Gameday Thread, #157: 9/23 vs. Cardinals
by Jim McLennan on Sep 23, 2008 7:18 PM EDT
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Arizona Diamondbacks at St. Louis Cardinals, Sep 23, 2008 8:15 PM EDT
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Having been far too distracted by gazing into my crystal ball, scrying the 16th-century auguries for omens of the coming games, this is therefore going to be pretty brief. This is definitely the game where I am least confident, and coupled with the Dodgers' far easier task against the Padres tonight, it's important to realize that falling three games behind by the end of the evening would not be the end of the world. I would be very happy to still be two back: and if we can somehow end the night one down...
Earlier this month, Johnson was smacked around by the Cardinals, having to be pulled before completing four innings, and eventually being tagged for five earned runs. He did skip the start after the St. Louis game, due to a sore left shoulder, and we will be looking for better than that tonight - such as the two outings since, where the Big Unit has allowed only a pair of runs over 13 innings of work. He has had five straight no-decisions, the longest streak in his career since getting seven NDs over 1996-97. There can't be many pitchers who have won five straight, lost five straight [six, actually] and had five consecutive no-decisions in the same season!
I'll be at The Sets tonight, but should be able to follow the game on and off. We'll also be following the Dodgers game, which starts at 7:10pm, and the penultimate start of Tim Lincecum for the Giants, with first pitch there at 7:15pm.
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Lineup
Drew, SS
Ojeda, 3B
Jackson, LF
Dunn, 1B
Upton, RF
Young, CF
Montero, C
Eckstien, 2B
Johnson, P
by LucaMaz3 on Sep 23, 2008 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Beat me to it, but I have statistics… :-)
by Jim McLennan on Sep 23, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tonight's lineup
- S. Drew ss .290
- A. Ojeda 3b .247
- C. Jackson lf .299
- A. Dunn 1b .237
- J. Upton rf .252
- C. Young cf .247
- M. Montero c .254
- D. Eckstein 2b .200
- R. Johnson p .156
Reynolds gets the night off, so there’ll be no record for him tonight. Feels like a bit of a weak offense, with Montero and Ojeda both in the line-up, but we’ll see.
by Jim McLennan on Sep 23, 2008 8:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Weak Offense
I’d rather Ojeda dropped to 8, with everyone else moving up. Jackson seems like a good fit for the #2 spot with a good eye and a .300 average (virtually).
by LucaMaz3 on Sep 23, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd like to see
Upton in the #3 hole, as his at-bats have been fine of late.
by Jim McLennan on Sep 23, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Reynolds were in,
I’d agree with you, but Ojeda’s OBP is pretty solid and makes CoJack’s power (at least compared to Augie) necessary a little lower in the order, I think.
by Azreous on Sep 23, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ditto.
-Sent by a Blackberry
(invented by John McCain)
by Zephon on Sep 23, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
In agreement with J-UP in the three spot, that is.
-Sent by a Blackberry
(invented by John McCain)
by Zephon on Sep 23, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here!
The stadium looks completely dead.
Sutton sounds like my high school career counsler, “He isn’t living up to his potential.”
What a crazy random happenstance!
by mrssoco on Sep 23, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Leadoff hit for Drew
Good start.
"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."
by kishi on Sep 23, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just like last night
Single for Drew.
by Jim McLennan on Sep 23, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm okay with similiarity to last night
Though breathing room would be nice.
What a crazy random happenstance!
by mrssoco on Sep 23, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And a hit from Augie
Runners at the corners, no 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."
by kishi on Sep 23, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Brisk start for Jackson, Dunn and Upton
Be nice to get a lead early. Then maybe hang on to it this time.
by Jim McLennan on Sep 23, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
I’d love to not have a heart attack every time Pujols steps in the batter’s box tonight.
by Azreous on Sep 23, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think
that can be avoided.
Josh Byrnes: PLEEEEEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE RE-SIGN ADAM DUNN!!
by DbacksSkins on Sep 23, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is true.
If anyone can hit a seven-run homer, it’s him.
by Azreous on Sep 23, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
CoJack flies out
And Dunn gets the IBB.
"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."
by kishi on Sep 23, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They have walked Dunn 38 times?
Did I hear that right? He has only been with us for iike a month?
What a crazy random happenstance!
by mrssoco on Sep 23, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not messing with Dunn
Load the bases for Upton. Might not be the wisest of moves, I’d say, but what do I know? I’ve never won a World Series. :-)
by Jim McLennan on Sep 23, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Clearly, LaRussa knew better
Down goes Upton. :-(
by Jim McLennan on Sep 23, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
FRICK
Upton struck out swinging. 2 away
What a crazy random happenstance!
by mrssoco on Sep 23, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DOUBLE FRICK
What a crazy random happenstance!
by mrssoco on Sep 23, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
0-for-3 with runners in scoring position
And three left on base. Not quite what I hoped for, but Lohse doesn’t exactly look unhittable – except by Upton.
by Jim McLennan on Sep 23, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I would have loved to see some first innings run there….sigh.
I want to be in Haren's harem.
by luckycc on Sep 23, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm stuck at the office.
What happened on CoJack’s flyout? Was it just smart baserunning by Augie when they threw home to hold Drew?
by Azreous on Sep 23, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
*sigh*
Thank you, MLB Gameday, for your lovely individual LOB stat that now lists 8 for the team total.
by ASUJon on Sep 23, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And again...
The Cardinals also get a leadoff hit to start their first, as last night.
by Jim McLennan on Sep 23, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And immediately gets into scoring position.
With a stolen base.
by Jim McLennan on Sep 23, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Man, I hate this sometimes.
ESPN’s Gamecast just showed ball one to Lopez as being right down the middle.
by Azreous on Sep 23, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Runners corners, no outs.
Let’s see if the Cards are more successful than us. :-(
Josh Byrnes: PLEEEEEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE RE-SIGN ADAM DUNN!!
by DbacksSkins on Sep 23, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
One guess...
With Pujols at the plate, I’m afraid I know what the answer will be.
by ASUJon on Sep 23, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Men at the corners, no outs
For the Cardinals this time.
Come on, Randy, if Lohse can get out of 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."
by kishi on Sep 23, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Johnson’s facing much tougher hitters
by Diamondhacks on Sep 23, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1-0
"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."
by kishi on Sep 23, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1-0.
No outs.
Josh Byrnes: PLEEEEEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE RE-SIGN ADAM DUNN!!
by DbacksSkins on Sep 23, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How the heck
does Ryan Freaking Ludwick hit 35 homers??
Josh Byrnes: PLEEEEEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE RE-SIGN ADAM DUNN!!
by DbacksSkins on Sep 23, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
36 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."
by kishi on Sep 23, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Never mind
I blame you for that one, then.
"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."
by kishi on Sep 23, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why?
I wrote it after he hit it.
Josh Byrnes: PLEEEEEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE RE-SIGN ADAM DUNN!!
by DbacksSkins on Sep 23, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No,
35 now.
Josh Byrnes: PLEEEEEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE RE-SIGN ADAM DUNN!!
by DbacksSkins on Sep 23, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
While we're at it...
How does Kyle Freaking Lohse have a sub-4 ERA?
by Azreous on Sep 23, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
4-0
Josh Byrnes: PLEEEEEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE RE-SIGN ADAM DUNN!!
by DbacksSkins on Sep 23, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is there a different camera angle from behind the pitcher towards home plate than we usually see in games? Seems like the angle is more directly behind the pitcher and higher too.
by TwinnerA on Sep 23, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This first inning
does a pretty good job of summing up the past month.
by Azreous on Sep 23, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, that was fun
I’m off to The Sets Cardinals 3-for-4 with runners in scoring position, including a homer. That would be the difference, right there.
by Jim McLennan on Sep 23, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for nothing
to Conor, Upton and CY. Set the table for this mess, with Randy’s help.
by TwinnerA on Sep 23, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And the hits keep on coming
Six batters, five hits, four runs, three games back, too much to bear and a partridge in a pear tree.
by Jim McLennan on Sep 23, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DP
Out of the inning, thank goodness/
I want to be in Haren's harem.
by luckycc on Sep 23, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
All right, a double play.
At least the bleeding stopped, even if 12 quarts of blood were lost.
by Azreous on Sep 23, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Grace makes me laugh
After Pujols’ seeing eye grounder made it 1-0, he lamented how St Louis was “inspired” and the Dbacks were “flat” , which he found “confusing” given the standings.
You see, it has nothing to do with the fact that we have a couple stiffs up with the bases loaded and they bat a couple MVP candidates. Apparently, if only Upton and Young had Grace’s grit and character, it’d all be tied up right now ;-)
by Diamondhacks on Sep 23, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right.
Or Grace’s ability to not strike out constantly.
by Azreous on Sep 23, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also Grace never once
watched one go right down the middle of the plate or fouled the perfect pitch.
by TwinnerA on Sep 23, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's hard enough to watch the team lose
without him suggesting a lack of player effort or resolve each time something goes wrong.
For one thing, it’s *ss-kissing, corporate bull, implying the team as constructed should “win”, if only the players lived up to their side of the bargain/hype. And for another, it encourages fans to scapegoat certain players unfairly.
by Diamondhacks on Sep 23, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Problem is,
watching one go right down the middle or fouling the perfect pitch happen WAAAAY too often with our guys.
Josh Byrnes: PLEEEEEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE RE-SIGN ADAM DUNN!!
by DbacksSkins on Sep 24, 2008 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good.
We responded to those four runs assertively in the next half inning.
by Azreous on Sep 23, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Much better.
Eight-pitch inning for Johnson with no difficulty.
by Azreous on Sep 23, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
8 pitch inning...
that was helpful.
by Frank Squishy on Sep 23, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
super
I arrive to a 4 run deficit :-(
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
by hotclaws on Sep 23, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey you're lucky
you missed us blow the 1st inning with men on 2nd and 3rd and score zip.
by TwinnerA on Sep 23, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dunn's flyout...
is pretty far over the fence in MLB gameday…
by Frank Squishy on Sep 23, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I saw that.
I figured it was warning track or something, but we’ll never know.
by Azreous on Sep 23, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
10 pitches
for some pretty tough hitters…another good inning for Johnson.
by Frank Squishy on Sep 23, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Another 1-2-3 inning from Randy
Come on, offense, let’s get something going here.
"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."
by kishi on Sep 23, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Double by Upton.
That’s certainly a step in the right direction.
by Azreous on Sep 23, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2-run blast!!!
Alright boys, halfway to nowhere….
by snakecharmer on Sep 23, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2-run homer for CY
4-2. That’s more like it!
by TwinnerA on Sep 23, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Runs!
Yay!
I want to be in Haren's harem.
by luckycc on Sep 23, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not to rain on the parade, but...
Boy, that would’ve been nice back in the first.
by Azreous on Sep 23, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well,
you know, Upton and Young were “flat” then ;-)
by Diamondhacks on Sep 23, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe...
Grace gave them a pep talk between innings.
by Frank Squishy on Sep 23, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
I hear he always wanted to be a manager ;-)
(didnt want to pay his dues in the minors, iirc)
by Diamondhacks on Sep 23, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Neither did Bob Brenly
And I think that worked out pretty well…
by Jim McLennan on Sep 23, 2008 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It did
but Bob managed a far better club than any of BoMel’s.
by Diamondhacks on Sep 23, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Half way back
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
by hotclaws on Sep 23, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Three pretty feeble outs to end the inning.
But can’t complain with the overall effect.
by Azreous on Sep 23, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Morning all :)
Good to see the fightback has begun! :)
So...time for another drink then?
by Wimb on Sep 23, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It almost looks like morning outside right now
as the sun is setting.
by TwinnerA on Sep 23, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
4-2
not the worst possible sight to see upon my arrival. I’m cautiously optimistic, instead of vaguely despondent. (sorry, I’m feeling verbose tonight.)
I'll make it.
by Shums on Sep 23, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Vaguely Despondent
is totally going to be the name of my next band.
I want to be in Haren's harem.
by luckycc on Sep 23, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There ya go!
Only real fans allowed tonight
[chirp…chirp]
…both of us
by Diamondhacks on Sep 23, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Snoop Dogg up
(Ggrounded into DP last time)
by Diamondhacks on Sep 23, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Another two-out hit for CoJack
Bumps the BA back above .300. That’s cool.
Up to Dunn now.
by Azreous on Sep 23, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well, that was dissappointing
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
by hotclaws on Sep 23, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah...
it’s nice to have a starter batting .300.
by Frank Squishy on Sep 23, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nothing
like giving up hits to .097 hitters.
That’s RJ’s first hit given up since the first inning though.
by Azreous on Sep 23, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and Randy made absolutely no effort whatsoever
to try and get it as it went by slowly.
by TwinnerA on Sep 23, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good pitch RJ.
Micah Owings will rise again.
Max Scherzer- Flaming fastball good enough to cool down his opponets.
by damdrs1717 on Sep 10, 2008 3:06 PM PDT
by damdrs1717 on Sep 23, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm curious
but don’t know where to go to find out what kind of run support Randy has gotten this season in the first inning of games (home and road).
by TwinnerA on Sep 23, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We will get at least 1 run this inning.
Micah Owings will rise again.
Max Scherzer- Flaming fastball good enough to cool down his opponets.
by damdrs1717 on Sep 10, 2008 3:06 PM PDT
by damdrs1717 on Sep 23, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
have you been deciphering Nostradamus too?
I'll make it.
by Shums on Sep 23, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If we hadn't...
I was totally ready to blame you. Just so you know…
by Frank Squishy on Sep 23, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can you fill us in
on the final score? I have some errands I could be running
by Diamondhacks on Sep 23, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah sure,
7-6 D’Backs.
Micah Owings will rise again.
Max Scherzer- Flaming fastball good enough to cool down his opponets.
by damdrs1717 on Sep 10, 2008 3:06 PM PDT
by damdrs1717 on Sep 23, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That'll save time
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
by hotclaws on Sep 23, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cool, thanks
I’ll be back in 45 minutes. Anyone want Chinese?
by Diamondhacks on Sep 23, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
mmm,my favourite
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
by hotclaws on Sep 23, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
aww,this sux
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
by hotclaws on Sep 23, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ok it sux less
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
by hotclaws on Sep 23, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is something wrong with Randy?
Why isn’t he fielding? Just because he’s old and slow?
I want to be in Haren's harem.
by luckycc on Sep 23, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
His fielding
is clearly more indifferent than usual. I’m assuming his back. And I’m assuming LaRussa will exploit it if he gets a chance
by Diamondhacks on Sep 23, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who's going to pinch hit?
Micah Owings will rise again.
Max Scherzer- Flaming fastball good enough to cool down his opponets.
by damdrs1717 on Sep 10, 2008 3:06 PM PDT
by damdrs1717 on Sep 23, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
aint it the truth. I guess we’re saving Tracy for later
by Diamondhacks on Sep 23, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this end of season has gone way beyond rally caps
I suggest we put rally roofs on our houses.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.
by hotclaws on Sep 23, 2008 9:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He didn't come out flat.
He just couldn’t do anything.
Josh Byrnes: PLEEEEEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE RE-SIGN ADAM DUNN!!
by DbacksSkins on Sep 24, 2008 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two bullets
off Big John Rout.
(very nice catch by Conor, coming in)
by Diamondhacks on Sep 23, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's 'Routs' from hereon out
closer to a true homophone, plus plural’s more fitting :-)
…poor guy
by Diamondhacks on Sep 24, 2008 2:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Three consecutive bullets
off Big John Rout.
First and third, one out.
Batting, some guy named Pujols
by Diamondhacks on Sep 23, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I FINALLY BOUGHT MY FIRST LEGAL DRINK!!!!
A couple of Tilts. They were cheap.
-Sent by a Blackberry
(invented by John McCain)
by Zephon on Sep 23, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
cant say Tilts on this website.
by Diamondhacks on Sep 23, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha. Ha.
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Sep 23, 2008 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Keeping the young man
abreast of the situation
by Diamondhacks on Sep 24, 2008 2:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
CONGRATS!!
Glad to finally have an ID?
Josh Byrnes: PLEEEEEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE RE-SIGN ADAM DUNN!!
by DbacksSkins on Sep 23, 2008 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Four consecutive bullets
off big John Rout
6-3
by Diamondhacks on Sep 23, 2008 10:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Five consecutive bullets
off Big John Rout
7-3
Grace: Bob’s gonna stick with the big fella
by Diamondhacks on Sep 23, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess we're conceding the game then.
by TwinnerA on Sep 23, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not Big John Rout
Ludwick: Striiiiiiike three!!
Montero: Throws out Pujols!!
by Diamondhacks on Sep 23, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
damdrs
why did I believe you…
I'll make it.
by Shums on Sep 23, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Conor serves a single
to left. Villone in to face Dunn. A little odd, I think.
by Diamondhacks on Sep 23, 2008 10:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dunn misses a homer
by three feet to deep center. Villone’s out after one pitch.
I guess that makes LaRussa a genius ;- )
by Diamondhacks on Sep 23, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soooooo pissed offf.....
WHY WHY WHY did Melvin leave Rout out there… WHY? Our friggin season is on the LINE and he just gives up the game. Can someone explain to me what Melvin was thinking? I’m livid….
by Lisalisa8 on Sep 23, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You're not alone.
Some other words that come to mind: disgust and disbelief that Rauch is even pitching in what was a close game.
by TwinnerA on Sep 23, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
bye bye Melvin?
I think Melvin needs to go. I thought he was crazy to leave R out there after the second batter. It was just plain LUCK that the first hit was not a single (only thanks to Cojack for a great play). Is ANYONE feeling the way I am? I was incredulous that Grace and Sutton were not saying anything.
by Lisalisa8 on Sep 23, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Everyone knows Rauch has been awful
Not sure what they would have said. No way are they going to rail about Melvin on TV though.
by TwinnerA on Sep 23, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alot of people
are wondering why he’s not using Juan Cruz. There’s got to be a reason, but I dont know what it is.
Other than that, I dont think his roster affords him too many better options. Just my opinion.
by Diamondhacks on Sep 23, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let me amend that.
I think there may be better options, but it’s not clear to me who they are
by Diamondhacks on Sep 23, 2008 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, what's up with no Cruz?
He was spotted warming up last night but never came into the game. If he was injured, he wouldn’t be throwing in the bullpen, so it couldn’t have been just getting in his work.
by TwinnerA on Sep 23, 2008 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wild pitch
second and third, one out
by Diamondhacks on Sep 23, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was just thinking a wild pitch would be nice...
:-)
by Frank Squishy on Sep 23, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So I’m thinking a home run would be nice here. Maybe they’ll oblige me as well.
by TwinnerA on Sep 23, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
CoJack in on sac fly
there’s one… come on Miggy…
I'll make it.
by Shums on Sep 23, 2008 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
dangit
nice diving catch by Stavinioha in right. 7-4, Upton advanced to third.
woulda been sweet if it dropped though
by Diamondhacks on Sep 23, 2008 10:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dodgers
up 5-0 in the first. We have to pull this out to stay in it. Not mathematically, but practically
by Diamondhacks on Sep 23, 2008 10:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jeesh
Dodgers scored 5 off LeBlanc in the bottom of the 1st.
by TwinnerA on Sep 23, 2008 10:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LeBlanc
is French for: I’m a zero
by Diamondhacks on Sep 23, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Frick
we are hosed. And I really hoped.
I'll make it.
by Shums on Sep 23, 2008 10:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So I'm driving home
and I hear Bob Melvin put John Rauch into a close game. What’s the thinking there?
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
by Scrbl on Sep 23, 2008 10:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I better you almost drove off the road
Your own personal road rage.
by TwinnerA on Sep 23, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's thinking
one hit yielded in JR’s last 2.2 IP?
Sorry, that’s all I got
by Diamondhacks on Sep 23, 2008 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
here we go
Rally time, D-backs. Narwhals ho!
I'll make it.
by Shums on Sep 23, 2008 10:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
... or not
damn you, sea mammals.
I'll make it.
by Shums on Sep 23, 2008 10:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
As noted
It only works on cities by the sea. St. Louis, last time I looked, was inland. :-)
by Jim McLennan on Sep 23, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well. that might just be the end of the line for the ’backs…
"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck
by njjohn on Sep 23, 2008 10:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
After the Dodgers win tonight
we need to go 4-1 (which I think we can), and LA needs to go 1-4 (not likely). That, or LA goes 2-3 and we run the table.
In terms of pitching matchups, I honestly thought this was the toughest of our final six going in
by Diamondhacks on Sep 23, 2008 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Peavy-Lincecum,
two losses, so we only need one more out of the remaining 3 games.
Micah Owings will rise again.
Max Scherzer- Flaming fastball good enough to cool down his opponets.
by damdrs1717 on Sep 10, 2008 3:06 PM PDT
by damdrs1717 on Sep 23, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So Randy's quest for #295 continues
5 no decisions followed by a loss.
by TwinnerA on Sep 23, 2008 10:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The wifi at The Sets was out
I can’t say I am sorry.
by Jim McLennan on Sep 23, 2008 10:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
CO isn't doing Webb any favors
SF leads 3-1 after 2 innings. Surprisingly, Lincecum gave up a hit and 2 walks leading to 1 run in the 1st.
by TwinnerA on Sep 23, 2008 10:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
3-2 now.
Micah Owings will rise again.
Max Scherzer- Flaming fastball good enough to cool down his opponets.
by damdrs1717 on Sep 10, 2008 3:06 PM PDT
by damdrs1717 on Sep 23, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have an idea.
Maybe it’s crazy, I don’t know, but hear me out. I think Jon Rauch shouldn’t pitch for the rest of the season unless the score is bazillionty to zero.
by Azreous on Sep 23, 2008 11:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hear, hear!
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
by Scrbl on Sep 23, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This makes me think of that one guy in your fantasy league who always starts guys like Carl Pavano and Gary Matthews Jr. because they performed well somewhere in the distant past. Rauch has been good and (hopefully) he will be good again. Right now, I don’t want to see Rauch in teh game unless all our other relievers are stacked up like cordwood in the training room.
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
by Scrbl on Sep 23, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
...
why couldn’t we do want Tampa Bay just did?
by Frank Squishy on Sep 23, 2008 11:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Colorado 4-3 up on San Francisco in the fourth
Only two runs on Lincecum are earned, but they’ll need to come back to stop him from getting the L.
by Jim McLennan on Sep 23, 2008 11:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
86 pitches through 4 innings for Lincecum. With all the pitches he’s’ thrown lately, I wonder how far he’ll go.
by TwinnerA on Sep 23, 2008 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
While we were watching the game
a skunk walked up onto our back deck. Appropriate for this game.
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Sep 23, 2008 11:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did it play unconvincing baseball
and put in a struggling reliever in a leverage situation?
Or did it just stink?
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
by Scrbl on Sep 23, 2008 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
SF/CO
CO has men on 2nd and 3rd with one out.
by TwinnerA on Sep 23, 2008 11:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How'd he finish?
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
by Scrbl on Sep 23, 2008 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because, as Randy Johnson will tell you
K’s are so important in the minds of Cy Young voters…
by Jim McLennan on Sep 24, 2008 1:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Comment Number 200
because I felt the need to contribute, and bring this thread to an even number. :-)
by emilylovesthedbacks on Sep 24, 2008 1:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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