Nope, this is not about Matt Kemp, this is about the Dodgers making some solid decisions trying to bring back the endangered season ticket holder.
Besides lowering prices this past winter, they have added a few new wrinkles all centered around this magic called the Dodger MVP Card.
The benefits:
1. Early entry to Dodger Stadium to watch Dodger batting practice
2. Opportunity to play catch on field after five select home games
3. MVP card members can move freely throughout all levels of the stadium from Top Deck to Field Level
Many have been clamoring for the 1st benefit, and it makes perfect sense. I am a bit puzzled by the 3rd benefit. If I can move freely throughout the stadium, wouldn't I be better off simply buying top deck tickets and moving down to the empty field level seats to watch the game? Awesoke:)
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nice. I think this has to with making it easier to exit the park
NotJoeTorre - January 11, 2012
If people move down to the field level to watch games,
exiting will not be easier. The choke points caused by the Healthy Plate Kiosk (RF side) and the Wetzel Kiosk (LF side) are a nightmare, even last year. Picture yourself like an old person having to shuffle your feet several inches at a time to move forward slowly until you clear the jam. Not great fun…..especially after a loss when you’re already pissed.
Scioscia14 - January 11, 2012
I haven’t been to anything near half capacity since 2009
NotJoeTorre - January 11, 2012
After the game is over, I haven’t seem them restrict movement up and down. We always go down from Reserved to Field to exit.
David Young - January 11, 2012
4. Opportunity to pinch-hit for Matt Treanor in 11th inning or later if no other position players are available on the bench. (Not valid on Saturdays)
kinbote - January 11, 2012
5. Opportunity to pitch when D2X has mown through all the pitchers in a blowout and would have to use Loney anyway.
mleadman - January 11, 2012
6. Kiss on the mouth from Mark Ellis (must be 18 or older)
kinbote - January 11, 2012
7. Towel-snapping contest in the locker room
mleadman - January 11, 2012
8. Opportunity to sing the National Anthem and God Bless America at excrutiatingly long paces, just to piss off Tony Jackson.
G.Scott - January 11, 2012
9. Owner for a day! You will be flown first class from LAX to Delaware, briefed by your lawyers for two hours then spend the rest of the day in a four star luxury civil court room. Your whole trip will be live-tweeted by Bill Shaikin.
G.Scott - January 11, 2012
10. Entered in a drawing to be the one to inform Ramon Troncoso that his services will no longer be needed.
fbihop - January 11, 2012
9. Entered into a drawing to replace the former Vice President in Charge of Being Steve Garvey, Steve Garvey.
Nolij - January 11, 2012
10.1 Get to dance with the annoying guy who dances just to be annoying
BaldBilly - January 11, 2012
RIP Deuce.
Nolij - January 11, 2012
11. MVP Restrooms with proper toilets to piss in.
Tim Crews' Dastardly Mustache - January 11, 2012
Im holding out until one of the perks is becoming the newest Special Assistant to Ned.
EMDarrow - January 11, 2012
I wish a MVP cardholder would be sittin in my field level seat.
uschris0304 - January 11, 2012
Hmmmm. That would be fun.
Maddz - January 11, 2012
I love that
nolander - January 11, 2012
You can almost play catch every friday night fireworks game if you do it real quick before everyone gets on to the field… I think anyways.
uschris0304 - January 11, 2012
Hi I’m Matt Kemp of the Los Angeles Dodgers. I may not be an MVP, but you can be
/holds up card nods at camera
regfairfield - January 11, 2012
followed by
Gary C!
mleadman - January 11, 2012
AJ Ellis: You don’t know me, and wouldn’t have guessed by looking at me, but I’m a Major League Baseball player. But since we haven’t won a pennant in over 20 years, nobody recognizes us – not even in our own home town.
Ted Lilly: That’s why we carry the Dodgers MVP card.
Nathan Eovaldi: No matter how far out of first we are, it’s cool. You know, it keeps us from getting shut out at our favorite stadium level and restaurant-type places.
Juan Rivera: So if you’re looking for some Big-League clout, apply for that little blue home-run hitter.
Mark Ellis: Look what it’s done for US. People still DON’T recognize us but…
[Ellis snaps his fingers]
Don Mattingly: We’re contenders now.
Dee Gordon: The Dodgers MVP Card: Don’t steal home without it.
G.Scott - January 11, 2012
You win
Michael White - January 11, 2012
Solid work
Phil Gurnee - January 11, 2012
Stepping into
Mr. Stephen’s wheelhouse there
bhsportsguy - January 11, 2012
Eric’s wheelhouse must be a crowded place. Weird Al, buffalo wings, . . .
kinbote - January 11, 2012
Inside my wheelhouse is an actual ferris wheel.
Eric Stephen - January 11, 2012
I won’t ask what’s in your hot zone.
kinbote - January 11, 2012
not a Ferris Bueller
Phil Gurnee - January 11, 2012
bravo
kinbote - January 11, 2012
So good.
Eric Stephen - January 11, 2012
thats awesome GScott, great job.
uschris0304 - January 11, 2012
I already know what clip to play if Mark Ellis makes an error or an ole defensive play in the ninth inning this year.
Eric Stephen - January 11, 2012
noice
BaldBilly - January 11, 2012
this is brilliance
Tommy Blackjack - January 11, 2012
BRAVO!
Hollywood Joe - January 11, 2012
And
you’re still looking for work? #genius
Xeifrank - January 11, 2012
I should include this on my resume
G.Scott - January 11, 2012
May be all-time rec champ!
iiidown - January 11, 2012
See: Mintxcore’s gangsta photo and Ely on the cover of SI.
Julio Nievas - January 11, 2012
One of Eric’s brothers said Dee Gordon was faster than Eric having sex and it got like 18 recs.
Pure Azure - January 11, 2012 via Android app
Comment of 2012 so far
Julio Nievas - January 11, 2012
LA's MOST WANTED
mintxcore - January 11, 2012
LOL
Ellis and Harang look like serial killers.
silverwidow - January 11, 2012
LOL
Julio Nievas - January 11, 2012
haha. nice work Minty
Jack Huber - January 11, 2012
Holy fuck.
Hahahaha.
Chad Moriyama - January 13, 2012
Number 1 is cool
I’ve only watched BP before playoff games but I wouldn’t mind getting up early on a day game and spending the entire the day at the Stadium. The only downfall is the ensuing heatstroke
NotJoeTorre - January 11, 2012
Our foul balls will block out the sun
Then we will sit in the shade
G.Scott - January 11, 2012
last time I went to a game, I sat in the top level Row A.. parked behind the CF wall, me and my buddies came real close to falling down the stairs
NotJoeTorre - January 11, 2012
stairs and ticket prices operate on an inverse linear ratio of steepness. The steeper your ticket, the flatter your stairs. Cheaper the tickets, the steeper the stairs.
G.Scott - January 11, 2012
My seats at the top of Coors Field confirm this. Was almost scary walking down.
fbihop - January 11, 2012
yup, fuck that never again
NotJoeTorre - January 11, 2012
Try the old Shea Stadium some time.
My mom white-knuckled it all the way down. I hated that place.
TopDeckTrueBlue - January 11, 2012
Well you can rest well knowing that it is now flat.
fbihop - January 11, 2012
Don’t forget about those long escalators at Candlestick park to the top level.
HeyAlumniGo - January 12, 2012
I like the 4, 5, 6, 7, can’t wait for Humma and number 8.
Phil Gurnee - January 11, 2012
I'll try an 8
8. Get to wear Ned’s toupee and ostrich cowboy boots for a day. If you can swing a trade for a middle reliever, that’s allowed too.
mleadman - January 11, 2012
8. Fill in for Alex Tamin for a day
no actual work required
NotJoeTorre - January 11, 2012
Where is that dude? He’s probably at French Laundry or cleaning baby vomit.
kinbote - January 11, 2012
It still boggles the mind that the stadium is opened at a time where the only possible batting practice one can see is of the visiting team. I can understand it from most sides though.
The home team goes first, then goes and does whatever in the clubhouse. Can relax before the game, whatever.
It would cost more in labor to staff the stadium for the earlier entrants.
I don’t know if there is an easy solution so everyone can see batting practice. It just kind of sucks that it isn’t a norm.
Eric Stephen - January 11, 2012
When do parking lot gates normally open? Well before the Stadium gates do?
uschris0304 - January 11, 2012
Not too much before. Remember, they don’t want tailgating.
Nolij - January 11, 2012
MLB stands for No Fun League
nolander - January 11, 2012
seriously… only downfall to life in LA that I know of… you cant tailgate.
uschris0304 - January 11, 2012
ha
but I can drink 2-3 40s on Hollywood Blvd with no problem
NotJoeTorre - January 11, 2012
seriously man, the more you try to prevent something, the more its going to happen, and worse its going to be. Might as well just allow tailgating
uschris0304 - January 11, 2012
Speaking of drinking there is some genius that has put 3 year old scotch into 12 oz cans………. This can only end badly.
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/lifestyle/2012/01/just-like-beer-scotch-gets-canned/
Grimjack - January 11, 2012
cash baby
Hollywood Joe - January 11, 2012
GRIMJACK
Phil Gurnee - January 11, 2012
I love the stories about NY bleacher creatures having the dudes at the Deli hide brews in their sandwiches
NotJoeTorre - January 11, 2012
Jut ask for a straw and a paper bag.
TopDeckTrueBlue - January 11, 2012
oh man, its even better than I thought
NotJoeTorre - January 11, 2012
cool
NotJoeTorre - January 11, 2012
hah
then whats the point!?!?!
nolander - January 11, 2012
I know a couple of 95 lb woman that will be testing these.
Grimjack - January 11, 2012
why not
only 5 dollars.. I’ll break a twenty for that
NotJoeTorre - January 11, 2012
Half a bottle of scotch for 5 bucks sounds mighty scary.
regfairfield - January 11, 2012
I would spend $5.00
On a bottle of Johnny Winter brand Cheap Tequila.
jim hitchcock (railway) - January 11, 2012
right
but like you said, those bitches are getting a hole poked into it and its party time.
NotJoeTorre - January 11, 2012
The upper deck stairs get steeper
The more scotch consumed?
jim hitchcock (railway) - January 11, 2012
also the older you get
Phil Gurnee - January 11, 2012
So it’s going to be how many seconds before someone decides to shotgun one of these things?
regfairfield - January 11, 2012
Instant shotgun, people are gonna buy it with that sole intention
NotJoeTorre - January 11, 2012
I just threw up before even drinking a drop of it.
fbihop - January 11, 2012
Tailgating makes sense to me as a “once in a while” thing. Like opening day or college or pro football games (there are so few of them.) There are 81 home baseball games. As such, tailgaiting baseball games doesn’t make sense to me.
Michael White - January 11, 2012
It would be nice if they let you do it on the weekends
or just on sunday, or just on saturday. It wouldn’t make sense during the week.
nolander - January 11, 2012
set up designated parking lot where you’re allowed to tailgate (academy, anyone?) charge $5 per person to be able to tailgate, hand out wristbands, patrol that area more closely.
G.Scott - January 11, 2012
I like the designated area idea too… Isnt that what the Padres have? so thats a good idea.
uschris0304 - January 11, 2012
Padres have a designated “pay us instead of the hotel across the street” lot, i think. If they allow tailgaiting there, awesome.
G.Scott - January 11, 2012
San Diego = getting completely black out drunk
for me at least.
NotJoeTorre - January 11, 2012
yeah, weekends is a good idea I think…… Anyone know how USC gets away with tailgating? I thought it was because its on SC campus, and its private property, but so is Dodgers Stadium isnt it?
uschris0304 - January 11, 2012
Easier to handle a single weekly event for 6 total times than 81 daily events.
Eric Stephen - January 11, 2012
right… ok so no tailgating at Dodger games is a Dodger policy then, and not law?
uschris0304 - January 11, 2012
LA in general I thought
NotJoeTorre - January 11, 2012
correct
G.Scott - January 11, 2012
I don’t need to tailgate football-style. I just want to get plastered on regular priced beer in the comfort of my vehicle without being paranoid about robo-segway cops.
ishXdavid - January 11, 2012
PBR in a Cube.
Grimjack - January 11, 2012
exactly, thats all its about… im not trying to bbq some shit… I wanna get wasted!!!!
uschris0304 - January 11, 2012
Really needs to be a law that says anyone on a segway has no authority.
regfairfield - January 11, 2012
My friend tells me that if you see the cops on bikes coming, just get out of the car real quick and lock the doors. Act like you are walking up to stadium. They have no authority to search your car.
uschris0304 - January 11, 2012
If they are actual cops then your friend does not know of which he speaks. If they have good probable cause to search then they can just like any other cop. This stands true for off duty police that are working as security as well but in that instance they’d probably have to call in someone that is on duty (all depending on local laws, police regulations, and agreements those officers have with the venue when they take the job).
VegasBlues - January 11, 2012
But if you ask someone if they’re a cop, they HAVE to tell you, right?
fbihop - January 11, 2012
Someone told me that once and they were being serious. I just shook my head and walked away. This guy was one of those stupid people I’d rather see get in trouble then help them out so I saw no point in telling him he was an idiot for believing that.
VegasBlues - January 11, 2012
Exactly what I was leading to. I thought the reason behind it was so people dont tailgate. Though OD is the rare game you can get in early, and can watch the Dodgers take BP I think.
uschris0304 - January 11, 2012
Phil, as far as #3 goes, I agree with you. But Ive heard Dodger fans complain about not being able to go down to a lower level to buy certain food. According to them, alot of other ballparks already allow you to roam around any level, no matter what section your ticket is in…. Is this true?
uschris0304 - January 11, 2012
Without any MVP card or anything, just a ticket to that game is all you need.
uschris0304 - January 11, 2012
Others I’ve been to have all of the food on the same level. Also, the ushers at those stadiums are more anal about checking tickets.
Nolij - January 11, 2012
I’m all for the free access, just surprised they are doing it. This is how I would exploit it.
Buy two Loge Season Tickets. Get the MVP card. Take USCChris to a game. Give HJ my MVP who buys two tickets in the Top Deck. He meets me at my Loge tickets. We sit in our loge seats, HJ sits in the two empty one’s behind us. When the real season ticket holders show up they see they would have to set behind you and not be able to see so instead of moving HJ and friend they find some empty seats and park it. Everyone wins other than me because I’m sitting next to you:)
Phil Gurnee - January 11, 2012
haha, as long as you can deal with garlic fries, whatever.
uschris0304 - January 11, 2012
I want to sit next to Btimmerman too, I like that guy.
uschris0304 - January 11, 2012
I need to go back to Pac Bell just for the garlic fries.
jim hitchcock (railway) - January 11, 2012
Ive never had garlic fries anywhere but Dodger Stadium… Id love to try Pac Bell fries
uschris0304 - January 11, 2012
Fresh garlic. One of the best ballpark smells anywhere. Keeps the vampires away, though.
jim hitchcock (railway) - January 11, 2012
Angel Stadium has the worst
NotJoeTorre - January 11, 2012
I didn't even know they had them
the only “standout” food at Angel Stadium is the stuff you can get from the grills when you first walk in.
nolander - January 11, 2012
I am a fan of Sausage Haus.
Eric Stephen - January 11, 2012
and whatever is the name of the Mexican place beyond RF
Eric Stephen - January 11, 2012
hm I'll have to check out the Mex place
you can get a sausage at the grill place when you walk in
nolander - January 11, 2012
Ruby’s(?) has them in LF-CF and they suck
NotJoeTorre - January 11, 2012
oh yeah
I liked em. Not as good as dodger stadiums, but I want to say they where huge
nolander - January 11, 2012
Yeah the portion was huge, actually ended up trading some of them for chicken with the Giant fans next to us. I won, fuck those fries
NotJoeTorre - January 11, 2012
Maybe they were just rushing because of the huge lines, this was at the AS game
NotJoeTorre - January 11, 2012
their shakes where kind of suspect
its like, heres yogurt, but we’ll give you a straw and call it a shake
nolander - January 11, 2012
it’s made by the same company.
G.Scott - January 11, 2012
True?
In the good old days, yeah. I used to wander around Shea, Memorial (Baltimore), County (Milwaukee). Back in the day of unlocked doors, before the world got all paranoid.
TopDeckTrueBlue - January 11, 2012
Here's the TBLA playlist for 1/11/12
fbihop - January 11, 2012
I think someone cheated and slipped a 3rd song in haha
uschris0304 - January 11, 2012
I like how you ended it
Phil Gurnee - January 11, 2012
Then I won’t say that I just randomly put all the second choices in there. Right now I’m on “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” and it is almost physically painful it is so bad.
A lot of 80s songs in this installment.
fbihop - January 11, 2012
Would’ve been better wit my songs on there.
EMDarrow - January 11, 2012
Sorry for the night folk, but I do it during the day because there are more people.
fbihop - January 11, 2012
Mine was in there, just like 20 minutes late.
EMDarrow - January 11, 2012
I posted in previous thread after everyone had left:
Stuff i’m listening to thanks to Google Music job (stuff their writers are writing about
and got me listening)
I dig ’em!
Fu—ed Up, David Comes to Life
Snow Patrol, Fallen Empires
Rachael Yamagata, "River"
Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings, "Longer and Stronger"
the National, "Bloodbuzz Ohio"
underdog - January 11, 2012
you forgot Peter Gabriel - In Your Eyes
It would have been my song you forgot :P
Ivdown - January 11, 2012
I can get it in right under the wire!
fbihop - January 11, 2012
nice!
Ivdown - January 11, 2012
That's reserved
for when Maddz goes to Oxford
mleadman - January 11, 2012
You can always add a Kinks song
I vote for Victoria; Phil’s choice may vary.
jim hitchcock (railway) - January 11, 2012
Ducks on the Wall
Quack Quack
Phil Gurnee - January 11, 2012
ive been listening to almost
only Ben Folds (Five) lately.
Kate, Landed, and All You Can Eat are all jams
mintxcore - January 11, 2012
Whoa!
According to MSTI, Hawksworth out indefinitely with shoulder surgery. Could this explain his struggles at the end of 2011?
lnickerson88 - January 11, 2012
Wait, it said elbow surgery…shoulder was crossed out.
lnickerson88 - January 11, 2012
No, being Blake Hawksworth explains that.
regfairfield - January 11, 2012
Right. If he wasn’t better, we couldn’t have gotten him for The Riot.
Nolij - January 11, 2012
fair enough
lnickerson88 - January 11, 2012
LOLZZZZZZ
ishXdavid - January 11, 2012
I kinda liked Hawksworth
the guys fastball was too straight but he had great velo
NotJoeTorre - January 11, 2012
tomko syndrome
hee came hee seop'd he choi'd - January 11, 2012
4-6 weeks
Eric Stephen - January 11, 2012
Guess he was to buy in October to have it done.
Phil Gurnee - January 11, 2012
He reported discomfort recently
Eric Stephen - January 11, 2012
If I get the MVP card, can I celebrate in the lockerroom with the Dodgers if they make the playoffs? Thats all I want. I can dress like the pros, but I want to celebrate with the pros. I want trash cans full of ice cold beer and champagne and pour it out all over the place.
uschris0304 - January 11, 2012
Oh, is that all you want?
Michael White - January 11, 2012
No its not all I want but looks like so much fun… one of my favorite things in sports.
uschris0304 - January 11, 2012
Phil came close in 2009. He covered the Friday night game against the Rockies on the final weekend of the year. Dodgers lost that night though, waiting to clinch until TBLA night (in the stands) one night later. I was secretly hoping for a Sunday clinch because I was covering that game. :)
Eric Stephen - January 11, 2012
I got drenched by the Stockton Ports in 2008, even if Lancaster won the title, I still wouldn’t appreciate getting soaked, I had to drive 10 miles home. Those fuckers got on a bus
NotJoeTorre - January 11, 2012
All i got is when the Lakers won in 2010, me, my bro, and our buddies all sprayed champagne and beer on eachother. Some in my house, some outside…. It was alot of fun, and feels good pouring champagne on your head I must say…. But bummer was we didnt have an unlimited supply, maybe like 5 bottles each.
uschris0304 - January 11, 2012
The TBLA Dodger World Championship party will be a glorious affair.
Phil Gurnee - January 11, 2012
skeet
Eric Stephen - January 11, 2012
I don't think he meant that kind of party
nolander - January 11, 2012
Why would I not mean that kind of party? is it alcohol free? If so, then yeah not that kind of party.
uschris0304 - January 11, 2012
Whiskey Testing
Shotguns
Skeet Shooting
Phil Gurnee - January 11, 2012
got to be a good shot
gives new meaning to the word “Pull”
Hollywood Joe - January 11, 2012
Im not really into guns, but if im drunk enough, ill give it a try.
uschris0304 - January 11, 2012
T-shirt
G.Scott - January 11, 2012
Awesome and terrible at the same time.
NotJoeTorre - January 11, 2012
I think someone that I play kickball with works at the company that is doing this.
Grimjack - January 11, 2012
I will wear my jetpack.
kinbote - January 11, 2012
I will do my Tom Hanks imitation
Phil Gurnee - January 11, 2012
thats a cool story…. they say the champagne and beer burns your eyes, but I bet it burns so good.
uschris0304 - January 11, 2012
Offered without comment, I got 10/10 on this test about movies in which Tom Hanks urinates.
fbihop - January 11, 2012
link FAIL
nolander - January 11, 2012
Link FIXED.
fbihop - January 11, 2012
honestly the hints make it too easy
nolander - January 11, 2012
Yeah, there were only like three that I wasn’t 100% sure about.
fbihop - January 11, 2012
I heard Doug Benson talking about the frequency of Hanks peeing in film on a recent Doug Loves Movies podcast, I think in reference to a MST3K style get together at Cinefamily in LA.
Eric Stephen - January 11, 2012
There’s a good pissing scene in Short Cuts. I think it’s Fred Ward with a rubber weinie.
kinbote - January 11, 2012
is that a
doug loves movies category?
mintxcore - January 11, 2012
It was.
fbihop - January 11, 2012
top 5 pitching mechanics according to Mitch Williams
Roy Halladay no where to be found.. okay then
NotJoeTorre - January 11, 2012
Mitch Williams seems the wrong person to be deciding that.
fbihop - January 11, 2012
Al Leiter had Halladay at number 4
both have Rivera at number 1
NotJoeTorre - January 11, 2012
Even MLB Network struggles for content in the offseason.
They should find out if Harold Reynolds thought Assassin’s Creed was too repetitive?
Tim Crews' Dastardly Mustache - January 11, 2012
Hey look, take notice
Nolander, IVdown, or myself didn’t bring this up!
NotJoeTorre - January 11, 2012
And it’s still more interesting that who’s the baseball Tim Tebow.
Tim Crews' Dastardly Mustache - January 11, 2012
This made me laugh
mleadman - January 11, 2012
massive callback
kinbote - January 11, 2012
Roy Halladay has a really shitty follow through. I’m a little amazed that for a guy who can put such great sink on a 93mph fastballwithout relying on his back for strength, he avoids injury and in fact consistently throws as many innings as anybody.
G.Scott - January 11, 2012
Charlie Morton copied Halladay’s follow through
silverwidow - January 11, 2012
I don’t think its shitty, just non existent
NotJoeTorre - January 11, 2012
haha, doesn’t that make it shitty? :)
G.Scott - January 11, 2012
Ha, I see what you mean. He just stops and strikes a bit of a pose
NotJoeTorre - January 11, 2012
silverwidow - January 11, 2012
Just draft blackmon
and watch him light shit up
nolander - January 11, 2012
which is Chud?
uschris0304 - January 11, 2012
who is Chud?
Tommy Blackjack - January 11, 2012
Panthers offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski
nolander - January 11, 2012
thanks
Tommy Blackjack - January 11, 2012
Rob Chudzinski, Carolina Panthers Offensive Coordinator
silverwidow - January 11, 2012
Bad Bills
NotJoeTorre - January 11, 2012
Chad Billingsley, when he sucks is now Chud to me
NotJoeTorre - January 11, 2012
x
Phil Gurnee - January 11, 2012
lol
Tommy Blackjack - January 11, 2012
damn straight
kinbote - January 11, 2012
who is The Ed? Or was it suppose to be the end? He doesnt say who Rams are to pick with this #6 pick.
uschris0304 - January 11, 2012
Edward James Dome
silverwidow - January 11, 2012
Jones, not James
silverwidow - January 11, 2012
Edward James Almost
kinbote - January 11, 2012
haha
uschris0304 - January 11, 2012
Bay Area radio reporter Mychael Urban is reporting the Giants and Ryan Vogelsong have agreed to a two-year deal plus an option. No numbers yet known.
Eric Stephen - January 11, 2012
This seems like a terrible idea, so I’m for it.
regfairfield - January 11, 2012
It made me double check. Vogelsong has just over five years of service time, so the deal isn’t just for pre-arb years or anything. Will be interested to see the financial details.
Eric Stephen - January 11, 2012
2/$28?
Not sure if McCovey Chronicles is being serious or not.
fbihop - January 11, 2012
He’s not.
regfairfield - January 11, 2012
I was hoping.
fbihop - January 11, 2012
2/8 with an option.
regfairfield - January 11, 2012
Naperville IL
is not Chicago and not close enough to Chicago for anything fun
you may go back to your regularly scheduled good time with each other
Hollywood Joe - January 11, 2012
Must be near Gurnee, IL
Phil Gurnee - January 11, 2012
shouldn’t you be a Bears fan?
Hollywood Joe - January 11, 2012
Nah, those Gurnee’s were kicked out of Wisconsin for being Capitalist Pigs. They didn’t stray far.
Phil Gurnee - January 11, 2012
There’s a Wheaton, IL too. (family name)
kinbote - January 11, 2012
Related to Wil by chance?
Eric Stephen - January 11, 2012
nope
but I am related distantly to the little brother from Who’s the Boss. Danny Pintauro. Now back to this one.
kinbote - January 11, 2012
YES!!!
Eric Stephen - January 11, 2012
He should be on the Padres btw.
kinbote - January 11, 2012
on fire
Eric Stephen - January 11, 2012
Phi agrees
Phil Gurnee - January 11, 2012
really good work here
Hollywood Joe - January 11, 2012
this has to be inside stuff, because I dont get any of it.
uschris0304 - January 11, 2012
Mat Latos
Phil got scolded by Padre fan for calling Mat, Matt.
Phil Gurnee - January 11, 2012
Wil Ledezma
G.Scott - January 11, 2012
Former Padre
Current Dodger
G.Scott - January 11, 2012
He’s a Red now though.
Nolij - January 11, 2012
Humma’s Law
Eric Stephen - January 11, 2012
what is the Danny Pintauro joke?
uschris0304 - January 11, 2012
No joke, I just liked Who’s The Boss.
Also, I am now one degree closer to Alyssa Milano.
Eric Stephen - January 11, 2012
And Judith Light!
Nolij - January 11, 2012
She might do it
kinbote - January 11, 2012
They do now have Huston Street
G.Scott - January 11, 2012
and two Edinsons
G.Scott - January 11, 2012
Edinson Volquez and Cory Luebke pick up the slack.
Nolij - January 11, 2012
Joker
Eric Stephen - January 11, 2012
Oh man
That place blows.
Pure Azure - January 11, 2012 via Android app
Rockies prospect and Rose Bowl QB Russell Wilson has informed the Rockies he will not report to spring training, that he is concentrating on football, per Joe Schad.
Eric Stephen - January 11, 2012
Good, did not want to root against him as a Rockie. Love his story.
Phil Gurnee - January 11, 2012
If was a Dodger prospect I’d think he was an idiot.
Phil Gurnee - January 11, 2012
As a baseball fan I think he is an idiot. Hey Phil.
Grimjack - January 11, 2012
what football? like the NFL draft? was he a senior?
uschris0304 - January 11, 2012
ESPN has him listed as a senior
Grimjack - January 11, 2012
He also wasn’t very good at baseball.
Nolij - January 11, 2012
He spent three years at NC State, graduated, then said he would concentrate on baseball. Wolfpack released him from his scholarship and he took grad courses at Wisconsin, and didn’t have to sit out a year.
Eric Stephen - January 11, 2012
ESPN has him graded out as 9th out of all QB with a 40 grade this means:
21-49 Borderline Draft Prospect
These are players that teams like something about, but certainly do not have the full package in terms of NFL talent. A lot of times, teams will take chances on character players or developmental type athletes with this grade. And often, these are players that come from smaller schools or did not standout at the college level. NFL teams are looking for ‘diamonds in the rough’ with this type of prospect. He will usually rate in the bottom third of players at his position and will be considered a late round draft choice or un-drafted free agent.
Grimjack - January 11, 2012
Santa Anita is in session, is there a two week break this year between last playoff game and Superbowl?
Phil Gurnee - January 11, 2012
Do they still have that playground area in the middle? Man I havent been there in probably over 20 years. I loved the playground area, and my dad always bought me a colored rabbit foot. They still got that “and a way they go” announcer?
uschris0304 - January 11, 2012
I have also not been there in 20 years. I think the last time I was there was Bill Shoemaker’s last race.
Phil Gurnee - January 11, 2012
they do but its most likely not open right now. We have 2 race horses, its trip going there for my entire childhood, not going for at least 10 years and coming back as a 23 YO and taking pictures in the winner circle. Needless to say, I got drunk after
I kinda wish my Dad taught me how to handicap, I hate gambling so he never really tried to teach me.
NotJoeTorre - January 11, 2012
Does horce racing still breed new young fans?? Or will it eventually die as the old fans do? Ive just never met any young people into horce racing and when im in Vegas, only the old dudes with cigars are betting on it. That I see anyways. So just wondering if Horce Racing is dying or not.
uschris0304 - January 11, 2012
Most younger horse racing fans place their bets from home while sitting in their computer room that has 3 monitors and a tv tuned in to different races.
VegasBlues - January 11, 2012
they come to the track but stay away from Off track betting places. Which makes sense, they can do it at home.
NotJoeTorre - January 11, 2012
plenty of youngsters
Money is awesome
NotJoeTorre - January 11, 2012
There is a two-week break this year.
AFC & NFC Championship Games are on January 22, and Super Bowl is February 5.
Eric Stephen - January 11, 2012
Two week break is permanent now, right?
Since they have the Pro Bowl the week before the Super Bowl now
fbihop - January 11, 2012
Hasn't it always been there?
nolander - January 11, 2012
Pretty much
I’d have to check but I don’t think there was a bye week in 2002.
silverwidow - January 11, 2012
thanks for the hint
nolander - January 11, 2012
totally murphy's law
of the two years where the bye week was gone, they really could of used it due to delaying games because of 9/11
nolander - January 11, 2012
Super Bowl XVII (1983) didn’t have one because of a strike that shortened the season. Wikipedia:
fbihop - January 11, 2012
Super Bowl XXV also only had a one-week break.
Appears to have been an experiment to see if ratings would be higher.
This website says:
That was written before this last Super Bowl. So the answer appears to be 7.fbihop - January 11, 2012
I can't stand the bye week
I hates it irrationally more then it deserves
nolander - January 11, 2012
I’m gonna write a blog post about the one-week Super Bowls. Then schedule it to post the week after the championship games, long after I’ve forgotten about it.
fbihop - January 11, 2012
Damnit, I can only find six.
IV, XXV, XXVIII, XXXIV, XXXVI, XXXVII.
fbihop - January 11, 2012
Santa Anita was my backyard
I was there for Johnny Longden’s last race, which shows how old I am.
mleadman - January 11, 2012
Was this discussed earlier? The fantasies of Buster Olney:
(notes via MLBTR)
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/01/dodgers-note...
[i still don’t see it happening. BUT I get the feeling Fielder might prefer to come to LA, rather than sign for 10 years for a place he doesn’t want to be, and end up taking a 1 year deal somewhere to, say, open up his options next year.]
underdog - January 11, 2012
Wouldn’t surprise me the slightest bit. Players like to manage things the way they like to nowadays.
Julio Nievas - January 11, 2012
and by players, I mean the NBA
Julio Nievas - January 11, 2012
basketball reasons
The Stuntmen - January 12, 2012
Where’s the idea that Prince Fielder alone is gonna increase the value of the franchise noticeably coming from?
regfairfield - January 11, 2012
Less meat costs to feed the team
Eric Stephen - January 11, 2012
yeah I dont know. I guess that he would create merchandise sales for Dodgers, increase attendance, that would also turn into more revenue from parking, food, etc. I guess that also a new TV deal would get more money with a marquee player like Fielder here too? I dont know. I dont know how much more money in revenue that would all translate to.
uschris0304 - January 11, 2012
But isnt 1st time ive read someone say that Dodgers are worth more with Fielder on the team.
uschris0304 - January 11, 2012
I guess if you think Prince = years of playoff success sure, but we’re talking bids near a billion dollars with Prince maybe you bump that by like 25 million?
regfairfield - January 11, 2012
You don’t think Frank McCourt could use a bump of any kind?
G.Scott - January 11, 2012
he probably wants
that ivory backscratcher
Tommy Blackjack - January 11, 2012
no doubt in my mind
Prince would have already been in a Dodgers uniform if the team wanted him, which it clearly looks like they didn’t, but yeah, I’m confident he wanted to be a Dodger.
also…
fbihop created a playlist. How do i access it? or do i just have to go on youtube and compile the songs myself?
funkyjam - January 11, 2012
Jerry Maguire: Behind The Music
http://www.thepostgame.com/commentary/201201/leigh-steinberg-agent-alcoholism-bankruptcy
Eric Stephen - January 11, 2012
Hell yeah, Morris finally getting some PT!!! PG problem solved!
uschris0304 - January 11, 2012
14 points for Kobe in the first quarter
starting this game where he left off last night.
glad to finally watch a full game.
Julio Nievas - January 11, 2012
3 straight bad series for the Lakers
Julio Nievas - January 11, 2012
what happened to Bynum???
uschris0304 - January 11, 2012
2 for 8
Julio Nievas - January 11, 2012
Wish we could of signed more veterans for the veterans minimum instead of trying to save money with these four 2nd round picks on our roster.
uschris0304 - January 11, 2012
This season almost has a 05-06 feel to it, with Kobe doing everything again.
uschris0304 - January 11, 2012
Just polished off two 99 cent chili dogs. Guilty pleasure, I guess.
silverwidow - January 11, 2012
less so
than five……
Tommy Blackjack - January 11, 2012
I was tempted
to get at least three, or possibly four…
silverwidow - January 11, 2012
So did we know
Fox was planning on bidding on the Dodgers?
Josie Becker - January 11, 2012
Not surprising news
Why wouldn’t they..
Julio Nievas - January 11, 2012
because they didn’t like it so much last time?
Josie Becker - January 11, 2012
But it will save them a bunch of money
Julio Nievas - January 11, 2012
Because I’d kill Carey with HJ’s bare hands
Phil Gurnee - January 11, 2012 via iPhone app
They must heard they had little chance to get the next TV contract from a soccer blogger and said – fuck that
Phil Gurnee - January 11, 2012 via iPhone app
fuck that
Selig had better not approve them
Tommy Blackjack - January 11, 2012
If we’re lucky, they just want to see all the books so that they know exactly how far they can push the negotiations on the next TV deal.
Just Jake - January 11, 2012
like Batman
Josie Becker - January 11, 2012
Only if Kevin Malone is part of the package.
Pure Azure - January 11, 2012 via Android app
GET THAT SHIT OUTTA HERE
Julio Nievas - January 11, 2012
-Andrew Bynum
Tommy Blackjack - January 11, 2012
and
-Koby Bryant
Tommy Blackjack - January 11, 2012
Top 3 scoring performances in NBA this season
1) Kobe, 48 points (last night)
2) Kobe, 40 points (tonight)
3) Kobe, 39 points (last Friday)
Eric Stephen - January 11, 2012
isn’t he leading the NBA in scoring right now? I know him and Lebron are close
Tommy Blackjack - January 11, 2012
Kobe right now is at 30.33 per game. LeBron (29.7 ppg entering tonight) needs 31 tonight to lead the league. He had 10 points in the first half.
Eric Stephen - January 11, 2012
My bad, LeBron needs 34 tonight.
Eric Stephen - January 11, 2012
And you used to be so good at math!
KellyStephen - January 11, 2012
Even dumber
LeBron needs 37 points tonight. Jesus I’m horrible.
37 points would give LeBron a 30.4 average. I am a dummy.
Eric Stephen - January 11, 2012
You should use a computer/spreadsheet/calculator/pad of paper; you’re getting too damn old to rely on just your brain cells. Alcohol will do that to you. Or so i hear.
KellyStephen - January 11, 2012
CP3
Good night.
Julio Nievas - January 11, 2012
Julio the quick hitter.
Eric Stephen - January 11, 2012
If you aren't already watching
32.4 seconds left in LA. Clips down 1. Prime Ticket or ESPN.
Eric Stephen - January 11, 2012
foul on Lebron
3 shots for Billups
Tommy Blackjack - January 11, 2012
DwLOLade Wade
Eric Stephen - January 11, 2012
or off Chauncey :)
Eric Stephen - January 11, 2012
Jordan was out of bounds when the ball hit him…I thought that would be LAC ball
Pure Azure - January 11, 2012
That was a travel…
VegasBlues - January 11, 2012
LeBron’s 3-point play = 10 free throws.
Eric Stephen - January 11, 2012
lol
Tommy Blackjack - January 11, 2012
LeBron struggling with FT
tie game, 5 secs left
Tommy Blackjack - January 11, 2012
Hell of a fake. You’ve got to make the shot after that though.
VegasBlues - January 11, 2012
OT
Tommy Blackjack - January 11, 2012
Free basketball
Pure Azure - January 11, 2012
Chris Paul was by far the best player on the court in those last few minutes.
fbihop - January 11, 2012
LOLeBron!!
Pure Azure - January 11, 2012
Griffin took a shot to the face there, but man does he know how to turn on the theatrics.
Eric Stephen - January 11, 2012
Like Chauncey on the foul on the three. Get slightly hit and act like you got shot. By a bazooka.
fbihop - January 11, 2012
learning from the pros
Pure Azure - January 11, 2012
you have to wonder where that’s learned. Is there a seminar at training camp? Or you just see it happen enough and decide well the hell with playing fair.
Josie Becker - January 11, 2012
they must watch Serie A
Pure Azure - January 11, 2012
old Lakers highlights with either Vlade or Derek Fisher.
Eric Stephen - January 11, 2012
Griffin throwing elbows
VegasBlues - January 11, 2012
Hubie Brown appears to not know the goaltending rule. He was saying it wasn’t a goaltend because it didn’t look like it was going off the board or through the hoop. But it doesn’t matter if you think it was going to go in or not — it was going down off a shot.
Should have been a goaltend.
fbihop - January 11, 2012
Didn’t they change the goal tending rule a year or two ago to the international rule that it has to look like it is going in?
VegasBlues - January 11, 2012
If they didn’t implement I know there was talk of implementing it.
VegasBlues - January 11, 2012
Maybe I don’t know the rule. I’ll look it up.
fbihop - January 11, 2012
Looks like there was talk of it but it didn’t happen.
fbihop - January 11, 2012
Yeah but it's OK cos it's against the Heat
Pure Azure - January 11, 2012
Spoelstra showing that Portland temper :)
Eric Stephen - January 11, 2012
Didn't watch the Clip game
but judging by twitter, it seems the Lakers and Clips got involved in very similar games tonight. Close, playoff atmosphere, OT, big block toward the end
Josie Becker - January 11, 2012
Phil got his wish tonight
Eric Stephen - January 11, 2012
yeah that superstar dude showed up
Pure Azure - January 11, 2012
Ralph
Lawler had a good time tonight
bhsportsguy - January 11, 2012 via mobile
Don't think this has been discussed
Great new ESPN piece on Manny’s comeback:
http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7452132/manny-ramirez-teams-take-chance-role-model
Watch through til the end – there’s a great Manny Being Manny moment.
Most surprising thing about the video (for me): dude looks like he’s in great shape. I don’t think I’ve seen him that slim since his Boston days.
court168627 - January 11, 2012
He hasn’t really been discussed much this offseason, and he’s done so much stupid shit that I can understand why people don’t like him. But I have to say I’m rooting for the guy. I think I’ll always be a Manny fan.
court168627 - January 11, 2012
Clippers 20-6 in their last 26 home games.
Eric Stephen - January 11, 2012
In the final 12:31 of the game at Staples Center tonight, Miami made just one field goal, a 3-pointer by Mario Chalmers in OT
Eric Stephen - January 11, 2012
What’s up ducks?
Hollywood Joe - January 11, 2012
I swear
The top basketball cliche must be “just trying to be aggressive”
Pure Azure - January 12, 2012
in case anyone missed it, new post
http://www.truebluela.com/2012/1/12/2695351/dodgers-2012-minor-league-countdown-140-139
Eric Stephen - January 12, 2012
Thanks.
berkowit28 - January 12, 2012
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