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All-Star + Random Off-day Gameday Thread

The showcase event visits the House That Ruth Built for the final time, and we'll see if the National League can break the lengthy streak of American League victories and claim home advantage in the World Series. The game might be hard pushed to provide more startling a spectacle than Josh Hamilton's first-round performance in the Home Run Derby, which included 13 straight homers - more than anyone else managed with ten outs. It's funny to think he has gone through so many organizations - for well-documented reasons - and is now hearing the crowd chant his name at Yankee Stadium.

Other potential topics to discuss for the rest of the day:
   How we feel about the ex-Dbacks playing in the game
   Are you going to see The Dark Knight this weekend
   USA Today lists its veterans they want to see in one more AS Game, including the Big Unit. Anyone you'd add to the list?
   Jimmy Kimmel and Sarah Silverman Break-Up. Is it because of Matt Damon? [Link NSFW]
   Or, of course, anything else!

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This is the NL's year

We have the better pitching staff and we have the better roster. That it will happen in Yankee Stadium will make it that much better.

Fire Bob Melvin. Fire A.J. Hinch. Eric Byrnes Sucks.

by nihil67 on Jul 15, 2008 1:29 PM EDT   0 recs

Of course I'm seeing The Dark Knight

I’m a comic book fan.

Dear Josh Byrnes: Please DFA Chris Burke. Give D'antona a chance. Trade for someone that actually knows how to hit.

by Zephon on Jul 15, 2008 1:39 PM EDT   0 recs

Why is the NL starting Ben Sheets?

This seems an odd choice considering the calibre of the other pitchers. Are Lincecum and Volquez unavailable to start?

by SongBird on Jul 15, 2008 2:31 PM EDT   0 recs

Not sure it matters

The “starter” only goes 2 innings… 3 max.

Fire Bob Melvin. Fire A.J. Hinch. Eric Byrnes Sucks.

by nihil67 on Jul 15, 2008 2:32 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

And Webb is going to miss the game entirely?

It's like living with a six-year old.

by 4 Corners Fan on Jul 15, 2008 2:43 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

i think so

we still might get to see haren though

I find your lack of faith disturbing...

by utahdbacksfan on Jul 15, 2008 2:49 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I guess so since he threw 108 pitches on Sunday. Lincecum threw a similar amount (or more) on Sunday but is still available.

by TwinnerA on Jul 15, 2008 2:49 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

is it beyond all optimism that the dbacks will make it to the playoffs this year?

You fell victim to one of the classic blunders! The first is never get involved in a land war in Asia. The second, only slightly less well known, is this: never go up against a Sicilian when death is on the line! Ha ha ha ha ha ha --

by utahdbacksfan on Jul 15, 2008 3:03 PM EDT   0 recs

Hell, no.

We are in first place – I really don’t see anyone else bar the Dodgers in the division as a threat, and they are hardly an offensive whirlwind, and the loss of Furcal is a significant loss. It really comes down to how productive our hitters are in the second-half, and that has lately showed signs of some life. I’d be a lot happier if Upton and Young started to hit again though.

by Jim McLennan on Jul 15, 2008 3:13 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

its just that we seem to have gone on a downhill slope in the standings pretty steadily… remember when we were 6.5 games up?

ive got my fingers crossed that the break will do us some good

You fell victim to one of the classic blunders! The first is never get involved in a land war in Asia. The second, only slightly less well known, is this: never go up against a Sicilian when death is on the line! Ha ha ha ha ha ha --

by utahdbacksfan on Jul 15, 2008 3:22 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Oh, no doubt

We can’t continue to play the way we did. However, the schedule is in our favor in the second-half, with less games against tough teams. Basically, how we do against the rest of the West over the remaining 67 games will likely decide our fate. The first two series back, against the Dodgers and Cubs, will be a particularly interesting test.

by Jim McLennan on Jul 15, 2008 3:42 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

O rly?

Sarah Silverman is single now?

Mark Reynolds: back to turning me gay.

by DbacksSkins on Jul 15, 2008 4:00 PM EDT   0 recs

wait...

she was dating jimmy kimmel?

wow. yeah, I don’t pay attention to celebrity relationships…I have my own to worry about.

Why are are we as a society so obsessed with celebrity lives?
Discuss.

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 Jul 15, 2008 5:09 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Why are are we as a society so obsessed with celebrity lives?
Discuss.

Because our own lives suck?

Mark Reynolds: back to turning me gay.

by DbacksSkins on Jul 15, 2008 5:23 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

hey...

I don’t know about you, but my life only sucks sometimes. And not enough that I feel like following the Spears family follies. Or Branjelina…although, they do have adorable children.

For example, I woke up this morning at 9:45 for a 10:00 coffee date. That’s what I get for falling asleep at 5:45 am, I suppose. Speaking of…I think I’m gonna go take a nap. That sounds quite pleasant right now. :-)

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 Jul 15, 2008 5:41 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Falling asleep at 5:45 on a Tuesday morning

and waking up at 9:45, eh? Must be nice not to have a job… ;-)

Mark Reynolds: back to turning me gay.

by DbacksSkins on Jul 15, 2008 7:16 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Actually, it is.

Except for the lack of cash flow. That sucks.

So, I think this game is somewhere on the East Coast, and I'm pretty sure someone mentioned that this time it counts. What it counts for, I'm still not sure. Also, there are some pretty good players in this one. Some of the best, I think.

by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 15, 2008 10:57 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

+1

See also soap operas. Celebrity lives are so much more glamorous and interesting than ours. They don’t have to work! They just go to parties! They are attractive and do not get skin problems!

Alternatively, there’s the schadenfreude of watching a celebrity self-destruct – see Britney for details. But generally, other people’s lives are always a topic of interest and discussion: always have been. Or don’t you remember high-school? :-)

by Jim McLennan on Jul 15, 2008 5:44 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Remember high school?

I just graduated. Somehow, I managed to stay somewhat sane, and definitely less crazy than my friends. None of us were “popular” or whatever, so that probably helped…big group of misfits, and every single one of us were musicians. I just don’t understand the obsession with other people’s lives…Seems like most people have their own problems that they could be worrying about.

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 Jul 15, 2008 5:53 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Wait a second --

band nerd misfits? SURELY, you jest….

::ducks::

Mark Reynolds: back to turning me gay.

by DbacksSkins on Jul 15, 2008 7:38 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Not band nerds.

Orchestra and choir nerds…ask any band kid- there’s definitely a difference.

Anyway…there’s nothing flying at your head, because I’m proud of my nerd status, thankyouverymuch.

:-)

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 Jul 15, 2008 7:41 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Thank you

for proving my point.

Mark Reynolds: back to turning me gay.

by DbacksSkins on Jul 15, 2008 7:42 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

What point?

That I’m a nerd?

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 Jul 15, 2008 7:44 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Shock and dismay!

No, wait…

"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"

by kishi on Jul 15, 2008 7:44 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

The proper term is “band geek.”

"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"

by kishi on Jul 15, 2008 7:43 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

That's very true

though none of it is something to be too proud of. ‘-)

By all means hit at a glacial pace. You know how that thrills me.

by soco on Jul 15, 2008 10:59 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Hey, my life has significant threads of Awesome woven through it.

Actually, I’m not all that interested in following most celebrity relationships, so there you have it.

"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"

by kishi on Jul 15, 2008 5:54 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I couldn't give two shits about celebrity relationships, honestly.

And I’m so sick of hearing about “Branjelina”.... UGH…. it’s ALMOST as annoying as when J.Lo and B.Aff were engaged.

The only reason I care about Sarah Silverman being single is that I think she’s probably one of the 5 or so women in Hollywood with whom I could stand to be on a date with for more than about 10 minutes.

Mark Reynolds: back to turning me gay.

by DbacksSkins on Jul 15, 2008 7:25 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

well,

good luck getting that 10 minute date…

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 Jul 15, 2008 7:29 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

No. See,

the point of getting excited about her being single is the fact that I think I could go on a date with her for more than 10 minutes. It wouldn’t be like talking to a brick wall, like… say, Tara Reid.

OTOH, whether she could stand me for more than 10 minutes is debatable…. ;-)

Mark Reynolds: back to turning me gay.

by DbacksSkins on Jul 15, 2008 7:35 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Well...

the chances of you getting any date with her are miniscule.

Just sayin’.

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 Jul 15, 2008 7:43 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

So...

You’re saying there’s a chance.

"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"

by kishi on Jul 15, 2008 7:44 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

let me fix that.

The chances of Skins getting a date with Sarah Silverman are zero.

And I will pay him if he can prove otherwise.

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 Jul 15, 2008 7:45 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

How much are you willing to pay him?

Because if it’s a decent amount, and he’d be willing to split, I’ll do what I can to help.

"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"

by kishi on Jul 15, 2008 7:46 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Whoa....

what algorithm did you use to get “zero”? Hey, she just broke up with a short Catholic guy, I could be her rebound short Catholic guy.

Mark Reynolds: back to turning me gay.

by DbacksSkins on Jul 15, 2008 7:47 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Yeah, except she just broke up with

a funny short Catholic guy.
You’re just short and Catholic.

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 Jul 15, 2008 7:48 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

ouch...

btw Hi ppl ^^

"Back here live at the Waterfront Village with my friend the zombie, Jonathon," says correspondent Nancy Francis. "You're looking good, Jonathon. Jonathon just got an awesome face paint job. What do you think?"

Jonathon does not need to mull this one for long. Jonathon turns to the reporter and says, in a voice that is both flat and emphatic:

"I like turtles."

ROFLMAOLOL!

by Muu on Jul 15, 2008 7:49 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I’m not entirely convinced that Jimmy Kimmel is funny.

"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"

by kishi on Jul 15, 2008 7:49 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Exactly.

She doesn’t want another funny guy. She wants a guy who’s serious and a good listener.

And… err, we all know how… um… serious I am. And how good I am at listening. /sarcasm :-(

Mark Reynolds: back to turning me gay.

by DbacksSkins on Jul 15, 2008 7:50 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

*pop* goes the ego...

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 Jul 15, 2008 7:50 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Don't flatter yourself.

You have to earn it by saying something clever.

Mark Reynolds: back to turning me gay.

by DbacksSkins on Jul 15, 2008 7:53 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

wow...

somebody woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning.
:-)

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 Jul 15, 2008 7:53 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Not at all.

I’m just not gonna lay down for you. Sorry. Takes a little more effort than that.

Mark Reynolds: back to turning me gay.

by DbacksSkins on Jul 15, 2008 7:55 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Oh trust me

it’s much more fun to pop his ego for him…

by snakecharmer on Jul 15, 2008 8:05 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

he makes it easy.

almost too easy.

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 Jul 15, 2008 8:12 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Because he secretly likes it

Oops ;) not so much of a secret anymore.

by snakecharmer on Jul 15, 2008 8:13 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

was it ever a secret?

he didn’t really do much to hide how much he liked that we were capable of popping his ego.

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 Jul 15, 2008 8:15 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

That's true, he doesn't

He doesn’t hide as much as I think he thinks he hides…

...That’s an oddly structured sentence, yet true.

by snakecharmer on Jul 15, 2008 8:16 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Hide what?

What can I say? I like a challenge.

Mark Reynolds: back to turning me gay.

by DbacksSkins on Jul 15, 2008 8:21 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Don't worry

We’ll make sure you get one..

by snakecharmer on Jul 15, 2008 8:22 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Now

I’m almost afraid to ask…

Mark Reynolds: back to turning me gay.

by DbacksSkins on Jul 15, 2008 8:23 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

You can ask

But you won’t get an answer. :)

by snakecharmer on Jul 15, 2008 8:23 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

But I can't,

because I’m afraid to. Remember?

Mark Reynolds: back to turning me gay.

by DbacksSkins on Jul 15, 2008 8:52 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

You said

almost afraid to…

by snakecharmer on Jul 15, 2008 8:53 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Well,

now I’m fully afraid to.

Mark Reynolds: back to turning me gay.

by DbacksSkins on Jul 15, 2008 8:54 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

And

Rightfully so.

"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"

by kishi on Jul 15, 2008 8:55 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Does that make me

dumb? Or dumber?

Mark Reynolds: back to turning me gay.

by DbacksSkins on Jul 15, 2008 7:46 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

O rly?

Oh, ye of little faith…... jk.

Besides, didn’t say I’m actually gonna do it. Just excited that there’s another interesting single woman in the world. That’s all.

Mark Reynolds: back to turning me gay.

by DbacksSkins on Jul 15, 2008 7:45 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

There are quite a few of us y’know ;)

by snakecharmer on Jul 15, 2008 8:05 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

+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 Jul 15, 2008 8:06 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Well

can there ever be too many?

Mark Reynolds: back to turning me gay.

by DbacksSkins on Jul 15, 2008 8:07 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Perhaps...

at one time. Depends on the women. ;) But for the most part, as long as there is equality with the single, interesting men…

by snakecharmer on Jul 15, 2008 8:09 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Well,

would you say that you are as interesting as Sarah Silverman?

Mark Reynolds: back to turning me gay.

by DbacksSkins on Jul 15, 2008 8:21 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Well I know I'm not nearly as funny

but I like to think I’m interesting…. in different ways.

by snakecharmer on Jul 15, 2008 8:23 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

You are, Jenny.

:-)

Mark Reynolds: back to turning me gay.

by DbacksSkins on Jul 15, 2008 8:55 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

did u take ur pills today? =X

I knew all the rules, but the rules did not know me...

by Muu on Jul 15, 2008 8:10 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I’m not interested in celebrities, but it’s shoved in my face constantly. I really don’t care about Brad and Angelina; but they are in the newspapers, on the news, on any “news” website. I don’t read the gossip mags, or the gossip websites; but I know a lot more about Paris, Brit-Brit, and so on than I want to. I know that there are people who have an interest in celebrities, but I don’t know why coverage of such has to be so all-encompassing.

And get off my lawn, you kids!

It's like living with a six-year old.

by 4 Corners Fan on Jul 15, 2008 6:54 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Half the time when a "news" program is talking about some or other celebrity,

I have no clue who the heck they’re talking about.

....Yeah, I keep up with what the young people are doing these days….. riiight.

Mark Reynolds: back to turning me gay.

by DbacksSkins on Jul 15, 2008 7:32 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Zephon's keys to a good all star game

1. Burgers
2. Beer

Dear Josh Byrnes: Please DFA Chris Burke. Give D'antona a chance. Trade for someone that actually knows how to hit.

by Zephon on Jul 15, 2008 6:14 PM EDT   0 recs

Oh yes on other part i forgot

3. Good friends

I’m throwing a barbecue obviously

Dear Josh Byrnes: Please DFA Chris Burke. Give D'antona a chance. Trade for someone that actually knows how to hit.

by Zephon on Jul 15, 2008 6:32 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

can anyone remind me why max scherzer is no longer on the roster?

last i checked he wasn’t doing any worse than qualls or gonzales

You fell victim to one of the classic blunders! The first is never get involved in a land war in Asia. The second, only slightly less well known, is this: never go up against a Sicilian when death is on the line! Ha ha ha ha ha ha --

by utahdbacksfan on Jul 15, 2008 6:34 PM EDT   0 recs

On the DL

Since June 20. An MRI that showed he had shoulder inflammation and fatigue in his throwing arm. However, he seems to be getting better: per here, Scherzer will “throw two or three bullpen sessions before returning from the DL after the All-Star break.”

by Jim McLennan on Jul 15, 2008 6:39 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

ok good. we need another arm or two in the bullpen

You fell victim to one of the classic blunders! The first is never get involved in a land war in Asia. The second, only slightly less well known, is this: never go up against a Sicilian when death is on the line! Ha ha ha ha ha ha --

by utahdbacksfan on Jul 15, 2008 6:41 PM EDT   0 recs

Well, hopefully he has two...

Kinda needs the other to catch the ball. :-P

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 Jul 15, 2008 6:57 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Haven't

there been a few one-armed pitchers though?

Mark Reynolds: back to turning me gay.

by DbacksSkins on Jul 15, 2008 7:15 PM EDT