into seperate businesses certainly devalues the franchise!!! Hopefully, it will prove to be a big part in Franks undoing.
Selig is perhaps raising an eyebrow at some of McCourt's "business entities.'' The parking lots and the stadium are separate businesses from the Dodgers, and there are seven offshoots of the team's main business that Selig said he would investigate since Dodgers' revenues may have been used to pay debts of those entities.
I will be so glad when all the ugly truth about McCrook comes out.
At least the offense is coming alive but to bad Loney is not. They haven't added today stats.
Dates G PA R HR BB BA/OBP/SLG/OPS
Apr 10-19 10 362 31 5 21 .243/.294/.332/.627
Apr 20-23 4 176 31 9 20 .307/.389/.529/.918
🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 8) 🙂 🙂 😎 🙂 🙂 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80
81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99
Soulshine Time!!!
Post-McCourt Dodgers run their record to 4-1, while carrying Loweeny's sorry excuse for a first baseman.
Loweeny was an exciting player when he came up in 2006 and then again in 2007. But at the plate, he has under performed in 2008, 2009, and early 2010, in comparison to other MLB first basemen. Then, in the second half of 2010 and continuing through the early part of this season, he has totally sucked. It's time to cut him loose.
I'm still hopeful Loney's bat will come around. He had a bad 2nd half and 1st month but I think he can turn it around. I've given up that he will ever develop any real power however. His d is great and has saved many runs. Just today he bailed out Brox on a shot that would of gone for extra bases and probably driven in a run. If he could raise his average to around .280 and have 15 or so pops I could live with him for the rest of the season.
I'm liking Sands in LF. He does look pretty good both with his D and the bat. It would be nice if the team was under new ownership by the off season and they could keep the core of some of these guys & add a piece or 2. Things still could go in a positive direction for the Dodgers. I feel that if they do get new ownership they could retain Kemp & Dre and a few other players and add to it. I think Sands in LF with Dre & Kemp make a pretty formidable young outfield that in a year or 2 could be very good. We also have some good young pitchers in the system that in a couple of years could really add to the depth at the ML level.
A couple of right turns and things could become pretty good for us fans.
In Loney's last 400 at bats he has 4 homeruns and 32 rbi. while hitting like .190 so I wouldn't count on it.
Jason, I have to agree with you on Loweeney!!
Here are some facts to back up my statement about Loweeney's performance in 2008 through 2010. The following information compares Loney to all MLB first basemen who had at least 502 plate appearances each season.
In 2008, Loweeney ranked 24th of 27 with an OPS of .772
In 2009, Loweeney ranked 26th of 28 with an OPS of .756
In 2010, Loweeney ranked 24th of 26 with an OPS of .723
Yes, Dodgers Stadium is a pitcher's park. But that fact never hampered the offensive production of Ethier and Kemp. Even Russell Martin did not consistently under-perform compared to other players of his position the way Loweeney does. Yes, his offense is good, but we really need a first baseman who can rake.
There's no debating that we have the worst first baseman in baseball in 2011 and no logical reason to believe that Loweeney is going to get much if any better!!!
red pen Yes, his defense is good. [I would love to have an edit function on here, Josh!]


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Open thread for June 10th…….
Hello fellow PoliticalDog visitors!
Interesting last hour…
The site went down and Of course I'm still sitting in front of of the darn computer!
Well…As soon as do this new thread I'm skipping outside for a few!
As you can see…. I've been burning the posting oil to get the rest of you as much info as possible….
I'm just glad I'm not Alvin Greene……
Congratulations to all the Chicago Blackhawk fans for the win!
I knew Corey would show up to gloat…..
ILL Jim didn't …..
Daniel's fine after the Halter loss…
I just had to break his balls…
He's a good guy……
Shoutouts to the rest of the Dog Pound….
SE, Manila, CD, Corey, Scott, ILL Jim, Moe, Talkandpolitcs, JSin, TPL, Terry, Jerry, BDog (WTF has he been?), Jack, DSD, and all the spammers that I keep deleting!
Dropin's from JJoshuajj21, Slamdunk, Rosella and Chris Ross!
Maria was around a while ago……and we're looking for more female's to join up!
We love you twitter people!…..
Come on down and give some comments also!
If I missed ya give me shout here…..
The Pak gets bigger everyday!
As Always!
Keep up the good work
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Comment by Timothy Leal | June 10, 2010 |
Open thread for June 10th??….
I found your entry interesting do I've added a Trackback to it on my weblog :)…
Trackback by World Wide News Flash | June 10, 2010 |
Since this and many other threads went up before the following post got onto the June 7th thread, I'll repost here my instant personal take on the
Rhode Island Gubernatorial Debate
(7 – 8:30 p.m. EDT, Thursday 10 June 2010)
on WPRI-TV, Channel 12, Providence, and
The video stream was awful if you didn't have high capacity memory and connections; it was overloaded by "Connect It" giving the questions as they were asked; I've seen this done far more efficiently by less sophisticated and less power-hungry apps. The TV broadcast also had some engineering glitches, especially sound from URI in southern RI.
I apologize to the former state legislator Victor Moffit (R) for my throwaway comparison in an earlier thread about experience: both Moffit's Republican opponent, John Robitaille, and the Moderate Party candidate Ken Block made big points about their LACK of experience in elective public office.
Atty-Gen. Patrick Lynch (D) made a few good points but reinforced my dislike of him.
Gen. Treas. Frank Caprio (D) still makes a good impression to me, and is certainly a Democrat, but there are fiscal points where he seems too conservative.
Lincoln Chafee (Ind.), a former Republican Mayor of Warwick and U.S. Senator, still looks like the best of the bunch at this point, although I disagree with him on several policy proposals, such as imposing a 1% sales tax on currently-exempt items such as drugs and newspapers.
As I've said before, I wish there were a true left-wing candidate, such as State Rep. David Segal (D, Providence & E. Prov.; formerly Green Party member of Prov. City Council), who's instead running for the Democratic nomination for Patrick Kennedy's 1st District Congressional seat. An unambiguous left-winger would make this race less lopsided.
Comment by Democratic Socialist Dave | June 10, 2010 |
Where are you? You're watching the Soccer World Cup too?
Comment by Daniel G. | June 11, 2010 |
I know you like NY Times articles
Ingredients of Controversial Dispersants Used on Gulf Spill Are Secrets No More
Comment by Timothy Leal | June 11, 2010 |
RON GUNZBURGER rent an attorney for the Bilderberger Conference
Comment by Timothy Leal | June 11, 2010 |
The GOP becomes an equal opportunity employer
I am SOOO HAPPY your political wishes for the GOP are coming true
Conservative Democrat had been complaining for years the GOP didnt appeal to minority but that CAN NO LONGER BE UTTERED
Comment by Timothy Leal | June 11, 2010 |
Michael Steele
You had MANY DOUBTERS
but the GOP has been working behind the scenes opening their doors to women and minorities
with IMPEACHMENT charges as POSSIBLE of a GOP Controlled Congress
I am lil excited right now for MYSELF and ANTI_OBAMA DEMOCRATS everywhere
Comment by Timothy Leal | June 11, 2010 |
with the BP Oil Spill
Ron's FIRST CHOICE ALbert GORE the 3rd
has an IN for 2012
Comment by Timothy Leal | June 11, 2010 |
Pay cut VERSUS the possibility to be president
heck who wouldnt be CIC
I would only say NO because WAR EXISTS
but I AM NOT ALBERT GORE the 3rd
Comment by Timothy Leal | June 11, 2010 |
James B, Texas Republicans had their state convention unity gathering today in Dallas at the Dallas Convention Center where KBH officially endorsed Governor Rick Perry (R)'s reelection campaign to a 3rd full term this morning and while Perry accepted the GOP nomination for the governorship in his acceptance speech, he ripped into former Houston Mayor Bill White (D) today which fired up the conservative base.
State House Speaker Joe Straus (R-San Antonio) says TX Republicans are ENERGIZED and excited about turning out in November.
My prediction still stands: Perry-56; White-44.
Comment by Conservative Democrat | June 11, 2010 |
This is getting rather too much like some North American elections of the 21st century:
London Assembly investigates election day polling
Page last updated at 14:11 GMT, Thursday, 10 June 2010 15:11 UK
(BBC News) The London Assembly will investigate how the polling for general and council elections was conducted in May.
The review comes after hundreds of Londoners were unable to vote and left queuing as polling booths closed.
About 300 people were turned away in Lewisham and another 150 were unable to vote in Hackney. Long queues were also seen in Vauxhall and Brockley.
The review will look at the issues of overcrowding and as well as allegations of electoral fraud.
'Grave concerns'
The Metropolitan Police are investigating 28 allegations of postal vote fraud and electoral irregularities in 12 boroughs – Tower Hamlets, Lambeth, Barking and Dagenham, Westminster, Enfield, Hounslow, Haringey, Ealing, Brent, Bexleyheath, Camden, Redbridge.
Tower Hamlets Council said it had alerted the police about 10 allegations relating to postal fraud and removed 141 people from the electoral register.
The inquiry will identify the problems and action needed to tackle the issues before the Greater London Authority elections in 2012…
… concluded at http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/10285617.stm
Comment by Democratic Socialist Dave | June 12, 2010 |
North Korea said today that they can turn South Korea into a "Sea Of Flames"
Those peace lovers must not have heard of Democartic Senatorial Candidate Alvin Greenes plan to unite the two Koreas into one country
He and Leal talked about this the other night
Comment by My Name Is jack | June 12, 2010 |
Leal is a complete nut. But as crazy as his posts are about Obama causing the oil spill they aren't too far off the mark of many Republicans. Just look at Rick Perry calling it an "act of God". Yeah Rick, on what day did God create the oil derrick? I don't recall that in my bible.
And Rush Limbaugh saying the Sierra Club should pay for the oil spill rather than BP since he thinks "environmentalist wackos" caused the disaster. Of course he also stated that the oil is as natural as the ocean water and should just be left alone. I've got a better idea. Dump it onto his beachfront property in FL–all of it! We'll see how "natural" he thinks it is then.
Comment by Scott P | June 12, 2010 |
about Flash:
Adobe fixes 'critical' Flash flaw
BBC News (Technology)
Page last updated at 08:56 GMT, Friday, 11 June 2010 09:56 UK
¶ Adobe's Flash software has become a favourite among hi-tech criminals
Adobe has fixed a "critical" security flaw that had the potential to allow hackers to take control of affected computer systems.
The bug was first spotted in early June week following a small number of targeted attacks.
The security update is one in a bumper update package that fixes a total of 32 documented vulnerabilities.
Adobe's Flash and Reader software have emerged as prime targets for hi-tech criminals in the past year.
Users running Windows, Macintosh or Linux were all thought to be vulnerable to attack.
Security firm Websense said the flaw was being exploited via e-mails that prompted recipients to open booby-trapped websites seeded with malware.
Users visiting the websites would have their computers infected with trojans and other malicious programs that opened a backdoor into the machine.
Adobe urged users to apply the update as soon as possible.
Adobe said it would release an update at the end of June for its Reader and Acrobat programs which addresses a similar bug that makes it possible to booby-trap PDFs.
Adobe is reportedly considering patching its applications more frequently after a quarterly update cycle for its Acrobat and Reader programmes last year.
In 2009, Adobe announced an aggressive programme to beef up security after hackers increasingly focused on finding holes in its products.
'Huge release'
The security update came in the release of version 10.1 of the Flash player.
"Don't let the version number fool you! Flash Player 10.1 is more than a 'dot upgrade'," said Paul Betlem of Adobe's Flash Player engineering team.
Mr Betlem said the update was a "monumental undertaking" that made significant changes to the architecture of the software.
Adobe estimates that more than 95% of computers worldwide have Flash Player installed. Many sites use it to show off multimedia content such as videos and games.
Wired called the latest release "significant" and said the underlying code has been largely re-written to address the platform's key shortcomings, most notably battery problems and security issues….
…continued at:
I disabled that annoying Adobe Updater (anyone know how to do the same for the Apple Updater ?) because its scans would slow my startups (reboots) to a crawl for non-urgent reasons, but apparently Flash 10.1 is something we all need ASAP. I'll check the specific update, but you can always go to http://www.adobe.com
Weren't things so much easier when Flash was still owned by Macromedia?
Comment by Democratic Socialist Dave | June 12, 2010 |
Here's one link:
Comment by Democratic Socialist Dave | June 12, 2010 |
The Falcon 9 rocket was a success,
Comment by BenjaminDOG | June 12, 2010 |
Some interesting thinking about Northern Ireland's political future, and how it might affect the Coalition in Westminster, at this unofficial Liberal Democratic blog:
Abbreviations and parties explained upon request.
Comment by Democratic Socialist Dave | June 13, 2010 |
I would never in my life vouch for GOPBiullshit but please give ONE INSTANCE where Jack or myself have been "racist".
Your 96 hour scrutiny of Alvin Greene winning
from jack stating he was "ashamed"
to Scott P stating he couldnt vote for him YET all other times Scott has the Democrats balls on his chin
Comment by Timothy Leal | June 13, 2010 |
So ANYONE who criticizes this obviously unqualified individual is a "racist" eh nut nut
Bought anymore memorobilia from the Ku Klux Klan Leal?
As ashamed as I am of the Democrats for nominating this disturbed man and in effect holding themselves and him up to ricule
I am even more outraged at a two bit liar like you who claims to have carried on a "conversation" with him on a variety of issues
When the poor guy can barely utter a coherent sentence
LIAR is the word!
Comment by My Name Is jack | June 13, 2010 |
Leal also claimed to be in charch of Obama's 2012 reelection campaign a few days ago. He just likes to lie…
Comment by Anonymous | June 13, 2010 |
Leal also claimed to be in charch of Obama's 2012 reelection campaign a few days ago. He just likes to lie…
I am
The COMMUNITY has pissed me off so much and I know Obama equals the death of y'all
Comment by Timothy Leal | June 13, 2010 |
these MF
are calling me a liar
I had a conversation with Greene
He has NO PROBLEM having conversations
He is just EXHAUSTED right now
and I am in charge of an INTERNET committee for Obama 2012
I know in MY HEART Obama is here to kill many
and SO MANY has pissed me off
Comment by Timothy Leal | June 13, 2010 |
james B
I try so hard to always tell the truth
It does not come that easy
and I get VERY MAD when people call me LIAR
Comment by Timothy Leal | June 13, 2010 |
Vertigo, Corey, and Ron
Saudi Arabia gives Israel clear skies to attack Iranian nuclear sites
Comment by Timothy Leal | June 13, 2010 |
The four main targets for any raid on Iran would be the uranium enrichment facilities at Natanz and Qom, the gas storage development at Isfahan and the heavy-water reactor at Arak. Secondary targets include the lightwater reactor at Bushehr, which could produce weapons-grade plutonium when complete.
The targets lie as far as 1,400 miles (2,250km) from Israel; the outer limits of their bombers' range, even with aerial refuelling. An open corridor across northern Saudi Arabia would significantly shorten the distance. An airstrike would involve multiple waves of bombers, possibly crossing Jordan, northern Saudi Arabia and Iraq. Aircraft attacking Bushehr, on the Gulf coast, could swing beneath Kuwait to strike from the southwest.
Comment by Timothy Leal | June 13, 2010 |
The sign is the flaming sword in the sky
if only I knew in what form it appears
assistance in this would be appreciated
my guess is commercial airline
Comment by Timothy Leal | June 13, 2010 |
world cup gives good cover
Comment by Timothy Leal | June 13, 2010 |
Mossad Head: Ahmadinejad Good for Israel
Comment by Timothy Leal | June 13, 2010 |
My PREPARED speech for Benjamin Nentanyu …
People of Israel
We are ready and prepared to strike Iran
We do so out of hope of avoiding destruction down the road
We ask the nations of Russia, Germany, and France to stand down
We remind people WE are attacking inanimate objects and therefore are not GOING to war
but striving for Peace
Shalom people of Israel
Comment by Timothy Leal | June 13, 2010 |
My prepared RESPONSE by Ahmadinejad
Israel has decided to violate Iran's sovereignty
We view the attack as a clear violation of Iran's RIGHT to power
WE will respond with appropriate measures for a destruction of Iran's property
Comment by Timothy Leal | June 13, 2010 |
If you are going to go…
You don't advertise……\
If you feel JUST & RIGHTEOUS you give advance warning
Comment by Timothy Leal | June 13, 2010 |
Why is it stupid
people do things sneakily when they feel shame and are trying to hide their actions
The IRA always gave advance warnings when they attacks buildings
out of pride and the ALLOWANCE for people to leave the buildings
Comment by Timothy Leal | June 13, 2010 |
George W Bush(Dave) always gave notice whether through USA TODAY or through the airwaves when he was planning an attack
Comment by Timothy Leal | June 13, 2010 |
And if the Iranians shoot down attacking aircraft after being warned……..is that smart ?
I was suspected by doctors as being borderline retarded at age 2
why would you ask ME
Comment by Timothy Leal | June 13, 2010 |
even the SIMPLE ability to raise my head was delayed
Comment by Timothy Leal | June 13, 2010 |
The facilities are deep in the ground…
Perhaps even in Neighborhoods
like in the USA .. he .. he he
Comment by Timothy Leal | June 13, 2010 |
and THAT was stupid…….
I would call it noble
George W Bush always started noble, but then the mission changed
Iraq- remove Saddam Hussein from power( mission accomplished) YET we are still there
Afghanistan- capture Osama bin laden( We dont even have a FIRM LOCK on his whereabouts)
Comment by Timothy Leal | June 13, 2010 |
James B, NBA Finals 2010 update: Boston leads 3-2 with their amazing Game 5 win at the TD Garden in Boston, MA over the defending champion LA Lakers, 92-86 in a wild game as Kobe Bryant's 38 points wasn't enough to pull out the win.
Game 6 is Tuesday night at the Staples Center in Los Angeles and there's a possibility the Celtics could dethrone Phil Jackson at his own home court.
Comment by Conservative Democrat | June 14, 2010 |
All in a tizzy eh Leal?
You ARE a LIAR
And a two bit one
Calling the President Of the United States
A "terrorist"
A "Nazi"
Claiming to have discussed all sorts of issues with this Greene goof
Who can barely communicate and admitted he had never heard of TARP
James is a nice guy and puts up with your drivel
I KNOW what you are
Comment by My Name Is jack | June 14, 2010 |
Like I said before, James has the patience of Job to put up with the lunatic rantings of TPL and the cry baby antics of Daniel G.
Speaking of fabrications, it appears Rand Paul isn't certified by the state board of opthamologists like he claims he is on his campaign website. When questioned about it his response was "what does this have to do with the election?".
Um, if being board certified has nothing to do with the election why are you claiming it as a credential on your campaign website–falsely?
Paul's credibility is melting like a snowball in June!
Comment by Scott P | June 14, 2010 |
Jack, do you think Scott will win the runoff in the SC-01 ?
Comment by Conservative Democrat | June 14, 2010 |
Comment by My Name Is jack | June 14, 2010 |
Back to the Greene matter
Today Vic Rawl filed a formal protest which means the Democratic State Committee will hold a hearing
In my view Rawl doesnt believe that he can overturn the result but is tryinbg to smoke out where Greene got the ten grand to run from
Theres an interesting sidenote to all this that I havent seen mentioned
Most people havent paid attention but Jim Demint actually had a primary opponent
Her name was Susan gaddy a Charleston Lawyer
Like Greene she did no campaigning
Republicans loudly denounced her candidacy noting she had supported Obama and was considered a Democrat
Im wondering if some enterprising Republican decided to similarly screw with the Democrats with the Greene caper?
Comment by My Name Is jack | June 14, 2010 |
Jack, I'm going to predict the SC Democratic Party will have their way and FORCE Greene out in way for Rawl.
DeMint wins anyway going away BIG with 72 percent.
Comment by Conservative Democrat | June 14, 2010 |
James B, Greene is a criminal who tried to entice a female student into having sex with her.
the SC Democratic Party is bordering on embarrassing themselves once again since they're already in the political toilet since 2002.
They've lost the governorship and likely won't be getting it back.
They've lost both houses of the SC Legislature since the 1990s during Carroll Campbell's tenure as governor.
They've also lost the majority of their congressional delegation including both Senate seats which I do not see the SC Dems winning ever again unless the demographics change.
Comment by Conservative Democrat | June 14, 2010 |
While The Dog mournhs for poor ol Bp
The Brits
BP Shareholders
Louisiana oil workers
And others
The other 99% of us have other "concerns"
According to Gallup
Over 70% of Americans feel the President is not being tough enough on BP
Count me in that group
Obama should hit them harder where these types REALLY care
Their pocketbooks
Higher taxes(with a criminal prohibition against them "passing" on their costs to consumers)
More and heavier "regulations" on their "investing" and activities
And insisting that Holder start bringing CRIMINAL charges(who gives a damn if they stick)
These bastards deserve EVERYTHING that can be thrown at them
OK Dog
Lets have one of those
"Lets move on" editorials!
Comment by My Name Is jack | June 14, 2010 |
Jack, the Alabama GOP is facing a July 13th runoff between former State Senator Bradley Byrne (R-Fairhope) and State Rep. Robert Bentley (R-Tuscaloosa) in which outgoing Alabama State Attorney General Troy King (R) has confirmed the runoff set for July 13th will come down to Byrne and Bentley as third-place finisher Tim James (R)'s attempts for a recount fell short.
Comment by Conservative Democrat | June 14, 2010 |
jack MY ELDER
Your a loser
always have been
always will
Your lil antic is OLD
and your not even a Democrat
So cut the crap JACK
Comment by Timothy Leal | June 14, 2010 |
Ah Cmon Leal
Tell us all your "sources" for calling President Obama a "terrorist" you lying sack of(blank so as not to offend james)
Cmon Leal tell us all about your "sources" for calling the President a Nazi you damn nut
You are what you are Leal
A two bit LIAR
Comment by My Name Is jack | June 14, 2010 |
I don't think Ireland will soon hold elections to match the UK's, but the Czech elections were followed by Slovak ones this weekend, and the Dutch ones by Belgian ones.
In Belgium, the big gains were by a new Flemish (Dutch-speaking) party. Most of Belgium's parties (Socialists, Liberals, Christian Democrats, etc.) are split into a Flemish and Walloon (French-speaking) wing, so coalitions take a long time to build and are vulnerable (like the most recent one) to all kinds of pressures.
Here's the English-language report, by Iain MacIntyre, from Radio Netherlands Worldwide:
The Flemish separatist NVA has emerged as the largest party in the general election in Belgium. The New Flemish Alliance took 17.4 percent of the vote, good for 27 of the 150 seats in the Belgian parliament – an increase of 19 seats.
In second place was the Francophone Socialist Party (PS) which won 26 seats. Pretty much all the other parties lost ground, particularly the Christian Democrat and Liberal parties which formed the previous coalition government.
United front
NVA leader Bart De Wever is calling for all the Flemish parties to work together. "If I have to do it alone, I'm doomed to fail" he said. Flemish political analyst Carl Devos says De Wever wants to develop a joint standpoint before approaching the Francophone parties.
Despite its ties with the PS, the Flemish socialist party (sp.a) with 13 seats says it will be "a constructive partner". The Christian Democrat CD&V expressed doubts that a united front would help.
Although the NVA seeks an independent Flemish state in the long term, this does not mean the end of Belgium or even the start of devolution in anything like the near future. The complications of Belgium's electoral system, with separate voting in the Flemish, Dutch-speaking region and in the Walloon, French-speaking region plus bilingual Brussels, means that at least four parties (two from each region) are normally needed to form a coalition….
more at: http://www.rnw.nl/english/article/triumphant-flemish-separatists-call-united-front
Here's the slightly more-interpretive BBC report:
Comment by Democratic Socialist Dave | June 14, 2010 |
Jack, how about somebody ask James B to remove Leal from this site forever ?
I betcha Leal is the main reason why Politics 1 was shut down because Ron got tired of his act.
Comment by Conservative Democrat | June 14, 2010 |
No need to remove him if people would just stop reacting (easier if you don't read many of his posts to begin with).
Comment by Democratic Socialist Dave | June 14, 2010 |
jack MY ELDER
Obama the terrorist
Obama has Commanded as POTUS attacks on innocent civilians in Iraq & Afghanistan
and he received campaign funds from KNOWN terrorists
I will provide the link again
but since your A TOTAL ASS WIPE
you probably wont even click it
I cant believe your named jack
It is a TOTAL DISGRACE to my buddy jack mcney and my uncle's partner named jack of over three decades
Comment by Timothy Leal | June 14, 2010 |
A lie
Comment by My Name Is jack | June 14, 2010 |
jack MY ELDER
I hope you realize the Nazis supported nationalizing industry in the name of " Ein Reich"
Obama has implemented nationalization
end of discussion
Comment by Timothy Leal | June 14, 2010 |
"The president has demonstrated that he has a default mechanism in him that breaks down the side of race — on the side that favors the black person."
— Rep. Steve King (R-IA), quoted by The Hill, on President Obama's attitude towards race.
Man I feel sorry for sane people in his Iowa district. It appears their representative in Congress is trying to emulate Glenn Beck!
Comment by Scott P | June 14, 2010 |
I have decided to suspend my plans to work on the Obama 2012 INTERNET campaign
I love Jenna too much to help such a awful leader
The internet campaign will sit vacate like an empty box
Comment by Timothy Leal | June 14, 2010 |
And my question to King is the same as it is to Beck. Name one thing–just one–that Obama has done that shows he is more favorable to black Americans than white ones.
Of course they can't. But there are ratings and votes to be had by stirring the fears of bitter old white folk.
Comment by Scott P | June 14, 2010 |
Folks, if White loses to Perry here in my homestate's gubernatorial contest in TX in November (as expected), the TX Dems could pick this dude in 2014:
Comment by Conservative Democrat | June 14, 2010 |
James B, the Big 12 stays intact with Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, OU, Oklahoma St., rejecting invites from the Pac-10 to maintain the status quo alongside Baylor, Kansas, Kansas St., Iowa St., and Mizzou.
I prefer the Big 12 get Univ. of Houston and SMU to keep the conference at 12, but it's unlikely.
Horrible part about the Big 12 going to 10 members is no conference championship game which SUCKS.
Comment by Conservative Democrat | June 15, 2010 |
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This article or section contains lore taken from Warcraft novels or short stories.
The Kosh'harg celebration (also known as the Kosh'harg festival) was a biannual event held by the diverse and numerous orcish clans of Draenor. It took place during the spring and the autumn, in honor of the time when day and night are the same length. Because of the vast differences in culture, dress, religious dogma and dialects between all the orc clans, they were generally insular and independent cells. However the elders of all clans recognized the importance of meeting to discuss various matters, and thus the Kosh'harg was created and honored.
Kosh'harg was always held in the shadow of Oshu'gun, the "Mountain of Spirits" in Nagrand. Any violence or vendettas pursued during the event was strictly forbidden and held grave consequences, since Nagrand was considered holy ground. The length of the festival depended on how many pressing concerns needed to be addressed, but such matters were a rarity, and the gathering shifted much more to the mood of a festival rather than a commune. Many Kosh'hargs were simply meet-and-greets to catch up and see old faces once more.[1] (RotH 21)


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Book of Saints – Bede
BEDE (VENERABLE) (Saint) Doctor (May 27) of the Church. (8th century) The Venerable Bede, styled by Leland "the chiefest and brightest ornament of the English nation," born A.D. 673, was a Northumbrian. He was educated at Jarrow, where he embraced the monastic life under Saint Benet Biscop, and was ordained priest by Saint John of Beverley. Well versed in the Latin and Greek languages, and for his time a fair poet, he has left prose works on the most varied subjects, ranging from clever expositions of the science of his day to noble commentaries on Holy Scripture. His Church History of the English has earned him the title of "Father of English History." It is a plain unadorned chronicle ; but that the author was thoroughly honest and most painstaking is evident to any reader. Saint Bede was famous not only for his rare learning, but still more so for the holiness of his life. The account of his death (A.D. 735), which took place on Ascension Eve, written by one of his pupils, is touching in its loving simplicity. Bede's last words were "Gloria Patri et Filio et Spiritni Sancto." Trithemius supposed that the prefix " Venerable," universally given to Saint Bede, came from the circumstance that his Homilies were read in churches during his lifetime, as the most respectful appellation of one who had no claim as yet to the title of Saint; but it is now generally accepted that it was first used by Amalarius and other ninth century writers long after Saint Bede had acquired the honours due to a Saint. Saint Bede's remains were enshrined in Durham Cathedral.