Diamonds For Women

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Sat 8/13/11 11:25 pm Post subject:

Thanks for that update, Sunny; you beat me to it. Smile

From yesterday's start:

As for whether he will pitch in the majors this season, I say yes. I don't think they want to put it off any longer than a year after surgery to have him face major league batters again. That's standard for pitchers even if it's late in the season.
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forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 7525 Location: San Diego

Nice job coming along. Very Happy

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forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 7525 Location: San Diego

I heard Stephen did not do so well in his next start last night. He gave up 5 runs. But he said the adversity was good for him, and I kind of have to agree. He will have many challenges once he gets back to the Majors.
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dodgerblue6 · Posted: Fri 8/19/11 5:30 am Post subject:

True--seems like he has the right outlook after a frustrating outing.

From MLB.com:

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Fri 9/2/11 6:41 am Post subject:

He's coming!

After two more solid rehab starts--one a very dominating performance--Stephen is now scheduled to make his long-awaited return to the majors. And who will the first team he faces be?

Well, yes--the Dodgers!
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sunnyblue · Posted: Fri 9/2/11 5:18 pm Post subject:

Bad timing! Go Dodgers

Then, go Stephen! Smile

forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 7525 Location: San Diego

I won't have any problem rooting for Stephen! Twisted Evil

lol
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dodgerblue6 · Posted: Tue 9/6/11 8:35 am Post subject:

Haha, very funny; and I was just nice to you about rooting for your Padres this week!

Well, today is the big day, and the two big questions are 1) how effective Stephen will be, and 2) if he gets the chance to be--or, if instead bad weather in D.C. postpones the game.

As today's L.A. Times notes:

sunnyblue · Posted: Tue 9/6/11 7:36 pm Post subject:

Stephen pitched great tonight! But the Dodgers were able to rally on their bullpen, yea!

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Tue 9/6/11 10:06 pm Post subject:

Yep, and that's exactly the way I predicted it! I said the best case scenario would be Stephen doing well, but the Dodgers winning. I knew he was on a strict pitch count, and all they had to do was get into the bullpen to have a chance.
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forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 7525 Location: San Diego

I did enjoy watching the game, because he pitched well on his return to the majors!
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dodgerblue6 · Posted: Fri 9/9/11 3:52 pm Post subject:

Steve McCatty is pleased with Stephen's return performance.

From MLB.com, McCatty noted:

sunnyblue · Posted: Tue 9/13/11 12:34 pm Post subject:

That sounded like a good opportunity to give input. I bet Gil Hodges fan liked doing that because she is pretty loyal to the cause.

To get this thread back to Stephen, he did okay in his next start too this weekend, but didn't go as long and was still on a strict pitch count. He got good support from the Nationals, though.

GilHodgesFan · Joined: 15 Jan 2011 Posts: 1763 Location: Cedar Rapids Iowa

I missed putting in a good word for Gil Hodges because I didn't get on the computer for any length of time before we left except to leave a quick birthday message for my sister-in-law Saturday morning. Thanks for letting me know about it though. I hope we can find out who all was represented as being Hall worthy. I sure hate it that I missed out on sticking up for Gil Hodges Sad

Still waiting to hear who is going to be on the Vets Committee this Fall so I can begin my letter writing campaign for Gil. It sure would be nice to get him in there while his wife is still here as she has worked so hard to get him in.
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dodgerblue6 · Posted: Wed 9/14/11 1:56 pm Post subject:

Oh, no, that's why I posted on Friday morning a plea specifically for everyone to check back on the board later that same day... I made sure it was at the top by that afternoon so you would see it, too, before you left for St. Louis. I wanted the other travelers to see it too with a three-day advance notice since I knew everyone else besides me was going out of town!

Would have updated everything Thursday night, but things got a bit crazy; will post more later (I'm at work now).
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forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 7525 Location: San Diego

I had to search for this thread as long as it was since it was last posted in!

Happy quarter-century birthday to Stephen! He turned 25 on Saturday! Born in San Diego, California Smile

on July 20, 1988.

Linda, I know your Dodgers just played the Nationals but I did not know if anything was mentioned during that time. Just wanted to post my own wish from his hometown fans!
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dodgerblue6 · Posted: Mon 7/22/13 9:24 pm Post subject:

Good call! Yes, he pitched the day before his birthday (got a no-decision) but it was mentioned, and he was certainly born in a special year! Very Happy

Orel Hershiser was National League Cy Young Award winner in 1988.

On a side note, since you mentioned one-quarter of a century, my mom turned three-quarters of a century old two days before that.
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-Baseball Hall of Fame

forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 7525 Location: San Diego

Dug up an old thread after the last one we had about Stephen's woes over the last couple of seasons. This time I wanted to post that he now owns the Nationals' franchise strikeouts record. Way to go, congratulations! Article from mlb.com
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dodgerblue6 · Posted: Thu 4/7/16 5:56 pm Post subject:

Congratulations! I'm glad you mentioned it. It's been a long haul for Stephen what with his injuries, etc. I like that Dusty realizes what a professional he is.
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sunnyblue · Posted: Thu 4/21/16 5:31 pm Post subject:

Has anyone noticed Stephen has had a great start to the season and might finally be finding his groove? It would be great if he stays injury free.

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Thu 4/21/16 8:00 pm Post subject:

Yes, and while it's said that he developed a slider which has been contributing to his success--Stephen denies it. But whatever he's doing, something new is working.

Looking back at this thread, I realized it has 80 posts now since it started in 2009!
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dodgerblue6 · Posted: Wed 5/4/16 8:28 pm Post subject:

In retrospective, here's a recap of the five-year plan that the Nationals put in place for Stephen.
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forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 7525 Location: San Diego

A 5 year plan - and he has 5 wins now. Maybe I should have posted in the Cinco de Mayo thread! Wink

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dodgerblue6 · Posted: Thu 5/12/16 3:00 pm Post subject:

Stephen was extended last week, and continues to roll, although he got a no-decision in that game.
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-Baseball Hall of Fame

forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 7525 Location: San Diego

The thing that really surprises me is they would give him that long a contract with what his injury history has been like. They have not even had a super season out of him although we know he has the stuff to.

And the other thing about this is, I was kind of hoping he would be available in the offseason for us to pick up. But never mind, I am sure my Padres will be waiting for the last couple of years of his career, like they will with Cole, when they can get the least out of them but they will pitch back here "where it all started." Lol
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dodgerblue6 · Posted: Sat 5/14/16 9:16 pm Post subject:

Cathy--I know, huh? LOL

Another quality start for Stephen today against the Marlins, and his sixth win of the season.
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forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 7525 Location: San Diego

Stephen is 7-0 after pitching a very good game against the Mets a couple of days ago.
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forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 7525 Location: San Diego

Stephen has beaten the Mets for the second time within a week. His record is now 8-0. It is nice to see him healthy and doing well, until of course he pitches against my team! I think this is the season they have been expecting from him for awhile now. He really is looking like a first overall pick, even though it took 6 years.
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dodgerblue6 · Posted: Sun 5/29/16 6:42 pm Post subject:

Believe me, I never predicted this thread would become so active this season! Perhaps Stephen will have a chance to pitch in the ASG in his hometown! He's 9-0 after beating the Cardinals today. Smile

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dodgerblue6 · Posted: Fri 6/10/16 8:50 pm Post subject:

With a win over the Phillies today, Stephen became the first pitcher in the majors to the 10-win mark this season--against zero losses. It was a rocky start as he gave up four runs early, but his team bailed him out and he threw seven innings, retiring the last 14 batters he faced. Seven years later, it's great to see him finally coming into his own!

Overall, I don't mind him being second to Clayton, though. Smile

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-Baseball Hall of Fame