Gameday Thread #138: 9/6 vs. Giants
by Jim McLennan on Sep 6, 2010 3:49 PM EDT
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A disappointing home series defeat to the Astros, but having swept the Padres last week, we get a chance to do some damage to their nearest rivals, with the Giants now being only one game behind in the NL West on this Labor Day holiday. It'll be the fourth time Kennedy has seen San Franciso this season, with the previous contests resulting in a 1-1 record, and a respectable seven runs in 20.2 innings. We saw Bumgarner [snigger!] back in July, and he got the last laugh, getting the W for seven innings of two-run ball.
Lineup and stuff after the jump.
- Stephen Drew ss .273
- Ryan Roberts 3b .219
- Kelly Johnson 2b .271
- Chris Young cf .267
- Adam LaRoche 1b .270
- Miguel Montero c .277
- Brandon Allen lf .429
- Gerardo Parra rf .258
- Ian Kennedy p .149
No Mark Reynolds in the line-up, his thumb - which apparently has been bothering him for some time - finally proved bad enough to take him out of the line-up. I wonder how longer it's been a problem - it it connected to his .178 average in the last month? Still no Upton, who hasn't seen action for a week - that one is getting to the stage where a DL stint might have been better, especially as we have to run Parra out their against a left-handed starter this afternoon.
I'll be about-ish, but have first got to figure out why, in Wordpress, the table looks perfectly fine in the editor, but the formatting is then hosed in the preview version. It's probably template-related in some way... Anyway, that's why this thread is a little later than usual, should you care.
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WAIT
WHAT
WHAT IS THIS
WHY AM I POSTING IN A GDT WITHOUT A WHOLE BUNCH OF PEOPLE AROUND
Mr. Science Boy
Because you're in Tucson?
We’re all here. MMM-mmm, tortilla wraps…
"It's not the despair, Laura. I can take the despair. It's the hope I can't stand." -- Brian Stimpson
HAH!
In YOUR face, you left the tortilla wraps!
Oh wait… in MY face, I left the beer.
Mr. Science Boy
That’s why I waited until somebody else went first!
by frubio on Sep 6, 2010 4:02 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
especially as we have to run Parra out their against a left-handed starter this afternoon.
::still confused as to why we haven’t called up freaking Thor yet::
Mr. Science Boy
I wonder if Parra has thanked Brandon Allen for taking his starting job for next year….
by frubio on Sep 6, 2010 4:04 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I was waiting for the GDT to be posted...
And answering emails and such on Facebook.
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
I hope everybody is having a fantastic Labor Day holiday!
by frubio on Sep 6, 2010 4:06 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I am
Thank you Frubio…how about you :)
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
It is good so far. Any time I can sleep in with 4 kids is a great day…hopefully a win today will top it off!
by frubio on Sep 6, 2010 4:09 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I am not working yet,
and will only work a couple hours today, so yeah. That’s pretty fantastic, if you ask me.
Mr. Science Boy
At least a short work schedule
That is nice.
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
Aaaaaaand
there’s a game on?!? And I’m actually paying attention!? I’m so confused! Socofest has thrown me off!!
Mr. Science Boy
LOL
Well it being Monday and an early game is even more confusing!
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
If the buy on first steals second...
will he be taking off in A. Huff?
Hey, Vasquez,have you ever been mistaken for a man ?
No, have you?
by hotclaws on Sep 6, 2010 4:15 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
And there's the comment of the thread
The rest of you might as well give up now.
"It's not the despair, Laura. I can take the despair. It's the hope I can't stand." -- Brian Stimpson
That would be Comment of the Day if we knew what a “buy” was….
by frubio on Sep 6, 2010 4:21 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Oh everyone knows about my cat like typing
guy of course.
Hey, Vasquez,have you ever been mistaken for a man ?
No, have you?
The only team I hate more than the Dodgers is the Giants, although AT&T Park is the second-most beautiful park I have been to, next to Chase….
by frubio on Sep 6, 2010 4:19 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
LaNotThatAB
"It's not the despair, Laura. I can take the despair. It's the hope I can't stand." -- Brian Stimpson
And Adam strikes out….at least we’re doing a good job of working Madison’s pitch count….
by frubio on Sep 6, 2010 4:29 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Sorry I'm late.
Looks like I didn’t miss much….
It's not enough to just live, you gotta live for something.
by Dallas D'Back Fan on Sep 6, 2010 4:30 PM EDT reply actions
Nope and you aren't too late either
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
and the panda goes right back to his cage
haha.
Haiku are simple,
But they often don't make sense,
Refrigerator.
Suck it, Pablo
Go have another comfort bowl of bamboo shoots.
"It's not the despair, Laura. I can take the despair. It's the hope I can't stand." -- Brian Stimpson
anyone seen this yet?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PpYasA94sU
Haiku are simple,
But they often don't make sense,
Refrigerator.
Yeah. My best friend was rollin on the floor
It's not enough to just live, you gotta live for something.
by Dallas D'Back Fan on Sep 6, 2010 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions
That big fat panda sure did’tt seem dngerous….now that I said that, he’s probably gonna torture our pitching….
by frubio on Sep 6, 2010 4:38 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Yeah...
Like me when I said the other night that Carlos Lee sucks and then he homered…
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
And hotclaws
Is officially en fuego today…
"It's not the despair, Laura. I can take the despair. It's the hope I can't stand." -- Brian Stimpson
Looks like Kennedy got over that dead arm period
It's not enough to just live, you gotta live for something.
by Dallas D'Back Fan on Sep 6, 2010 4:45 PM EDT reply actions
"Bay of Pigs"
Is also what people say when Pablo Sandoval goes swimming
Bad doormat! No stock options!
They throw him in the water
to see if he will oink or swim.
Hey, Vasquez,have you ever been mistaken for a man ?
No, have you?
Even hippos are scared of him
It's not enough to just live, you gotta live for something.
by Dallas D'Back Fan on Sep 6, 2010 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
The last time they tried that
There was nearly a nasty international incident with a Japanese whaling ship…
"It's not the despair, Laura. I can take the despair. It's the hope I can't stand." -- Brian Stimpson
And in other news...
Ubaldo is getting lit up by the Reds
It's not enough to just live, you gotta live for something.
by Dallas D'Back Fan on Sep 6, 2010 4:47 PM EDT reply actions
and its nowhere near Christmas yet.
Hey, Vasquez,have you ever been mistaken for a man ?
No, have you?
In 4 innings? That's a ERA of 9! What is getting lit up to you?
It's not enough to just live, you gotta live for something.
by Dallas D'Back Fan on Sep 6, 2010 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions
He is, however, still in the game
Unlike the Reds starter…
"It's not the despair, Laura. I can take the despair. It's the hope I can't stand." -- Brian Stimpson
So, the bad news is
Mark isn’t playing 3rd. The good news is he isn’t batting clean up.
The Great and Mighty....
by NASCARbernet on Sep 6, 2010 4:50 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
three outs
we need those 5 or 6 runs today
Hey, Vasquez,have you ever been mistaken for a man ?
No, have you?
Huff is wearing a thong - it's a 'superstition'
but he IS playing for San Francisco.
The Great and Mighty....
No, you're right
but I do worry about Mark sighing over the picture of Tim Robbins in a thong.
The Great and Mighty....
*pokes own eyes out with a spork*
Hey, Vasquez,have you ever been mistaken for a man ?
No, have you?
Kelly Johnson does not get traded
he just moves on after he has taken care of his current cities virgins
It's not enough to just live, you gotta live for something.
by Dallas D'Back Fan on Sep 6, 2010 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't think his wife would like that
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
No runs on 2 hits through 4….so far so good….
by frubio on Sep 6, 2010 4:58 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
after watching posey right there
he is now one of my favorite players
Haiku are simple,
But they often don't make sense,
Refrigerator.
Rockies Update: 5-4 Rox
Tulo just helped Ubaldo out buy hitting a HR…
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
Actually, it was an infield single
But you know what the Coors Field scorer is like…
"It's not the despair, Laura. I can take the despair. It's the hope I can't stand." -- Brian Stimpson
i just meant his whole reaction to his bat hitting someone
he mouthed to the batboy, get a ball and bat and i’ll sign it for them
Haiku are simple,
But they often don't make sense,
Refrigerator.
this game is a bit swift isn't it?
Hey, Vasquez,have you ever been mistaken for a man ?
No, have you?
Labor Day BBQs to attend
In Britain, you can just burn Gordon Brown at the stake….
"It's not the despair, Laura. I can take the despair. It's the hope I can't stand." -- Brian Stimpson
The Stranglers wrote a song about him.
Hey, Vasquez,have you ever been mistaken for a man ?
No, have you?
Unfortunately, we have no runs on 1 hit…..
by frubio on Sep 6, 2010 5:07 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Aaaaand
the RBI Machine does his freaking best to ground into a double play, but fortunately, is not successful.
Mr. Science Boy
"The ability to hit left-handers. Kirk Gibson likes that."
Then why the **** is freaking Parra playing??
Mr. Science Boy
I'd like to thank Mrs. Parra for popping in to the GDT...
"It's not the despair, Laura. I can take the despair. It's the hope I can't stand." -- Brian Stimpson
Looking in the mirror again, Phil
you are the last person here to call someone an idiot.
The Great and Mighty....
What do you call a girl who does not know the difference between
a ladle and a spoon?
It's not enough to just live, you gotta live for something.
by Dallas D'Back Fan on Sep 6, 2010 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Fat!
It's not enough to just live, you gotta live for something.
by Dallas D'Back Fan on Sep 6, 2010 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I bet Pablo doesn't know that difference
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
That's cause he just uses a troft
It's not enough to just live, you gotta live for something.
by Dallas D'Back Fan on Sep 6, 2010 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Yet
I can compare simple numbers. Upton’s one of the best fielding fulltimers in the league.
And you’d rather have Parra playing than a guy with 3.1 WAR with a month left in the season??
Mr. Science Boy
But but RBI MACHINE!!!!!
It's not enough to just live, you gotta live for something.
by Dallas D'Back Fan on Sep 6, 2010 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions
And you would be a step slower too if you had those parachute ears
on the sides of your head
It's not enough to just live, you gotta live for something.
by Dallas D'Back Fan on Sep 6, 2010 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions
We were joking yesterday
that Parra tried to use ‘em to inject the ’roids, but somebody didn’t tell him that there’s not much circulation there.
Mr. Science Boy
Ha! That's funny
It's not enough to just live, you gotta live for something.
by Dallas D'Back Fan on Sep 6, 2010 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions
If one generally only catch the balls hit right at you
you’re going to have a great fielding percentage. Yeah, Upton has made some good plays, but Parra is the better defensive player. Here’s my calculus – who would I rather have chasing down fly balls? Parra. Who would be most likely to hit the occasional home run? Upton.
The Great and Mighty....
Meaning
you really have no idea who’s the better player. You probably still think Orlando Hudson is a good defensive player too, dontcha?
NOBODY looks at fielding percentage anymore. Parra might be better, but it’s not only because he plays an easier defensive position but that he’s got a small sample size. But there’s NO WAY IN HELL that Parra is 3x better than Upton. That’s a joke.
Mr. Science Boy
stupid question
and not trying to get in the middle of a pissing contest….
Does WAR give more wieght to the offense than defense? Parra’s issues seem to be with his hitting. He doesn’t seem to be lacking on the defense end of things.
Anyone who attempts to generate random numbers by deterministic means is, of course, living in a state of sin.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 6, 2010 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Like Augie too
Augie is definitely not lacking on te defense this year, but his offense has been rusty due to lack of playing time (damn you AJ Hinch)
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
Likewise, but Parra does compensate
for some great plays with major blunders.
It happens to the best of them, too
I’m just not sold on Upton. I’m on the fence about Reynolds, but Upton, not so much. If they can package him for a more consistent hitter/fielder, they should seriously consider it. Reynolds is as good a 3rd baseman as there is in the game, but he’s another Dave Kingman at the plate – lots of homers, but not much in between hitting them out once in a while, and striking out.
The Great and Mighty....
by NASCARbernet on Sep 6, 2010 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
I actually feel like
we should all rec that comment just as a joke COTD, even though NASCAR was being serious.
Rec’d
Mr. Science Boy
When they got Church, Upton (or was it Parra)
was in a major slump, they should have played him to see if he returned to career numbers.
If he did, …
Kingman was better at the plate tthan Reynolds, less SOs, higher BA.
Jesus Christ, people...
Firstly, nowadays is a MUCH more strikeout-friendly era. Reynolds, Howard, Dunn, etc. are partially products of their period. Secondly, Dave Kingman’s career BA was .236. Mark Reynolds’ is .246, and he’s STILL only 26, so the batting average comparison is patently false. Finally, Mark’s career OBP is .337 BECAUSE HE DRAWS WALKS. Gee, if only there were a way to get on base DESPITE your batting average. Kingman’s career OBP was .302.
Career OPS of .780 versus career OPS of .831. QED.
Mr. Science Boy
But Mark should be getting better at 26, not worse
Look at Kingman’s younger numbers if you want to compare. At the rate he’s going Reynolds will probably hit 300 (strikeouts) before retiring.
Who cares? In 600 ABs?
If he whiffs 300x but he’s still an above-average hitter, why does it matter?
If he reels back the Ks but that means his power drops off, why would we want him to do that?
Mr. Science Boy
He's certainly slumping this year.
There’s no doubt about that. But, he’s still having a better year than his 2008.
He’s got some offseason work to do.
Mr. Science Boy
Not to mention
the fact that Reynolds’ slugging % is ALSO much higher than Kingman’s.
Mr. Science Boy
I don't know exactly how it's calculated,
but I know it depends on whose numbers you use. FanGraphs weighs defense slightly more than Baseball-Reference, IIRC, but I’m pretty sure both give more weight to offense.
Using FanGraphs’ numbers, Parra’s produced 10.4 fewer runs than replacement while batting, but has preserved 10.6 MORE than replacement defensively. However, Parra’s positional compensation is 3.4 runs, while Upton’s is 5.8, since RF is tougher than LF. Upton, OTOH, is solid all around. 9.2 batting runs above replacement, and 7.8 runs better than replacement defensively.
Mr. Science Boy
cool, thanks for the info
I’ll check out the info more after work.
Anyone who attempts to generate random numbers by deterministic means is, of course, living in a state of sin.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 6, 2010 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't know exactly how it's calculated,
but I know it depends on whose numbers you use. FanGraphs weighs defense slightly more than Baseball-Reference, IIRC, but I’m pretty sure both give more weight to offense.
Using FanGraphs’ numbers, Parra’s produced 10.4 fewer runs than replacement while batting, but has preserved 10.6 MORE than replacement defensively. However, Parra’s positional compensation is 3.4 runs, while Upton’s is 5.8, since RF is tougher than LF. Upton, OTOH, is solid all around. 9.2 batting runs above replacement, and 7.8 runs better than replacement defensively.
Mr. Science Boy
No, it's because because Gibby likes him.
Said so himself.
Does that make Gibby an atheist then? :)
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
Wow, it feels like forever since I have posted in a GDT. Enjoying my day off work by watching the DBacks and avoiding cleaning. Hopefully they can pull out a win
Dear D'backs
you have proved you can get to first place now, a little more is required.
Hey, Vasquez,have you ever been mistaken for a man ?
No, have you?
by hotclaws on Sep 6, 2010 5:27 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
RBI machine = Defensive machine!
Yeah that’s right Phil! What!
It's not enough to just live, you gotta live for something.
by Dallas D'Back Fan on Sep 6, 2010 5:31 PM EDT reply actions
Not really.
They are just scared to hit it cause they know Parra will catch it no matter where it goes
It's not enough to just live, you gotta live for something.
by Dallas D'Back Fan on Sep 6, 2010 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions
He he he
It's not enough to just live, you gotta live for something.
by Dallas D'Back Fan on Sep 6, 2010 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm working too
Ain’t gonna pass up some double time.
Anyone who attempts to generate random numbers by deterministic means is, of course, living in a state of sin.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 6, 2010 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions
sadly, it is an
old song.
Anyone who attempts to generate random numbers by deterministic means is, of course, living in a state of sin.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 6, 2010 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Now it's time for some RUUUUUUUUUUNZZZZZZ!
It's not enough to just live, you gotta live for something.
by Dallas D'Back Fan on Sep 6, 2010 5:35 PM EDT reply actions
The Strike zone
ranges from the Inside batter’s box to the outside batter’s box.
The Great and Mighty....
we got burned on this already this season
someone better be awake in that dugout of ours
Anyone who attempts to generate random numbers by deterministic means is, of course, living in a state of sin.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 6, 2010 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Seems like we ALWAYS get screwed by the Giants!
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
now that i've finally dried out a bit...
how is everyone?
I should have a mfin theme song.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Sep 6, 2010 5:41 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Good here
Monsoon storming where you are?
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
line of t-storms moving this way from Casa Grande area
don’t know if they’ll hold together or not though.
The Great and Mighty....
I had heard it's supposed to cool down and storm
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
If not today, then tomorrow in the forecast as well
But it sounds like it may come before we think
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
yeah
But only while I was waiting for my bus, sitting on the south side of the street while it rolled in from the north.
I’m still wet. :(
I should have a mfin theme song.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Sep 6, 2010 5:52 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Hopefully you'll warm up and dry off soon
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
pretty warm
Thankfully, I had an extra pair of shoes here and decided to wear shorts and put my work pants in my purse…I’m afraid to see how my book fared, though.
I should have a mfin theme song.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Sep 6, 2010 5:59 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
i know, right?
Especially with my giant feet :-)
I should have a mfin theme song.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Sep 6, 2010 6:26 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
WTF
Aaaaand, Miguel Montero strikes out on a 4-2 pitch, and Mark Grace is the only one who freaking notices!??
#kirkgibsonwastoobusybeingonfire
Mr. Science Boy
who was it before?
Hinch or Gibson?
Once-shame on you
twice-shame on me
Anyone who attempts to generate random numbers by deterministic means is, of course, living in a state of sin.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 6, 2010 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Typically, there 's someone
on the bench who is charged with keeping track of balls and strikes.
The Great and Mighty....
someone had better wake his ass up then
just as bad as the hidden ball trick we fell for and this is the 2nd time this season a call like this has happened to us
Anyone who attempts to generate random numbers by deterministic means is, of course, living in a state of sin.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 6, 2010 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I think it was Hinch.
and for some reason I want to think Montero was the batter then too (or Snyder)
I'm thinking
it was Montero
Anyone who attempts to generate random numbers by deterministic means is, of course, living in a state of sin.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 6, 2010 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm guessing a foul
e.g. strike. With runners on, it should be a dead ball, according to the broadcast, but the pitch was out of the zone, so should have been a ball.
"It's not the despair, Laura. I can take the despair. It's the hope I can't stand." -- Brian Stimpson
Yes. I have no idea what was going through anyone's mind
on that play. ‘Skins is right when he says that 99% of the time the runner is awarded first base, even when they don’t move or move into the pitch.
The Great and Mighty....
yes it is
Anyone who attempts to generate random numbers by deterministic means is, of course, living in a state of sin.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 6, 2010 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions
The umps should be following the 'Pit
like I know the booth does
It's not enough to just live, you gotta live for something.
by Dallas D'Back Fan on Sep 6, 2010 5:44 PM EDT reply actions
How ridiculous.
Why are people here paying closer attention than the DBacks bench?
end of the season
calling agents, wives, and girlfriends. Posting on the Snakepit, et cetera. There are a lot of reasons why the head isn’t in the game…
The Great and Mighty....
It's a good thing Ian Kennedy is a better pitcher
than Dregman is an umpire. Or is that an idiotic statement, too?
The Great and Mighty....
IAWTC
He rates right up there with Mike Winters and CB Buckethead
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
Its amazing that the game is as close as it is
with the weird strike zone today.
The Great and Mighty....
so, not playing favorites then?
giants getting same shitty calls?
Anyone who attempts to generate random numbers by deterministic means is, of course, living in a state of sin.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 6, 2010 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GO IPK!!!!
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
NMI
Anyone who attempts to generate random numbers by deterministic means is, of course, living in a state of sin.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 6, 2010 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions
IPK is all
“FINE. You want something done, you gotta do it yourself.”
Do NOT waste his leadoff double, boys.
Mr. Science Boy
Oh, please
Don’t waste this. IPK can’t do everything all by himself
That is the most beautiful thing I have seen all day
It's not enough to just live, you gotta live for something.
by Dallas D'Back Fan on Sep 6, 2010 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s like they say….“pitch a shotout and score a run yourself, and you’ll win!”
by frubio on Sep 6, 2010 5:56 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
That was odd
Hopefully they’ll bring in Augie next inning
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
Welll....
Church draws a walk, so…
Bochy bringing in a lefty to face Kelly Johnson, despite the fact that KJ HITS LEFTIES BETTER THAN RIGHTIES.
#stillhavenoideawhythegiantshiredfreakingbrucebochy
Mr. Science Boy
Not at all. You just have to ask the right guy.
Try asking CY….
It's not enough to just live, you gotta live for something.
by Dallas D'Back Fan on Sep 6, 2010 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions
::throws shoe at ’Skins::::::
Anyone who attempts to generate random numbers by deterministic means is, of course, living in a state of sin.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 6, 2010 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions
this x 1000000000000000000000000000000000000
Hey, Vasquez,have you ever been mistaken for a man ?
No, have you?
I hate Bruce Bochy
hat’s okay…waste your bullpen and pray that this one doesn’t go extra innings….actually, with our bullpen, I pray the same thing….
by frubio on Sep 6, 2010 6:06 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
we score?
Anyone who attempts to generate random numbers by deterministic means is, of course, living in a state of sin.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 6, 2010 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions
CY grounds up the middle.
That would’ve been an infield hit if Church weren’t on 1B. Ugh…
Leadoff double WASTED.
Mr. Science Boy
lead off double
and we cannot get him home?
wow, just wow.
Anyone who attempts to generate random numbers by deterministic means is, of course, living in a state of sin.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 6, 2010 6:09 PM EDT reply actions
It could be worse.
Remember all those times we’ve had the bases loaded with no outs, and then… yeah?
Mr. Science Boy
repressing those memories
but yeah, I remember
Anyone who attempts to generate random numbers by deterministic means is, of course, living in a state of sin.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 6, 2010 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Let's squash the Giants!
It’s time we play Goliath for a change and make them feel like David!
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
sling some poo
see what sticks
Anyone who attempts to generate random numbers by deterministic means is, of course, living in a state of sin.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 6, 2010 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions
#&@:$;#%#$@&!!!!
Now I am really worried…..Kennedy deserved a better fate than that…..
by frubio on Sep 6, 2010 6:11 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Here for roll call
"A couple of years agoi was hitting 170 in 60 at bats and everybody was ready to kill me Guess what happened? Laser Show!
by BattleMoses on Sep 6, 2010 6:13 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
come on guys,
double play so Adam can end this charade
Anyone who attempts to generate random numbers by deterministic means is, of course, living in a state of sin.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 6, 2010 6:15 PM EDT reply actions
Well then.
If the Giants don’t waste this opportunity, that’s probably the game.
Also, why the Hell was Augie playing at the base??
Mr. Science Boy
If we lose this,I'll feel gutted.
Hey, Vasquez,have you ever been mistaken for a man ?
No, have you?
bandwagon fans
always come out when a team is in the hunt.
Anyone who attempts to generate random numbers by deterministic means is, of course, living in a state of sin.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 6, 2010 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions
::coughvictorcough::::::
Anyone who attempts to generate random numbers by deterministic means is, of course, living in a state of sin.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 6, 2010 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions
lol
he’s been posting up a storm on azcentral
Anyone who attempts to generate random numbers by deterministic means is, of course, living in a state of sin.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 6, 2010 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Parra
You may live.
Bad doormat! No stock options!
by Clefo on Sep 6, 2010 6:21 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
NASCAR may have a point
:-)
"It's not the despair, Laura. I can take the despair. It's the hope I can't stand." -- Brian Stimpson
That is about as humble as Phil will ever be
It's not enough to just live, you gotta live for something.
by Dallas D'Back Fan on Sep 6, 2010 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions
lol
Anyone who attempts to generate random numbers by deterministic means is, of course, living in a state of sin.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 6, 2010 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions
DEFENSE MACHINE!!!!!!
It's not enough to just live, you gotta live for something.
by Dallas D'Back Fan on Sep 6, 2010 6:22 PM EDT reply actions
No lunch here yet
Snacked a while ago on chips and salsa
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
still not eating
those cookies yesterday…. WOW! stay far away
Anyone who attempts to generate random numbers by deterministic means is, of course, living in a state of sin.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 6, 2010 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Made a chicken/red hot/blue cheese hoagie
…
/disappears
My value over a replacement poster is approximately 10.5 runs.
It's hilarious
how a food roll call can get all sorts of people coming out of the woodwork.
Mr. Science Boy
the power of food
Anyone who attempts to generate random numbers by deterministic means is, of course, living in a state of sin.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 6, 2010 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Gonna
Scourge some leftovers from yesterday’s potluck when I go to the theatre today.
Bad doormat! No stock options!
Whip It
Whip It Good!
\Devo
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
My bf made it
a gammon roast,cooked with cider and apples from the communal garden,new potatoes and green beans.,
Hey, Vasquez,have you ever been mistaken for a man ?
No, have you?
...I hate you.
Can all British people cook?? I thought British cooking was supposed to be BAD…
Mr. Science Boy
No. It's just their teeth
It's not enough to just live, you gotta live for something.
by Dallas D'Back Fan on Sep 6, 2010 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions
and that dates from the war and before the NHS
Hey, Vasquez,have you ever been mistaken for a man ?
No, have you?
yeah,we can
it was bad in the 50s because rationing was still about and in the 60s they’d not got over it,
Hey, Vasquez,have you ever been mistaken for a man ?
No, have you?
I've been there quite a few times
and the food is generally awful, especially the beef.
Gordon Ramsey’s restaurants are really good though.
The Great and Mighty....
Oh,eat out food can be aweful
ordinary people cook well.
Hey, Vasquez,have you ever been mistaken for a man ?
No, have you?
Its the opposite here
I can’t cook – I burn water. But dining out here in the States (if you go to some place with a good reputation) is a delight.
The Great and Mighty....
I'd love to dine out more
but I’m poor as a church mouse.A meal out would cost my food budget for the week.
Hey, Vasquez,have you ever been mistaken for a man ?
No, have you?
hey,I eat well
I just have to be clever about it.
Hey, Vasquez,have you ever been mistaken for a man ?
No, have you?
what is there to eat in a church?
Hey, Vasquez,have you ever been mistaken for a man ?
No, have you?
and Thou.
The Great and Mighty....
by NASCARbernet on Sep 6, 2010 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
But not Clefo,
since he hates Catholics.
Mr. Science Boy
by DbacksSkins on Sep 6, 2010 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Not picking on Hannah, by any stretch
that sounds like a delicious meal. I’ve just been really disappointed by the restaurant and hotel food in general.
The Great and Mighty....
Hotel food is usually attrocious ,chain restaurants are worse
ethnic is awesome,that includes Fish n chips
Hey, Vasquez,have you ever been mistaken for a man ?
No, have you?
I went to a Thai Restaurant near St. Jame's Palace
the beef in the Panang was rubber. Not like rubber. Rubber. $30 for rubber.
The Great and Mighty....
but that's low in colesterol , so it's good for you
oh I forget, you’re talking London, well,that explains it.
Hey, Vasquez,have you ever been mistaken for a man ?
No, have you?
Yes, London
where people are very slender, mostly because the food is so bad.
The Great and Mighty....
Like Paris, but with ruder people.
Hey, Vasquez,have you ever been mistaken for a man ?
No, have you?
I actually found Parisians
to be very polite and very friendly when I was there.
Of course, that was the summer of 2003, so they may have just been glad that Americans were visiting AT ALL.
The Swiss, on the other hand…
Mr. Science Boy
I actually had
the best fish and chips (I know, I know, STEREOTYPE) I’ve ever had at a food stand outside the Imperial War Museum.
Mr. Science Boy
had chicken fingers
at ihop before work.
I should have a mfin theme song.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Sep 6, 2010 6:28 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
MK
It's not enough to just live, you gotta live for something.
by Dallas D'Back Fan on Sep 6, 2010 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions
He may
Have meant in the physical and geographic sense. Which is true
Bad doormat! No stock options!
by Clefo on Sep 6, 2010 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Or even the song by Stephen Still
which exists on vinyl,CD and I expect the innards of the internet.
Hey, Vasquez,have you ever been mistaken for a man ?
No, have you?
I don't think so
That would be the Padres that have gone away
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
They called him the big Glute! Ha ha ha ha ha
It's not enough to just live, you gotta live for something.
by Dallas D'Back Fan on Sep 6, 2010 6:33 PM EDT reply actions
Yous a big fine pitcher why oncha back that thing up
It's not enough to just live, you gotta live for something.
by Dallas D'Back Fan on Sep 6, 2010 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
And taking care of his glutes in the process
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
IIIIISSSSSHHHHIIIIKKKKKAAAAAWWWAAAA!!!
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
STRIKEOUT!!
Obviously, IPK deserved the dubya today, but I think Guti’s earned one too.
Let’s end this now.
Mr. Science Boy
Gutzilllllllla
"A couple of years agoi was hitting 170 in 60 at bats and everybody was ready to kill me Guess what happened? Laser Show!
by BattleMoses on Sep 6, 2010 6:40 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Wow.
As a pitcher, if you walk Gerardo Parra, you might as well be taken back behind the barn and shot.
Mr. Science Boy
definetely
the “D” crew today
Anyone who attempts to generate random numbers by deterministic means is, of course, living in a state of sin.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 6, 2010 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Okay, seriously, talk about bad luck during Red's at bat.
Strike one: High and outside, called a ball during the rest of the game, but suddenly called a strike. Probably because Enright’s a pitcher.
Strike two: Pitcher nearly HITS Enright, who dives out of the way, buuuut the ball nicks the bat for a foul.
Strike three: Fouled straight back, called a strikeout because Barry was bunting.
Enright only had control over the third strike.
Mr. Science Boy
Pleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleaseplease
Hey, Vasquez,have you ever been mistaken for a man ?
No, have you?
Swing with one hand
cause if he hits it with both, it’s really going to hurt.
The Great and Mighty....
Too late
He not only made the pain worse, but he hurt any chance we had :(
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
Ryal is hurt...a toe injury of some sorts I heard
Should have let Augie have his at bat
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
Okay.
They’ve hit a batter today, even if it wasn’t properly called, and they’ve nearly hit other batters, including Enright and now Mark.
They can pitch inside if they’d like, but SOMEBODY on the Giants needs to be hit tomorrow.
Mr. Science Boy
wow, hope it wasn't the same kid from yesterday.
A boy seated near the Arizona Diamondbacks dugout has been carried away on a stretcher after being struck on the head by a flying bat.
The boy, who was sitting on the third base side of home plate, just beyond the start of the protective netting, was hit on the right side of the head in the fourth inning of Monday’s game after San Francisco’s Buster Posey lost the bat swinging at a pitch.
Medical personnel rushed to the boy and started applying pressure and a cold compress to the side of his head for several minutes. He was later fitted with a neck brace and strapped to a stretcher.
The boy was alert and speaking with medics as they worked on him and gave a thumbs up to the crowd as he was carried away. A security official at Chase Field said he was taken to a hospital as a precaution.
Anyone who attempts to generate random numbers by deterministic means is, of course, living in a state of sin.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 6, 2010 6:54 PM EDT reply actions
No
The kid today they said was a 13 year old. I think the one yesterday was much younger
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
yeah, way to
scare off the youngsters. If the horrid play of the team doesn’t get ya, we’ll use bats and balls
Anyone who attempts to generate random numbers by deterministic means is, of course, living in a state of sin.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 6, 2010 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
but those who survive will be REALLY loyal.
Hey, Vasquez,have you ever been mistaken for a man ?
No, have you?
by hotclaws on Sep 6, 2010 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah...
they’re really weeding out the non-fans now, by firstly picking off the children.
Mr. Science Boy
by DbacksSkins on Sep 6, 2010 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
unlike running the bulls at Pamplona
Hey, Vasquez,have you ever been mistaken for a man ?
No, have you?
+1
lol
Anyone who attempts to generate random numbers by deterministic means is, of course, living in a state of sin.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 6, 2010 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah let him FFFFFFF up that hand some more
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
Damn
I really must have jinxed Aaron when he and I met the other day :(
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
I didn't even think of that, Xmet
Thanks for clarifying!
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
You're welcome.
Wouldn’t want to have a super major guilt trip on my conscience.
pretty much the game
I hate the dodger fans, but I just plain can’t stand anything about the giants, from top to bottom.
Anyone who attempts to generate random numbers by deterministic means is, of course, living in a state of sin.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 6, 2010 7:04 PM EDT reply actions
I would just like to say that, outside of IPK,
Frodo and I both hate everything about this game.
Mr. Science Boy
I hate everyone outside the Snakepit and Huge Jackman right now.
Hey, Vasquez,have you ever been mistaken for a man ?
No, have you?
LaSmash plz
It's not enough to just live, you gotta live for something.
by Dallas D'Back Fan on Sep 6, 2010 7:08 PM EDT reply actions
sadly, yes
Anyone who attempts to generate random numbers by deterministic means is, of course, living in a state of sin.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 6, 2010 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh
glad it’s fracking over now
Hey, Vasquez,have you ever been mistaken for a man ?
No, have you?
Well, we certainly didn't appreciate that.
Frodo says we should just DFA Heilman and give Torra a shot.
Mr. Science Boy
Aaaaand interviewing Buster Posey.
Frodo barked at him and says that he hates it when FSAZ interviews opposing players.
Mr. Science Boy
Frodo agrees,
but says his pawprint on the referendum wouldn’t count because he’s a dog and this isn’t Chicago. But he supports the effort.
Mr. Science Boy
he can bite people who vote the wrong way
Hey, Vasquez,have you ever been mistaken for a man ?
No, have you?
Augie kitty can claw them too!
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
He says he's down,
but only if he gets cheese at the end of the day.
That may be an issue. His mommy does NOT give him cheese.
Mr. Science Boy
This game should be awarded
The Head And Shoulders Head-Scratcher Award!
Why? Because there were some things in this game that had us all scratching our heads!
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
by Rockkstarr12 on Sep 6, 2010 7:34 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
heilman is slumping
maybe his arm is worn out. his delivery is s tarting to look a little herky jerky. aaron gets the loss but the offense gets the discredit for this one… :(
I still think I jinxed him...
Brian, I finally met Aaron on Saturday before the game…
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
Starting can be easier, up and down in the bull pen, plus
having to be perfect most of the time has its effect.
Pitching every fifth day has it’s advantages.
It's one of the things that the Mets (2006,7&8), Cubs (2009)
& Dbacks have in common, not starting him before putting him in the pen (if he shows he can’t cut it). I’ve seen several articles on the subject, but the most interesting thing was comparing his 2005 record to Dan Haren, who was allowed to develop as a starter that year. When he went to the pen Heilman’s ERA was 1+ lower, and had pitched a 1 hit, CG SO. Developing in the pen wasn’t necessarily a bad thing, shutting him out of a starting role was.
It saved the teams a lot of money, but they only got what the paid for, not what they needed.
Brian :)
I sure did :)
It was during batting practice on Saturday. I caught his attention when he was walking through the dugout and asked him if he’d come over. He started at one end of the area and signed for anyone who wanted his autograph. So when he got to me, he and I started talking and I had him sign my DBacks Yearbook (his page in there) and then asked him to take the picture with me. He was very nice, asked me my name, and we talked for about 10 minutes that day. He was cracking me up too. Now I know what kind of sense of humor he has. I’d wanted to meet him ever since Spring Training but the timing just wasn’t there.
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
by Rockkstarr12 on Sep 6, 2010 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, this one never should've gone to extras.
If it IS Aaron having been worn out, though, that certainly doesn’t inspire confidence in his prospects as a starter.
Mr. Science Boy
Maybe just a bit weary,
Please see above for the rest of what I meant to post here.
Think you're right, 60 games + wamups
+ very little respect (except here).
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