Gameday Thread, #101: 7/23 vs. Cubs
by Jim McLennan on Jul 23, 2008 4:39 PM EDT
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Some things never lose their comedic appeal. The Parrot Sketch is as fresh now as it was thirty years ago; Who's on First? is still comedy gold. And does any baseball fan - well, any fan whose team has won a World Series in the past 99 years - ever tire of seeing this?
No matter what may happen in the rest of Lilly's career - and he has actually been pretty good against Arizona - he will forever be remembered as a petulant Little Leaguer, throwing a temper tantrum. Wah! Wah! It just never fails to amuse.
Snark aside, Lilly actually did pretty well facing us last time [when I am pretty sure we posted the same pic] - he allowed one run in seven innings of work, and got the win. Not much track record against him for most of the team - Burke and Clark are the only ones with more than six at-bats. Clark will, I assume, get the start at first since it's a left-handed pitcher, even if his OBP against Lilly is a poor .238 [5-for-21, with no walks]. The most recent of those was back in 2004, however.
Doug Davis goes for Arizona, and we need a much better showing than we got last time out, where he lasted only three innings, though escaped with a no decision. We need him to go back to giving us quality starts, though the task is likely going to be made more difficult, with the scheduled return of Alfonso Soriano, who is only hitting .377/.403/.787 against lefties this year. That will be an undeniable boost to an offense batting .212 with an OPS of .610 in the five games since the break. More of that would be fine: the series is already in the bag, and we have another chance to put together our best winning streak in more than two months. That would be "three."
If Al can call Chase "Bank Holding Company Field", then I think we need to come up with an alternative name for Wrigley. That's especially since the naming rights will likely soon be sold - and wouldn't it be funny if they were bought by a bank? So, how should we start referring to Wrigley?
Futility Field
The House That Bartman Built
Wanna Buy The Team? Park
Century of Suckitude Stadium.
Where Pennant Hopes Go to Die
This Space for Rent Field
The Theater oif Screams
Anyone got any more? And I have little doubt Al and his members will be able to come up with some more of their own for Chase!
Getting this one up very early - the Dodgers-Rockies game is already under way, since we'll be following that here as well. Colorado are 5-3 up in the fifth, so we hope for that to continue. I was actually offered tickets to this evening's game, but had to decline - I really need to get caught up at home tonight! Should be about to comment though, and hang out in the SnakePit Chatroom too.
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The Urinal
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!
Wrigley?
Howzabout simply “Chewing Gum Field”? That goes with his theme, anyway.
Mark Reynolds: back to turning me gay.
Alcohol Poison Ivy Field @ Yuppie Choketoberfest
by Diamondhacks on Jul 23, 2008 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions
TBA Field?
Actually, that just makes me think of Arrested Development now.
"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."
Aw, man
Bases loaded for the Rockies, two outs, and I find myself in the strange position of cheering for Tulo. He thanks me by striking out to end the inning. Bah.
Rockies had 38 hits in the first two games of the series, and another 10 so far today. Wow.
"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."
Yeah, I was following that too.
0-for-4 today, so he’s back below the Uecker line.
by Jim McLennan on Jul 23, 2008 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions
And...
Speaking of which, the Walrus just struck out with men on second and third and one out…
by Jim McLennan on Jul 23, 2008 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
Maybe the Diamondbacks should just sign me...
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 23, 2008 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions
For your pre-game entertainment
I recommend this thread at BCB, mainly the part where the fans start complaining that Chase is such a pitcher’s park.
"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."
Yeah. Chase is so easy on pitchers.
That’s why it’s third in park factor so far this year. (Above Coors!! Of course, that could also be becuz the Rockies suck at home AND on the road this season)
Mark Reynolds: back to turning me gay.
yeah I read that and giggled a bit
man no one can hit in Chase it’s ridiculous
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I guess everything’s a pitcher’s park compared to Wrigley. I’d love to hear the dismay if they ended up playing in Tropicana (#29) in the World Series.
"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."
they better not make it there
personally I’m rooting for the Brewers
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Cub fans love to whne and make excuses
I only browse through threads over there for fear of pulling a Gas Lamp incident again.
Will Hope Prevail?
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 23, 2008 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Game over in Colorado
Rockies win, so we’re 1.5 up before tonight’s game. Guaranteed to finish the homestand in first, and a victory would put us two clear.
For a multitude of reasons
I can’t believe we haven’t won three in a row for over two months, and are still in first place. However, we’re hitting .270 in the past ten games and scoring more than five runs per game – and those figures will likely increase tonight, as Game #91, a three-hit shutout by Washington, will drop off that sample. To sweep the team with the best record in the National League – at least for now! – would be serious evidence that the team has turned the corner.
by Jim McLennan on Jul 23, 2008 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, I also think we're hitting the Cubs
during a particularly bad stretch for them. Just as we were hitting the skids when we went to Wrigley, and they were pretty hot.
Difference is, we STILL had a chance to win two of the three games in Chicago. The Cubs didn’t really come close last night, (well…. 5-2 before Hart came in) and got shutout Monday night. Let’s see what happens tonight, with Double D pitching and Sori back.
Mark Reynolds: back to turning me gay.
The Cubs
Really need a win tonight. Sabathia is going for the Brewers in St. Louis, so if Chicago don’t win, in all likelihood, they won’t be alone in first for the first time since May… Sound familiar? :-)
by Jim McLennan on Jul 23, 2008 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Sidenote
Where do you see the wildcard coming from? the East or the Central
So...time for another drink then?
I'd say the Central
I think Milwaukee’s looking dangerous.
"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."
I was looking at that
The other day: it’s surprisingly close. According to coolstandings.com, they give the Central a 76.7% chance, and it’s hard to argue with that.
by Jim McLennan on Jul 23, 2008 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll agree with you for now
But until this week the Mets really did look like they might make it interesting. That division is down to a 2 horse race though, can’t see Florida or the Braves doing it
So...time for another drink then?
I think the Marlins
might stick around a bit longer. That division is as nearly dysfunctional as ours
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perhaps
It’s amazing how much your pre season hopes can go up in flames though, the Braves banked on Smoltz and GLavine to push them over the top and it failed spectacularly, and Francour has been down right ugly, they need to ship Tex out now and to be honest trading Chipper Jones wouldn’t be a bad move
So...time for another drink then?
Well, not the Cubs, but...
People in San Francisco call our park Phone Company Park, mostly. Also Three Letter Acronym Park.
I don't like "phone company park",
When referring to Vimpelcom Park, I prefer to use a different telecom company name each time post.
For example: instead of calling it its real name of Sistema-Shyam Telelink Yard, I would refer to it in a mocking tone as Telefonos de Mexico Park.
Why isn't that up in the list of top Dback moments??
I would sooo vote for that…
by snakecharmer on Jul 23, 2008 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions
From one BCB poster:
I met Chris Young at a customer event in November of 2007 and the first question I asked him was about the Ted Lilly and Rich Hill HR’s in the NLDS. (very nice guy, BTW)
I asked him if he was looking for certain pitch when hit those HR’s and he replied, "Not at all, I was going up there swinging no matter what they were throwing"
So I guess that would be my scouting report for the Cubs on CY, avoid throwing the belt high fastballs…. ;)
“I was going up there swinging no matter what they were throwing”..... yup, that sounds like CY.
Mark Reynolds: back to turning me gay.
not recently
he has CoJack syndrome recently
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well CoJack is our best hitter
so thats not such a bad thing
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 23, 2008 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm speaking of CoJack v. 1.0
where he refused to swing at a first pitch strike or anything that would closely resemble a ball
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from another
He really does look like…
a 16-year-old girl throwing her purse after finding out someone else wore the same dress to the prom
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
by DaBard on Jul 23, 2008 3:59 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
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Good one there, LOL!
Will Hope Prevail?
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 23, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Al at BCB
and Bickley are one in the same
Will Hope Prevail?
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 23, 2008 7:17 PM EDT reply actions
you know what sucks?
24 hour down period before I can post on BCB
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It’s actually a pretty good idea. Especially with a fanbase that’s as apparently volatile as their’s…
"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."
i know it is but that doesn't mean it doesn't suck
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If anyone's interested
in some pregame thought, I direct you over to my fanpost regarding Mark Reynolds’ birthday.
Readysetgo.
:-)
Maybe the Diamondbacks should just sign me...
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 23, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions
Hey all.
Kinda busy with some things that need to be taken care of around the house, so I won’t be here in the GDT all that much tonight. I will be watching the game though, and I should have a new prospect article up by the end of the night. This week I’ll be doing an Outfield Prospect Smackdown: Pete Clifford vs Evan Frey.
Dear Josh Byrnes: Please DFA Chris Burke. Give D'antona a chance. Trade for someone that actually knows how to hit.
by C. Wesley Baier on Jul 23, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions
Off home
We have to stop by The Sets, so I may be a little late. Hope to be home by 7pm or so though. Keep the Cubbies beaten down for me, and save us a few homers! :-)
Like Zephon,
I’ll be leaving momentarily, so I won’t be in the GDT tonight, nor, probably, any other night for awhile. But I’ll try to check in the ‘Pit as often as is possible, and I’ll give you updates on how many hundreds of sharks I’ve killed. Back for sure on the 4th, and maybe even the 3rd. You all had better make the Dbacks go 13-0 from now until then. Will miss you all!
.....
Except soco. Because he’s the root of all evil.
....
But I WILL miss mrssoco. Enjoy Mark’s bday party!!
Mark Reynolds: back to turning me gay.
Have a good trip!
"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."
Have a great trip Phil
Watch out for the Candiru
Dear Josh Byrnes: Please DFA Chris Burke. He can't hit, and probably never will.
by C. Wesley Baier on Jul 23, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
1-619-EAT-PHIL
I’m callin’ my sharks right now.
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!
I rest my case.
Mark Reynolds: back to turning me gay.
by DbacksSkins on Jul 26, 2008 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Chat fixes
I haven’t changed the colors yet, but I made a few changes today to the OT chat:
1. Two-letter names are now okay (AJ!)
2. Changed the chat sound to something a little less annoying (personal opinion…)
NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
burke starting in right field today
augie at second, too. wonder how bad O-dog is hurting?
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 --
Just two days off, they say
with the travel day tomorrow.
Burke: nooooooo. I miss my Sally!!!! :(
by snakecharmer on Jul 23, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
ok good we need him back, if for no other reason than to keep augie free
and btw chris burke is a one-man Swirling Vortex of Suck™
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 23, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
sally who?
Hello, My name is Indigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.
by utahdbacksfan on Jul 23, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Jeff Salazar
"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."
i miss upton, even though hes struggling. hope hes back soon
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by utahdbacksfan on Jul 23, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
lineups
Dbacks
Drew, SS
Ojeda, 2B
Jackson, LF
Reynolds, 3B
Young, CF
Clark, 1B
Snyder, C
Burke, RF
Davis, P
vs
Cubs
Soriano, LF
Theriot, SS
Lee, 1B
Ramirez, 3B
Soto, C
Fukudome, RF
DeRosa, 2B
Johnson, CF
Lilly, P
Dear Josh Byrnes: Please DFA Chris Burke. He can't hit, and probably never will.
by C. Wesley Baier on Jul 23, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions
And with that...
I’m off to do stuff.
Dear Josh Byrnes: Please DFA Chris Burke. He can't hit, and probably never will.
by C. Wesley Baier on Jul 23, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I believe
He should be fine for Friday.
by Jim McLennan on Jul 23, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Home earlier than expected
So all ready for first pitch in about ten minutes. Burke and Clark both starting? It would appear that Melvin has no interest in the sweep. Yuk.
I'm hoping
That this is Burkes final chance…he goes less than 2 for 4 and he’s released…
by AF DBacks Fanatic on Jul 23, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
i wouldn't mind seeing D'Antona again tonight...
Hello, My name is Indigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.
Didn't he
use to play RF? Thought he was advertised as a lefty specialist too…
by AF DBacks Fanatic on Jul 23, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
hell, i would rather see micah owings in right feild than burke
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by utahdbacksfan on Jul 23, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
and a k for davis
hooooooraaaayyyyy
11 more to go for a thirstbuster
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i am not fond of all these full counts...
Hello, My name is Indigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.
Solo homers
Are a lot better than any other kind. But be nice to get that run back, and keep the “visiting” fans quiet.
Down 1-0
Lets see how our Lefty line-up does…I think Davis may need some quality run support tonight
by AF DBacks Fanatic on Jul 23, 2008 9:51 PM EDT reply actions
now would be a convenient time for a reynolds homer
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CoJack
with a pimp steal—on a toss to first no-less
by AF DBacks Fanatic on Jul 23, 2008 9:59 PM EDT reply actions
Daoes anyone know
where I can listen to the game online?
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
Not unless you buy the MLB Gameday audio thing.
"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."
If you’re not in radio-range of Phoenix, it’s a pretty good deal. I used it during my time of exile, and loved it.
"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."
Yeah, I agree
I love listening to Schulte call the game… it’s definitely a good deal for a season’s worth of audio.
by snakecharmer on Jul 23, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Davis getting squeezed a bit
That’s not good – when he doesn’t have the corners, you get starts like the one against the Dodgers.
Okay, back from dinner
So far, this whole “eat early in the game” theory has worked well this series. So, let’s keep it up.
"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."
Mmmm, pizza
Actually, it was okay pizza. But it was close. I’ve got a “buy one, get one free” coupon I want to use at Pullano’s sometime in the next week or two. That stuff is worth the drive.
"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."
I'm going to make
a home made Aberdeen Angus burger with mature cheddar cheese and chopped salad
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
That sounds good
"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."
Nice double to lead-off the inning
Let’s get some runs!
"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."
Tony Clark continues to not remind us why he was signed…
"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."
Was he traded for to hit homeruns, not base hits?
The team that continues to disappoint, the Arizona Diamondbacks.
He was traded for hits, period
What base hits had he gotten before since the trade?
"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."
It was a joke since he hit that homerun.
The team that continues to disappoint, the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Snyder doesn't do anything either
So, that means our hope is… Burke.
Great.
"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."
Runner stranded
Not a happy thing.
"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."
We should release Burke...
Right now…seriously…in the middle of the game…just kick him out of the ballpark…have security escort him off the field….
by AF DBacks Fanatic on Jul 23, 2008 10:24 PM EDT reply actions
That would have been funny
Have security meet him on his way back to the dugout, confiscate his jersey and helmet.
"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."
I was thinking
have security walk out to RF and grab him…
by AF DBacks Fanatic on Jul 23, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I would prefer not to wait that long
I would like the Dbacks to win tonight
by AF DBacks Fanatic on Jul 23, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
But that lacks the added comedy value.
"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."
think about the message it would send
“Don’t suck or we will fire you in public”
by AF DBacks Fanatic on Jul 23, 2008 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
"....out of a cannon."
Wouldn’t it be even better if they added that?
"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."
or just start shooting him with a paintball gun
by everyone in the stadium
by AF DBacks Fanatic on Jul 23, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
So...
Clark and Burke 0-for-2 first time through the order. Why is it so hard for Melvin to see this?
ask has a fan brought his glove and is wearing cleats
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
Nice inning
"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."
Drew walks
"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."
Two out walk to CoJack
Let’s get ‘em in, Mark!
"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."
How about Reynolds
for Bay…strait up….
Bay in LF, Tracy back to 3rd, Cojack on first? CoJack/Tracy and D’Antona split time?
by AF DBacks Fanatic on Jul 23, 2008 10:45 PM EDT reply actions
I'm not sure I'd do it
but a thought…
by AF DBacks Fanatic on Jul 23, 2008 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Althought isn't
Reynolds about due for a monster streak?
by AF DBacks Fanatic on Jul 23, 2008 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
4th K for Davis tonight.
"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."
Another 1-2-3 inning
"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."
another nice inning there
now, if we could only gget some runs…..
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
Solo home run by the Cubs, and some runners stranded by the Diamondbacks.
"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."
Well
Davis is pitching pretty well so far, other than that home run.
"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."
nice pitching by DD
base stealing by CoJack,too may left stranded on base
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
DD seems to be doing OK
Burkes in RF…
by AF DBacks Fanatic on Jul 23, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
you missed 'skins and his tearful farewell to you.
I think it’s further up the thread.
Maybe the Diamondbacks should just sign me...
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 23, 2008 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Young!
Another double!
"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."
Good to CY
string some together….
by AF DBacks Fanatic on Jul 23, 2008 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
We're still in this
One run down and we’ve got a leadoff double. Can we clone Young a few times if we have to face Lilly again?
i support this course of action
Hello, My name is Indigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.
by utahdbacksfan on Jul 23, 2008 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
TC!
Welcome back, Tony Clark!
2-1!
"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."
That did make me laugh.
"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."
Believe me, you will hear it again.
I pretty much say it every time he does anything. :)
And I say DWEEEEW when Drew comes up.
Still looking forward to the Bday party? ;)
Isn't it enough to know I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
I take back
All those unpleasant things said previously. With that shot, he has gone a long, long way towards redemption.
+Several dozen
"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."
I concur
maybe just needed to get re-adjusted…
by AF DBacks Fanatic on Jul 23, 2008 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
now if only we can find a decent trade for burke...
im thinking him in exchange for a round of snow cones for the team is fair
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and of course as soon as i say that he singles
Hello, My name is Indigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.
by utahdbacksfan on Jul 23, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Feel free to talk smack about anyone else's batting, than
If it works… =)
"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."
Excpt CoJack.
He’s too pretty to leave. ;)
Isn't it enough to know I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
Burke got a hit?
Bwah?
"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."
Another steal for the Diamondbacks
Nicely done.
"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."
I know, right?
Are these OUR Diamondbacks?
by snakecharmer on Jul 23, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
perhaps april is coming back?
::crosses fingers::
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by utahdbacksfan on Jul 23, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Pui pui
I have no idea what you are talking about
Isn't it enough to know I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
i mean the april team, the one that was good
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by utahdbacksfan on Jul 23, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Uh-oh
Davis, go back to that “getting outs” thing.
"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."
Tie game
"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."
4-2
Dang.
"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."
hit, stolen base and run...
leadoff hitter? nope. the pitcher…
Wikipedia is accurate. (citation needed)
The love of a young boy for his teddy bear is a lovely and touching thing
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
CoJack!
RBI triple!
"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."
He was going to come out, but knew Chris Snyder would laugh at him.
"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."
+1
Maybe the Diamondbacks should just sign me...
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 23, 2008 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice to hear the crowd
Why not give them a hit, Mark? Please? For ‘Skins?
"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."
Argh
CoJack gets caught in a rundown.
"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."
but he did it right
got CY to second…
by AF DBacks Fanatic on Jul 23, 2008 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Awful
Runner on third, no outs, and we fail to get him home. Bad fundamental baseball on every level: we cut the lead back to one, but that has got to go down as a huge missed opportunity. Why was Young trying to steal third? He scores on just about any hit regardless.
Uniroyal, you are seriously my least favorite radio ad. You’re like the radio version of Alltel.
"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."
if he wasn't such a great guy
they wouldn’t have been in such a hurry to get back to the dugout to hear the punchline to his joke
formerly Seton Hall Snake Pit. The newer simpler version.
Such as Drew
Not trying to get the lead-runner at home?
by Jim McLennan on Jul 23, 2008 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Not as much as you think,
Top 5 teams by OPS
Texas .803
Boston .801
Cubs .794
White Sox .796
Detroit .783
Bottom 5 teams by OPS
San Francisco .700
Kansas City .697
Oakland .690
Seattle .684
Washington .682
Do you need to me to run a correlation between team OPS and team wins?
Better yet, try OPS+
Top three NL teams by OPS+
1. Cardinal
2. Cubs
3. Brewers
Top three NL teams by wins
1. Cubs
2. Brewers
3. Cardinals.
by Jim McLennan on Jul 23, 2008 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice catch, Burke
Yeah, this post is made begrudgingly.
"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."
was a hell of a play though
he does get credit for that…
by AF DBacks Fanatic on Jul 23, 2008 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Ramirez caught stealing
That’s something, at least.
"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."
3-2
TC’s 0-7 with one error, one should have been ruled an error, and two should have been double play balls have been absolutely huge.
Make that 3-3 now
Barely indistinguishable from the 47-48 we posted before he arrived.
by Jim McLennan on Jul 24, 2008 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions
And for a bonus answer
Can you tell us what San Diego’s record was since TC 1st suited up for the Padres?
by Jim McLennan on Jul 23, 2008 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Genna thinks that it’s time for some mojo for the Davis start.
Everybody clap your hands…..
http://assets.espn.go.com/media/pg2/2002/0510/photo/geena_i.jpg
1-2-3 for Davis
Now let’s get the guy a win, huh?
"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."
Yeah
like look at that time he didn’t score on the triple.
Or when he got caught in a rundown at home plate letting CY get to second. I’m beginning to agree with you foulpole, CJ is without a doubt THE number one reason that this team is losing right now!!!
Negative i?
Uh-huh.
"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."
CJ's suckitude knows no bounds
it’s moved past integers and has gone all the way to imaginary numbers.
Let's throw Hudson or Drew
To the outfield and see how they do there, shall we?
by Jim McLennan on Jul 24, 2008 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions
I see
Your time away hasn’t actually changed you very much.
by Jim McLennan on Jul 24, 2008 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions
Ugh
Micah, you didn’t have to walk in a run.
"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."
10-3
"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."
HWA?
I turn my back like for five minutes and we are down by 7?
Isn't it enough to know I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
That’s why you shouldn’t turn your back!
"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."
Stopper?
Looked more like Drain-o out there. Cleared up the clogged basepaths for certain.
"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."
Man, why don’t we ever win appeals to the umpire? Other teams do.
"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."
Bud Selig
would like to review these plays…would have saved us 2 runs…
by AF DBacks Fanatic on Jul 24, 2008 12:18 AM EDT reply actions
Lets hope tonight
gets CY on a streak…we could use the bat…
by AF DBacks Fanatic on Jul 24, 2008 12:33 AM EDT reply actions
That would be very nice
Could certainly do with some productive input from him.
by Jim McLennan on Jul 24, 2008 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions
And PFFT goes the thread
Conor ‘Baseball IQ = -i’ Jackson gets his third hit of the night. If only he had a baseball IQ that wasn’t an imaginary number. And now Young follows up with his third hit, all for extra bases.
Hey, Snyder homers!
If only Melvin hadn’t ballsed-up the top half of this inning so completely, we’d probably be winning this one.
Burke
PH hit for! Though to his credit, not his worst game…
by AF DBacks Fanatic on Jul 24, 2008 12:40 AM EDT reply actions
Bottom of the ninth
Last chance, guys. Pinch hitter, then the top of the order up. Let’s go for it.
"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."
Come on, Drew!
Just get on base.
"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."
Hit streak continues!
Double. It’s Augie time!
"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."
0-2 on Augie
Stays alive with a foul. Just get on base, Augie.
"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."
Drew
has had a nice couple of games…let’s hope he keeps it up
by AF DBacks Fanatic on Jul 24, 2008 12:57 AM EDT reply actions
Let's go, CoJakc
Two run homer. I’m calling it.
"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."
Er...
CoJack.
"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."
Or a walk
That’s cool.
"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."
On base FIVE TIMES tonight
But he threw to the wrong base, so he’s clearly useless.
by Jim McLennan on Jul 24, 2008 1:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Like what?
Are you talking about that pitching thing I’ve heard so much about lately?
"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."
Like what?
Are you talking about that pitching thing I’ve heard so much about lately?
"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."
Tracy in to pinch hit
Just get on base, and re-establish yourself as my favorite Chad.
"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."
Game
A disappointing loss, but I can’t complain much anytime we win the series.
"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."
I think
we should win 5 of the next 6 games…”should”
I will surely take a series win over the cubs!
by AF DBacks Fanatic on Jul 24, 2008 1:03 AM EDT reply actions
Yeah
I’d have settled very happily for two of three going in.
by Jim McLennan on Jul 24, 2008 1:08 AM EDT up reply actions
And deep down, you’re just glad you don’t have to wear a Cubs hat. =)
"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."
I would have
Sent a pic of that to Al, for posting on BCB. :-)
by Jim McLennan on Jul 24, 2008 1:12 AM EDT up reply actions
This will go down,
as one of those frustrating losses where we outhit the other team but still were outscored handily.
Both teams had ten hits. two home runs and a caught stealing. The Cubs had one more walk than us and a ROE, but we had two more doubles, an additional triple and two more stolen bases. Baseball can be a cruel mistress.
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