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Gameday Thread, NLDS #3: 10/6 vs. Cubs

Lucha_tiny by Jim McLennan on in Gameday Threads

Livan Hernandez (32, RHP, 11-11, 4.93)
Rich Hill (27, LHP, 11-8, 3.92)

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Okay, figured I might as well get thus up sooner, rather than later: that way, I can get everything out of the way, and kick back to relax what promises to be a fun game. Once again, all the pressure is on the Cubs: worst-case scenario for Arizona today involves us still holding a 2-1 lead, and knowing that we can still turn to Brandon Webb should it be necessary. Worst-case scenario for Chicago, involves the end of the 2007 season. I can't say I am ever confident with Livan on the mound, but I've seen very little to fear in the Cubs through the first two games. Which probably just means they will explode for sixteen runs this afternoon.

Mind you, according to Bleed Cubbie Blue, the wind will be blowing out a bit at Wrigley, so we might score sixteen runs too. We faced Hill there in July: he got a no-decision, with the win for Arizona coming on Drew's homer off the Cubs 'pen. Livan hasn't faced him as a Diamondbacks, but there are several opposing players who have excellent numbers lifetime: Ramirez (.385), Kendall (.355) and Floyd (.341), all with more than 25 at-bats. Livan will need to step it up: in his five September starts, he threw 27 innings, but allowed 41 hits and 12 walks, for an OOBP of .433 and an ERA of 6.67. That won't fly today, Mr. Hernandez - though in his defense he was unlucky, with a BA on balls in play of a hefty .368, so the balls were finding holes. Here's to that trend ending today.

Should be around for this one, needless to say: sitting in the same positions on the couch, drinking the same beer (Stella Artois) and with Mrs. SnakePit by my side. Might be slightly-late there, as we are dropping a present off at a grandchild's birthday party this afternoon. But needless to say, excuses will rapidly be being made for that, so we'll see if perhaps we can reach 1,000 comments: though as long as we sweep the Cubs out of the playoffs, that's the main thing. And tomorrow, they can hang a dead, skinned bear from Harry Carey's statue, rather than a goat...

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I gots a good feeling about today
Let's go D'backs!
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 6, 2007 2:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Love the sig...
Palehose 7, fantastic comic.
President of the Kazuo Matsui Fan Club

by MattTheRock on Oct 6, 2007 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah!
Too bad the White Sox has such a poor season this year that towards the end there weren't too many new comics.  Plus, "Stay grindy, my friends" just seems to describe the D'backs this year.
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 6, 2007 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah! I think the dbacks take it tonight
and see the Rockies Thursday in Arizona.  If you would have told me in April that we would be here in October I probably would not have believed you. The Dbacks  have heart!

by DiamondbacksWIn on Oct 6, 2007 2:45 PM EDT reply actions  

oh well
Another blow to the bodyclock coming up lol. Game will end about 2.45am here and im up for work at 6 :-)

GO DBACKS!!

by Englishdback on Oct 6, 2007 3:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah
let's go armed for bear.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 3:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Club the Cubs!
Because it's not quite as mean as clubbing baby seals!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 3:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Just so everyone remembers...
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 6, 2007 5:27 PM EDT reply actions  

You sure that was Ted Lilly?
It sure looked like Carlos Zambrano.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Peculiar
That zoom/head turn makes me wonder, is Lilly related to the dramatic prarie dog?
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

TBS, continuing their stellar work
I just turned on the channel to see they'd made a music video of the Indians-Yankees game last night.  Seriously, guys, it's one game in the division series.  And that seemed like something I'd see on YouTube.  Knock it off!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 5:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Aaaaaaand...
Now they're having bunt practice in the studio.  Top notch.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Keys to the game
Just a couple of quick thoughts. Much as in Game Two, we've got to keep the Cubs at bay early, in particular the first couple of innings. If we can stop them from scoring - ideally, even getting runners in scoring position - then I think they will begin to press, the crowd will start to get nervous, and that's going to trigger them into making mistakes.

I'm also thinking Melvin will have a quick hook. Both long-relievers, Nippert and EdGon are fully rested, since we haven't used anyone but the Apocalypse Boys thus far. Hopefully it won't come to that, but the base on balls count will be key. I believe it's Greg Gibson who's behind home-plate, and he tends to have a big zone: he also called Pwning's shutout in Pittsburgh.

Time for some of the veterans to step up: Byrnes and Clark are a combined 1-for-12 with five K's this far, though Jackson gets the start at first-base today. Hill is tough on lefties, and we'd probably be better off with Snyder at the plate, instead of Montero - but Miggy is Livan's personal catcher, so they're going with that. That does leave the bottom-third of our order looking kinda fragile, but Ojeda has been lightning and the plate: just one more game, please, Augie!

Chris Young has been alternatively brilliant and infuriating at the top of the order. In seven at-bats, he's struck out five times, but got hits in the other two (including that three-run homer, natch), and scored on both occasions. It'd be nice if he and Byrnes could get on base more regularly today, since Kendall is starting for the Cubs (because of prior success off Livan), and his arm barely surpasses Josh Bard level. Expect us to be running every chance we get, even with Hill on the mound. Aggression and unsettling the opposition will be the key.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 5:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Notable, pointless stats
From Bleed Cubbie Blue:

"[...]Geovany Soto has hit the only Cub HR in the series. (Incidentally, there has been only one other rookie Cub who has homered in a postseason game -- Frank Demaree, who homered in game 4 of the 1932 World Series.)"

So, we've already got more rookie home runs in ten seasons than the Cubs have in over a century?  Stick that in your farm system and smoke it!  Or whatever.

Still, impressed.  Good work, guys.

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

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 5:57 PM EDT reply actions  

HA!
First pitch swinging, CY goes long!  Listen to that raucous Wrigley crowd!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

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

Here we go
just watched Amir Kahn crush his opponant so I'm taking that as a good omen
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

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

That guy
Is our best boxing hope of this generation...well and Ricky of course

by Wimb on Oct 6, 2007 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

And such a nice guy too.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Woo HOO!
Nice way to start, CY!

Come on D-backs! Let's have the NL Best close this thing out today.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 6:09 PM EDT reply actions  

One pitch, one hit, one run.
Not a bad start, eh?

CY rocks!!!

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 6:09 PM EDT reply actions  

OMGWTFBBQ! CY
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 6:09 PM EDT reply actions  

DREEEEEW!
Knocks one for a double.  This is looking pretty good so far...
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 6:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Stephen Drew for NLDS MVP.
2 extra base hits so far in this game. No outs.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 6:10 PM EDT reply actions  

I am liking where this is going
Hopefully the Rox share in the West mojo tonight.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 6:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Still booting up the 'puter
But did a little jig around the living-room as Young sent it out there. You couldn't ask for a better start than that - and Drew doubles.

Now, Eric, just don't pop-up or K...

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

He avoided the former
but not the latter.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Drew and CY
Saw the HR from the shower via the bathroom mirror.

We came to win, fellas.

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 6, 2007 6:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Ealry quote from bcb

i hate arizona so much....

bunch of overachievers..

It WILL Happen!!!
by Chanman25 on Saturday, October 6, 2007 at 5:11 PM CT

I think they were talking about the SWEEP!!!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 6:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Bah
"Oh, boo-hoo, this team is going better than I think they should!"
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sorry
For being late fellas, lets go D-Backs!

by Wimb on Oct 6, 2007 6:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Just glad people are around
I was feeling a little lonely right before first pitch...
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

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

It was TBS
and their enthralling pregame...

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Entirely understandable
I was nearly lulled into a stupor as well.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, I suspect
It might be relatively quiet here this afternoon. Just seems that way.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Come on, Sherrif!
RBI time!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 6:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Do it for Hotclaws
Reynolds.. you know you want to :)

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 6:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Aggressive hitters
Special K gets the green light 3-0

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 6:16 PM EDT reply actions  

It was down the middle,
As was the 3 - 1 pitch.

How could he not swing?

Good man to draw the walk, that would have been a guaranteed strikeout a few weeks ago.

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 6, 2007 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Take the walk if nothing else, Reynolds
Do not resist if Hill wishes to put you on base.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 6:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Scared as hell, really
Excited, yes. But still scared.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well facing a manager
Like the Phillies who puts out his 3rd game starter during the 2nd game has to inspire you with confidence I hope :)

I'll keep things crossed for you, even though I'd feel more confident playing the Phillies in the next round :)

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Moyer's starting tonight
against Jimenez, and supposedly it would be Lohse/Redman tomorrow. Mark Redman in Game 4, which if we lose we head back to Philly.

Egods. Let's just win tonight.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lohse was planned for #3 before though right?
and playing him still has to have messed up his approach.. you know how funny these pitching guys are..

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Reynolds with the walk...
Hey, Upton, you wanna be the third D-backs rookie to homer in this series?
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 6:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Only crowd I know
That cheer because they might only give up 1 run in an inning...

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 6:17 PM EDT reply actions  

It's only 2 runs
No big deal. The Cubs are gonna sweep, remember?
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think I saw all the brooms somewhere
Although I think its for the crowd to clean the stadium for the end of the season.

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Mark takes on 3-2, draws a walk.
He has gotten soo much more disciplined up there.

Cubs are lucky he missed those fastballs, though.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 6:17 PM EDT reply actions  

He's been great
Seriously, when Tracy went down, that seemed to be as bad a loss as Hudson.  But Reynolds has been incredible.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

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

I love it
the crowd dies like that ;)

by Wimb on Oct 6, 2007 6:18 PM EDT reply actions  

2-0
Well done, JUp
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 6, 2007 6:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Scoreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Oops.. did TBS volume just go off??

NO! Its the crowd!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 6:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Reynolds goes to 3rd, Drew scores!! Go Jupton!!
Experience, WHAT?? 2-0.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 6:19 PM EDT reply actions  

did we..
ever decide on a final nickname? :D

by Wimb on Oct 6, 2007 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Go Upton!
RBI to make it 2-0...

"You're not singing any more...

You're not sing-i-i-i-ing, any more...

:-)

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 6:19 PM EDT reply actions  

RBI is good too
For he is the mighty Jupton, king of the gods!  Wait, that's Jupiter.  Hey, either way.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 6:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Special K is special
Jup is getting his act together
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 6:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Cubs bullpen in action
Already! That's what I like to see...

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 6:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey!
Watch that inside pitch, huh?

Let's go, Augie!

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

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 6:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Get the bullpen up, Cubbies
You may call for help, but help will not come.
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 6, 2007 6:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Loaded for Montero...
Not looking for much, but you never know...

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 6:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Anyone else think
They were trying to hit Ojeda?

A couple real close ones there, and they finally plunked him.

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 6, 2007 6:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Cubs, as we know, are dimwitted
Why do you want to give them more runners to keep a first-inning rally alive? Either that or Hill subscribes to the hit-a-guy, save-your-pitch-count attitude.

Then again. These are the Cubs, not Mensa members.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wouldn't be surprised
The guy has as many hits as Soriano, Ramirez, and Theriot combined.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

BOOOOOOO!!!!
Rush the mound, Augie!  Don't worry about getting hurt, we've learned the Cubs can't hit anything!

Seriously, though, yay, bases loaded!

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

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 6:21 PM EDT reply actions  

The Littlest Ballplayer HBP
Is that even allowed? It might knock him over or something.

Come on Montero...

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 6:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Ouch.
Augie takes one in the kidney. Bases loaded. Do some more damage, Miggy!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 6:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Good luck
Rockies fan here, still watching the Oklahoma-Texas game, but hopefully we'll both be upholding our end of the bargain tonight.

by Tom @ AZ Snakepit on Oct 6, 2007 6:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Welcome!
Here's to an NL West sweep today!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Welcome aboard
Showing them what the NL "worst" really is like today :)

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Welcome
I like the Rockies and their fans;-)
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

That is because we're pretty much
a carbon copy of you guys: a young, vastly underrrated/exposed team finally reaping the benefits of several tough seasons. The difference being, you have one World Championship and until this season, we had one playoff win. In the first round.

Also, because Rockies/D-backs fans are funny, passionate, and completely committed to their teams in the face of massive east coast ignorance.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

See you in Phoenix.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Let's get Livo out there
He can put one in play
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 6, 2007 6:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah
Didn't he hit a homer this year?
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Against the Cardinals, yeah.
He lost that game though, I think.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Think we got to Hill?
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 6:22 PM EDT reply actions  

31 pitches, 1 inning, 2 runs.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 6:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Dang
well at least we made Hill pitch 31...

by Wimb on Oct 6, 2007 6:23 PM EDT reply actions  

31 pitches for Hill
And a 2-0 lead for AZ.

That should help, and the Cubs will be pressing immediately, but Livan needs to post a zero. Nothing less.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 6:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Blast
Ground out.  But a pretty good inning.  The bats are with you, Livo!  Let's do this!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 6:23 PM EDT reply actions  

The Force is your friend, Livan
Trust it, Livan.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Use the force, Livo
BEN: Remember, a Jedi can feel the Force flowing through him.

LUKE: You mean it controls your actions?

BEN: Partially. But it also obeys your commands.

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 6, 2007 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Heh
Lou Pinella: Evacuate?  In our moment of triumph?  I think you overestimate their chances.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

This is perfect
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks
It's a moment of personal joy for me- bringing two decades of love for baseball and Star Wars together into harmony.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Livan
needs to commmand it to dominate. In other words, screw the Jedi altruism business, he needs to become a Sith Lord tonight.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

They cheer for that?
Yay, we only gave up 2 runs, and saw 8 hitters.  What are they thinking?

Come on, Livo, you've got a lead, go out there and pitch!

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 6, 2007 6:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Rich Hill
also threw 30 pitches in the 1st.

by DiamondbacksWIn on Oct 6, 2007 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Come on Livan!
Young and Drew are rising to the occasion

by DiamondbacksWIn on Oct 6, 2007 6:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Drew's been pretty good in the post-season
Both at the plate and in the field.  Hitting a lot better than his brother...
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey!
WP = 64%

It's a start...

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 6:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Let's try something other than the outside corner.
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 6, 2007 6:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Hmmm
Livan not getting the calls this at-bat. Hope he can adjust appropriately.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 6:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Im hoping Livan
Gets a reasonable zone and isnt pinched... or that will spell trouble..

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 6:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Let's go, Livan!
Bring it in over the plate, huh?
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 6:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Oooh...
Livan looked pretty close to picking off Soriano there.  But let's get some outs.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 6:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Miggy, put down a different sign!
There are other locations besides down and away.
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 6, 2007 6:30 PM EDT reply actions  

DP
There you go, fellas
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 6, 2007 6:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Double play!
Switched to the game in time to see it.  Maybe I should keep it on this.

by Tom @ AZ Snakepit on Oct 6, 2007 6:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Livo
throw strikes,lay off that corner
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

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

Our friend the DP
Hope he doesnt need too many today though

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

Concern
Falls behind this hitter 3-1 too. They're taking a lot of pitches...

But, inevitably, Livan gets a DP. Yawn... :-)

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 6:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Houdini Hernandez with a DP.
The Riot looks like he might have been safe, though.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

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

DP Ball!
That's a great start!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

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

I've invited
the Purple Row people to come over and cheer the DBacks on to victory today, with the promise of returning the favor tonight.

The NL Best stands united!  

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

by 4CornersFan on Oct 6, 2007 6:32 PM EDT reply actions  

I'll try my best
Not sure when I'll be around though :) Welcome aboard!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

That would be me
The Rockies game will get my full undivided attention, but for now I'm flipping back and forth between this and football.  I flip to the D-backs game, Hernandez gets a double play ball... flip back to OU-Texas for a couple of minutes, change back and the Cubs have two on.  And then Livan gets a strikeout.

by Tom @ AZ Snakepit on Oct 6, 2007 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dont both Texas and OU
Suck this year??

Im flicking in the adverts to the ASU Wash game

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Both one-loss teams
I'm mostly just trying to get my license to live in Tennessee revoked, apparently, for not having Georgia-Tennessee in the channel rotation at any point.

by Tom @ AZ Snakepit on Oct 6, 2007 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hardly
Both top 25 ranked, if I recall correctly.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

OU is #10, UT is #19.
I want Oklahoma to win. Classier coach, classier program.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

The funny thing is
I have a relative who married a guy who played for Texas.  And I still want Oklahoma to win.  I've hated Texas ever since I saw Mack Brown go for two with a 30-point lead.

by Tom @ AZ Snakepit on Oct 6, 2007 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

See,
I've hated Mack ever since he was pandering for votes after the regular season 2 years ago, and those votes squeezed Cal out of the BCS.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Keep it calm, Livan
Looked a bit upset at giving up that hit there.  Keep it cool.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 6:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Whoops
Livan hits a batter.  Ouch, just below the knee.  Bear down, man...
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 6:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Livo nails Cliff Floyd on the calf.
Would be nice to get him out of the game. Baserunners aren't good, though.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 6:33 PM EDT reply actions  

I thought...
You were supposed to try and get out of the way of the ball?

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 6:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Let's go 0 - 10, Ramirez
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 6, 2007 6:33 PM EDT reply actions  

for frell's sake
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 6:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Livan
Now that you got some of the runners off, please try not putting more runners on.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 6:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Come on!
They're not going for the stuff off the plate!  Bring it in for strikes!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 6:34 PM EDT reply actions  

WTF
Pitch somewhere other than the outside freaking corner.
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 6, 2007 6:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Livo /o\
Settle down there partner

by Wimb on Oct 6, 2007 6:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Strikezone wise
Looks like the umpire likes the inside corner, but not so much the outside one. At least until that one, a beauty of a slider.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 6:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Let's go, Livo!
clap clap, clapclapclap

Full count...

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

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 6:35 PM EDT reply actions  

I don't normally turn to the Maalox
during the FIRST inning:-(
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 6:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Your Arizona Diamondbacks
They're an exciting ride.  
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Clutch K!
Nailed that outside corner on the last two pitches!  Way to go!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 6:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice pitch!
Beauty!!! Way to piss off the fans!!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 6:36 PM EDT reply actions  

BEAUTIFUL!!
What a strike out!!
"Are we out of bananas? No, we are in of bananas."

by 4CornersFan on Oct 6, 2007 6:36 PM EDT reply actions  

There's the pitch he's been trying to make
The come back fastball.  He made that pitch 20 times, and finally got it on the last pitch.
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 6, 2007 6:36 PM EDT reply actions  

You BEAUTY!
That was a fabulous Strike Three. Came back over the corner. Ramirez thought it was gonna be ball four, but no question. Brilliant pitching. Wish he would do that ALL the time though...

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 6:36 PM EDT reply actions  

NIIIIIIICE, Livo
Now, never do that again. The putting baserunners on part, not the K part.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 6:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Aramis Ramirez is now 0-10. K!!!
Idiot announcers going into the commercials declared that the Cubs left the bases loaded. Um, no; there were only 2 on.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 6:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Think its the announcers
Who are loaded.. Surely they cant be this bad sober??

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

Now they've corrected themselves
After the ad break.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

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

This is the only time
this season I've wanted Livan to do well.
Purple Row

by Russ Oates on Oct 6, 2007 6:37 PM EDT reply actions  

And, that is vintage Livan Hernandez.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 6:38 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm trusting you guys to set the tone tonight
Both of us won our first games by relatively close pitching duels: 4-2, 3-1. Both won our second games by doubling up our opponents: 10-5, 8-4.

Give us good precedent, please.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 6:40 PM EDT reply actions  

My Mom
My Mom, who is an insane sports fan, just said,
"Great Throw!  That ball sure flirted with the guy, didn't it?"

Let's just go ahead and break their hearts after that little flirtation.

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

by 4CornersFan on Oct 6, 2007 6:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Almost
Young tries to bunt on after homering last inning.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 6:40 PM EDT reply actions  

I like
The flexibility of these options...

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Whiney Quote of the Day #2
"At least two of those called strikes were balls.  The UMP is screwing us so far.

This is our time. THIS IS OUR YEAR!
by drewishdrewid on Saturday, October 6, 2007 at 5:37 PM CT "

Lets keep them up guys :)

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 6:41 PM EDT reply actions  

And I'm not sure
that called strike three on Young wasn't a ball.  At least the umps are doing it for both pitchers.

by Tom @ AZ Snakepit on Oct 6, 2007 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Let's see
If they are whining about that call. Like I said, the right-hand side of the zone (as we see it) is clearly the spot to be.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

The last thing§
we want is to give Hill a quick inning

by Wimb on Oct 6, 2007 6:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Inside
Seems the place to pitch with this umpire...

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 6:42 PM EDT reply actions  

DREEEEEW!
2 for 2 today.  Keep it up!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 6:43 PM EDT reply actions  

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

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 6:43 PM EDT reply actions  

DREEEEEEWWWWWWW
Another multi-hit game already, and it's only the second. 6-for-11 in the series.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 6:43 PM EDT reply actions  

The Drewmeister!
An unstoppable machine! (well kinda..)

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 6:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Jeesh
I'm not looking forward to facing Drew in the CS at this rate. But for the moment, very good.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 6:43 PM EDT reply actions  

We'll be even
How 'bout we take out Drew, you take out Tulowitzki?
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hmm
I think I'll face Drew in that case.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

I figured so
But one can always hope, right?
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thing is
You guys can probably manage without Drew (maybe not for this series, but most likely in general). Take out Tulo-wiz-kid, and not only do you take out our fire-breathing fearless leader, rookie sparkplug, defensive specialist, etc., you get The Black Hole Once Known as Clint Barmes in his place.

Oy.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Barmes
Is he really that bad this season?  I thought he was doing pretty well last year before the, uh, injury, but I hadn't heard much about him this year.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sorry
That was two years ago he was really good.  My mistake.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Two years ago
Better known as never again.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

SB for SD!
Drew back to second, let's get him home again!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 6:44 PM EDT reply actions  

"You wonder why they're here"
as Drew steals second.

That's why, you bastards.

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 6, 2007 6:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Stephen Drew:
2-2, double, SB; and it's only the 2nd inning.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 6:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey Byrnes
Don't K again on 3-0. Just walk, since that's about the only way you're going to get on.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 6:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Or, um
fly out on 3-1?

Whatever.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

We love Pigpen
but sometimes he's just an enigma.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Damn you, Byrnes
You'd think he's playing for the Cubs, given his offensive futility this series.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 6:45 PM EDT reply actions  

A Byrnes special
Swing at a pitch when there was no need...

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 6:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Again
taxing Hill i suppose :)

by Wimb on Oct 6, 2007 6:46 PM EDT reply actions  

To their credit
At least one BCB poster is saying the pitch to Young wasn't close. Take a while to work out what it's gonna be, for both sides.

Now, Livan. 1-2-3 inning, perhaps?

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 6:48 PM EDT reply actions  

E-Rod
with ANOTHER pop up

by Adam1 on Oct 6, 2007 6:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Happily withdraw
the nickname. he can be Byrnsie again for a while. hope he turned it around for the next series.

by Adam1 on Oct 7, 2007 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Another cute quote...
"someone needs to go remind Stephen Drew

that he isn't good..

It WILL Happen!!!
by Chanman25 on Saturday, October 6, 2007 at 5:46 PM CT "

OK WHICH ONE OF YOU REMINDED THE CUBS THAT THEY SUCK??

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 6:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Let's hope Livan has settled down.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 6:49 PM EDT reply actions  

How many Octobers again?
The only commercial I really like that they keep showing is the one with Lou Piniella for Aquafina.

I kinda like the Cal Ripken Holiday Inn Express one, too.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 6:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Drew giveth
Drew taketh away.

Tulo doesn't do that. ;)

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 6:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Tulo is saving his best-yet
Icy Balls of Steel for you guys. ;) :-P
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

I am pretty sure
The temperature of his extremities are more a concern for you than me! Grins

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well
I don't particulary care what the temperature of Drew's, um, extremities are.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Now an error
By Drew. Bad hop, but we don't need that kind of thing when Livan's pitching.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 6:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Whoops
Drew, we've been talking you up.  I'll just accept you did that to set up the double play ball.  But don't make it a habit!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 6:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Things going badly?
Time to switch back.  I seem to be good luck for the Diamondbacks.

by Tom @ AZ Snakepit on Oct 6, 2007 6:50 PM EDT reply actions  

AUGIE!
Nice grab there.  Would have been nice for the double play, but this guy's been great.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 6:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Great play by Ojeda
To get the lead runner. Nice work, Littlest Ballplayer.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 6:50 PM EDT reply actions  

E-5.
It's okay Drew. Fantastic play by Augie to make up for it and catch the lead runner.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 6:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Nope
You are not getting that outside corner today, Livan. No matter how often you throw the ball there. Someone should let him know.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 6:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Livo
You let Jason Kendall get a hit? That's bad.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 6:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Both hits
Right back up the middle. Hmm. Let's hope Hill can't bunt for toffee...

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 6:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Livan nails the lead runner at 3rd
Come on now, get out of it.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice hustle, Livan!
Taking down the lead runner, key.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 6:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Livan
giving us good saturday night entertainment :D

by Wimb on Oct 6, 2007 6:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice play Livan
Helped the runner was so slow, but good job by Special K not to come in for the ball.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 6:53 PM EDT reply actions  

JUST!
Got the guy on third...

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 6:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Rich Hill bunts too hard.
We get the lead runner again. Good fielding, Dbacks.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 6:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Ace fielding from Mark
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 6:54 PM EDT reply actions  

I fear this moment
Soriano could pull a Chris Young: two on, bottom of the second, down by two...

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 6:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Good thing he didn't
or you would have to forbidden from predicting things like that.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

have to be*
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Out safely
Once again, Cubs strand two.  Great.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 6:54 PM EDT reply actions  

ty Sori!
Living up to your price tag

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 6:54 PM EDT reply actions  

I love that the TBS announcers
said about Ojeda: "he just brings so many little things to to this club."  
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 6, 2007 6:55 PM EDT reply actions  

And for my next trick....
I will get the lead runner twice, and then get another groundout to end the inning.

Houdini calls that one his "disappearing baserunner" trick.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 6:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Livan
makes me feel like I'm mad Mrs Rochester in the attic!
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 6:56 PM EDT reply actions  

I thought you were too
Did she have cats??
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Y'know
There's a gay version of that jeans advert, which plays on Logo.

I'm just saying. ;-)

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 6:56 PM EDT reply actions  

That's funny
I've also wondered if that guy, later on, wishes he'd gotten some shoes before his apartment was destroyed by his jeans.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

They have some good stuff on logo
Just saying....
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm shocked, shocked,
to find out that AZDarkKnight watches LOGO. ;-)
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Actually...
We're fond of Bad Girls and Rick and Steve, the Happiest Gay Couple. Oh, and Xena, of course. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

And now that Hill had to run, how will he pitch?
Muahahahahahahaa
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 6, 2007 6:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice comment on BCB
"Hill, obviously was watching "Bunting W/ Frank Thomas" on the pre-game show."

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 6:57 PM EDT reply actions  

CoJack!
Just missed another HR
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 6, 2007 6:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice work, Soriano
Ricochets back through his legs off the ivy.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 6:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice start
for the CoJack.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 6:58 PM EDT reply actions  

CoJack!
Lead off double!

When are we going to see the Cubs bullpen?

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

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 6:58 PM EDT reply actions  

CoJack
Who loves ya ,baby!
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 6:58 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm sure
there isn't any love left over for Reynolds, it's all now concentrated in CoJack. ;)
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

No,the regulars here know
that I occasionally mention how much I love Reynolds.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Really?
I don't think I've caught that.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm just kidding ya
I picked up on that already and I've only been here a few days. ;)
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Reynolds over-swinging
Put the ball in play. Good things happen.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 6:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Soriano dogs it again.
Ball goes by him and he just watches it. Perfect example of why the Cubs are down 2-0 in this series.

I can't wait to go see the BCB reaction to Fonzie's fielding "prowess."

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 7:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Good baserunning
Good job, CoJack
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 6, 2007 7:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Apparently
That was good base-running by Reynolds. Who actually lined-out. I hate these TBS guys.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 7:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Close
Almost had a line out-throw out double play there.

And the announcers just said Reynolds had some good base running there.  Does it take much base running to line out?  They must have meant CoJack...

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

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Bad luck for Mark.
Could have been an RBI... with CoJack's speed, it would need to be a pretty deep single, though.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 7:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Just one RBI single
would be nice ty... dont want to let the crowd wake up here...
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 7:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Can the Littlest Ballplayer
get a RBI with 2 out and Jackson on second?
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 7:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Diamondbacks winning
...the brothers-in-baseball competition.  Our Drew is beating the Red Sox Drew so far, and our Upton is the only one in the playoffs.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:02 PM EDT reply actions  

If I'm somewhat distracted
It's because the Snakepitette's puppy is nuzzling and nibbling on my feet. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 7:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Cubs have their bullpen up??
Already? A sign of confidence in your starter it seems?
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 7:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Nothing new
They had someone up in the first, too.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Don't blame 'em
No point saving the bullpen for a tomorrow which might never come...

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

However
if he stopped reaching for some of those, he might walk as well.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

You said it
I think Hill's near 30 pitches in this at-bat...
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cory Sullivan
had a 17-pitch at-bat against Penny (I think) in Chavez Ravine. They probably all wanted to kill him. He ended up flying out, but it was quite something.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

I recall
There was one at-bat I remember watching when I was a kid- I think it was a Cubs game- where the batter fouled off a dozen or more pitches before hitting a home run.

At least, I think that's how it happened.  My brain may have added on the home run to make it more interesting.

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

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Here you go
May 12, 2004 - In one of the most remarkable at-bats in major league history, Alex Cora fouled off 14 consecutive pitches and then hit the 18th over the right field fence for a two-run home run off Cubs pitcher Matt Clement, which extended Los Angeles lead to 4-0. The Dodger Stadium crowd cheered each foul ball as the total started to be displayed on the scoreboard.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

I remember that AB too.
It was mighty impressive, I must say.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Watch it!
Are they trying to hit Augie again?
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Almost...
Ojeda goes out to the warning track. That would have been very, very nice...

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 7:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow
The TBS announcers were way too excited over what should be a fairly routine catch in the center field.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Dammit
Really thought that was out of there

by Wimb on Oct 6, 2007 7:07 PM EDT reply actions  

I love this one from bcb
"How about

How about we replace Soriano in LF with Pepsi machine.  It will field as well or better, and plus if JJ gets thirsty he can jog over and get an ice cold beverage.

------ TheRiot Squad ------
by RightFieldSucks on Saturday, October 6, 2007 at 6:03 PM CT "

All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 7:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Sounds like they've read
"The Iowa Baseball Confederacy!
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Augie sure made Hill work....
and Jacques Jones almost didn't make that catch, either. Nice play back in the ivy.

Anyone else see when they focused on a Cubs fan who looked like Kerry Wood's twin bro?

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 7:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Still,made Hill throw lots of pitches
which is nice.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 7:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Hill might be out by 5
Over 60 already in 3....
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 7:09 PM EDT reply actions  

[Sigh]
Okay, Livan. This time: a 1-2-3 inning.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 7:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Nope
1-2-3 inning: Still not yours.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Look for Hill to get pulled any inning now.
Piniella wants to save him for game 5.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 7:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Correction
That's Game Six, you mean. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Heard he was going to save him
For game 1 after they finished sweeping us here
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think we should only pitch Brandon Webb
for 3 innings the rest of the playoffs, just so we can save him for Game 7 of the World Series.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Which one?
I thought we copied him in the Clone Wars?
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

All of them.
Doesn't matter if each Brandon Webb has a no-hitter going; we need to save them for game 7.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Livo/Montero!
Someone make sure they read this between innings!  They're not giving you the outside corner!  Stop it!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Drew got that one
That's an out.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Drew turned up his game today
since his brother actually had a postseason RBI last night.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 7:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow
Did he fall over in a strong gust of wind afterwards, or did he get through it with all parts and properties intact?

That's worrisome.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think he broke both legs on the basepath
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh, well...
It was nice while it lasted. Another runner on base.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 7:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Trying to paint the outside corner
is not working. Ump isn't giving you those calls.

Revise gameplan, stat.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 7:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Grr
Two on.  Let's get these outs, Livan!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Aramis Ramirez chases both ball1 and ball2.
They were the exact same pitch, no less.

Cubs fans are starting to boo Ramirez. I didn't know they moved this series to Philly?

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 7:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Unfortunately
he didn't chase Ball 3.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ugly
The ump isn't giving Livo the outside corner, but Ramirez is.  And the opposite batter's box, too.  After those first two pitches, I think Livo could bounce this pitch in for the swinging K.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Big at-bat
Two huge hacks at the first two, but Livan has just missed with the next two. Ulp.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 7:17 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm genuinely worried about you guys
as well as us, since our first two games have followed such a similar pattern.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 7:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Although
it's a very good sign that Hernandez keeps wiggling out of it.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Livans nickname should be
The wriggler....
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Livo owns Ramirez
Double Play!
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 6, 2007 7:17 PM EDT reply actions  

GIDP!
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 6, 2007 7:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Double play!
The crowd is getting ugly!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:17 PM EDT reply actions  

This has to be a good thing
Demoralize them. Demoralize and destroy. Livan Skywalker is flying the X-wing into the heart of the Death Star, aka Wrigley Field.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

:D sweeeeeet
Houdini we love you ;)

by Wimb on Oct 6, 2007 7:18 PM EDT reply actions  

And the boo-birds are out at Wrigley
Another double-play for Livan.

I really would not want to be Hernandez 2.0 when he dies. I feel sure there will be a visit from the B.L.Zebub collection agency.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 7:18 PM EDT reply actions  

DPs save his sorry ass again
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 7:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Double play, tailor-made.
Harry H ain't got nothin' on our Houdini.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 7:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Hahaha
I can't help but laugh at that Priceline ad.  "Did you just sap daddy?"  "No!  I- Yes, I did just sap your daddy."
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah, I haven't seen that zap daddy one b4.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lead off walk
Hill is running high in this inning, I think he nearly sailed one over the umpire.  Lead off runner on, again!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Good
Hill loses the terrifying Montero after beind ahead 0-2.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 7:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Miggy draws a walk.
Unfortunately, Livan is a DP waiting to happen.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 7:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Bunt time?
Be nice to show he can do nearly everything better than Hill...
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

That worked
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Definitely good enough for me
I'm plenty pleased with it.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just so you know...
I am still monitoring the Win Expectancy, but I refuse to post it until Livan posts a 1-2-3 inning.

It might not be seen anytime soon.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 7:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Miggy walks
now Livo make 'em pay.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 7:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Two on!
A single from Livan!  He's no Micah Owings, but....
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Post more!
We are currently less than fifteen behind BCB!

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 7:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Time for a triumphant push
We can do it, I'm certain!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Livan Hernandez: "Screw bunting."
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 7:23 PM EDT reply actions  

To the pen!
Rich Hill gone in the fourth!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:24 PM EDT reply actions  

There you go, Livo
Now CY can put these fans to bed.  And it's early yet.
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 6, 2007 7:24 PM EDT reply actions  

And Hill
Leaves the game, to a resounding, warm ovation from the Cubs fans at Wrigley Field.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 7:24 PM EDT reply actions  

So....
Is Kerry Wood the only Cubs pitcher we can't hit?

Bye bye, Hill. Poor kid gets booed in his home ballpark.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 7:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Livo
I forgive you
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 7:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Come on CY
Nail in the coffin.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 7:25 PM EDT reply actions  

So,the mountain
defeats the Hill
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 7:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Hopefully
our Mountains defeat the Phretenders.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks, TBS
I meant to mention before we got baserunners.  Did the TBS announcer tell the Cubs pitching coach that he hoped that the Cubs were leading later in the game?  Come on, how about you pretend to be neutral.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:25 PM EDT reply actions  

They are just worried
about only getting 3 paychecks from each series.
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Let's go, Young!
RBI time!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Don't swing at everything!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

That
Was actually Livan's first post-season hit, or even time reaching base safely.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 7:26 PM EDT reply actions  

I remember watching him
as a 22-year-old in the 1997 Series, sitting in the dugout and blowing kisses to his mom. I was pulling for the Fish in that series (I can't even remember why). He's come a long way.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Does the age calculation..
ohhh "hello" ^.^
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

What?
He was 22, not me. I was 9 that year.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

dang
now I feel old....lmao
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Geez AZ,don't worry
no-one is as old as I am
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

CY prepares to strike out.
He only hits homers with nobody on.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 7:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Reverse psychology
The Cubs lose another hitter they start off 0-2.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good at-bat by Young
Comes back from 0-2 to 3-2... So let's see...

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 7:28 PM EDT reply actions  

0-2 to 3-2
It's like Hill never left...
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Walk!
Bases loaded, nobody out!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bases loaded, no outs
Drew can seal the NLDS MVP right here.
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 6, 2007 7:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Thank you...
Bases loaded, no-one out, and MVP candidate Drew at the plate. Got to get at least two runs.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 7:28 PM EDT reply actions  

C'mon CY
get 'em home!
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 7:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Let's go, Drew!
Get a hit!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:29 PM EDT reply actions  

CY draws a walk?
Beautiful! He and Reynolds both!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 7:29 PM EDT reply actions  

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

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 7:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Ack
Oh, Drew. That was obviously the first of four consecutive balls he was going to throw to walk in the run!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Drew?
Terrible.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 7:30 PM EDT reply actions  

I believe
I may have mentioned this before, but Mr. Drew: you can take a pitch low every now and again. Ok, Byrnes, justify your contract.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 7:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Byrnes?
Oh please, oh please....
"Are we out of bananas? No, we are in of bananas."

by 4CornersFan on Oct 6, 2007 7:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Byrnes
Time to stop being lousy.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Time for Byrnes
to redeem himself.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 7:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Have to get something in here guys
Or it will feel like a boost to them
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 7:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Currently
Ahead of BCB by 3 comments...
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Reverse psychology.....
Byrnes will pop out.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 7:31 PM EDT reply actions  

You are getting
very good at this.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Eric
little by little,a good bunt would do.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 7:32 PM EDT reply actions  

C'mon Byrnesy
Dont make me say Boo-Urns!

by Wimb on Oct 6, 2007 7:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Byrnes!
Good hustle to run it out!  Run scores!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Byrnes legs one out
3 - 0

Keep it alive!

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 6, 2007 7:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Phew......
Lou wants an early night here I bet...
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 7:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh.
Okay.  Not a GOOD hit, but a run scores...so we're okay.
"Are we out of bananas? No, we are in of bananas."

by 4CornersFan on Oct 6, 2007 7:32 PM EDT reply actions  

If that were Alfonso Soriano,
it would have been a double play.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 7:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Ooooh!
Now Pinella is out to argue!  Toss him!  Go ahead!  It'll be fun!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Thank god for speed
Byrnes JUST legs that out, but it's an RBI groundout for Arizona.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 7:33 PM EDT reply actions  

No way was he out
Stupid TBS idiots
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 7:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah
They're all about the Cubs love tonight.  Annoying.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pigpen punches one home
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 7:33 PM EDT reply actions  

His foot was on the bag
and the ball was still in the air!! How obvious do they need it???
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 7:33 PM EDT reply actions  

TBS
Trying to tell us Byrnes was out, but I think he made it.  Great hustle, man.  That's what they pay you for.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Close as close can be
...say the announcers after showing it 2,000 times.  Tie goes to the runner.  Plus, I think the ump said safe.
"Are we out of bananas? No, we are in of bananas."

by 4CornersFan on Oct 6, 2007 7:34 PM EDT reply actions  

I think
They're following the page, they just admitted that tie goes to the runner.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Byrnes chose a good AB not to pop out on.
I'm gonna keep it up with this reverse psychology stuff.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 7:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Right
Off to deliver presents. Back later! Keep the lead safe for me... :-)

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 7:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Happy birthday to your descendant!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dont they know better
Than to have birthdays on playoiff gamedays?? geez...
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good to get another run
now let's lock it down in the bottom!
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 6, 2007 7:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Lets see Livo steal home
Kendall can't throw for jack shit anymore
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 7:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Crowd is not happy
Kind of nice to hear, especially after hearing people yak about how great Chicago fans are.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:37 PM EDT reply actions  

You know its bad
When the cubbies fans start using the TBS guys as experts to call an out at 1st...
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 7:37 PM EDT reply actions  

That's funny
Especially since I recall, when I was a young Cubs fan, hating the TBS guys 'cause they were such big supporters for the Braves.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Funny how TBS
Needed super slow motion to see what everyone else did (apart from the biased cub fans..lol)
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh well
every little run helps though
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 7:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Finally
Fifteen minutes later, the Warren Commision, I mean TBS, has called Byrnes safe.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:40 PM EDT reply actions  

TBS
Tired,Biased,Stupid
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hernandez
you do make me weep.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 7:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Livo's impressed me, SO FAR.
Although, I think I was the only 'Pitter who expected him to pitch alright today.

::Knocking on wood, of course::

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 7:42 PM EDT reply actions  

That's exactly why I said "So FAR".
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow
The Cubs just reacted like that was a walk-off in Game Seven of the World Series.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:42 PM EDT reply actions  

No,
it's just the first step towards the much-anticipated Cubs sweep.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Snap
time to show off our bullpen?
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 6, 2007 7:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Bah
Was Owings theoretically available to start this game?
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 7:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Its all Jims fault
For leaving mid game! ^.^
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 7:43 PM EDT reply actions  

3-1
Might have been able to come home, but probably better to take the sure out.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Ugg
outs needed plz
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 7:44 PM EDT reply actions  

thx
;-)
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

There goes the shutout.
3-1, 1 out, runner at 2nd, and Wuertz is pinch hit for.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 7:45 PM EDT reply actions  

If we just can hold it to 1
Crowd waking up :/
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 7:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Two down...
Shut them down, Livo!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Fontenot grounds out.
Wuertz probably could have done that.

Soriano AB.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 7:46 PM EDT reply actions  

It always makes me laugh
That they call any pitch from Livan a "fastball"
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 7:47 PM EDT reply actions  

It's like Mark Grace.
The only pitch he has is a "straight ball".
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't know about Grace
He's no Ojeda on the mound.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Or indeed
Cirillo
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

And to be fair
Towards the end of his career, he was now Micah Owings at the plate.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

That is to say
No Micah Owings.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Only one in
Not bad.  Let's score some more!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey
we've forgotten we like one run games.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 7:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeshhhhh
Still a 2 run lead with 1 more inning gone..
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 7:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Soriano flies out to his counterpart.
How appropriate.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 7:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Blasphemy!
I'd far prefer to have Byrnes than Soriano.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh, me too.
That was meant to be a dig at Sorry Sori, not Byrnes. Soriano just sucks.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

YES!
That'll do folks :)

by Wimb on Oct 6, 2007 7:48 PM EDT reply actions  

4 innings in the bag
More runs needed.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 7:49 PM EDT reply actions  

It feels like 7
At least my hearts thinking that..
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Marmol vs. Reynolds
Who wants some deja vu?
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Aww
Meanwhile, TBS is even botching the names of Cubs players.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Think so far tongiht
Its been the Chicago Bruins and the Chicago cowboys too...
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

more
As in we need more runs!!!  Too nervous to sit and follow along here. Go Diamondbacks!

by TwinnerA on Oct 6, 2007 7:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh look
the Marmot is in the game.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 7:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Upton gets a walk
It's Augie time!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:53 PM EDT reply actions  

That ball 4 was a flier.
I think a real marmot would have made a slightly better pitch.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 7:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Jupton walks,walks,walks
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 7:54 PM EDT reply actions  

then
steals, steals, steals
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow
Marmot seems really convinced that Upton is going to steal.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:55 PM EDT reply actions  

And there he goes
Stolen base!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Now he's down 3-0 to the littlest ballplayer
But in fairness, the Bax have done a good job at K-ing themselves in this situation...
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

True
It kind of seems like we've gotten more walks after going 0-2 than after going 3-0.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

It really does.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oooooooh!!
The 9 foot "green zone" again!!

Jupton takes 2nd. That's his first ever postseason steal, ain't it?

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 7:55 PM EDT reply actions  

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

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 7:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Another walk
Let's go, Miggy!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Ted Williams....
errr, I mean Augie Ojeda, gets a walk.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 7:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Anything Justin can do
Augie can do better
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 7:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Walking Walking Walking
Keep that batting lining moving

by Wimb on Oct 6, 2007 7:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Attention: TBS
No one wants to see shots of the announcers.  Comprende?
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Drive 'em in, Miggy.
Why the hell do they keep trying to hit our guys?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 7:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Saves them three pitches?
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jealousy and spite
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Cubs
kept trying to hit our guys every game in August, as well. They succeeded several times, including twice in the head. I've never forgiven them for that.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Umm...
Did TBS just say Chris Young was on-deck?  I'm pretty sure the pitcher's spot is next.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Haven't you learned
That TBS sucks yet?

And, no way that slider was a strike.

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 6, 2007 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know
But as long as I must suffer, I will complain.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Give us an RBI, Livan!
Let's make 'em pay!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 7:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow....
That angle really makes Livan look fat.

Wait....

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 8:00 PM EDT reply actions  

He's waiting for Han Solo
to pay him
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

I thought that's
Joba the Hutt, who plays for the Yankees?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ha!
The crowd was so certain that was a strike.  Even though the ump hasn't given that call all night.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 8:00 PM EDT reply actions  

At least
he participates in equal-opportunity suckage, unlike the announcers, who are so far off the suck chart it's rather unfathomable.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

That one landed in Bartman land
And now they call upon the spirit of Bartman!
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 6, 2007 8:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Livan
I know you're a pitcher and all, but what the hell?
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 8:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Dang it
But, at least we get through Livan's spot in the order...
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 8:02 PM EDT reply actions  

The Marmot is who we thought he is
and we let him off the hook.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 8:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Get some outs!
Let's make short work of them this inning, okay?
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 8:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Livan is still looking
for that 1-2-3 inning.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 8:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Livan!
Didn't we explain about the outside corner?
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 8:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Bloody Livo
I love a good magic show, but we don't need one every damned inning
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 6, 2007 8:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Ouch
Kinda wish we had Snyder out there.  But we'll get around it.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 8:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Idiotic TBS.
How the hell can Derrek Lee be 1-9 in the postseason when he has 2 hits today??
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 8:06 PM EDT reply actions  

My thoughts exactly
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

There really has to be
some kind of incitement, like a million dollars, for saying the stupidest things possible on air. That's the only way I can think of to explain it.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

It wasn't even the announcers that time, though!
It was the line on the bottom of the screen! Even TBS' production team sucks.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

If that's true
It's going to be a tough fought contest.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's one
Now let's get Floyd out.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 8:08 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm starting to understand why Livan
keeps allowing baserunners.

He doesn't want to just beat the Cubs. He wants to suffocate and demoralize them for all time.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 8:09 PM EDT reply actions  

There is nothing wrong
with good, old-fashioned, Palpatine-vs-Luke pwnation.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not quite. There's only 1 player on our team
that can pwn, and that's Micah Pwnings.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Speaking of which
was it possible he could have started this game, or was it too short rest?
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

He could have
His last start was September 27th.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

So
why didn't he? Better offensively and probably pitching-wise as well.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

He could have
but then, if we were to lose this game, we'd just have pitched Livan tomorrow. BoMel didn't want to put a rookie in this situation at Wrigley.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Meanwhile I've chewed off
3 nails worth of polish
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Get this guy out!
Do it, Livan!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 8:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Jeebus, Livan
Strikes?
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 8:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Blast
Time to talk to Hernandez, but I'm surprised we haven't had anyone loosening up.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 8:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Is that
our first pitching coach visit of this series?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 8:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Keep Ramirez down!
DP ball here would do a lot to kill off the slowly reviving crowd...
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 8:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Go after Ramirez!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 8:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Crikey
Livan always turns into Cy Young against us, is he really this bad against the rest of the league?
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 8:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Well,
his regular season ERA was 4.93, so you tell me.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Come on, Livan!
Get this guy!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 8:14 PM EDT reply actions  

aghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
come on wriggler!!!
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 8:15 PM EDT reply actions  

LIVAN
You just walked ARAMIS RAMIREZ.

Come ON!

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 8:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Is it just me
Or when they said "Now listen to this Wrigley Field faithful" did it seem like they noticeably turned up the volume on the crowd?
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 8:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Livan walks 0-10 Aramis Ramirez.
Livan getting a win isn't important, BoMel. Go for Famine.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 8:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Again, the outside effing corner
Hasn't been a strike all night, and he keeps pitching it
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 6, 2007 8:16 PM EDT reply actions  

LIVAN!
THEY. AREN'T. CALLING. THE. OUTSIDE.

Stop it!

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

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 8:16 PM EDT reply actions  

DP Ball Time!
Come on, Livan!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 8:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Getting a new ball
This is a DP 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 6, 2007 8:17 PM EDT reply actions  

YESS!!
HUGE!
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good call there!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

YES!
Double play!  Houdini!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 8:18 PM EDT reply actions  

There it is!
A big giant F-you to the Cubbies!
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 6, 2007 8:18 PM EDT reply actions  

BASES LOADED! ONE OUT!
NO RUNS SCORE!! DOUBLE PLAY!!!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 8:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Arrrggg
I can't look
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 8:19 PM EDT reply actions  

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS
HOUDINI YOU LUCKY LUCKY BOY!!!!

by Wimb on Oct 6, 2007 8:19 PM EDT reply actions  

I think I own my soul to someone
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 8:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Are you eating pasta at least?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jesus tapdancing Christ on a toaster
Is the Livan Hernandez Magic Show Power Hour over yet??
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 8:20 PM EDT reply actions  

I like that
But it probably needs a disclaimer.  "Do not watch the Livan Hernandez Magic Show Power Hour is you have a history of heart problems, high blood pressure, or are pregnant."
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

At this rate
giving so much to the Dbacks/Cubbies game, the Phils/Rox game really will kill me. I've been in the heart attack red zone for two weeks.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Do NOT watch Livan Hernandez.
Your head very well might explode.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Do not taunt Livan Hernandez
If Livan Hernandez begins to smoke, get away immediately.  Seek shelter
and cover head.
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 6, 2007 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Important information
Ingredients of Livan Hernandez include an unknown glowing substance which fell to Earth, presumably from outer space.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

It was about 20 cubic feet,
and weighed about 6 tons.

Livan ate it. ALL of it.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Okay, offense time!
Let's get some hits, and take that crowd right back out of the game!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 8:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Snakepit gameday thread: 504 posts.
BCB gameday thread: 450 posts.

:-D

(Of course, their "alternate" thread also has 297 posts)

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 8:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Is that
the all sunshine thread??? I wonder if they will have one of those tomorrow too??
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Of course not
The Cubs are going to sweep, why would they need to play games after tonight?
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Livan's pumped
He looked pretty damn happy coming off the field after that.  And should be, that was clutch.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

btw
It's Saturday, should we not be in the black?

by Wimb on Oct 6, 2007 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

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

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Guys
Feel free to try swinging if some of these pitches look hittable.  
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Then Dreeeeew swings
and K's.

I hate dramatic irony.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

That last half inning
was clear proof that God hates the Cubs.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Byrnsie
Now would be a good time for you, yes you Byrnsie, to do something to earn your keep.

by TwinnerA on Oct 6, 2007 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes!!!
I wish I called an HR by Byrnes, but I was thinking it, so does that count?

by TwinnerA on Oct 6, 2007 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Byrnesie finally gets a hit!
Earn that contract, you son of a bitch!
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 6, 2007 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

BYRNES!
Way to start getting out of the slump!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh yessssss
Brynsie! finally!!!
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 8:26 PM EDT reply actions  

BYRNES?
DOES NOT COMPUTE!
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 8:26 PM EDT reply actions  

I see
Now we know why the CommentBot hasn't been around much this season...
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

RE:
Home run, EB. Go D-Backs.

Ahh, yes, I am a Sox fan but the D-Backs are my NL team. I'd love to see the D-Backs and Sox match up in the World Series.

Over The Monster
SB*Nation's Boston Red Sox blog

by RBooth @ AZ Snakepit on Oct 6, 2007 8:26 PM EDT reply actions  

See ya in Boston.
Colorado may have something to say about that, though.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

RE:
I said before the post-season started that if the Rockies beat the Phils, then they'll be headed to the World Series, too. But I'm not too sure about that if the D-Backs match-up with them...
Over The Monster
SB*Nation's Boston Red Sox blog

by RBooth @ AZ Snakepit on Oct 6, 2007 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

I am NOT looking forward to facing the Rockies
Should they win, and we win. :-/
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm not looking forward
to facing you guys either, if that helps.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Aw,
you're too nice. ;-)
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's true
Two young, hungry, underrated teams clashing on a stage no one thought they'd even sniff. It's gonna be a BATTLE.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

I can't wait
It's going to be awesome.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

You KNOW
the Dbacks are going to be the underdogs, right?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Byrnes
at last having a good night at bat
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 8:26 PM EDT reply actions  

EB!
THATS WORTH THE CONTRACT!!!

by Wimb on Oct 6, 2007 8:26 PM EDT reply actions  

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

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 6, 2007 8:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Eric Byrnes with his 2nd postseason hit.
Happens to be a HR, of course.

I love seeing O-Dawg meet Byrnes first by tackling him at the top of the steps.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 8:27 PM EDT reply actions  

gloryhunting
new fan from Norway here. Picked the Diamondbacks as the most tolerable team in the NL in May - been supporting them on and off, but am now hooked...seems I got as much luck as Livan tonight. :D

by Vimes on Oct 6, 2007 8:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Welcome!
You wouldn't be a Discworld fan, would you?
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

facit diem,pvnk
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

yup
love my funny books. :)

by Vimes on Oct 6, 2007 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Welcome Aboard
This rollercoaster of a game :)
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Welcome to the 'Pit, Vimes!
Which part of Norway?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

capital
Just outside the capital, Oslo.

by Vimes on Oct 6, 2007 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ah.
Nice weather there still this time of year, yes?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

sun
It's livable. Won't start snowing for a month and a half yet. :p

by Vimes on Oct 6, 2007 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Must be nice. I'd like to visit Oslo someday.
When I was working in a bank, I had a regular client who was here for a year, from Tromso.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

ah, that explains it
Was wondering how one got to know about Norwegian geography. When a friend of mine was an exchange student she heard things like "Norway? Is that the capital of Sweden?" :D

(which is not to say I won't be making any such ignorant mistakes about the geography of Arizona. Which, if my mind hasn't completely deserted me, has a population in the region of Norway's 4.5 million.)

by Vimes on Oct 6, 2007 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks! :)
I'm actually a fan of geography.

And don't worry about not knowing anything about AZ geography. Neither do Californians, and they're right there.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Byrnes!
Yes! Some breathing room.  Let's not load them up this inning!

by DiamondbacksWIn on Oct 6, 2007 8:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Juan Cruz
Do your stuff, Famine.  Don't give an inch to those Cubbies!

by TwinnerA on Oct 6, 2007 8:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Huh?
Livan back out for the 6th?  Maybe this is the inning that goes 1, 2 and 3 for Livan, pretty please?

by TwinnerA on Oct 6, 2007 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think Livo ate Famine
Because Famine sure ain't pitching.
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 6, 2007 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

BoMel was indeed going to put in Cruz
but Livan ate Cruz, forcing BoMel to let him pitch another inning.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Could this be the 1-2-3 inning?
1 pitch 1 out.
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 6, 2007 8:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Holy crap
The Power Hour doesn't put the leadoff man on.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Livan's still out there?
I'll admit, I'm a bit surprised.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow!!
walk into the room to see a ball leaving the park and then learning it was Byrnsie's. You guys have done well in my absence, but hey with you guys, who'd be worried?
Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Oct 6, 2007 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

The cubbies.
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 6, 2007 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

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

by seton hall snake pit on Oct 6, 2007 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

nice one
Grins
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Two up, two down
So far, so good...
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 8:32 PM EDT reply actions  

uhh what happened...
to the bottom of the sixth? I looked away and it was over
Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Oct 6, 2007 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

2 up 2 down, holy crap
Is the secret to Livan that he needs 100 pitches to settle down?
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 6, 2007 8:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh my God
1-2-3 after 100 pitches
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 6, 2007 8:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow
K to end the 1-2-3 inning.  Livan's best inning yet.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 8:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Holy shit
Livan just had his best inning yet, by a long way.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 8:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Livan eats up the Cubs 1-2-3
Finishing off with some Pie.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 8:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Get your bitch ass back in the dugout
And make me some Pie!
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 6, 2007 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gracie on the radio
can't belive Livan got a 1-2-3
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 8:35 PM EDT reply actions  

In fairness
Nobody else can either.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Someone told him
The others were eating the pie in the dugout...
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Livo needed something to top off Famine with
He had to hustle back in there as soon as possible.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Run like the wind, JUp
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 6, 2007 8:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice hustle!
This team is pretty good at running out infield singles.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 8:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Jupton is FAST.
Maybe the Littlest Ballplayer hits his 7th career HR now?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Nope
I think he did that on Thursday as well.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Upton running it out
I still wish Bone was on the roster though.. his speed is something else
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Jup's turn to shine tonight
Anybody,anytime
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Time to call in the cavalry
Or, rather, the Horsemen.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 8:40 PM EDT reply actions  

<doom doom doom>
The Four (maybe Three tonight?) Relievers of the Apocalypse!
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

death
Who is DEATH?

by Vimes on Oct 6, 2007 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Papa Grande
Jose Valverde.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ah well
I guess even the Cubs'll get a double play now and then.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 8:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Pestilence in
Come on, Pestilence.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 8:42 PM EDT reply actions  

gg so far
go snakes!
A Visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 6, 2007 8:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Welcome, westcoast!
Been rooting for your team, for what it's worth. We all love Arte here.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

i like your team
webb is a beast! not to mention your core of youngsters on the come up.

i hope we show up on sunday it would be ashame if we didn't.

A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 6, 2007 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks!
If it does indeed end up as Rockies-Dbacks in the NLCS, should be pretty interesting.

I'm still rooting for the Angels to come back. I can't really stand the Red Sox anymore... especially after Manny's theatrics last night. :(

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

i didn't actually see k-rod
bow to manny but i hear he did so after manny rounded third. one showboat respecting the other. awww, what a beautiful thing.

that would be great, force them (espn) to watch us!!!

A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 6, 2007 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Halos
Please, please, please beat the Red Sox!!
"Are we out of bananas? No, we are in of bananas."

by 4CornersFan on Oct 6, 2007 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Orale!
Nice to see Salazar get some time in tonight.
Thank you Kevin Seitzer

by Dr Robert on Oct 6, 2007 8:43 PM EDT reply actions  

This kind of moronic comment
Is what gives the cubs fans a bad name......

"This is why

I can't watch these games.  Arizona has some absolute garbage on their roster and finds a way to win....  

SORIANO! YESSSSSSSS! JIMBO!!!
by CubFaninCA on Saturday, October 6, 2007 at 7:33 PM CT "

If ours is garbage and its kicking your ass, what exactly does that make yours ???? Look at the scoreboard matey!

All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 8:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Moronic comment
I'm sorry I missed that moronic comment
Thank you Kevin Seitzer

by Dr Robert on Oct 6, 2007 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Soriano
2 for 13 in the playoffs.  Bet the Cubs fans are thrilled he'll be around for another 7 years.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 8:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Pestileñce comes on.
So, we came to Wrigley, but the Cubs decided to do this:

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 8:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Aw!
That's so much more adorable than the Chicago Cubs are.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Like a painting in the background
No movement, no noise in the stands.
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 6, 2007 8:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Very vague, generic noise
It's like watching a video game.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Were the greatest fans in the world ...
... booing Soriano just now? Or were they yelling Drewwwwwww?

by monica in el paso on Oct 6, 2007 8:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Soriano
has truly been sorry tonight
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 8:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Um.
So, they're showing the game review.  Apparently, the D-backs haven't done anything offensively, but the Cubs have hit into a lot of double plays.  How about showing some of the runs that were scored, TBS?
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

We are about to get swept
Did you miss the memo? :)
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

"It's gonna happen" sign
Yup, you'll be going home downtrodden shortly, if that is what you mean by "it."
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 6, 2007 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

cubs are gross
ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.
A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 6, 2007 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Another Double Play!
Way to go!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 8:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes!
Double play baby!
Thank you Kevin Seitzer

by Dr Robert on Oct 6, 2007 8:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Six more outs
12 total. The D-backs should do something with theirs, the Cubs should just forfeit theirs.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 8:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Thought thats what the cubs had been doing
All series.. at least you saw some hitting from the other team in your series...
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hope we see absolutely none
from the Phillies tonight.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Something cool from TBS
Okay, it was kinda cool to see the umpire talking to the umpire attendant at Wrigley Field.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 8:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Final game of the series. Sweep imminent.
It's okay, guys. It's been a great season for the Dbacks. :(
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 8:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Three swinging Ks
Er, well, let's hope the Cubs do likewise.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

This is just CY being CY.
Led all NL rookies in homers and SBs for most of the year, (finished in 2nd in HR) but also led in Ks.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Quiet top of the eighth
As long as our pitching gets it done, that's okay...
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

War is in
Time to bring it home.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

And another horse came forth, a red horse
War!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

First post
Hi...I know I'm a bit late because it looks like you're about to take care of the young bears, but I was planning on saying hi and chatting with you guys for a little while, even though we may have to be enemies tomorrow.

So uh, hi. Go DBacks and four corners states, for now.

Friendly Rox Fan. Is it just me, or does Eric Byrnes play baseball high?

by potterhead4 on Oct 6, 2007 9:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Welcome anyway!
Now you see why I posted that diary @ Purple Row about you not sweeping the Phils. We'd have to become enemies. :(
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

I would rather sweep the Phillies
Even if it means we are enemies. Trust me.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know.
Oh well. I think we should all agree to root for whichever NL West team makes the WS. (If the NLCS is Dbacks-Rockies, that is.)
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Trust me
The only AL team I can even stand is the Indians. I'll be backing the NL entrant, but I couldn't ever see myself doing so for the Cubs or Phils. Stupid AL and their "NL is an inferior league" BS. We don't have the DH to fall back on like you idiots.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

I plan to
I'd rather see the Rockies win the World Series than anyone out of the AL.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

who do i cheer for
the rockies story is just so monumental.
A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 6, 2007 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Root for an NL West team to make the east coast
AL fans shut the hell up.

Were you even aware that baseball is played west of about White Plains, NY?

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't think there's a question
I'll be rooting for the winner of the NLCS, unless somehow it's the Cubs or Phillies and the ALCS winner is the Tribes.
Friendly Rox Fan. Is it just me, or does Eric Byrnes play baseball high?

by potterhead4 on Oct 6, 2007 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

We can be friendly enemies
 the loser gracious in defeat
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's sad
But you guys could choke and not sweep the Cubs too, if you wanted. Then we'd get another day.
Friendly Rox Fan. Is it just me, or does Eric Byrnes play baseball high?

by potterhead4 on Oct 6, 2007 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't know about "have to"
I think we can keep it friendly.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

fear the west coast!!!!
A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 6, 2007 9:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Thanks, TBS
"What's great about these fans, they're all still here."

Does that really help if they keep booing the Cubs?

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

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Except that they're even wrong about that.
Everytime they show the crowd, there's a whole ton of Cubs "fans" leaving Wrigley.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Okay, War
Just a single. Brush it off.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

If you're not saved; you'll be lost in the night

I won't be around for the rest, I figured I'd pop this in now.

by nihil67 on Oct 6, 2007 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Out!
War does his job!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Lyon
roars!
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 9:10 PM EDT reply actions  

D-BACKS
STRIKE AGAIN
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 6, 2007 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

MVP puts one out
Drew is the freakin man.
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 6, 2007 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Drew
Likes to rub salt in!! heh
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Ha!
Nice brush-back.  Drew wins.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Stephen Drew decides to twist the knife a little.
5-1!! Drew with 2 homers in the series!

NLDS MVP!!

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

DREWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!
I was kinda hoping for an insurance run.

by monica in el paso on Oct 6, 2007 9:15 PM EDT reply actions  

WOOT WOOT!
Drew!

Too bad I'll be cursing if he does that in a few more days.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 9:15 PM EDT reply actions  

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

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 9:15 PM EDT reply actions  

DRooooooooooooo
LISTEN TO THOSE BOOS :D:D:D

by Wimb on Oct 6, 2007 9:15 PM EDT reply actions  

I must say
Drew sure has come thru in this series
Thank you Kevin Seitzer

by Dr Robert on Oct 6, 2007 9:15 PM EDT reply actions  

O-Dawg
Celebrating in the dugout.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 9:15 PM EDT reply actions  

We don't need no
stinking HBP
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Even Byrnes is working it
Single and a stolen base.  Way to get back on the horse!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Wood
chopped up to kindling and burned.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey!
WE = 99%

Just got back from errands - stopped off to have a bite in Islands, and watched a few innings there. Amazed at Livan's escapology, but it's now very, very close...

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

From BCB
Ugh

I hate Stephen Drew, and his crappy ass brother -- and this is coming from a lifelong FSU fan.

That was from the alternate, supposed-to-be-optimistic thread.

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

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Byrnes
stealing bases like a rustler
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Aw
We want Owings!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Special K
decides to just give us one more to look at.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

i wonder why the cubs hitters are pressing
they shouldn't even be in the playoffs.
A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 6, 2007 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Dont worry
They shortly wont be :)
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Drew chops Wood,
which then Byrnes.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Papa Grande!
And I saw, and behold, a pale horse: and he that sat upon him, his name was Death; and Hades followed with him.

Time to finish this!

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

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Welp!
To the bottom of the ninth...

And the Rox game starts in 15 minutes...

sheeza.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Im going to have 99...
in my phone....just in case this gets hairy

by Wimb on Oct 6, 2007 9:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Man
I don't know why I love the kid in those Geico ads so much.  It just makes me laugh so hard.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 9:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Cross fingers time
    X  X
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 9:23 PM EDT reply actions  

No more of this "Pinch hit Micah" stuff.
We don't want to give the Rockies any extra scouting on Babe Ru.... err, Pwnings.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 9:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Death looks so bored.
4 run lead. Yawn.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 9:24 PM EDT reply actions  

You'd better hope
he doesn't decide to make his own excitement.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

He usually does. :-\
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gets me worried
When he is like that.. closers attitude thing..
At least the first is out..
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

watch out
the winning run is in the john right now....be scared guys

by Wimb on Oct 6, 2007 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

First K
One down, two to go....
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Hmmm....
According to TBS, "the Dbacks had a lot of luck against the Cubs this year".

O rly?

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Its unfortunate
how we still got swept though... sigh
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Like they did against everyone else
Sorry, can you blame me for being a little in awe of your run differential like everyone else?

Seriously though, they just seem to belittle everything our clubs do, don't they? The big story of the Rox game one was Mark Hamels' undershirt.

Friendly Rox Fan. Is it just me, or does Eric Byrnes play baseball high?

by potterhead4 on Oct 6, 2007 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sorry, Cole
Friendly Rox Fan. Is it just me, or does Eric Byrnes play baseball high?

by potterhead4 on Oct 6, 2007 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

That may be why
Maybe they thought Mark Hamill?
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Liven player of the game?
How many HR does Drew need to hit? o.O
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

this looks iced
key word *looks*.
A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 6, 2007 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

keyword
is
A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 6, 2007 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Another K
Dugout looks ready to rush the field.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

TWO DOWN!
Woot woot!
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

2 strikeouts
Good night, Cubbies.
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 6, 2007 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

There is no joy in Wrigleyville
Thank you Kevin Seitzer

by Dr Robert on Oct 6, 2007 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

One more strike to go!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

one out to go
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Since I was the lone voice who said Livan
would pitch well in the postseason, I'm going to agree with letting him be POTG. He held the Cubs to 0-9 with RISP!!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Livan's feeling lucky
I don't know if falling behind every hitter and walking 5 qualifies as pitching well.  At minimum, Livan should be sharing that POTG trophy with Ojeda who had to stand in the line of fire on all of the double plays.

by Melvin on Oct 6, 2007 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

And now we wait
Thank you Kevin Seitzer

by Dr Robert on Oct 6, 2007 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

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

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's the best
reaction photo for winning a game.  
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 6, 2007 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

WIN!!!
Beautiful!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

And Soriano makes the last out
Isn't that just definitive of his whole performance this series?
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

d-BACKS
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO WAIT TILL NEXT YEAR CUBBIES! BRING THE BROOMS!
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 6, 2007 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

IT'S OVER
Congrats guys, I'm feeling good for you right now. Time for the Rox to do their job.
Friendly Rox Fan. Is it just me, or does Eric Byrnes play baseball high?

by potterhead4 on Oct 6, 2007 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm rooting for you
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Soriano ends it
How fitting!

WHOOP WHOOP! CUBS GONE!

NICE JOB!

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

WELCOME TO 100 YEARS OF NOTHINGNESS!!!
Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Oct 6, 2007 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS
l;dfk;dvklcs .zxmnx.vcmc z.!!!!

by Wimb on Oct 6, 2007 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

It seems kinda quiet there
Not sure why.............
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

I've been hiding
out in the backyard all game!  

This is very sweet!

by unnamedDBacksfan on Oct 6, 2007 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

*waves brush in air*
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

fear the west!!!
A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 6, 2007 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

AND YOU CAN PUT IT IN THE BOOKS!!
We're going to the NLCS!!!
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 6, 2007 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

I knew the brooms would come in handy
They can sweep the stadium before they close it up for the winter..

Way to go guys!

All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Just got in...
YES!!!!

EIGHT MORE WINS, D'BACKS!

by oklahomasooners on Oct 6, 2007 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Okay guys
Make good. Rox fans showed up and cheered with you to your sweep, now I invite you all to come to Purple Row to cheer us on to ours.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 6, 2007 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

see you there
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Been there, done that,
and had a good time doing it. Catch you on the flip side in a few minutes. ;)
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'll certainly stop by
I'll make time around my D&D game.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Better
roll for initiative first.
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 6, 2007 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm the DM
I cacn just Rule 0 it.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, never mind!
NERD ALERT

I'm debating whether I want to try DnD again when 4th Edition comes out (haven't played since 2nd) or just take up M:tG again.  

Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 6, 2007 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know my call
/set_nerd="on"

I've already decided I'm dead-set against 4th edition, because it seems like another great money grab by Wizards of the Coast.  I'll stick with my 3rd Edition, since that's what I started playing with.

/set_nerd="off"
/set_nerd="off"
/set_nerd="off"

Oh, that setting doesn't turn off....

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

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

Yeah
at least let them work out the kinks.  From what I understand, they're overhauling to make it work alot like the new Star Wars d20 system.  We'll see how long that works out.
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 6, 2007 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's what I'm worried about
Have you seen the new Star Wars system?  I'm very much not a fan.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah
but haven't had a chance to delve into it.  Don't have many RPG friends anymore, and the few I know all play DnD and not Star Wars.  I guess my dream of being a Jedi Knight will go unfulfilled. :'(
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 6, 2007 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know how you feel
Most of my recent gaming is games online, tonight is a fairly rare exception.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

That was extremely satisfying
Chicago's top five slots in the order; 0 HRs

Arizona's top five slots in the order; 6 HRs

The satisfaction of watching Cubs fans and media cheerleaders eat it; priceless

Buh-bye

by peachy rex on Oct 6, 2007 9:33 PM EDT reply actions  

neat way to spend a Saturday night
Yeeess!

See you Thursday. grin

by Vimes on Oct 6, 2007 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Hooray!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Steven Drew is the MVP of the series!  I can't believe we swept.  Take that to those 8 of 10 ESPN dudes who picked the Cubbies to win the series!

by TwinnerA on Oct 6, 2007 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Awww. :( NLDS sweep.
There's always next- what? You mean we're still playing baseball??
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 9:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Cuns fans.. classy to the end....
And

I would also like to say, I hope the Rockies sweeo the D-backs and make their little Augie Ejeda bobbleheads spin around.

"Oh, I get a little tired now and then, but knowing my lifestyle, that's only natural." -- Harry Caray
by Cribbs463 on Saturday, October 6, 2007 at 8:31 PM CT

All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 9:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Oops Cubs*
slaps typist
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

So happy :D
Cant beleive we're in the NLCS :D  

We might actually get a game on Ch5 :o

If we make the World Series, I suggest a UK D-Backs meetup in London touches Wood...but not Kerry Wood

by Wimb on Oct 6, 2007 9:36 PM EDT reply actions  

What a game, what a series
I know that almost noone picked the Dbacks to win at all, but did anyone pick the Dbacks to win in 3?  
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 6, 2007 9:37 PM EDT reply actions  

I went for the sweep in the pole
to bring us luck with my mad typing skillz
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

And we have a winner
Pigpen Fan nailed the result of the series and the run differential (+10), dead on. We'll be hoping he's just as optimistic and accurate for the NLCS!

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

I've rarely been happier to be wrong
Much happier with the sweep than going to four.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

I thought we couldnt win
Unless we are outscored... ;o)
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 6, 2007 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Suppose
I'll watch the Rox now, just from an entertainment POV i'd like to see the Phils win one

by Wimb on Oct 6, 2007 9:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Completely unrelated,
but I just found what I want for my next birthday.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 9:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Ha ha
Nice aircraft to be sure, but I would settle to update my 12-year-old vintage D-Back purple Camaro for a Sedona Red something.

by TwinnerA on Oct 6, 2007 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

F-5 or T-38 would be a great little jet to have,
even if you CAN only go supersonic for a few seconds at a time.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

I always wanted a Huey
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

BCB gameday thread: 726 posts
Snakepit gameday thread: 736 posts

More importantly,

Gaslamp Ball gameday thread: 0 posts

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 9:55 PM EDT reply actions  

take a bit of effort
to break the 1k mark from here....

by Wimb on Oct 6, 2007 9:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Eric Byrnes:
"I've never been out of the first round of the playoffs before." That's great! :)
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 10:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Life on Planet Cubbie
It's clearly a strange world, where modes of thought are difficult to comprehend: "At least we won't have to listen to those horrible announcers get everyones names wrong anymore (Sotto, Marmole, Rodrigo Ramirez, etc). They had to be the worst announcers I've ever heard." So far so good, but the commentator then finishes with. "They were definetly biased and were rooting for the Diamondbacks"

That's got to be the funniest thing I've heard in a very, very long time...

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 10:12 PM EDT reply actions  

I know we're a little bit biased...
But there's just no way you can say they were better towards the Diamondbacks in this series. There just isn't. It's impossible.

I'd be laughing too, if it weren't so damn sad.

by Azreous on Oct 6, 2007 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

I reiterate what I said after game 1
I invite all of the "experts" over to my house for some beer and suck it.

1908.

by nihil67 on Oct 6, 2007 10:12 PM EDT reply actions  

So, who gets MVP?
Drew, I'm thinking - 7-for-14, with two homers, if I recall. [I wonder what cj will say to that, what with Drew batting in the #2 hole, etc.] But you could also give it to Webb, or Valverde, or Young. Suggestions? Comments?

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 10:15 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm a bit against giving it to a pitcher
this round as although all were equally important, it would have to be a group award.  The one single player, though, that drove us over the edge to be winners is Stephen Drew.  I know I can of dogged him during the season for seeming to not care, but I take it all back.  This kid is catalyst for us moving forward.
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 6, 2007 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

DREEEEEW!
He has earned it, great offensive numbers, and had some fantastic defense too.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Drew
everything came together for him at the right time
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Drew.
Even if for no other reason than so he can show up his brother w/ the Red Sux.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

If Mark Cuban wants to buy the Cubs
He's going to have to call Stephen Drew, because he OWNS the northsiders!

by bjn on Oct 6, 2007 10:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Bye bye Snakepit
I think everyone is over at Purple Row
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 6, 2007 10:43 PM EDT reply actions  

I've been wanting to get something off my chest...
1908.

That is all.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 10:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Refund
So how do they go about refunding $$$ for the unused Game 5 tickets??  Do they just automatically refund the $$$ to your credit card?  

by TwinnerA on Oct 6, 2007 10:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Believe so
When I bought the NLCS tix yesterday, it said that if the game did not take place, it would be automatically refunded. But you can certainly call the box-office if you have any questions. Might be tough getting through right now though. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Oct 6, 2007 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know
I know they had the Rockies game to go to, but I would have liked to have seen our guys celebrate a bit more.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 10:50 PM EDT reply actions  

You mean all the Snakepitters?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Heh
I suppose it does apply as easily to both the commenters and the team.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well that was the only good thing about
the lights going out at Coors. They cut to the studio to do a Dbacks-Cubs recap.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice
My wife (getting her grad degree in costume design) is going to be making me a pirate-esque coat for Halloween.  I just noticed the fabric I bought for it today is pretty much Sedona Red.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 11:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Well, this is a disappointment.
After averaging 930 posts the last 2 nights, we only got 770+ tonight. :(

...Then again, snakecharmer is busy tonight.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 6, 2007 11:46 PM EDT reply actions  

We were a little depressed
Difficult to deal with getting swept and all.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 6, 2007 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

I apologize.
Went to Olive Garden for their neverending pasta bowl deal. They generally regret when I show up for that, being the tall, lanky, hollow-legged bastard that I am.

Seems like y'all had fun though.

by Azreous on Oct 7, 2007 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions  

Mmmm
That was my lunch.  Even better when someone else is buying.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 7, 2007 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions  

Ugh...
get out of my sight. I HATE Olive Garden and their phony Eye-talian food.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 7, 2007 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions  

Hey, I've got a lot of Italian family myself.
Believe me, I understand it's not real Italian food. But it's a ton of make believe food for ridiculous cheap, and my college budget is 100% on board with that. lol

by Azreous on Oct 7, 2007 5:00 AM EDT up reply actions  

Cheap food = good
But ugh... not Olive Garden. I've had it with their "when you're here, you're family" stereotyping.

Not to mention my ex was a huge Olive Garden fan.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 7, 2007 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

I missed half the game
Comments-wise, thanks to birthday-present dropping off, and an unscheduled visit to Islands. Though I recommend their Kilauea burger. If you add in the comments everyone has made over at Purple Row too, we're probably close to 1,000. ;-)

by Jim McLennan on Oct 7, 2007 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions  

Hehe....
I was thinking the same thing when I read that
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 7, 2007 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions  

yes, sir
Gotta love Islands. Respectful to Hawaii and truly awesome food. The cheese fries with garlic salt? Unbeatable. Just like the Cubs. Oh wait. Not the best comparison...
our win differential is more important than your run differential...

by dbackerinparadise on Oct 7, 2007 1:06 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, I know!
Jim had his "going to Chicago" story, and discussed a couple news reports that I was going to mention. Then, while I was halfway through writing it, Jim put up today's gameday thread, and I didn't want to get in the way of that, so.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 7, 2007 3:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

True. But there's a way around that.
You post your story, then immediately edit Jim's and only check "set timestamp to now" and save. That puts the Gameday thread ahead of the 'Daily. :)

No worries. New exciting news to report tomorrow!

by snakecharmer on Oct 7, 2007 3:28 AM EDT up reply actions  

Hmmm.... makes sense.
Being a day game got in the way today.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 7, 2007 3:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

Fitting tribute to Jerry
It's ironic that Stephen Drew is MVP - the player Colangelo/Garagiola drafted (and had to sign at a premium) which led to Jerry being shown the door.  

From the game 1 pregame, Jerry still looks pissed about the whole deal.  

by Melvin on Oct 6, 2007 11:51 PM EDT reply actions  

As I recall
Didn't we have our light-hitting shortstop suddenly break through to become MVP of the 2001 NLDS too? Is that some kind of an omen?

by Jim McLennan on Oct 7, 2007 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

Actually, what I find even MORE of an omen,
Marlins: Expansion franchise; WS win in 1997, after 5 years; become shitty for awhile, then win the WS again in 2003, 6 years later, with nobody from the original WS team.

Dbacks: Expansion franchise; WS win in 2001 after 4 years; become really shitty for awhile, then 6 years later, in 2007, with nobody from the original WS team.... (Injured RJ doesn't count, nor do BoMel or Glenn Sherlock)

  1. Craig Counsell, former Marlin and WS winner, is a member of the team, and helps lead the Dbacks to a championship.
  2. Livan Hernandez, former Marlin and WS winner....
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 7, 2007 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions  

However,
God willing, that does NOT mean we'll totally suck after this year.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 7, 2007 12:45 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yes, but
He was actually the NL/C/S MVP. :)

by snakecharmer on Oct 7, 2007 3:11 AM EDT up reply actions  

wo hoooo
droooooooooooooooo hehehehhee

ARIZONA NAS FINAIS PORRA!!!!

VAMOS DBACKS!!!

CHUPA CUBS!!

100 ANOS NA FILA!

É NÓS!

by Muu on Oct 7, 2007 12:33 AM EDT reply actions  

By the way....
did anyone else notice Bonifacio was present and in uniform today?? I thought he didn't make the cut...
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 7, 2007 1:06 AM EDT reply actions  

Oh, right
Since we've all been waiting to say it...

Good call making sure Zambrano was rested up for Game Four, Lou.

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

by kishi on Oct 7, 2007 2:01 AM EDT reply actions  

Zambrano's gonna kick our ASS in game 4.
I'm pretty worried about it. :(
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 7, 2007 2:09 AM EDT up reply actions  

Only
if he buys a ticket to game 4 of the NLCS and gets through security and on to the field.  I bet Livo could take him out though.  Or eat him.  And Valverde...man, that wouldn't even be a fair fight.
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 7, 2007 2:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

Snyder would kickbox his ass into the grass.
Although, given Zambrano's history with catchers, Snydes would probably find himself with the Padres the next day.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 7, 2007 2:49 AM EDT up reply actions