Gameday Thread: Into the Valley of Wine 'n' Cheese
by Jim McLennan on Mar 6, 2010 2:00 PM EST
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PrintGoing forward, I'll only be doing threads for games which are being broadcast in some way. As Muu pointed out, yesterday's game largely turned into a monologue by me, and when I am getting sick of the sound of my own (virtual) voice, you know it's time for a change. That basically means only the weekend games (which are broadcast on KTAR) and the televised contests (the first one of which is March 10th) will get a thread. Life's too short.
Today is, in some ways, a trial run for next year when the Diamondbacks will be just down the road themselves, at their new facility. That however, is really "Scottsdale" only in name. Today finds us just down the road from the likes of Axis/Radius, so if the Giants score a run, you'll hear not applause but, to steal a quote from John Lennon, the rattling of jewelry. What? You mean they actually let anyone into the games? Sheesh. Standards have clearly dropped since we left the city.
Lineup 'n' stuff after the jump.
- Stephen Drew SS
- Chris Young CF
- Conor Jackson LF
- Mark Reynolds 3B
- Miguel Montero C
- Jeff Bailey 1B
- Kelly Johnson 2B
- Cole Gillespie RF
- Edwin Jackson RHP
Jackson is scheduled to be followed to the mound by Bryan Augenstein, Kyler Newby, Jose Marte, Roque Mercedes, Blaine Boyer and Juan Gutierrez. Non-roster guy Jeff Bailey gets the start at 1B today and Gillespie's 2-for-2 yesterday may play into giving him another chance this afternoon. Not much more to talk about this morning - largely got it all covered last night. One interesting piece on the "joys" of being a baseball beat writer, which Nick Piecoro linked to from his blog (without comment!). Here's the section describing what it's like:
Today the baseball beat is, in some ways, a nightmare assignment. As soon as the game ends around 11 o’clock, the writer must dash to the clubhouse to gather quotes on deadline. He is still writing when the team boards its flight to the next city, so he has to make his own travel arrangements and schlep his own bags. His game story in the next morning’s paper is not news to most fans; they already know the final score and have seen the highlights and the players’ comments on television or online. The players he covers are often multimillionaire narcissists who fear and despise the "gotcha" media mentality that their agents have warned them about.
It reminds of the infamous (and R-rated) quote from Hunter S. Thompson about writing. "I've always considered writing the most hateful kind of work. I suspect it's a bit like fucking — which is fun only for amateurs. Old whores don't do much giggling. Nothing is fun when you have to do it — over and over, again and again — or else you'll be evicted." It's why I never actively pursued the pen as a career; much better if you can just do it as a hobby, when you want. Well, to a certain extent: recapping 100-odd games a season can certainly take the giggle out of baseball, especially in a season like 2009.
Still, for the moment - and despite us being 0-2 - it remains a pleasure and not a chore. Be nice to get the first win under out belts this afternoon, especially going up against a divisional rival. Please join me. I don't want another monologue again!
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I'm looking forward to seeing Jackson throw
Too bad this game isn’t televised, but oh well.
"Now we can just call you Kishi Laptop, Esquire."
I'm working today
and am like 1 mile and a half away…..
le sigh
tomorrow is suppose to be raining and cold
When it's all mixed up. Better break it down. In the world of silence. In the world of sound
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 6, 2010 2:48 PM EST reply actions
Good start...and then...
Singles by Drew and Young to start things off, then Jackson grounded into a double-play.
"We defy augury" -- Hamlet
UGH!
When it's all mixed up. Better break it down. In the world of silence. In the world of sound
by unnamedDBacksfan on Mar 6, 2010 3:44 PM EST up reply actions
Wait...
Did I hear the ad right? Something about declaring the seats behind Upton’s spot in right as Uptown? I can’t decide if that is super-lame, pretty funny, or both.
Anyway, nice to hear Jackson got that bunt down well. Welcome to the National League!
"Now we can just call you Kishi Laptop, Esquire."
by kishi on Mar 6, 2010 3:49 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Oh, dear...
I’m leaning towards super-lame, to be honest. All we need now are some Uptown Girls, and it’s a Billy Joel night just waiting to happen.
"We defy augury" -- Hamlet
yeah thats pretty dumb
Steam Rollin' Cub's fans like an 18 wheeler with a drunk driver driving. There's no survivin'.
Yeah, there is that
But in the other hand I approve of the effort to market around a player they’ve invested heavily in.
"Now we can just call you Kishi Laptop, Esquire."
by kishi on Mar 6, 2010 4:00 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Interesting inning for Jackson
From what I can tell, leadoff singes to Huff and Molina, but seems like Gillespie nail Huff at home, on what I’m guessing was a sac. fly attempt, to end the inning.
"We defy augury" -- Hamlet
Giants pretty wild
Five walks in three innings. We’ve left seven on base through the first three, and are 0-for-5 plus a GIDP, with men in scoring position.
"We defy augury" -- Hamlet
Let's Hope
they don’t carry this habit into the season.
Made me crazy last year.
Key to the game: Score More
I'm watching the Yankees on TV
And I have to say, I would have expected more people in the stands.
"Now we can just call you Kishi Laptop, Esquire."
by kishi on Mar 6, 2010 4:06 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Of course
I did come in late to the game when the Yankees were already losing badly.
"Now we can just call you Kishi Laptop, Esquire."
by kishi on Mar 6, 2010 4:09 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Hooray
4-run fourth inning thanks to Chris Young’s 2-run double, Conor Jackson’s RBI double and Miguel Montero’s RBI infield single
"We defy augury" -- Hamlet
I've heard rumors there is Gameday
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2010_03_06_arimlb_sfnmlb_1
But I don’t have Flash 10 so can’t see it. :-(
"We defy augury" -- Hamlet
Ah, gracias
It still infuriates me I can’t watch the any games on MLB.tv because I live in Vegas. Bought my tickets yesterday for my annual Cubs @ Dbacks game, though, with my dad.
Warning: the above represents the thoughts and opinions of a 16-year-old.
I've a feeling this inning isn't going so well
The boxscore has gone strangely silent, and from McC they’re shrieking about pandas. Which are not normally native to Scottsdale…
"We defy augury" -- Hamlet
It's kinda sad
When the most up to date info on the game is to be found lurking on the enemy’s blog… If only I had an AM radio…
"We defy augury" -- Hamlet
And this would be why
Six runs allowed in the fifth inning, as Augenstein implodes. Newby has allowed a hit and a walk since coming in.
"We defy augury" -- Hamlet
Seven hits, two walks and nine runs, all earned
In this inning. Augenstein and Newby.
[Sigh]
"We defy augury" -- Hamlet
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