Gameday Thread, #26: 4/28 vs. Astros
by Jim McLennan on Apr 29, 2008 1:11 AM EDT
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Houston Astros at Arizona Diamondbacks, Apr 28, 2008 9:40 PM EDT
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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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
People still listen to "The Edge"?
That’s so junior high.
by dahlian on Apr 28, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
+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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Ohh that's true
Duh, I forgot about inherited runners!
by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Lineup - the usual...
Young
Byrnes
Hudson
Jackson
Reynolds
Upton
Drew
Snyder
Haren
by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
End of the month
I just bumped it back to the front page of the Fanposts.
by Jim McLennan on Apr 28, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It doesn't have to be true?
What if you know it’s not true but it’s a good story anyway?
by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fine by me.
As long as I don’t know it’s not true. :-)
by Jim McLennan on Apr 28, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Have to go to rehearsal now. Good luck DBacks!
by SongBird on Apr 28, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
he definitely
couldn’t play for the D-backs
by dstorm on Apr 28, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1-2-3. A very nice quick 1st for Danny boy.
by foulpole on Apr 28, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Beep! Comment bot.
Byrnes pops out. Beep!
by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
So it was YOU
Who knocked out ‘Skins internet… :-)
by Jim McLennan on Apr 28, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
And now...
36 pitches for fifteen outs!
by Jim McLennan on Apr 28, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Heh, Sutton says Stephen Drew needs a nickname...
Get thinking, everybody.
NOT Wolf. :P
by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
And Thank GOD for that!
That thing was getting pretty….icky…
by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Or, put another way
126 points better than Troyboy. :-)
by Jim McLennan on Apr 28, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fun with numbers.
Or about 100 points higher than Scooter Hairston.
by foulpole on Apr 28, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Haha yeah I didn't get that
unless they were being sarcastic.
by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I think that they were joking around.
by foulpole on Apr 28, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
You mean the commercial focused entirely on the AL?
Yeah, that totally bugs me.
by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Ted Lilly
at Chase Field right? Who hit that again?
by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Not yet!
but we can say he’s solid….
by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Somewhere around the 8th inning.
Still, he sure is pitching great.
by Azreous on Apr 28, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Hey are you coming on IM tonight?
by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
radio guys speculating on Bourn's jump on that last ball
did he play it bad?
by lnewcomer on Apr 28, 2008 10:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
I'm now going to see that movie
all because of Mark Reynolds
by dstorm on Apr 28, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Reynolds with the two run double!
Sweet!!!
by foulpole on Apr 28, 2008 10:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Did Reynolds just seal third?
I missed that…
by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 10:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Yep
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Apr 28, 2008 10:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
And the steal pays off!
Snydes with a single to score Mark!
by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 10:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Hmmm....
Probably… but you never know.
by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice little cue shot for Snydes score a run!
by foulpole on Apr 28, 2008 10:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
'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 0 recs
As always. :)
Nice to see you too!
I have been colonized.
by mrssoco on Apr 28, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
yea, solid contact
he deserved a hit there
by dstorm on Apr 28, 2008 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Yeah, the CF is super fast though :(
by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
and a fanatical devotion to the Pope
by lnewcomer on Apr 28, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
new topic new topic new topic
Crap – too late
by dstorm on Apr 28, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, I know.
But it would have been perfect if it had been ruined right then.
by Azreous on Apr 28, 2008 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
HAHAH!
How did Berkman not score on that???
Go 'Stros!
by Stros Bro on Apr 28, 2008 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Turambar
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by dstorm on Apr 28, 2008 10:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Administrators
Are currently contemplating replacing that with an albatross…
by Jim McLennan on Apr 28, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Or a certain ex-Dback?
Same thing, really….
by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
The baseball gods can be very powerful.
by foulpole on Apr 28, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
AAHH!
Haren is falling apart!! :( TURAMBAR!!!
by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 10:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Just the AZ baseball gods
Go 'Stros!
by Stros Bro on Apr 28, 2008 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What?
Other teams have deities too?
by britdback on Apr 28, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
No No No..
Jeter… or so they think
Go 'Stros!
by Stros Bro on Apr 28, 2008 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Yeah, now if you could anger the 'Stros baseball gods
That might make up for it….
by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We have nothing to jinx
You can’t jinx bad hitting/pitching… can you?
Go 'Stros!
by Stros Bro on Apr 28, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know
something weird is happening.
by lnewcomer on Apr 28, 2008 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can jinx good luck, right??
by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it good luck for the 'Stros
or bad luck for the D-Backs?
Go 'Stros!
by Stros Bro on Apr 28, 2008 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
YES! Yes! Good thinking.
"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace
by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
FRELL
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
by hotclaws on Apr 28, 2008 10:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Nice.
"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."
by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
+5
For the number of extra hitters faced in that inning
by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who's worse -
Turumbar or cannon-boy?
by dahlian on Apr 28, 2008 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
And Drew sits at a tidy .278.
I like.
by Azreous on Apr 28, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
+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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Ouch.
Poor Byrnes elbow.
I have been colonized.
by mrssoco on Apr 28, 2008 11:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
At least Byrnes gets to stay at 2B this time
by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 11:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
CoJack!
"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."
by kishi on Apr 28, 2008 11:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Seeing eye ribby single for CJ. Sweet!
by foulpole on Apr 28, 2008 11:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
See what happens with aggressive base running
a nice run — and CoJack gets to second
by dstorm on Apr 28, 2008 11:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
There we go.
Stop the momentum right there.
by Azreous on Apr 28, 2008 11:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Chicago
by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Hmm.. it depends on the final score
We’ll see...
by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Mark!!
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
by hotclaws on Apr 28, 2008 11:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
G'nite
Thanks for the chat.
Go 'Stros!
by Stros Bro on Apr 28, 2008 11:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
;;;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 0 recs
K guys, overflow thread at the end of the inning
(or the next batter…)
Watch for it. :)
by snakecharmer on Apr 28, 2008 11:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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