I Can’t Even Talk About This Right Now
October 13, 2008 at 9:08 pm | Posted in 2008 NLCS vs. Phillies | 12 Comments
There’s been bigger leads blown, and there’s been more jaw-dropping moments. But none, at least not in the last two decades, have been in a game this big, this important. The Dodgers merely had to protect a two run lead over the last five outs, and we’re looking at a brand new series. Not only would it be all knotted up, it would be a tie that – as much as ties can tilt to one side or another – would be in the Dodgers’ favor, with the momentum at their backs.
Now? Now this club is down three games to one facing a Phillies club that’s got all the momentum and has finally broken the road curse between these two teams. Now the Dodgers have to win three in a row – two in Philly – or pack it up and go home.
Blame Cory Wade if you must. Blame Jonathan Broxton, fine. Ask Russell Martin when he plans to start hitting this series. I know I’d sure like to know why in the hell Joe Torre took out Hong-Chih Kuo in the 8th inning despite letting Kuo bat for himself in the bottom of the 7th, and after Kuo completely dominated the Phillies in the top of the 7th. Because Ryan Howard got a groundball single, that hit just about anywhere else in the infield, is an out? Please.
I need to take a deep breath and step away from this one until tomorrow.
- Mike Scioscia’s tragic illness 
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that was just ridiculous. wouldn’t have seen that coming and also was baffled as to Kuo being pulled.
Comment by b.rock— October 13, 2008 #
Shouldn’t have pulled Kuo. Shouldn’t have pulled Kuo. Goddamnit, shouldn’t have pulled Kuo.
Comment by Stephen— October 13, 2008 #
This loss was a result of squandered opportunities as well as bad managing.
Comment by ...— October 13, 2008 #
I am sure we could blame Torre (and he does deserve blame), or we could blame Broxton (when is he gonna develop a killer instinct?) or we could blame Ted Barrett (his strike zone was a joke from the get go), but I lay a lot of blame at the feet of Andre Ethier. We are down two, Romero has walked Raffy on five pitches and he is swinging at the first pitch? What is that? It was the eighth, we are behind and Manny is up next….take at least one pitch, that is just smart baseball.
I expect this kind of mistake from Kemp or Pierre, but not Ethier, who has a reputation for being patient. Did someone tell him to first pitch swing? Did he channel Slappy? Or, did he suddenly get very stupid in one at bat? I am kind of hoping someone asks him that pointed question, just to hear the answer.
Comment by grabarkewitz— October 13, 2008 #
torre is a senile old man, thats the only logical explanation for taking out kuo.
Comment by Mike— October 13, 2008 #
I know i’m not the only one who let out a “what the fuck, he’s taking him out?” as soon as Torre came out of the dugout.
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Seriously though, does Torre realize Kuo is arguably more effective against right handers?
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My brain exploded today. Usually Torre makes like 1-2 bad moves, he made at least 5 today.
Comment by kensai— October 14, 2008 #
Last night was the drizzling shits. It sucks to be down 3-1, but the team just needs to embrace this unfortunate chance to make some history. It is going to be tough, but things aren’t so bad if they can get past Hammels. Myers, Moyer, and Blanton aren’t dominating pitchers. Kuroda has shut down the Phillies all year and Lowe will be ready to go for Game 7, the exact kind of game that he thrives in as history shows. I know it is hard after last night, but lets have fun with whatever is left of this crazy roller coaster season. Things are too far along to just give up now.
Comment by Lucio— October 14, 2008 #
There’s no giving up hope here, but last night was like having my penis pulled out by the root and bleeding dodger blue all over the floor while the phanatic poured yuengling on it.
The odds of both Wade and Broxton both giving up HRs like that are so long. Oh well.
Comment by b.rock— October 14, 2008 #
Kuo was getting it done…He hit in the previous inning….I don’t get why Kent is on the roster…
You can’t use Wade everyday…we need a closer…
Victorino is really good (yet another one that got away from the Dodgers)
This season has been a major roller coaster…
Still don’t know what to think about Torre…still convinced that Ned is NOT the man for the job.
Boys have one 3 in a row before…now or never…
Go Rays!
Comment by Karlo— October 14, 2008 #
I am still in shock.
I can’t even begin to dissect what happened until maybe tomorrow.
Right around the time Stairs’ HR finally comes down.
Comment by Arjewtino— October 14, 2008 #
Why would you let Kuo hit if you are going to pull him. (Torre: “because he looked bad warming up”) Huh? Again Huh? Unbelievable. Torre never knew how to manage a 25 man team. The times he won the series was when he beat another bone head manager in Bobby Cox.(twice)and any one can beat the Padres.
Comment by Mike— October 14, 2008 #
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