SnakeBytes, 8/25: Power Outage Edition
by kishi on Aug 25, 2010 3:49 PM EDT
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PrintI don't know about you, but I didn't have any problems with last night's storm. The offense, though, seems to have been completely shut down. Can someone go check the circuit breakers on our bats? That'd be great, thanks.
Recaps:
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[azcentral.com] Arizona Diamondbacks' Rodrigo Lopez gives up more home runs in loss to San Diego Padres - "I was taking more risks. Lately, I've felt that because I want to stay in the game I'm trying to be too perfect." Trying to be perfect? You're doing it wrong, Lantern.
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[dbacks.com] D-backs' struggles continue in San Diego - "He has not thrown the ball like he did early in the year for sure." That is some fiery understatement.
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[foxsportsarizona.com] D-backs shutout by Padres, 5-0 - Lopez's pre- and post-All Star Break splits are pretty stark- 5-7 with a 4.40 ERA before, 0-5 with a 6.90 ERA after.
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[signonsandiego.com] Five Padres gang up in shutout - Can we just take a moment to be mystified at how Chris freaking Denorfia apparently owns Diamondbacks pitching? He's got an OPS of 2.420 against the Diamondbacks this year. It's depressing.
After the jump- we look at some minor league news, among other topics.
DBacks News:
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[stadiumjourney.com] Hank Aaron Stadium, Home of the Mobile BayBears - A review of Hank Aaron Stadium, the home field of the Diamondbacks AA baseball team.
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[rgj.com] Aces, Diamondbacks will extend deal - They're still negotiating, but it looks like the Diamondbacks will extend their contract with the Reno Aces. Brett Butler accidentally let it slip to the Rotary Club on Monday, which I feel is such a perfect moment for minor league baseball.
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[dbacks.com] Roberts looking to impress after callup - Roberts was putting up some decent numbers in Reno, while Crosby wasn't doing much here, so it's not too surprising to see Crosby gone.
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[azcentral.com] Arizona Diamondbacks' Ryan Roberts, Juan Gutierrez among those auditioning for 2011 - Among other news: still no closer. On one hand, I feel like we should have one. On the other hand, I look at the bullpen and realize there's no one I would want to give the title to.
Around Sports:
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[azcentral.com] Jim Furyk oversleeps, gets disqualified from PGA Tour's Barclays - An important lesson there- always make sure your cell phone is charged.
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[nytimes.com] Marlins Get More for Their Money Than Mets - What has spending $816 million more on players over the past decade gotten the Mets over the Marlins? 5 more wins and one fewer World Series ring.
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[huffingtonpost.com] David Berri: The Problem With Baseball's Participation Trophy - If the Pirates can make money by putting out a lousy team, why would they bother putting out a good one?
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[cbs4.com] Comm. Sosa Calls For Marlins To Pay Up On Stadium - With the team's financials released, there's some expected uproar over the fact that the franchise, which made $49 million in profits over the past two seasons, is getting a taxpayer funded stadium.
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[star-telegram.com] Little Leaguers show us how fun baseball can be - And for a break from the MLB financial problems, the Little League World Series. I love watching them play- I mean, if nothing else, their players have an excuse for acting like kids.
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Man
Little League, they’re just like kids out there, having fun. Plus unretiring all the time, making the state of Wisconsin hate them… What are we talking about?
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And elsewhere
Rockies have come back from 10-1 down to tie the game against the Reds. Looks like they are glad to be using their high-altitude baseballs again…
"It's not the despair, Laura. I can take the despair. It's the hope I can't stand." -- Brian Stimpson
And win 12-10.
"It's not the despair, Laura. I can take the despair. It's the hope I can't stand." -- Brian Stimpson
by Jim McLennan on Aug 25, 2010 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Hm
I seem to recall the last time the “assertion” (in quotes since I don’t think anybody takes it seriously) that the Rockies change balls around, it got ugly.
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The Rockies this year
Runs/game scored at home: 5.85; on the road: 3.55
Runs/game allowed at home: 4.56; on the road: 4.18.
Basically, there’s about two runs per game of offense that mysteriously appears for the Rockies – and not their opponents* – when playing at Coors.
"It's not the despair, Laura. I can take the despair. It's the hope I can't stand." -- Brian Stimpson
by Jim McLennan on Aug 25, 2010 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions
And
there’s a pretty stark difference between a humidified ball, and a regular ball. It’s one of those things that really should be under MLB control.
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I recall reading somewhere
A lot of teams now keep their balls in something similar. Let me see if I can find the link…
"It's not the despair, Laura. I can take the despair. It's the hope I can't stand." -- Brian Stimpson
by Jim McLennan on Aug 25, 2010 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I wonder
if that’s something that MLB will eventually want to address. Would it be better for everyone to use humidified balls, or no one to use them at all? Chicks do dig the long ball.
'Skins, I forbid you from hitting on Ramona!
Well
Between ZOMG STEROIDS and ZOMG FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS, MLB probably has enough problems.
But I do agree that all or nothing should apply. The altitude at Coors causes balls to fly farther? Boofricketyhoo, It’s what makes that park unique, like the fact that some parks have short porches in the outfield or have odd corners that turn into extra base hits if balls are hit there.
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They should focus on the important topics
Like getting rid of that stupid hill and flagpole in center in Houston.
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Here we go
the move toward standardization continued in 2007, as all 30 teams are storing baseballs in controlled environments.
"It's not the despair, Laura. I can take the despair. It's the hope I can't stand." -- Brian Stimpson
by Jim McLennan on Aug 25, 2010 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
So, then...
what’s the deal at Coors?
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 Aug 25, 2010 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I imagine the theory would be
That the Rockies have two sets of balls – softer, humidified ones they give to the umpires when the opposition is batting, and the “high-altitude Spaldings” used when they come to bat.
No direct evidence for this, of course, but the chasm in production between the home and road numbers only for the Rockies is probably what I would expect to see if they were cheating like that.
"It's not the despair, Laura. I can take the despair. It's the hope I can't stand." -- Brian Stimpson
by Jim McLennan on Aug 25, 2010 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Meanwhile
The Reds had a 10-1 lead over the Giants, and the Giants just tied it up…
"It's a fez. I'm wearing a fez now. Fezes are cool."
Well
No wonder the Reds blew two leads, they’re having a split squad game in the middle of a division race
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Yeah
for clarification it’s the Braves against the Rockies, the Reds versus the Giants.
'Skins, I forbid you from hitting on Ramona!
Reds tie it up
Thanks, in part, to Pablo Sandoval committing the Giants fifth error of the game.
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Giants announcers:
“Well, that’s been the theme this year.”
“Giants baseball…torture.”
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"Wah wah wah"
“My team is in contention for the playoffs, my life is sooooo hard.”
"It's a fez. I'm wearing a fez now. Fezes are cool."
It wasn't the Reds...
It was the Braves
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by Rockkstarr12 on Aug 25, 2010 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow
Uh, the Giants announcer was really excited that they threw out a runner at second on a hit to the outfield. Terrible choice to try for second, there, he was out by a long way.
And Cody Ross still has beady eyes.
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Know
what I love about the Internet? I can find out all kinds of crazy things, like that Yankees fans feel that ESPN has a bias against them.
'Skins, I forbid you from hitting on Ramona!
I got a photobucket account
with that link.
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 Aug 25, 2010 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
You
are beyond hilarious.
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 Aug 25, 2010 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Post-hilarious
my descendants will be post-post-hilarious.
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Wow.
Just Wow. How in the world can they think that? I’d like to see some actual facts….
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 Aug 25, 2010 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Fans of
The Lakers, Red Sox, Whatever Team Lebron currently plays for, SEC football, Stephen Strasburg, Danica Patrick, and Sidney Crosby also think ESPN has it out for them
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Buster
you’re a rookie, don’t act like you know the strike zone better than an ump.
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Looks like it.
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