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Gameday Thread, #136: 8/31 vs. Rockies

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Ubaldo Jimenez (23, RHP, 3-2, 4.03)
Livan Hernandez (32, RHP, 9-9, 4.86)

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And we place our icon carefully on a shelf in the cupboard, ready for the next time we need St. Penelope to wield her divine powers. All being well, that shouldn't be this weekend. The Rockies are on course for their best season since 1995...but that just means anything better than a handful of wins above .500. They're also pretty mediocre when you take them out of Coors, going 29-39 on the road.

Here's an interesting quote, something I wrote back on July 21st when things looked grim: "This is, basically, the same team who went 16-11 in April - and then, 16-12 in May. No reason they can't turn it around and go 16-12 in August and 16-11 in September." And now, we find ourself on the last day of August with our record this month so far of...16-11. It's almost enough to make me wish they'd lose tonight. Almost. :-) [Meanwhile, amused by Diamondhacks' expections in the same thread, to wit: "I think it's unlikely they'll make the playoffs. Your personal expectation of wins in the mid eighties is, IMO, in considerable jeopardy." That is - surprise, surprise - looking wildly inaccurate, unless we go 7-20 the rest of the way...]

Status uncertain for this one. I'm still at work, waiting for Mrs. SnakePit to get out of her employment [she swapped shifts, so is there till 9:30pm or so]. Doing a spot of overtime in the meantime, but should at least have a small, Yahoo scorebox window open in one corner. However, not sure if I'll be doing much reporting tomorrow (depends if the hotel has wifi) so I hereby put snakecharmer on notice for starting tomorrow's Gameday Thread!

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Lineups
Colorado Rockies (68-65, 6 GB)
Matsui, 2B
Tulowitzki, SS
Holliday, LF
Helton, 1B
Atkins, 3B
Hawpe, RF
Spilborghs, CF
Torrealba, C
Jimenez, P

Arizona Diamondbacks (75-60, 1st Place)
Young, CF
Hudson, 2B
Byrnes, LF
Jackson, 1B
Drew, SS
Reynolds, 3B
Montero, C
Upton, RF
Hernandez, P

by LucaMaz3 on Aug 31, 2007 8:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Lineups
No Snyderman tonight...he's played a lot recently, and with good reason because of his recent hot streak (from August 8 to August 28, he batted .333/.389/.583 over 48 at-bats), which looks like it's winding down (he's 1 for his last 10).

Just a quick note: The Diamondbacks have used a whoppping 121 different batting orders (not including different pitchers) up to now, in 135 games. Is that just me, or is that BoMel micro-managing? or something else?

by LucaMaz3 on Aug 31, 2007 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hmmm....
Where have I heard about someone doing this before.... hmmm... oh yeah, Bob Brenly.

(That wasn't meant to be a pointed comment. Interpret it as you will.)

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Also
I think only Montero has caught Livo's starts.

So many different lineups does have its advantages. It prevents the opposition from being able to micro-manage its strategy against us.

by snakecharmer on Aug 31, 2007 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

The scary thing is
No one order has been used more than three times. That's just his style, though it has been enhanced this year by issues like Tracy's injury and Quentin's failings, that have required more changes than perhaps normally would be needed.

by Jim McLennan on Aug 31, 2007 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

And...
the whole "Where to bat CY?" thang has affected it.

by LucaMaz3 on Aug 31, 2007 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Be Safe
while traveling around the city and/or State, everyone.
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 8:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Blackout over!
I can actually watch the game!!!

by snakecharmer on Aug 31, 2007 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Hmmm....
As I opted against road trippin' this weekend to save money, better go get a case of Sam Adams. :-D
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

1-2-3
Where is everybody? Don't tell me you people actually have lives on Friday nights...

by snakecharmer on Aug 31, 2007 9:46 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm here
It just took me a moment to get over how fat Livo is. :P

by LucaMaz3 on Aug 31, 2007 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Something came up out of my control
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was wondering where you were....
....of all people. Haha.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

That was nice and quick
Keep the pitch count down. Ten, in this case. Thought the Rockies would show more patience, with Livan going on three days' rest.

by Jim McLennan on Aug 31, 2007 9:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Ubaldo Jimenez
has some sweet stirrups. They look really nice.

by LucaMaz3 on Aug 31, 2007 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Hi guys!
finally back ^^ after a really busy week at the university... =p

com'on DBacks!!!! let's go!

by Muu on Aug 31, 2007 9:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Sounds familiar.
You and me, Muu. Only the second week of classes and I thought it would never end.

The week always feels longer when it's followed by a three day weekend. :-D

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Welcome back
Seems to be the season for exams and other things. Glad I've got that education thing out of my system. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Aug 31, 2007 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gas
It's gonna be a long night...

by snakecharmer on Aug 31, 2007 9:52 PM EDT reply actions  

That was helpful
We bailed out Livo that time. Torrealba has to rank as one of the slowest players in the game.

by LucaMaz3 on Aug 31, 2007 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

wow
dp right in time

by Muu on Aug 31, 2007 10:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Back!
With beer. Hey, Drew gets on again!!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 10:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Perfect Game Alert
Scott Baker of the Twins is 3 outs away.

by LucaMaz3 on Aug 31, 2007 10:09 PM EDT reply actions  

hey
a Perfect Game is on it's way in minneapolis =/

by Muu on Aug 31, 2007 10:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Gone
Buck walks to start the ninth for KC.

by Jim McLennan on Aug 31, 2007 10:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Meanwhile...
Another runner on third...another Livan zero. I think Hernandez 2.0's definition of a perfect game would be loading the bases in every inning, and still posting a shutout. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Aug 31, 2007 10:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey Mr. Almanac...
It'd be interesting to know how close he's ever come...

by snakecharmer on Aug 31, 2007 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Haha
Sweeney spoils the no-hitter. MN announcer's comment: "I never liked him anyway."

by snakecharmer on Aug 31, 2007 10:23 PM EDT reply actions  

And wih that...
Mrs. SnakePit has arrived, so I'm off. Enjoy, folks!

by Jim McLennan on Aug 31, 2007 10:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Have a good time, Jim!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

You would have thought he knocked a
bridge down with that comment
Go Rocks and take the Nuggets with you!

by PinchHitLancePainter on Aug 31, 2007 10:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Ah, Rockies Phan is back.
Only this time, he's the enemy. Welcome to the Pit! :)
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks
my prediction is 11-0 Snakes.  This pitcher for the Rocks is junk.  He'll start walkin guys anytime.  Million dollar arm and 50 cent brain
Go Rocks and take the Nuggets with you!

by PinchHitLancePainter on Aug 31, 2007 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm not sure....
Whether our team has EVER won 11-0. Feel free to tell Jimenez to start walking our guys, though.

...As Jimenez gets a hit. :-\

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

I gotta admit...
Say what you will about Livan as a pitcher, he DOES have a pretty impressive all-around arsenal.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 10:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Livo strands the leadoff double...
:-D
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 10:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Let's get some RUNS!!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 10:38 PM EDT reply actions  

It isn't fun
unless there's some risk involved, you know - 1-2-3 innings are just so boring... (unless it's the ninth with a close lead.)

by peachy rex on Aug 31, 2007 10:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Don't we all need a rest after last night?
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Welll.....
I don't know that 8 runs counts a brief... but it was definitely a cameo. :-\
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's a Dbacks night....
Pizza's on the way, beer's already here. :-D
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 10:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Hmmm....
Well, it's Jalapeño... I suppose I could order a couple more though. Got some chicken kickers on the way too. :-D
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Let's get some hits!
Can't get those runs if you can't get on base, unless you go yard.  That may be the only way to score if this guy keeps throwing 99 mph fastballs.  

by TwinnerA on Aug 31, 2007 10:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Relax
Ubaldo is junk and he'll implode.  He doesn't have the goods.
Go Rocks and take the Nuggets with you!

by PinchHitLancePainter on Aug 31, 2007 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow....
Were you watching, young snakelings?

Perfect bunt by Matsui. Looked safe, too.

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 10:46 PM EDT reply actions  

WHAT A PLAY!!
Nice way to end the inning.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 10:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Hmmm....
Batster suggests we have a virtual party. Anybody else up for pizza? I can call Domino's and order some more. Got a full case sampler pack of Sam Adams too. Want some? I've got some single malt scotch too, in case that's your thing.

I know hotclaws loves her scotch and foamy beer.

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 10:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Rockies Phan...
You're welcome to a slice and a brew too. We're all friends here. :)
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

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

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

I am so full from dinner
but might need an ice cream sundae after this outing...

by snakecharmer on Aug 31, 2007 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

hard to type but one finger will do
Gaga's are a mix of ice cream and sherbet.  They are so-o-o-o good.  I met the guy (back to 2 hands) who took his grammy's recipe.  The lemon are my favorite and the raspberry are a close second.   The best!

by batster on Aug 31, 2007 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow
Outstanding defense so far in this game by our guys!  Now we need two or three guys to smack that little white ball into the outfield.

by TwinnerA on Aug 31, 2007 10:52 PM EDT reply actions  

ARGH....
That was NOT foul!! It was on the line!! Should have been a double for Drew...
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 10:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Is'nt Drew having his usual bad luck
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Replay?
Did they show a replay of Drew's shot?  It looked to be on the line.

Reynolds gets on base!!!  Now we need someone to bunt him over, pretty please.

by TwinnerA on Aug 31, 2007 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Curious
is FSN Arizona showing Ubaldo throwing at 100 and 101 or is it just another stupid ploy on FSN Rocky Mountain by the Rockies owners?
Go Rocks and take the Nuggets with you!

by PinchHitLancePainter on Aug 31, 2007 10:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Hmm
I think I heard 97 and 99 but not 100 that I recall.

by TwinnerA on Aug 31, 2007 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

It figures
FSN Rocky owns 10% of the team and have been known to skew results accordingly
Go Rocks and take the Nuggets with you!

by PinchHitLancePainter on Aug 31, 2007 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

On Gameday, I have seen 2 100 MPH ..
pitches on release but most seem to be in the 80's.

by batster on Aug 31, 2007 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

I love Mark Reynolds
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 10:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Ah,Miggy,you let him down:-(
No pizza for you,
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Me too
However, I don't like what Montero did at all.  How about making him throw more than one pitch in your at bat, Miguel?

by TwinnerA on Aug 31, 2007 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Argh...
Just when we get a guy on, Miggy grounds into a double play.

It seems the sleeping... err... bear that is the Dbacks offense woke up for a night last night and then went back into hibernation. :(

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 10:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Addendum...
Yes, the Dbacks offense IS a sleeping bear. A koala bear. :-(
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

koalas are quite vicious
they deter enemies by puking on them and are half stoned all the time on the eucalyptus leaves.
Hey,like a teenager!
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah I know....
Koalas are actually vicious and pretty aggressive. I was going to mention that later, when the Dbacks' bats (presumably) finally woke up.

Waaaay to spoil my surprise. :-(

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Batster....
I'm sorry, I don't have any Grolsch. Maybe you'd like a Sam Adams honey porter? I do have some Beamish Irish Stout left over from last night, as well. And of course there's the scotch.

Pepperoni's been ordered. I got a cheese too, in case anyone wants that.

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 10:59 PM EDT reply actions  

It's probably sacrilegious for me to prefer a ..
Dutch beer over a Boston one but I will gladly try your   S.A. Honey Porter.

by batster on Aug 31, 2007 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hmmm,
See, I'm not a huge fan of Dutch beers. They taste like grass to me.

Now Belgian beers, that's different. :-P

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ugg,Livan,fash yerself!
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 11:01 PM EDT reply actions  

My man-crush on Mark Reynolds is still intact.
Hotclaws is right, though. No pizza for Miggy. He looks like he needs to lose weight, anyways.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 11:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Bases loaded, no outs, top of the 6th.
Maybe Livan learned something from young Mr. Pwnings the other night? Can we say "three straight strikeouts"?

Please?

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 11:03 PM EDT reply actions  

We should be 2 runs up
not bases loaded desperate to get out the inning
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 11:05 PM EDT reply actions  

1 down, 2 to go.
C'mon Livan.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 11:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Man, I'm hungry... can't wait for the pizza.
Nice... ball smoked right to my boy Reynolds.... just 1 more out!!!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 11:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Haven't had anything to eat...
since I had a Chicago dog at a hot dog stand at the UofA around 10:30 this morning.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

LIVAN YOU PSYCHO!!!
GETS OUT OF BASES LOADED, NO OUTS....

are you watching at home, kids? See, now THAT'S pitching. (And defense)

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 11:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Also
bloody good luck.  Colorado has to be seriously annoyed with itself...

by peachy rex on Aug 31, 2007 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

True dat, true dat.
By the way, Peachy, I hope you're satisfied with pepperoni, jalapeño, or cheese. We've already ordered. :-\

You can have your choice of beer, though.

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cmon Jupton!!
Let's tee off on this scrub!!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 11:12 PM EDT reply actions  

The Rockies look like the Dbacks..
during Micah's game on Wed.---lots of hits, minimal or no runs.

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

Scoreboard update
San Francisco, New York, and Milwaukee all win. San Diego's up 3-2 in the 5th. If ever there was a time I'd actually root for Wells, it'd be now...

by snakecharmer on Aug 31, 2007 11:14 PM EDT reply actions  

We've only
managed ONE hit so far?  Another cy young award potential pitching for the rocks?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 31, 2007 11:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Do you think..
...if I pointed my wand at the D'Backs bats and said"Reparo"it would work?
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 11:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Oooooh,it worked
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

CY with a bases empty double.
Hey, it's #2. C'mon O-Dawg!!!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 11:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey everyone!
Pizza's here!! Help yourself.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 11:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Mmmmn,tasty
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

I never say no to beer
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

And I never deny beer....
....to a beerlovin' woman. :-D
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fingers crossed
that Jiminez implodes right here and now!!!  Pow!

by TwinnerA on Aug 31, 2007 11:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Be nice to get a HR right here..
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 11:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Or.... a K
:.(
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

O Dawg!
go for it
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 11:19 PM EDT reply actions  

In other sports news....
My high school is winning 3-0 in football. :-D (Gridiron for you Englanders)
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 11:21 PM EDT reply actions  

"AT&T Blackjack"
Does anyone else find that incredibly easy? (And lame?) I'm able to know without even having seen it at the start...

by snakecharmer on Aug 31, 2007 11:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah. It's stupid.
Stupid sponsors.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

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

I just noticed Livan was up to 107 pitches
He had done a great job.  Who do you think will go in next?  

by batster on Aug 31, 2007 11:25 PM EDT reply actions  

I know we like winning one run games
but this is getting ridculous
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 11:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Argh.
O-Dawg? Jupton? Why?? Kaz Matsui on 2nd. :-(
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 11:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Damn. Upton
really needs to learn how to make the catch while coming forward to the ball. It makes for a much better throw.

by snakecharmer on Aug 31, 2007 11:26 PM EDT reply actions  

I still say he came up too soon
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jupton
I kind of agree.  He made me so nervous last night when he kept running to get that last out.
4 Corners Fan

by 4CornersFan on Aug 31, 2007 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's like he's not confident in himself
As though he's not really got the fundamental stuff down pat.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Livan's arm is tired.
3 days rest and all. Pull him soon, BoMel.

Matsui on 3rd. :-(

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 11:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Whew
"Frustrating night" says the Rockies announcer.  "Get some runs!" says I.
4 Corners Fan

by 4CornersFan on Aug 31, 2007 11:27 PM EDT reply actions  

No Questions Asked
Sutton put it best: "Your starter comes back on 3 days' rest and throws 7 shutout innings. You'd better win this game."

by snakecharmer on Aug 31, 2007 11:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Somewhere in one of the notes articles
They pointed out that Livo's really not a hard thrower. He's never had a problem with endurance or durability before, and I don't think his performance has suffered late in the year in the past.

But yeah, he's pitched 7 innings of tough baseball tonight, and 110 is a bit high. We neeeeeeed to win this game for Livan...

by snakecharmer on Aug 31, 2007 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Howzabout a rare Drew HR for a 1-0 game?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 11:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Drew on again.
His BA still sucks, but OBP is getting better.

Reynolds up. Images of last night?

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 11:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Drew walks again
He's getting good at it
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 11:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Mark??
Why take one right down main street??
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 11:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Mark takes a shot to the upper arm....
Ow... that looked painful... even to the indomitable Mark Reynolds.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 11:37 PM EDT reply actions  

I told you this kid would implode
he's another piece in the Rockies road of losing
Go Rocks and take the Nuggets with you!

by PinchHitLancePainter on Aug 31, 2007 11:37 PM EDT reply actions  

I wouldn't quite call 3 runs imploding
You haven't seen some of the many implosions by the DBacks. ;) But nonetheless we appreciate it!!

by snakecharmer on Aug 31, 2007 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

How dare Jimenez hit my boy.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 11:37 PM EDT reply actions  

My boy too....
::Pounds fist into palm menacingly...::
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Another RISP.
C'mon Miggy! You kick ass in the 7th and later!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 11:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Are you SERIOUS????
MIGGY!!!!!! 3-0!!!!!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

MIGGY!!!
I think he's forgiven for his earlier blunder.

by snakecharmer on Aug 31, 2007 11:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Damn straight
a 3-run shot is worth a GIDP every time.  Whoooo!  Go Miggy!  Whoooo!

by peachy rex on Aug 31, 2007 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Told you
the kids a loser
Go Rocks and take the Nuggets with you!

by PinchHitLancePainter on Aug 31, 2007 11:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Actually, I'm impressed.
Kid's got good stuff. Don't be so down in the dumps, Rox Fan. Remember that our teams have split the season series.

Here. Have a consolation Sam Adams.

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

PIZZA FOR MIGGY!!
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 11:39 PM EDT reply actions  

What does Miggy like??
Because it's a whole pie on me. I take it all back. Miggy. :-D

By the way, we've still got some beer left.

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hmm.... can somebody go out...
...and grab a six pack for Miggy?? I'm not sure whether I should drive...
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hmm
No beers for Miggy till it's over and we win!  There's still two more innings to go and we want him out there sharp!!

by TwinnerA on Aug 31, 2007 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, obviously....
He's at the ballpark. He can't get 'em til after the game. Nevertheless, we'll throw 'em in the fridge for him.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Okay, two innings left for the Rockies
which means our pen needs another three runs.

by peachy rex on Aug 31, 2007 11:42 PM EDT reply actions  

AND the Dodgers have pulled one back
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 11:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Actually we need
a plane crash so we can get some new players.  Hopefully the owners are on board to
Go Rocks and take the Nuggets with you!

by PinchHitLancePainter on Aug 31, 2007 11:43 PM EDT reply actions  

That's pretty harsh, bro.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

3-0
clutch at bat for Montero. Woo
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Aug 31, 2007 11:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey
You want a beer and some pizza, VIII? Shoulda told us you were coming.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

haha
I would love to, but I'll pass on the beer
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Sep 1, 2007 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

Poor kid.
Jimenez pitched a helluva game. I almost feel sorry for him. :-\
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 11:44 PM EDT reply actions  

He did pitch a great game..
One more slice for Ubaldo please.  BTW, what a funny name!)  If he ever loses his hair, he should change it to Uhairdo.

by batster on Aug 31, 2007 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hehe :-D
Nice.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not me
I'm a meanie.  I never feel sorry for the other team just like they'd never feel sorry for us.

by TwinnerA on Aug 31, 2007 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ouch.
No human sympathy in baseball, eh??
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 1, 2007 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions  

I absolutely LOVE...
...Miggy clapping his hands with emotion while jogging the bases that time. :-D
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 11:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Time to...
...declare War on the Rockies.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 11:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Missed it, sorry.
:-\
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Which batter?
I haven't been paying close attention either..

by snakecharmer on Aug 31, 2007 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hmmm....
2 on, 1 out. C'mon Lyon. Don't let this happen, AGAIN.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 11:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh this is nerveracking
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 11:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Argh!!
Lyon got ahead 1-2, then walked him. Bases loaded.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 11:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Sh1t....
War.... what is it good for? Absolutely nothing.

3-2.

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

by DbacksSkins on Aug 31, 2007 11:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Are we disheartened?
no
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 1, 2007 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions  

Oh for heaven's sake!
get a grip Lyon
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 31, 2007 11:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Thank God.
Finally! Drew with the throw from the knees.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 1, 2007 12:00 AM EDT reply actions  

Wooo.....
Why the heck do I feel more secure with a 1 run lead than a 3 run lead??
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 1, 2007 12:02 AM EDT reply actions  

Actually, I haven't had any honey porter yet.
Boston Lager, yes. Boston Ale, yes. Black Lager, yes. Brown Ale, yes. Beamish Irish Stout, yes.

No honey porter, though. ;-) Besides, I've only got one left because I gave you my other one.

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 1, 2007 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

Honey Porter would be my porn star name
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 1, 2007 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions  

Someone told me that strippers....
..use their pet's name as their first name and their mother's maiden as their last name.  

by batster on Sep 1, 2007 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions  

Hehe
To borrow from Paris Hilton, "that's hott."
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 1, 2007 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions  

It's what we're used to I guess
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 1, 2007 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions  

Why is Clint Hurdle using Brian Fuentes??
They're down 3-2. It doesn't make sense to burn him tonight. Unless, of course, they think they're going to bat Valverde around.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 1, 2007 12:03 AM EDT reply actions  

Hmmm....
Nice catch, over the rail. Way to foulout, O-Dawg.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 1, 2007 12:06 AM EDT reply actions  

Death to the Rockies!!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 1, 2007 12:09 AM EDT reply actions  

Man... is Clint Hurdle pissed at THAT call...
And wow... that ump is actually fatter than Livan.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 1, 2007 12:11 AM EDT reply actions  

Oh....
Replay shows he was safe.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 1, 2007 12:13 AM EDT reply actions  

Wow. Good call.
The Rockies had very valid beef, only frame-by-frame slow-mo showed he was out.

by snakecharmer on Sep 1, 2007 12:13 AM EDT reply actions  

This is what I will bedriven to if theD'Backs lose
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</center>
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 1, 2007 12:14 AM EDT reply actions  

Awww. :-(
Poor pussycat.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 1, 2007 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

Crap...
Ball goes from Helton's bat, to Cirillo's glove, to the ground.

Cirillo's yelling the F word at himself. :-D

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 1, 2007 12:16 AM EDT reply actions  

Reynolds would have got the out:-(
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 1, 2007 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

SHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIITTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SCREW YOU CHRIS YOUNG!!! CATCH THE DAMNED BALL!!!!!!!

Death blows another one.

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 1, 2007 12:18 AM EDT reply actions  

That sucks so hard.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 1, 2007 12:18 AM EDT reply actions  

The S word
Oh, man.  Here we go.  Another fun inning.
4 Corners Fan

by 4CornersFan on Sep 1, 2007 12:18 AM EDT reply actions  

Livo :(
As Daron and Mark are rueing, Livan won't get the win tonight. Such, such a shame.

But come on, boys... let's get to the 10th...

by snakecharmer on Sep 1, 2007 12:19 AM EDT reply actions  

Tie game.
(Warning: I'm about to drop an F bomb. Avert thine eyes!!)

Fuck.

There goes Livan's hard-fought win.

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 1, 2007 12:19 AM EDT reply actions  

Thanks for the warning...
Gas mask attached...now.  Maybe you should drop that in their dugout?

by batster on Sep 1, 2007 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions  

Drop the F bomb in their dugout???
What kinda monster do you think I am?? Saddaam Hussein??
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 1, 2007 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions  

No, thank YOU.
I'll be here all weekend.

Except for tomorrow night.

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 1, 2007 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions  

Oh yeah a walk
brilliant:-/
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 1, 2007 12:21 AM EDT reply actions  

Just get the third out, PooPoo Grande.
Maybe in extra innings Chris Young will come up to bat with nobody on. That's always a good sign.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 1, 2007 12:21 AM EDT reply actions  

Plus, he could redeem himself.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 1, 2007 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions  

Damn
even Valverde is shot.  This is ... not good.

by peachy rex on Sep 1, 2007 12:21 AM EDT reply actions  

Just one out
is it too much to ask?
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 1, 2007 12:23 AM EDT reply actions  

Cirillo, CY, Lyon, Valverde,
You're all cut. Clean out your lockers.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 1, 2007 12:23 AM EDT reply actions  

Someone needs a kick up the arse anyway
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 1, 2007 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions  

Death is not good!!!
What the heck is going on?  This really stinks.

by batster on Sep 1, 2007 12:23 AM EDT reply actions  

Bases loaded strikeout.
Thank little baby Jebus.

Maybe we actually score a run in the bottom of the 9th???

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 1, 2007 12:24 AM EDT reply actions  

HUGE sigh of relief
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 1, 2007 12:24 AM EDT reply actions  

On the lighter side,
Here's the box score so far:

Rockies 3 runs 15 hits 1 error
Dbacks 3 runs 3 hits 1 error

What's wrong with this picture?? :-P

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 1, 2007 12:26 AM EDT reply actions  

I have this fantasy..
...(no,not that one) that the D'backs win a game without scoring a hit.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 1, 2007 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions  

I've thought about that too
and sadly it could come true.  We could be the only team to win a game with the losing pitcher getting a no-hitter.
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Sep 1, 2007 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions  

Well...not quite
Ken Johnson, 1964-04-23 for HOU vs. CIN. 9 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, one unearned run, loss. boxscore

by Jim McLennan on Sep 1, 2007 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions  

gosh...
I just can't believe Young did not make that play.... I'm so sad for Valverde... it wasn't his fault...

by Muu on Sep 1, 2007 12:29 AM EDT reply actions  

Byrnes.....
Argh. Flyout.

Warning.... more F weaponry ahead

Fuck fuckity fuck fuck fuck.

Score a run!! Someone!! Anyone! (No, not YOU, Rockies.)

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 1, 2007 12:29 AM EDT reply actions  

Clark
Why does my heart sink?
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 1, 2007 12:29 AM EDT reply actions  

Byrnes
What's he hitting now?  Is he about 0 for August?
4 Corners Fan

by 4CornersFan on Sep 1, 2007 12:29 AM EDT reply actions  

you read my mind....
Maybe they should have signed him after the season was over?

by batster on Sep 1, 2007 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions  

Greetings from the Carefree Resort
This place is very, very cool. I could get to like this lifestyle, shall we say, though I may have to have words with the reception about the number of pillows. :-)

The D'backs game...not so cool, especially after a heroic performance by Livan. But if we can pull out a win here, that would be nice.

by Jim McLennan on Sep 1, 2007 12:30 AM EDT reply actions  

Hey!
Jim with a cameo!!

Maybe it'd be good luck for me to have a Sam Adams Scottish Ale...

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 1, 2007 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions  

Ah,just hit Clark,I want too:-(
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 1, 2007 12:31 AM EDT reply actions  

Drew's had a good night so far....
and he's ended games before....

::fingers crossed 3x::

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 1, 2007 12:31 AM EDT reply actions  

This is pitiful
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 1, 2007 12:33 AM EDT reply actions  

Pretty generous strike zone in the bottom 9th.
Argh.... Drew with more bad luck: Lineout, possible double, to Hawpe.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 1, 2007 12:33 AM EDT reply actions  

For a minute there I thought their pitcher's..
name was Herpes.  It is getting late.  Go Drew!

by batster on Sep 1, 2007 12:33 AM EDT reply actions  

o0
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Sep 1, 2007 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions  

Pena?
Please make it a clean inning, Tony!

by TwinnerA on Sep 1, 2007 12:35 AM EDT reply actions  

Damn you, Young
What is up with him tonight?  

by TwinnerA on Sep 1, 2007 12:37 AM EDT reply actions  

WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU????
BoMel!! Pull Chris Young!!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 1, 2007 12:37 AM EDT reply actions  

Game over.
(I'm hoping I just jinxed the Rockies)
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 1, 2007 12:40 AM EDT reply actions  

Hey, what did Rockies Phan predict again?
11-0 Dbacks??
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 1, 2007 12:41 AM EDT reply actions  

My groans are rattling the windows
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 1, 2007 12:41 AM EDT reply actions  

Yeah....
Just a little.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 1, 2007 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions  

I'm even scarier in real life
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 1, 2007 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah right.
Bring it.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 1, 2007 12:50 AM EDT up reply actions  

Served!!
This calls for Voltron (not kid-safe)

by snakecharmer on Sep 1, 2007 12:58 AM EDT up reply actions  

Wait...
What the hell did I just watch??

I want 3 minutes of my life back...

Still, it WAS a little amusing..

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 1, 2007 1:36 AM EDT up reply actions  

You've never heard of Voltron??
I never saw the show either (so you're probably close in age to me), but apparently it's like early Power Rangers. The good guys and bad guy had a dance-off! It's cute!

by snakecharmer on Sep 1, 2007 1:53 AM EDT up reply actions  

Hmmm....
No, I don't know Voltron, but I do remember Power Rangers. I'm 22, how old are you?

Yeah, Voltron got served, so he went all sushi chef on that bad guy. Then HE got served.

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 1, 2007 1:58 AM EDT up reply actions  

Boy...
Eu simplesmente não consigo acreditar...
Fuderam o jogo do Hernandez... vão tomar no cu... deixar virar de 3x0 pra 4x3 com lances bizarros? vão tomar no cu... vou dormir, boa noite.

by Muu on Sep 1, 2007 12:43 AM EDT reply actions  

Boy...
You sure said it!!
4 Corners Fan

by 4CornersFan on Sep 1, 2007 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions  

G'nite to you too
My fiancee used to speak Portuguese. Bad memory.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 1, 2007 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions  

Haha
Pretty lousy bunt attempt, at least. It's not often that a batter strikes out during a bunt attempt without even offering at the pitch.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 1, 2007 12:43 AM EDT reply actions  

This might be...
...the most god damn depressing game I've ever watched. They don't even have any business being in this game, but they still have a chances, or thousands of chances, and have blown each one of them.
In my nightmares, I see Brian Bruney...make it stop...

by Azreous on Sep 1, 2007 12:44 AM EDT reply actions  

Wait, I take that back.
Intentionally walking somebody to put the double play back in order and then hitting the next batter to load the bases makes it that much worse.
In my nightmares, I see Brian Bruney...make it stop...

by Azreous on Sep 1, 2007 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions  

Do we have any good relievers in AAA?
And, I don't consider Medders and Peguero "good"...

by snakecharmer on Sep 1, 2007 12:46 AM EDT reply actions  

I think
I have one of his CDs. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Sep 1, 2007 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions  

Hoho!!
Normally that'd be funny... but I just don't feel like laughing tonight. :'(
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 1, 2007 1:26 AM EDT up reply actions  

Pena!
Get a grip you wazzock
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 1, 2007 12:47 AM EDT reply actions  

Fo shizzle....
Crap!! 5-3.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 1, 2007 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions  

Sad to say
this - right now - is not a playoff team.  This is Tampa Bay.  This is very distressing...

by peachy rex on Sep 1, 2007 12:48 AM EDT reply actions  

Good night, folks
I can't take it any more.  

by TwinnerA on Sep 1, 2007 12:48 AM EDT reply actions  

Y'know
When I said Livan would consider loading the bases in every inning a perfect game...I didn't expect the bullpen to join in.

by Jim McLennan on Sep 1, 2007 12:48 AM EDT reply actions  

No no no...
That was loading the bases WITHOUT allowing a run. :-(
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 1, 2007 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions  

This is not the team we saw
10 days ago.What's gone wrong?
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 1, 2007 12:50 AM EDT reply actions  

Everything.
Well, except the starting pitching.
In my nightmares, I see Brian Bruney...make it stop...

by Azreous on Sep 1, 2007 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions  

I guess we need
complete games every time out.  Having the pen collapse every time we have a late lead is going to get old in a hurry.

by peachy rex on Sep 1, 2007 12:52 AM EDT reply actions  

7-3.....
Alright... who the Hell put a hex on our bullpen???

Gaslamp Ball? Bleed Cubbie Blue?? Purple Row???

I will FIND you and I will be VERY angry... and without mercy.

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 1, 2007 12:52 AM EDT reply actions  

There is still
time for the Rocks to blow it.  They love losing
Go Rocks and take the Nuggets with you!

by PinchHitLancePainter on Sep 1, 2007 12:53 AM EDT reply actions  

Hey!!
Get 'im everyone!! Let's beat up a Rockies fan!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 1, 2007 12:55 AM EDT up reply actions  

True dat, true dat.
But he hasn't suffered enough TONIGHT!!! GET HIM!!!!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 1, 2007 1:26 AM EDT up reply actions  

Face it
tough to win when you are out hit 17-3 and all runs come on one swing.

Yorvit T may have set a record for the most runners left stranded tonite.

Go Rocks and take the Nuggets with you!

by PinchHitLancePainter on Sep 1, 2007 12:57 AM EDT reply actions  

No, it's more sad than that.
Todd Helton had outhit Arizona and they were still winning 3-2. Thennnnnnnn things went downhill.
In my nightmares, I see Brian Bruney...make it stop...

by Azreous on Sep 1, 2007 12:59 AM EDT up reply actions  

He is steroid
poster boy
Go Rocks and take the Nuggets with you!

by PinchHitLancePainter on Sep 1, 2007 12:57 AM EDT reply actions  

And sadly
They haven't even been overworked lately, the starters have been phenomenal.

by snakecharmer on Sep 1, 2007 1:03 AM EDT up reply actions  

I'm worried
That it's not a "lately" thing. I'm worried that it's an end-of-the-season thing.

We may have dipped into the well too often, this year. :-(

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 1, 2007 1:33 AM EDT up reply actions  

Does anyone have a katana?
I'd like to commit ritual suicide now, please.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 1, 2007 1:00 AM EDT reply actions  

Time to call up
a whole bunch of fresh arms.  And bats.  And gloves.

by peachy rex on Sep 1, 2007 1:01 AM EDT reply actions  

301 at least?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 1, 2007 1:24 AM EDT reply actions  

Like I said earlier
TGIS.  Time to call up some fresh arms and give the bullpen (and position players) some much needed relief.
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Sep 1, 2007 1:24 AM EDT reply actions  

Soco....
You still thinking about seeing a Winders game this weekend? I'll be there tomorrow night for sure (Chris Young figurine giveaway!!) and most likely Sunday too.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

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

Unfortunately no.
The fiance axed that plan so now I get to go hunt for houses.  Woohoo!  

Next year, though.  Next year in Tuscon!!

Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Sep 1, 2007 1:36 AM EDT up reply actions  

Hmm. How lame.
::cracks whip:: ;-)

Next year we'll have some Snakepit get togethers at Sidewinders games.

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 1, 2007 1:41 AM EDT up reply actions  

Sorry, I had to run for a bit.
And no, not to the restroom.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 1, 2007 1:25 AM EDT reply actions  

Well.... except for Wednesday,
We've been getting over 300 posts for quite awhile now...
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

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

Oh well.
No repeat of last night. No celebratory stogie and scotch on the rocks. :-(
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 1, 2007 1:43 AM EDT reply actions  

I really like Darron Sutton.
Watching the postgame show. I really like Darron. He's got good insight, he really gets into the games, and when he doesn't know what to say, he doesn't say anything.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 1, 2007 1:46 AM EDT reply actions  

Tired
Early morning. Long day. Relaxing swim. Not-so-relaxing game. That makes for one very tired snakecharmer.

I think everybody's tired after tonight. You could just hear the air deflate from the stadium after Jose's BS. Everyone sounded exhausted, frustrated - Stutton and Gracie, Todd and the post-game anchors, BoMel at his press conference... forget the pizza, someone needs to buy this team a truck load of red bull.

Off to bed, all.

by snakecharmer on Sep 1, 2007 1:56 AM EDT reply actions  

Well, I must away with me.
Very disappointing night, after Livan's second straight awesome start. (Neither of which resulted in W's for Livan)

I think a bit of fine film might be in order before I hit the hay. Trying to decide between Apocalypse Now, Last of the Mohicans, and Hamlet. (Kenneth Branagh version)

Goodnight all. Go Dbacks.

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 1, 2007 2:08 AM EDT reply actions  

By the way....
....how ironic, that we should lose to the Rockies on the same night that Livan improves even further his lead in VORP in our bet against Purple Row.

Apocalypse Now was the winner, incidentally. (And is currently playing. Hopefully that's not the Dbacks' motto from here on out.)

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 1, 2007 4:22 AM EDT reply actions  

Oh no!
I hit the sack after the second inning, and this is what happens. I agree that we do need fresh arms. Pestilence looks dead, War is becoming overused, and Death...well, Papa V is great.

I think CY should have waited on the ball, but I can't be a Monday-morning-quarterback. I look forward to thumping the Rocks tonight and retaining our rightful throne at the top of the N.L. West.

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 1, 2007 8:18 AM EDT reply actions  

premature balding
At this pace I might as well shave my head.  This team is taking years off my life.  Puuulease pull out of this tailspin, boys!  PLEASE!

by johngordonma on Sep 1, 2007 2:51 PM EDT reply actions  

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