D'backs V. Red Cubs II: overflow thread
by soco on Jun 24, 2008 9:00 PM EDT
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4-1, Your Arizona Diamondbacks on top. I won't invoke the name of the lovely lass from last night, but she is always in our hearts. Or, if you'd rather: everything is turrible and we suck and AH BLOO BLOO BLOO ;-)
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Let the suffering continue.
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 The Cure would be appropriate.
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.
by kishi on Jun 24, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Well,his stuff was handy
and frankly I think he’s a tad gloomier
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
Listen people, everybody have a seat on the couch.....
So here’s the deal…... I HAD tickets to this game. In Boston. I also had tickets to yesterday’s game. I also had tickets to tomorrow’s game. Along with tickets to the Nationals game on Friday, the Yankees – Reds on Saturday, and the Phillies game Sat night. Sunday was set apart for the Hall of Fame —
Was combining a business trip with a DREAM baseball weekend —and then the business trip got cancelled -- and here I sit on the other side of the country.
So now you know why the D-backs will sweep this series. So lighten up, pitters! Life is great.
just finished reading the end of the normal thread...
and i must say, y’all are more entertaining negative.
Two days later, Eric Byrnes missed three games for excessive crying, and started listening to emo. At the same time, Emily changed her name to emilylovesthedbacksexceptthatloserericbyrnes.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 24, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions
Man
I kinda miss the old Suns uniforms. Much better than their current ones.
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 agree that the current ones are pretty bad
but I wish they would go to the old old ones, or at least like a classic style. Then they could bust out crazy designs like the above as an alternate.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
I know they oversaturated the commercials
but he’s a pretty funny dude.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
You mean twice every half inning?
The only good thing you could say about them was at least he wasn’t Dane Cook.
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.
but he's funny.
unlike dane cook.
and i’m not even sure dane cook has ever watched baseball before.
well. at least he was nice to look at.
Two days later, Eric Byrnes missed three games for excessive crying, and started listening to emo. At the same time, Emily changed her name to emilylovesthedbacksexceptthatloserericbyrnes.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 24, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I saw his stand up a couple years ago and really enjoyed it
But even that hasn’t given me any desire to watch his show.
You mean the old school pre-90's?
Agreed. Or even if they wen with the ASU template, just in purple and orange. Man, that would be sweet.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
Davis at 72 pitches through 5.
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.
He's looked strong, but
we should never lose sight of the fact Doug had ….CANCER!!!!!
(Daron s/b of some help here)
by Diamondhacks on Jun 24, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
OH NOEZ.
HE HAD TEH CANCER!!!!!!
!1!
Two days later, Eric Byrnes missed three games for excessive crying, and started listening to emo. At the same time, Emily changed her name to emilylovesthedbacksexceptthatloserericbyrnes.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 24, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Doug Davis didn't have cancer
He was just tired of taking attitude from his thyroid.
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.
sorry.
i just don’t have the fundamentals down yet.
:-(
Two days later, Eric Byrnes missed three games for excessive crying, and started listening to emo. At the same time, Emily changed her name to emilylovesthedbacksexceptthatloserericbyrnes.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 24, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Home
I see we continue to strand runners. Young’s double-play ball was particularly painful. You just know this is going to come back and bite us.
Jim!
Thank God you’re safe.
(Remember to turn off the engine before you go to bed)
by Diamondhacks on Jun 24, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
and i think i'm going to go away now...
seeing as everything was good while i wasn’t here.
well. better than usual.
Two days later, Eric Byrnes missed three games for excessive crying, and started listening to emo. At the same time, Emily changed her name to emilylovesthedbacksexceptthatloserericbyrnes.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 24, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions
Ooooh
Replay of yesterday’s game on at noon.
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 is to say
Replay of Tuesday’s game on at noon tomorrow.
Got to focus on those fundamentals.
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 watched the replay of yesterday's
to prepare myself for a loss tonight.
you know, double up on the winning and all.
Two days later, Eric Byrnes missed three games for excessive crying, and started listening to emo. At the same time, Emily changed her name to emilylovesthedbacksexceptthatloserericbyrnes.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 24, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
and i might watch it tomorrow, too.
Two days later, Eric Byrnes missed three games for excessive crying, and started listening to emo. At the same time, Emily changed her name to emilylovesthedbacksexceptthatloserericbyrnes.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 24, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Another two out hit
Too bad we can’t get on base earlier in the inning. Geez.
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 wonder if Snder's pubes look like a nest of baby mice?
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
I am 1-0
In surviving highway car accidents. Doesn’t mean we should make a habit of it.
by Jim McLennan on Jun 24, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
True, but...
Make a habit implies there is a degree of control involved. As in, “Eric Byrnes makes a habit of popping up.”
by Jim McLennan on Jun 24, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe he WANTS to
knows he can go back to the dugout and kick up his feet.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
oh look.
byrnsie grounded into the plaay that ends the inning.
surprise!!
Two days later, Eric Byrnes missed three games for excessive crying, and started listening to emo. At the same time, Emily changed her name to emilylovesthedbacksexceptthatloserericbyrnes.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 24, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions
After six innings
Seven hits and four walks. We should be burying the Red Sox about now, not clinging to a 4-1 lead.
"Boy can he hit"
Yeah, but he can’t really run well, can he? I mean, with a little effort, I might have stretched that into a double.
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.
Oh really?
Even if I told you my real name was Usain Bolt?
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.
Dan Haren looks like someone
you’d see under a 101 overpass with a cardboard sign nearby ASU.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
I think all of him of is pretty when he pitches like he did yesterday. He could trim his hair (and facial hair) a little though.
agreed.
Two days later, Eric Byrnes missed three games for excessive crying, and started listening to emo. At the same time, Emily changed her name to emilylovesthedbacksexceptthatloserericbyrnes.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 24, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmmm...
you and ‘Skins seem to have come back at the same time.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
I think
she posted a few times above when I was away
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
by DbacksSkins on Jun 24, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
he was sharing his fried chicken.
actually, i was watching family guy.
Two days later, Eric Byrnes missed three games for excessive crying, and started listening to emo. At the same time, Emily changed her name to emilylovesthedbacksexceptthatloserericbyrnes.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 24, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
"Got any spare change?"
“I don’t know, I havent lived all my life yet”
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
My best friend has an army sticker on his car
because his dad was in it for a long time. Some homeless guy that is always around the highways will salute his car, every time. Pretty sad.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
they understand, we need to keep the game moving
because of the rain delay - let’s cut them some slack
"Cut them some slack"
They are highly-trained professionals. Every time they do not get on base is unacceptable. Have you no standards?
by Jim McLennan on Jun 24, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
There's NOTHING happy here
Thank you for your co-operation.
by Jim McLennan on Jun 24, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
And now
A brief break from our regularly-scheduied Unbridled Pessimism, to bring you some schadenfreude:
Mariners 10, Mets 0
We now return you to your normal programming.
Not that
Any of our pitchers have ever done anything like that, of course.
by Jim McLennan on Jun 24, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow
My two oldest sports rivalries are disliking the Raiders and the Mets. I’m always pleased to see them lose.
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.
P.S.
Good thing they fired Willie Randolph, huh?
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 hoping he could he poison them more
but this works too.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
Yeah
But the Reds suck. Almost as much as we do. And nobody cares about them, any more than they care about us.
by Jim McLennan on Jun 24, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
At the moment
Webb is doing perfectly well in that category by himself…
by Jim McLennan on Jun 24, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
The best part about that game:
It was R.A. Dickey, knuckleball pitcher since 2006, that threw seven shutout innings for Seattle.
just checking in
what have you all screwed up now?
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Jun 24, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions
I fixed it for you
.2 out rally stranded base-runner anyone?
by Jim McLennan on Jun 24, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
STOP IT RIGHT NOW
don’t ruin this special night
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Jun 24, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
His ass must be green by now
rubbing up against the wall every inning
by Diamondhacks on Jun 24, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
So in left there is the green monster that’s about 40 feet high and in right field they have this short wall where J.D. Drew takes away home runs from lefties. Sick.
That's how they roll in Beantown
like a wave of molasses down city streets.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
shitty park
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Jun 24, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Before the new FO
I think that was the plan at one point. Now that’s effectively tabled.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
That's about 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.
I've very unhappy Mark isn't playing
will my heartbreak help?
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
You'e better than Britney
you just need to keep making your music and movies and get on with your life.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
you throw out an Orc reference
and the place goes wild - but we can’t string together even a few lines of Sweet Caroline? are you kdding me?
DD out for the eighth?
I’m a touch surprised, though he’s only at 94 pitches.
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.
Hopefully they have someone up in the bullpen
They probably don’t, though.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
Man on base
quick, more misery, no more comedy film talk
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
Wish I could be surprised.
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 don't fault Melvin
for giving Doug one more batter. I fault him for bringing in the third best reliever on the team into the biggest situation of the game.
Dougie's done
Wheel of Relieving, turn turn turn, tell us the pitcher that will burn
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
See, Neil Diamond reference, meh. Anamaniacs reference, and I laugh.
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.
Going to the 'pen
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.
so I'm thinking of hiring a singing telegram
to rick roll my friend. thoughts?
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Jun 24, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions
Is this the place for the story of my rentboy friend
the stripogram and the handcuffs?
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
uh yeah!
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Jun 24, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
to long to type right now,I'll post it at the end of the game
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
Qualls?
Didn’t we just recently discuss that it’s a bad idea to bring him in with runners on?
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, maybe Melvin's getting to the Negative Day spirit?
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
I have no "Quall"ms
Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.
by seton hall snake pit on Jun 24, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
4-2
Pedroia fouled off about 74 pitches in that at-bat.
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.
Dear Jim,
you know those words you said we couldn’t use?
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
That could have been ugly.
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.
GODDAMMIT
BOMEL!! DO NOT BRING IN QUALLS WITH INHERITED RUNNERS!!
HOW MANY TIMES DO I NEED TO FREAKING SAY THIS??
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
I've been sitting here watching,
but I was eating fried chicken, so I didn’t want to get grease all over my laptop.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
by DbacksSkins on Jun 24, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Apparently
Several dozen more times. You’d think that he’d have people who would notice these things….
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.
yo.
breathe.
lack of oxygen stunts your growth.
Two days later, Eric Byrnes missed three games for excessive crying, and started listening to emo. At the same time, Emily changed her name to emilylovesthedbacksexceptthatloserericbyrnes.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 24, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
or throwing up?
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 24, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
:::::takes a quick breathe:::::
I can’t watch
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 24, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Drew strikes out
Thank you, lovely sporting lady of my heart.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
Nice
JD looking quite the fool on that swing.
Double play time, Qualls.
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.
If Ojeda keeps playing like this
I don’t think he’ll be with us next year.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
Augie gets one out
Nice play there to get the out.
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.
Didn't matter.
Had no effect.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
by DbacksSkins on Jun 24, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
If he plays that correctly he might be able to hold the runner
it completely blew by him, no chance.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
Could have had a chance
but you’ll think what you think
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
Watch when they replay the game.
Even if Byrnes plays it perfectly, he doesn’t catch anyone.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
by DbacksSkins on Jun 24, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Dear Chad Qualls
I hate 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.
I don't hate Qualls.
I hate Melvin for bringing in Qualls EVERY FREAKING TIME.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
by DbacksSkins on Jun 24, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
No. Trading Valverde was the right call.
His value was NEVER going to be higher than last year, when he led the world in the worthless category of “saves”.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
by DbacksSkins on Jun 24, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
But now we are stuck with Qualls, Burke, and some minor league guy.
The talent that is Josh Hamilton.
Sure, in retrospect, we might have gotten more for Valverde,
or even not traded him.
And then he would have left after this season, and we’d hopefully get draft picks.
You don’t resign a guy based on a career year.
(Unless “you” is Jeff Moorad, and “a guy” is Eric Byrnes.)
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
You don't resign a guy based on a career year
I hate to break itto you, but the Diamondbacks are hardly the first to do this.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
More a comment
on the “you” and “a guy” part. You could insert many many many people into those, unfortunately.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
DO NOT EVER BRING IN CHAD QUALLS WITH RUNNERS ON
HOW MANY TIMES DOES THIS HAVE TO F*ING HAPPEN!??
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
5-4
Sally misplays that one too, not that it would matter.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
Boy
Glad we didn’t have Upton out there on that play.
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.
Way to piss away the game!
Freaking disgusting
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 24, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions
I blame Alltel
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.
WTF IS WRONG WITH YOU, MELVIN???
OH…. GREAT. Now Melvin doesn’t pull Qualls. He sends out Brian Price to talk to him. Brilliant.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
Pena
SHOULD HAVE BEEN FREAKING BROUGHT IN AFTER THEY PULLED DAVIS.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
by DbacksSkins on Jun 24, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
DO NOT RETURN TO ARIZONA, MELVIN.
BECAUSE I AM GOING TO #(%*ING KILL YOU.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
This REALLY freaking infuriates me....
....because it’s so plain to see, and yet Melvin makes the same mistakes over and over and over again.
Grace was even bringing it up, about how Qualls has allowed 40% of inherited runners to score, and how that’s pretty high.
BUT MELVIN DOESN’T PAY ANY ATTENTION.
And now, he’s probably lost us a game.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
by DbacksSkins on Jun 24, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
It's not fun for any of us
and you should vent, but a ton of posts in a row in caps? Eh.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
This is the second straight game
that he’s done this, and everyone could see it coming a mile away.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
by DbacksSkins on Jun 24, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Seriously
If fans online can figure this stuff out for free, Melvin’s got to have some guys getting paid to work it out for him.
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'm willing to volunteer.
as long as i’m still welcome when he doesn’t friggin listen to common sense.
:-(
Two days later, Eric Byrnes missed three games for excessive crying, and started listening to emo. At the same time, Emily changed her name to emilylovesthedbacksexceptthatloserericbyrnes.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 24, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
We may need you to do background music for the puppet show.
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.
SO THERE.
Screw bob melvin.
Two days later, Eric Byrnes missed three games for excessive crying, and started listening to emo. At the same time, Emily changed her name to emilylovesthedbacksexceptthatloserericbyrnes.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 24, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
hey.
self defense, not self offense.
it’s not worth it.
actually, now that i think about it, it just might be.
Two days later, Eric Byrnes missed three games for excessive crying, and started listening to emo. At the same time, Emily changed her name to emilylovesthedbacksexceptthatloserericbyrnes.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 24, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Another great start by Davis
Another No Decision. Too bad.
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.
He had thrown 94 pitches, I think.
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.
The real sin is not having anyone out
after the first hit, and then secondly sending out Qualls. Oh well.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
I agree with this
with 94 pitches OK to send back out, but he should have been done after the 1st runner.
Yeah.
Keeping Davis in the game was okay. The error was 1. NOT having a strikeout thrower ready to come in, 2. NOT pulling Davis as soon as he gave up a single baserunner, and 3. BRINGING IN QUALLS.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
by DbacksSkins on Jun 24, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
i can has bukkit?
Two days later, Eric Byrnes missed three games for excessive crying, and started listening to emo. At the same time, Emily changed her name to emilylovesthedbacksexceptthatloserericbyrnes.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 24, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Qualls is a good reliever,
but he is NOT good with inherited runners. EVERYONE and Devin’s mother KNOWS this by now.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
by DbacksSkins on Jun 24, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Was that an insult? LOL Even MY mother knows this, and you know she’s got the Alzheimers.
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Jun 24, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I was just about to post
Dude, even my grandmother probably knows this.
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.
Nah. Of course not!
I was going to put “EVERYONE AND THEIR MOTHER”, but then I don’t know if that’s true. So I just included you instead.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
by DbacksSkins on Jun 24, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Okay, +1 then!
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Jun 24, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Shut them down, Tony
We’ve got one more turn.
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.
So...
No outs, three run lead, two runners on and Pedroia, Drew and Manny due up.
Tell me again why it’s a bad thing to use the best reliever on the team in that situation?
most of them are.
but this one more than the rest.
Two days later, Eric Byrnes missed three games for excessive crying, and started listening to emo. At the same time, Emily changed her name to emilylovesthedbacksexceptthatloserericbyrnes.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 24, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't know that I'd say "most of them are".
But most of the games where the bullpen blows it and all of the games when Melvin leaves in an obviously gassed starter to get the win—THOSE are on Melvin’s shoulders.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
by DbacksSkins on Jun 24, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Correction
As noted previously, any loss belongs to soco and his cheerful optimism earlier. It only takes one…
by Jim McLennan on Jun 24, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Snyder, Byrnes, Drew lead off the inning.
Eric, if you are looking for some redemption, now would be an absolutely beautiful time.
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 might even take back the sig.
Two days later, Eric Byrnes missed three games for excessive crying, and started listening to emo. At the same time, Emily changed her name to emilylovesthedbacksexceptthatloserericbyrnes.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 24, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
So Qualls is left until he not only gives up the tying run but then the go-ahead run. What made Melvin think he was going to miraculously get that last out?
Melvin
wanted Qualls to get the win, when we score 2 runs off Papelbon in the 9th.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
by DbacksSkins on Jun 24, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Worked out pretty well,
eh?
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
by DbacksSkins on Jun 24, 2008 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
We had a 3 run lead,
and does Melvin bring in one of his strikeout guys?
No. He brings in Chad Qualls and hopes for a DP.
And now we have to freaking face Papelbon.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
Lately?
Or over the course of the entire season?
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
by DbacksSkins on Jun 24, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Over the season
He does have the second best K/9 rate on the team.
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.
Both
38 in 35.1 IP prior to tonight and 78 in 82 IP last year.
Both are at a significantly higher rate than Pena and Lyon.
I meant
this entire season? Or only in the last few weeks?
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
by DbacksSkins on Jun 24, 2008 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Both, actually.
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.
How many times in a row are we going to post about Qualls?
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
As many as we need to.
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Jun 24, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe as many as it takes
until Melvin sees the freaking obvious.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
by DbacksSkins on Jun 24, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Then we’ll just have to demonstrate it with colorful puppets!
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.
No, I am. Hang on.
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 24, 2008 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Byrnes
You owe us.
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.
Walk for Byrnes!
That’s a start.
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.
Absolutely
Gotta have something to gloat about at Thanksgiving.
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.
Best news all night.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
by DbacksSkins on Jun 24, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Jim?
You ready for Rachel tomorrow night?
See, this is EXACTLY what she prevented last night.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
Do we invoke her at the start
or when we need her like Penelope?
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
Must be before the game
None of these “wait until we have a two-run lead, and whoops, there she is” invocations.
by Jim McLennan on Jun 24, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
LMFAO
I am sorry did you say we have a chance?
by dbacksfan01 on Jun 24, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah. He’s not helping.
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Jun 24, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Game
Argh!
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.
You know
last night’s game thread was fun after the game was over. I suspect it will not be the same tonight :-(
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
I know we should have won this one
but on the other hand we’re playing well against a great team. I know it’s a small consolation prize, but it’s something.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
We had a 3 run lead in the 8th inning.
We brought in a reliever who allows 40% of inherited runners to score, with 2 men on.
There is NO consolation prize for something that stupid.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
by DbacksSkins on Jun 24, 2008 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Give me a break
the game sucks but it’s not like we played the Royals again. We should have won, but didn’t, and at the same time the Red Sox are a great time. I can acknowledge that, can’t I?
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
Sure.
I’m glad we didn’t lose another series to the Royals or split another series with the Pirates?
OTOH, I really feel like when you’re playing the best teams, you’ve gotta be playing your best to win. We played well enough to win tonight, on the road, against possibly the best team in baseball. We took a 3 run lead into the 8th. Our manager then made a stupid move that cost us the game.
Best managers (like umpires) are the ones you never notice.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
by DbacksSkins on Jun 24, 2008 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Exactly
I know it sucks, but this is one of the best teams, and we should be proud of our boys. The manager? Probably not.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
I'm just sick of moral victories and false starts.
Sure, after the Dodgers inevitably lose, I’ll feel a little better, ::knocks wood, vigorously:: but for awhile, I’m gonna be steamed tonight.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
by DbacksSkins on Jun 24, 2008 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Crack open a beet
or a beer, either one. We’ll get ‘em tomorrow. Hopefully.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
game.
i still hate eric byrnes.
bum bum is right.
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by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 24, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions
Byrnes > Drew
Tonight, anyway.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
by DbacksSkins on Jun 24, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I love the smell of napalm in the morning
smells like victory, no ,wait
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
HAH.
Chad Tracy is on ESPN’s MLB scoreboard “Top Performers”
Bah.
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by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 24, 2008 10:27 PM EDT reply actions
It'd be really funny
if they brought up the wrong Chad.
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 24, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
if it had...
ugh.
espn would have had an extremely angry call.
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by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 25, 2008 1:45 AM EDT up reply actions
Dont go around blaming
the front office for losses around here. You may develop a reputation ;-)
by Diamondhacks on Jun 24, 2008 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I blame that one
on deferred payments (and Russ Ortiz) putting a severe damper on the payroll.
So yeah, I guess management can be included there.
I didn't really like that trade.
We got a reliever, a bench player, and a minor league pitcher.
The talent that is Josh Hamilton.
Dunno about that.
Valverde’s ERA was somewhere around 2.20 last year. He had a career year. This year, it’s up at 4.34 so far. Even with Qualls’ recent meltdowns, his ERA’s only at 3.50, and with the exception of the first 2 weeks, Lyon has been a FANTASTIC closer.
Mark Reynolds: Turning me gay since '07
Chicken Crap Interview
how about asking Brian Price WHY nobody was up in the bullpen in key situations
it's easy to cheerlead when things are going well
not so easy to be objective when those you call out sign your paycheck…...
I expect the t.v. people to be a bunch of yes men.
it’s the spinelessness of the print and radio people that really grates on me.
Gambo and Ash get pretty pissed about it
I don’t listen to them religiously, but that’s what it seems to me.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
Playing the demographics, I suppose
just like Doug and Wolfe are either talking about football or quoting movie lines. They do talk some about the Diamondbacks, and lately have been pretty pissed.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
KTAR will probably be livid tomorrow
but Arizona Republic? FSN? Forget about it.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
lol
I’ve lost lit cigarettes,damn dodgy hands of mine
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
I keep a glass of water at my bedside
I don’t smoke when I go to bed to sleep, but I spend half my life in one
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
Ouch
Speak for yourself, I make sure I never let a cigarette go to waste.
by dbacksfan01 on Jun 24, 2008 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
uhoh.
careful.
unless you’re in to the burning flesh thing… :-/
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by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 24, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
You know why Melvin bothers me?
He believes the front office PR machine? Owings has a pinch hit homer? Pinch hit him all the time, despite the strikeout rate. Qualls throws a one-pinch double play one time? Bring him in with runners on despite how much he’s struggled. It’s like the man doesn’t believe in a fluke.
Conversely
maybe he’s forced to and just acts the part.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
And where are the comments about Qualls by Sutton and Gracie and questioning of putting him in at all when Cruz was available?
Problem here is
you put in Cruz, he gives up the lead, then everybody rips on BoMel for not putting in Qualls
I wouldn't.
It’d be something new. The Qualls thing has been a real issue lately.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
by DbacksSkins on Jun 24, 2008 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd rather him take a chance that makes sense and blow it
than make the same mistake over and over again.
Cruz: 2.60 ERA, 13 Ks/9.
Does Cruz have the plague or something? Did he sleep with Melvin’s wife??
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
by DbacksSkins on Jun 24, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
JD Drew is one of the hottest hitters around
and his career OPS v Cruz is closer to 2 than to 1.
1.541 to be exact
Maybe that had something to do with it.
by Diamondhacks on Jun 24, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
::checking::
Qualls faced 5 batters other than JD Drew. How’d that work out?
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 24, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Well
he got Manny Ramirez out on a weak grounder. I hear he’s pretty good.
Melvin probably didnt want Cruz facing Drew with runners on base – and if that was his thinking I could hardly blame him. Besides, Cruz is on the emotional side and this is Fenway.
Shit happens.
by Diamondhacks on Jun 24, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
It was a tough loss
against a formidable team, but we’re 11-10 in one run decisions, about where most teams wind up. And we’re way ahead of the game on that score since Melvin took over in 2005.
Waaay ahead.
by Diamondhacks on Jun 24, 2008 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions
The biggest thing is,
with two runners already on base, I don’t trust Cruz’s 22 walks in 28 innings against the heart of one of the most lineups in all of baseball.
The save makes managers dumb. It’s the eighth inning of a tight game,there are runners on first and second with murderer’s row due up – the only reason to not bring the best reliever on the team is that they won’t get that stupid “S” added to the end of their line in the box score. You have your best reliever pitch to the best hitters in the biggest situations and then you let Qualls pitch in the ninth against the bottom of the order with no men on.
About the walks
it’s also surprising that Davis was able to do that well against this lineup. A guy that lets on a ton of guys against them would seem like suicide.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
I meant Grace and Sutton not rocking the boat.
I’m unhappy, sure, but oh well.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
At that point I was outside playing with the dog
and listening on the radio. I couldn’t stand to watch.
If they brought it up, bully for them, but I was back in after the tying run scored and they didn’t make any mention about it. The one thing that tends to infuriate me about them is that there are certain guys (mainly the young guys), whose mistakes they continually harp on, innings after they’ve already occurred. Meanwhile, other players may make a mistake and they’ll quickly forget about it an inning later.
there are certain guys (mainly the young guys), whose mistakes they continually harp on, innings after they’ve already occurred. Meanwhile, other players may make a mistake and they’ll quickly forget about it an inning later.
And you wonder where people like foulpole get it from….
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
by DbacksSkins on Jun 24, 2008 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I hate you
I already had “The Oldest Established” stuck in my head all day for some reason.
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.
Since Bob Melvin is illiterate, I've made him a visual aid:
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
by DbacksSkins on Jun 24, 2008 10:37 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
+1
but an extremely sad +1
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by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 24, 2008 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Again
I would like to officially protest that I can only recommend things once. That deserves several. And to be printed up and published in the newspaper, on the scoreboard, everywhere.
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.
but mostly in bomel's eyes.
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by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 24, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I Was Very Upset . . .
. . . until I saw this. I think I will reconsider throwing stuff now. Thanks DbacksSkins!
by ChandlerDad on Jun 24, 2008 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
::Bows::
I do what I can.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
by DbacksSkins on Jun 24, 2008 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
If he's illiterate...
oh, never mind.
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by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 24, 2008 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Well
I’m assuming he can recognize players’ names. Otherwise, he wouldn’t be able to do the lineup card.
A lot of people who can’t read per se can still recognize words they see over any over again.
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 24, 2008 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
fair enough.
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by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 24, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
This is also true.
I drew all the bad guys in blue.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
by DbacksSkins on Jun 24, 2008 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I imagine
Melvin holding out a handful of highlighters and a letting everyone pick their color.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
That's
probably Melvin’s idea of a “team meeting”, or “taking infield”, or something.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
by DbacksSkins on Jun 24, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Taking infield
is running across the street to the ice cream truck that’s passing by.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
It's moments like this when I am pissed that I can't curse.
Please, Jim?
May I?
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by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 24, 2008 10:38 PM EDT reply actions
Candiott just said on the radio that he prefers Qualls coming in to start an inning. Wow, somebody with a brain and a voice.
Hey...
what a f$@#$&(# novel idea!!!!!
maybe someone should tell bob melvin?
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by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 24, 2008 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
That's EXACTLY
what I keep saying. He’s great, when he starts the inning himself. When he comes in with runners already on, he is NOT GOOD.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
by DbacksSkins on Jun 24, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
we know, we know.
now.
how to get the message to bob melvin?
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by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 24, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm going July 4th, as far as I know.
I’ll make it really big, and sit in the outfield on the visitor’s side.
VOLUNTEERING.
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by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 24, 2008 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m going too. You should bring a “nice” sign and then flip it over and write a personal message to BoMel with a sharpie on the other side.
Car?
Go Dbacks?
Don’t F* up?
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by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 24, 2008 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
bludgeon?
hey. i can hope.
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by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 24, 2008 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Gorilla with a telegram?
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.
Simple reason
Because everything is funnier when it involves a gorilla.
Well, except deforestation of tropical jungles. Unless the gorillas are driving the bulldozers. So put that under “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.
Somebody print out my visual aid
and send it down to the dugout. Tell Melvin it’s the secret to a new way of bunting, so we’ll be sure he opens it.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
by DbacksSkins on Jun 24, 2008 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
If it goes on like this
we’ll all have to have our “F” keys taped up
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
EFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFf.
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by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 24, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Losses like this really hurt. Do you suppose Qualls avoids DD in the clubhouse totally or does he say anything to Doug? I have always wondered about how that goes.
I bet DD treats Qualls like he did the thyroid.
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by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 24, 2008 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
something like that...
yeah. didn’t make much sense.
i tried, though.
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by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 24, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Evidence
seems to suggest that that would make Qualls pitch better, too.
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 24, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
DD
has Chad Qualls surgically removed?
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
by DbacksSkins on Jun 24, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm at the point - where I want the Dodgers to go on a winning streak
I’m seriously EMBARRASSED this team is still in first place – we don’t deserve it….. It’s not ethical – It feels dirty…...
agreed.
:-(
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by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 24, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Vaffanculo, Bob Melvin.
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by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 24, 2008 10:52 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah.
Not as rewarding.
Not by a long shot.
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by emilylovesthedbacks on Jun 24, 2008 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Okay guys
we need that win tomorrow
1) we just do
2) it’s on UK Tv so I will be watching it for real, sat up and everthing ,out of bed with a hat on
3)one of the presenters, Josh is a Red Sox fan and I can email him during the game to taunt him
4) dessert?(I’d like Mark covered with whipped cream please)
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
And now the replay of the game begins. Now I am getting pissed all over again. At least Sutton and Gracie finally said BoMel “might’ need to reconsider putting Qualls in in that situation again. Finally!
This can't be good for the clubhouse, either.
Making the same mistake multiple times, losing games that way, and leaving Qualls out on a limb when he clearly can’t handle that situation.
Have the Dodgers lost yet?
by DbacksSkins on Jun 24, 2008 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
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