Manny Ramirez Comes to L.A.

(07/31/2008)

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Moderator:

Hey folks!

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:27 Moderator

3:28

Moderator:

Your pals AK and BK are indisposed at the moment, but we KNOW you want to talk about the news!

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:28 Moderator

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[Comment From WillWill: ]

Dodger Nation Feeelin you!

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:29 Will

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Moderator:

Hey Will! Can you believe it?!?!

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:29 Moderator

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[Comment From WillWill: ]

I didn't at first

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:30 Will

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[Comment From WillWill: ]

but now i'm going to be watching and going to games the excitement is back

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:30 Will

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[Comment From tiotio: ]

Did Ned send a jet to pick him up at Boston an be ready for the snakes??

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:30 tio

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[Comment From WillWill: ]

yeh is he playing tonight??

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:30 Will

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Peterviles:

My question is: Is LA ready for Manny's antics?

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:30 Peterviles

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[Comment From andyandy: ]

this is big..having manny ramirez playing on your team and not paying him a dime

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:31 andy

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Moderator:

Will he have to cut his hair?

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:31 Moderator

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[Comment From WillWill: ]

ready? this is what L.A has been waiting for, Dodgers are too boring they need something to spice it up

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:31 Will

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[Comment From tiotio: ]

any unheard trade for an arm?

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:31 tio

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[Comment From kenken: ]

wow! I think this is great, but now Joe has a very crowded OF. Will Jones be gone? Pierre? Ethier and Kemp need to stay in the line-up.

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:32 ken

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[Comment From tiotio: ]

i think he SHOULD bat 4th and dump kent to 8th, he´s the weak

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:32 tio

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[Comment From andyandy: ]

who cares about his antics? jose reyes jumps around like a kid, zambrano doesnt have his head screwed on right and manny is manny.....as long as they produce i dont care how long their hair is or w/e

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:32 andy

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[Comment From WillWill: ]

kent is a grandpa, somebody send him a walking cane

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:32 Will

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[Comment From TyroneTyrone: ]

What are the chances Kent and Manny can get along? I love the trade but the outfield is now super crowded and he won't get along with a lot of the team.

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:33 Tyrone

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[Comment From andyandy: ]

agree

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:33 andy

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[Comment From WillWill: ]

kents a hick

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:33 Will

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[Comment From CDim30CDim30: ]

Sit the $18 mil on the bench! Pierre can fill in when needed...

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:33 CDim30

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[Comment From Twerp1Twerp1: ]

Somebody said it in another post: The Late Joe Torre needs to play his best three outfielders: Kemp, Ramirez, and Ethier...NO QUESTIONS ASKED.

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:33 Twerp1

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[Comment From PetePete: ]

Winning will take care of any antics or any clubhouse issues

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:33 Pete

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[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

i would have traded "brat" penny for manny two years ago. never too late to have manny finally arrive....he's gonna LOVE LA

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:33 Guest

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[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

holy crap. let's hope they can keep him for a couple of years.

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:34 Guest

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[Comment From qqqqqq: ]

I know this is manny ramirez but couldn't we get someone thats a little younger? I mean we need defense. I say theres too many veterens jeff, garcia i dunno its like we have a couple of years with him and thats it...

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:34 qqq

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[Comment From andyandy: ]

ned shoulda traded pierre or jones (nobody would want jones though) maybe even ethier for pitching/middle inf w/e

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:34 andy

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[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

Man Ram is a stud, exactly what we needed. Dump Jones, Pierre...Kemp can bat first...with Man Ram hitting 4th. McCourt better be on his private jet right now, picking Man Ram up so he can play tonight!!!

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:34 Jeff

3:34	Manny as a Dodger: Good news or bad news? Good ( 92% ) Bad ( 4% ) Meh ( 4% ) Thursday July 31, 2008 3:34

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[Comment From WillWill: ]

yeh, speaking of penny, whats the deal with him is he ever coming back

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:34 Will

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[Comment From tiotio: ]

Who the Blue dump out of the roster to make room for him? Swn?

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:34 tio

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[Comment From AlexAlex: ]

no jones or pierre please

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:34 Alex

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[Comment From Twerp1Twerp1: ]

He's only here for 2 months folks

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:35 Twerp1

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[Comment From CDim30CDim30: ]

whoc ares about a couple years? Gotta win NOW! The 20th Anny of the last time we won anything...

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:35 CDim30

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[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

I have been so sick watching the Dodgers blow trades....when Texeria went to the Angels, I nearly puked...now we have Manny!

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:35 Jeff

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[Comment From AlexAlex: ]

this still doesn't make up for all of ned's bonehead moves

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:35 Alex

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[Comment From WillWill: ]

can we trade Ned?? bring back paul debundeho

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:35 Will

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Peterviles:

Any Red Sox fans out there? How do you see this deal for the Sox?

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:35 Peterviles

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[Comment From RafaelRafael: ]

im a little sad been Red Sox fan, and watching how a big player is leaving

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:35 Rafael

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[Comment From CDim30CDim30: ]

we didnt give up anything, and it wont cost us financially... No-Brainer...

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:35 CDim30

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[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

no Ned's still a nerd...and we wont re-sign Man Ram,,,but he's a great rental that lets us win at least 2 playoff games, more than double our total the last 20 years!!

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:36 Jeff

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[Comment From tiotio: ]

Bsox, they are crying like kids

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:36 tio

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[Comment From Twerp1Twerp1: ]

Pierre's just as untradeable as Jones. He's just not an effective player. The numbers don't lie. He's dead weight.

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:36 Twerp1

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[Comment From WillWill: ]

i agree, even if Manny is just a 2 month rental, it's a great move. The excitement is back in La La Land

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:36 Will

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[Comment From AlexAlex: ]

i do worry about our infielders for the future... the only guy we have set is loney

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:36 Alex

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[Comment From tiotio: ]

Who will the Dodger dump from the 40 man roster? Swn?

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:37 tio

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[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

Amen...we have been second to the ANAHEIM Angels long enough

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:37 Jeff

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[Comment From kk: ]

I just hope torre mans up and benchs Pierre and Jones for good!

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:37 k

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[Comment From WillWill: ]

Can we just dump schcmidt

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:37 Will

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[Comment From WillWill: ]

talk about deadl weight

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:37 Will

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[Comment From RafaelRafael: ]

yeah..tut the most terrify...its that what we got it not even the shadow of Manny

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:37 Rafael

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[Comment From andyandy: ]

nothing against pierre he plays hard

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:37 andy

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[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

We got rid of the bad 3b in LaRoche, we have Blake DeWitt, who can pick it...needs a little more seasioning....

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:38 Jeff

3:38	Will Manny lead the Dodgers to a World Series championship? For sure ( 41% ) No way ( 59% ) Thursday July 31, 2008 3:38

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[Comment From PetePete: ]

If Manny produces, Dodges win one playoff series, I say McCourt pays him the 20 million for next year

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:38 Pete

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[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

Pierre is not bad, he just isnt the greteast leadoff hitter

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:38 Jeff

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[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

we cant pay the 20 mil next year

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:38 Jeff

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[Comment From AlexAlex: ]

i don't think laroche was that bad, dewitt just had a hot month and a half, i'm not sold on him

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:38 Alex

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[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

I'm going to the game tonight. Any news on when Ramirez will arrive?

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:38 Jeff

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[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

dodgers made that part of the deal

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:38 Jeff

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[Comment From MattMatt: ]

I have not been as much of a LaRoche fan as some. From a prospect side, this is a good deal. And Boston paying the 7mil this year helps

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:39 Matt

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[Comment From kk: ]

I agree jeff but hes no more than the 4th best of on the team

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:39 k

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[Comment From PetePete: ]

didnt hear that

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:39 Pete

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[Comment From andyandy: ]

do u think he can get us the division? thats wat i want most importantly right now wild card is out of reach

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:39 andy

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[Comment From RafaelRafael: ]

guys, do you think that Manny will lead the theam..?

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:39 Rafael

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[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

use the 7 mil to buy Jones more food and a ticket out of LA!!!

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:39 Jeff

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[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

Dodgers win division no doubt

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:39 Jeff

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[Comment From AlexAlex: ]

knowing colletti and how he loves to overpay for outfielders, he'll give manny the 100 mil over 4 years

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:39 Alex

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[Comment From kk: ]

manny is not a leader

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:39 k

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[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

not go to world series...I dont think we have the depth...

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:40 Jeff

3:41	Will Manny ever sprint in Dodger Stadium? Never! ( 15% ) Once in a while ( 41% ) Only in pursuit of Paris Hilton ( 24% ) All the time! ( 20% ) Thursday July 31, 2008 3:41

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[Comment From kk: ]

cf Kemp

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:41 k

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[Comment From andyandy: ]

we cant lose anybody from the rotation.. webb and haren might have the egde but i think la has a better rotation 1-5

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:41 andy

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[Comment From RafaelRafael: ]

Yeah Im sure, he is not a leader,,,,but im sure he will be the engine of that team

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:41 Rafael

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[Comment From AlexAlex: ]

if we get furcal, saito, penny, schmidt healthy with mcdonald coming up, we have a chance... that's a big if though

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:41 Alex

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[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

who knows though...Colorado went last year...that STILL amazes me

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:41 Jeff

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[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

Playoffs yes, but World Series, no!

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:41 Jeff

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[Comment From MattMatt: ]

If we don't pick up the option, do the Dodgers get compensation picks if he walks next year?

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:41 Matt

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[Comment From MattMatt: ]

If we don't pick up the option next year and he walks, will the Dodgers get compensation picks?

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:41 Matt

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[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

not sure...but the deal says we cant pick up the option...

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:42 Jeff

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[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

i read that several places

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:42 Jeff

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[Comment From AllenAllen: ]

Well, the Dodgers are 1 game behind Arizona. Replace A. Jones with Manny and Dodgers are clearly better. Can they take the Cubs in the playoffs?

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:42 Allen

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[Comment From andyandy: ]

yea we get picks

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:42 andy

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[Comment From kk: ]

has torre commented yet?

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:42 k

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[Comment From aaraar: ]

Will he be there tonight?

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:43 aar

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[Comment From andyandy: ]

he is a type a free agent or will b

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:43 andy

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[Comment From MattMatt: ]

The deal does say we can't pick up the option? hadn't heard that. If we get picks also, that is a plus

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:43 Matt

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[Comment From tiotio: ]

Kemp, Martin, Loney, Ramirez, Ethier, Blake.... that´s the core of the lineup

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:43 tio

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[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

yep torre says " he marches to his own drum but he is one of the top 5 hitters in the game and he can't imagine why he was avail"

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:43 Jeff

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[Comment From kk: ]

wasnt that yesterday?

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:43 k

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[Comment From stevensteven: ]

that was yesterday

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:43 steven

3:44	How long will Manny last as a Dodger? The rest of the season ( 80% ) Sign a long-term contract ( 20% ) Thursday July 31, 2008 3:44

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[Comment From RafaelRafael: ]

I miss Manny been Manny....

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:44 Rafael

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[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

my bad

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:44 Jeff

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[Comment From DaveDave: ]

Suddenly Torre becomes smarter.

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:44 Dave

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[Comment From EASEAS: ]

now they need a SS

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:44 EAS

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[Comment From aaraar: ]

is Manny on his way to LA now

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:44 aar

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[Comment From stevensteven: ]

unless he leaves pierre and jones in

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:44 steven

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[Comment From andyandy: ]

what if furcal was coming back this weekend? dbacks would start shedding their skin

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:44 andy

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[Comment From kk: ]

we'll see if torre got smarter after we see who's inthe lineup

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:44 k

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[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

who starts along with manny and kemp? or is it manny and pierre?

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:44 mannyforpresident

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[Comment From timtim: ]

as a red sox fan, i must say... this is an awful trade for us... good for you and pitt only!!

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:44 tim

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[Comment From MattMatt: ]

It cannot be Manny and Pierre. CANNOT! the defense would suffer mightily.

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:45 Matt

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[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

i dont know..Jason Bay is a great player...Manny type numbers for the BUCS!!!

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:45 Jeff

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[Comment From stevensteven: ]

gotta be either and kemp

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:45 steven

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[Comment From wadewade: ]

raffy comeback

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:45 wade

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Peterviles:

A lot of Dodger fans are asking when Manny is going to show up. As a Red Sox fan, I've got news for you: Manny shows up when he wants to.

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:45 Peterviles

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[Comment From RafaelRafael: ]

My team Rsox will not going to the playoff even...

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:45 Rafael

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[Comment From DaveDave: ]

Manny couldn't land in a better place. He can pout and fume and knock over traveling secretaries--the LA Times will cover it up like always.

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:46 Dave

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[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

LA would have loved Jason Bay too

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:46 Jeff

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[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

red sox didnt fare poorly considering the spot manny put them in

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:46 mannyforpresident

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[Comment From GGGG: ]

Can FAJ be sent down?

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:46 GG

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[Comment From RafaelRafael: ]

wade....talking to me..?

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:46 Rafael

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[Comment From kk: ]

tim I like the trade... you guys gave up alot but you git rid of a distraction and got a solid player back

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:46 k

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[Comment From timtim: ]

but boston gave up manny AND the two more decent young players... dodgers only gave two prospects... not a good trade for bosox

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:46 tim

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[Comment From andyandy: ]

manny half of the time is better than jones all of the time

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:46 andy

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[Comment From HappyHappy: ]

It will be good for the rest of the season since Jones can't hit Kershaw's weight.

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:46 Happy

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[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

yeah Jason Bay is a GREAT player

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:46 Jeff

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[Comment From DaveDave: ]

Sox did great getting Jason Bay. The Doyers really gave up nothing.

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:46 Dave

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[Comment From timtim: ]

manny was always a distraction like that... but its worth having that bat behind ortiz

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:47 tim

3:47	Which outfielder should the Dodgers bench with Ramirez joining the lineup? Juan Pierre ( 13% ) Andruw Jones ( 87% ) Matt Kemp ( 0% ) Andre Ethier ( 0% ) Thursday July 31, 2008 3:47

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[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

Furthermore, the Dodgers have agreed to not pick up the $20 million club option for 2009 on Ramirez's contract, allowing the slugger to become a free agent this winter. CBS.SPORTSLINE.COM

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:47 Jeff

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[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

andy laroche will be a star in 3-5 years

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:47 mannyforpresident

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[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

http://www.sportsline.com/mlb/story/10915249

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:47 Jeff

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[Comment From RafaelRafael: ]

i think Jones would be at beach right now

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:47 Rafael

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[Comment From kk: ]

tim hasnt the distraction become worse than ever

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:47 k

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[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

Andy LaRoche is meat

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:47 Jeff

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[Comment From DaveDave: ]

I haven't been so impressed with Laroche from what I've seen.

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:48 Dave

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[Comment From BlueStreakerBlueStreaker: ]

How many grandmothers does ManRam have left?

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:48 BlueStreaker

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[Comment From joejoe: ]

who sits in outfield

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:48 joe

3:48	Who will win the National League? Dodgers ( 55% ) Cubs ( 40% ) Brewers ( 0% ) Mets ( 2% ) Phillies ( 0% ) Other ( 2% ) Thursday July 31, 2008 3:48

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[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

he's still a kid

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:48 mannyforpresident

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[Comment From MattMatt: ]

Disagree on LaRoche. Swing is too long at this point and has not made adjustments

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:48 Matt

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[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

it's got to be ethier and jones

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:48 mannyforpresident

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[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

Blake DeWitt is the 3b of the future

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:48 Jeff

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[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

well, not got to but that's what joe will do

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:49 mannyforpresident

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[Comment From timtim: ]

hansen and moss are both solid young players... the distraction is the same as its always been

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:49 tim

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[Comment From JimJim: ]

Do the dodgers have the options for the next two years on manny?

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:49 Jim

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[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

Now Kemp can bat leadoff.

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:49 Jeff

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[Comment From DaveDave: ]

Hasn't Dewitt's BA been plummeting for 2 months?

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:49 Dave

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[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

no dodgers do not have options

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:49 Jeff

3:49	Who's getting the best deal in this trade? Manny Being Manny ( 12% ) the Dodgers ( 71% ) the Red Sox ( 10% ) the Yankees ( 7% ) Thursday July 31, 2008 3:49

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[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

i shudder at dewitt playing 3b

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:49 mannyforpresident

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[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

see this aritcle http://www.sportsline.com/mlb/story/10915249

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:49 Jeff

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[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Have the Dodgers enough money to pay Manny..?

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:50 Guest

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[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

we need a power bat at 3b

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:50 mannyforpresident

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[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

blake played pretty welll...needs to adjust at the plate, can really play 3b...

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:50 Jeff

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[Comment From timtim: ]

i think hte pirates got the best deal!

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:50 tim

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[Comment From BlueStreakerBlueStreaker: ]

can manny deal with the LA media?

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:50 BlueStreaker

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[Comment From kk: ]

mr torre please dont bench kemp, i need him to win my fantasy league

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:50 k

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[Comment From DaveDave: ]

$15 for parking? They've got the money.

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:50 Dave

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[Comment From JimJim: ]

Does anyone else also think that there is going to locker room issues with Manny's ego? I am an Eagles fan and I am having flashbacks to T.O.

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:50 Jim

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[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

kemp will play...bat lead off

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:50 Jeff

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[Comment From CDIm30CDIm30: ]

Dewitt's #s went down when he started platooning... I love the glove and 1/2 year under blake... We're golden

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:50 CDIm30

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[Comment From DaveDave: ]

LA media? Who are you kidding?

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:50 Dave

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[Comment From JRJR: ]

Please trade Andruw Jones to Jenny Craig for salad to be named later

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:50 JR

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[Comment From MannyManny: ]

kemp better play, he is as good as manny in his own way

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:50 Manny

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[Comment From timtim: ]

manny will act cordial in LA... just to show up boston

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:51 tim

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[Comment From DaveDave: ]

A-kissers.

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:51 Dave

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[Comment From PacoPaco: ]

nah everyone will love him

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:51 Paco

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[Comment From JimJim: ]

Shoud be interesting to see Manny and Kent in the same locker room

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:51 Jim

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[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

yep

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:51 Jeff

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[Comment From CDIm30CDIm30: ]

and to get more money as a FA

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:51 CDIm30

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[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

Man Ram will do ANYTHING including hustle to show up BOSOX

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:51 Jeff

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[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

manny in left, pierre in center, kemp in right - you heard it here

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:51 mannyforpresident

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[Comment From PacoPaco: ]

sweet deal for manny

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:51 Paco

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[Comment From timtim: ]

manny will even run in the outfield for you guys in LA

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:51 tim

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[Comment From PacoPaco: ]

come on hollywood or boston? obvi

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:51 Paco

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[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

yeah, kent can't be to happy about this - oil and water there

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:51 mannyforpresident

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[Comment From BlueStreakerBlueStreaker: ]

Manny will probably go Andrew on us

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:52 BlueStreaker

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[Comment From DaveDave: ]

Blake's okay in the field but he hits like Joyce DeWitt.

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:52 Dave

3:52	Which L.A. athlete is the biggest diva? Manny ( 46% ) Kobe ( 54% ) Thursday July 31, 2008 3:52

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[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

when is manny's first game?

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:52 Guest

3:52

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

im sad..

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:52 Guest

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[Comment From JenJen: ]

It's too bad we can't get Pierre to play 3B or short

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:52 Jen

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[Comment From kk: ]

manny is gonna find out what a big outfield is like

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:52 k

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[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

kiss my grits!

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:52 mannyforpresident

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[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

friday

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:52 mannyforpresident

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[Comment From PacoPaco: ]

you know he is gonna get love from the pavillon

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:53 Paco

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[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

i become a LA fans up to now...

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:53 Guest

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[Comment From DaveDave: ]

If he feels like it.

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:53 Dave

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[Comment From PacoPaco: ]

la raza is gonna flip

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:53 Paco

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[Comment From CDIm30CDIm30: ]

BoSox have today off, yes?

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:53 CDIm30

3:53

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

blake dewitt = tracy woodson

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:53 mannyforpresident

3:53

[Comment From anomanom: ]

where will he go when he needs to talk on the phone durring pitching changes

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:53 anom

3:53

[Comment From BrianBrian: ]

Wow. Manny can be Manny all day long.

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:53 Brian

3:53

[Comment From DaveDave: ]

Or Jeff Hamilton

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:53 Dave

3:53

[Comment From JimJim: ]

when did you say Manny's first game with the Dodgers will be?

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:53 Jim

3:54

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

woodson does have that ring from 88 tho

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:54 mannyforpresident

3:54	Which team made the best moves at the trade deadline? Dodgers ( 65% ) Angels ( 24% ) Brewers ( 9% ) Yankees ( 0% ) White Sox ( 0% ) Other ( 3% ) Thursday July 31, 2008 3:54

3:54

[Comment From MattMatt: ]

Jeff Hamilton won a world series

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:54 Matt

3:54

[Comment From kk: ]

anom or take a piss

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:54 k

3:54

[Comment From CarterCarter: ]

Scott Boras said Friday debut

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:54 Carter

3:54

[Comment From CDIm30CDIm30: ]

I was just about to go get a red hat when ol' flandersjust reeled me back in... If this wirks, I'm going to a game this year after boycotting the last 2

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:54 CDIm30

3:54

[Comment From BlueStreakerBlueStreaker: ]

He won't be able to take a piss behind the Green Monster anymore

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:54 BlueStreaker

3:55

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Hey Everyone!

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:55 Guest

3:55

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

does this save ned's ass?

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:55 mannyforpresident

3:55

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

The point of this trade was to sell more tickets this season. Mission accomplished.

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:55 VA Blueblood

3:55

[Comment From JimJim: ]

Time to post up Friday night to watch his debut

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:55 Jim

3:55

[Comment From MattMatt: ]

Friday debut? What's he doing--taking Thursday off?

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:55 Matt

3:55

[Comment From PackagePackage: ]

Hey Everyone

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:55 Package

3:55

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

Unless Dodgers win NL, ned is outta here

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:55 Jeff

3:56

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Red Sox reacting right now about Manny Ramirez trade..

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:56 Guest

3:56

[Comment From kk: ]

the point this trade was to get some serious pop in the middle of the lineup

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:56 k

3:56

[Comment From anomanom: ]

i think he pinch hits in the 6th inning tonight

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:56 anom

3:56

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

Blue has to win the Serious to make this trade worth it.

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:56 VA Blueblood

3:56

[Comment From joejoe: ]

thank god we didn't give up matt kemp

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:56 joe

3:56	Who will win the NL West? Dodgers ( 80% ) Rockies ( 3% ) Diamondbacks ( 10% ) Giants ( 0% ) Padres ( 8% ) Thursday July 31, 2008 3:56

3:56

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

man ram cant play until paperwork is done...that means Friday

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:56 Jeff

3:56

[Comment From PackagePackage: ]

I think Ned just bought himself another year.

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:56 Package

3:56

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

yes, we keep all the kids

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:56 Jeff

3:56

[Comment From JimJim: ]

who's going to bat behind Manny?

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:56 Jim

3:56

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

matt kemp = jesus

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:56 mannyforpresident

3:56

[Comment From dodgerfandodgerfan: ]

yes, thank god we still have kemp!!!

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:56 dodgerfan

3:56

[Comment From Twerp1Twerp1: ]

The Late Joe Torre will absolutely play Pierre in CF. He's in love with the little munchkin, no matter how lousy he is.

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:56 Twerp1

3:56

[Comment From kk: ]

loney

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:56 k

3:57

[Comment From JimJim: ]

Plus, Manny is probably still in Boston. That's a 7 hour plane ride. He is not playing tonight.

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:57 Jim

3:57

[Comment From DaveDave: ]

I don't think there's any validity in Manny's statements that Red Sox management has disrespected him. Not is it fair to say that Pedro and Nomar were trashed.

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:57 Dave

3:57

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

manny in left, pierre in center, jesus in right

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:57 mannyforpresident

3:57

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

1-kemp, 2-martin, 3-loney 4-manram, 5-kent 6-martin...the rest, who knows

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:57 Jeff

3:57

[Comment From kk: ]

manny lf, kemp cf, either rf

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:57 k

3:57

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

As much as Manny helps our offense, we are hurt by playing Pierre over Ethier.

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:57 VA Blueblood

3:58

[Comment From dodgerfandodgerfan: ]

what about eithier?

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:58 dodgerfan

3:58

[Comment From JimJim: ]

Martian bats twice?

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:58 Jim

3:58

[Comment From SteveSteve: ]

Torre will shift the lineup every night like usual

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:58 Steve

3:58

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

i mean blake 6th...or maybe move kent down

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:58 Jeff

3:58

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

can we trade ned back to SF?

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:58 mannyforpresident

3:58

[Comment From DaveDave: ]

In any case, he should remember the Doyers dumped the beloved Mike Piazza and trashed him once he was out the door.

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:58 Dave

3:58

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

Does this mean that Kent will finally hit where his numbers say he should be: 7th?

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:58 VA Blueblood

3:58

[Comment From JaneJane: ]

Matt Kemp

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:58 Jane

3:58

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

I forgot about either...that is why this trade rocks!

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:58 Jeff

3:58

[Comment From EASEAS: ]

Something special is around LA, I just remember Gasol to the lakers now, Ramirez to the dodgers.

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:58 EAS

3:58

[Comment From PackagePackage: ]

I agree Va Blueblood, it should be Manny Kemp and Ethier.

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:58 Package

3:58

[Comment From JimJim: ]

Can they send Jones to AAA?

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:58 Jim

3:58

[Comment From Twerp1Twerp1: ]

Pierre and Jones should never be allowed to see the field except when Pierre gets to pinch run

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:58 Twerp1

3:59

[Comment From JaneJane: ]

Matt Kemp's ego has to get in the back seat now!

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:59 Jane

3:59

[Comment From jjjjjj: ]

do we know if he's playing tonight?

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:59 jjj

3:59

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

send jones back to curasco

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:59 Jeff

3:59

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

it should be manny, kemp ethier - but it won't be

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:59 mannyforpresident

3:59

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

it should be manny kemp either

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:59 Jeff

3:59

[Comment From dodgerfandodgerfan: ]

should be and will be... big difference

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:59 dodgerfan

3:59

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

Package, what Free Agent can we sign this offseason to play 3rd for us next year? (hehe)

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:59 VA Blueblood

3:59

[Comment From thunderboltthunderbolt: ]

what do you mean kemp's ego? how do you know he's egotistical?

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:59 thunderbolt

3:59

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Re: Sox. They did ok. If you park/lineup adjust his numbers - that's a pitcher's park, and there was no lineup - they're similar to Ramirez for $13M less next year. Amazing the Dodgers didn't have to give up Ethier as they were going to for the Marlins. Poor Pirates fans.

Thursday July 31, 2008 3:59 Guest

4:00

[Comment From rafaelrafael: ]

i dont think he can play today...

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:00 rafael

4:00

[Comment From SteveSteve: ]

totally should be manny kemp and eithier every day

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:00 Steve

4:00

[Comment From JaneJane: ]

I agree...Manny, Kemp, Ethier (who has progressed so much).

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:00 Jane

4:00	Who should play center field for the Dodgers? Matt Kemp ( 90% ) Juan Pierre ( 5% ) Andruw Jones ( 5% ) Thursday July 31, 2008 4:00

4:00

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

we shouldn't have to trade for man ram, but ned's jacked us up

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:00 Jeff

4:00

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

will ned pass through waivers - maybe SF will put in a claim

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:00 mannyforpresident

4:00

[Comment From dodgerfandodgerfan: ]

Kemp is awesome.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:00 dodgerfan

4:00

[Comment From Twerp1Twerp1: ]

Jane, don't believe what you read in Gasbag Plaschke's column. Kemp's a good guy.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:00 Twerp1

4:00

[Comment From JaneJane: ]

All you have to do is ask Kemp how great he is...

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:00 Jane

4:00

[Comment From PackagePackage: ]

VaBlueblood, Be nice

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:00 Package

4:00

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

i think SF secretly screwed with us..gave us Ned...

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:00 Jeff

4:00

[Comment From JimJim: ]

Jones should be the bat boy.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:00 Jim

4:01

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

they didnt even throw ned a good bye party....

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:01 Jeff

4:01

[Comment From DaveDave: ]

Oh, Plaschke will get totally behind this deal.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:01 Dave

4:01

[Comment From JaneJane: ]

I am not saying Kemp is not good...he is...I am just saying he's not as good as he thinks yet and he's not proven teachable.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:01 Jane

4:01

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

I am nice! I'm just concerned about our future at 3B. We're right back where we were when Beltre left...

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:01 VA Blueblood

4:01

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

i think so too

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:01 mannyforpresident

4:01

[Comment From thunderboltthunderbolt: ]

i've never heard kemp speak about how great he is. He says, "we're good" not "i'm good"

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:01 thunderbolt

4:01

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

maybe Man Ram can teach kemp

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:01 Jeff

4:01

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

what does that tell you?

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:01 Jeff

4:01

[Comment From Jim BJim B: ]

Can Pierre play SS?

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:01 Jim B

4:01

[Comment From PackagePackage: ]

Va Blueblood, one thing is for sure, our debate is over.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:01 Package

4:01

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

he's gathering intel right now - if it was up to him he'd trade all the kids

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:01 mannyforpresident

4:02

[Comment From thunderboltthunderbolt: ]

how has he not proven teachable? have you watched him lately jane?

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:02 thunderbolt

4:02

[Comment From thunderboltthunderbolt: ]

i don't get the kemp criticism

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:02 thunderbolt

4:02

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

Plaschke approved this deal for Ned. We all know Ned only makes moves based on the immediate press to be received.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:02 VA Blueblood

4:02

[Comment From MattMatt: ]

Ok, who is votign for Pierre or Andruw in center?

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:02 Matt

4:02

[Comment From JaneJane: ]

Think about Pierre's arm as SS! Oh no!

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:02 Jane

4:02

[Comment From Twerp1Twerp1: ]

Kemp seems to be improving in the areas he was weak: patience and pitch selection. He must be listening to somebody. Anyway, I'd rather have ego WITH ability than ego with NO ability (hello there Andruw Jones)

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:02 Twerp1

4:02

[Comment From Pierre and DruwPierre and Druw: ]

I am

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:02 Pierre and Druw

4:02

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

LA is home to stars and big egos - nothing wrong with that - we just need to accept it

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:02 mannyforpresident

4:02

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

Matt Kemp is a good player and a good person.. he got into a fight with Kent...enough said

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:02 Jeff

4:02

[Comment From ElizabethElizabeth: ]

Congrats, Dodger fans, on getting the cancer.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:02 Elizabeth

4:03

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

yeah, and if I can bring myself to accept that we were never going to play LaRoche anyhow, then at least we got something for him. But LaRoche never really had a chance here. We just don't value OBP highly enough.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:03 VA Blueblood

4:03

[Comment From nitramniknitramnik: ]

Pierre could probably run the ball faster to first than throw it

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:03 nitramnik

4:03

[Comment From kk: ]

1.kemp 2. either 3. manny 4. loney 5. martin 6. blake 7. kent 8. berroa

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:03 k

4:03

[Comment From Twerp1Twerp1: ]

Mother Teresa would get into a fight with Kent if she played with him every day

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:03 Twerp1

4:03

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

LaRoche is no good...Blake DeWitt is the 3b of the future

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:03 Jeff

4:03

[Comment From DaleDale: ]

It's great move for LA. I hate Ramirez though. He is a winer and a trouble maker.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:03 Dale

4:03

[Comment From Pierre and DruwPierre and Druw: ]

great lineup there k.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:03 Pierre and Druw

4:03

[Comment From AndyAndy: ]

Enjoy Man-Ram. He's your problem now...

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:03 Andy

4:03

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

ye[

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:03 Jeff

4:03

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

What's the over/under on days before Kent and Manny punch each other in the face? I say 24.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:03 VA Blueblood

4:03

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

dewitt = tracy woodson

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:03 mannyforpresident

4:04

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

great lineup

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:04 Jeff

4:04

[Comment From AndyAndy: ]

Can he and Nomar start and "LA hates the Red Sox club"?

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:04 Andy

4:04

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

Jeff, you have any stats to back up that claim?

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:04 VA Blueblood

4:04

[Comment From nitramniknitramnik: ]

I'll take the under

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:04 nitramnik

4:04

[Comment From JaneJane: ]

Yes, I have watched Kemp strike out, a lot...and let fly balls drop in front of him. I think he has potential and talent, but he needs to watch and learn too. I am not heartbroken about LaRoche.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:04 Jane

4:04

[Comment From Jim BJim B: ]

Will they start selling Man Ram do rags now?

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:04 Jim B

4:04

[Comment From dodgerfandodgerfan: ]

I agree with Jeff, Dewitt is the future of 3rd

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:04 dodgerfan

4:04

[Comment From PackagePackage: ]

Somebody thinks I am right. So far I'm 3 for 3. Betemit, Little, LaRoche

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:04 Package

4:04

[Comment From Twerp1Twerp1: ]

Blake DeWitt's chance to be a regular is at 2B. His limited offensive potential makes him a better fit there

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:04 Twerp1

4:04

[Comment From JaneJane: ]

Oy, Kent and Manny together...had not thought of that!

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:04 Jane

4:04

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

dewitt is better suited for 2B

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:04 mannyforpresident

4:04

[Comment From PaulPaul: ]

Great Trade...Dodgers now have oned up the Angels trade

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:04 Paul

4:05

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

sure..look at what dewitt did while up with the dodgers...sure his stats fell. but he playerd a great 3b

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:05 Jeff

4:05

[Comment From DodgerDougDodgerDoug: ]

I wonder what number Manny will wear

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:05 DodgerDoug

4:05

[Comment From AndyAndy: ]

is Shea Hillenbrand available for the dodgers to get?

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:05 Andy

4:05

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:05 mannyforpresident

4:05

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

DeWitt OPSed .500 since May. Right in line with minor league numbers. Ouch.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:05 VA Blueblood

4:05

[Comment From Jim BJim B: ]

Kent is going to pull Manny's hair out.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:05 Jim B

4:05

[Comment From AdrianAdrian: ]

Wow are sox fans bitter! Manny talks some smack about the red sox and they get rid of him! Thats fine with me. Ned Colletti could have pulled this trade off and given away the farm but he didn't. I still hope he gets fired after this season but he deserves his props on this one.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:05 Adrian

4:05

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

dewitt = second bagger

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:05 mannyforpresident

4:05

[Comment From JaneJane: ]

I agree about Dewitt too...he also has a lot to learn, but he works at it and has good potential.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:05 Jane

4:06

[Comment From Twerp1Twerp1: ]

I've seen all players make mistakes. I've also seen Kemp manufacture runs with his legs, score them with his power, and save them with his arm. Ability is everything.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:06 Twerp1

4:06

[Comment From DaleDale: ]

Kemp can hit if they don't throw him curve balls. He is absoulutely the worst base runner and defensive outfielder we had. He makes so many bonehead plays

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:06 Dale

4:06

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

How many outs did DeWitt record that LaRoche wouldn't have? 2? 3?

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:06 VA Blueblood

4:06

[Comment From nitramniknitramnik: ]

Kent's going to chase manny down like the cop he is!

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:06 nitramnik

4:06

[Comment From AndyAndy: ]

adrian - manny was a worthless baby... we're just glad he's your problem now

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:06 Andy

4:06

[Comment From JaneJane: ]

The hair comment earlier reminds me...Torre does not like Beimel because of HIS hair...now Manny? That's ironic...

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:06 Jane

4:06

[Comment From AdrianAdrian: ]

ha ok Andy...have a good time not making the playoffs this year!

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:06 Adrian

4:06

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

Jane, identify one player who's major league numbers outshine their minor league numbers.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:06 VA Blueblood

4:07

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

defense is only part of the equation at 3b - we need some sock

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:07 mannyforpresident

4:07

[Comment From PaulPaul: ]

Everyone on the Blue Crew has to play as a team to reach the World Series...if that happens we will be havin a ticker tape down Broadway!

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:07 Paul

4:07

[Comment From AndyAndy: ]

i think they'll be friends - try to think up strange injuries together... kent will come up with them and manny will claim he has them

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:07 Andy

4:07

[Comment From AndyAndy: ]

adrian at least we're well above .500

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:07 Andy

4:07

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

At least we now have the biggest dope smoker in the game. He'll love california bud.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:07 VA Blueblood

4:07

[Comment From PackagePackage: ]

VaBlueblood, you need to give DeWitt a chance. He has only had 280ABs and he needs at least 500, right?HeHeHe

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:07 Package

4:07

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

theo and henry will be crucified when the sox miss the playoffs and the rays and yanks get in

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:07 mannyforpresident

4:07

[Comment From jqjq: ]

let's not forget who Torre on the equation regarding Manny's potential problems. He's coached the Yankees! I think Joe can handle him.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:07 jq

4:08

[Comment From Twerp1Twerp1: ]

Dale, do you actually watch baseball? Have you seen Kemp play last year and this? He's the BEST baserunner on the Dodgers. the play last night was a "contact" play where he is REQUIRED to go. The mistakes he makes are bgenerall ones of aggression, and I'll take that any day.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:08 Twerp1

4:08

[Comment From PaulPaul: ]

Can't wait to see the Dodgers against the Angels in the Freeway World Series...

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:08 Paul

4:08

[Comment From JaneJane: ]

Va Blueblood, you mistake me. I am not knocking the young guys generally. I just wish Kemp were more teachable instead of throwing his BA in people's faces when they make suggestions to him.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:08 Jane

4:08

[Comment From AndyAndy: ]

nah, we were already prepared for not making the playoffs

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:08 Andy

4:08

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

Right, package. But a .500 OPS at third is unacceptable.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:08 VA Blueblood

4:08

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

dodgers will go after beltre this offseason or next deadline

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:08 mannyforpresident

4:08

[Comment From JaneJane: ]

Gotta agree with Twerp about that play last night...Bowa's call, not Kemp's.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:08 Jane

4:08

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

Jane, I was talking about DeWitt.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:08 VA Blueblood

4:09

[Comment From AndyAndy: ]

the red sox had bigger problems before this mess... which are still not addressed

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:09 Andy

4:09

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

agree with you VA - dewitt doesnt hit enough

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:09 mannyforpresident

4:09	Will Manny mesh with the rest of the Dodgers team? Totally! ( 57% ) No way ( 43% ) Thursday July 31, 2008 4:09

4:10

Peterviles:

My money says the first fight is not Manny-Kent; it's Manny-Bowa.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:10 Peterviles

4:10

[Comment From DaleDale: ]

Twerp1- I have seen almost every game this year. Even worked at the Stadium as an usher from 1976-1982

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:10 Dale

4:10

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

he was a nice story for two months

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:10 mannyforpresident

4:10

[Comment From JaneJane: ]

I LIKE DeWitt, VA...we agree!

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:10 Jane

4:10

[Comment From Twerp1Twerp1: ]

DeWitt doesn't have the stick for third, and I question Laroche's power there. It's a shame he never got an opportunity.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:10 Twerp1

4:10

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

I can live with DeWitt's BA, it's his OBP that's terrible. If the dude doesn't learn to walk, he has no business on the mlb roster.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:10 VA Blueblood

4:10	Are the Dodgers becoming Red Sox West? Yes, and it's great! ( 29% ) Yes, and it's NOT great! ( 17% ) No way ( 54% ) Thursday July 31, 2008 4:10

4:10

[Comment From DaleDale: ]

True Kemp has potential. but has a horrible case of ADHD in the outfield and running the bases.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:10 Dale

4:10

[Comment From kk: ]

would you trade kemp for beltre straight up

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:10 k

4:10

[Comment From Steve South PassSteve South Pass: ]

Anyone know if Manny will be in tonight's lineup?

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:10 Steve South Pass

4:10

[Comment From AndyAndy: ]

peter, when manny overruns third?

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:10 Andy

4:10

[Comment From Twerp1Twerp1: ]

Then get me some peanuts

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:10 Twerp1

4:10

[Comment From JaneJane: ]

Peter...you got that right...what a hoot! Manny/Bowa!

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:10 Jane

4:11

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

bo and manny will have a love hate relationship

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:11 mannyforpresident

4:11

[Comment From Jim BJim B: ]

I think Bowa would win that fight.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:11 Jim B

4:11

[Comment From LBC EdLBC Ed: ]

I don't think Manny could fly here in time for tonight's game

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:11 LBC Ed

4:11

Peterviles:

I'm thinking rather than over-run third, many gets tagged out at third standing up, and kind of running sideways off balance. Manny being Manny. Everyone in the park will think it's a riot except Bowa.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:11 Peterviles

4:11

[Comment From AndyAndy: ]

manny's first time in the Dodgers clubhouse: to torre: aren't you that guy from the yankees?

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:11 Andy

4:11

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

Jane, I like DeWitt as a dude. Nice kid, tries hard. But his hitting is terrible. Fans remember a few big games, but his overall numbers at the plate (minors AND majors) are really, really poor. Like, worst 3B in the game poor.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:11 VA Blueblood

4:11

[Comment From jamesjames: ]

The dodgers should have just held on to beltre to begin with

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:11 james

4:12

[Comment From JaneJane: ]

Just PLEASE sit Jones tonight, that's all I ask!

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:12 Jane

4:12

[Comment From AndyAndy: ]

and then he'll dislike torre

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:12 Andy

4:12

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

joyce dewitt

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:12 mannyforpresident

4:12

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

yes, i know ake's OPS fell...but what you dont see is his play at 3b

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:12 Jeff

4:12

[Comment From PackagePackage: ]

Is this Bradley all over again??

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:12 Package

4:12

[Comment From LBC FanLBC Fan: ]

Dewitt is a decent hitter, but not enough power for 3B

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:12 LBC Fan

4:12

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

Steve, it's doubtful. Assuming he left Logan at 5pm EST (a big if), he would arrive in LA at about 8pm. If he hustles (yeah, right), he might be available to pinch hit in the 9th. Highly unlikely though.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:12 VA Blueblood

4:12

[Comment From kk: ]

i ask cuz im in sea and am a ms fan

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:12 k

4:12	Which recently traded player will have the biggest impact on his team? Manny ( 68% ) Mark Teixeira ( 29% ) Ken Griffey, Jr. ( 4% ) Other ( 0% ) Thursday July 31, 2008 4:12

4:12

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

i like dewitt at 2nd i can live with that

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:12 Jeff

4:12

[Comment From Jim BJim B: ]

Manny will spend his time looking for the secret door in the outfield.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:12 Jim B

4:13

[Comment From LBC FanLBC Fan: ]

Dewitt at 2nd would be a great idea

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:13 LBC Fan

4:13

[Comment From AndyAndy: ]

va - he left fenway at 6:30 ET

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:13 Andy

4:13

[Comment From PackagePackage: ]

VaBlueblood, I will look and see if I can find a worse 3rd baseman.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:13 Package

4:13

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

man ram plays tomorrow

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:13 Jeff

4:13

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

dewitt is our 2B until dejesus comes up

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:13 mannyforpresident

4:13

[Comment From mikemike: ]

guess this makes it easy for the Angels to get to the WS now

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:13 mike

4:13

[Comment From AndyAndy: ]

Manny is going to wonder why the dodgers aren't playing at the Coliseum

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:13 Andy

4:13

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

lets back off blake dewitt...

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:13 Jeff

4:13

[Comment From DaleDale: ]

they should send Andruw back to the minors and let him stay till his contract runs out. You thought Jones was slow and lackluster. We have not seen anything yet

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:13 Dale

4:13

[Comment From rbluerblue: ]

i can't wait to buy left field pavilion seats and get a high five from manny

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:13 rblue

4:13

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

he's a rookie who filled in while our other 3b got hurt

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:13 Jeff

4:13

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

Package, please do! Gotta be a starter, right?

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:13 VA Blueblood

4:14

[Comment From tiotio: ]

VAB, Blake is only 22, whit the help from Donny he can upgrade, remember what he showed in April

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:14 tio

4:14

[Comment From PackagePackage: ]

Absolutely

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:14 Package

4:14

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

and ill take him over aging Nomar, LaRoche

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:14 Jeff

4:14

[Comment From jamesjames: ]

Even if it would be theoretically possible for Manny to make it to the stadium tonight, does anyone really think he would bother?

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:14 james

4:14

[Comment From Steve South PassSteve South Pass: ]

forget the minors. they should send Andruw jones to the hot dog stands.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:14 Steve South Pass

4:14

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

tracy woodson - there you go

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:14 mannyforpresident

4:14

[Comment From LBC FanLBC Fan: ]

My suggested OF lineup is Kemp in center, and in the corners you would have Manny, and in the other corner Ethier and Pierre platooning depending on what hand the opposing pitcher throws, and Jones on the bench

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:14 LBC Fan

4:14

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

he's better than tracy woodson

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:14 Jeff

4:14

[Comment From Jim BJim B: ]

Andrew to the hot dog stand? He will eat all of them.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:14 Jim B

4:14

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

Yes, tio, when his BABIP was .348. Drop that to the mean (which ALWAYS happens inevitably) and what exactly did we see from him?

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:14 VA Blueblood

4:15

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

not yet

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:15 mannyforpresident

4:15

[Comment From SteveSteve: ]

Someone needs to say lets limit spending for all teams.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:15 Steve

4:15

[Comment From jamesjames: ]

pierre doesn't have the arm to play right field

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:15 james

4:15

[Comment From vickvick: ]

we going to win this year! go blg blue

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:15 vick

4:15

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

bye bye LaRoched. Overrated.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:15 Guest

4:15

[Comment From JaneJane: ]

Agree totally with LBC

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:15 Jane

4:15

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

although Im glad we are debating Blake DeWitt..because its better to talk about DeWitt than if we should let Jones play anymore...with Man Ram..jones is GONE!

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:15 Jeff

4:15

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

Jeff: prove it. With numbers. (here's a hint: range factor will tell you about Blake's D)

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:15 VA Blueblood

4:15

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

manny in left, pierre in center, jesus in right

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:15 mannyforpresident

4:15

[Comment From rbluerblue: ]

Now he can strike out with his brother!

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:15 rblue

4:16	Is Manny past his prime? Yes, get him a walker! ( 28% ) No, he's still got it! ( 72% ) Thursday July 31, 2008 4:16

4:16

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

andy will be a star

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:16 mannyforpresident

4:16

[Comment From dcerrosdcerros: ]

Ramires, Kemp, Ethier

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:16 dcerros

4:16

[Comment From PackagePackage: ]

Hey Jeff, I warn you, VaBlueblood knows the stats

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:16 Package

4:16

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

rblue: DeWitt had more K's per AB than LaRoche.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:16 VA Blueblood

4:16

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

we'll i'll prove it with this...why did we have to trade for a 36 year old 3b if LaRoche is so good?

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:16 Jeff

4:16

[Comment From EASEAS: ]

1. Kemp RF, 2. Blake 3B, 3. Loney 1B, 4. Ramirez LF, 5. Kent 2B, 6. Martin C, 7. Jones CF, 8. Berroa SS and the starting pitcher for now because they need to get a better Short Stop

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:16 EAS

4:16

[Comment From TuxerTuxer: ]

Five outfielders. Geeze.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:16 Tuxer

4:16

[Comment From JaneJane: ]

I am frankly glad to see LaRoche go, instead of one of the more talented young players.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:16 Jane

4:16

[Comment From Steve South PassSteve South Pass: ]

i really wonder what they'll do with Jones. I guess he's going to be a rarely used PH

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:16 Steve South Pass

4:16

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

thanks for the props, Package.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:16 VA Blueblood

4:17

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

i dont care about the Eilias Sporting News Bureau or Bill James...

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:17 Jeff

4:17

[Comment From stevesteve: ]

i don't understand ANY negativity for this trade. We now have a true power hitter! Forget about the manny being manny crap, this will help win the NL WEST. Period.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:17 steve

4:17

[Comment From louielouie: ]

you cannot count jones as an outfielder

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:17 louie

4:17

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

i care about heart and raw talent

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:17 Jeff

4:17

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

Jeff: Because Colletti doesn't understand that OBP is the single most imporant stat for a batter. This is why he should be fired.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:17 VA Blueblood

4:17	What should the Dodgers do with Andruw Jones? Play him every day ( 0% ) Release him ( 29% ) Platoon him in center field ( 4% ) Let him ride the bench ( 32% ) Hope he accepts a minor league assignment ( 36% ) Thursday July 31, 2008 4:17

4:17

[Comment From LBC FanLBC Fan: ]

Jones for Designated Sitter

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:17 LBC Fan

4:17

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

I personally think LaRoche never showed anything and DeWitt did

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:17 Jeff

4:17

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

dewitt had an izturisian OPS for the last two months once the league figured him out

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:17 mannyforpresident

4:18

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

and again, lets keep debating LaRoche vs DeWitt while Man Ram hits 3rd or 4th for LA!!!!

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:18 Jeff

4:18

[Comment From PackagePackage: ]

Jeff, you got to give hard facts, Va Blueblood has heard all the subjective stuff before.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:18 Package

4:18

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

we kept the main kids...Loney, Kemp and Either

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:18 Jeff

4:18

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

Jeff: Prove it. With numbers.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:18 VA Blueblood

4:18

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

manny being manny!

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:18 mannyforpresident

4:18

[Comment From stevesteve: ]

we didnt lose anything. LaRoche couldn't prove himself. maybe he can in pitts

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:18 steve

4:18

[Comment From tiotio: ]

I disagree. Blake was coming from AA. You didn´t heard from him a year ago. Laroche got his opportunity. Blake will blossom!!

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:18 tio

4:19

[Comment From rbluerblue: ]

The organization never let him prove himself.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:19 rblue

4:19

[Comment From LBC FanLBC Fan: ]

haha

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:19 LBC Fan

4:19

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

laroche will be a star but i love this move

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:19 mannyforpresident

4:19

[Comment From JaneJane: ]

Colletti has an eye for YOUNG talent, but not for vets...he keeps picking those on the decline. I was happily surprised with Blake.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:19 Jane

4:19

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

Steve: how many ABs do you think LaRoche received?

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:19 VA Blueblood

4:19

[Comment From dcerrosdcerros: ]

I think LaRoche already landed on the injury list.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:19 dcerros

4:19

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

now if we could only move ned back to SF

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:19 mannyforpresident

4:19

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

amen...LaRoche has his shot

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:19 Jeff

4:19

[Comment From rbluerblue: ]

Laroche had 59 AB compared to Blakes 280

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:19 rblue

4:19

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

that's sabean lite's playbook = aging veterans

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:19 mannyforpresident

4:20

[Comment From stevesteve: ]

enough. no more waiting around. this is LA, major market

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:20 steve

4:20

[Comment From JaneJane: ]

I think we will all be happier with LaRoches in Pitts...including LaRoche himself.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:20 Jane

4:20

[Comment From dcerrosdcerros: ]

LaRoche=Overrated.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:20 dcerros

4:20

[Comment From LBC FanLBC Fan: ]

Trade Ned and Jones to SF for cash and a bag of balls

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:20 LBC Fan

4:20

[Comment From rbluerblue: ]

how are we going to judge him with such a small sample size of ab's?

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:20 rblue

4:20

[Comment From scv fanscv fan: ]

As long as Ethier is in the lineup, I like the trade.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:20 scv fan

4:20

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

rblue: now you're starting to get it!

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:20 VA Blueblood

4:20	Who is the coolest Dodger? Manny Ramirez ( 13% ) Matt Kemp ( 10% ) Russell Martin ( 57% ) James Loney ( 17% ) Joe Beimel ( 3% ) Other ( 0% ) Thursday July 31, 2008 4:20

4:20

[Comment From NickyGNickyG: ]

We also have Gallagher down in High A ... and blake in AAA raking the ball since his demotion. I think we'll have a replacement by next year.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:20 NickyG

4:20

[Comment From rbluerblue: ]

Ive always gotten it. Just like to play devils advocate once in a while

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:20 rblue

4:20

[Comment From stevesteve: ]

Black Gallagher? kidding

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:20 steve

4:20

[Comment From louielouie: ]

so who is the frontrunner to replace ned? cashman?>

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:20 louie

4:21

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

ned to sf for barry

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:21 mannyforpresident

4:21

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

yes laroche is a carrer 216 hitter...wow

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:21 Jeff

4:21

[Comment From rbluerblue: ]

Logan White. Possibly Kim Ng

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:21 rblue

4:21

[Comment From New York YankeesNew York Yankees: ]

Thanks Ned Colletti!

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:21 New York Yankees

4:21

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

.216 in less than half a season

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:21 mannyforpresident

4:21

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

there's your numbers...

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:21 Jeff

4:21

[Comment From JaneJane: ]

Barry should go help the Padres!

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:21 Jane

4:21

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

Nicky: I hope you're right about Gallagher. Also, everyone can hit for average in Vegas (look at Hu), but until he learns to walk, Blake should not be promoted.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:21 VA Blueblood

4:21

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

my vote is for logan white - our savior

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:21 mannyforpresident

4:22

[Comment From HigginsHiggins: ]

hey guys! sorry i'm always late...

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:22 Higgins

4:22

[Comment From louielouie: ]

i wonder what the arizona fans are thinking

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:22 louie

4:22

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

Jeff: BA is a poor indicator. With his AB's 5 more hits results in a huge swing. Look at OBP.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:22 VA Blueblood

4:22

[Comment From PackagePackage: ]

Gotta have at least 500Abs , Jeff

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:22 Package

4:22

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

logan white...

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:22 Jeff

4:22

[Comment From rbluerblue: ]

I still can't believe how people throw batting avgs around as if they're an indication of how good a player really is.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:22 rblue

4:22

[Comment From EASEAS: ]

don't be surprise if colletti gets Omar Vizquel he likes guys with the same batting average

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:22 EAS

4:22

[Comment From HigginsHiggins: ]

amaaaaazing!!! i'm absolutely astounded and amazed that the dodgers did something right for once!

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:22 Higgins

4:22

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

obps...348

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:22 Jeff

4:23

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

rblue: you're my new favorite poster!

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:23 VA Blueblood

4:23

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

OPS

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:23 mannyforpresident

4:23

[Comment From dcerrosdcerros: ]

If you don't look at batting average how would you know how good a player is??????????

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:23 dcerros

4:23

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

.348 OBP off a .216 average. That;'s freakin' incredible. Patience is the most important thing to see in a young player.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:23 VA Blueblood

4:23

[Comment From stevesteve: ]

jones...sheesh. benchtime i guess

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:23 steve

4:23

[Comment From NY BluebloodNY Blueblood: ]

What are the odds that Torre's actually gonna play Ethier, Kemp and Manny?

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:23 NY Blueblood

4:23

[Comment From HigginsHiggins: ]

andruw should be DFA'd.... or put on the DL with another mysterious injury.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:23 Higgins

4:23

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

arizona fans are really scared i bet

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:23 mannyforpresident

4:23

[Comment From louielouie: ]

forget jones prob the worse dodger of all time

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:23 louie

4:24

[Comment From rbluerblue: ]

Haha. Why thank you sir. I don't frequent the chats, but do read the blog.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:24 rblue

4:24

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

dcerros: you're joking, right?

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:24 VA Blueblood

4:24

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

oh lord...you know what...root for him in Pittsburgh...

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:24 Jeff

4:24

[Comment From stevesteve: ]

LaRoche wasnt going to play anyway...casey blake took his place

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:24 steve

4:24

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

we have Man Ram and it cost us next to nothing

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:24 Jeff

4:24

[Comment From NY BluebloodNY Blueblood: ]

Any word on Nomar's health?

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:24 NY Blueblood

4:24

[Comment From PackagePackage: ]

Walter O'Malley is turning over in his grave.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:24 Package

4:24

[Comment From louielouie: ]

at least the d backs trade for that one guy

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:24 louie

4:24

[Comment From stevesteve: ]

but yes, best of luck to LaRoche in Pitts. doesn't his brother play there?

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:24 steve

4:24

[Comment From dcerrosdcerros: ]

VA Blueblood what's your obsession with LaRoche????????

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:24 dcerros

4:24

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

im sorry but LaRoche was not that special

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:24 Jeff

4:24

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

steve: that's the only way I can accpet this. That LaRoche was being ignored anyhow. Best of a bad situation, I suppose...

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:24 VA Blueblood

4:24

[Comment From HigginsHiggins: ]

yeah, what's up with Nomar? i was wondering the same thing

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:24 Higgins

4:25

[Comment From rbluerblue: ]

NY: Nomars made of the stuff ice cream sticks are made of. Very fragile.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:25 rblue

4:25

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

laroche will be a future all star

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:25 mannyforpresident

4:25	What is the outlook for Andy LaRoche’s career in Pittsburgh? Perennial All-Star ( 10% ) Quality everyday Major Leaguer ( 38% ) Below-average third baseman ( 43% ) Complete and total bust ( 10% ) Thursday July 31, 2008 4:25

4:25

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

ON BASE PERCENTAGE!!!!

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:25 VA Blueblood

4:25

[Comment From HigginsHiggins: ]

i agree Jeff. LaRoche is no big loss. LaRoche for Manny is a steal.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:25 Higgins

4:25

[Comment From dcerrosdcerros: ]

I think Nomar is going back to the DL.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:25 dcerros

4:25

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

WHO CARES ABOUT LAROCHE? WE GOT MAN RAM!!! \

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:25 Jeff

4:25

[Comment From NY BluebloodNY Blueblood: ]

If we get Nomar back, and he's still hittin the way he has been....

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:25 NY Blueblood

4:25

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

For this season...

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:25 VA Blueblood

4:25

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

laroche = plate discipline = future power

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:25 mannyforpresident

4:26

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

So if we don't win THIS YEAR, the trade is a bust, right Steve?

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:26 VA Blueblood

4:26

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

look Dodgers have always made crappy trades...hello Pedro Martinez? but LaRoche is no Martinez...

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:26 Jeff

4:26

[Comment From HigginsHiggins: ]

yeah, nomar back in there would be a great lineup.... kemp, ethier, loney, manny, martin, kent, blake, nomar

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:26 Higgins

4:26

[Comment From louielouie: ]

who here cares about the future???? i want to win now

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:26 louie

4:26

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

mannyfor pres totally gets it. I love you, mannyforpres

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:26 VA Blueblood

4:26

[Comment From stevesteve: ]

overall. this is exciting for dodger fans. i was afraid they were going to have a losing season. now we can win the division!

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:26 steve

4:26

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

ive waited 20 years...

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:26 Jeff

4:26

[Comment From tiotio: ]

Laroche is NOT what i though he was, overrated is what he is

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:26 tio

4:26

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

Jeff, you probably didn't think Pedro was any good when we made that trade, did you?

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:26 VA Blueblood

4:26

[Comment From NY BluebloodNY Blueblood: ]

It'd be amazing if LA actually wins a playoff game considering how bad the injuries have been this year!

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:26 NY Blueblood

4:27

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

pedro for delino was it?

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:27 mannyforpresident

4:27

[Comment From HigginsHiggins: ]

i dont' care about the future either. i've been waiting for "the future" for 20 years

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:27 Higgins

4:27

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

NY Blueblood: are we related?

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:27 VA Blueblood

4:27

[Comment From LBCLBC: ]

The Penny injury has really hurt bad

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:27 LBC

4:27

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

fine...go build a statue to LaRoche...while the rest of us appalud having a power hitter for once!

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:27 Jeff

4:27

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

yes pedro for delino

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:27 Jeff

4:27

[Comment From rbluerblue: ]

Haha. He was probably like Delino? World Series here we come!

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:27 rblue

4:27

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

ahhhhhhhhh!

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:27 mannyforpresident

4:27

[Comment From DoyersDoyers: ]

When is Furcal due back?

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:27 Doyers

4:27

[Comment From NY BluebloodNY Blueblood: ]

Yea, you might be my southern brotha

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:27 NY Blueblood

4:28

[Comment From Twerp1Twerp1: ]

The only question I had about Laroche was his power. I thought he would be a high OBP version of Bill Mueller

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:28 Twerp1

4:28

[Comment From LBCLBC: ]

I miss Raffy

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:28 LBC

4:28

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

Jeff: is this trade worth anything is we DON"T win the Series?

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:28 VA Blueblood

4:28

[Comment From HigginsHiggins: ]

the only way we'll find out IF this trade was bad is to wait about 5 years and see how laroche does.... bottom line is, manny will help THIS YEAR!

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:28 Higgins

4:28

[Comment From dcerrosdcerros: ]

Manny will definitely walk after the season but it's still worth it. Pedro Martinez for Delino Deshields was the worst trade in baseball history

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:28 dcerros

4:28

[Comment From louielouie: ]

bosox reallly wanted to get rid of manny was there no way to throw jone in the deal?

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:28 louie

4:28

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

dont get me wrong - love what laroche will become but love having manny even more

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:28 mannyforpresident

4:28

[Comment From jamesjames: ]

Furcal is due back in early september

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:28 james

4:28

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

Twerp: exactly. But his statistical profile projects power surges coming in the next 2 years.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:28 VA Blueblood

4:28

[Comment From HigginsHiggins: ]

trade was still worth something, yes absolutely. because now you can't blame management for anything this season. they've done everything right. it's all on the players now

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:28 Higgins

4:29

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

we are not going to win the series. but we are goign to contend..in a weak division and Man Ram for two months is better than ringing our hands over whether or not we should play future HOF LaRoche...

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:29 Jeff

4:29

[Comment From PackagePackage: ]

Don't the Dodgers have an option year on Manny??

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:29 Package

4:29

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

i think we need to send dbacks fans a case of Depends - they need them today

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:29 mannyforpresident

4:29

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

no option on manny

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:29 Jeff

4:29

[Comment From EASEAS: ]

I heard that jones was going to be on waiver this year

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:29 EAS

4:29

[Comment From ChrisChris: ]

I expect manny to be on his absolute best behavior and put up big numbers the next 2-3 months. he has 2 big motivators: a big F-U to the Sox mgmt and the fact he wants a huge off-season contract

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:29 Chris

4:29

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

No, Cliff Lee, Grady Sizemore and Victor Martinez for Bartolo Colon was worse.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:29 VA Blueblood

4:29

[Comment From Twerp1Twerp1: ]

Manny will be a free agent

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:29 Twerp1

4:29

[Comment From rbluerblue: ]

The only way this trade works is Joe Torre putting the right lineup on the card. Manny/Kemp/Ethier. Anything else, and we just gave our future 3B away.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:29 rblue

4:29

[Comment From DoyersDoyers: ]

Left field pavillion is gonna be crazier then ever now ...

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:29 Doyers

4:29

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

yes to Chris' comments

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:29 Jeff

4:29

[Comment From louielouie: ]

so where is manny has hearrived in LA yet?>

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:29 louie

4:30

[Comment From HigginsHiggins: ]

they kept all the youth in tact (except for LaDouche), and still added a big time bat, and filled a hole at third. Core of the team is still in it for the long haul: kemp, kershaw, martin, loney, etc.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:30 Higgins

4:30

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

jones will definitely be made available - not sure anyone will pick up that tab though

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:30 mannyforpresident

4:30

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

If McCourt refused to go above $118 mil this year, do you really think he's going to excerise a $20 mil option on Manny?

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:30 VA Blueblood

4:30

[Comment From dcerrosdcerros: ]

VA is always two years with the dodgers. Oh wait two years for now, but what about now??????

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:30 dcerros

4:30

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

NOW we are a .500 ballclub. .500 ballclubs don't win a lot of postseason games.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:30 VA Blueblood

4:31

[Comment From HigginsHiggins: ]

VA Blueblood is just bringing us all down. today is a day of celebration! join the party!!

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:31 Higgins

4:31

[Comment From louielouie: ]

how much of jone salary will the dodger be on the hook for if he is placed on waivers? what about next yrs salary?

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:31 louie

4:31

[Comment From tiotio: ]

VAB is an Angels fan, no doubt

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:31 tio

4:31

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

cant exercise that option - part of the deal

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:31 mannyforpresident

4:31

[Comment From PackagePackage: ]

Can we give Jones away?

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:31 Package

4:31

[Comment From Twerp1Twerp1: ]

We're stuck with Jones for the rest of this year. After the season, he'll take a nice big buyout, then try to latch on somewhere.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:31 Twerp1

4:31

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

ZERO

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:31 mannyforpresident

4:31

[Comment From TomTom: ]

But what will they do with 5 outfielders?

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:31 Tom

4:31

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

Higgins, I'm just weighing pros and cons. Discussing stats. And rolls of the die.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:31 VA Blueblood

4:32

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

whoever claims him (in theory) is on the hook for this year and next

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:32 mannyforpresident

4:32

[Comment From tonytony: ]

if it wasn't for injuries we would win the series

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:32 tony

4:32

[Comment From louielouie: ]

if we can giver jones away can we lock him in the stdium basement

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:32 louie

4:32

[Comment From cat rivercat river: ]

when can manny play? tonight or tomorrow?

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:32 cat river

4:32

[Comment From RyanRyan: ]

Is Manny in uniform tonight?

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:32 Ryan

4:32

[Comment From DoyersDoyers: ]

Andruw will be a good late inning defense replacement

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:32 Doyers

4:32

[Comment From MLML: ]

Hope they play Manny in LF, Kemp in CF, and Ethier in RF. Any chance that could happen?

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:32 ML

4:32

[Comment From NY BluebloodNY Blueblood: ]

man i wished they unloaded pierre for a furcal replacement

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:32 NY Blueblood

4:32

[Comment From dcerrosdcerros: ]

That's cool VA we need everyone's perspective.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:32 dcerros

4:32

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

that's how we may end up with maddux

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:32 mannyforpresident

4:32

[Comment From HigginsHiggins: ]

there are no cons to this trade. the dodgers got the best end of this deal by a landslide. they owe him ZERO dollars, and only gave up 2 minor leaguers. Kemp and Ethier are still here.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:32 Higgins

4:32

[Comment From Twerp1Twerp1: ]

The Late Joe Torre will do what he always does, play the wrong people. Ladies and Gentlemen, your new everyday centerfielder: JUAN PIERRE

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:32 Twerp1

4:32

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

and how we got loaiza

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:32 mannyforpresident

4:32

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

Why is "The Yankees" an option for "Who got the best deal in this trade?"

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:32 VA Blueblood

4:32

Moderator:

Hey folks! We're all out of time but thanks so much for coming to the chat!

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:32 Moderator

4:32

[Comment From rbluerblue: ]

Even with Manny, the Cubs are a more rounded out team than the Dodgers. Solid at every position.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:32 rblue

4:33

[Comment From EASEAS: ]

you need all of them when you go to the playoffs (remember injuries baby)

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:33 EAS

4:33

[Comment From dcerrosdcerros: ]

Manny will play tomorrow.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:33 dcerros

4:33

[Comment From HigginsHiggins: ]

tomorrow will be the game of the year!! kershaw vs. johnson... and manny's debut!!

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:33 Higgins

4:33

[Comment From louielouie: ]

prob i no one will pick up jones with that contract

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:33 louie

4:33

Moderator:

Your friends AK & BK will have lots to discuss with you, I'm sure!

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:33 Moderator

4:33

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

when is the next chat?

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:33 mannyforpresident

4:33

[Comment From dodgers805dodgers805: ]

whos gonna start beside manny and kemp?

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:33 dodgers805

4:33

[Comment From HigginsHiggins: ]

thanks dudes. go blue! bye bye

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:33 Higgins

4:33

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

BTW, dcerros, if we do make the playoffs, we should meet up in a DC bar with other Blue fans to watch.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:33 VA Blueblood

4:33

[Comment From PackagePackage: ]

VaBlueblood, See ya tonight

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:33 Package

4:33

[Comment From dcerrosdcerros: ]

Of course.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:33 dcerros

4:33

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

next chat?

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:33 mannyforpresident

4:33

Moderator:

Hey mannyforpresident, not sure but check with the Kams!

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:33 Moderator

4:34

[Comment From rbluerblue: ]

where do you guys chat during games? if you do?

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:34 rblue

4:34

[Comment From mannyforpresidentmannyforpresident: ]

tanks

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:34 mannyforpresident

4:34

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

hopefully. laptop on the fritz. have to choose between live blog and watching game with the desktop I'm on now.

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:34 VA Blueblood

4:34

[Comment From tommydtommyd: ]

watching last game, juan pierre misplayed a catchable foul ball... it was a tuff catch, but he seemed too out of place in corner outfield

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:34 tommyd

4:35

Moderator:

Hey rblue, not sure if you are a regular Blue Notes reader, but Peter and I are filling in for Andrew & Brian who are your Dodgers bloggers extraordinaire. Not sure when their next chat is scheduled but you can ask them in the comments section! Thanks!

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:35 Moderator

4:35

[Comment From VA BluebloodVA Blueblood: ]

tommyd: that is correct. He is a defensive liability

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:35 VA Blueblood

4:35

[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

even if we agree to disagree...Man Ram helps us

Thursday July 31, 2008 4:35 Jeff

4:35

[Comment From tommydtommyd: ]

i'd say give juan pierre a shot at shortstop!!!