Gerardo Parra brought back up; Cole Gillespie returning to Reno
by Rockkstarr12 on May 19, 2010 5:02 PM EDT
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PrintJust thought I would pass along the news I just received via KTAR text: Gerardo Parra has been called back up and Cole Gillespie is on his way back to Reno...so for the poster here who wanted Parra back, you are getting your wish. I like Gillespie and I also like Parra. I am sure Cole will be back eventually...if not soon, then at least for September call-ups, along with Ryan Roberts, whom I miss dearly!
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Where did
the “Thor” nickname come from, btw? I must’ve missed it in one of the recent GDTs.
Letting our bullpen pitch is like playing Russian Roulette...
...with an automatic.
One time I said something about us needing a player named Thor.
So i just started calling him Thor.
I hear voices in my head They council me They understand They talk to me.
::shrug::
Good enough for me?
Letting our bullpen pitch is like playing Russian Roulette...
...with an automatic.
Much more logical than
certain other nicknames. :P
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on May 19, 2010 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions
RODRIGO LOPEZ
= THE GREEN LANTERN.
PERIOD.
Letting our bullpen pitch is like playing Russian Roulette...
...with an automatic.
Green Lantern
Rules!
"His name is Coffey & he runs in like he's had one too many cups!"--Jeff Munn
by Rockkstarr12 on May 19, 2010 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Deal with it, Jenny.
I like Green Lantern. :-P
<3
we're like a borg ship; resistance is futile-- soco via twitter.
Even though
It’s practically the same logic? =)
"I'm always insistent, Wodehouse. But I'm not to be trusted, am I?"
Damn.
I love that Gillespie’s slugging % is almost exactly 100 points higher than Parra’s this year.
Letting our bullpen pitch is like playing Russian Roulette...
...with an automatic.
to for the poster here who wanted Parra back, you are getting your wish
There is God. Busy cleaning the house today but popping on the net every once in awhile. Our losing streak began when he was sent down (well ok one game after according to the guy that ran into his gas line drunk). He is my favorite player and is very solid. You just made my day Mrs. Rock with hearing this news. D’Back fans, get ready for a run (winning) that we’ve all been ever so patiently waiting for. Thanks for some long awaited good news. Now ship Conner the ____ outta here and let Parra be the everyday starter.
Woah there dude.
Phil was not drunk he even said so You probably weren’t around when he talked about voluntarily putting a breathalyzer in his car. So I suggest you just step off because quite frankly i’m tired of you harassing users around here. First its me now its Skins.
I hear voices in my head They council me They understand They talk to me.
S'ok, Niiko.
Actually, that was kinda funny.
Letting our bullpen pitch is like playing Russian Roulette...
...with an automatic.
I try :)
Glad I could make your day with this news :)
"His name is Coffey & he runs in like he's had one too many cups!"--Jeff Munn
by Rockkstarr12 on May 19, 2010 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions
You did
Thanks. I dont feel he should’ve been sent down in the first place but it’s not my call to make.
by LoveMyDbacks on May 19, 2010 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I know...
We are all just armchair managers and GMs really, if you think about it. We second guess a lot of the time and other times we hit it right on the head with our predictions.
I wish Cole the very best. In the meantime, I am looking forward to more of those dive catches Gerardo makes :)
"His name is Coffey & he runs in like he's had one too many cups!"--Jeff Munn
by Rockkstarr12 on May 19, 2010 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Cole will be solid
I just think right now fringing on the worst record in all of baseball, we go to players that produced. In my opinion, Parra is a very solid at bat, and if played everyday could be one of the best in the game. Others may disagree as we are all human, but that’s my thought.
by LoveMyDbacks on May 19, 2010 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Well you know...
That’s the love and luxury of this game. We’re all fans of different players and sometimes we agree to disagree. In the end we are all here for the same reason: BASEBALL and of course, the DBacks.
"His name is Coffey & he runs in like he's had one too many cups!"--Jeff Munn
by Rockkstarr12 on May 19, 2010 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions
What
are you basing this on?
Letting our bullpen pitch is like playing Russian Roulette...
...with an automatic.
Weee
Got a pic of my grandkid on my profile woo hoo, didn’t think I was computer savy enough to do that
by LoveMyDbacks on May 19, 2010 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Your grandchild
Is adorable :)
My avatar is one I did of Augie as Superman :)
"His name is Coffey & he runs in like he's had one too many cups!"--Jeff Munn
by Rockkstarr12 on May 19, 2010 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions
You're welcome ;)
"His name is Coffey & he runs in like he's had one too many cups!"--Jeff Munn
by Rockkstarr12 on May 19, 2010 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions
You have grandchildren?
You must be old. ;-)
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. ~Dave Barry
by 4 Corners Fan on May 19, 2010 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Parra
had nothing to do with the losing streak… just because a guy happens to strike out 3x everyday we win and doesn’t play when we lose does NOT mean it has anything to do with each other.
Heck, it was just nice getting some production from LF… but I guess that’s all over now.
Letting our bullpen pitch is like playing Russian Roulette...
...with an automatic.
If Parra plays tonight
Watch how he brings ‘umpff’ to the team. He is a leader and doesn’t just go up there and do nothing. This guy in my opinion is, well I cant curse on here but the s&^t.
I haven't noticed GP
being a leader AT ALL, especially after seeing him pull a Hanley Ramirez on numerous occasions in Spring Training…
Letting our bullpen pitch is like playing Russian Roulette...
...with an automatic.
Sorry sometimes I just over analyze things.
I hear voices in my head They council me They understand They talk to me.
You were that time
I was only joking with him. Lord knows he teases me enough, chill. This is one time I get to tease him, I know he wasn’t drunk sheesh relax a little. Apology accepted.
Yeah
I didn’t take offense, I just kinda let out an annoyed chuckle.
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Glad to see this move
Parra plays like every day is a gift. It is fun to watch him give his all.
He gives his all on defense,
but offense is another story, and he gives away WAAAY too many at bats…
Letting our bullpen pitch is like playing Russian Roulette...
...with an automatic.
As would
the numbers…
Letting our bullpen pitch is like playing Russian Roulette...
...with an automatic.
One of my classmates
Gave Conor the nickname Co-Slack today!
"His name is Coffey & he runs in like he's had one too many cups!"--Jeff Munn
Yeah,
he’s no Eric Byrnes…
Letting our bullpen pitch is like playing Russian Roulette...
...with an automatic.
Or is he?
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. ~Dave Barry
by 4 Corners Fan on May 19, 2010 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow.
Just.
Wow.
What's your name? Sandwich. What's your first name? TUNA.
by emilylovesthedbacks on May 19, 2010 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
lol!
funniest thing I’ve heard all week
Anyone who attempts to generate random numbers by deterministic means is, of course, living in a state of sin.
by unnamedDBacksfan on May 20, 2010 3:04 AM EDT up reply actions
My classmate
Likes Conor’s offense but said his defense is shoddy, hence Co-Slack
"His name is Coffey & he runs in like he's had one too many cups!"--Jeff Munn
by Rockkstarr12 on May 20, 2010 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Per UZR,
CoJack’s an above average defensive LF, actually.
Letting our bullpen pitch is like playing Russian Roulette...
...with an automatic.
Just doesn't seem like it
Unless you really take a look at his stats, know what I mean? I am not much of a stats geek though
"His name is Coffey & he runs in like he's had one too many cups!"--Jeff Munn
by Rockkstarr12 on May 20, 2010 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Properly done diving catches,
a la Parra or Byrnes, look nice and dramatic and all that, but to the box score, they’re just like any other catch. Don’t let your eyes deceive you.
Letting our bullpen pitch is like playing Russian Roulette...
...with an automatic.
I also think
CoJack’s deserved shitty reputation as a defensive 1B might color peoples’ opnions.
Letting our bullpen pitch is like playing Russian Roulette...
...with an automatic.
You could be right about that
"His name is Coffey & he runs in like he's had one too many cups!"--Jeff Munn
by Rockkstarr12 on May 21, 2010 1:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
1B hangover, I suspect.
Letting our bullpen pitch is like playing Russian Roulette...
...with an automatic.
His offense is another story?
What changes would you suggest for this team since you obviously disagree with bringing Parra back. You will see if he plays tonight what he brings to this team. He brings consistency and confidence to others on the team. I bet we win tonight if he is in the lineup.
The only way he's brought consistency and confidence to others this season
is that he’s consistently sucked. Christ, dude. His OPS+ is 58 — that means that, even playing in a hitter-friendly home park, he’s hitting nearly 50% worse than league average.
Sure, he’ll consistently strike out on balls out of the zone. Sure, he’ll consistently not take a walk. (16 Ks and only 2 freaking BBs in 75 PAs this season) Sure, he’ll give confidence to everyone else because, well, at least they’re not hitting as badly as Gerardo Parra.
And remember — this is almost ENTIRELY against RHPs. He can’t hit lefties for shit. These are his numbers against the guys he’s supposed to do well against.
Letting our bullpen pitch is like playing Russian Roulette...
...with an automatic.
34% Out-of-Zone Swing Rate
Yup, Parra has swung at 34% of pitches outside of the strike zone, which is by far the worst among the regulars. No one else is over 27%,
Who's at 27%?
CY?
Letting our bullpen pitch is like playing Russian Roulette...
...with an automatic.
Ahh.
So CY’s O-swing is that good? He HAS looked so much more disciplined this year — he was just a guess hitter for much of last season.
Letting our bullpen pitch is like playing Russian Roulette...
...with an automatic.
Didn't Fangraphs do something about CY last year
saying how his plate discipline was great, but he still struck out a ton?
True, yeah,
about how he was getting a TON of called 1st and 2nd strikes leading to swinging 3rd strikes.
Letting our bullpen pitch is like playing Russian Roulette...
...with an automatic.
by DbacksSkins on May 20, 2010 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions
Answer the question
You keep avoiding the question, what is YOUR solution, do enlighten us.
by LoveMyDbacks on May 19, 2010 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
My solution to what? The roster?
Well, I don’t really see a problem with our roster right now, so… leave Parra in Reno and tell him to learn to freaking hit lefties. When he’s got, say, an OPS above .700 against them, depending on how the big league roster’s doing, Cole might be slumping by that point, so THEN you switch them. But you DON’T send Cole down for GP just because LaRoche might not be able to play and you want a lefty off the bench — GP can’t hit righties so far this season, so what’s the point of valuing him as a lefty?
Letting our bullpen pitch is like playing Russian Roulette...
...with an automatic.
by DbacksSkins on May 20, 2010 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions
O rly?
Conor Jackson? The best hitter on the team in 2007 and 2008? The former Pittie MVP?
Letting our bullpen pitch is like playing Russian Roulette...
...with an automatic.
And he can't act...
Just watch his “General Hospital” episode sometime…The Diamondbacks spoofed that this year with a video of the guys auditioning for the role Conor had. I haven’t seen the video yet but I hear it’s really funny!
"His name is Coffey & he runs in like he's had one too many cups!"--Jeff Munn
I saw it
on Opening Day.
Also, people, PLEASE USE THE REPLY TAB. IT MAKES THESE CONVERSATIONS IMPOSSIBLE TO FOLLOW OTHERWISE.
Letting our bullpen pitch is like playing Russian Roulette...
...with an automatic.
by DbacksSkins on May 19, 2010 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I use the REPLY!
Must I say it over and over again?
I have yet to see that video. Wish someone would slap it on YouTube.
"His name is Coffey & he runs in like he's had one too many cups!"--Jeff Munn
by Rockkstarr12 on May 19, 2010 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Went back to
Firefox…at least for this site and a few FB games I play
"His name is Coffey & he runs in like he's had one too many cups!"--Jeff Munn
by Rockkstarr12 on May 20, 2010 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
There
are certain sites Opera can’t do for whatever reason. Annoying, but I guess that’s the price we pay.
We fell asleep in the middle of the fury.
Well, that,
and the whole “you have to be a pretentious asshole to use Macs” thing.
Letting our bullpen pitch is like playing Russian Roulette...
...with an automatic.
+1
See, that wasn’t so difficult.
What's your name? Sandwich. What's your first name? TUNA.
by emilylovesthedbacks on May 19, 2010 7:58 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Man oh man...
You guys must think I am an idiot. I use the REPLY. Just because my posts don’t always go in sequential order does not mean I am not using the REPLY, when in fact I am all the time!
"His name is Coffey & he runs in like he's had one too many cups!"--Jeff Munn
by Rockkstarr12 on May 19, 2010 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I know you've said you use Chrome
Could you please give Firefox a shot to see if that makes any difference??
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on May 19, 2010 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I may just do that
Since I have noticed some things aren’t jiving with my Chrome, alongside this replying problem on here….
"His name is Coffey & he runs in like he's had one too many cups!"--Jeff Munn
by Rockkstarr12 on May 19, 2010 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Some games I play
Via Facebook don’t seem to load right or completely, so it’s probably a bug in Chrome’s system. This does seem a lot better
"His name is Coffey & he runs in like he's had one too many cups!"--Jeff Munn
by Rockkstarr12 on May 19, 2010 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I wasn't just talking to you though, April.
I was talking to LoveMyDbacks as well.
Letting our bullpen pitch is like playing Russian Roulette...
...with an automatic.
Oh okay Phil
I thought maybe I was the only one driving you guys nuts with this reply thing
"His name is Coffey & he runs in like he's had one too many cups!"--Jeff Munn
by Rockkstarr12 on May 19, 2010 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Nah.
He’s doing the same thing.
Letting our bullpen pitch is like playing Russian Roulette...
...with an automatic.
Reply button
I use it when I reply to a particular post. If that is against the policies here, Jim will let me know. Never knew you owned this site.
by LoveMyDbacks on May 19, 2010 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
It's that sometimes
you don’t use it, not that you do.
What's your name? Sandwich. What's your first name? TUNA.
by emilylovesthedbacks on May 19, 2010 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
we don’t get annoyed when you DO use it. We get annoyed when you don’t.
Letting our bullpen pitch is like playing Russian Roulette...
...with an automatic.
by DbacksSkins on May 20, 2010 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions
He's not getting paid to act.
He is getting paid to produce on the ballfield.
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. ~Dave Barry
by 4 Corners Fan on May 19, 2010 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
True...
Conor and Parra are both paid to produce and play LF
Ok, let’s see if my REPLY problem is cured…
"His name is Coffey & he runs in like he's had one too many cups!"--Jeff Munn
by Rockkstarr12 on May 19, 2010 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't have too much fun
GO D’BACKS!
"His name is Coffey & he runs in like he's had one too many cups!"--Jeff Munn
Conor getting traded?
What do you guys make of this move?
Bring back the Baltimore Chop!
by dima1109 on May 19, 2010 8:22 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Say what?
The only rumor I have heard in the last half hour is the Cubs are interested in Howry LOL
"His name is Coffey & he runs in like he's had one too many cups!"--Jeff Munn
by Rockkstarr12 on May 19, 2010 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I think what he meant to say
was “What do you guys make of this move? Is Conor getting traded?”. At least, that’s how I interpreted it…
Dude, we went fishing in Cabo.
I think so too?
But I figured I’d cover all bases, esp. since the move doesn’t make sense if CoJack gets traded.
Letting our bullpen pitch is like playing Russian Roulette...
...with an automatic.
Not unless
There’s some worth it in it for the Dbacks but at this rate, who is worth it
"His name is Coffey & he runs in like he's had one too many cups!"--Jeff Munn
by Rockkstarr12 on May 19, 2010 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Well,
I could see trading him, (although his stock has gotta be pretty low right now) but if we’re trading him, sending down Gillespie wouldn’t really make sense.
Letting our bullpen pitch is like playing Russian Roulette...
...with an automatic.
by DbacksSkins on May 20, 2010 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions
I would hope
That’s what he’s implying…
"His name is Coffey & he runs in like he's had one too many cups!"--Jeff Munn
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