Gameday Thread, #77: 6/30 vs. Reds
by Jim McLennan on Jun 30, 2009 6:34 PM EDT
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So, what's it going to be today? How will the Diamondbacks manage to lose this contest? Hitting into nine consecutive triple-plays? A line-drive ricocheting off Upton's knee and up, over the fence for a grand-slam? AJ Hinch punches the umpire in a desperate attempt to get throw out, triggering a forfeit? Let's face it, after the weekend and the spectacular ways we found to achieve defeat, none of the above would surprise me in the slightest.
Still, it's a Dan Haren start, so the kind of meltdown which we saw from Buckner in the opener of the Angels series seems less likely - he allowed more runs in one frame, than Haren has given up in the entire month of June to date, covering 37 innings of work, posting a 1.70 ERA this month. Needless to say, extending him rather than Webb seems, at the time of writing, one of the front office's better moves. I therefore expect it'll be offensive futility which triggers the loss tonight: Arroyo for a complete-game shutout, anyone?
Yep, it's nice to keep those expectations right down in the basement - that way, if anything other than dismal failure happens, it's a pleasant surprise, and if we do fail miserably, then you can say, "I told you so." Though it won't actually be me telling you so, since we're promoting Sprankton from Double-A, to take over every second Tuesday's recaps, while I'm at IZW. It'll be another voice, and I look forward to hearing what he says. I'm sure he already has his thesaurus open to the page for 'incompetence'...
And here's AJ Hinch's interview with Gambo and Ash on KTAR this afternoon. Haven't had a chance to listen to it myself yet, but I'm sure it was not an experience to which our manager was eagerly looking forward...
Audio courtesy of KTAR 620
Line-up
- Felipe Lopez 2B
- Stephen Drew SS
- Justin Upton RF
- Mark Reynolds 3B
- Gerardo Parra LF
- Chris Young CF
- Tony Clark 1B
- Miguel Montero C
- Dan Haren P
As noted by 'Charmer, Chad Tracy is back on the roster, with Leo Rosales sent back down to the minors to make room. However, we still get Tony Clark at 1B. Chris Young back in CF, but I'll wait until I see him run full-speed before passing comment on his return...
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Way to think positive :)
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by snakecharmer on Jun 30, 2009 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions
ARGHHHH....
I don’t blame them… Haren must hate it here, the Angels are chasing a division title…
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by snakecharmer on Jun 30, 2009 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not sure
That “discuss” was really the appropriate word. It looks as if the deal was a complete joke.
Wear your own fur.
by Marc Fournier on Jun 30, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions
So Sunday,I was set up for the game
beer,check,laptop on MLB,check,handy kitten,check.
BUT,I’d been up all week watching Wimbledon,so I fell asleep.and missed it.
"Tramps like us,baby we were born to run"
Awwwwwww
kittyyyyyyyyyyy………
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by snakecharmer on Jun 30, 2009 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions
We're under way
And after four pitchers the first two D-Backs are sent back to the dugout.
Wear your own fur.
You hate a veteran?
No respect…
Wear your own fur.
by Marc Fournier on Jun 30, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
OMG
CY out 20 feet from home plate. He wasn’t even IN THE PICTURE when the ball was at home.
BAD call by Chip Hale.
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
Bad call is being leniant
That decision was terrible. Jay Bruce leads the majors in assists and Chris Young is still dealing with a lingering injury.
Wear your own fur.
by Marc Fournier on Jun 30, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Dear Chip Hale,
If the fielder has thrown the ball before the runner reaches third, it’s probably a good idea to not wave him home.
Oh, and if said runner has a groin injury….STOP HIM AT THIRD ANYWAY!!
Vote Quimby!
Miggy did what he needed to
Got a hit, got on base, but other parts of the play were terrible…
"Scott, if your life had a face, I would punch it. I would punch your life in the face."
Line single to left
and CY out at the plate by twenty feet. Not ten feet. Not fifteen feet. Literally twenty feet.
Is Hale familar with, you know, the groin issue?
What the hell is going on here.
If the FO is the focus of anything, something is seriously wrong with the picture ! - unnamedDBacksfan 2/20/09
edit
line single to right
If the FO is the focus of anything, something is seriously wrong with the picture ! - unnamedDBacksfan 2/20/09
by Diamondhacks on Jun 30, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
CY slowed way up
stopped essentially, five feet in front of home, as a courtesy apparently, to let the catcher tag him.
No slide. No collision.
Total quit.
If the FO is the focus of anything, something is seriously wrong with the picture ! - unnamedDBacksfan 2/20/09
by Diamondhacks on Jun 30, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
just got home and saw the rapid replay
cy made no attempt to score…..it shows his loser (team acceptable) attitude, even if Hale has his head up his ass
Wow
It must be throwback day, because that was vintage Chip Hale.
"Scott, if your life had a face, I would punch it. I would punch your life in the face."
This must be the designated way we're going to lose today
Make 27 outs on the base-paths…
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
Dan Haren
Awesome.
"Scott, if your life had a face, I would punch it. I would punch your life in the face."
Dear Angels
Wouldn’t you like Doug Davis instead? He’s been almost as good as Dan, really!
Love, the Diamondbacks
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Jun 30, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
How about
Jon Garland? Hmmmmm?
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by Marc Fournier on Jun 30, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
ERA of 5.04
Somewhat less likely to be confused with Dan Haren. Unless we could somehow convince Anaheim to accept a burlap bag containing a pitcher, with the words “Dan Haren” written on it in marker…
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Jun 30, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
It was a joke...
A poor one though. : – (
You know, because Garland was with the Angels last season. Get it? Bah.
Wear your own fur.
by Marc Fournier on Jun 30, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Also more than
CoJack – in three times the ABs
If the FO is the focus of anything, something is seriously wrong with the picture ! - unnamedDBacksfan 2/20/09
by Diamondhacks on Jun 30, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
He had valley fever
What’s Clark’s excuse? :-(
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Jun 30, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Alzheimer's
Is this tasteless? Nevermind, I don’t care, I find it funny. :-P
"The D-Backs are the abusive husband to my battered wife... But I always go back to them."
by Dan Strittmatter on Jun 30, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
It says
Dan Haren is a professional baseball player.
I’ll leave it at that
If the FO is the focus of anything, something is seriously wrong with the picture ! - unnamedDBacksfan 2/20/09
by Diamondhacks on Jun 30, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Parra
OSB at second. Out #3 on the basepaths
If the FO is the focus of anything, something is seriously wrong with the picture ! - unnamedDBacksfan 2/20/09
by Diamondhacks on Jun 30, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I dont think so
Haren looked like he hesitated, then went when the ball drifted towards the hole. Hairston went left and to the ground, got up and threw him out by a good margin
If the FO is the focus of anything, something is seriously wrong with the picture ! - unnamedDBacksfan 2/20/09
by Diamondhacks on Jun 30, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Look! Runs CROSSED The plate this time!
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
All for Haren hitting sixth on days he pitches say "I."
I
"The D-Backs are the abusive husband to my battered wife... But I always go back to them."
by Dan Strittmatter on Jun 30, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions
Throw him at 1B?
Better bat speed than Clark. What we should have done with Micah Owings had we been smart enough to keep him.
"The D-Backs are the abusive husband to my battered wife... But I always go back to them."
by Dan Strittmatter on Jun 30, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
He's not a very good pitcher
I don’t understand what all of the fascination is with Owings.
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by Marc Fournier on Jun 30, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
He's a good hitter
For a pitcher, at least.
"Scott, if your life had a face, I would punch it. I would punch your life in the face."
My point exactly.
The guy’s ERA is around 5, and yet with an OPS over 1.000 in his rookie year, we don’t want him at 1B??? Mmmk….. Glad we have TC, Whitesell, and Tracy!!!
"The D-Backs are the abusive husband to my battered wife... But I always go back to them."
by Dan Strittmatter on Jun 30, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Did he play
First base in College? Otherwise I don’t see the logic in playing a pitcher at first base.
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by Marc Fournier on Jun 30, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Yup.
He was a 1B on days he didn’t pitch at Tulane. And he set the Georgia HS state record for homers in a season playing 1B.
"The D-Backs are the abusive husband to my battered wife... But I always go back to them."
by Dan Strittmatter on Jun 30, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
BOOOOOOO!
TANKAPALOOZA ’09! WE WANT BRYCE HARPER!!!
"The D-Backs are the abusive husband to my battered wife... But I always go back to them."
by Dan Strittmatter on Jun 30, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions
LOL
It’s ok: he’ll drop to us at #2 because the Nats will have spend all their money for the next decade on Strasburg.,..
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Jun 30, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Well we'd better hope...
That there’s a legitimate #2 guy they can choose as an alternative. No way they pass on Harper unless this is the case. Plus we need to worry about us not spending…
"The D-Backs are the abusive husband to my battered wife... But I always go back to them."
by Dan Strittmatter on Jun 30, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe
He’ll fail to get his GED. :-)
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Jun 30, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
He already got it.
So now we have to try to be worse than the Nationals… Good luck to us.
"The D-Backs are the abusive husband to my battered wife... But I always go back to them."
by Dan Strittmatter on Jun 30, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Not according to this piece?
http://www.lvrj.com/sports/48018907.html – from a couple of weeks back.
Bryce Harper and his mother, Sheri, recently went to CSN and signed enrollment forms and his letter of intent to play baseball. Harper is aiming to earn his GED test credentials in the fall. “He was thinking about it. He initiated it,” Ron Harper said. "He said, ‘Dad, why can’t I take my GED and do this?’ " The minimum age for major league draft eligibility is 16, upon completion of high school.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Jun 30, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Here's another one, although I guess he's still got to take it... Meh.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/columns/story?columnist=law_keith&id=4283157
"The D-Backs are the abusive husband to my battered wife... But I always go back to them."
by Dan Strittmatter on Jun 30, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
So there is hope...
Send Lindsay Lohan round his house with a crate of vodka, and hey presto, no Harper in the 2010 draft…
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Jun 30, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Frankly
I’d like him in it this year. We have the best chance now before the crappy big-money deal of Garland goes away and we can actually get value for $9 million.
"The D-Backs are the abusive husband to my battered wife... But I always go back to them."
by Dan Strittmatter on Jun 30, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Parra is caught stealing to end the inning
1/3 of the outs so far have been on the bases.
Wear your own fur.
The last three comments...
Where fandom meets pessimism.
"The D-Backs are the abusive husband to my battered wife... But I always go back to them."
by Dan Strittmatter on Jun 30, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions
Or as Arizona fans call it
“Business as usual…” :-(
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Jun 30, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
This is why TANKAPALOOZA '09!!! is happening.
Bringing optimism to losing.
"The D-Backs are the abusive husband to my battered wife... But I always go back to them."
by Dan Strittmatter on Jun 30, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Was that another walk to CY?
It seems significant that he’s getting walks, but not runs.
"Scott, if your life had a face, I would punch it. I would punch your life in the face."
Well that happens
When you hit in front of Tony Clark and Miguel Montero. I nominate CY for leadoff spot when we trade Flip.
"The D-Backs are the abusive husband to my battered wife... But I always go back to them."
by Dan Strittmatter on Jun 30, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't blame them
Clark and Montero did their jobs last around.
"Scott, if your life had a face, I would punch it. I would punch your life in the face."
As TC K's
Although Montero’s had a good enough game. But a craptastic enough season. CY has too though I guess… Meh.
"The D-Backs are the abusive husband to my battered wife... But I always go back to them."
by Dan Strittmatter on Jun 30, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Definitely an improvement
CY Walks in May: 2
CY Walks in June: 16.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Jun 30, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Has anyone noticed?
That since moving his hands down, we’re seeing WAY fewer CY popouts and he’s become servicable again? I’m liking the hitting coach’s work. It’s enough to make me optimistic about his future again.
"The D-Backs are the abusive husband to my battered wife... But I always go back to them."
by Dan Strittmatter on Jun 30, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions
I did already.
Found pictures of Jarrod Parker, Bobby Borchering, and AJ Pollock along with a giant stone carving of “2012.” Quite odd.
"The D-Backs are the abusive husband to my battered wife... But I always go back to them."
by Dan Strittmatter on Jun 30, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
TCK
Add an I and I’m tick’ed off. Hehe that was lame. But it’s becoming a common theme.
"The D-Backs are the abusive husband to my battered wife... But I always go back to them."
by Dan Strittmatter on Jun 30, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions
Just to point out
Before this AB, Haren had a better average than five of our eight position players…
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
Including our 2-hitter
Yay for Stephen Drew, our high-contact shortstop!
"The D-Backs are the abusive husband to my battered wife... But I always go back to them."
by Dan Strittmatter on Jun 30, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't follow
How you can gripe about pessimism and then constantly make sarcastic comments like this. What’s your angle?
Wear your own fur.
by Marc Fournier on Jun 30, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Gripe about pessimism?
Dude, it’s sarcasm. I’m the most pessimistic of all… I’ve initiated TANKAPALOOZA ’09!!! for crying out loud… Chill yourself out.
"The D-Backs are the abusive husband to my battered wife... But I always go back to them."
by Dan Strittmatter on Jun 30, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Coolio.
"The D-Backs are the abusive husband to my battered wife... But I always go back to them."
by Dan Strittmatter on Jun 30, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Tony Clark
once said, after his return to the dbacks, “I dont care if I get my old locker back in the locker room Im just glad I have a locker and am playing baseball.”
^ respect that
If I see one more Eric Byrnes 'flip throw' I will shoot myself a whole bunch of times.
I fixed it for you
“I’m just glad frankly astonished I have a locker and am playing baseball."
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Jun 30, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
"The D-Backs are the abusive husband to my battered wife... But I always go back to them."
by Dan Strittmatter on Jun 30, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Woah
He’s playing baseball? I mean, he’s on the field, he’s in uniform, he’s on the lineup card, but would you really categorize what he’s doing as “playing baseball”?
"Scott, if your life had a face, I would punch it. I would punch your life in the face."
Though that said
Among D-backs with a meaningful number of PAs, only Upton and Reynolds have a higher OPS than Clark this year…
Yes, I was surprised, too.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Jun 30, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
This is what happens when you have ten hits and four homers.
He just doesn’t make contact enough. Bat speed is snail-esque, but when he hits it, he hits it hard.
"The D-Backs are the abusive husband to my battered wife... But I always go back to them."
by Dan Strittmatter on Jun 30, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
The past few games
And he was great on Opening Day, but the intervening period?
"Scott, if your life had a face, I would punch it. I would punch your life in the face."
Forgot Opening Day...
And with fewer than 50 ABs, this all makes sense now.
"The D-Backs are the abusive husband to my battered wife... But I always go back to them."
by Dan Strittmatter on Jun 30, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Just sayin'...
Yeah, he’s been pretty terrible overall, but at least he’s showing some signs of improvement.
And it’s not like he’s been too much worse than the rest of the line-up…
He needs to swat a few more homers
To make up for that game-ending gaffe against Seattle, but yeah: he’s pretty much what we expected. Which is a good deal better than most of the 2009 Diamondbacks…
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Jun 30, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Pretty much what we expected
Which isn’t so much to say that he’s matched our expectations, but that our forecasts of doom have been vindicated. =)
"Scott, if your life had a face, I would punch it. I would punch your life in the face."
I like TC. He is the man. He needs to retire but hey….
If I see one more Eric Byrnes 'flip throw' I will shoot myself a whole bunch of times.
Ideal bench coach
Sign him in a heartbeat.
Regular 1B, however… Not so much.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Jun 30, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Natural order restored
Haren keeps his K:BB ratio at the season mark of 7:1…
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
Dan Haren
Greater OPS than Conor Jackson.
"The D-Backs are the abusive husband to my battered wife... But I always go back to them."
by Dan Strittmatter on Jun 30, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions
Seventh on the team in Slugging%
"The D-Backs are the abusive husband to my battered wife... But I always go back to them."
by Dan Strittmatter on Jun 30, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
CoJack has an excuse
Doctor’s note and everything.
Now, the fact that Byrnes only has an OPS 7 points better than Max Scherzer….
"Scott, if your life had a face, I would punch it. I would punch your life in the face."
Two out double for Mark
"Scott, if your life had a face, I would punch it. I would punch your life in the face."
Random Q for everyone
Why is Whitesell in the minors? Was just looking through the stats, and he’s third in On-Base Percentage. Behind an Alex Romero cup of coffee and Upton. Isn’t that what you want in a 2-hitter, which is what we don’t have in Drew?
"The D-Backs are the abusive husband to my battered wife... But I always go back to them."
by Dan Strittmatter on Jun 30, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions
Can only play 1B
Spots currently occupied by Clark and Tracy. And neither Clark nor Whitesell have any alternative position, so we’d have two pure 1B and another two part-time ones in Tracy and Reynolds.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Jun 30, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Tracy's rehabbing, he's better than Clark.
What do we need Rosales up for now that the pen has gotten some rest?
"The D-Backs are the abusive husband to my battered wife... But I always go back to them."
by Dan Strittmatter on Jun 30, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
We don't
Rosales was sent back down.
Wear your own fur.
by Marc Fournier on Jun 30, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Who's back?
Petit?…
"The D-Backs are the abusive husband to my battered wife... But I always go back to them."
by Dan Strittmatter on Jun 30, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Tracy
Does no-one read the introduction? :-(
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Jun 30, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I did I did!
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Jun 30, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Forget the introduction
’Charmer made a post about it…
"Scott, if your life had a face, I would punch it. I would punch your life in the face."
Some people do pay attention. :)
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Jun 30, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, but
We are actually in the GDT.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Jun 30, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Nope. :-P
Although that’s super depressing. Exactly what we need, another guy with an OBP around .260.
"The D-Backs are the abusive husband to my battered wife... But I always go back to them."
by Dan Strittmatter on Jun 30, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Tracy
See the lead-in story? Or the fanshot? ;)
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Jun 30, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Haren pitch count: 62
A little high to project a complete game, but his splitter tonight is “no-hitter” good. They’re missing it by a foot.
If the FO is the focus of anything, something is seriously wrong with the picture ! - unnamedDBacksfan 2/20/09
Don't say it.
"The D-Backs are the abusive husband to my battered wife... But I always go back to them."
by Dan Strittmatter on Jun 30, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
What?
Complete game? ;-)
If the FO is the focus of anything, something is seriously wrong with the picture ! - unnamedDBacksfan 2/20/09
by Diamondhacks on Jun 30, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Foot
We’re converting the ’Pit to metric.
"Scott, if your life had a face, I would punch it. I would punch your life in the face."
Pixels!
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Jun 30, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Pardon moi
If the FO is the focus of anything, something is seriously wrong with the picture ! - unnamedDBacksfan 2/20/09
by Diamondhacks on Jun 30, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Uncool.
"The D-Backs are the abusive husband to my battered wife... But I always go back to them."
by Dan Strittmatter on Jun 30, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Your fault
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Jun 30, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I was starting to get stoked
About perhaps recapping a no-hitter.
Wear your own fur.
by Marc Fournier on Jun 30, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Get 'Hacks!
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Jun 30, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Looks like a nice community
Got any brochures?
If the FO is the focus of anything, something is seriously wrong with the picture ! - unnamedDBacksfan 2/20/09
by Diamondhacks on Jun 30, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
There goes the no-hitter
Not that I’m blaming anyone in particular.
"Scott, if your life had a face, I would punch it. I would punch your life in the face."
Why not?
;)
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Jun 30, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Dammit
he may’ve struck out Bruce on the previous pitch. didnt get a borderline call.
Hard hit ball…not a cheapie, at least
If the FO is the focus of anything, something is seriously wrong with the picture ! - unnamedDBacksfan 2/20/09
Right., I'm outta here
I’ve got to get off to The Sets. Keep the lead safe…
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
Dude...
You can’t ask us to do the impossible…..
Okay, at least highly improbable…
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Jun 30, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Miggy!
Gone!
"Scott, if your life had a face, I would punch it. I would punch your life in the face."
And Haren!
Back to back!
"Scott, if your life had a face, I would punch it. I would punch your life in the face."
Courtesy
Bronson Arroyo. Most HRs allowed in National League.
Wear your own fur.
by Marc Fournier on Jun 30, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
YES!
Amazing huh? He did have 3 years in Oakland, so…
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Jun 30, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Awwww everybody's so happy!
Smiles, hi-5s, cheers!!
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
that was awesome
"When fascism comes to this country, it will be wrapped in a flag and carrying a cross" - Upton Sinclair
by C. Wesley Baier on Jun 30, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions
Nice work, 'Charmer
FSN AZ has been properly scolded via Twitter. =)
"Scott, if your life had a face, I would punch it. I would punch your life in the face."
Hi-5! :D
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Jun 30, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Bat him second at 1B.
God I wish that was actually a good idea…
"The D-Backs are the abusive husband to my battered wife... But I always go back to them."
by Dan Strittmatter on Jun 30, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I was shaving... And now.... URGHHHHH HOW DID I MISS THAT?
About time Montero… Punk hasn’t shown us any of that supposed power this year it seems.
"The D-Backs are the abusive husband to my battered wife... But I always go back to them."
by Dan Strittmatter on Jun 30, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions
I picked a great time to install the new Firefox
sigh Just how this season goes, something good actually happens, and I miss it.
funny I was enjoying the tv broadcast
now I figured it out, I am watching the Reds station and was not hearing the terrible two G and D
They were interviewing the mascot
It got old after two hours
I had those tacos for lunch, today
And while I do love them, the idea of 99 tacos just makes me nauseous.
"Scott, if your life had a face, I would punch it. I would punch your life in the face."
So.... Haren is now sixth on the DBacks in OPS
Yikes.
"The D-Backs are the abusive husband to my battered wife... But I always go back to them."
by Dan Strittmatter on Jun 30, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions
Third hit on the night for Mark
As he hustles down the line to reach in time.
"Scott, if your life had a face, I would punch it. I would punch your life in the face."
More!
I want more CY walks!!!
"The D-Backs are the abusive husband to my battered wife... But I always go back to them."
by Dan Strittmatter on Jun 30, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions
the reds tv broadcast is
giving their fans hope with the history of the bullpen behind harren
not tonight!!! (i hope)
What's everybody doing?
We score 6 runs and everybody disappears??
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working
"Without change something sleeps inside us and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 30, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm working too
That’s no excuse. ;)
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by snakecharmer on Jun 30, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
normally, it doesn't stop me from
popping in, but I was up to my elbows in acid etching some stuff.
"Without change something sleeps inside us and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 30, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Had to go pick up mrskishi from work
Didn’t say anything, for fear I’d get blamed if anything bad happened. =)
"Scott, if your life had a face, I would punch it. I would punch your life in the face."
What's his name is interviewing Clay's aunt
How sad. His mom died when he was only 6 months old, I think she said.
Awww...
you don’t hate my Tony, yet, right? ;)
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by snakecharmer on Jun 30, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Schoeneweis coming in
for Peña. I like this move… I don’t trust Peña.
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Bases loaded.
Because we’ve have been down there bullpen, you know that road, you know exactly where it ends. And I know that’s not where you want to be.
"Without change something sleeps inside us and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 30, 2009 9:53 PM EDT reply actions
Rauchobia
The fear Jon Rauch has a brother and we’re going to sign him for our bullpen.
Go Diamondbacks!
in the worst way
"Without change something sleeps inside us and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 30, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Qualls up
“All by himself”
"Without change something sleeps inside us and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 30, 2009 9:54 PM EDT reply actions
Where was that?!?!?
Boooooooooooooo.
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full count
sounds like he’s not getting the call at all the last two pitches
"Without change something sleeps inside us and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 30, 2009 9:55 PM EDT reply actions
He's not
it’s stupid.
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by snakecharmer on Jun 30, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
fly ball center field
Young catches
two runners tag
one scores
6-2 now
big 2nd out
"Without change something sleeps inside us and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 30, 2009 9:56 PM EDT reply actions
D'Backs Pen
break out the drugs. We may need them.
"I know a place where life is a game, and Baseball's really real"
If
you’re afraid of bad neck tat’s. He’s actually pitched well lately.
"I know a place where life is a game, and Baseball's really real"
Well
we’ll forget about that home run on Sunday, but yes, overall he has done well.
Funny, Brown doesn't offer a degree in slut!
should have said “pretty well”, as in “not as bad as the other’s”
"I know a place where life is a game, and Baseball's really real"
They said his last 15 appearances
He has an ERA of one-something, and opponents are hitting .169? Something miniscule. I don’t think anyone besides Zavada is doing better in recent weeks.
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by snakecharmer on Jun 30, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Upton with a
two handed catch this time.
PHEW!! Got out of that jam. Someone get the smelling salts for Haren!
"Without change something sleeps inside us and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 30, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions
No...
See below.
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Jun 30, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Short answer - 3 runs or fewer
Long answer – if a pitcher comes into the game with runners on and the batter at the plate would count as scoring to be less than or equal to a 3-run difference, then it’s a save. (I.e. – 5-run lead but 2 men on)
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by snakecharmer on Jun 30, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
So, if Jon Rauch had finished the game
He’d have gotten a save, because it was a 5-run lead but 3 were on base so technically his batters counted as being fewer than a 3-run difference. But because he left and Qualls comes in, and Qualls has a 4-run lead with the bases empty, nobody will get a save.
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Jun 30, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Not quite
It’s a save if the pitcher comes in with a lead of three runs or fewer and pitches an inning, or if the tying run is on base, at bat, or in the on-deck circle and gets the final out of the game.
"Scott, if your life had a face, I would punch it. I would punch your life in the face."
I hate that cricket
that keeps quiet until 2:00am then starts his chirping. I’ve literally torn y place apart to find the little bugger!
"Without change something sleeps inside us and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 30, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I used to see crickets a lot when I was a kid
but I’ve never seen any since I lived in my condo (23 years).
Nice win team~!
"Without change something sleeps inside us and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken."
by unnamedDBacksfan on Jun 30, 2009 10:14 PM EDT reply actions
And you get
a win to recap!
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Jun 30, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
(not jealous at all, nooooo…….)
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Jun 30, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
BTW
I’m around on Gchat if you need any help with posting or tools for the recap. :)
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by snakecharmer on Jun 30, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
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