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Gameday Thread NLDS #1: 10/3 vs. Cubs

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Carlos Zambrano (26, RHP, 18-13, 3.95)
Brandon Webb (28, RHP, 18-10, 3.01)

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All right.
Time to exceed our expectations. If we manage to score one run this series, I think we'll prove all the experts wrong.

I nominate a CY solo shot as that one run.

by Azreous on Oct 3, 2007 4:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Heh
Can you imagine the grieving and crying that will go on if CY leads the game off with a homer?
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Let's do this thing!
I'm more than a little unhappy with the start time- it starts at 8 my time, I have to be up at 5 tomorrow morning, so I'm a little cramped between first pitch and when I need to be asleep.  But I'm excited to see what I can.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 5:03 PM EDT reply actions  

All I've heard the last few days
Is how hard done to the east coast people and Cubs are because of the "late" start.. Guess what? Its the Arizona home game!! We SHOULD be starting at 7pm our time!
Yes again the east coast bias wanting it earlier, when half the home fans here would still be at work.
I am kind of pissed that we are going this early for "east coast" tv.. if they don't like it, then put us all on one time zone!!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well they could start the games earlier
& you could listen to the Dbacks on Radio...

by cj060896 on Oct 3, 2007 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Which would defeat the purpose
of going going to games.  Yeah, if you're just going to watch it on TV, then the radio is just as a good an option, but it makes a bit messy for those of us with tickets during the week days
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 3, 2007 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Why exactly should they?
Again, it should be our home games to play when we want to the advantage of the home team. I don't see our east coast Sunday games being played later on a Sunday because its a 10am start our time.

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Your games all year have started at 9:40
30 Minutes is that big a deal for a playoff game & so it can be nationally televised...I'd say the Cubs & Phillies got the worst of this...Most teams have to compromise come playoff time except the Yankees & Red Sox.  With all the money those 2 team bring to MLB, how can you complain?

by cj060896 on Oct 3, 2007 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sorry meant to say Phils & Rocks
With start times while people are still at work...at Chase fied will probably have promotional stuff going on between 9:40 & 10:07

by cj060896 on Oct 3, 2007 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

The only reason we get a good start
is because we're playing the Cubs. MLB could care less about the Dbacks. No TV money.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Half an hour
The half an hour isn't our fault, it's TBS's. They are allowing 3:30 for each of the two earlier games, at least tonight. Not looking like they'll need it, but it's their tv schedule.

by snakecharmer on Oct 3, 2007 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Start time
...should be adjusted for the HOME team.  Let the East Coasters stay up late or read about it in the paper.  In any case, this game has been so ignored by most of the media that it shouldn't matter to them when it starts.  The "bias" still continues in most of what I've seen -- lots of coverage of the Red Sox.  Let's ignore the media and just win.  

Devin, I know somebody who would be glad to text message you each 1/2 inning with updates, if you'd like.   That way you can sleep for up to 15 minutes at a time.

Go DBacks!!

4 Corners Fan

by 4CornersFan on Oct 3, 2007 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

That will never happen
When most of the fans & money come from the east coast.  Baseball is yet a business & yes Barry is right in this one instance.

by cj060896 on Oct 3, 2007 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'll be at work until after the game ends
(assuming that it doesn't pull a Padres/Rockies) so I'll leave the gesticulating to the Holy Trilogy to everyone else.  I will be listening to the game on the radio, though.
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 3, 2007 5:05 PM EDT reply actions  

If I get any more
wound up, I'll freakin explode!  

My buddy called last night to see what time I wanted to go down, I told him midnight last night...  he thought I was joking!

Let's get this on!

by unnamedDBacksfan on Oct 3, 2007 5:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Overconfidant?
I don't know.  I guess I just don't buy into the whole media hype for the Cubs.  

Should I feel nervous about this game?  Without wanting to sound overconfidant, I really don't.  We pounded them during the regular season, and I guess with Webb on the mound, I don't see why we won't pound them again.

It's not arrogance, I promise.  I'm trying to look at it logically.

by bcloirao on Oct 3, 2007 5:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Pounded....maybe I have a different definition
4-2 with a run differential of -1 with two one-run victory and one 3-0 composite shutout when the game was in play until late in the game while losing two games by 4 runs is not a pounding.

You might be a tad overconfident. Webb is very good, he turned his season around in late July and had a extraordinary August, but Zambrano is just as good, realistically, especially if the late September Zambrano shows up.

It will be a nail biter

Ringo Kid, isn't he wanted

by Ringo Kid on Oct 3, 2007 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

If I had to pick a pitcher
Out of the two it would be Webb.. now whether any hitting turns up is another thing...

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

you are correct it is relative
Webb versus Cub batters and Zambrano versus DBack batters....

Webb in a vacuum is better, but this is not a vacuum; but he does have victories over Peavy and Penny.

Ringo Kid, isn't he wanted

by Ringo Kid on Oct 3, 2007 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Prepare to Rock!!!!!
 Put on your favourite heavy metal tunes to pump yourself up and prepare for some playoff action.  Ready the strong beer and prepare the grill, all while rockin the Sedona.  Go to the rowdiest bar in the area and start to get loud.  For the playoffs have returned to the Valley of the Sun.

  IT'S TIME TO KICK SOME ASS DBACKS!!!  

by Turambar on Oct 3, 2007 5:28 PM EDT reply actions  

At work
til 6 then racing off to the game. Section 134!! i think my clock just went backwards

by Adam1 on Oct 3, 2007 5:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Beating Zambrano is easy
All we have to do is have the first 15 batters take at least 6 pitches.  If we go 1-2-3 in each inning, that's 5 innings worth of batters.  Get a couple hits and it's over.

Zambrano's ERA nearly doubles after he's thrown 90 pitches.

Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 5:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Almost off of work!
...and on my way down to chase. i can't wait!

by leemellon on Oct 3, 2007 5:56 PM EDT reply actions  

I Live for this
...its just gone 11pm and i REALLY gotta go to bed

...I've gotta get up again in under 4 hours for the GAME!!

Woot...baseball first, sleep later :-)

Anybody Anytime

GO Dbacks!!!

by Englishdback on Oct 3, 2007 6:08 PM EDT reply actions  

I was
just wondering what our fans across the pond were going to do since this is going to be very early morning first pitch.  Glad you'll be around to catch it.  

by unnamedDBacksfan on Oct 3, 2007 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

I've been up till the wee hours
all season.I'm broken in now
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2007 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

See the Rockies
Continued to roll, taking the first game against the Phillies.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 6:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Found it
Maybe this is the year

by Pigpen Fan on Oct 3, 2007 6:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Angels/Red Sox on deck.
Very good pitching matchup between two righthanders who could win the Cy Young (although my vote goes to C.C. Sabathia).

by Azreous on Oct 3, 2007 6:31 PM EDT reply actions  

National Media
Just boggles my mind why the national media is calling for a Cubs sweep.  You gotta be kidding me!

by AnybodyAnytime on Oct 3, 2007 6:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey Diamonbacks!!
Did you see that? the cubs are gonna kick your ass!! Need any more  incentive than to make the press look stupid (again)??

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Respect
In baseball it only comes with years of production.  This team # next year will be 82 games.  Even ESPN doesn't know much about this team & they've never given them their due credit.  There eyes are always focused on big teams with big names.  The only way this team earns respect is to beat some good teams in a pressure situation & get to the playoffs.  I due think it's a great team, but if they don't get there many will think it was a lucky year...until next year of course.

by cj060896 on Oct 3, 2007 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Meant to say get to the World Series
Very busy at work, scrambling to get things done & get home for the game...

by cj060896 on Oct 3, 2007 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

and which years of production exactly
have earned the Cubs respect? I have the answer for that.. ZERO..

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Big names?
Zambrano? the only thing big about him is his mouth
Lilly? yeah right...
Soriano? The spoilt child who wouldnt play for a team when his defence was too poor for the IF
Pinella? I will give you that one

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Those are very big names excluding Lilly
Not names you & I know know.  ESPN & Vegas is all about names PEOPLE know.  I've watch all year most of the highlights that come out of Arizona are Tony & Eric.  Lately Brandon & Valverde, but that took leading the lead in saves & Brandon's 2ND suberb year.  For the first 130 games you had to watch ESPN for 57 minutes to catch the highlights for DBack games.

People know Soriano, Lee, Ramirez, & Zambrano can be great.  They are not going to pick a team with a bunch of .250 hitters they've never heard of on a team that gave up more than they scored.  Most of them don't even know who Brandon Webb is.  Look at the $$$.  Those are the players that get the publicity.  Publicity = People's confidence.  Look at Football it's the same thing.  Big teams that pay big $$$ with have more players the public knows...those team will always get more action against teams the public does not know even if there record is better.  

by cj060896 on Oct 3, 2007 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yep, lets talk about $$$$
Ok, the biggest payroll in NL is in the play..oh right, they aren't here are they..

The biggest payroll in baseball won it last..oh thats right, they haven't won in years..
These big names you speak of were sub 500 for a large part of the season and only in fact got here because of an appalling division and even though they played so many more games against these poor teams, only won 85 games..
as I said, people know Zambrano coz of the way he boasted how he would walk away with the cy young, soriano as he refused to play outfield for Washington and coz he was once a Yankee.
High spending teams that shout about their teams will be known more by joe public, but lets get back to the point shall we? that was the sports "PRESS" talking about the teams, people who work on this for a living, If all these professionals do is listen to "hype" then they don't deserve to be employed. Vegas was never mentioned until you just brought it into the conversation nor was it about the "public" but about the sporting professionals who should know better.

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

As ye sow...
So shall ye reap. It's something of a vicious circle. ESPN talks about the big clubs, so that's who people hear about, so that's how they're interested in, so that's who ESPN talk about. Hard to say which came first.

Vegas, of course, bases the odds purely on the amount of money laid down. There's no doubt the Cubs will be a popular betting choice, due to their huge fanbase. The odds reflect that, and are largely independent of the actual teams' qualities.

As for payroll, it certainly helps over the course of a season, but once you reach the playoffs, it's an entirely different ball-game. Literally.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Right On
Not sure the reasoning why ESPN is bias, but they are...  I respect there opinion a lot, but read forums like collegefootballnews & freewinners.com....you will see ESPN really only has a good grasp on big market teams.  There analysis otherwise is subpar; if this wasn't true everyone who bets sports would be winners...

by cj060896 on Oct 3, 2007 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Anyway
I thought I read somewhere that you were a RedSox fan??

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Anyway
Sorry, sometimes I forget how that makes me wrong & you right.

by cj060896 on Oct 3, 2007 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

AzCentral has a create your own poster
just in case
Maybe this is the year

by Pigpen Fan on Oct 3, 2007 6:49 PM EDT reply actions  

I certainly hope not
Sounds more like the kinda of things the Padres should be doing, to reach out to their fanbase. :-)

Poor Coyotes. Do you think anyone is going to turn up to Glendale for their Opening Night tomorrow?

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

You should advertise it over at Gaslamp Ball.
The Coyotes would probably gain some fans in San Diego.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

The hunt
for RED October starts NOW!

I'm off to the game, section 133, row 5 I think...  I'll have a flag.

LETS GO DBACKS!

by unnamedDBacksfan on Oct 3, 2007 7:23 PM EDT reply actions  

does a St. P posting fit here?
or should we wait until she is needed for sure? I dont want to waste her in untimely fashion.
Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Oct 3, 2007 7:30 PM EDT reply actions  

I ate lucky pasta for tea
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2007 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

No St. P.
Certainly not tonight, when we're tied. Even if we lose that one, I'd be loathe to lose her tomorrow. But if we lose that one too, and have Livan starting on Saturday, 0-2 down...it will be time to unleash the Cruz Missiles...

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

mmmmm
Cruz missiles..... (sorry)

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Odd
I tried creating an account over on Bleed Cubbie Blue to comment on some selective copy/pasting they've been doing from here, but I can't post.
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 7:46 PM EDT reply actions  

I especially like...
How they seem incredulous that we would think a sweep was unlikely. Do THEY expect the Cubs will sweep this series? That seems much more short-sighted than anything else, regardless of run differential, goats or anything else.

by Azreous on Oct 3, 2007 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

I read that as "goatse"
and my head exploded.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2007 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'll give them one thing
They are confident.

Though the motto over there appears to be something along the lines of winning in 4.  I can't fault them too much for believing their team will win.  Don't we all?  But the asshattery of flaming another team's fanbase for having the same believe gets under my skin.

Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Belief
Man... that's some awesome english.

All your believe are belong to me.

Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not that far off
We've had many 3 game losing streaks.
Zambrano can throw a great game & Webb does have bad outings.  The Cubs can hit anyone & are good low ball hitters.  If they steal game 1.  There #2 & #3 are better than ours.  Davis & Hernandez can be horrible.  I feel soft tossers can often struggle in the playoffs against better hitting teams while power pitchers seam to thrive off the adrenaline...Foulke, Hoffman, Davis, & Hernandez.  I do think the Dbacks will win the series, but make no mistake; this team can be swept.  Put Webb, Micah, Gonzalez at the front; ironically I think one of them would dominate & win a game for us; not so with Webb, Davis, & Hernandez.

by cj060896 on Oct 3, 2007 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sure, "can" be.
I don't think anyone has said they "can't." But the idea that we'd predict something other than a Cubs sweep being so ludicrous is what amuses me to no end. The gall of thinking your favorite team might win a playoff game against such a top contender.

On a separate note, I'm tired of hearing about how the Cubs were one of the hottest teams in the second half. The Diamondbacks finished 40-21, and that was despite all but giving up the last two against the Rockies. The Cubs had a solid June and July, but they were a whopping one game over .500 in August and September.

Both teams had good second halfs. Anyone playing up the Cubs' as somehow being an advantage in this series is an idiot.

by Azreous on Oct 3, 2007 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

and....
How many 3 game losing streaks have the Cubs had??

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

IIRC
I think they have a 24-hour delay on posting, to prevent trolling in the head of the moment. I'll post something...

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

They do
I just read the email I was sent for authentication.

Whatever, it's not like I'll be online after I leave work in 2 minutes anyway.

Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bonafacio and Quentin
are the two left off the roster.  Disappointed to see Callaspo chosen over Bonafacio.  There's nothing Callaspo adds to this team.  Honestly.  At least Bonafacio is a great pinch runner.

But I was glad to see Melvin add Nippert to the pen.  That could pay dividends in case of a 1) blow-out; 2) rain delay; 3) injury.

by johngordonma on Oct 3, 2007 8:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Yep
I fealt Bona earned this spot especially after the negativity Callapso brought earlier in the year...I don't feel he played well enough to regain his spot either at any time.  Quentin had MORE than his share of opportunities.  While I'm a Quentin fan, you can not fault Melvin for this move.  I don't like Nippert...if a guy is there for those 3 things; bring a positive force & deal with those things as they come; I'd maybe rather have Quentin & an extra pinch hitter.  Don't forget you can add a person now when someone goes down with an injury.

by cj060896 on Oct 3, 2007 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nippert
I don't think he is settled in the relief role.. whether he will do or really needs to be in Tucson a little longer is debatable.
I agree, Bono over Cal.. maybe in the next series I hope...

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cubs VS. Dbacks
It would be nice if we way for cubbies to easily post here & visa versa.

by cj060896 on Oct 3, 2007 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

You think us Red Sox fans are bad
I promise you Cub fans are the worst in all the world.  A lot of them are fake fans.  They only believe when their winning.

by cj060896 on Oct 3, 2007 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Game at 10am here and on ESPN!
I skipped my lecture to watch this game, so come on Dbacks!! Man I'm giddy with excitement.

by singaporedbacksfan on Oct 3, 2007 9:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Home, and getting ready
Mrs. SnakePit has gone to get hot-dogs. Chicago ones, naturally. :-) Just spoke to Al from BCB, so will be meeting him for a beer before the game tomorrow: by that stage, we should have a lot to talk about!

BCB seem to be as much on tenterhooks as us. Loved, and entirely agree with, the post which said, "The only time I remember the clock moving remotely as slow as this was on Christmas Eve as a four year old child." Is it time yet?

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Game at 4pm here in Kailua, Hawaii
I get off of work at 5, unfortunately, so that means DVR will be in play... However, I fully intend to keep my streak of 23 consecutive Dbacks playoff games watched alive!
our win differential is more important than your run differential...

by dbackerinparadise on Oct 3, 2007 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

A Ron Darling Sighting!
These D-Backs remind me of the '84 Mets - young, fun to watch, and winning games over Pythagoras' dead body.  An omen?  Hopefully, the D-Backs will do better against the Cubs than the Mets did back then...

by Brandon Potatoes Lyonnaise on Oct 3, 2007 9:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Official Lineups
Arizona
  1. Young - CF
  2. Drew - SS
  3. Byrnes - LF
  4. Clark - 1B
  5. Reynolds - 3B
  6. Salazar - RF
  7. Snyder - C
  8. Ojeda - 2B
  9. Webb - P
Chicago
  1. Soriano - LF
  2. Jones - CF
  3. Lee - 1B
  4. Ramirez - 3B
  5. Floyd - RF
  6. DeRosa - 2B
  7. Soto - C
  8. Theriot - SS
  9. Zambrano - P

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 9:46 PM EDT reply actions  

And with that...
I decamp, towards the living-room, to power up the laptop, and get settled in...

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 9:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Multi-tasking
TV+CBEST book probably isn't the best idea in the world, but hey it worked all through college.

by snakecharmer on Oct 3, 2007 9:56 PM EDT reply actions  

gooo d-backs
I'm here for this.
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 3, 2007 9:58 PM EDT reply actions  

So while listening to Angels-BoSox on the way home
(on ESPN radio, of course!) I heard an advertisement for the Dbacks-Cubs game.

Apparently, according to ESPN, this is our first playoff game since we won the World Series.

I guess 2002 never happened.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 9:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Hi guys
Friendly visiting Rockies fan here, and I'll drop by periodically (as if I didn't waste enough time with my own team in the playoffs, while not doing homework) to root, root, root you guys on against the Cubs (with the exception of the Yankees, there is no team in baseball that I hate more). I'm all for a D-bax/Rox NLCS, especially since all the analysts' heads would explode.

Besides, the Cubs, if they win anything, would cause the world to end. I sure hope everyone on the Bax ate their Wheaties and are ready to save civilization.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 9:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Well hello!
Nice of you to accept my invitation and come over. Thanks for the good luck wishes!

See ya in the NLCS.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

D-backs/Rox NLCS
(knock on wood). Who would ever have called that one? We need to get the Flubs/Philthies outta here as quick as possible, though. NL West represent.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

They would indeed
And it would be a great series.
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice win today...
.. it was nice to see the Rox shut up the east coast media types (at least for a day) about the Phils/Mets stuff, when all the while, the Rox road to the playoffs was more impressive.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 3, 2007 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'd love that
Who wouldn't want to see analyst's heads explode?  Man, if only we could get a Rockies-Diamondbacks, Indians-Angels set of championship series.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Here we go..
I am pumped for this game! I wish I were there and not 1,000 miles away.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 3, 2007 10:00 PM EDT reply actions  

GREAT!
to see the stadium filled!
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 3, 2007 10:01 PM EDT reply actions  

I agree..
.. and it looks GREAT in HD! I watched almost blurry every game on my laptop computer screen. Nice to see the D'Backs on a 60 inch TV for once.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 3, 2007 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

What channel
is the HD?
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 3, 2007 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

In Oklahoma..
.. Cox Communications added TBS HD on channel 731.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 3, 2007 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Is it in HD for you?
Why is my tv still showing it in 4:3?? Hm.... ::investigates::

by snakecharmer on Oct 3, 2007 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

HD?
I guess Dish doesn't carry TBS HD
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Comcast...
i can't find it.
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 3, 2007 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Comcast
Does not have TBS HD only TNT...really sucks TBS got the rights to this...instead of a FOX, CBS, or NBC.

by cj060896 on Oct 3, 2007 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

LETS DO THIS!
Its 3am, I have work in the morning but I dont care. C'MON YOU DBACKS shakes rattle

by Wimb on Oct 3, 2007 10:04 PM EDT reply actions  

I only wish
We had Mr Sutton and Mr Grace instead of these TBS folk :(

by Wimb on Oct 3, 2007 10:05 PM EDT reply actions  

The TBS announcers
were driving me nuts as well. Oh the things that can make you long for George Frazier and Drew Goodman (our FSN Rocky Mountain announcers, who aren't really as bad as everyone says, but seemed like Vin Scully when compared to these clueless shills).
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hi Sliver :)
And Congrats on the win today :)

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hi as well, DarkKnight
and thanks. Good to have the NL West teams supporting each other. (Well, we can say that because it's not the Pods or Geriatrics... <shudder>)
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not sure how we'll be
If we both see off our opposition though. I would suggest a wrestling match but think I'd enjoy that too much :P

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, I think it would still be friendly
but, um, a little sharper. ;). You'd start making pointed remarks about Coors, I'd start making pointed remarks about run differential.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

My ex is from outside Boulder
So I have every right to make snippy remarks :oP

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Boulder?
I got no ammo. 20 square miles surrounded by reality. ;)
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Know what you mean
It's gonna be weird listening to anyone else.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

I do wonder
How Grace would have been in this series, I mean he is a cubbie at heart isnt he....

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's alot of Cubbies
BEAT THE CUBS
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 3, 2007 10:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Does the Bank
turn into Wrigley Field West for you guys too?
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

From what I've seen on TV..
It is pretty bad when the Cubs, Dodgers, and Red Sox come to town.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 3, 2007 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Going to Cubs/Rox games at Coors
is excruciating. The cheers when the Flubs get as far as first are just insane.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

I said it before...
And got murdered for it at BCB. So let's say it again! Amazing how many Chicago fans don't actually want to live there... :-)

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

The TBS guys say it's 80% Dbacks 20% Cubs.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Still...
80/20 in favor of AZ, according to the man on the field. That's better than I thought, I was thinking 60/40 for us, or lower than that.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

already 1 out!
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 3, 2007 10:08 PM EDT reply actions  

1 pitch
1 out.  Man that feels good.
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice start Webb!
One pitch, one down. Keep that up.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 10:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Pizza: Check.
Couch: Check. TBS: Check. TV: Check. SnakePit: Check. Baseball: Check.

Beer: Check. This game is so important that I'm going all-out; drinking a Barleywine.

GO DBACKS!!

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Why aren't you at the game?
I have no excuse, what's yours?
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Same excuse
Not that I can afford it; but it's a bit of a drive from Tucson.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sitting in the dorm
with a bunch of Convert BandWagon DBacks fans. Come on boys don't let me down!!!!!!
Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Oct 3, 2007 10:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Er... Webb...
Not so good.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 10:10 PM EDT reply actions  

snap
walk. Come on webby!
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 3, 2007 10:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Webb overthrew to Jones
He needs to loosen up a bit. Getting Soriano to swing at the first pitch was a real bonus.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 10:10 PM EDT reply actions  

And a walk
C'mmon Webb... it's a small zone tonight.
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Lot of Cubs fans
I thought we got him out by the sound of that cheer..

by snakecharmer on Oct 3, 2007 10:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Cubs fans
as I'm sure you guys know, are a real pain in the ass.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

You don't know the half of it...
Just ask Jim.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh...
I've got a few doozers as well. I suppose that's what we'll be doing when the D-backs are either comfortably ahead (hopefully) or too far behind to really pay attention any more: swapping war stories about that breed of blue-clad drooling imbecile known as the average Chicago Small Bear supporter.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Kinda
It's 80-20 at most.
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Laggy?
My TBS feed on Dish is laggy... is that TBS or Dish?
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Too Damn Many Cubs Fans!!
Sigh it's sad to see just so many Cubs fans at BOB.  Man I hope our fans and our Dbacks can shut them up.

by Turambar on Oct 3, 2007 10:11 PM EDT reply actions  

AMAZING
sinker
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 3, 2007 10:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Bye Bye Derrek
Webb's sinker is ++ tonight.
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Beautiful changeup
To get Lee out. One more and then we can go to work.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 10:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice
way to come back Webby.
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 3, 2007 10:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice job Brandon!
Hope the D-bax remembered to bring their lumber to October.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 10:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Zambrano is terribly overrated.
Every year the guy blabs about how he's going to win the Cy Young this year... UGH.

Of course, the Dbacks' offense really is that anemic.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good start :)
the atmosphere looks incredible down at chase

by Wimb on Oct 3, 2007 10:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Everything going according to Webb's gameplan
Groundball, groundball, groundball. (With a walk thrown in just to taunt the Cubs fans)
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice Start
Lets keep it going and pray to the baseball gods that our bats get revved up.

by Turambar on Oct 3, 2007 10:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Young
Leadoff homer. That'd work.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 10:15 PM EDT reply actions  

No HR..
.. I'll take the base hit any day though!

by oklahomasooners on Oct 3, 2007 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Chris Young..
.. we could use a lead-off HR right here.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 3, 2007 10:15 PM EDT reply actions  

I complain a lot
But I really wish Byrnes was leading off.
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Wha ... ?
After the bitter fueds we had about Byrnes as lead off in the pre-season?  :)
Listen to me, I got no reason to lie to you, don't make the same mistakes I made when I was young. F- a lotta women kid, not just one woman, a lotta women.

by npineda on Oct 3, 2007 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

What's the crowd like?
I am at work, regulated to Yahoo updates ... how is the crowd?

P.S. ... Around the Horn today, Jay Marrioti went out of his way to blow the Cubs.  So I feel good about our chances, he can't pick a winner to save his life :).

Listen to me, I got no reason to lie to you, don't make the same mistakes I made when I was young. F- a lotta women kid, not just one woman, a lotta women.

by npineda on Oct 3, 2007 10:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Packed stadium
probably 20% cubs fans at most
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Er...
Full? They said 80/20 AZ fans, but see above for a full discussion.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

We were talking about that earlier
he's a moron.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

WOO
hit!
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 3, 2007 10:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Household names
The TBS guys just told us that these players are "not household names."  Hey, they are in MY household!
4 Corners Fan

by 4CornersFan on Oct 3, 2007 10:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Me too..
My 6 month old daughter should be able to say the starting 9 in another few weeks.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 3, 2007 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

YOUR household doesn't matter
as you do not live along the eastern seaboard.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah!
Bring 'em around, Stephen.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 3, 2007 10:17 PM EDT reply actions  

SAFE!
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 3, 2007 10:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Swipe #1
What's the over/under on stolen bases in this series?
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Drew needs to shorten his swing
He's going to K on a change right here
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Or
A fastball down the middle
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Come on S. Drew
I'm sure it's hot in 'Zona, and Zambrano wants a nice cold shower.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 10:18 PM EDT reply actions  

No offense
but I think I'd take my shortstop over yours. ;)
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Drew will come around offensively...
...but based on this year, I'd take yours too.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Maybe not
We're still waiting for J.D. to come around...disappointment may run in the family...  He seemed like a pretty steady .220 hitter all year.  Healthy...advantage of batting at the top...good pitches to hit with the bases loaded.  I've seen no good signs to show this kid did not just have a lucky first year.  Defensively good, but offensivly I honestly think he'll be a seasonal .240 hitter.

by cj060896 on Oct 3, 2007 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yup
And a damn good one too. Can't spell R ookie O f T he Y ear without TROY.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

damn
straight down the middle fastball.
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 3, 2007 10:18 PM EDT reply actions  

C'mmon Byrnes
Don't pop up to hte 3rd baseman
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Dammit
Drew stares at a fastball down the middle. That thing on your shoulder is a "bat", Stephen. You can use it to hit the ball. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 10:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Bring him home, Byrnes!!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Byrnes needs to learn how to get hit
He always ducks out of the way... it's a free base, dude.
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Zambrano's 2 seamer
Lots of movement too...
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:20 PM EDT reply actions  

SCORE IN YOUNG
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 3, 2007 10:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Not much left of that bat
Does get the runner to third, at least.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 10:20 PM EDT reply actions  

3-1
It was down the middle... no worries.
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

No, he took on 3-0. It was a strike.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just get a hit, TC!!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Zambrano is all over the place
He's working way too fast.  This is good sign for us.
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Zambo
Seems to be struggling with location...

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 10:21 PM EDT reply actions  

AHGEOIFljdsf
SWING AT THE PITCHES IN THE MIDDLE
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:22 PM EDT reply actions  

...dude
C'MMON BLUE!
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:22 PM EDT reply actions  

BOOO
WTF UMP? THAT WAS BALL
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 3, 2007 10:22 PM EDT reply actions  

If Webb gets those calls
He'll be unhittable.  No big deal.
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

THAT was a strike?
So THAT'S how it is tonight, eh?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:22 PM EDT reply actions  

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

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 3, 2007 10:22 PM EDT reply actions  

ugh
swinging at dirt balls.....let them off there.. hope it doesnt bite us

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 10:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Dove at the last moment
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

didnt dive that much
for it not to be low all the way.. but anyways.. onto the next inning..

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Weak
Tony Clark Sucks.
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow
How many 3-0 counts have they been in tonight?

Course, if the umps are Sucky McSuckfest, it's going to be hard.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 10:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Even without scoring a run
we made Z throw a few pitches. Coulda been much better, but worse as well.

You have to get inside Zambrano's head.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

MLB wants the Cubs to win
better ratings
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

More than 200 comments
By the end of the first. I suspect this could be an all-time high... Maybe even four figures? We'll see...

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 10:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Heh
And there's only 5 or so of us in here

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

can you blame us?
Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Oct 3, 2007 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wish I could help but leaving work early
So I can watch some of the game...

by cj060896 on Oct 3, 2007 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Uhhh?
how many true strikes did Z actually throw?
Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Oct 3, 2007 10:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Someone tell the Umps
Thats the Cubs are really the Padres.. as apparently they only get bad calls from Umpires... ^.^

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 10:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Webby (as usual) is on tonight..
.. hope we can get the runs to support him.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 3, 2007 10:27 PM EDT reply actions  

HAHAHAH
I was wrong.  The sinker is +++ tonight.

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Webb had a walk in the first
No perfect game.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Shh
Why do you have to ruin this shit for me?

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm just the messenger...
...and not in an ill-informed, pro-Cubs, Ringo Kid kinda way.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Think half of bcb
just had an O at getting a base runner...

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 10:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Pitcher-friendly umpire
At home, according to the commentators. Or is that, Cub-friendly?

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 10:28 PM EDT reply actions  

According to TBS
Montague will "DICUSS" the strike zone with players. (You can't make this stuff up! Spelling error on a nat'l game!)
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Speak for yourself...
I live in Toosan.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

we caught that too!
how pathetic
Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Oct 3, 2007 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, I saw this too.
They were also listing "T. Lily" as an upcoming pitcher in the bar at the bottom for most of the game.

Nice work, TBS.

by Azreous on Oct 4, 2007 2:41 AM EDT up reply actions  

Bah
I'm afk to feed and bath children... hold down the fort.

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Im going to put the laptop down
and watch until my eyes finally close :D good luck one and all!

by Wimb on Oct 3, 2007 10:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Catch ya later! Get some shuteye.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice.
Webb recovers. Score this time, guys.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 10:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Webb looking good
Occasionally wild, but 24 pitches through two? Should be good for nine or ten at that rate. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 10:31 PM EDT reply actions  

not 210 thanks...
Although making their pen would be nice, dont want to see extra innings unless its us scoring to tie it in the 9th.

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

DP has been our friend all season
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2007 10:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Dale Cook = Prick
Fact. Even though he listed Chris Young as one of the Stars of the Post-Season.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 10:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Come on!
Dane Cook was great in...  Uh...  Wait, I've almost...  Wasn't he...

No, I got nothing.  

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

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

That age commercial didn't have any Dbacks
when it was revealed a few weeks back.

Of course, it had James Loney, Kevin Kouzmanoff, etc.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

To the bottom of the second
Cubs haven't hit 29 home runs yet, there are Diamondbacks fans in the ballpark, we haven't conceded the series.  Man, most of the previews I read of this series were way off!

Playoff baseball and a phone conversation with my nephew.  That is the makings of a pretty good evening.

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

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 10:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Hilarious
I'm kinda shocked they didn't just concede the series from the get-go.

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Looks like
Zambrano was avoiding sending any fast-balls to Special K.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 10:34 PM EDT reply actions  

You don't challenge Mark Reynolds...
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

250+ comments in the second
I think our previous record thread is not safe...
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 10:36 PM EDT reply actions  

anyone willing to tell me what that is?
Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Oct 3, 2007 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

611
In that Rockies game where we clinched on Friday.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

It was the night
DBacksSkins drank too much coffee....

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

I had a much larger role in the previous record
of 428 against the Padres, than in the record setter Friday night.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

611 comments
Last Friday, when we clinched a playoff spot.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

I agree
Repeating everything will work well.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Repeating ?
Im all for repeating strikeout Webb all night...

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yay!
Walkies
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2007 10:36 PM EDT reply actions  

ok
saving it for next time... :/

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sally with the 1 out walk!
Another baserunner.

Gooooood. Goooood.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Top notch, TBS
They're running the scores at the bottom of the screen, and haven't updated yet to show that the Diamondbacks-Cubs game has started yet...
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 10:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah
Their coverage is really annoying me thus far this postseason. I can't imagine how bad it'll get tomorrow when they commence the Yankee jock-carrying.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Im sure
It will be a Spankme love fest :/

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Weird
They were just showing some graphic that was cut off on the edge of my screen.  It's like they're giving me the pan-and-scan version of the broadcast.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Why,
in the name of all that is holy, couldn't a broadcast channel have bought the rights?  TBS?  Really?  MLB playoffs, and they go to TBS?!?  America's past-time, my arse.

by peachy rex on Oct 3, 2007 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Snyderman is slumping lately :-(
After racing outta the blocks post-ASB.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Over/under...
.. on the amount of times TBS plays that Kenny Lofton commercial tonight? I think we're already at 3, counting the pre-game. 7.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 3, 2007 10:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Exactly....
DHL really needs to get some new material.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Or Frank TV
Though that one's actually still funny...

by snakecharmer on Oct 3, 2007 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Which one?
I don't really find ANY of them funny.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

I missed
The entire first series of 24 because all the adverts on Fox put me off.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Damn you, Byrnes
Bobbles that one, and the pitcher ends up on second. It was up in the zone, and good hitting, but he should only have been on first.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 10:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Byrnes
with a hot-potato special?
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 10:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Beautiful, Webb
Soriano goes down, swinging. That's just what Webb needed.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 10:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Okay... who was it, talking about Soriano's
postseason numbers? Oh yeah... me.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Soriano..
He looked like a T-Ball player swinging and missing at the tee right there.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 3, 2007 10:43 PM EDT reply actions  

And again
Jones missed that third strike by about a foot.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 10:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Kinda looked like Chase Utley
who was ineptly fanning Francis' offspeed stuff all the livelong day.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

KKKK
Let's get out of this, Webb. We all know your true intention was just to get Zambrano winded.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 3, 2007 10:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice
Another K!
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 10:45 PM EDT reply actions  

I hope
We have a devious plan of making Zambo run the bases...

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 10:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Dressed as a sausage,I hope
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2007 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Was Jacques Jones chirping at the ump?
Stupid, especially since strike 3 was swinging.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:45 PM EDT reply actions  

STRIKE 3!!!!
Eat it, Cubs!!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:46 PM EDT reply actions  

YEAHH K*3!!!
Webb is REALLY stepping up!!!

by snakecharmer on Oct 3, 2007 10:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Woo hoo HOO
Go away, Flubs! Nobody likes you!
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 10:46 PM EDT reply actions  

STRUCK OUT THE SIDE!!!
Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Oct 3, 2007 10:46 PM EDT reply actions  

With the unfortunate exception
of Byrnes' theatrical fielding on Zambrano.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

K!
Webb's obviously dug Randy Johnson's strike out machine out of storage and made some adjustments to it.  He just struck out the side.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 10:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Beautiful work
Wonderful stuff; the top third of the Cubs order were made to look like rookies.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 10:47 PM EDT reply actions  

All we need is one big hit
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2007 10:47 PM EDT reply actions  

To quote another thread from a rival site ^.^

You hear that folks?????

It's momentum!!!

by JakeH on Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at 9:41 PM CT

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 10:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Is that from BCB?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

hehe yep
after the Zambo double..lol

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Webb
is downright silly right now. nice to see the fans represented well. i wish i was one of them
Maybe we ought to do one of them waves...

by Red Army on Oct 3, 2007 10:48 PM EDT reply actions  

You know, this may sound odd...
...but it JUST NOW hit me that we're experiencing postseason baseball again in Arizona. :-D :-D :-D

(Or maybe that was the barleywine kicking in?)

I'm sure our Colorado friends have had the same sorts of sudden, euphoric revelations. (Related and unrelated to Coors)

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:48 PM EDT reply actions  

The thing that struck me was
How sick the rest of the division must be seeing both these young teams already at the toip of the pile...

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Naw, the Giants aren't worried
They'd need to fish out their eyeglasses and get that walker over to the TV, and that's just too much for the guys who really just want to enjoy some warm milk in peace.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Being Us and the Rockies
just for clarification ^.^ Thinking it could be competitive between the "big two" for years to come :D

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dodgers
have lots of young talent too, unfortunately.  Now all they need to do is to finally drive a stake through Kent's heart and bury him at a crossroads (freeway interchange)...

by peachy rex on Oct 3, 2007 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just now?
It hit me when I first watched the NL West champions video Jim posted.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

When did it hit you?
It hit me when I saw them throwing champagne and beer and ice around the clubhouse in Denver.  I was a little afraid to count my chickens before that.

But that video sure did get me psyched!!  All 8 or 10 times I've watched it so far. . .

4 Corners Fan

by 4CornersFan on Oct 3, 2007 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thus far...
Fifteen outs total, seven K's, eight on groundballs

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 10:49 PM EDT reply actions  

yes!
b-a-eau-tiful
Maybe we ought to do one of them waves...

by Red Army on Oct 3, 2007 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Webb might end up tossing the best game
of his career...
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Awesome game so far
Don't blink; blink and you're dead. Don't turn your back, don't look away, and don't blink. Good luck!

by Stile4aly on Oct 3, 2007 10:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Webb hanging around
Making Z throw a few more pitches.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 10:51 PM EDT reply actions  

By the way...
...did anyone else notice how one of the talking heads on the pregame show accidentally (unconsciously?) referred to us as "the Astros"?

Diamondhacks would feel vindicated.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:52 PM EDT reply actions  

I can't even figure out
where they got that from. Then again, they probably had be reminded there's still a team in Colorado, so I'm not surprised.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh, come now.
Don't be silly. There's only minor league baseball west of the Mississippi.

In fact, there's only minor league baseball south of the Mason-Dixon line. In fact, there's only minor league baseball west of Manhattan island.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wouldn't be surprised
if they accidentally called them the Broncos, since that's clearly the only Colorado team that goes to the playoffs in any sport...
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Do we get Biggio to PH?
OT.. was nice to see him finish the way he did with such a great turnout.

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

C'mon CY
bases are empty
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2007 10:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Aw
dam fast inning
Maybe we ought to do one of them waves...

by Red Army on Oct 3, 2007 10:53 PM EDT reply actions  

sharing is caring!
*
Maybe we ought to do one of them waves...

by Red Army on Oct 3, 2007 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ive been introducing america
To proper fried onions.. not the braised crap...heh

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

327 comments
and we just finished 3 complete. Y'all are prolific.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 10:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Turns out
They're Nathans, not Chicago dawgs. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 10:56 PM EDT reply actions  

I love Nathan's!!
we have that in the cafeteria
Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Oct 3, 2007 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good.
I really love a good Chicago dawg, but I think Nathan's Famous are the best in America.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

I had a bacon sarnie
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2007 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Curious
What's a bacon sarnie?
4 Corners Fan

by 4CornersFan on Oct 3, 2007 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sandwich.
(I had to ask once, too.)
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

I had a quesadilla
Mexican food is close enough to supporting the team, right?

Plus, it's difficult to find good Mexican food up here...

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

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was actually thinking the same thing.
I mean, I had pizza tonight, but I was planning on getting Nico's Taco Shop for the rest of the series. You can't get more Arizonan than Nico's Taco Shop. :-D
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

phew
scarry
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 3, 2007 10:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Well...
I was certainly scarred. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

First fly
Warning track, wall...Er, just warning track. Phew.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 10:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Whew
That was a bit nerve-wracking.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 10:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Webb
I like that one-pitch, one-out thing you do.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 10:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Jim...
We need you to do the Gracey thing with the probabilities!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 10:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Webb is ON tonight....
He's like Josh Beckett... he's pitching out of his mind.

Of course, we haven't scratched anything off of Zambrano yet, either.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:59 PM EDT reply actions  

I like
An umpire with a quick strike call.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 11:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh, so you must LOVE Tim McClellan.
;-)
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow, thanks for that, Webb
No, seriously. The Cubs were bombarding Rox batters with pitches left and right in August, including two in the head, and Purple Row was screaming for a retaliation. Nice to see that, even if a few months too late from the wrong team, but a Cub hit is a good thing, as long as he doesn't score.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 11:01 PM EDT reply actions  

DREW!
Nice play!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 11:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Webb plunks DeRosa, just to laugh at him.
Keep it up, Brandon!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 11:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Should plunk Zambrano
For the temerity of an extra-base hit off Webb. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't like that precedent
I just see it ending with Micah Owings blindfolded in a room somewhere, 24 style.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't think so
only fans who have little understanding even think this, putting a runner on without earning it is not his intent
Ringo Kid, isn't he wanted

by Ringo Kid on Oct 3, 2007 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was being facetious,
Cubs fan.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

DREW!
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 3, 2007 11:04 PM EDT reply actions  

DREW
Long ball!
Don't blink; blink and you're dead. Don't turn your back, don't look away, and don't blink. Good luck!

by Stile4aly on Oct 3, 2007 11:04 PM EDT reply actions  

HEEEEYYYYYY!!!
Drew!!!1
Maybe we ought to do one of them waves...

by Red Army on Oct 3, 2007 11:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Woot!
DREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEW!

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 11:04 PM EDT reply actions  

DROOOOO
Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Oct 3, 2007 11:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Dreeeeewwww
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2007 11:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow
Stephen Drew hit a homer.

Niiiiiice.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 11:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Anybody,anytime baby.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2007 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Drew!
This time with a homer!! Great Defense with offense!

by singaporedbacksfan on Oct 3, 2007 11:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey Silverblood!!
Think I'll keep our SS for tonight.. Home Run!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 11:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Fine with me
I want to keep mine. ;)
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

DREW! Part II
And the longball!  Anybody, anytime!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 11:05 PM EDT reply actions  

A home run
Is always good for about 15 instant posts!! lmao

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 11:06 PM EDT reply actions  

1-0 BABY!!
Stephen Drew just WEARS OUT the Cubs. (Wasn't it Ringo Kid who was scoffing at that?)
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 11:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah
I haven't been crazy about this umpire so much.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

*inserts Graacey exclamation here*
inserts Suttons response followed by we need more signs!!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

wow didnt realize that
For all the power crap that was being spoke, that we hit more HR than them during the season..

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 11:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah, exactly!
That's what I've been saying... we outhomered them during the regular season. (Against NL West pitching, no less) Mainly because they have a few guys who hit a LOT of HRs, while we have guys up and down the lineup who can hit a home run at any given time.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Huh?
Soriano makes a leap to catch the fly ball, apparently "he doesn't want to wait for the ball to come to him, so he goes to get it."  That's just dumb.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 11:08 PM EDT reply actions  

You and I
are united in our hatred for TBS announcers shamelessly shilling for the other team.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

It almost pains me to say this
I live in FSN Rocky Mountain territory, and though I think the Rockies announcers are pretty terrible, I'd rather be listening to them than these guys...
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Feels weired to be watching the game
As opposed to be following it on gameday, so I actually understand what you mean. I agree, its dumb. Somwhow I think it may lead to some stupid error sometime.

by singaporedbacksfan on Oct 3, 2007 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

My thought, too
For all the crap people give Byrnes about his false hustle...
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

I have to say
I liked that Aquafina advert. I laughed.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 11:09 PM EDT reply actions  

again thats what we said
Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Oct 3, 2007 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

I want to see that home run again
It just makes me smile.

My older sister predicts a Zambrano meltdown at some point.  Would have been nice to see it there, but a lead is a lead.

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

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 11:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Howzabout
Lou Piniella and Carlos Zambrano get into a fistfight with an ump? Bases thrown as missile weapons?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well,that was the one big hit I asked for
;-)
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2007 11:10 PM EDT reply actions  

ask for another 4 then
but only if we need them, best to save some for tomorrow...

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Another hot dog?
Don't mind if I do. :-) The last one seemed to bring us luck...

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 11:11 PM EDT reply actions  

NIce job Reynolds
-.-
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 3, 2007 11:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Webb
At 49 pitches through four. Not going anywhere, any time soon.

Oh, and Reynolds sucks.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 11:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Whoops
Reynolds just announced a spontaneous raffle for a free baseball to one lucky fan.  In about row 7, I think.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 11:13 PM EDT reply actions  

nice catch
drew
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 3, 2007 11:13 PM EDT reply actions  

last time I remeber an infielder make a catch like
that, Craig Counsell 2001 World Series
Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Oct 3, 2007 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Someone..
Drew, I think, had a great one recently to close out a Papa Grande save. Anyone remember?

by oklahomasooners on Oct 3, 2007 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Error...
But Drew snatch a hit away from Zambrano...

by singaporedbacksfan on Oct 3, 2007 11:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Phew
Zambrano hits that one solidly, but Drew has him played perfectly. One out. Another good play by Drew.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 11:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Another nice play by Drew
Looks like he's trying out for the varsity basketball team with that jump.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 11:14 PM EDT reply actions  

At least
he didn't let Zambrano get another hit. That would really have sucked.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 11:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Care to compare shortstops? ;-)
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sure
Rookie of the Year. 24 HR, 99 RBI, leading his position in the NL in every defensive category, second all-time HRs for a rookie shortstop, not to mention an eat-nails, spit-fire, in-your-face leadership style that has jolted us out of our oh-well-we'll-lose mentality and awoken us to the joys of winning baseball. Oh yeah, and he's a clubhouse clown who can fire up and cheer up a team, a 22-year-old with a howitzer for an arm who makes impossible plays look routine.

I want to have his children. What you got?

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

What I got?
1-0 over Carlos Zambrano right now.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Started off 0-2 against Cole Hamels
and got a walk to push the lead to 3-0.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wouldn't argue it
I'm pretty pleased with Drew tonight, but Tulowitzki is a whole different game.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, Tulowitzki's pretty spectacular.
Not gonna lie. :)
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yay! Another female!
Unless that's just a really big man-crush? ;)

I love Tulo too. If I had a vote anywhere, he wins mine hands down.

by snakecharmer on Oct 3, 2007 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

No
I am a girl. :)
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hehe. Yay.
Glad to meet you. I get lonely over here. All these cute ballplayers and noone to dish with..

by snakecharmer on Oct 3, 2007 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Girl talk
Hey, I'll dish about guys.  I totally have a crush on Tony Clark.  And his voice.
4 Corners Fan

by 4CornersFan on Oct 3, 2007 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well then... you're doubly welcome! More females!
Although it's okay to have a man-crush as well. I've made it very clear that if ever turned gay, I would totally have a thing for Mark Reynolds. :-D

(Tonight's error notwithstanding)

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

On the Row
There are only 3 or 4 of us girls. Is the ratio similar here?
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hmmm...
Sounds about right. The females here, off the top of my head, are
  1. snakecharmer
  2. batster
  3. hotclaws
  4. AZDarkKnight
  5. ...
I can't think of any more. So maybe 4?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know one more
4CornersFan is my mom.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Really? I didn't know that.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Your MOM???
Great, Devin.  You ruined my super secret identity.  Next thing you know, you'll be telling people that I encouraged you to watch Cubs games when you were a child.   Wait.  I did.  However, I did encourage your devotion to the Diamondbacks from the very first.  
4 Corners Fan

by 4CornersFan on Oct 4, 2007 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions  

Have you visited AthleticsNation?
They have a lot of ladies there. (They sometimes have butt diaries. It's quite fun.)

by snakecharmer on Oct 3, 2007 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh, come on
How about the announcers stop harping on that error by Reynolds?  It was pretty bad, but they've mentioned it far more than they needed to.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 11:15 PM EDT reply actions  

It's because
normally he's so good.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2007 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

But they don't know that
So they pick on him because there's nothing better to do..

by snakecharmer on Oct 3, 2007 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Exactly
They can't just talk about how much they wish they were covering the Mets, instead.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh, like they know
I doubt these guys know much about the Diamondbacks.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

nice catch!
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 3, 2007 11:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Webb, I love you
That will have picked Reynolds up, big-time.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 11:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Got out of it!
I can't wait for the first inning we have with no Cub baserunners. I am getting indigestion.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 3, 2007 11:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Hehehe
Spinning some Spiderwebbs to escape there.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 11:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Actually, they're called
SnyderWebbs. They involve BOTH ends of the battery.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Other than Reynold's error..
We are playing decent defense. Nice play by Clark to end the inning.

by singaporedbacksfan on Oct 3, 2007 11:17 PM EDT reply actions  

This is the worst playoff broadcast ever
These announcers couldn't be any less interested in this game.

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 11:17 PM EDT reply actions  

No, no, no.
Oklahoma played Tulsa on ESPN a few weeks ago and all the commentators talked about for FORTY-FIVE MINUTES STRAIGHT was 0-5 Notre Dame. I had to mute it.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 3, 2007 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, terrible
"And now, instead of paying attention to the runner in scoring position with two outs, how about we talk to this guy who covers games for another team that didn't even make the playoffs!"
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Superb game so far
Pitching battle, as expected! And we're on the positive end of it.

by snakecharmer on Oct 3, 2007 11:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Out of the inning!
Error doesn't hurt, and we go to the bottom of the fifth.

BTW, did anyone know that this is, in fact, our country?  Thanks for letting me know, Chevy.  I'd almost forgotten since the last eight times I saw the ad.

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

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 11:17 PM EDT reply actions  

58 pitches in five
I'm thinking complete game at the moment.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 11:17 PM EDT reply actions  

One or two or five or nine
extra off Zambrano would be nice.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

So that makes twice
the Cubs have put the lead-off man on second, with nothing to show from it.

by peachy rex on Oct 3, 2007 11:18 PM EDT reply actions  

The Cubs fans are revolting
Er...over at BCB. Their inability with runners in scoring position is begin to rile them,

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 11:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Wonders
Which context of revolting you mean... ^.^

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

"The Cubs fans are revolting"
Why yes, they are.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice
Nice play by DeRosa

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 11:20 PM EDT reply actions  

D'oh
I was hoping that hit would get through.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 11:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Synderman..
Please utilize your baseball bat.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 3, 2007 11:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Guys
Pitch down middle = swing.  Come on.

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 11:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Let me clarify
Pitch down middle = swing and don't hit it backwards.

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 11:22 PM EDT reply actions  

HUGE HIT..
Webby's certain out is now in this inning and not in the next. Way to do your job, Augie.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 3, 2007 11:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Augie!
Ricochets it off Zambrano and runs it out.  Nice hustle.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 11:23 PM EDT reply actions  

The Littlest Ballplayer
Gets a hit. Probably not much point here, with Webb up, but it will turn over the batting order for next time.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 11:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes! Oggy!
Will get Webb out of the way at least

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 11:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Guys
Yeah, Theriot made a great play.. OR.. you could talk about the guy that ran that out.

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 11:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Augie! Augie! Augie!
The Littlist Ballplayer with an Infield Hit!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 11:24 PM EDT reply actions  

WOAH
Webby swinging for the fences there

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 11:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Webb
plz hit
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2007 11:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Maybe
He's swinging as hard as he can

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Except
For that one down the middle

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was at the STL game..
.. where Livo hit his home run. That was great.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 3, 2007 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'd settle
For four more shutout innings. Trade that for the lack of the homer here.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Curses!
Another third-pitch looking for Webb.  Come on, man, at least try to swing!

It's okay, just get back on the mound and get more outs.

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

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 11:26 PM EDT reply actions  

By the way...
...according to the TBS announcers a few minutes ago, Mark Grace is now a radio announcer.

I wonder if he knows?

Oooooh, Zambrano's talking crap after striking out Brandon Webb. It's very impressive to strike out a pitcher.

So where's that Cy Young award this year that you guaranteed us, Zambrano, ya big baby?

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 11:27 PM EDT reply actions  

I cant stand
Zambrano. 1. He has a horrible attitude and ego. 2. He is as ugly as Sam Cassell.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 3, 2007 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

3. He plays for the Cubs.
He really IS a douchebag. Just ask Michael Barrett.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dear MLB,
This TBS broadcast is the biggest joke ever.  Please refrain from subjecting us any further to this ineptitude.  Thanks.

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 11:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Frank TV
"Another reason for you to skip past TBS, coming this fall!"
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 11:29 PM EDT reply actions  

TBS has shows?
I thought they just played The Andy Griffith show all day long...

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

No no no, TBS has other programming.
They also show Braves games. ALL THE DAMN TIME.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wish
They also show Sex in the City reruns constantly.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Please, Webb..
.. just ONE inning with no baserunners tonight? Sooner or later, we're going to get burned.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 3, 2007 11:29 PM EDT reply actions  

/sigh
Wild pitch strikeout... awesome

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bittersweet K
We got the out, they got the RISP and got rid of the DP. Damn it

by oklahomasooners on Oct 3, 2007 11:31 PM EDT reply actions  

anyone else getting that?
the storm check thinga ma what not
Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Oct 3, 2007 11:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Woah...
Is Cliff Floyd Milton Bradley's long lost brother?

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 11:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Er hmmm
Webb, for as awesome as you've been tonight, you gotta do something about the infection of Cubs on these bases.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 11:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Come on Webb..
Sit DeRosa down and let's try again next inning for a runner-less inning.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 3, 2007 11:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Breathe...breathe...
One more out this inning. DeRosa up again though...

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 11:32 PM EDT reply actions  

What's Webb doing?
Is he already tired?  His armslot is down

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 11:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Gotta love inconsistent calls
When even the announcers notice that the umpire isn't calling the same strike zone all the time...
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 11:35 PM EDT reply actions  

That should have been a strike.
It's been a strike all night, but it was called ball 3.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 11:35 PM EDT reply actions  

That walk
was trying not to hit him again:-(
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2007 11:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Synderman..
Please call time and go talk to Webb. We are getting a high number of balls recently

by oklahomasooners on Oct 3, 2007 11:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Webby!
Come on!  Just get this guy out!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 11:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Uh... Webb?
You're throwing an awful lot of balls all of a sudden...
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 11:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes Mr Broadcastere
Or, if you did any paying attention, he's probably out there telling him to get his damn arm up

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 11:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Brandon!
behave
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2007 11:36 PM EDT reply actions  

OY
Webb, stop throwing balls. Strikes are what is needed. Strikes.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 11:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Price
"Your arm is down."

Webb: "Yeah, I suck."

Price: "Stop it."

Webb: "Ok."

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 11:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Uh ohs
Theriot is just enough of a monstrous pest to probably do something about this... Hopefully not.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 11:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Everyone channel Doug Davis right now...
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 11:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey, that's a strike!
Now I remember how those things work!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 11:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh noes
Pena in the bullpen... someone save us

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 11:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Ugh
Fielding mistake... woo for youth

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 11:39 PM EDT reply actions  

ARGH!!!
WTF!! How did we not get an out there??
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 11:39 PM EDT reply actions  

DAMN IT.
Please get Zambrano, who is tattooing balls like Matt Holliday, out.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 3, 2007 11:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Dammit
Tied game. Got to get Zambrano here.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 11:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Ugggggg
:-(
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2007 11:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Yarg
There's the curve... was wondering where he had left it

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 11:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Crap
Was that a play Drew should have made, or just one of those unfortunate grounders that finds a little too much dirt and not enough glove?
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 11:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Nobody was covering
3rd was his only play and Reynolds wasn't there

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

It was
probably best that he didnt try to do anything with that
Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Oct 3, 2007 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Time to shut down Zambrano!
A strike out would be lovely here, Webb.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 11:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Way to go..
Drew, get yourself another home run.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 3, 2007 11:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Phew
Only 1... still all to play for...

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 11:40 PM EDT reply actions  

K!
Ugh.  Tie game.  But no more damage than that.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 11:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Sigh...
Gave up a run but no further damage... that was way too scary...

by singaporedbacksfan on Oct 3, 2007 11:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Thank you
That will work. Still a tied game: be nice to get that run back right away, in the bottom half.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 11:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Got out of that cheaply
considering.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2007 11:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Go away, Zambrano!
You guys appear to need more runs.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 11:41 PM EDT reply actions  

I'll put in an order form
Can we borrow some from you guys?  =)
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nah
We're gonna need them all against Philly.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey, we can't ALL play at 5000 feet. :-)
We ALWAYS need more runs. Seriously. We get just enough to win.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well then....
Bases loaded, 7 men come to the plate, and only 1 run scores.

We still have the bottom of the inning. Let's go for it.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 11:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Reset
Ok, Melvin.  Here's the first big call for you in this series.  I think Webb's got to come out, but not if it's Pena he's bringing in.

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 11:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Webb only at 79 pitches
but appeared to lose it quickly.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Diamondbacks get out of huge inning
And the broadcasters come back talking about Zambrano

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 11:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Of course
Is there another team out there?
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Spankmees
Can't want to see the lovefest they're gonna shower on them.... not.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

CY can give us the lead back...
...and he always hits best with nobody on.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 11:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Mrfligle
Zambrano has made Young look stupid

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 11:45 PM EDT reply actions  

DROOOOO
Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Oct 3, 2007 11:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Hmmm....
Drew gets on... maybe Byrnes can get a $30 million hit to return the lead to its rightful place?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 11:46 PM EDT reply actions  

...or another $30 million popout
TC's turn.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Drew
doing his best. Not a HR, but a baserunner...
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 11:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh come on
The TBS announcers said the Cubs pitcher in the bullpen had been "nothing short of sensational" in the tone usually reserved for 16 year-old girls in parodies of 1950s movies, when they're calling some guy dreamy.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 11:46 PM EDT reply actions  

They're quite something, huh?
Gonna make this a postseason to remember for all the wrong reasons.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

They're certainly something
"If only that something was something good."
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dreeeeeewwww
again
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2007 11:47 PM EDT reply actions  

AARRRGHHHH
YOU SUCK BYRNES.  GET YOUR GOD DAMN SHOULDER UP

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 11:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Byrnes
Another pop-out.  Guy needs to get his swing back.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 11:47 PM EDT reply actions  

That was a cute graphic
To show the lead with the runner off first.

And Byrnes pops up. Sigh.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 11:48 PM EDT reply actions  

That's the ONE benefit...
of a national broadcast. More sophisticated graphics.

by snakecharmer on Oct 3, 2007 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Now, if only computer graphics
could announce games.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Usually
We get Mark Grace scrawling things out on the Telestrator.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Come on, TC!
Time to make CJ twitch!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 11:48 PM EDT reply actions  

So much for that.
Tony Clark needs to hit a home run before all is said and done. It's what he does.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 11:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Curses
I was hoping.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 11:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Let's see what Webb does here
Was that last inning a glitch, or is he on fumes? The first couple of batters should let us know.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 11:51 PM EDT reply actions  

So, what's the Snakepit call?
You guys want Webb out there for another inning? In his trademarked bonehead move, Hurdle had Francis hit in a one-run game in the top of the seventh, before pulling him without throwing a pitch in the bottom half. Does Melvin pull head-scratchers like that?
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 11:52 PM EDT reply actions  

I think
Hurdle will offer him competition for that title, along with John McLaren on the M's.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

BoMel isn't the worst manager ever
Ben just hates freedom. But not as much as Diamondhacks.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

I say keep him out there
Give him a shot to work it out, get the win.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Leave Webb out there.
He didn't pitch the most innings in the NL for nothin'.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Webb
could possibly go another, actually - 89 pitches is nowhere near his limit.

by peachy rex on Oct 3, 2007 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Zambrano's done
Awesome.  Not that Marmol is a treat.

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Where are these pitches?
Webb's had no help from this ump..

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 11:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey
The only aspect of a TBS broadcast I've ever liked is that in-game scorecard graphic.  Good on TBS.

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 11:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Works out
Webb much better in the 7th.  You win this time, Melvin.

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 11:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Heh
I feel like that statement was followed up with a smoke grenade as you left the room.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

1-2-3
That went much smoother.  Now let's sing Take Me Out to the Ballgame and get some runs!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 11:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Webb bounces back
With his first 1-2-3 inning. I think he'll be out there again for the eighth, unless his spot comes up.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 11:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Agreed
But this is Melvin... he may doze off or something and just let him hit

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well
Leaving Webb out there worked well. Good job, Brandon. You FINALLY kept those wretched Cubs off the bases.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 11:56 PM EDT reply actions  

So...
...has anyone else seen the commercials for this movie, 1408? I don't think I've ever seen any commercials for that flick...
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 11:57 PM EDT reply actions  

What movie?
I've been trying to figure out who's country this is.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

WHERE ARE WE
WHAT'S GOING ON?  IS THIS CHICAGO!?!?!

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wait...
Is it true that the Yankees, Red Sox and Cubs are in the playoffs?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions  

Is there only one October??
I was wondering where the second one went..

by snakecharmer on Oct 4, 2007 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions  

But where is Kenny Lofton going?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks
Made me choke on my water. Appreciate it. ;)

by snakecharmer on Oct 4, 2007 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions  

Glad to help
I like to do my part.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 4, 2007 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions  

supposed to be one of the best thrillers/horrors
in a good while. apparently really high quality
Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Oct 3, 2007 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

It did get good reviews
And a theatrical release. I'll wait for cable.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

I've seen the movie
weak ending,I thought
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 4, 2007 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions  

Brandon Webb is the man.
Then again, Jake Peavy DOES step up in big games... oh wait... 2005 playoffs... 2006 playoffs... 2007 play-in game... 2007 must-win game vs. the Dbacks... do I sense a pattern here?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 11:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Marmol
Flame-thrower.  This kid is sick.

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 11:59 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm pretty sure that's not legal
I don't think actual weapons are allowed on the field.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 4, 2007 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions  

One benefit to us
Is that Pinella plays his bullpen backwards.  He goes to his best guy in the 7th, Marmol, then the next best, Howry, and then maybe the worst in the 9th with Dempster

by nihil67 on Oct 4, 2007 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions  

It's sorta like a spitball.... illegal now,
but they used to use them all the time. That was the charred ball area. Came right before the dead ball era.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions  

And they're right
Zambrano is gone.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 12:00 AM EDT reply actions  

Sheriff..
Now would be a good time for your first post-season HR

by oklahomasooners on Oct 4, 2007 12:01 AM EDT reply actions  

I bow in deference to your prophetic powers
Excellent work, good sir!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 4, 2007 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions  

JUST a bit outside
And those aren't really flames...

by nihil67 on Oct 4, 2007 12:01 AM EDT reply actions  

Special K!
GONE!  The rookies come through again!  Anybody, anytime!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 4, 2007 12:02 AM EDT reply actions  

I think
Due a clerical error, the Cubs actually placed a marmot on their roster...

by Jim McLennan on Oct 4, 2007 12:02 AM EDT reply actions  

SPECIAL K!!!!
Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Oct 4, 2007 12:02 AM EDT reply actions  

Special k
hit it
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 4, 2007 12:02 AM EDT reply actions  

With a hit like that?
I think we all love him, in varying amounts.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 4, 2007 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions  

saved me posting it ;-P
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 4, 2007 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions  

MARKY MARK!!!!
While the announcers were fellating Carlos Marmol, another rookie makes him pay.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 12:02 AM EDT reply actions  

haha
thats amazing i'm tellin gmy friends that one
Maybe we ought to do one of them waves...

by Red Army on Oct 4, 2007 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions  

Reynolds!
Nice.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 12:03 AM EDT reply actions  

Reynolds!! Special K!
Made up for the error and more!! Ok have to go to school now! Lets hold onto this lead! OMG I sound like an overexcited schoolgir.. I mean boy!

by singaporedbacksfan on Oct 4, 2007 12:03 AM EDT reply actions  

I
LOVE THIS TEAM
Maybe we ought to do one of them waves...

by Red Army on Oct 4, 2007 12:03 AM EDT reply actions  

Going to be real interesting
to see what happens if Webb's spot comes up this inning.

by peachy rex on Oct 4, 2007 12:03 AM EDT reply actions  

Nice to see we've got the lead back
Now I've got to get to sleep.  Keep it safe for me, guys.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 4, 2007 12:04 AM EDT reply actions  

no leaving
you'll never forgive yourself...

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 4, 2007 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions  

I already do
But I have to be awake in seven hours, so...  It's necessary.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 4, 2007 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

Filthy
That was disgusting.  I don't blame you Salazar.. I wouldn't swing either.

by nihil67 on Oct 4, 2007 12:04 AM EDT reply actions  

Mark Reynolds doesn't hit the ball
he just scares it away.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 12:04 AM EDT reply actions  

We have all sorts of interesting nicknames
on the Row for our guys, and most of the nicknames for other guys I can get, but you're gonna have explain "The Sheriff" to me.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 12:05 AM EDT reply actions  

Our radio guy
Greg Schulte nicknames everyone.  Most of the 'Pit calls him Special K.  He's special and he strikes out... a lot.

by nihil67 on Oct 4, 2007 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions  

Best one ever
Was The Admrial, Brad Halsey.

by nihil67 on Oct 4, 2007 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions  

I always rated Halsey
Think we let him go too early, he had promise

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 4, 2007 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions  

Halsey
I always referred to Brad Halsey as Bucky cuz didn't he have buck teeth?

by TwinnerA on Oct 4, 2007 3:28 AM EDT up reply actions  

I think that comes from Greg Schulte
Greg, our radio guy, approves all nicknames. I don't know if this one was originally Greg's or if it came from Mark Grace first... and I tihnk because he was such a hot hitter when he first came up, it was the whole "New Sheriff if town" thing.

by snakecharmer on Oct 4, 2007 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

Oh, that was Mark Grace's name for him, I believe.
We've got some REAL wild names for some of the other guys though. Wait until the Cubs face Famine, Pestileñce, War, and Death.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

Best BcB post of the night

ahhhhhhhhhhh

arghhhhhhhhh

blehhhhhhhh

fooooooooooooo

That is all.

by blueapple on Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at 11:02 PM CT

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 4, 2007 12:05 AM EDT reply actions  

Doh
Snyder had that one... just late.

by nihil67 on Oct 4, 2007 12:05 AM EDT reply actions  

Six more outs...
Let's see if our phenomenal bullpen can carry us to our most important victory of the year.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 4, 2007 12:05 AM EDT reply actions  

Incorrect
The first of our eleven most important victories of the year.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 4, 2007 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions  

word
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 4, 2007 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions  

Gah
Twice now...

BEAT THE CUBS
BEAT THE CUBS

That stadium is rocking

by nihil67 on Oct 4, 2007 12:05 AM EDT reply actions  

Mark Reynolds doesn't catch balls...
...they gravitate towards his muscles.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 12:06 AM EDT reply actions  

Looks like Webb's spot
Will come up, CoJack up to PH for Webb.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 4, 2007 12:07 AM EDT reply actions  

WTF
They went to an advert break when it's just a chat with the pitcher? And the manager was just leaving the mound?

by Jim McLennan on Oct 4, 2007 12:07 AM EDT reply actions  

Sending only best wishes. . .
...to the Snakes in their playoff run!  I just tuned into tonight's game after all the evening's hockey games finished up, and it was just in time to see Reynolds home run.  Chase Field is freakin' ELECTRIC tonight!  Make the NL West proud!

All the best,
DBB

by DodgerBlueBalls on Oct 4, 2007 12:07 AM EDT reply actions  

Thanks for the best wishes
Stay around, you seem like good luck! heh

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 4, 2007 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions  

Hey! Our favorite Dodgers fan!
What? No pictures of Nomah tonight?

Thanks DBB. See you again next April? :)

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions  

Come on, now!!!
I've only posted 1 picture of Slow-Mar on here before.  But when it comes to playing in 2008, this is the ONLY picture I hope to see of Nomar in action next season:

by DodgerBlueBalls on Oct 4, 2007 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions  

HAHA
Maybe Nomar, Gonzo and Kent can sit on the nursing home porch and bitch about "those damned kids" next year.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions  

Snyderman
on base,so get him home
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 4, 2007 12:08 AM EDT reply actions  

AUGIE AUGIE AUGIE
Doesn't he remind you of Carlos Baerga?

by nihil67 on Oct 4, 2007 12:08 AM EDT reply actions  

Augie Baby!
Love that intensity!
4 Corners Fan

by 4CornersFan on Oct 4, 2007 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions  

Carlos 'The Shetland Pony' Baerga?
Augie's legs are supermodel-long in comparison.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 4, 2007 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions  

GO GO GO
BAH, Snyderman... you're too slow!

by nihil67 on Oct 4, 2007 12:09 AM EDT reply actions  

Just when we needed Bone
and they left him off the roster....

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 4, 2007 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions  

Augie, Augie, Augie!
If we had anyone but Synderman on first, it is 3-1.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 4, 2007 12:09 AM EDT reply actions  

Wow
You guys got an actual rally going here!
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 12:09 AM EDT reply actions  

CO JACK
Let's go get a big double!

by nihil67 on Oct 4, 2007 12:09 AM EDT reply actions  

STEPPED UP BIG TIME
REYNOLDS
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 4, 2007 12:10 AM EDT reply actions  

Whoa
major lag. lol. 3-1 D-backs!
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 4, 2007 12:10 AM EDT reply actions  

ooooohhh
CY had that one... way out in front though

by nihil67 on Oct 4, 2007 12:11 AM EDT reply actions  

3-1
Adding on!
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 12:11 AM EDT reply actions  

Marmol
you suck
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 4, 2007 12:11 AM EDT reply actions  

CY
He needs to calm down.

by nihil67 on Oct 4, 2007 12:11 AM EDT reply actions  

By the way....
By my count, we're at least 66 posts over our previous record right now.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 12:12 AM EDT reply actions  

Woo
I think this is the first thread I've taken part in all season :)

by nihil67 on Oct 4, 2007 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions  

Let's go CY
Just flip one of these sliders into RF

by nihil67 on Oct 4, 2007 12:12 AM EDT reply actions  

Hey!
WE = 88%

I'm just sayin'. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Oct 4, 2007 12:13 AM EDT reply actions  

Augie Freaking Ojeda:
Proving midgets can play baseball since '07
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 12:13 AM EDT reply actions  

David Eckstein has him beat there
So does Dustin Pedroia.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions  

Hey nothing.
He's still 1/2 inch taller than me, so I can say whatever I want. ;-)
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

Whoa, whoa. Back off.
I DID wrestle in the 112lb weight class in high school. >:-0
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions  

I'm not a big guy
by any means, and I wrestled (not very well) at around 140.

by peachy rex on Oct 4, 2007 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

Hmmm....
I beat a 160lb guy once in practice? (He really sucked.)

I was varsity, but really only about a .500 wrestler. They didn't have a lot of other 112 lb guys to dethrone me.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions  

I expect not...
... although there was one guy on our team, who couldn't have been more than 120-125, who was absolutely terrifying.  So shrimpitude isn't necessarily a handicap.

by peachy rex on Oct 4, 2007 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions  

did
they say who is pitching now?
Maybe we ought to do one of them waves...

by Red Army on Oct 4, 2007 12:14 AM EDT reply actions  

But wait a second--
Is Frank TV premiering on TBS this fall??
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 12:14 AM EDT reply actions  

Yes.
He is hilarious. I feel as if I know him personally after tonight.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 4, 2007 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

TBS ads
We've been watching TBS since this afternoon when we watched the Rockies beat the Phils.  (Yay!) Consequently I am roundly sick and tired of the ads.  All 4 of them.
4 Corners Fan

by 4CornersFan on Oct 4, 2007 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions  

Me too
I've seen 6 I think. And yet I still chuckle at them...

I'm sure that will pass by Sunday.

by snakecharmer on Oct 4, 2007 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

Six more outs!
Here we go.. Time to prove all those morons that predicted a Cubs sweep wrong.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 4, 2007 12:14 AM EDT reply actions  

Six outs to get
Lyon and Valverde. Get it done.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 4, 2007 12:14 AM EDT reply actions  

On the Horizon
2 horsemen appear in the distance... in front rides War... and on a pale horse, Death.

by nihil67 on Oct 4, 2007 12:15 AM EDT reply actions  

So who
are Pestilence and Famine? (I'd imagine Julio is Pestilence for us, but in a different way). Fuentes is War, and Corpas is Death, so I assume Lyon is War and Valverde is Death.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions  

The Horsemen
Pena is Pestilence and Cruz is Famine

And Slaten is Sinister.  I missed the origin of that one.

by nihil67 on Oct 4, 2007 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

Pestilence is Julio
(he definitely ain't Famine if you know what I mean) so that makes Famine Ramon Ortiz. Both of them, fortunately, got left off our postseason roster.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions  

Doug Slaten is an honorary 5th horseman.
He's Sinister because he's a lefty.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions  

The Four Relievers of the Apocalypse
Juan Cruz - Famine
Tony Peña - Pestileñce
Brandon Lyon - War
Jose Valverde - Death
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions  

Remind me
Not to watch Frank TV. Ever.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 4, 2007 12:16 AM EDT reply actions  

Jim.
This is an intervention. Do not watch Frank TV. You will regret it.

by Azreous on Oct 4, 2007 2:54 AM EDT up reply actions  

Roooaaaarrr
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 4, 2007 12:17 AM EDT reply actions  

Like a rolling storm front,
War comes on to ravage Chicago.

To quote The Matrix, "Welcome to the desert."

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 12:17 AM EDT reply actions  

Phew...
...long out for Aram..1 down

GDB!

by Englishdback on Oct 4, 2007 12:17 AM EDT reply actions  

Lyon
Ball. Down. Please. Thanks.

by nihil67 on Oct 4, 2007 12:18 AM EDT reply actions  

Despite his heart-attack inducing misadventures
War still does his job.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions  

You call THAT heart attack inducing?
Just wait until Death comes on.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

Oh, yeah -
Valverde doesn't consider it a proper save opportunity until he puts the winning run aboard.

by peachy rex on Oct 4, 2007 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions  

Naw, I don't, really
You should see what our War (Fuentes) gets up to on a regular basis. He loves walking two or three batters. In a row.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions  

With no outs.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions  

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions  

We've started to call him
Cardiac Curtis, and joke that you don't need exercise when Fuentes is in there.

But he usually gets out of it, in fairness.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions  

See? What'd I tell you about Valverde?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions  

Jeff Salazar
Might as well be on the warning track all night. I think that's about all the balls he has caught. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Oct 4, 2007 12:18 AM EDT reply actions  

Seriously, Lyon
There's an entire bottom foot of the strikezone you can use here.  It's awesome.

by nihil67 on Oct 4, 2007 12:19 AM EDT reply actions  

Nice
1-2-3

RooooooooaR!

by Englishdback on Oct 4, 2007 12:19 AM EDT reply actions  

Behold, A Pale Horse
Any Dissection fans in the house?

by nihil67 on Oct 4, 2007 12:21 AM EDT reply actions  

Or William Cooper
Thought this post will probably get our site on the Homeland Security watch-list.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 4, 2007 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions  

Bob Howry
He went to my High School.

by nihil67 on Oct 4, 2007 12:23 AM EDT reply actions  

War mows down everything.
Even wildlife isn't spared. 3 bear Cubs are cut down.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 12:23 AM EDT reply actions  

Dreeeeewww
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 4, 2007 12:23 AM EDT reply actions  

I was way off
It's Megadeth - Blessed Are The Dead

The great silent mirror,
Under the stars and the moon
Sounds of galloping horses
On clouds of lightning thunder
On dark and gathering storms
To scorch the earth for many generations
A new winter, worse than any
Called the holy war

A white horse on the clouds of death
A red war horse to end all wars
A pale horse in pastilets led by
A black horse with fam at his gails

by nihil67 on Oct 4, 2007 12:27 AM EDT reply actions  

Byrnes -- like the wind
Whoosh... whoosh... whoosh...
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 12:28 AM EDT reply actions  

Well, at least...
He'll be gone after this seas...

Oh. My mistake. :-(

by Jim McLennan on Oct 4, 2007 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions  

<mumble>
Let's not talk about that

by nihil67 on Oct 4, 2007 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions  

<bells>
Sounds of galloping horses
On clouds of lightning thunder
On dark and gathering storms

by nihil67 on Oct 4, 2007 12:29 AM EDT reply actions  

Okay
Three outs to get. Bring it on, Jose.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 4, 2007 12:30 AM EDT reply actions  

cross fingers time
  X X
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 4, 2007 12:31 AM EDT reply actions  

Well, Death cometh
Finish off these little bear cubs, Snakeys.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 12:31 AM EDT reply actions  

OR we can do some Hank Williams Sr.
Won't you redeem; your poor wicked soul
You can't pay your way; with silver and gold
If you're not saved; you'll be lost in the night
When the pale horse and his rider goes by?

by nihil67 on Oct 4, 2007 12:31 AM EDT reply actions  

DodgerBlueBalls is alright.
He's the only tolerable Dodgers fan, as far as I can tell.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 12:33 AM EDT reply actions  

One out

Death!
Don't blink; blink and you're dead. Don't turn your back, don't look away, and don't blink. Good luck!

by Stile4aly on Oct 4, 2007 12:34 AM EDT reply actions  

Imagine that
A jackass Cubs fan with an electric sign

by nihil67 on Oct 4, 2007 12:34 AM EDT reply actions  

F$&%ing Cubs fan.
Wish they would have kicked him out. But, Death cannot be distracted.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 12:35 AM EDT reply actions  

haha
i saw him too
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 4, 2007 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions  

That's two!
Suck it, electric sign guy!
Don't blink; blink and you're dead. Don't turn your back, don't look away, and don't blink. Good luck!

by Stile4aly on Oct 4, 2007 12:35 AM EDT reply actions  

Gasssss!
Since our man isn't there tonight.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 4, 2007 12:35 AM EDT reply actions  

GAS!!
PAPA!!!

by Englishdback on Oct 4, 2007 12:36 AM EDT reply actions  

Come on Valverde!
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 12:37 AM EDT reply actions  

Death comes to all...
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 12:37 AM EDT reply actions  

3-0 count
ffffs! Nothing like making it easy!

by Englishdback on Oct 4, 2007 12:38 AM EDT reply actions  

Come one Ward
I dare you to swing at that GAS

by nihil67 on Oct 4, 2007 12:38 AM EDT reply actions  

There's always drama in Death
It wouldn't be worth watching if Valverde didn't make it interesting.
Don't blink; blink and you're dead. Don't turn your back, don't look away, and don't blink. Good luck!

by Stile4aly on Oct 4, 2007 12:38 AM EDT reply actions  

Strikes would be nice;-(
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 4, 2007 12:39 AM EDT reply actions  

You cannot cheat Death.
You can only postpone it, like the Cubs are doing now.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 12:39 AM EDT reply actions  

These announcers suck
Julio Jorge?!?

Give me Gracie and Sutton any day.

Don't blink; blink and you're dead. Don't turn your back, don't look away, and don't blink. Good luck!

by Stile4aly on Oct 4, 2007 12:39 AM EDT reply actions  

Why, Death? Why?
Why must you always get me nervous?

by oklahomasooners on Oct 4, 2007 12:39 AM EDT reply actions  

he has shares
in indigestion remedies?
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 4, 2007 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions  

Papa always
has to make it interesting... gets his juices flowing I guess....

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 4, 2007 12:39 AM EDT reply actions  

Putting a runner on for Soriano?
NOOOO problem!
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions  

Death
He usually follows his walks in the 9th with a K

by oklahomasooners on Oct 4, 2007 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions  

OK
now it's a Valverde save.  Whoooo!  Death!

by peachy rex on Oct 4, 2007 12:40 AM EDT reply actions  

97!
Death opens his arms to embrace you, Alfonso.

by nihil67 on Oct 4, 2007 12:40 AM EDT reply actions  

WIN!

Sweep THAT, Nate Silver

by Jim McLennan on Oct 4, 2007 12:41 AM EDT reply actions  

HAHAHAHAHA
1 9 0 8
1 9 0 8

Cubs fans everywhere cut their wrists a little deeper.

by nihil67 on Oct 4, 2007 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions  

Of course
No way I'd post that over there. WAY too much respect for Al, and no Cubs fan has ever caused any problem here. But for us: hell, yes!

by Jim McLennan on Oct 4, 2007 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions  

Ballgame
Webb, Valverde, Drew, Reynolds, and Jackson.

Well done, gentlemen.

Don't blink; blink and you're dead. Don't turn your back, don't look away, and don't blink. Good luck!

by Stile4aly on Oct 4, 2007 12:41 AM EDT reply actions  

TE AMO PAPA
ALL YOU EXPERTS CAN SUCK IT

by nihil67 on Oct 4, 2007 12:41 AM EDT reply actions  

1-0
NLDS ADVANTAGE D-BACKS
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 4, 2007 12:41 AM EDT reply actions  

Nice job, Snakes!
I sincerely hope we meet up in the NLCS.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 12:41 AM EDT reply actions  

been nice having you
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 4, 2007 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions  

Ditto!
It's great to talk shop with nice fans from other teams, and you are great. Will you be back tomorrow? :)

by snakecharmer on Oct 4, 2007 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions  

As do I
But just remeber, you have to let the division winners go through.. its a rule somewhere Im sure.. ^.^

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 4, 2007 12:45 AM EDT up reply actions  

Naw
Haven't we learned anything from the past few years? Wild cards all the way. ;)
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions  

Psshhhh
I can't think of a bigger underdog to reach the postseason than the Colorado Freakin' Rockies.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions  

If we keep losing like this,
and make it to the NLCS, we might be an underdog to the Rockies, too.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 12:53 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yep
Rockies looked awesome.. sure bet favourites at the moment :o)

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 4, 2007 1:00 AM EDT up reply actions  

Go DBacks
Absolutely!  That would be a terrific series!
4 Corners Fan

by 4CornersFan on Oct 4, 2007 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions  

1 down.
2 more to go.

So much for that Chicago sweep.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 12:41 AM EDT reply actions  

drama....
...what drama!

Go Dbacks!!

by Englishdback on Oct 4, 2007 12:41 AM EDT reply actions  

yes,yes,yes,yes,yes
suggestion for tomorrow's song title?"Fun,Fun,Fun"
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 4, 2007 12:42 AM EDT reply actions  

Alrighty
Night all.

1 9 0 8

Anybody, Anytime.

by nihil67 on Oct 4, 2007 12:43 AM EDT reply actions  

I never did
finish reading my psychology textbooks. I must be too much of a baseball addict for my own good.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 12:43 AM EDT reply actions  

Time for a little non-directed therapy
So, I understand you feel like you are addicted to baseball.
Don't blink; blink and you're dead. Don't turn your back, don't look away, and don't blink. Good luck!

by Stile4aly on Oct 4, 2007 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yes, sadly
It takes over my life and makes my homework suffer badly.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions  

What's your relationship with your father like?
Does he also like baseball?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions  

My relationship with my dad is great
We both love the Rockies and think Clint Hurdle is a moron.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions  

Hmmm....
Have you had any unusual dreams lately? Maybe involving the Rockies and some unfamiliar hardware?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 12:55 AM EDT up reply actions  

Not that I can recall
I was thinking of getting a ---

Too much information. Whoops.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions  

Hmmm... on to the Rorschach test.
You'll see a series of ink blots. What do they remind you of?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 1:01 AM EDT up reply actions  

Troy Tulowitzki's
unbelievable throwing arm and a ball hit by Mattie Holliday hitting the back of the Coors left-field concourse, June 20 against the Yankmees.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 1:03 AM EDT up reply actions  

Interesting.
::Writes in notes:: Obsessed with baseball. Has fixation on Troy Tulowitzki. Possibly stricken with MVPitis of the Holliday variety.

Okay, take these pills and tell me if you go crazy.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 1:06 AM EDT up reply actions  

I am going crazy!
Help! Help! I believe the Phillies will sweep the Rox and the Flubs will sweep the Bax! Help!

Need new meds!

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 1:09 AM EDT up reply actions  

Oh dear. You must have been listening
to the prognosticators at ESPN. Don't worry. It's not you who's crazy, it's them. And by crazy, I mean retarded.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 1:14 AM EDT up reply actions  

What a relief
Taking stupidity pills is such a drag, but it's the only way TBS is tolerable (read: less annoying than hara-kiri).
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 1:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

Do we need to adjust your prescription?
Alright... I suggest cutting back on the ESPN and increasing your intake of SI.

I prefer the Jons... Heyman and Weisman. ;-)

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 1:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

I was doing better there
until I kept running into patches of award-winning idiocy.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 1:29 AM EDT up reply actions  

Hmm...
Sometimes, you must choose between the lesser of a ton of evils.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 1:41 AM EDT up reply actions  

Baah. Studying's a waste of time.
:::glances sideways at the cbest book on pg 3:::

by snakecharmer on Oct 4, 2007 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions  

I would like to end by saying....
...the TBS commentary team is the worst i have ever come across, you know your announce team is crap when you rely on Ron Darling to know what hes talking about!  Stick to football eh, Dick Stockton!!

Oh well, off to work :-)

Same time tomorrow!

by Englishdback on Oct 4, 2007 12:43 AM EDT reply actions  

Forgot to mention
Mark Reynolds doesn't sleep, he waits.

by nihil67 on Oct 4, 2007 12:43 AM EDT reply actions  

By the way, Silver,
so, both our teams are now well on their way to getting swept, (as predicted) by the Phillies and Cubs.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 12:44 AM EDT reply actions  

Such a tragedy.
Sniff sniff.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 12:45 AM EDT up reply actions  

nighty night
:-)
Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Oct 4, 2007 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions  

I hope
Your Perl roll-call script is ready for action, charmer. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Oct 4, 2007 12:46 AM EDT reply actions  

Well I think
we blew through that old record didnt we?

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 4, 2007 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions  

Sure is :)
I'll run it after things settle down here!

by snakecharmer on Oct 4, 2007 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions  

Good point!
Good thing I stay up late anway. ;)

by snakecharmer on Oct 4, 2007 1:02 AM EDT up reply actions  

Congrats Snakepitters!!!
Just saw the game... PC not near TV so I opted to watch and miss out on all your fun.  Great game.  Let's prove SI wrong and win this series.  Go Dbacks!!

by batster on Oct 4, 2007 12:46 AM EDT reply actions  

Mark Reynolds doesn't strike out.
He's just choosy about when it's his time to strike.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 12:47 AM EDT reply actions  

/nod
People would become suspicious if he hit 600+ homers.

by nihil67 on Oct 4, 2007 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions  

800+
That's awesome.  I may not sleep tonight... I don't remember being this excited about a Diamondbacks win since some game 7 something or other back in '01.

by nihil67 on Oct 4, 2007 12:47 AM EDT reply actions  

The babies came through for us
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 4, 2007 12:48 AM EDT reply actions  

So......
How 'bout them Dbacks?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 12:50 AM EDT reply actions  

Ok, serious this time
I'm getting the evil eye from the wife.  Computer off now.

Can't wait to hear from the Cubs apologists tomorrow.  "Yeah, I, uh, Brandon Webb man, how about that guy.. and Mark Reynolds... yeah.  Cubs in 4, that's what we said."

by nihil67 on Oct 4, 2007 12:50 AM EDT reply actions  

Frank is annoying.
He should NOT be getting his own TV.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 12:51 AM EDT reply actions  

Yeah
The Cubs played someone.  I think it was the Yankees.

by nihil67 on Oct 4, 2007 12:53 AM EDT up reply actions  

Off to bed now
good morning;-D
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 4, 2007 12:53 AM EDT reply actions  

hmm
Can't
Understand
Brandon's
Strikezone
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 4, 2007 12:55 AM EDT reply actions  

Lou Pinella
Is very defensive. They're spooked.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 4, 2007 12:56 AM EDT reply actions  

He was right though
As he is bringing Zambo back on short rest, 85 pitches was enough if as he said, he thought the bullpen was good enough.

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 4, 2007 12:58 AM EDT up reply actions  

Only IF
The series goes to a fifth game...

by Jim McLennan on Oct 4, 2007 1:02 AM EDT up reply actions  

Well
Great game! I didn't feel nervous at all for our team until a little at the end when Valverde had the tying run at the plate and then Soriano grounded out and we won!!!  Saw lots of Cubs fans but the vast majority were D-Backs fans.  Also, it seemed that ever Cub fan I saw were carrying two beers, probably because most of them were in the upper reaches of the building.

Actually, isn't Zambrano supposed to pitch in Game 4?  That's the game we have Owings.  Hopefully, the good Doug Davis, the decent Livan and the hot-hitting and pitching Micah Owings make us proud in Games 2, 3 and 4.

by TwinnerA on Oct 4, 2007 3:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

Well...
But if they all make us proud, then we won't need all of them to make us proud. Best 3 of 5.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 3:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

You've a point there, but...
Livan might be able to make us proud by only giving up 5 runs at this point. Might not be enough.

by Azreous on Oct 4, 2007 3:26 AM EDT up reply actions  

Lou Piniella starting Zambrano on 3 days' rest
Sweet Lou to the rest of his rotation: "I just don't really trust you guys. That's all."
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 12:58 AM EDT reply actions  

Let's hope the back-end
of the Chicago rotation has been reading all the press on the Arizona lineup - then they'll be really depressed and humiliated... 'I don't trust you even against those guys.'

by peachy rex on Oct 4, 2007 5:07 AM EDT up reply actions  

The really sad thing is...
Zambrano isn't even the Cubs' best pitcher. Lilly is, and Hill's right up there. Lou should KNOW that; yet, he keeps feeding this BS in the media and in Zambrano's head that he's the next Randy Johnson.

Lou's a good manager, but that's just STUPID. Then again, if he used any other pitcher twice, Zambrano would probably throw a hissy fit and punch the other guy.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions  

You again...
...nice graphic above...

by batster on Oct 4, 2007 1:02 AM EDT up reply actions  

In one word...
Shokran!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 1:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

That's a start
Now, let's go to bed, get some sleep and do it all over again tomorrow night. Thanks to everyone for their contributions. Best night for the team since the 2001 World Series? Discuss...

by Jim McLennan on Oct 4, 2007 1:04 AM EDT reply actions  

Well
Carlos Zambrano is the first pitcher we've beaten in the postseason since Mariano Rivera. ;-)
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 1:07 AM EDT up reply actions  

Technically
It wasn't the starter we beat. It was the large ground squirrel. Still, as you say: first post-season win since "that" game. Here's to a few more.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 4, 2007 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

That's right... I stand corrected.
The Marmot is the first pitcher we've beaten since Rivera.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 1:29 AM EDT up reply actions  

This may sound silly...
But right now we've got 851 posts. BCB has 1453. We're only 600 behind them.

That's impressive. :-D

(Hmmm.... 1453... the year the Turks took Constantinople... Constantinople... Chicago... Constantin- Ahah!! 2007 is the year the Snakes take Chicago!!)

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 1:11 AM EDT reply actions  

I'll open
the city gates from the inside - come on in, the looting's fine!

by peachy rex on Oct 4, 2007 1:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

::Storming Chicago city gates::
KILL 'EM ALL! LET GOD SORT OUT THE SOX FANS!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 1:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

I looted half of Cghicago
and made $53.25 - no wonder they all move down here.

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 4, 2007 6:42 AM EDT up reply actions  

No no no!
You must have rooted the South Side. That's the ghetto; they're all Sox fans. You have to loot the NORTH Side, the rich part. THAT'S where the evil Cubs come from.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions  

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions  

Well done...
No way we were ever going to catch them, but we showed those stat-gazing skeptics who said we'd never reach 700. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Oct 4, 2007 1:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

It's Istanbul, not Constantinople
Now it's Istanbul, not Constantinople
Been a long time gone, Constantinople
Now it's Turkish delight on a moonlit night

Every gal in Constantinople
Lives in Istanbul, not Constantinople
So if you've a date in Constantinople
She'll be waiting in Istanbul

Even old New York was once New Amsterdam
Why they changed it I can't say
People just liked it better that way

So take me back to Constantinople
No, you can't go back to Constantinople
Been a long time gone, Constantinople
Why did Constantinople get the works
That's nobody's business but the Turks

Istanbul (Istanbul)
Istanbul (Istanbul)

Even old New York was once New Amsterdam
Why they changed it I can't say
People just liked it better that way

Istanbul was Constantinople
Now it's Istanbul, not Constantinople
Been a long time gone, Constantinople
Why did Constantinople get the works
That's nobody's business but the Turks

So take me back to Constantinople
No, you can't go back to Constantinople
Been a long time gone, Constantinople
Why did Constantinople get the works
That's nobody's business but the Turks

Istanbul

by Jim McLennan on Oct 4, 2007 1:19 AM EDT up reply actions  

And with that...
I take my leave and go to bed.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 4, 2007 1:20 AM EDT up reply actions  

By the way....
I think I might be shouting into the night here, but has anyone seen The Bronx Is Burning? Was it any good? I'd like to see it.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 1:38 AM EDT reply actions  

It was ...
Allright.  It was a decent watch for a few hours of my life.  Other then the fact that the guy who played Reggie looked like C. Thomas Howell in Soulman ...
Listen to me, I got no reason to lie to you, don't make the same mistakes I made when I was young. F- a lotta women kid, not just one woman, a lotta women.

by npineda on Oct 4, 2007 2:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

I was disappointed
I don't know why they spent half of the show following the Son of Sam thing... I know it was the same year, but why include it in an unrelated baseball show?

Oliver Platt played Steinbrenner to the letter.  That part was priceless.

by nihil67 on Oct 4, 2007 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions  

Still have to read through the GameDay thread...
Went to Buffalo Wild Wings to take in the game, and certainly wasn't disappointed. Atmosphere there was very good, and the loudest cheers (besides the end of the game) were of course on Reynolds' home run.

There is a point that warrants mentioning: Gee, I guess we're not going to get swept. What are the odds of that. Good thing we have no idea what we're talking about, huh?

by Azreous on Oct 4, 2007 2:16 AM EDT reply actions  

If you ask Ringo Kid
He'll say we're just going to lose in 4.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 2:27 AM EDT up reply actions  

Right.
After all, the Diamondbacks only had a good record from beating the NL East. The Cubs didn't benefit from the Central at all.

These are important factors.

by Azreous on Oct 4, 2007 2:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

Holy crap things went bonaza here.
Great game, now the D'backs need to build on that, no resting on the laurels!
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 4, 2007 2:19 AM EDT reply actions  

Long live the goat!
¡Viva el chivo!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 2:29 AM EDT reply actions  

Byrnes
Would you deny all those millions the Dbacks offered him.  It's not like he was holding out on them or threatening them.  He was the big reason I had faith in this team.  He breeded enthusiam & winning in Oakland & I believe he's done the same here.  He never was a .300 hitter, the beginning of the season when he helped carry them was a bonus.  He is a .260 - .285 hitter that helps you in so many other ways.  He's going through a spell, but he is still an all out guy doing his best & he's helped most of this team do the same.  This team is reaching it's full potential because of him.  Like Clemens was to the Yankees you only need 1 attitude to change a clubhouse.

"ONE SONG CAN SPARK A MEMORY, ONE FLOWER CAN WAKEN DREAMS
ONE TREE CAN START A FOREST, ONE BIRD CAN HERALD THE SPRING
ONE SMILE CAN START A FRIENDSHIP, ONE HANDCLASP CAN LIFT A SOUL
ONE STAR CAN GUIDE A SHIP AT SEA, ONE SPEECH CAN SET A GOAL
ONE VOTE CAN CHANGE A NATION, ONE SUNBEAM CAN LIGHT A ROOM
ONE CANDLE CAN ERASE THE DARKNESS, ONE LAUGH CAN CHASE THE GLOOM
ONE STEP MUST START EACH JOURNEY, ONE WORD MUST START EACH PRAYER
ONE HOPE CAN RAISE THE SPIRITS, ONE PRAYER CAN SHOW YOU CARE
ONE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND THAT ONE IS YOU
INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY, YOU CAN, YOU DO."

Eric Byrnes is more of a catalyst than Tony Clark; TC is just taking the credit.  1st half of the season he was just a great guy, now he's 1/2 a 1st baseman too.

Congrads to Drew, not his 1st big home run, but maybe a great post season can turn him around???  I don't know what else could?

by cj060896 on Oct 4, 2007 4:21 AM EDT reply actions  

Just saw appalling ESPN clip
(I believe BBTN) in which the host starts off :

"Diamondbacks victorious in their first attempt, now, back in the post-season of course since Schilling and company were there winning a World Series for Arizona."

Now, I know the '02 team got swept in the NLDS, but they won the West, they won ninety-eight games... I mean, dear god, just how incompetent can ESPN be?  Do they not have a research staff capable of navigating their own website?  When I reflect that this is the 'world-wide leader in sports,' I despair, I really do.

by peachy rex on Oct 4, 2007 5:29 AM EDT reply actions  

'Worldwide Leader in Idiocy'
It must be a conglomerate-wide thing, because like I said, when they were advertising the radio broadcast for the Cubs-Dbacks game yesterday on ESPN radio, they mentioned that "the Dbacks are in the playoffs for the first time since winning the 2001 World Series".

UGH....

I.

HATE.

ESPN!!

(Although, their announcers can't be half as bad as the TBS guys... Cal Ripken, WHAT are you DOING??)

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions  

I woke up
and we'd still won!
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 4, 2007 6:23 AM EDT reply actions  

Nope, it wasn't a dream. :)
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

What a way to wake up!
Had to miss the game (these 10pm start times really aren't feasible with a 4 and a 23 month old)... Enjoyed the 800+ comments here... looks like the D'Pit ladies, Jim, and Phil held us up through the night.

Onto game 2!  I love the pressure this puts on Lilly and the Cubs.  Every expert has pointed to this match up as being the big Cub advantage.  If we can win this one, the Cubs will be in DEEP trouble.

by johngordonma on Oct 4, 2007 6:42 AM EDT reply actions  

800+?
We'll go well over 900 before the next game begins.

I don't quite understand all the media's obsession with the Cubs, nor with this game. Doug Davis already BEAT Ted Lilly this year at Chase (3-1) on CoJack's homer, and not only was Double D more solid his last time out, (2 runs in 5 innings, 3.80 ERA) but he's had extra rest to work his mechanical issues out and get some life back in his arm.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

Woohoo
Love that feeling when you wake up for work all groggy and tired, and you get to the office and you find we've won :D

Now I can happily spend the day reading all the recaps and perspectives ;)

by Wimb on Oct 4, 2007 6:59 AM EDT reply actions  

Nice
That's a pretty good box score to wake up to.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 4, 2007 7:05 AM EDT reply actions  

It sure is
I managed to get through the first 3 innings and then fell asleep, Can't wait for the weekend games though, as I'll rock on through them.

by Wimb on Oct 4, 2007 7:26 AM EDT reply actions  

Just reading
Through all of the stuff on MLB, its amazing how many articles they can write on just 1 game....

by Wimb on Oct 4, 2007 8:39 AM EDT reply actions  

Well its the playoffs
They try to pick apart virtually everything they can get their hands on.

Anyway I was quite annoyed with the large numbers of articles blaming Pinella for removing Zambrano.. Everyone seems to think that the game was gifted to the Dbacks.. Tsk tsk >:(

by singaporedbacksfan on Oct 4, 2007 9:22 AM EDT up reply actions  

totally agree
haven't heard once anyone mention what Ben mentioned earlier, that is the fact that Zambrano's ERA balloons after 90 pitches.  Seems to me Pinella did exactly the right thing.  Everyone forgets what a stud Marmol has been.

by johngordonma on Oct 4, 2007 9:34 AM EDT up reply actions  

The Marmot's been a stud...
...but he's also a rookie, pitching in his first postseason. Not sure that I would go to him after Zambrano.

Then again, for whatever reason, Lou likes to play his good relievers first, then his shitty ones. (COUGH Dempster COUGH) That'd be like if we had Jose Valverde pitch the 7th, Juan Cruz pitch the 8th, and DNip as our closer.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions  

Or
Jose Valverde in the 7th, Pena in the 8th and then pick up Joe Kennedy off waivers to close the game.
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 4, 2007 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions  

So true
One Chicago article said that Zambrano was dealing and the Diamondbacks were reeling when Z was removed after 6 innings.  Huh?  The score was 1-1 and the D-Backs were reeling?  Were we watching the same game?

by TwinnerA on Oct 4, 2007 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions  

Reeling with the same amount of hits, no less.
Both teams had four through six innings. Silly media.

by Azreous on Oct 4, 2007 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions  

They sure as heck blamed him at BCB.
I thought it made sense, given that Lou wants to use Zambrano in game 4, and the Marmot's been money all year, but some of the BCB people made the point that this isn't the regular season, and Zambrano was ballin', so maybe Lou should have left him out there. ::Shrug::
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions  

You want to win tonight, Melvin?
I have 6 words for you.  Put. Micah. Owings. In. Right. Field.

by nihil67 on Oct 4, 2007 10:59 AM EDT reply actions  

Micah
should actually be the starter of this game and without a doubt should have been the starter of game 3.

by johngordonma on Oct 4, 2007 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions  

You know
I hadn't thought of that, but it certainly makes sense.  Davis does actually have really good numbers vs. the Cubs and in Wrigley in his career.

by nihil67 on Oct 4, 2007 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions  

If we have a 2-0 lead after tonight,
I'd like to see how Livan does, being in the postseason again. If it's 1-1, I'll feel a little more squeamish.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions  

Good point...
I don't know the stats like Jim aka Mr. Almanac but it seems that Micah pitches much better at home.  And as you said if Davis has done well in Wrigley ..well, then it's elementary Watson.  I'm just happy I got a signed Micah rookie card for my birthday. :)

by batster on Oct 4, 2007 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Kinda
His ERA is better at home, but his winning percentage is better on the road.  It's pretty evely split, I think.

Surprisingly, he's much better hitter on the road, but I think those stats are skewed.

by nihil67 on Oct 4, 2007 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well it was at Chase
that Davis beat Lilly 3-1 this year, so we'll see what happens. History DOES repeat itself sometimes.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

So... if you listened to the media today,
you'd know the truth: The Dbacks simply tripped and fell on the way to the "Getting Swept By The Cubs" Party. We'll still get there; we'll just be fashionably late.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 11:28 AM EDT reply actions  

awesome game
From section 127 there were no cubs chants that even got going.  EVERY time I heard "let's go cubbies" within a chant or two it was "let's go dbacks".  They were drowned out, taunted, and boo'd.  It was great to be a dbacks fan.  People were even mocking the cubs fans as we left the stadium in the rotunda and out on Jefferson with chants of "one more century" and "go home cubs fans".  The cubs fans looked shell shocked both at the loss and at the fact that they were completely and utterly out numbered.  It was great.

To see the crowd standing with two strikes and two outs made me proud to be a dbacks fan.  Then we stood the entire ninth inning to top it off.  I'm usually one of the only people even cheering in some of this situations..  People do understand baseball here! =)

Go dbacks!

by mikeb on Oct 4, 2007 11:36 AM EDT reply actions  

O rly?
You mean it wasn't 95% Cubs fans and 5% Dbacks fans as predicted by Cubs Nation?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions  

Lies
I'm not even 100% sure there was a Diamondbacks game last night.  You sure it wasn't a Cubs/Phillies NLCS game?

by nihil67 on Oct 4, 2007 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions  

I may be a Dbacks fan...
...but all I care about is when the Yankees and Red Sox play.

Yep, that's it.

Oh, and I find the Cubs OH-SO-LOVABLE because they've sucked for nearly a century now. I am truly pulling for them to win.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Did you know the Mets didn't make the playoffs?
I was amazed to hear about it last night while the Mets were playing the Yankees in the world series.

by nihil67 on Oct 4, 2007 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

In all seriousness...
...when do the Patriots play the Red Sox?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Only on PPV.
It's Red Sox and Patriots vs. Knicks and Yankees, in a steel cage. ESPN will have Outside the Lines there for 67 hours to provide coverage.

by Azreous on Oct 4, 2007 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

But what about the Lakers and Cowboys?
Neither of them get ANY coverage.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think it's funny
That the Saints were "Americas Team" for like 7 seconds.  Now, aside from that one visa commerical, you don't see anyone acknowledging them at all.

by nihil67 on Oct 4, 2007 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

'Saints'? Who are these 'Saints'?
Do they play against the Red Sox and Yankees?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

In a steel cage?
I believe that match is taking place on Sunday Sunday Sunday!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 4, 2007 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Actually
I'd put it at 95% Dbacks fans and 5% Cubs fans and most of them (Cubs fans) were loud and drunk.  One member of the security told me after the game that they were up and down the stairs alot during the game in the upper deck due to drunk Cubs fans.

by TwinnerA on Oct 4, 2007 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Per TBS, they said it was ...
80% DBack and 20% Cubs.  Of course, they were just guessing..  I'm curious about 2001.  What was the makeup of the crowd then?  I know the franchise was young so do you think there are more DBack fans in the stands now?

by batster on Oct 4, 2007 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not sure if this has been mentioned before...
Tony Clark is keeping a blog during the postseason. Pretty interesting read. Just about what you'd expect from the big guy.

http://tonyclark.mlblogs.com/

by Azreous on Oct 4, 2007 12:00 PM EDT reply actions  

And yes...
Even that has been beseiged by stupid Cub fans.

by Azreous on Oct 4, 2007 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

I mentioned it to snakecharmer, and I think
she mentioned it in yesterday's Dbacks Daily. There's also a link posted to it in the column along the right side of the page.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

So she did.
Shouldn't have expected any less, I suppose, since she is very thorough with those.

Disregard all previous posts. Abort.

by Azreous on Oct 4, 2007 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

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