The Los Angeles Dodgers of Los Angeles Bleedin' Blue Thread

Its about time somebody started this thread in here. Go Blue!

 

With Jef fKent hurt, Nomar Garciapaara hurt, Adam LaRoche hurt and down to borderline major leaguers for options at the hot corner and Delwyn Young (who had a terrible spring), Marcux Giles may be a good pickup. I just hope we don't give up anything worth a darn for him since the Rockies are looking to move him as well.

 

I have officially called in "sick" for opening day. The Dodgers better not dissapoint.

 

Yeah, this has been, next to the Schmidt signing, the worst contract Coletti has given. And to think, he gave it to him to help keep the GIANTS from overpaying for him...nincompoop.

 

Zito vs. Penny today.

Day game in Dodger Stadium should make for a possible high scoring game. Zito had a tremendous 10+ ERA in Spring Training with a whopping 4 strikeouts and 14 walks in 18.1 innings.

Here is hoping that Ethier and Kemp smack the ball all over the field today.

 

I am looking smart today as the Dodgers are up 4-0 through 4 1/2 innings. Jeff Kent with a two run dinger in the first.

 

First game of the season. He just roped what should have been a two run single but Rowand happened to be playing him just right.

Furcal is having a monster game however. And Penny is pitching a shutout going into the 7th.

 

Fine by me. Personally, I disliked the Pierre signing last year, but I would love for him to prove me wrong.

Great win today. Penny didn't look his best, but he pitched 6.2 innings of shut out ball and anytime the Dodgers blank the Giants for a game, is a good day for me

Player of the game: Rafael Furcal. 3-4 with a double, run and an RBI. He also had the defensive play of the day (for all the bigs) with his range to the left and impossible 360 throw to first to get the runner. Great game for the shortstop!

 

Should be a low scoring affair tonight. Night game at Dodger Stadium with sinker baller Derek Lowe vs. Matt Cain of the Giants. Honestly, I have no idea how the Giants are going to score runs consistantly this year.

Outside of Aaron Rowand, there doesn't seem to be a big league hitter left on their team. Durham sometimes but he is wildly inconsistant.

Cain is a fireballer of sorts so expect the Dodgers to struggle somewhat. Although, I have a feeling Andruw Jones is going to feast on him.

 

Oh I doubt they bring back Bonds. It would be a PR nightmare. They have already taken down everything related to Bonds in their stadium. Honestly, they are better off without him since they aren't going anywhere with him.

At least let the kids play and get some experience.

 

Dodgers win again. Bottom of the ninth, Furcal on second, Martin on first, and the rookie Delwyn young gets himself a game winning rbi in the form of an infield single.
Thats right, Furcal scored from second on an INFIELD SINGLE.

Player of the game is once again Rafael Furcal who had two rbis and scored the game winning run. He is starting the season extremely hot which is rare for him. Must have something to do with that "contract year."

Oh well, I will take it. Andre Ethier had a good night as well, 3-5 with a double.

The Giants are really bad this year. They probably should have won this game, but their own ineptness at the plate cost them. Bases loaded, one out and you ground into a DP. Ouch.

Tomorrow should be a great pitching matchup once again. Chad Billinsgley vs. Tim Lincecum.

 

Close to gametime. I hate having to listen to the Giants boradcast of the game. Simply brutal. Oh well, it makes it fun when the Dodgers beat them though.

Edit: Billingsley is a late scratch and Kuo is starting in his place...I don't like it, hopefully Billingsley is ok. I wouldn't be surprised to drop this game ad Kuo doesn't instill much confidence for me.

 

Kuroda looked very sharp. It probably has more to do with no one seeing him before. I am sure this series will be a good one all season long. Both teams have superb pitching.

 

Good picthing matchup today. Lowe and Gigantor put on a good show. Timely hitting and small ball ultimately won out. Two series wins in a row Dodger fans!