Gameday Thread, #35: 5/8 vs. Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies at Arizona Diamondbacks, May 8, 2008 3:40 PM EDT
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It's a curiously sucky schedule: no off-day for the Diamondbacks, and they have to fly off to Chicago after this afternoon's game, for a day game tomorrow, with first pitch at 11:20 am AZ time. The casualty list for us is growing like an old-school slasher flick; another body hit the floor last night with Jackson getting his bell run, and his presence in the line-up for today has got to be considered doubtful.
The good news is, Webb is on the mound for us, and he was won his last nine starts, tying RJ's franchise record, set over 2004-2005. The last longer streak in the majors was Jon Garland's ten, covering his final two in 2004 and his first eight in 2005. Before that, Johan Santana won 12 straight, earlier in 2004. We need the win today, to right the ship after some poorly-played contests earlier in the series. Taking two of four would be acceptable; dropping three, is not the way we want to go into Wrigley.
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Lineup according to mlb.com
Byrnes, Ojeda, Young, Upton, Drew, Reynolds, Snyder, Burke.
Let’s hope Webb doesn’t need a lot of run support, I don’t know how many this lineup will score.
He did so well in spring too. I think he needs steady at-bats. Yeah, getting Tracy back is looking better, although I think he is 1-9 in last 2 games.
ehhh
doesn’t inspire much confidence.
by unnamedDBacksfan on May 8, 2008 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions
soco's keys to the game
1) Finish lunch
2) Vacuum apartment
3) Get ready for work
4) Dessert?
The boys in Sedona Red slugged it out with a pretty pesky poltergeist, then stayed on to dance the night away with some of the lovely ladies who witnessed the disturbance.
My work day
is just starting..
i was gonna go to the game, but there are some issues at work in my department that need my attention.
by unnamedDBacksfan on May 8, 2008 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
sigh
It’s gonna be a long game then….
by unnamedDBacksfan on May 8, 2008 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Argh!
Why didn’t drew go for the double play there?
by unnamedDBacksfan on May 8, 2008 3:47 PM EDT reply actions
Ouch
What sounds like a fielding blunder, a groundout, a passed ball and a sacrifice fly. Wonder if that counts as an earned run against Webb?
It's like the
Laurel and Hardy show at the moment.
by unnamedDBacksfan on May 8, 2008 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Different day, same shitty defense
It’s incredible, 3 mistakes by the defense in ONE inning.
I don’t think Webb could pitch any better.
No way is that an earned run.
He's gonna
have to pitch the game of his life to stay in this one.
by unnamedDBacksfan on May 8, 2008 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Not holding my
breathe, but I would LOVE to be so wrong on that.
by unnamedDBacksfan on May 8, 2008 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Yahoo reckons it is.
Can’t assume the double-play, but I’d have thought the passed-ball would not be counted against Webb, so the runner would still be at second, or at third at best.
::::: THUD !!! ::::::
ouch! I hit my head on the monitor
by unnamedDBacksfan on May 8, 2008 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions
CY!
And with runners on, even!
"Hold on a minute, there are three important, brilliant, and complicated reasons why you should listen to me."
I don’t think many of us ever questioned it, but it’s nice to see validation so swiftly. =)
"Hold on a minute, there are three important, brilliant, and complicated reasons why you should listen to me."
The biggest thing may be
that CY and BoMel obviously had some mental hang up over him not being able to produce as well down in the order. I hope that seeing such immediate and dramatic results, as irrational as it may be, could be enough to finally convince them to make the switch.
Exactly
I hope either Melvin or JB noticed the immediate payoff….and actually remembers it tomorrow.
I like moving CY down
His OBP is way too low in the leadoff spot. But I don’t like him a lot at #3 either. Maybe #5 or #6. If he ever learns not to try to pull every pitch, maybe he could earn a spot above that.
by Craig from Az on May 8, 2008 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Byrnes
So, is there a REASON that Melvin allows Byrnes to play day after day even though the announcers say everyday he “doesn’t have his legs”? He’s not hitting! Why not put him on the DL and have Salazar?
Well
he’s the farce face of the franchise!!!
by dahlian on May 8, 2008 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
farce is right on.
I boo him at games. Get real dirty looks from some of the fans, but those are the fans that think Augie is a pitcher too.
by unnamedDBacksfan on May 8, 2008 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions
i was wrong....
I have to admit I was in favor of the 3 year deal with him. And now I see how wrong I was ;-(
That's the first step... :-)
I still hope he is okay in left-field over the next three years, but with his average now below .240…
yeah me too....
But it is like he’s shooting himself AND the team in the foot by insisting to play even though only REST will restore his legs…..
They're having "Where's Todd" signs in the ballpark
perhaps next time I get tickets I should bring a “Moorad – Where’s Quentin?” sign.
Back to the basics
He has just got to work with the hitting coach. He’s embarrassing himself up there with his pop-outs. His fielding is still pretty good, but his hitting stinks.
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on May 8, 2008 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd give you dirty looks
do you want to make assumptions about my level of fandom too?
The boys in Sedona Red slugged it out with a pretty pesky poltergeist, then stayed on to dance the night away with some of the lovely ladies who witnessed the disturbance.
If we were at a game
Yes, I would. I have no idea who you are.
by unnamedDBacksfan on May 8, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
but we are not
strangers at a game.
My assumption is you are upset at all the EB bashing.
by unnamedDBacksfan on May 8, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
To be honest,
I too think it’s uncouth to boo the hometown players. Perhaps if they were playing blatantly obvious mistake-riddle little league baseball, but even then baseball is a hard game and I’m never comfortable making that judgment of a player.
Byrnes is who he is. It’s not his fault he’s making $30 million. I’ll save my boos for the next they put Jeff Moorad’s face up on the Jumbotron.
Well.....
strong feelings. I would be happy if he wasn’t on our team at all. I can tone down my contempt for him if it is upsetting fellow fans whose opinons I do value.
by unnamedDBacksfan on May 8, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t always whole-heartedly agree with Dahlian, so I figured, in this situation, I should vocalize it. I was raised that you don’t leave before the last out/play/whatever, and you don’t boo your team’s players.
You don’t have to like them all the time, but a good heckle is better than a boo any day of the week. I mean, anyone can boo. =)
"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."
I think we're mostly in agreement,
Philosophically I can sympathize with fans that want to boo someone for making stupid mistakes – but I think that as a fan it’s so hard to know what’s a stupid mistake and what is a baseball mistake that I would never feel comfortable actually booing a player. I definitely don’t think you should boo someone because they’re slumping at the plate or because management gave them an obscene contract.
I have no remorse, though, when it comes to booing stupid owners that override their GMs.
It's more the attitude of superiority
of course people are going to give you dirty looks for booing a Diamondback, even if he’s doing atrociously. That doesn’t imply that they are bad fans or don’t know what’s going on.
The boys in Sedona Red slugged it out with a pretty pesky poltergeist, then stayed on to dance the night away with some of the lovely ladies who witnessed the disturbance.
OMIGOD!
Reynolds took a couple of shots at right field yesterday, and a base hit to right field today!! Maybe the boys CAN learn!
Burke hits into double play, Reynolds on third
The boys in Sedona Red slugged it out with a pretty pesky poltergeist, then stayed on to dance the night away with some of the lovely ladies who witnessed the disturbance.
Webb strikes out, inning over
The boys in Sedona Red slugged it out with a pretty pesky poltergeist, then stayed on to dance the night away with some of the lovely ladies who witnessed the disturbance.
Not entirely wasted...
We get to turn the lineup over so leading off next is inning is…. oh, never mind…
I wonder
if they’ll let you in the stadium with that “Where is Quentin” sign?
When is EB’s bobblehead game again?
by unnamedDBacksfan on May 8, 2008 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions
ROFLOL!
OH, how PERFECT!!!!
Us and the folks from DBBP, levski should have t-shirts made up with his tagline.
by unnamedDBacksfan on May 8, 2008 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions
So I guess that confirms I won't be going
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Aug. 23
Same day as the Snakepit ballpark meet-up. Jim just loves him some Byrnsie.
I doubt that the people working the gates would understand the sarcasm inherent in a “Where’s Quentin” so you could probably get in. How long you can keep it after that is up in the air.
Burke stinks
should have put him in the 9th spot. I’d like my chance of Webb having a productive AB versus Burke.
And the SO queen leads us off to start the next inning.
by unnamedDBacksfan on May 8, 2008 4:13 PM EDT reply actions
Quick 6-3 out
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"Last year we won a lot of one-run games"
gee, it’s almost like that’s some sort of random, dumb luck and not a repeatable skill….
Second strike out for Webb, 2 outs
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And the inning is over
lets get some more runs!
The boys in Sedona Red slugged it out with a pretty pesky poltergeist, then stayed on to dance the night away with some of the lovely ladies who witnessed the disturbance.
Another ground out
Nicely done.
"Hold on a minute, there are three important, brilliant, and complicated reasons why you should listen to me."
Byrnes strikes out
The boys in Sedona Red slugged it out with a pretty pesky poltergeist, then stayed on to dance the night away with some of the lovely ladies who witnessed the disturbance.
Sadly no :-(
The boys in Sedona Red slugged it out with a pretty pesky poltergeist, then stayed on to dance the night away with some of the lovely ladies who witnessed the disturbance.
Seriously?
Eric, I love ya, guy, but you have GOT TO START HITTING!!
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on May 8, 2008 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Giants lost, Padres looking likely to lose
They’re tied with Atlanta 4-4 in the bottom of the ninth, but the Braves just got their first two men on base.
I thought the gnats would be where the friars are at now.
by unnamedDBacksfan on May 8, 2008 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Bruntlett HPB
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Utley P7 first out
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Stolen base
We’re not doing to good on this whole stopping the running game thing.
The boys in Sedona Red slugged it out with a pretty pesky poltergeist, then stayed on to dance the night away with some of the lovely ladies who witnessed the disturbance.
Seems to be happening to all of the pitchers
I think Snyder has only caught two so far.
The boys in Sedona Red slugged it out with a pretty pesky poltergeist, then stayed on to dance the night away with some of the lovely ladies who witnessed the disturbance.
3-1 groundout, Bruntlett at third with two outs
The boys in Sedona Red slugged it out with a pretty pesky poltergeist, then stayed on to dance the night away with some of the lovely ladies who witnessed the disturbance.
MLB The Show jinx
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We can always console ourselves
with the knowledge that it’s only the second worst contract an NL West team gave to an outfielder last season/off-season.
I console myself by watching baseball
it’s a beautiful thing.
The boys in Sedona Red slugged it out with a pretty pesky poltergeist, then stayed on to dance the night away with some of the lovely ladies who witnessed the disturbance.
Actually
The $8m the Padres are paying Jim Edmonds [.180, 1 HR] is likely worse too…
Neither are in the same league as the Andruw Jones contract thus far though…
Little blooper towards Reynolds for the third out
Seriously guys, more runs.
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by soco on May 8, 2008 4:32 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
No damage done
Now, let’s build a bigger lead.
"Hold on a minute, there are three important, brilliant, and complicated reasons why you should listen to me."
Hey, I am actually home for a day game! Just so I culd see the defense give up another run in the 1st. Ugh. This looks so ugly now.
Hey, nice catch by Reynolds though. Oh, and I like seeing CY hitting down in the order.
Well, it is 2-1 so not exactly a bad thing yet
Of course, still tons of game to be played
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OMG!
If Sutton and Grace ask for more signs one more time, I’m gonna blow a gasket. And you don’t want to see that…...
"And they need to be Mark Grace signs"
Because what would the Diamondbacks be if not all about Grace and Sutton… No fans, don’t bring signs to support your favorite players on the field, make them about the broadcasters. They are who’s really important.
On the other hand, that means if you make the sign “Mark Grace – Where’s Quentin?” it may get on t.v.
Two walks to lead off the inning
Let’s take advantage of this, guys!
"Hold on a minute, there are three important, brilliant, and complicated reasons why you should listen to me."
we have
GOT TO capitalize on this
No ifs, ands, or buts about it!
by unnamedDBacksfan on May 8, 2008 4:42 PM EDT reply actions
Single for Reynolds!
Bases loaded, no outs, let’s hammer ‘em here!
"Hold on a minute, there are three important, brilliant, and complicated reasons why you should listen to me."
are we on the verge?
Are we going to see a Reynolds run shortly? Last night no K’s and even a walk and 2-2 today. maybe he is seeing the ball now….I hope
Snyderman!
2 RBI double! Way to go!
"Hold on a minute, there are three important, brilliant, and complicated reasons why you should listen to me."
In PLay, Runs
Gotta love those words on gameday
by unnamedDBacksfan on May 8, 2008 4:45 PM EDT reply actions
Webb flys out
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Damn
I was hoping he could show his LFer how to get an RBI
by unnamedDBacksfan on May 8, 2008 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions
The SS was shifting to cover third
so it would have been pointless, so he tried to poke it through the open middle. Unfortunately it ended up being a fly ball.
The boys in Sedona Red slugged it out with a pretty pesky poltergeist, then stayed on to dance the night away with some of the lovely ladies who witnessed the disturbance.
Everyone safe, bases loaded for Ojeda
The boys in Sedona Red slugged it out with a pretty pesky poltergeist, then stayed on to dance the night away with some of the lovely ladies who witnessed the disturbance.
Ojeda sac flys, that makes it 6-1
The boys in Sedona Red slugged it out with a pretty pesky poltergeist, then stayed on to dance the night away with some of the lovely ladies who witnessed the disturbance.
Augie!
Building a nice lead here…
"Hold on a minute, there are three important, brilliant, and complicated reasons why you should listen to me."
Young pops up, inning over
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1-2-3
Webb’s got 62 pitches through 5, should be able to get another two or three innings, I’d hope.
"Hold on a minute, there are three important, brilliant, and complicated reasons why you should listen to me."
What's this "we" Kemo Sabe?
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62 pitches through five.
Could be our first complete game of the year, or possibly eight innings and some mop-up, all being well.
DROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO triples
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Reynolds drills a ball to bring in Drew, 7-1
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Yes, he is
Looks like Iron Man is back.
"Hold on a minute, there are three important, brilliant, and complicated reasons why you should listen to me."
luckily ,he didn't crush his basket of puppies sliding
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
A triple for Drew
"Hold on a minute, there are three important, brilliant, and complicated reasons why you should listen to me."
The amazing thing about this season
in light of last season, is that even in those shaky games where it feels like nothing in the offense is working well – we still score three to four runs.
The defense though, that’s a whole different story.
Reynolds steals
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Looks like they’re getting more aggressive on the bases again…
"Hold on a minute, there are three important, brilliant, and complicated reasons why you should listen to me."
D'oh
Looks like we won’t get another RBI from the pitcher’s spot this time around…
"Hold on a minute, there are three important, brilliant, and complicated reasons why you should listen to me."
Yep.
The other nice part is that Reynolds’ steal forced the IBB, so the top of the order will be up to start the sixth.
Azsnakepit: where hyperbole thrives
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Well...
Webb does drive in runs at a higher rate: 4 RBI in 14 ABs, compared to Byrnes’ 15 in 136 ABs. So, by that standard… :-)
Coming into today’s game, Webb had an OPS of 2.500 with runners in scoring position. Byrnes had an OPS of .722 with RISP.
I’ll go start the fanpost on if Webb should be an everyday player. =)
"Hold on a minute, there are three important, brilliant, and complicated reasons why you should listen to me."
No no no.
You’re doing it wrong. Go start a fanpost on how much Byrnes sucks and twist statistics in your favor whenever possible. That’s how we operate these days.
Well
He is now 1 for 13 when batting in first in the lineup.
"Hold on a minute, there are three important, brilliant, and complicated reasons why you should listen to me."
That's the spirit.
Also, wearing that awful mustache of his should cost him about 200 points of OPS.
Two up two down for Bruntlett
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And he gets a hit
The boys in Sedona Red slugged it out with a pretty pesky poltergeist, then stayed on to dance the night away with some of the lovely ladies who witnessed the disturbance.
Back to salt minds for me
Let’s go D’backs!
The boys in Sedona Red slugged it out with a pretty pesky poltergeist, then stayed on to dance the night away with some of the lovely ladies who witnessed the disturbance.
Utley pulls a Byrnes
First pitch hacking for the third out.
"Hold on a minute, there are three important, brilliant, and complicated reasons why you should listen to me."
Another easy inning for Brandon.
Not to be all Turambar here, but he’s got a great shot at the CG now.
And then Byrnes pulls a Byrnes...
First pitch hacking for the out.
"Hold on a minute, there are three important, brilliant, and complicated reasons why you should listen to me."
He also had a walk.
For those keeping tabs at home – Quentin’s .969 OPS is now tied with Manny Ramirez for third best in American League.
I must not complain....I must not complain...
Um, Byrnes is just off to a cold start?? His best days are ahead of him??
from 75 to
76 pitches and gets the out.
He’s in that zone again.
by unnamedDBacksfan on May 8, 2008 5:20 PM EDT reply actions
7 Beautiful innings from Cy Webb
..from the artist formerly known as Englishdback
by El Stuart on May 8, 2008 5:22 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
here's the foal I named after you
he sold for a good price.

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
1-2-3
Another nice inning from Webb. He’s at 83 pitches through 7.
"Hold on a minute, there are three important, brilliant, and complicated reasons why you should listen to me."
Say
Is anyone bored of this team? Does anyone else miss the 2004 dbacks, who can forget a middle infield of Alex Cintron and Matt Kata with Donnie Sadler as backup!!! :-D
..from the artist formerly known as Englishdback
byte your
tongue young man!
;-)
Bored? Not on your life!
by unnamedDBacksfan on May 8, 2008 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Christ
Thats one strong kid.
UPTON!!!!
8-1 good guys
..from the artist formerly known as Englishdback
J-Up!
So nice to be reminded this team has power.
"Hold on a minute, there are three important, brilliant, and complicated reasons why you should listen to me."
All right.
The defense is doing a good job of making the first inning very forgettable.
Of course, so is the seven-run lead.
You're unfired
"Hold on a minute, there are three important, brilliant, and complicated reasons why you should listen to me."
88 pitches through 8 innings
"Hold on a minute, there are three important, brilliant, and complicated reasons why you should listen to me."
Yeah, probably
He pitched 8 innings against San Francisco and gave up one earned run there.
"Hold on a minute, there are three important, brilliant, and complicated reasons why you should listen to me."
Woot...nice fantasy day for Reynolds...
...in other news, Brandon Webb is good.
Thanks for crushing the Phils, BTW.
Hey, don't you people have to work during the day :)
(full acknowledgement to our primetime friends across the ocean…)
It appears I have been missing a Webb Gem?
My dedication to this team is more important than paltry things like work!
Sadly, no one else seems to agree with that assessment.
"Hold on a minute, there are three important, brilliant, and complicated reasons why you should listen to me."
Correction:
Sadly, no one willing to financially support this lifestyle seems to agree with that assessment.
"Hold on a minute, there are three important, brilliant, and complicated reasons why you should listen to me."
I've always thought a great job
would be sitting at the stadium entering stats into the computer for all the GameDay viewers around the world….
That job has to pay like 150k per year….. and it’s sooooo important
I actually know a guy
who’s the gameday guy for Baltimore.
No, it doesn’t pay anywhere close to that much. It’s a part time job.
8-0!
With the CG to boot! Way to go, Webb!
"Hold on a minute, there are three important, brilliant, and complicated reasons why you should listen to me."
Forget Sedona Red, let’s get Webby a jersey in Octarine.
"Hold on a minute, there are three important, brilliant, and complicated reasons why you should listen to me."
You are such a nerd
Of course, since I got the reference, I guess I’m a nerd, too.
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on May 8, 2008 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Awesome
The defense buckled down, the bats woke up, Webb is his usual amazing self, and all is well with the world.
Can’t wait for tomorrow!
Hmmmm....
Got into a barfight today outside Yankee Stadium…. but the good thing is, the Yanks fans ended up agreeing w/ me that Brandon Webb is the best sinkerballer in the majors….. better than Chien Ming Wang.
Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.
Way to represent, G.
"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."
True story.
At least, I hope it was true, because the beer still cost real money.
Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.
Nice win to wake up to
PItched great, hit well. Too bad about Bam Bam.. If Young is unsuitable at lead-off, then I fail to see how Byrnes is an improvement. He needs to jumpstart his bat, but people do so at the bottom of the lineup.
by singaporedbacksfan on May 8, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions

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