Gameday Thread, #121: 8/14 vs. Rockies
by Jim McLennan on Aug 14, 2008 1:00 PM EDT
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Definitely be very good to win this one today, and put the pressure back on to the Dodgers to win their evening game against the Phillies. Haren was more than a bit shaky in his last outing: it was probably his worst of the season, as he allowed six earned runs in 5.1 innings against Atlanta, taking the loss.
Rush has been decent, though appears only good for about six innings at the most. His last six outings have been consistent, always going between five and six innings, and allowing between one and three earned runs. However, those included two games against Pittsburgh, one against the Padres and another facing the pre-Manny Dodgers, and I'd like to think our offense will present a bit more of a challenge than those teams.
For obvious, work-related reasons, my active presence will be limited, but monitoring will be taking place to make sure we don't have any repetition of the unpleasantness that broke out at one point yesterday. I have an array of tools at my disposal, and will have no hesitation in using them. That said, let's go kick Rockies' ass, win the series, win the season series and head on to Houston, knowing we'll still be at least tied for first.
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Let's go Danny Boy!
I’ve been reading AZ Snakepit for a couple of months, this is my first post. Lifelong D-Backs fan (D-Backs life, not mine….I’m older than they are).
Whatever happened to Erubiel Durazo?
Welcome!
Always good to have a rookie batting lead-off. :-) Post often!
by Jim McLennan on Aug 14, 2008 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions
thanks all
If Haren can get through the 1st he should be OK.
Whatever happened to Erubiel Durazo?
by GaryTheGaucho on Aug 14, 2008 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Welcome to the 'Pit!!
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
Jim's chief weapon is surprise
Looking forward to a good game today, I think Haren’s going to give us a good outing.
Ooh, and a fancy new Formatting Guide for the Snakepit v2.0 v2.1.
Am I avoiding the subject, or am I doing philosophy?
our three weapons are:
fear, surprise, ruthless efficiency, and an almost fanatical devotion to the pope
d’oh
ok ok one more time- NOOOObody expects the spanish inquisition!
are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
by utahdbacksfan on Aug 14, 2008 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey, whoa.
Starting the last thread off with Monty Python references didn’t end well. We should be careful.
Thanks kishi!
And for extra incentive I have Haren on my fantasy team.
Whatever happened to Erubiel Durazo?
Bom dia!
No, but I have visited Brazil. Actually I’m from Southern California, lived in AZ 7 years. Gaucho is a reference to my college alma mater (UC Santa Barbara).
Whatever happened to Erubiel Durazo?
by GaryTheGaucho on Aug 14, 2008 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
oh, I see..
I asked it when I saw “Gaucho” =p that’s how we call someone who’s born in Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil =p
Wikipedia is accurate. (citation needed)
Same DBacks
Different day..
Whenever people agree with me I always feel I must be wrong.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 14, 2008 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions
In the game?
Davis sucked mildly; Rauch sucked lots; Young and Dunn proved remarkably non-clutch.
You didn’t miss anything.
by Jim McLennan on Aug 14, 2008 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions
not worth repeating
Jenny did a great job hiding the junk
Whenever people agree with me I always feel I must be wrong.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 14, 2008 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Unpleasantness
which probably won’t occur again.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
Ahhhh I do enjoy these early starts
Will be able to catch the whole game :) that being said my last full game was the near perfect game against the Pirates :/
So...time for another drink then?
Past dinner time
for you, and I am meeting a vendor for lunch. Hope the place we go to has TV…
Whenever people agree with me I always feel I must be wrong.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 14, 2008 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually
I’ve not had mine yet, had a late lunch so will probably eat around first pitch. Anybody heading over to the Off Topic room for more food related jibberish? ;)
So...time for another drink then?
Would love to Wimb, but
I am fixing to leave here momentarily as I need to get my work day started.
Whenever people agree with me I always feel I must be wrong.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 14, 2008 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Stupid insomnia
I’m going to grab a quick nap before the game. If I’m not back by first pitch, would someone post really loudly to wake me up? =)
Am I avoiding the subject, or am I doing philosophy?
Today's lineup
- S. Drew ss .281
- C. Young cf .234
- C. Jackson lf .309
- A. Dunn rf .234
- M. Reynolds 3b .248
- C. Tracy 1b .286
- C. Snyder c .245
- C. Burke 2b .196
- D. Haren p .151
Burke gets to start at second-base. I hope Reynolds is taking ground-balls… Upton 5-for-12 in three rehab games for Tucson, though the Sidewinders have been outscored 33-10 in the first two games of their series against Colorado Springs.
Wheres augie?
i like him 1 million times more at 2nd than burke ; (
maybe upton can play 2nd?
are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
by utahdbacksfan on Aug 14, 2008 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Upton played 2B
when he was drafted, I believe
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does anyone know
when max is coming back?
we could use bullpen help and i can think of at least one person (::coughburkecough::) that i would be delighted to see in the minor leauge
are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
by utahdbacksfan on Aug 14, 2008 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
lol
Burke actually did something good last night, and still gets hated on!! But seriously, i wouldn’t mind seeing him in the minors! lol. THe only way I see that happening is if they do move Reynolds to 2nd base, and have Augie there as a back up for him, because basically, like today, Burke will be at 2nd probably every 3rd or 4th game at 2nd base.
Not till rosters expand in September, I think
I’d rather see him at the back of the rotation. But he’s more likely to replace Rosales there, then Burke.
by Jim McLennan on Aug 14, 2008 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Bob Melvin never lets me down
I think, in order to prevent some kind of “exploding head event”, I’m gonna sit this one out. Good luck D-Backs!
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
Just noticed that Owings has not been placed on waivers
Do you think that mean we’ll see him in September?
So...time for another drink then?
i hope so
are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
by utahdbacksfan on Aug 14, 2008 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Good Start
Haren needs to have a good start today. He has been struggling early on, as of late, so he needs to put up zero in the first.
He should know Rusch well
from his days with the Brew Crew.
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i shouldn't be around during the game itself
its a rockies game so we actually get it on our cable up here in utah, so im taking my lunch break an hour late to watch it
are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
wow.
Finally, a game that I’ll see the start of.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Aug 14, 2008 3:00 PM EDT reply actions
you all probably haven't started yet
have you?
formerly Seton Hall Snake Pit. The newer simpler version.
So we can expect
Career highs in K’s and probably 7 shut out innnings
So...time for another drink then?
Here we go!
Whatever happened to Erubiel Durazo?
Memo to everyone
Those of us not able to watch the game would appreciate slightly more information… :-(
by Jim McLennan on Aug 14, 2008 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Wait...whaaa?
CY hit the ball? and is on base?
by emilylovesthedbacks on Aug 14, 2008 3:07 PM EDT reply actions
That will help the OBP
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Hello Dan Haren look alike
Number 24 on the Rockies.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Aug 14, 2008 3:08 PM EDT reply actions
Sounds like
Spillborghs?
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noooooo.
attack of the dunn jokes.
well, he’s dunn. :-P
by emilylovesthedbacks on Aug 14, 2008 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
You'd rather Clark?
Then, sssshhhh. Maybe Melvin didn’t notice. :-)
by Jim McLennan on Aug 14, 2008 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions
ohhh right.
i forgot about the second option.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Aug 14, 2008 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions
uh-oh
let’s get Holliday
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Beautiful!
5-pitch inning!
Whatever happened to Erubiel Durazo?
Double play!
Hey! Chris Burpe did something good!
by emilylovesthedbacks on Aug 14, 2008 3:17 PM EDT reply actions
No way!!
Well, I suppose he gets points for that….
by snakecharmer on Aug 14, 2008 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah,
I guess.
Now he’s at -200,834 instead of -250,000
by emilylovesthedbacks on Aug 14, 2008 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions
The home plate umpire
sounds like a dog barking.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Aug 14, 2008 3:21 PM EDT reply actions
Well this is flying by
Another quick inning for the shakey pitcher :(
So...time for another drink then?
Hmm.
That was a pretty slide for the dan haren look-alike. (Stewart)
Too bad Dunn kicked that, or else Stewart would’ve been out. Dang.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Aug 14, 2008 3:27 PM EDT reply actions
Blast.
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Err....
meant as an exclamation of frustration, rather than slang for a HR.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
I'm kinda around today,
Jim and Jenny, FYI.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
Come on, Danny
Show the rest of ‘em how it’s done.
Am I avoiding the subject, or am I doing philosophy?
So a large part of Tucson
is STILL without power today. Fortunately, we got ours back around 1:25, and at the business, power never left.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
Was that as a result of last night’s storm?
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Aug 14, 2008 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Yup.
Momentary gusts of 40MPH winds, 1/2 IN of rain in about an hr, etc.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
We didn't even have a storm.
:-(
by emilylovesthedbacks on Aug 14, 2008 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
And it was cloudy yesterday morning. I was hoping all day that it’d rain.
Am I avoiding the subject, or am I doing philosophy?
Moment #29
I like how Mark Grace is fired up that RJ’s appearance in Game 7 should be higher than 29!
It's too funny :)
Normally I get tired of his ‘crusades’ but I’m enjoying this one. Much better than the game.
by snakecharmer on Aug 14, 2008 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm sick of his maple bat crusade.
Yes, they’re bad.
We get it.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Aug 14, 2008 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't mind that one...
Because they truly are dangerous, and he makes a good reason to call it to the attention of the execs. Unfortunately, nobody seems to be listening…
by snakecharmer on Aug 14, 2008 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm also sick of his
constantly talking about San Diego State.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Aug 14, 2008 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not burpe's biggest fan
but I do enjoy that he wears his pants old school. :-) I like the red socks.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Aug 14, 2008 3:40 PM EDT reply actions
WAY too quick
What happened to the offense??
by snakecharmer on Aug 14, 2008 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Im assuming with the huge shift they have on Dunn
That Dunn will not be taking advantage of the short porch in left field of Housoton the next 3 games?? Bummer!
Argh.
This team inspires great frustration in me.
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Yeah.
I was really able to show off my vocabulary with that post.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
didn't mean to post that twice.
operator error.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Aug 14, 2008 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Brad Hawpe
is back to killing us.
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Tulo K
Always satisfying, esp. with a runner @ 3rd. ;-)
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
At least we have Haren pitching today
to keep us in the game for our lack of production on the offense side.
Perhaps a new comparison
should be CY vs Troy Boy on the sidebar… battle of deals given too soon?
So...time for another drink then?
Out of danger, for now.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
Nice to see a lead-off double wasted that isn’t ours.
Am I avoiding the subject, or am I doing philosophy?
Let's hope
Those words don’t come back to bite us immediately!
by Jim McLennan on Aug 14, 2008 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Mark!!
2B!! Barely not a HR.
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Mark!
Nearly goes long, but I won’t complain about a lead-off double.
Am I avoiding the subject, or am I doing philosophy?
barely misses for mark
dang.
leadoff double.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Aug 14, 2008 3:57 PM EDT reply actions
nice job by trace
to move the runner over.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Aug 14, 2008 3:59 PM EDT reply actions
Bloop over the drawn-in infield
might be nice. (Hint, hint)
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And the infield in for Snydes.
Ohh, Mark Grace.
“Arms are excellent in right, excellent in center, and….less than average in left.”
by emilylovesthedbacks on Aug 14, 2008 4:00 PM EDT reply actions
And, happily
Entirely irrelevant on that hit. :-)
by Jim McLennan on Aug 14, 2008 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
HOME RUN!!
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(Not the Rockies)
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
Even though the phrase
“Hits that ball hard” still causes him to wince…
by Jim McLennan on Aug 14, 2008 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Balls of Steel.
Forever his nickname.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
Whooooo!!!
Keep it coming boys… Maybe this will put some life into the rest of the team on offense..
Are you kidding me.
Swear word, yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!
The team that might win, the Arizona Diamondbacks.
by srdmad on Aug 14, 2008 4:02 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
See?
That works!! :-P
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Apparently,
attached to the baseball.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Aug 14, 2008 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Darn
I turned off the radio I was so pissed here at work over something that I missed an HR from Burke?? It may never happen again and I missed it. Wow.
Um.....
it must have been so shocking that 1490 AM just switched to ESPN talk radio… :-(
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
Anyone else think that
Chris Burke looks like the guy that played the mayor of Gotham in The Dark Knight?
by emilylovesthedbacks on Aug 14, 2008 4:06 PM EDT reply actions
So awesome.
What kinda hit was it?
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I love this team!
Whatever happened to Erubiel Durazo?
Not my day
1) My reply button won’t work at all!
2) My DHL package that absolutely had to be in Wisconsin today (I sent it out yesterday) never arrived in WI because IT NEVER LEFT AZ! and DHL is “investigating”;
3) Burke got a homer and I missed it;
Well,
A CY hit and walk ensure the 2 spot for him for another day.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Aug 14, 2008 4:09 PM EDT reply actions
Argh.
Did anyone else get stuck with a retarded radio station that switched programming at 1PM??
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
Nope.
I has a teeevee.
:-D
haha. Yes, I know. You’re at work.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Aug 14, 2008 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah.
I has a job, so….
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
Me too!
It’s called “student” and it’s pretty fantastic. I get summers off and everything. The pay isn’t great, but I like it. :-)
by emilylovesthedbacks on Aug 14, 2008 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions
It's Dunn time
Whatever happened to Erubiel Durazo?
All it took
was the second time through the order, right?
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
But the rally started
the 2nd time through.
Momentum swing by Haren getting out of 2B 0O and 3B 1O?
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
WOO!
2 RBI single for Dunn!
5-1 good guys.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Aug 14, 2008 4:16 PM EDT reply actions
Runners to second and third on the wild pitch
Come on, Mark, give us a hit!
Am I avoiding the subject, or am I doing philosophy?
D'oh
Reynolds Ks. But a five run inning is nice.
Am I avoiding the subject, or am I doing philosophy?
K.
But ’soK.
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Come on Mark
Sometimes I think Reynolds is just predetermined with his shot, like he says I dont care what’s coming im swining
So...time for another drink then?
You think Reynolds follows the Calvinist methods of hitting? =)
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Yay!
Nerdiness returns!!
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Well, that was fun.
Whatever happened to Erubiel Durazo?
let's go haren
clapclap clapclapclap
by emilylovesthedbacks on Aug 14, 2008 4:23 PM EDT reply actions
Particularly
Weak little speedy guys I just benched on my fantasy team…
by Jim McLennan on Aug 14, 2008 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Phew
You’re some way ahead of Gameday. Was delighted to read that!
by Jim McLennan on Aug 14, 2008 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Side retired
There is that 0 you asked for, Jim!
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Lunch
Will taste a good deal better as a result. :-)
by Jim McLennan on Aug 14, 2008 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions
no need to panic
this team is lifeless and pathetic all year….no heart at all…congrats on another series win Dback fans
this team is utter rubbish...
by TuLoRocks2008 on Aug 14, 2008 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow....
a little premature, dontcha think?
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
We've been infected with the same sense of dread from time to time
Am I avoiding the subject, or am I doing philosophy?
maybe but has this team
given me a reason all year to think we will come back from 4 runs down wit 4 innings to go?…Nope
this team is utter rubbish...
by TuLoRocks2008 on Aug 14, 2008 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions
You're the Rockies, though.
You’re NEVER out of it.
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Tracy
REALLY likes Coors Field.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
Maybe he'll pitch a complete game,
earning the eternal love of srdmad?
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
Not eternal love,
but a “Good job today” and pat on the shoulder.
The team that might win, the Arizona Diamondbacks.
110+ somewhere
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
Dam,
that’s alot. Why didn’t somewhere else pitch when up by 5?
The team that might win, the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Haren
had a chance to break his career high in Ks.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
So let's try and break a personal record, instead of saving the arm.
The team that might win, the Arizona Diamondbacks.
We knew you’d be pleased!
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Aug 14, 2008 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions
No argument here.
I noted that it’s especially relevant since Haren has a reputation for slumping in the 2nd half.
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I'm with srdmad on this one
Totally pointless sending him out for the eighth to run up a season-high number of pitches when we were five run ahead.
by Jim McLennan on Aug 14, 2008 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Lead-off single for Tracy
Hey, guys, if you want to bat around again this inning, that’d be cool.
Am I avoiding the subject, or am I doing philosophy?
Nice slide by Tracy
Nicer throw by Barmes.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Aug 14, 2008 4:34 PM EDT reply actions
hi, all
back from lunch
btw WTF? burke? homer? serious? i think i need to lie down.
and i take back some of the nasty things ive said about him
are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
Plus
he just got robbed of MORE extra bases.
I guess he’s getting over his brief post-Spring Training slump.
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I'll give him the benefit of the doubt.
Better late than never.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
maybe having me gone
was good for burke
and our offence in general
maybe i’ll leave again if things start to look bad
are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
by utahdbacksfan on Aug 14, 2008 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Since July 26
He is over .300, having gone 5-for-16…. Small sample size, but I’ll take it, as undeniably preferable to a chocolate teapot-shaped Gurgling Vortex of Suck™.
by Jim McLennan on Aug 14, 2008 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Very nice.
Wait — a hitting streak? In 2004? Something good happened that year??
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My,
how soon we forget sometimes.
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Gonzo, 28, right?
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
Dan Haren
vs the Dan Haren look alike.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Aug 14, 2008 4:40 PM EDT reply actions
Either way,
Dan Haren wins.
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Tuloh-for-3
Always a pleasure, never a chore.
by Jim McLennan on Aug 14, 2008 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
but he got a Toolchest of money in the offseason.
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the skip sets up
Webb and Haren to pitch the LA series later in the year
formerly Seton Hall Snake Pit. The newer simpler version.
actually that's a lie
it sets up Haren to throw both series, we’d need another skip to set up Webb as well
formerly Seton Hall Snake Pit. The newer simpler version.
Haren
with a hit off Toolo’s glove.
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Which is awesome
for multiple reasons.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
Have I mentioned
that I love Dan Haren?
by emilylovesthedbacks on Aug 14, 2008 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Not sure.
Have I mentioned that I love Mark Reynolds?
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
And I love Eric Byrnes, but there never seems to be a good time to mention THAT.
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Aug 14, 2008 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I like Byrnes.
I just hate his production.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
And contract.
But that’s not HIS fault.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
I haven't been watching the other teams
But we have got to be at the top of the league with production from pitchers on the offensive side.
Second in RBI, equal second in runs
St. Louis ahead of us in both cases. Cubs have the best overall line though from their pitchers: .206/.224/.290
by Jim McLennan on Aug 14, 2008 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Drew with another hit.
Ho hum.
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I love hitting against Herges.
Whatever happened to Erubiel Durazo?
Keep making predictions
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
CY2B
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
I claim credit for that
Reverse psychology. It’s a wonderful thing. :-)
by Jim McLennan on Aug 14, 2008 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions
There IS a poster registered
as “Chris24Young”, and his real name is listed as “Chris Young”. Not that that necessarily means it’s true..
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McLouth of Pittsburgh
Has 38. Berkman also has 35.
by Jim McLennan on Aug 14, 2008 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions
We've been hitting this series...
13 hits in the first game, 10 i believe yesterday, we are doing well again today.
IAWTC
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Must be good...
He’s drawn more walks in the few games with us than all of our players all season combined..
okay okay, exaggeration.
Think so?
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
I just want contact
doesn’t even have to be productive, just contact
formerly Seton Hall Snake Pit. The newer simpler version.
I love you mark.
HIT THE BALL. HARD. WHERE THE ROCKES
damn.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Aug 14, 2008 4:57 PM EDT reply actions
Schulte says
that taken strike 3 was high and off the plate.
AWFUL strike zones this series.
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Why can't WE get guys like these?
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
Should have done better
But a five-run lead with nine outs to go, and out starter still in the game…
::Knocks wood::
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
5 runs and 96% is not enough
…with Qualls, Pena, and Lyon in the pen.
by pepperdinedevil on Aug 14, 2008 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Pena
has given up 8 earned in his last 9.2 innings pitched…
by pepperdinedevil on Aug 14, 2008 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Well
I was talking about his last outing only… He pitched well. He has struggled for a bit before that!!
Lyon
has given up 11 earned in his last 9.2 innings
by pepperdinedevil on Aug 14, 2008 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions
haha
no worries. the actual numbers even surprised me a little bit.
by pepperdinedevil on Aug 14, 2008 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Though in his defense
Five of those runs came in the .2 innings, and he has only blown one save in seven chances. Which is really what matters.
by Jim McLennan on Aug 14, 2008 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions
True
But, the only reason I care about his number of saves is to get him type-A status in the off-season… call me a jerk. See if I care!
I just haven’t been very confident in the pen lately. I wish Cruz didn’t walk half the guys he faces. I want him to close.
by pepperdinedevil on Aug 14, 2008 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Qualls
has been fine lately. He just likes to cause me ridiculous amounts of stress.
by pepperdinedevil on Aug 14, 2008 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Stranger things
have happened.
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Candiotti
says that called ball was the same pitch Reynolds struck out on….
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
Yeah, kind of
But the at bat with Drew, there was a strike called where the ball was no kidding a foot in the other batters box.
Sick....
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
So....
what does Danny Haren’s supposed 2nd-half slump look like? Traditionally?
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I don't know but...
if this is it, it’s awesome!!! Wow, pitching great.
by snakecharmer on Aug 14, 2008 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed.
If this is it, I’ll take it.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Aug 14, 2008 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Three quarters of a run on his ERA
And 110 extra points on opponents’ OPS after the All-Star break, over his career in total.
by Jim McLennan on Aug 14, 2008 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah,
I thought it was something like that. Might not want him pitching complete games at this part of the season….
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Career Numbers
Pre All Star Break: 31-25, 3.35 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and .233 BAA
Post All Star Break: 30-25, 4.10 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and .277 BAA
Am I avoiding the subject, or am I doing philosophy?
Though I note
His BABIP is also 52 points higher after the break, so we may simply be talking statistical flukage.
by Jim McLennan on Aug 14, 2008 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Quite possibly.
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Don't you dare jinx it....
We are in Coors Field…
by snakecharmer on Aug 14, 2008 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't see the point of keeping him out there
We have the win basically wrapped up and we need him as fresh as possible down the stretch :(
So...time for another drink then?
Because Bob Melvin
hates winning.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Aug 14, 2008 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Really?
I would like to see him go back out, whats his pitch count? I don’t think I want to chance our bullpen when he is shutting down the Rockies… If his pinch count is low, i wouldn’t mind seeing him go back out
+1
He’s at 103 pitches, so is close to being maxed out.
by Jim McLennan on Aug 14, 2008 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah but might as well let him it...
Don’t burn a pinch hitter… and he got a hit. :)
by snakecharmer on Aug 14, 2008 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Haren got a single
and hawpe tried throwing him out at first from the outfield, and haren gave him a little point.
Haren singled
to right, and Hawpe tried to throw him out at first…Danny boy did a little point, like “I see what you’re doin”
by emilylovesthedbacks on Aug 14, 2008 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Haren
getting it done with the bat!
Whatever happened to Erubiel Durazo?
Having got his average
Up to a season high of .200 with that homer, Burke has decided he doesn’t like the altitude.
Hawpe's gonna get
a couple close pitches next time through.
:-P
by emilylovesthedbacks on Aug 14, 2008 5:17 PM EDT reply actions
Micah
was nice to bestow some of his mojo to Haren before he left.
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I love
being a trendsetter. ;-)
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
com'on Melvin...
give the dam ball to the bullpen… why keep Haren there? =[
Wikipedia is accurate. (citation needed)
HR.
6-2
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
Boooooooooooooo.
I hate you, Holliday.
6-2
by emilylovesthedbacks on Aug 14, 2008 5:21 PM EDT reply actions
Haren gave it up.
DFA Haren!!
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
For the ten millionth time this year
Why is the right move obvious to everyone here, but not Melvin?
Because
he’s the manager of the year.
Duh.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Aug 14, 2008 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I kind of feel like that should be followed with “Foolish mortals!”
Am I avoiding the subject, or am I doing philosophy?
I apologize.
Because he’s the manager of the year.
Foolish mortals! Bwahahah.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Aug 14, 2008 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions
NOOOOO!!!!
Whatever happened to Erubiel Durazo?
And, Bob Melvin,
asleep at the wheel once again.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Aug 14, 2008 5:22 PM EDT reply actions
Who says Dunn sucks at defense??
:-D
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
Uh oh....
you’re turning into soco.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
Whoa.... WHOA.......
now that’s going TOO far.
Continuing our nuclear deterrence lecture from the other day, this is like China, who exploded the bomb and was like, “Me too! Me too!!”
Fortunately, at that point, they were no longer allies with the Soviets.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
Haren good for 8.
Whatever happened to Erubiel Durazo?
Sure
Elbows. They’re vastly over-rated…
by Jim McLennan on Aug 14, 2008 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Haren with a fantastic start.
118 pitches to boot. Of course, Micah had more complete games last season, so………
DFA Haren. Sign Micah to a longterm contract.
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Hey...
No picking at the freshly-healed scab…
by Jim McLennan on Aug 14, 2008 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I will too
Guy wasn’t the greatest pitcher, but he was fun to watch.
I’m really hoping that Cincinnati moves him to a fielding position, or keeps Dusty Baker from ruining his arm.
Am I avoiding the subject, or am I doing philosophy?
I am NOT embarassed
that I didn’t get the reference.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
DFA him.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
okay
for the last 15 minutes i’ve been trying to figure out what DFA means…
Would you care to let me know?? lol
designated for assignment
are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
by utahdbacksfan on Aug 14, 2008 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions
It's more or less
the same thing as “cut”. Little more complicated.
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I also hate
the Diddy BK commercials.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Aug 14, 2008 5:33 PM EDT reply actions
I don't get the whole diddy thing
he’s never really done anything that great. His music sucks, and his clients are just as bad
formerly Seton Hall Snake Pit. The newer simpler version.
Goddammit.
There goes the AM radio to ESPN talk AGAIN. What’s happening?
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
They hate you.
Oh, you meant in the game?
Rauch is pitching.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Aug 14, 2008 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions
aaand
ichiromero and the scariest looking pitcher in the major leagues in for the 9th.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Aug 14, 2008 5:35 PM EDT reply actions
I bet
he used to dress up as Jon Rauch for Halloween. LOLZ!!!!!!
/dumbness
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
Rauch is 6'11"
and played basketball?
Who’da thunk it?
by emilylovesthedbacks on Aug 14, 2008 5:37 PM EDT reply actions
He could
spell Augie.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
And if he gives up a few runs,
BoMel might have him start our next game. He needs more confidence.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
Wow.
Now the radio station is completely gone. What’s happening?
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
Rauch is pitching
to Quintanilla.
Runner on first, no outs.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Aug 14, 2008 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Runner on first, no outs
The Rockies keep fouling off pitches.
Am I avoiding the subject, or am I doing philosophy?
When Mark Reynolds turns a double play,
they award him three outs. Just so as not to make him angry.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
Mark Reynolds
can order a Big Mac at burger king
and get it
are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
by utahdbacksfan on Aug 14, 2008 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Mark Reynolds
is unaware of the existence of the color pink, or ponies, or kitties, or the bidet. If he did, he’d probably flip out and kill everyone.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
if mark reynolds ever got caught in a time paradox and fought himself, he’d win. period.
are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
by utahdbacksfan on Aug 14, 2008 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmmm.... a few signs of life.... Candiotti's voice, breaking up,
then silence.
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I like the conversation
about the tallest/shortest teams in baseball.
Dbacks are numero dos.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Aug 14, 2008 5:44 PM EDT reply actions
Wooooo!!! GAME!
We live to be in first for another day!!
Let’s go Phillies, let’s not give it up again today, alright?
Good show, boys...
Whatever happened to Erubiel Durazo?
Well...
A step in the right direction.
Now if the Phillies could be something other than sucktacular tonight, that’d be terrific.
Probables?
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Ah.
1490 AM finally comes back on, says their power coverage has been spotty. I guess there are still plenty of Tucsonans w/o power.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
Burke is one of the most popular players in the clubhouse?
Really? I say this out of actual surprise, not sarcasm.
Am I avoiding the subject, or am I doing philosophy?
Just cuz he’s an iffy player doesn’t mean he isn’t a popular type.
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Aug 14, 2008 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not really surprised.
He always seems to be talking to someone in the dugout.
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Wow.
Had I realized we had nearly 600 GDT posts, I would have made an OF thread.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
I completely forgot
there was a game today. Maybe my absence was good luck?
Knock off the hippie crap, strap on a helmet, and start shooting. This is baseball, Diamondbacks, I want you to storm that beach like it's Normandy!
Maybe....
I’m totally not going to deport you or anything, obviously, but, uh, if I hypothetically was, where would you like to end up?
Am I avoiding the subject, or am I doing philosophy?
Canada?
Knock off the hippie crap, strap on a helmet, and start shooting. This is baseball, Diamondbacks, I want you to storm that beach like it's Normandy!
Texas?
Knock off the hippie crap, strap on a helmet, and start shooting. This is baseball, Diamondbacks, I want you to storm that beach like it's Normandy!
You asked for real country
and you can’t get much more country than Texas.
Knock off the hippie crap, strap on a helmet, and start shooting. This is baseball, Diamondbacks, I want you to storm that beach like it's Normandy!
Nashville?
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
You're
banishing the both of us? Can’t I have Elba to myself? Send him to St. Helena instead.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
The mountain
preferably.
Knock off the hippie crap, strap on a helmet, and start shooting. This is baseball, Diamondbacks, I want you to storm that beach like it's Normandy!
Oh?
Why? You a big wine fan?
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
I can get a bulk discount if you’re going to the same place. You’ll have to share a parachute.
Well, technically, you’ll be sharing a crate.
Am I avoiding the subject, or am I doing philosophy?
Um....
he’s quite a bit taller than me, I think, so that may not work out.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
How do you know that it won’t just be extra roomy for you?
Am I avoiding the subject, or am I doing philosophy?
Well, I'm worried
that in that case, I might rattle around a bit and get bruised.
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