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Gameday Thread, #100: 7/22 vs. Cubs

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Chicago @ Arizona


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Jason Marquis
RHP, 6-5, 4.44
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Yusmeiro Petit
RHP, 0-1, 3.06

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Huge win yesterday, as our number four starter shut out the Cubs, and combined with a converted starter and previously-wobbly reliever on a two-hitter. As measured by Game Score, Johnson's six innings of one-hit ball against Colorado, back in May 2007 passed it during his second term here. Curiously, over the four games since the All-Star break, we appear to have slid through a black hole and entered Bizarro World: we lose when we score four runs or more, and win only if we score three runs or less.

Today. we send the Petit Unit to the mound instead, with the decision that he will be replacing Micah Owings for today's start. Pwnings pitched yesterday in relief - though it seemed odd to burn him there [even pinch-hitting for him with Tony Clark] for one inning of work. One wonders if this is intended to be a semi-permanent move: Petit's only previous start also came as a spot one, in place of Owings, and he pitched very well, allowing one run in six innings against the Brewers.

Marquis is pitching on very long rest again - it's been eleven days since his last appearance, which came ten days after the one preceding that. It didn't seem to affect him last time, as he pitched seven shutout innings against the Giants. He faced us twice in 2007, getting one win and one loss, though the only D-backs with 10+ PA's against him haven't done too well. Tracy is 1-for-14, Hudson 1-for-10 and Burke 5-for-28. Chris Young, however, is 3-for-6 with three homers.

Somewhat prodded by the monumental off-topicness of recent Gameday Threads, we have introduced the SnakePit Chatroom, [no password needed] which will be running in parallel with the Thread. The aim it to offer a more "random" forum for the chit-chat, but it is not intended to divert people from the threads here [and if that ends up happening, we'll pursue another route]. There won't be any particularly  enforcement, but threads that drift too far from the game will be gently shepherded towards the chat room, where they can continue unfettered.

'Skins and 'Charmer will be about tonight, so hit them up with any questions. I won't be here, as we are off to see Eddie Izzard at the Orpheum Theater. I will therefore be relying on the thread for insightful commentary, beyond the box-score, which I can steal incorporate into the postgame recap. Let's hope Petit can be as effective as Johnson, and we can proceed to take the series, setting up a potential sweep tomorrow. That would be very nice.

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Well, they can take it

Out of the money they make selling off the naming rights to their stadium…

by Jim McLennan on Jul 22, 2008 8:24 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Whores...

Mark Reynolds: back to turning me gay.

by DbacksSkins on Jul 22, 2008 8:30 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

I love it

Sam Zell, the CEO of Tribune now, also has a minority stake in the White Sox. He’s selling the team in the way that would most screw them over and I love it.

Knock off the hippie crap, strap on a helmet, and start shooting. This is baseball, Diamondbacks, I want you to storm that beach like it's Normandy!

by soco on Jul 22, 2008 9:04 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

They’re kinda losing that “lovable loser” mystique, aren’t they?

"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson

by Scrbl on Jul 22, 2008 9:54 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

True, but that's not exactly very new.

They’ve just been “losers” for awhile now.

Mark Reynolds: back to turning me gay.

by DbacksSkins on Jul 22, 2008 9:58 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Also a note about the chat room

As we discovered earlier, it doesn’t particularly like when you have lots of other windows open – it won’t bounce you per se but will keep you inactive until you type again.

It’s also pretty boring… it’s just a simple chat room, with a history of 10 minutes… it’s not threaded so it’s not easy like this, but it is a place to continue long-standing OT-ness during the games. :)

by snakecharmer on Jul 22, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

P.S. Phil, you don't have to be afraid now...

I fixed it. :) (Albeit in a strange manner…)

by snakecharmer on Jul 22, 2008 8:58 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

And with that, I'm off to Izzard.

Have fun, folks – and win one for me!

by Jim McLennan on Jul 22, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

Aye aye, cap'n.

Mark Reynolds: back to turning me gay.

by DbacksSkins on Jul 22, 2008 8:31 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Wrong date.

Mark Reynolds: back to turning me gay.

by DbacksSkins on Jul 22, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

John Rauch in a Dbacks uniform tonight!

Wow, I’m going to have two huge pitchers to meet on Friday…

by snakecharmer on Jul 22, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

He's so tall

he makes me, Emily, and Randy Johnson look short.

Knock off the hippie crap, strap on a helmet, and start shooting. This is baseball, Diamondbacks, I want you to storm that beach like it's Normandy!

by soco on Jul 22, 2008 9:08 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

He makes ME look short

And I’m 6’8!

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 22, 2008 9:09 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

I think we have a new winner

of the SnakePit Tall-a-thon.

Knock off the hippie crap, strap on a helmet, and start shooting. This is baseball, Diamondbacks, I want you to storm that beach like it's Normandy!

by soco on Jul 22, 2008 9:14 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

What's the grand prize?

A life time of back problems, difficulty finding clothes and shoes that fit, along with constantly hitting my head on “low” hanging objects?

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 22, 2008 9:19 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Don't forget

having to constanly reach for things for the short people in life.

Knock off the hippie crap, strap on a helmet, and start shooting. This is baseball, Diamondbacks, I want you to storm that beach like it's Normandy!

by soco on Jul 22, 2008 9:20 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

That too

I should start finding short people to get low things for me, just so you know how it feels.

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 22, 2008 9:22 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Hey

As a short person in your life, I resent that comment.

Isn't it enough to know I ruined a pony making a gift for you?

by mrssoco on Jul 22, 2008 9:22 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

And

being barred from being a military pilot.

Mark Reynolds: back to turning me gay.

by DbacksSkins on Jul 22, 2008 9:51 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Dude, 6''8

Holy good lord! I am over a foot shorter than you. :)

Isn't it enough to know I ruined a pony making a gift for you?

by mrssoco on Jul 22, 2008 9:15 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

You win.

Although I’m not sure I’m sad to lose.

Maybe the Diamondbacks should just sign me...

by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 22, 2008 9:41 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

He makes ME look short

and I’m 5’6!

Mark Reynolds: back to turning me gay.

by DbacksSkins on Jul 22, 2008 9:50 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

YOU make you look short

Knock off the hippie crap, strap on a helmet, and start shooting. This is baseball, Diamondbacks, I want you to storm that beach like it's Normandy!

by soco on Jul 22, 2008 9:51 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

+1000

Maybe the Diamondbacks should just sign me...

by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 22, 2008 9:52 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Touché

Mark Reynolds: back to turning me gay.

by DbacksSkins on Jul 22, 2008 9:59 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

I’m 5’6” also. Pretty average for a girl I think.

by TwinnerA on Jul 22, 2008 9:52 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Ouch....

Mark Reynolds: back to turning me gay.

by DbacksSkins on Jul 22, 2008 9:59 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Sorry, nothing meant by that.

by TwinnerA on Jul 22, 2008 10:02 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Looks like we’re buying relief pitching by the yard.

"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson

by Scrbl on Jul 22, 2008 9:54 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

D'Anotna is up!

Byrnes to 60-day DL, Robertson optioned down.

by snakecharmer on Jul 22, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

D'Antona

You know what I meant…

by snakecharmer on Jul 22, 2008 9:07 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Hey!

We finally get to see what he’s made of!

Knock off the hippie crap, strap on a helmet, and start shooting. This is baseball, Diamondbacks, I want you to storm that beach like it's Normandy!

by soco on Jul 22, 2008 9:08 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Yay!

Allthough now that Tony Clark is occupying the most obvious role for D’antona, it’ll be interesting to see how much playing time he gets,

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 22, 2008 9:17 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Will we see Rauch tonight, do you think?

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

by 4 Corners Fan on Jul 22, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

Maybe

I’m more interested in seeing if D’Antona will play.

Knock off the hippie crap, strap on a helmet, and start shooting. This is baseball, Diamondbacks, I want you to storm that beach like it's Normandy!

by soco on Jul 22, 2008 9:16 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Remind me what position he plays, please?

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

by 4 Corners Fan on Jul 22, 2008 9:16 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

"Catches"

He’s slightly better than an emergency third catcher. He played out field in college as well. He could handle RF with his arm, all though he’s never played there in the minors.

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 22, 2008 9:20 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Well, he might be working on it

because they said that he’s “added catching to his repertoire”.

by snakecharmer on Jul 22, 2008 9:23 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Exciting to have 2 new guys!

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

by 4 Corners Fan on Jul 22, 2008 9:21 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Today’s lineup

S. Drew ss .270
C. Jackson lf .303
O. Hudson 2b .303
C. Tracy 1b .304
M. Reynolds 3b .248
M. Montero c .257
C. Young cf .228
A. Romero rf .246
Y. Petit p .000

Miggy gets the start against the RHP and Petit is on the hill. s LHBs is the line up

by foulpole on Jul 22, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

I was wondering what S LHBs are

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 22, 2008 9:32 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

typo city 5 LHBs in the line up

by foulpole on Jul 22, 2008 9:34 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

I was joking FP

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 22, 2008 9:35 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Holy crap!

You’re back!

Mark Reynolds: back to turning me gay.

by DbacksSkins on Jul 22, 2008 9:53 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Those other guys:

R. Theriot ss .326
K. Fukudome rf .276
D. Lee 1b .301
A. Ramirez 3b .271
J. Edmonds cf .240
M. DeRosa lf .277
G. Soto c .278
M. Fontenot 2b .276
J. Marquis p .171

by foulpole on Jul 22, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

Oh no, Augie standing next to Rauch!!

That is a hilarious image. I heart Augie.

by snakecharmer on Jul 22, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

Jon was saying hey there little dude, how’s the weather down there.

by TwinnerA on Jul 22, 2008 9:44 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

It is amazing

how many Michael Jordan White Sox jerseys there are available on eBay.

Knock off the hippie crap, strap on a helmet, and start shooting. This is baseball, Diamondbacks, I want you to storm that beach like it's Normandy!

by soco on Jul 22, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

How many E-Bone D-back jerseys are there?? ;-)

by foulpole on Jul 22, 2008 9:40 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Probably less

Knock off the hippie crap, strap on a helmet, and start shooting. This is baseball, Diamondbacks, I want you to storm that beach like it's Normandy!

by soco on Jul 22, 2008 9:41 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

That would be my guess. ;-)

by foulpole on Jul 22, 2008 10:22 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

I am

amped for tonights game…there is a buzz about it here in my house…of course I am the only one here…

by AF DBacks Fanatic on Jul 22, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

We had a buzz in our house once, too. It turned out to be bees. EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE.

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

by 4 Corners Fan on Jul 22, 2008 9:41 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Did Petit get new glasses?

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

by 4 Corners Fan on Jul 22, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

I can't tell?

But I did notice he looked different last night; I thought it was the hair.

by snakecharmer on Jul 22, 2008 9:43 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

I think

they’re new this season?

Mark Reynolds: back to turning me gay.

by DbacksSkins on Jul 22, 2008 9:55 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

One away on the 6-3 groundout.

Knock off the hippie crap, strap on a helmet, and start shooting. This is baseball, Diamondbacks, I want you to storm that beach like it's Normandy!

by soco on Jul 22, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

Drew doing it all

catches the pop out.

Knock off the hippie crap, strap on a helmet, and start shooting. This is baseball, Diamondbacks, I want you to storm that beach like it's Normandy!

by soco on Jul 22, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

Hi ppl! ^^

wow, surprised to see that bonifacio was traded =O
but I think Rauch will be more usefull

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

by Muu on Jul 22, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

Well that was quick, inning over

Knock off the hippie crap, strap on a helmet, and start shooting. This is baseball, Diamondbacks, I want you to storm that beach like it's Normandy!

by soco on Jul 22, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

Three solid defensive plays to start the game. Sweet!

by foulpole on Jul 22, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

That’s what we like to see!

by snakecharmer on Jul 22, 2008 9:44 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Dang, I was hoping that was going farther, as in over the fence.

by TwinnerA on Jul 22, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

CoJack hits a homer!

Knock off the hippie crap, strap on a helmet, and start shooting. This is baseball, Diamondbacks, I want you to storm that beach like it's Normandy!

by soco on Jul 22, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

1-0!

Again, I get here right in time for a solo home run. I like this plan.

"Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so."

by kishi on Jul 22, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO