Gameday Thread, NLCS #4: 10/16 vs. Rockies
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Smoke 'em if you got 'em, folks. We're calling on all the blessed saints and martyrs this evening, simply in order that we can see the dawn tomorrow. St. Penelope of the Cross, the Blessed Salma of Hayek, and the Very Reverend Milla Jovovich are all being invoked. Though since their boss appears to strongly favor the team we're facing, I'm not sure the entire pantheon will be sufficient tonight.
At the moment, it looks like we'll be going with Owings, and I can't argue with that. The problem has not been the pitching this series, it's the offense, and a credible bat in the pitcher's spot could be very helpful. Same goes with the news Cirillo will be replacing Ojeda at, er, second-base. We need more production than Ojeda can give us: though if Cirillo boots a ball, I am allowed to reverse my position entirely on this.
Remember, "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step," as Lao-Tzu once said. And any historic comeback has to start with a win tonight. Focus on that, and we can then see what tomorrow brings. And if all else fails, we turn to the words of Dylan Thomas:
Because their words had forked no lightning they
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright
Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight,
And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way,
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight
Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
So, even if we can't win, a Peña fastball between Tulowitski's shoulder-blades will do. He can then at least teach Justin Upton the "right" way to take first-base. :-) Aroundness for me is uncertain: we have a concert at the Paper Heart tonight, but I'll be laptopping, all being well, so should be able to comment sporadically.
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Call me crazy...
Please don't let this be the last game of the year
by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 4:52 PM EDT reply actions
I posted this picture before all 3 Cub games..
by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 4:57 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah, I was about to bring that up.
Here is a bigger version
by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Imageshack not working today...
by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm at 1024 x 768
1024x768
by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Logo/background
by 4CornersFan on Oct 15, 2007 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Altho' not effective last night, candle of hope ..
The Candle of Hope
Go DBacks!!
by 4CornersFan on Oct 15, 2007 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Wha' Happened?
I was literally 'unplugged' at the beachhouse so didn't watch a single pitch. Listened to the game on the way home last night, but that was it.
My D-Backs garb did get lots of attention in San Diego - but to be fair that's where lots of Arizonans seem to go. It being so close and all. ;-)
If nothing else, here's to letting a little wind out of the Rockie's sails tonight. A Diamondbacks victory is in the cards. And as oklahomasooners noted above the Diamondbacks have been known to snap off a few winning streaks of their own. Perhaps these guys are simply too young and wet behind the ears to realize the herculean feat ahead of them.
Just win one at a time. Starting tonight.
I would love
I'll be here this time
Today's 10/15, not 10/16, right? Is the 10/16 date on this post a clever way of manipulating the mojo? If so, pretend I didn't bring it up.
by monica in el paso on Oct 15, 2007 6:52 PM EDT reply actions
Good spot
by Jim McLennan on Oct 15, 2007 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I didnt mention
A. we have some hope after a win in game 4
OR
2. we are a half nights sleep removed from the pain of game 4.
Also acceptable is 10/14 AM- disappointed but hopeful.
Rituals
Yeah, I am not adverse to Tulowitzki getting drilled either. While his defense has been fab, his offense has sucked this series so far. So here's hoping he doesn't get rookie of the year just for lording his superior rookiness over Upton.
Go Micah and do D-Backs and their bats with RISP!
Micah extends his streak to 24 innings.
Hey, prepare for the worst, hope for the best.
Holy Crap
Top 2nd: Boston
- M. Ramirez walked
- M. Lowell singled to center, M. Ramirez to second
- J.D. Drew safe at first on first baseman R. Garko's fielding error, M. Ramirez to third, M. Lowell to second
- J. Varitek flied out to left
- C. Crisp grounded into double play shortstop to first, J.D. Drew out at second
True, it's not that bad yet,
Couldn't hurt
Anyone else think this might be a good idea??
Funny
by Pigpen Fan on Oct 15, 2007 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I think in a situation this dire,
Besides, I've drank alcohol underage in Denver, and I wasn't even trying to come back from an 0-3 NLCS deficit. I was just trying to get drunk with my cousins.
wait...
by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 15, 2007 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll be happy to take a whiskey shot
by monica in el paso on Oct 15, 2007 7:49 PM EDT reply actions
Formal Apology
by dbacksfan55555 on Oct 15, 2007 7:57 PM EDT reply actions
Welcome back
by Jim McLennan on Oct 15, 2007 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Thank you
by 4CornersFan on Oct 15, 2007 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Let's go!
If you're gonna hit anyone...
by dbacksfan55555 on Oct 15, 2007 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Not about losing
No worries here.
I'll say this:
Part of the game?
part of the game
by dbacksfan55555 on Oct 15, 2007 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
But there is a difference
that's why
by dbacksfan55555 on Oct 15, 2007 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
A couple of thoughts
- When one rookie takes it upon himself to deliver a lecture to another rookie on the proper etiquette of walking to first-base, umbrage seems perfectly fair.
- It's also perhaps worth remembering that three D-backs hitters have been hit in this series already (two by Francis, one by Corpas), compared to no Rockies. Seems credible justification for payback to me.
- Only Kim has hit more batters than Micah Owings in the National League this year. He's not a head-hunter, but he will pitch inside, and if the batter gets hit, so be it.
All told, I would be quite surprised if nobody got hit tonight. I'm just saying. :-)
As an aside, I always thought it would be appropriate, rather than walking Barry Bonds on four pitches, to hit him with one. Economical, and far more entertaining for everyone. Except Barry, but he wears so much armor, he'd probably not even notice.
by Jim McLennan on Oct 15, 2007 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, if you want to hit someone
We'll just hit a home run right afterwards. ;)
Fair enough
Though let's hope that's in a losing cause!
by Jim McLennan on Oct 15, 2007 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
That's only allowed if you aren't awarded the base
Todd Helton was hit.
Just picking nits, that's all.
Sportsmanship
- Rockies withhold the final score on the Mets game (when the game has been final and every other score was promptly posted to the scoreboard) so the Diamondbacks don't know they have made the playoffs.
- Rockies have to have it their own way when being introduced in our ball park and refuse to walk out individually when introduced (I am sure the Diamondbacks went along with whatever CO wanted when on their field).
- Tulowitzki, a rookie himself, calling out another rookie.
- Diamondbacks wanting to wear their black jerseys on a Friday as they haven't had a home Sat. playoff game and Rockies think it's all about them of course. If the Rockies aren't superstitious about their black jerseys, why don't they wear the purple ones?
Even if all of that were true...
Besides, can we really afford to be giving the Rockies more base runners?
There's an opportunity there
Okay
OK look
But wow, i didnt know i controlled the game. Sorry guys for lettin you down. i'll make sure they score some runs and win the next 4.
It's not about the game
But, just get us those runs and the win, and all will be forgiven. ;-)
Don't hit Tulo.
Wait 'til next year's season opener. THEN hit Tulo.
This game is so important
dun dun da dun--
Stone Ruination IPA. (A true beast of a beer if there ever were one!)
And just in case that doesn't work, I've got native Tucsonan beer, Nimbus Red Ale, in reserve.
I am TOTALLY stitious tonight.
Okay
We are about to make it 9..
by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 10:08 PM EDT reply actions
Go D-backs!
Let's go Diamondbacks!
I have a feeling we win big tonight
by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 10:14 PM EDT reply actions
LETS GO D-BACKSSS
by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 15, 2007 10:22 PM EDT reply actions
I am an idiot..
by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice start by CY!
Damn.
The Boobirds come out to sing to Eric Byrnes.
i can't watch this
by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 15, 2007 10:30 PM EDT reply actions
I'm actually somewhat surprised that wasn't a balk
Shoot
Sorry, guys. That was my bad. :(
I've got my Nimbus Red Ale ready, just in case.
by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
No problem
by 4CornersFan on Oct 15, 2007 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow...
Looked like a strike on TV, too.
by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Argh.... Holliday gets a single
Rockies get 2 on with 2 outs.
That pitch wasn't even a strike!!
Okay, double play time!
Dear Hitters,
by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 10:46 PM EDT reply actions
Nothing!
I got my Nike D'backs hoodie and ..
by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I have decided that the proper shirt...
Can you see that I am serious? Out of my way, all of you! This is no place for loafers!
I've got my Micah Owings-signed hat
by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Free shirts are good shirts
I am D-backs free
by Jim McLennan on Oct 15, 2007 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Let's make come more noise tonight.
I don't think that's Craig Taber's real hair.
by monica in el paso on Oct 15, 2007 10:49 PM EDT reply actions
You mean Sager?
by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
whatever
by monica in el paso on Oct 15, 2007 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
(playing Brett)
(sorry; I hit return by mistake before)
by monica in el paso on Oct 15, 2007 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
huh
by monica in el paso on Oct 15, 2007 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
unbelievable
by westcoastbias on Oct 15, 2007 10:51 PM EDT reply actions
Way to go, Synderman
by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 10:53 PM EDT reply actions
Oh, Special K.
Snyderman, Snyderman.
Bring him home! Make him score!
Then let's get, a few runs more.
Get a hit! Bring home the Snyderman.
A round of applause
by Jim McLennan on Oct 15, 2007 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Dammit. :-(
by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
craig sager is my hero.
by westcoastbias on Oct 15, 2007 10:54 PM EDT reply actions
I just had to explain
This is called an oppurtunity..
by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 10:57 PM EDT reply actions
Helton was hit too.
I do think it might be time for Micah to do some enforcing, though. Then again-- it's Micah. He enforces even when he doesn't mean to.
by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Ouch!!
Hope Jupton's been sharpening his cleats, a la Ty Cobb.
If Cirillo walks...
And again
by 4CornersFan on Oct 15, 2007 10:59 PM EDT reply actions
INEPTITUDE
in·ep·ti·tude Listen to the pronunciation of ineptitude
Pronunciation:
(ˌ)i-ˈnep-tə-ˌtüd, -ˌtyüd\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Latin ineptitudo, from ineptus
Date:
1615
: the quality or state of being inept; especially : incompetence
by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 10:59 PM EDT reply actions
Hmmm....
by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
That wasn't getting it done
Idiot Chip Caray
Hmm... when'd he get the sex change?
tulo
by westcoastbias on Oct 15, 2007 11:04 PM EDT reply actions
It happens often enough...
by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Man.....
Was referring
Micah!
By my count,
by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Owings..
by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 11:09 PM EDT reply actions
Ownings
by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 11:10 PM EDT reply actions
okay im bored from regular life
by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 15, 2007 11:10 PM EDT reply actions
WHAT THE HELL?!
by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 11:11 PM EDT reply actions
damn.
by monica in el paso on Oct 15, 2007 11:11 PM EDT reply actions
Pwnings, infield hit.
I'm really starting to hate Tulowitzki.
Byrnes.
Is it too much to ask for a little compassion?
a little bit more than them
just enough to get us through
is that too much to ask?
Hand to the mouth.
Morales put his hand to his mouth.
by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Lessgo Byrnsie...
There's a delay between the 2 tvs in our house. So I hear the rest of my family yell, then I get it...
by emilywebs on Oct 15, 2007 11:14 PM EDT reply actions
Yet again... 2 runners, 2 outs
by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 11:15 PM EDT reply actions
Three run HR
by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 15, 2007 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
three run homer time.
by westcoastbias on Oct 15, 2007 11:15 PM EDT reply actions
CoJack
by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 15, 2007 11:16 PM EDT reply actions
YES!
by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 15, 2007 11:17 PM EDT reply actions
OH MY GOD!!!!
by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 11:17 PM EDT reply actions
I don't know
by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 15, 2007 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I know!
by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll take it!
by monica in el paso on Oct 15, 2007 11:17 PM EDT reply actions
yeppers.
by monica in el paso on Oct 15, 2007 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Pwnings with the run scored.
that was with authoritay!!
by westcoastbias on Oct 15, 2007 11:18 PM EDT reply actions
And all that happiness for one run.
Oh, believe me
What? All the real cars are heavy, and there aren't many D-backs fans up here...
Lighting a car on fire?
by 4CornersFan on Oct 15, 2007 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I will run around aimlessly if Arizona actually...
by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Good idea
Or the SAP guy
"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO NO NO NO NO NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!"
Well, hey...
by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Welcome to the 'Pit's gameday threads, by the way
by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Okay, I must ask
by 4CornersFan on Oct 15, 2007 11:21 PM EDT reply actions
I've never understood the plot of that
It makes me sad to be a guy
And also
I promise this will be my last ED med post.
by 4CornersFan on Oct 15, 2007 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Must we?
by 4CornersFan on Oct 15, 2007 11:23 PM EDT reply actions
If a Dback hit that ball..
by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 11:24 PM EDT reply actions
Conspiracy Theory
Holliday's bases empty single: 4 slow motion replays(3 different angles)and 1 real time replay
Cant i get this game on FSN with Gracie and Suton??? I would pay for that. just an idea.
Gracie..
"Arizona fans, now THIS is how a town full of bandwagon, fair-weather fans is supposed to rally around their team!"
by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Unfortunately
by CA SnakesFan on Oct 15, 2007 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Does drilling Holliday in the left scapula count?
by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Out!
The best part about nailing Holliday...
Guys... timeout for a moment?
Okay, carry on.
TOTALLY!
by 4CornersFan on Oct 15, 2007 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Absolutely
OWINGS!
Clint "Leatherface" Hurdle
by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 11:35 PM EDT reply actions
AN EXTRA BASE HIT!!!
by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 11:35 PM EDT reply actions
They slip and fall going around third.
who needs alcohol
by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 15, 2007 11:35 PM EDT reply actions
And, for nearly another year,
by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Jupton channels getting plunked
wow.
by emilywebs on Oct 15, 2007 11:37 PM EDT reply actions
Denver fans can be loud
I guess the thin, lowly-oxygenated air...
by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Is it a bad thing
not really.
by emilywebs on Oct 15, 2007 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
When I first heard that one,
Of course, I was also in about 2nd grade.
by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Okay
I guess this is what I get
Say it out loud. Repeat. Repeat again, faster.
by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Back to basics...
by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 11:41 PM EDT reply actions
Man
It's a good sign
Line drive right to Cirillo.
That strike 2 on Tulo
remember when we used to turn double plays?
by monica in el paso on Oct 15, 2007 11:52 PM EDT reply actions
Brenly's the only intelligent commentator
by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Morales is gone.
Shut 'em down here, and let's get to that bullpen.
damn
by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 15, 2007 11:57 PM EDT reply actions
uhh new policy
by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 15, 2007 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Figures...
by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 11:57 PM EDT reply actions

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