Gameday Thread #9: Overkill
by Azreous on Apr 9, 2008 5:42 PM EDT
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DBacks game threads are a much hotter ticket than last year. Much props to us cyber fans.
by Huxtable Reunion on Apr 9, 2008 5:53 PM EDT reply actions
I remember
when we were so proud to get like 100+ posts 3 days in a row.
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
Yes but.....
We didnt have the women here then... *ducks*
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!
Heh...
not quite sure what to make of that comment.
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
Not that there are many of us now!
I believe hotclaws was here awhile before me... plus 4 Corners Fan right?
I was told......
it doesnt take many for the comments to expand exponentially..... *allegedly*
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!
that makes sense
if you bring in two to three more regulars the number of personalities increases and therefore opinions are differ and are more often voiced.
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Apr 9, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I think the suggestion, seton hall,
was more along the lines of, "women talk a lot".
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
Well,
we have to keep up with you guys.
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Apr 9, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Touché
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
oh yeah
didn't read the comments above it. Maybe I should read the parent comments as well for now on.
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Apr 9, 2008 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
A wise decision, to be sure.
:-P
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
I don't know how I feel about this
New thread, 2 out?
This can't be good no matter what. Either they're going to
1.) End the inning
2.) They're going to score, and we're going to have to make a new thread every time there are 2 outs and we need some runs.
Well done Byrnsie
took about 14 goesto get that posted
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
Bases loaded for Burke
Do it, New Guy!
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Hotclaws, you inxed it! Bad luck immediately after you declared it "averted!" Fie on you!
by Huxtable Reunion on Apr 9, 2008 5:56 PM EDT reply actions
pitch was grooved
and he proceeds to do nothing with it
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Apr 9, 2008 5:56 PM EDT reply actions
This is a great game!
Wish I was at the ballpark, instead of (supposedly) working today
Dang
But a lead for us. Let's keep it going!
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
nice to see
everyone contributing to big hits this year.... Young slacks off, Byrnes picks him up.....
Drew, Reynolds, Orlando --- all our hitters are stepping up this year.
Still, got the lead back,
got rid of the starting pitcher
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
micah needs a quick inning
get him to throw into the eighth would be big for the bullpen. They could use the two day rest
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Apr 9, 2008 5:58 PM EDT reply actions
Depending if you're
watching TV, gameday or listening to theKTAR
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
I like how, according to Gameday, there's only a 6 mph difference between Micah's fastball and changeup.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Yeah, I saw that.
Dunno why they think that. His range has been from about 92 to 78 on the TV's gun.
90+ for Micah now.
Certainly no chance of stretching him through 8.
Good time for a double play though. You'll have about ten years to make the turn with Andruw lumbering over to second.
Ks for Micah today?
Doesn't seem like a lot...
by Craig from Az on Apr 9, 2008 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions
4 Ks
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
but you don't need the Ks so much
with this defence
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
Owings stays in to face Ethier.
Probably not that surprising giving Slaten's results against Andre last night.
Nice play by Hudson.
Defense pretty much spot on today, as usual. Micah safely through seven, six more outs to go.
Yeah
Big plus for our bullpen.
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
Pretty good outing for Kuroda,
considering the way our bats have been onfire lately; but after the first time through the order, we got something like 9 hits, 2 BBs and 1 HBP. Let's see how we do against him NEXT time.
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
I liked Kuroda
I think he'll be a BIG factor in the pennant race this year
by Craig from Az on Apr 9, 2008 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Is that what Hudson is asking for? 60M over 4 years?
by Huxtable Reunion on Apr 9, 2008 6:07 PM EDT reply actions
All rumors
But he is said to be seeking "Chase Utley money" in Chase's free agent years, which is about $15M per. Not sure where the 4 years came from, but it was in the paper today (Tribune)
by Craig from Az on Apr 9, 2008 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Then, no, Hudson's not quite worth Utley money. But he's not all that far behind. 50M for 4 years is what I've got in mind.
by Huxtable Reunion on Apr 9, 2008 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions
That sounds eminently reasonable.
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
Speculation on Dbacksbullpen
Letting O-Dawg go (can't affort him). Moving Upton or Reynolds to second base (OUCH!). Open up a spot for Tracy. Spend the money on a pitcher to replace Big Unit.
by Craig from Az on Apr 9, 2008 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions
You speculate like you're drunk. Reynolds/Upton at first..... never.
by Huxtable Reunion on Apr 9, 2008 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Who said anything about first?
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
A good outing for Micah
I'm willing to forgive him not hitting home runs if he gives us starts like these.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Poking head round door
Keep it down in 'ere, some people are trying to work! :-)
Looks like one hell of a game, each team has had the lead twice now. Good outing by Micah to go seven, just what we needed. Qualls and Lyon for the last two, or do we throw him out there again for the eighth?
Time for Qualls
Heck, he had a day off yesterday ;-)
by Craig from Az on Apr 9, 2008 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry boss.
All right kids, put away the booze and turn down that rap music. No more sugar for anyone.
Bigget Free Agent Bust
Andruw Jones. Fat, lazy, unmotivated.
by Craig from Az on Apr 9, 2008 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Augie Augie Augie!
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Apr 9, 2008 6:11 PM EDT reply actions
Catching up... stepped out
Not to throw gloom and doom -- cuz I love O-Dawg, but no way he returns to AZ next year... and I think, even though they won't say it publically, front office knows it.
We've got another young bright prospect at 2nd base, forget his name.
Qualls
We need to keep Pena to put out the fire caused by Lyon in the ninth
by Craig from Az on Apr 9, 2008 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Well then.... back to the lab for now.
I've got my radio but I've been checking in on the 'Pit.
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
I'd like to see Lyon get one more shot
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Apr 9, 2008 6:18 PM EDT reply actions
Yep
Gotta either demote him or pitch him. I give him one more shot
by Craig from Az on Apr 9, 2008 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I think it's premature to demote. He's not the only closer to have it tough at the outset. See Hoffman, Gagne. Yes, those two have more experience, but Lyon has the most experience of any of our closer candidates.
by Huxtable Reunion on Apr 9, 2008 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Just for the record,
I love Owings.
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
If you are going by looks alone, agreed...
..but Micah's got that humble charm. ....oh & hello Charmer, hope you had a nice winter.
He does, but I like Jeff's
pure excitement and the joy he shows on his face (to please his mother).
I did, thanks! Welcome back!
I never thought of it that way
but I guess so! I tend to go for the young-looking ones. :) (Becoming easier and easier these days...)
I don't know about the hair
I'll have to wait a few more days before I decide, but right now he's a yes. But to me he doesn't look as young as the others...
Well then....
....fancy meeting YOU here, batster!
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
you've probably left but...
..it's nice to see that you're still alive & kicking.......how's school this semester?
I'm still here.
I'm @ work though, so I'm coming and going.
School is going pretty well.
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
Glad to hear it....
So I see Randy is coming back on Monday. Micah is off to a good start and their offense has improved. Isn't life grand?
heyy dback fanss
im new to these blogs juss started yesterday.....when is tony pena gonna take over the closers job??
maybe after today.
We'll see ;-)
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Apr 9, 2008 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe today.
Maybe tomorrow. There's no official word on Lyon's status as closer, so I'd presume he'd be pitching the ninth if we still had a lead. But his leash could be very short.
true
i dont know why they just didnt go wit tony pena from the start....hes a beastt
by TuLoRocks2008 on Apr 9, 2008 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Pena wasn't good in save situations last year,
while Lyon was a great closer for us until he got injured last year.
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
Errr.... Lyon closed for part of 2005
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
welcome to the pit
we don't know, Melvin moves in mysterious ways
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
Welcome!
Looking for a pickup on the fantasy waiver wires by any chance?
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!
If/When Lyon loses it.
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
No Pena Today
I'm guessing. Lyon will pitch the ninth. BoMel is a player's coach.
by Craig from Az on Apr 9, 2008 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed.
I think if there was any hesitation, it was removed when he had to waste Peña for 1/3 inning yesterday.
I thought that was a bad move
Cruz was fine. Should have let him finish
by Craig from Az on Apr 9, 2008 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Get used to him
I think we'll see a lot of the Dodgers this year.
by Craig from Az on Apr 9, 2008 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Damned right.
Wasn't he bragging the other day about how he used to strike out CY when he was a pitcher in HS?
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
LEAVE HIM IN!!!
Cruz can pitch two innings. Lyon standing by in case we need him
interesting thought
but I disagree --- if there's any chance of Lyon becoming our true closer, he needs to come in now --
Excellent!
Love that defense.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
wouldn't say best
but when drew is there we're damn close
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Apr 9, 2008 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions
got hit
pulled for x rays
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Apr 9, 2008 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I want to say 5? 3 of them being CoJack.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
i dont think any1 has got hit more than....
chase utley lately lmaooo
by TuLoRocks2008 on Apr 9, 2008 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah.....
::Scheming grin::
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
Good point
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
struck out
for the 6th time in 2 days. Maybe he is getting it out of his system so he can do something big this weekend, hopefully. See, Byrnes is picking up CY.
Well, Byrnesie, that'll work.
If we won't hit their batters, we can send line drives at their pitchers, I guess?
Byrnes!
He's obviously stolen Chris Young's mojo.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
This one is about pride.
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Come on! It's the mane event!
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
I am glad I had to go make dinner
nad therefore missed the punathon... :P
All the best Brits support the Diamondbacks!
Well....
after losing those two games to Cincy, we've come roaring back.
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
Okay, Lyon!
Let's get the save!
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
One out!
Two more to go!
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Lyon has to use the hook
His fastball is decent, but not much movement
As I pointed out last night,
this is 21st century Andruw Jones..... not 20th century. Big diff.
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
He got older,
fatter, and lazier. Used to be pretty good with the glove, too, remember?
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
That's the pitch!
If he can spot the yakker, he's a closer
One more!
Do it, Lyon!
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Yes!
Nice game!
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
Agree
His stuff is plenty good. When he can spot the curve, he's hard to beat.
by Craig from Az on Apr 9, 2008 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll say it again
Andrew Jones will be riding pine in LA in another month. He just doesn't seem to care anymore.
yeah but he was always sloppy and careless in his early days
didn't he get pulled from a game once for just lollygagging about?
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
He's
also enormous these days. What happened to the lithe CF of yesteryear? (Or was he always Miggy Cabrera's taller brother?)
Yay for references to other fat ballplayers!
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
I was wondering...
...how long it would take for someone to mention him.
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
imagine him trying to do the bounding off the wall thing now!
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
Man
These guys are pretty good, aren't they?
"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"
I am really surprised
So far this season has exceeded my expectations --- we are playing great -- different people stepping up
good all around.... pitching hitting
+1
Or gay dancing Spiderman.
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
+1
to your comment
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
lo, the beauty of sexy Spidey
http://s216.photobucket.com/albums/cc290/hotclaws/spidey/
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
That is extremely disturbing....
....besides, Spidey seems like more of a catcher than a pitcher.
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
Probably both, in my case.
See ya this weekend.
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
Indeed.
We've got to be one of the most popular SBNation sites these days.
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
I too am curious about that
AN is definitely the largest, and probably BCB next. I think we're getting up there though.
I was thinking the same thing.
My guess would be McCovey at #3.
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
Frighteningly...
BCB had more than 2000 posts for last night's game, which granted went into extra innings. But of course, they're not exactly the measuring stick for the typical SBNation turnout, popular as they are.
they are a different breed of people though
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Apr 9, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, they support the Cubs,
so they've clearly got issues.
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
Yup
And AN is Athletics Nation -- the granddaddy of all of 'em.
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
Almost 900 now
I don't how much is just the flash new interface for threads, making it much easier and more fun to post. In terms of visitors, here's a good link:
Based on traffic over the past week, we're on course for about 15-16,000 visitors this month, probably up about 30% on the same month last year. Good stuff, to be sure.
As for today's game, sorry I didn't get to see it. My digestive system, on the other hand, is quite glad to have avoided it! Full report to follow...
Also another side note
formerly our very own Greg Smith is making his first ML start with the A's tonight. Billy Beane took little time in putting our farm system, that we lent to them this year, into action.
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Apr 9, 2008 7:38 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah, I saw that.
The best of luck to him.
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
901
565 comments on thread 1, 336 comments (including this one) on thread 2.
For a DAY game, no less.
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
posting will increase as
momentum builds. A sweep of two division rivals and leading the league in runs and HR, as well as ERA is going to bring more excitement.
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Apr 9, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
By the way
I had a question for you.
A couple of days ago you "didn't" discover some streaming video? Can('t) you share?
Yes....
if there were possibly some grey area legal issues, I know I sure as heck wouldn't be interested in knowing where to go as well.... you sure shouldn't send me the link.
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
Agreed.
I certainly wouldn't want to be caught viewing such things at the office...I'd have to fire myself, being the only person in position to stop me.
sorry to burst your bubble
It was a thing called Sopcast that pirated MLB.tv.
MLB.tv found out about it. They blocked the formatting. It no longer works. I'm still "not" looking for the next "not legal" software to use.
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Apr 9, 2008 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn....
I'm certainly not disappointed that this piracy was stopped....
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
54 runs in 9 games.
Still avging 6 runs/game.
First game of the year w/o a HR tho... I believe.
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
Guess who said this -
"But the one thing we tried to take advantage of was how many strikes that he was throwing. I know in my approach I wasn't going to wait around."
No prizes for winning, by the way - far too easy.
Byrnes? Reynolds?
CY?
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
This is me,
and THIS is me NOT being surprised.
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
In other news,
with their 7 runs against Atlanta(so far), the Rockies scored more than 4 runs for the first time all season.
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
yeah it cost me 10 cents
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Apr 9, 2008 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions
......
You bet a dime against the Rockies?
"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."
bet a dime they would score less than 7.5 runs
centsports.com :D
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Apr 9, 2008 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions
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