Gameday Thread, #86: 8/3 vs. Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers @ Arizona Diamondbacks
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Running a little late with the thread here: I actually remembered it was a day game, but had to go in for my monthly chat with the boss. Survived that, so tossing this up quickly in my morning break. We need a win here, after the total disaster which was last night - Webb takes the mound, and after a couple of shaky outings, returned to normal form last time, with a quality start. However, Parra has an impressive record, and restricted us to one run over seven innings when we faced him in Milwaukee.
The offense has shown some signs of life lately, and has hit .302 in the past five games. However, last night proved that this isn't enough, by and of itself, to guarantee victory - not when defense, base-running and managerial incompetence all weigh down the other side of the scales. It's becoming abundantly clear that the team needs a short, sharp shake-up, and Melvin's team meeting wasn't it. Not much more I can add. Let's get the victory and split the series.
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God bless Webb...
- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?
by Muu on
Jul 3, 2008 3:24 PM EDT
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and Haren. And Davis has been darn good lately.
by TwinnerA on
Jul 3, 2008 3:52 PM EDT
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I'm pissed
And every member of the team should be too. Last night’s game was inexcuseable. I don’t have much else to say.
by Zephon on
Jul 3, 2008 3:26 PM EDT
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Brewers
2B Rickie Weeks
SS J.J. Hardy
RF Corey Hart
1B Prince Fielder
3B Russell Branyan
LF Gabe Kapler
CF Mike Cameron
C Jason Kendall
LHP Manny Parra
D-Backs
SS Stephen Drew
RF Justin Upton
2B Orlando Hudson
1B Conor Jackson
3B Mark Reynolds
CF Chris Young
C Robby Hammock
LF Chris Burke
RHP Brandon Webb
by Zephon on
Jul 3, 2008 3:35 PM EDT
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Beat me to it
Good to see Reynolds back at third. Not so happy to see Burke in left, but I suppose we have very limited options there. Hammock catching: I guess Randy will be pleased. :-)
by Jim McLennan on
Jul 3, 2008 3:37 PM EDT
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Dodgers up 5-2 over Houston
Looks like we will need to win, or else the lead will be half-a-game by dinnertime. :-(
by Jim McLennan on
Jul 3, 2008 3:39 PM EDT
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don't wanna jinx him, but Webb look sharp today
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by Muu on
Jul 3, 2008 3:45 PM EDT
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Scoreless first for Webb
Works round a ground-rule double by Hardy, which works for me, since he’s my fantasy SS.
by Jim McLennan on
Jul 3, 2008 3:46 PM EDT
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the new gameday from mlb.com looks like a flash game lol
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by Muu on
Jul 3, 2008 3:51 PM EDT
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Sadly
Can’t use it here. It requires I install Flash, and I don’t have admin privileges on this computer. :-( And at home, I don’t have enough resources to run the full version – it’s a severe hog of memory. So what I’ve seen looks very cool, but incredibly jerky.
by Jim McLennan on
Jul 3, 2008 3:55 PM EDT
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you at work? they use what, Linux?
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by Muu on
Jul 3, 2008 3:57 PM EDT
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No, it's all Windows
But they’ve got it locked down so tight, I can’t even change my desktop pic.
by Jim McLennan on
Jul 3, 2008 4:01 PM EDT
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Hudson and Jackson with solid singles
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by Muu on
Jul 3, 2008 3:54 PM EDT
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Seriously, guys
I’m tired of the first two guys getting quick outs, and then the offense showing up. How about we start getting more hits with no outs?
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 3:55 PM EDT
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Actually
We hit .257 with no outs, .245 with one out and .241 with two outs. But I know what you mean.
by Jim McLennan on
Jul 3, 2008 3:58 PM EDT
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I’d be curious to see what that would look like if we went by month.
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 4:12 PM EDT
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Branyan has 11 HR in 91 AB
geez…
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by Muu on
Jul 3, 2008 3:59 PM EDT
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2 on, 0 outs...
com’on Webby
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by Muu on
Jul 3, 2008 4:01 PM EDT
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Uh-oh
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 4:03 PM EDT
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1-0
Stupid passed ball.
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 4:05 PM EDT
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Aargh
It’s all falling apart.
When does football season start? :-(
by Jim McLennan on
Jul 3, 2008 4:05 PM EDT
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I hate American football.
It combines two of the worst aspects of american life: Committee meetings and Violence.
And it’s boring as hell, and there’s no real team I can follow with out feeling like a bandwagon fan.
by Zephon on
Jul 3, 2008 4:18 PM EDT
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LSU Tigers
Back to back national champs this year!
by dahlian on
Jul 3, 2008 4:41 PM EDT
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So do I
But at the moment, it might be preferable to baseball. That I suggested this, gives you some idea of how pessimistic I feel.
by Jim McLennan on
Jul 3, 2008 5:15 PM EDT
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Ooh, lucky double play
Nice heads up by Reynolds to get that ball to second after the run-down.
Ugly inning, but could have been a lot worse.
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 4:06 PM EDT
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"You helped? You either discover a star or you don't!"
That ad entertains me.
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 4:08 PM EDT
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Schulte said they showed Webb in the dugout and he is really perspiring. The roof must be closed. It seems every time they show Webb pitching lately his head is just drenched. Sometimes I wonder about his fitness.
by TwinnerA on
Jul 3, 2008 4:10 PM EDT
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It is the monsoon season.
The humidity in Arizona this time of year can be quite high. Roof closed or not, that’s going to make you sweat.
by Zephon on
Jul 3, 2008 4:21 PM EDT
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What was with that play?
CY, why did it take you about seven seconds before you even came into the frame there? Lousy play like that, if you ran it out, you might have made it before he got control of the ball. It’s a longshot, but, seriously, show some freaking hustle.
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 4:15 PM EDT
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Another inning
Another stranded base-runner.
Sigh.
by Jim McLennan on
Jul 3, 2008 4:17 PM EDT
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*sigh*
The struggles of this team offensively are driving me insane.
by Zephon on
Jul 3, 2008 4:19 PM EDT
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Good news!
They’re giving you defensive and pitching struggles to distract you from the offense!
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 4:21 PM EDT
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Hammock isn’t really looking comfortable behind the plate.
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 4:23 PM EDT
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Ack
Home to Hardy. Helps my fantasy team, hurts my real one.
On the whole, I’d rather it was the other way around. :-(
by Jim McLennan on
Jul 3, 2008 4:23 PM EDT
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Meanwhile...
Zephon’s fantasy team AND real life time continue to suck.
by Zephon on
Jul 3, 2008 4:24 PM EDT
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real life team*
I really need to proof read more frequently
by Zephon on
Jul 3, 2008 4:25 PM EDT
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It hurts my fantasy and real one...
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by Muu on
Jul 3, 2008 4:26 PM EDT
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Why hasn't JB..
Called up a position player with the recent spat of DL activity?
I’m rather surprised we haven’t seen D’antona, Ryal, hell even Parra called up. Pitching isn’t our biggest problem right now. Our offense and defense are our biggest concern.
by Zephon on
Jul 3, 2008 4:28 PM EDT
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Two out walk to Hudson
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 4:31 PM EDT
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Left there
blah. Seriously, guys.
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 4:32 PM EDT
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Hudson draws a walk
2 out one tho…
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by Muu on
Jul 3, 2008 4:32 PM EDT
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and Jackson is out
merda de time…
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by Muu on
Jul 3, 2008 4:33 PM EDT
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K K* K due up
Kapler, Kameron* and Kendall
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by Muu on
Jul 3, 2008 4:35 PM EDT
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So, should I bother turning this game on?
by snakecharmer on
Jul 3, 2008 4:37 PM EDT
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Evening all
Oh dear :/
So...time for another drink then?
by Wimb on
Jul 3, 2008 4:38 PM EDT
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Webb hurting my fantasy team's WHIP ...
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by Muu on
Jul 3, 2008 4:38 PM EDT
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just don't walk the pitcher Webby...
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by Muu on
Jul 3, 2008 4:39 PM EDT
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glad u heard me
now let’s score some runs…
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by Muu on
Jul 3, 2008 4:41 PM EDT
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hey... leadoff walk... i'll take it
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by Muu on
Jul 3, 2008 4:44 PM EDT
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It's a start
Now can we get anything done with it? I hope so.
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 4:45 PM EDT
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Good to hear
that Mark grace has already started to blame the lack of runs this game on the non-existent running game.
by dahlian on
Jul 3, 2008 4:47 PM EDT
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what about Grace taking BoMel's job?
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by Muu on
Jul 3, 2008 4:48 PM EDT
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So we can have more eight inning losses
like last night’s game?
by dahlian on
Jul 3, 2008 4:51 PM EDT
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Hit for CY
Two on, no outs. You have to get these runs in, guys.
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 4:47 PM EDT
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With Hammock-Burke coming up
this may be the only time I’d ever approve of bunting in the fourth inning.
by dahlian on
Jul 3, 2008 4:48 PM EDT
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Hammock is clutch.
Also, it’s going to be hard to win this game with three easy outs in the lineup.
by dahlian on
Jul 3, 2008 4:49 PM EDT
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GIDP
It may be accepted in polite society, but I use it with all the vehemence that an F-bomb deserves.
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 4:52 PM EDT
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for god, get rid of Burke... call someone else from AAA...
the guy has something like 18 hits on 110 AB… I can hit better…
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by Muu on
Jul 3, 2008 4:54 PM EDT
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From Wimb’s posts about his team, I think we should send a scout over the England. =)
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 4:56 PM EDT
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dam this guy Hardy is pwning Webb...
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Jul 3, 2008 4:56 PM EDT
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Apparently on Wisconsin radio
Sutton alluded to a future trade between these two teams. The thing is, that it’s really hard to upgrade a lineup full of young, good-but-not-great, hitters with upside.
The one move that I think has the best chance of actually helping this team short-term and long term is to pick up a player like Bill Hall. His versatility would allow us to jettison Burke and he would be a nice right handed bat to fill in the LF-1B platoon.
by dahlian on
Jul 3, 2008 4:56 PM EDT
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Hall is hitting .200
no thanks
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by Muu on
Jul 3, 2008 5:01 PM EDT
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With 10 home runs.
and an additional 42 points of OPS+ over Chris Burke. Hall is also pounding lefties to the tune of .333/.395/.569 which is our biggest need right now.
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Jul 3, 2008 5:05 PM EDT
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What would we have to give up
To get those extra 42 points of OPS over Burke? If it’s not…well, Burke, then it’s very hard to see the appeal. Also, that split vs. LHP is based on a .408 BABIP, so he’s basically hitting them like Upton in April. We all know how that worked out…
by Jim McLennan on
Jul 3, 2008 5:18 PM EDT
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For his career he's hitting .278/.355/.494 against LHP
so it’s not as if there isn’t precedent. And it’s 42 points of OPS+.
The reason I suggest Hall is that he’s not going to require a whole lot to give up. He’s a platoon utility guy that’s on the outs with team management having already requested a trade this season. He’s also 28 so it’s not as if the Brewers are looking to hold on to him for the potential upside.
This team is really hard to upgrade and I think it would be foolish to try to and acquire somebody to replace one of the kids. The best thing that JB can do, in my opinion, is to upgrade the complementary parts and hope that one of the kids breaks out to that next level.
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Jul 3, 2008 5:27 PM EDT
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That's an awesome glove
And a nice lead-off hit from Webb.
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 5:00 PM EDT
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Grace: "We need some baserunners."
We had two to lead-off last inning! We had plenty last night. We need to do something with those baserunners!
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 5:03 PM EDT
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unlucky line drive by Upton...
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by Muu on
Jul 3, 2008 5:05 PM EDT
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Webb has not helped himself out
on the basepaths this inning.
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Jul 3, 2008 5:06 PM EDT
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Hudson Ks
Two down…
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 5:08 PM EDT
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And nothing
Good thing we got those baserunners, huh?
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 5:10 PM EDT
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I am really looking forward to tomorrow’s game. Not. Oh yeah, at least Haren is pitching so he’ll probably give shut them out for 7 innings, turn it over to the bullpen and we’ll lose 1-0.
by TwinnerA on
Jul 3, 2008 5:12 PM EDT
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The Padres did just get swept by the Mariners, so we should have a chance against them.
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 5:14 PM EDT
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Seriously?
The lackluster Mariners swept them? That is SO cool!
It's like living with a six-year old.
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Jul 3, 2008 5:15 PM EDT
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Stolen base
Come back soon, Snyder…
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 5:16 PM EDT
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This looks fun! Fair or foul??
It's like living with a six-year old.
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Jul 3, 2008 5:17 PM EDT
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Come on
That was obviously a foul.
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 5:19 PM EDT
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Great, a two run foul ball.
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on
Jul 3, 2008 5:19 PM EDT
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I swear they cannot get a break. Sheesh.
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on
Jul 3, 2008 5:20 PM EDT
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You expected...
Perhaps something different? :-(
by Jim McLennan on
Jul 3, 2008 5:20 PM EDT
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Hope forever lurks in the heart of the sports fan
Because, let’s be honest- blind, delusional optimism is sometimes the only way to survive the season.
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 5:22 PM EDT
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I say we start turning the negatives into positives
Like say, “Look! We only left 6 on base today, that’s better than 10!”
by snakecharmer on
Jul 3, 2008 5:24 PM EDT
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Grumble
mutters something about poor offence and lame luck
So...time for another drink then?
by Wimb on
Jul 3, 2008 5:20 PM EDT
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Another stolen base
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 5:21 PM EDT
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Yes
Even a 34-year old catcher can steal on Webb…
by Jim McLennan on
Jul 3, 2008 5:24 PM EDT
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and look whos gonna hit now...
Hardy….
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by Muu on
Jul 3, 2008 5:26 PM EDT
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BoMel has no Heart!
I believe he had Snyder’s surgery instead.
by KLM on
Jul 3, 2008 5:26 PM EDT
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That was nearly ugly
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 5:27 PM EDT
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and with this line today
I bet Webb wont start the ASG at all…
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by Muu on
Jul 3, 2008 5:29 PM EDT
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Sorry to say
that hasn’t been likely for a few weeks now…
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Jul 3, 2008 5:31 PM EDT
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somehow I felt like he still would make it...
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by Muu on
Jul 3, 2008 5:32 PM EDT
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More and more, I’m convinced it’ll be Haren.
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 5:34 PM EDT
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As our representative, I mean
Not necessarily as starter.
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 5:34 PM EDT
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with 12 Wins
I think he’ll make it anyway
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by Muu on
Jul 3, 2008 5:35 PM EDT
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Upton over-runs the fly ball
And then almost throws the runner out at second.
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 5:35 PM EDT
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Fielder upset lol
2-30 or something like that
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by Muu on
Jul 3, 2008 5:38 PM EDT
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Proof
That eating your vegetables is not good for you.
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Jul 3, 2008 5:40 PM EDT
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Cruz works around the double
Glad to see him got out of trouble.
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 5:41 PM EDT
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when was the last time we won a series?
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by Muu on
Jul 3, 2008 5:41 PM EDT
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Just checking in for the 1st time today
What in the world is wrong with Webb? Where would we be if we didn’t have Haren for the last month or so? Why is Burke in LF?
by DiamondbacksWIn on
Jul 3, 2008 5:43 PM EDT
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Oops! I'm sorry for picking on Burke
He just raised his BA to .173
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Jul 3, 2008 5:46 PM EDT
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He didn't pitched as bad as the numbers show...
Hardy was the only hitter who really owned him… HR and 2 2B
and Cameron’s 2-run HR was actually a foul ball that the umps called HR…
u take those 2 HR and it’s a quality start =[
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by Muu on
Jul 3, 2008 5:46 PM EDT
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That does make me feel a little better.
A foul called a HR huh?
by DiamondbacksWIn on
Jul 3, 2008 5:47 PM EDT
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Why would you walk Augie Ojeda?
The guy has something like a 500 OPS from the right side. . . .
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Jul 3, 2008 5:47 PM EDT
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Is there any way to get Augie more AB's?
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Jul 3, 2008 5:48 PM EDT
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can Reynolds play LF?
I dunno, but my impression is that everytime Augie is on the game something good happens to us…
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Jul 3, 2008 5:50 PM EDT
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Oh, sure
But we can’t get a foul called fair.
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 5:48 PM EDT
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Deja vu
Runners on first and second, no outs, and we just can’t score any runs.
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 5:51 PM EDT
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Anybody remember
When Hudson didn’t strike out? good times
So...time for another drink then?
by Wimb on
Jul 3, 2008 5:52 PM EDT
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Justin Upton is going to be a star. . .
but man is he scuffling right now
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Jul 3, 2008 5:52 PM EDT
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it's 34 RISP letf already in this series... que merda...
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Jul 3, 2008 5:52 PM EDT
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That was a good play.
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 5:56 PM EDT
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Aw, Craig Counsell
I like that guy.
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 5:55 PM EDT
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1-2-3 inning for Connor Robertson
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 5:57 PM EDT
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Nope, relief only, I think.
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 6:02 PM EDT
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Are you sure?
I think that might be Seth Rogen pitching.
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 6:02 PM EDT
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Two days later, Eric Byrnes missed three games for excessive crying, and started listening to emo. At the same time, Emily changed her name to emilylovesthedbacksexceptthatloserericbyrnes.
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Jul 3, 2008 6:03 PM EDT
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when I see Gagne I remember 2 moments
1 – that day he blew a save against us on that 900 consecutives Saves streak…
2 – a 9 inning, 101 mph pitch, that he threw to Bonds at AT&T… and Bonds hit it a mile… the ball travelled like 450ft in 2 seconds…
SHIFT Happens!!1
by Muu on
Jul 3, 2008 6:03 PM EDT
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On the bright side
We’ve pretty much thwarted Prince Fielder throughout the series, and I at least can get some small joy from that.
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 6:08 PM EDT
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Okay!
Who’s up for a ninth inning rally? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 6:12 PM EDT
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I'll take a single run scored...
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by Muu on
Jul 3, 2008 6:13 PM EDT
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With Hammock and Burke up this inning
I would say the odds are about a million to one
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Jul 3, 2008 6:14 PM EDT
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but someone will PH with 2 outs
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by Muu on
Jul 3, 2008 6:15 PM EDT
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Very interesting
going back this morning and rereading the GDT. I was at this game and was so disgusted with our play up to our half the of 9th…. The rest shall we say is the stuff of legends.
"It's like deja vu all over again."
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Jul 4, 2008 11:46 AM EDT
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Hammock reaches to lead-off
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 6:15 PM EDT
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And a walk to Burke
First and second with no outs for about the 23rd time this game.
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 6:16 PM EDT
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Hammock and Burke both reach
Is that pork on the hoof coming in to land at Sky Harbor?
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Jul 3, 2008 6:16 PM EDT
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And then Tray gets a double off a leftie
it’s quite the improbably inning so far.
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Jul 3, 2008 6:23 PM EDT
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[Restrains himself]
From making a snarky comment. about Mark Reynolds. :-)
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Jul 3, 2008 6:25 PM EDT
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I was just using Reverse Psychology
to help Robbie and Burke out a little.
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Jul 3, 2008 6:17 PM EDT
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Bases loaded, no outs...
Come on, guys!
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 6:17 PM EDT
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Tracy will PH
but a LHP will pitch… sigh…
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by Muu on
Jul 3, 2008 6:19 PM EDT
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Ginger!
Three RBI double!
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 6:20 PM EDT
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oh boy... that foul HR is costing us the game right now...
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by Muu on
Jul 3, 2008 6:21 PM EDT
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Eh
They talked to one of the fans down there who said it did hit the foul pole. So, I guess we can’t complain too much about it.
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 6:22 PM EDT
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I mean, yeah, it could cost us the game, but it’s on Webb’s shoulders, not the umpires.
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 6:22 PM EDT
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Come on, Upton
Keep it going!
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 6:23 PM EDT
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+1
Mark Reynolds: Turning me gay since '07
by DbacksSkins on
Jul 4, 2008 1:53 AM EDT
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com'on Upton, just put the ball in play
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by Muu on
Jul 3, 2008 6:25 PM EDT
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That's a hit!
First and third, no outs, winning run at the plate.
Come on!
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 6:25 PM EDT
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Do you want to know
Our Win Probability coming into this inning?
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Jul 3, 2008 6:26 PM EDT
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Yes.
It's like living with a six-year old.
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Jul 3, 2008 6:27 PM EDT
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VERY :-)!
It's like living with a six-year old.
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Jul 3, 2008 6:29 PM EDT
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Come on, come on!
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Jul 3, 2008 6:27 PM EDT
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O-Dawg with the double
Winning run in scoring position, no outs.
Go go go go go go!
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 6:27 PM EDT
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Let’s go Mr. Eyebrows!!!
It's like living with a six-year old.
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Jul 3, 2008 6:29 PM EDT
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YES!!!!!!!
WOOOOOOOOOOOH!!!!
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 6:30 PM EDT
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WOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's like living with a six-year old.
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Jul 3, 2008 6:30 PM EDT
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Diamondbacks Win Diamondbacks Win
CoJack is the man!!
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Jul 3, 2008 6:31 PM EDT
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Get out the Crayolas
And color me tickled pink.
D-backs win! D-backs win!
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Jul 3, 2008 6:31 PM EDT
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Wow
I think that’s about the best win we’ve had in quite some time.
Just wow. Wow. Wow.
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 6:32 PM EDT
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That was one FANTASTIC inning!
It's like living with a six-year old.
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Jul 3, 2008 6:32 PM EDT
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I didn't want to post and jinx it
But wow, that really happened.
I want to be in Haren's harem.
by luckycc on
Jul 3, 2008 6:33 PM EDT
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OMG
BEST GAME EVER.
Isn't it enough to know I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
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Jul 3, 2008 6:33 PM EDT
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+Everything
EVER.
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 6:34 PM EDT
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After 12 minutes of reflection
Second best game ever.
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 6:45 PM EDT
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no game can beat that 2001 one ^^
SHIFT Happens!!1
by Muu on
Jul 3, 2008 6:48 PM EDT
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Precisely.
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 6:50 PM EDT
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But it is the Game of the Year
How can you beat it?
Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; but if a thing is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.
by Orlando Rays on
Jul 4, 2008 9:50 AM EDT
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+1
Unless we somehow win the WS again.
Mark Reynolds: Turning me gay since '07
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Jul 4, 2008 10:16 AM EDT
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I told you
every time Augie is on the game, something good happens to us.
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Jul 3, 2008 6:34 PM EDT
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I have to admit
I gave up half way through while getting my nails done. I was like in tears with frustration. And then soco calls me and practically screams, “TURN ON THE GAME!”
OHG-D!
Isn't it enough to know I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
by mrssoco on
Jul 3, 2008 6:35 PM EDT
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I almost left after the 8th.
I am so glad I stayed
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Jul 3, 2008 6:36 PM EDT
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We are recording the replay
So we can watch it again and hold our breath. ;)
Isn't it enough to know I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
by mrssoco on
Jul 3, 2008 6:37 PM EDT
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I bet you
We lose in the replay. :-)
by Jim McLennan on
Jul 3, 2008 6:39 PM EDT
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Knowing my luck. :)
Isn't it enough to know I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
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Jul 3, 2008 6:40 PM EDT
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Take the bet
There’s no way they can pull that off twice, right? =)
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 6:40 PM EDT
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I just watched it on MLB GameDay
unbeleivable
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Jul 3, 2008 6:41 PM EDT
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And it was only a couple innings earlier
when the announcers commented about how lifeless this team looked and how in need of an identity it was.
I guess it’s winning that equals character.
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Jul 3, 2008 6:40 PM EDT
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Wins equal energy, at least.
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 6:44 PM EDT
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Our whole starting rotation knows exactly how Manny Parra feels right now.
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by kishi on
Jul 3, 2008 6:43 PM EDT
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Dammit
I have to re-write the entire game report now though… :-)
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I think
you’ll probably accept the end result, though.
Mark Reynolds: Turning me gay since '07
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Jul 4, 2008 10:16 AM EDT
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Yeah
I still don’t believe that happened.
I want to be in Haren's harem.
by luckycc on
Jul 3, 2008 6:44 PM EDT
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Believe it!!
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by DbacksSkins on
Jul 4, 2008 10:17 AM EDT
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as they say, thats why this game have 9 innings...
does it matches that comeback against the Pirates last year as our biggest one?
SHIFT Happens!!1
by Muu on
Jul 3, 2008 6:45 PM EDT
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I think we have
Come back from six down before, but not in the ninth!
by Jim McLennan on
Jul 3, 2008 6:48 PM EDT
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The Pirates game
We were 7-1 down, but that was after four innings. So we came back more, but over a lot more innings. We also came back from six down May 2, 2006, against the Dodgers and Sept. 15, 1998, against the Giants.
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Jul 3, 2008 6:53 PM EDT
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watching the replay
I saw the entire coaching staff punching each other LOL
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Jul 3, 2008 6:46 PM EDT
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Did they
knock some sense back into BoMel?
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Jul 4, 2008 10:21 AM EDT
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wooooooooo
enough said :D
So...time for another drink then?
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Jul 3, 2008 6:47 PM EDT
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for god, I'm laughing my ass off watching Schu and Gibson punching each other LOL
SHIFT Happens!!1
by Muu on
Jul 3, 2008 6:51 PM EDT
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They all know they get to coach at least one more game
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Jul 3, 2008 6:51 PM EDT
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+1
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Jul 4, 2008 10:17 AM EDT
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Oh, hey!
Congrats to Leo Rosales on his first major league win.
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Indeed.....
How is that Scott Hairston fellow doing these days…..?
::After checking::
Wow…. a .707 OPS…... and somehow, 9 HRs, but only 20 RBIs….. them’s CY-type HR/RBI numbers.
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Jul 4, 2008 10:20 AM EDT
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Everyone have a good night! Go Dbacks!
I am glad I was able to be here with you guys for the comeback!
by DiamondbacksWIn on
Jul 3, 2008 6:55 PM EDT
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Works for me
My fantasy shortstop goes 4-for-5 with a homer, but my team gets the win. :-)
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Crap, I gave up on the game in order to actually finish up at work even though everyone else left at 2:30 and here I am still here at 4 p.m. Couldn’t believe the voicemail my sister left me that they won!!!!!!!!!!!! I figure it was an old voicemail from May or something at first until I actually checked GameDay. Wow!!!!!!!!
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I'm ashamed...
of myself for having missed out on the ninth. I was so disgusted watching Webb and the rest of the team seemingly give this game away through the first few inning that I simply tacked it down as yet another frustrating loss.
I though was wrong, very wrong. The DBacks can sure be maddening to follow. One second they fail at life, while the next it looks like they are destined for glory.
Will the real DBacks please stand up?
A great victory for a team in dire need of hope. God willing they’ll screw their heads on right and start playing like we all know they can.
"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War
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Jul 3, 2008 7:01 PM EDT
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Well...
Maybe you leaving was just what they needed. I’m not saying you’re a bad luck charm, just heavily implying it… =)
Kidding, of course. Maddening absolutely the word to describe them, I’ll agree.
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Jul 3, 2008 7:03 PM EDT
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I listened to the end on the radio at work
and during the 9th my boss and I stood over the radio, transfixed. Great moment.
By all means hit at a glacial pace. You know how that thrills me.
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Jul 3, 2008 7:32 PM EDT
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OMFGBBQ!!
I’m at work, and the last update I had was 5-0 Brewers in the ninth…my buddy (stinking Dodgers fan) told me the D’Backs won – – naturally, I didn’t believe him, and I am glad to be wrong!!
Could this be the victory that sets us in motion?? I sure hope so!
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This is the rare game
that reminds you of the majesty of sport; of believing and being rewarded for that blind belief, and being awed by the extraordinary effort sport can take. Hopefully this inspired the team as much as it inspired me.
By all means hit at a glacial pace. You know how that thrills me.
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OPEN QUESTION FOR DIAMONDBACKS FANS
Hey, I’m a big Red Sox fan who writes a blog that covers all of baseball.
I asked a question to D-Backs fans and would love to get some feed back from some of you
The post is here
The skinny is I make the case that Phoenix should be one of the biggest and most baseball crazed cities in the country, and from where I am sitting (California) it doesn’t seem to be.
Now I know that asking die hard D’Backs fans like you is probably the wrong group to bring this up to… but I am curious to hear some of your takes on it
And as a classic Red Sox fan and Yankee hater… let’s just say “Thank you for 2001!!!”
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