Gameday Thread, #100: 7/22 vs. Cubs
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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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Already posted this in the recap thread from last night's game,
but thought people should see it: Cubs get fined $500,000 for draft violations
Mark Reynolds: back to turning me gay.
by DbacksSkins on
Jul 22, 2008 8:09 PM EDT
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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
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Whores...
Mark Reynolds: back to turning me gay.
by DbacksSkins on
Jul 22, 2008 8:30 PM EDT
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Aye aye, cap'n.
Mark Reynolds: back to turning me gay.
by DbacksSkins on
Jul 22, 2008 8:31 PM EDT
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Wrong date.
Mark Reynolds: back to turning me gay.
by DbacksSkins on
Jul 22, 2008 8:44 PM EDT
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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+1000
Maybe the Diamondbacks should just sign me...
by emilylovesthedbacks on
Jul 22, 2008 9:52 PM EDT
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Touché
Mark Reynolds: back to turning me gay.
by DbacksSkins on
Jul 22, 2008 9:59 PM EDT
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I’m 5’6” also. Pretty average for a girl I think.
by TwinnerA on
Jul 22, 2008 9:52 PM EDT
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Ouch....
Mark Reynolds: back to turning me gay.
by DbacksSkins on
Jul 22, 2008 9:59 PM EDT
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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
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D'Anotna is up!
Byrnes to 60-day DL, Robertson optioned down.
by snakecharmer on
Jul 22, 2008 9:06 PM EDT
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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"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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Holy crap!
You’re back!
Mark Reynolds: back to turning me gay.
by DbacksSkins on
Jul 22, 2008 9:53 PM EDT
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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
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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
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Jon was saying hey there little dude, how’s the weather down there.
by TwinnerA on
Jul 22, 2008 9:44 PM EDT
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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
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How many E-Bone D-back jerseys are there?? ;-)
by foulpole on
Jul 22, 2008 9:40 PM EDT
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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I think
they’re new this season?
Mark Reynolds: back to turning me gay.
by DbacksSkins on
Jul 22, 2008 9:55 PM EDT
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Three solid defensive plays to start the game. Sweet!
by foulpole on
Jul 22, 2008 9:44 PM EDT
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Oh sure, to the looong part of the park
and it’s caught. Boo.
by snakecharmer on
Jul 22, 2008 9:47 PM EDT
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Dang, I was hoping that was going farther, as in over the fence.
by TwinnerA on
Jul 22, 2008 9:47 PM EDT
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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
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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
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