Gameday Thread, #142: 9/11 vs. Brewers
by Jim McLennan on Sep 11, 2009 9:01 PM EDT
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Finally, the stars align, and I get to watch a game when I'm doing the recap. So far this week, we had one day where I couldn't watch, but did the recao anyway (Monday's afternoon game); one where I couldn't watch and didn't recap (Tuesday at IZW); one where I did watch but didn't recap (Wednesday, Azreous's scheduled day); and one where there wasn't a game to be written about. (Thursday's off-day). However, we still had almost 700 comments on the day, thanks to the Toros thread...though interest in that game there evaporated as the home team got crushed.
Hopefully, Arizona baseball will make a better show of it this evening, as the Brewers come to town. They're out of the running for a play-off spot, and probably will end with a losing record this year, at the moment being on pace to drop 13 wins from last season's total, despite a potent offense led by the Fielder (OPS+ 161) and the Braun (141) - heck, even Craig Counsell is enjoying his best hitting year since 2000. The reason is simple: bad pitching. Their team ERA+ is only 88, thirteenth in the National League, and only one of the eight starters they've used this season has an ERA+ any higher than that - Yovani Gallardo, whom we won't see this series.
Doug Davis should be fuming at the unfairness of it all, as his opponent has an ERA+ 30 points worse, yet Looper enjoyes a W-L record as positive as DD's is negative. Looper's issue is inconsistency: when he doesn't get a W, his ERA is 6.23, compared to Doug's 4.79 [In the 47.2 innings covering his seven wins, Davis has an ERA of just 1.14!] However, of late, Looper has been the better pitcher, with an ERA of 4.01 in his last seven starts, compared to our man's 4.03. The Brewers' pitcher did take the loss when we faced him in Milwaukee at the start of May.
Line-up
- Ryan Roberts, 2B .284
- Stephen Drew, SS .259
- Justin Upton, RF .304
- Mark Reynolds, 3B .273
- Miguel Montero, C .304
- Chris Young, CF .198
- Gerardo Parra, LF .291
- Brandon Allen, 1B .204
- Doug Davis, P .137
Ok, who had Miguel Montero in the 'best batting average on the 2009 Diamondbacks' sweepstake? Don't all rush... But if he outhits Upton tonight, that's exactly where he'll be.
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Ooh, yeah, Gonzo's first game
as a (Dbacks) broadcaster. I bet he’s nervous…
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
blood and sand!
I make a coffee and we’re 2 runs down!
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
Everybody else over at Purple Row?
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
I resemble that
Friday night, and I’m doing laundry,
And watching the game.
Being old and single, I can get away with it.
"I know a place where life is a game, and Baseball's really real"
he has birds round there
don’t believe him
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
Yeah, Griselda
is watching the game. But
I’m also cooking up a bunch of food for a friends wedding tomorrow, and she’s fascinated with my cooking.
"I know a place where life is a game, and Baseball's really real"
like my cats
they love me cooking
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
I Do Get Tired
of saying “no, this is not for you”
"I know a place where life is a game, and Baseball's really real"
hello
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
Markieeee
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
wow, Gonzo is doing a decent job
Did you hear Eric Byrnes is writing a book?
It's going to be a pop-up book.
He's not as stiff as I thought he'd be
I know he has broadcast experience, but I still thought he’d be a little tense.
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Sep 11, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I watched his blooper to win the world series earlier
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
I still have the whole game with me
Did you hear Eric Byrnes is writing a book?
It's going to be a pop-up book.
I have it on video
and a broken video player
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
A very seminal moment in my life...
..If I acted the way I did after that hit on a normal basis, I’d be committed
2 left on base
;-(
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
This is a depressing start
To join the GDT after.
My brother: Did you see the genre of this song [Wake Up by Arcade Fire]?
Me: Isn't it Alternative?
My brother: No, it was funeral. Most depressing thing ever. I s*** you not. Go look it up.
Me: ::checks iTunes:: That's the album title.
by Dan Strittmatter on Sep 11, 2009 10:08 PM EDT reply actions
Yay I can get back in
the Pit was down earlier. Again.
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
3 quick outs for Doug
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
aww parra
beautifull doubleplay btw =[
Did you hear Eric Byrnes is writing a book?
It's going to be a pop-up book.
sooner or later
someone will not be left on base
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
poo
bored of this game
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
so
I’m making shrimp in plum wine sauce.
does that relieve your boredom?
"I know a place where life is a game, and Baseball's really real"
mmm
I made lemon and coriander shrimp with basmati rice yesterday
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
OOooh!
sounds tasty.
I’m actually a very good cook, but I seldom exercise it (I’m an old bachelor) Due to weddings of two very close friends over the next two weekends, I’m getting to stretch my wings.
"I know a place where life is a game, and Baseball's really real"
Evening, folks
Just got back from dinner, and find us…well, not doing as well as hoped. Plenty of hits though, so we just need to avoid interrupting them with double-plays…
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
I'd like to point out
that I am wearing my Webb jersey in my Driver’s Permit photo, as I stopped by the DMV on the way to Phoenix for my annual trip with my dad. That is all.
Warning: the above represents the thoughts and opinions of a 15-year-old.
I figured
I’d at least focus on something positive?
"I can't accept and won't concede that this is who we are..."
we are getting trounced
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
I am *positive*
Doug Davis is being smacked about…
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Sep 11, 2009 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
YAY
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Sep 11, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Ack, knew I forgot to mention something
Got a message from the tech gods to that effect this afternoon.
I hope you all enjoy your shift-C’ing. :-)
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Sep 11, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Pbbbbt
Some admin you are, keeping information of this calibre from the mass populous!
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Sep 11, 2009 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
It might have stuck in my mind
If I’d ever, y’know, used it. :-)
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Sep 11, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Sheesh. Davis getting knocked about
The Brewers are 7-for-15 so far.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
And it gets worse
Ten hits off Davis before he gets the tenth out.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
Wow
When you guys play ball, do you guys use batting gloves?
Warning: the above represents the thoughts and opinions of a 15-year-old.
This might be embarrassing
But I’ve never played baseball…
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Sep 11, 2009 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
You have an out
You grew up in Europe.
Though, Wimb plays baseball…. :P
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Sep 11, 2009 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
From what I can see
Traveling to practice at the nearest club to where I grew up would have involved a round-trip of about 160 miles…
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Sep 11, 2009 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Sometimes
I’ve got a pair, but I mainly use them for fencing. (They’re actually gardening gloves, but they work just as well.)
"I can't accept and won't concede that this is who we are..."
Sabre
On the rare chance I get to.
Otherwise, kendo sparring.
"I can't accept and won't concede that this is who we are..."
I've
been playing a bit with sabre with my friend. We’re both rehabbing shoulders, so it’s more ‘exercise’ than actually fencing.
"I know a place where life is a game, and Baseball's really real"
I enjoy it
But I’ve never really had the chance to practice much. Most of what I know is converted over from my stage combat training.
"I can't accept and won't concede that this is who we are..."
this is stupid
get DD out.
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
Ask, and ye shall receive
Davis: 3.0 IP, 11 H, at least five earned runs.
Well, for once, this (likely) loss will be no-one else’s fault…
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Sep 11, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Going to the bullpen?
In the fourth inning? Not good.
"I can't accept and won't concede that this is who we are..."
No shortage of arms
Down there these days.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Sep 11, 2009 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
True enough
The advantages of September.
"I can't accept and won't concede that this is who we are..."
Oh, an out
what’s that again?
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
Nice work Rosales
In with the bases loaded, no outs, and no-one scores. Can’t ask for better than that.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
No inherited runners score
That’s a positive, right?
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
Definitely
Nice showing from the bullpen.
"I can't accept and won't concede that this is who we are..."
applause for Leo
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
we score!
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
1 run per inning should do it.
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
Assuming
The bullpen posts zeros. But they should…
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Sep 11, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
and we escape the dreaded 8th
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
I'll just revise the offensive estimate
To 1.2 runs per inning…
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Sep 11, 2009 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
French, is it?
:-)
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Sep 11, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Well
There goes our hope of scoreless innings from the bullpen.
"I can't accept and won't concede that this is who we are..."
why did I wake up for this?
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
You didn't
It’s all a horrible nightmare, fueled by too much pizza last night.
Trust me on this one.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Sep 11, 2009 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
there is no such thing as “too much pizza”
"I know a place where life is a game, and Baseball's really real"
bad habit?
because otherwise you’d be waking up for a cat?
I dunno, but I bet I could come up with a few more answers.
"I know a place where life is a game, and Baseball's really real"
Katie and Phil say hi
Apparently the HS football game is more exciting than hanging out here with us.
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
Frankly
High School Musical would be more exciting than this game. Thanks, Doug…
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Sep 11, 2009 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Phil and I
LOL’d when we read this comment on my sidekick at the football game. :)
we're like a borg ship; resistance is futile-- soco via twitter.
My sole experience of school football
Was a trip to see a grandchild play last spring. The game-time temperature was approximately that of the sun’s interior, and we finally slunk off quietly during a lengthy delay after one of his team-mates was hurt during play and they had to call for an ambulance.
Not really much fun…
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Sep 11, 2009 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions
EB pops out
STOP THE PRESSES
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
At least he's out of the way
What’s he hitting since his return?
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Sep 11, 2009 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
imaginary minus numbers?
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
Mulvey's starting tomorrow
Did we know this before?
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
Yes
I think I heard it during the Dodgers series.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Sep 11, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Only once
Since 1987 has a team won, when their starter got yanked after allowing eleven hits in three innings.
So there is still a chance…
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
J-Upton gets us closer
1.2 runs per inning needed now to force extras…
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
HR 4 JUp
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
Eyestrain
on the part of the umps. It’s a marathon, not a sprint (cliche card).
by NASCARbernet on Sep 11, 2009 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Ooh, bummer on the double
Parra would’ve scored.
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
Wait...What?
a 2-out hit?
I’m not sure what to do
"I know a place where life is a game, and Baseball's really real"
something good better come of this
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
Opportunity Knocks
will we answer?
"I know a place where life is a game, and Baseball's really real"
Actually
Turns out it was a pair of Mormons. :-(
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Sep 11, 2009 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Nah
even Mormons score more often than we do.
"I know a place where life is a game, and Baseball's really real"
Hmm
I guess we could say the Brewers weathered that situation.
"I can't accept and won't concede that this is who we are..."
Still
they’re back within grand slam range.
by NASCARbernet on Sep 11, 2009 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions
And this
From a man who says my titles cause physical pain. Sheesh…
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Sep 11, 2009 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions
With that hit
Montero has indeed overtaken J-Up for the team lead in batting average
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
If, by "mellowest"
You mean “deadest”… Nah. I think we struggled to crack a hundred comments one game earlier this year.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Sep 11, 2009 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm trying
to do my part.
Schlereth does good!
"I know a place where life is a game, and Baseball's really real"
I remember that!
That was me… and hotclaws… and……?
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Sep 11, 2009 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
No
there was one Sunday a few seasons ago that was just me and Jim for about 2 hours
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
Ah, you were lucky
I used to have to make up people to chat to…
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Sep 11, 2009 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions
living in a shoebox in't middle of t'road?
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
Hah! You had a shoebox?
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Sep 11, 2009 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Ha! I could only be a figment of Jim's imagination.
by NASCARbernet on Sep 11, 2009 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually, you all are
I am frantically switching between multiple identities and posting as everyone.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Sep 11, 2009 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions
You do have access
to massive amounts of servers with different IP addresses….
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Sep 11, 2009 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I wish
GDTs showed up in the archives, so I could check such things easily.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Sep 11, 2009 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions
They're in the back end, aren't they?
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Sep 11, 2009 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
nice job from Stink jr
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
Joe Borowski on the postgame show??
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
By sliding over the bag
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Sep 11, 2009 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions
sliding past the bag
is a cardinal (or cub) sin. . .
by NASCARbernet on Sep 11, 2009 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Now we have 11 hits too
but not as many runs…
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
Yud...
this game has become a “yud” game.
"I know a place where life is a game, and Baseball's really real"
As in the Hebrew letter?
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Sep 12, 2009 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions
That Was Different!
Nice DP, Mr. Allen
"I know a place where life is a game, and Baseball's really real"
Don't see many sure throws from first base
by NASCARbernet on Sep 12, 2009 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Allen
is one prospect I’m sold on.
"I know a place where life is a game, and Baseball's really real"
Ditto
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Sep 12, 2009 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions
tritto
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
quaditto
[We’ll get that post count up there somehow]
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Sep 12, 2009 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions
However
We are well ahead of the Brewers thread, 193-91. Go us. :-)
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Sep 12, 2009 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions
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I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
Lipsum generator!
Cheater!
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Sep 12, 2009 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm impressed
that you recognized it!.
by NASCARbernet on Sep 12, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm a web designer
I use lipsum allll the time.
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Sep 12, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions
I nominate hotclaws
As scribe for our religion. She clearly knows the lingo.
Oh, and still haven’t got round to posting your package yet. Just so you know.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Sep 12, 2009 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions
Mine? Or hers?
Or both? :)
No worries!
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Sep 12, 2009 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions
That'd be both
I play no favorites here. My lethargy and inertia are strictly non-partisan. :-)
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Sep 12, 2009 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions
No, for one
This was perfectly innocent.
Quick, someone grab a screenshot, it may be a first.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Sep 12, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Screen captured
but the comment below is in the shot too…
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Sep 12, 2009 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions
Nice to see
The other team screwing up on the basepaths. Mind you, doing so when you’re three runs ahead feels like less of a sin, I’m sure.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
Church of baseball
Diamondbacks order. Y’know, one of the ones who believe in self-flagellation…
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Sep 12, 2009 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions
We need an albino
Every self-respecting conspiratorial order has one.
Well, according to Dan Brown anyway.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Sep 12, 2009 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions
Baxter is pretty pale?
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
It really does
take a special level of devotion. . .
by NASCARbernet on Sep 12, 2009 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions
unless it's all that's left
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
Long Distance
or I’d buy you a beer.
"I know a place where life is a game, and Baseball's really real"
Speaking of
Church of baseball… a particular quote from Bull Durham came to the mind:
I believe in the Church of Baseball. For instance, there are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball.
=)
we're like a borg ship; resistance is futile-- soco via twitter.
I haven't seen it in awhile
but if I remember correctly, it was an opening narration from the movie.
we're like a borg ship; resistance is futile-- soco via twitter.
Hey!
Claudio Vargas! (Seriously, it seems like 75% of the Brewers are ex-Diamondbacks.)
"I can't accept and won't concede that this is who we are..."
Well we gave 4 of them away
for Sexson.
And somebody else, whose name nobody remembers.
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Sep 12, 2009 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions
Four? Try six
Traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks in December 2003 along with pitcher Shane Nance and a player to be named later (Noochie Varner) for infielders Junior Spivey, Craig Counsell, Lyle Overbay, catcher Chad Moeller, and pitchers Chris Capuano and Jorge de la Rosa.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Sep 12, 2009 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions
Ohh I thought it was a 6-player trade TOTAL
I thought it was 4-2, not 6-3.
Boooo.. still HATE that deal.
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Sep 12, 2009 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions
[Shrug]
It kinda made sense at the time, we traded a lot of parts we thought were excess. The one of Curt Schilling was worse, IMHO.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Sep 12, 2009 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions
you have mentioned Sexson
you know that still gets me mad
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
Long at-bat from Allen
But nothing in the end.
"I can't accept and won't concede that this is who we are..."
story of our season really
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
Since you've raised the topic
I see two real problems that sunk the season. I know some are going to disagree, but I really thought getting rid of Brandon Lyon and Juan Cruz hurt the pen irreparably, and Webby’s injury cost at least 15 games. Without those major traumas to the staff, the Dodgers could very well have been looking up.
by NASCARbernet on Sep 12, 2009 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Don't forget
the loss of CoJack who played under par before going sick.
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
Cruz has a 6.17 ERA with the Royals. Lyon’s been good with the Tigers though.
Webb’s injury is a huge factor, no doubt about it.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Sep 12, 2009 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions
There's more to it than just sabremetrics
Cruz worked well in Arizona, probably benefited from the pitching coach and catcher, the defensive alignments, and even the thinner air. There are a lot factors, not just simply the uniform.
by NASCARbernet on Sep 12, 2009 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions
However...
He would also have pitched in a much more hitter-friendly park. His strikeout rate this year is way down, barely half what it was in Arizona. I think we were wise not to extend him.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Sep 12, 2009 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Unless the D'Backs knew something. . .
it wasn’t wise, it was a crapshoot. If it went snake-eyes for KC, too bad. But it could just have easily went the other way.
Too risky trading experienced bullpen talent.
by NASCARbernet on Sep 12, 2009 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions
agreed
a healthy Webb would have spared us many Petit or “other” starts, and a healthy CoJack would have at worst helped this lineup. May not have been enough to lead, but would have made us competative.
"I know a place where life is a game, and Baseball's really real"
WOW!! GREAT Defense by Reynolds!!
As usual!
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
His defense
Has been much improved this season. I’m in favor of it.
"I can't accept and won't concede that this is who we are..."
I can't quite decide if this is sarcastic or not
The headline on the SB Nation MLB page is “With his record-breaking 2,722nd hit, Derek Jeter might finally receive some much-deserved publicity.”
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
Are you sure it wasn't The Onion?
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
That does sound Onion-esque
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Sep 12, 2009 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions
I really think Reynolds deserves gold glove consideration...
He should get some votes.
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
Not yet...
Too many errors. But see my comparison of him with Mike Schmidt yesterday, who had a similar E total. Give him a couple of years, and I think he might get one.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Sep 12, 2009 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions
Eh
he makes too many errors, even though he makes some great plays. Solid, but not “GG”
"I know a place where life is a game, and Baseball's really real"
in the future though
he could improve enough
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
Not this year
but I’d be a little surprised if he doesn’t get a few votes for it.
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Sep 12, 2009 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions
I'd vote for him
I’d also vote for him as everything from dogcatcher to Miss Arizona.
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
Wait
I didn’t know we were talking about EB.
by NASCARbernet on Sep 12, 2009 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Glad Schoeneweis is well enough to play
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
Talkin 'bout my boy!!!
I Heart Craig!
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
He’s been really good this year. Has a bunch of triples. Every time he hits one, I’m kind of wowed. Lots of nice defense too.
I'm glad he can still play defense
That’s always what seems to show a player’s age.
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Sep 12, 2009 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions
Hey it worked...
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Sep 12, 2009 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions
Doubt it
Current D-backs roster is 6-for-38 lifetime against him. Drew is the only one to have hit him well.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Sep 12, 2009 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions
off to drink shiraz
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
DbacksFAIL.
In better news, my HS won 11-3 in their home opener tonight, and there was a flyover by a Black Hawk helicopter.
In other better news, the Toros blew out Calgary tonight 12-1 to stave off elimination.
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