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LaLaKeRz4LiFe
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 Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 8:40 am Post subject: Greg Maddux traded to Dodgers |
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Just saw it on ESPNEWS Breaking News.
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blue_summer
Yer Mah Boy Blue!
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| Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 8:52 am Post subject: |
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| who did we give up? |
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blue_summer
Yer Mah Boy Blue!
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Mando323
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| Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 9:04 am Post subject: |
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| A solid #4 or 5 |
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ViXsTeR
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| Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 10:10 am Post subject: |
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Darth just heard the news and he has this to say:
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Snake Eyes
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| Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 10:36 am Post subject: |
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eh. I know I know it is Greg Maddux and I know he was with the Padres who have a poor Offense. But I think we have a better #4 or #5 starters. Both Stults and Park have better ERAs. Plus park sucks coming out of the bullpen and I think he's play has gone downhill as of late.Maybe his magic is over. So because of that maybe Maddux would be a good #5 starter... and I trust him more in the post season than Stultsy or Park.
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west
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| Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 10:36 am Post subject: |
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| Does he have anything left in the tank?? |
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Glen Quagmire
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| Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 10:45 am Post subject: |
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| Does he have anything left in the tank?? |
Just fumes. 
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blue_summer
Yer Mah Boy Blue!
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| Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 1:27 pm Post subject: |
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| Even if he doesn't perform like a superstar, his intangibles is what makes this deal work. I remember a story about how 2 years ago he guided Penny through an entire game in terms of what pitch to make and it ended up with Penny throwing a shutout. Back then, Bills was just up-and-coming and imagine him picking at Maddux's brain. Not to mention he might take Kershaw under his wing like Manny has with Kemp. |
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west
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| Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 11:05 pm Post subject: |
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I love the guy, he pitch a couple of the best games I saw 2 years ago and I was a season ticket holder that year. And Maddux does bring a second pitching coach to the table as he has the instant respect of every arm in Blue.
However his 5 inning starts do tend to put a strain on the bullpen. A pen that is already stretched to the limit of late. And this is a guy that is on the wrong side of 40, who couldn't stick with the Padres. And he's getting paid what???
I hope Greg is inspired by being in a pennant race and on an exciting team... but I'm keeping expectations low. |
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DarthRekal
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| Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 12:49 am Post subject: |
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| i agree with you west.. but i lean more toward blue's point of view |
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TonyV
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| Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 5:42 am Post subject: |
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Good pickup, better than any options we had
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SOAD
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| Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 6:46 am Post subject: |
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I found this pretty interesting
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| Maddux, who has 353 career wins, six for the Dodgers after the 2006 trading deadline, waived his no-trade clause to return to Los Angeles. In fact, the Dodgers were the only team to which Maddux would consider a trade, but the teams could not agree on a trade three weeks ago. |
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Mando323
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| Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 11:36 am Post subject: |
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| SOAD wrote: |
I found this pretty interesting
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| Maddux, who has 353 career wins, six for the Dodgers after the 2006 trading deadline, waived his no-trade clause to return to Los Angeles. In fact, the Dodgers were the only team to which Maddux would consider a trade, but the teams could not agree on a trade three weeks ago. |
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I remember hearing that around the trade deadline |
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Hitman
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| Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 8:57 pm Post subject: |
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Hoopefully Clayton Kershaw learns a thing or 2 by spending some time with him
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Mando323
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| Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 12:50 am Post subject: |
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| Hoopefully Clayton Kershaw learns a thing or 2 by spending some time with him |
yup.
i had a pretty big smile when i saw Kersh sitting next to maddux |
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DarthRekal
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| Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 3:41 am Post subject: |
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woulda rather had him on the mound instead of Kuo last night  |
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Snake Eyes
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| woulda rather had him on the mound instead of Kuo last night |
In a relief situation? I mean yeah Kuo blew it last night but he has been VERY good this year. He had an off night. You can't afford to not trust Kuo and his ERA at this point.
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SOAD
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| Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 4:51 am Post subject: |
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I agree with you on that one, Snake.
Can't wait to see Maddux play Saturday
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Mando323
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| Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 4:52 am Post subject: |
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i heard he plays friday  |
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SOAD
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| Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 4:54 am Post subject: |
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| i heard he plays friday |
According to MLB Yahoo he plays on Saturday against the Phillies, could be wrong though.
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Mando323
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| Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 4:59 am Post subject: |
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| i heard he plays friday |
According to MLB Yahoo he plays on Saturday against the Phillies, could be wrong though. |
Scully said friday, so i will take his word.
it could be changed to saturday though, im not sure |
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DarthRekal
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| Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 5:33 am Post subject: |
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| woulda rather had him on the mound instead of Kuo last night |
In a relief situation? I mean yeah Kuo blew it last night but he has been VERY good this year. He had an off night. You can't afford to not trust Kuo and his ERA at this point. |
i dont trust him... everytime i watch him pitch he BLOWS it...
i dont see the "greatness" that is Kuo
yup woulda rather had Maddux... |
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Snake Eyes
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| woulda rather had him on the mound instead of Kuo last night |
In a relief situation? I mean yeah Kuo blew it last night but he has been VERY good this year. He had an off night. You can't afford to not trust Kuo and his ERA at this point. |
i dont trust him... everytime i watch him pitch he BLOWS it...
i dont see the "greatness" that is Kuo
yup woulda rather had Maddux... |
I don't think Kuo is great either. He is having a superb year however. BUT why risk sending out a 42 year old pitcher in a situation he isn't used to and risk him getting injured when he MAY be thekey player to vault us into #1 in the West, into the playoffs, and possibly make some noise? If Torre would have put him in, in relief and he got injured, I don't think i'd be a fan of Torre anymore. I mean my faith is indeed falling but I still like him at this point. Just saying that this was a possibility of something that could happen.
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Dodgers2213
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| Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 6:34 am Post subject: |
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hunchy has been incredible this year 
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DarthRekal
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SOAD
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| Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 3:52 am Post subject: |
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Welp, that didn't turn out very good. Here's hoping for a better start next time
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Snake Eyes
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Why idd I have a feeling that game was going to be bad...
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