To open the new season's thread on a minor note, the Dodgers have sent pitchers Duaner Sanchez and Steve Schmoll to the Mets in exchange for Jae Seo and Tim Hamulack.

~Adam

Damn it to hell. My boy Gagne's star pupil and Phoenix hot tub buddy wink Duaner Sanchez has been traded to the Mets. BIG mistake, Ned.
Next to Eric, Duaner was only decent closer on the team.

But they still have Brazoban, Jonathon Broxton, and Franquelis Osoria (granted, none were all that consistent last season; maybe the additional year will help) and it looks like Colletti aims to sign another reliever, possibly Jim Brower.

~Adam

You guys will love Jae Seo. He's a real competitor. And when he's on, (which was most of the time last year) his ball moves very well.

I hope my boy Monsieur Gagne had a kickass 30th bday yesterday. Bonne Anniversaire and je t'aime, mon cher.

The coaching staff appears to be complete, with Eddie Murray, about to be signed as the batting coach, being the final piece of the coaching puzzle.

~Adam

Bolstering the bullpen, the Dodgers got Danys "Don't Call Me Joan" Baez and Lance "Don't Call Me Rosalynn" Carter from the Devil Rays for prospects. Baez, who had been the closer for the Rays will most likely be the set up man for Eric "Don't Call Me Simon" Gagne and if Gagne isn't ready to go at the start of the season, Baez can fill the closer role.

~Adam

You come up with those nicknames yourself, Adam? wink

How highly ranked are the prospects that the Dodgers gave up in this trade?

Oh and f**k tampa bay real hard. When the Mets were interested in Baez, they wanted Heilman (a pitcher with major league experience) and Lastings Milledge (who is our based offensive player).
Seems they took a lot less from LA plus through in another reliever to boot.

I hope next time contraction talks comes up they kick TB right out of the league.

Josh

The prospects the Dodgers gave up for Baez and Carter are generally viewed as being a year away from the bigs. Colletti praised both of them but stressed he wanted to win..... NOW.

~Adam

The aged Pat Borders (remember when he was the MVP of the '92 Series?) has signed a minor league contract with the Dodgers.

~Adam

My Quiche from Quebec (Gagne) in my home state of OK today as guest speaker for an alumni(Eric is SSC95) banquet at Seminole State College in Seminole, OK. If anybody on here is in that TV or newspaper area and sees anything interesting, pass it on here, would ya? My eternal thanks.

[ January 29, 2006, 04:19 AM: Message edited by: rstetradio ]

The Seo acquisition may not be "minor"; he would've been the Dodgers' best starter last year. I'm angry at the Mets for giving up a useful, innings-eating rotation guy for what could be dime-a-dozen relievers.

Met my boyyyyy Monsieur Gagne yesterday at the Dodger Caravan stop at Pierce College. I gave him a little gift bag containing a "WELCOME BACK" balloon and a box of elbow macaroni, lol. He signed my GAGNE Dodgers shirt. It was great to finally get to meet my hot Bifteck Babe! He was wearing a Dodger shirt, shorts and FLIP FLOPS, lol. He has the cutest little feet. :cool:

[ February 09, 2006, 02:54 AM: Message edited by: rstetradio ]

Pardon, Monsieur, but your balls are showing. eek!

My babe Eric Gagne started spring training with his homies in sunny Dodgertown, FL Thursday and Friday, and even uncorked a few rusty curveballs during practice. Gettin' there, slowly but surely! Some nice pix on the website; first time I've seen him bunt, lol. You go, Darlin'! :cool:

Vin Scully, whose mellifluous tones have described Dodger games since 1950, has signed a contract extension that will keep him with the team through the 2008 season. Listening to his easy-going play-by-play coupled with his occasional Americana-style stories makes a perfect afternoon of baseball.

~Adam

This is especially for rsteradio: Your favorite, Eric Gagne, has shown something new this spring. Pitching to Cesar Izturis and threw a slider, a pitch he hadn't attempted since becoming a closer. He says he's been working on it and hopes to add it to his arsenal this season.

In other--goofier--news from the Dodgers, Grady Little has instituted some new clubhouse rules. Players will not be allowed to listen to music without using headphones and card games/board games and cell phone use are also banned. Additionally, all TVs will be tuned to footage of that day's opposing pitcher. In the past, at least one TV was set to one of the Spanish language stations. Little did allow that these rules would be relaxed "during particularly long rain delays."

~Adam

Thanks, Adam! :cool: I noticed during his few games last spring he had slipped in some lower velocity surprises since he knew his speed was down, and they still got the job done nicely. He's displayed some amazing versatility, and I hope this season is a healthy one for him and is his best yet.

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[ February 25, 2006, 07:40 PM: Message edited by: rstetradio ]

Time for another linking lesson.

Since you put them in bold, the links aren't actually links -- you can't click on them and go directly to the page (at least not on my computer, but I suspect it's this way on everyone's). Plus, you can use the URL button to post the links and not only make them actual links, but you can integrate your clever remarks. Like this:

\"I wish I could quit you...\" (You got the quote wrong, BTW. Please go see BBM two more times as penance.)

Takashi Saiko demonstrates his geisha skill of hypnotizing batters.

[ February 25, 2006, 05:18 PM: Message edited by: Joe in Philly ]

Umm...yeah, ok. Nevermind.

[ February 26, 2006, 02:02 AM: Message edited by: rstetradio ]

You're welcome.

Gosh, are there more in Philly like you? Remind me never to visit. eek! I'll learn my computer grammar when you get a sense of humor and LIGHTEN UP.

[ February 26, 2006, 04:13 PM: Message edited by: rstetradio ]

Whatever.

More good news for rst--Eric Gagne's rehabbing continues apace. He threw pain-free during a bullpen session and reports he's looking forward to his spring debut this coming Wednesday.

~Adam

Yep, Adam, he's LOOOOOKINGG GOOOOOD! Our boy's debut went pretty well...between getting his first "real game" in since June of 2005, and Canada's win today over USA at WBC, he may have been skipping around the clubhouse, lol.

Your boy Jeffie started back today, too; did some decent at bats with post surgery wrist.

Yep, I'm glad Jeff (and his porn 'stache) are back but he better stop all that smiling he's been doing. I'm used to him being surly and now he's confusing me!

~Adam

Since this will be available to fans at the Dodgers' single-A affiliate, it's appropriate in this thread. They will offer something called the Doughnut Burger: a bacon cheeseburger on a bun made out of a Krispy Kreme doughnut.

I'll stick with the overpriced beer and a double bag of peanuts, but thanks for the offer.

~Adam

Dear Adam,

Please please please tell me where this team is located, please please please please please please please please please please please please!

Sincerely,

Homer J. Simpson

Hmm...maybe Eric's giving Jeff French lessons.

Jeffie hit his first home run of the season during Dodgers win over the Astros at Vero today. Live long and prosper, Mr. Smiley. wink

[ March 12, 2006, 03:30 PM: Message edited by: rstetradio ]

Grady Little says Eric Gagen (rst, are you paying attention now? ) is ready to go and will be used in the ninth inning exclusively. As the season moves on, Gagne may be used to get the final out in the eighth inning as well, but will never be used for two full innings. Using Danys Baez and Yancey Brazoban more often should save Gagne's elbow. At least that's the hope.

~Adam

Thanks for update, Adam! wink
Well, at least it's a lot better plan than last year, lol. In light of this news, hopefully my Quiche will get to further specialize his specialties with minimized risk. I found it delightfully devilish how his first pitch to his former teammate LoDuca on Wednesday was the new and improved slider. I'm sure that surprised the crap out of Paul, who apparently had once said that Eric's slider was lacking. No doubt LoDuca was treated to a Gagne grin after being struck out.

Adam! The porn 'stache is missing! eek! Last night's game with the Marlins, I just saw Jeffiestubble in the pic gallery. Think it's history or just on vacation?

Think I can talk Eric's chia chin into going with it? Probably not. Dang. wink

Jeff Kent went 'stache-less last spring as well, growing it back early in the regular season. Maybe he'll do the same this year--when the freeway series begins later this week (yeah!!) I'll check it out up close & personal.

~Adam

Your 'stache checking opportunities have just increased considerably, lol. Jeffie's contract just extended thru 2007 with a 2008 option. Looks like Eric's French lessons are paying off wink . Incidentally, latest pics look like you're right, Adam, I think the 'stache is growing back.

It's opening day at Chavez Ravine and I had planned on attending--making it a truly great day, what with the Dodgers at 1 followed by my LA Kings at Staples this evening--but a work "emergency" will keep me from the baseball game....and it looks like the Dodgers/Braves could well be rained out. Ah well, I will have the Dodgers on the radio.

~Adam

Adam:
to summarize briefly:
Jeffie shaved porn 'stache again, got Silver Slugger before game.
My boy Eric taking antibiotics and evidently needs disinfectant Q-Tips. eek!
Killer Tomato Olmedo had abandonment issues, strands teammates on bases.

Dodgers lost by one. :mad:
Let's hope Tues and Wed go much better and Eric keeps his ears clean.

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Thanks rst, it was nice to listen to the game--and Vin Scully--at work. Pretty weird that the injury bug has already hit the Dodgers--Kenny Lofton and Nomar. ALREADY??!!??

Because of the rainy weather, some friends who attended brought their umbrellas only to be asked to leave them in their cars. It turns out umbrellas aren't allowed in Dodger Stadium. Weird.

~Adam

Yep, the no umbrella deal is BIZARRE. They've never allowed signs, either, evidently. I guess they're worried about blocking views or what-not. It would help with views if they told the pinheads who stand up before deciding what they want to do next to sit the f**k down. Add the wingnuts who wave at the camera while on their cell phones.

Re: Nomar and Kenny BOTH already on the DL, the DodgerBlues satire site said something like: "Colletti may be smiling in that luxury seat, but you can bet his shorts are packed with poop."

Meanwhile, I'm trying to find a personal hygiene brochure for my Quiche. eek! I hope his ear is doing better today.

[ April 05, 2006, 02:27 AM: Message edited by: rstetradio ]

My Pookie getting his suspension days from last year out of the way FINALLY. He's out April 4 and 5...good timing, since he was a bit under weather with that ear problem, anyway. He and Izzy had their MRI followups on their elbows Tuesday and they looked fine. In the meantime, I guess he'll be playing it by EAR and hopefully will be doing much better by the 6th.

As it turns out, Eric's got the week off after the MRI, not sure if he's joining his homies on the road in Philly, etc or not.

I'm still bouncing off the walls after yesterday's announcement that Eric goes back into surgery today. This is just f**king depressing and I just can't imagine how Eric must feel about it. I hope he rides out this setback ok, however it turns out. I'm already sick of hearing people saying his career is over, etc. What a bunch of f**king ass****s.

Post About D-Lowe in the Red Sox thread

Trinka: give back the ring!! As for other Derek Lowe gossip, wags say he's already started cheating on the woman--Fox Sports West reporter Carolyn Hughes--he cheated with while still married.

As for Gagne, this surgery really came out of the blue. His work in spring showed no sign of problem. Fortunately, this surgery won't be as extensive as what he underwent before but it'll still take awhile for his rehab. At least the Dodgers signed Danys Baez in the off-season, so we aren't wholly dependent on Brazoban this year.

~Adam

Adam, there was this article in the Boston Herald a couple days ago that says he did cheat on Carolyn Hughes with.....take a guess... Trinka! LOL

So in short, he cheated on his wife with some chick, he then cheated on that chick with the woman he originally cheated on!!! I'm confused.

Christ. Lowe sounds like my ex-girlfriend. If he would confuse batters as much as he confuses the women in his life, the Dodgers would probably make it to the World Series.

Chill, I had heard about the Lowe's rekindling, but there are also stories that Derek Lowe stepped out on Carolyn Hughes with another TV reporter here in LA, making it seem like he's a whore for any woman with a microphone!

Finally getting to my first game of the seaon this coming Friday, when our true enemies, the Giants, come to town. Since Barry Bonds said he likes it when Dodger fans chant "Barry Bonds sucks!" I'll be more than happy to oblige.

~Adam