Gameday Thread, #38: 5/11 vs. Cubs
by Jim McLennan on May 11, 2008 2:02 PM EDT
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The good news is, our reporter on the spot [that'd be Al from BCB] says , "The weather's going to be crappy again today. In fact, I'd say there's a pretty good chance that today's game will be postponed. That would mean a rescheduling, and means we'd only have a 1-in-5 chance of facing the Cubs ace Zambrano. Is there anyone wearing Sedona Red who would be unhappy with this outcome, especially after the silence of our bats the last couple of days. It's time to do the voodoo that you do, and call down the raingods upon Wrigley.
If the game goes ahead, here's a nugget of hope to cling on to: Randy Johnson has never lost against the Cubs. In 13 games against them, he's 12-0 with a 1.98 ERA - the only other team whom he's never lost to is Houston, against whom he is 4-0. But Zambrano has been really good this year, and the way our offense has been over the past couple of days, they are going to struggle. Yes, all told, I think a quick postponement and an early return to Arizona is in our best interests.
Update. Because of the inclement weather and the chance of delays and/or postponement, Johnson has been scratched, and his start will be taken by Edgar Gonzalez. The question of whether the game starts on time, or indeed at all, is still up in the air. No sign of Hudson either, I note.
Update #2. Zambrano's not starting either. Not sure whether I want the game to go on now or not. :-) Word is the start looks likely to be pushed back.
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Edgar
Funny how this week Edgar looks exactly like Adrian Gonzalez’s identical twin on ESPN. My bad, that is Adrian Gonzalez of the Padres. Last week some guy with a Yankees hat was pictured for EdGon on ESPN.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/profile?playerId=5498
I am not too broken up about missing Zambrano and RJ remains unbeaten by the Cubs!!
hotclaws keys to the game
1) learn to swim
2) buy scuba gear
3)build Ark just in case
4)desert?
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
which desert?
Sonoran, Mojave, or great basin?
You can stand under my umbrella
by unnamedDBacksfan on May 11, 2008 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Gobi?
"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."
I like the Gobi
I can do that.
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by unnamedDBacksfan on May 11, 2008 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
It is fairly under-represented as deserts go. The Sahara gets all the press.
"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."
too bad the disaster
in LF is back in the line up. Abandon all hope now.
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by unnamedDBacksfan on May 11, 2008 2:30 PM EDT reply actions
Er...
That’s Chicago time, of course; about 30 mins from the time of this post, wherever you may be. :-)
by Jim McLennan on May 11, 2008 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
There was
a White Sox/Cleveland game a while ago in which the Cleveland pitcher threw a no hitter, but still lost the game 4-0. Don’t remember the name or the exact time frame
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by unnamedDBacksfan on May 11, 2008 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
had over
150 pitches too? Did I read that right?
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by unnamedDBacksfan on May 11, 2008 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
My bad
over 180 pitches total in the game. I’m following along on a Cubs site.
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by unnamedDBacksfan on May 11, 2008 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions
We dodge Zambrano and he gets to pitch against San Diego on Tues. instead. I am sure we are all broken up about that. Weeeee.
TRIPLE BABY!!
and I’m watching it live on TV!!!!!
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on May 11, 2008 3:22 PM EDT reply actions
CoJack!
RBI Triple! Nice to have the early lead.
"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."
foulpole/kishi
I think we may be the only ones here
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on May 11, 2008 3:23 PM EDT reply actions
Possibly
Figure the rain delay and it being Mother’s Day doesn’t help.
"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."
In and out
I’m simultaneously moving a website from one hosting provider to another, and scurrying through to the bedroom to watch interesting plays. :-)
by Jim McLennan on May 11, 2008 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions
somehow I've got my mom
watching this game with me
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on May 11, 2008 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Moms who like baseball are cool.
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on May 11, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
CoJack and Reynolds have both shown some surprising bursts of speed this season.
"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."
which is a great joy
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by seton hall snake pit on May 11, 2008 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Jackson tied for the team lead
With that, his fourth triple of the year. He only had two his entire career before this season. He has also stolen as many bases this year as in his whole career prior to 2008. So, yes, I think we can say he has improved his wheels a LOT.
by Jim McLennan on May 11, 2008 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions
He just loves his mother :-)
I saw Upton with the pink wristbands too.
by Jim McLennan on May 11, 2008 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
snyderman is wearing pink catchers gear
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by seton hall snake pit on May 11, 2008 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
sorry Miggy
and Drew’s face is pink from wind burn
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by seton hall snake pit on May 11, 2008 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
No
do you even know what it all stands for?
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by unnamedDBacksfan on May 11, 2008 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Who doesn’t love Molly Ringwald? But a whole day celebrating her? That seems a bit excessive.
"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."
Which came first?
The film or the song? I kinda associate the two.
by Jim McLennan on May 11, 2008 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
According to Wikipedia, the title of the movie comes from the song.
"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."
If you know
what its for then why complain? I could care less if it was a pink thong he was wearing.
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by unnamedDBacksfan on May 11, 2008 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions
ewww
that’s not a pretty picture right before lunch.
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by unnamedDBacksfan on May 11, 2008 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
Put me right off my beef taco…
8-P
by Jim McLennan on May 11, 2008 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL!
I think I’ll wait for dinner.
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by unnamedDBacksfan on May 11, 2008 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
me dos
but they’ll probably go for a pretty penny
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on May 11, 2008 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Are all the bats going up for bid? I don’t see CoJack’s bat there right now, but they’ve got a bat signed by Byrnes, and- this one is puzzling- a bat signed by Mariano Rivera. Huh?
"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."
Gagne's pulled from closer's role in Milwaukee
Not surprising, but I do enjoy watching him struggle.
"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."
yeah Izzy was pulled yesterday
it really makes me smile as I despised them both.
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on May 11, 2008 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Any word who's replacing him?
[Fantasy thoughts…]
by Jim McLennan on May 11, 2008 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Yost wouldn't say
but as a guess I’d say Solomon Torres or Guillermo Mota
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on May 11, 2008 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Pink Bats
Well crap.. they arent offering CJ’s bat for auction.. I’ll call the D Backs office tomorrow.
well good news
Lee strikes out and ARam flies out to Byrnes. :-D
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on May 11, 2008 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions
edgars
been up there a while.
and just like that, he gets the third out!
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by unnamedDBacksfan on May 11, 2008 3:39 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah, I’m very very happy not to have to face Zambrano this time around.
"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."
although if our bats were working
it would be fun to rough him up a bit
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on May 11, 2008 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Curious
Is it just me, or is anyone else still seeing foulpole’s post from 12:23, “Well, we draw first blood.” highlighted?
No, not that one
there are a couple of other ones by different posters that are highlighted.
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by unnamedDBacksfan on May 11, 2008 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions
not me
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by seton hall snake pit on May 11, 2008 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions
One of yours
is highlighted on my screen
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by unnamedDBacksfan on May 11, 2008 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions
the one about
the picture of Gonzalez on gameday
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by unnamedDBacksfan on May 11, 2008 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions
thats what I thought, looked a bit low
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by seton hall snake pit on May 11, 2008 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Go get him
tiger!
We could use a few more DBack fans in the stands.
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by unnamedDBacksfan on May 11, 2008 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll put CommenBot on automatic
beep Restraining hotclaws from imminent violence beep
"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."
Another two out walk
How ‘bout another two out RBI?
"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."
Edgar?
Help thyself!
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by unnamedDBacksfan on May 11, 2008 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Doh!
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by unnamedDBacksfan on May 11, 2008 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Man
I am so glad I live in the valley.
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by unnamedDBacksfan on May 11, 2008 3:48 PM EDT reply actions
LOL!
No, you had it right the first time!
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by unnamedDBacksfan on May 11, 2008 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Must be a co-deity
Of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, the Neapolitan Divine Entity…
by Jim McLennan on May 11, 2008 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions
That's hardcore
Or possibly insane. I’m not sure. It’s probably really mashed potatoes. ;-)
by Jim McLennan on May 11, 2008 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions
I believe they realy sold fridges to Esquimaux
to kep icecream edible
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
Meanwhile, back at the game
Since everyone seems to be ignoring it. :-) Two on, one out, but the pitcher up. EdGon is wobbling a bit, let’s hope we can keep the lead.
The pace
is really slow. But with the arctic conditions, can’t say I am surprised.
!! The pace of the game is glacial.
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by unnamedDBacksfan on May 11, 2008 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions
See what happens when we pay attention to the game?
"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."
So, I’ve decided I love baking, apparently. Which has some advantages and some disadvantages. Like, yesterday, we were at the grocery store, and the bakery was giving away cookie samples, and they were pretty bad, actually. Now, six months ago, I would have thrown the cookie away, but now I decided to eat the whole thing to see if I could figure out what was wrong with it.
Too much vanilla was part of the problem, I decided.
"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."
No kidding!
When they think we aren’t watching, they seem to do better.
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by unnamedDBacksfan on May 11, 2008 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I think that recipe’s a millennia’s old secret. ;)
by snakecharmer on May 11, 2008 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Argh!
"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."
Make em
earn it!
Damn!
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by unnamedDBacksfan on May 11, 2008 3:57 PM EDT reply actions
Top
of the order coming up for us! Let’s get that run back and then some.
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by unnamedDBacksfan on May 11, 2008 3:58 PM EDT reply actions
Prediction:
Melvin gets tossed today – - Reynolds got hosed on a called third strike, Gonzalez is getting pinched by the f**ng stooge behind the plate, and….well, it’s just too damn cold!
Who chooses/takes the pix
they use as thumbnails on Gameday?Gallager looks demented.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
This is where...
I point out Micah Owings has allowed homers faster than Edgar.
by Jim McLennan on May 11, 2008 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions
As, indeed
Has Randy Johnson this season.
by Jim McLennan on May 11, 2008 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Edgar has only about 35 more
He’s also five months younger than Owings.
by Jim McLennan on May 11, 2008 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Exactly the same
34 apiece, coming into today.
by Jim McLennan on May 11, 2008 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Ack
"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."
K to end the inning
EdGon is at 63 pitches through 3 innings- I think our bullpen is glad tomorrow is an off day…
"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."
Thank goodness we have an off day tomorrow
Our bullpen will be getting some work shortly.
Okay offense, wake the hell up!!
Yank Gonzalez
Love the D Backs, but Gonzalez causes losses and gives up runs all the time.
Yank him and put in one of our great pitchers like Webb, Scherzer or Johnson.
by OnlineHomeopath on May 11, 2008 4:15 PM EDT reply actions
Single for J-Up
Let’s get some runs, guys!
"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."
Augh
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."
Give us a GIDP, EdGon.
"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."
That makes
Him a better 1B than Pujols this year, right? :-)
by Jim McLennan on May 11, 2008 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Miggy!
Lead off double!
"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."
Augie Augie Augie!
"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."
Be nice to do some more damage this inning…
Come on, Byrnes, get something good going here.
"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."
Intentional walk to get to CoJack?
I guess they’re hoping for the GIDP… Don’t give ‘em the satisfaction.
"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."
Conor Jackson!
The Irish God of Walks!
"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."
Come on, J-Up!
Break this one open!
"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."
J-Up!
Bwa-ha-ha-ha-ha! Back-to-back bases loaded walks! Great eye at the plate, guys!
"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."
You shoulda heard
the reception that Aaron Heilman got yesterday at Shea…...
Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.
Wow....
Just keep taking pitches, boys…...
Have I missed anything exciting, btw?
Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.
FOR FOULPOLE
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
by hotclaws on May 11, 2008 4:48 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Oh, Marky....
Please, don’t swing at balls out of the K zone…...
Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.
Hmm
Not as many runs as I would have liked. But a lead is definitely nice.
"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."
Bunting?
To lead off?? Is Edgar Gonzalez REALLY that unhittable??
Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.
No
Maybe Reed Johnson lost a bet or something.
"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."
He tried to lead off the first with a bunt, too. So, weird.
"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."
He has four extra base hits,
in a hundred plus at bats this season (all doubles). It’s not like he’s giving up any power by trying to bunt on.
His stuff has been really good today,
His biggest problem has been trying to be too fine on the corners. That and the two mistake pitches – the fastball to Lee and the slider he tried to make break all the way to Altoona.
Well,
kid’s ONLY 25. I still have hope he can be more than simply a 5th/6th starter.
Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.
Ojeda's defense is really improving!
Normally it would be “omg that rocks” but we’ve seen that, and this aint that, but it’s VERY good. :)
So...
Do we sign Ojeda for the next three years instead? :-)
by Jim McLennan on May 11, 2008 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Depending on the price...
I’d say he’d be a great steal.
by snakecharmer on May 11, 2008 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions
His range has been a limited on some plays,
but with his tiny frame he’s great at making quick adjustments to balls in front of him.
The bounced ball off Edgar today and the grounder he gobbled up while trying to cover second yesterday were both excellent plays.
1-2-3 for EdGon
Not bad, let’s get some more runs!
"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."
Nice job
“Hey, Edgar – you’re starting today. We need five innings, two runs or less.”
“Sure, boss.”
That kinda illustrates his value. Anybody, anytime…
I think he does better in that sort of role
Spot starter, long relief… maybe because otherwise he has 4 days to do nothing?
by snakecharmer on May 11, 2008 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe the wind blowing in at Wrigley?
He’s far from the worse # 6 on the planet baseball but at the BOB, his habit of giving up the long ball is not a good match. And, he is out of options.
I still cannot honestly understand
your true hatred for EdGon. Ya know what? It’s rough to be a #5/#6, and he still does it.
Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.
Maybe 4 days off gives him 4 days to psych himself out.
"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."
That's what I'm thinking
and it’s 4 days where he’s not really in the game day mindset.
by snakecharmer on May 11, 2008 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I really like this lineup, by the way.
Although, I could stand to see Miggy moved up more, the way he’s been hitting lately.
Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.
If Melvin
Isn’t moving Snyder up the order, you know Montero isn’t going anywhere.
by Jim McLennan on May 11, 2008 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions
And it's early in the season for Montero
Don’t know if these numbers will last.
by snakecharmer on May 11, 2008 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions
It definitely can.
Montero likely projects to be a better offensive catcher than Snyder.
Of course, Snyder’s second-half last season and start to this season may raise his projection a bit.
Yeah.
A lot of ppl figured Miggy would be starting over Snyderman midway through last year.
Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.
CJ
maybe Miggy. I know that Miggy’s tools of ignorance are black with a pink border which looks very sharp.
I think someone said Upton was wielding the pink bat, too.
"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."
I think so
he’s got the pink sweatbands and necklace workin’ too.
by snakecharmer on May 11, 2008 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m curious why we see Burke pinch-hitting here. Why not Salazar? Unless they’re holding Salazar back to pinch-hit later.
But, as Burke draws a walk, I won’t complain too much.
"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."
Yeah.
It’s odd to see a pinch hitter batting .137 bat for a pitcher batting .125.
Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.
Interesting to note that Burke was a first round draft choice. The MLB draft seems to largely be a crap shoot at times.
"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."
Hmmm....
So you’re saying he can’t really do ANYTHING on the offensive side of the ball…...
Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.
Fun facts stolen from the Lounge:
Pedro Martinez:
209-93, 2677.0 IP, 381 GS, 2.81 ERA, 160 ERA+, 1.031 WHIP, 3031 K
Pitcher X:
214-88, 2775.7 IP, 384 GS, 2.87 ERA, 160 ERA+, 1.081 WHIP, 3554 K
Randy Johnson from 1993-2005.
The rest of Johnson’s career comes out to 77-58, 177 GS, 1106.3 IP, 4.17 ERA.
Interesting
"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."
Hmmm.
I thought it might be RJ, but I couldn’t figure out what you used to get RJ’s numbers to look that good.
Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.
Hmmm... Juan Cruz? Augie Ojeda?
I guess ALL the ex-Cubs are getting in on the action.
Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.
Byrnes is on the phone to Florida, seeing if we could get Gonzo back in time to be a defensive replacement in the ninth.
"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 11, 2008 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Although,
Luis Gonzalez has been many things in his career, but NEVER a “defensive replacement”, I don’t think….
Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.
I don’t know why I always think Mark DeRosa is a pitcher.
"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."
Jorge DeLaRosa
Perhaps? He was part of the Schilling trade, IIRC. But is now playing for Colorado. We’ll face him on Wednesday, I think.
by Jim McLennan on May 11, 2008 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions
When de la Rosa was coming up in the Arizona system
there was a scout that likened his stuff to “a left-handed John Rocker”. Needless to say, it has stuck.
Ah. I was really hoping it was more colorful than that.
How did we lose him?
Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.
I am SHOCKED, SHOCKED,
that Eric Byrnes just popped out on one pitch.
Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.
First pitch pop-up for Byrnes
Doesn’t seem like he’s going to let that double go to his head.
"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."
Alright, guys?
Let’s try to take more than 4 pitches next inning.
Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.
Painting with cheese?
Is this a baseball game, or a fondue restaurant?
Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.
C'mon
Have you never heard of “milk Monet”?
by Jim McLennan on May 11, 2008 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Former Dback Bryan Corey
was traded from the BoSox to the Padres today.
Because, you know, if there’s one thing the Padres need, it’s more pitching….
Especially a reliever with a 10.50 ERA.
Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.
I like how the MLB article says it gives the Padres “post-season” experience. Corey didn’t pitch in the post-season, and the Padres aren’t in the post-season right now anyway…
"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."
And
the postseason is EXACTLY what the Padres need to be thinking about right now….
If they can ever catch the Giants.
Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.
Argh.
I was sitting here, saying to myself, PLEASE don’t give up a homerun, PLEASE don’t give up a homerun…..
Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.
Argh
Another game, another starter who probably deserved the win but won’t get it…
"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."
Hey, what the heck is CAR???
I see fans holding signs with CAR all the time but nobody explains what it means…
Can somebody tell me please? Thanks.
by OnlineHomeopath on May 11, 2008 5:37 PM EDT reply actions
When kids play soccer or baseball or whatever in the street, you yell out “CAR!” when someone is driving down the road and you have to stop playing for a few minutes. So, they’ve adopted it for stops in play for pitching changes.
"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."
You know when you're playing baseball in the street,
and a car comes, and someone yells “CAR!!”? And it leads to a stoppage in play? Yeah. It’s Mark Grace’s thing.
Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.
So does it mean you want a change of pitcher?
Is that what the fans mean when they hold up CAR signs?
by OnlineHomeopath on May 11, 2008 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Granted,
Gameday makes that strike 3 look like it was pretty far outside.
Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.
Hirkoi Kuroda no hitter thru 6
updates on the way
I'm not normally a fan of scruff
But I am loving it on Mark Reynolds. It really helps define his face.
I saw some dude on the subway yesterday
who I thought was Mark Reynolds. Then I remembered the Dbacks aren’t intown.
Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.
Well, it would, yes
except it clashes with the red juuust a tad. ;)
As does Miggy’s pink catcher outfit.
by snakecharmer on May 11, 2008 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions
And....
our bullpen is just about to put ANOTHER game out of reach.
Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.
Believing their own hype!!
I guess the club spent too much time reading about themselves in SI, and not paying enough attention to their skills…I hope the flight home consists of nothing more than Kirk Gibson screaming at them for 3 1/2 hours!!
Thanks
Its just a lame feeling :( at least the D-Backs have tomorrow to pick themselves up, I’d just hate to be a Reading player tonight, in saying that some of them dont deserve to sleep after certain performances holds tongue on rant it’s true how they say you go through all the emotions when something goes badly ;)
Losing = bad
Losing to the Cubs = bad x 10. I have to go in to work and listen to the supervisor gloating tomorrow. And he wasn’t even my supe back in October. :-(
I know the feeling...
Indiana is Cubs territory – – Cubs fans have the arrogance of Red Sox fans with no titles to show for it!
Seriously.
At least when Cubs fans brag these days, you can tell ‘em to STFU because we have a title…...
Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.
That's enough for me
Thanks for a lovely weekend, boys – please get your heads out of your collective asses and start playing some ball!!
In other news
Hairston homered for the Padres this afternoon, his fifth of the year. He’s currently hitting .221.
He came in hitting .222
and went, what, 1 for 4… so, it’s close
by snakecharmer on May 11, 2008 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Byrnes at .226
But when you take into account park factors…
by Jim McLennan on May 11, 2008 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I have watched more than a few Padres games this year and Hairston is clueless playing D in LF and even worse in CF.
He is costing his team outs, bases and runs.
Penelope feels that a little mojo could help our boys climb back into this one.
Once again they don't show the replay of the last out.
On Friday, Upton looked safe, but was called out and there was no replay. Today Aguie looked safe, but was called out and there was no replay, but I guess I shouldn’t dwell on this, because whenever there is a really close call and the ump calls it wrong, the T.V. station never shows the replay.
Brandon Webb, do I need to say more?
As for the game.
HOW THE FUCK DO WE GET SWEPT BY THE FUCKING CUBS, LET ME REPEAT THAT, THE FUCKING CUBS.
Brandon Webb, do I need to say more?
On the other hand
Looks like the Dodgers will very shortly be asking the same question – only more so – about the Astros, who just scored six runs in the eighth to take a four-run lead.
It also means Chacon gets his eighth straight no-decision!
by Jim McLennan on May 11, 2008 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions
For an MLB record.
And, I remember during the Stros-DBacks series, someone posed the question about whose streak would go longer: Zito’s loss streak, Chacon’s ND streak, or Webb’s win streak.
All 3 are still alive I do believe.
Yes, I am a nerd.
Not quite a record.
Randy Lerch made ten straight starts for the 1977 Phillies without any decisions. However, Chacon’s streak is more impressive, in that he’s thrown at least five innings every time.
by Jim McLennan on May 11, 2008 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Interesting...
the Astros radio guys (who I don’t have much respect for btw) said something about a “MLB record.”
You’ve got me curious.
From Yahoo! Sports:
“Houston starter Shawn Chacon ended up with his eighth straight no-decision to start the season—tying a major league record. He gave up two runs and seven hits in six innings and struck out three. The nine-year veteran, in his first season with the Astros, joined left-hander Dick Stigman of the 1965 Minnesota Twins as the only pitchers to have no-decisions in their first eight starts of a season.”
It’s all about the phraseology.
Yes, I am a nerd.
I made a FanPost...
over at Crawfish Boxes. Thank you for the help on some of the research.
Yes, I am a nerd.
Confirmed
Valverde nailed it down. The Dodgers were outscored 20-6 by the Astros over the three-game series, which makes our 16-7 seem respectable.
by Jim McLennan on May 11, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
It's kinda interesting...
Kuroda had a No hitter through 6.2 and the Astros didn’t score after the 2nd yesterday. Almost 14 scoreless innings.
Yes, I am a nerd.
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