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Gameday Thread, #89: vs. Padres, 7/6

Mrsnakepit_tiny by Jim McLennan on

San Diego @ Arizona


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Josh Banks
RHP, 2-3, 2.89
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Randy Johnson
LHP, 4-7, 5.46

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So, we turn to Randy Johnson, looking to avoid the sweep - and with impeccable confidence-boosting timing, the Republic today posts a piece by Paolo Boivin which asks the same question we did after his last start: "How much longer should the left-hander, 44, keep residence in the Diamondbacks' starting rotation?" We certainly could do with him no longer hemorrhaging runs and losses, the way he has, now for almost the past couple of months. But the onus is equally as much on the offense, who have failed to score a single run against a Padres starter in this series to date. 

As first floated here last Wednesday, the Diamondback are indeed adjusting their rotation to keep Webb on a five-day cycle. This means he will start the last game before the All-Star break, and also the opening one after the layoff - it does probably also mean that he won't be able to pitch in the game itself. Reports elsewhere suggested that he would be the starter for the National League. Maybe Dan Haren will get to take his place? But I'm thinking Lincecum or Volquez are more likely candidates.

Ok, this is already very late, but since it's Sunday, I'm thinking no-one will notice. Should be about for most of this game, so look forward to seeing you in the comments.

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soco's keys the game

1) We’re hosed
2) Pack up DVD’s
3) Dessert?

By all means hit at a glacial pace. You know how that thrills me.

by soco on Jul 6, 2008 3:51 PM EDT   0 recs

padding

only one more to get to an even number….

"It's like deja vu all over again."

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 6, 2008 10:29 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Well done.

Mark Reynolds: Turning me gay since '07

by DbacksSkins on Jul 6, 2008 10:32 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Team: The look to avoid today:

"It's like deja vu all over again."

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 6, 2008 3:55 PM EDT   0 recs

Or: Our 2008 Diamondbacks!

“wha da mean we are still in first?”

"It's like deja vu all over again."

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 6, 2008 4:06 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

sad

when we are all looking like this still settling down….

"It's like deja vu all over again."

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 6, 2008 4:12 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

All star game

An article on the Republic says Webb is rumored to start the all-star game – they say the NY Post says that. However, it also says that Griffey is in right, whereas the Yahoo/AP article says Braun overtook Griffey in the last few days, so don’t believe what the Republic/Post say. Like Jim says, if Webb’s starting that Sunday, he won’t be starting that Wednesday.

by snakecharmer on Jul 6, 2008 4:00 PM EDT   0 recs

Today's lineup

  1. C. Young cf .235
  2. S. Drew ss .256
  3. O. Hudson 2b .303
  4. C. Jackson lf .304
  5. C. Tracy 1b .274
  6. M. Reynolds 3b .255
  7. J. Upton rf .237
  8. R. Hammock c .192
  9. R. Johnson p .111

Urgh….

by Jim McLennan on Jul 6, 2008 4:09 PM EDT   0 recs

Why did

we trade him again????

by Snakebitten on Jul 6, 2008 4:10 PM EDT   0 recs

Last year,

it was the Giants. This year, it’s us.

Mark Reynolds: Turning me gay since '07

by DbacksSkins on Jul 6, 2008 4:14 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Well that was quick

1-0 off a Hairston home run.

By all means hit at a glacial pace. You know how that thrills me.

by soco on Jul 6, 2008 4:11 PM EDT   0 recs

What

did we get in return for Hairston? I’ve forgotten

by Snakebitten on Jul 6, 2008 4:14 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Leo Rosales

Mark Reynolds: Turning me gay since '07

by DbacksSkins on Jul 6, 2008 4:15 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Leo Rosales

Y’know – the pitcher who walked the first two batters he faced Friday, both of whom came round to score.

Happy to help. :-(

by Jim McLennan on Jul 6, 2008 4:15 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Leo Rosales, I think.

"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"

by kishi on Jul 6, 2008 4:15 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I am tempted

to watch tennis instead

by Snakebitten on Jul 6, 2008 4:12 PM EDT   0 recs

I am tempted

To watch the contents of my fridge grow moldy… :-(

by Jim McLennan on Jul 6, 2008 4:12 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm tempted to de flea the cats

no, too thrilling

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

by hotclaws on Jul 6, 2008 4:13 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Sooooo cute

mmmmmm

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

by hotclaws on Jul 6, 2008 4:18 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Ugh

I’ve got the game on TV and the laptop in front of me. On the other hand, I’ve got four different books sitting next to me, and Eddie Izzard just a “previous channel” click away.

Randy, a lead-off home run isn’t a good argument to make me leave the books alone…

"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"

by kishi on Jul 6, 2008 4:13 PM EDT   0 recs

Ah, yes: Mr. Izzard

We’re going to see him here in Phoenix in a couple of weeks. Can’t wait.

by Jim McLennan on Jul 6, 2008 4:14 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Le singe est dans l'arbre

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

by hotclaws on Jul 6, 2008 4:15 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Eh......

not a huge Eddie Izzard fan.

Mark Reynolds: Turning me gay since '07

by DbacksSkins on Jul 6, 2008 4:15 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

hey right back at you

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

by hotclaws on Jul 6, 2008 4:16 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Word!

"It's like deja vu all over again."

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 6, 2008 4:16 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

u give us bad luck...

sorry to say that =X

SHIFT Happens!!1

by Muu on Jul 6, 2008 4:16 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Hey.

Mark Reynolds: Turning me gay since '07

by DbacksSkins on Jul 6, 2008 4:23 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm somehow sad that Reynolds wont be at ASG...

dam u Chipper and Ramirez

SHIFT Happens!!1

by Muu on Jul 6, 2008 4:15 PM EDT   0 recs

So, once again

The two players with the worst OBP are right at the top of the order. Can someone explain the logic Melvin uses when constructing his batting lineups?

by Jim McLennan on Jul 6, 2008 4:19 PM EDT   0 recs

He either uses a Ouija Board or a magic 8 ball.

I haven’t decided.

Mark Reynolds: Turning me gay since '07

by DbacksSkins on Jul 6, 2008 4:46 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I was thinking dart board, or drawing names out of a hat.

"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"

by kishi on Jul 6, 2008 4:47 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Lead-off single

"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"

by kishi on Jul 6, 2008 4:19 PM EDT   0 recs

I’d say CoJack deserves a slot more than Mark.

"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"

by kishi on Jul 6, 2008 4:21 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Is Drew going to bunt?

I wouldn’t be surprised. :-(

by Jim McLennan on Jul 6, 2008 4:21 PM EDT   0 recs

That’s assuming he ever gets a pitch.

"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"

by kishi on Jul 6, 2008 4:22 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Should

we send Young? I want to see us more aggressive on the basepaths.

by Snakebitten on Jul 6, 2008 4:22 PM EDT   0 recs

I want to see

Us more selectively aggressive on the basepaths. We’ve hosed ourselves too often of late there.

by Jim McLennan on Jul 6, 2008 4:23 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

True

Drew’s attempted triple against the Brewers sticks out large in my mind

by Snakebitten on Jul 6, 2008 4:24 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

that's what I read :-D

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

by hotclaws on Jul 6, 2008 4:25 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Good.

That is fair.

Mark Reynolds: Turning me gay since '07

by DbacksSkins on Jul 6, 2008 4:25 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Bah

That was a waste.

"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"

by kishi on Jul 6, 2008 4:25 PM EDT   0 recs

Keys to the game

1) Write a review of Re-Animator
2) Write a review of C.S.A. – Confederate States of America
3) Vaguely watch the game, until we take the lead.

by Jim McLennan on Jul 6, 2008 4:25 PM EDT   0 recs

I hope

then that you are not writing the recap tonight. Although our losses seem fairly predictable: poor hitting, a defensive miscue, and a few managerial head-scratchers.

by Snakebitten on Jul 6, 2008 4:26 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Actually...

Wrote it already, more or less along the lines you describe. :-S

by Jim McLennan on Jul 6, 2008 4:29 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I watched about three minutes of C.S.A. before I had to change the channel. What I watched was pretty badly done.

"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"

by kishi on Jul 6, 2008 4:30 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

All-Star Game

is stupid. ESPECIALLY since the fans choose.

Mark Reynolds: Turning me gay since '07

by DbacksSkins on Jul 6, 2008 4:28 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

And especially since...

“This time it counts.”

It’s either an exhibition game, purely for fun, or it should pit the best players from each league against each other, regardless of fan voting or having one per team.

by Jim McLennan on Jul 6, 2008 4:30 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

+1

SHIFT Happens!!1

by Muu on Jul 6, 2008 4:31 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Does

anyone give the NL a chance against the AL? I just really can’t see the Abomination League not winning the ASG

by Snakebitten on Jul 6, 2008 4:31 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

NL pitching is better

That’s our main hope. If we played to win, and got two innings each from Lincecum, Volquez, Haren and Zambrano, with Wagner for the ninth, we’d certainly be in the game.

by Jim McLennan on Jul 6, 2008 4:33 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I think the ASG could be mightily improved

if they stopped pretending it’s a game and go for a comedy ,knock about type contest.Money should be won for charities and a blind, disabled ,lesbian kitten should choose who gets home field advantage

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

by hotclaws on Jul 6, 2008 4:35 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

It would be better

if said kitten was a minority

by Snakebitten on Jul 6, 2008 4:37 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

of course

siamese /norwegian cross

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

by hotclaws on Jul 6, 2008 4:39 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Well...

If I was a blind, disabled, lesbian minority, of course I’d be cross.

by Jim McLennan on Jul 6, 2008 4:40 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

C'mon

CoJack!

by Snakebitten on Jul 6, 2008 4:28 PM EDT   0 recs

Stop me if you've heard this one...

Lead-off runner stranded.

"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"

by kishi on Jul 6, 2008 4:30 PM EDT   0 recs

spoiler

"It's like deja vu all over again."

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 6, 2008 4:38 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm eating Jamacian ginger cake

and it’s yummy

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

by hotclaws on Jul 6, 2008 4:31 PM EDT   0 recs

Chad Tracy's not Jamacian?

By all means hit at a glacial pace. You know how that thrills me.

by soco on Jul 6, 2008 4:41 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

"SCREW YOU BURKE"

Sorry, reflex

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

by mrssoco on Jul 6, 2008 4:34 PM EDT   0 recs

I said it out loud

It did make me feel a little better.

"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"

by kishi on Jul 6, 2008 4:35 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

my cats jumped O-o

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

by hotclaws on Jul 6, 2008 4:36 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Oh poor kitties! But really. It is satisfying, right? ;)

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

by mrssoco on Jul 6, 2008 4:40 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I have no idea WHY it works

But it does.

I am afraid if I ever see him in real life I will belt it out and then feel REALLY guilty.

Or, mildly guilty. Okay… I will WANT to feel guilty.

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

by mrssoco on Jul 6, 2008 4:40 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Another K for Randy

Really, other than that home run to Hairston, he’s looking pretty good out there.

"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"

by kishi on Jul 6, 2008 4:37 PM EDT   0 recs

That way

The Cubs can lose the World Series at Wrigley.

by Jim McLennan on Jul 6, 2008 4:41 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs