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Gameday Thread, #160: 9/28 vs. Rockies

Lucha_tiny by Jim McLennan on in Gameday Threads

Brandon Webb (28, RHP, 17-10, 3.02)
Jeff Francis (26, LHP, 17-8, 4.17)

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Good omen for this game: it was ten years ago exactly today, that I first met Mrs. SnakePit. So I feel kinda good today, though the tension is already knotting my stomach into a ball. Brace yourself. It's gonna be a bumpy weekend, and three teams will be going home empty-handed at the end of it, with nothing to look forward to but TBS's coverage.

Webb vs. Francis, and if ever we needed an ace-like performance from Brandon, it's tonight. He hasn't been at his best this year against the Rockies, though most of those outings were earlyin the year, and it's hard to tell from those. His last loss did come against them at Chase, as they got three runs off him in the first. Since then though, Webb is 3-0 in four starts, with an ERA of 3.91.

Francis has been almost impeccable of late, though five of his last six starts have come against the sucky Giants, slumping Dodgers and offensively-poor (at the time) Padres. In the sixth, the Phillies tagged him for eight earned runs in 3.1 innings, so he can be hit. There's not much middle-ground with Francis: in the past twelve starts, he has allowed three or less earned runs, or eight. Let's hope he tends toward the latter today. He faced Arizona twice this year, and has allowed only two runs in thirteen innings, so we're going to need to improve on that.

This already has the feel of a playoff series, though we'll be doing a lot more scoreboard watching. In particular, the Phillies (4:05pm), Cubs (4:10pm), Mets (4:10pm) and Padres/Brewers (5:05pm) games all promise to be of importance. I'll be rushing home to check on this one, with an ETA around 6pm. Think this thread might be kinda busy tonight... :-)

[editor's note, by snakecharmer]
The Diamondbacks clinch a playoff berth!!
The Diamondbacks will be in the post-season this year, either as the NL West division winner or wildcard team. More discussion, obviously, inside.

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Madres
The San Diego/Milwaukee game is on ESPN tonight.  Their game (SD/Milw) tomorrow is on Fox, but I am not sure which game we'll get here).  My remote control will get quite a workout tonight I am sure.  

by TwinnerA on Sep 28, 2007 6:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Rooting for
Besides the D-Backs, I'm rooting my heart out for the Brew Crew, even though I hate how they were grouped with the D-Backs at the beginning of the year as surprising young teams. I would bet money that over the next few years, we'll have a better record and more sucess.

Also rooting for the Marlins (vs. Mets) and Nationals (vs. Phillies).

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 7:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Not me
I would prefer that us and the Padres win tonight while the Mets and Phillies both lose.  It makes the playoff picture pretty easy :)
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Sep 28, 2007 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ugh
I can't bring myself to cheer for the Padres.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not only does it clear up the picture
But I would just really, really rather not face the Brewers in the playoffs.  Cubs, Padres, Mets, no problem.  The Brewers and Phillies worry me.  The Mets do too, slightly.
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Sep 28, 2007 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Why are you worried about the Phils and Brew Crew?
Because they have killer offenses?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

That
Yes.  We can't roll out Webb every game.
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Sep 28, 2007 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh?
Or can we?

strokes chin, imagining elaborate scenario in my head

That's so crazy it just might work!

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

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

We have 5 Webbys
we could call it The Clone Wars.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

If we're going to do some cloning
Let's go with two Webbys and two Randy Johnsons.  Only, just age the Randy Johnsons to about his 38th birthday.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

With the new NLDS and NLCS format
It'll be possible to run Webb out there twice for the division series and 3x for the championship series.

Should we make it that far, of course.

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

fearless projection:
I think this will be the all-time post winner, topping 400.  D'Back nation will be geared up for action tonight!

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 7:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Especially if...
Ben and I duplicate each other's posts all night. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Sep 28, 2007 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Don't worry
I'll only be around for another 30 mins or so :)  Until then, we pad away!
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Sep 28, 2007 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Florida 2 - Mets 0
Florida opens with 2 in the 1st, still only have 1 out.
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Sep 28, 2007 7:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Mets 2-0 down
Marlins score two in the top of the first, to leap out early. That's a help.

by Jim McLennan on Sep 28, 2007 7:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Cubs 1 - Cincy 0
Soriano leads off the game with a homer... into the bottom of the 1st now.
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Sep 28, 2007 7:28 PM EDT reply actions  

First pitch today is 5:35, yes?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 7:29 PM EDT reply actions  

No
5:05
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Sep 28, 2007 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Damn! I thought the pregame show
started at 5:05.

Oh well, it's friday, no more studying.

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Perez gets out of the inning
Still only down 2-0.  Don't fear, Kim is the starter for the Marlins tonight.  2 won't be enough.
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Sep 28, 2007 7:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Phillies down 1-0
That Taguchi of St. Louis is So clutch...;)

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 7:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Who?
The Phillies are playing the Nationals...
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Sep 28, 2007 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh crap
I totally misread the scoreboard....my fault.

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Playoff
For the Diamondbacks, this is a playoff series.  The winner goes on to play next week.  I think if the Diamondbacks don't win the series they will be out of it.

by Rod on Sep 28, 2007 7:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Psh, you wish
That just would open up scenarios where the Rockies could be playing playoffs with us and we could be playing playoffs with the NL East and the Padres for the rest of eternity.
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Sep 28, 2007 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Amazing
Kim has a perfect 1st.  2-0 Marlins still.
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Sep 28, 2007 7:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Not so amazing
It wasn't perfect, but there were no runs.  Carry on.
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Sep 28, 2007 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's ironic
Kim could do more for the D-backs pitching for Florida today, then he did during his actual time with us earlier in the season...

by Jim McLennan on Sep 28, 2007 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ya
I know he'd move a rung out of my doghouse if he could pull this win out.
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Sep 28, 2007 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cubs are beating up Arroyo
2-0 in the 2nd with 1 out.  The Cubs scare me a little too.  Theriot... Soriano... Lee... Ramirez.. maybe I do want the Brewers to win...
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Sep 28, 2007 7:39 PM EDT reply actions  

I sure do
plus the Brew Crew doesn't have a legit ace with Sheets out... they'd throw out three pretty lame pitchers.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nats 0 - Phillies 0
Heading into the 3rd.

I'm out... y'all enjoy the game(s).

Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Sep 28, 2007 7:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Busy thread already!
If I had two TVs, even they would be busy going between two channels tonight!

I am so nervous. I know tonight's game doesn't mean the end, but it could mean the beginning!! Aaahhh.... ohsoexciting.

I am not going to be able to keep up with everyone tonight, I'll be too busy changing channels. I'll post sporadically but I promise I'll be reading!

by snakecharmer on Sep 28, 2007 7:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Maalox to the left of me
cider to the right
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lineup
Young, CF
Upton, RF
Byrnes, LF
Jackson, 1B
Reynolds, 3B
Snyder, C
Drew, SS
Ojeda, 2B
Webb, P

by Adam1 on Sep 28, 2007 7:49 PM EDT reply actions  

When...
O-Dawg went down with injury, BoMels said that Ojeda, Callaspo, and Bonafacio would share time at second base, but Ojeda has gotten more than double the time of Callaspo and Bonafacio combined...

It just shows the extent of Augieness.

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm not surprised
With how he played in Pittsburgh, I think he deserves it.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Callaspo
is still wearing his dress.

by Adam1 on Sep 28, 2007 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Also....
'Rockies lefty Jeff Francis, who allows a .291 average to righties compared to .236 vs. lefties'

from azcentral

by Adam1 on Sep 28, 2007 7:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Mets get one back
Helped by an error from the Marlins, but Kim stops the bleeding there.

by Jim McLennan on Sep 28, 2007 7:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Encouraging
Both of the announcers on ESPN just picked the Diamondbacks to win the West, so that's a decent sign.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 7:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Ugh
I'm stuck with the Rockies announcers.  They're terrible normally, but especially when I'm all nerves over the game.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Same here
it'll sound like a downer if we win. I might have to switch to radio if I can't stand it.

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm hesitant to switch
I've got the MLB Audio thing, but it's usually at least a couple minutes behind, so I can't mute the TV and listen, like I'd like to.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's what I'm thinking
but it feels weird having access to a TV w/ replays, etc., and not using it....

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Agreed
Especially since I spend so much of the year complaining that I can't watch the games- just seems like a waste if I don't watch on the few chances I get!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Kim gets a hit
To lead off the third, but is out at home on a force out. Wasn't he a batting champion in Korea? :-) Marlins still have the bases-loaded, one out.

by Jim McLennan on Sep 28, 2007 8:03 PM EDT reply actions  

4-1 Florida
it's looking worse and worse for the Mets...

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

If the Mets
don't make the playoffs, it will be the second biggest collapse of all time.

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

FSN Rocky Mountain
has definitely turned up the crowd noise, or maybe MLB.tv messed up.

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 8:11 PM EDT reply actions  

1-2-3 go the D-Backs
If the 30 million dollar man pops up one more time, heads will roll...figuratively, of course.

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 8:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Quiet top half of the first
The announcers did point out one thing that Diamondbacks and Rockies fans can agree on- we want the Brewers to win tonight.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Shit
Matsui is good
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 8:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Ha!
The Rockies just put up a graphic pointing out that Garret Atkins is "4 for 10, HR last 3 games (Includes 4 for 4, HR last game)"

Sooooo....  He went 0 for 6 in the two games before that?  As they say, lies, damned lies, and statistics.

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

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Aargh
C'mon Webb. Bear down...

by Jim McLennan on Sep 28, 2007 8:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Troy
Who would have thunk that Tulowitzki would have SUCH a better season than Drew.  And the kid is a whiz with the glove.  Gotta admit, I'm a little green with envy.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Stephen Drew
has just got a haircut. It looks like?

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 8:18 PM EDT reply actions  

He didn't want to be confused with
Anime Greene?
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Out!
Matsui caught stealing!  Two down in the inning, nice throw by Snyder.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:18 PM EDT reply actions  

nice!
It sure is nice not to have Estrada behind the plate defensively any longer.  Our kids have provided some great defense.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes!
Snyder's gotten better at throwing out baserunners. That was questionable, but it was a great throw.

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow
Only the ninth time Matsui's been caught stealing in his major league career.  Nice.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

And out of the inning
No damage done.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Snyder slings his web for the out!
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 8:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Alright....
Argh... I must race to my car, and thence home, to watch!!

I thought first pitch was at 5:35!!

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 8:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Drive safely man.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

inning over
let's get some runs!

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow
Someone caught stealing off Webb. That's gotta be a good omen.

by Jim McLennan on Sep 28, 2007 8:20 PM EDT reply actions  

I know
especially when the FSN RM have his sinker as 55 miles per hour...

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

I must away with me.
Be back later.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 8:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Great game happening
between the Phillies and Nats.  Tim Redding of all people is throwing a gem against that offensive juggernaut.  You just never know.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:21 PM EDT reply actions  

0-0
is the score, by the way

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Walk to lead off the second
A good start.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Leadoff walks...
always a great start to an inning. Let's see if Reynolds can follow it up.

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bronson Arroyo
getting lit up by the Cubbies.  Is there a more up and down starter in baseball?

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

And a hit to follow it!
Runners at first and second, no outs.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

nice job CoJack
looooove the walks.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

CoJack's eye is still magic
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Brewers start briskly
Runners on the corners, no outs against the PAdres.

by Jim McLennan on Sep 28, 2007 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

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

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Snyder
let's follow up that great defense with some good offense.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh, bad call at third!
I think he beat the throw.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Never mind
The replay proved me wrong.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

First and second
no outs. Reynolds with a base hit.

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Two on, no outs...
C'mon, boys. October is beckoning you...

by Jim McLennan on Sep 28, 2007 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

hate that call
to have Snyder bunt there.  Total waste of an out.  Even if he's successful.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Bases loaded!
One out, come on, Augie!  RBI time!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Bad bunt
by Snyderman. Let's go Drew!

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Dreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeew
lovin' that our boy is heatin' up!

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Everybody safe!
what a break
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 8:26 PM EDT reply actions  

huge AB
with Webb on deck, this is our only real chance here.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Brewers up early
1-0
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:28 PM EDT reply actions  

too bad
that didn't get past torreabla.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:29 PM EDT reply actions  

what an at bat!
go auuuugie!

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Augie hits his 78th foul ball in this at-bat
Or at least, that's how it seems...
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:30 PM EDT reply actions  

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

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 8:30 PM EDT reply actions  

That's a run in
Augie hits a long out, we're up 1-0.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Auuuuuuuuuugie!
HUGE at bat!

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Those three little words...
That mean so much: "In play, run(s)"...

by Jim McLennan on Sep 28, 2007 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Augie,Augie,Augie
oy,oy,oy
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Augie with a great AB
and a sac fly +  RBI to show for it. Augieness at its best.

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

beautiful result
and very nice job at working Francis hard early.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Now, I love Webb
But at this moment, don't you kind of wish Owings was still starting today?
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

J-Roll
(who else?) knocks in the first two Philly runs to go up 2-0

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Ack
Wish we'd gotten more than one run there.  But it's a lead.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:32 PM EDT reply actions  

*sigh*
if only Webb could bat
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 8:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Shucks
I would have liked more there, but a lead is a lead.

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 8:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Marlins threatening
bases loaded 2 outs, up 4-3 for the Fish.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Fatty Cabrera
knocks in two.  Fish up 6-3.  Ohhhhh, this is FUN!

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow
With the beard, Helton kind of looks like a guy who'd threaten to beat you up in a biker bar.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Curses!
Webb walks the lead-off man.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:36 PM EDT reply actions  

See..
last half inning. All after a leadoff walk...

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

And a hit to follow it
Unfortunately.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

even though it's helton
you still can't walk him, Webby!

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

not looking good
buckle down, Brandon!

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Done!
Runner still makes it to third, though.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Don't matter
whether the runner is on 2nd or 3rd, I think. Single scores anyone.

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

*waves magic wand*
granted,my dear
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Webby
Looks like he's trying to work the bottom of the zone, but it's too low.  
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:38 PM EDT reply actions  

And I'm out of here
Radio on the road, TV at home. Back soon.

by Jim McLennan on Sep 28, 2007 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

GDP
that's more like it!

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Harumph
Seems to me that the umpire's working a pretty irregular zone, which is annoying.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

K!
Webby gets the strike out to get out of the inning, no damage done.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:40 PM EDT reply actions  

phew!
inning over.  Thank you Mr. Webb.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Indeed
Now we just need that Brandon Webb to come back out next inning.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hit for Upton
One out, let's see the old Eric Byrnes get a hit!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:44 PM EDT reply actions  

nice
let's put some more pressure on Francis.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

PLEASE
dont pop out. anything but that

by Adam1 on Sep 28, 2007 8:44 PM EDT reply actions  

I so want pix of the rookies dressed up:-)
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 8:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Upton
is in Francis' head.  Nice.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Terrible
Byrnes looked like an idiot swinging at that second strike.  And then whiffed at another one for the out.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

nice to see Byrnes
continue in his slide.  He and CY need to snap out of it.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Come on, Brewers!
Up 2-0.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Homer!
CoJack jacks one!  3-0 D-Backs!  Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

send Upton
I'd have him steal here if CoJack can get a favorable hitters count.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

or
CoJack could just send one out!!!!

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

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

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 8:49 PM EDT reply actions  

I was going to type...
According to the announcers, the Phillies, Cubs, and Mets have a total of a dozen scouts at this game.  They must be busy tonight.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:49 PM EDT reply actions  

wow
so great to see CoJack doing that right here.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Francis
shaken up.  3 straight balls after that bomb.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:50 PM EDT reply actions  

2-RUN JACK!
NIIIICE!

The guys in the dugout are PUMPED.

by snakecharmer on Sep 28, 2007 8:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Excellent
The Rockies coverage is ignoring the D-backs dugout.

Let's make Jim stay in his car, it's obviously good karma for the D-backs.

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

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm watching the Rockies coverage
I saw at least two shots after that home run of the guys in the dugout, and they were pumped.

by snakecharmer on Sep 28, 2007 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hmm
I must have missed them.  Odd.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Reynolds
Does Francis a favor after 3 straight balls.  C'mon kid.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:50 PM EDT reply actions  

MarKKKKKK Reynolds
should not be swinging at 3-0 when Francis has been shuck with a 2 run clout.  Wear out Francis you fing idiot!
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 Sep 28, 2007 8:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Stunning insight from the Rockies announcers
"The Rockies have had problems elevating the ball against Webb."  Wow, who would have guessed that Webby might do that!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice
I come back to a 3-0 lead, courtesy of Conor Jacks 'em.

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Webb wasting pitches
goes full on Francis (hitting a buck 71)

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Bah
Don't try to pitch around their pitcher, Webb!  He's not Micah Owings!

But maybe a stint on the basepaths will wear Francis out a bit.

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

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Turned the TV on at a good time,.
Just happened to turn right into CoJack's HR. Can't complain there.

by Azreous on Sep 28, 2007 8:55 PM EDT reply actions  

then he gives up a single
argh.  Better than a walk, though. (Although, he still spent 6 pitches on the pitcher.)  Double argh.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Francis gets a hit off Webby
1b to CY.

Come on Webby.  What is the scouting report say about Francis .177 season hitter?

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 Sep 28, 2007 8:55 PM EDT reply actions  

B. Webb
can't give up a hit to a pitcher. That's unacceptable.

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 8:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Damn
Double to Matsui.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:56 PM EDT reply actions  

not good
Matsui doubles....

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice.
Terrible base running by Francis, and it costs the Rockies dearly.

by Azreous on Sep 28, 2007 8:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Francis out at home
Two outs, men at the corners...  Love another K here, Webby.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Someone is smokin ropes
at the MLB Gameday.

How did Matsui get to 2b?

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 Sep 28, 2007 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Holliday plates one...
But it would have been two if not for Francis' gaffe.

by Azreous on Sep 28, 2007 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

important out
Webb at his finest, there.

Francis with boneheaded base running.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Ugh!
Holliday is good.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Damn, 3-1
I'll take it. Just gotta tip my hat to a great player.

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

alright
one run scores.  Inning over.  Could have been worse.  Webb needs to have some easy innings.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Out of it
Only one run, not too bad.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

I need a scoring summary.
I heard CoJack's homer, and saw Holliday's RBI, but how'd we score our first run?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Thx to you both.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

score board watching
Brewers 2 - Padres 0
Phillies 3 - Nats 0
Marlins 7 - Mets 4
Cubs 4 - Reds 0

Not bad...

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

If we win and the Padres lose...
The rest is just gravy. We'd be two games up on everybody even if the rest won.

by Azreous on Sep 28, 2007 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

When Francis went to 3-0 on Mark
I KNEW he was going to drive something deep... too bad it was a flyout though.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

my opinion
that was a dumb rookie at bat.  Gotta make Francis work there after he's clearly shaken up with the CoJack bomb.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

185
comments through 3+.  Well on our way to the record!

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Without looking
I'm pretty sure our record is 428, from that Padres game.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm sure
That Jim can give a total.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Augie
get a hit so we can clear Webby's slot for next inning.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:05 PM EDT reply actions  

nope
down 1-2-3.

Worried Francis is settling in and Webb is uncomfortable.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Quiet top half
Wish we'd gotten some hits off Francis.

I'm off to get some food, I want a bigger lead when I get back!

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

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

4-0 Phillies now.
Hamels is pitching an absolute gem at a crucial time.

by Azreous on Sep 28, 2007 9:08 PM EDT reply actions  

nice to see
Webby getting some ground ball outs now.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Snyderman's been slumping lately.
He had a fantastic July and August but his September hasn't been so hot.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

woo
capsloaded the bases... 1 out. Bard is on. =[
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Sep 28, 2007 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

uh oh
let's go Brewers!

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

That strike #2
looked NASTY on Hawpe...

but then Hawpe singles.  Drat.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Hawpe
continues his dominance of Webb with a single.

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Another DP, baby.
Webb escapes yet again. Heart attack-inducing, yet effective.

by Azreous on Sep 28, 2007 9:10 PM EDT reply actions  

DP for Webb
6-4-3 and out of the inning.

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 9:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Oooh,this is tense
great fielding there
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 9:11 PM EDT reply actions  

thank you Mr. Torreabla
about the only hitter on the team who isn't that good.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Padres get one.
Bases still loaded, one out.

by Azreous on Sep 28, 2007 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Make that two.
Sac fly. Two on, two out.

Capuano, could you at least pretend like you want to win a game at some point? That'd be awesome.

by Azreous on Sep 28, 2007 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Make that three.
Base hit. Two on, two out.

Plus side, the pitcher is up. Except it's Maddux, who's always been a respectable hitter. But hey, maybe Capuano can get an out in a big spot for once.

by Azreous on Sep 28, 2007 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Now tied
2-2. :-(
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

E for Effort, Webb.
Great play by Tulowitzki.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:13 PM EDT reply actions  

just get Webb out quick
then the action can start
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 9:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Heck... it woulda been a hit
if not for Troy's stellar fielding.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

There you go, CY.
Let's hope it's the start of some magic.

by Azreous on Sep 28, 2007 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

CY with a rare single
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Francis REALLY doesn't want CY to steal
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

CY grabs his 27th
But Jupton strikes out.

Argh... stupid Byrnes. (Still made it close, though.)

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

damn
sopcast is lagging

but i did see CY with a single

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

by Mr. Philosophical on Sep 28, 2007 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Let's go Webbie!
An easy inning would be nice.

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Byrnes
managing to NOT come through again.  Thanks Eric.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

I don't really like the strike zone tonight.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Corey Hart
hits a bomb to knot the Pads-Brewers game at 3.  Thank you Mr. Hart.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Webb screwing around
with Francis again.  3-1.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:23 PM EDT reply actions  

francis grounds out
but not before Webb wastes 5 pitches on him.  Webb definitely didn't bring his A game with him tonight.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:24 PM EDT reply actions  

5 in a row set down by Webb.
Keep it up!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:24 PM EDT reply actions  

1-2-3
even if it was ugly
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

ESPN
was suppose to show the d-backs game =[
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Sep 28, 2007 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

64 pitches for Webb through 5.
You'd think it'd be higher, as many times as he's fallen behind. But that number isn't all that bad.

by Azreous on Sep 28, 2007 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

6-0 Phillies, 7-4 Marlins
Everyone laughed at Jimmy Rollins when he said the Phillies were the team to beat in the NL East, and then they started out 3-10 and 4-11.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Special K is special
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

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

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

DREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEW!!!!
4-1!!

How 'bout them young guys?? Drew is on FIRE lately. (As in, like, he doesn't suck as much these days.)

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Thank you Stephen!
Love to see you hitting!

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Hehe....
How often does Augie Ojeda get an intentional walk?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Webb ALMOST got a hit last time
Maybe he gets his 4th RBI now?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

J.D. who?
On a related note, Orlando Hudson was on Jim Rome today basically yammering on about anything and everything during BP/fielding practice. Was pretty funny. One of his lines was to Drew while he was at short: "You'll never be as good as that brother of yours, you know." Good-natured ribbing.

by Azreous on Sep 28, 2007 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Don't blame Francis for walking Augie:-(
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

IBB for Augie
let's go Webb... bring that sub 100 average and make them PAAAAAAAAAAAY!

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Nah
Hey, not everyone is Micah Owings...

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

As I was listening to the game, driving home,
Schulte mentioned that 7 of the Rockies' 11 straight wins were vs. the Dodgers.

I didn't realize that.

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:33 PM EDT reply actions  

And against a Dodgers team...
That's playing a little league lineup everyday. That's why I don't pay too much attention to the streak. Still impressive, but it's not the greatest thing in the history of baseball like Woody Paige would have you believe.

by Azreous on Sep 28, 2007 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh yeah
I was watching them drive the Dodgers down
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Comfort?
WOuld u call a 3 run lead comfortable?
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Sep 28, 2007 9:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Not in this ballpark.
Not ever. And especially not against this lineup.

by Azreous on Sep 28, 2007 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

I still have scars on my heart
from coughing up bigger leads.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

perhaps
but I get the feeling that Webb won't be the one to give it up.  Even though he isn't as sharp as he can be, he seems to just be willing us through this game.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Webb
seems to be settling down.  two down in the 6th, 74 pitches.  Might be able to get through 8.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:39 PM EDT reply actions  

and out of it
Brandon is a heck of a warrior.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

drew
what a play. 9 more outs. mets losing.. playoffs are almost here

by gary ho on Sep 28, 2007 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Brew Crew
Two Men on, 1 out, and pressing the Pads ...
Listen to me, I got no reason to lie to you, don't make the same mistakes I made when I was young. F- a lotta women kid, not just one woman, a lotta women.

by npineda on Sep 28, 2007 9:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Okay
Francis out of it!Who's got the stats on Spieir?
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 9:43 PM EDT reply actions  

the great thing about the mets game is
byung hyun is in line for the win. no more hating on him now.

by gary ho on Sep 28, 2007 9:44 PM EDT reply actions  

scoreboard update
Padres 3 - Brewers 3 (5th inning, 2 on, 1 out for Brewers)
Mets 4 - Marlins 7 (7th inning)
Phillies 6 - Nats 0 (8th inning)
Cubs 6 - Reds 0 (9th)

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:44 PM EDT reply actions  

The radio just mentioned Shoeless Joe
My Joe looked up and  mewed.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Upton,you great,wet nelly
do something!
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Ass ...
Inning ending double play by the crew ... And Cole Hammels is looking unstopable for the phills.  I'm trying not to cry ...
Listen to me, I got no reason to lie to you, don't make the same mistakes I made when I was young. F- a lotta women kid, not just one woman, a lotta women.

by npineda on Sep 28, 2007 9:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Byrnes up
Upton out.  Byrnes average down to 286.  Seems like just a couple weeks ago it was over 300.  Why'd we spend $30 mill on this guy, again?

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:46 PM EDT reply actions  

and then Byrnes doubles
I stand corrected!

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Byrnes with a double!!
Albeit with some help...
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Stealing 3rd
now get him home
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Byrnes' 50th stolen base. Nice!!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:49 PM EDT reply actions  

They gave the IBB to CoJack.
Make them pay, Mark!!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice round SB number ...
Exciting to see someone get that on this team, let alone hit that number anymore.
Listen to me, I got no reason to lie to you, don't make the same mistakes I made when I was young. F- a lotta women kid, not just one woman, a lotta women.

by npineda on Sep 28, 2007 9:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Bases loaded for Snyder.
2 outs. Time to bust that slump, Snyderman!!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Claudio Vargas
Pitching relief for the brew crew, and giving up a double ... You son of a b ...
Listen to me, I got no reason to lie to you, don't make the same mistakes I made when I was young. F- a lotta women kid, not just one woman, a lotta women.

by npineda on Sep 28, 2007 9:52 PM EDT reply actions  

And another ...
4-3 Pads
Listen to me, I got no reason to lie to you, don't make the same mistakes I made when I was young. F- a lotta women kid, not just one woman, a lotta women.

by npineda on Sep 28, 2007 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Brewers
Their bullpen is utter junk.  You know it is when they're in this crucial of a game and they have to bring in Vargas in this situation.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

loving the walks
thank you CoJack and Reynolds.  Let's go Chris.  Give us some breathing room in this game!

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Rockies crowd is making noise!
Cheered then "awwwwed" when Snyder's pitch went in and out of Torrealba's glove.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Snyder out
inning over.  March on, Brandon.  March on.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:54 PM EDT reply actions  

at least
their pitching does.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cubs win, 6-0
1 win to clinch the Central, and give the Brewers nothing to play for. (Besides keeping those asshole Madres out of the postseason)
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:57 PM EDT reply actions  

I
sincerely hope this is Webby's last inning
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Sep 28, 2007 9:57 PM EDT reply actions  

why?
he's still under 80 pitches.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rest the guy
but i guess you can argue that if you want to win the game don't rely on our combustible bullpen
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Sep 28, 2007 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Melvin
still thinking it's 2005 subs Clark in for CoJack at 1B.  Brilliant Melvin.  Let's take out the guy with a bomb and two walks and who plays just as good of defense as Clark.  Ugh!

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:58 PM EDT reply actions  

TC's OPS is basically equal with CoJack's
And TC has been slightly hotter lately. And he DOES play better defense, he's got all that reach that CoJack doesn't.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

throw strikes Webb!
3 straight balls to Hawpe.  Great... let's walk Hawpe to bring up the tying run!

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh no!!
It's Hawpe. What can you expect?

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 10:00 PM EDT reply actions  

If the worst Hawpe can do is an RBI double,
I'll take it. He's got a few homers this year off of Webby.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Webby
COme ON!
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Sep 28, 2007 10:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Torreabla sac bunt
thank you for the free out.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 10:02 PM EDT reply actions  

nice
good K for Webb (sullivan)

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 10:03 PM EDT reply actions  

So...
Is this the closest Denver has ever come to hosting a playoff game? (In baseball, obviously)
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:03 PM EDT reply actions  

no...
...they were really good back when they had Vinny Castillo and the gang.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

So....
You refer to a team as "really good" even though they've never before won over 83 games, and haven't won more than 76 since 2000?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, I know,
and they only won 83 games. That's 1 over .500.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

c'mon Skins
you asked if this was the closest thing to a playoff game they hosted and were wrong and now you're trying to weasel out of it :).

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not at all.
Although I did forget that they would have hosted 2 games, even though they were the wildcard.

Oh, and 83 wins is 2 over .500. My mistake.

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

really good = playoffs
third year of their franchise history in the playoffs, yes, I'd consider that very good relative to the expectations of a third year club.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rox
good offensive team, but not much punch off the bench.  They bring in Ian Stewart in at this critical juncture?  Glad we have our bench.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 10:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Man... tension is killing me
This has to be Webb's last inning.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:06 PM EDT reply actions  

ugh webby
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Sep 28, 2007 10:06 PM EDT reply actions  

can't believe
he let Stewart get away there.  Critical mistake by Webb.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 10:08 PM EDT reply actions  

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

by Mr. Philosophical on Sep 28, 2007 10:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Can't believe he walked Stewart.
We REALLY need to get Matsui out again.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:09 PM EDT reply actions  

So, where did everybody go?
This place was rockin' earlier, but it seems like there's only 3 or 4 of us now?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

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

yeah!!!!
man.. that was scary

by gary ho on Sep 28, 2007 10:11 PM EDT reply actions  

DREEEEEEEEEW!!!!!!!!!!
Comes up HUGE in barely getting Matsui out by a STEP, as a run (almost) scored.

Webb leaves (I assume) with 100 pitches in the books and a 4-2 lead.

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:11 PM EDT reply actions  

YES!
Drew with another great play and we survive the inning. My pulses are tingling...

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 10:11 PM EDT reply actions  

FINALLY
damn... who's going to step in for Webby?
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Sep 28, 2007 10:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Lemme guess....
Somebody's about to GIDP?

Stupid Brewers.

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

phew!
rolaids anyone?

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 10:12 PM EDT reply actions  

counsell up
for brewers.. haha ironic

by gary ho on Sep 28, 2007 10:13 PM EDT reply actions  

C'mon Craig!
He's always come through for us before!!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

the changing of the D'Backs
Yost substitutes the 222 hitting Counsell for the 235 hitting Miller in the Brewers game.  Bizarre.  I kind of get it, though.  He just wants Counsell to put it in play with one out... but that's a pretty sad bench.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 10:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Counsell
does put in in play and GDP!  Wow.  Anybody glad Rudy isn't doing that for us any longer?

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hmmm....
I should have placed a bet on that one.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

DREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEW!!!!
With a deep, deep double.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

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

DREEEEEEEW!
With a DOOOOOOOOOUUUUBBBBBBBBLLLLLLLLEEEEE

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 10:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Augie ALMOST gets a bunt single
Augie has no hits today.... but a perfect bunt and a sac fly RBI. :-D
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey guys
Sorry I'm late, been a hell of a day. Lost my whole computer  yesterday, except for the fact that my wife has insited on us having an external hard drive backup every two weeks, so everything turned out fine. In exchange for her wisdom, I offered to stay home and look after the baby tonight. He's in the bouncy chair as I watch the Pads/Brewers on ESPN and watch this score whenever it bounces up. Feeling good and locked in with my buds in the SnakePit.

by andrewinnewyork on Sep 28, 2007 10:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Melvin
If he wouldn't have been an idiot and substituted Clark he'd be able to PH with him right now.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 10:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Cirillo is clutch....
C'mon Jeff!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Phillies win
Mets in deep trouble.  Down to their final 6 outs in this contest.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 10:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Let's give a hand to Webb
for his 7 innings at Coors. Whether he deserves it or not, Belvin is now looking very good for MOTY

by andrewinnewyork on Sep 28, 2007 10:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah
while it's a little different when you watch every game, the rain-delay switch yesterday got a lot of attention and he's gonna win.

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

a lot of Manuel chatter
here on the East coast for MOTY.  In my book Melvin is actually better than Charlie M.  Manuel and Melvin are both below average in-game managers are very good clubhouse managers... but Manuel is really hideous in-game... I mean AWFUL.  Plus, he pulled perhaps the stupidest stunt of ANY manager this year in converting Myers to a closer in the middle of the year when Myers was doing great as a starter.  Myers then hurts his arm (surprise, surprise) and has struggled as a closer.  Meanwhile, the Phillies have basically no starting pitching to speak of.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

The only reason Charlie Manuel is in discussion
is because his stupid managing led to the Phillies' HORRIBLE start, after spending a ton of money on free agents, and he somehow dug himself out of that hole.

I'm pretty sure my left toe could manage the Phillies to the postseason this year.

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

He's done it for us all year
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

254
funny.  We only have 3 guys in the lineup right now hitting better than 253.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 10:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Bottom of the order
Doesn't come through after leadoff double.

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 10:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Troy Tulowitzki
The rookie gets schooled by War.

3 pitch K.

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:24 PM EDT reply actions  

War
whoops Tulo. The Lyon roars.

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 10:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Dammit
1 out double with Helton up to bat.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:25 PM EDT reply actions  

my vote for MVP
I know there have been other good players, but Holliday is just so complete.  Offensively, defensively, running the bases.  What a player.  He's going to get a MASSIVE contract when it's his time.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

I completely agree.
Without Holliday's monster year, the Rockies aren't within sniffing range of the postseason.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rockies giving it to us there
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 10:27 PM EDT reply actions  

350
at 350 comments.  Should be able to make my predicted 400 mark.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 10:27 PM EDT reply actions  

this Rox
middle of the order sure is scary, isn't it?

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 10:28 PM EDT reply actions  

K to end the eighth!
One more inning...
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 10:28 PM EDT reply actions  

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

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 10:29 PM EDT reply actions  

ohhhhh yes!
let's put one or two on the board here for some breathing room!

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 10:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Helton blows it with a weak bouncer
and War Ks Atkins.

We need Death to be on his game tonight, that's for sure.

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:31 PM EDT reply actions  

MVP chatter
I posted this up above, but it's buried now, and would like your feedback:

Holliday has got to win MVP.  I know there have been other good players, but Holliday is just so complete.  Offensively, defensively, running the bases.  What a player.  He's going to get a MASSIVE contract when it's his time.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 10:31 PM EDT reply actions  

And I responded above
But here I go again. I completely agree.

Without Holliday's monster year, the Rockies aren't within sniffing range of the postseason.

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

sorry 'bout that.
... just incredible numbers.  OPS over 1000, RZR is 4th best in the league.  unbelievable.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Insurance runs anyone?
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 10:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Matt Herges
Man, this guy has had an up and down career.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 10:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Reynolds take note
3-0 Salazar TAKES a strike.  Thank you Jeff for that kind demonstration.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 10:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Reynolds walked tonight already...
Nice to see Sally get a leadoff walk against the team that cut him this year.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

yes, but
he also flied out on a 3-0 pitch earlier.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, to the corner in deep left.
I won't hold that against him. In some ballparks, that's a HR. 3-0 is the ultimate hitter's count.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Get some cushion
for Papa Grande!
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Sep 28, 2007 10:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice one Sally
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 10:33 PM EDT reply actions  

nice to see
Mariano Rivera giving up 3 runs against Baltimore :)

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 10:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Anime Khalil
hits a 2 run bomb for the Padres.  Pads up 6-3.  Drat.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 10:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Shucks
San Diego up 6-3 with Khalil "Anime" Greene home run.

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 10:35 PM EDT reply actions  

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Blech.... Byrnes with a $30 million GIDP
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:35 PM EDT reply actions  

D'oh
GIDP

Aw, Byrnesie...

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

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 10:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Come on
-.-
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Sep 28, 2007 10:36 PM EDT reply actions  

WTF?
Why is there a pine tree in the bullpen? That's the weirdest thing I've ever seen.... at least in a ballpark. In Colorado.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Clarke SO
bah
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 10:37 PM EDT reply actions  

valverde...
... here we go.

by gary ho on Sep 28, 2007 10:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Alright Papa Grande
it's money time, baby!

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 10:39 PM EDT reply actions  

The cardiac kids can scratch out another one
If Death can just get 3 outs and give up 1 run or less.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Cross fingers time
 X  X
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 10:39 PM EDT reply actions  

very thankful
he'll get to face Torreabla and Sullivan this inning.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 10:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Just 3 outs!
Let's make it 47 saves, shall we?

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 10:40 PM EDT reply actions  

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

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 10:40 PM EDT reply actions  

love the high heat
rock'n'fire big papa!

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 10:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Hawpe isn't happy.
Looks like Death is getting some calls... at least, his first two pitches.

Look for a payoff ball get called to Hawpe the next time Valverde throws to that spot.

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:41 PM EDT reply actions  

K for Papa Grande!
Two more to go!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 10:41 PM EDT reply actions  

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

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 10:41 PM EDT reply actions  

YEAH!
K for Valverde. 2 more outs.

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 10:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Anybody else remember
the interview in the beginning of the year, when Valverde said, offhand, that he'd like to get 50 saves this year?

Do you think anyone thought he'd actually come close??

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:42 PM EDT reply actions  

biggest out right there
Hawpe was by far the most dangerous hitter coming up.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 10:42 PM EDT reply actions  

3-0 on Torreabla
what the heck Valverde.  YOU CANNOT WALK THIS GUY!

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 10:43 PM EDT reply actions  

401 comments. :-D
And... the comments immediately switch to nested, for only the second time ever in the SnakePit.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:43 PM EDT reply actions  

mets lose
what is valverde doing... :(

by gary ho on Sep 28, 2007 10:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Throw strikes against this blob
plz
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 10:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Bah
A couple of those were strikes for Rockies pitchers earlier in the game....
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 10:44 PM EDT reply actions  

and he walks him
unbelievably stupid.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 10:44 PM EDT reply actions  

geeez.....
4 pitch walk...

by gary ho on Sep 28, 2007 10:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Uh oh...
...tying run comes to the plate.

Walking Torrealba could be costly.

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Crap!
A walk from Valverde...c'mon, how 'bout a double play?

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 10:44 PM EDT reply actions  

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

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 10:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Strikes!
throw goddamn strikes!
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 10:45 PM EDT reply actions  

C'mon, Valverde.
Don't become Byung-Hyung Kim Lite!!

(I don't think Valverde's EVER been called "Lite anything" before)

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Valverde's overthrowing
Let's hope the visit to the mound calms him down.

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 10:45 PM EDT reply actions  

I think I've developed a nervous tick
oh man oh man oh man oh man.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 10:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Come on, Valverde!
Get this guy out!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 10:46 PM EDT reply actions  

(*$YPHGPUHU!!!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 10:47 PM EDT reply actions  

BS.
Spillborghs went around. That should've been strike 2.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Maddening
Again, lousy calls by the umpire crew tonight.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Okay, full count...
I love/hate/love late season baseball...
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 10:48 PM EDT reply actions  

full count...
...payoff pitch.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 10:48 PM EDT reply actions  

C'mon, Death.
Throw one more by him!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:48 PM EDT reply actions  

VALVERDE!
Get it going, man!  We don't need to give them runners!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 10:49 PM EDT reply actions  

AHHHHH!
THESE UMPS ARE KILLLLING ME!

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 10:49 PM EDT reply actions  

At least they didn't rupture your ACL.
:-D
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

.........o
I can't say anything:-(
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 10:49 PM EDT reply actions  

this is bad.. hr wins it
asdkfjla come on papa

by gary ho on Sep 28, 2007 10:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Interesting
Rockies send up a guy who's 1 for 10 in his major league career to pinch hit.

And Valverde sends him a pitch waaaaay outside.

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

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 10:50 PM EDT reply actions  

C'mon
We want a ground ball...or a K

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 10:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Valverde got two borderline calls vs. Torrealba
But didn't get two much clearer calls vs. Spillborghs.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:50 PM EDT reply actions  

I can't believe
Joe Koshansky (??????) is up at this incredibly critical juncture.  This guy probably had a paper route three months ago.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 10:51 PM EDT reply actions  

I needed that laugh
That made this inning a lot easier so far...
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Okay
That's two strikes.  Notably, Valverde had that second pitch called a ball earlier in the inning...
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 10:51 PM EDT reply actions  

let's go D'Backs!
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 10:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Blows strike three RIGHT by him.
:-D Poor rookie. Death overcomes all.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Hallelujah!
One out away from a virtual playoff lock.  Puuuuulease!  Puleeease!

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 10:52 PM EDT reply actions  

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

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 10:52 PM EDT reply actions  

come on...
kaz... can't kill us.. at least i hope so...

by gary ho on Sep 28, 2007 10:52 PM EDT reply actions  

YEAHHH!!
That was a great AB for Papa Grande!

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 10:52 PM EDT reply actions  

finally valverde!
i would of warmed up pena long ago. BTW Sutton is a horrible broadcaster

by cosmack on Sep 28, 2007 10:52 PM EDT reply actions  

One more strike....
Come on, Papa Grande!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 10:53 PM EDT reply actions  

cross fingers
toes,eyes,everything
  X  X
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 10:53 PM EDT reply actions  

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:53 PM EDT reply actions  

YES!!!!!
PAPA GRANDE!!!!!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 10:53 PM EDT reply actions  

YES!
NICE WIN. HERES TO TOMORROW
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Sep 28, 2007 10:53 PM EDT reply actions  

I'd yell
if my entire family weren't asleep.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 10:54 PM EDT reply actions  

THREE OUTS!
Play-offs here we come!
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 10:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Ahhhhhhhh
Possibly the biggest exhale of my life!

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 10:54 PM EDT reply actions  

emotional
celebration, gave me chills, too bad sutton had to ruin it

by cosmack on Sep 28, 2007 10:55 PM EDT reply actions  

I don't know what the numbers are...
...but that almost virtually locks our playoff berth.  If we can win one more, I think that will lock up the division.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 10:55 PM EDT reply actions  

it does lock it
Even if SD passes us for the NL west, NY can no longer catch us for the wild card.

by andrewinnewyork on Sep 28, 2007 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

I feel sick
happy,but sick with stress!
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 10:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow
another heart-stoping inning from the saves leader of the  national league.

Looks like we're in the postseason. Whew.

by andrewinnewyork on Sep 28, 2007 10:55 PM EDT reply actions  

It feels funny on my toungue:
"The Arizona Diamondbacks are going to the playoffs."

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 10:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Who else here is watching the postgame show??
This is great, watching these guys celebrate!!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Webb, Valverde
Webb snags his 18th W and Valverde his 47th save.  Very nice, guys.  There will be celebration in AZ tonight!

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 10:57 PM EDT reply actions  

5 years of playoff drought has come to an end
I really can't believe it.  I thought this would be a 500 club this year.  Wow.  Wow.  Wow.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 10:58 PM EDT reply actions  

486 comments
And I'm going to bed.  Shall we make it 500 by morning to celebrate the occasion?

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 10:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Ha!
I figure there'll be 500 by 10 o'clock my time.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

get todd walsh out of the way
blocking the whole camera

by cosmack on Sep 28, 2007 10:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Guys?
I feel like I've seen this before.... NO, not in 2001 or 2002...

...Oh, I know what it is. It looks like last year in Tucson!! :-D Same guys, same euphoria, much bigger stakes, though!!

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 11:00 PM EDT reply actions  

We're going to hit 500 tonight, too.
Easily. ;-P
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 11:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Team...
Stay focused!  Save the celebration for the NL West crown!

BUT, damn, this feels sooooooooo good!

by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 28, 2007 11:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Bonifacio, TC, and Valverde just drenched BoMel
While being interviewed. They got Gracie pretty well, too.

BoMel: "That was fun."

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 11:04 PM EDT reply actions  

J.Mo and Ken-Ken are down there too
They're interviewing J.Mo right now, he's giving the fans props.

...uh, thanks?

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 11:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Bah
The Rockies announcers totally haven't gotten that the D-backs have clinched a playoff spot.  They were just complaining that the Diamondbacks were celebrating the chance to have a play-in game.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 11:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah
Because whoever fucking runs the Coors Field scoreboard didn't update the Mets-Fla game, so the Dbacks wouldn't know.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm sure
There's no other way to get scores, right?  Even if they didn't tell them during the game, I'm sure that someone told them as soon as Valverde got that last out.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah
I'm sure they had somebody watching the scoreboard for them.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Two more heart wrenching games to go
Seeing how much beer I drink,you'd think the Brewers would help me out.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 11:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow
Just wow.  It's starting to settle in.  I can't wait.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 11:12 PM EDT reply actions  

That's priceless.
Eric Byrnes pouring beer foam over Mark Grace's head before being interviewed, tosses the can, "I already drank the rest," then while he's trying to answer a question, gets a $30 million ice bath.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 11:12 PM EDT reply actions  

So....
How jealous is Tampa Bay Devil Ray BJ Upton right now??
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 11:14 PM EDT reply actions  

This is 502.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 11:14 PM EDT reply actions  

five oh one
now we have something to live up to
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 11:17 PM EDT reply actions  

I love it when they're in the clubhouse
and need to have plastic over the cameras.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 11:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Jeff Cirillo
According to the postgame show, Cirillo is on the top 10 list of active players with 1614 games without postseason experience.

Not anymore!

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 11:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow
I'd love to see that list.  Glad we can scratch Cirillo off of it.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Darron showed him the list, and had him tear it up
Also, apparently Cirillo and Darron played HS ball against each other.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

I heard about that
Darron talked about it earlier this season when Cirillo pitched an inning.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rockies will not win the NL West this year.
But they might still make the wildcard. (Hopefully not... let's get the top seed!!)
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 11:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Where is our Fearless Leader?
I'm surprised Jim hasn't posted more...
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 11:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Jim
And Mrs. Snakepit are probably enjoying a little time together for the Meet and Greet Anniversary ... but either way, amazing feeling to have playoff baseball back for this team.  I am excited and a half.
Listen to me, I got no reason to lie to you, don't make the same mistakes I made when I was young. F- a lotta women kid, not just one woman, a lotta women.

by npineda on Sep 28, 2007 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's what I figured as well.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Interviewing CoJack on the radio
They sound thrilled.  Much better than watching morose Rockies players on TV.  :P
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 11:24 PM EDT reply actions  

The darling babies!
squeaking and shouting away there
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Baseball Writers Association of America
Just called. They're loaning the MOTY award to Bob Melvin until it becomes official.

Incidentally, the Dbacks are one of the 5 teams to never have a manager win MOTY.

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 11:24 PM EDT reply actions  

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

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Playoffs!!
Never thought it possible way back before the all star break... and it has yet to totally sink in.

Saw the Padres won on ESPN here, so no division title for us yet. But WTH we can start lining up our rotation for the playoffs without feeling thats we are counting chicks before the eggs hatch.

No DD on the final game of the season then?

by singaporedbacksfan on Sep 28, 2007 11:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Hmmm.... interesting question.
You think they'll hold back on Double D since he's our #2 starter?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Give me ...
Home Field for the play offs, since I don't think anyone can catch up to our record, with one more win.  If Stuntman can do it tomorrow, great, then we can think about giving Davis another day off.  But don't you feel with Owning pitching strong his last two starts, the rotation is Webb, Ownings, Davis.  Livan becomes a stunt man in the pin, I think ...
Listen to me, I got no reason to lie to you, don't make the same mistakes I made when I was young. F- a lotta women kid, not just one woman, a lotta women.

by npineda on Sep 28, 2007 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

*Owings
I have a feeling that Livo will be part of the rotation, if only because he has a lifetime 3.99 ERA in the postseason, is 6-2 in October, (while his team is 8-2) and is a World Series MVP. He's maddeningly consistent.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 29, 2007 5:37 AM EDT up reply actions  

Aw, man!
I don't get the game tomorrow....  Well, that's okay, since I won't be home, but I at least wanted the opportunity!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 11:30 PM EDT reply actions  

I feel like shaking up a can of beer
and tipping it on my own head to join in.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 11:38 PM EDT reply actions  

I agree
I've just got a bottle of water, though, and it's not quite the same thing....
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

I agree as well.
Wait a second... it's a friday night and the Dbacks just clinched the postseason!! What am I doing indoors and/or sober??
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well.... 90 wins!!
As I was saying to Charmer... our Motley Band of Misfits, Youths and Also-rans is still #1 in the National League.

Let's win tomorrow and guarantee the NL West title (virtually) and top seed?

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 11:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Here Here!
And then Sunday, I can get DRUNK for the end of the season ...
Listen to me, I got no reason to lie to you, don't make the same mistakes I made when I was young. F- a lotta women kid, not just one woman, a lotta women.

by npineda on Sep 28, 2007 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

bee foamy,beer good
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fire bad, tree pretty?
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Happy Semi-Anniversary to the SnakePits!
Compared to that, the Dbacks making the postseason is just a bonus.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 11:44 PM EDT reply actions  

night night everybody
sooooo happy
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 11:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh yeah....
....and how's smashing our previous gameday thread record for comments by over 101??
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 11:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Ha!
Apparently, the D-backs didn't have someone watching the Mets game.  They just went out to shake hands after the game until Melvin told them the Mets had lost.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 11:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes... but Melvin knew.
That's my point. He must have had somebody watching for him.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

True
He didn't know it was over, though.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 29, 2007 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions  

Hooray!
I was too nervous to follow along here, but now that I have had my own champagne, I am so pumped by the big win tonight.  Cheers to Webb most of all to get his 1st win vs. CO for the year, Drew for finally coming around at the right time, CoJack for his 2-run homer.  Just a great win for a great bunch of guys.  I heard that Tony Clark was all choked up during the post-game radio broadcast.  Made me choke up also.

Jeers to CO for not updating the scoreboard to show the Mets had lost so the D-backs wouldn't be able to celebrate on their field.  So here's hoping we take it to CO the next two games and knock them out altogether!

by TwinnerA on Sep 29, 2007 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions  

Agreed. The Rockies must be punished.
And yeah, Tony Clark was crying in the postgame interview on FSAZ as well.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 29, 2007 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions  

Wow, I wish I could've been here for this tonight
I watched or listened to every minute of it, but was out and about so couldn't get the the puter.

Well done, gentlemen.  Now, let's get the west.

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

by Stile4aly on Sep 29, 2007 12:07 AM EDT reply actions  

Well, you weren't here,
and we won.

...maybe the curse DOES exist??

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

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

*insert X-Files music here*
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 29, 2007 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

Incidentally...
11 GAME WIN STREAK, WHAT!?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

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

Much better....
...than "Nine game losing streak what", for certain!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 29, 2007 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

Was at the law library and inadvertantly clicked..
.. on ESPN before I had a chance to watch the game on mlb.tv and saw the score... normally I would be mad that the game got ruined, but, YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by oklahomasooners on Sep 29, 2007 12:15 AM EDT reply actions  

TIME TO GET THE CHAMPAGNE OUT!
NON ALCOHOLIC FOR ME!!!!!!!!!!
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Sep 29, 2007 12:16 AM EDT reply actions  

Sat, 29, 2007
The day AZSNAKEPIT BLEW UP!
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Sep 29, 2007 12:17 AM EDT reply actions  

Good suggestion on the radio
Someone pointed out that it might be a good idea for Byrnes to sit down for a game or two to relax and try to get his swing back.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 29, 2007 12:17 AM EDT reply actions  

on the note of the d-backs
since BT is on espn right now. The D-Backs are getting recognition now. They deserve it so much. Kudos to the D-Backs. I love them so much. The pain ends here!

The dwelling of the past from 2004-2006 is now over. Here comes your new generation of D-Backs of the year 2007! New Look, New Faces, New Color, Same Name. The D-Backs return to the playoffs since 2003, and what a time to be a D-Backs fan!

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

by Mr. Philosophical on Sep 29, 2007 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions  

First time since 2002, actually.
2003 was the last time we had a winning record. (84-78, good for 3rd in the NL West. That was the year of the original Baby Backs, and Brandon Webb's rookie year, and my sr yr of HS. :-P)
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

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

Ah yes
2002. I was deciding what year was it. But nonetheless, it was a long overdue reunion with the D-Backs and the playoffs.
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Sep 29, 2007 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions  

Long overdue, must agree with that.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 29, 2007 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions  

Well, time for Dbacks Nation to celebrate.
Although as a nation, we're quite diminutive; something along the lines of Cote D'Ivore or Nepal or Slovenia.

We may be spread across multiple continents, (3 were represented in this thread!) but we're united in joy tonight.

Let's go our respective ways, have our respective beers, (and whatever other liquors we might prefer) and raise a toast to our Dbacks, and our Dbacks Community.

Now, let's come back tomorrow and DO IT AGAIN! DON'T CELEBRATE TOO HARD, THE SEASON'S NOT OVER!!

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 29, 2007 12:25 AM EDT reply actions  

Playoffs
I heard that if we win the division Games 1 and 2 on Wed. and Thurs. could be day games.  Has anyone else heard that?  

by TwinnerA on Sep 29, 2007 12:28 AM EDT reply actions  

day games?
like what times? i already bought tickets for game 1 and if they play it while i am at work, i may kill myself.

by leemellon on Sep 29, 2007 1:11 AM EDT up reply actions  

per TBS
MLB.com doesn't say a time, just dates, but TBS is listed (per directv.com) as having a 10:30a and 2p game. If we are hosting, then the Dbacks will be 2pm and the AL East champ will be 10:30a (or 1:30p their time).

unfortunately this is the norm. I had to pick my games between the season ticket holders and no one wanted the first round for that reason. I think the cubs fans will show up though and that scares me.

by peeklay on Sep 29, 2007 1:17 AM EDT up reply actions  

Calling in Sick
If we are hosting, I will be there.
Listen to me, I got no reason to lie to you, don't make the same mistakes I made when I was young. F- a lotta women kid, not just one woman, a lotta women.

by npineda on Sep 29, 2007 1:37 AM EDT up reply actions  

Lucky
I'll be at work, and nervous until I get a final.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 29, 2007 1:41 AM EDT up reply actions  

Incidentally.... 552
Anyway, I do believe I'm on my way out. I'll have a beer for you all... especially you, VIII, if you have a root beer for me. ;-)
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 29, 2007 12:38 AM EDT reply actions  

Have one for me, too
I'll make it up tomorrow.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 29, 2007 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions  

550+ posts?
You guys are insane. Sorry I missed it.

just for comparison (and the fact that my wife is asleep and I am bored), here are the # of comments on other important gameday threads:

  • Mets - 68 (Pathetic)
  • Phillies - 24 (uh, wow)
  • Rox - 222
  • Brewers - 68 (same guys as Mets blog?)
  • Cubs - 1252 (holy crap)
  • Madres - 353 (but only half of those count because I think Dbacksskins was under assumed names posting ;)

catch you guys tomorrow or in the near future

by peeklay on Sep 29, 2007 1:13 AM EDT reply actions  

I was just wondering to myself...
"I wonder if we could hit 600?"
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 29, 2007 1:19 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, but
All the posts after 350 automatically get a * beside them. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Sep 29, 2007 1:27 AM EDT up reply actions  

Maybe
But I think something that'd prevent carpal tunnel would help out a lot more!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

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

WOW!!!
you guys are pros 500+ I'm impressed. I should have been here tonight my night sucked. Obviously Karma for not supporting my team tonight when they need me the most
Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Sep 29, 2007 1:17 AM EDT reply actions  

Welcome to the Show...
I heard CoJack's homer while we were in the car. Had to go drop off some CDs for a band we work with - that was in a restaurant, so opted to stay there and have dinner. After that, drove to Arizona Mills (arriving just after Lyon nailed down the eighth) and saw Resident Evil: Apocarnarmagediediedie. That was fun, and appropriate tenth-anniversary viewing, since it was in Vegas that I met Mrs. SnakePit. :-) Came out, turned on the radio, caught the last ten seconds of the post-game show, with Dave B. announcing the score. Go D-backs!

Somewhat weird to have missed us clinching our first post-season spot in five years, but reading the ninth-inning comments, I think my heart would probably have exploded. [Monstrous Gameday Thread, folks. Well done!] Though, certainly I'll always remember our tenth anniversary, and exactly what I was doing when the D-backs made it to the post-season... :-)

by Jim McLennan on Sep 29, 2007 1:25 AM EDT reply actions  

Priorities, man!
Just kidding!  Glad everyone had a good evening, then.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 29, 2007 1:28 AM EDT up reply actions  

Okay, so we need
One win or one Padres loss, and we clinch the division, right?
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 29, 2007 1:44 AM EDT reply actions  

Excellent
I wish the Brewers were still playing for something, so they'd have more incentive to beat the Padres, but I'd prefer to see the D-backs win it on their own merits anyway.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 29, 2007 1:52 AM EDT up reply actions  

Division Magic Number still 2 ...
We need a Win and a Pads lost.  Brewers are out, they are 3 back of the Cubs with 2 to go.  Mets can not win the wild card, have to chase down the Phillys.  Rockies can not win the division, but could be in a tie for wild card if the Pads drop 2 and they win 2.

But, I think we can all agree ...

LET'S FINISH THIS!!!

I don't like the idea of anyone else holding our fate in their hands.

I do have to say, if Ed Gon can give us a win and the Brewers jump on Chris Young tomorrow, I will be beyond happy.

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

by npineda on Sep 29, 2007 2:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

For all intents and purposes...
Our Division magic number is 1. 2 games wins the division outright, but 1 game puts us in a guaranteed tie in which we hold the tiebreaker. The only way in which we'd have to have a playoff game against the Pads would be if the wild card leader was also tied with the two of us. Since the Mets cannot catch our record, there's no chance of that happening.

1 more win and we get our 4th division title. (In 10 years, no less!!)

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 29, 2007 3:13 AM EDT up reply actions  

I would agree with that
unless my math is really, really off tonight.

by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 29, 2007 1:48 AM EDT up reply actions  

Was at a wedding
Congrads guys, you fans who invest all the time & money you do into the team should relish in times like these because you do deserve them...

by cj060896 on Sep 29, 2007 1:46 AM EDT reply actions  

Awww, heck...
Here's a celebratory beer for YOU, cj. :)
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 29, 2007 3:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

Obviously it means nothing at all...
Especially now that we've clinched a berth, but check out today's power rankings from ESPN:

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/powerranking?season=2007&week=26

They still don't get it, apparently.

Ah well, screw 'em. Postseason, here we come!

by Azreous on Sep 29, 2007 2:52 AM EDT reply actions  

I was actually bitching about that to Charmer
earlier tonight. I mean, I know the Rockies just won 11 in a row, but 4th in MLB? C'mon... 7 of those games were against the Dodgers! 4th? And the Padres 5th? We took the season series AND have a better overall record. The Phillies at 6th? See my rant about the Pads. And the Dbacks 9th? Behind the freaking Tigers??

Best record in the National League going into the final 3 game series of the season, and you'd think we'd finally get some respect. No worries. ESPN hates us, and that's probably a good thing.

Here's an example of the great analysis provided by ESPN:

"Kyle Kendrick has pitched six innings in each of his last three starts, all of which were Phillies wins."

Quite an accomplishment, that. Pitching six innings in his last 3 starts. Is THAT what passes for good pitching on the east coast?

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 29, 2007 3:23 AM EDT up reply actions  

Here's what really puts it in perspective.
Eight teams make the playoffs. We're ninth. So gee, you'd figure somebody was probably ranked a little higher than they should be, especially considering that as you said, we have the best record in the NL.

But really, the Tigers are the most baffling of all. Never mind the Rockies; I don't mind them being a little high because of the streak, regardless of the competition. The Tigers have been all put out of the playoff race for a week now. It's all very silly.

by Azreous on Sep 29, 2007 3:28 AM EDT up reply actions  

Still plenty of intrigue for tomorrow
Who's playing for what :

Arizona will clinch the West with a win OR a Padres loss; a win regardless of other results will clinch the top seed

San Diego will clinch the WC with a win; with a win AND an Arizona loss they stay alive for the West (because Arizona holds the tiebreaker, San Diego must win both remaining games AND have Arizona lose both to take the division)

Colorado must win AND have the Padres lose to stay alive for the WC; they cannot do better than a tie and a playoff

Philadelphia will clinch the East with a win AND and New York loss; with a win they cannot do worse than a tie and a playoff for the East; a loss regardless of other results will give the top seed to the West champ

New York must win OR have Philadelphia lose to stay alive in the East, which they can still win outright; they must win AND have San Diego lose to stay alive in the WC, where they cannot do better than a tie and a playoff

Did I miss anything?

by peachy rex on Sep 29, 2007 2:56 AM EDT reply actions  

You didn't miss a thing, besides the AL, obviously
How intriguing it might be if both the NL West Champs AND the Wildcard are tied for the best record in the NL.... hey, it looks remarkably likely to happen.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 29, 2007 5:51 AM EDT up reply actions  

T'was watching
on the Gamecast, as I couldn't bring myself to come here or watch on the TV lest I jinx anything.  It's good that playoff baseball is back in Arizona, now let's go for the jugular tomorrow!
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Sep 29, 2007 3:37 AM EDT reply actions  

soco,
as far as I can tell, you've never been a jinx, at least when you don't attend the actual games.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 29, 2007 5:25 AM EDT up reply actions  

It's happened a couple
times where I'll be watching on the Gamecast and then pop in and boom.  Losing.
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Sep 29, 2007 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's late
But how could I not post on this thread? What great news to wake up to.

by britdback on Sep 29, 2007 4:20 AM EDT reply actions  

Indeed! How could you not?
As far as the AZSnakepit goes, you're now a part of history.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 29, 2007 5:23 AM EDT up reply actions  

So.....
17 more comments (after this one) to get to 600.... anybody else wanna take the dare and try to go for it?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 29, 2007 5:22 AM EDT reply actions  

Hell yes.
I see no reason not to, given that I'm still up. I'd like to claim it's from the euphoria of a playoff spot, but the reality is I'm just not sleeping all that well lately.

by Azreous on Sep 29, 2007 5:38 AM EDT up reply actions  

Besides.
This is 588, so there's really only 12 to go. That's easy. We could do that in about ten minutes making up different rules for a productive batting order, most of which were either commonplace or untrue.

by Azreous on Sep 29, 2007 5:41 AM EDT up reply actions  

How right you are!
And it's now 10 more, after this surprised comment.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 29, 2007 5:47 AM EDT up reply actions  

If it makes you feel any better...
We only need 13 more now, but I want to try and post legitimate comments and not just pad...

Okay, so maybe it IS padding, since I would most likely not still be posting otherwise.

Ironically, I was remarking to snakecharmer a bit earlier about how I've had 4 midterm examinations this week, which has quite worn me out, but I'm not quite tired.... if that makes any sense.

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 29, 2007 5:44 AM EDT up reply actions  

So....
(I'm stretching here!)

"Our ace can beat up your ace"... appropriate?

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 29, 2007 5:55 AM EDT reply actions  

Jeff Francis isn't quite what one thinks of
when they think of "ace".
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 29, 2007 5:56 AM EDT up reply actions  

Howzabout the matchup tomorrow....
EdGon, who's been solid lately with the exception of his last start, vs. Mr. Redman, who's been decent and consistently lowering his ERA for the Rox, but on the season, still has a 1-4 record and an 8.67 ERA...?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 29, 2007 6:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

C'mon!! 6 more!!
That applies to YOU too, azdb7. We're so damned close.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 29, 2007 6:10 AM EDT reply actions  

Oh, come now....
....you mean to tell me that we can't get a meager 5 comments?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 29, 2007 6:12 AM EDT reply actions  

Seriously....
C'mon!!!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 29, 2007 6:13 AM EDT up reply actions  

haiku
dbacks in playoffs
the joy is still sinking in
lets win nl west

by gary ho on Sep 29, 2007 6:14 AM EDT reply actions  

602 Posts right here ...
And here's everyone that posted (You might call if fluff, I just hope Jim takes a look at the bottom first and saves himself some time to see who showed up last night :) )

TwinnerA
LucaMaz3
nihil67
Devin
DbacksSkins
hotclaws
johngordonma
Rod
Adam
snakecharmer
icecoldmo
azdb7
VIII
DBACKS KICK ARSE
npineda
andrewinnewyork
cosmack
unnamedDBacksfan
Stile4aly
oklahomasooners
leemellon
peeklay
seton hall snake pit
Otacon
cj060896
Peachy
soco
AND ... Jim

Hell of a night for us all, I think.  I'm seriously balancing impending birth of a child with the joy of D-Backs in the play offs.

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

by npineda on Sep 29, 2007 8:00 AM EDT reply actions  

HEYYYYY
don't forget me hehehehehe

VAI LÁ VAI LÁ VAI LÁ! VAI LÁ DE CORAÇÃO! VAMO DBACKS! VAMO DBACKS! VAMO SER CAMPEÃO!!!

by Muu on Sep 29, 2007 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions  

You and Brandon Medders both
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 29, 2007 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rockies fan
Read what this jerk had to say about our guys.  Here's hoping we sweep them right out of the playoffs so they'll really have something to whine about:

"They played themselves to the point they had
to be perfect the last two weeks to get a shot. They may go 13-1 and still fail.  Better game management needed for 08.  You cannot expect to go 14-0 in today's baseball.  Too much mediocrity.

That D back lineup  is pretty much a disgrace but the won the division, despite being outscored, outhit, out defended.

Is the age of baseball when bad teams make the playoff (see St. Louis last year)."

by PinchHitLancePainter on Sat Sep 29, 2007 at 09:44:04 AM EDT

by TwinnerA on Sep 29, 2007 2:19 PM EDT reply actions  

What?
The whines of a sore loser.  This team has played some great games this season, and has earned this playoff berth.  If the Diamondbacks are such a bad team, why have they tied the season series with the Rockies?

And the Cardinals last year?  Yeah, there's a team that didn't do much in the post-season...

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

by kishi on Sep 29, 2007 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

A "disgrace"? Ouch. Strong words.
We haven't yet won the division, and we DEFINITELY were not out defended this season. That's been one of our strengths.

And I'll take it as a compliment that he wants to compare us to St. Louis' team last year. Just wait 'til we get outscored in the postseason and end up winning the World Series. Just 'cuz that's how we roll. :-P

I can't really hate on Rockies fans being sore losers. Like Padres fans, they must look at all the success we've had in our young franchise history and be very jealous. :-D

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 29, 2007 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

pfft
This is 2 days late but i dont care, viva la d-backs :D

by Wimb on Sep 30, 2007 5:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Cheers.
On another note, it appears that Jim was indeed able to fix the nesting issue.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 30, 2007 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

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