Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Dodgers - Game #93 - Mike Hampton vs. Clayton Kershaw - 7-18-09

Well that was easy... gulp.

(chuckles...) Wow. My head. Whew!

BluePastorKyle:

Very inconsistent - for both sides. Much like Thursday night's game.

Did I hear right that Cecil Cooper got tossed? I bet it was Dale Scott who launched him.

Giants lost and Rockies down by 2 in the ninth.

ocmike24:

I think Torre has said he wants Halladay. I don't he ever said trade Kershaw to get him.

I hope so. The way the Midget made it sound, Torre would trade just about anyone for Halladay.

grabarkewitz:

I doubt that Eggplant gets out there, tomorrow. Hey, Sunshine is now 8-5. No way we deal him for Halladay. Torre will not get his way on this one.

Did Torre ever say he wanted to do the Sunshine-for-Halladay deal? Or did he just say he wanted Halladay? I can't believe he'd publicly say he was cool with dealing Kershaw. But I didn't hear the comments.

BluePastorKyle:

Did Torre ever say he wanted to do the Sunshine-for-Halladay deal? Or did he just say he wanted Halladay? I can't believe he'd publicly say he was cool with dealing Kershaw. But I didn't hear the comments.

No, from what I've read, heard, and seen on this site, is that Torre hasn't openly said that he's willing to trade Kershaw for Halladay, or include him. But, I can imagine the rage from Dodger fans if he were to say that.

Needless to say, Kershaw is our ace. He has been the ace for some time now, and will only continue to get better. I don't see Frank giving up Kershaw who will eventually become a better pitcher, and will continue to be cheaper for a long time, for Halladay who is an excellent pitcher, but will cost a lot. I don't see it happening.

arbfuldodger:

found this at kissyface ...about says it all on the "upgrade" Doc would be over Sunshine:

Kershaw @ age 21 and $400k:
19 starts, 2.95 ERA, 106 IP, 104 ko/50 bb

Halladay @ age 32 and $15 mil:
17 starts, 2.85 ERA, 123 IP, 106 ko/17 bb

and this start should put to bed any thoughts even for those east coast geniuses @ ESPN, XM & other outlets that Clayton is a "prospect". The correct term is ACE. And I've said more than once to my wife & father ...that when its all said and done Kershaw will be the best pitcher from the '06 draft and yes I know Lincecum was in the same draft.

You know that borders on blasphemy in the State of Washington. When I was there, a few weeks ago, I said the same thing and nearly had to fight off a mob full of pitchforks and torches. I can't even broach that kind of talk in the Bay Area - full scale riots have been started over less. Needless to say, I agree with you. Lincecum is 25 and, if Dr. Mike Marshall is right, he is an injury waiting to happen. I would rather have the 21yo Kershaw and his clean mechanics than a greasy-haired freak.