Gameday Thread, #55: 6/03 vs Braves

Grammar and me ...

Don't get along, we want the sweep ... that would be sweet :) Line Up: C. Counsell SS E. Byrnes cf L. Gonzalez lf C. Jackson 1b J. DaVanon rf D. Easley 3b O. Hudson 2b C. Snyder c C. Vargas p I'd call the only surprise DaVanon in for Green vs. Gonzo, and I'd think Tracy could play two in a row, but his K rate might be appreciative. Snyder get's the start, doen't it seem like he and Vargas pitch together a bit?

"Pepper needs new shorts!"

by npineda on Jun 3, 2006 6:51 PM EDT reply actions

E-Gon sent down

for Terry

http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20060603&content_id=1485824&vkey=re cap&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 6:56 PM EDT reply actions

Noooo!

And we just gave him a nickname and everything!

by kishi on Jun 3, 2006 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Double Noooo!

http://taoofsteve.mlblogs.com/the_tao_of_steve/2006/06/gonzalez_option.html

We might be bringing Ortiz back. Blast.

by kishi on Jun 3, 2006 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions

kidding

you have got to be kidding me after two great starts??
what are they thinking?

Webb=Cy Young

by webby17 on Jun 3, 2006 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions

I just got the news too ...

Illusions of Webb, no? Second start, first carrer victory, vs a east coast legend on the road, wins the day game, and is activated for an older pitcher. Kinda eerie.

"Pepper needs new shorts!"

by npineda on Jun 3, 2006 7:06 PM EDT reply actions

clap... clap... clap

Woo, there's that crack(pot) GM of ours at work again. We finally get a young guy that looks like he can hack it... lets send him down for a 50 year old lefty that has proven he can't anymore and represents exactly 0% of this organization's future.

Hey, look at that, Kevin Jarvis is still on the MLB roster too and has yet to pitch an inning!

Not to mention that some other lefty that's quite a few years younger has been doing pretty well down in Tucson...

by nihil67 on Jun 3, 2006 7:13 PM EDT reply actions

This sucks

I mean, he was doing very well in the Majors. I mean, he could have been an underdog to win the ROY (maybe...). He had a 1-0 record with a 2.25 era. I mean, that is better than El Dooque. I guess Jarvis will pitch in his place until Buss Ortiz comes up.

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 7:28 PM EDT reply actions

Nothing for a lefty

It's saddest that it's that hippy burnout Terry Mc that looks like 'Rusty Knuts' from "Meet the Fockers". He's a southpaw ... who cares? He's deffinatly not a lefty specialist. Guys like Little G mean we need to rely less on guts like Terry Mc.

"Pepper needs new shorts!"

by npineda on Jun 3, 2006 7:32 PM EDT reply actions

This is the worst part

Would I rather have Mulholland being brought out of the pin to do...not a whole hell of a lot, or would I rather have Kiki pitching lights-out as a starter? Do I really have to answer that question?

by azshadowwalker on Jun 3, 2006 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Anyways

Play Ball. Second inning already. We are up 1-0.

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 7:38 PM EDT reply actions

Finally

A game on tv

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 7:42 PM EDT reply actions

Full count..

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 7:43 PM EDT reply actions

And Langerhan

is out. Francoeur up. Come on 1-2-3 innning.

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 7:44 PM EDT reply actions

1-2-3 inning

for Vargas. Come on, keep it like that Vargas. Do you think that we need more SP now?

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 7:45 PM EDT reply actions

Lets go Byrnes

Come on!

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 7:48 PM EDT reply actions

Man

feet away from a HR.

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 7:48 PM EDT reply actions

Gonzo...

is safe! Man, what a close play

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 7:50 PM EDT reply actions

Damn

DP to end the inning.

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 7:52 PM EDT reply actions

another 1-2-3 inning

for Vargas. Lets get some runs!

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 7:59 PM EDT reply actions

lol

I found Byrnsie's Site.

http://www.byrnesie.com/

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 8:00 PM EDT reply actions

Davanon on first so far

Man, what a sunset at Turner Field...

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 8:02 PM EDT reply actions

and

DaVanon gets a SB. Man on scoring position. no outs.

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 8:03 PM EDT reply actions

Man on corners

Easley on first, DaVanon on third. Hudson with a heated bat up.

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 8:04 PM EDT reply actions

First and third, no outs

Got a shot at an important run or two (or more) here...

by kishi on Jun 3, 2006 8:04 PM EDT reply actions

Hudson scores in

Davanon. 2-2 for him. The game is 2-0 like this morning.

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 8:04 PM EDT reply actions

Hudson with the RBI!

Up 2-0, runners on first and second, still no outs.

by kishi on Jun 3, 2006 8:05 PM EDT reply actions

Synder up

Already has a rbi.

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 8:05 PM EDT reply actions

Man

what is up with that umpire? Lol.

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 8:05 PM EDT reply actions

Bases are Juiced

Synder has a Broken Bat Single.

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 8:07 PM EDT reply actions

Vargas up...

oh boy...

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 8:07 PM EDT reply actions

Bases loaded no outs....

And the pitcher at the plate. Hmm.

by kishi on Jun 3, 2006 8:07 PM EDT reply actions

Good try by Vargas

A infield Chopper, but Got easley at home.

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 8:07 PM EDT reply actions

Counsell

another Clutch kind of guy. Lets go Counsell!

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 8:08 PM EDT reply actions

GS?

Lol. Maybe...

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 8:08 PM EDT reply actions

Game against the Braves

means I can watch. Let's go DBacks!

by dahlian on Jun 3, 2006 8:10 PM EDT reply actions

3-0

Ground out sac whatever hit. Lol. Counsell gets an rbi.

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 8:11 PM EDT reply actions

A close call

Counsell nearly grounds into a double play, but they get the out at first first, so Hudson slides in safe at home for the run.

3-0!

by kishi on Jun 3, 2006 8:11 PM EDT reply actions

Byrnesie

is up

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 8:12 PM EDT reply actions

3 RUN HOMER!

FROM BYRNESIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 8:12 PM EDT reply actions

Byrnes burns 'em!

Three run homer!

by kishi on Jun 3, 2006 8:12 PM EDT reply actions

Comeback player of the year?

I hope so. Because he deserves it.

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 8:13 PM EDT reply actions

Seis - Cero

Wooooooooo. 6-0 D-Backs

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 8:14 PM EDT reply actions

Inning over, but the damage is done

Five runs. That's got to make Vargas more comfortable on the mound- but not too comfortable, I'd hope.

by kishi on Jun 3, 2006 8:15 PM EDT reply actions

Confident

Not comfortable. That's what we want out of Claduio.

"Pepper needs new shorts!"

by npineda on Jun 3, 2006 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Somehow,

his confidence looked like nothing against the Mets.

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Ah, yes, confident

An excellent distinction.

by kishi on Jun 3, 2006 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions

How did that ball gget

misplayed?

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 8:22 PM EDT reply actions

I hate it when

Home team announcers make the game seem so lopsided for the home team..

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 8:23 PM EDT reply actions

That's a scare...

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 8:24 PM EDT reply actions

Another good outing

by Vargas. I always thought that he was El Dooque jr.

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 8:26 PM EDT reply actions

I'm frequently surprised by Vargas

He doesn't put up flashy numbers, but he's given us some excellent starts.

by kishi on Jun 3, 2006 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Welll...

Or, if not excellent, adequate starts.

by kishi on Jun 3, 2006 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Same Thoughts.

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions

good game so far

6-0 byrnes with a bomb

cant believe they sent down Enriq

Webb=Cy Young

by webby17 on Jun 3, 2006 8:27 PM EDT reply actions

The double-header screwed up the rotation

Because there are no rest days in the next 11 games, either Enrique or Vargas would have had to pitch on short rest. They'll probably give Jarvis a start instead and don't be surprised if Jarvis is sent down for Enrique (or [gulp] Ortiz) after that start.

by William K @ AZ Snakepit on Jun 3, 2006 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions

They'll bring back...

Ortiz over Gonzalez. Just you watch. They're not going to admit how badly they f'ed up by signing Ortiz. As much as they're paying him, they're not going to let him go in favor of a rookie. As much as I'd prefer Gonzalez be brought back up, it will not happen as long as both Ortiz and Mulholland are on the roster. Unless someone else gets hurt, we won't see Gonzalez again for a while, IMO.

by azshadowwalker on Jun 3, 2006 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Hmmm...

"Unless someone else gets hurt," huh?

Should we start a collection? I vote Ortiz.

by kishi on Jun 3, 2006 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions

CoJack up

Come on Conor.

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 8:28 PM EDT reply actions

Hmm

Thomson ERA was always rising when ever he faces our team...

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 8:29 PM EDT reply actions

BB for the Guru of Patiences.

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 8:29 PM EDT reply actions

Another close one

Davanon missed it by inches.

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 8:31 PM EDT reply actions

2 RUn Shot by Easley

8-0. Okay... WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 8:34 PM EDT reply actions

Wooooh!

2 run homer from Easley- makes up for the one Davanon missed!

by kishi on Jun 3, 2006 8:35 PM EDT reply actions

Meh..

The fun slows down....

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 8:39 PM EDT reply actions

another 1-2-3 inning

for Vargas.

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 8:46 PM EDT reply actions

Should I

Stop watching the game and tune on the Suns game?

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 8:56 PM EDT reply actions

Injury

Counsell is down. Oh jeez... hit him in the side of the head

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 8:58 PM EDT reply actions

Okay

Counsell is alright. *phew.

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions

As the Braves announcers said...

"They'd probably need a forklift to get him out of the game." If it's not critical, Counsell's not leaving.

by kishi on Jun 3, 2006 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions

And the fun stops

2 Run Homer.

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 9:06 PM EDT reply actions

A lot of noise...

...but not too much damage. Braves get two, but leave the bases loaded, and we've still got a six run lead.

by kishi on Jun 3, 2006 9:18 PM EDT reply actions

Survived a scare.

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 9:19 PM EDT reply actions

Oh SNaps

Easley smacks another 2 RUn shot.

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 9:24 PM EDT reply actions

And heres the deal.

He killed the ball off our former reliever.

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 9:25 PM EDT reply actions

Counsell

w/o a hit. The only d-back without a hit today.

"They call me the princess of third base" -- Chad Tracy

by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 3, 2006 9:26 PM EDT reply actions

Well ...

This game, at least :)

"Pepper needs new shorts!"

by npineda on Jun 3, 2006 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Whoops

Guess that Gold Glove can be kind of heavy at times- Hudson's error botches a possible double play.

by kishi on Jun 3, 2006 9:34 PM EDT reply actions

Wow ..

Not looking that stellar in the defense today ...

"Pepper needs new shorts!"

by npineda on Jun 3, 2006 9:40 PM EDT reply actions

Ouch

10-7, not looking good this inning...

by kishi on Jun 3, 2006 9:42 PM EDT reply actions

Ugh ...

cakewalk to nail bitter ...

"Pepper needs new shorts!"

by npineda on Jun 3, 2006 9:45 PM EDT reply actions

sigh

Two run home run.

Welcome back, Mulholland. Glad to see you're back where you left off.

by kishi on Jun 3, 2006 9:46 PM EDT reply actions

Really needed THAT arm...

in the BP, didn't they? That sucks. It's worth getting rid of a promising starter for a lefty in the BP who can't get anyone out, isn't it?

Disgusted.

by azshadowwalker on Jun 3, 2006 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh yeah,

we need the 43 year old lefty on the roster sohe can get out Marcus Giles.

by dahlian on Jun 3, 2006 9:46 PM EDT reply actions

re-god-damn-diculous ...

Claduio pitched much better then the score shows.

"Pepper needs new shorts!"

by npineda on Jun 3, 2006 9:48 PM EDT reply actions

Build back that confidence ...

That's my boy, Jose. I haven't given up on you yet :)

"Pepper needs new shorts!"

by npineda on Jun 3, 2006 9:54 PM EDT reply actions

That was nice to see.

I hate seeing that kid struggle--and not just for the team's sake. I hope he gets it back on track, for his own sake and because Julio may not be the answer. I've heard Baltimore fans just ream him as horrible. I'd like to see Jose earn his spot back.

by azshadowwalker on Jun 3, 2006 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Kenny Ray?

Who's this guy? Came up the Royals in 99, and 7 years later, he's back in the bigs as a setup man ... nuts.

"Pepper needs new shorts!"

by npineda on Jun 3, 2006 10:24 PM EDT reply actions

Three homers!

Easley goes long again!

by kishi on Jun 3, 2006 10:27 PM EDT reply actions

Who would have thought?

I'd never have expected a 3-homer, 7 RBI game from Easley. Good way to take advantage of your opportunities. ;)

by azshadowwalker on Jun 3, 2006 10:28 PM EDT reply actions

1 out to go ...

bring it home baby

"Pepper needs new shorts!"

by npineda on Jun 3, 2006 10:45 PM EDT reply actions

A win is a win

Closer than I would have liked, but a sweep in the doubleheader. So we're, what, 1.5 games ahead of LA now?

by kishi on Jun 3, 2006 10:50 PM EDT reply actions

game

3 in a row
sweep the double header

Webb=Cy Young

by webby17 on Jun 3, 2006 10:51 PM EDT reply actions

Phew ...

We got away from a horrible bullpen showing from the 'B' crew, and a effective outing by Valverde to get a automatic guy like Julio in. Personally, i'll be looking for Miggy to throw a complete game tommrow after some of the abuse Today on that bullpen. We've won the series, and we are 6 and 3 on the road trip ... looking for the sweep on Sunday, how great is this? :)

"Pepper needs new shorts!"

by npineda on Jun 3, 2006 10:52 PM EDT reply actions

Automatic?

I think we should count our blessings with Julio for now. This guy was a train wreck in Baltimore and didn't fare much better in New York.

by nihil67 on Jun 4, 2006 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Exactly

There are certainly fans who are more bitter towards a fan than Baltimore fans are towards Julio, but they're still pretty bitter. He's doing alright so far. Hopefully the change of scenery has done him some good, but I'm hardly thinking he's the answer to our closing prayers. Personally, I'd far prefer for Papa to get back on track--which I think he will.

by azshadowwalker on Jun 4, 2006 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions