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NLCS Rematch
Of course, even if we sweep the four-game set, it won't make up for last year's postseason loss, but it should be a great series here at the stadium.
For those who are interested in the ITD tour, there is definitely a group ticket component with a discount as part of it. Stay tuned for details, hopefully tomorrow. Just another busy day around here.
The lineup:
Pierre, LF
Furcal, SS
Hudson, 2B (back in the lineup and doing a live web chat next Tuesday at 2 if you want to catch up with him)
Blake, 3B
Loney, 1B
Martin, C
Ethier, RF
Kemp, CF
Kershaw, P (along with Ethier, will be signing autographs tomorrow at Macy's in the Northridge mall from 12-1)
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Why is Kemp still batting below Martin? Hello, Kemp's hitting .310!!!!!!!!
Crash ~ you are forgetting Joe's doing the line-up! lol
Torre's the MANAGER, and he gets to decide where everybody bats in the lineup, and he doesn't really care what anybody with ITD thinks. He's the one going to the Hall of Fame. So if he wants to, he'll bat Martin 2nd, or 5th, or 6th, and it will be that way till the cows come home, or the sun doesn't shine, or whatever – you know what I mean.
I've had an early start on some vodka gimlets, and that seems to give me a lot of extra insight into these things. I'll no doubt feel compelled to share it with you all, unless I fall asleep.
Actually, Raffy could be moved down. I think he would do okay batting 7th or 8th.
Bear ~ I might start drinking early tonight also! So, bottoms-up!!!
Let's forget about last season. It is done with, finished. A win against the Giants does not make up for heartbreaking losses from the past just as a win against the Phillies will not erase any disappointment from last season. This is now, this is today and that is all that matters at the moment. In fact, the Dodgers and all the fans should be looking forward to this series because it is against one of the better teams in the National League. However, it is only one series in a season that has a long way to go.
Given that Kemp leads the club in stolen bases, is batting over .300, and has a high OPS rating, Kemp should get one more at bat a game (100 more at-bats a season) by batting in Furcal's spot–second.
Hi ITD
New post in my new, "other" blog, http://mlbsbiguglytruth.blogspot.com . Just basically about Post-Manny stress syndrome, and how a certain ex-owner of the Seattle Pilots is more than a little responsible.
rbranson ~ you and I agree! Matt is a fine #1 or #2 hitter. he proved that last season.
Good late afternoon ITD'ers!
I hope all is well with everybody & they haven't had to deal with any rude people today.
Interesting conversation last night. I'm an Ethier camp guy. But I see where Pierre has some abilities as well. I've never had a problem with him until he was asking for a trade and looked to be moping around. Dre didn't do that when he wasn't starting. That is one of the reasons I'm in the Dre camp.
I've never rooted against Pierre. He wears the Blue and does seem to be a good guy. The main problem was summed up by Crash (I think) earlier. They have some trade off's but with having Ferk & O-Dog at the top of the order I'd rather have the power of Dre than the speed of Pierre. Also Pierre has speed but you can't use that speed if you don't get on base & Pierre has shown that he doesn't have a great OBP. Also who would you rather have up with the winning/tying run on 3rd and 1 out? Pierre or Dre? Their BA is pretty comparable but Dre will have a better chance at hitting the ball out of the infield or getting a fly ball deep enough to score that run. Dre also has shown great defense in the OF. I do think his toe is giving him some trouble running out there though. He hasn't been running as well. He takes good routes to the ball opposed to some that Juan has taken.
I think many have complained because Joe was saying the young guys needed a night off (So he could play Juan) and then Juan hasn't needed a night off since he has taken over LF. That doesn't make much sense seeing as Dre & Kemp are younger and you would think fresher than Pierre.
Go Blue!!!
Bring the Ring to LA!!!! Again!!!!!!!
Howzit Goin' ITD
It looks like practice is over, tonight we play a real team.
The World Champion, NL EAST leaders, the one and only Philadelphia Phillies.
Its a long train running…….
Sigh Congratulations Randy for 300 wins but the Giants must loss that 2nd games.
That's the point Raffy won't be moved down.
The last time we faced Hamels, the young guns grew into men. Sans Manny, they came back after Brox had blown the save. Martin and Kemp had rbi doubles to beat the Phils 5-3 in 10 innings. It was a memorable game, because it seemed we regained our mojo that night.
Let's go Dodgers and Lakers.
Kemp should be batting 3rd so he could try to drive in Pierre and Hudson if those 2 gets on base.
Randy Johnson is breathing rarified air right now. I'm happy for him; he's had a tremendous career. But, guess what, the Dodgers have beaten him this year 🙂
Kersh, go get 'em tonight! Let's take advantage of every opportunity and win the game! YEAH, DODGERS!!!!
Here's Kemp splits from last year.
Actually Kemp is a better #3 hitters in his career.
Ph*ck the Phils!
Hey Josh we still have to get oldbrooklynfan out there for the tour and game.
If its any inducement, you won't have to put up with me!!! 🙂
Yes, if you can bring OldBrooklyn out, I won't come around either.
I & many others here echo Enchanted's comment Josh! Talk to Frank & get him out there! The dude deserves a visit to the Ravine!!! That would be a cool moment for him & the Dodgers organization.
I'm outta here! Date night with Wifey & as usual she's lookin purty!!!
Go Blue!!!! Beat the Phils!
Joe Torre could be God for all I care but batting Matt Kemp 8th is stupid.
I have to believe that God wouldn't bat Kemp 8th. I do have a certain amount of faith, so please don't disabuse me of that. 2nd or 3rd maybe, 5th even better, but 8th never.
I'll chime in too…………PLEASE BRING OLDBROOKLYNFAN TO THE ITD TOUR!!!!!!!!!!! WE ALL NEED HIM WITH US!!!!!
How many Vodka Gimlets, Bear? LOL It'a going to be a fun night!!!
Thanks Guys
Congrats to Randy Johnson, but not to the JINTS
I think the only reason is Kemp k's too many but that's a terrible idea.
I like Vodka, but it doesn't like me. Of all the potent potables I've drank, it's the only one that makes me obnoxious, mean, and forgetfull of what kind of zoo acts & bad things I do when I'm under the influence of it.
What more could Dodger management want? The Bear and The E not being there will make it a nice G rated event for the whole family. #%^$ yeah, it'll even be safe to bring small children.
Dogs and cats too.
Sounds like it will be far from exciting enchanted.
Too boring, and vanilla like for my tastes.
I agree with everyone else that oldbrooklyn fan shouldn't miss the ITD tour. He's a loyal Dodger fan and rarely misses watching a game.
We REALLY need you there Enchanted! Jhall and Bear, too!!! That would almost make it complete!!! I'd kind of like to meet Obi, too.
Oldbrooklynfan would be a great addition to the ITD tour. How about a panel discussion on the merits of Juan Pierre or where Matt Kemp should bat while we are killing time between the tour and the game? On second thought, the idea of actually having to speak to you all in person frightens me a bit.
I'm looking forward to an interesting, and competitive series against the Phils. Best home record vs. best road record.
Give Kersh some run support!
Call me crazy but I would do:
Not tonight because Dre doesn't hit Hamels well.
Unless I felt that doing something like that would give Dre some confidence that showed by me putting him there. If I was the Manager.
I don't get Kemp in the 8th spot.
I agree trublu, it wouldn't be the same without all of them there too.
lbirken ~ why would you be frightened of this group? LMAO!!!
I want to catch at least part of the game, so I'm watching the vodka gimlets for now. I make those with straight lime juice, sweetened, of course, but they can leave you really puckered up if you don't watch it, and as vl4 says you can't be responsible for the content of your communications after a while.
Looks pretty unanimous to me so far. WTF is UP with Kemp in the 8th spot?
Collie ~ I really like your line-up! You should fax it to Joe! That would be kind of a fun promotion……Let a fan pick the line-up!
I'll be watching you through the night, Bear!
vl4 ~ how are you tonight?
Tru, I guess the fear is not having anything clever to say and there is no delete button when you meet someone fact to face.
The Magic are hanging tough so far, but it's early.
I'm just glad they decided to show up. It's inevitable, the refs will turn on them, and give the game to the Lakers.
I'm just trying to clear my head of the vision of Bear all puckered up…
I gotta say, the drinking doesn't interfere with anyone's typing, that great.
Sober for the moment tru. But that's subject to change!
Ibirken, I think I would try my best to put the fear aside, and just embrace it to the best of my abilities.
What's the worst that could happen?
That ought to open up a can of worms. LOL
I am not drinking anything and obviously my typing has some issues. I meant to say "face to face". But you all knew that, didn't you?
Anyway, time to go home and concentrate on the Dodgers and Lakers. So much sports and so little time.
Red Wings & Penguins are on now also on Versus. Good one so far. Tied 2-2.
Like the giraffe said at the bar, I've got the highballs.
Have no idea what that has to do with anything, but nonetheless, there it is.
You're on a roll enchanted!
Make that 3-2 Penguins.
LMAO, Enchanted!!! What a group we are!!!!!!!!
Good evening everyone! The start of the NBA Finals and Dodgers vs. Phillies! Great evening of sports!
Guess no one here is a NHL fan.
Don't get me wrong. I love the Dodgers & MLB, but I still think the Stanley Cup is the best looking trophy in all of professional sports.
vl4 ~ trophy is great, but I really don't watch much hockey. I find it difficult to follow the puck on TV. Dodgereric likes hockey and says it is great to see in person.
I like hockey VL. Its the only sport I can watch for the pure enjoyment of it because I don't care who wins.
I'm really bummed I can't get time off from work to go and see the Dodgers when they go & play the Rangers. I can't find anyone to switch a day off with. Expecially when it's only a about a 4 hour drive. Both teams are doing well so far, and leading their divisions. That's the closest I'll get to seeing them live this year. 😦
I feel like that about tennis, Enchanted. I never watch soccer…..dull, dull, dull.
vl4 ~ how about a bribe? LOL
Believe me tru, it's crossed my mind, but it's beneath me to resort to using bribery, and the use of knee pads like most of my coworkers.
Same old same old no matter where I've worked throughout my life…..
Vl, that sucks that no one will switch days off with you.
I don't see why they are making such a big deal out of it Vl. They will still get a day off so why would it matter?
Seems everyone else has prior commitments. 😦
That's too bad, vl. Can't call in sick? lol You'd probably be seen on the big screen!
That would be about my luck tru! LOL
Trying to stay on a positive note. At least I'll get the games on the tube on FSW. I'll just have to mute the tube, and put the radio simulcast on the computer.
Go Lakers yeah Phil that 25th in the league in FT's is a joke and you both game was over 30+
Have I mentioned recently that Furcal Sucks. Not rooting against him, or anything like that, but it's about time he started to earn his money, the lousy hitting little bast**d. We tend to get on our young guys when they don't perform, but this guy Furcal is getting to be a professional freeloader. Hit the ball out of the park, you gdamn *****!!!
Martin, I don't want to sit here and be critical all night, but you ought to try and hit the ball to the other side once in a while.
Bear ~ You, not critical! LMAO!!!!
Kersh is looking good right now so, come on guys, give him some runs.
Lakers by 18, Spit. They are looking good so far.
Got to give Kersh credit. He's looking sharp. Keep it up, Kersh!
Both are having sub par seasons so far bear.
NHL Finals Red Wings-Penguins series now tied 2-2.
Yep especially Bynum but hate those last 2 fouls he got.
Nice hit Kersh!
Pretty good inning there – nobody hit into a double play. Way to go, Team.
I hope Ariza get in the scoring column and won Magic shooting 31%.
I believe it's not going to take looking into a crystal ball, or dirty tea cup to predict a low scoring game here.
OK now – Pierre will get it going next inning.
Okay, what has happened to Bear?
Is about time Ariza.
Is about time Ariza.
I must concur with my esteemed colleague Bear, for it appears that Furcal may not be living up to expectations.
Looks like my Gameday has been interrupted. Howard was up, but I don't know what's happening.
Good Evening ITD readers and writers!!!!!!
I see many of you are on a nice roll this evening already, perhaps sipping on the koolaid and seesky's flask.
lbirken – be afraid………………be very afraid – LOL!!!! (jk)
He should've walked Howard with Utley on 3rd.
It would appear Martin's bat is still resting in peace. Alas, Russell I fear too is not achieving his full potential.
What do you think Bear??
Yeah Furcal suck in the 1st year and going to get have a better season the 2nd and 3rd yrs lol
Yeah Furcal suck in the 1st year and going to get hot and have a better season in the 2nd and 3rd yrs lol
enchanted and messagebear, not that I condone inebriation (except for you guys…after all, no one gets hurt behind a keyboard??!?!?), but Martin's descent into mediocrity began when he stopped drinking so much! I'm all for him cleaning up his act…but I'd like him to sprinkle in a few HRs and RBIs now and then as he chases normalcy in his life.
Now that was a darn good inning by Kersh.
Come on guys, we need to back Kersh by manufacturing a run or two! We need to make Hamels work!!
hahahaha Powell with a 3's and a free taco tonight.
Thar she blows!
Call me Ishmael.
KERSH did O.K.
This wasn't a bad outing against the Phillies.
Now if our bullpen can hold them, we could make a game of it.
All right, Dre!!!
Andre! Man, that was quite a throw by the outfielder.
Dear Dodger bats,
I'm not really panicking or anything, but with all your success to date in seemingly burying the Western Division, a loss tonight will pull the Gnats to within six games in the loss column. So, please, get a few hits, will ya?
It's interesting that in the article on the Dodger's site about Andre coming out his slump, it mentioned that Mattingly is trying to have him pull the ball more instead of going to the opposite field and most of his power in the last few games has come from pulling the ball.
Nice hit Andre – too bad it was wasted.
And, Juan leaves Andre stranded!!!
I'm only saying Juan because according to Charlie he is our savior!
Getta Keep trying.
Here's hoping they light up Moyer tomorrow like a pinball machine.
Seems hard to stop Jayson Werth, a real Dodger killer.
Wow. What's with all the empty seats? Nice fanbase.
Maybe because most of them are at Staples you think that the only game in town?
Is just the freaking reg season game but still we average more than you guys.
Goodnight, vl.
Nice goin' Leach.
Struck out Godzella.
The empty seat are called Lakers on TV…
Let's see 18,997 is at the Staples Center
This lack of patience on the part of our batters is making this game real easy for Hamels.
Could also be no one wants to see the Phils……..
Goodnight vl !!!! It's good to see you around here again.
Uh oh! I see the asassins have failed……..
IT LIVES!!! He forgets Dodger Stadium only seats like 15,000 more spectators than his launching pad that a 12 year old could hit a ball out of.
Goodnight vl !!!!
Took the words right out of my mouth, kahli.
Excuse me. I'm going to go pound on my heavy bag for a few minutes. I've written 'F'in troll' on it with a Sharpie.
Might as well just sit back and watch.
You never know, this team is full of miracles.
As we've seen.
Even if it looks like it will take one.
Oh,no…..not Mota!
LOL!! How many people live in the LA area? Staples is no excuse. If that was Philly there would be two sellouts right next door to each other.
Now there are even less people there. Oh, that's right. It's after the 7th inning at Dodger Stadium.
Good time to bring Mota in.
Hi, Dodgereric!!!!
If it was Philly the basketball arena would be empty because the Sixers never play in June.
Memories….Nice little picture From Dodger Stadium for your viewing pleasure…
Good Evening Dodgereric!!!!!
Loney, Martin and Ethier.
phan, you're like the weird kid on the playground…
Dodgereric is BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Swing and a miss. Wow, listen to the crowd. Lot's of Phils phans there.
Our offense is putting me to sleep tonight, so I won't fight it any longer. Good Night, Y'all.
Nice hustle by Andre.
Aw, now I've broken my rule about playing with pathetic jackass losers whose own lives are so wretched and empty that they get their kicks by anonymously going into other team's blogs and play their stupid little game of getting people upset.
Funny how we never hear from this hapless ******** unless he has the upper hand in something. Where the hell was he when we took two of three in Philly? Probably sulking in his momma's basement, dabbing at his eyes with his blankie.
Too bad such a good baseball club has such garbage for fans.
It's not our offense, It's Hamels just doing everything right.
You've had your fun tonight. Why don't you just complete your evening by scratching yourself and have a banana?
Good Night Messagebear!!!
Definitely ran into a good pitcher tonight, pierre. But our offense has been going south for the better part of the last week.
Touchie, touchie. Are you always this rude to visitors? I doubt your momma would approve of that kind of language with a guest.
Hi'Ya Dad/Chevelle!!!!
Oh no!!!
jhall is in the ITD House!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hey Wally!!!!
So far there's been no surprises tonight.
Oh yes Nelly!!!!!!!!!!!!! <|:-(o)
Hey, jhall and dodgereric. Hamels has been great, but the Dodgers have been equally lethargic.
See, Dodgereric…………very difficult to not engage!!!!
That was for your father Wally – LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BTW – have you seen your brother? He seems to have disappeared.
First complete game. First shutout. 1-15 when scoring three runs or less. That was too easy.
Do Not Engage!!!!
It's okay boys……………you will get them tomorrow.
Let's see…..I'm seeing a trend.
Didn't score on the starter tonight in 9 innings.
Scored one run last night on the starter in 6.
Scored one run on Tuesday's starter in 7.
No runs on Monday's starter in 6.
Had a nice Sunday.
No runs on Saturdays' starter in 7.
One run on Friday's starter in 7.
Two runs on Thursday's starter in 7.
One positive tonight – Andre continues to fight his way out of that slump.
Tomorrow, tomorrow, we'll get 'em tomorrow
It's only a day away 🙂
Let's hope for an easier game tomorrow night..
Sparkleplenty – that is very true.
Hey fool, if you came into MY house talking crap the way you do, you'd be picking asphalt out of your face from being thrown out. Nobody like you would ever be welcome in my house, but I don't have to worry about it, because someone like you wouldn't have the balls to say what you do to my face.
Pitchers are doing what they have to do against us, to beat us.
We've just been finding ways to get around it and win, but not tonight.
Wally – I think we have lost control – LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Where is Theodore?
eric, let's face it…the Dodgers miss Manny. With or without this 50-game mess, he's the best right-handed hitter in the game, with apologies to Pujols. Pierre is back to earth, 6 for his last 29, and the Dodgers haven't had a day off since May 21. They're tired and burnt.
Ward has his dark side.
LOL Nelly!!! Beav probably playing it smart and getting some rest. HaHa!!! When a great pitcher brings the A game, these things will happen. Tip of the cap to Mr Hamels. We'll get'em tomorrow. Their pitching falls off drastically from here. It is ironic that the decerebrate didn't have anything to say when we went in and took 2 of 3 from them in their house.
really? I didn't notice – LMAO!!!!!!!!!!
oooh…an internet tough guy!
And you call Philly phans classless. Really dude, listen to yourself. It's a baseball game, nothing more.
eric, you are way too easy. But hey, you don't have to engage, you know.
You're right about that kahli. And brooklyn, with one exception, what damage we've done has been in the 'pen.
Sparkleplenty and Nelly, it is good to see Andre getting back in a groove. I am hopeful by the time Manny returns he'll at least be back in the .280's or better. Moyer is likely going to be tough tomorrow, so let's hope they bring their A game.
At least I'm not the one going on other people's sites. What are you anyway? You're not a man, that's obvious. You're too stupid to be a woman, so what does that leave?
bluecrewgirl – It is a very good feeling to see him more like himself. Even that last groundout, he ran it out very well.
I felt kind of sick so I watched the game from bed. Just wanted to check in here and report that this game did not make me feel any better. Good outing by Hamels and our bats were as anemic as I feel tonight. We have our work cut out for us against other top rated teams.
Ah, what the hell. It's a free country, do what you want. I've managed to mostly ignore you in the past and I can guarantee that I'll never comment on anything else you ever say. Goodbye.
Obviously a sexually inadequate individual with much bigger underlying issues. Has to find some way to satisfy himself!!!! Seek counseling Phan, you really need it!!!!
"Other people's sites"? No such thing, dude. It's public domain, and your reaction is childish at best. Grow up. If you let a little smack over a baseball game get under your skin like this, I wonder how you are when something really serious happens in your life. I feel sorry for the people around you who have to deal with it.
32and53 – I am sorry the game didn't make you feel any better. Maybe a good night's sleep might help.
Who's the child? If it is just a game, why are you here, on a Dodger blog site? ………simply to instigate and agitate, and that to me would be known as the playground bully.
Nelly, that was a close play. I wanted to see a replay to see if it was a good call, but they never showed one.
32and53, I also recommend LOTS of chicken soup. It'll cure what ails you 🙂 Feel better soon.
Hey jhall! Had a little scare with the Chevelle today. Matt said the engine was making weird noises and he shut it down. I caught up with him and turned out it was almost out of oil! Put 3 quarts in, guess it was the lifters he was hearing. It's all good now! How the heck have you been?
G'night all. And eric, don't take it out on your loved ones. It's pretty clear they have enough to bear as it is.
Well I surely hope you watch that Lakers game too but I assume you didn't see it.
I do know about that. Your son was not too happy at all. Mariya was in my classroom when it happened.
32and53, I like a cup of hot tea, mixed with honey, lemon and scotch.
Shad, I think most of us were mesmerized with Hamels' pitching and couldn't switch channels. Did the Lakers win?
Whoa, 3 quarts low. Better show Matt how to check the oil. Good that he had the sense to shut it down right away. Glad you caught it in time. Doing well, thanks..
I am glad it was just a minor problem.
At the moment the only regular batting under the .260 mark is Furcal, all the other regulars are doing O.K.
I consider Ethier out of his funk or whatever you want to call it.
Furcal BA is horribly low.
I was watching the Lakers tonight shad! They really had it going!
Yeah Wally, we had us a nice talk about checking the oil EVERY TIME he fills up the gas tank. Also in reading the gauges, knowing what pressure it runs under while driving and while idling too. He understands this time. I say that because we've had this talk before, but it was the same day I handed him the keys and I guess he was a million miles away! LOL!!
LOL Dad!!! Yeah, I'm sure he was on cloud nine when he got those keys!!!
Yes we killed them 100-75 that why I said I hope 32 watch that game haha
I didn't really care much for this game but the next 3 I will.
Pierre, our BA over the last 7 games (not including today) is .211.
………..the keys to "our" car. I have made that mistake one too many times – LOL!!!!!
Did Mota pitch another scoring inning? Believe it or not I think that will make 7.
..and meanwhile Andre's has climbed 13 points in the last 10 games, going from a .250 BA to a .263.
I missed your comment up there, Junie! Sorry! Yeah, after we got the oil in it he took it for a lap around the block. He came back and the color was back in his face. He said his heart was beating so hard he thought it was going to break his ribs! LOL!!!
Truth is, it's really just a matter of time until it needs rings or something. I have no idea of the history of the engine, so one of these days………. we'll have one unhappy boy. 😦
It's going to hard to keep everyday dre under .250 lol
I mean it's going to be hard
Yeah shad, I guess they may have found something in Mota's delivery. He's doing well lately! Peel my scalp and call me baldy!
LOL Dad!!! At least it is well worth an engine overhaul!!!!
Keep it stock and original my friend if that is the original numbers matching engine!!!!
Shad and Dodgereric, what impressed me most about the Lakers tonight was the fact they held Orlando to mostly one shot and out and they were getting multiple attempts on their end. Much better rebounding and defense than they've played in a while and Kobe looked like a man on a mission. They'd better not get over confident though.
That it is buddy! Might have to sell some of what's left of my 101K to do it! LOL!!!
It is one cool car Wally.
That it is Nell'!!!!
Hiya bluecrewGIRL! Everything you said is true, but Orlando wasn't hitting tonight. From what I understand about their game, they live and die on the outside. Tonight they died. And Kobe did look as if he were possessed!
It is at the moment, jhall. We've talked about eventually sticking a big block in there, but that may never happen.
I'm not sure if anyone seen this but that nightmare I had last night scare me lol.
Hey Dad, if you do stick a big block in, keep the original engine. Highest values and appreciation go to the totally original cars from what I've seen!!!!
I think something is wrong with me. I just had a bad dream and was dreaming of Tomko in the starting rotation going 24-7 with a 1.34 ERA and he has 12 CG's and winning the CY and also Kemp won the triple crown with a .385 batting average, 65 homeruns, 160 rbi's and even leading the SB with 74. I was hoping for a reply to that lol.
I would pay alot more for an original numbers matching car myself!!!!
That's good advice son! You know what? You're FULL of good advice! I should listen to you and your mother more often! Next time I don't take your advice about something, you have my permission – no, I DEMAND – that you grab the nearest 2×4 and hit me over the head with it.
And pray for my family. Apparently they need it.
So, why is that a BAD dream shad? Tomko won that CY in OUR rotation, right? Sounds like we probably had a great season!
Orlando=Phoenix with the slogan live by the 3's died by the 3's. I can't believe the Magic was missing all those shots. I think they did a pretty god job on Howard but we needs more of that. To bad Bynum could probably had a 20/15 games if he didn't get those 2 tacky tack fouls in the 1st.
They do not need it (well, not for that reason), and I know you know that.
LOL Dad!!! I think your family is truely blessed!!! You've doled out your share of good advice over the months my friend. Maybe that's where we get it!!!
Plus, I'd love to see you kick that little d*ck morons' butt!!!!
Too funny Wally!!
Oh, I forgot this:
blah lol
We still lost the division by 2 games and the wild card by 3 lol.
I was about to say I want Bomko back after checking out his fluke stats this year and I known it probably would take him 2 to 3 innings to blow up but Mota been good lately.
Hey Shad, where is Bombko playing? I lost track of him. I didn't think he was signed by anyone.
The Yankees and now you know how desparate they are.
Boy, you're right! He's been the bridge to Rivera lately and he's performing!
Look like he pitches well against Texas but that last game was great.
Dam'n, I guess so Shad!!!!
He has a great ERA shad – wow!!!
Maybe the Yankees would bite on Mota lol
hahahaha for now
Bombko has always had pretty good stuff. I never could figure out why he sucked so hard. Maybe he is maturing and learning how to use it. Too late for us dammit'!!!!
This ought to make you feel better:
Two years with the Dodgers, 5.24 ERA, 216 IP, 247 hits, 30 HRs, 71 BBs, 1.470 WHIP.
Maybe because he's was an ex Giants lol. I remember that game when he was trying to get the Giants even and pitch lights out and in the same game Cody Ramson made that key error and Finley hit that game winning grand slam to clinch the division.
Makes me wonder why Ned is still our GM and glad the bum is gone Dad!!! LOL!!!
I'm sure there must be one somewhere, but I'm having trouble thinking of a Giant who came here and did well.
Bret Butler may be the only one Dad. LOL!!!!
I couldn't stand Butler when he was with the G'Nats!!! He is one of my favorite players ever now. Class guy both on and off the field!!! Darn good ballplayer. He got it right!!!
I don't think Tomko pitch under Torre yet but I can imagine what's Torre would had done with him.
Who's Eddie Taubensee? Look like he pitch well from this catcher must be a Giants catcher.
Did anyone read this article? This kid hit a homerun that was messure around 570.
Hello ITD
Looks like a loss today. those have been kinda rare lately, especially at home. I'm not sweating it.
The source of a hater's hate is usually an inadequacy in some department or other.
Just wish the offense could get into the bullpens early and often. We need to get back to those first-inning first-strikes.
How's everyone?
Geez, Bryce Harper huh? Kind of makes you want us to have a crappy year when he's available. Then again, I suscribed to SI for many years and saw a bunch of guys that they proclaimed were the second coming and they never quite made it. Just shows you how tough it is.
Hey north! I read your blog when it was just 'Part I'. I started to comment on it and decided to hold off until you did Part II. Some very wonderful and heartfelt stuff in there, but then most of what you write is really good. I'll get over there and read it tomorrow and give you a comment this time. Your passion for baseball always comes through!
Now that a couple of hours have passed and I've calmed down a little, I'd like to apologize to my ITD pals for my unseemly outburst. Most of the time I've managed to take my good friend jhall's advice and ignored the idiots who occasionally come on with no intent to discuss and debate, but merely to get the sort of reaction I so stupidly gave him. Tonight I failed miserably.
It's beneath me. If I upset or displeased any of you, I'm truly sorry. It won't happen again, I promise. I'll either ignore or walk away but I won't ruin anyone else's time here.
It's tough to say nothing when people pick at the scabs. You were right about him being pathetic enough to just want to ruin other people's time. There's a difference between adding to the conversation, and just being a troll, and obviously someone here was none of the former, and most of the later.
On most message boards, there's a handy little feature called "ignore". If you don't like a troll, or just someone who goes out of their way to be annoying and harrassing the people in a thread, you click the little button, and from that point on, you can no longer see their comments. Often, they're so oblivious, they don't even know they're being ignored.
It's cool, Eric, I don't think anyone's mad at you
I for one, thought you were great, but I have the distinct pleasure of really knowing who you are, and our phan couldn't be further from the truth. You really don't have anything to apologize for. You were just protecting our playground from the bullies.
You two are most kind, thanks. I love it here. North, I just spent the better part of the last 40 minutes trying to comment on your blog only to fail to get it through. I'll try it again later, but now it's late and time for bed.
BTW, if you didn't hit shad's link to that Bryce Harper, you should. If he can use wood bats and hit the curve, we'll be hearing from him soon. Unfortunately, that damned Boras somehow seems to have his pudgy little mitts on him already.
Oops, forgot to say goodnight and God Bless!
eric-I'll bet no one is upset with you. After all, you're one of ours
Lot of zeroes in the box score. This lack of offense makes me a little uneasy, but the big lead gives us time to figure it out and get it fixed. I think this post is just to remind myself that this a looooong season with plenty of ups and downs and we're in a pretty good spot. It does look like we'll have to get past Hamel and the Phillies to get to the Series. We've got a lot of time to get it right.
dodgereric – you are very most welcome, and sorry it's a little over 5 hours late. I fell asleep before you – ha!!!
northstateblues – I will definitely read part 2 tonight when I get home, and I am finally on vacation – yeah!!! What you had done so far was fabulous!!!!
Dodgereric ~ you NEVER have to apologize to this board for anything you say! I for one, appreciate your staunch support for us, the bloggers, and our Dodger team. Hey, we are family and family supports each other through good times as well as the bad ones.
Now, let's get the Phillies tonight!
Good Morning…hopefully today we will have a win.
Well I thought this was funny. Atleast Dodgers did not make this list (not even Manny):
Dodgers outfielder Xavier Paul(notes) is almost fully recovered from a dangerous staph infection that started in his knee and spread into his upper leg, a condition that ultimately required surgery and a four-day hospital stay.
Paul was back on the field before Thursday night's game with Philadelphia. He will be eligible to return from the disabled list Friday, but it appears unlikely that it will happen that quickly.
Paul was called to the majors for the first time May 7, after which he hit .214 with one homer in 11 games before being placed on the 15-day DL May 22.
Paul originally sliced open his left knee sliding into second base in a game in Philadelphia almost a month ago. A few days later, with the Dodgers in Florida on the same trip, he re-opened the gash while making a diving catch in the outfield.
A few days after that, the infection had spread to the point that team medical officials made the decision to send Paul to the hospital.
That is good news…SPIT! Wish Paul a speedy and safe recovery.
ESPN was reporting that the Dodgers may be interested in Tom Glavine. Good move for the young pitchers on our team? Does he still have anything left? Apparently, he was throwing well in the minors but, the Braves didn't want to pay him to make the squad.
Good Morning ITD, Dodger Faithful
O- Dog is back, and it is good to see him….
All is good today, we will bounce back
What an unproductive day we had offensively
Another day another game tonight, we will turn the tables.
You were fine with me Eric 🙂
Personally I would of stopped at Who???
Hamels did turn in a stellar performance last night.
Any one order Cream Cheese????
Nelly how are you today??? Vacation Time :)))))))
Have a great day everyone…:))))
I think Glavine would be one reclamation project too many. What for? So that he can teach Kershaw or whatever? If we need an addition or change to the coaching staff – go for it, but don't muddle up the roster some more.
I think it's time for Torre to change around the top three in the lineup. JP seems to be returning to his norm, Furcal is consistently below his norm, and Orlando has cooled off from being way above his norm. At the present time we're getting nobody on base from the trio at the top of our lineup. Let's put JP back down at the bottom and try Furcal in leadoff as he was earlier in the season. That may restart his approach to the game. Hudson would be a good second spot. I would try Andre at #3, since he's recovering his stroke and could add a power threat if either of the first two gets on. Down the line, Martin still needs to be moved down, or even way down, in the lineup, just where every other team bats their "no power – little hits" defensive catchers. Not trying to get on Martin – I'll accept him for what he now is, but let's stop treating him like he's still some kind of All-Star or premium catcher prospect. He's burned out and mediocre, just like the best that most teams can get in their catcher slot.
Bear ~ I think I agree with you on Glavine. I can't see him helping that much. I DO agree with you on the lineup changes!
I think he needs to retire as a Braves and I wish we would give Piazza a one day contract like when Percival did with the Angels but he's still playing for another team.
Wow if anyone watching the price is right that shirt that this guy is wearing is cool.
To be honest I think Furcal need to be dropped to the bottom and Martin good obp batting 2nd.
Russell Martin, unbelievably (to me, anyway), ranks 4th in all of baseball in percentage of runners caught stealing. You could have knocked me over with a feather. Seems he NEVER throws out anybody. 28 steals against, 14 caught…for a percentage of .333. But watching him everyday is a head-scratching endeavor for this Dodger fan.
I don't have any problem with Martin behind the plate defensively this season. He's decidedly improved in handling runners on the bases, and I've heard that he's learned a great deal of that from working with Ausmus and his experience. Only wish that he'd prove as teachable with his hitting skills – that has been a stricly downhill slope. When he was good, he always seemed to be able to take that outside pitch and drive it to right. That is mostly no longer the case, and I think all the pitchers in the league now know it. So I have to think that Martin is either stubborn, stupid, or simply unable to correct his compulsion to try and pull everything.
His defense has improve this year but where has his power gone to?
Did Martin complaint about how much of money he would make this year?
Why can we have a catcher like Mauer?
When it comes to how much money is being paid, Martin got the favorite treatment among all of our young players. I believe he got around $3 million, while Ethier who was in the same player category had to fight to avoid arbitration.
I believe I'd say no to Glavine also. I think we need someone with a little more gas left in the tank.
I'm really quite sick of losing to Cole Hamels in particular and the Phillies in general. I hope the Dodgers are, too. That would go a long way to keeping the vermin away.
Kahli ~ that's good. A Dodger win and the vermin is exterminated! That would be phantastic!
Bear I totally agree with your comment at 9:25. Both with Glavine & the lineup. Below is the lineup I would use.
Go Blue!!!
Bring the Ring to LA in 2009!!!!
PH*CK THE PHILS AND PHAN52, they're pretty much one big disgruntled town.
BEAR, you're totally right about J. Martin, he is pull happy plus he's rolling his wrists over on pitches (side-effect of being pull happy) and playing pepper w/ the SS and 2B, his k's are up and Mr. J. Martin needs to go with the outside pitches and line 'em to right. He needs to be dropped to 8th in the order IMO. He's my favorite player, but he needs to adjust his swing. His OBP looks good, but he's killing rallies.
or maybe like spit10 said, put him in the 2 hole (J. Martin), Furcal at 8, I dunno, J. Martin and Ferk need to come around offensively.
Oh and Eric… no worries from me! You didn't say anything wrong or that wasn't true. & to rip someone who is as classy as you are is lame. I know things you have done for Nelly's students as well as from what I've heard about your family you are a great Father & Dad. So don't let someone who doesn't know you upset you at all.
I think that there are sore winners & sore losers. Being a sore loser is pretty bad but a sore winner is even worse.
Your team won. Move on. Going to another teams website to try to cause people to get upset with your comments that are ripping on them and then say you aren't is lame.
It lacks class.
No problem with talking about the game and your teams victory and how they played better. I'm good with that. It's a game. But when you insult the fans of the other team or that team you are showing your lack of class. Win classy I say. I'm a Laker fan fan but I would never be on the Celtic/Nugget/Rocket/Kings blog popping off. But that's because my Mother taught me how to be respectful of others. Which I am most of the time.
Oh and being a true fan of a team is taking the good with the bad. So just popping off when you win and hearing crickets chirping from you when you loose shows the quality of a fan you are.
APPLAUSE, APPLAUSE, APPLAUSE, Collie!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think collie's proposed lineup definitely deserves a try. Why be stubborn about it, Joe? Every team offense slacks off time and again during the season. When that happens, it's worth trying a different approach – no insult to anybody. Last year Joe seemed to have a different lineup all the time; this year just stubbornly the opposite.
I'm so jealous of this kid. My brother graduate from High School in one more week and this 11 yrs old kid graduate from College and I probably live around 15 mins away from this college.
That kid is amazing, don't be jealous, be inspired, ELAC is open to you too shad. I take classes there, it's a great school.
I was thinking about going back to college and getting my Computer Science degree that I've always wanted but it just too many good colleges out there in LA. Well I did go to a Compton College but for some reason that was just some boring college I really didn't like.
Does this college have a computer science program? I know Santa Monica does.
Wow this guy is 100 years old and he's still out there playing golf.
Shad that guy looked pretty tough!!!
I see Lance Armstrong has a new son congratulation.
Second the kudos to Lance.
Dodger fans are "weak". They chant that the Phillies suck while they are losing. So many empty seats. Phillie fans are true fans. Somebody please wake up the sushi-eating, "what's going on" Dodger fans. They're going down in five! Watch the true fans in Philly!


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WTF? Zoooomm. That was a 747 (pun intended) with the point on it.supercanuck wrote:Oh man, I feel sorry for Crow!! He can't
even decide who gets to play on the fourth line!?!
He did get to pick the fourth line. And he used Trevor Linden there last year to such great effect.
What difference does that make? I'm hoping the team tanks, and Bertz totals go down again. That way we sign him up cheap. And then maybe we could even trade Naslund for something decent.brianp wrote:Let's see how he does without the media pressure in Florida before we cry for his return.
Laying the blame on Bertuzzi for last season is ludicrous. In as much as he was one of the so called leaders on the team, yes, but only that tiny part of it.
Brad May wasn't even here last season, remember?


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After years of rapid growth, sales of dedicated e-readers like Amazon's Kindle and Barnes & Noble's Nook are declining, precipitously. That's the word from market research outfit IHS iSuppli, which says the e-reader is "flaming out."
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Mo. court overturns conviction in 1990 farm death
Mark Woodworth to be released within 60 days of when ruling finalized
The Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned the murder conviction of a man who had been sentenced to life in prison for the 1990 slaying of a neighboring farmer, ruling that prosecutors withheld evidence that may have benefited his defense.
The state's high court ordered Mark Woodworth released within 60 days of when its ruling is finalized, unless prosecutors decide to retry him. Woodworth was convicted of fatally shooting Catherine Robertson and wounding her husband, Lyndel Robertson, as they slept in their home near Chillicothe, about 90 miles north of Kansas City.
Woodworth, whose father farmed with the Robertsons, was 16 at the time of their deaths. He was convicted first in 1995 and, after briefly being released on appeal, was convicted by a second jury four years later.
But Woodworth's attorney argued in his latest appeal that the conviction was "tainted" by prosecutors' failure to turn over evidence, including copies of letters between a Livingston County judge, prosecutors and Lyndal Robertson that could have cast doubt on Woodworth's guilt.
From his hospital bed, Lyndel Robertson initially identified his oldest daughter's ex-boyfriend -- not Woodworth -- as the likely shooter, according to court records. But Robertson later testified that he named the ex-boyfriend -- who has denied involvement -- only as a possible suspect.
The Supreme Court's decision follows a recommendation made last May by Boone County Circuit Judge Gary Oxenhandler that Woodworth's conviction be set aside. Oxenhandler had described Woodworth as a victim of "a manifest injustice."
The attorney general's office had no immediate comment about Tuesday's Supreme Court decision. But Woodworth greeted it with great joy. Attorney Bob Ramsey says he was on the phone with Woodworth when the Supreme Court announced its decision. He says Woodworth reacted by saying "All right!" and "awesome."
Rhonda Robertson Oesch released the following statement on behalf of her family.
"While the criminal justice system has failed Cathy Robertson, we as a family will continue to pursue justice on her behalf. Twenty four jurors and more than a dozen Missouri Appellate Court judges believed Mark Woodworth was properly convicted of murder, and so do we."
"In 1990, our mother Cathy Robertson was brutally murdered and our father Lyndel was critically injured by Mark Woodworth. In 1995, a jury convicted Woodworth of murder. In 1999, a second jury convicted Woodworth again. We have every confidence that when the evidence is presented to a new jury, they too will convict Mark Woodworth of murder."
"In 2012, my family met with Attorney General Christ Koster to discuss this case. At that time, he committed to retry Mark Woodworth for murder in the event Mark Woodworth was granted a new trial. I spoke to his office today, and Mr. Koster stands by his commitment to ensure justice is served on behalf of Cathy Robertson. We are grateful for his courage to see that Mark Woodworth is held accountable for murdering our mother."
"It is also important to note that Mark Woodworth was not exonerated in this court opinion."
"If the Missouri Supreme Court believed Mark Woodworth was innocent, he would have been exonerated. His sentence was vacated because of an alleged technical error. That is not justice."
"Throughout this case, Mark Woodworth has failed to prove anything other than a keen ability to blame and disparage the reputations of every judge, law enforcement officer, prosecutor, defense attorney, juror and Robertson family member associated with this case."
"Since 1990, our family has lived through a nightmare caused by Mark Woodworth. We will stand strong and united in the next phase of this tragic situation. We have faith in the Attorney General's Office and in the future jurors who will again review the evidence against Mark Woodworth."


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jonathan gold was on this american life talking about this big bully at his school who constantly picked on him. the bully pushed him down the stairs. he was the type of bully that would walk across the street just to be mean to someone. jonathan gold grew up to be a popular newspaper writer. the bully grew up to become Jack Abramoff.
Does it pay to be a jerk?
Ann Coulter recently managed to remind us that she's still around by saying yet another stupid thing.
Now, I'm not going to defend or attack Coulter. I think what she said was a dumb attempt at a bad joke, but I'm not interested in what Ann believes. I'm interested in how she manages to survive by doing little more than upset people.
Of course, the press eats it up for fear of appearing biased and liberal. Fox News let Alan Colmes "talk tough" to Coulter before letting all the other commentators talk about just how great she is. This is how Coulter remains relevant. Even she seems to be aware of just how boring the whole routine has become. As she said to Alan Colmes on Hannity & Colmes:
I mean, this is the same thing we go through every six months. I say something, the same people become hysterical, and that's the end of it.
And I think she's right. Even though some more conservative people have jumped up to condemn her comments, this doesn't hurt her. As Fox News Pat Caddell said:
It was very funny. They were raising money with it. So at least you raised money for them, Ann, but I'm sure it won't hurt any of your book sales either.
Ah. There's the rub. It won't hurt any of her book sales. No, quite the contrary, it will actually help them. It doesn't matter that some people think that Ann went too far or that some companies pulled their ads off of her website. What matters is that we are talking about her. A lot.
Offending people is Coulter's job, her schtick. Like a lot of other political commentators, Coulter exists mainly to stir up people's emotions. And her usual method is to be offensive. Bullying people is how she makes her living, and it doesn't seem to hurt her. Ever. But I wonder if it applies in the real world. Is Coulter a bully hyperbole, an extreme example of bad behavior getting good results?
Is being a bully financially savvy? Does it pay to be a jerk?
I know I'm showing my liberal colors (pass the tofu, please) by linking to This American Life, but ruminating on Coulter's book sales reminded me of an episode of that show called Mean Friends. It's a great show, one of my favorites, and in Act 2, the shows producers put together a little experiment (to listen to the show for free, go to This American Life and search for show 245; the date is 9/5/03).
Does Niceness Pay? In which we conduct a little scientific experiment – on tape – with hidden microphones - about whether niceness pays. We wire two waitresses with hidden microphones. They're superfriendly to half their tables; and aloof to the other half. They examine their tips to see which generates more profits.
I'm going to go ahead and spoil it: niceness, in this experiment, does not pay. The aloof tables pay more in tips. Why is this? I can't imagine a time in which I tipped someone well for not-so-hot service, but apparently it works for some people.
We already know that beautiful people make more money, on average, than not-so-beautiful people. People who drink more earn more than people who don't imbibe (is that because only beautiful people can get into the good bars and clubs?). We've all seen this in action, so it's no surprise. But what about mean people? Can you earn more by being a bully? Or is it such a niche market that only a select few can manage it?
I don't see much in the way of research in this area, possibly because "mean" is pretty hard to quantify. Are the people that we often perceive of as bullies really just extremely aggressive, outspoken people who ruffle feathers but tell it like it is?
What about Wise Breaders? Think of the most successful people that you know, even if they aren't close to you - are they jerks? Have you ever done better in your job or career by bullying someone?
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first of all, i love that episode of this american life.. but, another place this occurs, and i hate to mention it, is dating. that whole 'nice guys finish last' business. much to my amazement and deep deep frustration, i've brought that line to life on more than one occasion. girls, why do we do this? (yikes, am i revealing too much?)
The Ann Coulter stuff is boring, but at least there is a pony somewhere under all that manure with the interesting example of the waitresses.
I would be interested in which people tended to tip more for bad attitudes, and what approach they took to spending. Personally, I wield my tips as a cudgel, and poor or unfriendly service never yields a tip of any kind--and I do tip generously for good, friendly service.
Is it because we prize frugality, that is we appreciate costs more? Whereas someone who is more of a spendthrift may just robotically tip because they want to be seen by their companions as the sort of person who can't be bothered to evaluate the attitudes of the staff. (This also touches on the psychology behind tipping, for it seems to be as much to impress those we are with as to reward good service. Would anyone paying for his date's meal be caught stiffing the waitress?)
The paradoxical thing is that people would not tip friendly waitresses at least as much as unfriendly ones. Maybe they just think the unfriendly ones are overworked, so they are increasing their tips out of pity. I can't fathom that logic myself but it could be a factor.
I'm pretty sure that Stephen Colbert, John Stewart, and especially Bill Maher ALSO get increased sales by things that may not seem offensive to you as a liberal, but conservatives are not exactly ROTFL over.
Why not highlight *them* in this post?
And if I'm not mistaken, John Edwards is "not commenting" by making money off of her comments. So maybe it's a win win for all
You're totally missing the point of the post. I'm wondering if we reward meanness, and if so, why? The point isn't that Coulter's a conservative and thus a cruel person. It's that she's a great big bully and she's applauded for it. She's not alone in this, she's just a prominent example.
IMO, I think she needs some good luvins. Maybe she has been slighted by too many men, and this is her way of getting back at the world.
Perhaps something happened in her life that has made her the way she is, and once she confronts it and lets it go, she will stop using her uncouth tactics and actually become a respected commentator.
I think maybe aloof waiters scare people into giving them more money. They seem to think that they are better than you and so you tip them as if they are.
The local paper that actually carried her column has dumped it and will no longer carry it after this latest comment, but Ann has created controversy with her comments that is what her column did was strive to shock. So I am not sure why the paper responded the way they did, except maybe because of the famous group here in Topeka that often uses the same term. A group the rest of the city (including me) and the world condemns.
I work in a bar. I've got two female bartenders, both very attractive girls, one is sweet to just about everybody and the other loves yelling things like "shut the F#$% up and order!"... shes a super nice girl, but she knows that with a lot of guys (especially rich, older, white businessmen), being this aloof bitch really increases her tips. One guy comes back week after week and almost always throws her a hundred dollar bill, and she's nothing but mean to the guy. The girls have a pretty great good cop/bad cop routine worked out whenever they figure out if a guy wants the nice treatment or the bitchy treatment... more often they respond to the bitchy treatment with bigger tips...
Unfortunately this almost never works with women... thats when I step in to get the ladies to tip (-;
Coulter used to provide actual (good) commentary, but yes: now her shtick is merely to anger people by being provocative. I used to really like her, but she's totally crossed the line a couple of times now, and does not appear to actually care anymore about presenting a case.
Tips give regular wage slaves a chance to be boss for a brief span. If their "table employee" is a little snotty, they leave a bigger tip to show that they want to be friends - the nice one is already their friend so they don't have to impress, in my opinion.
So, on my Violent Acres post from ages ago, I just saw the following ad:
Can you imagine?
Hey, she offers free email! Yeesh.


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Not Convicted? Not The Point (Updated)
This is the first time in my life – and this wish began when I was nine or ten – that I'm glad Santa never answered my request that he bring me a Hall of Fame ballot.
Watching the handwringing by the voters has been entertaining and curiously satisfying (you ignored Dale Murphy for ten years? Great – you deserve Bonds and Clemens). But one part mystifies me: The argument, repeated again and again in various fashions, that one somehow has to vote for Bonds or Clemens or anybody else because these players were never found guilty of steroid use and are legally just the victims of accusation.
Ever heard of Eddie Cicotte and Buck Weaver?
They were the only-slightly-lesser figures behind Shoeless Joe Jackson in the 1919 World Series scandal, numbers two and three in the skills chart among the infamous "Eight Men Out." And like Jackson, they were convicted of nothing. Not of taking bribes, not of deliberately losing the Series to the Reds – nothing. Acquittals all the way around.
Now they were likely helped in this by the disappearance of tearful confessions to the prosecutors and the Grand Jury (although technically we must call them "reputed confessions" since, conveniently or not, they did vanish before the trial). Nevertheless, all three of them (plus Happy Felsch, Chick Gandil, Swede Risberg, Lefty Williams, and the unfortunate eavesdropping utility man Fred McMullin) were banned from baseball for life without the possibility of appeal by brand-new Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis and his unilateral decision has been the rationale for keeping them out of Cooperstown.
I'll add some numbers later to flesh this out but I think at least Jackson and Cicotte are Hall-of-Famers and I support forgiving them and electing them (and, yes, Pete Rose for that matter). Had Jackson been hit by a bus and not by a ban in 1920 he would've been part of the first Cooperstown class of 1936. Cicotte might have needed a couple more strong seasons to get in, but he had just crossed the 200-win plateau and the parallels to the career of R.A. Dickey are unmistakable (to say nothing of the easy comparison to Hall of Famer Burleigh Grimes – though Cicotte's "Shine Ball" may have been illusory and he may have been nothing more than a hard-knuckleball pitcher who had finally 'gotten it' around 1917).
Weaver's qualifications appear to have needed the testimony of witnesses to elevate it to Hall of Fame status. He could've used another five years which Landis denied him. Most relevantly he alone among the expelled players adamantly maintained his complete innocence.
From a Hall of Fame perspective, of course, it doesn't matter. They were convicted of nothing and at the very worst it appears Weaver was guilty of not snitching. They're not in the Hall and they're never going to be. And for better or worse, that's the precedent for Bonds, Clemens, Sosa – and Bagwell and Piazza, for that matter. To quote the movie nominally about Shoeless Joe, "There are rules here? There are no rules here!"
Parenthetically I don't think any of them, Bagwell and Piazza included, get elected. There are a lot of voters and this is way too complicated for many of them to reach the same conclusions about which players get the benefit of the doubt and which don't. The highest percentage any of these guys get will be around 51 (75 is needed). And somewhere Cicotte and Weaver and Shoeless Joe will shake their ghostly heads and say that letting mortals judge immortality is bad enough without letting them do the judging without any real rules to guide them.
Statistical Postscript
The Baseball Reference version of WAR gives Cicotte a whopping career number of 54.5, and that's for only thirteen seasons. He is cradled neatly on the all-time list between Hall of Famers Joe McGinnity and Whitey Ford, and ahead of the likes of Three-Finger Brown, Eppa Rixey, the aforementioned Burleigh Grimes, and Mariano Rivera. His last four seasons produced WARs of 11.2, 3.0, 9.2 and 4.7, and it should be pointed out that this is a case where the old and new methodology concur. Cicotte (and if you're wondering, it was pronounced 'See-Cot' with an even emphasis on both syllables) was 28-12, 1.53 in the 11.2 season and 29.7, 1.82 in the 9.2 season.
Weaver fares less well – a WAR of 18.2 (for only nine seasons) but his OPS was only .692 and his OPS+ 92. What is tantalizing is that his last season – ended when the scandal broke and the White Sox suspended them all on September 28, 1920 – was far and away his best. A man who had hit .300 exactly once (and exactly .300 at that) was now hitting .331 and slugging .420 a month after his 30th birthday. He had been getting better each year since 1917 and was wrapping up a break-out season.
Interestingly, Joe Jackson's WAR was only 59.6 (Home Run Baker territory) but he too had really only played nine full seasons and 1920 might have been his best (12-121-.382 when his past career highs had been 7-96-.408). He hit .356 lifetime and was only 33 and his park/league adjusted OPS, 170, is tied for the seventh best all-time.
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I have often wondered where you stood on Pete Rose. Your views on Bonds, Sosa, Clemens, et al were always clear. I'm not much of a baseball fan specifically but I am a sports fan in general. I could never understand why any athlete would consider using steroids, especially after the Raider's Lyle Alzado died from brain cancer. Then, a couple of years ago, I was on prednisone for 10 days. Only 10 days and I felt like new. That experience adjusted my views about steroids. Perhaps if they were available to all professional athletes, under a team doctor's close supervision, then these people whose livelihood depends on the health & resilience of their bodies could use what is good and valuable in this substance. Don't ask me how you'd keep folks from abusing them, because I don't know. And even if this became a valid option in the future it wouldn't excuse those who used them before it was. But it was mighty nice for my knees to feel brand new.
One can never judge but be judged. Don't know scripture but it's close enough. What I have to understand is that in these situations, the 1919 players were not found guilty but the accusation set such a stigma, Shoeless Joe and the others could not wipe the slate clean. And because of the outcome of the game whether they fixed it or not, left many people angry and hurt. It also left a stench on baseball.
Now for Bonds, and company it is not at all a different story. They were found to be using PEDs and that is fact. They can not circumvent that with platitudes or excuses that PEDs are not effective or are inconsequential. Bonds even stating that he thought the drugs were for muscle aches, claiming that he did not know they contained steroids is no excuse. If something is going to come in direct contact or ingested into your system, you better find out what's in it.
But now the dilemma of people trying to nominate and fill the Hall of Fame with viable candidates have to decide whether this is valid or can be overlooked because the outcome is not looking pleasant. The reality is that these players were using and performing possibly beyond their natural talent. Which part of the player was real and which part was the drug? Where did the body leave off and the chemical take over? Do they really have a true talent or was it all chemical? The stigma is there and should be treated the same as the "Eight Man Out" team. In effect the rules are being defined as they go along.
They have been accused, but more so, they have left us wanting.
Interesting thoughts. In my opinion some of those men put up Hall of Fame numbers and should be in the Hall. None of those aforementioned players were caught with steroids while they were testing (read: While it was against the rules). Hank and Willie took amphetamines and The Babe never faced a black pitcher. It's all in perspective.
My point was that they weren't technically cheating since there was no testing. If it was explicitly against the rules and they tested positive, that's a different story.
All of this troubles me far more than it should, since we have better and bigger issues to worry about even within baseball! But here goes.
First, if Rose bet against his team as a player, he sure did a fine job of faking effort. A hall of fame without the all-time leader in hits is not a hall of fame. He should be in, and not because he's a lovable human being.
As to the steroid users and rumored ones, no one has banned them. Perhaps Bud Lite should follow in the footsteps of Kennesaw Mountain Landis, but that would be, to invoke John Quincy Adams, referring to a cockboat in the wake of a man o' war.
So then we come to the next question: what about their competition? I don't want steroid users in the hall of fame, but the ones mentioned above are not the only ones who used or are rumored to have used. Before Jackie Robinson, it was the competition of white vs. white. For the next 29 years, it was non-free agents vs. non-free agents. Since 1969, we've had divisional play and more recently interleague play. Since 1973, the American League has refused to play baseball, instead using a designated hitter. Does that affect pitching? You bet your life it does. It seems to me that if we say THESE stars of the steroid era can't get in, then what do we say about the people who didn't use? Do we recalibrate their statistics? Do we wonder whether those with lesser numbers used steroids but didn't have enough talent for them to be of any help?
In the end, without Rose and, yes, Shoeless Joe, and these folks, we have a hall of fame that brings to mind a line from Jon Miller–yes, the second greatest baseball broadcaster now working. He said it's like the photos of the Chinese communist leaders where Chairman Mao is in there and then he's not. I think we should be better than that.
Dale Murphy? Meh. I certainly wouldn't boycott The Hall if he made it in. But if he never makes it in, I'm certainly not boycotting either. Otherwise, I mostly agree. But some of the Roid Rage Krew will make it on soon enough. Within 10 years, one of them goes in, then most of the others eventually.
What will, untimately, be the criteria? Are a player's accomplishments, earned fairly on the field, the final word? Plenty of not-very-good-people have played this game.
Does this place even have moderators? Someone leaves an obnoxious annoying and false video like 10 times and he is not banned? Ridiculous.I would have banned after the first one. Get this jerk gone.
I have three Letters to the radio announcer that called the Merkle game- as will as the "longest count down" fight. Dempsey/ Tunney.
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Props for mentioning Buck. Another intangible is he's the third baseman on Ty Cobb's all-time team. John McGraw also called him the best third baseman of the era and had hoped to get him via trade if Comiskey decided to get rid of the 8 and Landis had allowed them to play. At 30 he had at least five more seasons ahead of him and he had enjoyed break out hitting year in 1920.
The more that comes out, the more it seems he was no more guilty than Comiskey, Gleason, Schalk and most of the other guys on the team. He knew something was amiss from the beginning but he wasn't sure exactly who had agreed to the fix and who hadn't. Except for Gandil, Risberg, Cicotte and Williams it wasn't easy to tell by the results. Even Abe Attel said more than once that Buck Weaver should be reinstated, that he was not a part of the fix. A claim he never made about any of the others.
My contempt for the Baseball Writers Association of America is no secret among my fellow baseball geeks. But contempt requires at least a modicum of respect. No more.
Here's the fun part: with no living, breathing inductees–a former player, owner, and ump, all deceased, are the only ones to be inducted–who's gonna turn up in Cooperstown or even watch on TV? (Man, the HoF museum folks must be pissed as all get out.) So, they're going to re-honor Lou Gehrig and Rogers Hornsby and a host of others under some pretext. No, thank you.
Put aside the PED suspicions of Bonds, Clemens and the bullshit guilt by association that's keeping Bagwell out; jerk Morris, Trammell, etc. another year; fine, OK. But there is NO valid excuse for Biggio and Piazza not being inducted this year. Disgraceful.
Sending in any empty ballot has consequences, namely to the players lacking in percentages to get in to the Hall. This is what I'd like to see come from this debacle:
a) voting privileges revoked for anyone who sends in an empty ballot; and
b) HoF inclusion to be decided not only by the BBWAA but a committee including HoF players, respected baseball journalists and even fans.
Bottom line: in light of current developments, to continue to leave this great responsibility in the hands of the petty, disgraceful, sanctimonious BBWAA is no longer feasible.
Like it or not, Baseball was resurrected by the so-called steroid era. (To Selig's credit he hasn't been too hypocritical about it, as far as I can tell.) I was married at the time of the McGwire-Sosa HR race and my-then wife–a native of Argentina, where they know diddly squat about baseball–was so into it she bought me a Sosa Cubs jersey (which I still own and occasionally wear).
As for the writers, despite all their access, not one said a word while it was going down. Which means a) they looked the other way; or b) they are inept. Neither one looks too good on the resume. Yet, now they are trying to be all high and mighty. Which is why I say to them, fuck you and the hypocritical, sanctimonious horse you rode in on!


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New Year Holiday Ideas and What's Cool for 2013
31 Dec, 2012, 09:30 GMT
LONDON, December 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
- With many people choosing to celebrate New Years with a European ski break, we check out a couple of great resorts to visit this season
- Neilson Holidays give us a scoop on the essential 2013 slope- style
With so many people looking for ski holiday deals at this time of year, we asked the experts at Neilson Holidays to give us the scoop on some top New Year holiday destinations give us their upcoming ski fashion trends, helping you look cool on the slopes in 2013 as you celebrate the New Year coming in...
Relax with loved ones in Livigno, Italy
The Italian resort of Livigno, situated close to the Swiss border, is a very popular New Year destination, particularly for families. The resort is situated in a traditional Alpine village and boasts slopes suitable for varying levels of ski ability. Kids on their first ski trip can be left in the capable hands of a range of English speaking ski schools, leaving you free to explore the beautiful valley, or maybe enjoy some of the renowned shopping in Livigno itself. Be sure to stop in to local-favourite Fausto's restaurant in the Galli hotel and apartments, while Marco's bar is a popular spot for visitors and locals alike.
The Galli hotel itself is one of the best small hotels in Livigno; located just 50m from the ski school meeting point. It is an ideal location for families of skiers who like the idea of bundling straight out of bed and onto the slopes! For big groups of friends and family looking for group ski deals, Neilson offer some great discounts from 10% when booking holidays with 7 or more people.
Sample the scenery and great night life at Alpe d'Huez, France
Like Livigno, the Alpe d'Huez resort in France is great for families, offering a range of slopes for all ability levels. Children will love the range of off-slope activities, while cycling enthusiasts will remember the town as the site of some of the Tour de France's most contested stages, as highlighted in famous sportswriter Jean-Paul Vespini's book The Tour is Won in the Alpe.
Alongside its great skiing and family appeal, the resort is also known for its renowned après-ski. A great quality and variety of bars, clubs and restaurants are on offer, tending to be concentrated in the Quartier des Jeux. After dinner and a few drinks, there are a number of local favourites for continuing the party later into the night including Igloo, the Yeti bar and Tropicana.
For those looking for catered ski chalets, Neilson's Chalets le Lac Blanc are unlikely to be beaten for luxury, style and comfort. Each sleeping up to 14 people, the twin chalets are undoubtedly the best located in the whole resorted, opening straight onto the pistes and near to the important local shops, bars and restaurants.
What's Cool for 2013
For those who know where they're going but not what to wear, here's one of Neilson's top recommendations for slope-side style in the coming year:
Ski wear, and particularly salopettes, are going to be slimmer and more tailored in 2013, perhaps an influence of the skinny-jeans crowd, but big, combat-style trousers in bright colours will still be popular in the parks and slopes, particularly with the boarders. Slimmer salopettes are partly made possible by the arrival of new fabrics which can be lightweight without sacrificing insulation and durability, thus allowing for greater elegance while keeping the practical features essential for comfort in the cold. So, for those heading off on skiing holidays this New Years or throughout 2013, make sure you pack a good pair, especially with all the snow that keeps falling!
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Well-known hedge fund investor Bill Ackman said Wednesday that he's making a big bet on the Hong Kong dollar .
Ackman, founder and CEO of the $10 billion hedge fund Pershing Square Capital, is basing the bet on a belief that Hong Kong will allow its currency to appreciate by 30 percent against the U.S. dollar.
The Hong Kong dollar has been pegged to the dollar since 1983. The current statutory exchange rate is between 6.1 and 7.8 Hong Kong dollars to U.S. dollars.
Ackman revealed his latest idea during a keynote presentation at the inaugural CNBC/Institutional Investor Delivering Alpha conference at The Pierre hotel in New York City. (See his full presentation here)
Ackman thinks Hong Kong will change its currency policy sooner rather than later, citing mounting pressures over the continuing weakness in the U.S. economy, rising local inflation concerns, and a coming election for the city-state's next chief executive in March.
"Based on how Hong Kong historically has responded to similar economic circumstances we believe they will move the peg soon," Ackman said.
But remarks yesterday from Hong Kong Financial Secretary John Tsang put Ackman's assertion in question.
"We have no intention to change the system," Tsang said responding to pressure to change the peg for the Hong Kong dollar. This has been Hong Kong's standard response to the mounting pressure for ending the peg.
Others, including HSBC CEO Stuart Gulliver, are recommending that Hong Kong change its currency peg to a basket of currencies.
Ackman's not betting that Hong Kong will change the system, just the exchange rate versus the U.S. dollar. He points out Hong Kong would not telegraph a change in currency policy before it happens. Ackman says even a small appreciation of the Hong Kong dollar above its current 7.8 to 1 exchange rate will make the investment a winner.
Ackman first alluded to Pershing's H.K. dollar position as "asymmetric investments which are not only for hedging purposes but which also offer large payoff for relatively modest amounts of capital" in an Aug. 17 letter to investors.
Ackman did not divulge what the investment actually was in that letter.
His most profitable big bet to date, General Growth Properties, returned a mere 30 times the original principal, earning his firm more than $1.6 billion last year. To achieve the bigger return on the Hong Kong dollar, Pershing is relying on call options to increase the synthetic size of its actual HK dollar holding significantly.


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David Hyde Pierce, Sigourney Weaver et al. Lead Lincoln Center's VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE this Fall
Lincoln Center Theater has announced that Genevieve Angelson, Shalita Grant, Billy Magnussen, Kristine Nielsen, David Hyde Pierce and Sigourney Weaver will be featured in the New York premiere of VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE, a new play by Christopher Durang, to be directed by Nicholas Martin, beginning performances Thursday, October 25 and opening Monday, November 12 at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater.
VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE is produced by Lincoln Center Theater in association with the McCarter Theatre, where it was commissioned and will run from September 7 through October 7, prior to beginning performances in New York.
In VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE playwright Christopher Durang takes characters and themes from Chekhov, pours them into a blender and mixes them up; the result is his latest play set in present day Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Vanya (David Hyde Pierce) and his stepsister Sonia (Kristine Nielsen) have lived their entire lives in their family's farmhouse. While they stayed home to take care of their ailing parents, their sister Masha (Sigourney Weaver) has been gallivanting around the world as a successful actress and movie star, leaving Vanya and Sonia to feel trapped and regretful. Their soothsayer/cleaning woman Cassandra (Shalita Grant) keeps warning them about terrible things in the future, which include a sudden visit from Masha and her twenty-something boy toy Spike (Billy Magnussen).
Christopher Durang's plays include A History of the American Film (Tony nomination), Sister Mary Explains It All For You (Obie Award), Beyond Therapy, Baby With The Bathwater, The Marriage of Bette and Boo (Obie Award and Guild Hull Warriner Award), Sex and Longing (produced by LCT), Laughing Wild, Betty's Summer Vacation (Obie Award), Miss Witherspoon (2005 Pulitzer Prize finalist) and, most recently Why Torture Is Wrong, and the People Who Love Them.
Nicholas Martin's LCT credits include Saturn Returns, The New Century, Observe The Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme, The Time of the Cuckoo and Chaucer in Rome. He 's collaborated with Christopher Durang on Why Torture Is Wrong, and the People Who Love Them and Betty's Summer Vacation (Obie Award and Drama Desk nomination). His other Broadway and off-Broadway credits include Butley, Match, Hedda Gabler, You Never Can Tell, The Rehearsal, Fully Committed, Full Gallop and Sophistry.
In addition to its on-going, open-ended run of the Tony Award winning production of War Horse, LCT is currently presenting Amy Herzog's 4000 Miles, directed by Daniel Aukin in the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater and the LCT3 production of Greg Pierce's Slowgirl, directed by Anne Kauffman, in the newly opened Claire Tow Theater, on the roof of the Beaumont. Next fall, LCT will also be producing the 75th Anniversary production of the Clifford Odets' classic Golden Boy, directed by Bartlett Sher, beginning performances Thursday, November 8 at a Broadway theater to be announced and the LCT3 production of Disgraced, a new play by Ayad Akhtar, directed by Kimberly Senior, beginning performances Monday, October 8 at the Claire Tow Theater.
GENEVIEVE ANGELSON Film: Open Five. TV: Army Wives.
SHALITA GRANT: Off-Broadway: Measure for Measure, The Winter's Tale, The Merchant of Venice (Public Theater); The Philanderer (Pearl Theatre). Film: Empire Corner, Invisible. TV: The Good Wife.
BILLY MAGNUSSEN Broadway: The Ritz. Off-Broadway: Paper Dolls. Film: Twelve, Happy Tears, Damsels in Distress and the upcoming Tan Lines, Surviving Family, The Brass Teapot, The East. TV: Boardwalk Empire, In Plain Sight, Law & Order, The Lost Valentine, As The World Turns.
KRISTINE NIELSEN LCT: Ubu. Broadway: Bloody, Bloody Andrew Jackson, Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Spring Awakening, A Streetcar Named Desire. Off-Broadway: Christopher Durang's Betty's Summer Vacation (Obie Award, Drama Desk & Outer Critics Circle Award nominations) and Why Torture Is Wrong and The People Who Love Them (Outer Critics Circle and Drama League Award nominations) and many others including: Love, Loss and What I Wore, Die Mommie Die!, Mrs. Witherspoon, Pericles, As Bees In Honey Drown, Henry V, The Greenbird, Dog Opera (Obie Award), Machinal. TV: Smash, The Savages, Third Watch.
DAVID HYDE PIERCE Broadway: La B?te, Accent on Youth, Curtains (Tony Award), Spamalot, The Heidi Chronicles, Christopher Durang's Beyond Therapy. Off-Broadway: The Landing, Close Up Space, Elliott Loves, Zero Positive, That's It Folks!, The Maderati, The Author's Voice, Summer, Hamlet, Much Ado About Nothing, Peter Brook's The Cherry Orchard. Regional theatre credits include productions at The Guthrie, Goodman, Long Wharf, Ahmanson and Geffen Theaters. Film: The Perfect Host, Down With Love, Full Frontal, Wet Hot American Summer, A Bug's Life, Treasure Planet, Wolf, Nixon, Sleepless in Seattle, Little Man Tate, Crossing Delancey. TV: The Powers That Be, The Outer Limits, Titus, Frasier (SAG and Emmy Awards).
SIGOURNEY WEAVER LCT: Christopher Durang's Sex and Longing. NY Theater: Crazy Mary (Playwrights Horizons), Mrs. Farnsworth and The Guys (Flea Theatre), The Merchant of Venice (CSC), Hurlyburly (Tony Award nomination), Christopher Durang's Beyond Therapy and Das Lusitania Songspiel (which she co-authored with Durang), New Jerusalem, Conjuring An Event, Gemini, The Constant Wife. Film: starring roles in many films including Abduction, Avatar, Imaginary Heroes, Tadpole, Heartbreakers, A Map of the World (Golden Globe nomination), The Ice Storm (BAFTA Award, Golden Globe and SAG Award nominations – Best Supporting Actress) Death and the Maiden, Dave, Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II, Working Girl (Oscar, Bafta nominations, Golden Globe Award Best Supporting Actress), Gorillas in the Mist (Oscar nomination, Golden Globe Award – Best Actress) The Year of Living Dangerously, Eyewitness and Ellen Ripley in Alien, Aliens (Oscar and Golden Globe Award nominations), Alien 3 and Alien Resurrection. TV includes: the upcoming USA series Political Animals, Prayers for Bobby (Emmy, Golden Globe, SAG award nominations), Snow White: A Tale of Terror (Emmy, SAG award nominations).
Photo credit: Walter McBride
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Houston Dynamo 2, Philadelphia Union 0 | MLS Match Recap
HOUSTON – Will Bruin's picking up his game and the Houston Dynamo benefitted from it Friday night.
The club's leading scorer tallied in the 51st minute to spark a 2-0 win over the fifth place Philadelphia Union at BBVA Compass Stadium.
Bruin continued his good run of form after Brad Davis released Giles Barnes, who a minute earlier could not convert on a Bruin layoff, down the left flank. With the nearest defender 10 yards away, Barnes sent a low ball across oncoming Union goalkeeper Andre Blake to tee Bruin up. He beat Carlos Valdes to the ball and poked it home for the 1-0 lead and his team leading ninth of the season.
Bruin's substitute, Omar Cummings, hit a pass in the dying minutes of the match to an unsuspecting Raymon Gaddis, who directed the ball past his teammate Blake for an own goal, to put the final nail in the Union's coffin.
The win pushes Houston's (7-12-4) point total to 25, just two behind the Union (6-9-9) who remain in the fifth and final Eastern Conference playoff spot with 27.
Both teams struggled to get going. The energy was there but the game did not have many clear chances in the first half hour. Against a Union team that went 120 minutes in a US Open Cup win over FC Dallas Tuesday, the Dynamo claimed 60 percent of the possession but couldn't capitalize in the first 45 minutes.
Things started to turn in the 31st minute when the Dynamo got some good team play going. Four players pinged the ball around the final third to set up a shot from the top of the box from Ricardo Clark, which Blake, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2014 MLS SuperDraft making his league debut, dived to stop.
Immediately following that, Sebastien Le Toux broke through the Dynamo defense on a counterattack but his shot from the top of the box was right at Dynamo 'keeper Tally Hall.
Le Toux then missed a golden opportunity in the 36th minute from six yards away. Danny Cruz hit a deflected cross off Kofi Sarkodie but the Frenchman couldn't time it right.
After Bruin's goal the Dynamo looked to pour it on a tired Union and he came close to adding a second.
Off a well hit cross to the back post, Bruin broke away from Valdes again and powered a header on frame in the 62nd minute, but Blake was there to make another athletic stop to keep the score 1-0. Blake's stop on Bruin was one of seven big saves he made to keep his club in the game.
Despite some tired legs Pedro Ribeiro, another rookie making his MLS debut, tried twice to give the Union life with two shots inside the box in the 82nd minute. His first was pushed away by Hall and his second was stuffed immediately by David Horst.
Houston will travel to face the Columbus Crew August 23rd as the Union return home to host the San Jose Earthquakes the following day.
MLSsoccer.com Men of the Match
|What We Saw
|Will Bruin
|Had a couple of big chances that he couldn't convert, but grabbed the key goal to give the Dynamo the much-needed win
|Andre Blake
|Was not flawless in his first MLS start, but had a terrific debut and showed why he has so much upside, even with Philly's GK logjam
|Giles Barnes
|Pressed on the Union all night, working to control the run of play for the hosts, and set up Bruin's tally


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Courtesy Of Bill Briggs Of RE/MAX Real Estate
Listing information last updated on October 24th, 2020 at 2:16pm MDT.