Dee Gordon, SS
Jerry Hairston Jr., 3B
Skip Schumaker, 2B
Scott Van Slyke, LF
Tim Federowicz, C
Nick Buss, CF
Alex Castellanos, RF
Drew Butera, 1B
Edinson Volquez, P
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KT
Go BLUE!!!! Keep the pace with the AAAA lineup
Bumsrap
It would be interesting to see Pederson playing.
RBI
LAT’d
This one’s going to be pure fun to watch. Butera at 1st? Da da da.
Bumsrap
Based on this line up maybe Skip and Jerry should worry about being on the playoff team
RBI
Playing hard to keep on the roster…? All of them!
Jon Weisman
How does it feel to be Elian Herrera right now?
Bumsrap
Skip found a team where he can hit third
Bob_in_Vegas
I can see the rationale to rest and I know there’s no “i” in team, but I hope there’s a good lineup to back Kersh. Wins shouldn’t mean that much in voting for pitching awards, but how can it not come into consideration?
Bob_Hendley
You realy think that with an ERA a run better than anyone above him in wins (except Grienke) and leading in IP and K’s that he won’t win the CYA?
DS1981
Yep, once Harvey went down it was gonna be Kershaw no matter what.
Bob_Hendley
Not sure what that means, the Kid had to pitch after Harvey went down, and he did. Wainwright seems like the runnerup at this point, has more wins and they have basically been neck and neck in K’s and IP, but that one run up (or down) in ERA is big for Kershaw.
DS1981
It means that a young good looking guy who pitches in New York and up to that point had a higher K rate than Kershaw was Kershaw’s only real challenger for cy young. Did you forget that another pitcher who pitched in new york undeservedly won it over kershaw last year?
Bob_Hendley
Oh sure. Sorry, the “no matter what” threw me.
Bob_in_Vegas
I know that I don’t have a vote . . . and I have mightily disagreed with those who have voted for such awards in the past. I’m sure there are some who are looking for any argument to NOT vote for Kershaw.
Jon Weisman
Saturday’s lineup: Kershaw CF, Marmol 2B, Greinke SS, Jansen C, Ryu 1B, Nolasco LF, Belisario 3B, Rodriguez RF, Schumaker P
KT
so does that mean we field a regular lineup on Sunday?
Linkmeister
With Hee Sop Choi on the bench and Hong Chi Kuo in the bullpen!
NoahUCLA
At least there will be some offense, except at pitcher of course!!
foul tip
Manager, Juan Uribe.
3B coach, Yasiel Puig. What’s the record for runners thrown out at home?
Linkmeister
Isn’t Butera a catcher?
RBI
precisely.
NoahUCLA
I wonder if Volquez is pissed, or is very excited to take one for the team?
WBBsAs
I expect Vólquez is pleased to be pitching at all, let alone with a division champion.
thescrounger
I would like to see Kemp get more at-bats, he definitely needs them…
WBBsAs
I’m sure he will, but there’s no need to overdo while he’s still recovering from injury.
RBI
Not sure about “greater,” but “more entertaining,” for sure.
jim hitchcock
Not a swimmer amongst them.
KT
Back to back jacks and the Bucs lead the Reds 2-1
KT
Dodgers pool:
http://i.imgur.com/P4rxi5v.jpg
heyblue
These must be the only guys on the roster who aren’t hungover today.
Markbleedsblue294
Awesome…. Drew Butera at 1B! Never saw that one coming…
WinnipegDave
Makes you realize that it is not only wonderful to have clinched the division, but also to be playing against teams who are not fighting for a playoff spot. I imagine that Mattingly would still feel quite free to rest whoever/whenever but there may have been some questions or comments about competive balance.
I also wonder if this line-up is what a “losers dividends” line-up would look like. I am head over heals for receiving the “winners dividend” this year instead.
Jack Dawkins
This also answers the question about whether its more important to get people rested or healthy or to have home field advantage in the first round. (As far as the powers that be in blue are concerned.)
package206
It sure would be nice to see the Dodgers play. This lineup is a joke and so is the manager. I don’t think a sub should be at every position. That is just like saying it is OK to lose. Gimme a break!!
berkowit28
Take your own break, and come back when the postseason begins if that’s how you feel.
package206
Just because I do not agree with this type of managing does not mean that I want to forget winning any of the games. Thanks for your solution but I do not find it a good alternative.
Guest
Winning the most regular season games is not te main objective, winning the World Series is, resting in preparation for the postseason makes the most sense right now
WinnipegDave
I do understand why you might feel like this but I would suggest 2 things. The first is that 1 out of 162 is a very small number – just over a half of a percent. The second and most important is that even this lineup with these particular players have some pride and will play with great intensity. They have not lost the game at this point.
DS1981
You know what, if this was any other sport i would agree with you, but this is baseball and history shows that baseball playoffs are nothing more than a lottery or as most baseball fans now call it a “crapshoot”. Having home field does not matter, being hot/cold going into the playoffs does not matter, regular season records do not matter. I understand why some baseball fans still reject this notion, because it makes baseball seem no different than poker, but it is what it is.
Jack Dawkins
I imagine that the Padres will look at this lineup and use it as a chance to play a lot of their callups as well.
WailingAndGnashingOfTeeth
We got this. EZ.
KT
Look at Mark rogandino’s face while AJ bombs them during Dodgers live
http://i.imgur.com/7zmG868.jpg
Jeffrey Thomas III
That’s Patrick O’Neal :)
KT
oh yea…let me edit both posts so your post bad ^_^
Jeffrey Thomas III
No worries KT, I was late to the party tonight just going through the posts.
KT
what did you think of my 1st video ever
Jeffrey Thomas III
Haha a bit shaky but not bad. I enjoyed it since I missed the first few innings.
KT
had to work the camera and the remote at the same time…was pretty tough
KT
Another bomb
http://i.imgur.com/Ndglxdo.jpg
underdog
AJ slays me.
Bob_in_Vegas
He slayed AZ (with a little help from Hanley).
Jack Dawkins
I’ve sat through 23 minutes of the pregame show watchign Steve Lyons, and not one word about the pool. I feel deprived.
Jack Dawkins
Atlanta won, Cardinals trailing, Pirates on top of the reds at the moment.
underdog
At least there’s an excuse for this one. Remember the Grabowskis/Mike Edward sludge lineups?
I’m still hoping for that Joe Shlabotnick cameo, and maybe Peppermint Patty.
Or maybe they should do a Battle of the Network Stars lineup one night.
Bob_in_Vegas
Fly, Dee!
KT
Dee Speed
KT
SD Feed showing Puig and Gonzo sign autographs for the mexican LL team
KT
extra’s in pittsburgh
Bob_in_Vegas
More evidence Dee’s value is on offense only, at least for now.
Jack Dawkins
Gordon showing why he will only be a runner in post season. They will have to issue mitts to everyone sitting behind first base otherwise.
KT
we need to hide his gloves and bats…pinch runner only
Bob_in_Vegas
Steve Sax of the 21st Century.
Bob_in_Vegas
Reds are proving why I’m rooting for Pittsburgh.
package206
Well, that’s one run allowed by Mattingly.
Bob_in_Vegas
Wow, Vin must really be losing it — he said Dee Gordon had the 2-base error, not Mattingly.
Jon Weisman
Package, would you really play Ramirez tonight regardless of his condition?
package206
I would not play Ramirez but I would play Crawford, Puig, M. Ellis,A Gonzo, Uribe. At least give some effort.
Jon Weisman
So it’s not fair to say the run is on Mattingly. Putting aside the fact that Ramirez also makes errors. And the fact that three of the five players you named above also have nagging injuries.
package206
Jon, all I am saying is that there was no effort put in this lineup. Donnie has made no attempt to win this game and he thinks it is funny. Surely everyone who reads this blog does not think that this is fair to the fans and the team. Also, it does not keep any players sharp. some regulars may need to play as opposed to resting. Now, is this what you would have done??
Jack Dawkins
Its fair to this fan if it means a better result after the first 162 games.
Jeffrey Thomas III
This line up doesn’t bother me. Though if I had tickets to the game, I’d be a bit bothered.
KT
dinorfia never touched home..his foot caught on the ground then on KFed
http://imgur.com/RcHqZhB
http://imgur.com/dzOS8nn
http://imgur.com/NytfBDP
http://imgur.com/sasObub
http://imgur.com/acnFJx7
RBI
Butera’s trial by fire.
KT
play at the plate…hopefully this works:
http://youtu.be/eFyWkShPFSk
Jack Dawkins
The Dodger score is not a surprise, but the Padre score pleasantly is.
John_from_Aus
now is it only half as surprising
Jack Dawkins
The only other Butera that comes to my mind is Sam Butera, who played sax for Louis Prima all those years.
btimmer
This was the Giants starting lineup last year the day after they clinched the NL West. They also played the Padres:
Blanco CF
Theriot 2b
Arias 3b
Nady Lf
Pill 1B
Peguero RF
Whiteside C
Burriss SS
Petit P
John_from_Aus
So they played their best team :)
Jon Weisman
Brewers blew 4-2 lead against Cards, now trailing 6-4 in bottom of ninth but have two on with one out.
Jon Weisman
RBI single and it’s 6-5.
btimmer
Not a good night for NL Central closers.
Except for Aroldis Chapman.
Jon Weisman
Walk loads the bases. Tying run at third, winning run at second, one out.
Jon Weisman
Aramis Ramirez up.
btimmer
Axford to face his old mates!
Jon Weisman
Infield hit and Brewers tie the Cardinals in bottom of ninth with one out, bases loaded still.
Jon Weisman
GIDP, and Brewers-Cardinals go to extras. Sheesh.
btimmer
I was not expecting that out of Carlos Gomez. The hits in that inning came from players in inverse quality of ability.
btimmer
On September 21, 1977, the day after the Dodgers clinched the NL West, Tommy Lasorda penciled in this lineup:
Rafael Landestoy, 2B
Ron Washington, SS
Dusty Baker, LF
Steve Garvey, 1B
Vic Davalilo, RF
Lee Lacy, 3B
Glenn Burke, CF
Johnny Oates, C
Doug Rau, P
Bob_Hendley
I have forgotten, or never knew, that Ron Washington played for us.
Jeffrey Thomas III
Well I don’t think Jerry is making the post season roster on defensive merits.
KT
2nd and 3rd no outs for cards
John_from_Aus
So I guess based on the starting lineup philosophy today, League would be the next to pitch
KT
7-6 cards
John_from_Aus
Damage limited to only 1
btimmer
In 1988, it was hard to tell if Lasorda really trotted out the best lineup after the Dodgers clinched the West:
Griffin SS
Sax 2B
Hatcher LF
Marshall RF
Shelby CF
Hamilton 3B
Dempsey C
Woodson 1B
Belcher P
John_from_Aus
Edinson – “Don, I would really like to win against my old team, who’s playing for us today?”
Don – ” Do you really want to know?”
Edinson – “No”
KT
Cards win
Bob_Hendley
Well, now that Marmol has gotten that out of his system…
KT
Edinson didn’t pitch a bad today…actually only gave up 1 run
Jeffrey Thomas III
That was almost something!
KT
MYung!
RBI
You haven’t had much to work with, tonight!
KT
nope…that’s why I tried my hand at video
Bob_Hendley
News flash: O’s have commited an error in today’s game
Bob_Hendley
They have already broken the ‘Stros 2008 record of 113 errorless games, and well on the way, with 46, to break Mariners 2003 error record of 65. Slouch Machado has 13 of them.
KT
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Bob_Hendley
Shoe!
KT
Shoe!!
RBI
Standing O for Agon, plus boos.
KT
home town hero now plays for the enemy
KT
Puig next
Jeffrey Thomas III
Well this line up sure does allow for an exciting 9th of pinch hitters!
KT
Gonzo!
Bob_Hendley
Big lumber getting off the bench.
John_from_Aus
It like everyone has just woken up from their sleep ins
KT
it’s time to win it now
RBI
Same pitch, three times.
Jeffrey Thomas III
If he’s gonna chase it, why throw anything else?
RBI
Exactly!
John_from_Aus
Too much dancing on the floor yesterday
John_from_Aus
I hope Don’s ready with fielding positions in case we tie this up
RBI
Not tonight.
Bob_Hendley
He’ll burn that bridge when he comes to it.
Jeffrey Thomas III
Puig and Kemp’s at bats looked very similar. Oh well they gave it a shot there in the end.
KT
Night all
John_from_Aus
night
RBI
Kemp and Puig should watch that video.
John_from_Aus
They may not remember it much otherwise
John_from_Aus
has there ever been so high quality pinch hitters 3 batters in a row :)
Jeffrey Thomas III
I was just hoping for Hanley to get a chance next :)
John_from_Aus
Yes, then Uribe
Linkmeister
Well, rats.
KT
This explains yesterday’s lineup:
““I told Don Mattingly he could only play the guys I had jerseys for,” Mitch said.”
http://dodgerscribe.com/final-tidbits-from-an-evening-that-was-less-than-memorable/
PismoBruce
Monday said it best last night-home field advantage does you no good whatsoever if you have no healthy players to send out on that field.
KT
Hey PB…Long time no read (must have missed your posts in the madness of yesterday)…Hope things have been well for you
PismoBruce
Has been a while. Got so used to the hiatus sometimes I forget to check in here. Or maybe I’m just getting old! Been well, hope you and all the DTers are doing great. Name Drop Alert: my cousin Chris in Reno has met Dr. Forest Tennant, as his GF is a nurse who works with Dr. Tennant when he is in Reno. Supposed to be getting comped playoff tickets from the good doctor. Booyah!
KT
I bought playoff tickets for the 1st time and immediately thought about taking my Dad…When I called yesterday to tell him they had news for me…He might have prostate cancer…this could put a wrench in my plans
package206
I hope your Dad feels better soon.
Bob_in_Vegas
My Dad was diagnosed over 10 years ago, had surgery, and is doing fine — I’m sure treatment is even better now.
KT
for prostate?…I haven’t researched yet but thought it was one of those areas that are hard to “cure”
Bob_in_Vegas
Yep — relatively high success rate when caught early. I have several friends who have had it — some diagnosed even before Dad — and all are doing fine.
foul tip
Marmol with his career usual last night. No hits over 1.1 IP, walk 3, strike out 3.
He may be a worthy successor to the Cubs’ Mitch Williams. Recall an item in SI about Williams when in a 9th inning of a tight game he first walked the bases full, then struck out the side.
Head over the item read: “Wild thing, you make everything groovy.”
foul tip
With 3 hits last night, Schu saying “hey, don’t forget about me. I don’t belong with these guys. I should be on the playoff roster.”
With a combined 9 Ks but 7 BBs over 7.2 IP, Volquez and Marmol saying…..well, I’m not sure. Maybe “use me and I’ll give you a heart attack.”
KT
Early game time tonight 5:40 PST
foul tip
Did I see where the Dodger game is the mlb TV freebie for today?
btimmer
Yes, subject to blackout restrictions. Such as living in Southern California.
Linkmeister
And Hawai’i.
foul tip
Link, is the rumor true that your middle name is Blackout? ;-])
Linkmeister
That’s no rumor, son, that’s the truth! See here:
The below-listed Club(s) is within the searched home television territory [my zip code], and MLB.TV is subject to blackout for all regular season live games for these Club(s):
Oakland Athletics
Seattle Mariners
San Francisco Giants
San Diego Padres
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Los Angeles Dodgers
WBBsAs
I hate weddings, especially ones that keep me from watching most of a Kershaw start.
KT
Arash Markazi ✔ @ArashMarkazi
Dodgers watching highlights of their celebration in Phoenix. When pool party is shown Brian Wilson laughs. “That’ll be forever remembered.”
ASW1
The definition of *overblown*.
John_from_Aus
todays lineup, all the regulars back except Punto for Ramirez
ASW1
Good – we wouldn’t want the Gnats to accuse the Dodgers of trying to keep them in the cellar.
Bumsrap
I didn’t watch any of last night’s game. I taped it and was going to look at the highlights.
That lineup would have been a great time to play small ball. Did Mattingley manage any differently?
KT
not too many missed opportunities except in the 9th…Ump blew a call to allow Denorfia to score in the 1st…still a 1-0 loss with the miss call
KT
Dodgers lineup:
Puig RF
Crawford LF
Kemp CF
Gonzalez 1B
Uribe 3B
M Ellis 2B
AJ Ellis C
Punto SS
Kershaw P
ASW1
Happy to see Crawford and Kemp in there – Kemp needs to play in every game he’s physically able to the rest of the way.
John_from_Aus
Cubbies beat Atlanta
Jon Weisman
NPUT