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Gameday Thread, #26: 4/28 vs. Astros

Houston Astros at Arizona Diamondbacks, Apr 28, 2008 9:40 PM EDT


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Chris Sampson
RHP, 1-2, 6.38

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Dan Haren
RHP, 3-1, 3.03

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Hey! We're not facing the NL West! This'll be a nice change: after more than three weeks straight of seeing our rivals every day, Houston will pose a nice change of pace and a touch of variety. Hopefully Haren will bounce back from his first poor outing of the season, where he failed to escape the fifth inning. The Astros have struggled a bit of late, losing back-to-back games against the Cardinals after winning six in a row, to slide back below .500 this year. Should be about for most of this, though we have a LOT of stuff to catch up on, so we will see how it goes!

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soco's keys to the game

1) Pour one out for my homies of the morning drive show on 103.9 “The Edge:” Chuck Powell, Colin Boyd, Drew Hutchinson, and Cori James, who all were fired for Adam freakin’ Carolla.
2) Go to dance lesson
3) Come home and whip up some dinner
4) Watch “How I Met Your Mother” (What will be fall out of the Barney/Robin?)
5) Catch the last half of the 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.

by soco on Apr 28, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions  

6) 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.

by soco on Apr 28, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'll never tell!

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.

by soco on Apr 28, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

you're slipping Soco

you almost forgot about Dessert—I’m worried you’re being pulled in too many directions

by dstorm on Apr 28, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know

I thought of it right as I hit “post.”

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.

by soco on Apr 28, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

will let you off this time

but let’s not mess with the early season karma, ok?

by dstorm on Apr 28, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Did the Edge even exist when you were in junior high

or was that back when it was still AOR format in the 60s? ;-)

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.

by soco on Apr 28, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wait… There are other teams in baseball besides the NL West? Crazy!

It’ll be nice to have some new faces to play. We’ll get to find out which perception is true- are the Diamondbacks really that good, or is the NL West really that bad?

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Very good point

We need this now to test our true abilities and make sure we still line up well with the rest of the league!

by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, I’m hoping the next few weeks might help salve some wounded pride across the rest of the division.

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

And then, of course, we can bring them right back down to earth when we play them next. =)

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Indeed. Part of me is very happy to bid farewell to the NL West. I mean, the Dbacks did really well and all. But still, I am very ready to see a different team. Having said that, I will not be able to watch any of these games against Houston. I won’t be home tonight, tomorrow night or Wednesday afternoon. Alas. I will have to wait for the weekend to actually see the DBacks face another team.

by SongBird on Apr 28, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m pretty sure that, top to bottom, the NL West is the toughest division in the NL. We’ll start to see over the next few weeks though.

by foulpole on Apr 28, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

So I haven't heard much on Valverde lately

since he blew a couple saves a week or so again—has he rebounded? Is he still the go to guy? Could we see Papa Grande on the mound tonight?

by dstorm on Apr 28, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

He got a save a few days ago, so it looks like he’s still the closer.

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

another BLOWN save

would be nice this evening – although I’ll take him coming in for a “bull-pen” session having us up by 8 runs as well

by dstorm on Apr 28, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m hoping he won’t have any save situations this series.

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

+1

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

He's about to be featured on the pregame show

His stats are decent… he’s had a few saves and a couple more Ks, no runs for a while.

I’m confused.. Yahoo shows him having a Blown Save and a Win on April 22nd, yet no earned runs – not ANY runs – and no hits, only one walk. How the hell does that happen?

by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Inherited runners and a sacrifice fly, looks like.

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ohh that's true

Duh, I forgot about inherited runners!

by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wonder if

he came in and inherited runners—and then maybe an error occured?

by dstorm on Apr 28, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

could be a wild pitch, a bases loaded walk, balk, missed third strike by the catcher, a run scored on an error, run scored on a fielder’s choice or fielder’’s interference.

by foulpole on Apr 28, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah

He allowed 2 inherited runners to score. That’s how he didn’t technically allow any runs, but got the blown save.

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lineup - the usual...

Young
Byrnes
Hudson
Jackson
Reynolds
Upton
Drew
Snyder
Haren

by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

nice to see J-Up

back in the line-up—hopefully just a cramp and nothing more

by dstorm on Apr 28, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jupton

hoping to see him own it up tonight. Man that kid is gonna be huge.

"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War

by Turambar on Apr 28, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow - Zito going to the bullpen

it’s officially hitting the fan in San Fran

by dstorm on Apr 28, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah, soco posted a fanshot about it.

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow!

That’s a very expensive RP.

by foulpole on Apr 28, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Also: hilarious.

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yep

It’s everywhere this evening. Apparently Bochy hinted at it post-game yesterday.

by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

You know

I was listening to a bit of Cincinatti @ St Louis on XM just now. This is the first time these two NL Central teams have played this year. First time! And it feels like we have played everyone in our division a dozen times already. Sigh.

by SongBird on Apr 28, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions  

oops my bad, I didn’t see the part about “these two teams”.

by foulpole on Apr 28, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

The NL Central does have one more team than the NL West…

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Giving away the DVD set on the pregame show

Aahh… I want I want… but I don’t have a cool WS story to tell Jim… :P

by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Didn't say it had to be true :-)

One of the ones posted over at DBBP will be getting an honorary mention, even though I have one or two doubts about its factual veracity, shall we say!

by Jim McLennan on Apr 28, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

I would tell the story about

how I had the opportunity to go see the World Series game two, but the love of my life, my first and only love, the alpha and the omega, the Catherine to my Heathcliff, yin to my yang, fox to my hound – wanted me to have dinner with her and her family that night because she would be going out of town the next day.

I was seventeen and a hopeless romantic. I acquiesced. The dinner was excruciatingly boring and we didn’t get to spend any time alone afterwards. She dumped me a few weeks later.

by dahlian on Apr 28, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

and I add...

but I don’t think it’s what Jim had in mind.

by dahlian on Apr 28, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Injury update

BoMel saying Micah’s next start depends on his bullpen session tomorrow. There’s an off day, they could skip him.

by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

hmmmm

good opportunity to give Scherzer a start? why not?

by dstorm on Apr 28, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Have to go to rehearsal now. Good luck DBacks!

by SongBird on Apr 28, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Those other guys:

K. Matsui 2b .282
M. Bourn cf .195
M. Tejada ss .340
L. Berkman 1b .322
C. Lee lf .260
H. Pence rf .253
M. Loretta 3b .227
J.R. Towles c .200
C. Sampson p .000

What a sucky pitcher. His BA is .000

by foulpole on Apr 28, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions  

he definitely

couldn’t play for the D-backs

by dstorm on Apr 28, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

two pitches, one out.

by foulpole on Apr 28, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

niftey little play by Wolf.

by foulpole on Apr 28, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions  

1-2-3. A very nice quick 1st for Danny boy.

by foulpole on Apr 28, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions  

1-2-3

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions  

lead off single for CY!
Let’s get to ‘em early and often.

by foulpole on Apr 28, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Well, that didn’t work out the way I wanted it to.

by foulpole on Apr 28, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

I am somewhat confused...

Friday’s game report appears to have made a recent return to the top of the front page – however, accompanied by Saturday’s Win Probability Graph! Have we gone through a timewarp of some kind? I’d like to know, since if so, I have to head back to Los Angeles again and continue avoiding the water. ;-)

by Jim McLennan on Apr 28, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Hmm...

I thought I only put up Thursday and Sunday’s graphs… I didn’t think I mislabled them? I’ll check lol!

by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ah-hah...

I sense a ripple effect and ‘Skins hand, as Saturday’s recap makes its way towards the light… :-)

by Jim McLennan on Apr 28, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

The hand of God, or 'Skins' hand?

Nah. Mine. I accidentally edited the wrong recap. The damage has been undone, I believe, though.

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

I also had to update the dates on the others

to keep everything in the right order, because I had accidentally updated the date on the recap. So, the gameday threads will be out of order, but the stories will be in chronological order.

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah. it's kinda confusing...

Everything since Friday night’s recap looks out of order at the moment. We go straight from Friday’s thread, to Saturday’s thread. I’ll tidy up everything after tonight’s game is over…

by Jim McLennan on Apr 28, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sounds good.

I tried to find a quick fix so nobody would be TOO confused….

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

I see an error with actually Thursday's game report

that I couldn’t post until Friday. Somehow the fangraph got messed up. I’ll fix it. :)

by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh you're right Jim

Dang it’s weird when the author stays by someone (me) when it’s not mine, lol!

by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Don't blame me,

I volunteered to ease your staff of recap burdens…

by dahlian on Apr 28, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

So it was YOU

Who knocked out ‘Skins internet… :-)

by Jim McLennan on Apr 28, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

dahlian, you SON of a....

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Running

In my opinion, Grace is right about BoMels calling for steals more often. We do have very agressive baserunning, thanks to Gibson, but I have no doubt we have three guys that can consistently steal 30 bases in CY, Byrnesie, and J-Up, and BoMels need to utilize their strengths more.

by LucaMaz3 on Apr 28, 2008 9:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Byrnes has had two sore hammys since spring training. That may slow him down a little bit.

by foulpole on Apr 28, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm tired of all these 1-2-3 first innings by our offense.

Tell me again why our two best hitters are hitting fourth and sixth?

by dahlian on Apr 28, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Another 1-2-3 for Haren

Good.

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions  

15 pitches through 2 for Haren.

by foulpole on Apr 28, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions  

So.... maybe runs are on tap, in the bottom of this inning??

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions  

We can hope.

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

This one is fair motoring...

28 pitches combined by the two starters for the first twelve outs!

by Jim McLennan on Apr 28, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions  

23 pitches for Haren through 3!

by foulpole on Apr 28, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh, MAN....

Haren looks GOOD tonight.

So, let’s start smacking around Sampson, please??

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:04 PM EDT reply actions  

And now...

36 pitches for fifteen outs!

by Jim McLennan on Apr 28, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Seriously

Haren is apparently rationing his pitches today. Looking good.

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions  

I won't argue.

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Agreed.

(Nothing against foulpole)

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, I dunno about that....

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

When they said it,

I thought Dirt was referring to Dan Haren.

For some reason I like the name “Dirt Haren”.

by dahlian on Apr 28, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Heh....

Yeah, I think that fits more too…. even though he’s now more clean-shaven.

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

And Thank GOD for that!

That thing was getting pretty….icky…

by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

DROOO!!

Leadoff 2B!!

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Wolf smoked that ball!!!

by foulpole on Apr 28, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Leadoff double! Let’s get runs in!

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Snyderman

doing his best to help out Sampson….

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Dirt

Not sure about that one yet. Drew seems like the most unnicknameable (?) player on the team, as he seems quiet and bland, with no eccentricities. I guess he’s just a ballplayer.

by LucaMaz3 on Apr 28, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah, he is really quiet

Can we think of any calm cartoon characters?

by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Richie Rich?

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

DANNY HAREN!!

RBI!!!!

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Haren with the ribby double!

Sweet!!!

by foulpole on Apr 28, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Danny!

Again, RBIs from our pitchers! I knew it was a good idea to let them get bitten by a radioactive Micah Owings in the off-season.

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 10:10 PM EDT reply actions   3 recs

+1

and recommended.

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Memo to the rest of the league?

You might want to pitch around our pitchers.

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:10 PM EDT reply actions  

+1

I loled

Don't blink; blink and you're dead. Don't turn your back, don't look away, and don't blink. Good luck!

by Stile4aly on Apr 28, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Haren

Our #9 spot is producing!!!

by LucaMaz3 on Apr 28, 2008 10:10 PM EDT reply actions  

More than our #2 spot, anyway.

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Coming into today’s game, the Diamondbacks had 14 RBIs from the #9 spot, most in the NL.

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Are you including PHs?

by foulpole on Apr 28, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes

I didn’t scroll down the one spot further to notice I could sort the stats by position, too. They had 8 coming into today’s game, tied with St. Louis.

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know I'm not

With that double, our pitchers are now batting .283 (15-for-53)...

Wow…

by Jim McLennan on Apr 28, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Or, put another way

126 points better than Troyboy. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Apr 28, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fun with numbers.

Or about 100 points higher than Scooter Hairston.

by foulpole on Apr 28, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

So you’re saying that our pitchers, circa 2008, are hitting a better average than our whole team, circa 2007? =)

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Heads up base running for Danny boy.

by foulpole on Apr 28, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Haren's a base runner!

Moves up to third on a grounder to third!

by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Hmm.

Grace and Sutton seem surprised that the D-backs’ 9 RBIs by pitchers now leads not just the NL, but the whoooole majors.

Somebody might want to explain something to them.

by Azreous on Apr 28, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions  

I love it

when people make that distinction…. “leading not only the national league, but all of baseball in hitting pitchers!!”

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think that they were joking around.

by foulpole on Apr 28, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm getting kinda sick

of Fox showing off their lousy baseball broadcasting “ability”.

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Um, YES.

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

The basic moral of the commercial is “Look at these games we were so awesome and broadcast. Sure we were the highest bidder and are so entitled, but this is allll us.”

by Azreous on Apr 28, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know.

That’s why I’m so annoyed. Besides, the world series SUCKED last year.

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

And you’d never know that there was another team in the World Series besided the Red Sox.

It's like living with a six-year old.

by 4 Corners Fan on Apr 28, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

I thought

the Red Sox swept themselves?

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’d say that’s about three parts Fox, one part Colorado Rockies… ;-)

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Can't argue with you there.

Hell, all of last year’s playoffs sucked (putting aside how delicious the sweep of the Cubs was). The only exception was that ALCS.

by Azreous on Apr 28, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Always love an opportunity to break out this photo

Don't blink; blink and you're dead. Don't turn your back, don't look away, and don't blink. Good luck!

by Stile4aly on Apr 28, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions   2 recs

+1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

No matter how bad I'm feeling

I can look at that photo and instantly feel better

Don't blink; blink and you're dead. Don't turn your back, don't look away, and don't blink. Good luck!

by Stile4aly on Apr 28, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah

definitely a recommend

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Remind me who that is??

It's like living with a six-year old.

by 4 Corners Fan on Apr 28, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ted Lilly

at Chase Field right? Who hit that again?

by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ted Lilly

after… either Reynolds or CY hit a HR off him in the NLDS

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Reynolds

CY had the lead off shot. Reynolds followed it up with the shiv.

by dahlian on Apr 28, 2008 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

that 2-2 looked pretty good to me.

by foulpole on Apr 28, 2008 10:19 PM EDT reply actions  

So...

At what point can we talk about how great Haren’s pitching is tonight. We don’t want to jinx anything, of course.

Don't blink; blink and you're dead. Don't turn your back, don't look away, and don't blink. Good luck!

by Stile4aly on Apr 28, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Not yet!

but we can say he’s solid….

by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

35 pitches through 4

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply actions  

35 pitches through 4 for Haren. If he keeps this up we could see out 1st complete game.

by foulpole on Apr 28, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions  

By the way,

Crawfish Boxes ain’t no Gaslamp Ball. Here’s their gameday thread, if anyone would like to check it out?

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey are you coming on IM tonight?

by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah I'll log on right now.

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

They seem a friendly bunch

But do please exercise caution. The way this team has been kicking ass, even a neutral comment like “Never mind, better luck tomorrow” can come off as apparently being patronising, without that being intended. I think that’s half the problem at GLB: they have failed miserably to live up to their own expectations, and would rather be left alone to wallow in self-pity than engage in well-meaning banter. Having sat through 2004, I entirely understand that.

I think I’ll do a Fanpost on this topic…

by Jim McLennan on Apr 28, 2008 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know.

I’m just asking about their players, mostly. I’ve learned not to say anything this year when we start scoring runs…. :-\

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice walk for O-Dawg

Ha! Gracie striking out!

Don't blink; blink and you're dead. Don't turn your back, don't look away, and don't blink. Good luck!

by Stile4aly on Apr 28, 2008 10:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice lead-off walk

Come on, CoJack!

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions  

O-Dawg is such a crack up. Did you see him chating with the ‘stros 2b?

by foulpole on Apr 28, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah

he was gettin’ friendly with Kaz Matsui

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

He talks with everybody. He’s hilarious, I love when he’s miced up!!!

by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah I know.

He’s always joking around with the opposing players.

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good baserunning.

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:27 PM EDT reply actions  

A little doink for CJ and now we have two on with no outs. Sweet!

by foulpole on Apr 28, 2008 10:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Ironman

draws a discussion between catcher and pitcher.

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:28 PM EDT reply actions  

stepped away for a bit

did Haren really knock in the run? - Unbelievable

by dstorm on Apr 28, 2008 10:29 PM EDT reply actions  

yup

it’s for real

"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War

by Turambar on Apr 28, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Which ball?

The one off CoJack’s bat?

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Welcome to the 'Pit, by the way.

:-)

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Let's Go Markkkkk

A base hit, or a FatBurger ball, would be nice right about now.

by LucaMaz3 on Apr 28, 2008 10:29 PM EDT reply actions  

I...AM...IRONMAN....

DUNNA DUNNA DUNNA DUNNA IRONMAN!!

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:30 PM EDT reply actions  

I’m always torn. Part of my brain thinks, “I am Iron Man, dunna dunna nun nuh, vote for me!”

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Reynolds with the two run double!

Sweet!!!

by foulpole on Apr 28, 2008 10:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Woot woot!

"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War

by Turambar on Apr 28, 2008 10:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Thanks

Big fan of the Art of War

"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War

by Turambar on Apr 28, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Always liked:

The pinnacle of military deployment approaches the formless. Then even the deepest spy cannot discern it or wise make plan against it.

Art of War is on my bookshelf as we speak.

Don't blink; blink and you're dead. Don't turn your back, don't look away, and don't blink. Good luck!

by Stile4aly on Apr 28, 2008 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

great book

timeless—amazing how it gets applied to everything from business to….baseball

by dstorm on Apr 28, 2008 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

one of my favs....

“Therefore it is said that victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win”

by dstorm on Apr 28, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Iron Man!

Nice to see some hits from the first eight batters… Slackers.

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 10:31 PM EDT reply actions  

See?

This is the part of the order where we should be looking to steal bases.

by dahlian on Apr 28, 2008 10:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Yep

It's like living with a six-year old.

by 4 Corners Fan on Apr 28, 2008 10:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Iron Man’s got jets.

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 10:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Seems like...

alot of our boys are quite fast

"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War

by Turambar on Apr 28, 2008 10:35 PM EDT reply actions  

True

We’re seeing some speed from players we didn’t expect it from- CoJack and Reynolds, particularly.

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Snyder starting to heat up

The rest of the league is going to be in real trouble here.

Don't blink; blink and you're dead. Don't turn your back, don't look away, and don't blink. Good luck!

by Stile4aly on Apr 28, 2008 10:36 PM EDT reply actions  

So...

do you bunt with Haren?

by dahlian on Apr 28, 2008 10:36 PM EDT reply actions  

After that double? I don’t know… =)

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hmmm....

Probably… but you never know.

by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

nice little cue shot for Snydes score a run!

by foulpole on Apr 28, 2008 10:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Snydes

just pokes a single through the hole.

Jeez…. I know the Astros aren’t THAT bad a team…. are we REALLY this good??

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:36 PM EDT reply actions  

We just might be. We’re on fire.

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hmmm....

So THIS must be what it’s like to play in the AL. /sarcasm

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

No,

the Astros are pretty bad.

They have an average lineup, bad pitching and even worse defense.

But when Roy Oswalt pitches they’re a good team… assuming he’s not injured.

by dahlian on Apr 28, 2008 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Man oh man

I love these D Backs this year!

"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War

by Turambar on Apr 28, 2008 10:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow...

Perfect Haren bunt.

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Perfect bunt

So, Haren, with the beard or without the beard. I’m taking votes.

Don't blink; blink and you're dead. Don't turn your back, don't look away, and don't blink. Good luck!

by Stile4aly on Apr 28, 2008 10:37 PM EDT reply actions  

I’ll need to see a picture without the beard.

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Never mind

I hadn’t seen the full beard, I was just going off the profile pic at Yahoo. I automatically lean towards beardless.

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Without +1000000

Please please pleeeeease keep that thing off.

(Hmm, I’m not hard to figure out…)

by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not a beard fan

but I can put up with it if he keeps playing like this!!

It's like living with a six-year old.

by 4 Corners Fan on Apr 28, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, I don’t count what he has now as a beard. That little goatee I can deal with. It’s the fuzz on his cheeks and around his mouth I can’t stand.

by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

If DbacksSkins is right

And we have a ratio, I would gladly let Haren take the bullet to keep Byrnes from that ‘stace of doom.

I have been colonized.

by mrssoco on Apr 28, 2008 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

'Course I'm right.

Nice to see ya, by the way, babe.

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

As always. :)

Nice to see you too!

I have been colonized.

by mrssoco on Apr 28, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

without

(site has refuse to exist for me up to now)

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

by hotclaws on Apr 28, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bring em home Young!

Woot woot CY up to bat!

"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War

by Turambar on Apr 28, 2008 10:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Back

I’m glad you all kept down the fort so well. :)

I have been colonized.

by mrssoco on Apr 28, 2008 10:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Damn!

I thought CY had an RBI single.

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah, it kind of floated there just long enough.

Don't blink; blink and you're dead. Don't turn your back, don't look away, and don't blink. Good luck!

by Stile4aly on Apr 28, 2008 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, the CF is super fast though :(

by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah

Bourn can play some solid CF.

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well time to keep the no hitter rollin

"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War

by Turambar on Apr 28, 2008 10:39 PM EDT reply actions  

No no no....

don’t say it. it’s too early

Don't blink; blink and you're dead. Don't turn your back, don't look away, and don't blink. Good luck!

by Stile4aly on Apr 28, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ack!

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

HAHAH!

Jinxed it!!!

Just stopping in to say hi

Go 'Stros!

by Stros Bro on Apr 28, 2008 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

LOL

A mob of villagers with torches is marching on Turambar’s house as we speak…

by Jim McLennan on Apr 28, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

LOL

wait I think I see torchlight outside. brb lemme see who it is

"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War

by Turambar on Apr 28, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

We brought, uh, pizza!

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Watch...

a broken bat, infield hit by the slowest man in the world, Carlos Lee will break it up now..

Go 'Stros!

by Stros Bro on Apr 28, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

or a walk

could break up the perfect game..

Go 'Stros!

by Stros Bro on Apr 28, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

LOL

If that happens we’re gonna go torch YOUR house. :P

by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hope you were serious

because I’m down.

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

I can get some extra pitchforks, too.

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hmmm....

can we take meat cleavers and stuff?

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Come on, people, tradition! Torches and pitchforks!

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, but...

I mean, in addition to torches and pitchforks.

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Please stop by again

Any visiting fan who can quote Python will find a warm welcome here. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Apr 28, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pleasure

I’m normally a lurker but as I’m following this one from in Arizona instead of in the UK it seemed rude not to post a little.

by britdback on Apr 28, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Let's hope he doesn't whip out Gurthang

Don't blink; blink and you're dead. Don't turn your back, don't look away, and don't blink. Good luck!

by Stile4aly on Apr 28, 2008 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

LOL

thanks

"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War

by Turambar on Apr 28, 2008 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

+1

from another rookie

welcome! btw

by dstorm on Apr 28, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice to have the 'Stros fans here!

Help yourself to a beer, fellas. ::Motions to the ice chest in the corner::

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yah, of course.

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fine Fine Fine

Sorry arg!

"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War

by Turambar on Apr 28, 2008 10:41 PM EDT reply actions  

I gotta admit, it was pretty funny though.

That pops up, a dozen replies come back screaming “noooooo,” and then away goes the no-no.

by Azreous on Apr 28, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, I had to laugh at it, too.

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Geez

Berkman took about an innings worth of pitches there. Stop being a hog, Lance!

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 10:44 PM EDT reply actions  

No more PG.

Berkman walks.

By the way, is it just me, or has Lance Berkman put on quite a bit of weight?

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Uuuuugh

Okay, I blame ALL of you.

by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 10:44 PM EDT reply actions  

TURAMBAR

YOU SUCK!!!

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:45 PM EDT reply actions  

HAHAH!

How did Berkman not score on that???

Go 'Stros!

by Stros Bro on Apr 28, 2008 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

He's kinda slow...

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well..

I almost kinda sorta jinxed it there

"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War

by Turambar on Apr 28, 2008 10:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Almost?

Almost? You sonofa!

Don't blink; blink and you're dead. Don't turn your back, don't look away, and don't blink. Good luck!

by Stile4aly on Apr 28, 2008 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just like

Barry Bonds almost took steroids…

Go 'Stros!

by Stros Bro on Apr 28, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

+10

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Turambar

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by dstorm on Apr 28, 2008 10:45 PM EDT reply actions  

No no no....

I fail

"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War

by Turambar on Apr 28, 2008 10:45 PM EDT reply actions  

D'oh

Come on, Danny, let’s get some outs!

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 10:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow

I guess I truly do fail at life

"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War

by Turambar on Apr 28, 2008 10:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Concede the run.

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Well...

at least my avatar is still cool

"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War

by Turambar on Apr 28, 2008 10:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Administrators

Are currently contemplating replacing that with an albatross…

by Jim McLennan on Apr 28, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Way I remember it, albatross was a ship’s good luck, until some idiot killed it.

Yes, I’ve read a poem. Try not to faint.

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Too late.

You’re just too devilishly handsome.

by Azreous on Apr 28, 2008 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Aaahhhh

Okay, you all have to do… some sort of community service to make up for this!! :P

by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 10:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Hmm.

I can go get some food for a starving college student…does that count?

by Azreous on Apr 28, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Excuse me young lady....

....I seem to recall YOU being around when this began, as well….

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Haren’ll take the earned run, but we all know it belongs to Turambar. =)

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 10:47 PM EDT reply actions  

I guess...

I angered he baseball gods. Please forgive me fellow DBacks fans!!!!

"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War

by Turambar on Apr 28, 2008 10:47 PM EDT reply actions  

the*

"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War

by Turambar on Apr 28, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

The baseball gods can be very powerful.

by foulpole on Apr 28, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dbacksskins

you can’t go on people for jinxing, considering you called Gooch’s walk-off HR from Saturday.

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.

by soco on Apr 28, 2008 10:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Hmmm....

nah, that wasn’t me. I said “SUPER FUN HAPPY HOUR” everytime Gooch was up, and for most of the game, he didn’t do anything.

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Most of the time when people mention no-hitters nothing happen

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.

by soco on Apr 28, 2008 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey, it wasn't me!

Thats a shock, one of my nicknames is Joe Buck.

I have been colonized.

by mrssoco on Apr 28, 2008 10:47 PM EDT reply actions  

TURAMBAR!!

YOU SUCK AT LIFE!!

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:48 PM EDT reply actions  

OK

I’m beginning to agree with that now

"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War

by Turambar on Apr 28, 2008 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

To be violent at first

and wind up fearing one’s people is the epitome of ineptitude

by dstorm on Apr 28, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's a hardcore jinx

From a perfect game to 2 runs scored and a fewhits

Go 'Stros!

by Stros Bro on Apr 28, 2008 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah

that was a pretty legit jinx.

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

AAHH!

Haren is falling apart!! :( TURAMBAR!!!

by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 10:48 PM EDT reply actions  

As I have admitted...

I have aparently angered the baseball gods.

"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War

by Turambar on Apr 28, 2008 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

What?

Other teams have deities too?

by britdback on Apr 28, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sure

and apparently the Yankees have the best one

"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War

by Turambar on Apr 28, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Joe Girardi?

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

No No No..

Jeter… or so they think

Go 'Stros!

by Stros Bro on Apr 28, 2008 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

True....

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

I thought they worshipped

filthy lucre?

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

by hotclaws on Apr 28, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

FRELL

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

by hotclaws on Apr 28, 2008 10:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Uh-oh

Okay, keep it calm, Haren. Double play time. Make it so!

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 10:49 PM EDT reply actions  

So does this...

warrant a ban of a few days? Perhaps a perma ban?

"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War

by Turambar on Apr 28, 2008 10:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Just meet us out back of Chase Field at midnight

Bring a change of pants.

You’ll know why when it happens.

Don't blink; blink and you're dead. Don't turn your back, don't look away, and don't blink. Good luck!

by Stile4aly on Apr 28, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Doctor, save us!

Updated my avatar/

/test

Don't blink; blink and you're dead. Don't turn your back, don't look away, and don't blink. Good luck!

by Stile4aly on Apr 28, 2008 10:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice.

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh hello

I’m sorry, I might be a little distracted for now. :)

I have been colonized.

by mrssoco on Apr 28, 2008 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Get the pitcher

get the pitcher get the goddamn pitcher out!

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

by hotclaws on Apr 28, 2008 10:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Uh oh uh oh uh oh

Ok this game is quickly getting very, very painful…

by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 10:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Everybody is safe on the bunt.

::muttering to himself, four letter words interspersed with Turambar

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Come on, Danny....

Bear down!

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 10:51 PM EDT reply actions  

So.

35 pitches through four, 35ish pitches in the fifth.

Sometimes I don’t like when things even out.

by Azreous on Apr 28, 2008 10:52 PM EDT reply actions  

If this wasnt so funny...

I think I might be leaving now. Have faith though guys.

"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War

by Turambar on Apr 28, 2008 10:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Two outs

One more, Danny. Leave ‘em loaded.

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 10:53 PM EDT reply actions  

So i'm officially a jinx now on this board

Amazing. Hopefully I can change that to good luck on the Suns board for tomorro, they’ll need it real bad.

"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War

by Turambar on Apr 28, 2008 10:55 PM EDT reply actions  

The Suns are their own jinx

(Fan since 92, my heart… SHE BREAKS!)

I have been colonized.

by mrssoco on Apr 28, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Same here bro

I’m convinced that they are cursed. Almost like Boston was

"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War

by Turambar on Apr 28, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Either that...

Or go hit up Pounding the Rock. Say something like “Say, Bruce Bowen hasn’t had his kneecap explode lately. Hope that keeps up.”

by Azreous on Apr 28, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

IAWTC

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

That got hairy at times

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

by hotclaws on Apr 28, 2008 10:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Could have been worse. Let’s get back to hitting, D-backs.

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 10:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Turumbar...

You should be on your knees and thanking Dan Haren for bailing you out. ;-)

by Jim McLennan on Apr 28, 2008 10:57 PM EDT reply actions  

we've seen Saint Penelope

save the game…. but this may be the first time one of our own has blown a perfect game and nearly lost a 4 run lead in one inning : )

by dstorm on Apr 28, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

I nominate Turumbar as honorary God-Emperor of Suck. =)

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

IAWTC

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

+A bunch

Don't blink; blink and you're dead. Don't turn your back, don't look away, and don't blink. Good luck!

by Stile4aly on Apr 28, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

+5

For the number of extra hitters faced in that inning

by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hmm...

That’s a tough choice… well, cannon-boy actually made us lose right? So I say we decide after the game.

by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Coulda been worse, coulda been better.

We still leave with a lead.

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:57 PM EDT reply actions  

I've already...

made several sacrifices in his honor

"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War

by Turambar on Apr 28, 2008 10:58 PM EDT reply actions  

I'll be sending you a whip.

I suggest you flagellate yourself, medieval friar-style.

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

So it shall be written...

so it shall be done

"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War

by Turambar on Apr 28, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

So say we all.

Don't blink; blink and you're dead. Don't turn your back, don't look away, and don't blink. Good luck!

by Stile4aly on Apr 28, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Can I watch?

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

by hotclaws on Apr 28, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

It'll be on...

payperview

"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War

by Turambar on Apr 28, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Whoa......

this is supposed to be a religious thing, NOT a sexual thing…..

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

and the difference is?

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

by hotclaws on Apr 28, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

May I recommend

some counseling?

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

In the case of church...

There’s no thrusting involved when you say “oh God.”

by Azreous on Apr 28, 2008 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Or so...

The Pope would like to have us believe, anyway…

by Jim McLennan on Apr 28, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh, Jebus....

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

The difference is,

he meant it in the “biblical sense”.

Oh wait…

by dahlian on Apr 28, 2008 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Due up next half inning for the 'Stros...

1) Turumbar, 1.000
2) Berkman, .319
3) Lee, .265

by Azreous on Apr 28, 2008 10:59 PM EDT reply actions  

LOL!!!!!

Man if I had an average like that I’d command a contract that would make ARods seem like a host’s paycheck

"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War

by Turambar on Apr 28, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rockies losing 2-0 to the Giants

Tulowitzki K’d, dropping his average to .155… :-))))

by Jim McLennan on Apr 28, 2008 10:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Tulowitzki

is really really really good this year.

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

He sucked to start...

I have him on my fantasy team.. he made me regret that for a few weeks.

Go 'Stros!

by Stros Bro on Apr 28, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

no kidding

him and ARod both hurt me and half my pitchers went on the DL

by lnewcomer on Apr 28, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

same here

I’ve actually left him in the line-up as a kind of curse…. knowing that if I bench him he breaks out of his slump for good -

by dstorm on Apr 28, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

i did manage to snag Longoria

in the draft though. so I’ve got that going for me.

by lnewcomer on Apr 28, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

+1

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

You beat me to it

Rawr.

Don't blink; blink and you're dead. Don't turn your back, don't look away, and don't blink. Good luck!

by Stile4aly on Apr 28, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

I see.

Your loyalty to the Dbacks outweighs your loyalty to your fantasy team?

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Those Rockies fans have been chanting "Tulo Tulo"

They’re referring to where his Batting average is right now. Too Low, Too Low!

Don't blink; blink and you're dead. Don't turn your back, don't look away, and don't blink. Good luck!

by Stile4aly on Apr 28, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

The PR peeps think that the "Tulo" chant is a jinx,

since he’s kinda sucked since the end of last season.

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

And Hurdle

Got ejected in the first for arguing a balk.

by Jim McLennan on Apr 28, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

A balk?

Wow, that seems like it’s a lot of effort for a minor call.

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, I was gonna say....

....a balk? In the first inning??

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Tit for tat.

Byrnes gets hit on the elbow.

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 11:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Maybe that will slow down his swing

And he’ll stop popping up so many damned first pitch fastballs.

Don't blink; blink and you're dead. Don't turn your back, don't look away, and don't blink. Good luck!

by Stile4aly on Apr 28, 2008 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ouch.

Poor Byrnes elbow.

I have been colonized.

by mrssoco on Apr 28, 2008 11:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Byrnes leads off with-

Well, leads off with a HBP, but it’s a base runner.

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 11:00 PM EDT reply actions  

C'mon O Dawgg

cut Sampson’s hair for him!

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

by hotclaws on Apr 28, 2008 11:03 PM EDT reply actions  

WOW

Atlanta Hawks got the W.

"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War

by Turambar on Apr 28, 2008 11:04 PM EDT reply actions  

again?

tied 2-2 with Boston?

by dstorm on Apr 28, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Of course...

Now that Turambar has mentioned it, the victory will likely be taken away by an unprecedented edict handed down by the commissioner…

by Jim McLennan on Apr 28, 2008 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

True

damn I hate Stern

"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War

by Turambar on Apr 28, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Classmate

of my grandpa’s.

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Somewhere, back in time, Turambar’s ancestors sold a boat to the White Star Line… =)

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hah!!

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Haha!

Well said good sir. Well said indeed

"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War

by Turambar on Apr 28, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hear the rattling of plates...

So I sense a dinner departure is imminent. Looks like an overflow thread may be needed, so I leave that in the capable hands of those who can…

by Jim McLennan on Apr 28, 2008 11:05 PM EDT reply actions  

My hands are gigantic.

Just for the record. Not surprising considering I’m tall.

There’s your fun fact for the day.

by Azreous on Apr 28, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fun fact

mine are tiny. They’re like raccoon paws. I’m also very short.

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Boring Fact

Mine are average, somewhere in between big and racoon sized… I’m average height :)

Go 'Stros!

by Stros Bro on Apr 28, 2008 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Funny

how this all correlates…..

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hudson

is singlehandedly trying to take Sampson out of the game.

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 11:06 PM EDT reply actions  

At least Byrnes gets to stay at 2B this time

by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 11:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Perfect job

staying out of the DP. Nice job, Byrnes.

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 11:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Good at-bat for O-Dawg

0-2 after two pitches, ended up taking 10 pitches.

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 11:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Speaking of Winter Ball

I really wish that the Captain America nickname would travel with him to the U.S.

Byrnsie is just insipid.

Jim, any decision on whether or not you’ll change the Byrnes-Hairston watch to the Byrnes-Quentin watch?

As of before this game:
Byrnes – .281/361/.500
Quentin – .312/.454/.623

by dahlian on Apr 28, 2008 11:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Dahlian

must I quote your own rants about small sample sizes??

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's the running tally.

I think their numbers will be about equal by the end of the season.

Of course, one will be making league minimum…

by dahlian on Apr 28, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Actually, I take that back.

I do think Quentin will have a better this year. Byrnes is already showing wear and tear and he admits it’s of the sort that won’t go away without substantial time off – which he won’t take.

I can only hope that his hamstrings don’t do anything to hasten or exacerbate his patented second-half swan dive.

Quentin, on the other hand, is injury free for the first time since 2006. You know 2006, it’s when he hit .253/.342/.530 in 166 MLB at bats after putting up a .911 OPS in 340+ Tucson ABs. And he’s still only 25.

by dahlian on Apr 28, 2008 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m all in favor of Captain America.

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Agreed

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

CoJack!

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 11:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow, how did he not dive for that?

I’m glad Conor got Byrnsie in, but that should have been an out.

Don't blink; blink and you're dead. Don't turn your back, don't look away, and don't blink. Good luck!

by Stile4aly on Apr 28, 2008 11:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Seeing eye ribby single for CJ. Sweet!

by foulpole on Apr 28, 2008 11:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Whoa....

has Miguel Tejada lost a step to go with his extra two years? Or is he just lazy?

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 11:10 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm guessing Lazy

He has been exceptional so far this season.

Go 'Stros!

by Stros Bro on Apr 28, 2008 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

The dude is old, give him a break.

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.

by soco on Apr 28, 2008 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

The last few weks have seriously aged him...

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

He’s worried that he’ll get ambushed by another insipid ESPN “reporter” now. The paranoia means he’s a half-step slower.

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

True.

Could be an ESPN reporter hiding inside the baseball.

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

There we go.

Stop the momentum right there.

by Azreous on Apr 28, 2008 11:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes, we get Sampson removed!

Or maybe “noooo” since we’ve got success on him…

by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 11:10 PM EDT reply actions  

His ERA is only 7.15

I’m glad he’s leaving

Go 'Stros!

by Stros Bro on Apr 28, 2008 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Random trivia question.

Inspired by CoJack’s 21st RBI of the season.

Entering today’s action, four teams had two players with 20+ RBIs. One is the Diamondbacks (Reynolds/Jackson). Who are the other three?

by Azreous on Apr 28, 2008 11:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Andruw Jones and...

Don't blink; blink and you're dead. Don't turn your back, don't look away, and don't blink. Good luck!

by Stile4aly on Apr 28, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Braves, Mets, Cubs?

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Errrrr

Phillies, Mets Cubs?

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Chicago
Oakland Damn, NL only, so, Chicago… St Louis…

by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

I cheated

But I was surprised by one of them.

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Even

with Ryan Howard benched.

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

It’s nice to see us get to their pen in the 5th inning of the first game of the series.

by foulpole on Apr 28, 2008 11:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Two straight wasted AB

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.

by soco on Apr 28, 2008 11:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Okay, let’s get Dan Haren, circa innings 1-3, back on the mound!

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 11:16 PM EDT reply actions  

So...

do I still fail at life? I’m trying to redeem myself, I really am

"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War

by Turambar on Apr 28, 2008 11:17 PM EDT reply actions  

We’ll make a final ruling after the end of the game. You may only temporarily fail at life.

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sweet!!

So there is hope.

"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War

by Turambar on Apr 28, 2008 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wouldn't worry about it

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.

by soco on Apr 28, 2008 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm not

i’m just havin fun with the drama

"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War

by Turambar on Apr 28, 2008 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

5-2, life is good

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.

by soco on Apr 28, 2008 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

You only

don’t fail at life if you can raise our runs/game number again.

Which means we need 2 more.

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

And now the answer to our Teflon Trivia Question:

PHILLIES
Burrell (25)/Utley (21)

PIRATES (!)
Nady (23)/McLouth (21)

ASTROS
Berkman (23)/Tejada (20)

Cubs and Braves are both knocking on the door, with Lee (21)/Ramirez (19) and Jones (20)/Francoeur (19).

by Azreous on Apr 28, 2008 11:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow....

Really? Pirates and ‘Stros??

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was surprised to see Pittsburgh up there.

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

O-dawg falls down on a shallow P8

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.

by soco on Apr 28, 2008 11:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Very nice play by O-Dawg!!!

by foulpole on Apr 28, 2008 11:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Watching Good Eats

Alton Brown just told us “speed kills.” I didn’t know he was a baseball fan.

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 11:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Reynolds!

Look at that D!!!

by foulpole on Apr 28, 2008 11:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh snap! Reynolds doesn't take his bat to the defense

with a great leaping L5

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.

by soco on Apr 28, 2008 11:21 PM EDT reply actions  

REYNOLDS!!

Diving and summersaulting catch for the out.

Defensive wizard.

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 11:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Mark!!

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

by hotclaws on Apr 28, 2008 11:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Reynolds tries his best to get a foul-out near the dugout

but overshot it.

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.

by soco on Apr 28, 2008 11:22 PM EDT reply actions  

G'nite

Thanks for the chat.

Go 'Stros!

by Stros Bro on Apr 28, 2008 11:22 PM EDT reply actions  

G'night, thanks for stopping by!

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.

by soco on Apr 28, 2008 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

This seems like the time for a “stay classy” reference, but the hell with GLB.

by Azreous on Apr 28, 2008 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Stop by again some time!

Have a good night.

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Night.

Thanks for visiting.

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

So long!

And thanks for all the fish. :)

I have been colonized.

by mrssoco on Apr 28, 2008 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

+1 ZILLION!!!!

YOU ROCK!!

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

;;;waves;;;

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

by hotclaws on Apr 28, 2008 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

and, begin

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lee strikes out

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.

by soco on Apr 28, 2008 11:23 PM EDT reply actions  

12 pitches that inning

Haren’s back to his “non-Turumbar” form. =)

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 11:24 PM EDT reply actions  

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