Gameday Thread, #136: 9/4 vs. Astros
by Jim McLennan on Sep 4, 2010 7:50 PM EDT
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After another solid pitching performance from Daniel Hudson, we turn to the "veteran" of the likely 2011 rotation, and see what Saunders can do. Got caught up in other stuff [not least tidying out the fridge - there were things in there which we will be submitting to the Smithsonian], so no time for any more than the line-up after the jump. But, woo-hoo! It's Wailord's first recap as an "official" author today, so I trust he is sitting ready with a pencil and paper, all prepared to take notes...
- Stephen Drew ss .274
- Chris Young cf .269
- Kelly Johnson 2b .271
- Adam LaRoche 1b .273
- Mark Reynolds 3b .215
- Miguel Montero c .277
- Ryan Roberts lf .214
- Gerardo Parra rf .255
- Joe Saunders p .000
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Pfft
what is this “paper” you speak of? You mean, like, a text editor or something?
My value over a replacement poster is approximately 10.5 runs.
It's like parchement
but made out of crushed wood.
Hey, Vasquez,have you ever been mistaken for a man ?
No, have you?
Hey, baseball!
Not that I’m sure I’ll be around for much of it, but the team is on a good roll. Let’s keep it up.
"Robin, some people die of old age. Some people get crushed by a tank shaped like a giant Rubber Ducky. That's life."
I know.
Way harder than it seems on the Playstation. I couldn’t even figure out how to hit the triangle button.
"Robin, some people die of old age. Some people get crushed by a tank shaped like a giant Rubber Ducky. That's life."
Yeah
can’t I just use game shark?
And when something falls out of place, I take my time, I put it back.
Today is the last Toros game of the year.
I have a rain check so I could get in free. 12 straight wins. Should I? I am leaning towards yes.
All Cubs fans are drunken assholes, but not all drunken assholes are Cubs fans.
-Dbacksskins
No local TV coverage
in favor of college handegg games.
And when something falls out of place, I take my time, I put it back.
Have to work tonight
But go D’Backs… and I expect to read a few of the normal subjects when I get back including:
1. Kirk Gibson could feed 5000 on a fish and some loaves, and the fact by fact denial of it.
2. Use of “Mouth” in incorrect context
3. Star Wars anthropology
4. Shameless flirting (could also be combined with 2)
Bad doormat! No stock options!
by Clefo on Sep 4, 2010 7:53 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
I don't think
I’m going to talk about any of those things. So there.
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Bah
Anyone could combine #2 and #4. It takes true skill to combine #3 and #4.
"Robin, some people die of old age. Some people get crushed by a tank shaped like a giant Rubber Ducky. That's life."
Hmm
Yeah, it would. Was trying to concoct something that basically involved “Ewok in my pants”, but nothing seemed to work.
Bad doormat! No stock options!
+1
"Be more concerned w/ character than reputation. Character is what you are, reputation is what people think you are." ~ John Wooden
dunno bout #2
i’m not gonna be round much ;)
miss weather witch & mr. science boy are off to save the world ... if they're not too busy making fun of each other.
Hey babe
All Cubs fans are drunken assholes, but not all drunken assholes are Cubs fans.
-Dbacksskins
whoo
go dbacks!
miss weather witch & mr. science boy are off to save the world ... if they're not too busy making fun of each other.
Aw man!
This game isn’t even on MLB EI :(
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
Yeah, I went there credit card in hand
but the geniuses at MLB didn’t want my money. Go figure. I’ll find a place more receptive to my earnings.
The Great and Mighty....
Ok im here.
Just woke up.
"A couple of years agoi was hitting 170 in 60 at bats and everybody was ready to kill me Guess what happened? Laser Show!
Don't speak
that beheading language around here.
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I'd like
to thank you all
um
um
yeah
um
And when something falls out of place, I take my time, I put it back.
papers?
All Cubs fans are drunken assholes, but not all drunken assholes are Cubs fans.
-Dbacksskins
Dinner Roll Call
a little early, but I’m hungry and will probably make myself something soon.
And when something falls out of place, I take my time, I put it back.
Wild rice
with butter.
Yeah, pretty boring.
My value over a replacement poster is approximately 10.5 runs.
Steak sandwich.
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 Sep 4, 2010 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
It'd
be nice if the D’backs went back to the flex schedule with channel 3. When FSN has a conflict, just bump them over.
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Jumbalaya
All Cubs fans are drunken assholes, but not all drunken assholes are Cubs fans.
-Dbacksskins
Corn on the cob,cream cheese on water biscuits,green olives
Hey, Vasquez,have you ever been mistaken for a man ?
No, have you?
Im havin a quesadilla from Julio's
"A couple of years agoi was hitting 170 in 60 at bats and everybody was ready to kill me Guess what happened? Laser Show!
Man
everyone is having something better than me.
And when something falls out of place, I take my time, I put it back.
I'm probably
going to have salmon teriyaki. Which will be good, but doesn’t as good as all this.
And when something falls out of place, I take my time, I put it back.
I'd rather have salmon teriyaki.
"A couple of years agoi was hitting 170 in 60 at bats and everybody was ready to kill me Guess what happened? Laser Show!
There are worst dining fates
than salmon terriyaki, prepared on a hibachi with rice and sake.
The Great and Mighty....
I just finished my quesadilla so no
"A couple of years agoi was hitting 170 in 60 at bats and everybody was ready to kill me Guess what happened? Laser Show!
I had a DBacks Dog at the game
Complete with ketchup, mustard, and relish, and the tallest ice-cold Diet Pepsi
"Be more concerned w/ character than reputation. Character is what you are, reputation is what people think you are." ~ John Wooden
Pads
lost their ninth in a row today.
My value over a replacement poster is approximately 10.5 runs.
But they're a .600 ball-club!
I was assured this was the case!
"It's not the despair, Laura. I can take the despair. It's the hope I can't stand." -- Brian Stimpson
Who the heck
is the color guy on the radio?
And when something falls out of place, I take my time, I put it back.
RACIST!
All Cubs fans are drunken assholes, but not all drunken assholes are Cubs fans.
-Dbacksskins
How
long has he been doing color for us?
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Just this season
far as I know, usually does home weekend games when Candi is on the TV side.
Bad doormat! No stock options!
He does road games too
on weekends. He was here in May.
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
Just this year, I think?
Or late last year.
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
Okay, thanks
he likes to the spot the opposition a run or two at the outset to make it more sporting.
The Great and Mighty....
DROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
with a double.
And when something falls out of place, I take my time, I put it back.
the Colonel exists the top of the first
only slightly crispy
I used to be disgusted, now I try to be amused....
wouldda been nice
if those last two outs had been reversed
I used to be disgusted, now I try to be amused....
So
how about that Mark Leinart?
And when something falls out of place, I take my time, I put it back.
Cut him
"A couple of years agoi was hitting 170 in 60 at bats and everybody was ready to kill me Guess what happened? Laser Show!
Yeah
"A couple of years agoi was hitting 170 in 60 at bats and everybody was ready to kill me Guess what happened? Laser Show!
One is only as good as one's last at bat
but I don’t think Leinart is going to missed much, from what I’ve heard from players.
The Great and Mighty....
....
“Three hitters for the Padres…”???
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Anyone hit 100 wins
in the NL this year? Y/N?
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I'd think
the Reds are the only with a real shot, but they’re 21 games away. Hard to think they’ll do it.
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Ignore this if you're one of the WAR haterz
but Augie has a negative WAR this season. That’s pretty terrible. He’s one of 12 players to have played at any point for us this season with negative WAR.
My value over a replacement poster is approximately 10.5 runs.
War
what is it good for?
NUTHIN
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Augie,D-train,Qualls,Howry,valdez?
"A couple of years agoi was hitting 170 in 60 at bats and everybody was ready to kill me Guess what happened? Laser Show!
Messed up the question
12 players have negative batting WAR. Here are the batters and pitchers with negative WAR:
Negative pitching, worst-to-less-worse:
Qualls, Valdez, Buckner, Howry, Guti, Lantern, Demel, Rivera, Rosales, Rosa, Stange, Carrasco, D-Train, Norberto
Negative batting, worst-to-less-worse:
Abreu, Hester, Gillespie, Ojeda, Ryal, CoJack, Valdez, Church, Crosby, RyRo
My value over a replacement poster is approximately 10.5 runs.
You must remember
He barely got any playing time early on (thank that no-good AJ Grinch for us)
"Be more concerned w/ character than reputation. Character is what you are, reputation is what people think you are." ~ John Wooden
Parra
moves Miggy to third with a single.
My value over a replacement poster is approximately 10.5 runs.
2-1!
Off the first hit for Saunders!
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Saunders
singles in Miggy for his first career hit.
WOOOOOOOOOO
My value over a replacement poster is approximately 10.5 runs.
Aparently Norris has his Lite game on tonight.
Hey, Vasquez,have you ever been mistaken for a man ?
No, have you?
Aw
CY hits a foul bomb with the bases loaded.
My value over a replacement poster is approximately 10.5 runs.
What a bum
All-Star status should be revoked.
And when something falls out of place, I take my time, I put it back.
Bases loaded with 1 out
no runs as a result. Can’t say I’m really surprised.
And when something falls out of place, I take my time, I put it back.
Your 2010 Diamondbacks............ :(
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
They've
been doing it a lot longer than this year. As you might tell, we ended up not going to the game tonight, so no bobbleheads. Sorry.
And when something falls out of place, I take my time, I put it back.
Yeah :( S'okay! :)
Yeah, it is a carry-over from last year… and probably even 2008….
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
Alright ya'll
I’mma go put on my pretty face and try to impress 60 of my high school classmates and their significant others with… well, with not much, but, s’okay! :) Catch ya later.
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
Woo woo
/wolf whistle
/checks off #2 on Clefo’s list
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Mark walks
IF ALL HE DOES IS WALK HE WON’T RAISE HIS BATTING AVERAGE
WE NEED TO TRADE HIM CAN’T BELIEVE HE’S ACTUALLY PLAYING IN THE MAJORS
My value over a replacement poster is approximately 10.5 runs.
Does
anyone even make that argument anymore? I’m pretty sure everyone is on the on-base wagon.
And when something falls out of place, I take my time, I put it back.
I still see plenty
cite his batting average as evidence proving he deserves to be traded/demoted.
My value over a replacement poster is approximately 10.5 runs.
How
deep into the hellish world of the internet do you go?
And when something falls out of place, I take my time, I put it back.
/listens to Schulte talk about Cy Young award and wins
/waits for wailing and gnashing of teeth
/picks ear
And when something falls out of place, I take my time, I put it back.
get anything of interest
outta the ear?
Anyone who attempts to generate random numbers by deterministic means is, of course, living in a state of sin.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 5, 2010 3:56 AM EDT up reply actions
Wow
that double-play [sounded] awesome.
My value over a replacement poster is approximately 10.5 runs.
Don't
talk to me about Colorado, bro.
And when something falls out of place, I take my time, I put it back.
Well then.
I guess I shouldnt tell you that im thinking about moving to Denver
"A couple of years agoi was hitting 170 in 60 at bats and everybody was ready to kill me Guess what happened? Laser Show!
Joe doing ok,
just wish we had more runs as back up.
Hey, Vasquez,have you ever been mistaken for a man ?
No, have you?
BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRt
Hey, Vasquez,have you ever been mistaken for a man ?
No, have you?
darn it we need more runs
you know we do,the fans know we do,birds in the farcking trees know it.
Hey, Vasquez,have you ever been mistaken for a man ?
No, have you?
KJ
with a double, he’ll be stranded shortly.
And when something falls out of place, I take my time, I put it back.
emotionally spent from
posting my usual gems of wisdom on rakes of mallow. now it is time to root for the dbacks in their golden time
So
why is ND named after a French cathedral, but have an Irish mascot? What’s the deal, man?
And when something falls out of place, I take my time, I put it back.
But
it doesn’t make any sense!
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Well,the French catholics were driven out by the revolution,
came to America,set up catholic churches etc,the Irish followed and gravitated there.
Hey, Vasquez,have you ever been mistaken for a man ?
No, have you?
That
still doesn’t explain it.
And when something falls out of place, I take my time, I put it back.
Hey Brian :)
I met Aaron tonight :)
"Be more concerned w/ character than reputation. Character is what you are, reputation is what people think you are." ~ John Wooden
Oh I get
what it means. But it’s an American college. Named after a French cathedral. With an athletics program named the Irish. How does this happen?
And when something falls out of place, I take my time, I put it back.
See my reply above
that’s how it happened
Hey, Vasquez,have you ever been mistaken for a man ?
No, have you?
Oh,I meant the Irish coming later to French communities in general
especially in Canada too
Hey, Vasquez,have you ever been mistaken for a man ?
No, have you?
Wikipedia is your friend
Notre Dame’s nickname is inherited from Irish immigrant soldiers who fought in the Civil War with the Union’s Irish Brigade, (consisting of the 69th NY, 63rd NY, 88th NY, 116th Pennsylvania, and 28th Mass. Infantry Regiments), recollected among other places in the poetry of Joyce Kilmer who served with one of the Irish Brigade regiments during World War I. Though the Irish regiments and Kilmer were well-known, particularly in the urban ethnic community, during the era between the Civil War and World War II, Notre Dame’s claim to the nickname is justified since its third president was a famous Irish Brigade chaplain whose ministrations at Gettysburg are commemorated in the “Absolution Under Fire,” part of Notre Dame’s permanent art collection. This chaplain’s name was Fr. William Corby. There are two identical monuments dedicated to him, one is on the battlefield at the Gettysburg National Military Park, and the other is on the campus of Notre Dame.
"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 Sep 4, 2010 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
That's
a bunch of stupid. I want some real answers, dammit.
And when something falls out of place, I take my time, I put it back.
I hate them
And when something falls out of place, I take my time, I put it back.
Sure?
I dunno, I don’t remember most of the French I attempted to learn.
And when something falls out of place, I take my time, I put it back.
Crapaud
Is definitely one of those words you don’t forget.
"It's not the despair, Laura. I can take the despair. It's the hope I can't stand." -- Brian Stimpson
toads
it was their nickname before frogs
Hey, Vasquez,have you ever been mistaken for a man ?
No, have you?
See
they should have stayed with that. Or even Fighting Frogs.
And when something falls out of place, I take my time, I put it back.
I still like that Scottdale CC
Are the Fighting Artichokes.
"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 Sep 4, 2010 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
keep going
who else/ we are making progress. cleanse thyself
by brian custer on Sep 4, 2010 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
It's simple
For years, their mascot was an Irish Terrier.
"Robin, some people die of old age. Some people get crushed by a tank shaped like a giant Rubber Ducky. That's life."
Ruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuun(m)s
Hey, Vasquez,have you ever been mistaken for a man ?
No, have you?
And not a single rec'd comment tonight
I’m disappointed.
My value over a replacement poster is approximately 10.5 runs.
by Wailord on Sep 4, 2010 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
Hard to produce much rec-worthy
When your reduced to watching it on Gameday.
"It's not the despair, Laura. I can take the despair. It's the hope I can't stand." -- Brian Stimpson
I've gone
With Clefo’s off to work comment near the top. Fed up arguing with people who think St. Kirk is the single-handed savior of the club.
"It's not the despair, Laura. I can take the despair. It's the hope I can't stand." -- Brian Stimpson
Wait
why is this chain hidden? To not get more recs?
And when something falls out of place, I take my time, I put it back.
Hah
I just sorted that. :-)
"It's not the despair, Laura. I can take the despair. It's the hope I can't stand." -- Brian Stimpson
Whew
I thought we did something wrong. Well, more wrong then normal.
And when something falls out of place, I take my time, I put it back.
by soco on Sep 4, 2010 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm blaming Wailord
Wielding his new found powers with all the finesse of Jason and his machete.
"It's not the despair, Laura. I can take the despair. It's the hope I can't stand." -- Brian Stimpson
Anyone
want to see a picture of the blood blister I got from baseball this morning?
Me neither.
And when something falls out of place, I take my time, I put it back.
In line with the vintage theme
Are you going to apply a leech to it?
"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 Sep 4, 2010 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Rec'd
simply to coerce him into abiding by vintage rules.
My value over a replacement poster is approximately 10.5 runs.
hey guys,Joe is cold and lonely out there
bring him home
Hey, Vasquez,have you ever been mistaken for a man ?
No, have you?
...
Joe Saunders just stole a base.
Joe Saunders just stole a base.
My value over a replacement poster is approximately 10.5 runs.
by Wailord on Sep 4, 2010 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Calling
the newspaper with both phones.
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5th Diamondbacks pitcher to steal a base
And first since 2005, when it was done by….who? Guesses? No peeking at BR.com!
The other three were Brian Anderson (2) and Jeff Suppan
"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 Sep 4, 2010 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Nope. Older
Age 32 at the time.
"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 Sep 4, 2010 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Shawn Estes
"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 Sep 4, 2010 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
oh man Saunders has the whole package
Hey, Vasquez,have you ever been mistaken for a man ?
No, have you?
But most importantly
Knows how to win.
"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 Sep 4, 2010 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Joe zooming through the Astro batters
Hey, Vasquez,have you ever been mistaken for a man ?
No, have you?
Are we
still winning? I jumped ship to the ASU game.
And when something falls out of place, I take my time, I put it back.
Kirk Gibson is still manager
If that’s what you mean.
"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 Sep 4, 2010 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
Still 5-2, end of seven.
"Robin, some people die of old age. Some people get crushed by a tank shaped like a giant Rubber Ducky. That's life."
Six outs left
And we can hopefully put another series in the bag.
"It's not the despair, Laura. I can take the despair. It's the hope I can't stand." -- Brian Stimpson
Looks like it from the boxscore
Three hits over seven innings is good by anyone’s standards.
"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 Sep 4, 2010 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Except mine
I want perfection.
And when something falls out of place, I take my time, I put it back.
Well
You’re probably gonna be disappointed in our vintage team.
"Robin, some people die of old age. Some people get crushed by a tank shaped like a giant Rubber Ducky. That's life."
Let 'em all fight it out
:-)
"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 Sep 4, 2010 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Let's end it here
Do not want Lee as the go-ahead run…
"It's not the despair, Laura. I can take the despair. It's the hope I can't stand." -- Brian Stimpson
Ugh
second and third for the Padres Astros.
My value over a replacement poster is approximately 10.5 runs.
I blame TinySarabia!
"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 Sep 4, 2010 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
You showed up
And it all went south. This is how “scapegoating” works.
"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 Sep 4, 2010 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Also
Schulte’s call for it was just horrible. Like, the most heart-sinking thing ever. Lee’s up, you hear a massive SMACK, and dead silence for about three seconds before he just goes “and the Astros have the lead.”
My value over a replacement poster is approximately 10.5 runs.
Crap
I called it, sorry to say.
"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 Sep 4, 2010 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
GRRRRRRRRRR Carlos Lee
I despise him as much as I despise A-Gon
"Be more concerned w/ character than reputation. Character is what you are, reputation is what people think you are." ~ John Wooden
Shame on him
it was only Purdue!
And when something falls out of place, I take my time, I put it back.
I think it was this
Aaron did too much of #4 with a few of us females before the game :)
"Be more concerned w/ character than reputation. Character is what you are, reputation is what people think you are." ~ John Wooden
Dear bullpen
I’m back to hating you.
"Robin, some people die of old age. Some people get crushed by a tank shaped like a giant Rubber Ducky. That's life."
I know
but don’t beat yourself up over it.
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no i won't
just a bad frickin’ day for aaron. hopefully the team will lift its’ self over this bump
by brian custer on Sep 4, 2010 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
"Be more concerned w/ character than reputation. Character is what you are, reputation is what people think you are." ~ John Wooden
But I was assured that
Gibson and Dipoto have changed the quality of this franchise using JB/Hinch’s players
I am sorry to see that I was misinformed…
"It's not the despair, Laura. I can take the despair. It's the hope I can't stand." -- Brian Stimpson
But
He did pull Heilman immediately after giving up the home run, so I think he’s teaching important lessons.
"Robin, some people die of old age. Some people get crushed by a tank shaped like a giant Rubber Ducky. That's life."
I'd have been more impressed
If he’d pulled Heilman before the home-run, but maybe that’s just me.
"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 Sep 4, 2010 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Gibby fell into the Hinch vortex of bullpen management suck
by failing to have a second pitcher warm up at the first sign of trouble.
The Great and Mighty....
If you know anything about statistics
and you scream up and down that you do, you would know that there are outliers in any sample.
The Great and Mighty....
Dear D'backs,I'd like to point out
I recommended scoring more runs some time back.Why didn’t you listen?
Hey, Vasquez,have you ever been mistaken for a man ?
No, have you?
Nothing to do about it now
Our only option is to score more runs in the immediate future.
"Robin, some people die of old age. Some people get crushed by a tank shaped like a giant Rubber Ducky. That's life."
Well, actually
that’s the plan, as BA is on-deck.
Oh, you mean on the mound…
My value over a replacement poster is approximately 10.5 runs.
And
we pinch-hit for the pinch-hitter.
What?
My value over a replacement poster is approximately 10.5 runs.
They brought in a lefty
So we counter with a righty.
"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 Sep 4, 2010 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
And that was a fiery, well-managed
Groundout.
"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 Sep 4, 2010 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
But
does it actually count as pinch-hitting?
My value over a replacement poster is approximately 10.5 runs.
Allen will be credited with a game
But not a plate-appearance. He also can’t be re-used later in the game, so yes – it counts.
"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 Sep 4, 2010 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmm
so at what point is the line drawn? I know teams send up dummies in the on-deck circle so people don’t pitch around the eighth spot, so I figured a player wasn’t considered in the game until he faced a pitch.
My value over a replacement poster is approximately 10.5 runs.
It's when they're announced, I think
So I imagine he was announced as he approached the plate, the Astros replaced the pitcher, and we substituted in the batter.
"Robin, some people die of old age. Some people get crushed by a tank shaped like a giant Rubber Ducky. That's life."
3.07 The umpire-in-chief, after having been notified, shall immediately announce, or cause to be announced, each substitution.
3.08 (a) If no announcement of a substitution is made, the substitute shall be considered as having entered the game when—
(1) If a pitcher, he takes his place on the pitcher’s plate;
(2) If a batter, he takes his place in the batter’s box;
(3) If a fielder, he reaches the position usually occupied by the fielder he has
replaced, and play commences;
(4) If a runner, he takes the place of the runner he has replaced.
"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 Sep 4, 2010 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, well
Off to watch Centurion. Pull this one out of the bag for us. KTHXBAI
"It's not the despair, Laura. I can take the despair. It's the hope I can't stand." -- Brian Stimpson
Sandals and swords rule
when it isn’t filled with flying fantasy creatures and all that rot. Give us a good Roman adventure story, filled with good Roman values of virtue, loyalty, nobility and scandal, and I’m there!
The Great and Mighty....
tuesday
was good for me. i was happy then
by brian custer on Sep 4, 2010 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I blame you
And your doubting the possibility of two walkoffs.
"Robin, some people die of old age. Some people get crushed by a tank shaped like a giant Rubber Ducky. That's life."
when the rubber hits the road
and the bare naked truth of it is exposed; aaron is going to have go ahead & take a lot of the blame
by brian custer on Sep 4, 2010 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions
He was beside himself walking off the mound when pulled
From where I was (section 130) I could see it
"Be more concerned w/ character than reputation. Character is what you are, reputation is what people think you are." ~ John Wooden
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