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Gameday Thread, #42: 5/16 vs. Tigers

Detroit Tigers at Arizona Diamondbacks, May 16, 2008 9:40 PM EDT


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Jeremy Bonderman
RHP, 2-4, 4.80

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Dan Haren
RHP, 4-2, 3.04

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With one hit and no walks in 25 at-bats, Jeremy Bonderman has a career on-base percentage of .040. Welcome to the National League, Mr. Bonderman. You have fun at the plate tonight, because Gary Sheffield will not be around to DH for you in this series. Yes, the joy of interleague play beckons, bringing with it fierce local rivalries like the Yankees-Mets, Dodgers-Angels and...Tiger-Diamondbacks. After all, there's only a couple of thousand miles between America's fifth- and eleventh-largest cities and we have so much in common, after all. One is a crime-ridden, polluted, failed exercise in urban planning. And the other is Detroit.

The Tigers have been spectacularly underwhelming this year, failing to achieve the success expected. This is mostly because of a pitching staff which has a collective ERA+ of 81: three of their regular starters, Rogers, Verlander and Robertson have ERAs north of six, though we only see the last-named this series. Big off-season acquisitions Miguel Cabrera and Dontrelle Willis have both disappointed, more or less: the former is on pace to drive in less than 90 runs, compared to the 110+ of the past four seasons, and Willis pitched only five innings before hitting the DL.

That said, the offense still has the potential to be dangerous, and I'd be happy to settle for two out of three, with tonight certainly being one of those, behind Dan Haren. The Rockies series went a good way to righting our ship, which was looking wobbly against the Cubs. Hopefully, we'll do better against this batch of opponents from outside the division.

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calling out bondy

Seriously, replacing sheff in the lineup with bondy may be a blessing in disguise for the Tiges, at least we might be able to ask him to bunt and move a runner along for the first time in about 2 weeks…

by busta on May 16, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

very funny
Tiger-Diamondbacks. After all, there’s only a couple of thousand miles between America’s fifth- and eleventh-largest cities and we have so much in common, after all. One is a crime-ridden, polluted, failed exercise in urban planning. And the other is Detroit.

Some good ol’ fashioned humor there Jim… thanks for the laugh!

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on May 17, 2008 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Today’s lineup:

C. Young cf .256
S. Drew ss .295
O. Hudson 2b .297
C. Jackson 1b .331
J. Upton rf .322
C. Snyder c .284
E. Byrnes lf .214
A. Ojeda 3b .370
D. Haren p .111

Wolf is still in the 2 hole and Augie gets the start at 3b against the RHP Bonderman.

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Byrnes back in, at #7. Something’s gotta get that guy back in the groove again…

"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 16, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Those other guys:

C. Granderson cf .234
P. Polanco 2b .273
G. Sheffield lf .196
M. Ordonez rf .310
M. Cabrera 1b .264
C. Guillen 3b .291
E. Renteria ss .260
I. Rodriguez c .271
J. Bonderman p .000

It could be interesting to watch Bonderman perform in the batters box.

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Ya know, with the way Bonderman has been pitching, Detroit might be better off having a DH pitch and hit than Bonderman pitch and hit.

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on May 16, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's not a bad idea

We’ve got a deeper DH pool than bull-pen… That thought makes me sad for our defense…

by busta on May 16, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

btw

Jason Werth fell short of hitting 4 HR tonight ^^ but I’ll take the 3 he “gave me” after I took him off the FA on our fantasy \o/

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions  

you're on a fantasy high these days... what's your team again?

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on May 16, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

haha ^^

the Arizona Muugens
last week I picked Durazzo from FA and he imediately hit a 3-run HR… now Werth… I’m pretty sure I’m not that lucky hehehe

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

what's up with the sig?

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on May 16, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's from

The Muppet Show. Famous weird skit.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

got a you tube link?

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on May 16, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

doo doo doodoo doo

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

by hotclaws on May 16, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

At a previous job, we used to make prank calls to other departments. Every once in a while, I’d answer the phone, and one of my co-workers would tell me “Manah manah” before he hung up.

"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 16, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Was that when you worked in Sheboygan?

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

by 4 Corners Fan on May 16, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

It was at the didgeridoo factory.

"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 16, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Beat you to the punch.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Link

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

great stuff...johnny on the spot.

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on May 16, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

ahhh…AZ Muggens. Plus you hit big time on Uggla. looks like your speed and saves department are lacking, though.

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on May 16, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah =[

I tried a trade with Rosario last week but he didn’t like my offer… I was givin him Beckett for Ichiro and Braun/Longoria =X

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Interesting… I’m the Amish and I’ve got a load of closers… feel free to send an offer my way.

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on May 16, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

ok

any specific needs?

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not really… right now most everything is clicking, but it’d be nice to upgrade my offense and a solid starter would be nice.

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on May 16, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

I just cleaned off the TV screen. Man, it’s incredible just how gross those things can get so quickly.

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions  

do you have kids?

I’ve got to clean my TV about twice a week with my toddler fingers in the house.

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on May 16, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

No kids in da house.

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

just your own greasy fingers!?

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on May 16, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

41 All-Star appearances for the Tigers’ starting lineup. That’s pretty impressive.

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions  

I’d rather have a team that’ll be picking up those AS appearances in the years to come!

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on May 16, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just goes to show

how ridiculous the All Star voting is.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

nice play Drew

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions  

A quick 1-2-3 for Haren in their 1st. Sweet!

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions  

1-2-3 IP

lets score some runnnsss

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Good start

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 16, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

CYK.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions  

go bondy

feel the bondiness… no matter what happens, you will feel the bondiness…

by busta on May 16, 2008 9:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Starting with some free swinging, I guess.

"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 16, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions  

O-Dawg hit it hard but nothing to show for it.

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions  

It wasn't hit that hard...

J-UP!!!!

How many OPS points is that worth??

by dahlian on May 16, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

I kinda like having Jupton's arm as a secret weapon.

But sooner or later, players are gonna quit doing that….

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

not so sure

Never underestimate the ego of a major league hitter. Thought process goes something like this: “Sure he threw out everyone else that tested him but I am a God and he is 20.” And for the smart ones, at least they aren’t in scoring position.

by UofAZGrad on May 16, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

I recall a few years ago when Gonzo got thrown out at the plate twice by Jeff Franceour.

"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 16, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

UPTON!!!

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow, wish i'd seen that play by JUp

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

by hotclaws on May 16, 2008 9:58 PM EDT reply actions  

I bet that they show it again sometime tonight.

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Prayer to Tigers

PLEASE, PLEASE, keep testing Upton’s arm!

by UofAZGrad on May 16, 2008 9:58 PM EDT reply actions  

big throw =O

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 9:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Wolf with another solid play in the hole!

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 9:59 PM EDT reply actions  

hmm

Who was it exactly that said Justin’s was a 3.5 out of 10 in right field?

by UofAZGrad on May 16, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Um....

that’s foulpole, glancing side to side

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oooooooooooo

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

by hotclaws on May 16, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

we are playing the shift for a guy with 3 HR... o.O

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions  

we are playing the shift for a guy with 3 HR... o.O

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Another 1-2-3 for Danny Boy!

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions  

6 up 6 down

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 10:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Gracias a la Jupton

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pudge is getting beat up behind the plate tonight.

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 10:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Cabrera Ha ha ha.

new life for J-Up.

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 10:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Placido Polanco?

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions  

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c258/JediKnightLoral/EF/Freeza_photo.jpg

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

I prefer

Placido Domingo.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m more of an Enrico Palazzo fan.

"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 16, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Snydes making contact

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Bit of a high strike 3?

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

and then K'd

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bonderman can knock this shit off with his slider any time now.

Sheesh!

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 10:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Our offense is less than impressive so far.

"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 16, 2008 10:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Slow start for both teams.

In other news, it’s a barnburner in Cleveland. 59-50 Cavs going into the fourth.

That’s some quality basketball.

by Azreous on May 16, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Who cares?

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nope.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

How'd you know?

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

I get these hunches. The 43 metal plates in my left knee vibrate when someone doesn’t care or when a hurricane is coming.

by Azreous on May 16, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

go Varejão!!!

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Uh oh. Two on nobody out.

:-(

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 10:14 PM EDT reply actions  

2 on NO outs =[

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 10:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice bunt by Bondage. Sheesh.

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 10:14 PM EDT reply actions  

bondy....

stand back outfielders…

by busta on May 16, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions  

need a K

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions  

1-0

Get that last out, Haren!

"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 16, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply actions  

MLB.com calls it a WP

Should be a PB?

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

It hit the dirt,

but it was pretty square in front of the plate.

One of those plays that you need your catcher to make with regularity.

by dahlian on May 16, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'll take a sac fly

over a single any day, especially when they had 1st and 2nd w/ no outs and 2nd and 3rd w/ 1 out.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 10:17 PM EDT reply actions  

+1

"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 16, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, we held them to one after starting out with two on and no outs.

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 10:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Byrnes smoked two fouls in this PA. That’s a good thing.

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Deep flyout

is better than a popout? It may score a run someday.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 10:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Then again,

so may a GIDP.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

EMBRACE THE SUCK

Well, if we didn’t have Eric Byrnes then CoJack might not have gotten laid during Spring Training.

by UofAZGrad on May 16, 2008 10:23 PM EDT reply actions  

clarify

For those that may be confused that is a reference to the Byrnes Show Dating Game episode which was filmed in Tucson during ST.

by UofAZGrad on May 16, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, because it's SOOO hard

to pick up on UA sorority girls…

But, you never know. Maybe he DID help out CoJack? And that explains how he’s done lately?

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

of course

Gave CoJack his wheels this season.

by UofAZGrad on May 16, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

RedBlue:

It gives you wings!

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

AUGIE!

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 10:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Augie!

We’ve got a 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 16, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice PA by Augie there. He layed off the slider well.

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions  

RISP.

Now it’s CY’s job.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 10:27 PM EDT reply actions  

=[ Young out

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 10:29 PM EDT reply actions  

No blood but at least we made Bonderman work that inning.

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 10:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Pitch count war through 3:

Bonderman 47
Haren 41

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 10:31 PM EDT reply actions  

memo to D-Back hitters

Umm guys, Bonderman is 2-4 with a 4.76 ERA. That means he isn’t very good. Readjust your batting accordingly. Thank you.

by UofAZGrad on May 16, 2008 10:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Lulling him into a false sense of security

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

by hotclaws on May 16, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

O-Dawg!

Oh geez. That’s just unreal!

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 10:33 PM EDT reply actions  

O-Dog

Do you think he would play even better if caught and threw from a recliner?

by UofAZGrad on May 16, 2008 10:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Damnit

DAMNIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by UofAZGrad on May 16, 2008 10:37 PM EDT reply actions  

poop

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 10:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Gracie gets charged with run

Mark Grace jinxed it by doing his spiel on AL aversion to small ball. He said something about baserunners just sitting back and waiting for the HR. Twenty seconds later the HR arrived.

by UofAZGrad on May 16, 2008 10:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Well...

If somebody’s gotta do it - and I’d greatly prefer if no one did it - it might as well be Cabrera, since I’ve got him.

Still not happy about the 3-0 hole though.

by Azreous on May 16, 2008 10:40 PM EDT reply actions  

hope it was worth it.

So 2 runs get charged to you and Grace.

by UofAZGrad on May 16, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Don't you know?

A batter’s success is entirely determined by color commentary and home fans’ fantasy picks. You just don’t know baseball I guess.

by UofAZGrad on May 16, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

But Yahoo picked him for me.

In theory, that makes this the internet’s fault, which means you’re also to blame.

by Azreous on May 16, 2008 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

No

I am not responsible cause I use the internet. At most, the circle of guilt expands to Al Gore.

by UofAZGrad on May 16, 2008 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

And nobody would even KNOW that Al Gore invented the internet

without becoming “Senator Ozone”. Ergo, I blame global warning.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

With our backs to the wall, Penelope thought that it was time to break out some mojo.

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 10:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey, I think it's about time...

To point out that Bonderman is currently throwing a NO-HITTER. Hasn’t given up any hits. Nope, not a one.

by Azreous on May 16, 2008 10:46 PM EDT reply actions  

no-no…no-no…no-no.

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 10:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Let me get an apple and a knife...

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 10:50 PM EDT reply actions  

superficial wound isn't enough

I think you might have to sacrifice a tendon to turn this thing around.

by UofAZGrad on May 16, 2008 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Tell them

to pretend the Trgers are the Rockies…..the Snakes will pound the ball then

WHAT THE (expletive deleted) IS GOING ON WITH THIS TEAM? YOU ARE THE NATIONAL (expletive deleted) LEAGUE (expletive deleted) CHAMPIONS, START PLAYING LIKE IT!!! WE NOW ARE IN LAST PLACE WITH THE WORST (expletive deleted) RECORD IN THE LEAGUE! THAT IS UNAC-(expletive deleted)-CEPTABLE!! YOU GUYS HAD BETTER SIT DOWN AND TAKE A LONG LOOK AT YOUSELVES AND FIGURE OUT WHAT THE (expletive deleted) IS GOING ON BECAUSE THIS TEAM IS TO (expletive deleted) GOOD TO BE PLAYING THIS (expletive deleted)! NOW, I’LL BE IN MY OFFICE IF ANYBODY FIGURES ANYTHING OUT. (SLAMS OFFICE DOOR) courtesy of free7694

by Redhawk on May 16, 2008 10:50 PM EDT reply actions  

cavs win

nice game brondaleeza

by busta on May 16, 2008 10:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Well, this is lame

We are apparently unstoppable playing the NL West, but fold like Motel 6 sheets when faced with anyone outside the division.

by Jim McLennan on May 16, 2008 10:52 PM EDT reply actions  

and theres already ppl calling our division the NL Weak

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

SEE what happens

when you beat the crap out of everyone in the West? Don’t you feel bad now about sweeping the Rockies?

no?

WHAT THE (expletive deleted) IS GOING ON WITH THIS TEAM? YOU ARE THE NATIONAL (expletive deleted) LEAGUE (expletive deleted) CHAMPIONS, START PLAYING LIKE IT!!! WE NOW ARE IN LAST PLACE WITH THE WORST (expletive deleted) RECORD IN THE LEAGUE! THAT IS UNAC-(expletive deleted)-CEPTABLE!! YOU GUYS HAD BETTER SIT DOWN AND TAKE A LONG LOOK AT YOUSELVES AND FIGURE OUT WHAT THE (expletive deleted) IS GOING ON BECAUSE THIS TEAM IS TO (expletive deleted) GOOD TO BE PLAYING THIS (expletive deleted)! NOW, I’LL BE IN MY OFFICE IF ANYBODY FIGURES ANYTHING OUT. (SLAMS OFFICE DOOR) courtesy of free7694

by Redhawk on May 16, 2008 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

That name sucks.

They should at least make it rhyme, like the NL Jest. Or the NL Festering Wound.

by Azreous on May 16, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

NL Worst is the best.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow....

Bonderman sure is fast….

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 10:54 PM EDT reply actions  

obscure rule

While throwing a no-no, you are permitted to run down the line like a 90 year old.

by UofAZGrad on May 16, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

obscure rule

While fat, you are permitted to run down the line like a 90 year old.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wait....

so we can put down Bonderman?

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm figuring

His impressive start is just setting up the 6 ER he gives up in 6th.

by UofAZGrad on May 16, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

+1

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

by hotclaws on May 16, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Alright. Time to break up the no-hitter.

By the way, I have a feeling that Haren isn’t going to be his normal brilliant self this year in interleague. The AL has seen him before. He came into this game with, I think, a 5.09 ERA lifetime vs. Detroit.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 10:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Good inning for Haren.

Really not a bad line through five, but he has no support whatsoever.

by Azreous on May 16, 2008 10:58 PM EDT reply actions  

That Coors Light train

is gonna get fined; giving beers to everyone on the street without checking IDs.

(The Coors Light train is ANOTHER shitty beer commercial, btw. ALL of them.)

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 10:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Gameday believes it is 7.05

le sigh

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

by hotclaws on May 16, 2008 10:59 PM EDT reply actions  

By the way, did anyone mention that Bonderman has a no-no?

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 10:59 PM EDT reply actions  

+1 for Sutton

Jinxed the no-hitter!

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 10:59 PM EDT reply actions  

there goes the no-no

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 11:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh man! J-Up, that was awful.
Sheesh!

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 11:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Jupton gets easily thrown out.

Got a pretty lousy jump, got indecisive, then went.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh, Byrnes changed his intro music to Van Halen,

like last year.

AND IT WORKED!! HR!!!!!

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:02 PM EDT reply actions  

OMGWTFBBQPONEEEEEEIESS

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

by hotclaws on May 16, 2008 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

KEEP VAN HALEN!!

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:02 PM EDT reply actions  

BYRNES!!!

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 11:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Will this mean

Byrnes will actually break out of his slump??

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Well,

he also had a deep flyout earlier. He hasn’t been doing that much lately.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bam Bam with the BOMB!

Sweet!!!

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 11:02 PM EDT reply actions  

All right, time out.

Is this the apocalypse? Am I dead?

by Azreous on May 16, 2008 11:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Mixed feelings

Great to see him break out – I take credit, having removed the Byrnes watch from the site. But it should really have been a two-run shot. Upton is such an infuriating player: he can do something brilliant, like that throw to get the runner at second, and then do something utterly lame and incompetent, looking utterly lost on the base-paths.

by Jim McLennan on May 16, 2008 11:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Um, youth?

Oh wait, we covered that one already…

by IndyDBack on May 16, 2008 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

At times, J-up looks like this…

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Definitely an image

I did NOT need to see.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

finally someone hit it out of reach...

looks like Granderson has made 20 hard hit outs…

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 11:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Dammit....

If only Jupton hadn’t been picked off…

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Errr

CS.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

To be fair...

He would have been picked off first anyway.

by IndyDBack on May 16, 2008 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Haren, realizing he may actually get some run support,

seems to have got his game on.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Shit.

That’s on me, guys.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cool. Danny Boy is good to go.

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 11:10 PM EDT reply actions  

ok miggy, that's enough

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 11:11 PM EDT reply actions  

ok miggy, that's enough

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 11:12 PM EDT reply actions  

A comment so nice

he posted it twice.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

I really don't like Cabrera watching his HR leave.

I really wish we’d start hitting guys for that.

And by “we”, I mean the entire league.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:12 PM EDT reply actions  

me neither...

Manny does it a lot too…

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just another reason to hate Manny, and

all that “Manny being Manny” BS.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Respect for the game

clearly lost on Manny and a few others

You can stand under my umbrella

by unnamedDBacksfan on May 17, 2008 1:19 AM EDT up reply actions  

That's enough for Miggy

Haren gets through unscathed, although a bit sore after getting drilled on the mound

by IndyDBack on May 16, 2008 11:13 PM EDT reply actions  

92 pitches for Haren.

Currently has a quality start and he’s due to lead off. After the shot he took, you’d imagine he’s done.

by Azreous on May 16, 2008 11:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Nope.

And our bullpen could use the rest. That last inning was pretty solid, too.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

By the way,

this seems to be a continuing pattern with our hitters. When they’ve never seen a pitcher before, they’ll make him look like Nolan Ryan the first one or two times thru the order, then the third time thru, they’re MUCH better.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:14 PM EDT reply actions  

my connection is killing me...

and making me post twice

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 11:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Droo with the 2 out walk.

C’mon, O-Dawg.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:18 PM EDT reply actions  

yay!

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

by hotclaws on May 16, 2008 11:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Charlie Weis is umpiring 1st?

Did he get fired from ND?

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:19 PM EDT reply actions  

O-Dawg with a solid single to follow up Wolf’s bb. What was Drew doing standing at 2nd?
Sheesh!

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 11:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Slight gaffe

Drew should have been at third – Grace calls him out for it.

by IndyDBack on May 16, 2008 11:20 PM EDT reply actions  

lets go cojack!

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 11:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow....

Rangers 16, Astros 8??

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Obvious pitcher’s duel

by IndyDBack on May 16, 2008 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Seriously....

Like Zito vs. Schmidt? That kinda pitcher’s duel?

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

With Russ Ortiz coming in from the bullpen.

"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 16, 2008 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

And J.D. Durbin as the closer.

by Azreous on May 16, 2008 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

To be closed out

by Jose Mesa.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Elmer Dessens as setup man

by IndyDBack on May 16, 2008 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Brett Tomko

as the swingman, in case it goes to extra innings. Either Brett Tomko or the newest Rockie, Glendon Rusch.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Mark Grace is their pitching coach.

"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 16, 2008 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Kevin Seitzer

as the hitting coach?

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wally Backman managing??

by IndyDBack on May 16, 2008 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Peter Angelos

as the owner?

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Florida

as the home stadium for the game?

by Azreous on May 16, 2008 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Philly

fans?

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bizarre game.

Was 8-3 Rangers at one point, then the Stros came back. Apparently that made Texas mad.

by Azreous on May 16, 2008 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

soco! Stop possessing Azreous' handle!

The power of Christ compels you! The power of Christ compels you!!

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Damn.

CoJack flies out, JUST got under it. About a cm away from driving it outta the park.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:22 PM EDT reply actions  

I knew they should have played Mark

:::pouts::::

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

by hotclaws on May 16, 2008 11:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Cheer up, claws. Drew is in the lineup.

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

wheres the sheriff?

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 11:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Two pitches, one out.

I’ll take that in the 7th.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:25 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm really really liking

the way Grace is focusing more on commenting on the technical aspects of hitting, rather than just providing “color”. There’s a reason he’s a TV “analyst”.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Sweet catch in foul ground by Jupton.

He’s yapping at someone in the infield. Probably O-Dawg, maybe CoJack or Haren.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Let's get some

RUUUNNNZZ!!!!

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:30 PM EDT reply actions  

we need runnnnnssss!!!!

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 11:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice outing by Haren

Okay boys…let’s get some RUUUUNNNS

by IndyDBack on May 16, 2008 11:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Hmmm....

Great minds. (In copying Sut, I mean)

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Upton walks.

Probably should’ve been rung up on the pitch before, but we’ll take it.

by Azreous on May 16, 2008 11:34 PM EDT reply actions  

The young buck

draws a walk. Bring him home.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice BB for Upton

Ball 3 looked pretty good though

by IndyDBack on May 16, 2008 11:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Snydes with a 2-0 count.

C’mon…. c’mon…...

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Is this working now?

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was getting an error message for several minutes.

???

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's working, ET!

IT’S WORKING!!

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Snyderman

in front of the heat.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:38 PM EDT reply actions  

HAHAHA!!!

3 kitties fail to catch the foulout!!

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Hmm.

Snyder said a not-so-nice word after popping that up, but then it fell in between three Tigers. Another chance.

by Azreous on May 16, 2008 11:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Ha Ha Ha!!

great D by the Tigers there.

C’mon, Snydes! make ‘em pay!

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 11:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Now, see, foulpole?

Now THAT would be a 3.5, NOT Jupton.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

another chance Snyder....

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 11:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Let’s see if we can tie this one up against Bondage!

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 11:40 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

+1

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Altho

that was at least a LITTLE disturbing…

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Especially

after watching Pulp Fiction this afternoon.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Normally,I like a bit of bondage

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

by hotclaws on May 16, 2008 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

hmmm…

What are you doing after the game?

;-)

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

With the dawn comes hope

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

by hotclaws on May 16, 2008 11:41 PM EDT reply actions  

2 on, nobody out.

We can do this…. Detroit’s bullpen isn’t extremely effective.

Bonderman leaves.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:41 PM EDT reply actions  

hey Byrnes!

what about a 2-hit night?

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 11:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Ask....

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Run scores, Byrnes has ANOTHER RBI. 0 outs.

KEEP VAN HALEN!!!

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:44 PM EDT reply actions  

+1

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

FWIW...

That might be the first +1 you’ve ever given me.

I’m touched…

by Azreous on May 16, 2008 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Really?

I’m sorry I’ve neglected you, my son.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bam Bam!!

HE’s BAAACK!!

Sweet!

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 11:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Whoa... whoa.... whoa...

Don’t jinx it. I’m pretty sure that even I could get a 2 hit game vs. Detroit’s bullpen.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Middle ground, guys

It’s a positive, just not that much of a positive.

by dahlian on May 16, 2008 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good Gravy, I don't believe it

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

by hotclaws on May 16, 2008 11:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Augie, Augie Augie

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

by hotclaws on May 16, 2008 11:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Damn damn damn

Snyder nailed at third – still have two runners on with one out

by IndyDBack on May 16, 2008 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah

that was unfortunate, but still.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Excellent evidence

For why bunting is a stupid idea.

by Jim McLennan on May 16, 2008 11:46 PM EDT reply actions  

I hate small ball...

Whenever you hear someone proclaiming the virtues of the bunt, they always sound as if it’s a sure thing. It isn’t.

by dahlian on May 16, 2008 11:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Ick.

Bunt attempt goes about three feet and Snyder’s out at third. Silver lining: speed on the bases is a little better, I guess?

by Azreous on May 16, 2008 11:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Definitely

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Augie didnt bunt it properly...

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Damn.

Miggy strikes out for the 2nd out on a pitch outside.

C’mon guys! GET HAREN A WIN!!

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:49 PM EDT reply actions  

CY with a 3-0 count.

NICE job holding off on the high heat.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Swing away?

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

3-0

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 11:50 PM EDT reply actions  

That’s BS. That 3-0 to CY was ball 4.

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 11:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Hmm.

Can we check the pulse of the fans behind home plate? I mean, I know they’re rarely good baseball fans back there, but these just seem dead, even in a big situation.

by Azreous on May 16, 2008 11:51 PM EDT reply actions  

3-2 on the foul...

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:51 PM EDT reply actions  

TIE GAME!!

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:52 PM EDT reply actions  

There you go baby!

Tied up after CY has a GREAT piece of hitting and slaps it to right.

by Azreous on May 16, 2008 11:52 PM EDT reply actions  

CY!! RBI SINGLE!!

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Cy with the opposite field ribby single!!

Tie game!!!

Sweet!!

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 11:52 PM EDT reply actions  

yeahhhhhhh

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 11:53 PM EDT reply actions  

yay

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

by hotclaws on May 16, 2008 11:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Is this a good time for your pic, claws?

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wasn't necessary.

:-P

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

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

by hotclaws on May 16, 2008 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

BRING AUGIE HOME! BRING AUGIE HOME!!

Droo’s been probably our best hitter of late…. but he’s against the LOOGY.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Drew .311 against lefties?

Huh. Hadn’t noticed that before.

by Azreous on May 16, 2008 11:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah...

I know the CW is that in a high pressure situation, you bring in a LOOGY to face a lefty, but…. c’mon. Are there any numbers for this? Jim?

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just one little Texas leaguer...

...and Haren’s lined up for the win…... please… that’s all I ask.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:56 PM EDT reply actions  

There's the lead!

Haren gets the support he deserves!

by Azreous on May 16, 2008 11:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Cool!

Glad to see that

You can stand under my umbrella

by unnamedDBacksfan on May 17, 2008 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions  

OH!!!!!

BALL DROPPED AT FIRST!!! BALL DROPPED!!!! WE LEAD!!!!

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Who buttered his glove?

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

by hotclaws on May 17, 2008 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions  

He was still admiring his HR

by IndyDBack on May 17, 2008 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

+1

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 17, 2008 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions  

He really HAS

put on weight since his rookie year…. hmmm.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 17, 2008 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions  

foulpole? You paying attention?

Miguel Cabrera = a 3.5, not Justin Upton.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:57 PM EDT reply actions  

That’s being generous…

by dahlian on May 17, 2008 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions  

damn, pic took too long to find

i’m not on my normal computer.

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

by hotclaws on May 16, 2008 11:58 PM EDT reply actions  

C’mon women! Get on it!

;-)

by foulpole on May 17, 2008 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions  

Nothing stopping you posting it

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

by hotclaws on May 17, 2008 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions  

I don’t know how. The pics that I post are from internet searches.

by foulpole on May 17, 2008 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions  

Wow

Byrnes with 2 hits and 2 RBIs? I feel we need to win, to commemorate this occasion!

"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 17, 2008 12:01 AM EDT reply actions  

Haren

with a 3.14 ERA on the year (including tonight) and only 4 wins? From a team that’s won Webb’s first 9? We should do better.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 17, 2008 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions  

True

"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 17, 2008 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions  

Webbie’s win/loss record tends to make other’s records look shabby, that’s all.

by TwinnerA on May 17, 2008 1:36 AM EDT up reply actions  

Looks like time for Cruz control.

He was up in the pen earlier, and I’d imagine Qualls/Pena are close to unavailable.

by Azreous on May 17, 2008 12:01 AM EDT reply actions  

Yowza.

98, outside corner. One out.

by Azreous on May 17, 2008 12:03 AM EDT reply actions  

Tough battle here.

Granderson fighting off some rough pitches…but gets rung up by 95 on the outside corner.

by Azreous on May 17, 2008 12:07 AM EDT reply actions  

Paint it black!!!

That’s the Juan!!!

by foulpole on May 17, 2008 12:07 AM EDT reply actions  

groan

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

by hotclaws on May 17, 2008 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

Mercy.

Who the hell was that on the mound in the eighth?

by Azreous on May 17, 2008 12:08 AM EDT reply actions  

Dunno,

but he looked hungry.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 17, 2008 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions  

98 MPH heater!

Strike 3!!

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 17, 2008 12:08 AM EDT reply actions  

1-2-3 for Cruz!

Sweet!!!

by foulpole on May 17, 2008 12:09 AM EDT reply actions  

Nice

Attention, Detroit Tigers: Juan Cruz welcomes you to the National League.

"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 17, 2008 12:10 AM EDT reply actions  

Welcome BACK,

in Cabrera’s case.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 17, 2008 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions  

Elsewhere...

Dodgers down 3-2 in the seventh.
Rockies lost 4-2.
Giants/White Sox scoreless in the seventh.
Padres just went up 6-4 on the Mariners in the sixth.

by Azreous on May 17, 2008 12:10 AM EDT reply actions  

Who's pitching

that Gnats-ChiSox matchup?

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 17, 2008 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions  

Sanchez/Gavin Floyd.

Good matchup. White Sox just got a two-run homer though.

by Azreous on May 17, 2008 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah,

the McCovenites I’ve talked to seem to think that Sanchez could be almost as good as Timcecum and Cain.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 17, 2008 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions  

That'd be fantastic

Like to beat up on their bullpen, too.

"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 17, 2008 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions  

Damn.

Just took a look at that Astros/Rangers game and saw Josh Hamilton’s performance tonight: 5 for 5, 2 HRs and a triple, 5 RBI, and a base on balls.

by Azreous on May 17, 2008 12:15 AM EDT reply actions  

He's not very good....

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 17, 2008 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

Stolen from the Lounge...

Edinson Volquez: 6-1, 1.12 ERA, leading NL in ERA
Josh Hamilton: 10 HRs, 48 RBI, leading majors in RBI

Helluva trade.

Who would have thought that of all the trades in the off season, that one would rank near the top in terms of quality of players traded.

by dahlian on May 17, 2008 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yup.

Great trade for both teams. Haren trade’s been fantastic for both teams so far too, I think.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 17, 2008 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions  

nice PA for J-Up there.

by foulpole on May 17, 2008 12:16 AM EDT reply actions  

D'oh

Okay, bullpen, close this one out.

"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 17, 2008 12:17 AM EDT reply actions  

Peña to try to close it out.

Possible look at the future?

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 17, 2008 12:17 AM EDT reply actions  

Let’s go, Alias!!!!

by foulpole on May 17, 2008 12:19 AM EDT reply actions  

In other news..

How ‘bout them Devil Rays?? 25-17 after beating St. Louis tonight.

by IndyDBack on May 17, 2008 12:20 AM EDT reply actions  

I am definitely rooting

for my expansion brothers.

Even though until last year, they OWNED us in interleague.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 17, 2008 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions  

That 1-1 was SWEET!!!

by foulpole on May 17, 2008 12:21 AM EDT reply actions  

2 more outs... breath.... breath........

Maggs has had a pretty good night tonight, despite that totally lame 80s rock star hair.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 17, 2008 12:22 AM EDT reply actions  

Two down.

Scary, but Maggs didn’t get all of it.

by Azreous on May 17, 2008 12:24 AM EDT reply actions  

Holy crap...

we finally got Maggs out, but it scared the crap outta me.

Couldn’t leave the park, even at Chase.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 17, 2008 12:24 AM EDT reply actions  

Uh oh....

Cabrera is 2-3 w/ a 2B and HR in his career vs. Alias

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 17, 2008 12:25 AM EDT reply actions  

Ground ball!!

GAME!!

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 17, 2008 12:26 AM EDT reply actions  

Win!

Nicely done, guys, and credit to Byrnes for (finally) getting it done tonight! Now just start keeping that progress 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 17, 2008 12:27 AM EDT reply actions  

4-3!!!
Ball Game!!!
Sweet!!!

by foulpole on May 17, 2008 12:27 AM EDT reply actions  

By the way,

after Byrnes got booed and O-Dawg stood up for him in the locker room, it’s actually been really really great to see all the fans who responded with signs of support.

Yeah, I know, I sound lame, but I’m serious.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 17, 2008 12:30 AM EDT reply actions   1 recs

I liked it to,

The initial booing was kind of a shot in the arm to make people wake up and face the fact that he really was going through some serious problems and that there’s legitimate questions about his signing.

But at the field, I won’t the players to love the fans and want to stay here and play for them. Seeing all the public support for Byrnes was cool in that respect. Like a fight between husband and wife, it hurts at the time, but when it’s over they’re stronger for it.

by dahlian on May 17, 2008 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

little note to Peña

next time youll close it, just calm down a little bit… two of those 3 outs could have been K’s with a little more patience… but I’ll take the save ^^ unfortunately for me, I left Pena on the bench this week…

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 17, 2008 12:35 AM EDT reply actions  

Awesome game..

Comebacks are always satisfying.

by oklahomasooners on May 17, 2008 12:37 AM EDT reply actions  

Been awhile?

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 17, 2008 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions  

Redemption time for Byrnes

Delighted to see it, hopefully this marks a turnaround and he can build on it from here. Excellent work by the bullpen – Cruz was a beast, in particular. And the Dodgers have just gone down in Disneyland, so the lead is up to 5.5 games. A very satisfying night: full report to follow tomorrow morning.

by Jim McLennan on May 17, 2008 12:57 AM EDT reply actions  

Woo :)

Shall watch this later :)

So...time for another drink then?

by Wimb on May 17, 2008 6:51 AM EDT reply actions  

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