Gameday Thread, #18: 4/20 vs. Padres
by Jim McLennan on Apr 20, 2008 3:36 PM EDT
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Yesterday, there was a sign in the crowd reading. "Our Chris Young is better than your Chris Young". So, today, keep an eye for "Our left-handed starting pitcher called Randy is better than your left-handed starting pitcher called Randy." It should be easy to spot,. since it will need to occupy about three sections at Chase. However, on the basis of their last starts, this one might be closer than you'd think: they combined for no earned runs and only four hits over twelve innings, striking out 16. Wolf - a name that may confuse foulpole! - one-hit the Rockies over seven innings, while Johnson was a victim of poor defense. They gave up three unearned run and, while he left with the lead, another error let the Giants steal the win. On a chilly Pacific night, he got significantly better as the game wore on, so I'm hoping for good things this outing.
You'd think this would make for a low-scoring game today, but I'm not convinced. Thus far, only one of our wins has been by a single run, and we have an ongoing streak of fourteen straight games scoring four or more. That has already shattered the previous franchise best of eleven consecutive contests, done most recently from July 20-31st, 2002 - the best by AZ since then was only eight. Over this time, our collective line is .304/.388/.522, which is a phenomenal - and I admit, unsustainable - level of production. But I wouldn't mind it running for a few more days!
As we entered this streak of 22 straight games facing the NL West, I said it was important to produce a good showing against out divisional rivals. Having gone 12-2 thus far, we have already guaranteed ourselves a winning record with eight games to go . From here on, anything more is gravy, but that's no reason to let up. Sweep the series today, send the Padres 6.5 games back and then take it to the Giants and Dodgers, before finishing up against the Padres again next weekend.
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Set the bar high
I don’t care if it is early or not, build that lead in the NL West while you’re hot.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 20, 2008 3:51 PM EDT reply actions
5:10 starts
suck wind for those of us over the age of 10 and under the age of 55, seriously.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 20, 2008 3:53 PM EDT reply actions
talking about
normal Saturday games, not today’s start
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 20, 2008 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions
hotclaws' keys to the game
1)the Big Unit will pull some extrordinary faces ,like a geriatric tortoise having sex
2)Byrnsie will get his uniform dirty
3)gratuituous LOTR references.
4)drink beer
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
geriatric
anything having sex is not a pretty picture!
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 20, 2008 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Good grief!
It’s 82º humidity is 16% and they have the damn roof closed!
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 20, 2008 4:07 PM EDT reply actions
Just heard CY is under the weather and not starting:-(
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
soco's keys to the game
1) eat some Pei Wei, as rice is one of the few grains I can eat for a week
2) ponder how I became so old and un-hip
3) dessert?
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.
Don't worry
you get old enough, you come back round hip again.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
I corrected it for you
You get old enough, you come back with a new hip again
by Jim McLennan on Apr 20, 2008 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I just bought a couple cd's at Zia's
I feel un-hip.
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.
CD's?
I really can’t remember the last one I bought of those.
by Jim McLennan on Apr 20, 2008 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow
CDs? Did you finally replace your 8-Track, old man?
"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."
ha-ha
I like owning physical things, and I prefer the original sound quality. Sure I can then put them on my iPod, but I like owning the original just in case.
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.
Ditto
I like CDs. I even like my cassettes and vinyl. With records, the artwork is bigger. I don’t like looking at the little renditions of “album” art on a 2X4 display screen.
by azshadowwalker on Apr 20, 2008 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I stilll have LPs
Yep, vinyl is coming back around, baby.
by azshadowwalker on Apr 20, 2008 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions
You should.
Everyone knows that Zia is where all the hipster poseurs hang out.
Eastside Records is where it’s at.
I like their selection and prices?
So how much better is it in comparison?
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.
It is literally one million times better.
And the guys who work there are great. You can just hang out there for a while and have a conversation with them without them having that “I’m better than you because I work at a record store” attitude.
They also have the best c.d. and vinyl grindcore collection in the valley. There’s really no place else that deserves your money more.
How's the vinyl overall?
If I had one complaint against Zia’s is the piss-poor vinyl selection. I guess I’ll have to check out this place in a couple weeks.
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.
They had a large used vinyl selection
Better than Zia’s for sure, but it’s been a couple years since I’ve been there.
I remember
when the Zia down by ASU was just a sea of vinyl. Rows and rows of records. Imports out the ying-yang. Haven’t been there in years, though, since I rarely go to the Valley anymore.
by azshadowwalker on Apr 20, 2008 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Then it's definately not like that anymore
though that could change with the vinyl becoming more popular in the past couple years.
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.
Great stop by Burke
Hammered by Hairston. Good job he doesn’t have real speed, Burke just got to it in time.
She's there? Aw, terrific!
I asked him how she was doing, and he said she’s doing good. :)
by snakecharmer on Apr 20, 2008 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Lot of pitches for Johnson
Gone to a full count on several hitters. He’s already into the low 20’s for a pitch count.
1
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Apr 20, 2008 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Darn!
was hoping for a quick 1-2-3 start
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 20, 2008 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Another walk...
A bit like last time, though he does seem to have better control – these are not missing badly. But they are missing.
finally
pesky hitters, wouldn’t let a strike by them
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Apr 20, 2008 4:24 PM EDT reply actions
Posts a zero
Time for us to increase our first-inning run differential. Put ‘em away early and I can enjoy things from there.
I still don't like Josh Bard.
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.
Romero gets the start
In CF, replacing Young. Let’s hope he makes it the Land of the Dead for flyballs out there…
Schulte said Young's under the weather
Good chance to see Romero for more than one AB!
by snakecharmer on Apr 20, 2008 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I was trying...
To come up with something similar when he flew out to Eric Byrnes on Friday. Something along the line of “Eric Byrnes caught Crabbes”. Never did quite get it to the level I wanted.
by Jim McLennan on Apr 20, 2008 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Ouch
Three at-bats, two K’s and a foul pop-out. Advantage Evil Randy: is this the same guy who hasn’t had an ERA+ better than 100 since 2004?
Who is it?
Mark McLune is the normal Todd Walsh replacement.
by snakecharmer on Apr 20, 2008 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Lacee Collins
Former Tucson reporter, from what I’ve heard.
by Jim McLennan on Apr 20, 2008 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Looks like she used to be on KVOA 4 down here.
I don’t watch local news, though, so I don’t have an opinion of her.
by azshadowwalker on Apr 20, 2008 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
But only an 82 mph slider on the back leg. No damage done.
by Jim McLennan on Apr 20, 2008 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL
Yeah: asking how many K’s Randy has had during the day on Sundays. I’d just make up a figure: “542”
by Jim McLennan on Apr 20, 2008 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I bet you can find it
Hmm, I’m going to go try..
by snakecharmer on Apr 20, 2008 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
LETS VENT
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.
The way they deliver their lines
remind me waaaay too much of that crappy “WAAAAAAAAZUUUUUUUUUP” commercials from Bud.
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 only 22 pitches per inning
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Apr 20, 2008 4:41 PM EDT reply actions
Inning over
lets see if the hitters can start something against evil Randy
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 20, 2008 4:41 PM EDT reply actions
was this the same line up
Randy’s season debut in SF?
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 20, 2008 4:43 PM EDT reply actions
Couple of changes
Burke replaces Drew, Romero replaces Young. Hammock caught that one too though.
by Jim McLennan on Apr 20, 2008 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
The umpire
Has recorded a country-and-western CD.
I blame American Idol. :-)
by Jim McLennan on Apr 20, 2008 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions
It doesn't sound too bad
and I normally don’t like hillbilly music.
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.
I grew up on
old school hillbilly music. Sunday nights at my house consisted of Hee-Haw and The Grand Ole Opry. I didnt even listen to Rock until High School and that only because the school bus had a radio and that’s all they played.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 20, 2008 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Brilliant
another thing to hate Simon Cowel for as if we needed an excuse
Good productive out from MR
put it on the board
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Apr 20, 2008 4:48 PM EDT reply actions
That's a lead!
Nice of the team to show that they can still play small-ball when necessary.
"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."
anyway they can
nice to see them fall back to that to get us a run.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 20, 2008 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Seriously?
Hairston is their lead-off batter? Is that how bad the Padres offense really is these days?
"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."
Thus far
Seven walks for Johnson in just 6.1 innings. Last year, he had seven walks in his first 41.2 innings.
First earned run of the season
For Johnson, in the eighth inning. Be nice to go right back out there and take the lead again.
damn!
walks will byte you in the butt!
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 20, 2008 4:59 PM EDT reply actions
LOL That's the only way people will see it!
by snakecharmer on Apr 20, 2008 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Randy needs
an easy 1-2-3 inning here.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 20, 2008 5:06 PM EDT reply actions
ask and ye shall recieve?
;-)
Needed that
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 20, 2008 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions
receive
stupid rules in the english language!
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 20, 2008 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Crabs hammocks, Sailor Moon
there has to be a nautical joke in here somewhere.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
More of a two-out single...
Still, he’s had the only hits today for us.
by Jim McLennan on Apr 20, 2008 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope we don't have to wait until we get in their
bullpen again to do the damage.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 20, 2008 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, I was hoping that his single was gonna start off a rally. I didn’t mean that it was a lead off single.
We seem to excel
with two out rallies… I was hoping for the same thing.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 20, 2008 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions
It seems odd
But im worrying when its a tied ballgame shows how much we’ve come to expect winning this season :)
Mrs. SnakePit
Has just started a pasta sauce. :-)
by Jim McLennan on Apr 20, 2008 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Hitting the
Taco Bells around my place. I have a bunch of coupons for food! Dbacks are planning on putting Taco Bell outta business I think.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 20, 2008 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions
No kidding
Six of the eight games so far have resulted in free chalupas. By my reckoning, that’s about 205,000 coupons they’ve handed out already….
by Jim McLennan on Apr 20, 2008 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Do you like Taco Bell already?
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.
It's that but instead of a taco shell it's like a fried pastry.
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.
Not if
My previous experiences of Taco Bell come to mind. The phrase “Grade D meat” and “mechanically recovered” seem appropriate.
by Jim McLennan on Apr 20, 2008 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions
How about those greasy Jack In The Box tacos?
When you have a craving I think that they are the bomb.
I miss those in Utah
Burger King has some that are almost as good/bad, but not quite the same as Jack in the Box.
"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."
If you like the taco supreme
I bet you’ll like the chalupa. I’m not a fan of Taco Bell but I think it’s okay, worth enough to try at least.
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.
Looks like a quick one
1:11 in, and we have five innings in the books. Helps that the sides have combined for three hits.
two more K's
and a pop up. Randy’s looking good.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 20, 2008 5:22 PM EDT reply actions
RJ seems to be getting smoother
as the game goes on.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
The evil Randy-
How’s he looking? Should our offense be working this hard to get hits off him?
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 20, 2008 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions
He's looking solid
Not special, but getting it done. I think the loss of Young and Drew are being felt. Romero and Burke are not quite the same.
by Jim McLennan on Apr 20, 2008 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Painfully obvious as
this game goes on…..
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 20, 2008 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Valverde comes in to save, gets the first two outs, then walks Helton and gives up a hit to Holliday. Atkins up now with a 2-run deficit.
the drama continues
I can sell my stash of Rolaids to the ‘Stros fans.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 20, 2008 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions
+many
After Friday’s experience, kids and baseball seem a poor combination.
by Jim McLennan on Apr 20, 2008 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I fixed it for you
Ya know…what would be really cool is if they shot this kid out of a cannon into a net hanging off the batter’s eye
Sorry Jim still had a few problems but ive fixed it ;)
Ya know…what would be really cool is if they shot this kid out of a cannon into Russ Ortiz
Or perhaps
Ya know…what would be really cool is if they shot this kid
by Jim McLennan on Apr 20, 2008 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions
My stomach didn't enjoy the laughing
but i did it anyway. :D
by snakecharmer on Apr 20, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Did anyone bring up today's fun fact?
Coming into this game, Arizona’s run differential (56) was greater than the total offensive output of the Giants and Padres (53 runs apiece).
whoops
I need the rolaids back astro fans
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 20, 2008 5:37 PM EDT reply actions
This game is getting ugly
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.
For once, I'm not in bed
so I can’t put my head under the pillow.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
More hits this game than Byrnes
:-)
Actually, more than Byrnes, Hudson, Upton, Reynolds, Snyder, Burke and Romero put together… :-(
by Jim McLennan on Apr 20, 2008 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions
When he goes...
He goes quickly. Surprised there wasn’t someone warming up in the pen at the start of the sixth – that was going to be Randy’s last inning anyway.
by Jim McLennan on Apr 20, 2008 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Those little legs and arms
Had to move quite fast for that. Good job, Augie.
by Jim McLennan on Apr 20, 2008 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Was that Burke?
I thought that as Augie.
by azshadowwalker on Apr 20, 2008 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions
And Romero=Burke
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.
"This is the greatest thing that's ever happened to me."
Says the kidcaster.
Three million viewers beg to differ.
How long is that kid in there for?
Sounds like I should be glad I’m radio-only?
by snakecharmer on Apr 20, 2008 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I knew there was an excuse...
or reason. The kid! It has to be the kid!
by azshadowwalker on Apr 20, 2008 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions
isn't there some nautical punishment
where you strap someone to the mouth of a cannon and fire it?
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
Used in India
One of ours, unfortunately.
by Jim McLennan on Apr 20, 2008 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions
And now a base-hit
Wonder why Ojeda wasn’t starting rather than Burke. Seems the better all-round option.
We need someone to take
the Dimholt road.
the way is NOT yet shut
It was made by our own misfortunes
The Friars do not keep it
the Way is not yet shut.
how’s that for our obligatory LOTR reference?
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 20, 2008 5:51 PM EDT reply actions
Upton
needs to knock off the chewing. The big wad in the mouth of a 20-year-old just looks gross…even grosser than it does in the mouth of a 30-something. C’mon, kid, smoking is what the cool kids do.
Romero too
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.
I thought smoking went out of style for ballplayers a while ago. Like the spitball, certain players were grandfathered in, but I think Gracie was one of the last of them.
"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."
It did
I’m just being silly. Still, I hate seeing a guy with a wad of chew in his mouth. Of course, smoking doesn’t bother me as much. Wonder why that is?
That reminds me…it’s getting about time for a smoke break now. ;)
by azshadowwalker on Apr 20, 2008 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions
They're plugging the 5:10 start time
And saying it “pleases everyone”.
Not so. It was one of the main reasons I switched to Saturday’s in my seats for the season ticket games.
It's great if
you are younger than 10 or older than 55,
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 20, 2008 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Why?
It’s great to be able to catch the game then head out to dinner, drinks, concerts and keggers, all the while still having the morning and early afternoon to get chores done.
+1000
I agree. I really like an earlier start on Saturdays as well.
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
Neither one thing nor the other
Takes a chunk out of the afternoon AND a chunk out of the evening. I don’t want to be forced into having dinner at 3pm – and don’t want to be having it at 9pm either. It’s bad enough during the week, when the 6:40pm starts give no chance for dinner before the game. Don’t want to be forced to eat at the park on Saturday too: they may have reduced the prices at the park, but really, it’s still overpriced fast food.
But it’s a good question, and I think a fan post on the topic is in order…
by Jim McLennan on Apr 20, 2008 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Which is why the noon to 1pm starts are great
because then you’re done well before dinner (unless it’s the Padres vs Rockies) and so then you can go do stuff. The first Saturday game this year me and the missus went to it and then still had time afterwards head to the Tempe Marketplace for dinner and a movie that started at 7.
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.
see my comment
at the top of the thread.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 20, 2008 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I like the 12:50 start on Saturdays
give me day baseball!
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.
That could have been disastrous
Byrnes and Upton collide in the outfield – Upton caught it, and no damage done, but it was a nasty moment. I think Byrnes is not used to playing CF.
He probably hasn't played CF
since…. what? 2006?
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
MARK!!
THAT’S WHAT I’M TALKIN’ BOUT!!
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
Oh.... by the way,
g’day, everyone. Had an award ceremony for my brother earlier this afternoon.
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
Unfortunately, no. Just his picture and profile in the Arizona Daily Star.
He was a Senior Class Achiever, graduates HS in May.
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
Which school?
I’ll be a Tucson High’s graduation this year (and the next and the one after that).
by azshadowwalker on Apr 20, 2008 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Salpointe.
He’s the youngest of the three of us to graduate from there.
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
OH...
one of those huh? :)
Used to be Tucson’s main rival, back when Tucson actually could win at anything. (I just shut my eyes during Tucson-Salpointe football games and think of happier things.)
by azshadowwalker on Apr 20, 2008 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions
O rly?
One of whats?? Went to all public schools until Salpointe….
When I was there, our main rival was CDO; now CDO has dropped down to 4A, since they built Ironwood Ridge, which took a ton of their enrollment away.
Couldn’t tell you who the main rival is now; I know it’s Sunnyside in football, though.
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
nibble away
Need baserunners as MG just said.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 20, 2008 6:06 PM EDT reply actions
Pwnings PH!!
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
Well, that was disappointing
Second and third with no outs – we manage to add only one run and don’t get the ball out of the infield.
Still, a two-run game is a damn sight better than a five-run one.
We're inching closer
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.
what happened?
And please say it was a friar fan
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 20, 2008 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Leaned over
The fence and interfered with a ball in play on the bloop double.
He is now being escorted from the stadium.
Sadly, I think he was one of ours.
by Jim McLennan on Apr 20, 2008 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions
That would explain it
Never liked that guy as a sportscaster. Like him even less as a member of Congress.
by azshadowwalker on Apr 20, 2008 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions
+2
one for each of his jobs
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
Because
They’re losers with more money than awareness of the rules of baseball?
by Jim McLennan on Apr 20, 2008 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Sailor Moon!
You pussweed…...
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
I'm going to eat some picnic eggs
for good luck.
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.
I'd suggest
You extend your fast instead. :-(
by Jim McLennan on Apr 20, 2008 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions
?
We don’t fast on Passover?
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.
To the contrary
they feast, and drink wine.
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
Feast? Wine?
I am intrigued by your religion, and would like to subscribe to its newsletter. :-)
by Jim McLennan on Apr 20, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Feast, wine and guilt.
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.
Come on Slaten
Hold them! The job is to KEEP them FROM scoring
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 20, 2008 6:21 PM EDT reply actions
He did
Ojeda couldn’t turn it. Not Jackson’s job to cover first.
by Jim McLennan on Apr 20, 2008 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't confuse the issue
with half-truths and gorilla dust!
I know what I know about Connor’s defense and I know that he didn’t even make an effort to turn the 3-5-3 double play!
He's terrible!!
He didn’t even try to get the TRIPLE play!!
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
Not a good day for pitchers & defense today
I guess it has to happen once in a while.
Every 5th game --
—when RJ pitches.
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
damn
back to a 4 run lead for the bad guys
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 20, 2008 6:29 PM EDT reply actions
I hate
those bad guys
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
My runs! My precious runs!!
They stoles them, my precious!!!
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
Half a world away
and I could still pick up your thoughts!
LOL!
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 20, 2008 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Top of the lineup
has waaayyyy too many 0 fers going on today.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 20, 2008 6:37 PM EDT reply actions
Doh!
A base hit helps more now than trying for the fence
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 20, 2008 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Because you want to keep the rally going, right?
Don’t score runs now when you could leave guys on base!
by azshadowwalker on Apr 20, 2008 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions
and we did neither
really not smart at bats today at all.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 20, 2008 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions
They have been apologizing
To everyone for praising the D-backs defense before the game, only to see them boot balls around like Real Madrid.
by Jim McLennan on Apr 20, 2008 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Yup.
“Sorry, Matt Leinart! Sorry, shoewizard!” etc.
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
Yep
Having apologized to amusement park owners and late-night eateries, among others.
by Jim McLennan on Apr 20, 2008 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I know
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
I am actually
laughing at all the apologies by Grace.
They’re making this game more bearable.
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
ARGH!!
SAILOR MOON, YOU LITTLE PANSY!!!!!!
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
Nice way to put it.
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
What shall I eat for supper
that goes with the taste of defeat?
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
Cannon boy?
¿Quién es?
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
The kidcaster
See earlier in the thread…
by Jim McLennan on Apr 20, 2008 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Do you remember fanny?
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.
sexy, in a fun,light hearted way,
like a seaside postcard
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
Hmmmm......
I’m not sure we have a real equivalent in American….
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
Amen
to that.
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
hmm, not really,think of Kenneth Williams or Frankie Howard saying it.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
Probably not much help
To Americans that. The Carry On films – the epitome of “cheeky” – are basically utterly unknown here…
by Jim McLennan on Apr 20, 2008 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions
See, I picture Mary Poppins saying it
and the definition I always interpreted was smart-ass.
by snakecharmer on Apr 20, 2008 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m not always sure that Urban Dictionary is my friend. Sure, it may tell me things, but sometimes, I find out that I didn’t really want to know.
"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."
but sometimes, I find out that I didn’t really want to know.
Did you know that Hairston’s BA is .203.
;-)
Last night
I somehow had to quote Urban Dictionary to explain both “pegging” and “pink sock”....
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
Ojeda robbed
Of another hit by a blown call at first. Seems an appropriate to end this one, which was pretty poor all round. Three more unearned runs made it comfy for the Padres.
Sleep well.
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
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