Gameday Thread, #5: 4/5 vs. Rockies
by Jim McLennan on Apr 5, 2008 6:00 PM EDT
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After yesterday's drubbing, here's hoping we don't see a repeat of the series against the Reds, where things went steadily downhill, from thoroughly acceptable to extremely unpleasant, after about the eighth inning of the second game. However, momentum is certainly on the D-backs side, and Jeff Francis looked singularly unimpressive in his first outing of the season, being bailed out by the weather while staring down the barrel of a 5-1 deficit. Brandon Webb, on the other hand, was majestic, adding a brutal change-up to his renowned slider, to flummox the Reds.
It should, of course, be noted that he did struggle against the Rockies last year, more than facing any other team. On the other hand, tormentor-in-chief Kaz Matsui - 11-for-26 lifetime against our ace - is no longer with Colorado. Unfortunately, the same can not be said of Taveras, Helton and Hawpe, who are a combined .333 [35-for-105], with 6 HR and 21 RBI, off Webb. Dealing with that trio will go a long way to deciding whether Webb can shrug off the Orckies evil eye. And, no, that's not a misprint, but you'll have to read yesterday's Gameday Thread to get any kind of explanation thereof.
Expect Conor Jackson - 7-for-23 with four homers against Francis - to be in the lineup, if he has to be wheeled to home-plate and given an IV drip between pitches. Hudson (.294) also has decent career numbers against the Colorado starter; Snyder (.238) and Byrnes (.190), less so, among our players with 15+ at-bats. I'd certainly like to see the offense have another day like yesterday, as our team batting average [.205] is nothing to write home about. That's still is twenty points better than Colorado. Curiously, our seven homers lead the league there, even if each one so far has been a solo-shot.
Hoping to be around for almost all of this, one way or another. Leaving this in the trusted hands of the auto-post facility, for a 3pm publish time. Oh, and if you didn't notice it, Shift-A will now mark all comments on a thread as read, thereby saving you from much tiresome Z-ing.
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Let's go, D-backs!
I'm hoping tonight we'll see that the Diamondbacks can set aside a lot of their problems last year- Webb's lack of success against the Rockies and our desperate lack of offense, primarily. The Rockies have managed to score a grand total of 6 runs in their first four games. Here's to Webb keeping their bats quiet.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
soco's keys for the game:
1. Eat some good food (In-n-Out? Maybe)
2. Drink some beer.
3. Dessert?
Oh yeah, and watch the Diamondbacks win!
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.
Lineup
Young cf
E. Byrnes lf
O. Hudson 2b
C. Jackson 1b
M. Reynolds 3b
C. Snyder c
J. Upton rf
S. Drew ss
B. Webb p
Glad to see CoJack back out there, and hopefully he's over whatever it was that was troubling him. Byrnes, mysteriously, moves up in the lineup. Hmm.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
I like the looks of this lineup
could be interesting
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Apr 5, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
All right,
we allowed you one game, but the Rockies won't get caught in a Webb tonight. That's an awful pun.
"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence
Yeah, our pitchers offer up opportunity for plenty of bad puns. I'm hoping the Rockies get caught in a Webb, and then our relivers can bring the Peña.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
::groans::
:-)
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Heard it... :-)
I think, in fact, every conceivable pun has been made concerning his name. Webb gem? Webb slinger? Been there, done it. I was working on something like "How many hits will the Rockies get from their Webb sight?"
Still working...
Hmm...
As you may know, being British and all, there was a famous firearms manufacturer on your side of the pond - Webley & Scott. Webley revolvers were common issue for the British army in the world wars. Surely a clever chap could work some kind of 'Webb-ley' pun, right?
Bwahaha! So close...
High reliability, modest velocity, excellent stopping power... sounds like a good match to me.
Yup.
They're classics. Large bore, too.
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I hadn't heard that.
Is he .455 cal?
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
Anyone aware as to
whether the "Webley" Airguns have any relation to the original manufacturer? (Webley Patriot is a famously powerful .22 and .25 caliber small game hunting air rifle. They also make the Webley Tomahawk)
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
If
Wikipedia is to be believed, it's the same company - and in fact, Webley only makes airguns these days.
And a welcome...
To any readers who've drifted over from the barren, desolate wastes of the Gameday Thread at azcentral.com, as a result of my post there. :-)
yes welcome
to our humble abode. Sit back relax have some of the punch. ;-)
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Apr 5, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
I wouldn't recommend the punch.
Just a warning. Not if you haven't had it before. But welcome anyway.
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Well, it's taken me a few games,
but this should be my first live gameday experience @ the Pit. (Of the 2008 season, anyway.)
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
Pumped for the Game
I hope the Hudson-Byrnes lineup switch has a positive effect on the bats. I wonder what triggered it...
#8 on the year. (in 5+ games so far)
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
Damn.
CoJack just short of the homer.
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
Even if it's a deep flyout,
it's always good to scare the crap out of the opposing pitcher in the 1st inning.
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
Who taught Mark how to hit singles?
HR would have been nice, but I'll take a hit with a man onbase anyday.
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Making Francis work here
A pretty piece of opposite-field hitting from Reynolds, and a chance for Snyder to do some two-out damage.
Woo
Evening all, shame I missed yesterdays thread (damn you alcohol *shakes fist*) but it sounds as if things are on the up :)
Indeed.
Don't worry, I missed it too, but it sounds like you have a better excuse. I just didn't know when it started.
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3 hits in the top of the first.
Not a bad start, anyway.
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
Hmm...
Looks like my comment has "disappeared" off azcentral.com. Given all the mentions they get from us here, that seems more than a bit petty.
I'm surprised
You were 1/7th of their total, and one of the few with any actual content.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
I missed the HR
I just got distracted by Wikipedia's front page which has the Hulme Arch on it which I can see from my bedroom window.
The design might look kinda familiar.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
Wow
The Rockies announcers said that CoJack fainted face down in the runway in Cincinnati...I didn't know he was that sick
Yah, he passed out.
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It's not you.
It's Darron Sutton. They showed the replay of yesterday's homer on FSAZ not 5 seconds before he did it again.
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I see we're lacking in Grace today
Matt Williams instead. He points out that the sinker will sink less because of the altitude.
"I see we're lacking in Grace today"
Speak for yourself, I've been to confession, and always exhibit grace under pressure.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
Ah. Another Dback that Rox fans hate.
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JUPTON = ANIMAL
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Helton
I'll be glad when we retires or is traded to the AL. He has tortured us for a decade now. I swear it feels like his line is .700/.900/2.200 against us.
Oh.... yeah, and that's #9.
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Hmmm...
I thought there was now this thing called the "humidor" that was supposed to stop Coors playing like the surface of the moon.
Three hits = three homers
He
Don't worry, numbers aren't my strong suit either.
Did I play Jupton today in the leagues I had him? /Crosses Fingers ...
by Captain D Bag on Apr 5, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Francis ...
Will hit CoJack now for issuing a Webb walk. Why? Because, that's his thing.
by Captain D Bag on Apr 5, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
C'mon Byrnsie
No wild hacks, give 'em something to boo for.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
Aggreed
Not just because of my fantasy hopes ...
by Captain D Bag on Apr 5, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Fantasy Baseball has ruined my love of the game
Or enhanced it. I mean. I pay attention to everything. But I have Soriano and Holiday as my first and second round picks in one league. That hurts ...
Well, I'm D-Backs first
I was pretty pissed we didn't have the day game on Fox today. I mean, Defending National League Champs, Defending Division Champs, young teams that are going to be battling for the next few years and what do we get?
The third and fourth place finishers in the division last year.
Sigh.
by Captain D Bag on Apr 5, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Ah. NLCS replay.
Maybe more than 5 or so people will watch this time.
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I wonder
if Upton ever thinks 'I really wish they hadn't burned my rookie eligibility last year.' He'd have been on everyone's short list pre-season.
Personally, I think it's a good thing, because there hasn't been as much hype around him as, say, Joba Chamberlain. Anytime a player is penciled in for an award, the unexpected seems to happen.
While I agree,
I really hope Jupton sees it the same way.
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
Good point
But there wouldn't have been any heat around Justing until Monday, after this weekend. Remember ladies and gentlemen, if it's not East Coast, it's Crap (per ESPN)
by Captain D Bag on Apr 5, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I dunno
I've saw a fair amount in the national press during the preseason on Upton - potential breakout player, future star, 'guy who would have been a ROY candidate if eligible', so forth.
But I agree that it might be better for the team not to have that pressure on him.
Reason #173 I Hate the Rockies
Put the "2007 NL Champions" on the dugout, below the scoreboard, and they have a huge photo of one of the Rockies catching the last out of the series against us
Helton/Byrnes
One of those moments that transcends through the sport. And Byrnes is on his belly for no reason, in the mud ...
by Captain D Bag on Apr 5, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Reynolds had been pretty decent defensively so far, too....
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They were
First one, difficulty getting the ball out of his glove, forced to hurry his throw to second, threw it away. Second was another grounder, and he just airmailed the throw to first.
Reynolds
is trying for the single inning error record.
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This is
Forcing Webb to throw a LOT more pitches than necessary. He should have been back in the dugout five minutes ago.
Nice barehanded play by Webb
to end the inning.
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
It's a brand new game.
Only, it lasts 7 innings instead of 9.
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
CoJack pwns J.Fran
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Oh, Complaint!
So, with the conversion over to Fox full time, my biggest complaint is the lack of HD for broadcasts. Everyone in my family has upgraded, and now we have this Jacked picture, which, in the over all view of the world ISN'T that bad, but still. I want my HD when it comes to my D-backs.
Ok, end Rant.
From what they said
All the home games on FSAZ will be in high-def. I'm guessing it's probably tied to whether the cameras used at the stadium have been upgraded or not.
Well, that's a start
I guess we technically haven't seen the new setup at Chase yet ... Another reason to look forward to next week.
by Captain D Bag on Apr 5, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Why the hell do they pitch out on Conor Jackson??
He's like a snail on opiates on the basepaths.
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Heh
I'm stealing that one to describe people I work with ...
by Captain D Bag on Apr 5, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
(C) 2008 DbacksSkins. All Rights Reserved.
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You're free to use, though.
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Man
I leave for an errand, and when I come back, we've got 2 errors, and we've given up 2 runs? I expect you guys to keep the game in better shape than this! Was dstorm having problem with his slider?
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Too bad
Well, maybe we shouldn't have run him out again so quickly. We'll give him a day or two off, I guess. Get Jim and hotclaws warming up in the 'pen, we'll see what they can do.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Or perhaps left hand
since they were both throwing errors
by DiamondbacksWIn on Apr 5, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
How About
No!!! I just don't get the point of all the silly Nick-Nameage Grace feels like we need. I mean, if they really really want it, ok. But, ya know. ... Not every guy needs a nick name on the team.
But, I do vote for The Thumper for Drew :D
by Captain D Bag on Apr 5, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Many years ago
when I was a little chap, I had a bunny wabbit named Thumper. He probably would hit about as well as Drew.
I had a pet bunny rabbit too,
when I lived in MA. We just called him "The Rabbit", though.
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
I'd think that, over a season of 162 games, you get tired of saying someone's name over and over and over. A nickname probably helps with that a little.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
I like Thumper, though.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Gotta get him in a press confrence
'Can we call you Flower?'
'You can call me flower if you want to ... '
by Captain D Bag on Apr 5, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
It's a double-er
We want him to Thump the ball, and i've heard the Drews have a bit of a Bible Thumper image.
by Captain D Bag on Apr 5, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Somewhat clever,
but not very impressive.
Besides, Marksman would convey throwing/fielding abilities more than hitting abilities.
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That was my first thought
Any credibility for Mark Reynolds to be called "Marksman" vanished with the airmailed throw to first.
See!
The fantasy geek in me is excited he got a hit, the D-backs fan in me is sad he was in scoring position.
by Captain D Bag on Apr 5, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Hudson for Gold Glove!
Nice catch!
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
ESPN Gamecast
For some reason ESPN must think it's still only 8 o'clock and the game's just begun. It's finally starting to catch up.
MLB gameday has video
MLB.com gives periodic videos of some of the plays. I've now gotten to see all the homeruns. Including Helton's :(
Drew!
Nice hit.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Yikes
Francis is at 62 pitches already.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
I'll teach him how to roll ...
Oh ... Bunt.
by Captain D Bag on Apr 5, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh come now
he couldn't do any worse than Burke yesterday. If Torrealba hadn't been taking throwing lessons from Markie, that miserable excuse for a 'bunt' would have been a GIDP. And a bunt GIDP is seriously bad mojo.
Were you paying attention??
Droo was on base. CY can't hit HRs in that situation.
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
To look on the bright side...
At least we're getting some baserunners today, as opposed to Thursday. If we keep at it, we'll get runs in.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Alot more runners than I expected
especially against Francis
by DiamondbacksWIn on Apr 5, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Hold down the fort
I've gotta go pretend to work ... the typing and refreshing here is seriously distracting. I love it.
On a saturday?
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K!
Nice, Webb.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
May I make a suggestion?
1. Find wood
2. Knock on said wood
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1-2-3
Webb looks like he's getting into the Zone now.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
1-2-3 inning
That's what we wanted to see, keep the pitcher leading off the next inning. Time for our offense to get clicking once again.
Byrnes!
That much-argued hustle comes in handy!
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
See,
Byrnes IS a bit of a potsmoking hippy, so Flower seems like it might just work.
FLOWER POWER!!
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
Hmm
three consecutive posts about Byrnes, three different nick-names. We may need to do something about this, people.
After extensive consideration
I'm voting to support Flower.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
A poll!
Time to start a FanPost on the topic, then let the proponents of the various names put their cases, and leave it up to the fans to decide.
CoJack comes through!
Nice to have a lead.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Unfortunatly
I think I've caught his 'flu.Talk about a computer virus.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
My sympathies?
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Special K...
...has returned.
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
Rumor has it that Al Gore wants to get Reynolds in a lab to create a new form of windmill.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Not a good idea.
Reynolds cycles between being extremely hot and extremely cold. That CAN'T be good for the climate.
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
True
Well, at least the pitchers will keep being glad to see Reynolds. He's their #1 fan.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Thanks, folks!
I'll be here all night- tip your waitresses!
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
And if Snyder
Keeps swinging at the first pitch, it might be a while.. :-( Still, we get our third lead of the day: let's hope this one lasts longer than a couple of outs.
Off to dinner, back shortly.
Remember, guys
Boxscore symmetry is not something to strive for.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Apparently Coors is a bunt-free field tonight.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
No bunt zone
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Wow
With that swing, Helton looked like he'd already decided he was hitting a home run on that pitch. Too bad he missed.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Excellent
The pattern is broken! We are now capable of scoring without the Rockies doing so as well- let's get to it, guys.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Jupton leading off again.
IIRC, last time this worked out well.
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Come on, Upton!
You're pretty much our slugger right now, live up to it!
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Infield hit for Upton.
Nice. Didn't hurt that Atkins is playing 3rd.
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Not a good day at third base for anyone, I think
Did someone retroactively declare it an old Indian burial ground?
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Jupton didn't try to take out Tulo that time.
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Hey!
That was a successful sacrifice bunt! It *can* happen!
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Interesting
Upton was given a hit- obviously, the Coors Field scorers are in their mid-season form.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Gone!
Chris Young homers! With a runner on, even!
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
First HR of the year w/ someone on.
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whoa nellie
A two run shot. I had forgotten what those looked like.
Is this it for Francis? Already 90+ pitches.
Wow That panicked me for a moment
Wasnt paying close atention as Id just got in, heard Holliday then its going back and gone for a 2 run homer.. Thought Rockies had taken the lead until I looked at the scoreline.. phew :)
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!
Maybe not make up for errors
at least it wasn't another error
by DiamondbacksWIn on Apr 5, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice
Reynolds makes a similar bobble, but manages to make the throw and avoid any question of if it'd be an error.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Would be nice
if Webby could work seven. Assuming he doesn't get into trouble, he should have enough pitches left in his arm.
Agreed, that's a lot of x's.
It's like the name of a porno.
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Argh
Stephen Poo.
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D'oh
Drew!
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
And.....
that flyout just scared the crap outta me. I need to go change my shorts...
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
Ack, my nerves!
Good play by Young. I'm surprised that the Rockies runners didn't stay at the bag to advance if it was an out.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Back from dinner
Good to hear about Young's homer, but the Rockies threaten. I was very, very concerned about the long fly-ball. Thank heavens for Chris Young getting a good jump.
What?!
Atkins was credited for a single on what should very obviously have been an error? Well, at least the scorer's ineptitude is unbiased.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
I would agree
But Sutton said right off the bat it was a hit. It was very hard-hit and though at Drew, bounced about in the worst possible distance from him.
Okay
Out of trouble there, nice. Let's get a few more runs.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
We have the meat of our order ...
O. Hudson 2B 1-3
C. Jackson 1B 2-3
M. Reynolds 3B 1-3
C. Snyder C 0-3
J. Upton RF 2-3
...due up in our 7th. Sounds like runs to me.
Wood, meet knock.
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
In case you didn't see it up above
Peachy posted a diary on Byrnes' nickname, and I just added a poll and featured it on the page. Those wishing to nominate other candidates for the Official SnakePit nickname for Eric, should do so when they get a chance.
Francis is still in?
I'm a bit surprised. But not too much, if he's leading off next inning.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Yeah
and still in after a hit by CoJack. Has Hurdle forgotten that he, you know, has a bullpen? Maybe the phone is broken, or the 'pen is screening.
Brilliant
The other players put a tape outline of Jackson in the tunnel at Cincinatti, marking the spot where CoJack fell!
Yeah... I heard the story but that's the first I actually saw it.
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CoJack pwns Francis x3
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CoJack with another hit
3 for 4. Maybe we give whatever he had to the rest of the team.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Vizcaino warming up in the pen
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
You guys seem to be holding down the fort well
nice job
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Apr 5, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions
Aww
Hurdle is coming out to pull Jeff Francis, and Francis looks like someone kicked his puppy.
That's a genuine "aww," I'm not really mocking him.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Yeah, but to be fair,
Francis almost ALWAYS looks like someone kicked his puppy.
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
I mentioned kishi's comment to Silverblood,
and her reaction was exactly the same as mine.
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
Okay, it's true
They just showed him after Young's second home run, and I could have sworn that someone did some fancy video editing to replace the pitcher with a clip from Leave it to Beaver.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
hey thats not fair they have a micah
i thought we had trade rights to that name
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Apr 5, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah,
but ours is a starter, and theirs is a reliever. When ours hits homers, theirs probably hits singles.
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
Odd
Micah Bowie in, when D-backs reject Vizcaino was all ready. Just popped over to Purple Row, and that would apparently have been just about the equivalent of waving the surrender flag.
What Happened ...
To the snyder from spring? SOME carryover, please?
by Captain D Bag on Apr 5, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Well....
....fancy meeting you here.
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
I was at least here on opening day
Where were you? ;)
by snakecharmer on Apr 5, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Here's the belt,
and that went below it.
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
Eh....
our Micah still kicks more ass.
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
Nine outs to get
Webb in for the seventh, I presume, and that'll be it. A pinch-hitter for the Orckies, and then the top of the order, so be nice to go 1-2-3 and then turn it over to Pena and...the other one. :-)
Hehe
A classic Valverde save against the Cubs yesterday. He got the save... after giving up a solo HR.
He did that against SD too
Blew a tie, ended up with the win.
by snakecharmer on Apr 5, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I will miss the antics ...
Now all I can hope for is for a bench clearing brawl and Lyon pointing at his head, than at Hurdle, ala Pedro and Don Zimmer
by Captain D Bag on Apr 5, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I do,
but I still like the trade.
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
Ask me
In six more outs. I didn't on Opening Day, but after Wednesday...
by Jim McLennan on Apr 5, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Even if Lyons doesn't work out
We have Pena or Qualls
by DiamondbacksWIn on Apr 5, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Lyons
...has always made me nervous. I know he had good numbers last year, and I know bad events often stick in your mind more than good ones. Still, it seemed like almost everytime I watched him last year, he didn't do well at all. I got to the point that when they would announce that he was coming in, I'd think, "He's gonna give up the lead." I'm just not sure I trust him as a permanent closer solution.
But I'm still glad Valverde's gone. I really hate having to root for a guy who would really piss me off if he was on the opposing side. I just don't think he shows any sportsmanship or class out there. I felt like such a hypocrite supporting him. Kind of like Curt Schilling, in that respect.
by azshadowwalker on Apr 5, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Heh, the Orckies
"Now for wrath, now for ruin, and a red dawn!"
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Absolutely!
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
We happy few, we band of nerds,
for he today that shows his Tolkien trivia knowledge with me shall be my brother nerd....
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
1-2-3
Beautiful. Glad to see our Webb out there, rather than the guy the Rockies normally replace him with.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Wait, is Webb done already?
I turn away for a minute and I come back to hear he's been in Tulo's kitchen and is done with the 7th??
Does Webb come back next inning?
He is up 2nd in the 8th
by DiamondbacksWIn on Apr 5, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions
Probably not
98 pitches, and getting high-fives from Snyder. Think his night is over.
by Jim McLennan on Apr 5, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Nope
Salar on deck.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Drew now 42 points
better in BA than Troyboy. :-)
by Jim McLennan on Apr 5, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Salazar walks on 4 straight
According to the Rockies announcers, Salazar says he learned a lot about pinch hitting from Tony Clark. Seems like a good guy to learn it from.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
BAH!!!
On Clark. Sorry. I get crazy sometimes when I hear his name anymore. I'd have played ball in the desert for 3 mil ...
by Captain D Bag on Apr 5, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
As I remember,
the issue was playing time more than money.
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
And he'll get
SO much more behind A-Gon in San Diego...
by Jim McLennan on Apr 5, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
He was a very important part of the team's success last year. He had many very clutch hits off the bench late in games, provided very solid D in the late innings and helped to mentor many young players in the club house.
Give him credit for that. From what I read there was a communication break down with the org, his agent and TC.
We may miss some of the things that he did for us last year. He's a class act.
If he didn't play for a team in our division, I would wish him the best of luck this year. I a little worried that he could come back to bite us sometime this year.
And
This is when i'm grateful to not be listening ...
by Captain D Bag on Apr 5, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Sigh ...
You blog administrators don't know how to act ...
by Captain D Bag on Apr 5, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey, Byrnes!
Show us you know how to hit again.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Yes Yes
That would be ... como se dice? Nice?
by Captain D Bag on Apr 5, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
He just *knows* how to pop out
I think he lucks into his hitting...
by snakecharmer on Apr 5, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Or showing you know how to take a walk. That'd be awesome, too.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Hey! He took a walk!
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Apr 5, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
If he does good
can he club the big dino there at coors?
by Captain D Bag on Apr 5, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
The dino is not to be harmed
He has an appointment in a cage match against Baxter.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Ohh ...
Rampage Jackson vs. Baxter D. Bobcat. Please Santa/Jewish Carpenter Zombie? PleasePleasePleasePleasePleasePleasePleasePleasePleasePleasePleasePleasePleasePleasePleasePleasePleasePleasePleasePleasePleasePleasePleasePlease
by Captain D Bag on Apr 5, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
You guys are good
I left you with a 3-0 lead yesterday and you turned it into 5-1. Today I miss the first 7 innings (watching the NCAAs at a sports bar) and I come home and we're up 6-2 with the bases loaded!
Except for when he tried to throw home for the force. There, he thought he was joining the Air Force and decided to aim high.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
As a matter of fact
That's exactly what I thought! I'm flipping between the game and Episode 2.
by snakecharmer on Apr 5, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
CoJack Ks
I guess there's a first time for everything?
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
If the rockies have a milkshake ...
And I have a straw. And my straw goes all the way across the state ...
Another free run
I do feel sorry for the Rockies fans right now.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Not necessarily.
They're not the Padres, afterall.
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
Or the Giants. I expect the Giants to be a season-long source of joy.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Oh yeah. Loads of joy.
I'm hoping that makes it easier to get tickets. :)
by snakecharmer on Apr 5, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Normally I'd agree,
but the people at McCC are so much nicer and more polite than GLB, or Dodgers fans. So I don't hate the Gnats as much as I used to.
Plus, no Barry.
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
Bizarro world
We score two runs with our only hit being a leadoff single, thanks to two walks, an error and a wild pitch. But in between, Wells strikes out the side. Go figure.
And neither run
Counts as earned for Wells.
by Jim McLennan on Apr 5, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I never understood why a run the results from a pitcher's error doesn't count against him as an earned run.
I mean it's his fualt. Not somebody elses.
With you on that
But I guess it's a bad precedent.
by Jim McLennan on Apr 5, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Bring the Pena!
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Okay
the offensive has been pretty good the last couple of games, and we did get two massively cheapo runs there... but, we have to take better advantage of our opportunities. Bases loaded with one out, and we get reached on an error (on an infield hit, no less) and two Ks? Dudes, a double - even a long single - just about finishes off the game there. You can't count on cheapos bailing you out every time.
Hehe
I picture how Regal says it ... Triple 'Heyach'
by Captain D Bag on Apr 5, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
From the rough docks of Blackpool
and if you know Blackpool , you just know how funny that is.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
Non existant.Blackpool has a long , long sloping beach and has never had docks.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
I'm afraid my only knowledge of Blackpool involved singing.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Yeah
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
What a good idea
Let's walk the bases loaded with a 5 run frickin' lead
Unpleasantly
That's how.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
On his way to a K, anyway.
I'm a poet and I didn't know it.
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
Ump made a few lousy calls during that last AB
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
K!
That's a good start, Tony.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Another K
One more out...
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
You can do it by changing the language of the window.
Like this: Peña
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
They're there...
If I had a numeric keypad on this laptop, I'd be happy to demonstrate.
by Jim McLennan on Apr 5, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I was trying to explain
Until I couldn't get mine to work too.
Oh! Found it. For Mac users, it's Option-n-n. Señor Peña.
by snakecharmer on Apr 5, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Haha!
You Mac nerds and your Macs.
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
And our iphones and ipods
All in the family!
by snakecharmer on Apr 5, 2008 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Yuck.
Hate Macs. I have support those things at work. I can't tell you what a nightmare it's been for everyone. After working with them for the past 8 months or so, I would never have one of those things in my house. I guess marketing can convince people of a lot of things...like Macs are actually usable. I find it easier to deal with a PC running Linux than a "user-friendly" Mac.
by azshadowwalker on Apr 5, 2008 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Out of trouble
Nice work by Reynolds.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Don't forget
It's Coors, so even thrown balls will go further than you expect. Might explain the airmail in the first: he probably has less Coors experience than most of his team-mates.
by Jim McLennan on Apr 5, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
::rimshot::
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
Any time
You experience Coors after the first, counts as a self-inflicted injury.
by Jim McLennan on Apr 5, 2008 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep, that's what they were saying
It's funny that they mentioned he came up in this stadium too.
by snakecharmer on Apr 5, 2008 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Thats close...
Escaped a bases loaded no out Jam... That's impressive
by singaporedbacksfan on Apr 5, 2008 10:47 PM EDT reply actions
Not me
Valverde would have given up a grand slam with no outs to make it a one run game, and THEN struck out the side ;-)
by Craig from Az on Apr 5, 2008 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Gotta give that to you
You are right!
by DiamondbacksWIn on Apr 5, 2008 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Ha-ha-ha!
Okay, this Rockies ad is pretty good.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Aw, Snyder
Well, I guess we couldn't get hits from everyone.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Up in the order?
Seems a Shame for him to keep hitting so low, but there's not much higher he can go. Or maybe down the order, let's get crazy like LaRussa and have him Bat Ninth ... MUHAHAHAHAHAH!!!
by Captain D Bag on Apr 5, 2008 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Jupton with a single.
He's having a pretty good week....
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
Huh?
I seriously wonder some of the calls the umpire is making.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Chris Young
Up for the sixth time tonight. That's twelve plate appearances in the last two games, neither going to extra innings. Good stuff.
I feel this is the team
that the D'backs really are.Everything else was just an abberration.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
That would be *very* nice
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
I seriously doubt it
I think they're going to shake this off, and then they'll be out for blood.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Walk to Young
Bases loaded.
We don't *need* more runs, but we appreciate them, Colorado.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Fantasy Geek Says ...
I need Byrnes to make some runs.
by Captain D Bag on Apr 5, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Full bases for Byrnes
How about a few more just for salt in the wounds!
by DiamondbacksWIn on Apr 5, 2008 10:58 PM EDT reply actions
I'm IMing Silverblood....
....and she's contemplating suicide.
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
That concerns me
Knowing a bit about her history. But IIRC, didn't the Rockies suck last April too?
by Jim McLennan on Apr 5, 2008 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep.
And, don't worry boudit. She's in a better place now.
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
We are SOOOO screwing up our run differential so far this year....
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
I'm good with that
Anyone have any objections?
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
I kinda liked ...
The outscored by had the best record in the NL title. eh. Oh well. Winners can't be choosers :D
by Captain D Bag on Apr 5, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, me too.
I think, really, the only thing caused by the same record with a different run differential is the intimidation factor.
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
As soon as run differential dictates playoff teams, let me know. ;-)
It's all about wins and losses.
Well, YEAH.
But I really enjoyed getting outscored AND leading the NL in wins last year.
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
Ah, Byrnes
Way to take Ball 3 and turn it into a ground out. You're like the worst alchemist ever.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
To hell with request
By mass acclamation.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Lyon!
if this keeps up, you're to go straight to bed without supper!
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
K for Lyon
Taveras tried to sell it like he was about to get hit.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Ugh
There's enough diving in soccer, and flopping in basketball, and exaggerating for effect in football... we don't need that crap in baseball too.
k!
Nice way to come back after a triple
by singaporedbacksfan on Apr 5, 2008 11:07 PM EDT reply actions
I always do that. As soon as I hit "post" I realize I hit the "s" at the end of his name.
by azshadowwalker on Apr 5, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Did I miss
the foundation of that nickname?
by snakecharmer on Apr 5, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
See above ^
I still haven't gotten an explanation..?
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
How far above?
I was late to the party, how far back do I have to read?
by snakecharmer on Apr 5, 2008 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh oops
I thought you were asking me. :)
by snakecharmer on Apr 5, 2008 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Nope.
Same question, is what I meant.
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
Back when Drew was first called up, I was involved in a discussion on a different board. I wrote something along the line of "It's about time one of our "prospects" was a real wolf" See Esopes ( sp? ) fables.
So, since then...even with an off year at the plate last year... I think that he is a real wolf.
The Org, BA etc. was not crying wolf with this guy.
boy who cried wolf
is the fable he means.
Aesop's Fables .......... :-D
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Apr 5, 2008 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Oohhh I gotcha
Cool!
Could also be construed as crying wolf in terms of defense. The word on the street when he came up was that Drew's defense was poor, but I think for the most part he's been really solid at defense.
by snakecharmer on Apr 5, 2008 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions
That stupid dinosaur...
... is trying to distract Lyon. Classless.
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
Oh!
Our shortstop robs their shortstop! Beautiful!
Love to see Tulo go 0 fer on the day.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Lyon owes Drew a beer.
GREAT play. Even better because it came against that little punk.
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
Excellent!
Hey, we're back above .500!
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
3-2
So... anyone think the guys are pretty pumped up for this series?
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
Well guys
I really have nothing to say whatsoever, except congratulations on your much-deserved win. Yet again, you completely outplayed us and you look good out there.
Ask your doctor if the Rockies are good for you. Are they generally? No. Do we stay? Of course. Why? Who built Stonehenge?
And....
Posts like this show why Silverblood is probably my favorite foreign posters. Can you imagine anyone from GLB saying something like this??
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
*cough*
You can strike "foreign" too right?
*cough* Who me? Huh?
by snakecharmer on Apr 5, 2008 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Silverblood's hardly foreign- she's an honorary Snakepitter, at least.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
She has a green card, or a work visa
but I wouldn't go out laminating her citizenship, though she'd probably blend in with the Colangelo-loyalists.
The boys in Sedona Red slugged it out with a pretty pesky poltergeist, then stayed on to dance the night away with some of the lovely ladies who witnessed the disturbance.
I'm not sure what to make of the second phrase in that sentence....
you mean... the Colangelo-loyalists like Dhacks and AZPhan? Or what DID you mean?
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
Maybe it's the purple shirt.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Errr.... "poster", singular. Not "posters".
And, yeah; she's not really a true foreigner.
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
Here's hoping the Diamondbacks
continue this for another 17 games against the Rockheads.
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.
Me too.
I still don't hate the Rockies, even given the somewhat bad blood between us last year during the NLCS.
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
Well
given the choice I want to pwn them all, but the Rockheads are especially sweet.
The boys in Sedona Red slugged it out with a pretty pesky poltergeist, then stayed on to dance the night away with some of the lovely ladies who witnessed the disturbance.
They're all going to be tough
except for those poor bumbling Gigantes.
The boys in Sedona Red slugged it out with a pretty pesky poltergeist, then stayed on to dance the night away with some of the lovely ladies who witnessed the disturbance.
Just to note
The Orckies had a man on third with no outs in both the eight and ninth inning, and he was left there both times. Not something we probably want to make a habit of, however. :-)
And with that, to bed. :-)
If this were last year,
that woulda been US leaving guys out there left and right.
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
Weeeell....
fifteen hits, four walks, reached on an error. That's pretty damn good. But our boys need to squeeze more than seven runs out off all that.
Of course, the pitching and defence did well to limit the Rockies to only two runs, despite eight hits, two walks and two errors... as Jim said, they had great chances in the eighth and ninth and totally ganked them.
I want it all,
I want it all, I want it all, and I want it now!
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
Notably, Chris Young and Justin Upton now are both on pace for 97 home runs. Take that, Barry Bonds!
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Everyone!
Cross every finger and toe you have! That would be SOOO sweet!!
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
Walking and typing will be difficult, but sacrifices must be made, I suppose... =)
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Good win tonight
they did what they needed to do to win, so hopefully they can continue that tomorrow.
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.
"Did what they needed to do to win"...PLUS SOME!!!
By the way, this Webb guy... he might end up being serviceable as a big league pitcher...
"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck
Eh
he's okay, but we'll have to wait and see. Way too early in his career.
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.
C'mon guys....
He's only pitched TWICE this year. That's NOT NEARLY ENOUGH to predict an entire career.
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
Bah
He's obviously peaking early. Let's strike now and trade him for someone else- Matt Cain has put up some good numbers so far this season...
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
That's a good point.
He's got second-half-slump written all over him. Let's trade this guy now, so we can get the best value.
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
Playing on every level
Sidewinders are leading the Rockies' AAA team 4-2 in the seventh right now.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Question for you
The AP obviously thinks it is appropriate, but, this early in the season, can you really call the Rockies 'slumping'?
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Well.... certainly later in the season, a 5 game stretch can be a "slump".
I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do.
I suppose
It just seems really early in the season for that. I know that a game in September counts the same as a game in April, but... Meh, whatever.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
The AP...
likes hyperbole. In the write-up for the first D'Backs game of the season, they wrote about Arizona getting "rare" homeruns. I mean, really--it's the first game of the season! Isn't everything rare? They also wrote something along the lines of the team's "typical" light-hitting in that game. Again, first game of the season, nothing is typical or usual, either. They were writing as if last season hadn't ended 6 months ago.
by azshadowwalker on Apr 6, 2008 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Checking in.....
hey, what happened, we have a game tonight? With the great invention that is the DVR -- a few post game thoughts:
1) The season premier of the Eric Byrnes Show is horrible. For some reason I decided to watch the episode where he takes his dogs to work and gets a pedicure with Kirk Gibson. I've now lost all respect for Gibson and his home run in the World Series. Seriously, it was awful.
2) A MUCH improved night at the plate for Byrnsie - He seemed much more patient during every at bat. I can take a ground-out a lot easier with a 3-2 count than 0-2.
3) I have a feeling we're going to witness a very special year for J-Upton. I loved the play where he hits it to 3rd base, and even before the throw is made Sutton casually says No chance to throw him out at first.
4) Not only does CY knock 2 out of the park, but he is once again very patient at the plate, drawing walks - Great sign.
5) Pena pitching out of the jam - Very encouraging for our future closer. Also nice to see Lyons get some confidence back.
6) I think it's officially time to promote J-UP from the 8 hole against Righties and give it back to its rightful owner.... Snyderman.
Re: #4 and #5
That's why he does not need to be leading off. Would be so much nicer to see one of those blasts with someone on like we did later in the game.
and Pena..... Gawds, I'm gonna need something stronger than Rolaids if gets into that habit!
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 6, 2008 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Saw this gem on the MLB MB..
"I love winning in Colorado, revenge is a dish best served at a mile high"
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 6, 2008 2:24 AM EDT reply actions
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