Gameday Thread, #76: 6/22 vs. Twins
by Jim McLennan on Jun 22, 2008 1:05 PM EDT
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This might be kind of fun, as we face former D-back, Livan Hernandez, no doubt led to the pitcher's mound by a trail of biscuit crumbs. Hernandez 2.0 has been exactly what you'd expect, and what we know and "love" from last year. Opponents are batting a meaty .349 off him, and that goes up to .379 with runners in scoring position. But somehow, he still leads Minnesota in wins. Having sat through enough of his outings for us last year, we know exactly how their fans must feel about him.
We really need Brandon Webb to bounce back from one of the worst outings in his stellar career. He thinks the contract negotiations, which were finally tabled earlier in the week, wore on him: "It's off my mind now. It's not something I'm thinking about. I'm just going to go out there and pitch; we're still talking about 2 1/2 years here. Yeah, I was very disappointed that we didn't get it done, but I'm moving on from that. I've got a responsibility to pitch for these guys in here and for the fans." We'll see what happens: the 'dead arm' which has been affecting Webb over his past couple of outings seems like more than contract negotiations.
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Well, the team
cannot use the excuse of not ever seeing Livan before. I hope like hell we light him up.
But deep down, I fear Livan will get a no hitter today.
and OT, good grief, it is already 105º this morning. Laptop and Radio by the pool time!
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 1:14 PM EDT reply actions
Phew
Thank you Conor!
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Buyer or Seller? Hensons article on Yahoo
Arizona Diamondbacks – Baby ‘Backs have grown into Adolescent ‘Backs and the pitching is postseason primed. But should they lull themselves into complacency because the rest of the NL West is pathetic and fail to land a bat, they will regret it in October.
what team has he been watching?
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 1:22 PM EDT reply actions
Yup, PR mentioned that article as it related to Matt Holliday.
My response was—well, when was the last time the Dbacks traded for a power bat? Richie Sexson? Raul Mondesi??
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
Livan Las Vegas
Got errands to do around Sin City this afternoon, but now I’ll be sweating from more than just this oppressive heat. Livan is on the hill today? Think we might hear the name “Houdini” from Gracie before this one is through?
put money on it!
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Isn't Grace still off?
He hasn’t been there the past two days, so I would think he’d just meet them in Bahstan.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
"To Serve Man"?
Don’t go there! It’s a cookbook!
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions
soco's keys to the game
1) Think about getting food before the game starts so I don’t starve to death
2) Have mass quantities of alcohol near by, just in case
3) Dessert?
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
You forgot
4) Avoiding letting the Twins score six runs in an inning.
I feel this might be helpful. Not sure how much we’ll be around. I might have to head down to Buckeye and hand out fliers for our next lucha-libre show. That would not be my preferred option…
by Jim McLennan on Jun 22, 2008 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions
So I suppose I shouldn't post today
as the last two nights have been a disaster with me around.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
I was hoping that we could get some walks today, but then I read that Livo’s walks are way down this season from last. Then again, we haven’t been able to get hits, let alone walks, off just about anyone we faced lately, so why should today be any different.
Just hoping Webb’s on his game today and hope for the best!
It was a response to:
Then again, we haven’t been able to get hits, let alone walks, off just about anyone we faced lately, so why should today be any different.
and
What we need to hope for than is HPB
I thought it was self explanatory. Why do you ask?
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
He said that we can't get walks and what we need to hope for is HBP,
so telling us that we only have 2 guys out of 8 positions that can walk seems like useless information.
The talent that is Josh Hamilton.
9 positions
in an AL park. And I don’t exactly think it’s “useless information”. I’m just noting that we shouldn’t really expect walks anyway.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
He didn't say anything about getting walks,
which is why he said hoping for HBP.
The talent that is Josh Hamilton.
But the previous comment did:
Then again, we haven’t been able to get hits, let alone walks, off just about anyone we faced lately, so why should today be any different.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
So why are you saying that we have only 2 guys that can get walks?
What’s the point of noting it?
The talent that is Josh Hamilton.
I was noting that we CAN get walks.
But only really from two members of our roster.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
No, we can't get walks.
I don’t consider having 2 guys that can get walks, as proof that we can get walks.
The talent that is Josh Hamilton.
Okay, srdmad. You're right. I'm wrong. It was a dumb comment.
Are you looking for a fight or something?
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
Dude, lay off.
You didn’t even dispute what I said. You’re just attacking me unnecessarily.
Don’t you MAKE me put you on iggy. ;-)
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
an observation?
It’s how these game day threads work…
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Today's lineup
- S. Drew ss .268
- A. Ojeda 2b .308
- O. Hudson dh .298
- C. Jackson lf .303
- C. Tracy 1b .254
- M. Reynolds 3b .248
- C. Young cf .236
- C. Snyder c .240
- J. Upton rf .243
Hudson is the designated designated hitter for the day, as it were, which is interesting. At least temporarily, we’ve abandoned the Romero and Salazar in right-field idea, and gone back to Jackson out there. With Webb on the mound, this probably makes sense.
is it over already?
just kidding!
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions
They do us proud
don’t they?
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions
supercalafragilisticexpealadocious...
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
gosh
their 2nd baseman got a hit his first time up
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 2:24 PM EDT reply actions
Since it seems to be our downfall
it is a breathe of fresh air to see another team pull it off!
Come on Dbacks, play like there’s no tomorrow!
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions
MarK
GIDPcoming up? Or another special k?
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 2:32 PM EDT reply actions
Works for me!
LOL!
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions
They can do that all day long
and I will be very happy indeed!
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Typical
Will CY ever get better?
"I'm sorry honey, I had to crash that Honda"
::::thud!!::::::
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 2:37 PM EDT reply actions
that's something diferent
I’m radio only. How’s Webb looking today?
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I know O-Dawg's defense has been gradually declining,
but why the hell would you put the guy who is STILL your best defender at DH??
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
Just checking in
Livan doing what he does: two on, one out and gets Chris Young to stare at three straight pitches. But Brandon is also pitching well, with some good movement – I don’t think either hit was a hard-hit ball.
I'd rather we use
the DH for Upton and let Webb bat for himself
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions
exactly!
I was going through a real negative phase at this moment I posted this.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions
lol
a little bit! I’m watching Euro2008 right now
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Upton
SOL….
There’s so much more I wanted to say, but why bother anymore…. :::le sigh:::::
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 2:50 PM EDT reply actions
Evening all
Just back from the Bisons game…we won :O
How we doing here?
So...time for another drink then?
Congrats on the W!
I’d buy you a shot of something, but….
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
W00t!
Beat Croydon…. Beat Croydon…
Great sfuff. Have a celebratory 20 fl oz. pint of warm beer, :-)
by Jim McLennan on Jun 22, 2008 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Cheers All!
Just written a brief recap, was a long slog but we finally got there! :) im celebrating with cold pizza and D-Backs baseball though :)
So...time for another drink then?
CONGRATS ON THE WIN!!
I’ll go check out the recap, but just tell me… league game?
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
If the dbacks get swept
this will be the worst sports weekend in a long time, my Dutch get beat by Russia after looking like one of the best dutch teams since 1988…
At least you made it...
[Looks disappointedly over at every team in the British Isles]
by Jim McLennan on Jun 22, 2008 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
What were the
Rangers playing St. Petersburg for? Was it part of this Euro2008?
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions
So does anyone actually think
that the Sonics commercials are funny?
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
If their food was any good..
maybe
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Their cheese-tots and drinks are pretty good
but the rest is like high quality Rally’s.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
I love Rally fries!
Mmmmmm! Good!
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
The only Rally's I ever seen
is the one in Yuma, and I remember having it once.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
There use to be
a lot of them around the valley. The closest to me is up on University and Priest, about 5, 6 miles away. And now I’ve got a hankering for a rally burger and fries…..
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Relatively speaking, yes
They don’t irritate me. Frankly, that’s all I can dare ask for in an advert these days.
by Jim McLennan on Jun 22, 2008 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Some more than others
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.
Another damn skidder
Through the infield, thanks to the carpet. I vote the new stadium for Minnesota should just lay down some nice parquet flooring instead of grass.
I'm serious, Snyder really HAS gotten better at throwing out basestealers
as the season has gone on.
CERTAINLY better than Miggy….
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
Agree with the latter part
But last year, he threw out 29 of 81 = 36%. This season, it’s now 10 of 27 = 37%. So not really much difference.
by Jim McLennan on Jun 22, 2008 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I didn't mean he's gotten better since last year,
because I wouldn’t make a statement like that without doing the research. I mean that he’s gotten better since early in the season.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
I'd say even just one
but we all saw how well that worked yesterday.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
2 fer 2
WTG Conor! Lead off man is aboard once again.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 3:03 PM EDT reply actions
I wonder what it would be like
if the NFL switched to Rugby for day.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
Reynolds
2-for-2. Did you see the bounce on that? Almost took it over the fielder’s head. This surface is unreal.
Yup.
Same thing as happened to CY yesterday, except it really DID bounce over CY’s head.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
MarK!
2 fer 2 today also!
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 3:06 PM EDT reply actions
CY=Lame
the deer in the head light look, would be funny if it didn’t happen so often.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 3:08 PM EDT reply actions
Comforting
To realize we are the only ones who can really make bad defensive blunders.
by Jim McLennan on Jun 22, 2008 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions
It'd be nice for him to get on
but now that 3 have scored, it’s not a deal breaker.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
Did these teams switch uniforms,
cause usually we make the mistakes.
The talent that is Josh Hamilton.
Nice!
will take the sting out of Uptons lame strike out
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 3:11 PM EDT reply actions
LOL!
Yes!
See? this reverse psychology thingy is working!
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Doh!
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks largely
To CY looking at six straight strikes.
by Jim McLennan on Jun 22, 2008 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions
sounds bad
Im radio only
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Must....
Have…. Rally,.., Monkey….
There are these two fans…. Wearing Rally Monkeys tied around their heads. They are bald. [The fans, not the monkeys] They appear to be wearing welding glasses too.
It is very bizarre.
pitch count
Webb around 40
Livan is at 74
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 3:19 PM EDT reply actions
After 4 complete innings
Webb at 55
Livan at 74
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
WTG O-Dawg
done us proud
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Screwed up the bunt and then rolled into a double play
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
him and bunts
just don’t ever seem to go well….
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
finALLY
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 3:27 PM EDT reply actions
CoJack misplays the fly out
runners on second and third.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
Just got home.
UGH…. listening on the radio to runners on 1st and 2nd with nobody out….. FREAKING MELVIN asks Hudson to bunt AGAIN, and OF COURSE he muffs it, LIKE HE ALWAYS DOES, leading to Drew getting picked off, before grounding into a DP.
Without that goddamned bunt single, we STILL have only 2 outs WITH A FUCKING RUNNER ON 3RD, AGAINST A PITCHER WHO’S BEEN FUCKING WILD.
Disgusting.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
So,
stop beating around the bush and tell us how you really feel.
lol!
glad you could join us today.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
wow...
They're more attractive when they don't talk.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 22, 2008 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions
*bunt sign
not bunt single. If it had been a bunt single, I wouldn’t have been so pissed.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
Ground control to Major Tom
Load the f-bombers, this is getting ugly
So...time for another drink then?
The FART treaty ended up falling through.
So, as you can tell, I’ve got strategic F-bombers again, in the air 24/7.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
another error?
Good grief.
I will never believe we have a strong farm system again. WTF are they teaching these kids down there?
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 3:39 PM EDT reply actions
And now
Stephen Freaking Drew muffs an easy grounder.
And no, Gracie, it has NOTHING TO DO with the freaking RUNNING GAME.
I don’t wanna hear ANYMORE about how a team is “fun to watch” when they’re MAKING OUR FUCKING TEAM LOOK STUPID!!
Dear God…. 5-3 now.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
Well you could mute the game
it’s not like baseball is a sport you need to hear.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
This is true.
Funny thing is, because of two days of SCUBA-ing, I can’t even hear out of my right ear. (Water in there since yesterday)
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
:-(
They're more attractive when they don't talk.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 22, 2008 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions
3 fer 3
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions
CoJack, leadoff single.
When I heard on the radio that Trace was playing 1st, I assumed CoJack was playing DH.
Not that I can REALLY blame him for losing that ball. I hate the Metrodome.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
So is there a plan for the Vikings to get a new stadium as well
or will they be the only tenant?
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
I think the Vikes
are going to try and extort a new stadium out of the Twin Cities, but AFAIK, they’re still gonna play here.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
By the way,
what’s the strike zone like today? On the radio, Schulte kept claiming that Webby wasn’t getting the same calls as Livo.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
Seems possible
Livan does seem to be getting strikes that Webb isn’t.
by Jim McLennan on Jun 22, 2008 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Wonderful.
So not only do we have to beat the Twins, and ourselves, but the umpires, too.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
Back and not particularly happy
Looks like the same-old D showed up. What was the story on the error?
Ground-ball back up the middle
Right through Drew’s legs. I presume they didn’t call the fly-ball which Jackson lost entirely in the roof as an error. More evidence for why errors and fielding percentage are largely useless as measures of defense.
by Jim McLennan on Jun 22, 2008 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
More evidence for why errors and fielding percentage are largely useless as measures of defense.
Don’t tell foulpole….
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
Yep
That popping sound you heard in the fifth was probably his head exploding.
by Jim McLennan on Jun 22, 2008 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Yup
Didn’t he say he was taking a sabbatical?
And will it be a permanent one?
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
Completely off topic
but this Nike football commercial is actually pretty good:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wItKyTltJWM
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
That went to hell pretty quickly
When I said we should avoid six-run inning, I didn’t mean we should let them get five and then get a double-play.
Of course, after getting two on with nobody out, then contriving to leave the bases empty in the top of the inning, this implosion was probably inevitable.
To Be Expected
It’s what happens when a dumb baseball team plays a smart one.
"I'm sorry honey, I had to crash that Honda"
They had talent
when we drafted them. This epidemic of stupidity speaks volumes on how ‘great’ our farm system really is.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I corrected it for you
It’s what happens when a dumb baseball team manager plays a smart one.
by Jim McLennan on Jun 22, 2008 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
like that better
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions
iawtc.
sadly.
They're more attractive when they don't talk.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 22, 2008 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks
But really, do you think this team has the potential to improve?
Granted, it’s too soon to tell about Upton, but by and large, what you see if what you will always get from these guys
"I'm sorry honey, I had to crash that Honda"
Still optimistic
Young is only 24, as is Reynolds. Drew is 25. There are plenty of players who didn’t break through until they were older than that.
by Jim McLennan on Jun 22, 2008 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Fixed
It’s what happens when a dumbmediocre baseball team manager front office plays a smart one ;-)
by Diamondhacks on Jun 22, 2008 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh no
that we got rid of when Jerry left.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions
-1
Of course, things would be so much better if Colangelo were still in charge…
by Jim McLennan on Jun 22, 2008 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions
We'd be lucky
to still have a team in Phoenix
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
We would, however
Stiil have the debt from that team. :-)
by Jim McLennan on Jun 22, 2008 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Funny
how my edit (which also had a smiley on it, btw), has been turned into a Colangelo referendum, when I was simply joining an existing debate re farm system v manager as the primary cause of the team’s woes. My comment really had nothing directly to do with Jerry – I just think blaming the manager (reigning MOY) for everything, implicitly let’s the current team’s architects largely off the hook.
by Diamondhacks on Jun 22, 2008 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Because
Of course, Jeff Moorad is responsible for Orlando Hudson being our DH today, and also for getting him to try and bunt. Which is where the discussion started – that is, if you noticed…
The thing is, we can’t go back and redraft, or take back the Quentin deal, etc. No point crying over split milk. But we can get Melvin to stop making stupid decisions, and that will help us in futire.
by Jim McLennan on Jun 22, 2008 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions
No one remotely implied
the FO is responsible for Hudson bunting (which is superficial kvetching anyway ), or Hudson as today’s DH (another hindsight aside). The FO is responsible, however, for fronting a good pitching, lousy hitting team that reflects some dubious investments to date and an enviable inheritance. Responsible, if you will, for Orlando being the team’s best position player three years running.
Why that overriding reality gets brushed aside once the game starts, in favor of slamming Melvin for everything, I cant say. Maybe because Kevin Seitzer isnt available.
by Diamondhacks on Jun 22, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, in Hacks' defense,
Moorad and Kendrick DID really screw up that 2004 team.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
Fixed
It’s what happens when a dumb mediocre baseball team manager front office plays happens a smart one.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
by soco on Jun 22, 2008 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
+1
well said
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions
agree
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Ha. Our diplomatic corps
desperately needs you :-)
by Diamondhacks on Jun 22, 2008 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Euro2008
is on ESPN right now, no?
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 3:51 PM EDT reply actions
Kool!
Thanks!
I’m bringing out a small set to the back patio then.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions
taking lessons
from the Spurs then.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions
No, but I figured I thow out the warning
Thankfully they’re not playing Portugal.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
Commentator:
“Marchena shoots from about 35-yards. When I tell you he is a centreback you can guess that the outcome was not a goal.”
LOL!
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Crowd is getting behind
their teams now at the 65 minute mark.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Spain has 15 shot – 6 on goal
Italy has 7 shot – 5 on goal
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Not a problem
Let’s just say, simply because it’s in a 32-oz.Thirstbuster cup, and you’re drinking it through a straw, doesn’t necessarily make it a Diet Pepis. :-)
by Jim McLennan on Jun 22, 2008 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions
thats what Im missing
Maybe the offense will be helped by some liquid fuel….brb
by Counsellmember on Jun 22, 2008 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow...
Are a lot of you guys soccer fans? I did not think many of you would be but looks like their are quite a few.
Well, a few Brits around helps
and than I think a bunch of us are into it as well.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
Yep
You mentioned Holland. Are you from there or living there now?
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions
No and No
My father was born their and has always been a huge fan of the national team, just something I picked up from him.
ahhh
When I graduate, there is a company in Veldhoven I hope to work for.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions
WTF
was the 2B doing there? Did he think it was 2 outs? He didn’t even throw to 1st….
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
Worse than EB
He’s lucky he’s not batting 11th in the line up.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Clearly
He needs to be put back in the leadoff position :)
by Counsellmember on Jun 22, 2008 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
He looked pretty good
at the beginning of the season. Then again, everyone did.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
Lesson:
No more big contract waaaaaaaaaay ahead of time.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
Well, he would because he made the money
The Rockies FO, however, might agree with me.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
See also
Tulowitzki, Troy
And I can see why. If someone told me I couldn’t be fired for the next six years, do you know how much I would bother to work?
Exactly. :-)
by Jim McLennan on Jun 22, 2008 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Not even just that
but when these long contracts on complete speculation before they even need to be made is looking more and more ludicrous.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
Interesting
Grace thinks that was intentional.
by Jim McLennan on Jun 22, 2008 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes
Particularly if, by “stuff”, you mean Bob Melvin. :-)
by Jim McLennan on Jun 22, 2008 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I prefer my one
Though if both were “Bob Melvin”, it would be particularly entertaining.
by Jim McLennan on Jun 22, 2008 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmmm......
It would be more entertaining if Bob Melvin just went off in the dugout by throwing Bob Melvin around.
Like that?
Yeah, that’d be pretty funny. :-P Like a mosh pit?
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
perfect.
They're more attractive when they don't talk.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 22, 2008 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
yes, perfect comment.
ego… :-P
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by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 22, 2008 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, Emily.
Where would I be without you, Jenny, and 4 Corners Fan to pop my ego with a woman’s touch?
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
glad i could help.
are you on aim?
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by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 22, 2008 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions
The rest of us would have to do it with manly brutality?
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.
+1
They're more attractive when they don't talk.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 22, 2008 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Exactly.
And it’s too tough to do that. It’s like wrestling a grizzly bear. I have a BIG ego.
;-)
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
he's not lying.
:-P
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by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 22, 2008 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not sure if srdmad is lying in this comment or not.
Sorry.
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.
I was being sarcastic when I said that I didn't know he had a big ego.
I was also being sarcastic, when I said “Cause I thought she was lying.”
The talent that is Josh Hamilton.
Whatever he says to me,
it’s going to be whatever way comes off the most negative to me. srdmad doesn’t like me.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
i can't imagine why...
:-P
They're more attractive when they don't talk.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 22, 2008 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions
yup.
They're more attractive when they don't talk.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 22, 2008 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions
You're just about the only person that I disagree with,
because we have opposite ideas.
The talent that is Josh Hamilton.
Really?
Even though some of us agree with ‘Skins on a fair number of topics?
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.
Maybe it's the way he says it, I don't know.
But I don’t seem to be disagreeing with anyone else but him.
The talent that is Josh Hamilton.
Disagree with on what?
That’s also not really a reason to dislike somebody….
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
Could be that you have a big ego and thin that you are always right.
The talent that is Josh Hamilton.
Are you talking about DbacksSkins?
He doesn’t think he’s always right. He knows he’s always right.
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.
and unlike most of his kind
he usually is.
They're more attractive when they don't talk.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 22, 2008 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions
It that way he is a blogger and not with a professional sports team?
The talent that is Josh Hamilton.
Well, I DO have a real job, you know.
What’s wrong with being a blogger?
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
by DbacksSkins on Jun 22, 2008 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Buzz Bissinger would like to have some words with you.
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.
And they would be very rude words.
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Jun 23, 2008 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions
LOL!
srdmad sure seems fitting now. kinda like a foulpole jr.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions
i thought
he was a spurs fan
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Nah,
he only comes off as one. Remember, when he first started posting, and his sig said something about Dirk being MVP?
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
I wasn't making fun though
I was trying to figure out the D, and if he likes the Mavericks, I figured a good chance was the Cowboys.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
st louis rams
dallas mavericks
arixona diamondbacks
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmmm.....
How much easier things become when you actually check out somebody’s profile.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
I suggested he make that handle
a few days ago. He said he’d consider it.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
You said
you’d consider making the handle “Foulpole Jr”.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
by DbacksSkins on Jun 23, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Who thinks we are going to have to score 7 or 8 runs to win our next game? Cuz that’s how things are looking lately.
against boston
it’s going to have to be a different team playing if we want any chance of runs or wins.
They're more attractive when they don't talk.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 22, 2008 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I wonder if Tampa would be willing to do a team swap for the series
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
Probably
They’d be glad to see the Red Sox lose, and as long as we run an Upton out there, how many people are going to be able to tell the difference?
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.
Tampa has got
a good team. I doubt they’d switch with our pretenders
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Spain 0 - Italy 0
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions
no, still zero to zero
looks like extra time
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions
What the hell are you talking about?
I’m talking about the Dodgers.
The talent that is Josh Hamilton.
There'll probably be some stoppage
many two minutes, but I bet this goes to penalties.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
I'm sick of...
out of town “CAR” signs, and that damn “rattle the vote” commercial. All 8 of them are sucking mightily right now.
They're more attractive when they don't talk.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 22, 2008 4:26 PM EDT reply actions
I still stand by
that Webb will be our only representative. And at this point, he’s the only that would deserve it.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
that was my thought...
but he’s sucking lately too.
They're more attractive when they don't talk.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 22, 2008 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
glad to help out!
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions
You'll bring ruin upon our good village
repent to the harvest gods, immediately!
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
No, the Almighty Dollar!?
I’ve raised sons that don’t respect the land, and now we have ironically become like the House of Hwang that we overthrew!
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
ohhh
Instead of trekking up to Rally’s, I’m gonna throw a couple Hebrew National Dogs on the grill!
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
According to the packaging, they DO answer to a higher power. :-D
I prefer Nathan’s Famous, though.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
Well, Hebrew National are damned good. Don't get me wrong.
They’re my second favorite. But Nathan’s Famous tops ‘em.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
+100
LOL!
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Golf
You can watch soccer in Spanish, where they almost always have really excited announcers.
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.
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL
GOAL GOAL GOAL GOAL GOAL GOAL GOAL
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
Sarcasm and negativity,
something I provide free of charge, almost everyday.
The talent that is Josh Hamilton.
Andres Cantor I presume
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions
for the 3rd match in a row
it is extra time at the Euro’s
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions
MARK GRACE!!
STOP ROOTING FOR THE TWINS. THEY’RE MARRIED. GET OVER YOUR MANCRUSH.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
+1
They're more attractive when they don't talk.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 22, 2008 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice camoflage shirts
For the next Redheads night. I think all Diamondbacks fans would welcome something to help make them vanish.
Depends
Are any of them a stepchild?
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.
My best friend
is the only red head in his family. Awkward…
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
One of my best friends is a red head. His mom remarried a year or two ago, so now I make fun of him for it.
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.
That'd be pretty cool
They both did spend time in Tucson. And I haven’t seen them both in the same room together, so maybe…
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.
Well,
tell him he rocks, and to keep hitting, and that I’m glad we didn’t trade him while he was injured, like we did with The Player.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
Will do
Then I’ll ask him why he hasn’t been getting me free tickets to games.
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.
My ex-fiancee
was a redhead, and the only other redhead in her family was like her great grandpa or something.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
+1
Those are actually kinda sweet. Almost as sweet as the 4th of July shirts.
Emily? You got my back, right??
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
welllll...
maybe. the next day they’re giving out free blankets that look like something i would like to have in my dorm room.
but yeah, probably.
They're more attractive when they don't talk.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 22, 2008 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I was confused at that promotion
“Hey, guys, it’ll be Phoenix in July, so about 115. How about we give away some fleece blankets?”
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.
I use my old fleece tan/teal/purple Casino AZ blankie promotional giveaway at work sometimes when the company freezes us out (trying to keep us awake) by turning the air on arctic freeze.
well,
i’ll need it in flagstaff. :-)
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by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 22, 2008 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions
When I was at NAU
it snowed from October until the end of April nearly every weekend. It was ridiculous.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
welll...
this year it snowed through may, too.
i’m actually looking forward to it.
They're more attractive when they don't talk.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 22, 2008 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
It was the first couple months
because my friends and I would get hot chocolate and bake pies and watch movies, but by the end I was like, “screw this noise.”
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
Also, soco,
I didn’t know you went to NAU. I was under the impression that you went to ASU.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
I went for a year
that was back in the dark days of trying to be a music major.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
HEY!
you were a music major too?
They're more attractive when they don't talk.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 22, 2008 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep, music education
I hated it. I bet you know some of the people I knew up there, though. I was in Tau Beta Sigma.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
when did you go there?
They're more attractive when they don't talk.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 22, 2008 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions
hmm.
it is possible.
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by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 22, 2008 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions
that would be...
my freshman year, i believe. so yeah. too far out. unless any of those people happened to also be counselors at the music camp (yes i am that much of a nerd. i went to nau music camp for 4 summers)
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by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 22, 2008 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions
NO WAY.
probably the year before i went, though.
I applied for SAW and didn’t get it. If I had, I’d be there right now.
:-/
They're more attractive when they don't talk.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 22, 2008 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions
and i started going in 2005.
so it wasn’t four years. woops.
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by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 22, 2008 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Is this really a shock?
Have you noticed how many times he brings up band nerd stuff?
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
i can't decide if this is sarcasm or not.
...
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by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 22, 2008 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions
usually is, so we'll just go with that.
They're more attractive when they don't talk.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 22, 2008 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions
No, it was serious.
I actually didn’t know it snowed THAT LONG in Fagstaff. That’s impressive. And awesome.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
i resent you
for calling it fagstaff.
They're more attractive when they don't talk.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 22, 2008 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions
both.
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by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 22, 2008 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions
It generally doesn't
That year it did, the year before didn’t have much snow, the year after didn’t either.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
My favorite part of Flagstaff
Last year I lived there, we had a really bad snowstorm, three feet in 26 hours. I walked to work in the middle of it- my apartment complex was on top of a hill, and then the hotel was on top of a hill about half a mile away. So, when I’m older, I can now tell my children, with absolute honesty, that I had to walk to work in a blizzard, uphill both ways.
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.
Those 4th of July shirts would look nice with the blue visors with the red/white/blue “A” they gave away last season.
I once saw a New Era 5950
Yankees hat (I know, I know) that had the NY logo in stars n’ stripes. T’was bad ass and I wished they had made it for the Diamondbacks or anyone not the Yankees.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
i was just thinking that.
They're more attractive when they don't talk.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 22, 2008 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Are you watching the game right now?
He looks like he’s 13.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
Yeah
my TV blew up ,so I’ve got a loaner,my pushbike got fucked up on the local crappy unrepaired roads, my laptop is screwed,I have a badly injured cat and the D’bax are playing like NFL cheerleaders,apart from that,life is just dandy,
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
game.
They're more attractive when they don't talk.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 22, 2008 4:42 PM EDT reply actions
Not yet
Though Spain had a pretty good try a second ago.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
very close!
Guiza knocks the ball down for Fabregas, who blasts his shot against Panucci. The bounces out to Sylva, who shoots inches wide of the post.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
15 minutes left
before we go to penalty kicks
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
They're more attractive when they don't talk.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 22, 2008 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions
But...
In 24 of those innings, we outscored the Twins 6-1!
Of course, in the other three…17-0, Minnesota. :-(
by Jim McLennan on Jun 22, 2008 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Also,
the fact that the Twins are hitting over .314 now with RISP would seem to tell me that they get a LOT of those “big innings”.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
No matter what happens in the next 3 days.
We will still be in first place.
The talent that is Josh Hamilton.
game still tied at 0
it hasn’t ended yet.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Ugh
Just, ugh. Again, one bad inning kills it. Glad to see Livan get the win, I guess, but still.
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.
Webb 2-4 in his last 7.
I better stop calling him Brandon “The Ace” Webb at my job.
The talent that is Josh Hamilton.
watch out...
here come the reasons why we blame randy winn.
speaking of, skins, are you ever going to do that fanpost with a collection of reasons?
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by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 22, 2008 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Not sure.
Should I? I’ll have to go back in time and find all the reasons why we hate Randy Winn.
Plus, I’ll feel like a bit of a copycat, because victor frankenstein already posted them at McCoveyChronicles.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
Well, in your defense,
I don’t remember YOU convincing NASA to use pure 100% oxygen onboard Apollo 1.
Randy Winn, on the other hand….
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
Oh man
saddest part of Apollo 13 to me was at the beginning when they show the Apollo 1 disaster, and the astronaut’s hand bangs against the little window.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
...and when Jim Lovell’s wife has to tell their little boy that something went wrong with Daddy’s spacecraft and the little boy asks, “Was it the door?”
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Jun 22, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Interleague record this year:
5-7.
Of course, maybe we’ll sweep the Red Sox, giving us a respectable 8-7.
::dies laughing::
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
I'd be more worried
about our record against the NL outside our division, considering we’re going to have to seem them a lot more.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
Cut to him
scribbling it on the back of a Denny’s children menu.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
sounds like
you try that a lot.
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by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 22, 2008 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions
SOCO.
did you enjoy the movie?
:-)
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by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 22, 2008 4:59 PM EDT reply actions
Oh man
It freaked my shit out. The best part though for me was when the sack mask guy first reveals himself in the background. Some guy in the back of the theater yelled out “OH SHIT”
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
awesome.
my best friend literally screamed at everything, so i spent most of the movie laughing.
They're more attractive when they don't talk.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 22, 2008 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd go again.
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by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 22, 2008 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions
stupid...
i meant i’d see the movie again.
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by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 22, 2008 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Tune in tomorrow.
For another exciting day of posting by me.
Peace out dog.
The talent that is Josh Hamilton.
Whoa whoa whoa....
people don’t come here to read posts by you.
NOW you’re starting to sound like me….
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
Actually
Calm-enhancement all round would be nice.
by Jim McLennan on Jun 22, 2008 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Nah, I was just making a bad self-deprecating joke.
I don’t mind srdmad at all, actually. I just don’t quite understand why he’s been so oppositional to me lately.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
Italy playing
for penalty kicks now
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions
don't like that at all
try damn it!
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions
It sounds like
They’ve been doing that since the start. It’s the football equivalent of Hack-a-Shaq: effective, but ugly as hell and not much fun to watch.
by Jim McLennan on Jun 22, 2008 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Indeed
I love defense, but there’s a line where you need to at least try on the offensive side.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
The difference being that
their defense would score points. Remember that Super Bowl against the Giants? Now if they just ground out waiting for a chance to take a field goal at the end of the game, that’d be like Italy.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
when
Di Natale goes down injured off the pitch, but rolls back onto the field so the ref has to stop play…. didn’t like that as it showed they were setting up to just go to penalty kicks.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
and here we go
to penalty kicks.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions
No fun
Much though I enjoy seeing England lose on them. :-)
by Jim McLennan on Jun 22, 2008 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep. And failing that
For whoever is beating England on penalties. Usually Germany or Argentina. :-)
by Jim McLennan on Jun 22, 2008 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions
My uncle
(now divorced from my aunt, so I’m not sure if he’s still my uncle or not) played for the Scottish national team awhile ago… late 80s, early 90s, somewhere in there…. he actually got a scholarship out of Scotland to go to Harvard and play soccer.
I still have a Scottish jersey, actually, that he gave me back in the day. (Of course it doesn’t fit anymore….)
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
Espana!
1-0
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 5:16 PM EDT reply actions
tied
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 5:17 PM EDT reply actions
3-2 espana
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 5:19 PM EDT reply actions
damn
each side has a save
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 5:20 PM EDT reply actions
SAVE Espana
sooo close
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 5:21 PM EDT reply actions
Spain wins it!
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 5:21 PM EDT reply actions
ROFLMAO!
funny how these threads go off on tangents
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Somedays, all these threads have are tangents… =)
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.
Alright ladies and gents
I’m going to finally watch Once Upon a Time in a America.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
It's probably
Better than The Nest. :-)
by Jim McLennan on Jun 22, 2008 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought that was okay
like I said, it had some minor problems that could have been corrected but overall was good. It’s a kind of movie that honestly could have cut almost all of it’s dialogue and would have been stronger in the end.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
OUaTiA
Is kinda regarded as a classic, I must admit. Seen any other Leone films?
by Jim McLennan on Jun 22, 2008 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually,
now I think I might watch Once Upon A Time In The West. I’ve seen the Man With No Name trilogy, of course.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
I'm gonna watch
“The Island”
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions
It's probably
Not better than The Nest... :-)
by Jim McLennan on Jun 22, 2008 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions
thumbs down?
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 22, 2008 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm going to go watch
MXC.
“Right you are, Ken.”
They're more attractive when they don't talk.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 22, 2008 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions
ever watched mxc?
ever?
They're more attractive when they don't talk.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 22, 2008 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions
That show is pretty entertaining
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.
Enjoy it.
Like I said, tell me how you like it. A lot of ppl love it (like me), a lot of people hate it. The IMDB page and forum is certainly worth checking out, too.
Either way, it’s got Jewish gangsters in 1920s/1930s NY, so you can’t go wrong. ;-)
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
Good thing Italy lost
Would make me even more depressed if Italy would have won because I would feel so confident that we could beat them. Then again I felt pretty confident going up against Russia and we all know how that turned out.
my puppy
just caught and ate a fly.
nasty.
They're more attractive when they don't talk.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 22, 2008 5:48 PM EDT reply actions
As long as you don't use useless information to make your self sound smart, I'm okay with it.
The talent that is Josh Hamilton.
When
did I ever try to sound smart? I thought it’s pretty well understood here that I’m not of the sharpest baseball mind….
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
by DbacksSkins on Jun 23, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
After five
They still had a five-run lead at that point…
by Jim McLennan on Jun 22, 2008 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Breaking News:
Entire membership of McCoveyChronicles found dead in mass ritualistic suicide.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
My afternoon
Hello, all. I spent the afternoon in the Emergency Room with my Mom, who passed out today at our parish picnic. Looks like I might have had the easier afternoon.
She’s fine now. They think it was a mini-stroke.
It's like living with a six-year old.
oh man...
:-(
They're more attractive when they don't talk.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 22, 2008 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Very sorry to hear that
Puts our problems here into perspective. Glad to hear she is okay, and hope she makes a full recovery.
by Jim McLennan on Jun 22, 2008 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, she seems to be fine, thanks! Don’t know what happened, and neither do the docs, but she seems to be past whatever it was.
It's like living with a six-year old.
Boston into the twelfth
Papelbon blew a save, and this will hopefully tax their bullpen a lot. Let’s hope it goes 22 innings…
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