Gameday Thread, #161: 10/3 vs. Cubs
by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2009 1:00 PM EDT
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Arizona Diamondbacks at Chicago Cubs, Oct 3, 2009 1:05 PM EDT
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Games till the blessed, merciful end of the season: 2
OMG! In line with obscure Cubs mythology, dating back to medieval times, the last Saturday home game of the season starts in pitch-black conditions at Wrigley, with first pitch at 3am! It's tradition, y'know... The good news is, because of the darkness, the game is still tied 0-0 in the 23rd inning. Augie is in his ninth frame of work and has a no-hitter going, so that's good. Hah! Bet you thought we'd forgotten about this one too! Nope, just scheduled it for 10am, to cause a little nervousness and friction among the "true fans." :-)
More on this one after the jump. Just to prove this wasn't a last-minute thing.
Daniel Cabrera starts for the Diamondbacks. I am not sure how I feel about this one, but if I was standing in the opposing batter's box, "concerned" would likely be my word of choice. After a truly horrendous debut for Arizona, allowing five earned runs without retiring a batter, he has been very solid since, throwing six shutout innings on five hits and two walks. The latter figure is the one to watch today, since in eight starts for the Nationals, in less than forty innings of work, Cabrera issued 32 free passes. That's been his ursa noir, shall we say, since coming to the big leagues. No-one doubts his stuff - and at 6'7" and 230 lbs, Mark Grace will be sorry to miss this one. But if he can't control where it goes....
Randy Wells (whom I keep wanting to call "Kip") was almost a Blue Jay. They took him from the Cubs in the Rule 5 draft in December 2007, but couldn't hold on to him and returned him to the Cubs the following April. Bet they wish they'd held on to him, as he has performed very well this year, with an ERA+ of 138. He's not a massive strikeout pitcher, with a season-high of seven K's in 26 starts, but won't walk many people either. His earlier rep was a problem with the long-ball, but that doesn't seem to have been a problem this year, with a HR rate of 0.80/nine IP. No-one on the D-backs has seen him before: we've seen cases where that has posed a problem for us. Be looking for the guys at the top of the order to have some extensive ABs, let their team-mates see some pitches.
Line-up
- Stephen Drew ss .261
- Augie Ojeda 2b .249
- Mark Reynolds 3b .261
- Miguel Montero c .297
- Chris Young cf .214
- Gerardo Parra rf .288
- Eric Byrnes lf .226
- Brandon Allen 1b .208
- Daniel Cabrera p .000
Am at work, so not likely to be about much for this one. Hopefully, the offense can show up and we'll get to 70 wins today.
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Steam rolling Cubs fans
like an 18 wheeler with a drunk driver driving there’s no surviving.
I laugh until my head comes off.
by edbigghead on Oct 3, 2009 1:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fake umpires behind home plate again!!
They’re a kick!
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Oct 3, 2009 1:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hello
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2009 1:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Back atcha!
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by pygalgia on Oct 3, 2009 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LeadoffdoubleFAIL
Nice to see normal service has been resumed.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2009 1:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Back atcha!
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by pygalgia on Oct 3, 2009 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No TV
How sad. As the season slowly dies, I would have liked to watch a last few games to carry me through the winter. Since neither of my teams will be in the playoffs, I’m already pining for Spring.
But first, next week I’ll be heading out on a 9 day river trip. Maybe I’ll forget this disappointing season.
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by pygalgia on Oct 3, 2009 1:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
TV for me
It’s on WGN. You should be able to get it.
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Oct 3, 2009 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope
Don’t get WGN on our cable up here…
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by pygalgia on Oct 3, 2009 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
where is that ?
I laugh until my head comes off.
by edbigghead on Oct 3, 2009 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Flagstaff. The “un-Arizona”.
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by pygalgia on Oct 3, 2009 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Solid
10 pitches, seven strikes, no walks, 1-2-3 go the Cubs.
I know it’s super early, but boy, if we could fix Cabrera…
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2009 1:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Starting Cabrera
is an intriguing idea. He has good stuff, and throws downhill.
by NASCARbernet on Oct 3, 2009 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you don't have TV
you’re missing the fake umps behind home plate. They aren’t wearing their masks though, I wonder why??
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Oct 3, 2009 1:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't have TV here
and I’m not really missing them.
I laugh until my head comes off.
by edbigghead on Oct 3, 2009 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
where’s ‘here’?
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by pygalgia on Oct 3, 2009 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Sonoran Desert
I laugh until my head comes off.
by edbigghead on Oct 3, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
CY sTeikes out
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2009 1:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Except when there are
A world series game was once called a “tie” because of “impending darkness”. Can’t remember the year (and I’m too lazy to look it up).
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by pygalgia on Oct 3, 2009 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1-2-3 go we
Making Wells look like a strikeout pitcher – three through two. I wonder how many pitchers who faced us notched their season high number of K’s against Arizona?
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2009 1:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Think B-R would know that? :)
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Oct 3, 2009 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh Eric
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2009 1:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Details?
You know, for those not watching?
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or was that just
A delayed response to his fly-out?
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I figure any time I post "Oh Eric"
it’s true because he’s done something lame.(though Jim was actually right)
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sadly
Since he signed his contact, “something lame” is so close to normal it deserves nothing more than silent acquiescence. Only something spectacularly poor deserves much comment from me…
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how else can I pad my comments?
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that’s fair
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by pygalgia on Oct 3, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're asking the wrong guy
You’ll have to wait until ’Skins gets back for a course from the master…
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
AAAAND here was go
THIS is the Cabrera we feared. Hit by pitch and a walk put the first two on.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2009 1:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was just about to say something about that
Why is Cabrera starting today, anyway?
by morineko on Oct 3, 2009 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because they shut down Max Scherzer for the year
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Oct 3, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
spring training?
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2009 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cabrera got the DP!
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Oct 3, 2009 1:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cabrera's landing point
is off. That’ll take a quick mechanical adjustment.
by NASCARbernet on Oct 3, 2009 1:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
When he lands on his heal
he loses control. He needs to land either flat-footed, or slightly on his toe.
by NASCARbernet on Oct 3, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I read that as "head"
and imagined him doing somersaults
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2009 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Appreciate the input
Not seen him pitch at all, as far as I recall.
And another walk…
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its something to watch
with pitchers who have control problems.
by NASCARbernet on Oct 3, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 baserunners on 0 hits
but none score. That’s good!
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Oct 3, 2009 1:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
got out of it though
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2009 1:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And the non-strikeout pitcher
Strikes out the side.
Through three innings, Wells is one K off his career high…
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2009 1:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Aargh
And the pitcher breaks up the no hitter.
Infield single to first – anyone watching care to explain what happened?
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2009 1:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Slow ground ball hit off the end of the bat hit first base and bounced away from Allen
by NASCARbernet on Oct 3, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, just a bad hop
Not much he could do with it
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Oct 3, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another GBDP!
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Oct 3, 2009 1:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I must look up the stats on Cabrera
See if he is severely ground-ballsy.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2009 1:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I didn't realize
the Cubs had signed Nolan Ryan, without a fastball.
by NASCARbernet on Oct 3, 2009 1:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ugg 2 on again
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2009 1:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Details?
Not watching…
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He dove for the ball
but he was too far. It rolled to the wall for the triple.
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Oct 3, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Line drive to right center, falls in, is catchable on a hop
and CY missed it altogether.
by NASCARbernet on Oct 3, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
o frack
a triple
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2009 1:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
3-0 now
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Oct 3, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
with a frelling double
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that sucked..
"When fascism comes to this country, it will be wrapped in a flag and carrying a cross" - Upton Sinclair
by Zephon on Oct 3, 2009 1:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Augenstein warming up
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Oct 3, 2009 2:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He was probably going to come in anyway
Only the line drive sent to right center was genuinely well hit.
I hope they work on Cabrera’s mechanics, and balance in the off season. He could become an effective starter if he can conquer his minor mechanical problems.
by NASCARbernet on Oct 3, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, he does look like his stuff is decent
He just can’t… well, pitch!
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Oct 3, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
one can hope
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by pygalgia on Oct 3, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the problem is
it’s what the Orioles had been saying about Cabrera for years, and they couldn’t fix him.
by morineko on Oct 3, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just 4 runs to score
should be easy
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2009 2:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yesterday
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by pygalgia on Oct 3, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Burns with a soft liner to right
for a single.
by NASCARbernet on Oct 3, 2009 2:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And the future former Diamondbak
with a stolen base.
by NASCARbernet on Oct 3, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh Eric in a good way
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2009 2:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Allen strikes out on a chest high curve ball
sickening.
by NASCARbernet on Oct 3, 2009 2:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh Eric again in a good way
(steals 2nd)
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2009 2:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
but wasted
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
who ain’t?
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by pygalgia on Oct 3, 2009 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1-2-3 inning
Cabrera shows flashes of being great… then sometimes, not so much.
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Oct 3, 2009 2:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
One bad inning
One over the minimum in the other four. Three runs in five innings would be okay for a back of the rotation guy.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2009 2:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My criticisms aside
there is some pitching talent in development – especially with Buckner and Cabrera
by NASCARbernet on Oct 3, 2009 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and ~Zavada~ looks pretty versatile
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's really odd to see
Bob Brenly as part of the Cubs broadcast team.
Also, what the hell was he doing, calling bars in Arizona “saloons”? Seriously. WTF.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Oct 3, 2009 2:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Back when he was skipper
the Birdcage Theater was quite the place.
by NASCARbernet on Oct 3, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Augie walks
get him home Mark
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2009 2:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
3 Ks for Reynolds today
It seems like since breaking 200, he’s only gotten worse… he had quite a few in San Fran against their #4/5 starters (plus 3 against #1).
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Oct 3, 2009 2:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
6-for-37 with 16 Ks
Since September 22nd.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2009 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And since the start of Sept
42 K’s in 101 AB.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Reynolds strikes out
on a sizzling 102 mph rising fastball at the letters.
Well, no.
A slop curve in the dirt.
Shameful
by NASCARbernet on Oct 3, 2009 2:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
everyone is tired and frustrated I think
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2009 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, we are
:-)
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It wasn't that one which did him in
It was swinging at ball one and ball two to open the at-bat.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Augenstien gives up a walk
2 on
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2009 2:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Reed Johnson
Crap goatee or the crappest goatee. Discuss…
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2009 2:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
its looks like nether hair
I laugh until my head comes off.
by edbigghead on Oct 3, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
g-d dammit
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2009 2:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And another infield single
Augenstein not helping himself?
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2009 2:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And another single
makes it 5-0.
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Oct 3, 2009 2:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Season that Should Have Been. . .
The D’Backs are going for the one hundredth victory this afternoon, after a marvelous year. Both Webby and Dan won 20 games, and DD added 18. Eric Burns joined the 30-30 club, and hit .300. Mark Reynolds cut down on his strike out total from last season, and had 140 RBIs. Chad Qualls and John Rausch led a solid bullpen, that led the league in saves and ERA. Chris Young had a solid year, hitting .280 with 25 HRs and 23 stolen bases. Because of the excellent year, the National West Champion Diamondbacks were able to allow their young talent to develop their skills at the minor league level, anxious to show the organization what they can do. But now, coach Melvin and his staff are resting their starters this week as the D’backs prepare for the National League post season, with high hopes.
by NASCARbernet on Oct 3, 2009 2:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll have whatever he's on.
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
x2
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well
I guess a positive blood sample counts
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of drugs....
I had the “opportunity” this week to have some the the “Michael Jackson” anesthetic. Wow. That would definitely cure insomnia for a night. Fortunately, my anesthesiologist didn’t leave the room to make a phone call, so I am sitll alive.
Nobody on the road Nobody on the beach
I feel it in the air The summer's out of reach
by 4 Corners Fan on Oct 3, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll get into this more
MUCH more next week. But, basically, losing Webb sunk the season below the waterline. Everything else was just piling on.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've got something interesting on it too
from Wednesday. :) A good quote about it.
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Oct 3, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
at last
out of the inning
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2009 2:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
omg
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And as an added bonus
Burns at the plate. Well, not now.
by NASCARbernet on Oct 3, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh Eric,rally killer
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2009 2:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
.300 hitting 30-30 guys
always find a way to get the job done.
by NASCARbernet on Oct 3, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We get a whole lotta Rosey
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2009 2:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
question;-
how many of our pitchers can suck in this game?
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2009 2:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's the 7th
Probably not many more. Hinch doesn’t use over 9000 relievers per game, anyway.
(look on the bright side?)
by morineko on Oct 3, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I always look on the bright side of life
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is your name Brian?
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Oct 3, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's the 8th
I face it with awe and trembling
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2009 2:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Next to last
8th inning of the year.
Take solace in that.
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by pygalgia on Oct 3, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I see the Real Diamondbacks
showed up to play today.
by NASCARbernet on Oct 3, 2009 2:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Alright, the Petit Unit
in the 8th! Woo hoo!
by NASCARbernet on Oct 3, 2009 3:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nervousness and friction among the “true fans.”
Excelsior!
by Azreous on Oct 3, 2009 3:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
a banner with a strange device
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Petit is masterfully
forcing the Cub hitters to pull screaming line drives just foul. There’s a real knack in doing that right.
by NASCARbernet on Oct 3, 2009 3:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2 out
hanging in there
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2009 3:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
here we go
here we go
here we go
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2009 3:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is there a reason why you said that 3 times?
by NASCARbernet on Oct 3, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why not?
It’s a new chant.
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Oct 3, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a football thing
The chant actually goes on much longer, in the same vein. I think it’s to the tune of the Stars and Stripes Forever by Souza, but I can’t be 100% sure.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it goes on and on until fans get bored
or a ref makes a bad decision
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
See
This is why I don’t support starting games before lunchtime.
"I can't accept and won't concede that this is who we are..."
by kishi on Oct 3, 2009 3:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well. . .
I told Benjamin Franklin that the idea of time zones was silly, anyway.
by NASCARbernet on Oct 3, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
time is an illusion
lunchtime doubly so.
10:00 am is lunchtime.
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by pygalgia on Oct 3, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pfft
Lunchtime? Hardly, man. I’d like to tell you about a little thing called brunch.
"I can't accept and won't concede that this is who we are..."
by kishi on Oct 3, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that’s at 8:00
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by pygalgia on Oct 3, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
8 am?
No, that’s waking up time.
"I can't accept and won't concede that this is who we are..."
by kishi on Oct 3, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The days half over by then
Breakfast @ 6:00
Lunner @ 1:30
Dinch @ 4:00
Dinner @ 7:00
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by pygalgia on Oct 3, 2009 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
6?
But then I’d only get 5 hours of sleep!
"I can't accept and won't concede that this is who we are..."
by kishi on Oct 3, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sometimes
I sleep in ‘til 5:30, but I’m usually up by 5:00.
Which is why I was rarely around at the end of the late games this season. By 11:00 pm, I’m down.
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by pygalgia on Oct 3, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I’ve worked jobs where I had to be up at 5 am before, but for the long-term I need to be sleeping much longer past sunrise than that…
"I can't accept and won't concede that this is who we are..."
by kishi on Oct 3, 2009 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve always been a “morning” person.
My ex wife, and others, hate me for that.
I kick the roosters at sunrise to get them started.
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by pygalgia on Oct 3, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Emphasis on "ex"
I think few things will destroy a marriage more effectively than different body-clocks!
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2009 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry
You lost me at “Breakfast @ 6:00.”
6am is the kind of hour which should only be seen from the other side.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m very primal:
dark = asleep
light = awake
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by pygalgia on Oct 3, 2009 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
When I was in school
I was always up at 5:30am. :-P Meh.
Now? I get up at 9am during the week. Or 11am on weekend.
Except for today when I woke up at 2PM. :-P
we're like a borg ship; resistance is futile-- soco via twitter.
by katers on Oct 3, 2009 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well...
I’m amazed that it was the eighth, and it was Petit, but he managed a zero nonetheless.
by Azreous on Oct 3, 2009 3:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And just think
If I’d had soccer practice this morning like I usually do, I would have missed this wonderful game……….. oh joy…….
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Oct 3, 2009 3:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And that's a wrap
Recap to follow. Unfortunately.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2009 3:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh dear
not what I needed right now
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2009 3:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Man
Was it just me, or did that seem like an extra-long stretch of showing us the team and fans for a game between two teams who aren’t going to be playing after tomorrow?
"I can't accept and won't concede that this is who we are..."
by kishi on Oct 3, 2009 3:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's the last WGN broadcast of the season
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Oct 3, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pitchers today....
For the Diamondbacks, 6.00, 7.94, 4.76, 5.82 ERAs.
For the Cubs, 3.05, 1.47, 3.41.
Sad.
by Azreous on Oct 3, 2009 3:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And yet
Neither team will be going to the post-season…
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In case anybody's curious
Not sure what PHX will get as the FOX game, but I’m getting the Royals/Twins game, which Daron Sutton is commentating today. (Gracie’s in Philly.)
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Oct 3, 2009 3:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We've got the Royals and the Twins
The Twins stadium always looks kind of weird to me, like I’m watching a game direct from 1992.
"I can't accept and won't concede that this is who we are..."
by kishi on Oct 3, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol, 0-6
Cabrera is a monster. moar liek DFAbrera. :|
Warning: the above represents the thoughts and opinions of a 15-year-old.
by Wailord on Oct 3, 2009 4:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well
5 of those losses were with the Natinals, and it’s not like those should count.
"I can't accept and won't concede that this is who we are..."
by kishi on Oct 3, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Meh, ignore me
I just can’t understand what happened in his first outing. o.o
Warning: the above represents the thoughts and opinions of a 15-year-old.
by Wailord on Oct 3, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"I can't accept and won't concede that this is who we are..."
by kishi on Oct 3, 2009 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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