Gameday Thread, #85: 7/4 vs. Padres
by Jim McLennan on Jul 4, 2008 3:01 PM EDT
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Happy Fourth of July, folks. Getting this up here early, since I've got nothing better to do today. Great, isn't it? And look! It's another National League West team! I'd almost forgotten they existed, since we'd been spending our time in exotic locations like Minnesota and Boston, hobnobbing with our country cousins ["What? You mean your roof doesn't open? How barbaric!"] and the New England Yankees respectively. Now, it's back to more familiar territory: beating up on the cellar-dwelling Padres.
How bad are the Padres? They just lost more games in barely 24 hours to the Rockies, than we have to Colorado all season. They have dropped 14 of their past 16, with both wins going to Heath Bell [my fantasy team thanks you]. You know how Davis, Owings and Johnson combined for one win in June? Well, in the Padres' rotation, none of their starters have seen a W in more than three weeks, since June 12. But the offense has been equally inept, scoring 52 runs in those 16 games - fifteen coming in one bizarro game at Coors. That makes 37 in the other 15, or less than two and a half runs per game. And you thought our offense was struggling.
Byung-Hyun Kim makes a return to Chase tonight, now operating under the pseudonym of Cha-Seung Baek. Or maybe it just seems that way, looking at the ERA and W/L record? He did have a couple of decent starts in June, but our offense seems to be clicking a bit. We've had double-digits in hits the past four games in a row, tying a streak back in April - you have to go back to June 2005, to find the last time we had a longer one. Baek would seem a good candidate to help us, with opponents hitting .289 off his this year.
We'll be there in person, and are looking forward to our D-backs t-shirts, if we arrive there early enough. Looks like the game is basically sold out - the team site refuses to cough up two tickets, in any section - so the place should be rockin' on through the fireworks show afterwards. We did contemplate taking the bus down, but the route goes right past Steele Indian School Park, where the Phoenix Fourth of July celebration is going on, so that will probably be a complete mess. Another time, perhaps. Forecasters also say there's a 20% chance of a repeat of last night's storm, which would make things interesting...
One name was notable by its absence from the dogpile around home-plate after yesterday's Matinee Miracle (TM pending). Eric Byrnes, who has not been seen at Chase since he tore his hamstring on Monday, as "he seeks further medical attention." Chris Snyder, on the other hand, was right back in the dugout, fractured testicle or not - an injury which would seem far more likely to me to have "further medical attention," written through it like a stick of Blackpool candy.
Oh, and it might - or might not - be worth flipping over to WGN for the Cubs-Cards game just before our first-pitch, as there is scheduled to be some, ah, additional entertainment, to celebrate life, liberty and the pursuit of...well, I'm not quite sure what. Though I have a sneaking suspicion nothing will happen, except the PayPal account of the participant in question will be increased by hopeful spectators. Still, the founding fathers of this great nation would be proud by such free enterprise...
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Standing room only tonight
and what a nice lead in as provided by yesterdays win. People are still buzzing about it around town.
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 3:13 PM EDT reply actions
Enjoy the game tonight, folks!
We’re leaving to go see the ChiSox in another hour and a half—if anyone wants any special White Sox memorabilia, I’ll be checking back until then.
Mark Reynolds: Turning me gay since '07
In the OF, up the first base line, in the lower deck.
Section 114, row 21, seats 7 and 8. She’ll be wearing a white and black shirt, jeans and a black chisox hat, I’m in white shorts and a black and white shirt.
Mark Reynolds: Turning me gay since '07
Also,
dunno about the A’s win. I’ve always liked the ChiSox and they’re the home team, so…
Mark Reynolds: Turning me gay since '07
I can't think of anything
but I do like the White Sox ;-)
By all means hit at a glacial pace. You know how that thrills me.
I couldn't get tickets for today.
:(
That’s what I get for trying to go cheap. :\
Skins. Buy me something. I don’t care what. :-)
I’ll get you something next time I’m at a Dbacks game in the very near future (August 9th, I believe. I’ll probably end up at a couple games before that, too.)
Go Dbacks.
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 4, 2008 4:33 PM EDT reply actions
Giants 2-0 up against the Dodgers
After the first. Long may that continue!
Yes, today, I’m a Giants’ fan. 1 1/2 game leads cause strange bedfellows!
I can't really hate the Giants....
....since they so totally suck this year. And Barry is gone.
Besides, I think Barry might look good in Sedona Red.
For a few months, anyway.
Mark Reynolds: Turning me gay since '07
They have some pretty fun young players
so I don’t have too much qualms rooting for them, especially if they can help give us some breathing room.
By all means hit at a glacial pace. You know how that thrills me.
Apparently Fred Lewis
stole home again today, his second this week. Insanity.
By all means hit at a glacial pace. You know how that thrills me.
Freakin' Giants
I pull for ‘em this one time, and this is how they repay me.
By all means hit at a glacial pace. You know how that thrills me.
From azcentral.com
Haren won the National League Pitcher of the Month for June. He led the league with a 1.32 ERA (six earned runs in 41 innings) while his 36 strikeouts ranked sixth. He won all three of his decisions in June, and the team was 2-1 when he did not factor in the decision
It's like living with a six-year old.
Woo!
Go Danny Haren!
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 4, 2008 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Show some manners, Jim
We don’t call someone barbaric just because their roof doesn’t open.
We describe it as “quaint.”
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
Re: fireworks celebration
Surely they could find a better place to hold that than Steel park?
Given the VA hospital on the corner, I’m sure the PSTD and other injured vets will just luurrve them all the flashbangs in the windows.
Sheesh.
They've had them there
for a couple of years now. Never heard anyone complain from the VA either… it’s a good point though you raise and one I would think they explored before making that decision to move the show.
I LOVE that park. I used to live at 7th Ave and Osborn and would take my dog there for walks.
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
AFIK the VA complained
last year and asked for a change of venue and were pretty much told to shut up and get over it by the organizers. I will do some more research on this but this is what I remember from that case.
That's too bad if true
The park is the perfect venue for this, but not at the expense of upsetting the VA residents….
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
If any of the writers want to do the recap after the game
I’d be fine with that. :-) Basically, by the time this one is over, the fireworks are done, and we make our way out with the other 45,000 people, then get home…I think any report I do will be datelined Saturday morning! Not that it’s a problem if everyone is busy eating hot-dogs or whatever. First-come first-served, or sort it out among yourselves!
Unfortunately
I won’t be around at all. First services, than a party to welcome the new rabbi, then a 4th of July party means no baseball for me this day.
By all means hit at a glacial pace. You know how that thrills me.
Looks like it'll be an active
thunderstorm night tonight.. Nature just might be providing her own firework show…..
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions
Starting line up for the only team that matters
Don’t really care enough about san diego to post their line up
Arizona
S. Drew ss
J. Upton rf
O. Hudson 2b
C. Jackson lf
C. Tracy 1b
M. Reynolds
C. Young cf
M. Montero c
D. Haren p
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions
I think he shaved before his last start. Kind of looks like he’s starting on a new beard, though.
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
I think I may have been working last time
So I missed seeing this wonder in person.
I want to be in Haren's harem.
Looking back through the Gameday Threads, look like he shaved before the game on the 30th.
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
This goes against the theory that he keeps his powers in his beard
Actually, I’m glad. He looks much better without the mountain man beard.
I want to be in Haren's harem.
fdg
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions
1-2-3
Getting used to seeing innings like that from Haren. Nice start to the game.
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions
nice start to the game
is anyone else having a lot of trouble posting tonight?
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions
Working fine for me.
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
must be my computer
I had to close out gameday to get it to work right.
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Aw, that's beautiful
I love the replay of yesterday’s game.
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
Hudson walks
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions
Well, that sucked
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions
Hi guys ^^
I’m kinda late, since I was training a bunch of funny guys who decided to play baseball…
gosh… at first time I was atonished when one of them started to run from home to third after a “hit”... phew, I’m glad it was a joke, they were trying to panic me xD
but at the end of the day I felt like it was a good experience… already found a “natural” catcher and a lefty pitcher ^^
well practice again sunday… but this time I’ll bring a cronogram… oh wait, I don’t have it yet =O
well, it can wait… let me watch the dbacks =p
SHIFT Happens!!1
Stupid Giants
Can’t even beat the Dodgers when we want them to.
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
Haren Ks his second Gonzalez of the night
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
one pitch, one out
like that
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions
No matter how many times I watch Haren’s delivery, it’s still weird.
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
I prefer to imagine it as a Matrix-style slowdown before each pitch.
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
+1
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 4, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
damn
the worst team in the division gets a hit first.
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions
surprised?
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 4, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
We’re Diamondbacks fans. Our hope must border on insanity. =)
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
somethin like that.
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 4, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
not really, I was just hoping
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Anime whiffs
Looking good, Haren..
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
and greene K's for out #3
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 10:06 PM EDT reply actions
OT-dewpoint is 61.
Radar looks like it is getting very active weather wise near the valley… might not have much man-made fireworks tonight…
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions
That'd be nice
Seen some nice lightning the past few nights.
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
Tracy's strikes out to lead off the second.
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
We shouldn't have to
go though the line up twice to get to this guy… Come on DBACKS!
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
D'oh
Special K strikes again.
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
Long out
But a 1-2-3 inning for the Padres
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
Baek's era is now down to 5.25
let’s not make him another cy young contender
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
In that at-bat, he looked like he was going for the Siliver Slugger…
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
Good Grief!
a Double??
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
So anyone know if that girl went streaking at the Cubs/Cards game?
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 4, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions
You know
Now I’m wondering if that blind guy is lying all the time. Now I’m wondering if he’s even blind.
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
Whoa! Roster moves today
PHOENIX—The Diamondbacks designated outfielder Jeff Salazar for assignment before Friday night’s game against the Padres.
The 27-year-old outfielder was hitting just .202 (20-for-99) with five doubles, a triple, two homers and 10 RBIs this season. In 193 at-bats with the D-backs since last season, Salazar hit .238 as a reserve.
The D-backs have 10 days to either outright, trade or release Salazar, who is out of Minor League options.
“It’s tough,” said utility infielder Augie Ojeda, whose locker is set up right next to Salazar’s. “We lost a good player and a good teammate. We’re going to miss him. Hopefully someone picks him up. He’s a good ballplayer. It’s just one of those things that just happens as part of the business. I wish him the best.
“We see this all the time in this business. I know what he’s going through.”
The D-backs picked Salazar up off waivers from the Rockies before last season.
“He just really hasn’t gotten the amount of at-bats to go up there and have a chance to be productive and that’s partly my fault,” said D-backs manager Bob Melvin. “The tough part about him is you can’t just send him down to get him some consistent at-bats and get him to the point where he could be a productive player for us because he is out of options, so therefore, we were in a position where we had to designate him.
“If he does get claimed, then he’s in the big leagues, which is good for him. If not, then hopefully he accepts the assignment and goes to Triple-A and gets some at-bats because he is a guy that has shown that he can be instrumental and can be a productive player for us.
“He’s a guy that over the last year-plus has fit in very well for us and therefore it’s a difficult one to actually pull the trigger on.”
The D-backs also optioned relief pitcher Connor Robertson back down to Tucson. Robertson allowed one run on two hits in four innings in the first Major League action of his career. He was recalled on Tuesday to give the bullpen a breather.
In Salazar’s and Robertson’s place, the D-backs recalled outfielder Alex Romero and infielder Emilio Bonifacio. The 23-year-old Romero is 8-for-35 with the D-backs this season. Bonifacio was a September callup in 2007, but will be making his season debut with the D-backs.
Bonifacio was hitting .302 with a homer and 10 RBIs for the Sidewinders. He was second in the Pacific Coast League with 110 hits. He adds an element of speed to the D-backs with his 17 stolen bases this season in Triple-A.
Used primarily as a second baseman in 85 games, Melvin said Bonifacio will be used in the outfield as well, giving the team some added depth after Eric Byrnes went down with a torn hamstring.
Mike Ritter is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 10:18 PM EDT reply actions
Wow
I’m surprised to see Salazar go.
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
Me too!
Burke must have pictures of the FO doing something wrong… I don’t get keeping Burke on the team when they DFA Sally…
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
No idea
I understand Burke can play a lot of positions, but Romero and Bonificio should cover pretty much any position but first and third, where we’re already well-stocked.
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
Oh god...
Not Bonifacio, seriously this guy is at best going to amount to a Hispanic-poor mans-Corey Patterson. I still agree with baseball prospectus peak translation for Bonifacio which is a .318 OBP and a .349 SLG%.
Salazar will be more productive then Emilio ever will. Bad roster decisions.
are we surprised?
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 4, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Kind of...
Just voicing my opinion on how stupid of a move it is, we just made a already bad offense slightly worse.
true.
sorry. I’m feeling a bit cynical tonight. Not sure why…
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 4, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
me too
which is odd cause most of the day, I was feeling pretty upbeat about this team again
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
When are the Pads...
Going to give up on Khalil Greene, the guy is just not very good at all. Since 2004 the guy has had only one season where he has posted a OBP above .300, I understand it’s petco but it comes to a point where their really is no excuse to have it below .300, regardless of park.
Khalil can post a “decent” SLG% especially for a SS but OBP is more important and he has not been able to post a legit one for quite some time. He can field his position well (4th in RZR amongst NL shortstops) but it does not out weigh his inability to get on base.
Eh… they wont though, he is a huge fan favorite because of his gay @$$ surfer hair.
And because
he has the career home run record for players named “Khalil”.
Mark Reynolds: Turning me gay since '07
Let’s get some offense going!
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
I can drink to that!
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
soon to be here too I think
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
send the rain up to gilbert?
please?
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 4, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey team!
these at bats are going way too fast!
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions
No, hudson walked in the 1st
his era is now down to 5.17 though…
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
jinx away!
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I can’t convince myself that sport fishing would be all that entertaining to watch.
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
Paint drying would be funner
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Seems about to be on par
It reminds me when ESPN showed a Magic: The Gathering tournament…
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
Wow...
These kind of things belong on ESPN 8: The OCHO.
:-)
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 4, 2008 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't know
I’d really prefer to watch a dodgeball tournament. =)
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
ME TOO.
We aren’t allowed to call it “dodgeball” at the high school I graduated from (I know. Stupid), so every year, the physics classes go out to the racquetball courts and play “Physics-Ball”
I own at Physics-Ball.
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 4, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Physics ball
Objects in motion stay in motion; until they hit someone in the face.
I want to be in Haren's harem.
exactly!
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 4, 2008 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
It's not pretty
I mean, I’m a nerd, but there are limits! =)
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
I see that on tv every once in a while.
Do you mean people actually watch it?
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 4, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
They keep showing it
So I assume someone watches it…
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
Aussie Rules Football
is fun to watch. don’t understand a damn thing about it and I love that movement with the arms the ‘scorekeeper’(?) makes after a goal(?)
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
or ref....
you know, those guys in the white sports jackets by the goal posts….
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I love watching lacrosse.
I only have the faintest understanding of how it works, but it’s entertaining anyway.
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
+1
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 4, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Seriously?
Have you ever tried to order stuff from teh team shop site at www.dbacks.com?
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
actually, yes...
but the shipping price is a little too high…
it’s kinda tough when u must pay like $30 for a hat and like $60 more on shipping…
SHIFT Happens!!1
Ouch
Yeah, shipping is terrible when it’s international.
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
Yikes!
I order soccer stuff from Glasgow. But my shipping was capped at $30 dollars I think…. Only took me 5 days to receive it… I was impressed.
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
The fact that
Cha Seung Baek is no hitting us through 3 innings is a testament to just how bad our offense is, seriously, absolutely pathetic.
OT-Hang on folks
Major windstorm just hit my house… Stuff flying everywhere out back…
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 10:39 PM EDT reply actions
I remember storms like that....
Fortunately, our backyard is pretty empty at the moment.
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
Oh God
Mark Grace even manages to be creepy talking about female soldiers in Iraq.
I want to be in Haren's harem.
How does he do it?
The man never ceases to amaze.
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 4, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Complimenting the women
On looking good even as soldiers all the way in Baghdad.
I want to be in Haren's harem.
Oooh
I just found out we’ve got a severe thunderstorm warning.
::hopes::
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
I believe it!
sky is looking pretty wicked right now
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Holy cow
You’re right- it’s nothing special out the window I’ve got looking out east, but north and west, it’s looking nasty.
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
for right now,
it’s just really really windy.
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 4, 2008 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
in last 30 minutes
temp was gone from 105º to 91º
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
nope.
still 104 here.
:-\
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 4, 2008 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
We're down to 99
I was looking at the forecast for next month, and they’re saying the high is supposed to be 98 in a week or so.
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YAY.
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 4, 2008 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, you’ll be in Flagstaff in a month and a half, so you’ll at least have that weather to look forward to.
My sister’s moving there in August, too, so I might try to get up there to help her move in, and get out of the heat for a day. Bleh.
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
I'm just going to suggest that
unless she’s moving in to NAU, she doesn’t move in between the 21st and 25th.
That will be hell.
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 4, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
We’ve at least got some lightning going. Looks like we probably won’t get fireworks tonight out here.
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funny story...
I don’t even know where the fireworks are going off here.
I’m usually in California or Flagstaff for the 4th. I don’t think I’ve been home for the 4th of July in 10 years, and I’m thinking there’ll be no fireworks with this wind…weird how that works.
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 4, 2008 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
OT- I was out shopping the other day,
and came across very discounted jerseys (player name for 50 bucks).
Guess who?
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 4, 2008 10:43 PM EDT reply actions
Ding!
Eric Byrnes jerseys.
$50.
I had to laugh. And then run away, because I was not about to purchase a jersey with Eric Byrnes’ name on it, no matter how cheap it was.
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 4, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Aw, O-Dawg
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no hitter through 4
::: le sigh ::::::
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 10:49 PM EDT reply actions
On one hand, I like that they’re doing this whole “talking to the soldiers” thing. It’s really cool, good for them.
On the othe rhand, I can’t imagine how awkward it would be to talk to my wife over television, with thousands of people watching.
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
That was pretty hilarious
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
Lights are starting to flicker a bit.
I hope i don’t lose power….
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 10:59 PM EDT reply actions
they've got 3 hits to our ZERO?
Just plain unacceptable.
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 11:00 PM EDT reply actions
In a more positive light
We’ve only stranded one runner so far today, and they’ve stranded three.
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+1
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Come on, Mark
Get on base.
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Work it MarK
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 11:01 PM EDT reply actions
Our offense continues to not impress
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5.01 ERA
and 5 innings of no hit baseball.
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 11:05 PM EDT reply actions
Jason Giambi looks a little crazy.
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sure does, but...
he is raking this year with a .399 OBP and .555 SLG%.
I recommend the rest of the d-backs grow Freddie Mercury like mustaches.
lead off man is on, top of 6th
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 11:08 PM EDT reply actions
Uh-oh
Padres stringing together a couple of hits…
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1-0, Padres
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at the risk of sounding too down.......
game over?
I would have thought yesterday’s game would light a fire under this team. good grief.
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 11:10 PM EDT reply actions
2-0
Come on, guys!
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Wow
17-16 in the seventh inning in Denver.
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MLB.com's headline:
“Baek flirting with history in desert”
Seriously? Shouldn’t they wait two or three innings before they decide that?
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
well, right now, he's just flirting.
in the 8th, he’ll propose.
if it happens, it’ll be destiny.
oy.
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 4, 2008 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions
great.
a clown comes to town with an ERA sky high and is flirting with history at our expense
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions
History hopes they can still be friends- I mean, histoy likes him, but doesn’t like like him.
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+1
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 4, 2008 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
off topic, and some yelling.
IT IS BLOWING REALLY HARD OUT THERE. FIREWORKS AND WIND DO NOT MIX, IDIOT.
sorry. kid across the street has fireworks…and yes, they are illegal here…
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 4, 2008 11:20 PM EDT reply actions
Someone needs a lesson in natural selection.
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
yeah.
except that his little fireworks that he’s setting off in the street are blowing toward my house.
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 4, 2008 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Dreeeeeeeeeeew!
No-hitter over!
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Flirt this Baek!
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 11:23 PM EDT reply actions
Two out rally time!
Come on team!
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 11:24 PM EDT reply actions
Dang it.
Out at the plate.
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Should he have gone?
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions
It was really close. I think it was an fine decision to go, but I’d like to see the replay, too.
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I won't complain about it
It would have taken a perfect throw to get him at the plate, and the Padres got it.
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Upton got ripped yesterday
by Chip for stopping, maybe he did the right thing.
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions
WTF?
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 11:25 PM EDT reply actions
is it just me or
does Drew have sneaky slow speed.
I know the ball wsa well hit, but he was going around the bases like gary carter or bob brenly or mark grace.
he kinda slipped on the 2nd base when he hit the double...
the slow running has something to do with it
SHIFT Happens!!1
he kinda slipped on the 2nd base when he hit the double...
the slow running has something to do with it
SHIFT Happens!!1
yeah
I will buy that. he slipped there so i can see that causing a problem, but I do recall thinking the same thing of drew in the past. I know grace and sutton always talk about how he is sneaky fast, but never steals and should, but that play makes me wonder (unless ankle a problem)
Come on, guys
The Padres got swept by Seattle! Seattle!! We should be able to beat them!
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They are 33-53 too,
need we say more?
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
but a sad +1
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 4, 2008 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Scott Hairston at the plate
How’s Hairston working out for you, San Diego?
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Haiston PH
Let’s hope their bullpen coughs it up
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 11:31 PM EDT reply actions
+1
Their bullpen isn’t very good, so I think we’ve got a good shot at it.
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:::::: fingers crossed! :::::::::::::
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Haren gives up his first walk of the night
He’s at 109 pitches.
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Ouch
Upton gets the catch, and Young goes tumbling. Looks like he’s okay, though.
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
young was yelling
for it the whole time. Looked like upton had the better play on it though…
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions
9 outs guys...
DO NOT WASTE THEM!
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 11:42 PM EDT reply actions
Lead-off double
Nice start.
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O-Dawg to third, one out
Some good hustle there.
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OK...
Runner on 3rd.
SCORE, DANGIT.
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 4, 2008 11:45 PM EDT reply actions
Come on guys,
get him HOME!
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 11:45 PM EDT reply actions
Come on, Chad...
I’d love for Haren to get another W.
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That's a hit!
Nice running to get to second there, Ginger.
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YES!!!!!!!
Nice Work there Chad!!!!
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 11:46 PM EDT reply actions
Bonifacio in at Pinch Runner
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Pitching change?
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 11:48 PM EDT reply actions
Caaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaar.
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 4, 2008 11:49 PM EDT reply actions
Aaaaaaaand....
Heath Bell in to pitch.
For the record: He’s got a 4.50 ERA in Chase Field over the past three years.
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Dangit
Reynolds fouls out.
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lame out MarKKK
EB22 could have done that
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 11:51 PM EDT reply actions
c'mon, cy.
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 4, 2008 11:51 PM EDT reply actions
Bonny steals 3rd
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 11:52 PM EDT reply actions
True or False
Heath Bell is related to Snidely Whiplash.
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yay.
runner on 3rd.
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 4, 2008 11:53 PM EDT reply actions
Dangit
CY Ks.
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F BOMB.
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 4, 2008 11:53 PM EDT reply actions
Man,
I am getting so freakin sick of this
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 11:53 PM EDT reply actions
I just wish this team would make up their mind.
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yeah.
be good, or be miserably bad.
we’ve seen both. we know they’re capable on both ends…
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 4, 2008 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions
you get a little excited,
a little bit of hope blossoms and they squash it without a doubt!
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Okay, I swore I'd go to bed on time
And that was an hour ago, so I have to call it a ninth.
While I sleep, let’s get some runs.
I want to be in Haren's harem.
Sleep well.
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Slaten in to pitch
And gives up a single to start off.
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
lead off man on is never good.
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 4, 2008 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Heh
Okay, this is my favorite call of the day.
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Oh
That play was just ugly. Two screw ups on the same play and the runner is at third.
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More like little league
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great.
see what happens when effing bomel puts cojack at 1st?
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 4, 2008 11:59 PM EDT reply actions
And... I come home from New Comisk..... US Cellular
for THIS??
Mark Reynolds: Turning me gay since '07
It’s Diamondbacks baseball- what do you expect?
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
don't say I didn't warn you...
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 5, 2008 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions
You're as bad as people with
“BOB…err, I mean Chase.”
By all means hit at a glacial pace. You know how that thrills me.
I still do that.
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 5, 2008 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh.... and Chad Qualls comes in, with a runner on 3rd.
Brilliant.
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Oh, Look.
Chad Qualls.
Runner on 3rd.
Hmmm.
Wonder how this one’ll turn out….
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 5, 2008 12:01 AM EDT reply actions
Spoiler alert!
His best friend is a talking pie.
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Shock of shocks
Qualls comes in, and the inherited runner scores.
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The Padres sure were swinging quickly against Qualls there.
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I think they know whole encyclopedias of things Melvin doesn’t.
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
that isn't hard.
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 5, 2008 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions
About baseball?
Or about other stuff too? Because if so, I’d love to pick their brains….
Mark Reynolds: Turning me gay since '07
Probably about plenty of things
You know, maybe nothing really interesting, but I’m sure they know plenty of good restaurants Melvin’s never heard of. I mean, there’s only one Melvin, and 30+ of them, so there’s got to be a lot of things.
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Chad Qualls:
Raising other peoples’ ERAs since 2008.
Bob Melvin: Not realizing these things since like 1960.
Mark Reynolds: Turning me gay since '07
+1
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 5, 2008 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions
I wonder what Qualls’ ERA would look like if it took into account the runs he allowed score that weren’t credited to him.
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probably 12 or so.
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 5, 2008 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions
WAKE UP, BOMEL.
THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WHEN WE ALL SEE THIS AND YOU KEEP PUTTING HIM IN.
(i am cursing at my computer screen, but saving the eyes of the lurking children…)
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 5, 2008 12:03 AM EDT reply actions
We haven't lost yet.
We’ve come back from more runs down, and we can do….. eh, who am I kidding. We’re screwed.
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exactly.
frustration sets up camp, once again.
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 5, 2008 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions
We've still got time
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So much
for last night being some great turning point in this season.
Mark Reynolds: Turning me gay since '07
Honestly
We’ve had about four or five games that should be turning points.
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+100
and each game after that turning point has turned to crap.
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 5, 2008 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions
Augies with a hit
Let’s get some more.
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Wait -- I'm getting something!!
OMG!! I’m channeling Jim, at the game! And he says….. oh… yeah, that’s DEFINITELY not safe for work.
Mark Reynolds: Turning me gay since '07
Good things happen when Augie enters the game.
He’s like our lucky little leprechaun. Except he’s Mexican and from Los Angeles.
Mark Reynolds: Turning me gay since '07
+1
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 5, 2008 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions
Four fastballs in the same place,
and Drew only manages to foul off one?
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 5, 2008 12:10 AM EDT reply actions
Yeah, since the Brandon Webb clones idea
isn’t so hot these days….
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How about a home run, Upton?
Barring that, just get on base.
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
Yeah, see, that would require you not to sit there and stare at strike three. Great, thanks.
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
What did you expect.....
Ken Griffey Jr? Errr….. isn’t he just an old Justin Upton?
Mark Reynolds: Turning me gay since '07
So, here I am sitting in an apartment in Hyde Park,
my beloved Dbacks are losing, and I have honestly no idea whether those are gunshots or firecrackers in the park across the street. (Last night, there were gunshots. Seven of ‘em. Tonight, I think they’re mostly firecrackers. Like 40 of ‘em.)
Sheesh.
Mark Reynolds: Turning me gay since '07
The extent of my 4th celebration.
Cursing at the Diamondbacks, and making sure my dog doesn’t freak out from the fireworks…
Also, listening to Simon&Garfunkel’s song America and Bruce Springsteen Born in the USA.
Yay.
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 5, 2008 12:13 AM EDT reply actions
My Fourth of July excitement was going to the comic book store, getting annoyed at the television, and…
Uh, yeah, sadly, that’s about it. Oh, and the little bit of fireworks I got to see.
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Comic book store?
Communists. They shouldn’t be open on the 4th….
Mark Reynolds: Turning me gay since '07
But what if I need an emergency Captain America comic?
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
They'd burn it.
Or secretly sneak a Captain Soviet Union into a Captain America cover.
Mark Reynolds: Turning me gay since '07
Or maybe Captain Britain?
And then they’d make me pay taxes on it, the bastards.
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
Eh,
without the Captain America comic, Captain Soviet Union would have taken over Captain Europe long ago. With the possible exception of Captain Britain.
Mark Reynolds: Turning me gay since '07
Born In The USA
is probably one of my favorite songs…. even though I don’t necessarily agree with Springsteen’s politics.
Mark Reynolds: Turning me gay since '07
WTG Upton!
Nice, don’t even try there…
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 5, 2008 12:13 AM EDT reply actions
Oh.....
and Chad Qualls needs to be permanently demoted to waterboy.
Or caretaker of Eric Byrnes’ dogs. Something.
Mark Reynolds: Turning me gay since '07
I really thought that said
caretaker of Eric Byrnes.
woops.
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 5, 2008 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions
Eh.....
Eric Byrnes can rot. I’m worried about the dogs. THEY seemed kinda cool…..
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Leo Rosales?
The guy who got the win last night?
Heck…. maybe HE’S got some insight into his former teammates.
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nah, was talking about a guy in the stands lol, he was wearing a Livan t-shirt
and is “big” like him lol
SHIFT Happens!!1
He’s very popular?
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
Rosales in again
Back-to-back wins for him?
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
Would hafta be
back to back 9th inning wins.
Very impressive, Mr. Rosales.
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Tony Clark in at PH
So, former Padre against former Diamondback?
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
Oh look.
Tony Clark.
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 5, 2008 12:18 AM EDT reply actions
Looks like little old leo is going for clark's knees...
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 5, 2008 12:19 AM EDT reply actions
I was surprised with how nimbly Tony got out of the way there.
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
I'm "watching" gameday.
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 5, 2008 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions
Back-to-back walks for Rosales
Blah.
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
ohh i get it
he wants to set up a 5-run defcit, so we can make history winning 2 games in a row trailing by 5 in the ninth …
SHIFT Happens!!1
There you go
yeah! that’s the ticket!
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 5, 2008 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions
Here's how fed up I am with the Diamondbacks.
I am rearranging my Facebook profile and browsing bumper stickers instead of watching the game.
And when I’m done with that, I’ll be loading some cds into iTunes and maybe downloading LimeWire.
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 5, 2008 12:24 AM EDT reply actions
I'm gonna go do laundry
and wash the dishes.
might as well do something constructive.
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 5, 2008 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions
I frequently entertain myself during the games on Facebook
But that’s just because I’m easily bored.
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
Haha......
And you weren’t even going to join, if it weren’t for me….
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You should sign up for it anyway.
You can join our Facebook group.
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All the cool kids are doing it!
And so are the rest of us.
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
Do you have a picture yet?
Also, which “network” do you belong to?
Or, you could just search for me and friend me. My name is Phil Lacovara.
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They're both me.
But I don’t use the one with the car anymore. I use the one with me in the suit with the woman.
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delete the other?
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 5, 2008 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Nah.
I still have a bunch of photos of me tagged in both profiles with comments and stuff. All the oldest photos, actually.
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fair enough...
but why make a second profile?
jw.
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 5, 2008 12:53 AM EDT up reply actions
I opened that other profile
when I first started taking classes at UofA. Facebook didn’t HAVE multiple networks per profile back then.
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gotchaaaa.
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 5, 2008 12:55 AM EDT up reply actions
I've narrowed you down
to two profiles, but I have no way to know which one it is, so you should just find me.
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well.
facebook always seems to be open when i’m on the internet. and i rant to people about the games.
:-\
::le sigh::
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 5, 2008 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions
5-1
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
might as well go fer broke.
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 5, 2008 12:30 AM EDT reply actions
Wow!!
Our comeback is gonna be doubly awesome, since it came after last night’s!!!
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Owings in from the pen
Wonder if they’ll keep him there for a while.
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
I feel like I should be doing something productive...
like talking on the phone, or cleaning or something.
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 5, 2008 12:31 AM EDT reply actions
I’m really debating going back to the book I’ve been reading.
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
nah.
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 5, 2008 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions
that's basically what i'm doing right now.
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 5, 2008 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Micah's in
hmmmm,
hope he does well.
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 5, 2008 12:31 AM EDT reply actions
the joke of a game
will be long over before he would have the chance to even get to the on deck circle
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 5, 2008 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions
eww
that sound too negative even for me.
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 5, 2008 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Nice K to end the inning from Micah
Now, how about another rally?
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
I laugh bitterly every time this ad plays
“The D-backs have never looked better…”
I know it’s for the HD broadcasts, but still.
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
Let's go, O-Dawg
Start it off with hit.
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
oh please!!
Corey has an ERA of 5.01
I guess the Padres want to get his ERA down to respectable levels too.
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 5, 2008 12:39 AM EDT reply actions
4.96
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 5, 2008 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions
4.91
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 5, 2008 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions
4.86
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 5, 2008 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions
that's what we're good for.
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 5, 2008 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions
There is no pitcher this team can’t make look good, apparently.
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
Somedays, I think I could go out and pitch a quality start against them.
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
Valid point
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
me too.
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 5, 2008 1:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Standing room only crowd
WTG TEam! Laying eggs in front of the home fans is always the best way to win them over.
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 5, 2008 12:41 AM EDT reply actions
Two outs
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
Wow
This pitched kinda looks like ichabod Crane.
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
night and day-
how I felt yesterday to how I am feeling at this moment.
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 5, 2008 12:43 AM EDT reply actions
Game
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
0.5 game lead
and we are so unworthy of leading anything right now.
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 5, 2008 12:45 AM EDT reply actions
when does the season end?
"It's like deja vu all over again."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 5, 2008 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions
The end of September?
But, seriously…. do the DODGERS really deserve to lead this lousy division either?
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Nope.
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 5, 2008 12:57 AM EDT up reply actions
Does anyone? I mean, we’re all playing way under expectations, except for the Giants.
"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"
OK , so it's agreed we're all sellers , right?
You deal Webb . We’ll deal Lincecum.
You first , heh heh…
NL West TempestTeapot - An ENTIRE DIVISION under .500!
by victor frankenstein on Jul 5, 2008 2:06 AM EDT up reply actions
Hey, wait a second.....
I don’t trust you!!
It’s gonna hafta be a prisoner transfer, Die Another Day style. With guns and soldiers and everything.
(And yeah, I agree, that movie was awful. But it DOES present a visual demonstration.)
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On a completely random note...
Driving through Tempe today and saw a campaign sign for Frank Schmuck
Am I the only one that is thoroughly entertained by that?
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.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 5, 2008 12:56 AM EDT reply actions
I'd suggest putting "Muu" as your middle name
and going back to your old last name. Just so people know.
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Yeah, that's right
me and a coworker who is also Jewish joked his slogan should be “A Cut Apart” or “A Cut Above The Rest.”
By all means hit at a glacial pace. You know how that thrills me.
We know the guy
He organized a roast of various baseball figures including Luis Gonzalez and HoF pitcher Bob Feller a couple of years ago, that Mrs. SnakePit helped out with. Nice bloke. Unfortunate name – I bet high school was hell! – but he has kinda made the most of it and feels like it’s now a badge of honor in a “Boy Named Sue” way to him.
I'm glad I didn't watch the game
but I can’t be too bummed as I chow down on banana cream pie.
By all means hit at a glacial pace. You know how that thrills me.
The "Under .500 Club"
welcomes you.
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by victor frankenstein on Jul 5, 2008 1:59 AM EDT reply actions
Hey , I moved from A to B on Tuesday.
B had no Internet (My source of outsideworld news) until now (when I snatched some from the smoke – filled air)
NL West TempestTeapot - An ENTIRE DIVISION under .500!
by victor frankenstein on Jul 5, 2008 2:36 AM EDT up reply actions
You used to live in Las Vegas, right?
So….. following that code….. you’re in Memphis now!!
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Evening folks
Back home safely. Yes, there were fireworks. Unfortunately, precious few of them during the game for the Diamondbacks. Still, a lot of fun. Report to follow – mostly in the morning, but I’ll get a place-holder up immediately for further discussions.
On THAT explosive note -
In my 28 years there I’ve seen a few AZ displays (Including a comical scene where EVERYONE on the 202 was pulling over to watch the Tempe Town Lake display and a furious motorcycle cop was going from person to person growling “GET GOING! GET GOING!) but from the sound of it here in Vegas the Piccolo Pete has been replaced with a pipe bomb.
NL West TempestTeapot - An ENTIRE DIVISION under .500!
by victor frankenstein on Jul 5, 2008 2:47 AM EDT up reply actions
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