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Gameday Thread, NLCS #4: 10/16 vs. Rockies

Lucha_tiny by Jim McLennan on in Gameday Threads

Micah Owings (24, RHP, 8-8, 4.30)
Franklin Morales (21, LHP, 3-2, 3.43)

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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:

Though wise men at their end know dark is right,
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...
But I like our chances tonight. And maybe game 5. Now, I can't say I have the same optimism for winning four in a row, but what the hell. Gotta start somewhere.

by Azreous on Oct 15, 2007 4:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Please don't let this be the last game of the year
The D'Backs have broken off 4+ game winning streaks at a moment's notice several times this season. Here's to it happening again!

by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 4:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah, I was about to bring that up.
I'm using that as my desktop picture at the moment because the logo looks good, and was reminded earlier today of the same thing you said. Maybe it'll bring good fortune again.

by Azreous on Oct 15, 2007 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Here is a bigger version
I have it set for a widescreen laptop, so hopefully it fits your computer. If not, I will fix it up for your screen resolution if you would like. http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/782/72631031fk2.jpg

by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Imageshack not working today...
http://i22.tinypic.com/33bmmb8.jpg It is not my best work because I made it in class without use of a real mouse and really bungled up the NLCS logo, but it looks okay.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm at 1024 x 768
While there's a little bit of stretching, the image is still crisp, and that's all I'm worried about. This will do nicely; thanks.

by Azreous on Oct 15, 2007 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

1024x768
http://i21.tinypic.com/30aalq0.jpg

by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice!
Looks great on my desktop.  I was kind of getting sick of that blue ocean with the island and the palm tree anyway.  Thanks, OK!

by TwinnerA on Oct 15, 2007 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Logo/background
Thanks!
"Are we out of bananas? No, we are in of bananas."

by 4CornersFan on Oct 15, 2007 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Altho' not effective last night, candle of hope ..
..will burn tonight.  I think I figured out where I boo-boo'ed--I lit it during the game.  During the 2004 ALCS when the Red Sox were down 0-3, I lit it before the fourth game began and then before every subsequent game.  So tonight I will follow the same protocol.  For you non-believers, this is an innocuous act that should not conflict with any of your own rituals.  For us believers, I will carry the torch all the way over to the wick.  Mr. batster was not a believer at first until the end of game 4 in 2004 then once when the wind blew it out in game 6 and the BoSox started to falter, he looked over at the candle and start screaming "The CANDLE OF HOPE has GONE OUT!!!!!" over and over again.  (I still chuckle to myself when I recall that memory.)  Let's hope the Dbacks can follow in the Red Sox footsteps and end the series in a most dramatic fashion.  

by batster on Oct 15, 2007 5:00 PM EDT reply actions  

The Candle of Hope
We will use whatever works!!  Candle of hope, St. Penelope, whatever.

Go DBacks!!

"Are we out of bananas? No, we are in of bananas."

by 4CornersFan on Oct 15, 2007 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wha' Happened?
I go off to San Diego for a week and come back to staring into the abyss of a 3-0 deficit?

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.

by cavscout on Oct 15, 2007 5:18 PM EDT reply actions  

I would love
to see Tool-owitzki get drilled. I would also enjoy seeing him try to get tough with upton closer than 100 ft away. that would be interesting.

by Adam1 on Oct 15, 2007 5:40 PM EDT reply actions  

I'll be here this time
... but I'd like to thank all of you who posted last night, while I was at work and had no access to the game. Updating Yahoo every 30 seconds told me the score but nothing else. Keeping an eye on this board -- well, it was like being stuck in the kitchen while everyone's screaming and cussing in the TV room, but at least I knew what was going on.

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
No, the date was simply an error. But it can't do any harm to leave it that way, since it's a promise of a better tomorrow! And if we win tonight, I'll certainly continue it for as long as we keep winning... :-)

by Jim McLennan on Oct 15, 2007 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

I didnt mention
it because it meant either

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.

by Adam1 on Oct 15, 2007 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rituals
I like the idea of lighting a candle and at least the house will smell nice even if the game should stink up the joint.

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!

by TwinnerA on Oct 15, 2007 7:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Micah extends his streak to 24 innings.
Also has his 3rd 4-hit game of the year, with another 2 homers like the Atlanta game. Heck... maybe he even hits for the cycle? Time for Micah to take his team on his shoulders, like he did in the inaugural Bricktown Showdown.

Hey, prepare for the worst, hope for the best.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 7:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Holy Crap
Hey, at least it's not this bad for us yet:

  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
Bases loaded... no outs... no runs score.  That's bad.
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 15, 2007 7:43 PM EDT reply actions  

True, it's not that bad yet,
but the game hasn't started.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Couldn't hurt
'Only one team in history has ever won a series after going down 3-0: the Red Sox, who achieved said task by shocking the Yankees in the 2004 ALCS. According to first baseman Kevin Millar, the self-proclaimed "Idiots" of Boston fueled this unprecedented comeback by taking pregame whiskey shots. So, Arizona, there's your blueprint.'

Anyone else think this might be a good idea??

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 7:43 PM EDT reply actions  

I think
thats what Valverde does before coming into a game.

by Adam1 on Oct 15, 2007 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Funny
To bad they cant let Upton do that
bleeding Sedona red and having fun

by Pigpen Fan on Oct 15, 2007 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think in a situation this dire,
rules can be bent.

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.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

wait...
if they do this, how would Upton's mom feel?
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 15, 2007 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'll be happy to take a whiskey shot
for the good of the team! I've already got a candle lit; I'll gladly get lit myself if it'll help. (The candle and the whiskey simultaneously might not be such a good idea, though.)

by monica in el paso on Oct 15, 2007 7:49 PM EDT reply actions  

No more F-Bombs
It's time for some Cruz Missiles and Micah Missiles

Lets go D-Backs

by Wimb on Oct 15, 2007 7:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Formal Apology
I wish to formally apologize for all I offended in last night's thread. I had a few too many beers, and Yorvit's home run upset us all in our own ways. If you know me, I do have an agressive demeaner, but the way in which I was aggressive was clearly out of line. I was able to look back today at what I had written and I give my promise (if it means anything) that I will not swear so hatefully or often anymore. I also apology especially to AZSnakepit because he clearly does so much for this site and such an excellent job. I took advantage of my posting priveleges so I hope my apology is accepted by him as well. It really is a great site that I only recently found I already abused my priveleges. I will not be able to post tonight anyway, but I do hope to post in the future with a different attitude toward the thread. As for the enthusiam/passion part all I gotta say is, GOOOOOOOOOOO DBAAAAAACKS!!!!!!!!!! The Red Sox did it, now it's time for us to do it.

by dbacksfan55555 on Oct 15, 2007 7:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Welcome back
It takes some courage to come back and apologize, and I appreciate the fact that you did. As far as I'm concerned, yesterday is now a closed issue, and I'd be happy to welcome you back - as long as you behave! :-) Any other thoughts on the topic are, of course, invited.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 15, 2007 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thank you
...for your heartfelt apology.  
"Are we out of bananas? No, we are in of bananas."

by 4CornersFan on Oct 15, 2007 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Let's go!
In an effort to change our fortunes, I've returned my signature back.  Yes, I acknowledge the irony.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 7:57 PM EDT reply actions  

If you can't win, hit Tulo?
C'mon guys, at least go out with class.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 15, 2007 8:05 PM EDT reply actions  

If you're gonna hit anyone...
hit Yorvit. I mean granted I hate Holliday and Tulo more, but come one, Yorvit had the killing blast last night.

by dbacksfan55555 on Oct 15, 2007 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not about losing
just hate that guy. Don't even talk about class. Pete Rose's little sister yelling across the field at upton, now thats class. I'm sure he was just saying a loud prayer for him right. Drilling a guy is just part of the game.

by Adam1 on Oct 15, 2007 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hmm
Let's not point TOO many fingers about unruly behavior here.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 15, 2007 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

No worries here.
This isnt basketball. Guys charge the mound, slid in hard (they all do it), drill someone or throw behind them, etc. AND what difference does it make if I WANT them to hit a guy??? last i checked i'm not on the payroll and even if i was they wouldnt listen to me. you cant tell me one person in COL didnt hope to see Byrnes take one in the ribs

by Adam1 on Oct 15, 2007 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'll say this:
Don't turn into the Cubs. In our four-game August series they were bouncing balls off our guys for no apparent reason. Two of our rookies were hit in the head (Baker and Stewart) Holliday in the foot, and everyone else was dodging out of the way. We didn't retaliate (although the fans wanted to). But if we had, that would have been part of the game; you protect your own. Taking a cheap shot at a good player for the other team on the tail end of a series looking down? Eh, you guys can do better.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 15, 2007 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Part of the game?
No, it's just being a poor loser.  Come on, guys.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

part of the game
it's been happening since the Christy Matthewson days.

by dbacksfan55555 on Oct 15, 2007 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

But there is a difference
Hitting a guy in retaliation for something, yeah, it's a part of the game, though some may not like it.  Hitting a guy because you (the fans) don't like him, and he's been playing well?  That's just lame.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

that's why
i recomended Yorvit above instead of Tulo

by dbacksfan55555 on Oct 15, 2007 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

A couple of thoughts
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
do go ahead.

We'll just hit a home run right afterwards. ;)

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 15, 2007 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

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  

Pulling a Drew?
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Todd Helton was hit.
But he wasn't awarded the base.

Just picking nits, that's all.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sportsmanship
Please.  The Rockies haven't shown much sportsmanship as I see it.  
  1.  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.
  2.  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).
  3.  Tulowitzki, a rookie himself, calling out another rookie.  
  4.  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?

by TwinnerA on Oct 15, 2007 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Even if all of that were true...
It would be all the more reason not to retaliate. Hitting someone does not beget more sportsmanship.

Besides, can we really afford to be giving the Rockies more base runners?

by Azreous on Oct 15, 2007 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

There's an opportunity there
The goal shouldn't be to lower to the perceived level of our opponent.  It should be to maintain our own standards, regardless of what we face.  Sadly, I don't feel that we (the team, or the fans) have done so this series.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Okay
You do have a point.  Maybe I should try to rise above what I perceive to be poor behavior.  I guess the Rockies don't know the etiquette as they have never been there before.

by TwinnerA on Oct 15, 2007 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

No, we haven't been here before
But we're learning quickly.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 15, 2007 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

OK look
No one expects the guy to really get hit. and what difference does it make. Seriously this is a joke.

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.

by Adam1 on Oct 15, 2007 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

It's not about the game
Obviously.  It's about showing some good sportsmanship.  Think about how many teams are reviled, largely for their fans- think back to our interaction with the folks over at Gas Lamp Ball, if you will.  Seriously, do you want to be "those guys"?

But, just get us those runs and the win, and all will be forgiven.  ;-)

I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Don't hit Tulo.
Kid may be a bit of a punk, but he hasn't yet figured out how to get on base in the NLCS, so there's not much point in showing him.

Wait 'til next year's season opener. THEN hit Tulo.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

This game is so important
that I've upgraded my baseball beer tonight to a whole 'nother level. It'll be a--

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.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 10:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Okay
Yahoo Gamechannel booted up. Beer by my side. No more talk of plunking the opposition. Let's get this one, and pull back a game.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 15, 2007 10:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Go D-backs!
Let's remind 'em that there's two teams in this series!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 10:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Let's go Diamondbacks!
Go Micah, Snyder, CoJack, Cirillo, Drew, Sheriff, Brynes, CY and Jupton!!!!  Pitch, hit, run, steal and score!!!!!!!!1

by TwinnerA on Oct 15, 2007 10:10 PM EDT reply actions  

I have a feeling we win big tonight
Even though we haven't shown anything to show we will, I have a feeling we break of 7 or 8 runs this game.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 10:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Finally!
Weren't we supposed to start 15 minutes ago?
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 10:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Atta boy, CY.
Let's see him off and running now, Melvin.

by Azreous on Oct 15, 2007 10:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Let's go, DREEEEEEEW!
Get it started!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 10:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice start by CY!
Now... no double plays in the first inning tonight, please Dbacks?? No lucky screamers back to the mound?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 10:24 PM EDT reply actions  

I have a feeling
We can get to their rookie early.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 15, 2007 10:25 PM EDT reply actions  

DROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 10:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Damn.
Almost, Drew. Holliday still had to make a semi-acrobatic catch there.

The Boobirds come out to sing to Eric Byrnes.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 10:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Dang
Okay, Byrnes, time to start the path towards redemption.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 10:29 PM EDT reply actions  

That was ____ing stupid.
::Smacks forehead::
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 10:29 PM EDT reply actions  

i can't watch this
this happened so many times... i'm off to do hw.
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 15, 2007 10:30 PM EDT reply actions  

D'oh
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 10:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Eerily reminscent...
Of about 15 other innings in this series.

by Azreous on Oct 15, 2007 10:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Shoot
I should have cracked open my Ruination before the top of the 1st.

Sorry, guys. That was my bad. :(

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 10:33 PM EDT reply actions  

I've got a 8th Street Ale stashed away
just for tonight.
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 15, 2007 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

I've got my Nimbus Red Ale ready, just in case.
Unfortunately, both the Dbacks AND Rockies do Spring Training in Tucson... so that could negate the run-scoring ability of the beer.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

No problem
You probably were thinking it's a home game.  
"Are we out of bananas? No, we are in of bananas."

by 4CornersFan on Oct 15, 2007 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow...
First LCS game in history started by 2 rookies. Quite surprising, actually. Really says something about these two teams.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 10:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Okay
No harm, no real foul. Let's see Micah post a zero, then we'll all settle down a lot better.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 15, 2007 10:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Looked a strike on Gameday
I'd like to know where that ball 2 missed.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 15, 2007 10:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Looked like a strike on TV, too.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Argh.... Holliday gets a single
on the same sorta line drive that Byrnes had a DP on last nite in the first.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 10:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Rockies get 2 on with 2 outs.
If they score, there is no justice.

That pitch wasn't even a strike!!

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 10:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Okay, double play time!
Just channel Livan, circa Game Three of the NLDS.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 10:44 PM EDT reply actions  

I mean...
That's the second time I've done that.  Duh.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

whew.
Long inning, but no runs. OK.

by monica in el paso on Oct 15, 2007 10:45 PM EDT reply actions  

And no runs scored!
Whew.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 10:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Dear Hitters,
GET SOME RUNS, PLEASE!! This suckfest is getting old. At least go down with a fight.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 10:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Nothing!
It may also be good luck that I'm wearing my Micah Owings-signed Sedona Red Dbacks hat. :-D
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 10:46 PM EDT reply actions  

I got my Nike D'backs hoodie and ..
a Sedona Red hat like the one the guys are wearing tonight. My red "Dbacks" jersey is officially bad luck, along with my NL West Champions shirt and my white 2001 Champions shirt.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

I have decided that the proper shirt...
...is my Mr. Sparkle shirt.  

Can you see that I am serious?  Out of my way, all of you!  This is no place for loafers!

I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

I've got my Micah Owings-signed hat
and my Dbacks shirt celebrating renaming the BOB to Chase Field. (Hey, I got it free when I worked for the bank! And it's been good luck before.)
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Free shirts are good shirts
That's how I got my Byrnes t-shirt.  
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

I am D-backs free
Clothing-wise tonight. Animaniacs shirt for me.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 15, 2007 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Score some tuns
I want to see Owings up with men on base this inning. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Oct 15, 2007 10:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Let's make come more noise tonight.
Now's a good time for CoJack to get hot?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 10:48 PM EDT reply actions  

You mean Sager?
I really dislike that guy.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

whatever
Yeah. The guy who looks like a '70s game show host (not as cute as Gene Rayburn, though).

by monica in el paso on Oct 15, 2007 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Craig Sager is so bald...
(How bald is he?)

He doesn't have actual hair on his head. He has a __.

by Azreous on Oct 15, 2007 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

(playing Brett)
A Baxter!

(sorry; I hit return by mistake before)

by monica in el paso on Oct 15, 2007 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

huh
coulda sworn I made a previous error post. Oh well.

by monica in el paso on Oct 15, 2007 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Reynolds, make them fear you.
Like, now.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 10:51 PM EDT reply actions  

unbelievable
score some runs.
A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 15, 2007 10:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Way to go, Synderman
Why do we always get these little two out rallies that never end up with runs in this series? CHANGE THAT, UPTON!

by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 10:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh, Special K.
We need something for Mark Reynolds, like blinders for a horse, but instead of blocking his side view, it blocks his view of everything above the strike zone.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 10:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Snyderman, Snyderman.
The guy on second is Snyderman.
Bring him home! Make him score!
Then let's get, a few runs more.
Get a hit! Bring home the Snyderman.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 10:54 PM EDT reply actions  

A round of applause
For that, before it gets lost in the maelstrom of posts...

by Jim McLennan on Oct 15, 2007 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dammit. :-(
Thanks anyways, Jim.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

craig sager is my hero.
A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 15, 2007 10:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow
Your very existence terrifies me.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

I just had to explain
To Mrs. Snakepit why there are pictures of Cruz, Hayek and Jovovich atop the blog tonight. Her response: "I see. Whatever it takes..." :-)

by Jim McLennan on Oct 15, 2007 10:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Helton was hit too.
Grazed, at least.

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.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ouch!!
Jupton gets plunked between the shoulder blades, right like we were talking about with Tulo tonight.

Hope Jupton's been sharpening his cleats, a la Ty Cobb.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 10:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Okay, Cirillo...
Get it done!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 10:58 PM EDT reply actions  

If Cirillo walks...
Owings would be up with the bases-loaded. Time to make the Rockies pay for laughing at him as a PH...

by Jim McLennan on Oct 15, 2007 10:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Come on, Chenrezig!
Om padme offense hum.
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 15, 2007 10:59 PM EDT reply actions  

And again
We leave runners (2 of them!) stranded.  This is SO tiresome.
"Are we out of bananas? No, we are in of bananas."

by 4CornersFan on Oct 15, 2007 10:59 PM EDT reply actions  

rats
... and with Micah on deck.

by monica in el paso on Oct 15, 2007 10:59 PM EDT reply actions  

INEPTITUDE
Main Entry:
    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....
Coulda sworn the secondary definition would say "2. Sports. Arizona Diamondbacks' team batting average with runners in scoring position. See: suckage"
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

That wasn't getting it done
But not all bad.  At least it clears Cirillo so Micah can lead off next inning.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Idiot Chip Caray
just explained to us that "Connie Jackson" just made the play.

Hmm... when'd he get the sex change?

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:02 PM EDT reply actions  

tulo
just got pwned!!
A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 15, 2007 11:04 PM EDT reply actions  

It happens often enough...
...when Micah Pwnings is on the mound.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Man.....
Last night's game changed on two pitches: Livo's single mistake to Torrealba, and Byrnes' screamer that turned into a lucky DP.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Heyyyyy
where's all that class

by Adam1 on Oct 15, 2007 11:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Was referring
to upton HBP. i watch behind on my dvr so i can skip over the 37 slow motion replays on every rockies bloop single.

by Adam1 on Oct 15, 2007 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good.
Leaves Morales leading off the next inning.

Now then:

Offense.

by Azreous on Oct 15, 2007 11:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Micah!
Show 'em we've got at least one dangerous bat in the lineup!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Good inning from Micah
How many more scoreless innings till he passes Webb?

by Jim McLennan on Oct 15, 2007 11:08 PM EDT reply actions  

By my count,
25 more. :-D
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

So....
If he gives us complete games, and gets moved up in the World Series rotation, he could match it when he  closes out Game Seven with a walk-off home run to win it all?
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Om
Om padme offense hum.
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 15, 2007 11:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Owings..
You must be our defense AND our offense tonight.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 11:09 PM EDT reply actions  

So sorry, Tulo.
Owings aboard. Hey look, the leadoff guy's on! That's never happened before!

by Azreous on Oct 15, 2007 11:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Micah!
It's not a hard hit, but great hustle!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Ownings
When he gets tired and needs to be taken out the game, put that man in the field. I am dead serious.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 11:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Om
בֵּית רְשָׁעִים, יִשָּׁמֵד;    וְאֹהֶל יְשָׁרִים יַפְרִיחַ.
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 15, 2007 11:10 PM EDT reply actions  

okay im bored from regular life
back to the heartbreaking d-backs
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 15, 2007 11:10 PM EDT reply actions  

WHAT THE HELL?!
GIVE ME A BREAK. UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CAN WE CATCH A FREAKIN BREAK ONCE!!?

by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 11:11 PM EDT reply actions  

damn.
No DP, though. Does that make Micah our best base runner, too?

by monica in el paso on Oct 15, 2007 11:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Pwnings, infield hit.
CY with shitty luck again.

I'm really starting to hate Tulowitzki.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Byrnes.
You're either due, or you owe us.  Whichever one works for you.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Is it too much to ask for a little compassion?
For a little bit of runs?  
a little bit more than them
just enough to get us through
is that too much to ask?
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 15, 2007 11:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Hand to the mouth.
Such a weird call. Pretty blatant, though.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Wha?
What happened?
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 15, 2007 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Morales put his hand to his mouth.
Which means an automatic ball, so it went to 3-0 on Byrnes.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lessgo Byrnsie...
clap clap clap clap clap

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  

three run homer time.
A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 15, 2007 11:15 PM EDT reply actions  

CoJack
Our O is long overdue
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 15, 2007 11:16 PM EDT reply actions  

CoJack!
Let's go!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:16 PM EDT reply actions  

No seriously guys
no update on the Gamecast.
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 15, 2007 11:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Another blown call.
Easily strike one to CoJack. We'll take it though.

by Azreous on Oct 15, 2007 11:16 PM EDT reply actions  

YES!
1-0! FINALLY
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 15, 2007 11:17 PM EDT reply actions  

OH MY GOD!!!!
WHAT THE HELL JUST HAPPENED?!!!

by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 11:17 PM EDT reply actions  

I don't know
a run? its an amazing feeling
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 15, 2007 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

An RBI? What?
I'm not prepared for this strange, frightening world.

by Azreous on Oct 15, 2007 11:17 PM EDT reply actions  

I know!
I have to reconsider all of my previous beliefs!

by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Did we score?
Am I reading this right?
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 15, 2007 11:17 PM EDT reply actions  

yeppers.
Inning's over now, but it's 1-0 us.

by monica in el paso on Oct 15, 2007 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pwnings with the run scored.
Way to go Byrnes, drawing the walk! Way to go CoJack, finally getting an important hit!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:17 PM EDT reply actions  

CoJack!
Good start!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:18 PM EDT reply actions  

that was with authoritay!!
says carman.
A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 15, 2007 11:18 PM EDT reply actions  

*cartman
A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 15, 2007 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fear the Micah!
That's 40% of our runs this series, scored by our pitchers... :-)

by Jim McLennan on Oct 15, 2007 11:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Sheriff!
Take care of things!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:18 PM EDT reply actions  

And all that happiness for one run.
Just imagine if we got, ohhhh, three or four in one game! There'd be celebratory riots in the streets, by jove!

by Azreous on Oct 15, 2007 11:19 PM EDT reply actions  

I think we can do it
just need to keep prayin' to the Holy Three.
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 15, 2007 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh, believe me
I spent the afternoon, scouting the apartment complex's parking lot for a car I could turn over and light on fire.  If we get a home run, you're going down, Tonka!

What?  All the real cars are heavy, and there aren't many D-backs fans up here...

I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lighting a car on fire?
Are you allowed to play with matches?  
"Are we out of bananas? No, we are in of bananas."

by 4CornersFan on Oct 15, 2007 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'll get an adult to help
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

I will run around aimlessly if Arizona actually...
.. gets more than one run on a single play. Is that even possible? Seriously, can you really score more than one run at one time?

by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good idea
For full effect, you should probably also yell "GOOOOOOOOOOAAAAALLL!!!" a la Telemundo announcers.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes.
Be sure to pull your shirt over your head and make like an airplane while you're at it.

by Azreous on Oct 15, 2007 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Or the SAP guy
at the home run derby a few years ago:

"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO NO NO NO NO NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!"

Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 15, 2007 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, hey...
sometimes you gotta take what you can get.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Okay, I must ask
Guys -- please give me your impressions of the "Viva Viagra" ads with the guys sitting around being musical.
"Are we out of bananas? No, we are in of bananas."

by 4CornersFan on Oct 15, 2007 11:21 PM EDT reply actions  

I've never understood the plot of that
I mean, given what Viagra is for, if they're so happy with it, doesn't that mean they should have less time to practice with their "band"?
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well...
It must have been hard for those guys to film that commercial.

by Azreous on Oct 15, 2007 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

It makes me sad to be a guy
because I fear that later in life I'll be sitting around with my golf buddies or whatever, and break out into Viagra fueled musicals.
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 15, 2007 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

And also
What's with the two bathtubs on the Cialis ad?  I don't get that either.

I promise this will be my last ED med post.  

"Are we out of bananas? No, we are in of bananas."

by 4CornersFan on Oct 15, 2007 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Heh
From Purple Row:


[new] Argh

These damn erectile dysfunction commercials are making me want more Frank TV ads.

I think we can all understand that sentiment.

I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Now, let's see if
We can keep this lead for longer than five hitters, this time, eh?

by Jim McLennan on Oct 15, 2007 11:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Must we?
Must we listen ONCE AGAIN to the "why did you put Tavares in the lineup?" story???  Have we not covered it enough?
"Are we out of bananas? No, we are in of bananas."

by 4CornersFan on Oct 15, 2007 11:23 PM EDT reply actions  

If a Dback hit that ball..
He would be walking back to the dugout right now.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 11:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Another good pitch...
Owings not doing too badly, just the Rockies hitting pitches off the plate.

by Azreous on Oct 15, 2007 11:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Conspiracy Theory
Co-Jacks 2 out RBI single scoring the pitcher from 2nd: 1 replay

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.

by Adam1 on Oct 15, 2007 11:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Gracie..
... might go on a spiel:

"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
the Rockies have become the new "darling" of the mlb postseason (much like the Patriots in the nfl).  So they are going to receive all the special attention and consideration of all the honks in the tbs booth.

by CA SnakesFan on Oct 15, 2007 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice pitch, Micah.
Now just get that pesky MVP candidate out.

by Azreous on Oct 15, 2007 11:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes.
Can't hit a homer that way, I guess.

by Azreous on Oct 15, 2007 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Come on, Micah....
Bear down, get the out...
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Out!
Excellent!  Now the Rockies can feel the pains of leaving so many runners on...
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:31 PM EDT reply actions  

The best part about nailing Holliday...
...was that little grin Chris Snyder was trying to hide while talking with Micah on the mound. :-D
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:31 PM EDT reply actions  

That was fair.
see now its over. i think thats good sportsmanship.

by Adam1 on Oct 15, 2007 11:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Time for some (more) runs
Go-go, super offense!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Guys... timeout for a moment?
MICAH OWINGS ROCKS.

Okay, carry on.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:35 PM EDT reply actions  

TOTALLY!
"Are we out of bananas? No, we are in of bananas."

by 4CornersFan on Oct 15, 2007 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Absolutely
Huddle up, everyone.  Give me a "Owings!" on three.  One, two, three-

OWINGS!

I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Clint "Leatherface" Hurdle
Why the split screen to look at his ugly mug?

by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 11:35 PM EDT reply actions  

AN EXTRA BASE HIT!!!
WOW! What happens if someone else gets one, too?!

by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 11:35 PM EDT reply actions  

They slip and fall going around third.
Then they double up the runner trying to stretch it into a triple.

by Azreous on Oct 15, 2007 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

who needs alcohol
when u got Upton?
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 15, 2007 11:35 PM EDT reply actions  

And, for nearly another year,
never the two shall meet.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jupton channels getting plunked
into positive results.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Upton!
Keep it going!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:37 PM EDT reply actions  

wow.
rockie fans are LOUD when they want to be...

by emilywebs on Oct 15, 2007 11:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Denver fans can be loud
Fond memories of watching the Broncos in Mile High Stadium...
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

I guess the thin, lowly-oxygenated air...
...is still conducive to yelling.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Is it a bad thing
when I'm more excited at having our pitcher AB with RISP than anyone else?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:38 PM EDT reply actions  

not really.
especially if he's got a higher BA than most of the lineup.

by emilywebs on Oct 15, 2007 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Owah Tanah Siam
Sorry, childish, I know.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

When I first heard that one,
the second word was "Tagu."

Of course, I was also in about 2nd grade.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Say it out loud
And speed it up after a few times through.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

I still don't hear it....
I are smart?
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 15, 2007 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Okay
After a few passes, "Owah Tanah Siam" changes into "Oh what an ass I am."
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's it?
Were the Denver fans actually chanting that?
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 15, 2007 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

No, not at all
As I said, childish.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

I guess this is what I get
for watching through my computer instead of audio.  
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 15, 2007 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Come on, Micah
It's RBI time!  Show 'em!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:39 PM EDT reply actions  

D'oh
Okay, well, make up for it on the mound, then.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Back to basics...
Leaving a RISP stranded. We need to hope and pray to somehow manage to get one more run, then we might pull this thing out.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 11:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Man
just wait until next inning.  I've been frantically MS painting all inning long for this one.
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 15, 2007 11:43 PM EDT reply actions  

It's a good sign
that TBS just broadcasted a commercial for Game 5. I guess the MLB officials that fixed this game are going to allow us to win.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Line drive right to Cirillo.
Hmm.... did these teams switch uniforms to get us Dbacks fans excited then break our hearts?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:45 PM EDT reply actions  

That strike 2 on Tulo
wasn't a strike before. Nice.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Bear down, Micah
Let's get some focus, man.  Double play time.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Sure seems like time...
For one of those Diamondback double plays, right?

by Azreous on Oct 15, 2007 11:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice dive, Micah
Take a few deep breaths.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Sweet play by Micah!!
Nice!! Just one more out...
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Good call by Brenly.
"I got the wind knocked out of me." Seems to be spot on.

by Azreous on Oct 15, 2007 11:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Brenly's the only intelligent commentator
on the team.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Micah is such a baller.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Morales is gone.
Pinch hitter; Herges coming in next inning.

Shut 'em down here, and let's get to that bullpen.

by Azreous on Oct 15, 2007 11:54 PM EDT reply actions  

damn
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 15, 2007 11:57 PM EDT reply actions  

FUCK
Thank you Kevin Seitzer

by Dr Robert on Oct 15, 2007 11:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Figures...
I loathe the Rockies. I hope they get destroyed in the WS.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 11:57 PM EDT reply actions  

SHAMPOO!
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 15, 2007 11:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Aw, dang it
Okay, Micah, don't let it get to you...
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Son of a bitch.
Another perfect example of the ball bouncing the Rockies' way.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Where did ball 2 just miss??
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

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