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Gameday Thread, #35: 5/8 vs. Phillies

Mrsnakepit_tiny by Jim McLennan on Comment 323 comments

Philadelphia Phillies @ Arizona Diamondbacks


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Brett Myers
RHP, 2-2, 4.70
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Brandon Webb
RHP, 7-0, 2.49

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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.

by paqs on May 8, 2008 3:09 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Thinking

Reynolds could use a day off to clear his head.

by Bcawz on May 8, 2008 3:15 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We'll have to wait

For Tracy to get healthy. Burke just isn’t good enough.

by paqs on May 8, 2008 3:17 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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.

by Bcawz on May 8, 2008 3:24 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah it’s a bit of a catch 22, he can’t get steady at-bats if he keeps hitting .150

Some errors didn’t help either.

And spring training means nothing. Ask Micah :)

by paqs on May 8, 2008 3:28 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ehhh

doesn’t inspire much confidence.

by unnamedDBacksfan on May 8, 2008 3:28 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Let's hope CoJack is back soon

Never good to lose your best hitter.

by paqs on May 8, 2008 3:10 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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.

by soco on May 8, 2008 3:17 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Prime time baseball

Lets go boys!

..from the artist formerly known as Englishdback

by El Stuart on May 8, 2008 3:31 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Here we go already....

First batter: Burke can’t snag a grounder at first.

Sigh.

by IndyDBack on May 8, 2008 3:43 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

sigh

It’s gonna be a long game then….

by unnamedDBacksfan on May 8, 2008 3:44 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

!@##$%^ Snyder

ANOTHER PASSED BALL!!! Utley sac fly to CF, 1-0 Phillies.

by IndyDBack on May 8, 2008 3:46 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Argh!

Why didn’t drew go for the double play there?

by unnamedDBacksfan on May 8, 2008 3:47 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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?

by Jim McLennan on May 8, 2008 3:48 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It's like the

Laurel and Hardy show at the moment.

by unnamedDBacksfan on May 8, 2008 3:49 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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.

by paqs on May 8, 2008 3:49 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

So you don’t think Mr. Popup will help him out?

by paqs on May 8, 2008 3:50 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Not holding my

breathe, but I would LOVE to be so wrong on that.

by unnamedDBacksfan on May 8, 2008 3:51 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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.

by Jim McLennan on May 8, 2008 3:50 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh, what a surprise...

Byrnes fails to get the ball out of the infield.

by Jim McLennan on May 8, 2008 3:51 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It seems that

The more Byrnes sucks, the higher up the order he goes.

by Jim McLennan on May 8, 2008 3:52 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bud Selig must be worrying about being replaced by Byrnes at this pace…

"Hold on a minute, there are three important, brilliant, and complicated reasons why you should listen to me."

by kishi on May 8, 2008 3:53 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

HR Young!!!!!! Yeah!!!!!!

by Bcawz on May 8, 2008 3:54 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

But, but, but...

Imagine how much more momentum we’d have if that was a lead-off home run.

by dahlian on May 8, 2008 3:55 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

CY!

And with runners on, even!

"Hold on a minute, there are three important, brilliant, and complicated reasons why you should listen to me."

by kishi on May 8, 2008 3:55 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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."

by kishi on May 8, 2008 3:56 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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.

by dahlian on May 8, 2008 3:59 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Exactly

I hope either Melvin or JB noticed the immediate payoff….and actually remembers it tomorrow.

by IndyDBack on May 8, 2008 4:00 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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?

by Lisalisa8 on May 8, 2008 3:56 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

But...but...but...

Byrnes is the face of the franchise! :-)

[And welcome!]

by Jim McLennan on May 8, 2008 3:57 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well

he’s the farce face of the franchise!!!

by dahlian on May 8, 2008 3:57 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 ;-(

by Lisalisa8 on May 8, 2008 4:00 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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…

by Jim McLennan on May 8, 2008 4:01 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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…..

by Lisalisa8 on May 8, 2008 4:03 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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.

by dahlian on May 8, 2008 4:03 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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.

by soco on May 8, 2008 4:06 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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.

by dahlian on May 8, 2008 9:06 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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."

by kishi on May 8, 2008 10:09 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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.

by dahlian on May 8, 2008 10:28 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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.

by soco on May 9, 2008 2:06 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Much happier

To see Webb with a one-run lead than a one-run deficit.

by Jim McLennan on May 8, 2008 4:02 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

1-2-3, all ground-outs. That’s the Webb we like to see out there.

"Hold on a minute, there are three important, brilliant, and complicated reasons why you should listen to me."

by kishi on May 8, 2008 4:04 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

OMIGOD!

Reynolds took a couple of shots at right field yesterday, and a base hit to right field today!! Maybe the boys CAN learn!

by Craig from Az on May 8, 2008 4:07 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Rey-nolds?

Opposite field hit…now let’s see Snyder make up for his passed ball.

by IndyDBack on May 8, 2008 4:08 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He's hitting very well.

Since the first ten games, he’s now batting .358

by Jim McLennan on May 8, 2008 4:10 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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.

by soco on May 8, 2008 4:10 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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.

by soco on May 8, 2008 4:11 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Not entirely wasted...

We get to turn the lineup over so leading off next is inning is…. oh, never mind…

by dahlian on May 8, 2008 4:13 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

So I guess that confirms I won't be going

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.

by soco on May 8, 2008 4:20 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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.

by dahlian on May 8, 2008 4:19 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That, good sir, sounds like a challenge!

"Hold on a minute, there are three important, brilliant, and complicated reasons why you should listen to me."

by kishi on May 8, 2008 4:19 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

Quick 6-3 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.

by soco on May 8, 2008 4:14 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

"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….

by dahlian on May 8, 2008 4:15 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Second strike out for Webb, 2 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.

by soco on May 8, 2008 4:16 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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.

by soco on May 8, 2008 4:17 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I highly recommend your opinion!

by unnamedDBacksfan on May 8, 2008 4:18 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Another ground out

Nicely done.

"Hold on a minute, there are three important, brilliant, and complicated reasons why you should listen to me."

by kishi on May 8, 2008 4:18 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

38 pitches for Webb through three

I’d like to see him go deep today: eight innings would be nice.

by Jim McLennan on May 8, 2008 4:19 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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.

by soco on May 8, 2008 4:20 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh, soco...

This is another one of your little pranks, I trust. :-)

by Jim McLennan on May 8, 2008 4:21 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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.

by soco on May 8, 2008 4:24 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Thinking about

going to the Sidewinders game Saturday to see DD pitch.

by Bcawz on May 8, 2008 4:21 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Myers has settled down

Quick third inning for both pitchers.

by IndyDBack on May 8, 2008 4:23 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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.

by Jim McLennan on May 8, 2008 4:26 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bruntlett HPB

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.

by soco on May 8, 2008 4:26 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Utley P7 first 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.

by soco on May 8, 2008 4:28 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Big out there.

by Bcawz on May 8, 2008 4:29 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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.

by soco on May 8, 2008 4:29 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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.

by soco on May 8, 2008 4:31 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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.

by soco on May 8, 2008 4:31 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

At least

Byrnes is still hitting 77 points better than Ryan Howard…

by Jim McLennan on May 8, 2008 4:32 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

MLB The Show jinx

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.

by soco on May 8, 2008 4:33 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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.

by dahlian on May 8, 2008 4:34 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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.

by soco on May 8, 2008 4:35 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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…

by Jim McLennan on May 8, 2008 4:37 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Little blooper towards Reynolds for the third out

Seriously guys, 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.

by soco on May 8, 2008 4:32 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   1 recs

Nice grab by Reynolds

No damage done by the HBP/SB

by IndyDBack on May 8, 2008 4:33 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

that's my boy!

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

by hotclaws on May 8, 2008 4:34 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 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."

by kishi on May 8, 2008 4:33 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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.

by SongBird on May 8, 2008 4:34 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well, it is 2-1 so not exactly a bad thing yet

Of course, still tons of game to be played

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.

by soco on May 8, 2008 4:35 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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…...

by Lisalisa8 on May 8, 2008 4:37 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

"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.

by dahlian on May 8, 2008 4:41 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Upton continues to show

that he has the best hitting eye of anyone not named “Conor”.

by dahlian on May 8, 2008 4:37 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Conor has the best "hit"eye

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

by hotclaws on May 8, 2008 4:40 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Here we go....

Bases loaded, nobody out!!

by IndyDBack on May 8, 2008 4:42 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Come on Reynolds. Don’t K

by SongBird on May 8, 2008 4:41 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dreeeeewwwww

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

by hotclaws on May 8, 2008 4:41 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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."

by kishi on May 8, 2008 4:41 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

way to go

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

by hotclaws on May 8, 2008 4:43 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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."

by kishi on May 8, 2008 4:43 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by peeklay on May 8, 2008 4:43 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Kick it in time, folks.

Let’s get Webb some run support…

by Jim McLennan on May 8, 2008 4:43 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hey kids.

Lovely afternoon for a ballgame. Lovely time to drive in a couple runs.

by Azreous on May 8, 2008 4:43 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Great to see Snyder hitting again!!!

by Bcawz on May 8, 2008 4:44 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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."

by kishi on May 8, 2008 4:44 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yum yum

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

by hotclaws on May 8, 2008 4:45 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Time to put him

Back into the #5 spot he occupied early on this year. No ifs, ands or buts.

by Jim McLennan on May 8, 2008 4:45 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

In PLay, Runs

Gotta love those words on gameday

by unnamedDBacksfan on May 8, 2008 4:45 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

New rule

for every passed ball Snyder gives up, he has to get an extra base hit.

by dahlian on May 8, 2008 4:46 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I will second that idea

by SongBird on May 8, 2008 4:46 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bizarro play.

Gets another run in though, and still no outs. First and second.

by Azreous on May 8, 2008 4:46 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Holy ****

Even Burke gets in on the action!

by IndyDBack on May 8, 2008 4:46 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Burke

puts bat on wood and gets and RBI!!

by dahlian on May 8, 2008 4:46 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Webb flys 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.

by soco on May 8, 2008 4:47 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Damn

I was hoping he could show his LFer how to get an RBI

by unnamedDBacksfan on May 8, 2008 4:48 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

WTF?

Was Webb channeling his inner-Pwings??

by IndyDBack on May 8, 2008 4:48 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Now...

I know Webby has 4 RBI this season, but that’s not Barry Zito on the mound. Why no bunt?

by Azreous on May 8, 2008 4:47 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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.

by soco on May 8, 2008 4:48 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Gotcha.

Didn’t see the swing Webb put on it, only saw the result. We’ve seen how dangerous result-based thinking can be from foulpole.

by Azreous on May 8, 2008 4:50 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The hell???

that had to have been a missed sign. BoMel couldn’t have been that stupid.

by dahlian on May 8, 2008 4:48 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hmm.

Golden boy Utley got greedy there, and paid the price.

by Azreous on May 8, 2008 4:49 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Everyone safe, bases loaded for Ojeda

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by soco on May 8, 2008 4:49 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nice to see it isn’t just our defense having problems

by SongBird on May 8, 2008 4:49 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Heh,

Byrnes’ double play ball gets turned into a ROE.

Better to be lucky than good.

by dahlian on May 8, 2008 4:49 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ojeda sac flys, that makes it 6-1

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by soco on May 8, 2008 4:49 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

everybody safe

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

by hotclaws on May 8, 2008 4:49 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Augie, Augie, Augie

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

by hotclaws on May 8, 2008 4:50 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Augie!

Building a nice lead here…

"Hold on a minute, there are three important, brilliant, and complicated reasons why you should listen to me."

by kishi on May 8, 2008 4:50 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Young pops up, inning over

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by soco on May 8, 2008 4:51 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Young pops up.

Batted around that half inning though. I have few to no complaints.

by Azreous on May 8, 2008 4:51 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Another good play by Reynolds

by SongBird on May 8, 2008 4:53 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

1-2-3.

Nice easy inning to keep the momentum.

by Azreous on May 8, 2008 4:55 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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."

by kishi on May 8, 2008 4:57 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What's this "we" Kemo Sabe?

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by soco on May 8, 2008 5:01 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

62 pitches through five.

Could be our first complete game of the year, or possibly eight innings and some mop-up, all being well.

by Jim McLennan on May 8, 2008 4:57 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

DROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO triples

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by soco on May 8, 2008 5:00 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Triple for Drew. Awesome!!!

by Bcawz on May 8, 2008 5:00 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Atta boy Drew.

Stretches it into a one-out triple.

by Azreous on May 8, 2008 5:01 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And immediate results.

Marky singles hard back up the middle. 7-1.

by Azreous on May 8, 2008 5:01 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Reynolds drills a ball to bring in Drew, 7-1

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by soco on May 8, 2008 5:01 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Is Reynolds really 3 for 3?

by Bcawz on May 8, 2008 5:01 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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."

by kishi on May 8, 2008 5:02 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Be nice to see him get hot again.

by Bcawz on May 8, 2008 5:03 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I had faith

he’s always streaky

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

by hotclaws on May 8, 2008 5:03 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah. Guess he didn’t need a day off after all. At least not today.

by Bcawz on May 8, 2008 5:06 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dreeeeewwwwww

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

by hotclaws on May 8, 2008 5:01 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

A triple for Drew

"Hold on a minute, there are three important, brilliant, and complicated reasons why you should listen to me."

by kishi on May 8, 2008 5:01 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sweeeet!

Reynolds with the RBI

by IndyDBack on May 8, 2008 5:02 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

After a shaky first

This is turning into a very nicely-played game for Arizona.

by Jim McLennan on May 8, 2008 5:02 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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.

by dahlian on May 8, 2008 5:06 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Reynolds

Up from .231 to .250 in today’s game alone.

by Azreous on May 8, 2008 5:03 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

First three-hit game

Of the season for Special K…

by Jim McLennan on May 8, 2008 5:04 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Reynolds steals

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by soco on May 8, 2008 5:04 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nice.

Reynolds swipes second.

by Azreous on May 8, 2008 5:04 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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."

by kishi on May 8, 2008 5:04 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh dear. Now Webby really wishes it was Zito pitching

by SongBird on May 8, 2008 5:04 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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."

by kishi on May 8, 2008 5:05 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I will happily settle

For Webb going oh-fer if he is pitching a one-hitter…

by Jim McLennan on May 8, 2008 5:06 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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.

by Azreous on May 8, 2008 5:07 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Now now.

He’s at least a better hitter than Webb. Maybe. Sorta.

by Azreous on May 8, 2008 5:10 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Azsnakepit: where hyperbole thrives

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by soco on May 8, 2008 5:10 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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… :-)

by Jim McLennan on May 8, 2008 5:12 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

True enough.

Then again, RBIs against AAA pitchers really shouldn’t count.

by Azreous on May 8, 2008 5:13 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I fixed it for you

RBIs against extremely well-paid AAA pitchers really shouldn’t count.

by Jim McLennan on May 8, 2008 5:14 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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."

by kishi on May 8, 2008 5:15 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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.

by Azreous on May 8, 2008 5:16 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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."

by kishi on May 8, 2008 5:18 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That's the spirit.

Also, wearing that awful mustache of his should cost him about 200 points of OPS.

by Azreous on May 8, 2008 5:20 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

True

I’ll take Wins over RBIs any day of the week for any of our pitchers.

Yes, even you, Micah.

"Hold on a minute, there are three important, brilliant, and complicated reasons why you should listen to me."

by kishi on May 8, 2008 5:07 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Two up two down for Bruntlett

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by soco on May 8, 2008 5:10 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And he gets a hit

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by soco on May 8, 2008 5:11 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Back to salt minds for me

Let’s go D’backs!

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by soco on May 8, 2008 5:12 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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."

by kishi on May 8, 2008 5:12 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Another easy inning for Brandon.

Not to be all Turambar here, but he’s got a great shot at the CG now.

by Azreous on May 8, 2008 5:13 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

75 through six for Webb

And his spot in the order cleared too. Eight innings for sure.

by Jim McLennan on May 8, 2008 5:13 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

K for Byrnes!!!

just kidding.

First pitch groundout to third…

by dahlian on May 8, 2008 5:15 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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."

by kishi on May 8, 2008 5:15 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

In related news...

Quentin 2-for-4 with an RBI and a SB so far for the White Sox…

by Jim McLennan on May 8, 2008 5:16 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sick.

He’s on pace for something like 40 HR and 15 SB.

by Azreous on May 8, 2008 5:17 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sigh

Sometimes I don’t even want to look at those box scores

by SongBird on May 8, 2008 5:18 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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.

by dahlian on May 8, 2008 5:21 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I must not complain....I must not complain...

Um, Byrnes is just off to a cold start?? His best days are ahead of him??

by IndyDBack on May 8, 2008 5:36 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

So much

For that whole top of the order thing… :-(

by Jim McLennan on May 8, 2008 5:21 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Today

Top of the order = 2-for-13
Bottom of the order = 7-for-10

by Jim McLennan on May 8, 2008 5:21 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Random stat.

Byrnes is 5 for his last 55.

by Azreous on May 8, 2008 5:21 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Random musing

Byrnes is crap.

..from the artist formerly known as Englishdback

by El Stuart on May 8, 2008 5:21 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions 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.

by hotclaws on May 8, 2008 5:25 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

only

8 pitches to finish that off

by unnamedDBacksfan on May 8, 2008 5:23 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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."

by kishi on May 8, 2008 5:23 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by El Stuart on May 8, 2008 5:24 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

byte your

tongue young man!

;-)

Bored? Not on your life!

by unnamedDBacksfan on May 8, 2008 5:25 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

err

NO

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

by hotclaws on May 8, 2008 5:26 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You’re fired. I don’t know what you’re fired from, but I’ll arrange it.

"Hold on a minute, there are three important, brilliant, and complicated reasons why you should listen to me."

by kishi on May 8, 2008 5:26 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Aw.

Upton felt left out, so he blasted it out to right. 8-1.

Tenth hit of the game.

by Azreous on May 8, 2008 5:25 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Christ

Thats one strong kid.

UPTON!!!!

8-1 good guys

..from the artist formerly known as Englishdback

by El Stuart on May 8, 2008 5:25 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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."

by kishi on May 8, 2008 5:27 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

c'MON sNYDER

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

by hotclaws on May 8, 2008 5:29 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Great play by Drew

by SongBird on May 8, 2008 5:32 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

All right.

The defense is doing a good job of making the first inning very forgettable.

Of course, so is the seven-run lead.

by Azreous on May 8, 2008 5:32 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow, look at Webb's pitch count?

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

by hotclaws on May 8, 2008 5:33 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

meh, bloop single

merely setting up the DP ball!!

..from the artist formerly known as Englishdback

by El Stuart on May 8, 2008 5:33 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ask and you shall receive

by SongBird on May 8, 2008 5:34 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You're unfired

"Hold on a minute, there are three important, brilliant, and complicated reasons why you should listen to me."

by kishi on May 8, 2008 5:34 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

88 pitches through 8 innings

"Hold on a minute, there are three important, brilliant, and complicated reasons why you should listen to me."

by kishi on May 8, 2008 5:35 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

:::wildly applauds Webb:::

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

by hotclaws on May 8, 2008 5:35 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Is this Webbs best outing of the year so far?

..from the artist formerly known as Englishdback

by El Stuart on May 8, 2008 5:35 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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."

by kishi on May 8, 2008 5:37 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Woot...nice fantasy day for Reynolds...

...in other news, Brandon Webb is good.

Thanks for crushing the Phils, BTW.

by Smoltz's Beard on May 8, 2008 5:38 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

a pleasure ;-D

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

by hotclaws on May 8, 2008 5:39 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

let's have the icing on the cake

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

by hotclaws on May 8, 2008 5:38 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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?

by dstorm on May 8, 2008 5:40 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs