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Gameday Thread, #37: 5/10 vs. Cubs

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Arizona @ Chicago


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Max Scherzer
RHP, 0-1, 5.40
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Ryan Dempster
RHP, 4-1, 2.72

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Need to win this one, folks: I do not want to find us tomorrow, needing Johnson to beat Zambrano to avoid the sweep. A large part will depend on how Scherzer is: do we get Good Max or Bad Max today? In his two appearances so far, we've seen both; there's no doubting he throws hard, but he needs to be able to throw at least one other pitch for a strike, in order to have any success, even the second time through the order. This Cubs' offense is not bad, but none of them have ever faced Scherzer before, obviously.

Might see Hudson back in the lineup today: hopefully, he'll be feeling 100%, because if not, I'd rather he take the extra day-off and let Ojeda start. This game is going to be  televised nationally on Fox, though Al at  BCB says the game will only be seen in 37% of the country: clearly some new definition of "nationally" I wasn't previously aware of. I would not be surprised if the same two teams end up meeting in the NLDS once again this year. I trust the result will be the same. :-)

Not sure if I'll be about much. I have no major plans, but I am feeling pretty sick stiil: my voice is slightly better, but you do not want to know what I have been coughing up. Let's just say, Stephen King will be turning it into a novel, and John Carpenter is interested in the film rights. Any comments from me will therefore be between bouts of coughing and wheezing. Let's go, D-backs.

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Are we in that 37%?

Eric Byrnes - 3 years, 30 million with a NTC: 88 GS, 353 AB, 9 HR, 27 SB, 13 GIDP, .238/.310/.385 (.695 OPS) EB is exactly who we thought he was!

by unnamedDBacksfan on May 10, 2008 2:12 PM EDT   0 recs

This is the 4th time this year that I won't be able to watch the D'Backs on "national" t.v.

Fox is the only channel that does this. I don’t see TBS or TNT broadcasting certain sporting events for certain regions.

Brandon Webb, do I need to say more?

by srdmad on May 10, 2008 2:23 PM EDT   0 recs

National TV or not

And it is SO random. When the Rockies played the DBacks, our local station out of Albuquerque showed the —wait for it -- Yankees and Red Sox!! Given that Albuquerque is about equidistant from Denver and Phoenix, and that it’s in an part of the country that is considered by the powers that be in MLB to reside in the Rockies area, it should have had the Rockies-DBacks game. IMHO.

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

by 4 Corners Fan on May 10, 2008 2:39 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

TBS does do this

I missed the Mets game last week because it was blacked out.

Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.

by seton hall snake pit on May 10, 2008 2:43 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I’ll actually get to see a game on TV! What a rarity! Of course, I had to move several hundred miles for it to happen. =)

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on May 10, 2008 2:33 PM EDT   0 recs

SO?

That doesn’t seem too drastic to me! It’s the Diamondbacks, for heaven’s sake. If you have to move to see them play, then you do so.

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

by 4 Corners Fan on May 10, 2008 2:36 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

The game is on in the valley then?

A player that puts his ego before the team deserves every boo he gets!

by unnamedDBacksfan on May 10, 2008 2:39 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

just checked my listings

apparently being 4 hours from Chicago is out of their fanbase. I get the Cards and Brewers instead!!!!

Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.

by seton hall snake pit on May 10, 2008 2:44 PM EDT   0 recs

It's not on here either.

and I live in the home market.

by unnamedDBacksfan on May 10, 2008 2:48 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

game notes from yahoo

The Diamondbacks absorbed their lowest run output of the season in Friday’s 3-1 loss at Chicago, mustering four hits. Arizona entered the game first in the major leagues in runs with 201 in 35 games – an average of 5.7. ... Two days after being involved in a collision with Philadelphia OF Shane Victorino in a play at first base, 1B Conor Jackson returned to the lineup, going 0-for-2 with two walks. ... After losing back-to-back games just twice in April, the Diamondbacks have dropped five of their first eight contests in May. Arizona has been outscored, 31-13, in those defeats.

by unnamedDBacksfan on May 10, 2008 2:50 PM EDT   0 recs

Randy's gonna

have to have his “A” game if he is to stop the sweep tomorrow.

I’m not sure why we’re sacrificing Max out there today.

Would be a good day to go ride the National Trial in South Mountain. Later!

by unnamedDBacksfan on May 10, 2008 3:06 PM EDT   0 recs

Guess who isn't in the starting lineup??

That’s right – Byrnes is on the bench today!!

by IndyDBack on May 10, 2008 3:16 PM EDT   0 recs

Sigh of relief

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

by 4 Corners Fan on May 10, 2008 3:17 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

a little

too late.

The mountain beckons, goodbye.

by unnamedDBacksfan on May 10, 2008 3:18 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I miss South Mountain

Hell, being in Indiana I miss mountains period!!

by IndyDBack on May 10, 2008 3:19 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I know the feeling

I’m used to looking out my window and seeing mountain ranges within five miles on every side of me. They’re so far away in Phoenix.

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on May 10, 2008 3:27 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Or is he in a van, down by the river?

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on May 10, 2008 3:27 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

there'll be plenty of time from striking out

when you’re living in a van, down by the river!

Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.

by seton hall snake pit on May 10, 2008 3:29 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Well, la-dee-freakin-da!

Byrnes is always running or jumping into things for exaggerated reasons. He is Matt Foley!

by Augie's Army on May 10, 2008 3:34 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

trudat

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

by hotclaws on May 10, 2008 3:43 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Max result,1-2-3-

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

by hotclaws on May 10, 2008 3:53 PM EDT   0 recs

Is Melvin planning on keeping Young in the 3rd spot?

Brandon Webb, do I need to say more?

by srdmad on May 10, 2008 3:58 PM EDT   0 recs

He's got his groove back

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

by hotclaws on May 10, 2008 4:00 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Single for Snyder

Two on, two outs, come on, guys…

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on May 10, 2008 4:02 PM EDT   0 recs

yay

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

by hotclaws on May 10, 2008 4:02 PM EDT   0 recs

must hang one out over the bleachers ,Sally

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

by hotclaws on May 10, 2008 4:03 PM EDT   0 recs

Ack

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on May 10, 2008 4:04 PM EDT   0 recs

Now Scherzer has to lead off.

Brandon Webb, do I need to say more?

by srdmad on May 10, 2008 4:05 PM EDT   0 recs

Augie! Augie! Augie!

Nice play!

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on May 10, 2008 4:11 PM EDT   0 recs

This sucks, I'm on gametax and I miss a tag at home.

Brandon Webb, do I need to say more?

by srdmad on May 10, 2008 4:12 PM EDT   0 recs

No damage done

Thanks to Augie, and bad baserunning by Ramirez. Let’s go, offense!

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on May 10, 2008 4:13 PM EDT   0 recs

Nice play by Augie

Why do I get the feeling that had Hudson been in the game, that two out pop up would have ended up as a collision…

by dahlian on May 10, 2008 4:14 PM EDT   0 recs

0 for 3?

Come on, Scherzer’s due!

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on May 10, 2008 4:15 PM EDT   0 recs

I remember last year against the Cubs,

we had the same situation and someone went home and a ball hit to the shortstop. We didn’t score and we ended up loosing the game.

Brandon Webb, do I need to say more?

by srdmad on May 10, 2008 4:15 PM EDT   0 recs

Any reports on how M,ax swings the bat?

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

by hotclaws on May 10, 2008 4:16 PM EDT   0 recs

Which is good.

Brandon Webb, do I need to say more?

by srdmad on May 10, 2008 4:17 PM EDT   0 recs

Wow 50.

Brandon Webb, do I need to say more?

by srdmad on May 10, 2008 4:18 PM EDT   0 recs

Dont Make Augie Angry

you wont like him when hes angry

by Augie's Army on May 10, 2008 4:18 PM EDT   0 recs

That was a nice at bat from Scherzer

Was 0-2, worked up to a full count and fouled off a couple of pitches.

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on May 10, 2008 4:19 PM EDT   0 recs

iawtc

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

by hotclaws on May 10, 2008 4:20 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Ugh...

MLB.tv national blackout and the game we get on Fox here in Oklahoma is the Tardinal game.

by oklahomasooners on May 10, 2008 4:19 PM EDT   0 recs

Dreeeeewwwwwwwww

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

by hotclaws on May 10, 2008 4:19 PM EDT   0 recs

Another wasted baserunner

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on May 10, 2008 4:22 PM EDT   0 recs

Lets get this guy out.

Brandon Webb, do I need to say more?

by srdmad on May 10, 2008 4:30 PM EDT   0 recs

Augh

The run should be charged to Upton.

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on May 10, 2008 4:31 PM EDT   0 recs

Thwart the stolen base

But an annoying inning regardless.

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on May 10, 2008 4:33 PM EDT   0 recs

Maybe Upton will hit a homerun.

Brandon Webb, do I need to say more?

by srdmad on May 10, 2008 4:34 PM EDT   0 recs

That'd help make up for it

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on May 10, 2008 4:35 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

At least his defence is better than it was last year.

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

by hotclaws on May 10, 2008 4:36 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

And we must not forget that he is 20.

Brandon Webb, do I need to say more?

by srdmad on May 10, 2008 4:37 PM EDT   0 recs

Whew,gotout ofthat okay

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

by hotclaws on May 10, 2008 4:52 PM EDT   0 recs

K to end the inning for Scherzer

Come on, guys! Let’s get the offense going!

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on May 10, 2008 4:52 PM EDT   0 recs

Got scared there.

Brandon Webb, do I need to say more?

by srdmad on May 10, 2008 4:52 PM EDT   0 recs

I was worried too

But that was a great K for Max.

by luckycc on May 10, 2008 4:53 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Let's get some RUNS

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

by hotclaws on May 10, 2008 4:53 PM EDT   0 recs

I hope we don't get outdueled again.

Brandon Webb, do I need to say more?

by srdmad on May 10, 2008 4:53 PM EDT   0 recs

We’ll get some runs.

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on May 10, 2008 4:57 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Ryan frickin' Dempster.

Brandon Webb, do I need to say more?

by srdmad on May 10, 2008 4:54 PM EDT   0 recs

He's not that good.

Brandon Webb, do I need to say more?

by srdmad on May 10, 2008 4:54 PM EDT   0 recs

So this is what it feels like

to be a Padres fan?!?

by dahlian on May 10, 2008 5:00 PM EDT   0 recs

Oh, not even close.

There are no unicorns.

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

by 4 Corners Fan on May 10, 2008 5:01 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

It’s a marathon, not a sprint…it’s a marathon, not a sprint…it’s a WHERE THE HELL DID OUR OFFENSE GO??? This is eerily reminiscent of last year’s offense, minus the timely hitting – - stop trying to hit every pitch out of the park!!

by IndyDBack on May 10, 2008 5:03 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Aw, Augie

Can we get the team that looked so comfortable on the field a few weeks ago?

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on May 10, 2008 5:06 PM EDT   0 recs

Hah

the announcer called Grace on his recycled material.

by dahlian on May 10, 2008 5:07 PM EDT   0 recs

Wow!

What a throw by Upton!

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on May 10, 2008 5:09 PM EDT   0 recs

Well,

Good news is that I think that may atone for his prior miscue.

Bad news: we’re still down by one.

by dahlian on May 10, 2008 5:09 PM EDT   0 recs

Yeah, it pretty much balances out. Now we need some runs.

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on May 10, 2008 5:10 PM EDT to parent up