Gameday Thread, #1: 3/31 vs. Reds
by Jim McLennan on Mar 31, 2008 11:37 AM EDT
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Seems to be a lot of enthusiasm for the thread, so I'm not going to delay posting it any longer. For here we go, folks! The first game of the 2008 takes place in Cincinnati this morning (Arizona time), which is kinda weird. Seems like ages since we had Opening Day at Chase, but it's only 2005 - and if you remember that game [two words: Javier Vazquez], you'll know why we're quite happy to be on the road. Webb gets the Opening Day start, of course, his third for the team though he has yet to figure in a decision. In 2006 he had a chance for victory when we took a 2-1 lead over the Rockies in the 8th, but Terry Mulholland blew the lead. Last season, he lasted only five innings - tied for his shortest outing of the year - but left with the scores level at 5-5, but we won it 8-6.
His spring has been mediocre, with an ERA of 8.50 in 18 innings. But he's the pitcher I'm least worried about: after the past two seasons, Webb has nothing to prove in the pre-season, and judging by his walk rate [one in those 18 frames], it seems he was pitching to contact. Harang had a good spring, with a 2.86 ERA in 22 innings; more significantly, last season he was 16-6 with 3.73 ERA. He's been remarkably consistent: his 2007 figures for ER, HR, BB and K were all within four of the 2006 numbers.
Last season, the Reds finished fifth in the Central, with a 75-87 record, but over on divisional rivals Viva El Birdos, they were described last month as, "The most underrated team in the division and possibly the league." The writer does find the Reds as weak on defense, and that could play into an aggressive running game from Arizona, taking the extra base to the corner outfielders, for example. I don't think we'll be taking them lightly, and need to make sure we take full advantage of our pitching advantage in the first two match-ups.
This will be our first chance to enjoy the new Gameday Threads experience, and there are a number of exciting new features - but I'd better not say what they are, in case they don't work! ;-) [For obvious reasons, this side of things has been almost impossible for the techgods to test thoroughly] The auto-refreshing of comments has already been discovered and works very nicely, it seems. If you notice any problems, however, let me know and I'll send them on up.
The forecast is still questionable, with a 60% chance of precipitation, but they're saying it'll only be "light rain/showers," so hopefully we can dodge the rain-drops. The beer is chillig, the snacks are on the table in the living-room, and the laptop is charging, ready for action. Optimism is unbridled, as we haven't been beaten in over five months. :-) So, let's go, Diamondbacks!
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I just wanted to make the first comment of the season
Opening day is here and a mysterious calm has settled over the world. The Israelis and Palestinians are embracing each other with hugs. The Catholics and Protestants have set aside their differences to done hats emblazoned with a snake in the shape of a "D". The sun is out, the birds are chirping and baseball is here to stay. Everything is right in the world again.
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Mar 31, 2008 11:52 AM EDT reply actions
Yeah!
Thanks Jim!
It's been a long cold winter without baseball.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 11:52 AM EDT reply actions
How's the weather
shaping up? Radar on weather.com isn't too promising....
and we haven't had a drop of rain in 5 weeks now, why o why are we opening on the road again?
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 11:56 AM EDT reply actions
Rain Delay or Cancellation
Will probably kill me. Sorry if I'm being dramatic here, but maybe someone should send the commissioner's office a picture of Chase so he knows that EVEN IN THE ONE IN MILLION CHANCE it actually rains we have this thing called a ROOF.
There's an off-day tomorrow...
For a reason. :-( But I would imagine they will do what they can to play the game, even if it's through the showers. We do have all day, y'know!
*cough cough* - I'll try and see if I'm feeling well enough *hack hack, cough cough* to be able to catch the game from home...somehow this sickness hit me yesterday and wasn't able to make it into work today ;)
Seriously, thank goodness for wireless access and a good laptop -- makes multi-tasking perfect at opportune times like this. (and I really am sick -- seriously :)
go Dbacks!
OPENING DAY PREDICTION: First D-Backs Hit
Sooo .... reply to this to tell everyone which of our boys will get the first hit of the season (for extra points say inning).
drew
in the first, with a candlestick
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Mar 31, 2008 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Brynes
Eric Byrnes in the first because he really needs to start hitting!
by 4 Corners Fan on Mar 31, 2008 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Young
lead off home run. picking up where he left off last season.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions
oh i am sooo rooting for this to happen but was a little too
superstitious to say it .. now that you have broken the ice i'm down with this too ... BUT it isn't my prediction (i haven't decided yet)
Love this
Oh, Oh, OH! I love the comment auto-update!!
by 4 Corners Fan on Mar 31, 2008 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions
At the risk of putting a damper on things... :-(
I just played AZ vs. CIN on my mobile phone, with Webb starting for us, and we lost 6-2. :-( However, I should point out that our starting roster included Troy Glaus, Craig Counsell and Luis Terrero.
I must really get round to downloading a new baseball game for my phone..
With regard to the question, I think Jackson will open our account with a two-out single in the first, following a walk to O-Dawg.
by Jim McLennan on Mar 31, 2008 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I have the ps3 and mlb the show 08 is amazing
one of the greatest features is since it connects to the internet - the makers have weekly roster updates you can download for the game and for the full season. I actually need to login and see if romero is added! Also ... I wonder if they have updated the quality of the hitters (snyder, young, burke) for their bad ass spring ...
*adds another entry to the list of reasons he wants a PS3*
Formerly known as Devin.
Well, you know, still known as Devin in the real world. But not here.
I've got a wii
yet to make a game with the quality of the show for it. 2K8 is ok, nothing great though, glitchy and a bit rushed.
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Mar 31, 2008 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm watching KC Detroit on the free extra innings preview
...(wish I would have known it was free until the 4/6) ... I tink i'm gonna turn off this game, fire up the ps3 and see if I can't get a simulation for everyone as well. Wow -- I am REALLY playing rookie today.
Out of curiosity...
Have you heard anything about the PS2 version? I won't be getting a PS3 any time soon (/ever), and I enjoyed 06 thoroughly (that might have the best play-by-play I've seen in a video game...Matt Vasgersian is the only good thing about the Padres). Just wondering if it's worth dropping 40 bucks or so on.
Yeah it is good
The gameplay is still really solid and if you have an ethernet cable you can connect online to dload rosters still too ...
The game is really really fun -- but I don't play it alone too much. The main thing I do is play seven game rivalry after rivalry against my buddy. That is amazingly fun --- though we do get a little intense at times.
I hear you there.
Unfortunately, even though my roommates will play alongside me for full seasons of basketball and hockey, none of them seem to want in on baseball (although they will watch our entirely created roster in action). So I'll be flying solo. But I might have to go pick 08 up after the game today.
bear with me here
Joe Morgan has some pretty good commentary in 2K8. It glitches alot but what he says is pretty good.
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Mar 31, 2008 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Yahoo has lineups posted:
ARIZONA
CF Young
2B Hudson
LF Byrnes
1B Jackson
C Snyder
3B Reynolds
SS Drew
RF Upton
P Webb
CINCINNATI
CF Patterson
SS Keppinger
RF Griffey Jr.
2B Phillips
LF Dunn
3B Encarnacion
1B Hatteberg
C Valentin
P Harang
Interesting to see Snyder in the 5 hole, but given his performance in the spring, it isn't too surprising.
i wanna change mine!
I thought drew would be hitting a little higher. I'll go with Drew in the second.
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Mar 31, 2008 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I remember way back
when Snyder was just starting out. On another site (before I found Snakepit) several of the fans wanted to dump the 'bum'. I can't tell you how pleasing it is to now remind those short sighted "fans" the error of their impatience.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Okay, I'm ready for today to be awesome. I just got a package with some t-shirts I ordered a while back, my wife finished the last chapter of her thesis which just needs editing (which means we're one step closer to moving back to Phoenix), I've got some tea to keep me warm (and ignore the snow outside), and baseball on TV. Let's go!
Formerly known as Devin.
Well, you know, still known as Devin in the real world. But not here.
According to the techgods
"There will be a regularly updating linescore at the top of this thread and at the top of the blog it's not real-time, but probably updates every few minutes or so. The lineups will not automatically appear...although we're working on that for later down the road."
Hmmm.... Fantasy Dilemna
It appears Harang is my starting ace this week..... will I be lynched here for wishing for a 1-0 Dback victory, with the only hit being a solo Justin Upton homer in the 9th?
Didn't think this AZ Snakepit league would start messing with my opening day loyalties :)
The joys of fantasy baseball... Let me show you them :-)
Pardon me if I don't share your desires in this area. It is FAR too early for my ulcers to start swelling up! I would far rather have a Opening Day blowout victory for Arizona, perhaps something like the one inflicted on us in 2005. Yes, the idea of scoring 15 runs and getting that run differential dog put to sleep early, definitely appeals...
by Jim McLennan on Mar 31, 2008 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions
lol
the problem with joining a league with a bunch of Dback fans is the only "scraps" left over in the free agent market are the likes of Augie Ojeda..... Who's the lucky sucker who gets to cheer on Brandon Webb today?
I'm with you however, a 15-0 win would be great
MLB The Show Simulation
I just d-loaded the new rosters (romero isn't on there but the rest is fine) and set up a simulation with the same lineups etc that we have today ... lets see how this goes.
SIMULATION: Lead off double by CY
bynsey hits him in ... then patterson gets a leadoff homer ..
ari-1
cin-1
i'm gonna skip now to like the fourth ...
Now in the fifth -- score is
cin 3
ari 2
We scored our run off a drew solo shot
valentin had a two shot homer ...
the bad simulatin news so far are the two dback errors (drew and young)
now to the eighth
Crap ... this isn't looking good for this simulation -- I skipped ahead and the score is cin 7 ari 2 harang is still in the game, but webb has been done for awhile. Looks like this is going about as poorly as the one Jim did on his phone ... now to finish it up ...
Final ...
yikes .... i'll post the boxscore of the simulation in a reply to this ...
I took pictures of the full dbacks boxscore of the simulation I ran -- crudely pasted them together and uploaded them .... it is so painful to look at even though it is fake that I am only going to LINK it so only those brave enough to look will need to see.
Bah! Bah, I say!
I make a Will Save to disbelieve.
Formerly known as Devin.
Well, you know, still known as Devin in the real world. But not here.
Computers hate AZ
We lose your sim 7-2, and my game 6-2. I think they must rely far too much on run differential.
by Jim McLennan on Mar 31, 2008 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Must be how Al and Bickley are picking the NL West this year then.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Here's how it look in Cincinatti
This is the time of year when living anywhere else but Arizona - as I sit here in my shorts with the back door wide open - seems like insanity..
bite me
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Mar 31, 2008 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh yes,
the dreary mid-west. So glad i left it.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions
if it's any consolation
I plan to retire in AZ. Makes sense since I plan on owning the DBacks by then
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Mar 31, 2008 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Such lofty goals!
You'd better give us all lifetime passes then!
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions
oh but of course
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Mar 31, 2008 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Harumph
Outside looks like this for me.
Formerly known as Devin.
Well, you know, still known as Devin in the real world. But not here.
Save that picture
for those of us here in the desert. It might come in handy say about late July.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, I'll be stockpiling memories of the snow. I'm moving back down to the Phoenix just in time for summer.
Formerly known as Devin.
Well, you know, still known as Devin in the real world. But not here.
Summer?
Isn't it already "summer" in Phx? At least for persons who have lived in mountainous areas for several years? I don't think you need to wait until May for "summer" in Phx.
by 4 Corners Fan on Mar 31, 2008 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Not yet! we are still in a mild spring pattern. Heck, I get cold when it's below 80º anymore. I really thrive in the heat.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I deleted the simulation comment
From the bottom in case it caused any panic among late-arrivals. :-) Yeah, the 'Up' button is just for the parent thread.
The key button to remember this morning is Z, which will mark the comment you're on as read and move you to the next unread one.
One other habit to break...
From the looks of Devin's comments, it seems you're not required to have a header anymore, which I always found annoying.
Yeah. I'm thrilled with that.
Formerly known as Devin.
Well, you know, still known as Devin in the real world. But not here.
it'll be a tough habit to stop
CRAP! did it again
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Mar 31, 2008 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions
No Prob
I think it works fine with or without the header...we're used to reading them, so they aren't distracting.
by 4 Corners Fan on Mar 31, 2008 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions
is it wrong that i'm giddy about this
I LOVE THE Z BUTTON!
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Mar 31, 2008 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions
no, it's not wrong
Z really is the best thing ever
I'm one of four guys who built SB Nation 2.0. We are like the Borg, but friendly.
One other thought...
If we don't destroy the record for posts in one GameDay thread today, I'll be very disappointed.
Yikes
Wouldn't that require us to hit four digits?
Formerly known as Devin.
Well, you know, still known as Devin in the real world. But not here.
or at least come damn close
we'll get a solid 500 i believe
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Mar 31, 2008 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions
We're missing a few posters. someone call snakecharner.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll do my best
to post from Chinese class but the connection in there isn't too good. So I'll do my best but can't guarantee anything.
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Mar 31, 2008 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm skipping a Physics class, which I probably shouldn't be... Oh well, thank goodness for online lecture notes.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions
seriously thought about skipping
but not today. First day back from break
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Mar 31, 2008 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions
catholic university
pushed it back this year so as to correlate with easter
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Mar 31, 2008 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Gotcha! When is this term up for you then? I start taking finals the 5th of May.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions
my last final is on the 5th
:D
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Mar 31, 2008 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Might be a stretch
Gameday Thread, NLDS #2: 10/4 vs. Cubs
932 comments
Most for a regular season game could be within reach though:
Gameday Thread, #160: 9/28 vs. Rockies
611 comments
by Jim McLennan on Mar 31, 2008 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I couldn't help staring
At his mustache throughout his entire speech.
by Jim McLennan on Mar 31, 2008 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I've got rain delays on both the games ESPN is showing here today. They're showing the Tigers until the Yankees can get on the field, so I'm hoping beyond hope that they'll give us the D-backs to rill time until the Cubs game starts.
Formerly known as Devin.
Well, you know, still known as Devin in the real world. But not here.
Never mind
They're removing the tarp. Bah.
Formerly known as Devin.
Well, you know, still known as Devin in the real world. But not here.
if you have a cable company that uses indemand you get all the games for free today .. mine are in the high 700s (i didnt' even know my box went that high) heck -- i bet if you have direct tv it is free too
Of course
You have to get past the 500's first... Channel 594 is apparently showing Nurseholes 2. I might be tempted to watch that if there's a rain delay. 8-P Except, of course, I don't recall ever seeing Nurseholes 1, so might be a bit behind on the plot...
by Jim McLennan on Mar 31, 2008 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe there's something to this opening in Japan thing.
There weren't any rain delays in the Red Sox/A's games.
........Oh, wait.
And Canada
Formerly known as Devin.
Well, you know, still known as Devin in the real world. But not here.
I'm not sure what the connection
is between this board and Penelope Cruz but it appears as though she wanted to spice things up with a little mojo. She's hoping that the Sedona Red doesn't lay down in the season opener.
http://www.wallpaperbase.com/wallpapers/celebs/penelopecruz/penelope_cruz_32.jpg
rain delay
or so says MLB.tv
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Mar 31, 2008 2:11 PM EDT reply actions
good
gives me time to walk to class and fire the laptop back up
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Mar 31, 2008 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Gives me time to finish editing, I suppose.
Formerly known as Devin.
Well, you know, still known as Devin in the real world. But not here.
Editing
I edited my brother's law school papers (typed them, too), and he's done pretty well. I'm sure your editing skills will help your wife to be tremendously successful. I look for her name in the "Costume Design" section of the Oscars in a few years. . .
by 4 Corners Fan on Mar 31, 2008 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Moment of panic
Yikes! I had a moment of panic when I could not find my Diamondbacks earrings, but fortunately I did find them. Got my jersey, got my earrings, so -- ready to go. Stop, rain!!
Went to the Fox Sports Grill once
For an All-Star game. It was pretty lame: nothing special on the food front, and the room we were in, the TV set was smaller than in our front room.
getting pretty giddy now
nearly skipped to class
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Mar 31, 2008 2:21 PM EDT reply actions
I'm thinking
High humidity is probably going to help Webb's sinker sink. He seems to do well in such conditions:
uh yeah!!!!!
love the middle of the summer away games. Humidity for B-dub means domination of the other team.
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Mar 31, 2008 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Should have been four games started by now
Only the one in Detroit is on: rain delays in New York and Chicago as well as Cincinnati.
and here we sit getting sun tans. Makes no sense to have us open on the road. Oh I know that'll sound a tad greedy, but really, would we have to worry about a blizzard or thunderstorms?
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Is it raining everywhere?
The tarp is on the field in St. Louis, as well...
Formerly known as Devin.
Well, you know, still known as Devin in the real world. But not here.
radar is looking a lot better for the Cincy area, but the rest of the mid west is getting a soaking today.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Heh
A little while ago, the ESPN announcers were talking about how Gil Meche was one of the top 10 or 15 pitchers in the AL right now. He just gave up a two out, bases loaded walk. I'm convinced.
Formerly known as Devin.
Well, you know, still known as Devin in the real world. But not here.
The AL lost Santana, Bedard and Haren
that's a pretty big talent migration
Just heard on the radio
more educated people say Bonds and Clements should not be in the Hall Of Fame.
Lower income people, say let them in.
Interesting?
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
in a way, yes. I really can't imagine Bonds and Clements relating to the middle and lower income classes.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions
not in my case,lol
but I see why they think as a whole better educated people tend to have better paid jobs but it's not definative.I'm just quoting the KTAR guys.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
Hmmmm.... Not always. I can think of some blue collar work that pays very well.. especially in the mining business. Foundry work pays well.. generally, dangerous jobs pay well too.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I like the Reds fans
One guy over there posted: "Is "D-Bags" just too damn obvious?" He got one response: "Yes".
Now, if only our friends at GLB would get that message. :-)
Okay, I'm ready
I just got excited over a home run, despite the fact that I'm watching the Tigers-Royals game. Let's get this going.
Formerly known as Devin.
Well, you know, still known as Devin in the real world. But not here.
NOT sorry
To see Miguel Cabrera out of the NL.
by Jim McLennan on Mar 31, 2008 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions
My understanding is that the American League feels similarly about Dan Haren. =)
Formerly known as Devin.
Well, you know, still known as Devin in the real world. But not here.
I saw somewhere that Haren was favored to win the Cy Young this season. It was on one the prediction sites.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone else enjoy Bush's lame first pitch last night?
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
No, but am I hearing about the crowds reaction from local talk radio.....
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Apparently
He almost dumped Hillary Clinton onto the park; he thought they said "Throw out the first bitch."
Ok, it's an oldie but a goodie.
by Jim McLennan on Mar 31, 2008 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I was there
got last minute tickets for free from a friend who got a bad cold ... got SOME video of the first pitch from him and the booing was pretty intense. They did a replay later in the game and people started booing again
I cut him some slack.
That pitch we snapped off in the '01 World Series was a gem for more than one reason.
Granted, that's about the only thing I'll cut him some slack on.
I need a beer then to go with my ballpark hot dogs.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
beer foamy,beer good
hurrah,my first time posting that this season!
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
WHAT??
That doesn't bode well for a healthy season for them then...
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
True dat
They might get more games out of Griffey Sr.
by Jim McLennan on Mar 31, 2008 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
True, that. I'm surprised the gnats didn't do the same when they had Babo on the team.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe it'sa faith healer like the England squad once had?
great song by the Alex Harvey Band too.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
Is it Just Me
Or is the Nuxhall tribute a little over the top. Maybe I'm missing something, but I'd go with the classy sleeve patch.
We're still missing
some old regulars. Where's snakecharmer at?
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 2:51 PM EDT reply actions
::Thunderous Ovation:::
That's gotta be the best two words ever invented in the English language!
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey ,it's bloody early for most of you.
A bizarrly normal time for me
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
Hooray
No more In Eric Byrnes Own Words.
The D-backs are introduced to dead silence. C'mon guys, we are the reigning NL West champions, you could at least boo us - only Webb got a smattering of catcalls.
I thought
Webb would have a huge crowd of family and friend there?
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
looks like we are the only rain delay left
BTW , I have a mare called Raincheck in foal to Micah right now.I shouldn't have tempted the baseball gods
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
Not the best National Anthem rendition
I have ever heard. Seemed a bit flat. Let's hope the Reds are the same way,
Jesse
would have brought the house down
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Darren(sp?) Sutton
What does everybody think about Sutton? I was so disappointed when we lost Brenneman, but I think I like Sutton better, as a "home town" announcer. He's a little lighter, a little more fun. Fits with Gracie pretty well
Grown on me
I like the relationship he has with Grace, definitely: seems less of a tightass than Brennaman, though that was apparently mostly an on-screen persona. I know someone who lives near Sutton, and he's apparently much the same off-mic as on.
by Jim McLennan on Mar 31, 2008 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I like the Grace/Sutton pairing.
At the very least, he manages to be self-righteous a little less than Thom. I like that Daron and Thom had their little piece in the bullpen during the pre-game show though.
I'm sitting here with The Final Countdown stuck in my head, because that's what happens every time I see the title of the previous post...
Grr.
Formerly known as Devin.
Well, you know, still known as Devin in the real world. But not here.
I'm glad to know I wasn't the only one. Europe is ridiculous, but damn it all if that song isn't catchy as hell.
I prefer
The Laibach cover-version. But then, all their covers pretty much rock.
by Jim McLennan on Mar 31, 2008 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm seriously having to put on music to get it out of my head.
Formerly known as Devin.
Well, you know, still known as Devin in the real world. But not here.
~I guess there is no one to blame/we're leaving ground/will things ever beeee the same again?~
Probably not helping.
Attention, Snakepit 2.0 Overlords
Is there a "Ignore user" feature on this newfangled interface? =)
Formerly known as Devin.
Well, you know, still known as Devin in the real world. But not here.
Ozone
Look up the group Ozone on youtube and look for their song, "Dragostea Din Tei" commonly called the numa numa song...
You'll hate me afterwards, but it'll clear your mind of any other song! ;-)
It's a catchy tune sung in romanian.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, no! No no no no no. No. Noooo.
I have a friend who is an Ozone fan, contrary to all his other good musical taste, and my wife listens to them on occasion. I have banned Ozone from my presence.
I'll fall back on my default "clearing music from my head" song- I Wanna Be Sedated by the Ramones. Don't know why, but it works.
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LOL! TWO of you have heard of them?? I really didn't think anyone had.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed. Except for the last sentence, of course!
Welcome to the first enemy fan of the year. :-)
by Jim McLennan on Mar 31, 2008 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Welcome, but the correct chant would be....
LETS GO DBACKS!
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Wo xihuan lan qiu.
hen hao, hen hao
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Mar 31, 2008 3:06 PM EDT reply actions
And Young starts with a K
Too close to take, really. Sure we'll see a few more of those before the end of the season, but as long as they are peppered by the odd homer too.
There goes my prediction for first hit.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 3:11 PM EDT reply actions
Pretty feeble at-bat by Byrnes
Should have plastered that one. But my prediction has a chance now: two out and CoJack at the plate!
CONOR
Delivers!!
1 to zero, good guys!
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 3:17 PM EDT reply actions
Thank you
I am available for private reading, tarot cards, crystal balls and lottery predictions. W00t!
How big of a raise will I get at work?
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, definitely. Yankees still suck
Per the magic 8-ball, anyway.
by Jim McLennan on Mar 31, 2008 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Woooh!
First lead of the season!
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What a great day!!
Cubs/Brewers (Zambrano/Sheets!!!!) on Ch 32, Det/KC on Ch33, and D-Backs on ch 34!
Don't think I'll get much work done today...
Ahem!
"With regard to the question, I think Jackson will open our account with a two-out single in the first,"
That was me. 10:13 AM MST
by Jim McLennan on Mar 31, 2008 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Patterson
always looked like he should be a good ballplayer to me. Hard to believe how little he has done.
Lot of movement
On Webb's pitches today. Looks like the humidity is indeed helping him, and that totally schooled Keppinger. First K for Webb.
Holy @#!!
If Webb can throw that changeup for strikes, he'll have a big year!
Woop
I missed the first inning. But anyways go D-BACKS
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by Mr. Philosophical on Mar 31, 2008 3:24 PM EDT reply actions
Oh, come on
Why put Griffy on a full count? He's an old man, don't make him stand up there too long.
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Nice going Webby!
1-2-3 inning with 2ks!
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by Mr. Philosophical on Mar 31, 2008 3:26 PM EDT reply actions
And then
Just to show experience is no help, Webb fans Griffey and his 593 homers too.
1
2
3
That'll do.
that last shot before the striekout that showed the ball boy pickup the griffey foul liner showed a good amount of standing water out there on the edges of the field in foul territory ... that makes me nervous, cinci may be used to injuries to their star players -- but we really gotta keep cojack healthy in that corner. I hope they do something out there!
Brent Musberger is doing the play by play on the Cubs/Brewers. I guess that's why they have a MUTE button...
Great start to the season
Now let's just do it, what, 1556 more times?
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I believe that would be 1457 (162*9-1), unless you anticipate a lot of extra innings ;-)
by Craig from Az on Mar 31, 2008 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
No extra innings
But I'm looking forward to 11 more wins in the post-season.
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Indeed
And probably makes a lot of sense on the back-end, too- I'm sure their bandwidth is happier with us not reloading the whole page after each comment.
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Just for the record
Last year:
Gameday Thread, #1: 4/3 vs. Rockies
Apr 3, 2006 12:10 PM MST - 58 comments
Think it might be busy here. :-)
by Jim McLennan on Mar 31, 2008 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
But it was the
Rockies. Hard to get excited about playing them
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions
And when more than one
is posting at the same time, that pop up handles it just fine! Where is the scoreboard though? It is on the main page, but not here?
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
yes, I'm just learning to drive this thing
but it seems easier
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
Ahemm
Have I ever mentioned that I love Mark Reynolds?
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
It's hard to NOT love Reynolds. But it's also hard to watch him hack away sometimes.
by Craig from Az on Mar 31, 2008 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions
That should make it a pretty easy question to answer, then.
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Close, but wrong SS
Augie Ojeda bats switch.
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Had more last year
Clark, Callaspo and DaVanon were all switch-hitters.
by Jim McLennan on Mar 31, 2008 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions
D:
Reynold K'ed
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by Mr. Philosophical on Mar 31, 2008 3:31 PM EDT reply actions
NOOOOOOOO
another K
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by Mr. Philosophical on Mar 31, 2008 3:32 PM EDT reply actions
Time for Jupton!
Come on, man!
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Pitcher's game
oh boy! :D
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by Mr. Philosophical on Mar 31, 2008 3:37 PM EDT reply actions
Webb's changeup
Has been lethal so far.
But this Reds lineup is going to knock a lot of ball out of there.
optimistic much?
so early in thegame.Still,I think he might get one for us one day
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
No kidding
thought I drank a bad bottle of beer or something....
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions
yep
This means that ST stats mean nothing
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by Mr. Philosophical on Mar 31, 2008 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, right.
My brain automatically went with a much, well, nerdier association.
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Can Webby pull
a Owings?
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by Mr. Philosophical on Mar 31, 2008 3:44 PM EDT reply actions
KTAR?!
Sports 620 is not playing the game, and mlb audio isn't working here.. grumble. You guys and gameday are all I get =(
Sympathy
We'll try to remember to avoid the "Woo! Look at that!" posts. :-)
by Jim McLennan on Mar 31, 2008 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions
YES!
Cubs delay means I'm getting the D-backs!
Now I'm going to have to run back and forth between the computer and the TV. But that's okay.
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And just in time!
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HR!
YAY!!!!!!!!
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by Mr. Philosophical on Mar 31, 2008 3:46 PM EDT reply actions
Nice one
Young! Woop :D
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by Mr. Philosophical on Mar 31, 2008 3:47 PM EDT reply actions
Hey EB!
You're a pretty good first half player, right? Especially if Harang wants to serve up pitches like that.
WOOP!
YAY GO BYRNES
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by Mr. Philosophical on Mar 31, 2008 3:49 PM EDT reply actions
Thanks, Fox Sports
They were kind enough to tell us that this was Byrnes's first home run of the year. I knew he was off to a slow start, but geez....
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Well...
He just missed a homer his first at-bat. About 380 more feet of distance and it would have been out of there. But all is forgiven. :-)
by Jim McLennan on Mar 31, 2008 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
He's slacking,
only his first one? why this is his 2nd at bat of the season. what a bum!
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Also...
He's batting 1.000. I expect ESPN to run a full one-hour special on his chances of breaking .400 on Baseball Tonight, with sixteen analysts and updates when he brushes his teeth.
Yes, I'm somewhat tired of ESPN's overcoverage of things.
Still Batting
1.000 woop
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by Mr. Philosophical on Mar 31, 2008 3:51 PM EDT reply actions
Wow
Harang does not have a particularly smooth pick-off move, if that's the best he could offer.
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Man, it looks like a night game almost. It's really dark there this afternoon.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 3:53 PM EDT reply actions
Don't say that! I'd hate to lose those HRs...
by Craig from Az on Mar 31, 2008 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions
ssshhhhh!
say what?
It's a beautiful day for DBacks baseball!
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions
And another walk
Two on, let's go!
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How are the load times?
They started up a new thread over at RR, citing slow load times after 300 comments. Seems fine for me, but how is everyone else finding it?
Good
There is a slight pause when 5 of us are posting at the same time, but I can live with it if others can...
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Fine so far.
The only time it seems to have a hiccup is when there are multiple posts appearing at once. Otherwise, it seems to be handling it okay.
REDEMPTION
Redeem yourself Reynolds
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by Mr. Philosophical on Mar 31, 2008 3:55 PM EDT reply actions
The sherrif fighting it out...
Come on...
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Give him a little bit of credit
He does have 5 Ks through 3 innings.
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Aw.
But gotta be happy with the home runs.
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65 pitches
2 HRs... Harang won't last long, but hey Baker is the manager :D
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by Mr. Philosophical on Mar 31, 2008 3:59 PM EDT reply actions
It's a shame.
If we were playing the Cubs, Pinella would have pulled Harang to save him for 162 games from now.
The indians are KILLING the WS
I'm keeping an eye on a handful of games for fantasy bball purposes adn wow -- it is the third and they are up 7-2
Buehrle with a 37.80 ERA to start off the season. Ouch.
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[Pauses to check fantasy roster]
Phew. Not mine.
by Jim McLennan on Mar 31, 2008 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions
The good news is
The offense has already surpassed the expectations from the two simulations we ran this morning.
I genuinely believe - and proudly proclaim ..
... of all the bball sites I read, we are by far the dorkiest here at the azsnakepit.
YUP we ran TWO simulations this morning leading up to the game.
no hitter
not today D:
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by Mr. Philosophical on Mar 31, 2008 4:01 PM EDT reply actions
Hehehe
Webb throws sinkers, and their batters HIT sinkers. Thought that was a homer off the bat, but it tailed. Thankfully, the hitter was dogging it: not seen a single like that since Soriano in the NLCS.
Just couldn't take his eyes off it. should have been a double.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 4:03 PM EDT reply actions
Mark Reynolds
Redeems himself for the two K's with that fabulous bare-handed stab and throw on a squib infield hit.
damn
I wish i saw that. D:
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by Mr. Philosophical on Mar 31, 2008 4:07 PM EDT reply actions
Nooo!
And now they're dragging me off to watch the Phillies. Fie on you, ESPN2. Fie!
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Yeah, I guess.
I sure do like to complain, though.
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think about signing up for the MLB Gameday Audio -- $15 for the whole season - it's a great deal -- then you can pick up the KTAR feed
I have in the past and I loved it
But I'm moving back to Phoenix at the beginning of May, so I'll just have to soldier through this month until I can watch the games on TV again.
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This bud's for you
Mark Reynolds, but since you are busy, I'll have it for ya....
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Phillies?
Playing the Nats? Didn't the Nats play the Braves last night? One game series???
Yeah, I guess
Braves are hosting the Pirates tonight, according the announcer.
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Best thing about start of the season
is I' m not bored to distraction with the ads yet.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
Quick update on the missing box-score
Just so you know, the techgods have decreed: "Today we decided to cut out the auto-updating linescore on the gamethread because it was up at the top where most people weren't seeing it and so it was an unnecessary load on the server (it refreshed every few seconds). We may bring it back, but put it in a better spot where everyone can actually use it."
Good call
Please be certain to offer the techgods the appropriate sacrifices necessary for their appeasement.
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a newborn calf?
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Mar 31, 2008 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Um...
I was thinking, to keep up with the times, we should go with a case of Red Bull.
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fine go with your idea
won't be as fun though
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by seton hall snake pit on Mar 31, 2008 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Guess I didn't miss much
If I only got to see one inning, so far I'm pretty glad it was the third.
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Without checking
Benes and Lee are the only two I know for sure
by Jim McLennan on Mar 31, 2008 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions
My guess going off memory...
1B Travis Lee
2B Jay Bell
SS Andy Fox
3B Matt Williams
LF Yamil Benitez (might've been RF)
CF Devon White
RF Yamil Benitez
C Kelly Stinnett
P Andy Benes
I think I've only got 7 right.
Jorge fabregas as catcher
Karim garcia in Right
Brent Brede in Left
Edwin Diaz at 2nd while Bell was SS
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions
With...
K. Griffey Jr. RF 0-1
B. Phillips 2B 0-1
A. Dunn LF 0-1
E. Encarnacion 3B 0-0
S. Hatteberg 1B 0-1
...due up in the Reds' fourth, Penelope really doesn't want to see us give them any back.
http://www.wallpaperbase.com/wallpapers/celebs/penelopecruz/penelope_cruz_7.jpg
fixed the link after my computer crashed.
Kinda like the Webby 4th. ;-)
So I take it there was a rain delay? :)
Just got home, so happy to see the game still on!
Look how many comments in the first thread! Hey Jim, what's the auto-rethread threshold?
Welcome!
Yes, started just after noon. AZ time.
No fixed limit on the new platform. Can start a new thread, whenever people start complaining it's slow.
by Jim McLennan on Mar 31, 2008 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I notice it's slow for me
but I don't know if that's the platform or the comments.
by snakecharmer on Mar 31, 2008 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Okay, Young leads off our next inning
so he should get a HR,right?
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
DP time maybe?
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by Mr. Philosophical on Mar 31, 2008 4:19 PM EDT reply actions
Ouch
Young got eaten up by that one, badly. Should have been a single, no more - but somehow they rule it a triple. Let's get out of the inning with a lead.
Walks are killer. There was an article in the Mesa Tribune earlier about the huge number of runs Davis gave up due to walks. We don't need Webbie to go there...
4 innnings isn't up yet
if he stays under 55 i'll feel pretty good about it
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by seton hall snake pit on Mar 31, 2008 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Coming in to this inning
43 pitches. More now, of course. They're saying he'll not be allowed to go much past 100,
by Jim McLennan on Mar 31, 2008 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions
O-Dawg's first gem of the year
Over the shoulder basket catch to save a hit. Chris Young would not have caught it, either.
nice range!
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by seton hall snake pit on Mar 31, 2008 4:25 PM EDT reply actions
Damage controlled.
3-2, although one of those runs should have been unearned. Back to grinding on Harang.
Thanks for the update
Yahoo and MLB.com are still telling me it's 3-0 with Griffey on first...
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Did you see this from Jim earlier?
http://www.azsnakepit.com/2008/3/31/388171/does-anybody-know
Might want to (not) see if that will (not) work for you.
myp2p.eu
check it out ;-)
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by seton hall snake pit on Mar 31, 2008 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Young matches Reynolds
With his second K of the day. One more at-bat of course, but I can see the pair going head-to-head all season here...
Bats have gone very quiet
Seven in a row retired by Harang; we haven't had a hit since the homer by Byrnes. However, we still have the lead, and that's what matters.
Just missed!
What another tremendous play by Hudson...
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 4:35 PM EDT reply actions
Ouch
Hit to Harang, despite Hudson's heroic efforts. Would like to see one of those double-plays right about now.
Need to rattle
the bats a bit though.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Radar cleared up
Looks like it's up to the team
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions
First BS from Walsh
He said it's four straight years on the road. I understand 2005 was forgettable, but it was in Phoenix.
at this pace
Webb will be done in the 7th and we'll get to see half of the cavalry of the Four Horsemen
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Mar 31, 2008 4:43 PM EDT reply actions
nope
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by seton hall snake pit on Mar 31, 2008 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Jackson retired
For the first time today. Average shrinks to .500. Calls from diamondhacks for the signing of Tony Clark to follow. :-)
He hit it hard, too
but right at someone. :(
by snakecharmer on Mar 31, 2008 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Reynolds grounds out to end the inning.
Made contact, at least. Still, the bats are dead. Long live the bats.
not a K though!
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by seton hall snake pit on Mar 31, 2008 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions
"Release the Bats"
was it The Birthday Party sang that?
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
Oh yes...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaWn0qcRYFA
I just regressed about twenty years.
by Jim McLennan on Mar 31, 2008 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Reynolds puts the ball in play!
Okay, a simple groundout to short, but we take our victories where we can find them. Ten in a row down for Harang now; both pitchers going toe-to-toe and throwing bullets.
Harang
will be the first to blink again.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions
And the other two
Should be illegal as cruel and unusual punishment. Griffey down on three pitches.
by Jim McLennan on Mar 31, 2008 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Heart of their order
Come on Webby, stay F O C U S E D
Defense, on yer toes!!
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 4:51 PM EDT reply actions
Not really.
Just about the same as when the thread started. The only time things are real slow is if I either refresh the page or open something else and come back to this. Dunno about everyone else though. I've got a pretty good connection.
I've been having
connectivity issues all weekend, I am seeing a difference, just not sure why.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions
That went up fast
so, not much change from earlier then.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions
needanout, needanout, needanout...
come on, just one more out.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 4:54 PM EDT reply actions
Gosh
I haven't bought any Rolaids for the season yet.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Test
Just testing to see howf my avatar pic of Webbie on his Cy Young press conference day looks.
Played hooky to stay home and watch the game. Go D-Backs!
JEFF!!!
Tony Clark who?!
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Mar 31, 2008 5:02 PM EDT reply actions
Go Sally!
Gotta love it! 3 homers so far this season! Just wish we had baserunners when those balls flew out!
CY
takes the K lead
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Mar 31, 2008 5:05 PM EDT reply actions
It hung up for me too
For a while. Then it suddenly got better. I think there are general server issues; I can only imagine the SB Nation server load today.
by Jim McLennan on Mar 31, 2008 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Me too,
I went to check out someone's avatar and I couldn't get back onto the site for a few minutes.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions
you just have to preview and then post occasionally
servers are slowing down
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Mar 31, 2008 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Curse you, MLB Gameday!
They've updated to Flash 9 and I don't have admin rights to make the upgrade on my work computer. Glad I've got my fellow snakepitters to keep me going!
Sounds like Webby's pitching a beauty. Can't wait to see the highlights.
Don't blink; blink and you're dead. Don't turn your back, don't look away, and don't blink. Good luck!
lets hope the Reds bats hit a....
quall??? no? :-)
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Mar 31, 2008 5:09 PM EDT reply actions
that nearly sucked the air out of the room
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Mar 31, 2008 5:12 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah...
It worried me. But with no-one on base, it's less of a concern.
by Jim McLennan on Mar 31, 2008 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions
we're gonna have to come up with something good for him
He has a nice name that we'll enjoy making puns for
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by seton hall snake pit on Mar 31, 2008 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Not too bad
Qualls puts up his first scoreless inning as a D-back. Right on!
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good first inning as a D-Back
I knew I was going to like him
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by seton hall snake pit on Mar 31, 2008 5:14 PM EDT reply actions
I always thought Qualls had solid stuff in Houston, but I still think Qualls/Burke wasn't enough in exchange for the major league saves leader. Although I don't think Valverde can continue to put up those kinds of numbers...
by Craig from Az on Mar 31, 2008 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Ask me about that in six outs
:-) We'll either be lamenting Valverde's loss, or going "Papa Who?"
by Jim McLennan on Mar 31, 2008 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Hooray!
My wife just called, she's got her paperwork filed, and two weeks from today, she'll defend her thesis and be (pretty much) finished with her Masters degree! Today is pretty awesome.
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Well, you know, still known as Devin in the real world. But not here.
Just jumped over to the Cubs game. Looks like Zambrano might have gotten hurt in his first outing (doesn't appear to be serious)
they had two
rain delays in their game. last I saw it was 0-0 and the brewwers had 3 hits to the cubs 1
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions
For the record
Other sites are reporting sporadic loading/slowness issues. It doesn't seem too bad here, but I can only imagine the hammering the SB Nation servers are getting today, with all the Opening Day action. We appreciate your patience, and apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause. :-)
Apologies are worthless!
I demand my money back!
(As a more serious aside, I was glad to see Mrs. Snakepit's ad on the sidebar made the move over to 2.0.)
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So was Mrs. SnakePit
First thing she said when she saw the new layout. :-)
by Jim McLennan on Mar 31, 2008 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Other sites
seeing huge comment levels too?
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Probably
I was checking out Bleed Cubbie Blue, which gave me a couple of time-out errors before it loaded, and their thread was approaching 900 before they started a second one.
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yeah you're talking about a fan base that is more than
the 30 of us regulars here
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by seton hall snake pit on Mar 31, 2008 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Phew.
That was a hell of a trip, but I can finally see things here again. On the plus side, in the meantime we were Quall clear.
A near great play by Snyder...
Followed by another great diving stop by Hudson. Two down, and O-Dawg has been fantastic.
3 up
and 3 down
and just 3 more outs to go....
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 5:30 PM EDT reply actions
O-dawg
Hudson has made 3 or 4 unbelievable plays this game --- and his best play of the day the runner was actually safe --- an absolute joy to watch
here's to some good negotiations this year
that is if he hits like he did last year
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Mar 31, 2008 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions
here's to some good negotiations this year
that is if he hits like he did last year
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Mar 31, 2008 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions
'pen looking really good
Pena looking to his mid-summer form
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Mar 31, 2008 5:31 PM EDT reply actions
Snyderman good first pitch swinging
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by seton hall snake pit on Mar 31, 2008 5:33 PM EDT reply actions
In other news
Livo is starting for the Twins tonight
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by seton hall snake pit on Mar 31, 2008 5:34 PM EDT reply actions
Getting very slow now
The techgods suggest new threads once we hit 500. I'm not going to risk jinxing us in the ninth by doing so, but we'll be going that route in future.
Yeah.
I can't even reply anymore, unless I'm lucky enough to get one through. Now we'll never know if that 900 record could have been threatened.
hey 600ish is a pretty solid start
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by seton hall snake pit on Mar 31, 2008 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Some of you remember a few years ago when we would have threads of 30 to 40 comments. We've come a long way.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd like to say I do
but I haven't been around that long.
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by seton hall snake pit on Mar 31, 2008 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions
We'll just have to do it in multiple segments. But we'll get it.
Formerly known as Devin.
Well, you know, still known as Devin in the real world. But not here.
exactly
so we'll have to do some math, we'll get there again
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Sometimes life is a beach but Penelope thinks that it's time for the sun to set on the Reds home opener.
http://www.wallpaperbase.com/wallpapers/celebs/penelopecruz/penelope_cruz_12.jpg
Meanwhile, on the other end of the country....
The Dodgers are up 4-0 over the Giants in the 4th. I think San Francisco is going to live up to our expectations this season.
Formerly known as Devin.
Well, you know, still known as Devin in the real world. But not here.
whew!
bringing the heat!
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Mar 31, 2008 5:45 PM EDT reply actions
CURVE!
I'm not lyon that was nasty
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by seton hall snake pit on Mar 31, 2008 5:46 PM EDT reply actions
Okay
THAT was a slow one to post!
DBACKS WIN!!!!
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Win!
First of many! Go D-backs!
Formerly known as Devin.
Well, you know, still known as Devin in the real world. But not here.
I'm still gonna miss him
not for the pitching but for the amount he pissed off other fans
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by seton hall snake pit on Mar 31, 2008 5:48 PM EDT reply actions
Pen looked good. Webb looked good. Dawg was superb. CY and Reynolds looked like they haven't learned anything since last year ;-)
Total Agreement
I couldn't have said it better, Craig
by Huxtable Reunion on Mar 31, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice Win!!
It's nice to see a team win with three homers and four runs. Did we even have three homers last year?
Webb and the Lyon impressed me, as did Qualls.
606 at end of gametime on a monday morning/afternoon
quality posting. Good game boys let's repeat this performance Wednesday.
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Mar 31, 2008 5:49 PM EDT reply actions
Haren
I was excited for today's game, but I am really looking forward to see Haren pitch his first game in a D-Backs uniform on Wed.!
I like it!
Win #1 for Webb. 21 more to go this season!
I called it first.
Plus--the new SB--very very cool.
Too much interface
Jury's still out on the new blog tools. There's more tools.... but more interface can just get in the way.
by Huxtable Reunion on Mar 31, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
And the load on the SB Nation server
Drops about ten percent. :-) See you all on Wednesday for the series win!
The other teams
will thank us when they get the power boost.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Great way to start the season
I had big time trouble with my computer getting on the thread today.
by DiamondbacksWIn on Mar 31, 2008 5:51 PM EDT reply actions
Hahaha!
I see Kerry Wood's first outing as closer has gone well: three Brewers runs to break open a 0-0 tie.
I think the Cubs might be good for fourth place in the NL Central this year. Seattle is a better team. Period.
:-)
Gagne
And Gagne gives up a 3-run homer to Fukodome to tie the game! Nice bailout for Kerry Wood.
Stupid ESPN is already calling the D-Backs light hitting in the recap of our game since it was a "close game".
Yeah, three home runs is pretty unimpressive.
Can't say I'm too unhappy to see the Rockies down 5-1 in St. Louis- I'll be glad to get every bit of ground on them that we can, now if only that rain delay would end....
Formerly known as Devin.
Well, you know, still known as Devin in the real world. But not here.
Rockies
That rain delay seems to be lengthy, so that would mean Jeff Francis would most likely be done for the day (2.1 innings and a sparkling 19.29 ERA)!
It's a shame those numbers won't stick.... as won't the 5-0 deficit.
by Huxtable Reunion on Mar 31, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not saying another word other than please send Wood out there again.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 31, 2008 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Cubs lose! Cubs lose!
That's always nice to see. Get another year of Wrigley futility off to an early start.
by Jim McLennan on Mar 31, 2008 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Nationals
What's up with the Nats playing Atlanta on Opening Day and then the Nats started a 3-game series today with Philly?
It is all weird for the new park ...
They wanted to open at nationals park as the first game of 2008 played stateside ... so it is a little screwy to accomodate that. Philly is just up the road anyway -- so easy travel day for them.
HEY!
no comment padding!!
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Mar 31, 2008 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
What the hell happened here?
Does anyone work around here?
Also, is there anyway to tag all of the comments as read, 'cos there's no way I'm reading all of that.
In re: to the game, it was essentially everything about the 2007 Diamondbacks in a nutshell: quality starting pitching, solo home runs, lots of striking out, and phenomenal bullpen pitching. Luckily the Tums inducing closing was nowhere to be seen, though perhaps I'll see that tonight with the Padres/Astros game.
The boys in Sedona Red slugged it out with a pretty pesky poltergeist, then stayed on to dance the night away with some of the lovely ladies who witnessed the disturbance.
just hold Z
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by seton hall snake pit on Mar 31, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Apparently
it either automatically marks them all as read if you navigate away or it happened when I tried shift z or something. I dunno, but it worked right after I posted that.
The boys in Sedona Red slugged it out with a pretty pesky poltergeist, then stayed on to dance the night away with some of the lovely ladies who witnessed the disturbance.
woahhh \ô/
hi guys! ^^
omg what a good start... webb W young HR lyon SV... it's all I needed on my 3 fantasy teams hohohoho
- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?
I'm jealous
I didn't get to watch the game today. I got off work just in time to hear the wrap-up show on the radio. Sucks...
I like the new digs, btw.
Livan
Hernandez v2.0 went 7 innings and gave up 2 earned runs for the Twins. Not a bad start, but I think the Twins really should be worried if he supposed to be their ace.
Formerly known as Devin.
Well, you know, still known as Devin in the real world. But not here.
Watched the game too
and he definately looked good in the start.
The boys in Sedona Red slugged it out with a pretty pesky poltergeist, then stayed on to dance the night away with some of the lovely ladies who witnessed the disturbance.
Well anyway......
I apparently fell asleep in the recliner at 11am (AZ time) this morning waiting for the game.... woke up at 4pm... :(
Great way to start the season for me...lol
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!
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