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Gameday Thread, #135: 8/30 vs. Padres

Lucha_tiny by Jim McLennan on in Gameday Threads

Doug Davis (31, LHP, 11-11, 4.09)
Chris Young (28, RHP, 9-4, 2.12)

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St. Penelope of the Cross
Do not fail us in our hour of need!


[Unicorns and rainbows? Take that! :-)]

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Lineup
Young, CF
Hudson, 2B
Byrnes, LF
Clark, 1B
Drew, SS
Snyder, C
Reynolds, 3B
Upton, RF
Davis, P

by LucaMaz3 on Aug 30, 2007 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Clark instead of Jackson
That'll be because Clark is hitting .600 against Young. Er, in five at bats.

Okay, all three of his hits have left the yard, but none of them were in Petco. If he hits one out tonight, I'll be mollified, but otherwise, expect venom to drip from my lips.

by Jim McLennan on Aug 30, 2007 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

I notice
The BaseballReference.com preview actually has Hernandez 2.0 listed as the starter... I'm not sure I'd really want that, though his last outing was by no means so bad.

by Jim McLennan on Aug 30, 2007 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Pray before
the altar of St. Penelope.

Please, merciful Penelope, help our offense volver.

Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Aug 30, 2007 9:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Not really significant
But according to the radio commercial, they still call the grass at Chase "BOBSod".

by Jim McLennan on Aug 30, 2007 9:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Is this a TV game for you Phx types?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 10:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Or is KWBA screwing me AGAIN,
by showing reruns of Friends and Smallville??
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Soothe...soothe...
It'll be okay next year, when we are really contending. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Aug 30, 2007 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes, but....
FSAZ=Cable=$$$
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Surely
You've got some spare internal organs you can sell? Kidneys. They're vastly over-rated. :-) A small price to pay...

by Jim McLennan on Aug 30, 2007 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Disturbing to realise
Half our position players tonight have season averages below .235. :-(

by Jim McLennan on Aug 30, 2007 10:07 PM EDT reply actions  

See the Mets
Lost again to the Phillies, Wagner blowing the save. They must be very, very concerned - that's five in a row now they've dropped and the lead is down to two.

by Jim McLennan on Aug 30, 2007 10:08 PM EDT reply actions  

By the way, change of plans (obviously)
The, uh... female companionship couldn't make it to the Winders game tonight, so I'll be around.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 10:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Welcome back...
Doesn't look like you've missed much. :-(

by Jim McLennan on Aug 30, 2007 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nope, things seem to be pretty much....
As I left them.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was wondering why you were suddenly here!
Sorry about the girl. I seem to be having the opposite problem...

by snakecharmer on Aug 30, 2007 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Having the opposite problem...
...as in, man trouble?

We'll go on saturday for sure. Thanks for the sympathy, though.

Went alone last night because I was a man on a mission. (To scout our AAA prospects)

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yep
Among other men problems, I can't find anyone to go to the game on the 11th with me. :(

Man-missions sound like fun! :) If I lived near any of the AAA cities here I'd totally go when the Sidewinders were here, but Fresno and Sac are too far...

by snakecharmer on Aug 30, 2007 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

hey you guys
just letting you know I'll be around in about an hour or so my laptops modem is a cell phone and it needs to charge so I'll be out and about later
Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Aug 30, 2007 10:13 PM EDT reply actions  

1-2-3 Bad start. :-(
Cmon, let's test this shmuck. lay down a bunt or SOMETHING.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 10:13 PM EDT reply actions  

11 pitches
That was disappointingly quick.

by Jim McLennan on Aug 30, 2007 10:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Perfect match
Both starters: 11 pitches, eight strikes, one K, no hits, no walks, three outs.

by Jim McLennan on Aug 30, 2007 10:20 PM EDT reply actions  

What
No homer from Clark? Shurely shome mishtake! :-)

by Jim McLennan on Aug 30, 2007 10:20 PM EDT reply actions  

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice work by Drew
Base-stealers against Chris Young this year = 100% effective. No-one has been caught.

by Jim McLennan on Aug 30, 2007 10:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Drew gets on at least.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 10:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Cmon Mark.... light up THE REAL Chris Young's
Evil white doppleganger.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 10:25 PM EDT reply actions  

WHO CALLED IT????
2-0
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

The KTAR commentary was funny
they were just saying how Reynolds' game had fallen off when...wham!2 runs.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 30, 2007 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Reynolds!! You my boy!!!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 10:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Have I mentioned...
,,,that I love Mark Reynolds?
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 30, 2007 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes
We love you too, Skins. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Aug 30, 2007 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Errr..... I meant I love Mark.
But the sentiment is appreciated?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

corse I loves ya!
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 30, 2007 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rosary-check
4 leafed clover-check
Incense burning to Sekhmet-check
Small child sacrified-only joking:-)
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 30, 2007 10:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Child sacrifice?
Hope it was a chav, at least.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

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

by hotclaws on Aug 30, 2007 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Really?
I would have expected YOU to know it more than a native Yankee like me.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Post-dates me
Per Wikipedia, "From its origins as a slang term, use of the word spread so rapidly that by 2004 it had become a hugely popular word in national newspapers and common parlance in the UK".

by Jim McLennan on Aug 30, 2007 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Really.
I wasn't aware that it was that recent.

I also wasn't aware that they actually have a wikipedia article on it.

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Think...
...American hip hop "gangsta" image combined with American white trash, plus British welfare money, more generous than the American system, and you've got it.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

They've ruined Burberry, too.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Coming into this game...
Evil Young had thrown 68 pitches at Petco, and allowed only five earned runs and no homers at all.

Mr. Young, meet Mark 'The Legend Killer' Reynolds.

by Jim McLennan on Aug 30, 2007 10:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Duh
INNINGS. Not pitches. As if you couldn't tell.

by Jim McLennan on Aug 30, 2007 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was gonna say....
It's only been 68 pitches since a guy with a 2.12 ERA allowed a homer???
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

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

*snicker
punt to the head and get suspended because of Steroids.
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Aug 30, 2007 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

"Allegedly"
The SnakePit lawyer quickly adds. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Aug 30, 2007 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

And that homer
Even got a 'HOLY SHIT' over in Gaslamp Ball. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Aug 30, 2007 10:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey hey DD
Pitchers are hitting,it's the fashion.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 30, 2007 10:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Jupton with a hit even.
This COULD be a fun night... ::knocking wood like a woodpecker::
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 10:30 PM EDT reply actions  

And clubhouse bulletin-board fodder from GLB
"Don't worry. CY not locating pitches is 10x better than doug davis on his A-game."

Hehehe.

by Jim McLennan on Aug 30, 2007 10:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Are they unaware....
That Doug Davis STILL has not allowed an earned run to the Dodgers?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

C'mon Doug
Gt Khalil "horrible haircut" Greene
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 30, 2007 10:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Khalil "Hippy anime character" Greene
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Smooth
Six up, six down for the D-Meister. Let's keep on attacking Evil Young, shall we?

by Jim McLennan on Aug 30, 2007 10:38 PM EDT reply actions  

This is so confusing
Gameday:

Pitching          Batting
Chris Young       Chris Young

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 10:40 PM EDT reply actions  

I remember one game last year
Gonzales,pitches to Gonzales,caught by Gonzales:-)
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 30, 2007 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

On the TV
They've taken to calling them Big Chris and Little Chris.

by Jim McLennan on Aug 30, 2007 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ah, Lock Stock.
It's been awhile. I wouldn't have picked up on that either.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Haha
Good CY triumphs!
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 30, 2007 10:40 PM EDT reply actions  

What a surprise.
The evil CY gives up a stolen base.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Making him
0-for-31 on the season. I think we can expect to see a lot more of that tonight.

by Jim McLennan on Aug 30, 2007 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hmmm....
Home grilled patty melt..... $2.50.
Tabasco and ketchup.... $1.50.
Beamish Irish Stout..... $2.

Dbacks off to a quick 2-0 lead against the NL ERA leader.... priceless.

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 10:46 PM EDT reply actions  

The sooner Byrnes' hair grows back...
..the better
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 30, 2007 10:47 PM EDT reply actions  

and the
three veterans are out - 1,2,3

by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 30, 2007 10:50 PM EDT reply actions  

What?
No homer from Tony Clark? Shurely shome mish...oh, hang on. Been there, done that, grounded out weakly. Welcome to the Perils of Constructing Lineups Based on Five At-Bats 1.0.1, with your presenter, Bob Melvin.

by Jim McLennan on Aug 30, 2007 10:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Well, Padres fans still fear him.
So there might be a mental edge there. I quote:

"crap

tony clark is going to get a plate appearance tonight

by LJbumfool on Thu Aug 30, 2007 at 10:07:45 PM EDT

whats the tony clark story

~~Here, By Spartan Law, We Lie~~
by Padres fanatic92014 on Thu Aug 30, 2007 at 10:09:47 PM EDT

he kills us

and i hate him

by LJbumfool on Thu Aug 30, 2007 at 10:11:21 PM EDT"

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Maybe he constructs the line ups...
.. by tossing coins or casting runes?
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 30, 2007 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Had to go see this just to make sure....
"don't worry. CY not locating pitches is

10x better than doug davis on his A-game"

That makes me laugh. Oh, you silly Padres fans. I totally forgot how many base runners Doug Davis has allowed so far. Good point, Padres fans.

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 10:54 PM EDT reply actions  

1-2-3
That's how elementary
It's gonna be
Like takin' candy
from a baby.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 30, 2007 10:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Drew gets on again.
>;-D
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 10:57 PM EDT reply actions  

He's really got it together lately.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 30, 2007 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Um...
Not quite sure I'd go THAT far... unless "lately" means the last two ABs
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

er ,yes that's what I was getting at
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 30, 2007 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hard start for Reynolds
For popping up on a 2-0 pitch out of the zone, when Drew was three-quarters of the way to second. Should have taken that one, and let Drew get into scoring position.

by Jim McLennan on Aug 30, 2007 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

::Putting on my retrospect glasses::
Ah! 20-20!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cmon Jupton!!
Make some noise!! Make them fear you!!!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 11:02 PM EDT reply actions  

I don't know
If that was Chris Young fearing Jupton or scorning Doug Davis.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jup on base!
Take that   Padres!
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 30, 2007 11:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Come on Davis!
Webb and Micah had to help themselves out!

by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 30, 2007 11:03 PM EDT reply actions  

hitting pitchers are the fashion
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 30, 2007 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

No kidding!
I guess all the others saw that Atlanta game Micah pitched and hit in recently and said "I want to be like Micah"

Randy could hit the ball pretty good too, Curt struggled if I remember right.

by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 30, 2007 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh well.
Go back to focusing on getting Padres out.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Evil Young
at 74 pitches through four innings. Not long for this game, at that rate: two more, perhaps.

by Jim McLennan on Aug 30, 2007 11:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Amazing!
I come back from teaching and omg we have a leeeeead! (That we've held for more than one inning!)

* crosses fingers *

Damn, there goes the no-hitter....

by snakecharmer on Aug 30, 2007 11:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh well.
I guess now I can mention those two words: The "perfect game" is gone.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 11:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice play Drew!!!
Cameron's out.

Drew's having a good game so far!!

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 11:16 PM EDT reply actions  

back
and I would just like to say Madden '08 on the Wii is fun as hell
Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Aug 30, 2007 11:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh?
Any comments? Better/worse than past versions?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

well...
it being on the Wii makes it better. the only problem I have is in the superstar mode for QB its to first person you cant see your recievers out on the touchlines
Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Aug 30, 2007 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice out by Drew there
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 30, 2007 11:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Davis not quite so impressive
Helped by Cameron's gaffe on the basepaths, and Gonzalez swinging at a 3-0 pitch out of the zone, and popping it up. Nice to know it's not just us who do that. Still, that gets Davis's ERA down below four. It's been a while...

by Jim McLennan on Aug 30, 2007 11:19 PM EDT reply actions  

It's been two starts...
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow....
At 453 and 451 feet, respectively, Mark "The Man" Reynolds now owns the 6th longest HR at Turner Field, and the 2nd longest HR at Petco Park.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 11:23 PM EDT reply actions  

I love a guy who goes long,
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 30, 2007 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

LOL
That actually made me laugh out loud.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

In a shockingly original
observation, I'm going to say Young's control is just a leeetle off tonight.

by peachy rex on Aug 30, 2007 11:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Maybe his back's hurting?
If so,I sympathise.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 30, 2007 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Now O-Dawg joins the robbery party.
Take that Chris Young, ya turdburger.

Dbacks are now 82 for 100 in steals.

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 11:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Or CoJack. Or Tony Clark. Or Doug Davis.
I wouldn't be shocked, tonight. ;-)
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Remarkably
5 of our 9 starters tonight don't have a SB this season (Clark, Davis, Snyder, Reynolds... and Upton.)

by peachy rex on Aug 30, 2007 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm a little surprised Jupton hasn't yet...
And Reynolds actually has decent speed as well: at least two infield hits that I can recall off the top of my head.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

I guess with Upton
it was a flurry of XBH to start, and then jack-all afterwards...

by peachy rex on Aug 30, 2007 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Upton
he's a five tool guy, right? Known for his speed? No SBs, and a baserunning error last night too, right?

by andrewinnewyork on Aug 30, 2007 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Like Grace's comment
That Snyder could steal off Young while still wearing his shinguards...

by Jim McLennan on Aug 30, 2007 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Byrnes HBP
Hey, at least he finally gets on?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 11:25 PM EDT reply actions  

C'mon Clark
do what you're in the side for.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 30, 2007 11:28 PM EDT reply actions  

well lookie here
I couldn't make it on time for fatherly duties, but it looks like Jim's invocation to St. PotC has at least given a bit of help.

by andrewinnewyork on Aug 30, 2007 11:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh my! Another walk
surly Young is out of it now?
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 30, 2007 11:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Even TC walks.
Bye bye, evil Chris Young!!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 11:30 PM EDT reply actions  

hello
Nice to see we are in the lead for a change

by batster on Aug 30, 2007 11:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Actually...
We've led every game in this series so far. Not necessarily for long, we grant you...

by Jim McLennan on Aug 30, 2007 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

I guess you're right..
It just doesn't seem like it.  I guess I would rather lead at the end than the beginning. :-)

by batster on Aug 30, 2007 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's....
The general idea.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was thinking that too... :-\
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hate the name Thatcher
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 30, 2007 11:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Maybe we could go for...
An entire roster of fascist bastard players. Franco, Thatcher...

by Jim McLennan on Aug 30, 2007 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

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

by hotclaws on Aug 30, 2007 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bases loaded...
For young master Drew.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 11:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Drew with the RBI bases loaded BB.
:-D :-D :-D
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 11:35 PM EDT reply actions  

3-0
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 11:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Joe Thatcher
has pitched 5 innings all season. This at bat is doubling his season pitch count.

by andrewinnewyork on Aug 30, 2007 11:35 PM EDT reply actions  

And...
That's awesome!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

And that
was a really nice at bat by Drew.  Maybe this really is a turn-around game for him...

by peachy rex on Aug 30, 2007 11:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Still bases loaded, 1 out. Bud Black calls for...
...ANOTHER pitching change.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 11:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Drooooooooooooooooooo!
Go the crowd. Very sporting of them to acknowledge a fine, 10-pitch walk with the bases loaded by an opposing player.

Oh, hang on... :-)

by Jim McLennan on Aug 30, 2007 11:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Chris Young and the missing strike zone
Maybe something got in his head and he'll never find it again. Like Ankiel, and six years from now he'll come back as a power hitter. I'll be rooting for him.

by andrewinnewyork on Aug 30, 2007 11:36 PM EDT reply actions  

I wasjust posting how well Drew
hung in there,when it dissapeared.:-O.Spooky!
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 30, 2007 11:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Meredith in the 5th
That's got to mess up their bullpen schedule...

by snakecharmer on Aug 30, 2007 11:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Snyderman strikes out
Up to Reynolds. As fun as this innings has been, I'd hate to leave the bases loaded.

by andrewinnewyork on Aug 30, 2007 11:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Our love object at bat!
hit it Mark!
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 30, 2007 11:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Dammit....
I was hoping that line drive by Reynolds would be fair.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 11:42 PM EDT reply actions  

I refer you
To my post of Thu Aug 30, 2007 at 07:26:44 PM MST.

by Jim McLennan on Aug 30, 2007 11:43 PM EDT reply actions  

WHATan at bat for "the man"!!!
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 30, 2007 11:43 PM EDT reply actions  

FINALLY!
GOD!  I was holding my breathe!

by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 30, 2007 11:43 PM EDT reply actions  

My man-crush for Reynolds grows....
Bases-clearing hit!! :-D
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 11:44 PM EDT reply actions  

YEAHH!
12 pitch at-bat by Reynolds, 10 pitch for Drew... man, we actually might be turning this thing around...

by snakecharmer on Aug 30, 2007 11:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Mark
Reynolds!  Atta boy!

by bjn on Aug 30, 2007 11:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Let's hope
That's the start of one of Reynold's patented hot streaks. For the moment, we won't call him MarKKK, but instead, he deserves to be Mr. RBIeynolds. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Aug 30, 2007 11:45 PM EDT reply actions  

always had faith
that he'd get his eye in:-D
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 30, 2007 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

wow
all the runs charged to young. that won't help his era get under 2. Guess Penny is now the presumptive cy young favorite.

by andrewinnewyork on Aug 30, 2007 11:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes, let's just recap, shall we?
"Don't worry. CY not locating pitches is 10x better than doug davis on his A-game."

Young: 4.1 IP, 5 ER
Davis: 5 IP, 0 ER

No, really: we should get T-shirts made. Say it with me - "Don't worry. CY not locating pitches is 10x better than doug davis on his A-game."

by Jim McLennan on Aug 30, 2007 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just checked
and Young's outing has brought his ERA all the way up to a whopping 2.38.

That's scary.

by andrewinnewyork on Aug 30, 2007 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

ERA leader my @$$.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

On the other hand...
His ERA against AZ this year, a not-really-very-scary-at-all 6.32.

by Jim McLennan on Aug 30, 2007 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

I guess that's fair payback...
Since the Padres are good against Webby.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions  

Drew and Reynold showed such mental strength
there,patient,didn't panic,got the job done.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 30, 2007 11:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Working the count,
walks, steals, extra-base hits, driving in guys in scoring position - god-damn, I had almost forgotten what it was like to have an offense.

by peachy rex on Aug 30, 2007 11:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Let's not get complacent
Still a few more Padres to get out.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 30, 2007 11:49 PM EDT reply actions  

What do all those walks
do for Drew's stats?
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 30, 2007 11:51 PM EDT reply actions  

It was the walking in a run
I'm not sure how that works out
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 30, 2007 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good question
I think he still gets the RBI even though he didn't get a hit but I could be wrong.  Anyone?

by batster on Aug 30, 2007 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

In more detail
The official rulebook of Major League Baseball states:

    (a) The official scorer shall credit the batter with a run batted in for every run that scores
    (1) unaided by an error and as part of a play begun by the batter's safe hit (including the batter's home run), sacrifice bunt, sacrifice fly, infield out or fielder's choice, unless Rule 10.04(b) applies;
    (2) by reason of the batter becoming a runner with the bases full (because of a base on balls, an award of first base for being touched by a pitched ball or for interference or obstruction); or
    (3) when, before two are out, an error is made on a play on which a runner from third base ordinarily would score.
    (b) The official scorer shall not credit a run batted in
    (1) when the batter grounds into a force double play or a reverse-force double play; or
    (2) when a fielder is charged with an error because the fielder muffs a throw at first base that would have completed a force double play.
    (c) The official scorer's judgment must determine whether a run batted in shall be credited for a run that scores when a fielder holds the ball or throws to a wrong base. Ordinarily, if the runner keeps going, the official scorer should credit a run batted in; if the runner stops and takes off again when the runner notices the misplay, the official scorer should credit the run as scored on a fielder's choice.

by Jim McLennan on Aug 31, 2007 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions  

Of course.
Bases loaded walks always count as an RBI.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yep, he does
In fact, I think the only way he doesn't get it if is he reaches on an error..

by snakecharmer on Aug 31, 2007 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions  

Or
If he grounds into a double-play. No RBI if you do that. And rightly so, much though O-Dawg might argue. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Aug 31, 2007 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks a lot or the help with that
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions  

Hippy Anime Character Greene....
Sucks.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2007 11:54 PM EDT reply actions  

He is splatted by DD
pow! bam! kaa--chinng!
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 30, 2007 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Only two teams since 1996
Have scored six runs or more on three hits or less.
2005-04-07 CIN vs. NYM
2004-06-02 NYY vs. BAL

by Jim McLennan on Aug 31, 2007 12:01 AM EDT reply actions  

3hits;6 runs
that's just silly
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 12:01 AM EDT reply actions  

It also shows
that it's not exactly our offense scoring the runs, it's more their ineptitude..

by snakecharmer on Aug 31, 2007 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions  

I dunno
some of those at-bats showed real persistence and patience.  Although, yeah, the other Young was definitely off his game.

by peachy rex on Aug 31, 2007 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions  

Ok
so I was thinking maybe we keep a permanent post of St. P of C like in a little corner somewhere. Kind of like a crucifix. (makes sign of cross for worshiping false idols)
Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Aug 31, 2007 12:03 AM EDT reply actions  

Do we offer bottles of rum to her...
..like a voodoo thing?
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions  

Or would that be...
Tequila?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions  

Hmm...
I think it's best to conserve her power for moments when it's truly needed. Tonight's outburst proves she is not an everyday, humdrum, run-of-the-mill goddess: she merely brought the MLB ERA leader to his knees, and left him a whimpering, snivelling wreck.

Best not screw with that. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Aug 31, 2007 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions  

so thats what happened in the Crusades!!!!!!
they over used the whole Jesus thing!!!
Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Aug 31, 2007 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions  

Hehe.....
Never quite heard THAT explanation...
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions  

There's only ONE Chris Young!
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 12:04 AM EDT reply actions  

CY seems as though he's learned...
...to get a non-HR hit
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 12:04 AM EDT reply actions  

Sad
They've broken out their false idol, rainbow unicorns at GLB. Don't they know better than to go against the power of St. Penelope of the Cross?

by Jim McLennan on Aug 31, 2007 12:07 AM EDT reply actions  

Yeah....
That should tell you something about the Padres fans....

Their lucky charms are the rainbow unicorn and the gay dancing spiderman. (Seriously... that's what they call him. You can't make this stuff up!)

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

Iz teh gey catching?
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions  

Rainbow unicorns?
What are they going after the female prepubescent demographic?

by batster on Aug 31, 2007 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions  

I'm sure it makes sense to them
But I couldn't find a Gaslamp Ball 1.0.1 to enlighten me as to the history and tradition of their My Little Horny Pony.

by Jim McLennan on Aug 31, 2007 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions  

"Gay dancing spiderman" is worse.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions  

Pfft
I bet their unicorns aren't even heeled.  Welcome to the wild west, horsies!

by peachy rex on Aug 31, 2007 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions  

Ironically
The current score means we've scored the same number of runs as the Padres, but it looks like they'll still manage to take three of four. Sound familiar?

by Jim McLennan on Aug 31, 2007 12:12 AM EDT reply actions  

Clark doubles
W-o-O-t
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 12:15 AM EDT reply actions  

and scores...
on a hit by Drew!   Yippee!!
4 Corners Fan

by 4CornersFan on Aug 31, 2007 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

[Rolls eyes]
Yeah, now he gets a hit - after the man he supposedly owns has been removed from the game.

by Jim McLennan on Aug 31, 2007 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions  

Seriously
who slipped the 'good ballplayer' powder in Drew's Gatorade?

by peachy rex on Aug 31, 2007 12:16 AM EDT reply actions  

A couple of these guys
(not mentioning who) could spread their hot nights over me any time.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

Whoa...
SOMEBODY's on tonight...
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions  

Drew,
I love you
too
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 12:16 AM EDT reply actions  

Unicorn = pet food
With a side order of glue, and St. Penelope picks her teeth with what's left over.

by Jim McLennan on Aug 31, 2007 12:18 AM EDT reply actions  

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions  

Who gets the horn?
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions  

Mount the trophy....
....in the SnakePit hunting lodge.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions  

Wow....
Is taxidermy a hobby of yours?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions  

love the photo but..
I really am missing the connection between 'Padre' and unicorn?  

by batster on Aug 31, 2007 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions  

I see it now...
Their PR person is the GM's 12 year-old daughter.  She's got braces and pigtails with Bratz rubberbands around them and her name is Britney.

by batster on Aug 31, 2007 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions  

I forced down a little malt whisky
I have a cold
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions  

Awwww.....
"Forced down"

Poor baby. :-)

Think I may have to have a little Islay malt myself, to celebrate. (Should we hold on)

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions  

dang
8-0. All hail Cruz...
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Aug 31, 2007 12:19 AM EDT reply actions  

San Diego commentators
I'm getting the San Diego TV feed (Ick) and they just talked about how the game was turning into "a laugher".  Also, commented that "Once in a while, a first place team lays an egg."  Wait, how long have they been in first place??
4 Corners Fan

by 4CornersFan on Aug 31, 2007 12:19 AM EDT reply actions  

Oh-ho
Sta Penelope does not take kindly to such arrogance.  Fools!  (And it's a tie for first anyhow - though not for much longer.)

by peachy rex on Aug 31, 2007 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions  

lol
yeah thats right first place teams occasionally lay an egg we just layed 3 of em. Why are they talking about us?
Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Aug 31, 2007 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions  

I really hate the arrogance...
...of teams like that.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

am ded ov love for Reynolds
<3
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 12:20 AM EDT reply actions  

I *so* want to
Go over to GLB and post this pic. But that wouldn't be nice. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Aug 31, 2007 12:22 AM EDT reply actions  

you need to
photoshop her riding a unicorn
Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Aug 31, 2007 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions  

That's so sick..and wrong...
....and funny...XD
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions  

oh
and I'm more than willing to do it. I love starting bad blood :-)
Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Aug 31, 2007 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions  

Do it anyways. :-P
Post anonymously.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions  

If we can hold on
D'you know the last time we won a game by eight or more runs? May 25th. 85 games ago.

by Jim McLennan on Aug 31, 2007 12:24 AM EDT reply actions  

Hey hey
Now D'Backs! Don't get sloppy >:(
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 12:36 AM EDT reply actions  

Tells you what kinda night Double D is having.
1 hit and a walk and he earns a coaching visit.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 12:37 AM EDT reply actions  

BoMel lift Davis
111 pitches and I think he's gone
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 12:37 AM EDT reply actions  

Too late!
Why doesn't he listen to me,why?
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions  

The sky is falling....
Doug Davis allowed a run. :-(
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 12:38 AM EDT reply actions  

Well
I'll leave the win to you guys. I'm going to bed.
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Aug 31, 2007 12:38 AM EDT reply actions  

I'm gonna do it
somebody talk me out of it
Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Aug 31, 2007 12:38 AM EDT reply actions  

Do it! Do it! Do it!
what I'm not exactly sure.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions  

post the pic of the unicorn
on GLB
Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Aug 31, 2007 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions  

yeah,do it
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 12:45 AM EDT up reply actions  

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions  

It would be childish and immature
And that is the official SnakePit line.

But it's a free country. :-)

Though after that last inning, I'd wait until the final out...

by Jim McLennan on Aug 31, 2007 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions  

Why
was Davis left in so long - he cracked 100 several batters back, and he was clearly gassed this inning.  (Surely we have enough arms in the pen to hold an 8 run lead, in Petco.)

by peachy rex on Aug 31, 2007 12:38 AM EDT reply actions  

Because, oh... by the way...
Lyon and Peña are BOTH cashed these days.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions  

True
and we need them for close games anyhow; but if the B-team can't hold a lead that big in a pitcher's park, then what the hell are they doing in the majors?

by peachy rex on Aug 31, 2007 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions  

They're probably keeping him in because..
tomorrow they probably expect to use the bullpen quite a bit.

by batster on Aug 31, 2007 12:39 AM EDT reply actions  

O noes!
The distraction of the gay unicorn worked:-(
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 12:39 AM EDT reply actions  

Well...
It would work on the four horsemen. :-) And lo, Famine plunks the first hitter.

by Jim McLennan on Aug 31, 2007 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions  

They were not
the 4 My Little Ponies of the Apocalypse I'm sure.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions  

cr@p,cr@p,cr@ppity.cr@p
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 12:43 AM EDT reply actions  

And breathe...
You know this team doesn't win games by eight runs. What do we have, three this year?

by Jim McLennan on Aug 31, 2007 12:47 AM EDT reply actions  

Confirmed
Three wins by eight runs or more, compared to eight such losses.

by Jim McLennan on Aug 31, 2007 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions  

Well
that was a distressing half-inning.  Middle of the order (plus a PH) coming up.

by peachy rex on Aug 31, 2007 12:49 AM EDT reply actions  

ok
now we're to war and death posting this pic wont bite us in the ass so here it goes
Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Aug 31, 2007 12:51 AM EDT reply actions  

Yeah but
They've still got 5 outs to work with...

by snakecharmer on Aug 31, 2007 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions  

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 12:52 AM EDT reply actions  

Get him out of there
Cruz definitely doesn't have it tonight.  On to the next guy.

by TwinnerA on Aug 31, 2007 12:55 AM EDT reply actions  

In all the excitement...
...I forgot to say,"Well done Davis"
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 12:55 AM EDT reply actions  

Yes, indeed
Where are our manners?  Great job, DD!

by TwinnerA on Aug 31, 2007 12:57 AM EDT up reply actions  

ah feels good now 'pen dont let me down
[new] thought you'd like this
from your friends at the pit. :-)
http://a633.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/46/l_cd9e796bef38d46b22c6953a6eb21068.jpg

anonymous

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

by seton hall snake pit on Aug 31, 2007 12:55 AM EDT reply actions  

Nice.
Let the bad blood begin.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 12:57 AM EDT up reply actions  

Oh-oh
Was posting that pic bad karma? Or would we simply have been better off with Juan at the top of this thread, and Penelope on the mound?

by Jim McLennan on Aug 31, 2007 12:56 AM EDT reply actions  

Oh cheese and crackers!!!
(That's what this old Italian man used to say.)

by batster on Aug 31, 2007 12:56 AM EDT reply actions  

Maalox does not go with whisky
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 12:57 AM EDT reply actions  

Gack
That's not the new Singapore Sling, for sure.

by peachy rex on Aug 31, 2007 12:59 AM EDT up reply actions  

I used to drink cough syrup and cider as a kid!
boy,does it get you drunk.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 1:02 AM EDT up reply actions  

Get outs
we have a little in hand
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 12:59 AM EDT reply actions  

Haha
Drew catches it
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 1:00 AM EDT reply actions  

Thank goodness
for Termel Sledge.  (Although that is an amazingly cool name.)

by peachy rex on Aug 31, 2007 1:01 AM EDT up reply actions  

More like.....
Termel SLUDGE.

OH!!

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 1:02 AM EDT up reply actions  

A"Sledge"is name calling/chirping
in cricket.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 1:06 AM EDT up reply actions  

Didn't know that
Of course, that last time I played cricket I was in third grade... and unlike the English national team, my friends were decent sportsmanlike blokes.

by peachy rex on Aug 31, 2007 1:10 AM EDT up reply actions  

I didn't know that either.
Hmm, ya learn something new everyday.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 1:11 AM EDT up reply actions  

I would be happier
Not to see the tying run occupying the on-deck circle with one out...

by Jim McLennan on Aug 31, 2007 1:02 AM EDT reply actions  

Pena,here's a hint
Throw strikes!(I nearly typed "Penis")
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 1:04 AM EDT reply actions  

Feeling the whisky, maybe? ;-)
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 1:06 AM EDT up reply actions  

Feeling something
fury,dispair,mute anger
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 1:07 AM EDT up reply actions  

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

by seton hall snake pit on Aug 31, 2007 1:07 AM EDT reply actions  

what am I thinking
it seems so obvious now. have to make it a 1 run game otherwise it doesn't count
Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Aug 31, 2007 1:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

If our bullpen wears down...
That's the end of our season.

:-(

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 1:08 AM EDT reply actions  

Let's make a smoothie
of Stansberry
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 1:08 AM EDT reply actions  

We've hit 300
should be lucky for us
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 1:10 AM EDT reply actions  

Wow....
So we have. Glad I stayed in tonight.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 1:10 AM EDT up reply actions  

Frelling ,stinking,rotten hell
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 1:11 AM EDT reply actions  

We cannot lose this game
We cannot lose this game
We cannot lose this game
We cannot lose this game
We cannot lose this game
We cannot lose this game

Did I mention, we cannot lose this game?

by Jim McLennan on Aug 31, 2007 1:12 AM EDT reply actions  

OMG!!
Not even a seven run lead is safe anymore!!

*is nerrrrvous....*

by snakecharmer on Aug 31, 2007 1:12 AM EDT reply actions  

Or an 8 run lead.
We were up 8-0, remember?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 1:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

True
But I thought Davis allowed one before being replaced.. I meant safe for the bullpen. :)

by snakecharmer on Aug 31, 2007 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 1:17 AM EDT up reply actions  

Slay'em Slaten!
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 1:13 AM EDT reply actions  

THROW A STRIKE
grrrrrrrrr
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 1:14 AM EDT reply actions  

Thank you St. Penelope!
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 1:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

I rubbed her picture:-)
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

I thought....
AZDarkKnight is the only female 'Pitter who does that? ;-)
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 1:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

ARGH.... NOW I'M GETTING PISSED....
GODDAMMIT DBACKS!!! IT'S 4 MORE EFFING OUTS....
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 1:15 AM EDT reply actions  

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

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

by seton hall snake pit on Aug 31, 2007 1:15 AM EDT reply actions  

You could tell
Neither Hudson nor Upton were going to give an inch on that pop-up. Just fortunate it ended up in one of their gloves... Phew. And breathe...

by Jim McLennan on Aug 31, 2007 1:16 AM EDT reply actions  

Crap
Does Upton not see that ODawg is waving his arms like he always does on a popup?  

by TwinnerA on Aug 31, 2007 1:16 AM EDT reply actions  

St. Penelope was just testing our faith.
::crosses himself::
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 1:17 AM EDT reply actions  

suffering is good for the soul
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 1:21 AM EDT up reply actions  

pain
is weakness leaving the body
Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Aug 31, 2007 1:22 AM EDT up reply actions  

What doesn't kill you...
...makes you stronger.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 1:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

they're throwing up unicorns
all over the place at GLB
Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Aug 31, 2007 1:17 AM EDT reply actions  

Ask them about Gay Dancing Spidey.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 1:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

Still two runs
Ahead, three outs to go. Valverde owes us a 1-2-3 ninth, to make up for the rest of the 'pen tonight.

by Jim McLennan on Aug 31, 2007 1:18 AM EDT reply actions  

Light 'em up, Snyderman.
Ain't no gay dancing guy here.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 1:19 AM EDT reply actions  

Hehehe
I see Johnny Dub, one of the GSB stalwarts, has arrived back home after going to the game but leaving early... :-)

by Jim McLennan on Aug 31, 2007 1:20 AM EDT reply actions  

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 1:21 AM EDT up reply actions  

If we lose this...
.. I'm taking up crochet as a hobby >:(
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 1:20 AM EDT reply actions  

I dunno
you cant complain about your hobby being boring
Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Aug 31, 2007 1:21 AM EDT up reply actions  

GLB has to give us this.
St. Penelope is a WAAY better charm than a rainbow unicorn or gay dancing spiderman. (in both performance, AND she's just inherently better)
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 1:23 AM EDT reply actions  

I'm making strange little whimpering noises
the cats are worried=^.^=
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 1:23 AM EDT reply actions  

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

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 1:25 AM EDT reply actions  

Nailbiting time now
Please Papa Grande get 3 quick outs.  Please???

by TwinnerA on Aug 31, 2007 1:25 AM EDT reply actions  

Oh lawdy
and I have such long nails to bite
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 1:27 AM EDT up reply actions  

Who'd have thought
three innings ago that we'd be seeing Valverde?  Gack and triple gack.

by peachy rex on Aug 31, 2007 1:25 AM EDT reply actions  

Yeah
I bet Valverde didn't think he'd be pitching going into the 7th with an 8-run lead either.

by TwinnerA on Aug 31, 2007 1:27 AM EDT up reply actions  

It sounds funny....
that we've been praying for St. Penelope to help us, and now we're turning instead to Death. :-P
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 1:26 AM EDT reply actions  

A strike
what's that?
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 1:26 AM EDT reply actions  

It's when...
The pitcher either 1. throws the ball through the "strike zone", or the batter 2. swings and misses the ball, breaking the plane of home plate, or 3. the batter swings, hitting the ball, which then goes outside of the foul lines.

I know, it's been awhile.

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 1:28 AM EDT up reply actions  

This game's
a laugher all right, ON US!

Our veterans 1 fer 12 I see.  Dis-grace-ful!

by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 31, 2007 1:26 AM EDT reply actions  

Strike 3.
Let's hope Valverde is the only bullpen thrower who's on tonight.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 1:26 AM EDT reply actions  

Gack
Can't believe it.  I thought it might stay in, but nooooooooooo.

by TwinnerA on Aug 31, 2007 1:28 AM EDT up reply actions  

uh oh
batteries running low. Hurry up Valverde!!!
Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Aug 31, 2007 1:27 AM EDT reply actions  

Frell me sideways with a rusty spike
A one run game!
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 1:28 AM EDT reply actions  

Thank God....
It's now a 1 run game. NOW our guys feel confident that they can win.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 1:29 AM EDT reply actions  

Great,
A total wasted effort by Davis, deja vu all over again.

by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 31, 2007 1:29 AM EDT reply actions  

At least he got the win
But it doesn't look like his ERA was helped..

by snakecharmer on Aug 31, 2007 2:31 AM EDT up reply actions  

Gott in himmel!
Maybe the bullpen is on the take

by peachy rex on Aug 31, 2007 1:30 AM EDT reply actions  

2 outs
is it too much to ask,just 2 stinking outs!
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 1:30 AM EDT reply actions  

GLB gives us props.
"The Pit

has a smokin' hot patron saint...

by sqrunt on Fri Aug 31, 2007 at 01:23:56 AM EDT
[ Parent ]"

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 1:31 AM EDT reply actions  

I am begging here!
Please oh please get that out, Papa Grande.  My heart can't take the stress.

by TwinnerA on Aug 31, 2007 1:31 AM EDT reply actions  

DO NOT
WALK THIS GUY!!!
Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Aug 31, 2007 1:31 AM EDT reply actions  

KCam is out?
Why? I know he has a low BA but he's as likely as anyone on the Padres team to hit a homer.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 1:32 AM EDT reply actions  

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 1:33 AM EDT reply actions  

PUMP YOUR FIST
AND POINT TO THE HEAVENS!!!!!
Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Aug 31, 2007 1:33 AM EDT reply actions  

Oh,oh,oh,oh,oh,oh,oh,oh
oh my!
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 1:33 AM EDT reply actions  

NOW I need a cigarette
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 1:33 AM EDT up reply actions  

I'll have what she's having
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 1:34 AM EDT up reply actions  

Is the new and (NOT) improved pen
the baseball equivalent of the 'prevent defence'?

by peachy rex on Aug 31, 2007 1:33 AM EDT reply actions  

Hmmmm.... good call
"Prevents you from winning"
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 1:34 AM EDT up reply actions  

Precisely
First day of college ball - four games, all massacres.

by peachy rex on Aug 31, 2007 1:36 AM EDT up reply actions  

Te amo Papa!
Muchas gracias, Jose Valverde.  Buenas noches, mis amigos.

by TwinnerA on Aug 31, 2007 1:33 AM EDT reply actions  

It's okay.
See my post of August 30th, 10:29:31PM
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 1:34 AM EDT reply actions  

Thank God
I really didn't fancy crochet!
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 1:34 AM EDT reply actions  

Despite the homer....
Death struck out the side.

Even when he sucks, he's good.

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 1:35 AM EDT reply actions  

Penelope
We are not worthy!
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 1:35 AM EDT reply actions  

Still
a pathetic game by us, our veterans go 1 fer 12 and we cannot hold on to an 8-0 lead late?  Heck, I'd've been happy with 8-3...  I'm still pushing that panic button.

Okay, Im cranky and tired...  <sigh>  a win is a win.

by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 31, 2007 1:36 AM EDT reply actions  

Oh yeah
We're in first again. I had totally forgotten about that.

by TwinnerA on Aug 31, 2007 1:36 AM EDT reply actions  

And we did it without poetry!
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 1:37 AM EDT reply actions  

Maybe
we need some poetry next time!

by snakecharmer on Aug 31, 2007 2:03 AM EDT up reply actions  

Here's a shocking tidbit
Chicago currently has the largest divisional lead in the NL (tied for sixth in record, however.)

by peachy rex on Aug 31, 2007 1:38 AM EDT reply actions  

Even though we won,
I'm going to have to manifest the Lobster of Contempt for the inability to keep it a blowout.  At least we got the win, and hopefully we can kick the Rockies' ass this weekend.
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Aug 31, 2007 1:38 AM EDT reply actions  

Yeah
as someone up-thread mentioned, if our bullpen is shot, we are screwed.  (Is there such a thing as an 'Alaskan King Crab of Contempt'?)

by peachy rex on Aug 31, 2007 1:40 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah... that was me.
Our bullpen goes out and that's the end of our season.

Alaskan King Crab of Contempt?? Screw that... more like the Giant Japanese Spider Crab of Contempt

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_spider_crab

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 1:43 AM EDT up reply actions  

Crabs are kind of creepy looking
so I guess it fits.  More of a lobster fan, myself, though I guess I shouldn't like either.  Laws of kashrut, and all.
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Aug 31, 2007 1:45 AM EDT up reply actions  

The Chthulu of contempt.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 1:46 AM EDT up reply actions  

Oh!
Nice American literary reference.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 1:49 AM EDT up reply actions  

Oh Rylah!
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 1:50 AM EDT up reply actions  

We know too much....
....and the cult still lives.

;-)

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 1:52 AM EDT up reply actions  

man
GLB is cocky as shit. It's time to go streaking and shut their faces. I'm not gonna be so nice my next stroll through that area of the world wide web
Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Aug 31, 2007 1:38 AM EDT reply actions  

Wow,
The padres were in first for a total of 23 hours and 56 minutes and they decide to get a backbone..  LOL!

by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 31, 2007 1:44 AM EDT up reply actions  

Well I think we have our winning combination.
Make sure it's a 1 run game. Even if it means we have to miss out on a would-be blowout win.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 1:39 AM EDT reply actions  

What did I tell you???
"Gay Spiderman on three!!

by JBro12 on Fri Aug 31, 2007 at 01:38:05 AM EDT "

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 1:41 AM EDT reply actions  

Kouzmanoff
So what's up with them counting that play where he went into the stands on that foul ball?  You'd think someone on the field would have known that was against the rules.

by TwinnerA on Aug 31, 2007 1:44 AM EDT reply actions  

Okay,I'm outta here
It's 6.47am and time for bed.Great thread guys :-D
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 1:49 AM EDT reply actions  

HOLY SH1T
Did anybody notice how many freaking comments we have???

Somebody post 9 more... quick......

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 1:50 AM EDT reply actions  

I nearly did a horse post earlier
I play an on line horse game.My stables is called "Chase Field".I got a new boarder today because she's from Arizona and saw the name!
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 1:56 AM EDT up reply actions  

Actually
I probably will, coincidentally. I know the game's over but I was busy earlier and couldn't reply to some of the great comments I saw being posted! So I planned to do that when I was free. Which is now. :)

by snakecharmer on Aug 31, 2007 1:58 AM EDT up reply actions  

As promised to hotclaws....
Time to have a bit of single malt Islay to celebrate.

Even though it's a thursday night. ;-)

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 1:55 AM EDT reply actions  

I need a bottle or two
after this stress!
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 1:57 AM EDT up reply actions  

Phew
Nah, I knew we were going to win this one, soon as Drew doubled home Clark to make it 7-0. We are now 38-0 when scoring seven runs or more, going all the way back to August 4th last year.

Still who thought that Snyder then doubling home Drew would end up being a crucial insurance run? :-)

by Jim McLennan on Aug 31, 2007 1:57 AM EDT reply actions  

Not the Padres' fans gay spiderman!
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 1:58 AM EDT up reply actions  

400 !
I CAN go to bed now!
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 1:59 AM EDT reply actions  

We've passed....dun dun dun.... The Threshhold.
The posts are actually threadded when we go over 400!

by snakecharmer on Aug 31, 2007 2:05 AM EDT reply actions  

That freaked me out
Seriously, previously uncharted territory. I know some sites opt to open a second Gameday Thread rather than have that. Any thoughts?

by Jim McLennan on Aug 31, 2007 2:10 AM EDT up reply actions  

Personally
I'd vote for the second thread. It keeps us from having to click everyone's posts, and there aren't enough characters in the subject like for all the joy and frustration we tend to have over here.

by snakecharmer on Aug 31, 2007 2:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yes
Gives us a literal bar to aim at.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 8:04 AM EDT up reply actions  

Can I just add
That it took me forever to figure out what the hell GLB meant in terms of, well, baseball, and this forum. 'Cause I live near SF and that means something totally different most of the time, and it made for some really strange thoughts running through my head every time I read it. :)

by snakecharmer on Aug 31, 2007 2:09 AM EDT reply actions  

LOL
I guess that would explain the rainbow unicorns! Not that there's anything wrong with that, of course. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Aug 31, 2007 2:12 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah
Even as I was typing that, it occurred to me that actually might be part of the reason for it.

Someone here asked - maybe we'll get an actual answer come morning, because I too am really curious.

by snakecharmer on Aug 31, 2007 2:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

Wow.... automatic threading....
Now I know what it's like to be a Cubs fan. ;-)
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 2:11 AM EDT reply actions  

A celebratory Haiku.
We hit 400.
Now we know we are really
One of the big boys.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 2:12 AM EDT reply actions  

My poor heart.
I caught the last three innings, which was not a good decision. Samuel Adams might have been, however. But now, this threaded bit makes it very hard to catch up on what was said around here. Such is my loss.
In my nightmares, I see Brian Bruney...make it stop...

by Azreous on Aug 31, 2007 2:20 AM EDT reply actions  

Ah i agree..
Thankfully missed them on my way to school.. would have shorten my life..

by singaporedbacksfan on Aug 31, 2007 2:34 AM EDT up reply actions  

Win!
Good to find a win without sitting through the finger bitting innings... must have been "fun"! & OMG look at the number of posts!

by singaporedbacksfan on Aug 31, 2007 2:32 AM EDT reply actions  

Um...
_"..without sitting through the finger bitting innings.."

No I'd call the 8th and 9th definite nail-biters!

by snakecharmer on Aug 31, 2007 2:34 AM EDT up reply actions  

I don't think I caught the sarcasm
But if you did have some, then yes you're right. ;)

by snakecharmer on Aug 31, 2007 2:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

416?
When will the madness end???
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 2:38 AM EDT reply actions  

Not to pad this thread even more...
But I just realise we have the best record in the NL at the moment, so despite losing this series we are still looking (relatively) good.

by singaporedbacksfan on Aug 31, 2007 2:45 AM EDT reply actions  

Funny thing is.....
We've had the best record in the NL, on and off, for quite awhile, but I cannot quite remember the last time we didn't have the most wins in the NL. Even when we haven't had the best record, we've been 3rd overall in wins, behind the BoSox and Halos.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 3:12 AM EDT reply actions  

Jim?
Mr. Almanac? As Ms. Claws refers to you.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 3:13 AM EDT up reply actions  

Oh.....
I'd like to just remind us all of this little ditty from Jim's writeup of yesterday's game:

Quote of the day: "You can't dwell on what happened the past three games. We're going to forget about today and go out there and try to put some numbers on the board." -- Mark Reynolds

If nothing else, Mark Reynolds sure walked the talk tonight.

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 3:21 AM EDT reply actions  

In other news....
Former Dback and Sidewinder Chris Capuano loses his franchise record 12th straight for Milwaukee.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 3:24 AM EDT reply actions  

well
There is more padding here then on an American 'Footballer' note the contempt ;)

I Go away to a music festival and find the D Backs have fallen apart, only to snatch victory from the jaws of a blowout victory :D

Haven't been able to watch many of the games but seems the pen has imploded and the offence (spare tonight) has gone to sleep...what happened :O

by Wimb on Aug 31, 2007 8:12 AM EDT reply actions  

yeah yeah
http://blog.coloribus.com/pictures/blogimg/sm02.jpg
Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Aug 31, 2007 10:56 AM EDT reply actions  

I saw that on the GLB thread....
Your response to their snakehead "enjoy first while you have it, Dbacks" message. Very nice. :-D
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

The late staying Friar Fans
Got their moneys worth and more.

There is some very large holes on this Dbacks team that need repair.

Pena is completely out of whack.  He is into pitching batting practice.  He is showing great signs of having the BP _im disease.  He couldn't throw a strike if his life depended on it.

Cruz is also approaching batting practice quality.

Slaten is not effective even if he is left handed.  

When you ahead by one or two runs, don't you want to mix up your pitch variety, eventhough you have only 2 pitches, PooPoo Grande?

Let's see, you up by 8 runs going into the 7th inning; your starter has been pushed to 100+ pitches and has 2 outs.  Smelvin has a total of 7 outs to finalize the game and then we have a major leak in the system.

The final 2 1/3 innings were Hell for the Dbacks and exciting for the Friars.

The Rocks come to town.  Let's hope we can get this turned around and righted.

LiveStrong - wear yellow; the truth is out there (X-Files); "Go with throttle up!" (Challenger Space Heroes); "bababooey to you all!" Howard (Sirius) fan.

by icecoldmo on Aug 31, 2007 1:41 PM EDT reply actions  

well
if you remember at the beginning of the season what was the GLARING WEAKNESS of the Dbacks ball club? The back end of the bullpen. So IMO we're gonna have some major breakdowns along the way. None of our back end are very experienced in high pressure games
Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Aug 31, 2007 2:14 PM EDT reply actions  

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