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Gameday Thread, #105: 7/28 vs. Padres

Arizona Diamondbacks at San Diego Padres, Jul 28, 2008 10:05 PM EDT


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Micah Owings
RHP, 6-8, 5.40

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Greg Maddux
RHP, 3-8, 4.18

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Fourteen straight starts for Maddux without a win. That's not quite as impressive as it seems - former D-back Chris Capuano went without a victory for eighteen starts, just last year for Milwaukee. Even though Maddux is a former All-Star, he still has some way to go for the record there, since Fernando Valenzuela had nineteen games without a win over almost a year, from June 17, 1988 to June 2, 1989. As for the record, try twenty-seven games: that was by the otherwise forgotten Anthony Young for the Mets, between 1992-94. Maddux is hardly a drop in the bucket otherwise.

That said, Arizona is not the team he would want to be facing under these circumstances, as we have basically owned his future Hall of Fame ass. In nineteen starts against the Diamondbacks, he has only two wins, with a 5.29 ERA to go along with that 2-11 record. He faced us at Chase early in the season, and basically took one for the team, being left out there for seven innings, giving up 13 hits and nine runs. [That was the day after the Padres had lost in 22 innings to the Rockies] Including that game, he has one win in nineteen attempts, thanks to a combination of poor run support and bad timing.

Arizona enters the cavernous confines of the Litter Box on a roll, having punched the Giants' lights for their first sweep since May. Mind you, the Padres have won three straight for the first time since June 8 themselves, though remain on pace for something near 100 losses. If they can go just a couple beyond that, it'll be San Diego's worst season since the franchise debut in 1969, when they went 52-110. Hopefully, we'll be able to do our part in encouraging them down this road - not having to face Peavy is certainly helpful, even if they miss Webb in turn. We do get the return of the evil Chris Young, pitching for the first time since May, his absence being for reasons we'll no doubt discuss in detail tomorrow.

The Diamondbacks are playing better, in particular an offense which has scored 57 runs in the past ten games, with a line of .281/.353/.487 over that time. I also note that we have apparently ramped up the running game, stealing six bases in seven games, compared to 31 in the first 97. Look for that to continue in a pitcher-friendly park like Petco. Today, Micah Owings makes a return to the rotation, getting his first start since July 9, having been passed over in favor of the Petit Unit last time, and the All-Star break also running interference. We'll be looking for a good outing from him, or he may find himself back in the 'pen down the stretch.

Glad we had the day off today: the weekend was very, very busy. We went to see The Dark Knight this morning: there's something very subversive about going to the movies at 9:30 am! It was good, likely very good, but fell just a little bit short of "great", IMHO. And the busy-ness doesn't stop, since it's comedy tonight, so I'll be at The Grand - likely watching the game but unable to actively comment much. Still, I'm hopeful we can extend our run to four games and put us in a good position to win the series, which is certainly something I want us to do.

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Can there be no chris burke today?

i kinda like the idea of tracy in right field and clark at 1st, but i dont know if tracy has ever played outfield. cant be any harder than 3rd or 1st i would think

Hello, My name is Indigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.

by utahdbacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't buy Jim's excuses

At a comedy show? Whatever. We know the truth- camped outside Wal-mart for a midnight release of the Lost Boys sequel on DVD.

It’s okay, Jim, we won’t judge you. Well, a little bit.

"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 28, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

...

No Kiefer = No way

:-)

by Jim McLennan on Jul 28, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

soco's keys to the game

1) Unpack a couple more boxes
2) Make dinner (penne alfredo)
3) Dessert?

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 28, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Cheap and easy

just the way I like 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 28, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thats what she said

OOOOO.

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

by mrssoco on Jul 29, 2008 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

S. Drew ss
C. Young cf
O. Hudson 2b
C. Jackson lf
C. Tracy 1b
M. Reynolds 3b
M. Montero c
A. Romero rf
M. Owings p

Hooray! No Burke!

"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 28, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

All right!

We might score today after all!

by Azreous on Jul 28, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We scored yesterday

though of course he had nothing to do with any of it, scoring no runs or batting anyone in.

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 28, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The more trade rumors I read, the more annoyed I get. I’m tired of hearing people talk about how they think CoJack and Scherzer or Parker- or in a few cases and Parker- would be a fair trade for Tex.

"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 28, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

People+internet=

insanity.

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 28, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

I have a policy of never reading the comments on any blog I’m not very familiar with, because people are just dumb enough that it’s never worth 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."

by kishi on Jul 28, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just imagine

crazy accents for the insanely stupid posts.

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 28, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I do too

But the voice in my head always sounds like Krusty the Clown.

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

by Scrbl on Jul 28, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ignore them

arm chair managers just love this time of year.

I do not have much faith left in our FO, BUT, I have to believe they are no whre near this stupid.

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You pretty much just summed up

why I’ve been avoiding reading about trades as much as possible.

by Azreous on Jul 28, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

MOST of these Yahoo's

making predictions do not even know where Arizona is on the map.

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Figures.

I was at a friend’s last Saturday at they had gotten the MMA fight a new brand was putting out. One of the fighters was from “Scottsdale, AR.”

Whoops.

by Azreous on Jul 28, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL!

Arkansas median income just shot thru the roof then.

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

There's a

Scottsdale Street in Texarkana, Tx, but that’s about as close as Arkansas is going to get.

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 28, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

A burrito sounds good about 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."

by kishi on Jul 28, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This burrito is delicious, but it is filling.

by Azreous on Jul 28, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now I'm hungry!

But it means “I’m bored”

I’m at work right now…. Lunch time is comng up too….

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Estou com fome =$

Wikipedia is accurate. (citation needed)

by Muu on Jul 28, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You know...

The more I stare at Greg Maddux’s record, the stranger it looks. Got used to seeing something like 11-5 next to his name around this time of year.

by Azreous on Jul 28, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Jack in the Box

apparently has Nacho burgers now? For 99 cents? I must try this.

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 28, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I saw those too.

If those are any good, and I can get a couple of those and a couple tacos for like three bucks, I’ll be very happy.

by Azreous on Jul 28, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If only the Jack in the Box

by my work was more accessible.

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 28, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mmmm

Jack in the Box tacos.

"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 28, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So good

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 28, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

SOCO!!!

Dude, don’t keep secrets like this! I must try one on the way home. i just had Carl’s Jr for lunch.

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

here's to that

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Jul 28, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Drew out

Wikipedia is accurate. (citation needed)

by Muu on Jul 28, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That was a long shot from CY

Too bad it was foul.

"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 28, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

K for Chris Young

Two outs.

"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 28, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So since I've been off and on lately...

What’s the dealio with the chat room? Do people use it?

by Azreous on Jul 28, 2008 10:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I've been in there

off and on. Right now, it looks like I’m…yep. Alone. :-P
At times, it’s more entertaining than the game (gasp, I know.) and sometimes I just forget it’s there.

Maybe the Diamondbacks should just sign me...

by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 28, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hit or miss.

Got it.

Probably depends on the heavy hitters like Jim and Skins to be around to be lively as well.

by Azreous on Jul 28, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, and with 'Skins out of the country,

it’s been pretty quiet.

Maybe the Diamondbacks should just sign me...

by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 28, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Down 1-2-3

Not the greatest start. Let’s see some good pitching out there, Micah.

"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 28, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

1-2-3 for Micah

That’s nice to see.

"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 28, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

I might not be round much longer,I have to get up early tomorrow to pick up my new cat from a cat sanctuary :-)

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Jul 28, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

no base runners yet

agaisnt maddux?

down in order we go.

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Bwa-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!

From Boston.com:

A Sox official did touch base with the Dodgers, but L.A. is more focused on getting pitching help. Sure, they’d be interested in Manny…if the Sox took Andruw Jones back

Hilarious.

"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 28, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ROTFLMAO

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Jul 28, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ah

hunger satisfied.

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 28, 2008 10:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not for the former anymore

but the latter, always.

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 28, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That wasn't a HBP?

Was it a walk?

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 28, 2008 10:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Micah walks a batter

First baserunner 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."

by kishi on Jul 28, 2008 10:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

2-0 Padres

off Sailor Moon’s home run.

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 28, 2008 10:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Greene HR

Ugh!

0-2 bad guys

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 10:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

2-0

Stupid Sailor Moon.

"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 28, 2008 10:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn moon power.

He should just go back to chasing after Tuxedo Mask, wherever he is.

by Azreous on Jul 28, 2008 10:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Can I contract Moon Knight

to take him 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 28, 2008 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Duh!

“Walking never leads to anything good”

Radio guys

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 10:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Unless

you’re at a pool.

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 28, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or striking and getting better health benefits.

by Azreous on Jul 28, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

merda...

and I sit him on the bench on my fantasy =[

Wikipedia is accurate. (citation needed)

by Muu on Jul 28, 2008 10:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on guys

time to lite up maddux as he is expecting it any moment now…....

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 10:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Seriously

this is Diamondbacks V. Maddux, don’t they know that?

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 28, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Looks like Montero remembers

That was a nice single.

"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 28, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's gotta be wondering

what in the world is going on

Montero! lead off single!

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Miggy gets on with a single

now let’s get this party started!

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 28, 2008 10:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

LETS GO DBACKS, LETS GO!

(countering the chant I hear on the radio)

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 10:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on Romero!

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 28, 2008 10:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's get it started

Pimp in the box needs to get a hit

by AF DBacks Fanatic on Jul 28, 2008 10:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Flies out instead

poop.

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 28, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Romero flies out to center

Time for Micah to return to form from last year?

"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 28, 2008 10:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Giants threatening to score in the third

Runners at second and third, one out.

"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 28, 2008 10:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's go Giants!

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 28, 2008 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh yeah

Micah with a single, men on first and third,

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 28, 2008 10:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on Micah!

Lines one deep!!

1st and 3rd with one out

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 10:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Micah!

Nice hit, gives us runners at the corners.

"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 28, 2008 10:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well

we’ll get one right now with the Drew sac fly.

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 28, 2008 10:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

2-1

Drew gives us a sac fly.

"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 28, 2008 10:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on Drew!

Tagging is Miggy

1-2, still bad guys leadings, but we are ON THE BOARD!

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 10:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It looks like they're seeing

the ball better. YOUNG HOME RUN OH YEAH

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 28, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

3-2!

CY’s first home run since, what, the beginning of June?

"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 28, 2008 10:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Go back to reading

jerkface.

(Just kidding)

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 28, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can multi-task!

Oh, I can multi-task like you wouldn’t believe!

Or maybe you would. Whichever.

"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 28, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

June 18th

That was his last home run, against Oakland.

"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 28, 2008 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

CY HR!!!!

LEAD!

3-2!!!!!!

Lots of DBack fans in San Diego tonight

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 10:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

3-2!

CHRIS YOUNG I LOVE YOU

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 28, 2008 10:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Touch 'em all!

Haven’t heard that in a while.

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

by Scrbl on Jul 28, 2008 10:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

Wikipedia is accurate. (citation needed)

by Muu on Jul 28, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hudson piles on

with a single.

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 28, 2008 10:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hudson

Lined up the middle

“They remembered who was pitching out there”

Radio guys

LOL!

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 10:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sick burn

who said 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 28, 2008 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not Greg

the guy working with him as color… Not sure

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jeff Munn

Or Candiotti?

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 28, 2008 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hell yeah

CY has been due for a HR.

Anyway, I’ve been busy as hell all day, but I’m finally ready to kick back, watch some baseball, and drink a couple beers.

Dear Josh Byrnes: Please DFA Chris Burke. He can't hit, and probably never will.

by Zephon on Jul 28, 2008 10:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Beer sounds good

I think I’ll have one.

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 28, 2008 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Passed ball

Hudson moves to second.

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 28, 2008 10:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hudson to 2nd

on pass ball

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 10:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hudson to second on a passed ball

Come on, CoJack. Keep it going.

"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 28, 2008 10:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Baseball tonight (Buster Olney)

is saying we are the best fit for Texeira…WTF…saying we may give up tracy…I don’t think we need any Texeira…

by AF DBacks Fanatic on Jul 28, 2008 10:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

O Rly?

and he was inside knowledge?

Seriously, until it happens, I am ignoring all the fools out there.

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ESPN keeps saying it

I hope its what they want to see notwhat they are hearing…I would accept sending Byrnes in a strait trade…

by AF DBacks Fanatic on Jul 28, 2008 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Someone else

said they were the ones really pushing the rumor.

Unless our FO just turned into complete blubbering morons, this trade makes 0 sense.

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Giants up 2-0

"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 28, 2008 10:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Woo Giants!

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 28, 2008 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can't do anything right by us

And Randy “Claimed he saw Shoeless Joe Jackson take a payment” Winn grounds out to end the 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."

by kishi on Jul 28, 2008 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jackson strikes out

dubious.

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 28, 2008 10:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I hate the whole “veteran pitchers get a more forgiving strike zone” crap that umpires pull.

"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 28, 2008 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ooof

CoJack thought he had a free pass.

"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 28, 2008 10:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't blame him

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 28, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

cojack K'd

Wikipedia is accurate. (citation needed)

by Muu on Jul 28, 2008 10:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Tracy graps the foul out

for the first 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 28, 2008 10:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey guys

I have been reading this blog for only a short time now and now that I am addicted to it checking it more than I should be, I figure I ought to join the Gameday Thread aspect of the site… Plus the fact that I’ve been looking to talk Dbacks with people who care (I’m from Connecticut where anything west of St. Louis seems like another country…)

by thetomcat87 on Jul 28, 2008 10:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ah, the east coast bias

I think its caused by the time zones…

by AF DBacks Fanatic on Jul 28, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nope

its caused by espn

by thetomcat87 on Jul 28, 2008 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sometimes I wish

there was an alternative, but FSN just gave up analysis and highlights and only has the dumb-”Best Danm Sports Show Period”

by AF DBacks Fanatic on Jul 28, 2008 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ugh

That show is incredibly terrible.

"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 28, 2008 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, welcome

we almost are in another country ;-)

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 28, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Welcome!

Yeah, it’s pretty addictive.

"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 28, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lols,I'm from the UK

we don’t even get that coverage.

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Jul 28, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was D E E P

Nice catch CY

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 10:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

seeing that young catch...

kind of reminded me of the grand slam he robbed last season (even though it wasn’t quite a homer this time around)

by thetomcat87 on Jul 28, 2008 10:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

there u go

Wikipedia is accurate. (citation needed)

by Muu on Jul 28, 2008 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

trouble posting it...

Wikipedia is accurate. (citation needed)

by Muu on Jul 28, 2008 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Another two out walk

"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 28, 2008 10:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

darn

another 2 out walks

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 10:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Lets keep it inside the

park

or better yet, strike him out

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 10:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Alright people

So if you were trying to pick a place to go for a vacation that included baseball (let’s not assume price, since I can figure that out) which would you choose. We’d be going next summer:

1) New York (two major league teams with new stadiums, Brooklyn Cyclones, Cooperstown is nearby, can even reach Boston or Philly if desired, plus its New York)
2) Philadelphia (Phillies, not too far from New York, plus all the museums)
3) Chicago (two major league teams, lots of stuff around town to do as well, and not too far from the Brew Crew)
4) Kansas City (Royals, Negro League museums, jazz museums, bbq)
5) Seattle (Mariners, Sounders, great weather, family, et cetera)
6) Other?

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 28, 2008 10:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Chicago

I live in Conecticut so I’ve been to Shea and Yankee stadium too often…
I go to Villanova U., so same thing whith Philly
But I’ve never been to Wrigley

by thetomcat87 on Jul 28, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Remember for New York

it would be next year when they’d have new stadiums.

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 28, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well,

The new Yankee Stadium will be too similar, but not the same as the classic stadium- Shea is a dump, but the new stadium idea looks great… I still stay Chicago because Wrigley is the place I need to go before I die

by thetomcat87 on Jul 28, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chicago

I’m from that area anyways, plus you can visit Milwaukee too

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Double by Adrian

2nd and 3rd with 2 outs

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 10:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Time to lock this down

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 28, 2008 10:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Where did that pitch miss?

Maddux gets a strike there.

"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 28, 2008 10:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

A conspiracy

to trade Micah for Texeira

by AF DBacks Fanatic on Jul 28, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Crap 4-3

Not good

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 28, 2008 10:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ugh

4-3.

I don’t want to play a game like this 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."

by kishi on Jul 28, 2008 10:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Especially since we can/could probably get to Maddux even more.

by TwinnerA on Jul 28, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

caralho...

Wikipedia is accurate. (citation needed)

by Muu on Jul 28, 2008 10:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Micah just lost it

another run in. They need to get someone up in the pen, STAT.

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 28, 2008 10:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nonono no no! No! NO!

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

by Scrbl on Jul 28, 2008 10:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ouch. Ouch. Ouch.

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

by 4 Corners Fan on Jul 28, 2008 10:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

5-3

Bad throw by O-Dawg.

"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 28, 2008 10:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Petit up in the pen

"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 28, 2008 10:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

5-3

Not good!

Not foooling anybody is damn right

those damn 2 out walks

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 10:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Crap...

I think Micah may be struggling lately…Pettit replaces him in the lineup until Scherzer is ready?

by AF DBacks Fanatic on Jul 28, 2008 10:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

vai tomar no cu Owings... pede pra sair...

Wikipedia is accurate. (citation needed)

by Muu on Jul 28, 2008 10:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So where do we go from here

looking to the 5th spot in the rotation coming up? Do we keep sending Micah out to the meatgrinder or is it someone else’s turn?

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 28, 2008 10:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

BoMel's Campaign

To crush Micah’s spirit isn’t quite done yet. Let’s run him out a few more times. Then we can move him to the pen and bring him in for the really close games.

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

by Scrbl on Jul 28, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Help us Yusmiero!

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

by Scrbl on Jul 28, 2008 10:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ugh

Ahead 1-2 on Sailor Moon, and then he hits 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."

by kishi on Jul 28, 2008 11:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Micah obviously missed the “Hey, we’re playing good baseball now” memo that the rest of the team got.

"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 28, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sailor Moon hit

though I can’t be too broken up about 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 28, 2008 11:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

HBP.... puta que pariu... sai Owgins... por favor

Wikipedia is accurate. (citation needed)

by Muu on Jul 28, 2008 11:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Micah getting

his fanny chewed on the radio

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'll take the supersticious (sp?) blame thus far...

1. I wore my Chris Young jersey instead of Micah Owings one today
2. I’m the newb- I broke the momentum

by thetomcat87 on Jul 28, 2008 11:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

8th man to hit

in this inning

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

8-3

getting farther away….

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 28, 2008 11:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice to see they fixed that mechanical issue with Owings.

The team that continues to disappoint, the Arizona Diamondbacks.

by srdmad on Jul 28, 2008 11:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No one said they fixed it

just that they tried.

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 28, 2008 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Micah, stop pitching like this is May or June. Seriously.

"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 28, 2008 11:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

and...

SF has the bases loaded with 1 out (I heart MLB.TV)

by thetomcat87 on Jul 28, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

2.

The team that continues to disappoint, the Arizona Diamondbacks.

by srdmad on Jul 28, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeh...

the out happened right as aI clicked post

by thetomcat87 on Jul 28, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

3 run homer

a effing 6 run inning!

Great! WTG Micah!

Hey, Bob, these games are important, ya know.

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You might want to

direct that at Micah.

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 28, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed!

I think i crossed Jim’s swearing line though, so this post will probably disappear…

sorry, Jim, heat of the moment.

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think you did

but I guess we’ll have to wait for bossman.

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 28, 2008 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

At least he gets Maddux out.

"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 28, 2008 11:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

8th man to hit

in this inning

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well,

at least we can lay one rumor to bed..

that Micah started today to showcase him for a possible trade (or part of a trade)

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ten Second Bob

Makes me think Sedona is hicksville.

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 28, 2008 11:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

"Very disappointing start for Micah today..."

Understatement of the day.

"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 28, 2008 11:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ugh.

Thank god I have plenty of beer.

Dear Josh Byrnes: Please DFA Chris Burke. He can't hit, and probably never will.

by Zephon on Jul 28, 2008 11:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We can come back from this.

We have before. Let’s do it, guys.

"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 28, 2008 11:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

How do you give up 8 runs

with eight baserunners??!

formerly Seton Hall Snake Pit. The newer simpler version.

by AJforAZ on Jul 28, 2008 11:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think they had nine baserunners. 6 hits, 2 walks, and a HBP.

"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 28, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

missed the HBP

but still. That’s pathetic

formerly Seton Hall Snake Pit. The newer simpler version.

by AJforAZ on Jul 28, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I dunno

I feel sick

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Jul 28, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

amazing how

fast a night goes down the toilet.

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i feel u bro

after takin a quick lead on the pirates tonight looked like another easy win….instead of finishin em off a terrible terrible effort ugh

this team is utter rubbish...

by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 28, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wha?

Really?

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 28, 2008 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

not too shocking i guess

considering we had a 35 yr old washed up piece of crap pitching for one start

this team is utter rubbish...

by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 28, 2008 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

uh-oh

what happened?

(I’m at work and haven’t checked other games yet)

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

what happened was we started

victor de los santos instead of Jason Hirsch

this team is utter rubbish...

by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 28, 2008 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ouch!

gotcha…...

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ouch!

gotcha…...

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So now the question is

how long before I switch over to “Mad Men?”

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 28, 2008 11:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

4-0 Giants.

Pitcher with 2 RBI hit with 2 outs.

The team that continues to disappoint, the Arizona Diamondbacks.

by srdmad on Jul 28, 2008 11:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

5-0 now

but dbacks need to take care of their own business

by thetomcat87 on Jul 28, 2008 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

agree

it ain’t worth it if we have to ‘sneak’ in…. Especially with the way we’ve been playing

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeh...

a sweep only matter if you prove it meant something

by thetomcat87 on Jul 28, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

5-0 woo

this team is utter rubbish...

by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 28, 2008 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

5-0.

The team that continues to disappoint, the Arizona Diamondbacks.

by srdmad on Jul 28, 2008 11:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Maddux

hasn’t seen 8 runs of support I bet all season.

by TwinnerA on Jul 28, 2008 11:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

and reynolds cant hit a dam 84mph fastball by maddux

what a waste of time…

Wikipedia is accurate. (citation needed)

by Muu on Jul 28, 2008 11:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Another hit from Montero

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."

by kishi on Jul 28, 2008 11:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Montero

gets another hit. Optimism?

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 28, 2008 11:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

6-0 gmen

this team is utter rubbish...

by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 28, 2008 11:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

6-0.

The team that continues to disappoint, the Arizona Diamondbacks.

by srdmad on Jul 28, 2008 11:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Darn

It’s back to this, at least the Dodgers are losing!

by TwinnerA on Jul 28, 2008 11:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I like that the Dodgers are losing...

but it’s early in both games… with all that is said about the NL West sucking I’d rather see the DBacks win games than the Dodgers lose… so as of right now I’m going to bed disappointed unless the DBacks can come back!!!!

by thetomcat87 on Jul 28, 2008 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

C'mon, Romero!

Get on base, man.

"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 28, 2008 11:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We got to go for broke

get a touchdown!

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 28, 2008 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Next inning, it’s time for the ol’ alley oop. They’ll never expect 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."

by kishi on Jul 28, 2008 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Steve Gilbert of MLB.com has a source saying the D’Backs don’t want to part with Conor Jackson, Max Scherzer, or Jarrod Parker for Teixeira.

The team that continues to disappoint, the Arizona Diamondbacks.

by srdmad on Jul 28, 2008 11:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Glad someone is showing sanity.

"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 28, 2008 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

so in other words...

we aren’t getting that rental?

by thetomcat87 on Jul 28, 2008 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd love to get Tex...

if only we didn’t have to give anything up other than minor leaguers I’ve never heard of

by thetomcat87 on Jul 28, 2008 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

thank you!

a bit of sanity, FINALLY!

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

if it works out and none of them go

I’d say pull the trigger

formerly Seton Hall Snake Pit. The newer simpler version.

by AJforAZ on Jul 28, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

They're gonna take away

his creative writing sport journalism credentials if he keeps writing stuff like that.

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

by Scrbl on Jul 28, 2008 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You know what sounds good right now?

“Mad Men.” Keep the MOJO!!! going.

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 28, 2008 11:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

mlbtraderumors.com

Great site.

The team that continues to disappoint, the Arizona Diamondbacks.

by srdmad on Jul 28, 2008 11:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I've checked that out a lot recently

It’s good because it updates quicker than any of the other major sites

by thetomcat87 on Jul 28, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just don't read the comments

Because people are dumb.

"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 28, 2008 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know.

You should read what those people have to say about this deal. One guy is saying Scherzer and Parker would be enough to get Tex is not asking too much.

The team that continues to disappoint, the Arizona Diamondbacks.

by srdmad on Jul 28, 2008 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

"He brought the 'chucks!"

GAH! How long until the buyout goes thru and we no longer have to see these ads?

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

by 4 Corners Fan on Jul 28, 2008 11:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Too long.

"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 28, 2008 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

7-0 Giants.

The team that continues to disappoint, the Arizona Diamondbacks.

by srdmad on Jul 28, 2008 11:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

kuroda

has boarded the fail train over n over lately

this team is utter rubbish...

by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 28, 2008 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

waitn until he faces us

he’ll look like a cy young winner I bet.

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

here comes the guy that should have been pitching anywho

formerly Seton Hall Snake Pit. The newer simpler version.

by AJforAZ on Jul 28, 2008 11:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

and throwing strikes

imagine that?

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And with the way he’s been pitching and the way Owings has been pitching, Petit is likely to be starting and Owings sitting a lot more.

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

by 4 Corners Fan on Jul 28, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

numbers for .... you know who....

IP- H- R- ER- BB- K- HR- Season ERA
M. Owings 3.0 6- 8 8- 2- 2- 2- 5.93

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i put him on my cbssports fantasy team...

and he pitches like this…
and I’m pretty sure he won’t pitch the next game he’s scheduled to…

Wikipedia is accurate. (citation needed)

by Muu on Jul 28, 2008 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

In a word:

NO

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No

Don’t think we’re likely to put up a package the Braves would accept.

"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 28, 2008 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yea i wouldn't give them co jack

thatd be downright stupidity

this team is utter rubbish...

by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 28, 2008 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jason Stark just said (on sportscenter)

Tracy + prospects is the most likely trad for Tex

by AF DBacks Fanatic on Jul 28, 2008 11:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

most likely

the sun will rise in the east tomorrow too.

Again, makes no sense whatsoever.

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jason Stark just said (on sportscenter)

Tracy + prospects is the most likely trad for Tex

by AF DBacks Fanatic on Jul 28, 2008 11:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

1-2-3 for Petit

Come on, offense!

"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 28, 2008 11:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

good job Petit Unit

Wikipedia is accurate. (citation needed)

by Muu on Jul 28, 2008 11:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

When I idly checked the score of the game, this was not what I wanted to see.

I want to be in Haren's harem.

by luckycc on Jul 28, 2008 11:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

for 2 mos?

we can get this without him…tracy full year without recovering, I’d rather have Tracy next year than two draft picks…

by AF DBacks Fanatic on Jul 28, 2008 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

a good deal

for a 2 month rental?

you really do not like building from within, do you?

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Still probably wouldn't do it

Honestly, I’m not totally sold on getting Tex, even if it was, say, for Byrnes and Burke. I’m not convinced we’d need him to get to the post-season, and I’m not convinced that, even with him, this is a team that can win 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."

by kishi on Jul 28, 2008 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That is the key

Are we really only one player away from the World Series?

No, we are not.

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

did they sell their future

for a rental though?

I didn’t think they did.

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mark Mulder?

Daric Barton?

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by AJforAZ on Jul 28, 2008 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know Mulder didn't participate

but that was their attempt at competing

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by AJforAZ on Jul 28, 2008 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think making the playoffs

increases our chances quite dramatically. Pitching is what wins ‘ships, hitting just gets you there

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by AJforAZ on Jul 28, 2008 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well

To be fair, I’d say our chances of winning the World Series without making the playoffs are just about nil. =)

"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 28, 2008 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I could see this

It’d probably even be called a “good trade” for both teams. But it would be a serious departure from the D-Backs’ developmental strategy.

On the other hand, with Cruz, Hudson and Tex potentially leaving (and earning compensatory picks for the D-Backs) the team could do a lot to replenish any prospects they trade away this season.

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

by Scrbl on Jul 28, 2008 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and set us back

how many years for what exactly?

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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ummm....OMG! LOOK OVER THERE!

::Runs and hides::

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by Scrbl on Jul 28, 2008 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL!

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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that is my fear, that the front office is looking

to replenish the farm system with like 9 of the first 70 picks and make a “run” at it this year,,,

by AF DBacks Fanatic on Jul 28, 2008 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

A serious run

fine, but….........

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If Para is traded put Jackson in left and D’Antona at first. If D’Antona is traded put Jackson at first and Para in left.

The team that continues to disappoint, the Arizona Diamondbacks.

by srdmad on Jul 28, 2008 11:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice hit and run

Come on, guys, let’s cut down on that lead…

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by kishi on Jul 28, 2008 11:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn you, Hairston.

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by kishi on Jul 28, 2008 11:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That was a spastic little jump to catch it.

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by kishi on Jul 28, 2008 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Curses!

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

by Scrbl on Jul 28, 2008 11:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

puta que pariu....

Wikipedia is accurate. (citation needed)

by Muu on Jul 28, 2008 11:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If we trade just 2 propects then the 2 draft picks we get would cancel each other.

The team that continues to disappoint, the Arizona Diamondbacks.

by srdmad on Jul 28, 2008 11:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Except, they’d probably want a prospect of a higher quality than we’re likely to get in a supplemental pick. And they seem to want a major league-ready player- they don’t seem to be willing to take two prospects.

"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 28, 2008 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have a sneaking suspicion that

the Bravos will have to bring the asking price down a shade. That’s when Byrnes will pounce if this is to go down

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by AJforAZ on Jul 28, 2008 11:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I can't help it

I look at Petit on the mound, see those glasses, and “Wild Thing” starts playing in my head.

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by kishi on Jul 28, 2008 11:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

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

by 4 Corners Fan on Jul 29, 2008 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

BTW

Valdosta Georgia won the Titletown contest on sportscenter…at least now they won’t waste 10 minutes a night on that crappy contest

by AF DBacks Fanatic on Jul 28, 2008 11:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Drew botches a grounder.

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by kishi on Jul 28, 2008 11:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

rut-roh

two outs for SD… We know what happened last time…...

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

all 8 of their runs have come with 2 outs

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by AJforAZ on Jul 28, 2008 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I remember

when we use to do that!

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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you want to save for money for the pitching staff, this is what I do.

Reynolds to 2nd, Tracy to 1st, Jackson to left, D’Antona to 3rd.

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by srdmad on Jul 28, 2008 11:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that's where he played in a lot of the minors

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by AJforAZ on Jul 28, 2008 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

When Hudson leaves

do we have our 2nd baseman then?

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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

possibly?

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by AJforAZ on Jul 28, 2008 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can he really be worse at 2nd?

Is that humanly possible?

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by srdmad on Jul 28, 2008 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sure.

There he has to turn double plays and field stolen base attempts.

Probably an even wash.

by Azreous on Jul 28, 2008 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Padres bullpen getting up

And Drew bobbles another grounder. But manages to get the final out here.

"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 28, 2008 11:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Man.

I went to go eat some burgers and we were up 3-2, and then disaster happened. You guys are fired.

by Azreous on Jul 28, 2008 11:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Micah should be

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by AJforAZ on Jul 28, 2008 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That’s what you get for leaving.

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by kishi on Jul 28, 2008 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

on mlbtraderumors.com

“9:39pm: Steve Gilbert of MLB.com has a source saying the D’Backs don’t want to part with Conor Jackson, Max Scherzer, or Jarrod Parker for Teixeira.”

glad to know

Wikipedia is accurate. (citation needed)

by Muu on Jul 28, 2008 11:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I already posted that.

The team that continues to disappoint, the Arizona Diamondbacks.

by srdmad on Jul 28, 2008 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

didn't see, sry

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by Muu on Jul 28, 2008 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is that source’s name Common Sense?

by Azreous on Jul 28, 2008 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

mlbtr update.

Ken Rosenthal has the D’Backs as frontrunners for Tex, noting that they’ll trade Tracy but not Jackson. Micah Owings or a prospect not named Scherzer or Parker could also be included. Tracy and Owings does seem superior to two draft picks. Rosenthal notes that the D’Backs would not attempt to re-sign Teixeira after the season. Meanwhile, Will Carroll disagrees and names the Angels as the frontrunner for Teixeira.

The team that continues to disappoint, the Arizona Diamondbacks.

by srdmad on Jul 28, 2008 11:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

1st and 3rd

No outs

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

what is up with

these echos tonight?

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

what is up with

these echos tonight?

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by AJforAZ on Jul 28, 2008 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

glitch in

the Matrix tonight

THEY changed something on us

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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

1st and 3rd

No outs

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

we need to bring them home

into the bullpen…let hammer the pen!

by AF DBacks Fanatic on Jul 28, 2008 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

call to the pen

2 on

nobody out

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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ok, nobody out...

WE NEED TO SCORE HERE!

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by Muu on Jul 28, 2008 11:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on

get miggy with it. Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah. Nah nah nah nah nah nah. Gettin’ miggy with it

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by AJforAZ on Jul 28, 2008 11:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Invoking the name of St Penelope, let's see some runs!!!!

Dear Josh Byrnes: Please DFA Chris Burke. He can't hit, and probably never will.

by Zephon on Jul 28, 2008 11:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hey look, it worked!

I want to be in Haren's harem.

by luckycc on Jul 28, 2008 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great Odin's raven

I think it worked!

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by AJforAZ on Jul 28, 2008 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow, Ledezma... long time no see

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by Muu on Jul 28, 2008 11:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

7-1 Gnats

in the 5th

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

7-2 now

Two on, no outs.

Don’t collapse here, Giants.

"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 28, 2008 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

7-5 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."

by kishi on Jul 28, 2008 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whoops

Forgot to eat dinner before the game. Now fed, now 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."

by kishi on Jul 28, 2008 11:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The Padre bullpen

has struggled, says Greg…

Don’t give them good luck there Greg!

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Strike out

for Miggy..

Swung at ball 4

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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hate it

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by Muu on Jul 28, 2008 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

we need a HIT! COM'ON!

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by Muu on Jul 28, 2008 11:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

0-2 on romero

now 1-2

1 out, one on 2nd

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

dam it 7-4 giants now

this team is utter rubbish...

by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 28, 2008 11:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I invoke the power of St. Penelope's magnificent cleavage to get another run

Dear Josh Byrnes: Please DFA Chris Burke. He can't hit, and probably never will.

by Zephon on Jul 28, 2008 11:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

1st and 3rd

one out in the inning

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Interesting hit for Romero

But it counts!

"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 28, 2008 11:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

TC on Deck

another call to the pen
8-4, bad guys

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

New Pitcher

Saint Penelope, bring us 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."

by kishi on Jul 28, 2008 11:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ooooh

Okay, this is a rumor I’m psyched about: Haren close to contract extension

"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 28, 2008 11:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oooooooh!

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

by Scrbl on Jul 28, 2008 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes please!

I want to be in Haren's harem.

by luckycc on Jul 28, 2008 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dodgers are catching up

7-5

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

by Scrbl on Jul 28, 2008 11:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

dangit

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by Muu on Jul 28, 2008 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ugh

TC GIDP.

*$&%(#

"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 28, 2008 11:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That did not go the way I'd imagined it

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

by Scrbl on Jul 28, 2008 11:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

puta que pari... caralho

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by Muu on Jul 28, 2008 11:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That is why I'm not a big TC fan

He’s slow as molasses and hits into a lot of double plays

Dear Josh Byrnes: Please DFA Chris Burke. He can't hit, and probably never will.

by Zephon on Jul 28, 2008 11:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

+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."

by kishi on Jul 28, 2008 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Though...

Now I’m just imagining him telling our young players to shape up, or else they’ll end up in a van down by the river.

"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 28, 2008 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or..

He’ll tell the players to take a knee and get hand in. He’ll also give long lectures about not sitting on your helmet, as they’re not chairs.

Dear Josh Byrnes: Please DFA Chris Burke. He can't hit, and probably never will.

by Zephon on Jul 28, 2008 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

did we burn D'Antona already?

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by Muu on Jul 28, 2008 11:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes, apparently?

"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 28, 2008 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

From the play-by-play

- J. D’Antona hit for Y. Petit
- C. Hensley relieved W. Ledezma
- T. Clark hit for J. D’Antona

Seriously, Melvin?

"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 28, 2008 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

why not just let D'antona hit when it matters

I assume it was a L/R thing…but sometimes I think that is overrated

by AF DBacks Fanatic on Jul 28, 2008 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Platoon splits are definately overrated

Clark really can’t hit righties all the well any more.

Dear Josh Byrnes: Please DFA Chris Burke. He can't hit, and probably never will.

by Zephon on Jul 28, 2008 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

All that well, even.

Dear Josh Byrnes: Please DFA Chris Burke. He can't hit, and probably never will.

by Zephon on Jul 28, 2008 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Eh wha?

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by Scrbl on Jul 28, 2008 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Apparently, Melvin thought that D’Antona would do something worse than hit into double play? Maybe hit into a triple play that would have voided 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."

by kishi on Jul 28, 2008 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, that confused me

MLB Gameday said d’antona was supposed to have been up to bat instead of TC.

Dear Josh Byrnes: Please DFA Chris Burke. He can't hit, and probably never will.

by Zephon on Jul 28, 2008 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on Leo

put up a zero!

(see if you can take away one of their runs while you are at it!)

Will Hope Prevail?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

corriea gets out of it

could of been worse but still 7-5 giants

this team is utter rubbish...

by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 28, 2008 11:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Rosales wins the trade!

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

by Scrbl on Jul 29, 2008 12:00 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That's some very astute commentary Scrbl,

Dear Josh Byrnes: Please DFA Chris Burke. He can't hit, and probably never will.

by Zephon on Jul 29, 2008 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Was just looking for a ray of sunshine

And listening to the radio guys talk about the Rosales/Hairston trade.

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

by Scrbl on Jul 29, 2008 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wouldn't know anything

if I didn’t hear it on the radio first

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

by Scrbl on Jul 29, 2008 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

At least for this at bat he wins the trade

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by Scrbl on Jul 29, 2008 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice play by Drew for the third out

"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 29, 2008 12:01 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Just a question for everyone...

What would you think of an article that has recipes for food that is great to eat while watching the game?

Dear Josh Byrnes: Please DFA Chris Burke. He can't hit, and probably never will.

by Zephon on Jul 29, 2008 12:05 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I like it

Food and baseball are two of my favorite things

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

by Scrbl on Jul 29, 2008 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

In case any one doesn't know...

I’ve been cooking for nearly 17 years, I’ve got my associates degree in culinary arts, as well as le cordon bleu certification. I’ve won scholarships and awards for some of the recipes I’ve developed. In other words, I’m more than qualified to write such an article.

Dear Josh Byrnes: Please DFA Chris Burke. He can't hit, and probably never will.

by Zephon on Jul 29, 2008 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This sounds better and better

I’d love to read it.

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

by Scrbl on Jul 29, 2008 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd love to see 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."

by kishi on Jul 29, 2008 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sounds wonderful! I’ll be looking forward to seeing it. Make it non-complicated, though, please.

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

by 4 Corners Fan on Jul 29, 2008 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I already had that in mind

Considering my knowledge of the cooking skils of most people, I’ll make it simple, easy, and idiot proof.

Dear Josh Byrnes: Please DFA Chris Burke. He can't hit, and probably never will.

by Zephon on Jul 29, 2008 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes.

Idiot proof is good.

If you could come up with a couple microwave recipes, too, that would be great.

(I am an idiot when it comes to cooking and my only way to make food will be a microwave and maaaybe a toaster in a dorm room.)

Maybe the Diamondbacks should just sign me...

by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 29, 2008 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and drew reaches safely

Wikipedia is accurate. (citation needed)

by Muu on Jul 29, 2008 12:06 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Runner on

Nice run to beat that throw.

"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 29, 2008 12:06 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Young K'd.... dam

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by Muu on Jul 29, 2008 12:07 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

For a change

Hudson beats out the DP throw.

I want to be in Haren's harem.

by luckycc on Jul 29, 2008 12:09 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

we can almost call it ballgame...

thank you Owings…

Wikipedia is accurate. (citation needed)

by Muu on Jul 29, 2008 12:12 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey, if the Padres can put up five runs in an inning, so can we. Just got to get the offense going.

"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 29, 2008 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Argh....

Owings’ perfomance has pretty guaranteed a loss for the Dbacks tonight. I’d like to put some blame on BoMel and Bryan Pryce for not only leaving him in the game too long, but taking such a long time to visit him on the mound. I think this is it for Owings. We can still win it, but it’s a pretty big task for the offense to achieve.

Dear Josh Byrnes: Please DFA Chris Burke. He can't hit, and probably never will.

by Zephon on Jul 29, 2008 12:16 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Calling it a night.

Hopefully, I’ll be pleasantly surprised when I check the score tomorrow morning.

I want to be in Haren's harem.

by luckycc on Jul 29, 2008 12:17 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Here's hopin'!

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

by Scrbl on Jul 29, 2008 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Andruw's

up with 2 on and 2 out. Do what you do best, Andruw, and that is suck!

by TwinnerA on Jul 29, 2008 12:17 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

My bad

7-6 SF. I jinxed it in reverse.

by TwinnerA on Jul 29, 2008 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He can't even fail right!

"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 29, 2008 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Juan Pierre gets it done, though

"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 29, 2008 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

7-6 giants...

Wikipedia is accurate. (citation needed)

by Muu on Jul 29, 2008 12:21 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

More Teixeira rumors

at MLB Trade Rumors

The D-Backs are sounding saner and saner. We have articles saying that Jackson, Scherzer and Parker are all off the table. But it might all just be creative writing sports journalism.

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

by Scrbl on Jul 29, 2008 12:24 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Reynolds walks

Come on, guys. Let’s string together some hits.

"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 29, 2008 12:26 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

reynolds walks

Wikipedia is accurate. (citation needed)

by Muu on Jul 29, 2008 12:26 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

O

Dear Josh Byrnes: Please DFA Chris Burke. He can't hit, and probably never will.

by Zephon on Jul 29, 2008 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bah

Didn’t mean to do that. I did just put my rally cap on though,

Dear Josh Byrnes: Please DFA Chris Burke. He can't hit, and probably never will.

by Zephon on Jul 29, 2008 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that was weird

thru to first for no reason, reynolds advances

by AF DBacks Fanatic on Jul 29, 2008 12:29 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

we need a HIT! geeeezzz

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by Muu on Jul 29, 2008 12:29 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So

why is Montero not on first if the throw to 1st on the dropped strike 3 went down the line?

by TwinnerA on Jul 29, 2008 12:30 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Because you can't advance if there's a runner on first

"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 29, 2008 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Padres trying to give us some runs

The Gonzalez brothers aren’t having a great inning in the field here. And now… Augie time.

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by kishi on Jul 29, 2008 12:30 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

safe!!!

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by Muu on Jul 29, 2008 12:31 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

vamos Augie!!!!

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by Muu on Jul 29, 2008 12:31 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Full count for 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."

by kishi on Jul 29, 2008 12:33 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Walk!

Bases loaded for Drew. Come on, man!

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by kishi on Jul 29, 2008 12:33 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

walk, bases loaded!

Wikipedia is accurate. (citation needed)

by Muu on Jul 29, 2008 12:33 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

vamos DREW!!!!

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by Muu on Jul 29, 2008 12:34 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Let’s go D’backs, clap clap clap clap clap!

by TwinnerA on Jul 29, 2008 12:34 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Full count to Drew....

Come on!

"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 29, 2008 12:36 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

3-2

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by Muu on Jul 29, 2008 12:36 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

vamos DREW!

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by Muu on Jul 29, 2008 12:36 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Boooooooo!

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

by Scrbl on Jul 29, 2008 12:37 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Shoot.

"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 29, 2008 12:37 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

PUTA QUE PARIU ...

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by Muu on Jul 29, 2008 12:38 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

110 SO in 370 AB?

GEEZ… Reynolds v2.0 ?

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by Muu on Jul 29, 2008 12:45 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm still hoping

that these rumors are true.

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by Scrbl on Jul 29, 2008 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

looks like Owings cant pitch...

so we can move him to 1st and Jackson stays in LF, with byrnes as our 4th OF lol

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by Muu on Jul 29, 2008 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice play by Romero.

"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 29, 2008 12:45 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

double by Young

Wikipedia is accurate. (citation needed)

by Muu on Jul 29, 2008 12:49 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Another spastic leap by Hairston

This time, he misses a ball he should have caught. If he’d just stayed on his feet, CY would be out, instead of sitting at second.

"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 29, 2008 12:49 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

RBI double for 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."

by kishi on Jul 29, 2008 12:52 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

And Trevor Hoffman coming in.

"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 29, 2008 12:53 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did I hear correctly?

That Hoffman has 38 saves vs the D-Backs?

That’s a decent season for most closers.

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

by Scrbl on Jul 29, 2008 12:58 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

double by Cojack

8-5 bad guys

Wikipedia is accurate. (citation needed)

by Muu on Jul 29, 2008 12:53 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

2 outs

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by Muu on Jul 29, 2008 12:58 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ballgame

THANK YOU AGAIN OWGINS…

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by Muu on Jul 29, 2008 12:59 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

owings... whatever

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by Muu on Jul 29, 2008 12:59 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ugly game

We’ll get ‘em back tomorrow.

"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 29, 2008 1:00 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ugly game indeed.

The chat was good though.

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

by Scrbl on Jul 29, 2008 1:01 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lets hope that we get something going tomorrow with a real pitcher

we can still get 5 out of 6 in these two series (SF/SD)...ignoring the runs, the box score would lead you to believe we should have won

by AF DBacks Fanatic on Jul 29, 2008 1:01 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

At least the Dodgers lost.

"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 29, 2008 1:18 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Thank you Giants!

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

by Scrbl on Jul 29, 2008 1:22 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're welcome.

It was a friggin’ circus but hey , the bullpen earned its pay today.
Unfortunately , today is inevitably followed by tomorrow…

Arizona thinks we're Washington which thinks we're Arizona.

by victor frankenstein on Jul 29, 2008 1:52 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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