Gameday Thread, #74: 6/26 vs. Angels
by Jim McLennan on Jun 26, 2009 8:45 PM EDT
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Ok. Hopefully, we should be back in full effect tonight. The last I heard from Mrs. SnakePit, there was a grumpy Cox employee traipsing round the house, muttering about the outmoded technology currently in place - the phone line was apparently installed by Alexander Graham Bell, or something. However, the hope is that the cable will be back on, so I can see the game, and even if I have to hijack SnakePit Jr's computer [the one to which the Internet is directly attached], I should be good for a recap of some sort tonight. Expect confirmation, once I get home, in the GDT, however - until that arrives, hopefully someone can take over [I think soco or kishi are next up in the rotation?]
After a disappointing comeback and extra-inning loss last night, another American League club comes to town, in the shape of the Angels. Their 38-32 record, means they are ferociously fighting with the Rangers for the lead in the West, which is weird, since neither their hitting [OPS+ 98] nor their pitching [ERA+ 96] are better than average. Most of the difference is because they are very good in one-run games, where they are 14-9 - their Pythagorean expected W-L record is dead even.
Billy Buckner goes for the Diamondbacks, back in the unhappy hunting ground which has been Chase Field for him. Is there anyone who has pitched as many innings [almost 40] and has a home ERA more than five times that of his road ERA? That's the case for Buckner, who is at 2.33 away from Chase, and 11.90 here. The long-ball has killed him, with seven allowed in Phoenix, over just 19.2 frames of work: keeping the ball in the park tonight should therefore be his first order of business.
Lineup
- Felipe Lopez 2B
- Stephen Drew SS
- Justin Upton RF
- Mark Reynolds 3B
- Gerardo Parra LF
- Chris Young CF
- Tony Clark 1B
- Luke Carlin C
- Billy Buckner P
Some interesting changes in the line-up. With Byrnes off to the DL [not heard yet who'll replace him], we do get Young back, and I think the young outfield trio will be the default for a while. We also get the first Arizona start for catcher Luke Carlin, called up to replace Chris Snyder.
Stay tuned for confirmation regarding my Internet status...
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I'm not
sure what the missus has planned for tonight, but I suppose I could tag in for the recap if needed. Let me see what is on the sked.
Funny, Brown doesn't offer a degree in slut!
Offer appreciated
…and, I’m pleased to report, unnecessary. This house is a hot-bed of entertainment possibilities once more. :-)
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Jun 26, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Good thing
That way, I don’t feel bad about shoving the recap off onto soco’s very busy shoulders.
"Scott, if your life had a face, I would punch it. I would punch your life in the face."
I have some idea
It just might not be very accurate.
"Scott, if your life had a face, I would punch it. I would punch your life in the face."
Oh man
the dudes on MLB Network are fighting about whether or not you mention a no-hitter in progress. Hilarious.
Funny, Brown doesn't offer a degree in slut!
Why argue about it?
It’s very clear. You never never mention it — UNLESS the pitcher is pitching against your team. Then you talk about it a lot.
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Jun 26, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed
If it happens, you’ll have plenty of time to talk about it after it’s done.
"Scott, if your life had a face, I would punch it. I would punch your life in the face."
Unless
the universe collapses right after the game. Carpe diem!
Funny, Brown doesn't offer a degree in slut!
Or
If a pop star who hasn’t put out any music in the past fifteen years dies right after the game, then all media efforts will be focused on recapping their life.
"Scott, if your life had a face, I would punch it. I would punch your life in the face."
What?
Are you tired of the wall-to-wall coverage of Michael Jackson? Because I really am.
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Jun 26, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Sometimes
Being without teh Interweb and cable has its advantages…
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Jun 26, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Job opportunity
IT Helpdesk Technician – Arizona Diamondbacks (Phoenix, AZ)
If it wasn’t part time, I would probably be so up for this…
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
Well
the Rangers weren’t too tired from their little scuffle with the Diamondbacks. They’re killing the Padres 9-1.
Funny, Brown doesn't offer a degree in slut!
The Pirates/Royals
are wearing uniforms to honor the Negro Leagues. It’s weird to see a bunch of white dudes wear KC Monarchs and Homestead Grays uniforms.
Funny, Brown doesn't offer a degree in slut!
Yay!
DBacks time. I missed them last night.
I've missed them since Sunday
But from where I sit, if I lean forward a bit, I can just see the edge of the TV in the living-room… :-) Boy, it’s good to be back…
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Jun 26, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
After 2 hours of yard work,
I’m ready!
by DBacksCynthia on Jun 26, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
All the stuff is here...
And we have a couple of usable rooms, but it will probably be some time before we have room for a housewarming party! I think it was the beads that we seriously underestimated…
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Jun 26, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
21
On pace for 47. :-)
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Jun 26, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Lopez into scoring position with the steal
But Drew walks on four straight, rendering it somewhat moot… Got to take advantage, folks.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
anybody notice how bad roberts is hitting
month of june…4 for 40=.100
Yep
His BA on balls in play has regressed with a vengeance, from .500 in May, to .125 in June.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Jun 26, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Sometimes it's more fun
for me when I don’t think about the numbers
by DBacksCynthia on Jun 26, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions
On the other hand
Was not missing “Oh, my goodness – belt high, right down Broadway…”
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
Another four-pitch walk
Based loaded with one up for Parra. Another nice RBI opportunity here.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
EVERYONE REJOICE
I get the D-backs game today because they’re playing LA! Woohoo!
… and I just finished seeing CYK. Yay.
why does everybody celebrate a child molester
in my mind not a great loss to this world
reynolds at third
he is so much better this year that last year….good play
I like Reynolds
He’s been one of my favorites since he’s been around
by DBacksCynthia on Jun 26, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
he has grown on me
enjoying his improvement
Did I mention how much Buckner sucks at home?
Just in case you hadn’t noticed. :-(
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
Well this is a fine time
to turn on the game. Looks like another great one in the works.
Zug be with you.
And also with you.
well it was ugly before I got here
otherwise I’d think I was a jinx.
Zug be with you.
And also with you.
by NewJackCity on Jun 26, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh yeah,
I just turned the game on in time to see the triple make the score 6-0. I’d accuse myself if it wasn’t so bad before I turned on.
Zug be with you.
And also with you.
by NewJackCity on Jun 26, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey, at least we are suckin' early...
…instead of late. Turn off the TV and go out and enjoy your Friday night people. Even Will Ferrel in Land of the Lost would be more entertaining than this crap.
I'm calling Cox
And asking them to disconnect the cable and Internet.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
+1
If the FO is the focus of anything, something is seriously wrong with the picture ! - unnamedDBacksfan 2/20/09
by Diamondhacks on Jun 26, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Dare I ask the score?
(at work, away from radio)
"Without change something sleeps inside us and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 26, 2009 10:18 PM EDT reply actions
8-0 Angels
All eight runs in the second inning. They’re still batting, and Hinch just pulled Buckner. Not what the bullpen wanted to see after 12 innings last night, I’m sure…
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Jun 26, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
UGH!!
very ugly game tonight.
"Without change something sleeps inside us and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 26, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
never mind!!
I saw 4 corners post two spots down
"Without change something sleeps inside us and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 26, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
NFK
I never thought I would yearn fondly for the days of Yusmeiro Petit, so thank you, Billy, for introducing me to a genuinely new experience…
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Jun 26, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Good luck with that.
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Jun 26, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I found Green Street Hooligans
at Best Buy today.
I’ll watch that when I get home.
"Without change something sleeps inside us and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 26, 2009 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
What Is It?
Is it the players?
The manager?
The GM?
Why is this team so non-competitive?
"I'm sorry honey, I had to crash that Honda"
owner
If the FO is the focus of anything, something is seriously wrong with the picture ! - unnamedDBacksfan 2/20/09
by Diamondhacks on Jun 26, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
We're back to Webb's injury again
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Jun 26, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
don't worry...
TC is going to start us up………his veteran presence
Worst single inning
Allowed by the Diamondbacks since the Padres put a nine-spot on Juan Cruz in the first on May 17, 2006.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
Curiously
That game also had an eight-spot for the Diamondbacks in the sixth, which made it a one-run gane, 11-10. We ended up losing 14-10.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Jun 26, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
ugh, I'm going to Dairy Queen.
that’ll make me happy. BTW I love Gracie’s humor.
Get a Dilly Bar for me?
I like Gracie, too.
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Jun 26, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
is it worth
hanging around and getr even more disappointed/?
"Tramps like us,baby we were born to run"
Well, I am *here*
But I can’t say my full focus is on the game…
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Jun 26, 2009 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I feel a Michael Jackson
discography any minute now
If the FO is the focus of anything, something is seriously wrong with the picture ! - unnamedDBacksfan 2/20/09
by Diamondhacks on Jun 26, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
we should trade some dudes
like double d then get him in free agency then jon garland, chad tracy, co jack, for prospects or bullpen pitching. they have two men on right now . we suck!!!!
Who called it? Who called it?
That would be me. Me.
Ok, still six behind, but…
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Jun 26, 2009 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
If we'd done something
In the first inning, this might still be a game…
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Jun 26, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Current win probability
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Jun 26, 2009 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Early days
We could still score more runs ourself.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Jun 26, 2009 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Yahoo! Gameday
Imploded. It’s still stuck in the middle of the second, with the Angels only 5-0 up.
Ah, happy times…
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
trades
jim do u think we will have any trades in the offseason well its not a matter of if but who do u think will be
Off-season, less likely
I think the players who’ll go are likely to be the ones whose contracts are up at the end of this season: Garland, Lopez, Davis, etc.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Jun 26, 2009 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
jim....do you feel the need to "call it"
we need runs
It is pretty much on life-support
But the great thing about baseball is, the lead is never unsurmountable. But if we’re still seven down after five innings, I can’t blame anyone for going to Dairy Queen. Or bed. :-)
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Jun 26, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I already asked Twinner A to get one for me.
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Jun 26, 2009 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, well, will you get me one, too?
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Jun 26, 2009 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Ask,, and ye shall receive
Tony Clark suddenly on fire.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Jun 26, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Hello?
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Jun 26, 2009 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Jun 26, 2009 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
How can David Dellucci
be one of the top five active pinch hit home run leaders when he is not active?
It's like living with a six-year old.
Because baseball-reference.com
Calls all players who played this year “active”. :-)
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Jun 26, 2009 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, thanks.
They should mention that for those of us who are mourning the fact that Dellucci is not playing in the majors.
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Jun 26, 2009 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Good one.
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Jun 26, 2009 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Try here?
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/9404540/Email-the-Diamondbacks-booth
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Jun 26, 2009 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Again, thanks!
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Jun 26, 2009 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Zavada flirts with trouble
Loading them up, but keeps the scoreless streak intact, getting Abreu to fly out for the third out.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
And now they are ferociously plugging
The third Ice Age movie. I enjoyed the first one, but didn’t think much of the sequel.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
I refuse
to “follow” a movie on Twitter.
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Jun 26, 2009 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions
But it's the hip thing!
All the cool kids are doing it! Twitter is how I found out Jeff Goldblum died….
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Jun 26, 2009 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Jeff
Goldbum ain’t dead. He’s too busy making terrible movies to die.
Funny, Brown doesn't offer a degree in slut!
Not according
To Twitter…
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Jun 26, 2009 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions
A call from the dentist’s office:
You have an appointment on Monday at 9 for a cleaning.
Yep, I have it on my schedule!
…Pause…
Well? Are you going to BE here??
(I guess I wasn’t clear that if it’s on the schedule, I know about it and will be there?)
It's like living with a six-year old.
Good night all!
I have to be up early. Ugh. I hate getting up early.
See what you can do about a win?
It's like living with a six-year old.
I check in every now and then
Darn team! Making me want to work on a Friday night
"Without change something sleeps inside us and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 27, 2009 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions
I know!
"Without change something sleeps inside us and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 27, 2009 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions
Tony Clark
Disagrees.
Wear your own fur.
by Marc Fournier on Jun 27, 2009 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions
the nerve!
"Without change something sleeps inside us and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 27, 2009 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions
donuts I hope
"Without change something sleeps inside us and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 27, 2009 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Unfortunately no
I’d approve of a dozen donuts, especially if some were Boston creams.
Funny, Brown doesn't offer a degree in slut!
You love Boston Creme too???!!
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE BOSTON CREME!!!!!!!
The Arizona Diamondbacks: Invincible in 18 innings since '01
Oh man
Grace is describing the date he’s taking Torii Hunter on tomorrow night?
Funny, Brown doesn't offer a degree in slut!
how sweet!
"Without change something sleeps inside us and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 27, 2009 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions
D'oh!
"Without change something sleeps inside us and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 27, 2009 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions
Is much of the crowd long gone?
(kinda a rhetorical question)
"Without change something sleeps inside us and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 27, 2009 12:42 AM EDT reply actions
at the stadium, I mean
"Without change something sleeps inside us and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 27, 2009 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions
was
much of the crowd ever there to begin with?
Zug be with you.
And also with you.
by NewJackCity on Jun 27, 2009 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Noooooo
Grave you can’t have Todd Walsh as the third wheel on your date!
Funny, Brown doesn't offer a degree in slut!
Soooo....
If I have to hear them gush about Torii Hunter one more time I am going to throw my computer through the TV…. Im serious
You Sound Friendly. Are you sure you're a Dodgers Fan? -- Spankton
Umm....
Torii Hunter is a great influence, apparently he must love him.
Zug be with you.
And also with you.
by NewJackCity on Jun 27, 2009 12:50 AM EDT up reply actions
We suck so bad
that we don’t even get to see the final out. Damn technical gubbins.
Funny, Brown doesn't offer a degree in slut!
The mercy rule
Kicked in for Fox Sports AZ.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Jun 27, 2009 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions
That sounds about right:
Zug be with you.
And also with you.
by NewJackCity on Jun 27, 2009 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions
wow
30-44
deja poo again
"Without change something sleeps inside us and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 27, 2009 12:50 AM EDT reply actions
In 2004
The DBacks were 30-55 after a July 7 loss to the Dodgers. So it could be worse…I guess
Zug be with you.
And also with you.
But not MUCH worse
I’ll put that team in the argument among the worst 10 teams in MLB history. Here’s hoping the 2009 team can eclipse that record by the end of the season for the better.
Zug be with you.
And also with you.
Buckner optioned back to Reno already
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
26 runs in his past four games
Yuck.
Any idea who’ll be replacing him? Augenstein? Roemer? Waiver-wire? There’s always Pedro Martinez, you know.
Wear your own fur.
by Marc Fournier on Jun 27, 2009 2:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Nothing I heard on the postgame show
Heck at this point I think Pedro would be a great addition.
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Jun 27, 2009 2:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Heh, nevermind
I see Jim claimed it and prevented the soco-kishi battle. ;)
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Jun 27, 2009 2:20 AM EDT up reply actions
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