Gameday Thread, #30: 5/3 vs. Mets.
by Jim McLennan
on May 3, 2008 3:01 PM EDT
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After last night's flat and lack-everything performance, we turn to Brandon Webb to right the ship, and shut down the Mets offense, which reached seven runs for only the second time in the past sixteen games. Webb has, of course, been brilliant thus far: he's going for his seventh win, when only two other NL pitchers have passed four. Dugout Central has a nice piece, proclaiming Webb’s Performance Is Historic, saying "If the over under for Cy Young’s in Webb’s career is three, I’m taking the over." He's 6-for-6 in quality starts this year, so we should have no issues there. Keeping Jose Reyes off base will be very helpful.
As noted in the recap from last night, it's the offense which is currently concerning me, with a number of players struggling in the past couple of weeks. Obviously, some cooling-off after the incendiary start is to be expected, but I find myself anxiously scanning the papers for news of Chad Tracy's return, hopefully giving us some options at third that aren't called Chris Burke. Chad is continuing his rehab with Tucson and could possibly rejoin the Diamondbacks in about two weeks, but there have been no updates on that front since the middle of last week.
Ojeda gets the start in place of Hudson, who tweaked his hamstring. That frees Drew to be moved up the order, and I also note Upton is hitting ahead of Reynolds. The way those two have been approaching the plate recently, that makes sense. Should be around for most or all of this; I have some light deck-clearing to take care of, but aim to get that finished before first pitch in three-quarters of an hour.
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Hey
does anyone know if this game is on TV today or is it tomorrows matchup?
"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War
by Turambar on May 3, 2008 3:05 PM EDT 0 recs
Looks like Fox National
For the game today. At least in Arizona. Viewers in the other 49 states are likely getting the MFYankees, however.
Tomorrow’s game is TBS, if I recall.
by Jim McLennan on
May 3, 2008 3:19 PM EDT
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Seriously? The DBacks are on today AND tomorrow on national stations? Looks like Kishi picked a bad weekend to move. But since he’s moving to PHX, I guess he’ll manage.
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on
May 3, 2008 3:22 PM EDT
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I guess that Fox has a strange definition of “national.” I think that Jim is more accurate with the MFYankees coverage. :-(
Can someone please tell the D-backs FO that they are not going to get any coverage on their Saturday day games? And I even pay for Extra Innings. Sheesh.
by foulpole on
May 3, 2008 4:04 PM EDT
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We’re getting it in SW Colorado. Only because it’s the Mets, I’m sure, but I’ll take it!
I thought we had all agreed that we were going to avoid situations with two outs and Eric Byrnes coming up to bat? That’s not working for us, obviously. Let’s quit that.
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on May 3, 2008 3:21 PM EDT 0 recs
Been lurking all month
I finally decided I might as well just sign up since I’m here a lot anyways. Figured I should say hello before the game starts. Hello. :)
by luckycc on May 3, 2008 3:30 PM EDT 0 recs
Hello and welcome!
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on
May 3, 2008 3:44 PM EDT
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Welcome!
Of course, if we lose today, you know it’s all your fault. :-) Probably wise to pick a Webb start for your first appearance!
by Jim McLennan on
May 3, 2008 3:51 PM EDT
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All part of my master plan
Am I good luck if we win? :)
by luckycc on
May 3, 2008 3:54 PM EDT
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Not on a Webb start
You don’t get any credit if we win those!
by Jim McLennan on
May 3, 2008 4:02 PM EDT
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Hello xD
- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
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by Muu on
May 3, 2008 3:52 PM EDT
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hello!
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
by hotclaws on
May 3, 2008 3:55 PM EDT
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Is this the first time that Upton has hit ahead of Reynolds in the lineup?
If so, it’s about time.
by dahlian on May 3, 2008 3:44 PM EDT 0 recs
bahh...
where is Suton? =[
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by Muu on May 3, 2008 3:45 PM EDT 0 recs
Getting the day off
Needs it to rest his lungs after the “Are you kidding me? Are you kidding me?” shriek for Owings home-run.
by Jim McLennan on
May 3, 2008 3:53 PM EDT
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5-4-3 Double Play
\o/
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by Muu on May 3, 2008 3:51 PM EDT 0 recs
Very pleasant
Surprised to see we were tied for last [before that one, anyway] in the league for double-play balls. Maybe we need a new second baseman?
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Oh, alright. ;-)
by Jim McLennan on May 3, 2008 3:52 PM EDT 0 recs
I'm listening on the radio
The Met’s pitcher was introduced as 6’ 7”. Is that correct?
by Snakebitten on May 3, 2008 3:53 PM EDT 0 recs
I think that's what they said
When the Mets player was reading the lineup, he called Pelfrey, Mike ‘Big Donkey’ Pelfrey. I’m not sure I want to know why.
by Jim McLennan on
May 3, 2008 3:53 PM EDT
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yeap... big man
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by Muu on
May 3, 2008 3:54 PM EDT
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CY in
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by Muu on May 3, 2008 3:54 PM EDT 0 recs
Kishi would like to know
if they’ve mentioned how Orlando Hudson is doing?
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by 4 Corners Fan on May 3, 2008 3:55 PM EDT 0 recs
I'm here for now
but may fall asleep again, lol
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
by hotclaws on May 3, 2008 3:56 PM EDT 0 recs
Dreeeeeewwwwwww
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
by hotclaws on May 3, 2008 3:57 PM EDT 0 recs
It looks like
Today will be one of those days where I want to strangle Byrnes. ;-(
by Jim McLennan on May 3, 2008 4:01 PM EDT 0 recs
That’s at least 2 days out of 3, right?
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by 4 Corners Fan on
May 3, 2008 4:07 PM EDT
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So, any day then?
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by hotclaws on
May 3, 2008 4:07 PM EDT
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Double Play back...
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by Muu on May 3, 2008 4:01 PM EDT 0 recs
They really need to sit for Byrnes for a week
to have him get healthy.
There isn’t a single other team in this league that would look at a player with Byrnes’ skill set and think “We just have to get his bat in the lineup every day – health be damned!”
This is what happens when you give average players the “face of the franchise” label.
by dahlian on May 3, 2008 4:07 PM EDT 0 recs
Probably not,
but if it means that Byrnes will be healthy and able to better hit and field his position then I think it’s a good idea.
Byrnes has said in interviews that it’s something that always bothers him, but that won’t get better unless he takes a week or two off and does nothing. He’s not the type of player that can be productive while playing hurt.
Plus, there’s always the off chance that an extra week or two of rest now will help stave off the inevitable collapse later in the season.
by dahlian on
May 3, 2008 4:19 PM EDT
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If only Augie Ojeda
Had slightly-longer arms, that would have been a double-play…
by Jim McLennan on May 3, 2008 4:08 PM EDT 0 recs
omg
little league error by Webb
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by Muu on May 3, 2008 4:10 PM EDT 0 recs
Aargh
That wasn’t very good, Brandon. Still get a double-play and we can escape.
by Jim McLennan on May 3, 2008 4:10 PM EDT 0 recs
Missing his spots too...
This is not the Webb we know. I think he was replaced by a Mets pod-pitcher.
by Jim McLennan on May 3, 2008 4:13 PM EDT 0 recs
Sigh
well at least got out without too much being given up
"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War
by Turambar on May 3, 2008 4:14 PM EDT 0 recs
yup
"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War
by Turambar on
May 3, 2008 4:14 PM EDT
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Coulda been worse.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
by hotclaws on
May 3, 2008 4:15 PM EDT
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ah now you jinxed it
"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War
by Turambar on
May 3, 2008 4:15 PM EDT
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i kid
"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War
by Turambar on
May 3, 2008 4:16 PM EDT
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One run
I presume that one is still earned on Webb?
Can still get that back though. The Mets pitcher doesn’t look all that much thus far.
by Jim McLennan on May 3, 2008 4:16 PM EDT 0 recs
We'll see
"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War
by Turambar on
May 3, 2008 4:17 PM EDT
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Fine at bat by CoJack
Falls behind 0-2, then gets a walk. Almost tattooed one into the bullpen too.
by Jim McLennan on May 3, 2008 4:20 PM EDT 0 recs
Cojack
sure is batting well so far this year
"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War
by Turambar on
May 3, 2008 4:21 PM EDT
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Nice at bat there
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
by hotclaws on May 3, 2008 4:20 PM EDT 0 recs
New drinking game:
Take a swig every time Grace says “Gas!”
Two swigs for every “Car!”
A shot every time you hear the phrase “it’s not rocket science”
feel free to make any additions.
by dahlian on May 3, 2008 4:22 PM EDT 0 recs
Wouldnt that
lead to death via alcohol poisoning?
"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War
by Turambar on
May 3, 2008 4:23 PM EDT
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Back to back walks...
So far, so good. But now it’s time for Special KKKKKKKK, so let’s hope he lives up to the first part of his name – rather too much of the latter recently.
by Jim McLennan on May 3, 2008 4:24 PM EDT 0 recs
meh
at least he got our boys in scoring position
"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War
by Turambar on
May 3, 2008 4:25 PM EDT
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That'll do...
After falling behind 0-2, I feared the worst, but the runners are moved up for Augie.
by Jim McLennan on May 3, 2008 4:25 PM EDT 0 recs
yeah, he moved 'em up.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
by hotclaws on May 3, 2008 4:27 PM EDT 0 recs
Pelfrect pitch
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by Muu on May 3, 2008 4:27 PM EDT 0 recs
oi,oi,oi
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by hotclaws on
May 3, 2008 4:29 PM EDT
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Augie!
"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War
by Turambar on
May 3, 2008 4:30 PM EDT
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thank you delgado \o/
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by Muu on May 3, 2008 4:29 PM EDT 0 recs
Got a break there, but we'll take it.
Gets both men home and the good guys take the lead.
by Jim McLennan on May 3, 2008 4:30 PM EDT 0 recs
NICE!
"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War
by Turambar on May 3, 2008 4:31 PM EDT 0 recs
Webb ftw?
"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War
by Turambar on May 3, 2008 4:32 PM EDT 0 recs
I guess so
advancing players is good
"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War
by Turambar on
May 3, 2008 4:33 PM EDT
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I've noted that Pelfrey pitchs with a teeth protector, lol
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by Muu on May 3, 2008 4:32 PM EDT 0 recs
Apparently, he bites his tongue
they tie down horse’s tongues with old tights/pantyhose if they do that, so I guess he’s lucky.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
by hotclaws on
May 3, 2008 4:36 PM EDT
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anticlimatic ending
Well we got the lead now. Woot woot!
"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War
by Turambar on May 3, 2008 4:36 PM EDT 0 recs
uh oh...
walking Reyes isn’t the best choice here…
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by Muu on May 3, 2008 4:41 PM EDT 0 recs
Neither
pitcher seems to be on their game today. Wit the Mets’ lineup, I am skeptical of our chances if it becomes a slugfest
by Snakebitten on May 3, 2008 4:41 PM EDT 0 recs
arg
FIND THE ZONE PLX!
"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War
by Turambar on May 3, 2008 4:42 PM EDT 0 recs
pitching,
ur doin it rong
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
by hotclaws on May 3, 2008 4:43 PM EDT 0 recs
OK
time for the bats to rev it up again
"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War
by Turambar on May 3, 2008 4:47 PM EDT 0 recs
nice play by cojack
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by Muu on May 3, 2008 4:48 PM EDT 0 recs
No prob.
That change-up is a thing of beauty, isn’t it? A 77-mph pitch that looks just like the 92-mph sinker is quite a nice complement to it.
by Jim McLennan on May 3, 2008 4:48 PM EDT 0 recs
If Santana has the best changeup, Webb has the runner up.
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by Muu on
May 3, 2008 4:49 PM EDT
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Webby a little rusty, but still effective
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by Muu on May 3, 2008 4:48 PM EDT 0 recs
Looks who at the plate
Is here where I mention Quentin hit his eighth bomb of the year today?
by Jim McLennan on May 3, 2008 4:50 PM EDT 0 recs
Dreww still unlucky
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
by hotclaws on May 3, 2008 4:50 PM EDT 0 recs
Nice patience Byrnes, let’s hope something comes of it.
by dahlian on May 3, 2008 4:51 PM EDT 0 recs