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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 6:12 pm Post subject: |
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If Puig can continue playing like this into the fall we are going to be really tough to beat. I have been his biggest critic the last couple of years mostly for his mental approach to the game. But this year he has vastly improved his game so far. _________________ Nobody in the NBA can touch the Laker brand, which, like the uniform color, is pure gold. |
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bertrome Star Player
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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 6:13 pm Post subject: |
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Amazing comeback, down to their final strike and Puig delivered. |
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RJBaca Star Player
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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 6:14 pm Post subject: |
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4-3 Miami, bottom of the 8th. Went to read a story to my daughter, came back to check and the Dodgers win? Nice!! Go Blue!! |
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Cutheon Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 6:15 pm Post subject: |
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32 wrote: | If Puig can continue playing like this into the fall we are going to be really tough to beat. I have been his biggest critic the last couple of years mostly for his mental approach to the game. But this year he has vastly improved his game so far. |
His relationship with his teammates is the best it's ever been. You can tell he's bought in and has the mentality that Roberts wants from him. In the past, there was always a rumor here or there that someone in the clubhouse was upset with him (even Kershaw!). But you just don't see that anymore.
And it's all because of Dave Roberts. What a manager. |
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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 6:17 pm Post subject: |
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Cutheon wrote: | 32 wrote: | If Puig can continue playing like this into the fall we are going to be really tough to beat. I have been his biggest critic the last couple of years mostly for his mental approach to the game. But this year he has vastly improved his game so far. |
His relationship with his teammates is the best it's ever been. You can tell he's bought in and has the mentality that Roberts wants from him. In the past, there was always a rumor here or there that someone in the clubhouse was upset with him (even Kershaw!). But you just don't see that anymore.
And it's all because of Dave Roberts. What a manager. |
Yeah. I definitely see a difference this year. We all knew he had the physical gifts. It's really nice to see it coming together for him. _________________ Nobody in the NBA can touch the Laker brand, which, like the uniform color, is pure gold. |
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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 6:18 pm Post subject: |
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25th comeback of the season! _________________ Nobody in the NBA can touch the Laker brand, which, like the uniform color, is pure gold. |
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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 6:19 pm Post subject: |
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LakerFan1972 Star Player
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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 6:27 pm Post subject: |
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Another comeback, this time by the bottom of the lineup.
#7 Pederson - Single
#8 Grandal - Walk
#9 Puig!!!! - Home Run!
It is someone different every time.
Dodgers have held back trading away their top minor league talent ... and I think we can see the positive results. However, the time is NOW. Need to make that big move.
Dodgers need some serious left relief upgrades. Get that top left handed reliever. Unlike Chapman (Cubs) last year, neither Hand nor Britton would be rentals. Hand (3 yrs) and Britton (2 yrs) of team control. Build that bridge to the best reliever in the game. |
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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 8:30 pm Post subject: |
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This team is magical. I've never in 30 years of watching baseball have I seen a team THIS clutch. It's just absolutely bananas. _________________ KOBE |
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32 Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 8:53 pm Post subject: |
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I don't want to get too excited but 29 years has been a heck of a long time. _________________ Nobody in the NBA can touch the Laker brand, which, like the uniform color, is pure gold. |
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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 9:02 pm Post subject: |
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So glad the Dodgers kept Puig. I know a lot of fans wanted to trade him because of those couple of bad years he had but I always felt he could always bring back the magic if he kept on working on his game and kept his focus. |
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lakersken80 wrote: | So glad the Dodgers kept Puig. I know a lot of fans wanted to trade him because of those couple of bad years he had but I always felt he could always bring back the magic if he kept on working on his game and kept his focus. |
I am too. I'm eating crow as I was ready to see him gone. It's not just his play on the field but he seems to have turned it around in terms of being a pro. The team just has amazing chemistry right now (see all the Boys in Blue at Kenley's wedding in the off-season). It's something special we're seeing and it's such a great mix of yound and vets. _________________ KOBE |
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Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2017 4:50 am Post subject: |
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32 wrote: | Yeah. I definitely see a difference this year. We all knew he had the physical gifts. It's really nice to see it coming together for him. |
it's also really nice to have someone in the 8th spot that's not an automatic out like we had the last few seasons. |
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Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2017 5:33 am Post subject: |
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jonnybravo wrote: | lakersken80 wrote: | So glad the Dodgers kept Puig. I know a lot of fans wanted to trade him because of those couple of bad years he had but I always felt he could always bring back the magic if he kept on working on his game and kept his focus. |
I am too. I'm eating crow as I was ready to see him gone. It's not just his play on the field but he seems to have turned it around in terms of being a pro. The team just has amazing chemistry right now (see all the Boys in Blue at Kenley's wedding in the off-season). It's something special we're seeing and it's such a great mix of yound and vets. |
Not eating crow.
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I'd hate for us to give him away like we did Beltre. Premature move (I know Beltre had a career year in his last season in blue at age 25) to simply give Puig away when his best years are ahead of him. Give him a chance under his new management regime, and he'll hopefully mature into a consistent disciplined hitter. |
But even I couldn't predict the resurgence in his at bats lately, keep it up you wild horse! _________________ Character
Manchester United | Greatest European Moments
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Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2017 11:40 am Post subject: |
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Dodgers Hot Streak Fueled by Power
Quote: | Here is how the individual Dodgers have done over the past 31 games:
Chris Taylor: .259/.325/.420, 9 2B, 3 HR, 7 SB, 17 R, 14 RBI in 29 games
Corey Seager: .348/.423/.663, 7 HR, 8 2B, 22 RBI, 18 R in 24 games
Justin Turner: .370/.491/.707, 9 HR, 20 RBI, 22 R in 27 games
Cody Bellinger: .274/.366/.690, 13 HR, 8 2B, 27 RBI, 23 R in 31 games
Logan Forsythe: .284/.395/.400, 5 2B, 20 R, 10 RBI in 28 games
Joc Pederson: .315/.438/.699, 7 HR, 7 2B, 19 R, 15 RBI in 25 games
Yasmani Grandal: .277/.318/.518, 5 HR, 5 2B, 10 RBI, 10 R in 22 games
Yasiel Puig: .287/.352/.606, 9 HR, 16 RBI, 17 R in 29 games
Austin Barnes: .308/.438/.615, 3 HR, 2 SB, 11 RBI, 7 R in 17 games
Chase Utley: .203/.300/.391, 7 2B, 2 HR, 10 R, 8 RBI in 24 games
Kiké Hernandez: .182/.316/.409, 4 HR, 3 2B, 8 R, 7 RBI in 29 games |
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Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2017 4:12 pm Post subject: |
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Belli with #26. _________________ KOBE |
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Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2017 4:13 pm Post subject: |
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(bleep), if Wood keeps this up, the Cy might go to him. _________________ KOBE |
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32 Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2017 4:26 pm Post subject: |
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Does Wood need a certain amount of innings to qualify for cy young? Wood, Clayton and Scherzer right now? _________________ Nobody in the NBA can touch the Laker brand, which, like the uniform color, is pure gold. |
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Cutheon Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2017 4:35 pm Post subject: |
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32 wrote: | Does Wood need a certain amount of innings to qualify for cy young? Wood, Clayton and Scherzer right now? |
At least 162, I believe. 1 inning per team game played. Today's our 92nd game, Wood is sitting at 83 2/3 (as of the third inning in Miami). FWIW, JT needs 3.1 PA per team game played to qualify for BA. Although, in a batter's case, if he is short PA at the end of the season, they'll add however many they need to his total to get him there.
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Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2017 4:36 pm Post subject: |
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Grandal and Puig are our 7th and 8th hitters. Let that sink in... _________________ KOBE |
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Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2017 4:37 pm Post subject: |
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Cutheon wrote: | 32 wrote: | Does Wood need a certain amount of innings to qualify for cy young? Wood, Clayton and Scherzer right now? |
At least 162, I believe. 1 inning per team game played. Today's our 92nd game, Wood is sitting at 83 2/3 (as of the third inning in Miami). FWIW, JT needs 3.1 PA per team game played to qualify for BA. Although, in a batter's case, if he is short PA at the end of the season, they'll add however many they need to his total to get him there. |
Thanks. I hope they both qualify! _________________ Nobody in the NBA can touch the Laker brand, which, like the uniform color, is pure gold. |
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Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2017 4:55 pm Post subject: |
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32 wrote: | Cutheon wrote: | 32 wrote: | Does Wood need a certain amount of innings to qualify for cy young? Wood, Clayton and Scherzer right now? |
At least 162, I believe. 1 inning per team game played. Today's our 92nd game, Wood is sitting at 83 2/3 (as of the third inning in Miami). FWIW, JT needs 3.1 PA per team game played to qualify for BA. Although, in a batter's case, if he is short PA at the end of the season, they'll add however many they need to his total to get him there. |
Thanks. I hope they both qualify! |
He's gone 6.75 innings in his last 4 starts. He has to maintain that pace I think. He has entirely too many 5 inning games this season which hurts his cause quite a bit. _________________ KOBE |
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Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2017 5:00 pm Post subject: |
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I hope he qualifies but it's important to pace him to be fresh for the playoffs too. Tough balancing act. _________________ Nobody in the NBA can touch the Laker brand, which, like the uniform color, is pure gold. |
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Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2017 5:21 pm Post subject: |
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Cody with the cycle!!!!!!!!!!! _________________ Nobody in the NBA can touch the Laker brand, which, like the uniform color, is pure gold. |
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