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Gameday Thread, #47: 5/27 vs. Padres

San Diego Padres at Arizona Diamondbacks, May 27, 2009 9:40 PM EDT


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Jake Peavy
RHP, 4-5, 3.48

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Billy Buckner
RHP, 1-0, 6.35

Ok. Having blown one six-run lead already, and come within about six inches of seeing another implode on us this series, I think it would probably be best if we came right out of the gate playing dreadful baseball, fell behind early and saw Augie Ojeda pitching the last three innings. It would certainly be easier on my nerves, because if we have a six-run lead after seven innings again, I'm not sure my heart could stand it.

Of course, the chances of us having a six-run lead are slim to none: after a wobbly start to the season, Peavy is now beginning to roll, with a May ERA of 1.50, and 47 strikeouts in 36 innings. Opponents are batting .144 off him this month. And you wonder why we want to see him playing in the other league. That said, Chase Field does not agree with Peavy - his career ERA here is 5.78 in thirteen starts, and we already documented how San Diego pitchers' numbers are heavily skewed between playing at home and on the road. Peavy is no different: at home, he's been sub-three this year; on the road, a less-stellar 4.32.

On our end, we go with Billy Buckner, who astonished everyone with seven innings of one-run ball up in Oakland. That was certainly a starting performance, from someone whose relief performance left a lot to be desired. He was lucky - a BABIP of .182 is pretty unsustainable - but he kept the ball down, and (mostly) in the park. Obviously, he'll need to be on his best form tonight, but if he can give the D-backs a quality start, that would be more than we should be happy with, given he's a replacement for a spot starter.

Just a note on the bullpen. I see the Dodgers came into the ninth five runs up against the Rockies this afternoon, and ended up a single away from blowing it all. Every bullpen will have its bad day - you just hope that when they happen, they don't affect the outcome of the game. And, in the end result, they didn't last night., gut-wrenching though it was But if Buckner can go seven strong innings again, I don't think any of us would object! Azreous on the recap, so something interesting is almost assured...

Lineup

  1. Parra - CF
  2. Montero - C
  3. Upton - RF
  4. Drew - SS
  5. Reynolds - 3B
  6. Tracy - 1B
  7. Byrnes - LF
  8. Roberts - 2B
  9. Buckner - P

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Whoops, sorry Jim

I forgot that my starting the thread and inserting the lineup for you meant it would go under my name. :-/ So everybody note that I did not write the preview today, Jim did!

by snakecharmer on May 27, 2009 8:50 PM EDT reply actions  

LOL

I should have taken advantage of the chance to be you – your reputation may never have recovered, after you/I told of your long-secret crush on Manny Ramirez… :-)

"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil

by Jim McLennan on May 27, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Noooooo you wouldn't :P

Because you know that I can edit stories too… and I tend to stay up later than you do…… ;)

by snakecharmer on May 27, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Trying to remain calm

and enjoy the game. Hope we can get a lead, hold it, and win! None of this 7-1 business with the Padres coming back in late innings.

It's like living with a six-year old.

by 4 Corners Fan on May 27, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Even though

Peavy has a career era of almost 5.00 against us he still scares me. Let’s get him!

Mark Davis
EIC
Surprising Comics

by sayheyupton on May 27, 2009 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

He is just scary anyway

because he is so good.

It's like living with a six-year old.

by 4 Corners Fan on May 27, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

And

he throws so hard.

Mark Davis
EIC
Surprising Comics

by sayheyupton on May 27, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

let's go Dbacks

"Tramps like us,baby we were born to run"

by hotclaws on May 27, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Drats!

Mark Davis
EIC
Surprising Comics

by sayheyupton on May 27, 2009 9:46 PM EDT reply actions  

poo

"Tramps like us,baby we were born to run"

by hotclaws on May 27, 2009 9:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Come on Buckner!

Mark Davis
EIC
Surprising Comics

by sayheyupton on May 27, 2009 9:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Got to agree with Gracie

that you don’t mess with Adrian Gonzales. He hurts us.

It's like living with a six-year old.

by 4 Corners Fan on May 27, 2009 9:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Yep!

Especially with a subpar hitter up next.

Mark Davis
EIC
Surprising Comics

by sayheyupton on May 27, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

And Upton gets a hit

Carry on.

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 27, 2009 9:53 PM EDT reply actions  

J-up!!

"Tramps like us,baby we were born to run"

by hotclaws on May 27, 2009 9:53 PM EDT reply actions  

My fave!!

Mark Davis
EIC
Surprising Comics

by sayheyupton on May 27, 2009 9:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Drew grounds out to short

Get in it, Buckner.

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 27, 2009 9:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Headley K

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 27, 2009 9:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Byrnes dives

Makes the catch in the tippy tip of his glove.

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 27, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Screw you Burke

just thought I’d throw that in

"Tramps like us,baby we were born to run"

by hotclaws on May 27, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Great catch by Byrnes!

It's like living with a six-year old.

by 4 Corners Fan on May 27, 2009 9:59 PM EDT reply actions  

1-2-3

Go the Padres.

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 27, 2009 10:00 PM EDT reply actions  

I attempt to get to the pitcher

by the power of lolcats

Peavey

"Tramps like us,baby we were born to run"

by hotclaws on May 27, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Kitty in a hat!

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 27, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

I have banished my ice cream addiction

temporarily and have instead taken up eating strawberry-coated whoppers. A little bit healthier? Probably not…

by snakecharmer on May 27, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Up tp you Byrnes

"Tramps like us,baby we were born to run"

by hotclaws on May 27, 2009 10:06 PM EDT reply actions  

That’s a scary thought.

Mark Davis
EIC
Surprising Comics

by sayheyupton on May 27, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

made of fail

"Tramps like us,baby we were born to run"

by hotclaws on May 27, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Leaving it up to Eric

is NEVER a good idea. You know what he’ll do.

It's like living with a six-year old.

by 4 Corners Fan on May 27, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Zavada sits in the dugout

Stroking his mustache.

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 27, 2009 10:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Grace thinks something’s wrong with Peavy. Limping, he thinks.

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 27, 2009 10:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Let's hope

he’s right!

Mark Davis
EIC
Surprising Comics

by sayheyupton on May 27, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

:-)

x 10

"Tramps like us,baby we were born to run"

by hotclaws on May 27, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah

he probably should just go sit down for a while or a day.

It's like living with a six-year old.

by 4 Corners Fan on May 27, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yup

Doesn’t need to really be hurt. Just enough to sit until his next start.

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 27, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

48 trips to the mound later

GIDP.

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 27, 2009 10:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Screw you Burke

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 27, 2009 10:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Bottom line

is we’re losing because we pitched to the homerun leader.

Mark Davis
EIC
Surprising Comics

by sayheyupton on May 27, 2009 10:27 PM EDT reply actions  

COOL! Defense!!!

Miggy backing up the throw, the runner was off the base!

by snakecharmer on May 27, 2009 10:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Roberts dives but throws the ball away

Miggy backing up behind the bag, and Kouz caught off the base trying to go to second.

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 27, 2009 10:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Great hustle play, Montero!

Mark Davis
EIC
Surprising Comics

by sayheyupton on May 27, 2009 10:33 PM EDT reply actions  

They just showed that play on MLB Network

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 27, 2009 10:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Upton

IF single and a SB.

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 27, 2009 10:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Drew checks his swing

And walks.

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 27, 2009 10:41 PM EDT reply actions  

the boys done good

"Tramps like us,baby we were born to run"

by hotclaws on May 27, 2009 10:41 PM EDT reply actions  

No idea

It was practically on top of him.

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 27, 2009 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Maybe Tracy

will get a hit. And maybe it’ll rain tonight in Phoenix.

Mark Davis
EIC
Surprising Comics

by sayheyupton on May 27, 2009 10:44 PM EDT reply actions  

It could happen!

Mark Davis
EIC
Surprising Comics

by sayheyupton on May 27, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

It could

Not this time.

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 27, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Let's hope

someone gets a hit tonight besides Justin Upton.

Mark Davis
EIC
Surprising Comics

by sayheyupton on May 27, 2009 10:50 PM EDT reply actions  

oh lawdy

please

"Tramps like us,baby we were born to run"

by hotclaws on May 27, 2009 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Drew drew

a walk. That’s it so far besides Upton’s hits.

Mark Davis
EIC
Surprising Comics

by sayheyupton on May 27, 2009 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Scott Schoeneweis

was at the park today playing catch. That’s great to hear!

Mark Davis
EIC
Surprising Comics

by sayheyupton on May 27, 2009 10:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Ryan Roberts

Caught popup-itis.

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 27, 2009 10:57 PM EDT reply actions  

That's easy

to catch against Peavy. Too bad Gracie was wrong about him limping.

Mark Davis
EIC
Surprising Comics

by sayheyupton on May 27, 2009 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Clips of Johnson's perfecto on MLB Network

Gives me chills.

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 27, 2009 11:00 PM EDT reply actions  

And

He’s retired all 9 Braves he’s faced tonight.

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 27, 2009 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow.

Thanks for the update.

Mark Davis
EIC
Surprising Comics

by sayheyupton on May 27, 2009 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Really?? Interesting....

If he gets to the 7th or something, somebody let me know? I’ll flip to it..

by snakecharmer on May 27, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

We really

can’t give up any more runs…too late…

Mark Davis
EIC
Surprising Comics

by sayheyupton on May 27, 2009 11:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Three runs for Buckner

Really, I’m pleased with it. That’s about what we get out of Scherzer half the time. We need the hitters to tear into the Pads now.

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 27, 2009 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Let's hope

the Pads’ bullpen takes a turn at stinking it up tonight.

Mark Davis
EIC
Surprising Comics

by sayheyupton on May 27, 2009 11:02 PM EDT reply actions  

You know,

I don’t like David Eckstein either. I pretty much don’t like anybody on the Padres.

It's like living with a six-year old.

by 4 Corners Fan on May 27, 2009 11:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Peavy only has one complete game this year…

Mark Davis
EIC
Surprising Comics

by sayheyupton on May 27, 2009 11:05 PM EDT reply actions  

72 pitches through five

Not likely to make it this time either.

by Azreous on May 27, 2009 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

I see the Rockies lost again.

Are they still under-rated? Cuz I’m not sure. I’m starting to think they’re actually bad, but I don’t want to say that until I can get it verified.

It's like living with a six-year old.

by 4 Corners Fan on May 27, 2009 11:06 PM EDT reply actions  

darn

I don’t like how this is going

"Tramps like us,baby we were born to run"

by hotclaws on May 27, 2009 11:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Me either

but out melodrama bad guy and his mustache are coming in. Maybe he’ll ride to the rescue.

It's like living with a six-year old.

by 4 Corners Fan on May 27, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

~Zavada~

"Tramps like us,baby we were born to run"

by hotclaws on May 27, 2009 11:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Shut ’em down, Zavada!

Mark Davis
EIC
Surprising Comics

by sayheyupton on May 27, 2009 11:09 PM EDT reply actions  

4-0

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 27, 2009 11:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Er... what?

2 in, 2 on and still nobody out??

by snakecharmer on May 27, 2009 11:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Fan on the field

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 27, 2009 11:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Gracie said

“they opened a pretty big can on him”. Use your imagination for what kind of a can…

It's like living with a six-year old.

by 4 Corners Fan on May 27, 2009 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fly out

But the run scores. 5-0. One out, runner on first.

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 27, 2009 11:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Bad Jim.
I think it would probably be best if we came right out of the gate playing dreadful baseball, fell behind early and saw Augie Ojeda pitching the last three innings

Bad.

by Azreous on May 27, 2009 11:15 PM EDT reply actions  

The Padres

are one confident club at the moment.

Mark Davis
EIC
Surprising Comics

by sayheyupton on May 27, 2009 11:15 PM EDT reply actions  

No mo' no no

For Johnson. Lead off double in the top of the fourth.

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 27, 2009 11:17 PM EDT reply actions  

We might

be facing a no-no at the moment if not for Upton.

Mark Davis
EIC
Surprising Comics

by sayheyupton on May 27, 2009 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good thing we're not

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 27, 2009 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

But!

Rowand stole home. By accident. really.

Runner goes to steal second, catcher throws but Rowand is a little bit too far down the third base line. Second baseman throws to the catcher and the throw is too short. Steal of home. Unlucky for Braves, Rowand would have been caught in a run down if not for the poor throw.

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 27, 2009 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lead off double

For Upton Parra.

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 27, 2009 11:20 PM EDT reply actions  

And Miggy singles

Runners on the corners, no outs and J Up at the plate.

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 27, 2009 11:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Evening, folks

Sorry I’m late, been shifting book-cases. Which was okay, until one dropped on the back of my hands. Not nice words were declaimed.

Just in time for the comeback, I see…

"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil

by Jim McLennan on May 27, 2009 11:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Glad you are here,

the team needs the help! And it seems to be working!

It's like living with a six-year old.

by 4 Corners Fan on May 27, 2009 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

UPTON

Triples! 5-2.

That at bat was incredible. Upton hung in there and got it done.

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 27, 2009 11:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Wasn't that pretty?

It's like living with a six-year old.

by 4 Corners Fan on May 27, 2009 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice.

Upton triples, and both runs score. 5-2, still nobody out. Gotta make it at least 5-3 now.

by Azreous on May 27, 2009 11:26 PM EDT reply actions  

We are blessed

to get to watch Justin everyday.

Mark Davis
EIC
Surprising Comics

by sayheyupton on May 27, 2009 11:27 PM EDT reply actions  

And Dreqw gets a piece of the action.

Single for Drew, 5-3. We’re still alive.

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 27, 2009 11:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Let's hope

we can knock Peavy out.

Mark Davis
EIC
Surprising Comics

by sayheyupton on May 27, 2009 11:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Literally?

Like with a line drive? Cuz I’m okay with that.

It's like living with a six-year old.

by 4 Corners Fan on May 27, 2009 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes!

I’m down with that myself. Or any other way we can do it.

Mark Davis
EIC
Surprising Comics

by sayheyupton on May 27, 2009 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

It appears

I must smash my hands under pieces of furniture more often…

"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil

by Jim McLennan on May 27, 2009 11:27 PM EDT reply actions  

You've found the answer

Smashed hands is the new threatening fluffy animals.

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 27, 2009 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's okay.

Pull the technicality card and do it with a bean-bag chair or something.

by Azreous on May 27, 2009 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Damn....

Drew couldn’t make it to 2nd.

by snakecharmer on May 27, 2009 11:28 PM EDT reply actions  

End of the inning.

5-3.

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 27, 2009 11:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Absolutely.

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 27, 2009 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

okay,

time to turn the tables on these pads…. Now it is OUR turn to storm back from behind and take this game…

"He who controls the Spice, controls the universe! "

by unnamedDBacksfan on May 27, 2009 11:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Just pretend they're the Marlins

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 27, 2009 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Peavy due up second this inning.

91 pitches. It’ll be interesting to see if he hits.

by Azreous on May 27, 2009 11:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Good point.

They have an outstanding bullpen.

Mark Davis
EIC
Surprising Comics

by sayheyupton on May 27, 2009 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Quick seventh

Let’s get those runs!

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 27, 2009 11:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Interesting.

Peavy stays in. We’ve had success against him in the past, and it seems like we frequently wait to solve him until the later innings. Love to see that continue here.

by Azreous on May 27, 2009 11:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Agreed.

Mark Davis
EIC
Surprising Comics

by sayheyupton on May 27, 2009 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice work

Rosales.

Mark Davis
EIC
Surprising Comics

by sayheyupton on May 27, 2009 11:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Byrnes flys out

But Roberts singles. Tying run at the plate and it’s Augie.

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 27, 2009 11:37 PM EDT reply actions  

And he gets a hit!

Runners on the corners, one out.

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 27, 2009 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Go Augie!

Mark Davis
EIC
Surprising Comics

by sayheyupton on May 27, 2009 11:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Out comes Peavy

We’ll need to get those runs against the Padres bullpen.

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 27, 2009 11:39 PM EDT reply actions  

No need

We can just give up runs to them on walks and errors.

by TwinnerA on May 28, 2009 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

Peavy leaves the mound

Pausing only to unclamp Grace’s mouth from his crotch…

"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil

by Jim McLennan on May 27, 2009 11:39 PM EDT reply actions  

not again

sometimes it would be better to have mimes call the game…

"He who controls the Spice, controls the universe! "

by unnamedDBacksfan on May 27, 2009 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Peavy's peeved.

Sorry.

Mark Davis
EIC
Surprising Comics

by sayheyupton on May 27, 2009 11:39 PM EDT reply actions  

What is he so mad about?

It's like living with a six-year old.

by 4 Corners Fan on May 27, 2009 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

He plays for the Padres?

"He who controls the Spice, controls the universe! "

by unnamedDBacksfan on May 27, 2009 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

By choice

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 27, 2009 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

His last name

will forever be linked to the use of the word “Peeve”? ;)

"I refuse to let you use my own words in context against me!" -Daily Show

by mrssoco on May 27, 2009 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Two more to go!

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 27, 2009 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

????

two what? @ work……

"He who controls the Spice, controls the universe! "

by unnamedDBacksfan on May 27, 2009 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Two more runs

to take the lead.

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 27, 2009 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

THAt

is what i was hoping you meant…

"He who controls the Spice, controls the universe! "

by unnamedDBacksfan on May 27, 2009 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Miggy flies out

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 27, 2009 11:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh, no!

It’s the dreaded 8th inning.

It's like living with a six-year old.

by 4 Corners Fan on May 27, 2009 11:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Jinx

:-(

"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil

by Jim McLennan on May 27, 2009 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Perhaps we should petition that MLB shorten the games to 7 innings.

by TwinnerA on May 28, 2009 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions  

Ug

lee

"I know a place where life is a game, and Baseball's really real"

by pygalgia on May 27, 2009 11:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Kill me.

That was ugly.

Rosales makes a bad throw to first playing the bunt. Ball skitters away and the runner on second score.

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 27, 2009 11:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Reynolds' inexperience at first

just bit us.

Mark Davis
EIC
Surprising Comics

by sayheyupton on May 27, 2009 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dear Mr. Rosales

The strike zone is over here

"I know a place where life is a game, and Baseball's really real"

by pygalgia on May 27, 2009 11:53 PM EDT reply actions  

20 out of 30 teams are saying the same thing

"I know a place where life is a game, and Baseball's really real"

by pygalgia on May 27, 2009 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

That didn't make me feel better.

You’re right, though. We’re not the only ones who need bullpen help.

Mark Davis
EIC
Surprising Comics

by sayheyupton on May 27, 2009 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

True.

But at this point, our plight is more like “oh, for a mediocre bullpen.” Or at least a much better back end.

by Azreous on May 27, 2009 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

True.

But at this point, our plight is more like “oh, for a mediocre bullpen.” Or at least a much better back end.

by Azreous on May 27, 2009 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

I fixed it for you

Oh, for a good other than completely crappy bullpen

"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil

by Jim McLennan on May 27, 2009 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

LOL

Mark Davis
EIC
Surprising Comics

by sayheyupton on May 28, 2009 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions  

Why Rosales?

In a one-run game?

"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil

by Jim McLennan on May 27, 2009 11:55 PM EDT reply actions  

How about Juan Cruz?

Oh yeah, he’s not here any more.

by TwinnerA on May 28, 2009 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions  

And talking about

Won’t bring him back.

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 28, 2009 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions  

BB RBI

I hate our bullpen.

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 27, 2009 11:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Who doesn't (hate the bullpen that is)

Each one sucks worse than the guy before him it seems.

by TwinnerA on May 28, 2009 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions  

See,

“interesting” isn’t always a good thing.

by Azreous on May 27, 2009 11:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Double switch

Snyder comes in.

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 27, 2009 11:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Vasquez in.

Really? After yesterday? Okay. Hope this goes better.

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 27, 2009 11:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Roberts races into the railing.

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 28, 2009 12:01 AM EDT reply actions  

worst bullpen ever, cut them all, we are going to lose 122 games, team bullpen era for season 15.36

by jaydubsped on May 28, 2009 12:01 AM EDT reply actions  

That's cheery

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 28, 2009 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions  

Holy crap!

A K!

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 28, 2009 12:01 AM EDT reply actions  

8-4

One out. Bases loaded.

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 28, 2009 12:03 AM EDT reply actions  

Sigh

Strangely, we did all our scoring while I was in my car. Once I got inside the house, we sucked once again. I suppose I should have stayed in the car and just listened.

by TwinnerA on May 28, 2009 12:03 AM EDT reply actions  

I would but . . .

I’m in my nightie and I want dinner!

by TwinnerA on May 28, 2009 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions  

OK

But you can do that in the car

"I know a place where life is a game, and Baseball's really real"

by pygalgia on May 28, 2009 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions  

Stay in the car

never get out of the car…or boat

"I know a place where life is a game, and Baseball's really real"

by pygalgia on May 28, 2009 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions  

Well guys,

even if this one continues to be crappy, the recap will be fun. I promise. I’m mixing things up a bit, and this will have user participation. I know, you’re totally stoked.

(Note: No fun is guaranteed.)

by Azreous on May 28, 2009 12:08 AM EDT reply actions  

oberts throws to plate

Two outs. 8-4.

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 28, 2009 12:08 AM EDT reply actions  

Big Unit

could pick up number 299 tonight.

Mark Davis
EIC
Surprising Comics

by sayheyupton on May 28, 2009 12:08 AM EDT reply actions  

Good for him

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 28, 2009 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions  

And I’m all for it.

by Azreous on May 28, 2009 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions  

Inning blessedly over

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 28, 2009 12:10 AM EDT reply actions  

Nice work by Vasquez

Shame about him having to come in with two runs already across the plate and the bases still loaded. But, we take the silver linings where we can find them…

"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil

by Jim McLennan on May 28, 2009 12:13 AM EDT reply actions  

that takes the wind outta

the sails in a hurry.

"He who controls the Spice, controls the universe! "

by unnamedDBacksfan on May 28, 2009 12:14 AM EDT reply actions  

Who's this lady

that they keep interviewing? I have the tv on mute and have opted for Pink Floyd instead of Mark Grace.

by emilylovesthedbacks on May 28, 2009 12:15 AM EDT reply actions  

She was kind of dancing around

Trying to will strikes.

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 28, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

She's been VERY ENTHUSIASTIC

and they wanted to talk to her. She is loud and involved.

It's like living with a six-year old.

by 4 Corners Fan on May 28, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

She's kind of my heroine.

I like to act like that.

It's like living with a six-year old.

by 4 Corners Fan on May 28, 2009 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions  

Me too.

I tend to be loud and annoying most of the time.

by emilylovesthedbacks on May 28, 2009 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

So

are they going to interview everyone in the group at SnakepitFest?

by emilylovesthedbacks on May 28, 2009 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

Would that be SO COOL?

It's like living with a six-year old.

by 4 Corners Fan on May 28, 2009 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

Filler

When the game gets bad…well, you know…

"I know a place where life is a game, and Baseball's really real"

by pygalgia on May 28, 2009 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

Mark!?!?

The heck?

It's like living with a six-year old.

by 4 Corners Fan on May 28, 2009 12:18 AM EDT reply actions  

Way to stare at three pitches, buddy.

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 28, 2009 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions  

MarK

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 28, 2009 12:18 AM EDT reply actions  

Kram

Or is that K-RAM?

Mark Davis
EIC
Surprising Comics

by sayheyupton on May 28, 2009 12:22 AM EDT reply actions  

Off topic

“Pushing Daisies” is on ABC on the next 3 Saturdays, to finish up the series.

It's like living with a six-year old.

by 4 Corners Fan on May 28, 2009 12:22 AM EDT reply actions  

Rauch.

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 28, 2009 12:23 AM EDT reply actions  

Here comes Rauch

the pyromaniac!

Mark Davis
EIC
Surprising Comics

by sayheyupton on May 28, 2009 12:24 AM EDT reply actions  

Rauch.

Why’d it have to be Rauch? I hate Rauch.

by Azreous on May 28, 2009 12:24 AM EDT reply actions  

Neck Tat's

But ugly

"I know a place where life is a game, and Baseball's really real"

by pygalgia on May 28, 2009 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions  

Okay, we only need

:::gasps:::::: FIVE FRICKING RUNS!!

It's like living with a six-year old.

by 4 Corners Fan on May 28, 2009 12:30 AM EDT reply actions  

Or, as the Padres call it

“The eighth inning”…

"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil

by Jim McLennan on May 28, 2009 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions  

No

Someone is not making hand puppets behind home plate. They are not. I’m pretending that’s not happening.

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 28, 2009 12:33 AM EDT reply actions  

I try

to block out everyone sitting behind home plate usually. Like my own personal green screen. I just imagine something else is back there.

by Azreous on May 28, 2009 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions  

Just need

a five-run homer.

Mark Davis
EIC
Surprising Comics

by sayheyupton on May 28, 2009 12:35 AM EDT reply actions  

Hadn't thought of that!

It just might work.

It's like living with a six-year old.

by 4 Corners Fan on May 28, 2009 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

He's done

everything else for us this year…

Mark Davis
EIC
Surprising Comics

by sayheyupton on May 28, 2009 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions  

Oy Oy Oy!

It's like living with a six-year old.

by 4 Corners Fan on May 28, 2009 12:38 AM EDT reply actions  

Wish

May a LARGE Sea Lion poop on the Pad’s

"I know a place where life is a game, and Baseball's really real"

by pygalgia on May 28, 2009 12:40 AM EDT reply actions  

I'll second that.

Mark Davis
EIC
Surprising Comics

by sayheyupton on May 28, 2009 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions  

Must get

Upton to the plate. He’d be the tying run.

Mark Davis
EIC
Surprising Comics

by sayheyupton on May 28, 2009 12:41 AM EDT reply actions  

Chris Young?

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 28, 2009 12:43 AM EDT reply actions  

Very long fly out

but game over.

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 28, 2009 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions  

Crud.

I hate the 8th inning.

It's like living with a six-year old.

by 4 Corners Fan on May 28, 2009 12:45 AM EDT reply actions  

Now to work

on this beast of a recap.

by Azreous on May 28, 2009 12:53 AM EDT reply actions  

Man

This was a pretty boring game, by Azreous standards.

"We can plant wild flowers on roof tops and be unorthodox urban honey pioneers."

by kishi on May 28, 2009 12:55 AM EDT reply actions  

Well

the sixth and eighth had a lot of excitement, although I’m not sure it’s a good thing.

by Azreous on May 28, 2009 12:58 AM EDT up reply actions  

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