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Baseball Season Preview: Los Angeles Dodgers

gorillavsmarykate — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 20:28:26 EST

@Prada James: I'll meet you there, but shhhhhh! Don't let the secret out. It's also the best place to park for the games...

By the way, this article was like THE Wikipedia entry on the 2008 Dodgers. No real stats, just a lot of speculation and no sources cited.

gorillavsmarykate

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Hernandez-is-the-Mandez — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:52:48 EST

"There must be a formula to determine the number of wins won by a team just by the positive mental influence a proven, winning manager brings."
The Bad Brains think Joe Torre's got that PMA.

Hernandez-is-the-Mandez

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DirtyJersey — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:40:04 EST

That high pitched shriek you hear is Scott Proctor's arm having flashbacks.

DirtyJersey

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Max Power — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:24:18 EST

@Prada James: Don't forget 2 dollar beers at Philippe's before every day game. Nothing like being hammered and smelling l ike beef au jus.

Max Power

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Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:23:26 EST

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So... How about that trip to China???

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Prada James — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:50:26 EST

Baseball season in LA can only mean one thing...$1.50 PBR's before the games at the Shortstop. Ive been doing liver push-ups all winter long in anticipation.

Prada James

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Secret Identity — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:42:48 EST

There must be a formula to determine the number of wins won by a team just by the positive mental influence a proven, winning manager brings.

Someone's getting an e-mail from Ken Tremendous...

Secret Identity

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Mr. Pennsylvania — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:25:46 EST

@TheStarterWife: 15 years of 90 loss seasons would break the will of anyone

Mr. Pennsylvania

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Tuffy — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:22:38 EST

@TheStarterWife: Derek Bell is still ahead of you in the clubhouse.

Tuffy

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UkraineNotWeak aka Praying for a Bullpen — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:19:52 EST

@TheStarterWife:

Drinking before noon is a killer.

UkraineNotWeak aka Praying for a Bullpen

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TheStarterWife — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:17:44 EST

@TheStarterWife: * may be. fuck.

TheStarterWife

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TheStarterWife — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:17:30 EST

@BigTenObsession: @Mr. Pennsylvania: HMPH.

I maybe one of the worst Pirate fans around, but at least I support them when I can.

TheStarterWife

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crazyjoedavola — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:14:17 EST

@UkraineNotWeak: I have not, but will now. My Dad was a brooklyn Dodger fan, and to this day hates the entire sport.

Ironic that the Nets are moving to the exact spot that O'Malley wanted for his new stadium. And getting hell for it.

crazyjoedavola

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Randall Tex Cobb — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:14:04 EST

@Dead Wrestlers Society:
Instead of Sandy Koufax giving young players on pitching, it will be Sidney Ponson giving them Irish Carbombs and chicken wings.

Randall Tex Cobb

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Tebow2007 — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:13:35 EST

Fun Sheriff > Deputy Enos Strate

Tebow2007

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The Most Dangerous Game of Grab-Ass — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:12:03 EST

Why did Dodger Fan have sex with her boyfriend after school?

- Her teacher told her to go home and do her essay.

The Most Dangerous Game of Grab-Ass

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BigTenObsession — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:10:46 EST

@Mr. Pennsylvania:

She lives in LA - it's obviously a reference to Johnny Depp.

BigTenObsession

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Tuffy — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:10:24 EST

@BloggyMcBlogBlog: Flinging his stick at anything that flies by?

Tuffy

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Mr. Pennsylvania — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:10:15 EST

@TheStarterWife: Who are these Pirates you speak of? is that a team or something?

Mr. Pennsylvania

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UkraineNotWeak aka Praying for a Bullpen — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:08:40 EST

@crazyjoedavola:

Have you read this book that covers it?

[www.amazon.com]

UkraineNotWeak aka Praying for a Bullpen

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BloggyMcBlogBlog — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:07:57 EST

I totally think Nomar is going to be in vintage 2001 form.

BloggyMcBlogBlog

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How do I say this ... THROWDINI! — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:07:28 EST

If Fun Sheriff were a real Dodger fan, he/she/it would have complained about Juan Pierre. Since he/she/it didn't, I'll do it for him/her/it.

That guy sucks and should be traded/cut/left to rot on the bench/take a cab ride with Duaner Sanchez.

(And now we've both put the same amount of time into this post.)

How do I say this ... THROWDINI!

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Afino — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:06:28 EST

@Tuffy:

I just took Fukudome over Pierre in my draft.

I know I'm going to regret that.

Afino

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crazyjoedavola — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:05:15 EST

@UkraineNotWeak: If anyone ever has a week to kill, the Moses biography is outstanding. Any yes, it was his fault, the man was a maniac.

crazyjoedavola

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CardedForDissent — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:04:27 EST

Over/Under on Joe Torre's appearance on TMZ this year?

CardedForDissent

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Tuffy — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:01:56 EST

Needs more Kuroda in sideburns.

Also, is it too soon to start the Juan Pierre for MVP discussion?

Tuffy

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UkraineNotWeak aka Praying for a Bullpen — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:01:21 EST

@ghostsoftheSCupcountry:

Robert Moses basically force them to go to LA as he refused O'Malley's pleads for land in Brooklyn for a new stadium.

UkraineNotWeak aka Praying for a Bullpen

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ghostsoftheSCupcountry — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:00:50 EST

post to read is back?

ghostsoftheSCupcountry

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Dead Wrestlers Society — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:59:44 EST

@UkraineNotWeak: It's Orioletown now. Let the dynasty begin.

Dead Wrestlers Society

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ghostsoftheSCupcountry — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:59:02 EST

@UkraineNotWeak: Actually, the era ended as soon as the O'Malley's boned Brooklyn en route to LA. Anything for a buck, baby.

ghostsoftheSCupcountry

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Keep Your Sox On — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:58:54 EST

@Rob Iracane: Pretty much. Mr. Fun Sheriff, you'd make an excellent politician.

Keep Your Sox On

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TheStarterWife — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:58:33 EST

@TheStarterWife: *there. I really need to proofread.

TheStarterWife

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The Diesel — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:58:19 EST

@Phony Gwynn: What did Nomar say about Thanksgiving dinner last year? "I ate Mia Hamm."

The Diesel

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UkraineNotWeak aka Praying for a Bullpen — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:57:15 EST

Not one mention that this is the Dodgers' last year in Dodgertown in Vero Beach, FL. They're moving their spring training operations to Arizona next season. Truly, the end of an era.

UkraineNotWeak aka Praying for a Bullpen

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Triple B — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:57:13 EST

Needs more Lasorda

Triple B

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TheStarterWife — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:56:59 EST

And I will continue to refuse to love you Dodgers, no matter how many letters, emails, and phone calls you throw my way begging me to buy a ticket plan.

I will sit their for the three crappy Pirates game - during the week! - in April, and will promptly give my fleece blanket give away to a homeless person on Sunset on my way home.

Damn you Dodgers.

TheStarterWife

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ghostsoftheSCupcountry — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:56:32 EST

@shea_guevara: When Mark Kotsay is the replacement for a future HOFer, I sigh and hope the kids come through quick. Even if said future HOFer never met a donut he wouldn't eat.

ghostsoftheSCupcountry

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HIV 2 Elway — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:56:14 EST

@Al Czerviks Ride on the WMU Bronco Bandwagon: Trent Dilfer?

HIV 2 Elway

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Phony Gwynn — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:55:12 EST

Yet complimented to the veterans are the Dodgers' young studs.

Why, Mr. Garciaparra, your husband is so handsome! And boy, can he kick a soccer ball!

Phony Gwynn

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MitchKayak — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:54:58 EST

But will we still get close up shots of joe picking his nose? I hope so.

MitchKayak

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ghostsoftheSCupcountry — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:54:46 EST

@Rob Iracane: ZING! What is this? 1981?

ghostsoftheSCupcountry

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Jefferson Short Bus — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:54:39 EST

@Al Czerviks Ride on the WMU Bronco Bandwagon: Does OJ's 1994-95 legal team count?

Jefferson Short Bus

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HIV 2 Elway — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:54:33 EST

@chilltown: +1 for the good catch.

HIV 2 Elway

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shea_guevara — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:54:28 EST

@ghostsoftheSCupcountry: I didn't think the Braves were gonna miss him, considering his offensive woes. Then I saw them play yesterday, and I can't even remember who was playing center field, but it was safe to say he was no Andruw Jones.

Me, I'd take a healthy anybody on my team right now.

shea_guevara

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Rob Iracane — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:53:39 EST

So in this Dodgers season preview I can only offer a prediction as such: I don't know...

...anything about your favorite team?

Rob Iracane

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Jefferson Short Bus — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:53:35 EST

@Matt_T: Again, the worst contract year since Shelley Long in 1987.

Jefferson Short Bus

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Al Czerviks Ride — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:53:13 EST

Has anybody in any sport benefited more from the team around him than Joe Torre?

Al Czerviks Ride

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ghostsoftheSCupcountry — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:52:43 EST

@Rob Iracane: Too late, Jeter's already done it.

ghostsoftheSCupcountry

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shea_guevara — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:52:13 EST

@Matt_T: They call that the El Guapo Defense.

shea_guevara

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Rob Iracane — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:52:08 EST

Yes, let the Matt Kemp reign of terror end once and for all!

Rob Iracane

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ghostsoftheSCupcountry — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:51:52 EST

@Matt_T: Yeah, if the Braves only had a HEALTHY center fielder, I'd laugh.

ghostsoftheSCupcountry

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Rob Iracane — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:51:21 EST

I never thought I'd say this but eff Joe Torre right in the tush.

Rob Iracane

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ghostsoftheSCupcountry — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:51:17 EST

@the earl of weaver: Depends on if he remembers to take his vigara that morning.

ghostsoftheSCupcountry

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Matt_T — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:50:41 EST

Andruw blamed his struggles on being to skinny last year, so he reported at 240.

That's actually not a joke.

Matt_T

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ghostsoftheSCupcountry — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:50:33 EST

@ArkansasFred: It's like Weintraub and Shanoff collaborated, ain't it?

ghostsoftheSCupcountry

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the earl of weaver — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:50:26 EST

But is Torre into watching two gals together in a movie?

the earl of weaver

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muggsybogues — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:50:17 EST

I wish the Mets had a Broxton.

muggsybogues

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Jerkwheat — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:50:10 EST

I'm confused...is he a sherrif who likes to have fun or is he out there sherrifing and cracking down on those who are having fun?

Jerkwheat

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ArkansasFred — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:49:22 EST

Young studs? All beef Dodger Dogs?

ArkansasFred

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chilltown — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:49:20 EST

I didn't read it, but I'd like to congratulate Lion in Oil for the palindromic blog name.

chilltown

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ghostsoftheSCupcountry — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:49:03 EST

Um, Will's gonna be mad that you forgot Torre managed the Cards in act 2 of his career.

If Alyssa ever gets tired of banging the Dodgers, she can call me.

ghostsoftheSCupcountry

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shea_guevara — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:48:10 EST

More than adjusting to the NL, Joe Torre's biggest challenge will be to viciously overwork the Dodgers' bullpen.

Jonathan Broxton, prepare to throw 150 innings this year.

shea_guevara

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Camp Tiger Claw — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:47:39 EST

Take the reins off of Russell Martin! 151 games for a catcher is not enough!

Camp Tiger Claw

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Civil Negligence — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:47:18 EST

So in this Dodgers season preview I can only offer a prediction as such: I don't know.

Why don't these previews just list new players added to the roster, list any off season scandals, and then call it a day?

Civil Negligence

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Babcocksure — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:46:57 EST

@UkraineNotWeak: great minds...great minds...

Babcocksure

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Sandy Magic Jackson — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:46:56 EST

As a fellow Dodgers fans, I can wholeheartedly support Fun Sheriff's conclusion about the upcoming season: M-E-H. Meh.

Sandy Magic Jackson

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Chief Wahoo — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:46:54 EST

Ha, I bought Mets-Dodgers tickets this morning just so I can laugh at Joe Torre wearing that uniform in person.

Chief Wahoo

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Signal to Noise — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:46:50 EST

@The Fan's Attic: he is the Fun Sheriff.

Signal to Noise

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Doyle McPoyle — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:46:47 EST

I have no idea what (tags one Dodger out at home) your guys' problem in the playoffs (tags another out at home) could possibly be!

Doyle McPoyle

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The Teufel Shuffle — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:46:21 EST

Rick Reilly now goes by Fun Sheriff?

The Teufel Shuffle

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UkraineNotWeak aka Praying for a Bullpen — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:45:55 EST

What's the over/under on the number of Dodgers on the Opening Day roster that Alyssa Milano will sleep with?

UkraineNotWeak aka Praying for a Bullpen

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Babcocksure — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:44:56 EST

"It's been a procession of managers (6) and general managers (6), and almost too many players to count."

Alyssa Milano's sex life has nothing to do with this

Babcocksure

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The Fan’s Attic — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:43:19 EST

If I post a negative comment, is Lion in Oil going to call my boss?

The Fan’s Attic

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Carlton_Whitfield — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:43:13 EST

I started reading this in the third paragraph and stopped in the seventh.

Carlton_Whitfield