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Gameday Thread, #40: 5/14 vs. Rockies

Colorado Rockies @ Arizona Diamondbacks


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Jorge de la Rosa
LHP, 1-1, 10.24

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Micah Owings
RHP, 4-1, 4.33

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De La Rosa used to be a Diamondback, y'know - albeit one who never actually pulled on our jersey. He arrived on November 28, 2003, part of the haul received from Boston in exchange for Curt Schilling. And he left us three days later, on his way to Milwaukee in the Richie Sexson trade. Jorge De La Rosa: we hardly knew ye. He went from the Brewers through the Royals to the Rockies, though his two starts for them this year were okay and spectacularly awful. Word is that Francis was tipping his pitches last night: can we hope De La Rosa is kind enough to do the same?

Micah Owings came back from a couple of wobbly outings to tie a season-high in his last start, with seven innings. However, he ended with a no-decision, as the bullpen coughed it up after he left the game. Pwnings deserved better, and hopefully can get his jut reward tonight. As ever though, his pitching will likely be at least partly over-shadowed by his at-bats: with a batting line this year of .417/.481/.625, there's some reason for that. Also of interest will be to see what kind of reaction Byrnes gets, as his failure to get Upton in from third last night provoked some critical reaction, shall we say, from the crowd. A minor blip in the fanbase's love-affair with EB? Or the beginning of the end? His at-bats tonight will likely help decide.

Back at The Sets tonight, but word is that they have wi-fi there again, so I am going there, armed with a laptop and hope. My keys to the game therefore involve a working Internet connection, some Heineken and smacking about another Rockies pitcher. Here's to getting the series win tonight, and then sending Webb out for the sweep tomorrow.

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soco's keys to the game

1) Think about dinner
2) Watch the last baseball game I’ll be able to see before shipping off to Boston the Carribean
3) Finish packing
4) Dessert?

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.

by soco on May 14, 2008 8:28 PM EDT   0 recs

It didn't even occur to me

Last game? But we could probably catch the highlights… right?

I have been colonized.

by mrssoco on May 14, 2008 9:08 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Maaaaaaaaaybe

do boats have sports bars?

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.

by soco on May 14, 2008 9:14 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

They better!

Or I am going to throw a FIT! ;)

I have been colonized.

by mrssoco on May 14, 2008 9:36 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Caribbean cruise?

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 14, 2008 9:55 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Yep :)

I have been colonized.

by mrssoco on May 14, 2008 9:55 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Congrats, you two!

I’ve told soco already but not you. By the way, apparently, soco is refunding me my $100.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 14, 2008 9:56 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Aw. Thanks

I waited, but never showed up so I had to settle for soco.

Though I got to say, I was sick as all get out on my wedding day so you should feel lucky. :)

I have been colonized.

by mrssoco on May 14, 2008 9:58 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I know. I got held up in New York.

:-(

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 14, 2008 10:01 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Ah!

I just now got the Dropkick/Departed reference.

Earlier, I thought, “Wait… they were going on a cruise to Boston, and now they’re going to the Caribbean? Why would you cruise to Boston??”

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 15, 2008 1:55 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

The light comes on!

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.

by soco on May 15, 2008 2:06 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Do I get a prize?

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 15, 2008 2:09 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Falling asleep now

So doubt I’ll be around for this one, lets go D-Backs!

by Wimb on May 14, 2008 8:41 PM EDT   0 recs

Acid pipe

burst in the etching area on 1st shift today. Still dealing with that haz-mat disaster so i doubt I’ll be around much.

Come on DBacks!

You can stand under my umbrella

by unnamedDBacksfan on May 14, 2008 8:56 PM EDT   0 recs

Happy Birthday, Kishi!

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

by 4 Corners Fan on May 14, 2008 8:59 PM EDT   0 recs

Thank you!

I’m off to dinner, so I doubt I’ll be commenting much, but here’s hoping the offense keeps working and Micah gives us another good start!

"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 14, 2008 9:03 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

today’s lineup:

C. Young cf .250
S. Drew ss .269
O. Hudson 2b .281
C. Jackson 1b .331
J. Upton rf .331
E. Byrnes lf .220
M. Reynolds 3b .230
C. Snyder c .276
M. Owings p .417

by foulpole on May 14, 2008 9:35 PM EDT   0 recs

Those other guys:

R. Spilborghs cf .311
O. Quintanilla ss .303
M. Holliday lf .318
T. Helton 1b .271
G. Atkins 3b .335
B. Hawpe rf .252
C. Iannetta c .328
J. Herrera 2b .333
J. De La Rosa p .000

by foulpole on May 14, 2008 9:36 PM EDT   0 recs

Small strike zone so far.

by foulpole on May 14, 2008 9:41 PM EDT   0 recs

And it's bothering him

He’s trying too hard now.

by snakecharmer on May 14, 2008 9:44 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

settle down Micah

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

by hotclaws on May 14, 2008 9:43 PM EDT   0 recs

Synder sure has an action stance

It almost looks like a frightened deer.

I have been colonized.

by mrssoco on May 14, 2008 9:44 PM EDT   0 recs

Ouch! Holliday smoked that two bagger.

by foulpole on May 14, 2008 9:46 PM EDT   0 recs

Peavy only lasted through 4 innings of the Padres/Cubs game. SD got 3 in the 5th to close the gap to 4-3, but not enough to take Peavy off the hook.

Nice strikeout there, Micah.

by TwinnerA on May 14, 2008 9:47 PM EDT   0 recs

Bear down, Micah!

We could use a double play ball here.

by foulpole on May 14, 2008 9:49 PM EDT   0 recs

Another walk to load the bases. Ugh. Sutton just said Micah hasn’t gotten a double play this year.

by TwinnerA on May 14, 2008 9:50 PM EDT   0 recs

strike three! That’ll work.

by foulpole on May 14, 2008 9:50 PM EDT   0 recs

Didn't need a DP!

Excellent work by Micah!

by snakecharmer on May 14, 2008 9:51 PM EDT   0 recs

Micah roolz....

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 14, 2008 9:57 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Wow, a ground ball to end the threat. Phew!

by TwinnerA on May 14, 2008 9:51 PM EDT   0 recs

4-3!

Wow! Micah got outta that mess unscathed.

Sweet!

by foulpole on May 14, 2008 9:51 PM EDT   0 recs

He doesn't seem to get rattled easily

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

by hotclaws on May 14, 2008 9:53 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Cool hands there

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

by hotclaws on May 14, 2008 9:51 PM EDT   0 recs

Cool hand Micah

That doesn’t rhyme as well

by snakecharmer on May 14, 2008 9:53 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Solid single for Wolf on the 0-2!

by foulpole on May 14, 2008 9:56 PM EDT   0 recs

Dreeeeewwww

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

by hotclaws on May 14, 2008 9:56 PM EDT   0 recs

Question

Is the volume wonky on my TV or is that umpire SCREAMING?

I have been colonized.

by mrssoco on May 14, 2008 9:56 PM EDT   0 recs

It sounds that way on my TV too

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.

by soco on May 14, 2008 9:57 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

He’s pretty loud.

by foulpole on May 14, 2008 9:58 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I can hear him on KTAR

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

by hotclaws on May 14, 2008 9:58 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Oh no! O-Dawg is hurt.

by foulpole on May 14, 2008 9:57 PM EDT   0 recs

Uh oh :(

Orlando did nooooot look good. CRAP!

by snakecharmer on May 14, 2008 9:57 PM EDT   0 recs

Might be seeing Augie making an apperance

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.

by soco on May 14, 2008 9:58 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

details...

hammy again?

You can stand under my umbrella

by unnamedDBacksfan on May 14, 2008 9:58 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Commercial right now.

by TwinnerA on May 14, 2008 9:59 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Just stumbled I guess. Bruised ego only.

by TwinnerA on May 14, 2008 9:59 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

He tripped getting out of the box

It looks like his left leg, possibly calf. But he’s back out in the field…

by snakecharmer on May 14, 2008 9:59 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Phew!

You can stand under my umbrella

by unnamedDBacksfan on May 14, 2008 10:00 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Well, that sucks.

by TwinnerA on May 14, 2008 9:58 PM EDT   0 recs

Was O-Dawg actually hurt?

Hard to tell, since he fell straight out of the box. Nice piece of hitting by Droo, though.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 14, 2008 9:58 PM EDT   0 recs

Doesn't look like it

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.

by soco on May 14, 2008 10:00 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

O-Dawg is back on the field. I guess that he just slipped coming out of the box.

by foulpole on May 14, 2008 9:59 PM EDT   0 recs

Bruised ego, apparently.

Either Gracie’s or Sut’s words.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 14, 2008 10:00 PM EDT   0 recs

Now the grounds guy has been called out about the dirt in front of home plate. Home plate umpire bitching about something.

by TwinnerA on May 14, 2008 10:01 PM EDT   0 recs

Too wet. He’s throwing some quick dry down.

by foulpole on May 14, 2008 10:02 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

groovy version of Long Train Running there

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

by hotclaws on May 14, 2008 10:02 PM EDT   0 recs

Apparently,

our dirt sucks. Back now, though.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 14, 2008 10:02 PM EDT   0 recs

I hate this umpire. Tiny strike zone.

by TwinnerA on May 14, 2008 10:04 PM EDT   0 recs

As long as he’s consistent, I’m OK with it.

by foulpole on May 14, 2008 10:04 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Need another half inning to know for sure.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 14, 2008 10:08 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

We could be seeing a little extra work out of both bullpens.

by foulpole on May 14, 2008 10:10 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

43 pitches for Micah through 2.

by foulpole on May 14, 2008 10:12 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Maybe it’s because I don’t comment enough here, so I don’t know people’s opinions, but am I in the minority when it comes to liking the commentary by Sutton and Grace?

by isoldout on May 14, 2008 10:04 PM EDT   0 recs

Nope, I love them!

I love Sutton, Grace most of the time. dahlian is in the minority in his dislike but he’s also the most vocal…

by snakecharmer on May 14, 2008 10:05 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Ahhhhhh alright. They pull off professional unprofessionalism pretty darn well in my opinion.

by isoldout on May 14, 2008 10:07 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I enjoy them as well.

I don’t think they’re the best by any means, but they don’t bugger me the way they do some of the blokes around here.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 14, 2008 10:09 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Who would you think are better?

Nothing against you, I’m honestly curious. I’ve heard a lot of teams’ announcers.

by snakecharmer on May 14, 2008 10:10 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Not directed to me but. The Mariners broadcasters are pretty classy.

by isoldout on May 14, 2008 10:12 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

It's cliche to say Vin Scully.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 14, 2008 10:14 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I like them. I think that they are one of the best crews in baseball. Although, I would like to hear them talk a little bit more about the nuances of the game.

by foulpole on May 14, 2008 10:09 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Yeah,

but I’ve really noticed that Grace’s analysis has gotten much better and more substantive this season. (IMO)

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 14, 2008 10:10 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

How about on the radio side

I prefer when watching the game to turn down the sound on the telly and have the radio on. there are some games though where the time delay seems extreme.

You can stand under my umbrella

by unnamedDBacksfan on May 14, 2008 10:16 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Don't think

I’ve had the pleasure of hearing one of his games.

You can stand under my umbrella

by unnamedDBacksfan on May 14, 2008 10:26 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I LOVE MY COMMENTARY PEOPLE!

Oh Sutton and Gracie, they make my day every day.

I have been colonized.

by mrssoco on May 14, 2008 10:13 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I second that

I think they’re 2 of the best in the major leagues – and I’ve heard quite a few

I also like the Cubs announcers (with Brenly as analyst)

by dstorm on May 14, 2008 10:15 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I ... um. REsecond that. :)

I was watching a game while in Seattle and I was confused. They are so DRY and boring, what is the point of watching on TV if they guys are just going to be pointing out what you are watching with the occasional mildly interesting tidbit. I want them to be goofy and random. Keeps this Newbie into the game.

I have been colonized.

by mrssoco on May 14, 2008 10:18 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Wheew! Dodged a bullet there.

by foulpole on May 14, 2008 10:08 PM EDT   0 recs

Twice!

I have been colonized.

by mrssoco on May 14, 2008 10:14 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs