Gameday Thread, #8: 4/8 vs.Dodgers
by Jim McLennan
on Apr 8, 2008 8:05 PM EDT
Los Angeles @ Arizona
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Okay, the bunting is put away, the fighter jets landed, the fireworks safely stowed, and - from what I've heard - the queues at the concessions stands might be a little less horrific tonight, as we return to normal practice at Chase Field after the heady delights of last night. The scoreboard will be greeted with yawns, rather than oohs, and no homer from Reynolds that does not actually enter Earth orbit will merit much comment.
That's perhaps a bit of an exaggeration, but I can't say I am looking forward to this one with much anticipation. Davis got tagged for the only loss suffered by an Arizona starter thus far, walking six and not even lasting four innings against the Reds. It is Davis's last appearance before his surgery, and so a warm welcome from the Chase crowd is assured. However, part of me thinks we should just save time and send Yusmeiro Petit out there to start with, since he's likely going to end up on the mound sooner, rather than later. I hope I'm wrong there, but...
Still, as long as the hitters continue to smack the ball out of the park at this rate, there'll be no complaints from me. We've homered in every game so far, but have some way to go to reach the franchise record of twenty-two consecutive games with a homer. [from 09/23/00 to 04/15/01] Still, last year, we didn't reach sixteen homers until April 26, and managed only twenty the whole month. I wouldn't object to another four-blast game tonight. As it's wrestling tonight, I'm leaving the post-game recap in the capable hands of Azreous [I hope he has remembered!], but will perhaps be able to pop in for the odd comment as time and the opportunity permits.
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Fun fact of the day: Doug Davis led the majors in called third strikes with runners in scoring position last year, with 21.
Second place was another familiar face: Miguel Batista of the Seattle Mariners, with 18.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
by kishi on Apr 8, 2008 7:50 PM EDT 0 recs
Pickoffs too,
I believe.
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
by DbacksSkins on
Apr 8, 2008 9:50 PM EDT
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Our Lineup
1. Young, CF
2. Byrnes, LF
3. Hudson, 2B
4. Jackson, 1B
5. Reynolds, 3B
6. Drew, SS
7. Upton, RF
8. Snyder, C
9. Davis, P
by singaporedbacksfan on Apr 8, 2008 8:37 PM EDT 0 recs
Might not be long
Before this changes. Upton to #2 maybe, drop Byrnes down to six?
by Jim McLennan on
Apr 8, 2008 9:25 PM EDT
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In a strange turn of events...
I'll be able to watch most of the game but not comment here, thanks to the usual Tuesday work situation. Such is life.
I wonder how much longer Upton has to rake before he gets moved up higher in the order.
by Azreous on Apr 8, 2008 8:46 PM EDT 0 recs
I trust you...
Are still up for doing the post-game recap? Just realized tomorrow's game is a day one, so I'll be in stealth mode myself for most of that.
by Jim McLennan on
Apr 8, 2008 9:12 PM EDT
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::sigh:: Conference calls
Always seem to happen during game time! So I'll be around, but not terribly active for an hour or so.
by snakecharmer on Apr 8, 2008 9:06 PM EDT 0 recs
Here's hoping
Double D has an inspiring last outing before surgery
by dstorm on Apr 8, 2008 9:21 PM EDT 0 recs
I'm playing Final Fantasy XII until first pitch.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
by kishi on
Apr 8, 2008 9:28 PM EDT
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Divided attention tonight
I'm also going to be live-blogging from the Impact Zone Wrestling show. Let's hope I don't get confused! :-)
by Jim McLennan on
Apr 8, 2008 9:32 PM EDT
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Fancy Live blogging the IZW results too? :)
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!
by AZDarkKnight on
Apr 8, 2008 10:11 PM EDT
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Sorry.. late here
Had the suns on TV until I realized the time. Great start again.
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!
by AZDarkKnight on
Apr 8, 2008 10:11 PM EDT
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Cueto pitching well again
5 innings pitched - 3 H 1 ER - 6 K's -
Nice job rookie
by dstorm on Apr 8, 2008 9:37 PM EDT 0 recs
Yeah, and Milwaukee has the highest team batting average in baseball- or did, before today's games. Makes me feel a little bit better.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
by kishi on
Apr 8, 2008 9:42 PM EDT
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I'm glad that I was able to grab him in fantasy baseball.
by foulpole on
Apr 8, 2008 9:41 PM EDT
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So here we go
Keys to the game:
1. Doug Davis's control
2. Doug Davis's control
and did I mention
3. Doug Davis's control
by Jim McLennan on Apr 8, 2008 9:41 PM EDT 0 recs
The problem with Gameday is it always makes me quite aware of how, um, flexible the umpire's strike zone is.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
by kishi on
Apr 8, 2008 9:44 PM EDT
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He's mixing up the speeds pretty good so far. Location too.
by foulpole on
Apr 8, 2008 9:47 PM EDT
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Question from last night's game
since I wasn't on-line.... When a batter comes out to pinch hit --- aka Alex Romero -- and then he gets called back after a pitching change --- is he done for the night?
by dstorm on Apr 8, 2008 9:44 PM EDT 0 recs
If he is announced, yes
If he's pulled back by the coach before the PA announces him, he's fine.
by snakecharmer on
Apr 8, 2008 9:45 PM EDT
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how does the PA know to announce him?
it the name submiited to the ump?
by dstorm on
Apr 8, 2008 9:46 PM EDT
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Yep
He's burned as soon as he is announced. If you look at the box-score, you'll see Romero is there, but with out an official plate-appearance.
by Jim McLennan on
Apr 8, 2008 9:45 PM EDT
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Lame!
But i'm sure it's not too much of an issue with the lead we had last night. If Toree were doing it in a closer game, i'm sure we would have a lot of reason to be upset, burning up players.
by Captain D Bag on
Apr 8, 2008 9:46 PM EDT
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A good start to the evening. Now let's show 'em what our offense can do!
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
by kishi on Apr 8, 2008 9:46 PM EDT 0 recs
Now, let's score four.
As for Haren, so for Davis.
by Jim McLennan on Apr 8, 2008 9:47 PM EDT 0 recs
Batting lead off
And buying the first round ... Chris ... YOUNG!!!
by Captain D Bag on Apr 8, 2008 9:48 PM EDT 0 recs
Ack
Byrnes-worthy.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
by kishi on Apr 8, 2008 9:50 PM EDT 0 recs
I suppose
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
by kishi on
Apr 8, 2008 9:52 PM EDT
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Lame
CY's strike 2 was definitely ball 4.
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
by DbacksSkins on Apr 8, 2008 9:53 PM EDT 0 recs
for any NBA fans out there....
the Jazz are handing it to New Orleans on their home court.... what an amazing last couple weeks of the season in the West
by dstorm on Apr 8, 2008 9:53 PM EDT 0 recs
Heh
Me and Dstorm, giving you the news your not sure you want :)
by Captain D Bag on
Apr 8, 2008 9:54 PM EDT
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I would love to see
the Jazz and Suns in the first round of the playoffs
by dstorm on
Apr 8, 2008 9:55 PM EDT
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As a Sun's fan ...
Kinda ... I mean, it'll be a great matchup, but the Jazz can be tough.
by Captain D Bag on
Apr 8, 2008 9:57 PM EDT
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Not sure
who I'd rather see in the first round. Utah has 4 more games against Dallas, Denver, Houston and San Antonio whereas Phx's 4 remaining are against S.A., Houston, Golden State and Portland. Go Suns!
by TwinnerA on
Apr 9, 2008 12:11 AM EDT
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do you know who wins
the tiebreaker if they end up tied (home court)
by dstorm on
Apr 9, 2008 12:13 AM EDT
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Kinda confusing
In order for Phx to get home court vs. Utah we only have to finish with a better overall record than they have. The head to head tie breaker only comes up if you are tied with a team within your division to determine seeding. Make sense? Since you asked though, Utah did win the season series vs. Phx 2-1.
by TwinnerA on
Apr 9, 2008 12:27 AM EDT
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So if Utah and Phx
end up with identical records and they end up 4-5
Utah gets home-court --- that doesn't bode well for the Suns....
by dstorm on
Apr 9, 2008 12:44 AM EDT
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Yes
But they would get home court based on their 4th seed (they clinched their division tonight and can finish no lower than 4th) and our 5th seed, not our head-to-head record which they won. They have the best home record of any team in the NBA, better than Boston even, and have only lost 4 games at home, so the Suns better finish strong!
by TwinnerA on
Apr 9, 2008 1:00 AM EDT
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So BJ Upton
Stole home today against the Mariners ... gotta see that on Baseball tonight ....
by Captain D Bag on Apr 8, 2008 9:53 PM EDT 0 recs
O-Dawg with a nice little ground-rule double.
CoJack to drive him in?
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
by DbacksSkins on Apr 8, 2008 9:53 PM EDT 0 recs
Maybe ...
A walk, and than Marky R blasts them in?
by Captain D Bag on
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OW
Now that looked/sounded REALLY painful.
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
by DbacksSkins on Apr 8, 2008 9:54 PM EDT 0 recs
What The S?
Was it a just got away from him hit by a pitch, or are the Dodgers after CoJack?
by Captain D Bag on
Apr 8, 2008 9:55 PM EDT
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C'mon Mark!!
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
by DbacksSkins on Apr 8, 2008 9:54 PM EDT 0 recs
if Davis were to plunk in retaliation...
could you really feel OK charging the mound?
by dstorm on
Apr 8, 2008 9:56 PM EDT
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If Davis were to plunk in retaliation,
I'm not sure the opposing hitter could feel it.
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
by DbacksSkins on
Apr 8, 2008 9:58 PM EDT
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Ouch
Is Billingsley's placement as bad as it seems via Gameday?
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
by kishi on Apr 8, 2008 9:55 PM EDT 0 recs
Don't know what Gameday is showing but he's nibbling pretty well on live TV.
by foulpole on
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Okay
From the Gameday feed, it looks like he's all over the place with his pitches. Too bad.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
by kishi on
Apr 8, 2008 9:59 PM EDT
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It is AWESOME....
....the way Reynolds and CY have improved their eyes.
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
by DbacksSkins on Apr 8, 2008 9:56 PM EDT 0 recs
::Knocks wood::
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
by DbacksSkins on
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#5 of the year!!
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
by DbacksSkins on Apr 8, 2008 9:57 PM EDT 0 recs
MARK REYNOLDS IS THE FUCKING MAN!!!
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
by DbacksSkins on Apr 8, 2008 9:57 PM EDT 0 recs
Marky Mark!
Does that mean O-Dawg and CoJack are The Funky Bunch?
Nice way to follow-up a HBP.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
by kishi on Apr 8, 2008 9:58 PM EDT 0 recs
Like it!
Anytime he bring home runners, they are the Funky Bunch. All in favor?
by Captain D Bag on
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AH-FREAKING-MAZING!!!
Love it! Keep it up, Reynolds! Loving this!
by Captain D Bag on Apr 8, 2008 9:58 PM EDT 0 recs