Gameday Thread, #75: 6/21 vs. Twins
by Jim McLennan on Jun 21, 2008 5:00 PM EDT
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Today started off in a grumpy way. "We detected an important security update that we downloaded and installed. This required an automatic restart of your computer." Oh, I see: you're able to detect an important security update in the middle of the night, but are not apparently able to, oh, I dunno, save my frickin' documents before rebooting the PC? Personally, I feel I could have survived eight hours without the update: I seem to have coped admirably without it until the early hours of this morning. Still, who needed to read my review of The Thirteenth Floor anyway?
Fortunately, things have improved since. G4TV are having a marathon of Women of Ninja Warrior, a show which I inexplicably left off my favorites where we were discussing them last off-day. And we went to Starbucks', then to the Blockbuster next door for a spot of highly-caffeinated pre-viewed DVD buying [Yay! The original version of The Wicker Man for five bucks!] So, I am now back and ready for a nice, lazy Saturday: it's the first time in almost a month we don't have a show to run Saturday night, so the prospect of being at a loose end has a delicious, slothlike appeal.
Now, if only the Diamondbacks can play their part and deliver some runs, a good pitching performance and some solid defense, all of which were notable by their absence in the third inning of last night's fiasco. Randy Johnson became only the second National League pitcher since 1986 to throw a complete game while allowing seven earned runs - the other being Dwight Gooden on July 1st, 1993, so that did at least save the bullpen. However, it's very irritating to think that, but for two plays in the third which should have been made, on balls that didn't leave the infield, we could conceivably have taken that one.
Important to come back strong...though "strong" is hardly the word to apply to our starting rotation of late. In the past dozen games, we have only four quality starts - two each for Haren and Davis. That's a worrying decline from seven in the previous twelve contests, and nine of the twelve before that. We send Micah Owings to the mound, and that hardly fills me with confidence: the way he's done in his last four starts, we might be better off sending up any other of our pitch hitters to take the mound. It does present an interesting dilemma. Who do we use as DH? Can we send Micah out there as the designated hitter and the pitcher? Probably not, but at this point. I'll take anything we can get...
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Nostradamus told me last thread...
I was feeling that something would happen in the 3rd inn…
I guessed four or more runs against us =[
but tonight nostradamus didn’t give me any advice… so I think we’ll win it..
I hope… =X
- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?
I missed the whole TV discussion thing.
Ninja Warrior is one of our favorites at the place in Flag though. It’s always amusing watching Makoto Nagano tear through most of the obstacles. That third stage is sick.
I’d like to see old Micah tonight. Not start of last year old, but earlier this season old.
And equally as amusing
Watching the octopus-dude fail miserably, usually in about two obstacles. :-)
by Jim McLennan on Jun 21, 2008 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions
haha Yamada san suugoi ne?
amost there little man =[
- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?
Evening
Hoping for better days today
Out of interest is there any rule to prevent the pitcher being DH?
So...time for another drink then?
Here's the full rule
A hitter may be designated to bat for the starting pitcher and all subsequent pitchers in any game without otherwise affecting the status of the pitcher(s) in the game. A Designated Hitter for the pitcher must be selected prior to the game and must be included in the lineup cards presented to the Umpire in Chief. The designated hitter named in the starting lineup must come to bat at least one time, unless the opposing club changes pitchers. It is not mandatory that a club designate a hitter for the pitcher, but failure to do so prior to the game precludes the use of a Designated Hitter for that game.Pinch hitters for a Designated Hitter may be used. Any substitute hitter for a Designated Hitter becomes the Designated Hitter. A replaced Designated Hitter shall not re enter the game in any capacity. The Designated Hitter may be used defensively, continuing to bat in the same position in the batting order, but the pitcher must then bat in the place of the substituted defensive player, unless more than one substitution is made, and the manager then must designate their spots in the batting order. A runner may be substituted for the Designated Hitter and the runner assumes the role of Designated Hitter. A Designated Hitter may not pinch run.
A Designated Hitter is “locked” into the batting order. No multiple substitutions may be made that will alter the batting rotation of the Designated Hitter. Once the game pitcher is switched from the mound to a defensive position this move shall terminate the Designated Hitter role for the remainder of the game. Once a pinch hitter bats for any player in the batting order and then enters the game to pitch, this move shall terminate the Designated Hitter role for the remainder of the game. Once the game pitcher bats for the Designated Hitter this move shall terminate the Designated Hitter role for the remainder of the game. (The game pitcher may only pinch hit for the Designated Hitter). Once a Designated Hitter assumes a defensive position this move shall terminate the Designated Hitter role for the remainder of the game. A substitute for the Designated Hitter need not be announced until it is the Designated Hitter’s turn to bat.
by Jim McLennan on Jun 21, 2008 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Tracy DH's again
- S. Drew ss .264
- C. Jackson 1b .304
- O. Hudson 2b .302
- C. Tracy dh .250
- M. Reynolds 3b .251
- C. Young cf .238
- C. Snyder c .243
- J. Upton rf .246
- A. Romero lf .250
Feel a bit happier seeing Snyder behind the plate than Montero. Drew and Jackson are #1 and #2 again, an interesting choice. Hopefully, someone apart from Special K will drive in a run or two this afternoon.
Coming soon:
Emilio Bonifacio vs Rusty Ryal prospect smack down. I’m finally feeling better after having a nasty sinus infection with flu like symptoms. I felt bad about not getting a prospect feature done, so I’m doubling the fun. Should be up some time this evening.
Anyway, I’m hoping this a complete turn around from yesterday’s game, all though I think Johnson deserves some kudos for staying in the game to rest our bullpen.
by C. Wesley Baier on Jun 21, 2008 6:38 PM EDT reply actions
Ah, the infamous "flu-like symptoms".
They always sound a LOT like “a hangover”....
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
I had a sinus infection once that sent me to the ER (after I hit the carport wall backing out my car cuz I had this insane facial pain) and then I missed 3 days of work. I thought my face was going to explode it hurt so much.
that gives me a sympathy headache and face ache.
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Jun 21, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I really like Jackson batting 2nd
Something that I thought BoMel should have done a long time ago.
by C. Wesley Baier on Jun 21, 2008 6:47 PM EDT reply actions
+1
They're more attractive when they don't talk.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 21, 2008 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Um, what?
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Jun 21, 2008 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
chocolate biscuits
a sure sign of anxiety, I rarely eat sweet stuff
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
way to go jackson...
double play…
- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?
soco's keys to the game
1) Well, I probably won’t be around for this one, but we’ll see if I get ahold of anyone
2) If not, most like baseball and chinese food
3) Once Upon a Time in America followed by SLC Punk
4) Dessert?
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
Wow.....
I’ve never heard of anyone watching Once Upon A Time In America, followed by something else.
By the way, soco, I’d be interested in getting your take on it.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
Of Once Upon a Time?
The newer two disc full cut. The one you just bought. I wouldn’t have rented it otherwise, as I’ve wanted to see for it for such a long time that I didn’t want to waste my time with a worse cut.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
Yeah, the theatrical version was terribly inferior.
Word on the street is that they’re working on a further cut with 40+ minutes of extra footage. (Remember that Sergio Leone originally filmed it as 2 movies stretching over 6 hours)
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
Nice start for Micah. Cleveland just scored 4 runs in the top of the 11th against the Dodgers to take a 5-1 lead. Don’t anyone tell the D’backs though.
Afternoon/evening, everyone.
Just got back from my SCUBA class. Looks like a decent strike zone tonight.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
I suck with time zones.
Seems to be going well so far.
How’s everyone?
They're more attractive when they don't talk.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 21, 2008 7:53 PM EDT reply actions
aw.
sad. :-(
i’m doing pretty well…but somehow, when i saw 7:10 pm eastern, i thought 5:10 pm AZ.
They're more attractive when they don't talk.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 21, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
yep.
They're more attractive when they don't talk.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 21, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
They should give more time to ashley on the breaks xD
- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?
Definitely safe, by about half a step.
But heaven forbid they should lose 10 or 15 seconds of commercial time by showing us a freaking replay….
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
+1
They're more attractive when they don't talk.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 21, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Not like it would make any difference.
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Jun 21, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
This is
vintage Micah…. so far.
Almost makes you wonder how the hell he’s got an ERA over 5 right now.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
that would do it.
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by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 21, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Look..... when we get a leadoff double,
THERE IS NO LEGITIMATE REASON WHY THAT BASERUNNER SHOULD NOT SCORE.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
louder.
they can’t hear you.
They're more attractive when they don't talk.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 21, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
well, look at that.
go chad!
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by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 21, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions
So let's not make this political
but we had Sheriff Joe today at my store for a signing and discussion, and I was there to help set-up and breakdown. Man, there are a lot of crazy people out there. Some dude wanted his inscription to read “To the Northside Pornmasters”
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
This isn't political,
but I’ve always thought that Sheriff Joe is kind of a dick.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
dam... time to see ashley again
- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?
I don't get
why if my kids think I’m a giant that I should get a gas guzzler. How is this going to help RE
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
Hmmm
That should end with “RE less than C” but apparently SBNation doesn’t want me to.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
RE<C
is Renewable Energy costing less than Coal. It’s the holy grail right now for the power source war. Coal costs about 5 cents a kilowatt an hour, so the goal is to find renewable energy that can be cheaper, thus more likely to be adopted quickly.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
They're
clearly censoring you. You probably have to pay extra to talk about alternative energy.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
Ohhhhhh I see
‘cos the other angle could be the idea of paying for extra bandwidth, like Time Warner is testing in Texas. This is largely because the server farms are reaching their capacity and a lot people are hesitant to invest in the infrastructure to increase the capacity, like they did during the Dot Com boom. Server farms take up so much energy now, that it’s estimated to take up about 1% of the US’ usage of electricity. So if we could figure out something renewable and cheaper than coal, companies wouldn’t need to cap internet usage. I’‘m on to you SBnation!
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
Yeah, like solar internet?
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Jun 21, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Coal shale internet
There is supposedly a lot of oil in the shale in Colorado and Wyoming; and several years ago some of the oil companies invested a lot of money in it. Then they suddenly abandoned it because it was not economical to extract and process. Talk was that once oil reached $35 a barrel, then it would all fire up again because that was the profit point.
Um? Still not really happening. Though talk continues.
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Jun 21, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
The problem with anything oil
is that it will always be a limited source, and it would be cheaper to eventually switch to something else. That’s the catch point right now, what will be the best option per cost?
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
that girl from yahoo sports...
- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?
she appears on mlb.tv breaks ^^
- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?
nice play by cojack.
They're more attractive when they don't talk.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 21, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions
CoJack!
Diving stop.
Dbacks might just be playing to win tonight—on the road, no less.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
i still don't understand the bullpen setup out there.
seems kinda dangerous.
They're more attractive when they don't talk.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 21, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions
makes sense.
They're more attractive when they don't talk.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 21, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
This would be
a fantastic time for Micah to get his first GIDP of the year.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
that it would.
They're more attractive when they don't talk.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 21, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
and there it is!
They're more attractive when they don't talk.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 21, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
We are indeed lucky to have you with us. ::::::::::::::::bows:::::::::::::::::::::::
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Jun 21, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
don't inflate his ego any more than it already is...
They're more attractive when they don't talk.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 21, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Is that possible?
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Jun 21, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
And like Muhamed Ali
you float like a butterfly and sting like a bee?
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
There's a temp delivery guy
that comes to my work every so often, and pretty much the only thing he’ll talk about is SCUBA diving. He won’t even wait for someone to initiate the conversation, he’ll just start going, with no point or direction. We refer to him as Scuba Steve.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
i have a friend we call scuba steve.
and he got a scuba diver on his class ring. :-)
They're more attractive when they don't talk.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 21, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Man you have no idea
I respect people that deliver stuff for a living, but there’s some weird ones out there.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
No, I didn't take it as an indictment of all delivery guys.
It’s just an odd conversation.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
well.
it’s no weirder than other conversations we’ve had here.
They're more attractive when they don't talk.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 21, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
We have two Fed Ex ladies
that are the same person. One has been our Fed Ex lady for a few years, but now she has an assistant that looks exactly like her. Both have a lip piercing, a goofy leg tattoo, both kind of short and squat, both short dark hair, both always on their damn cell phones.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
nope.
They're more attractive when they don't talk.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 21, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm not sure.
but we’d better not risk it.
They're more attractive when they don't talk.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 21, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Strike 3!!
Nice job, Micah.
The crowd doesn’t believe it was a strike, and honestly, I’m not sure I do either, but that location’s been called all night.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
dreeeeeeeeeeew.
They're more attractive when they don't talk.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 21, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions
ok, I'm off to a party ^^
see you later o/
- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?
Somebody should look up our BABIP on the road.
Tonight, at least, it certainly seems like we’re getting unlucky and screwed, because we ARE doing a pretty good job at putting the ball into play.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
It's like the Suns
every center that plays against the Suns has a career game. Every pitcher that faces the Diamondbacks seem to have a career game in strikeouts.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
Okay okay okay guys
I’m going to see “The Strangers” at 640, but I’m hungry. What should I eat that’s reasonable fast on the way to Tempe Markteplace, or should I just wait until after the movie?
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
wait til after.
and go to lucilles in tempe marketplace.
tasty bbq and a lot of it.
They're more attractive when they don't talk.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 21, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
That is some tasty stuff
maybe I’ll get something to go there and chomp it down at home.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
Have you ever had Kinfolk's BBQ?
It’s on Hayden in south Scottsdale. That’ is some tasty BBQ and on Saturdays he gives out peach cobbler with the meals.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
heh.
that’s what made me laugh…one of the people i went with would full out scream at anything sort of scary.
kinda ruined it for me, actually.
:-/
They're more attractive when they don't talk.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 21, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
almoooost.
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by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 21, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions
That was
one of those quick reaction plays that Mark usually tries to force and throws it away. (Well, not usually, but often.)
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
WHOA.......
Dbacks’ 4th of July tshirt is AWESOME.
Too bad I won’t be here. :-(
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
i'm thinking about using my free tickets for that game.
and i have two…if i go, you want the extra shirt?
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by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 21, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
YES!!
Anyone want any cool ChiSox memorabilia, since I’ll be at US Cellular for the 4th?
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
yes!
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by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 21, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Ooh
Well, I did say “memorabilia”, but I’ll see if I can fit him into my overhead bin. Because I HATE checking baggage.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
Dunno.
Airlines charge for two tickets now sometimes, and he’s a BIG guy…
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
It's a cool idea
but it reminds me why I don’t like the D’backs logo.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
Statue of Liberty
Have you seen the Statue of Liberty replicas that will be scattered throughout NYC for the All Star Game? They are “decorated” with the logos of all the MLB teams, as well as one for the NY Giants and the Brooklyn Dodgers. You can order small (9”) replicas for your team.
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Jun 21, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080604&content_id=2838046&vkey=draft2008&fext=.jsp
Including a letter to the people of France.
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by 4 Corners Fan on Jun 21, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
SBNation won't let you post a link
in the subject bar.
Can you repost that comment with the link in the body?
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
Let's try this:
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080604&content_id=2838046&vkey=draft2008&fext=.jsp
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by 4 Corners Fan on Jun 21, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
This is probably not helping my campaign
to convince people I’m not a pyschopath.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
Why?
Loveline was almost so much funnier with him than with that guy from Tucson.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
Loveline wasn't too bad
but the dude is pretty worthless most of the time, never mind that fact that his stupid ass show replaced my favorite morning radio show.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
Eh, I guess it wasn't that bad
but it wasn’t that good either.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
He's still funny when I catch him on the TiVo
but his style seems that I’ll get tired quickly if I watch to much.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
agreed.
They're more attractive when they don't talk.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 21, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
me too!!!
They're more attractive when they don't talk.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 21, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh my gah guys
so I was chomping down some Whataburger for lunch today, and then I bite down and I’m all, “ow, what’s this a rock?” and I thought there was something bad in my food. I didn’t find anything, so kept going. I stand up to leave and go back to work and find that my lip piercing had fallen out and I had swallowed it. Apparently I was getting to into my Whataburger.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
And......
Mauer gets called safe on the same play that Romero was called out on.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
Does anyone think we can score another freaking run on the road?
Also, Morneau looks like a retard.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
2-1.
With this goddamned team, there is NO WAY we score 2 more runs. Unless someone really lousy comes in to pitch for the Twinkies and gives up a HR after walking a guy.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
Qualls'
first run given up in the month of June, apparently.
I’m beginning to think that Chad Qualls is NOT the ideal guy to bring in with runners on, even though he’s a good pitcher. He gives up a LOT of ground balls….. and CoJack and Drew have shitty range, O-Dawg’s range is declining, and while Mark has good range, (I think) his defensive mistakes have been well documented—judgment and throwing.
When you’ve got runners on, you want a reliever who gets a lot of strikeouts. That’s Juan Cruz or Tony Peña. Qualls is fine for pitching the beginning of an inning like the 8th, but he’s the wrong guy to be bringing in with baserunners.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
Damn straight
First thing I thought when I saw Owings pulled with the go-ahead run on third and one out was, “I assume they’re going to Juan Cruz” – who gets more than 50% of his outs with the K this year. No, apparently Melvin’s wretched roles, which state that Qualls is the seventh-inning guy, trump the actual game situation.
That said, I can only presume Melvin was hoping for the double-play, which Qualls is pretty good at generating. Still, another decision by the Mad Scientist which blew up in his face.
by Jim McLennan on Jun 21, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Zackly
You’ve got it exactly right DbacksSkins. Qualls is clearly not the guy. I’m thinking he needs a Greyhound ticket to Tucson. This loss is 100% on him.
by ChandlerDad on Jun 21, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
No, you're taking it much too far.
He doesn’t need a “Greyhound ticket to Tucson”. He’s one of our best relievers, for God’s sakes… and the loss was DEFINITELY not “100% on him”—you can blame our offense and our defense as a team, and Melvin for putting him in.
The only issue here is, Qualls is NOT the right guy to bring in when you’ve got runners on base. He’s fine starting an inning. He’s NOT fine with inheriting runners.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
by DbacksSkins on Jun 21, 2008 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, crap...
We just finish watching Blitzkrieg: Escape from Stalag 69, and turn it over in time to watch Qualls cough up a series of fatties.
“You’ve got to stop the bleeding right now,” says Candiotti. That comment comes about three runs too late…
Woops
A moment ago I hung this loss 100% on Qualls, but that’s simply wrong – the BAD scientist, BoMel, clearly should have pulled Qualls when the score went to 4-1. But he obviously has no clue. Bring back Bob Brenly.
by ChandlerDad on Jun 21, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Perfect Example
Of a high baseball IQ team like the Twins and a low baseball IQ team like the D’backs
"I'm sorry honey, I had to crash that Honda"
Explain, please?
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by 4 Corners Fan on Jun 21, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Moving runners, situational hitting, RISP, throwing to the right base, knowing when NOT to make a play (Eg. Hudson throwing home trying to nail Mauer when he had no play at all, allowing Morneau to take third base, etc., etc. etc.)
"I'm sorry honey, I had to crash that Honda"
And what causes that?
Because we have a lot of youngsters or bad coaching or managing or do we just have bad players?
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by 4 Corners Fan on Jun 21, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Not Sure
Obviously a combination of all of those.
For example, CY is a freak; could probably play any sport he wanted to, and has a lot of baseball ability. But he doesn’t seem to learn, and I don’t think he will ever get better.
We don’t have “bad” players, we have low baseball IQ players (Eg. Young, Hudson, Byrnes, Reynolds..not sure yet about Upton)
"I'm sorry honey, I had to crash that Honda"
Zackly, AcidTongue
This is the kind of game that makes me wonder if MLB is rigged like the NBA. We know the NBA is rigged – don’t doubt the official who’s been tossed in the klink. I don’t blame him for throwing his superiors under the bus. They did the same to him. Why in the HELL didn’t BoMel pull Qualls. Clearly somebody above him in the organization instructed him to leave Qualls in. Not too many championships in too few years – it will look unnatural. The D-Backs got their first championship quickly. We can’t let them get another one too quickly.
Alright – this sounds like the ravings of a lunatic. But JEEEZ! The defense is unbelievably bad! And the offense is nonexistent. Sorry I’m so negative. And I have spent $10 to get online at a west side resort so I can rant like this! Thanks for putting up with my rant, everybody!
by ChandlerDad on Jun 21, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
What a perfect time for the electricity to go out in half my house
I certainly don’t need to use that air conditioner.
At least I’ve got a charity showing of Serenity to look forward to.
So
I think trying to deal with this bullshit was too much for my exhausted ass. I just fell asleep for like 15 minutes.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
and missed nothing from the Diamondbacks.
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Jun 21, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
That was frustrating to listen to
Kinda seemed like a repeat of yesterday- we’d win by one run, if we could only get that single inning collapse of our pitching off the record.
Currently blaming the D-backs struggles on: the Diamondbacks scoring fewer runs than the other team. Well, I was bound to get it right eventually.
Hey, missed you on here today! Did you have actual stuff to do??
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by 4 Corners Fan on Jun 21, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
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