Gameday Thread, #47: 5/22 vs. Marlins
by Jim McLennan
on May 22, 2008 6:34 PM EDT
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Arizona Diamondbacks @ Florida Marlins
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We turn to Dan Haren to act as the stopper this afternoon: we've only had one three-game losing streak this season [the sweep in Chicago], and after the offensive offense we've seen the past couple of days, we really need a W under our belts before we head to Atlanta. Haren has given us four quality starts in a row, but as we've seen already this series - twice - that doesn't guarantee anything.
Miller has been significantly better over his past three starts, pitching 18 innings and allowing only four earned runs, but he's another pitcher against whom we don't have much collective experience. No-one on the roster has ever gone to the plate against him, and it may be purely anecdotal evidence, but this does seem like the kind of pitcher who has given us problems in the past [Johnny Cueto would be Exhibit A in that case].
The matter has been exacerbated ["No, what does exacerbate mean?" "It means um, to make things worse."] by Jackson and Upton joining Reynolds and Byrnes in the suck parade of late. With the help of good pitching, we were able to carry two struggling players, when the rest of the team was hitting well, but there's certain point where that's no longer possible. It's like watching an upside-down pyramid of circus acrobats riding a motorcycle. Eventually, if people keep climbing on board, it's going to end in disaster.
And with that spectacular metaphor, it's time for the show to start. Let's hope we're the ringmasters and not the clowns today.
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Just heard on the radio that Medders was designated for assignment.
by TwinnerA on
May 22, 2008 6:40 PM EDT
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Unless the FO can figure out a trade within a few days, I think that he’ll get picked up and won’t clear waivers. Seems like a bit of a waste to me.
by foulpole on
May 22, 2008 7:03 PM EDT
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Burke in LF and Augie gets the start at 3rd. Ramirez is back in their lineup.
by foulpole on
May 22, 2008 7:05 PM EDT
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it's an awefully accurate
metaphor though..
You can stand under my umbrella
by unnamedDBacksfan on
May 22, 2008 7:06 PM EDT
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Hi guys ^^
- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?
by Muu on
May 22, 2008 7:10 PM EDT
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Good Luck D-Back
I would love to join you guys for the in-game comments but I have become quite addicted to Tivoing the game and starting 2 hours in so I can fast forward through commercials and the occasionally, too-hokey even for them, Grace and Sutton exchanges. Please note, however, that I will review all comments following the game and grade them for accuracy and wit. Good luck D-Backs!
by UofAZGrad on
May 22, 2008 7:11 PM EDT
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another guy with a 6+ ERA
here we go again….
- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?
by Muu on
May 22, 2008 7:11 PM EDT
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another potential
cy young winner then by the time we get done tonight!
NOT!
Come on DBACKS!
You can stand under my umbrella
by unnamedDBacksfan on
May 22, 2008 7:15 PM EDT
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He’s a LHP. I’m not as concerned about lefties with our RHB heavy roster.
by foulpole on
May 22, 2008 7:16 PM EDT
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Hmmm....
do you tell the future for a living?
Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.
by DbacksSkins on
May 22, 2008 9:33 PM EDT
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O-Dawg breaks the ice with a solid two out single the other way.
by foulpole on
May 22, 2008 7:14 PM EDT
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O-Dawg
Nice to get a baserunner. CoJack one!
by LucaMaz3 on
May 22, 2008 7:15 PM EDT
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Eric, I have red hot pins ready
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
by hotclaws on
May 22, 2008 7:16 PM EDT
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And that goes for the rest of the lineup
shape up guys
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
by hotclaws on
May 22, 2008 7:17 PM EDT
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strikezone very wide against us... again
- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?
by Muu on
May 22, 2008 7:17 PM EDT
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leadoff triple....
- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?
by Muu on
May 22, 2008 7:20 PM EDT
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Well, that’s not the start I was hoping for from Haren. Lead off triple for Ramirez. :-(
by foulpole on
May 22, 2008 7:20 PM EDT
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It could be worse
oh wait….
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
by hotclaws on
May 22, 2008 7:22 PM EDT
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Miller Scouting Report
According to Baseball America, he was the top talent in the 2006 draft. Fastball tops out at 98, slider is in the mid-80s and is a sure out pitch, not a great changeup and uses a two-seam fastball instead.
by LucaMaz3 on
May 22, 2008 7:22 PM EDT
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Wasn't this pitcher the number 1 pick a in 2006.
Brandon Webb, do I need to say more?
by srdmad on
May 22, 2008 7:23 PM EDT
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Got to be somewhat good.
Brandon Webb, do I need to say more?
by srdmad on
May 22, 2008 7:23 PM EDT
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but has a 6+ ERA anyway
- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?
by Muu on
May 22, 2008 7:24 PM EDT
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It's just one run, we'll easily get that back
oh wait…
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
by hotclaws on
May 22, 2008 7:25 PM EDT
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No, we won't.
Brandon Webb, do I need to say more?
by srdmad on
May 22, 2008 9:40 PM EDT
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Now
Why did Hudson not go home there. You always get the lead runner. Or so I’ve been told…
by Jim McLennan on
May 22, 2008 7:25 PM EDT
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First inning, you have to get the out…tie game later, maybe not, but it was too risky with the speed of Han-Ram.
by LucaMaz3 on
May 22, 2008 7:27 PM EDT
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S'ok
I was actually being sarcastic, reminding long-time readers of a previous occasion where someone was very critical of Jackson for not throwing home with a runner on third… You had to be there though. :-)
by Jim McLennan on
May 22, 2008 7:29 PM EDT
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There is a HUGE difference between a corner IF and a middle IF and the game situation. Especially when the middle IFs were playing deep and giving up the run on that play. If you can’t see that then I don’t know what else to say?
by foulpole on
May 22, 2008 7:33 PM EDT
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As I recall
I made much the same arguments on the previous occasion, and your response was that you “always” come home. Of course, the rules are now apparently different when it’s one of your guys. But if you can’t see that then I don’t know what else to say? :-)
by Jim McLennan on
May 22, 2008 7:42 PM EDT
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Watch out....
he’s going to “put you on iggy”.
Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.
by DbacksSkins on
May 22, 2008 9:37 PM EDT
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I feel that you are distorting the facts, Jim. Ground balls with the bases loaded later in a game to a corner IF in a close game are a much different situation then a ground ball to a middle IF that has been told to play back in the early innings with a speedy runner on third.
by foulpole on
May 22, 2008 9:57 PM EDT
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I caught the reference...
Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.
by DbacksSkins on
May 22, 2008 9:36 PM EDT
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Read in sports illustrated today, that only the Brewers have a higher percent of right handed hitters per AB.
Brandon Webb, do I need to say more?
by srdmad on
May 22, 2008 7:27 PM EDT
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Ouch,
Upton with a Byrnesian at bat swinging at balls four and five.
by dahlian on
May 22, 2008 7:28 PM EDT
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A solid 8 pitch 1-2-3 for Danny boy in their 2nd!
by foulpole on
May 22, 2008 7:35 PM EDT
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Only 8 pitches
I like it.
Brandon Webb, do I need to say more?
by srdmad on
May 22, 2008 7:36 PM EDT
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Augie!
nice one
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
by hotclaws on
May 22, 2008 7:39 PM EDT
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Evening all
Augie!
So...time for another drink then?
by Wimb on
May 22, 2008 7:39 PM EDT
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On a side note.
Does anyone have any idea what the plans are for Lyon at the end of the year?
Brandon Webb, do I need to say more?
by srdmad on
May 22, 2008 7:40 PM EDT
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1) Make a half-hearted attempt to resign him
2) Offer arbitration.
3) Collect draft picks
by dahlian on
May 22, 2008 7:42 PM EDT
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Or a sign and trade maybe.
Brandon Webb, do I need to say more?
by srdmad on
May 22, 2008 7:42 PM EDT
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And
I don’t think you need a crystal ball to see that. Pena will be closing in 2009.
by Jim McLennan on
May 22, 2008 7:43 PM EDT
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A lot can happen over the course of a season. I doubt that anything is written in stone at this point.
by foulpole on
May 22, 2008 7:53 PM EDT
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He has to bunt here
Doesnt he?
So...time for another drink then?
by Wimb on
May 22, 2008 7:40 PM EDT
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Intersting
about the secondary lead. i wish we got more info like that from Grace.
by luckycc on
May 22, 2008 7:42 PM EDT
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ohh something going here
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
by hotclaws on
May 22, 2008 7:43 PM EDT
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CY with a bb!
Sweet!
It’s always nice to see him taking the bad pitches.
by foulpole on
May 22, 2008 7:43 PM EDT
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That's an area
Where he has really improved this year.
by Jim McLennan on
May 22, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
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Drewwww :(
D’oh
So...time for another drink then?
by Wimb on
May 22, 2008 7:45 PM EDT
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Crap. 2 strikeouts for Drew already in the game. The suckage is contagious!
by TwinnerA on
May 22, 2008 7:45 PM EDT
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LHP, Wolf (and O-Dawg, Burke and Snydes) is one of the only ones that have been hitting lately.
by foulpole on
May 22, 2008 7:50 PM EDT
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I dont think i can keep watching this
Its bad for my mental health :(
So...time for another drink then?
by Wimb on
May 22, 2008 7:50 PM EDT
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I cannot agree more
i am actually hoping my 4 week old son wakes up crying so I can have something to pull me away from this.
How did the Padres offense get in Arizona uniforms??
by peeklay on
May 22, 2008 7:51 PM EDT
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I'm thinking of reading a horror story between innings
for light relief
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
by hotclaws on
May 22, 2008 8:01 PM EDT
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May I suggest
The classic of Hello Kitty horror, “I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream”?
by Jim McLennan on
May 22, 2008 8:02 PM EDT
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or....
a recap of any Dback road win would be scarier than any Saw movie or maybe even [rec]
btw, if you like horror and have not yet seen [rec] I would recommend it. very obvious formula movie (zombies and a shaky cam), but wow is it executed well. Note: it is in Spanish with subtitles
by peeklay on
May 22, 2008 8:05 PM EDT
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I was thinking of "The Fly"
reminds me of the team somehow
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
by hotclaws on
May 22, 2008 8:05 PM EDT
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Perhaps most appropriately
Diary of the Dead, would appear to describe our offense this week…
by Jim McLennan on
May 22, 2008 8:10 PM EDT
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Dead Men Walking
or in our case, Pretending to play baseball?
You can stand under my umbrella
by unnamedDBacksfan on
May 23, 2008 11:34 AM EDT
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this is insane
no one on and drew jacks the pitch down the middle out of the park.
2 on with 1 out…...K
This team is not very good right now. The offense has been atrocious. That graphic of a .054 RISP over the past 5 games is really unbelievable. Oh, and it went down with the 0 for 2 tonight
by peeklay on
May 22, 2008 7:50 PM EDT
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Yes
we struck out the pitcher.(lol)
Brandon Webb, do I need to say more?
by srdmad on
May 22, 2008 7:54 PM EDT
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I'm frustrated too
But I’m watching and waiting for them to turn things around. Not that they’re not making me crazy, but anything could happen.
by luckycc on
May 22, 2008 7:56 PM EDT
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New inning.
Here we go.
Brandon Webb, do I need to say more?
by srdmad on
May 22, 2008 7:59 PM EDT
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Danny Boy got outta that lead off single. Sweet!
by foulpole on
May 22, 2008 7:59 PM EDT
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Pitch count through 3:
Haren 35
Miller 48
by foulpole on
May 22, 2008 8:00 PM EDT
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so....
is 1 run insurmountable for this offense right now? I have to wonder. I hope they can get a run or two b4 Haren gives up another run (if he does) because I think a 2-0 or 3-0 deficit might be mentally impossible to overcome
by peeklay on
May 22, 2008 8:00 PM EDT
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Let's bump Miller's pitch count to about 70 this inning.
Brandon Webb, do I need to say more?
by srdmad on
May 22, 2008 8:01 PM EDT
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jackson is in a huge slump
I watch almost every game and know that Jackson has been cold, but since Reynolds and Byrnes have been SO BAD I think most have let Jackson off the hook.
His average is in the .290 range now….wasn’t he at .340 just a few weeks ago? Brutal.
by peeklay on
May 22, 2008 8:01 PM EDT
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I think most have let Jackson off the hook.
It’s pretty strange just how often that happens. ;-)
by foulpole on
May 22, 2008 8:07 PM EDT
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Most have let Jackson off the hook
because he actually is just going through an slump. Despite his 1-19 he’s still has been one of the top three offensive performers on the team.
If not for the giant vortexes of suck at third base and left field, you would hardly notice an off week from CJ.
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May 22, 2008 8:36 PM EDT
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"a young Kevin Mitchell"?
lets hope Upton doesn’t skin cats alive like Kevin Mitchell
by peeklay on
May 22, 2008 8:03 PM EDT
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What’s up with all the negative vibes, man?
by foulpole on
May 22, 2008 8:04 PM EDT
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Just venting foulpole
just venting
You can stand under my umbrella
by unnamedDBacksfan on
May 22, 2008 8:17 PM EDT
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Has Jupton struck out 6 consecutive at-bats? This is really sad.
by TwinnerA on
May 22, 2008 8:05 PM EDT
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Just one SO yesterday. I guess the 4 or whatever were the day before.
by TwinnerA on
May 22, 2008 8:06 PM EDT
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No
He only struck out once yesterday. His 4 K game was Tuesday.
by Jim McLennan on
May 22, 2008 8:06 PM EDT
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Chris Burke
Can someone remind me what his purpose on the roster is?
by Jim McLennan on
May 22, 2008 8:08 PM EDT
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His job
is to make Robbie Hammock look better by comparison.
To be serious, I don’t mind him on the roster. There is something to be said for having a guy that can competently play all four infield positions and left field. But the fact that he has more at bats than Salazar this year is just criminal.
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May 22, 2008 8:11 PM EDT
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And Augie
Despite Burke having a batting average pretty close to half Ojeda’s [.180 to .353 at time of writing]
by Jim McLennan on
May 22, 2008 8:14 PM EDT
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To heat the benches.
Brandon Webb, do I need to say more?
by srdmad on
May 22, 2008 8:08 PM EDT
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Free dantona!
=[
- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?
by Muu on
May 22, 2008 8:09 PM EDT
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One more “young guy” that can’t hit ML pitching and plays poor D is what we need now?
by foulpole on
May 22, 2008 8:26 PM EDT
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Cheaper than
a certain old guy, I’ll take him.
You can stand under my umbrella
by unnamedDBacksfan on
May 22, 2008 11:04 PM EDT
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Yeah....
So besides the fact that he’s younger than Eric Byrnes, what differentiates the two? D’Antona’s not injured…
Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.
by DbacksSkins on
May 22, 2008 11:22 PM EDT
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Who would “dantona” replace on the 25 man?
by foulpole on
May 23, 2008 1:26 AM EDT
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I just
wish gas prices would start falling as fast as our teams batting average
You can stand under my umbrella
by unnamedDBacksfan on
May 22, 2008 8:14 PM EDT
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You think you have it bad
Try the equivalent of $2.20 a litre :(
So...time for another drink then?
by Wimb on
May 22, 2008 8:15 PM EDT
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Holy Cow!!!
I’ll save my complaining then!!
You can stand under my umbrella
by unnamedDBacksfan on
May 22, 2008 8:16 PM EDT
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Haren is really battling out there. Solid outing so far!
Pitch count through 5
Haren 47
Miller 64
by foulpole on
May 22, 2008 8:16 PM EDT
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Sad
that it is being wasted by this team then.
You can stand under my umbrella
by unnamedDBacksfan on
May 22, 2008 8:17 PM EDT
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Hitters slump. It happens. That’s why, too me, it’s so important to bring something to the park (solid defense and base running) every day. With solid defense and pitching all you need to do is squeeze out a couple runs and you’re in every game.
by foulpole on
May 22, 2008 8:20 PM EDT
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Sounds familiar...
Looking so far like a tough loss, but he has certainly kept us in this one.
by Jim McLennan on
May 22, 2008 8:18 PM EDT
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tough loss? Dude, it’s 1-0. This game is far from over.
by foulpole on
May 22, 2008 8:23 PM EDT
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Haren base hit \o/
- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?
by Muu on
May 22, 2008 8:17 PM EDT
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Anyone know
If he can play left-field? And third-base? Simultaneously? :-)
by Jim McLennan on
May 22, 2008 8:18 PM EDT
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Like that scene in Superman where he played football
with himself at all the positions
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
by hotclaws on
May 22, 2008 8:20 PM EDT
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pop out CY, 2 outs
- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?
by Muu on
May 22, 2008 8:20 PM EDT
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*bangs head against the wall*
I can’t think of anything more frustrating, unless you’re playing a computer game and get stuck in a game glitch, you know where you jump and jump but are just stuck behind some object nerdism
So...time for another drink then?
by Wimb on
May 22, 2008 8:21 PM EDT
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+1
Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.
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May 22, 2008 9:51 PM EDT
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even drew complaining about the strikezone...
- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?
by Muu on
May 22, 2008 8:22 PM EDT
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enough with the bitching about the strike zone
Game 1 was really awful, but you just have to get through it. The past 2 games have been pretty consistent and it is time for this team to grow up.
Drew – You have missed two pitches RIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE in two different at bats so stop bitching about the pitches on the corner.
by peeklay on
May 22, 2008 8:23 PM EDT
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wow
my first +1, I am going to give myself a -1 just to keep a level head….haha
by peeklay on
May 22, 2008 8:24 PM EDT
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+1
you’re not getting off that easy.
You can stand under my umbrella
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May 22, 2008 8:38 PM EDT
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+1
to all of you, because I’m feeling generous.
Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.
by DbacksSkins on
May 22, 2008 9:51 PM EDT
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One through five in the order
1-for-11 with seven strikeouts. Ouch.
by Jim McLennan on
May 22, 2008 8:24 PM EDT
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We still have Ortiz under contract right?
Can we use him as a pinch HBP? they can hardly miss him?
So...time for another drink then?
by Wimb on
May 22, 2008 8:26 PM EDT
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I think I'm going to go waterboard my self.
Compared to watching this team hit right, it’s not even torture.
by Zephon on
May 22, 2008 8:26 PM EDT
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Thank you Jackson
- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?
by Muu on
May 22, 2008 8:30 PM EDT
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Just
Just….
Just….
Maybe if we?....
So...time for another drink then?
by Wimb on
May 22, 2008 8:30 PM EDT
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Haren
Deserves better then this, so much better
So...time for another drink then?
by Wimb on
May 22, 2008 8:32 PM EDT
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Good job Augie :)
What I like to see
So...time for another drink then?
by Wimb on
May 22, 2008 8:33 PM EDT
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Whew! Haren got out of that weak assed defensive jam.
Sweet!!!
CJ and J-UP looked pretty bush on that “triple.”
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May 22, 2008 8:34 PM EDT
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WHAT?!?
Are you effing kidding me?!? How “bush” could it be if no outfielder this side of Rick Ankiel would have been able to make that play at third.
Sure, Upton bobbled the ball, but he recovered quickly and fired one of the greatest throws of the season to hit the third baseman at the chest.
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May 22, 2008 8:38 PM EDT
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Yes, but
He’s not Eric Byrnes. So he sucks.
If you can’t see that then I don’t know what else to say?
by Jim McLennan on
May 22, 2008 8:39 PM EDT
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hate when they say "pitchers duel" ...
- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?
by Muu on
May 22, 2008 8:34 PM EDT
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Third time through the order.
It’s Miller time, boys!!!
by foulpole on
May 22, 2008 8:35 PM EDT
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Good recovery
Keeps the runner at third.
Y’know, if I were the Fish, I’d be concerned how they’ve only scored seven runs in the past 24 innings…
Perspective is everything…
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May 22, 2008 8:35 PM EDT
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I wouldn't
Against Owings, Webb and Haren?
I’d settle for 10 after 27
So...time for another drink then?
by Wimb on
May 22, 2008 8:36 PM EDT
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What is this?
Is this Johnny Cueto V2.0?
So...time for another drink then?
by Wimb on
May 22, 2008 8:37 PM EDT
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8 K's
unfuckinbelievable…
- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?
by Muu on
May 22, 2008 8:38 PM EDT
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btw carreer high...
- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?
by Muu on
May 22, 2008 8:39 PM EDT
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something
for us to be proud of. helping bring the ERA of anyone over 6 back down to respectable levels.
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by unnamedDBacksfan on
May 22, 2008 8:40 PM EDT
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Jim
Is it acceptable to bring out the F-bombs yet?
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by Wimb on
May 22, 2008 8:39 PM EDT
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Muu
Would appear to be bringing them out. Generally, I would tend to avoid them, but in the current circumstances…
by Jim McLennan on
May 22, 2008 8:40 PM EDT
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lol
see below.
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by unnamedDBacksfan on
May 22, 2008 8:40 PM EDT
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=X
- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
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by Muu on
May 22, 2008 8:41 PM EDT
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I wish
I could remember some of the really good swear words I learned in Chile.
The dutch have some interesting swear words.
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May 22, 2008 8:43 PM EDT
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Too bad
this is more interesting of a topic than DBacks baseball right now…....
:(
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May 22, 2008 8:43 PM EDT
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I'm going to be forced to take up
crotcheting again.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
by hotclaws on
May 22, 2008 8:44 PM EDT
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I might actually have to do some
work tonight.
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by unnamedDBacksfan on
May 22, 2008 8:45 PM EDT
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Im playing the Marlins in OOTP Baseball
And they even beat me on that :( Took the series though so…moral victory
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by Wimb on
May 22, 2008 8:46 PM EDT
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I go for frell and frack
which, nerdily ,I use in real life.
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by hotclaws on
May 22, 2008 8:43 PM EDT
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I say Bumhats alot
Weebl and Bob related
Also “For Fricks Sake” comes out alot in the office :D
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by Wimb on
May 22, 2008 8:45 PM EDT
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Is
using ‘bloody’ still a real bad taboo to mess with? I had heard back in the day in was considered very vulgar.
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May 22, 2008 8:47 PM EDT
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they still use it in UK
- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
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by Muu on
May 22, 2008 8:49 PM EDT
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"not bloody likely"
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May 22, 2008 8:51 PM EDT
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portuguese have good ones to...
porra, caralho, merda, buceta..
but I wont translate it =X
- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
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by Muu on
May 22, 2008 8:45 PM EDT
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9 K's
fuckoff
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by Muu on
May 22, 2008 8:39 PM EDT
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While I feel that the big strike zone has gone both ways, I wouldn’t be surprised to see BoMel get booted tonight. He’s really letting the home plate ump have it.
by foulpole on
May 22, 2008 8:40 PM EDT
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Haren
Is the only thing keeping me sane…
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by Wimb on
May 22, 2008 8:43 PM EDT
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Have I missed anything yet??
Let’s see…great pitching from Haren, no offense – - nope, another splendid evening of AZ baseball! Glad to see I’m not missing anything while at work.
F**k.
by IndyDBack on
May 22, 2008 8:46 PM EDT
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D'oh!
pretty much describes the at bats, ONCE AGAIN!
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by unnamedDBacksfan on
May 22, 2008 8:47 PM EDT
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I suppose the only thing worse would be if the starting pitching sucked and we were blown out every day.
by TwinnerA on
May 22, 2008 8:49 PM EDT
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Dan Haren: 81 pitches through six
This game starting to smell like a Roy Halladay special.
by dahlian on
May 22, 2008 8:48 PM EDT
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Do we pull Haren here?
If by a miracle someone gets on base?
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by Wimb on
May 22, 2008 8:48 PM EDT
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I'm freezin!
It’s 63º out with showers in the area. MOnday it was 110º.
Global warming my cold ass!
way off topic, sorry.
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by unnamedDBacksfan on
May 22, 2008 8:51 PM EDT
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It does seem strange. Everyone was wearing a sweater today at work.
by TwinnerA on
May 22, 2008 8:52 PM EDT
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To think just one swing of the bat could tie it up, but that doesn’t even seem likely.
by TwinnerA on
May 22, 2008 8:51 PM EDT
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Hope
springs eternal!
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by unnamedDBacksfan on
May 22, 2008 8:52 PM EDT
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Augie! with the solid single to center!
Sweet!
by foulpole on
May 22, 2008 8:55 PM EDT
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Augie!
:)
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by Wimb on
May 22, 2008 8:55 PM EDT
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haren is hitting for himself?
i guess he is 1-1 tonight. better than byrnes
by peeklay on
May 22, 2008 8:55 PM EDT
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To be fair
Eric isn’t playing tonight,,,
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by Wimb on
May 22, 2008 8:56 PM EDT
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I guess this says something
about what Melvin thinks of Byrnes and Hammock as pinch hitters right now.
by dahlian on
May 22, 2008 8:56 PM EDT
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Robby Hammock=
waste of a roster spot
by LucaMaz3 on
May 22, 2008 8:57 PM EDT
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Free Trot Nixon!
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by Wimb on
May 22, 2008 8:57 PM EDT
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i am assuming
Lefty v. Lefty so that is why he was not put in
by peeklay on
May 22, 2008 8:59 PM EDT
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It’s a one run game, Haren is pitching very well and has a 82 pitch count (and could be looking at a complete game), we still have 6 outs left and the top of our order due up in our 8th. With two out and a man on 1st I’m very satisfied with keeping him in there.
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May 22, 2008 9:03 PM EDT
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The thing is,
that as well as Haren is pitching, the odds of him putting up another good inning the third time through an order isn’t better than the chances of any other good reliever doing the same.
And people underestimate the additional value gained by a pinch hitter.
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May 22, 2008 9:08 PM EDT
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wow
that was a great shot after Haren popped out…..stupid Byrnes sitting there looking off in the distance while BoMel looks at his card to assure himself that Haren hitting for himself was the right decision no matter the outcome
by peeklay on
May 22, 2008 8:58 PM EDT
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Look what Doug Davis has to look foward to tomorrow, Yippee!
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May 22, 2008 8:59 PM EDT
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well it is time
i am going to go wake the baby up so i don’t have to watch this. later everyone
by peeklay on
May 22, 2008 9:00 PM EDT
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Thank God the baby is too young to see this mess of a team. It could scar him? for life.
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May 22, 2008 9:01 PM EDT
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At least
Brandon Lyon is going to be well rested…
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by Wimb on
May 22, 2008 9:01 PM EDT
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Orlando Hudson's error, err..
ruled not an error!
Let’s see if that shows up in your fancy, schmancy Zone Ratings…. oh wait…
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May 22, 2008 9:01 PM EDT
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MLB should really take over the scoring.
Cycle scorers between stadia like they do with umpires. This hometown scoring has gotten ridiculous. (See: Rockies, 2007)
Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.
by DbacksSkins on
May 22, 2008 9:59 PM EDT
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A double play sure would be nice right here.
by foulpole on
May 22, 2008 9:05 PM EDT
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This is winding me up even more
As i have to sit and listen to this f’ing Marlins commentators crowing
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by Wimb on
May 22, 2008 9:06 PM EDT
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As i have to sit and listen to this f’ing Marlins commentators crowing
They are annoying, aren’t they?
by foulpole on
May 22, 2008 9:07 PM EDT
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not as
annoying as watching this team struggle right now, but then again, i am not listening to them either.
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by unnamedDBacksfan on
May 22, 2008 9:08 PM EDT
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double
ballgame
see you later guys
o/
- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
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by Muu on
May 22, 2008 9:08 PM EDT
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Mutes this game
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by Wimb on
May 22, 2008 9:09 PM EDT
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Im desperate to be positive
But Haren aside I am just lost for words. I know it’s a young team but its three nights in a row and you just feel like crud watching this because you almost share the pain and frustration of those guys down there.
Lets just hope the rest of the season goes so well we forget this series ever happened ok? ;)
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by Wimb on
May 22, 2008 9:12 PM EDT
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awesome ball game
by Miller.
ERA is under 5.40 now after starting the day at 6.18.
Too bad our pitchers are contenders while everyone else on the team are pretenders.
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by unnamedDBacksfan on
May 22, 2008 9:12 PM EDT
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Nice HBP!
when it rains, but it pours.
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by unnamedDBacksfan on
May 22, 2008 9:17 PM EDT
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We sure could have used some rain in FLA before this game. ;-)
by foulpole on
May 22, 2008 9:19 PM EDT
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like 40 days and
40 nights worth
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by unnamedDBacksfan on
May 22, 2008 9:40 PM EDT
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I haven't felt this frustrated
Since seeing the NLCS :/
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by Wimb on
May 22, 2008 9:18 PM EDT
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Well, we are in to the Marlins’ ‘pen and I have doubts that Gregg is available today.
Let’s score some runs!!!
by foulpole on
May 22, 2008 9:21 PM EDT
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Bob Melvin better yell "Geronimo!!"...
...cuz the Dbacks are in freefall.
Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.
by DbacksSkins on
May 22, 2008 9:24 PM EDT
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O-Dawg with a little bloop between Gonzo and Ramirez in no man's land.
2 out hit. Not that it matters.
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by DbacksSkins on
May 22, 2008 9:26 PM EDT
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A little 2 out doink for O-Dawg keeps us alive in our 8th.
by foulpole on
May 22, 2008 9:27 PM EDT
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EVERYONE is due for a bomb.
Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.
by DbacksSkins on
May 22, 2008 9:28 PM EDT
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Everyone is do for a HIT.
Brandon Webb, do I need to say more?
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May 22, 2008 9:46 PM EDT
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J-Up is due for a solid PA. I would take one of those.
by foulpole on
May 22, 2008 9:31 PM EDT
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4 pitch walk for CoJack.
Jupton at bat.
Big fly here brings us right back in this game.
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by DbacksSkins on
May 22, 2008 9:28 PM EDT
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DAMN
Jupton should have swung at that.
Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.
by DbacksSkins on
May 22, 2008 9:31 PM EDT
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Checked swing tapper to Ramirez.
::sigh::
Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.
by DbacksSkins on
May 22, 2008 9:32 PM EDT
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One thing I will say about Upton,
he seems to have difficulty adjusting to umpire’s strike zone.
by dahlian on
May 22, 2008 9:32 PM EDT
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Don't know
Whether to smash the screen or just turn it off….
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by Wimb on
May 22, 2008 9:33 PM EDT
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bravo!
sheesh
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by unnamedDBacksfan on
May 22, 2008 9:33 PM EDT
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EdGon gets in the act.
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by DbacksSkins on
May 22, 2008 9:35 PM EDT
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Did BoMel just punt this game? Ed-it’s Gon in on the hill.
by foulpole on
May 22, 2008 9:35 PM EDT
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Just send up
Byrnes, Reynolds and Owings
The next inning, just to give me something to talk about…
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by Wimb on
May 22, 2008 9:36 PM EDT
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Heh.....
Pinch hit for everyone just for the helluvit? Can’t be any worse than our regulars up there.
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by DbacksSkins on
May 22, 2008 9:38 PM EDT
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Heck for comedy
Why not send up Robby Hammock!
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by Wimb on
May 22, 2008 9:39 PM EDT
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Or
send in the clowns?
I could use a good laugh right now.
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May 22, 2008 9:39 PM EDT
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That awful "Ed-its-gon"
just used a double play to get a 1-2-3 inning.
Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.
by DbacksSkins on
May 22, 2008 9:39 PM EDT
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Well, we did get a 6-4-3. That’s something.
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Burke smokes a 2 bagger! Hey, it’s something.
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Burke
with a one out double.
You KNOW your team is slumping when Chris Burke is the lone bright spot in the lineup.
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May 22, 2008 9:44 PM EDT
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Burke!
Double! :)
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by Wimb on
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C'mon Sally!!
Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.
by DbacksSkins on
May 22, 2008 9:48 PM EDT
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Well, that stinks. It’s off to Atlanta to get things together.
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Ballgame
Really Really Really Sucked Tonight
Im off to bed, thank god its a bank holiday weekend
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by Wimb on
May 22, 2008 9:49 PM EDT
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+1
Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.
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May 22, 2008 9:50 PM EDT
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FUCK.
Strike 3.
First shutout of the year. Haven’t won a goddamned road game since April 27th at San Diego.
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May 22, 2008 9:49 PM EDT
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When is Tracy coming back?
He’s been on the 15 day DL for almost 2 months.
Brandon Webb, do I need to say more?
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May 22, 2008 9:51 PM EDT
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I thought
he was on the 60 day list?
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May 22, 2008 9:58 PM EDT
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The good news
is it could be worse: the Braves completed a four-game sweep of the Mets.
The bad news is that we play the Braves tomorrow.
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Rox play the Mets this weekend, starting Fri.
sad thing is I was hoping to see Johan Santana pitch in this series but I see he’s already pitched, oh well, guess I’ll see him pitch probably in June when the Mets come back to Coors Field.
"Baseball is what gets inside you. It's what lights you up, you can't deny that. It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great." -Jimmy Dougan (Tom Hanks) "A League of Their Own"
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Oh darn. Poor baby.
You don’t have to face Johan Santana. :-P
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