Gameday Thread, #42: 5/16 vs. Tigers
by Jim McLennan on May 16, 2008 8:35 PM EDT
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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…
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
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.
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."
I like giving Reynolds a sit here... and Augie certainly deserves more PT.
"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck
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.
Hah! Bonderman doesn't have a hit all year. He must REALLY suck at batting.
Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.
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
That's not a bad idea
We’ve got a deeper DH pool than bull-pen… That thought makes me sad for our defense…
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!?
you're on a fantasy high these days... what's your team again?
"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck
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?
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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."
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
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
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?
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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
I just cleaned off the TV screen. Man, it’s incredible just how gross those things can get so quickly.
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
1-2-3 IP
lets score some runnnsss
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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."
Hmmm.... was that a skinny Brandon Webb out there who dyed his hair?
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And... we contribute to Mr. Bonderman's ERA with a 1-2-3 inning.
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he needs the help, and I'll take outs where I can get them..
We ain’t proud ( we can’t be, we just got swept by the royals… again)...
I kinda like having Jupton's arm as a secret weapon.
But sooner or later, players are gonna quit doing that….
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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.
Prayer to Tigers
PLEASE, PLEASE, keep testing Upton’s arm!
hmm
Who was it exactly that said Justin’s was a 3.5 out of 10 in right field?
Um....
that’s foulpole, glancing side to side
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by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
we are playing the shift for a guy with 3 HR... o.O
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we are playing the shift for a guy with 3 HR... o.O
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Gracias a la Jupton
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by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c258/JediKnightLoral/EF/Freeza_photo.jpg
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I prefer
Placido Domingo.
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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."
I'm more of a Michael O'Halloran fan.
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by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Bit of a high strike 3?
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by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up 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.
Who cares?
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by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Nope.
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by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
How'd you know?
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by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up 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."
MLB.com calls it a WP
Should be a PB?
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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.
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.
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Deep flyout
is better than a popout? It may score a run someday.
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Then again,
so may a GIDP.
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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.
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?
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by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
of course
Gave CoJack his wheels this season.
RedBlue:
It gives you wings!
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by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 10:52 PM EDT up 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."
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.
O-Dog
Do you think he would play even better if caught and threw from a recliner?
Damnit
DAMNIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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.
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.
hope it was worth it.
So 2 runs get charged to you and Grace.
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.
But Yahoo picked him for me.
In theory, that makes this the internet’s fault, which means you’re also to blame.
No
I am not responsible cause I use the internet. At most, the circle of guilt expands to Al Gore.
And nobody would even KNOW that Al Gore invented the internet
without becoming “Senator Ozone”. Ergo, I blame global warning.
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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.
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.
Let me get an apple and a knife...
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superficial wound isn't enough
I think you might have to sacrifice a tendon to turn this thing around.
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
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.
and theres already ppl calling our division the NL Weak
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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
NL Worst is the best.
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by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
obscure rule
While throwing a no-no, you are permitted to run down the line like a 90 year old.
obscure rule
While fat, you are permitted to run down the line like a 90 year old.
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by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Wait....
so we can put down Bonderman?
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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.
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.
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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.)
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CS, I think
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by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Jupton gets easily thrown out.
Got a pretty lousy jump, got indecisive, then went.
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Oh, Byrnes changed his intro music to Van Halen,
like last year.
AND IT WORKED!! HR!!!!!
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Well,
he also had a deep flyout earlier. He hasn’t been doing that much lately.
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by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up 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.
Definitely an image
I did NOT need to see.
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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…
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Errr
CS.
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by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah.
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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.
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Shit.
That’s on me, guys.
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by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
A comment so nice
he posted it twice.
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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.
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me neither...
Manny does it a lot too…
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Just another reason to hate Manny, and
all that “Manny being Manny” BS.
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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
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.
Nope.
And our bullpen could use the rest. That last inning was pretty solid, too.
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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.
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my connection is killing me...
and making me post twice
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Seriously....
Like Zito vs. Schmidt? That kinda pitcher’s duel?
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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."
To be closed out
by Jose Mesa.
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by DbacksSkins 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.
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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."
Kevin Seitzer
as the hitting coach?
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by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Peter Angelos
as the owner?
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by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Philly
fans?
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by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Cubs'
history?
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by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Bizarre game.
Was 8-3 Rangers at one point, then the Stros came back. Apparently that made Texas mad.
soco! Stop possessing Azreous' handle!
The power of Christ compels you! The power of Christ compels you!!
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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.
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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”.
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Sweet catch in foul ground by Jupton.
He’s yapping at someone in the infield. Probably O-Dawg, maybe CoJack or Haren.
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It's working, ET!
IT’S WORKING!!
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by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmm.
Snyder said a not-so-nice word after popping that up, but then it fell in between three Tigers. Another chance.
Now, see, foulpole?
Now THAT would be a 3.5, NOT Jupton.
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by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:40 PM EDT up 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
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by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Altho
that was at least a LITTLE disturbing…
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by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Especially
after watching Pulp Fiction this afternoon.
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by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions
2 on, nobody out.
We can do this…. Detroit’s bullpen isn’t extremely effective.
Bonderman leaves.
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hey Byrnes!
what about a 2-hit night?
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Ask....
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by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
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by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Really?
I’m sorry I’ve neglected you, my son.
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by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:46 PM EDT up 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.
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by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
that was unfortunate, but still.
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by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:47 PM EDT up 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.
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?
Definitely
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by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Augie didnt bunt it properly...
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Damn.
Miggy strikes out for the 2nd out on a pitch outside.
C’mon guys! GET HAREN A WIN!!
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Swing away?
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by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 11:50 PM EDT up 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.
Haren's off the hook, at least. Still, 1 man in scoring position.
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Wasn't necessary.
:-P
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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.
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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?
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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.
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Cool!
Glad to see that
You can stand under my umbrella
by unnamedDBacksfan on May 17, 2008 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions
+1
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by DbacksSkins on May 17, 2008 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions
He really HAS
put on weight since his rookie year…. hmmm.
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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.
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damn, pic took too long to find
i’m not on my normal computer.
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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."
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.
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by DbacksSkins on May 17, 2008 12:06 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.
TV team
agrees.
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by DbacksSkins on May 17, 2008 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions
Tough battle here.
Granderson fighting off some rough pitches…but gets rung up by 95 on the outside corner.
Dunno,
but he looked hungry.
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by DbacksSkins on May 17, 2008 12:10 AM EDT up 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."
Welcome BACK,
in Cabrera’s case.
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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.
Who's pitching
that Gnats-ChiSox matchup?
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by DbacksSkins 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."
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.
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.
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
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."
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
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.
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.
Uh oh....
Cabrera is 2-3 w/ a 2B and HR in his career vs. Alias
Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.
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 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.
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!?
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.
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