Gameday Thread, #146: 9/12 vs. Reds
by Jim McLennan on Sep 12, 2008 8:01 PM EDT
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Remember Cueto? He made his major-league debut against the Diamondbacks back in April, and mowed Arizona down, striking out ten hitters in seven overpowering innings of one-run ball. Cue a line of drooling fantasy baseball owners. But things haven't gone quite as smoothly since for Johnny: his ERA in 27 starts against other teams is 4.93, and he has been particularly troubled by the long-ball, with 27 in 160 innings. Maybe we'll have a bit more luck against him tonight: Chris Young will be particularly keen to do better, having gone 0-for-3 with three strikeouts first time round.
Brandon. Brandon, Brandon, Brandon... What has become of you? No matter what our ace might say, it's been clear to everyone from scouts to fans that something is not right with our ace. He has been smacked about for 22 hits, 12 walks and 19 earned runs in his past 13.2 innings - which is all the previous three starts of his have covered. It stops here. He has never lost more than three consecutive games over his entire career, and it's the first time he has allowed four or more earned runs in back-to-back-to-back games too [actually, he's given up at least six in each start of this streak]. Nick Piecoro has a piece analyzing Webb's release point of late.
It'll be odd to see Micah Owings in a Reds uniform, as the trade for Adam Dunn was formally completed this afternoon. From what we've experienced with other departees over the past year, we should expect him to go on an immediate tear. And in other news, we lost the coin-toss with the Dodgers to decide who would host a one-game playoff in the event the two teams end up tied at the end of the regular season. Yeah, I'm not exactly cut-up about that: if we even reach such a game, it will be a major miracle.
After some discussion, we are going to this game. We nearly didn't since it seems the Diamondbacks have apparently been on a mission to suck all our enthusiasm away, with the miserable performances since the last time we were at Chase, for SnakePitFest '08. How long ago that all seems: back when we were, y'know, good. Still, the chance to [perhaps] see Webb's twentieth victory was not to be passed up - even if we'd have looked at you oddly if you'd said after his nineteenth win, tonight would be the night, back on August 21st. So, we won't be in the Gameday Thread, and the recap will be up Saturday morning.
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yeah team?
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 12, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions
we are playing tonight, right?
or a least pretending to play?
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 12, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions
Just turned on the radio, and it sounds like we’ll be facing Aaron Harang instead of Cueto today.
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
According to Yahoo...
We’ll be getting Cueto vs. Scherzer on Sunday, for the second stop in Mad Max’s All Rookie Face-Off Tour.
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
let's hope it goes as well
as the previous one
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 12, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Personally
I’ll hope it goes even better.
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
5 innings
3 earned runs, ELEVEN strike outs is pretty darn good. but I know what you mean. That will be up to the team. Hope they can support his effort this time around….
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 12, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
$20 bucks
the Reds score this inning
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 12, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions
You're on
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
So, when do I get that twenty bucks?
(Don’t check the timestamp, don’t check the timestamp, don’t check the timestamp…)
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
LOL!
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 12, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Leadoff single....
But a nice double play. Looking good.
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
Friday night
and you ain’t painting the town red?
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 12, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
As long as
you can live with a Webb win, I can go for a pitchers duel….
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 12, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Absolutely baseless prediction
I’m calling for an Adam Dunn home run this inning.
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
not with young
batting 3rd
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 12, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I didn't see that
Curses!
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
Evening all
I will continue to have hope until we are mathematically eliminated – which eckstein just helped
by AF DBacks Fanatic on Sep 12, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions
I didn't notice the lineup today
S. Drew SS
D. Eckstein 2B
C. Young CF
A. Dunn LF
M. Reynolds 3B
C. Tracy 1B
C. Snyder C
J. Upton RF
B. Webb P
No CoJack?
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
foulpole's gotta be
besides himself with joy over that.
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 12, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
CoJack has pretty much been slumping lately thought right?
by AF DBacks Fanatic on Sep 12, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, he has
but is it any worse than some of the others? don’t know…
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 12, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
8 games, really?
odd time to bench unless it is a health issue
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 12, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Sounds like a health issue
They said he wasn’t available today.
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
Not too badly
.281/.378/.344 in September so far.
They just said on the radio that he had a sore shoulder, I think.
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
Indisputible
Guy’s got some nice range out there.
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
If you are into OPS as the way to evaluate a player…
9 out of 16
For lfs he would be 8 out of 14.
Let’s not even bring up his lack of home runs.
He’s a poor defensive 1b and a below average defensive lf.
Not what I would call an above average starter in the MLs.
Lame ass as usual
Your agenda against Conor got old along time ago.
Maybe youy should find another team to cheer for as he’ll be taking LF over from the pathetic sissy we use to have playing LF, EB22
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 13, 2008 12:59 AM EDT up reply actions
How interest has faded....
sigh….
can’t blame the British fans for staying away….
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 12, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions
win a couple in a row, a dodger loss or two...interest will come back...keep the hope alive
by AF DBacks Fanatic on Sep 12, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, I may rant and rave
and maybe swear like a drunken sailor at times, but I ain’t going nowhere! I’ve been here since June of 2006 and have sat through some horrid performances.
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 12, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I treated myself before I went to Korea
I went o 10 games in a row in 04…we lost 8…painful…
by AF DBacks Fanatic on Sep 12, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I've been on the Snakepit
since June of 2006.
2004, I ended up going to 12 games and went 6-6. Apparently, I should have gone to more!
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 12, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
I think I've been here since April or May 2005
Which is a surprisingly long period of time, now that I think about it.
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
1-2-3 for Webb in the second
Okay, now can I get that home run from Dunn?
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
here!~ Here!
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 12, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
How many in Texas?
Ike is still moving ashore tonight and Texas is already getting its ass kicked
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 12, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Just the one
Games up and down the east…. Yankees, Orioles, Phillies, Mets, Astros, ChiSox
by snakecharmer on Sep 12, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Upton in right
I wonder if we should have just left the roster the way it was instead of bringing Jupton back?
Just thinking out loud, playing the what if’s….
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 12, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions
Our offense still hasn't shown up
Come on, guys.
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
Offense - an important part of the game
especially considering our defense, starting pitching, and bullpen have been having problems…
by AF DBacks Fanatic on Sep 12, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
The pitchers see this
and I wonder if that doesn’t play with them. When you’re thinking you HAVE to be perfect to have a pray of getting the win, you are going to be pressing and doing stuff you normally wouldn’t be…
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 12, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll buy that
I bet guys have a much lower era with a 5 run lead
by AF DBacks Fanatic on Sep 12, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Another fly ball out against Webb
Get it back on the ground!
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
DEEP left
is what game day said… that does worry me
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 12, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Dunn caught it on the warning track. It is concerning.
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
another DEEP left fly
pushing that line….
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 12, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Another 1-2-3 inning
Let’s get some hits, guys.
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
Come on Snyder!
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 12, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions
Two sharp line drives
Two outs. We just seem to keep hitting them right to the defense these past few weeks.
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
nothing is going our way
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 12, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Harang
Perfect through 3
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 12, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply actions
Webb
5 ground outs to 4 fly outs
early yet, but that’s still unusual.
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 12, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions
And another fly ball to deep left
Webb is making Dunn work pretty hard so far today.
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
How's Dunn
looking out there?
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 12, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
votto
walked
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 12, 2008 10:18 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah
Tempe should be rockin with all the Georgia fans in town
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 12, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
more than likely
I’m pulling for ASU of course, but let’s be real here…….
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 12, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Two on for the Reds
Two outs. Come on, Webby, just get this guy out.
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
And another flyout to end it
Okay, this inning: Adam Dunn homer.
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
Leadoff single for Drew!
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
hit or a walk
small steps team
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 12, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions
NO DP
No DP! NO DP!
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 12, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions
CY up
::::closes eyes and hides under table:::
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 12, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
How 'bout some some RUNS!!!!!
Freedom is nothing but a chance to be better. -Albert Camus
by C. Wesley Baier on Sep 12, 2008 10:28 PM EDT reply actions
Heck
I’d settle for some dirty looks from Vanessa at this point
WE NEED SOME RUNS
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 12, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
CY beats out the double play throw
Come on, Dunn!
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
3-0
to just beating out a DP ball?
Oy Vey!
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 12, 2008 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Wha?
Dunn fakes the bunt? BoMel, are you just screwing with my head now?
Nice steal by Young, by the way.
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
the small things like this
is what carried us last season.
where did it go to this ye3ar?
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 12, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Thwarted again
Well, at least this time he got to the plate. So, next time I foolishly confidently predict an Adam Dunn home run, it’ll happen.
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
Radio Ga Ga Radio Goo Goo
Queen is awesome
by AF DBacks Fanatic on Sep 12, 2008 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Also Regina Spektor
We listened to it twice, cause the DJ was asleep… On the Radio Uh huh.
What a crazy random happenstance!
Man
Dunn works that count like no other I’ve seen on this team before
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 12, 2008 10:33 PM EDT reply actions
UGH!!!
Deep left again, fouled out.
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 12, 2008 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice job by Webby...
Runs…that’s the ticket!
by AF DBacks Fanatic on Sep 12, 2008 10:38 PM EDT reply actions
Reynolds with a single...no wiat, a double
by AF DBacks Fanatic on Sep 12, 2008 10:41 PM EDT reply actions
nice steal by reynolds
put them on you back kid!
by AF DBacks Fanatic on Sep 12, 2008 10:44 PM EDT reply actions
argh...
Reynolds may have to steal home…
by AF DBacks Fanatic on Sep 12, 2008 10:46 PM EDT reply actions
I think
I left my hopes around here somewhere. Maybe they’re under the couch.
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
Come on
Most other outfielders wouldnt have even gotten to that ball. Thats why they scored it a hit instead of an error.
I suggest
he use a smaller glove, for one thing. It looks huge and judging from a number of his errors, he appears to have little feel for the ball.
by Diamondhacks on Sep 12, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
and you enjoy that?
why are you here?
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 13, 2008 1:01 AM EDT up reply actions
holy crap! We're winning? 1-0 us...getting light headed
by AF DBacks Fanatic on Sep 12, 2008 11:02 PM EDT reply actions
Post another 0!!!
Come on Webby!! Lets keep this little bit of momentum and get the hitters back in the dugout!!!!
Matt Williams
our resident historian, was chatting w/ Daron about the Cy Young race, and felt compelled to distinguish Brandon from past CY Young winners “with alot of wins and ERA’s of around five, like Bob Welch or Storm Davis”.
Davis never won a CY, and the year Welch did, his ERA 2.95. Matty really shouldnt be broadcasting. His knowledge and attitude belong at the end of a singles bar.
With a name like "Storm"
he should have won a Cy Young. But that’s a surprising mistake from a broadcaster, you don’t here people mistakenly accusing Storm Davis of winning a Cy Young very often.
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
Another 1-2-3 inning
Nice to see Webb pitching well again!
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
This radio commercial
does nothing to make me want to visit Buffalo Wild Wings.
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
Agreed
I mean, I really like Buffalo Wild Wings (40 cent wings and trivia games? I’m in!) and the ad makes me want to actively avoid them.
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
Buffalo Wild Wings
“There’s a crazy nekkid guy in our parking lot!”
“Now with 40% more nudity and all wild dog attacks are free!”
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
Don't forget
“Our ideal customer is the guy who scams his friend over a stupid bet!”
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
Nice pitching, Webby!
8 scoreless! Fantastic!
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
Looking pretty good tonight.
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
Webb at 96 pitches
Should we send him in for the ninth, or go to the pen?
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
Bob Melvin apparently disagrees
Salazar in to pinch hit for him.
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
I'll take the 3 bases
Oh yes I will thank you
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
I didn't realize his spot was up...I'm ok with it...
by AF DBacks Fanatic on Sep 12, 2008 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I didn't realize either
Wasn’t too upset when they announced it, certainly can’t complain after seeing the result. =)
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
Sally!
Lead-off triple!
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
Starter's lines
Harang: 7 innings, 4 hits, 0 earned runs
Webb: 8 innings, 5 hits, 0 earned runs
Hey, AZWILDCATS, I think we managed that pitcher’s duel you wanted.
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
4 pitch walk for Eckstein
Come on, CY, get us an RBI here.
Or two.
Or three?
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
Solid PA for Eck…although they didn’t give him anything to hit. maybe a unintentional invitational walk?
Walk to Young
Bases loaded for Dunn.
Hey, Adam, can I get that home run now?
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
Yeah, Dunn seems like a good candidate
for some nice situational hitting. Here’s hopin’!
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
Wow he can work the count.
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
Walk!
2-0!
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
It's so much nicer
when we’re on the other side of that.
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
Come on, Mark!
Pad the lead!
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
And Reynolds works to a full count
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
K
D’oh.
Two outs.
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
Ouch!
Gotta choke up, son!
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
WP!
3-0!
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
This isn't how I expected
to get our runs. But it works.
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
Diamondbacks Baseball:
It ain’t pretty. But if it works…
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
And Tracy Ks looking
Ick. But we’ve got a bit more room. Now for the… Hold on.
::grabs a bottle of antacids::
Now for the bullpen.
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
We might be
done already but if they lose this after this lead it is trully over…….but………lets not think those thoughts! :) …….we are getting a W tonight!
Are pitching changes
still sponsored by an antacid company?
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
lookd like both Dbacks and Dodgers win tonight
a good day for NL West
Dear Brandon Lyon:
Don’t #*@( this up.
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
didn't get the memo kishi
maybe you should tattoo it to his ass?
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 13, 2008 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Sounds like a plan
I’ll write it backwards on my boot.
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
+ a billion
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 13, 2008 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions
One out
Two to go…
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
Nice K for Lyon!
Two down!
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
Wait
is that hope, or should I grab the Gas-X?
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
Another single
Okay, now the nerves are kicking in…
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
OK, its Corey Patterson
just strikes, please. Just strikes.
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
He's the only one that matters
Just get this guy out, Lyon, don’t worry about the base runners…
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
Ugh
Bases loaded. Come on, Lyon, just get an out.
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
$%$%^$&$ Lyon! Bench this jerk...lets get the two picks
never let him pitch again for the D’backs!
by AF DBacks Fanatic on Sep 13, 2008 12:11 AM EDT reply actions
Now now.
Melvin has to stick with Lyon to help his confidence.
Never mind the massive loss of confidence that occurs when blowing a three-run save situation…
Or the loss of confidence when you get beat up by your starter in the clubhouse after you blow a three-run save.
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
Then he terrifies me
I have an intense dislike of ants, and it centers around an episode of Macguyver I saw, where he was in the Amazon and was worried about a horde of killer ants coming at him. I was 11 or so, and figured, “Well, if Macguyver is scared of them, I should be absolutely terrified.”
Similar theories shall apply to things that are feared by mrssoco, the Assaulter of Televisions. =)
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
Ants scare the BAJESUS out of me
As I am extremely allergic to the point of anaphylactic shock, so I join you in that fear.
Also. HEY. I glare in your general direction. ;)
What a crazy random happenstance!
yeah, and BoMel should have just benched Webby and Haren the last few starts because they sucked too…right?
BoMel is such and idiot for letting those two start games.
;-)
Dude
You can’t base your expectations of what a player can do off of what they’ve done in the past. You have to do it by magically looking into the future to see what they’re going to do. Thus speaks the Foulpole/Hogwarts School of Baseball Scouting.
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
Also, that's interesting, considering...
This, from that “Rate our defense” thing way back when:
“Please post your rankings based upon what you see now or over the last year or so and don’t consider the future.”
What?
Foulpole doesn’t read our comments if they’d interfere with his pre-established notions, why shouldn’t he treat his own writings the same way?
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
COME ON DBACKS!!!
Whenever people agree with me I always feel I must be wrong.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 13, 2008 12:13 AM EDT reply actions
Lyon!
I hate you. I really, really hate you.
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
3-2 now
W> T> F>?
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 13, 2008 12:13 AM EDT reply actions
Yep
that’s definitely a sinking feeling. Yes it is.
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
We've been down this road before
we know where it leads
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 13, 2008 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions
or at least smack him around a bit
some wall to wall counseling
by AF DBacks Fanatic on Sep 13, 2008 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions
I kind of feel bad
I am not on that field and I CAN’T TAKE THE PRESSURE. My heart is beating a samba.
What a crazy random happenstance!
Damn,
I finish lunch and as we leave, it is 3-0
Walk in to this?
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 13, 2008 12:15 AM EDT reply actions
Chad Qualls coming in
Oh, man. Look, Chad, we talk a lot of crap about you, but just get this out and I’ll stop it, okay?
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
Q U A L L S???
I’m scared!
Whenever people agree with me I always feel I must be wrong.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 13, 2008 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions
kinda makes one
long for the days of Russ Ortiz
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 13, 2008 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions
who is in?
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 13, 2008 12:16 AM EDT reply actions
2-2
3-2 score
runner on 3rd
2 outs
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 13, 2008 12:18 AM EDT reply actions
Qualls!
Wooooooh!
Win #20 for Webby!
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
GAME!!!!
WIN # 20 for WEBB!!!!!!!!!
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 13, 2008 12:18 AM EDT reply actions
So.
That’s all it takes to get a win these days. Heart-wrenching terror and hanging on the precipice of failure.
I…love?….it?
It is a fine line between
Nausea and Ecstasy
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 13, 2008 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Ocaasionally
one even leads to the other.
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
man...
i got home at the start of the ninth
i was afraid to post in case i jinxed it
all clear now i guess
are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
Remember kids...
You can’t spell “Whoa, we almost managed to freaking lose another game” without a W.
so, who would we rather have dead right now
lyon or manny ramirez?
are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
i agree
lyon has shown flashes of mediocraty rather than outright suckage
and manny is just the biggest douchebag on the planet
are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
by utahdbacksfan on Sep 13, 2008 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Someone's gotta beat the Cubs
So I grant “Magician’s Sanctuary” to Manny. With the additional provision of “Silence!” though.
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
Neither
But in general dislike, I always have to dislike the guy who isn’t on our team more than the guy who is.
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
Man
I seriously couldn’t care less about the Jessica Simpson concert they keep pushing, but I do wish I was going to be able to go to the game tomorrow for the Dan Haren bobblehead.
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
Oh no!
That explains it. Dan’s got the Bobblehead Curse!
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
What are you talking about?
Are you trying to say that there’s a curse on any Diamondback who gets a Bobblehead this year? Absurdity! Just look at Micah Owings, or Eric Byrnes, or Bob Melvin, or… Oh, okay.
"Besides, you two shouldn't fight! You're best friends, I would imagine. You can't let a bunch of talking dogs in space helmets ruin that."
So, is it
a combination bobblehead/contract extension curse? Is that why the suck is so epic lately?
by emilylovesthedbacks on Sep 13, 2008 2:55 AM EDT up reply actions
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