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Gameday Thread, #162: 9/28 vs. Rockies

Colorado Rockies at Arizona Diamondbacks, Sep 28, 2008 4:10 PM EDT


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Ubaldo Jimenez
RHP, 12-12, 4.13

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Randy Johnson
LHP, 10-10, 4.11

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This afternoon will be the last we'll see of our Arizona Diamondbacks for five months, until they show up again in late February for spring-training. It's the last chance we have to make sarcastic comments about Snyder's testicle, Ojeda's height or the Big Unit's haircut. Make the most of it.

Johnson makes his eighth attempt at notching win #295, having gone 0-2 in the previous seven attempts. Though he himself hasn't said an enormous amount on the topic, it seems everyone else is keen to see him come back next season and get to 300 victories with Arizona. I'd be fine with that: 180 innings and an ERA+ comfortably above 100, his totals from this year, would be perfectly acceptable from our #3 starter, assuming he doesn't demand a silly salary, and I don't think he's that dumb.

We fared a lot better against Jimenez last time than in the pair of 2007 encounters, where he allowed four runs in 13 innings against Arizona. On August 12, he was knocked around for eleven hits in six frames of work, though that only led to four runs somehow. We'll be looking to see if Jackson can keep his average at or above .300 - 1-for-3 or 2-for-anything should do the trick - and, though it's a stretch, perhaps Reynolds can drive in the three runs necessary to reach 100 RBI for the year. Attention will also be elsewhere, to see what happens with the Mets and Phillies, as well as on Lincecum's last start for the Giants, which starts at almost the same time as this game.

I probably won't be about for the early part, as we have to scurry around on various lucha-related tasks before heading to The Sets. Should be there in time to enjoy the last few pitches of Diamondbacks baseball in 2008. Let's see if they can finish strong, nail down a winning record and leave us with good memories for the long, dark winter months.

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I will tune in to the game eventually

I am watching the Cubs/Brewers, keeping an eye on the Marlins/Mets, and I am keeping the scoreboard open for the AL Central race too. Hopefully all these games will be over before long.

by snakecharmer on Sep 28, 2008 3:32 PM EDT reply actions  

The mets and the Crewers look like they really want to play a tie breaker

The Cubs aren’t running out any impressive pitchers, but the Brewers just aren’t doing anything against them. And the Mets just brought in a relief pitcher with the bases loaded who immediately walked in a run, so…

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

*Brewers

Ugh.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Mets tied it up, though

Looks like Carlos Voltron is working out for them.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

The ChiSox and Twins are both winning their games

so it’s looking more likely the Sox will need to play a make-up game tomorrow..

by snakecharmer on Sep 28, 2008 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Let's go, D-backs!

It’s pretty hard to believe how many good starts Randy hasn’t gotten the win on lately.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 3:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Come on Dbacks!

The crowds have been very enthusiastic this weekend… We care!

Time to take it all out on the orks!

"So Long, and Thanks for all the Fish!"

by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 28, 2008 3:53 PM EDT reply actions  

They finally get some luck

Off of the first pitchers the Cubs send in with a sub-4.4 ERA. =)

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

And Mark starts the game off with an error

Randy makes a note to remember this when considering if he’ll come back next year.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 4:14 PM EDT reply actions  

+1000

- C. Barmes safe at first on third baseman M. Reynolds’ throwing error

I was saying the same thing. Randy’ll remember the defense behind him more than anything else.

"So Long, and Thanks for all the Fish!"

by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 28, 2008 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice K for Randy

Second out- let’s strand that runner on third, shall we?

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 4:15 PM EDT reply actions  

1-0 Rockies

Scores on the wild pitch.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 4:17 PM EDT reply actions  

have we ever had a lead early in this series?

par for the course, I’d say….

"So Long, and Thanks for all the Fish!"

by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 28, 2008 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nope

We’ve given up runs in the first inning each game.

Of course, those first two games worked out pretty well for us, so…

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

score after half an inning

Orks 1 on no hits
DBacks zero

"So Long, and Thanks for all the Fish!"

by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 28, 2008 4:20 PM EDT reply actions  

pitch count so far

RJ – 20
jimenez – zero

okay, so I am pulling a foulpole.. ;-p

it’s the last game of the season and he ‘claims’ he doesn’t read my postings, so how can he be offended?

"So Long, and Thanks for all the Fish!"

by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 28, 2008 4:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Ouch

Mets have given up back-to-back homers, they’re down 4-2.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 4:22 PM EDT reply actions  

And teh Brewers go up

3-1.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Leadoff walk for Drew

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 4:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Drew walks

to start our first at bat

"So Long, and Thanks for all the Fish!"

by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 28, 2008 4:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Aw

I just realized no CoJack playing today. Too bad.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 4:24 PM EDT reply actions  

It'll keep his average

At exactly .300, unless Melvin does something dumb like us him to pinch-hit.

by Jim McLennan on Sep 28, 2008 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

why is CY

back in the #2 spot?

I’d rather have RJ batting there…

"So Long, and Thanks for all the Fish!"

by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 28, 2008 4:25 PM EDT reply actions  

skins better be making some noise

at the game today….

"So Long, and Thanks for all the Fish!"

by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 28, 2008 4:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Dodgers apparently swinging at everything today

Lincecum has struck out five through the first 1.2 innings.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 4:27 PM EDT reply actions  

figures

"So Long, and Thanks for all the Fish!"

by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 28, 2008 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Make that 6 in the first two innings

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Think he'll

get another 140 (ish) pitch complete game today? And will he have an arm left for next year?

"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson

by Scrbl on Sep 28, 2008 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow

He’s going to need a lot of ice for his arm.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

He plans

to have it surgically replaced during the off-season.

"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson

by Scrbl on Sep 28, 2008 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Isn't great

to have the final series between boston and the nyy mean absolutely NOTHING?

ESPN has got to be having fits over that

"So Long, and Thanks for all the Fish!"

by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 28, 2008 4:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Lead off man gets on

once again, and goes nowhere

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by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 28, 2008 4:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Double play

Mets need to rally, otherwise they’re done.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Does your sig

have anything to do with Young Master Hank’s recent double swipe at Joe Torre and geography. Stupid, stupid geography and its clever plans to keep the Yankees out of the playoffs.

"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson

by Scrbl on Sep 28, 2008 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Precisely

It was a comment someone left on an article about said topic, and it made me laugh, so I felt it needed to be shared.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Very nice

and if the very land we walk upon is on Joe Torre’s side, Hank oughtta be more careful.

"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson

by Scrbl on Sep 28, 2008 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

I imagine Hank is working to do what he can to defeat it

Right now, he’s drafting plans for a zeppelin, so he’ll never have to tread foot on the wicked, treacherous ground that has betrayed him.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

I approve!

He’d be much more likeable hovering above New York in a zeppelin. Especially if he also wore an eye-patch. But I draw the line at an army of flying robots. He’ll have to make do with the Yankees.

"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson

by Scrbl on Sep 28, 2008 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Mets had two on, two out

But Carlos Delgado lined out to end the inning. They’ve only got one more chance.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice inning from Randy

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 4:36 PM EDT reply actions  

solid 2nd from Randy

- C. Iannetta grounded out to shortstop
- I. Stewart struck out looking
- D. Fowler struck out swinging
- End of Inning (0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors)

"So Long, and Thanks for all the Fish!"

by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 28, 2008 4:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Two out walk for Montero

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 4:44 PM EDT reply actions  

and MarKKK

continues to add on to his dubious record

"So Long, and Thanks for all the Fish!"

by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 28, 2008 4:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Diamondbacks apparently swinging at everything today

5 Ks through the first two innings.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 4:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Dodgers up 1-0

Lincecum’s got 9 Ks through three.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

He's at 58 pitches through 3 innings

If they leave him in too long, I think he’ll be signing up with Sabathia for that arm replacement surgery.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Personally, I'm hoping for the Brewers to win the Wild Card

That way, the Cubs will play the Dodgers and all my annoyance with the NL playoffs will be focused into one division series.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Has anyone ever told

some of the ork players that facial hair is so 70’s?

"So Long, and Thanks for all the Fish!"

by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 28, 2008 4:52 PM EDT reply actions  

The picture of Spillborghs is terrifying

That’s going to haunt my dreams, I think.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

You should see them

on the big screen at the stadium!

"So Long, and Thanks for all the Fish!"

by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 28, 2008 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice D by Augie

That helps Mark avoid another error.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 4:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Some one should tell marKKK

that only one error and one strike out per game,are the rules now…

"So Long, and Thanks for all the Fish!"

by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 28, 2008 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice two-out hit by Young

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 4:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Which goes for naught

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

why isn't this a

surprise?

"So Long, and Thanks for all the Fish!"

by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 28, 2008 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Because

You’ve watched the rest of the season?

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Afternoon, folks

The little people have landed, we are informed. Safely arrived at The Sets, so let’s hope the offense shows up too.

by Jim McLennan on Sep 28, 2008 4:58 PM EDT reply actions  

1-2-3 for Randy

Nice quick inning.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 5:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Ha

Adam Dunn tries to bunt for a base hit.

Ah, the last day of the season…

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 5:04 PM EDT reply actions  

The radio was saying

He was threatening to do that every at-bat. Given the shift, it would probably have had a good chance of working if he’d bunted down the third-base line.

by Jim McLennan on Sep 28, 2008 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

josh Byrnes is talking on the radio

He says Scherzer is going to be pitching in the Fall League this year.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 5:11 PM EDT reply actions  

and any clue

yet to some of the bone head moves they are planning for the off season?

"So Long, and Thanks for all the Fish!"

by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 28, 2008 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think he said

They were going to see if they could trade for Barry Zito and Andruw Jones in the off-season. Maybe make a run at Livan Hernandez, too.

Naw, I didn’t hear any interesting clues there.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

And

This is what Mrs. SnakePit was doing yesterday afternoon. The caption from the Republic is:

Mexican wrestlers are very much comic book-style and children view them as super-heros, explained Chris McLennan, who was promoting an upcoming Lucha Libre event. "Unlike American wrestling where the lines of evil and good can be fine, the lines for evil and good are definite in Lucho Libre Wrestling," she said. “It’s also very technical, high speed, acrobatic and fun and geared toward children.”

by Jim McLennan on Sep 28, 2008 5:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Very cool

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice!

Randy picks off the runner at first to end the inning! That makes up for a HBP, I’d say.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 5:21 PM EDT reply actions  

I guess that counts as a 1-2-3 inning

Or perhaps a 1-2-3-1 inning, since the first batter faced made the last out?

by Jim McLennan on Sep 28, 2008 5:22 PM EDT reply actions  

If only the Dodgers could get a hit when Mandy wasn't in the lineup

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

That really helps make you not look like a troll.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

If he takes the loss, they are on a more level playing field

because then the losses will be closer. But if he wins or gets a ND while increasing his K and decreasing his ERA… it’s still close…

by snakecharmer on Sep 28, 2008 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

We are

One Reynolds error from a 0-0 tie going into the sixth. Fine work by both starters.

by Jim McLennan on Sep 28, 2008 5:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice double-play

And Johnson has six innings, no earned runs. About time for the offense to start rolling, if the previous couple of games are any predictor.

by Jim McLennan on Sep 28, 2008 5:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Two on for Upton

Hopefully, the offense has shown up in the shape of Upton and Reynolds.

by Jim McLennan on Sep 28, 2008 5:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Dunn picked off second

[Slaps forehead] What a Dunn-ce…

by Jim McLennan on Sep 28, 2008 5:42 PM EDT reply actions  

So...

Is it just me and AZWILDCATS left in here?

by Jim McLennan on Sep 28, 2008 5:43 PM EDT reply actions  

LOL That's never a good sign

I’m working, and actually flipping between the Dbacks and Giants.

by snakecharmer on Sep 28, 2008 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm back now

Had to go find something for lunch.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

7 innings, 9 Ks for Randy

If he can pitch like this next year, I’d love to see him back…

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 5:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Looks like Warner had a pretty bad game

Three interceptions and three fumbles? Matt Leinart is probably feeling a bit hopeful at the moment.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lead off hit for Reynolds

Come on, guys, let’s get Randy the W.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 5:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Two quick flyball outs

Montero was a few feet shy of a home run, but can’t do it.

Randy up to bat for himself.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 5:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Randy out to pitch for the eighth

Not surprising, after he batted.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 5:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Pinch hitter in for Jimenez

Good, because we just weren’t having any luck against him.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 5:57 PM EDT reply actions  

1-2-3 for Randy

Great outing today.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 5:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Also

The first time he’s gone 8 innings since June.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

[Loud, sustained applause]

Absolutely no way he deserves a loss today.

by Jim McLennan on Sep 28, 2008 5:59 PM EDT reply actions  

+296

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dangit.

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Giants have two on with one out

Last chance for Lincecum to dodge the L.

by Jim McLennan on Sep 28, 2008 5:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Top of the order coming up for us

Last chance for Johnson to dodge the L, I presume.

by Jim McLennan on Sep 28, 2008 6:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Fortunately, you don't vote

I don’t think even 18 wins will be enough, not with Webb all the way up on 22.

by Jim McLennan on Sep 28, 2008 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

CC?

I LOL’d, literally. He won’t get any first-place votes outside Milwaukee, if at all.

by Jim McLennan on Sep 28, 2008 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

you know what . . . ithink Webb has a great chance

I mean if they take into account that his ERA is like half a run lower when he doesnt play dodgers, WEBB CY?

by AZWILDCATS on Sep 28, 2008 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

WTF?

Certainly Webb is better than someone who didn’t even play in the league for half the season. Lincecum got six starts against the woeful Padres this year. That’s twice as many as Webb.

Like I said, it’s fortunate you don’t get to vote.

by Jim McLennan on Sep 28, 2008 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's increasingly obvious

Webb wasnt the best pitcher in the league. But he was the most successful. By a large margin, if you go by personal W/L record, by a much smaller margin if you go by Team W/L in his starts, which I think is a better measure of his relative contribution to success. It’s all in how you weigh and value those competing measures.

Personally, in light of what’s occured in the past few weeks, I think Santana and Lincecum are more deserving

by Diamondhacks on Sep 28, 2008 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah

And according to you, Kershaw’s going to win 300 games. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Sep 28, 2008 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dunn on second

Up to Upton to drive him in and give Randy the chance for the W

by Jim McLennan on Sep 28, 2008 6:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Sutton indicates

the crowd is “rumbling and bubbling” since the home run, after Grace mocks the home fans for not gving Randy his due.

Translation: The fan base doesnt give this organization the respect it deserves.

Even on a day designated to kiss the fans’ rears, all they can do is talk up their own organization and discount what fan base they have.

by Diamondhacks on Sep 28, 2008 6:10 PM EDT reply actions  

If they did NOT

Rise and give Johnson a loud, standing ovation, to a man, after this performance, I am ashamed to be a D-backs fan.

by Jim McLennan on Sep 28, 2008 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

They did, several times in fact

Grace targeted a rather lukewarm response when Randy came to bat for himself. Apparently the applause in that situation didnt meet his standards of crazed fan adulation towards underappreciated superstar athletes.

by Diamondhacks on Sep 28, 2008 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Another ND for RJ

As Upton lines out to strand Dunn at second. We’ll have to wait until 2009 for #295 – hopefully in an Arizona jersey.

by Jim McLennan on Sep 28, 2008 6:13 PM EDT reply actions  

I kinda wonder.

Is there any way he could pitch the 10th?

by Azreous on Sep 28, 2008 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Can't now.

Gotta pinch hit here, without a doubt.

Would’ve been interesting here.

by Azreous on Sep 28, 2008 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

105 pitches

I guess he still has gas left.

by Jim McLennan on Sep 28, 2008 6:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Salazar with the big chance

Let’s end the season on a walk-off hit.

by Jim McLennan on Sep 28, 2008 6:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Or

A walk off sacrifice-fly, wild-pitch or anything else.

by Jim McLennan on Sep 28, 2008 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Come on Stephen.

It’s been your year all year long. End this.

by Azreous on Sep 28, 2008 6:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Aargh

I’d be PHing for Young with Jackson at this point.

by Jim McLennan on Sep 28, 2008 6:31 PM EDT reply actions  

That was then

This is now. :-) We need someone who’ll put the ball in play, and I don’t have faith in Young’s ability to do that.

by Jim McLennan on Sep 28, 2008 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

I do

but by “in play” it usually means “pop out”…

by snakecharmer on Sep 28, 2008 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Up to CY

Come on! 2 hits, 0 ER, 9K in NINE INNINGS?! GIVE RANDY THE WIN!

by Wailord on Sep 28, 2008 6:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Good win, boys!!!

Awww, good note to go out on… happy, happy group of boys…

by snakecharmer on Sep 28, 2008 6:35 PM EDT reply actions  

And...

We end the season with a series sweep and above .500!

by Wailord on Sep 28, 2008 6:35 PM EDT reply actions  

It's a walk!

Now I don’t have to swear profusely!

by Azreous on Sep 28, 2008 6:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Now then.

Let’s sign that elderly gentleman for next season.

by Azreous on Sep 28, 2008 6:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Awesome.

I would say sweet, but we aren’t allowed to.

Still irrelevant, but yay. :-)

The fundamentals of the economy are strong. Mmmhm.

by emilylovesthedbacks on Sep 28, 2008 6:37 PM EDT reply actions  

You are! :)

Just one person in particular isn’t allowed to say it every single play.

It WAS a sweet win..

by snakecharmer on Sep 28, 2008 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

YEah :)

And I assume shoe was too, of course since nobody knows his real name, we’ll never know! ;)

We need to get the ’Pit to be mentioned!

by snakecharmer on Sep 28, 2008 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

That was awesome

I got pulled away to do some driving, but I was listening on the radio. Brilliantly done, Randy. You earned that W. First complete game since June 16, 2005.

If he wants to come back next year, I’m all for it. If he doesn’t, that was a hell of a way to finish out his career.

A very fitting end to the season for the Rockies, though. And, as my dad said, once again the Diamondbacks manage to leave the bases loaded… =)

"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."

by kishi on Sep 28, 2008 7:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Pre-game awards given out at the game

I’m not sure these were part of the pre-game on TV, but the Baseball Writers of America Awards were given out to the team: Webb won for best pitcher; Drew won for MVP, Scherzer won for Best Rookie (I think) and CoJack won the Luis Gonazalez Good Guy Award. Each player got a plaque.

Well-pitched game on both sides. I was going to be royally pissed if RJ didn’t get the win, but all’s well that ends well. Oh, and Randy got lots of love from the crowd!

by TwinnerA on Sep 28, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions  

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