Gameday Thread, #105: 7/28 vs. Padres
by Jim McLennan on Jul 28, 2008 8:00 PM EDT
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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.
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."
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!
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!
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."
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!
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."
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!
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."
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!
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.
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
MOST of these Yahoo's
making predictions do not even know where Arizona is on the map.
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
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.
LOL!
Arkansas median income just shot thru the roof then.
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
There's a
Scottsdale Street in Texarkana, Tx, but that’s about as close as Arkansas is going to get.
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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."
Now I'm hungry!
But it means “I’m bored”
I’m at work right now…. Lunch time is comng up too….
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
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.
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!
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.
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!
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."
SOCO!!!
Dude, don’t keep secrets like this! I must try one on the way home. i just had Carl’s Jr for lunch.
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Here's hoping Micah has a good outing
and we come away triumphant
by AF DBacks Fanatic on Jul 28, 2008 10:04 PM EDT reply actions
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."
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."
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
Hit or miss.
Got it.
Probably depends on the heavy hitters like Jim and Skins to be around to be lively as well.
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
It was mad busy one day and then last night ,I said hi to Phil and that was it.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
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."
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."
no base runners yet
agaisnt maddux?
down in order we go.
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions
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."
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!
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!
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!
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."
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!
Greene HR
Ugh!
0-2 bad guys
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 10:34 PM EDT reply actions
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."
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!
Duh!
“Walking never leads to anything good”
Radio guys
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 10:35 PM EDT reply actions
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!
Come on guys
time to lite up maddux as he is expecting it any moment now…....
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 10:36 PM EDT reply actions
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!
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."
He's gotta be wondering
what in the world is going on
Montero! lead off single!
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
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!
LETS GO DBACKS, LETS GO!
(countering the chant I hear on the radio)
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 10:39 PM EDT reply actions
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!
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
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!
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."
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."
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!
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!
Come on Micah!
Lines one deep!!
1st and 3rd with one out
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 10:41 PM EDT reply actions
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."
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!
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."
Come on Drew!
Tagging is Miggy
1-2, still bad guys leadings, but we are ON THE BOARD!
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 10:42 PM EDT reply actions
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!
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."
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!
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."
CY HR!!!!
LEAD!
3-2!!!!!!
Lots of DBack fans in San Diego tonight
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 10:43 PM EDT reply actions
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!
Touch 'em all!
Haven’t heard that in a while.
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
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!
Hudson
Lined up the middle
“They remembered who was pitching out there”
Radio guys
LOL!
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 10:44 PM EDT reply actions
Sick burn
who said it?
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Not Greg
the guy working with him as color… Not sure
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
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!
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 C. Wesley Baier on Jul 28, 2008 10:45 PM EDT reply actions
Beer sounds good
I think I’ll have one.
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Passed ball
Hudson moves to second.
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Hudson to 2nd
on pass ball
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 10:45 PM EDT reply actions
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."
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
O Rly?
and he was inside knowledge?
Seriously, until it happens, I am ignoring all the fools out there.
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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.
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
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."
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!
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."
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!
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."
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!
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!
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…)
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
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
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!
lols,I'm from the UK
we don’t even get that coverage.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
That was D E E P
Nice catch CY
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 10:51 PM EDT reply actions
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)
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."
darn
another 2 out walks
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 10:53 PM EDT reply actions
Lets keep it inside the
park
or better yet, strike him out
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 10:53 PM EDT reply actions
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!
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
Remember for New York
it would be next year when they’d have new stadiums.
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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
Chicago
I’m from that area anyways, plus you can visit Milwaukee too
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Double by Adrian
2nd and 3rd with 2 outs
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 10:55 PM EDT reply actions
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!
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."
A conspiracy
to trade Micah for Texeira
by AF DBacks Fanatic on Jul 28, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
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!
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."
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!
Nonono no no! No! NO!
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
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."
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."
5-3
Not good!
Not foooling anybody is damn right
those damn 2 out walks
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 10:58 PM EDT reply actions
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
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!
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
you are our only hope
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
sailor moon gets nailed
opps!
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:00 PM EDT reply actions
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."
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!
Micah getting
his fanny chewed on the radio
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:00 PM EDT reply actions
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
8th man to hit
in this inning
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:01 PM EDT reply actions
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!
Nice to see they fixed that mechanical issue with Owings.
The team that continues to disappoint, the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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!
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
yeh...
the out happened right as aI clicked post
by thetomcat87 on Jul 28, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
3 run homer
a effing 6 run inning!
Great! WTG Micah!
Hey, Bob, these games are important, ya know.
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:03 PM EDT reply actions
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!
Agreed!
I think i crossed Jim’s swearing line though, so this post will probably disappear…
sorry, Jim, heat of the moment.
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't think you did
but I guess we’ll have to wait for bossman.
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8th man to hit
in this inning
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:04 PM EDT reply actions
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)
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:04 PM EDT reply actions
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!
"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."
Ugh.
Thank god I have plenty of beer.
Dear Josh Byrnes: Please DFA Chris Burke. He can't hit, and probably never will.
by C. Wesley Baier on Jul 28, 2008 11:05 PM EDT reply actions
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."
How do you give up 8 runs
with eight baserunners??!
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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."
amazing how
fast a night goes down the toilet.
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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!
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
uh-oh
what happened?
(I’m at work and haven’t checked other games yet)
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
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
Ouch!
gotcha…...
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Ouch!
gotcha…...
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
So now the question is
how long before I switch over to “Mad Men?”
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4-0 Giants.
Pitcher with 2 RBI hit with 2 outs.
The team that continues to disappoint, the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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
agree
it ain’t worth it if we have to ‘sneak’ in…. Especially with the way we’ve been playing
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
yeh...
a sweep only matter if you prove it meant something
by thetomcat87 on Jul 28, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
5-0 woo
this team is utter rubbish...
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 28, 2008 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
and reynolds cant hit a dam 84mph fastball by maddux
what a waste of time…
Wikipedia is accurate. (citation needed)
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."
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!
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
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."
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!
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.
so in other words...
we aren’t getting that rental?
by thetomcat87 on Jul 28, 2008 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
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
thank you!
a bit of sanity, FINALLY!
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
if it works out and none of them go
I’d say pull the trigger
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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
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!
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
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."
"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.
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
waitn until he faces us
he’ll look like a cy young winner I bet.
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
here comes the guy that should have been pitching anywho
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and throwing strikes
imagine that?
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:15 PM EDT reply actions
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)
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."
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
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
most likely
the sun will rise in the east tomorrow too.
Again, makes no sense whatsoever.
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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."
Tracy, Para or D'Antona and someone other than Scherzer or Parker seems like a good deal to me.
The team that continues to disappoint, the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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
a good deal
for a 2 month rental?
you really do not like building from within, do you?
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions
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."
That is the key
Are we really only one player away from the World Series?
No, we are not.
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions
all we have to do is get to the playoffs, then anything can happen (Cardinals anyone?)
by AF DBacks Fanatic on Jul 28, 2008 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions
did they sell their future
for a rental though?
I didn’t think they did.
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I know Mulder didn't participate
but that was their attempt at competing
formerly Seton Hall Snake Pit. The newer simpler version.
I think making the playoffs
increases our chances quite dramatically. Pitching is what wins ‘ships, hitting just gets you there
formerly Seton Hall Snake Pit. The newer simpler version.
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."
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
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
Ummm....OMG! LOOK OVER THERE!
::Runs and hides::
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
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
A serious run
fine, but….........
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Just where is Tracy going to play next year?
The team that continues to disappoint, the Arizona Diamondbacks.
1st base
Keep Conor in left with EB22 as the 4th outfielder
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice hit and run
Come on, guys, let’s cut down on that lead…
"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."
Damn you, Hairston.
"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 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.
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."
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
formerly Seton Hall Snake Pit. The newer simpler version.
they need a 1B and outfield help
Burke and Bynes fit that perfectly
by AF DBacks Fanatic on Jul 28, 2008 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I can't help it
I look at Petit on the mound, see those glasses, and “Wild Thing” starts playing in my head.
"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
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Jul 29, 2008 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions
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
Drew botches a grounder.
"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."
rut-roh
two outs for SD… We know what happened last time…...
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:34 PM EDT reply actions
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
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.
The team that continues to disappoint, the Arizona Diamondbacks.
I could live with that assuming Reynolds wasn't a brick wall at 2nd...
by AF DBacks Fanatic on Jul 28, 2008 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions
that's where he played in a lot of the minors
formerly Seton Hall Snake Pit. The newer simpler version.
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
Can he really be worse at 2nd?
Is that humanly possible?
The team that continues to disappoint, the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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."
Man.
I went to go eat some burgers and we were up 3-2, and then disaster happened. You guys are fired.
Chad with a base hit
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:38 PM EDT reply actions
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)
didn't say Tracy...
NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by AF DBacks Fanatic on Jul 28, 2008 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions
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.
Angels got my vote
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:39 PM EDT reply actions
1st and 3rd
No outs
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:40 PM EDT reply actions
what is up with
these echos tonight?
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions
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
1st and 3rd
No outs
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:40 PM EDT reply actions
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
call to the pen
2 on
nobody out
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:40 PM EDT reply actions
Come on
get miggy with it. Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah. Nah nah nah nah nah nah. Gettin’ miggy with it
formerly Seton Hall Snake Pit. The newer simpler version.
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 C. Wesley Baier on Jul 28, 2008 11:42 PM EDT reply actions
8-4
on a wild pitch
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:43 PM EDT reply actions
7-1 Gnats
in the 5th
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:44 PM EDT reply actions
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."
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."
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."
The Padre bullpen
has struggled, says Greg…
Don’t give them good luck there Greg!
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:45 PM EDT reply actions
Strike out
for Miggy..
Swung at ball 4
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:46 PM EDT reply actions
0-2 on romero
now 1-2
1 out, one on 2nd
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:47 PM EDT reply actions
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 C. Wesley Baier on Jul 28, 2008 11:48 PM EDT reply actions
1st and 3rd
one out in the inning
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:48 PM EDT reply actions
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."
TC on Deck
another call to the pen
8-4, bad guys
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:48 PM EDT reply actions
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."
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."
Dodgers are catching up
7-5
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
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."
TC hits into the
Double play!
Nice call there.
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:52 PM EDT reply actions
That did not go the way I'd imagined it
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
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 C. Wesley Baier on Jul 28, 2008 11:53 PM EDT reply actions
should just hire him as coach/motivational speaker...
by AF DBacks Fanatic on Jul 28, 2008 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions
+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."
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."
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 C. Wesley Baier on Jul 28, 2008 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions
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."
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."
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
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 C. Wesley Baier on Jul 28, 2008 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions
All that well, even.
Dear Josh Byrnes: Please DFA Chris Burke. He can't hit, and probably never will.
by C. Wesley Baier on Jul 28, 2008 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions
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."
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 C. Wesley Baier on Jul 28, 2008 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Couldn't have been worse
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Come on Leo
put up a zero!
(see if you can take away one of their runs while you are at it!)
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 28, 2008 11:55 PM EDT reply actions
Rosales wins the trade!
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
That's some very astute commentary Scrbl,
Dear Josh Byrnes: Please DFA Chris Burke. He can't hit, and probably never will.
by C. Wesley Baier on Jul 29, 2008 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions
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
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
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."
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 C. Wesley Baier on Jul 29, 2008 12:05 AM EDT reply actions
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 C. Wesley Baier on Jul 29, 2008 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions
This sounds better and better
I’d love to read it.
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
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."
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
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 C. Wesley Baier on Jul 29, 2008 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions
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
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."
O dawg tried to do it again...
he needs to fix his DP problem
by AF DBacks Fanatic on Jul 29, 2008 12:10 AM EDT reply actions
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 C. Wesley Baier on Jul 29, 2008 12:16 AM EDT reply actions
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.
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."
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."
More Teixeira 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
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."
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Dear Josh Byrnes: Please DFA Chris Burke. He can't hit, and probably never will.
by C. Wesley Baier on Jul 29, 2008 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions
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 C. Wesley Baier on Jul 29, 2008 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions
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
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."
Padres trying to give us some runs
The Gonzalez brothers aren’t having a great inning in the field here. And now… 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."
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."
Walk!
Bases loaded for Drew. Come on, 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."
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."
so assuming all the rumors are true
and Tracy goes…what are the chances Whitesll makes the squad next year?
by AF DBacks Fanatic on Jul 29, 2008 12:43 AM EDT reply actions
I'm still hoping
that these rumors are true.
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
looks like Owings cant pitch...
so we can move him to 1st and Jackson stays in LF, with byrnes as our 4th OF lol
Wikipedia is accurate. (citation needed)
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."
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."
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."
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
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."
Ugly game indeed.
The chat was good though.
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
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
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."
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
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