Hello, My Name Is... v2.0
by Jim McLennan on Apr 7, 2011 11:03 AM EDT
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It has been three years since the original version of the post, in which members introduced themselves, so with this being the first scheduled off-day, I figured it was a good chance for a re-start. If you've been lurking - and I know a lot of you have! - now would be an excellent time to join the community and say "Hi". We don't bite. [Gently nibble, perhaps, but rarely draw blood. ;-)] If you're looking for a template to get you started, there's one below, but feel free to use any format.
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Favorite All-Time Diamondback:
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See the previous entry for my full bio, but I suppose I might as well go first!
Name: Jim McLennan
Location: Phoenix
Favorite Current Diamondback: Barry Enright
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Luis Gonzalez
At-Bat Music: Rammstein: Sehensucht
When Not SnakePitting, I… : Watch a lot of movies and TV
Favorite Baseball Movie: The Natural
Random Factoid of Interest: Never played baseball at all. There’s no Little League in Scotland where I grew up, and the closest I ever came was a couple of games of pick-up softball in a London park.
"While Mrs. SnakePit watched one of the most highly acclaimed films of the year, I sat through a badly made schlock fest with absolutely no redeeming value. And it was awesome."
Name: Liz
Location: Scottsdale
Favorite Current Diamondback: Kelly Johnson
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Conor Jackson (Don’t laugh!)
At-Bat Music: Pour Some Sugar on Me by Def Leppard (Try not to have swagger when you hear that.)
When Not SnakePitting, I… : ‘m a preschool teacher and I pretend to be a writer. I’m also married to soco (if the name wasn’t subtle enough).
Favorite Baseball Movie: Sandlot (You’re killing me, Smalls.)
Random Factoid of Interest: I was friends (-ish) with a guy who won the Worlds Series for a whole year before I knew who he was. During this time his wife overheard me say he was “dreamy” and I thought I would die of embarrassment right there, but not even close to the embarrassment I felt after a year of saying I loved baseball to a guy who PLAYED it PROFESSIONALLY. (I WAS NEW TO BASEBALL. SHOOT ME.)
When they're good they're very very good, but most of the time they're just awful.
You can't have more than one?
I have two best freinds. One is like my sister and the other is someone I’ve known since we were 12 or 13.
Per Mare, Per Terras
::shrug::?
HEY, FRENCHY! STAR TREK OR STAR WARS?
by DbacksSkins on Apr 7, 2011 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I believe you mean:
Cool story bro.
I'm daydreaming on a strawberry swing.
by soco on Apr 8, 2011 1:47 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Your lady knows
Cause I freaked out on her about it like three separate times. But no, in general I keep it mum.
When they're good they're very very good, but most of the time they're just awful.
Although
after she gave me the name, I realized that I’m pretty sure you’ve told me before.
HEY, FRENCHY! STAR TREK OR STAR WARS?
That's crazy!
I work at a preschool and I am trying to be a writer too. But I never called a dude dreamy….
It's not enough to just live, you gotta live for something.
by Dallas D'Back Fan on Apr 7, 2011 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
You obviously hadn't seen this guy
There is no other word to describe him. ;)
But small world! What age do you teach? I’m mostly 2-3 but sometimes venture into the 12 month class for moments of true insanity. Also, WRITERS REPRESENT!
When they're good they're very very good, but most of the time they're just awful.
well
Name: soco
Location: Scottsdale Wine and Cheese Club
Favorite current D’back: Kelly Johnson, I guess
Favorite all-time D’Back: Doug Davis, I guess
At-bat music: “All of the Lights” by Kanye West
When not Snakepitting: I stare out the window and dream of Snakepit? No, I fill my time right now with school, reading, movies, and sometimes baseball cards
Favorite baseball movie: “the Natural” is hard to beat
Random factoid: Phoenix was at one time called Pumpkinville
I'm daydreaming on a strawberry swing.
Name: Kent
Location: Atlanta
Favorite Current Diamondback: Brandon Allen
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Luis Gonzalez
At-Bat Music: “This is Your Life” … Switchfoot
When Not SnakePitting, I… : am combing FedBaseball, BleedCubieBlue, etc cuz I’m more a fantasy baseball fan than any one team.
Favorite Baseball Movie: Invincible. Yeah, I know it’s a football movie but it’s got the Kirk Gibson attitude so it’s sort of a baseball movie.
Random Factoid of Interest: While I’ve never lived in Arizona three of my closest friends live in Gilbert.
Does BA count
as a “Current Diamondback”?
He’d certainly count as “Favorite Current Ace” or (hopefully) “Favorite Future Diamondback”
HEY, FRENCHY! STAR TREK OR STAR WARS?
Name: Clefo, a lot of you actually know my real name, but I still feel like being anonymous
Location: Tucson
Favorite Current Diamondback: Chris Young
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Brent Brede.. Or maybe Luis Gonzalez
At-Bat Music: “Silvergun Superman” Stone Temple Pilots
When Not Snakepitting I..: Work various hours at Studio Connections, a theatre company/after school educational place thingy. I’m also a Theatre Arts Major at the University of Arizona
Favorite Baseball Movie: Major League
Random Factoid: I was THIS CLOSE to Corey Patterson giving me his glove during a Spring Training game in 2001
Bad doormat! No stock options!
Upon further review
My favorite D’Back of all time is, duh, the Sultan of Scrap: David Eckstein! ;)
Bad doormat! No stock options!
I always forget
that Eckstein was a Dback. (And, with -0.2 WAR, he probably did too)
HEY, FRENCHY! STAR TREK OR STAR WARS?
And I suppose
How I Became a D’Backs Fan: I was kinda-sorta-not really a Dodgers fan, mostly out of familial loyalty. I was an impressionable lad, and the fact that the D’Backs were on TV all the time coupled with LA trading away my then favorite player (Mike Piazza), converted me for good.
Bad doormat! No stock options!
Piazza
Was a fave of mine too back in the day :)
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
'Last words are for fools who haven't said enough'. - Karl Marx
Name: Shawn Anderson
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Favorite Current Diamondback: Chris Young and Stephen Drew (I’m worried about saying this because my last three favorites got traded in the same year)
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Craig Counsell or Gonzo…or the rest of the 2001 Team
At-Bat Music: Holding Out for a Hero performed by Emery (cover of Bonnie Tyler)
When Not SnakePitting, I… : Be unemployed, so I play lots of video games (sometimes while SnakePitting)
Favorite Baseball Movie: Field of Dreams or The Rookie
Random Factoid of Interest: I dropped out of college for a year and half to go play in the minors (A level ball) before getting hurt in a pick-up game (kicked off team due to breach of contract)
Oh, man...
that sucks about getting hurt. What position? Which org?
HEY, FRENCHY! STAR TREK OR STAR WARS?
I played 3rd and catcher. I was in the Brewer’s organization, but almost got moved several times to the Red Sox. Got clipped in the knee on a dirty play and took steroids to try to rehab faster. Even though my doc gave them to me legally, the Brewers didn’t like that very much, legal or not. Thus, my career is over.
Ouch... that kind of sucks... :(
But we’re glad you’re here, it’s nice to have a perspective of someone who’s played the game!
I stopped reading. Now I just write sarcastic, angry comments.. -- soco
Gotcha.
Guy with whom I went to grade school got drafted as a C into the Brewers org out of HS.
HEY, FRENCHY! STAR TREK OR STAR WARS?
Name: Devin
Location: Phoenix.
Favorite Current Diamondback: I’m trying not to get attached, because I figure that’s a sure sign they’ll be traded, but I suppose either CY or Barry Enright.
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Dan Haren, Mark Reynolds, or BK Kim- you know, back when Kim was good.
At-Bat Music:
When Not SnakePitting, I… : Read (a lot), watch TV, and chatter incessantly on Twitter.
Favorite Baseball Movie: Major League.
Random Factoid of Interest: One of my favorite hobbies is baking.
And for the rest of our days, that beloved call of "Frenchy!" will forever echo in our hearts.
Which is going to concern a lot of cardiologists.
Oh, whoops
Forgot to fill in at-bat music. Hmm…. Bigmouth Strikes Again by The Smiths. Seems fitting.
And for the rest of our days, that beloved call of "Frenchy!" will forever echo in our hearts.
Which is going to concern a lot of cardiologists.
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!
I LOVE THAT SONG. Want to learn it on drums so bad.
http://hasthelargehadroncolliderdestroyedtheworldyet.com/
by Dan Strittmatter on Apr 7, 2011 2:10 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
phoenix
… sure.
Devin. We need to do a cookie/dessert exchange one of these days :)
we want frenchy!
We totally do.
Which is just another reason you should come visit us more often.
And I can’t tell people where I actually live, not right away. It would ruin…. ::puts on sunglasses:: the surprise.
And for the rest of our days, that beloved call of "Frenchy!" will forever echo in our hearts.
Which is going to concern a lot of cardiologists.
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAH
We’ll have to supply some desserts at the next socofest, I suppose.
we want frenchy!
I agree whole heartedly with this idea.
When they're good they're very very good, but most of the time they're just awful.
How You Became a Diamondbacks Fan: I lived in Phoenix when the team started.
And for the rest of our days, that beloved call of "Frenchy!" will forever echo in our hearts.
Which is going to concern a lot of cardiologists.
How I I Learned To Stop Worrying and Love the Diamondbacks:
Xanax.
I'm daydreaming on a strawberry swing.
Good Morning Everybody :)
Name: April aka Rockkstarr12
Location: Tempe, Arizona
Favorite Current Diamondback: Ryan Roberts
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Augie Ojeda, Jeff Salazar, David Dellucci
At-Bat Music: “Rock Star” by Nickelback
When Not SnakePitting, I… : Will graduate college from the Bryman School of Arizona this coming September with an Associate’s Degree in Dental Assisting and am currently working as a 3rd grade teacher’s aide at Lookout Mountain Elementary School
Favorite Baseball Movie: “Major League”
Random Factoid of Interest: I am a total photography geek and would like to have my own business eventually if Dental Assisting proves not to pan out for me
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
'Last words are for fools who haven't said enough'. - Karl Marx
How I became a DBack Fan
My first love is the Rockies, but how I got into the DBacks? My friend worked for the DBacks from Opening Day of 1998 until the end of the season of 2002. She knew I collected memorabelia so she sent me some cool DBack items from Inaugural Year. I went to the very first DBacks/Rockies series at Coors Field and was hooked since then! Hence my love of both teams…and I had the pleasure of working at Bank One Ballpark (as it was known back then) as an usher and ticket taker during the summer of 2000 after moving here.
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
'Last words are for fools who haven't said enough'. - Karl Marx
Name: Jenna
Location: Tucson
Favorite Current Diamondback: Willie Bloomquist!
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: … Willie Bloomquist?
At-Bat Music: All I Do Is Win – DJ Khaled
When Not SnakePitting, I… : read, cook, talk too much on twitter, and try to persuade ‘skins to put away his computer and pay attention to me.
Favorite Baseball Movie: Field of Dreams, even though I start crying about halfway through and can never seem to stop. For Love of the Game is a close second, and would probably be first if I didn’t absolutely hate Jane so much. Billy could have done so much better.
Random Factoid of Interest: I’m a Red Sox fan. Everyone probably already knows this, but there ya go.
we want frenchy!
Name: Sergey
Location: Anchorage, AK
Favorite Current Diamondback: Justin Upton
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Luis Gonzalez
At-Bat Music: Got Em Hatin – Plies
When Not SnakePitting, I… : am finishing up my last semester at UAA as a geology major and work for BLM
Favorite Baseball Movie: Major League
Random Factoid of Interest: My favorite teams are all over the place (Stl. Rams, AZ DBacks, Seattle M’s, Wash. Capitals, OSU Beavers) And only OSU Beavers and M’s are location/family related.
Needed: Ping Pong table. Anyone wanna donate $78 million?
Alex Ovechkin
that’s basically the only reason I love the Caps. Since I’m russian and all, gotta represent!!
Needed: Ping Pong table. Anyone wanna donate $78 million?
Russian *and* in Alaska?
Dammit, Sarah Palin was right!
Can you see her house from there? :-)
"While Mrs. SnakePit watched one of the most highly acclaimed films of the year, I sat through a badly made schlock fest with absolutely no redeeming value. And it was awesome."
by Jim McLennan on Apr 7, 2011 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Nah, she's from Wasilla
cough wa-syphilis cough
I strongly dislike her, btw.
Needed: Ping Pong table. Anyone wanna donate $78 million?
Sure you're not alone there...
"While Mrs. SnakePit watched one of the most highly acclaimed films of the year, I sat through a badly made schlock fest with absolutely no redeeming value. And it was awesome."
by Jim McLennan on Apr 7, 2011 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions
What part of Anchorage?
My sister lives there.
I stopped reading. Now I just write sarcastic, angry comments.. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Apr 7, 2011 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Right now in Eagle River, grew up there too
but I work and go to school in midtown-ish area. Used to live all over though
Needed: Ping Pong table. Anyone wanna donate $78 million?
My sister works
by the airport, is that near you? I don’t quite know where she lives. :)
I stopped reading. Now I just write sarcastic, angry comments.. -- soco
my gf lives close to the airport
it’s southwest-ish area of anchorage
Needed: Ping Pong table. Anyone wanna donate $78 million?
not a lot
a bunch of exchange students, but i’m too Americanized…don’t hang with them
Needed: Ping Pong table. Anyone wanna donate $78 million?
In highschool,
we had a foreign exchange student from Russia. The TEACHER made him say, “I want to kill moose and squirrel.” It was hilarious.
/this has been a random momment brought to you by Justin
Per Mare, Per Terras
by justin1985 on Apr 7, 2011 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
There is a boy in the 3rd grade class I help out with
Whose father is Russian and his mom is from the US…and Sam (the boy) was born in Russia but has lived in Arizona his whole life.
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
'Last words are for fools who haven't said enough'. - Karl Marx
kinda how i am
but I lived in russia for 10 years, 13 in alaska
Needed: Ping Pong table. Anyone wanna donate $78 million?
Sakhalin Island
there’s a ton of oil and gas exploration/extraction right now. It’s right above Japan
Needed: Ping Pong table. Anyone wanna donate $78 million?
Yeah, I know where it is. West of the Kuril Islands.
Wow… seems like it’d totally suck to live there.
HEY, FRENCHY! STAR TREK OR STAR WARS?
It wasn't too bad
I was a little kid, but didn’t seem bad. Milder winters, nice summers. Fishing was BOMB.
Needed: Ping Pong table. Anyone wanna donate $78 million?
I'd certainly
think the fishing would be awesome, and I DO love fishing.
I’d just think there wouldn’t be much else to do.
HEY, FRENCHY! STAR TREK OR STAR WARS?
in case of emergency
Name: Dan
Location: Tucson
Favorite Current Diamondback: Miguel Montero
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Randy Johnson
At-Bat Music:Stick It Where The Sun Don’t Shine – Nick Lowe
When Not SnakePitting, I… :am not allowed to say per the agreement with the Witness Protection Program
Favorite Baseball Movie: The Natural
Random Factoid of Interest: Four out of five dentists that chew gum, recommend sugarless gum to their patients that chew gum
I used to be disgusted, now I try to be amused....
We should probably explain to people who that is.
And for the rest of our days, that beloved call of "Frenchy!" will forever echo in our hearts.
Which is going to concern a lot of cardiologists.
No more Simpsons jokes!
Approx. 25% of Snakepitters won’t get it!
HEY, FRENCHY! STAR TREK OR STAR WARS?
Same reason
we can’t make Monty Python jokes around snakecharmer.
HEY, FRENCHY! STAR TREK OR STAR WARS?
Of course
Things like Google don’t exist where you can look up references you don’t get, and thus become more “cultured” (as it were)
Bad doormat! No stock options!
by Clefo on Apr 7, 2011 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
You can make them
I just don’t find them funny. :)
I stopped reading. Now I just write sarcastic, angry comments.. -- soco
It's not like I don't freaking recognize a Simpson's character when I see them...
http://hasthelargehadroncolliderdestroyedtheworldyet.com/
by Dan Strittmatter on Apr 7, 2011 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
'Last words are for fools who haven't said enough'. - Karl Marx
Considering that sweeteners = cancer
In a lot of cases, that’s not too surprising IMO.
http://hasthelargehadroncolliderdestroyedtheworldyet.com/
by Dan Strittmatter on Apr 7, 2011 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions
So
that’s what you give to the person who has everything?
Radiation?
HEY, FRENCHY! STAR TREK OR STAR WARS?
True
But all that means is that 1 of 5 doctors is paranoid about cancer. That’s believable.
http://hasthelargehadroncolliderdestroyedtheworldyet.com/
by Dan Strittmatter on Apr 7, 2011 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Hi PirateDan :)
Love your Random Factoid :)
Miggy is my fave catcher but nothing beats Damian Miller. He is my all-time fave at that position
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
'Last words are for fools who haven't said enough'. - Karl Marx
Name: Matt
Location: North Phoenix
Favorite Current Diamondback: Chris Young
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Jose Valverde
At-Bat Music: Surprise ! You’re dead ! (Faith No More)
When Not SnakePitting, Breaking necks and cashing checks.
Favorite Baseball Movie: Major Leauge
Random Factoid of Interest : My heart is cold like Russia.
If you'd have been a dog.....
They would of drowned you at birth.
Name: Marty
Location: Tucson
Favorite Current Diamondback: Chris Young
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Randy Johnson
At-Bat Music: “Satisfaction” – Rolling Stones
When Not SnakePitting: I’m Library Specializing (I’m a Library Specialist)… or watching movies (I’m also a waching movies specialist).
Favorite Baseball Movie: Eight Men Out
Random Factoid of Interest: This is my first post… and I’ll probably post again at some point in the future.
W00t!
We lured someone out! :-) Mission accomplished, and welcome to the ’Pit!
"While Mrs. SnakePit watched one of the most highly acclaimed films of the year, I sat through a badly made schlock fest with absolutely no redeeming value. And it was awesome."
gotta shake that tree hard
to git ’em to fall out!
La vida no se ha hecho para comprenderla, sino para vivirla.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 7, 2011 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
'Last words are for fools who haven't said enough'. - Karl Marx
Thanks!
I’ve been lurking since around the Winter Meetings. I found this was the best place to go for accumulated/fresh dbacks info and that a lot of posters here are informed and surprisingly funny… which is hard to find on the internet (a place mostly populated with the surprisingly misinformed and dangerously unfunny).
by aclaritymaven on Apr 7, 2011 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions
DbacksSkins is surprisingly unfunny
still not sure what jinnah sees in him.
/runs
-Contributing Writer at The Crimson Quarry.
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by JustAJ on Apr 7, 2011 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Okay, Phil,
time to start posting as yourself, now.
I should have a mfin theme song.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Apr 7, 2011 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Welcome!
Glad to have you here!
It's the stuff that dreams are made of
It's the slow and steady fire
by 4 Corners Fan on Apr 7, 2011 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Welcome Marty!
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
'Last words are for fools who haven't said enough'. - Karl Marx
hi dude or dudette
"I like to keep a bottle of stimulant handy in case I see a snake, which I also keep handy."
Name: Mike
Location: Tucson
Favorite Current Diamondback: I would say Justin Upton or Stephen Drew
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Steve Finley or Brandon Webb (When he was the man).
At-Bat Music: Rock You Like a Hurricane: The Scorpions
When Not SnakePitting: I am either taking martial arts or teaching martial arts.
Random Factoid of Interest: Everything usually comes down to a game of inches and angles.
You mean "whaen he was A man" don't you?
It's not enough to just live, you gotta live for something.
by Dallas D'Back Fan on Apr 7, 2011 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Name: Jenny
Location: SF Bay Area, California
Favorite Current Diamondback: Barry Enright and Miguel Montero
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Craig Counsell
At-Bat Music: Keeps Gettin’ Better by Xtina
When Not SnakePitting, I… : play power soccer (look it up, it’s cool ‘yo) and I’m a self-employed web developer.
Favorite Baseball Movie: A League of Their Own
How You Became a Diamondbacks Fan:* I followed them in the ‘01 NLDS because I was flipping between games and saw Craig Counsell’s batting stance. After my first live baseball game in ‘02 (Giants vs Dbacks, Dbacks won) I was hooked.
Random Factoid of Interest: I… really can’t think of anything interesting about me at the moment…..
*(new category)
I stopped reading. Now I just write sarcastic, angry comments.. -- soco
Name: Andrew
Location: Tucson
Favorite Current Diamondback: Chris Young
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Craig Counsell
At-Bat Music: “Monster” by Kanye West
When Not SnakePitting: Goin to school.
Random Factoid of Interest: I’ve thrown out a ceremonial first pitch at a Diamondbacks game.
Name: Richard Flores
Location: Surprise,AZ
Favorite Current Diamondback: tie between upton/hudson
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Gonzo but i think Jay Bell would be second
At-Bat Music: Ready to roll by Jet Black Stare
When Not SnakePitting, I… : am a college student studying journalism at ASU
Favorite Baseball Movie: The Natural
Random Factoid of Interest: i have a collection of more than 50 different bobbleheads
Name: Cory
Location: Naw’lins
Favorite Current Diamondback: Daniel Hudson
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Jay Bell
At-Bat Music: Rock You Like A Hurricane – Scorpions
When Not SnakePitting, I… : am learning about substantive due process and subject-matter jurisdicion. (Which, unfortunately, doesn’t leave much time for SnakePitting…)
Favorite Baseball Movie: The Sandlot
Random Factoid of Interest: In the state of Arizona it is illegal to hunt camels.
Went on a snipe hunt, once.
Wandered around all night and didn’t catch shit.
/rimshot
HEY, FRENCHY! STAR TREK OR STAR WARS?
Name: Gary
Location: Phoenix
Favorite Current Diamondback: none
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Webb
At-Bat Music: Kids – MGMT
When Not SnakePitting, I… : going to school and working full time
Favorite Baseball Movie: “Field of Dreams”
Random Factoid of Interest: I was a foreign exchange student to Chile my senior year of high school.
La vida no se ha hecho para comprenderla, sino para vivirla.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 7, 2011 1:21 PM EDT reply actions
How You Became a Diamondbacks Fan:*
I have lived here in the valley more than half my life now. I played basketball and baseball growing up and those are the two sports I get most passionate about (more so for baseball). Since Phoenix is my home, I support the home teams. I followed the Firebirds in the years before MLB here, but never saw myself as a giants fan (FIrebirds were their triple A team in the PCL). couldn’t wait for season one to start after the announcement we got a team.
La vida no se ha hecho para comprenderla, sino para vivirla.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 7, 2011 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Seriously!
Way to ruin the illusion……
I stopped reading. Now I just write sarcastic, angry comments.. -- soco
Name: Charlie
Location: Tucson
Favorite Current Diamondback: Mark Reynolds… oh wait, dang it. By the way, seen his picture on the MLB Orioles site lately? Had to do a double take.
Seriously though; current Dback: Drooooooooooooooooooooooo
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Definitely not Karim Garcia. Matty Williams, I chose you!
At-Bat Music: Scorpions – Zoo (although there are many Scorp songs that would be awesome)
When Not SnakePitting, I… : Work, hang with my family, attempt to play basketball and beer league softball.
Favorite Baseball Movie: Gotta go with The Rookie. I can watch that movie whenever its on. Close second is Field of Dreams
Random Factoid of Interest: Native Tucsonan. Followed the Tribe (still my AL team) prior to the Dbacks existing. Kenny Loften!!!!
How You Became a Diamondbacks Fan: Followed them (although not religiously) since before day 1. Love the ’Pit. And to think I used to check stats in the Daily Rags.
I got nothin'.
Not true
Most people are faster than Phil. :)
I stopped reading. Now I just write sarcastic, angry comments.. -- soco
not when it comes to posting comments…
I'm working my way to grumpy old curmudgeon status with all the grace I can muster.
Hmm....
Yes he posts a LOT of comments but he’s often an hour late.
I stopped reading. Now I just write sarcastic, angry comments.. -- soco
Former co-worker of mine
while I was working for Chase played in a local softball league. Might’ve been yours?
HEY, FRENCHY! STAR TREK OR STAR WARS?
Could have been
I have played City of Tucson, Marana and I think just plain old Pima County over the years.
I got nothin'.
Name: Char
Location: Tucson
Favorite Current Diamondback: Chris Young and Justin Upton? They keep trading my favorite guys. But I’d like Chris Young to continue what he did last year and Justin Upton to really take off. Definitely not Stephen Drew. He has all the interest of unbuttered toast (sorry, Stephen).
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Dan Haren. I’m still not over that trade.
At-Bat Music: The Buffy the Vampire Slayer theme cause then I’d feel like a BAMF.
When Not SnakePitting, I… : Read a lot, write less than I should and blather away on twitter.
Favorite Baseball Movie: A League of Their Own
Random Factoid of Interest: There are three of me! Nah, not really. But I am a triplet.
This is not going to be pretty. We're talking violence, strong language, adult content...
How I became a Dbacks fan
It was the 2007 playoffs and I didn’t see the point of following any of my shows with the impending writer’s strike so out of lack of anything better to do, I started cheering for the Diamondbacks.
This is not going to be pretty. We're talking violence, strong language, adult content...
Name: Vince
Location: Awhatukee
Favorite Current Diamondback: Stephen Drew
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Mark Renyolds
At-Bat Music: Strung out- Analog
When Not SnakePitting, I… : Am on Dezert Rangers (off-road site) or Hiking
Favorite Baseball Movie: The Sandlot!!!!!!!!
Random Factoid of Interest: I do offroad racing and we recently took 3rd in the longest offroad race in the US, the Mint 400 outside of Las Vegas
Freeze it..and make a popsicle
I grew up in Ahwatukee!
This is not going to be pretty. We're talking violence, strong language, adult content...
I'm living
in the ‘Tuk now myself. I’m within walking distance to Pima Canyon in South Mountain.
La vida no se ha hecho para comprenderla, sino para vivirla.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 7, 2011 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Really, same here
We are right behind Rustle’s Rooste! I work next to Fry’s electronics, so i usually walk or jog to work. Ha Ha
Freeze it..and make a popsicle
dude! we are literally
neighbors then. Just down the street from Rustler’s Roost myself.
La vida no se ha hecho para comprenderla, sino para vivirla.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 7, 2011 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Ha Ha oh man,
What Street do you live on?
Were off Watson (1st stop after coming in the gate)
Im feeling some Rustler’s happy hour/ D’backs games possibly coming on. Ha Ha.
Freeze it..and make a popsicle
done
La vida no se ha hecho para comprenderla, sino para vivirla.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 7, 2011 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I live not far from you or Gary, Baja F1!
5 minutes away from AZ Mills
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
'Last words are for fools who haven't said enough'. - Karl Marx
come on down!
we have peanuts and wine spritzers
La vida no se ha hecho para comprenderla, sino para vivirla.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 8, 2011 2:07 AM EDT up reply actions
Well
That’s a step down from the wine and cheese district, I’d say.
And for the rest of our days, that beloved call of "Frenchy!" will forever echo in our hearts.
Which is going to concern a lot of cardiologists.
we try to be different
down here.
La vida no se ha hecho para comprenderla, sino para vivirla.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 8, 2011 2:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Name: Scott
Location: East Mesa
Favorite Current Diamondback: Miguel Montero
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Greg Schulte + Rod Allen. I’ve seen some fantastic D-Backs’ players, but I fell in love with the team because they sounded so good on the radio.
At-Bat Music: Mystery Dance — Elvis Costello
When Not SnakePitting, I… : I’m a graduate student at ASU. So when I’m not following baseball spend a lot of time reading articles, writing papers, conducting primary research and worrying about whether that last citation I wrote conforms exactly to the APA style guide.
Favorite Baseball Movie: Bull Durham
Random Factoid of Interest: I play a slow, mediocre bluegrass mandolin, but I’m getting better every week!
Good choice
Schulte has been there since day 1. He is great. I mostly listen to games. I liked Rod Allen, but really enjoy Candiotti also.
I got nothin'.
It's so surreal
when you meet a guy like Greg Schulte and hear that fantastic voice right in front of you. (And he’s a great guy, too.)
I stopped reading. Now I just write sarcastic, angry comments.. -- soco
I met him
Kinda, in 5th grade (before the first D’Backs season), when a kid in my class (who, ironically, was an Italian immigrant who knew very little about baseball) won an essay contest and we got to meet “Three Members of the Diamondbacks and Greg Schulte” They were Mark Davis (Former Cy Young award winner who didn’t make it out of spring training) Kurt Ojala (A reliever who got traded to Florida sometime in the next month) and Jorge Fabragas (Who did catch for awhile… then got traded to the Mets)
But Greg narrated the whole Q&A, and it does make the occasion a lot more grand with a booming radio voice like his
Bad doormat! No stock options!
It sounds about right
It was in the spring of that year, I graduated in 2005.. So yeah, sounds about right
Bad doormat! No stock options!
Young'uns!!
Oh wait, we’re just getting really old…….
I stopped reading. Now I just write sarcastic, angry comments.. -- soco
I'm not so young
I’m not among those who had to ask what the reference of “Groundskeeper Willie” was (regardless of your opinion of The Simpsons) ;)
Bad doormat! No stock options!
I always forget
that you’re 2 years younger than me, not 1 year.
I would’ve been in 7th grade spring 1998.
HEY, FRENCHY! STAR TREK OR STAR WARS?
Feb 1985.
Sept 1985.
I was in 7th grade in spring 1998. You’re about my cousin Eric’s age. You’re 7 months younger, but a year behind in school.
HEY, FRENCHY! STAR TREK OR STAR WARS?
I
graduated high school in 1998.
I also may have killed a man in Reno, just to watch him die.
And for the rest of our days, that beloved call of "Frenchy!" will forever echo in our hearts.
Which is going to concern a lot of cardiologists.
for some reason
i could have sworn that was johnny cash.
must have my history wrong.
we want frenchy!
Well
Have you ever seen me and Johnny Cash in the same place before?
And for the rest of our days, that beloved call of "Frenchy!" will forever echo in our hearts.
Which is going to concern a lot of cardiologists.
+1
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
'Last words are for fools who haven't said enough'. - Karl Marx
Grad School
Good luck with it. I am halfway to my dissertation for an Ed.D. Lots of time spent dealing with APA and all that fun. Also agree with you about Schulte and Allen.
~Tommy~
Do you use bibme.org?
It’s good at doing APA citations.
It's the stuff that dreams are made of
It's the slow and steady fire
by 4 Corners Fan on Apr 7, 2011 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions
its awesome at Chicago style
that’s what I used for my thesis
-Contributing Writer at The Crimson Quarry.
- Follow me on the Twitter for worthless thoughts and IU updates.
APA formatting
I use it at school too…and I use noodletools.com for mine…it’s a good site as well
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
'Last words are for fools who haven't said enough'. - Karl Marx
I was doing them by hand
When it was a requirement of my basic research methods class. Now I’m testing out software. Started with RefWorks (OK, but it has some very frustrating “features”). Then it was EndNote and Zotero. EndNote’s my favorite so far. I like the way it interacts with Word, and its interface makes much more sense – to me, at least – than the other two. But I’m not sure I like it enough to buy a copy when the trial period expires.
I’ll check out BibMe and NoodleTools this weekend. Thanks for the recommendations!
Nice thing about BibMe
is that it’s free. They ask for a donation, but you don’t have to give anything. I make a small donation with each class that I use it for. By the time I finish my degree, it will still have saved me money.
It's the stuff that dreams are made of
It's the slow and steady fire
by 4 Corners Fan on Apr 8, 2011 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions
You're welcome Palooka Joe :)
Noodle Tools is also a freebie. All you have to do is set up your own account and you can use it all you want. My teacher at school got me into this site and I am glad she did. It’s really helped me with my cite works pages and such.
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
'Last words are for fools who haven't said enough'. - Karl Marx
Name: Steven
Location: Rexburg, Idaho
Favorite Current Diamondback: Barry Enright
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Steve Finley
At-Bat Music:
When Not SnakePitting, I… : study, study, study. and then play modern warfail 2.
Favorite Baseball Movie: Rookie of the Year
Random Factoid of Interest: i love lamp.
How You Became a Diamondbacks Fan: grew up in arizona so i’ve got the whole homer thing going on.
Join the Army, meet interesting people, kill them.
Name: David
Location: Westchester County, NY
Favorite Current Diamondback: Miguel Montero
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Chad Tracy (stupid injuries)
At-Bat Music: Anything Grateful Dead, to mellow me out.
When Not SnakePitting, I… : Work, enjoy music, sports and messing with computers.
Favorite Baseball Movie: A League of their Own
Random Factoid of Interest: I was born in Phoenix, AZ.
Name: Justin
Location: Casas Adobes, Arizona (in between Marana and Oro Valley)
Favorite Current Diamondback: Im not sure… Uh CY and Drew.
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Brian Anderson, Finley, Matt Williams, Webb, RJ, Kim.
At-Bat Music: Not really sure. I think I would just go with whatever I’ve been listening to lately.
When Not SnakePitting, I…: Work, hangout with friends. Go to Tucson baseball games or UA hockey games.
Favorite Baseball Movie: Either Major League or Bull Durham
Random Factoid of Interest: I am a Certified Nursing Assistant. And hate it.
How You Became a Diamondbacks Fan: I moved here in 1994, from CT. So I have been a dbacks fan since day 1. That was the summer after my 6th grade year, we actually went to CT for a couple of months so my first memories are really the 1999 season.
Per Mare, Per Terras
If
you hate it, I’m sure it wouldn’t be too tough to become an uncertified nursing assistant?
HEY, FRENCHY! STAR TREK OR STAR WARS?
The pay is good.
I have been agency since last September (think temps). So the hours are not good, which is why I also have my Fry’s job. A couple of incidents happened this weekend that made me think I’m pretty much done. (nothing bad, just getting grossed out by a couple things that I would probably have not cared about a year ago).
Per Mare, Per Terras
Do not gross out the new people!!!
I stopped reading. Now I just write sarcastic, angry comments.. -- soco
Okay, so list it NSFW.
Or NSFS. (Stomachs)
But I still demand details!
HEY, FRENCHY! STAR TREK OR STAR WARS?
The first one is the grosser one, but the second is humorous.
I was at a nursing home on saturday. The first person I changed had poop everywhere. It was extremely gross and I felt like throwing up. That was the first time I have ever had that reaction. I have been working so infrequently that I shouldn’r really care about that.
On Sunday I worked at the same nursing home. When I was doing my putting people down rounds (putting them to bed) this lady farted when I changed her. No big deal, right? Well…when I did my last rounds, pulled off her brief she let out a much longer and smellier one and then started laughing.
I also dont have alot of patients with combatative residents. I mean, I would never do anything bad, I just don’t like t. They can do whatever they want to you…and some know it.. Plus there are all sorts of fun diseases you get to worry about.
Per Mare, Per Terras
Kinda reminds me
when I worked at a nursing home sr yr of HS. (Not as a CNA, obviously… as an activities guy)
HEY, FRENCHY! STAR TREK OR STAR WARS?
GO ICE CATS!!!
I miss going to their games
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
'Last words are for fools who haven't said enough'. - Karl Marx
Name: Marc
Location: Central Phoenix
Favorite Current Diamondback: Stephen Drew
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Curt Schilling
At-Bat Music: Anything by the Black Keys
When Not SnakePitting, I… : Can be found watching Arrested Development or playing video games
Favorite Baseball Movie: Angels in the Outfield, duh
Random Factoid of Interest: I am the undisputed “winking champion” amongst my friends
Wear your own fur.
I can't believe
I’m the only person who has said Angels in the Outfield. Come on, guys!
Wear your own fur.
by Marc Fournier on Apr 7, 2011 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
That movie
Is pretty much why Minnesota is my second favorite team.
Wear your own fur.
by Marc Fournier on Apr 7, 2011 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I like that movie too!
But it’s nothin compared to ALotO.
I stopped reading. Now I just write sarcastic, angry comments.. -- soco
Name: Pygalgia, but in the meat world people mostly call me “Scott”
Location: Flagstaff
Favorite current: CY
Favorite all-time: Randy Johnson
Walk-up music: Chainsaw City, Widespread Panic covering Jerry Joseph (who’s the best songwriter you’ve never heard of)
When not here: I’m somewhere else. I hope there will be beer
Movie: I’m really not into movies
Random Factoid: as many of you know, I’m a lifelong, born and raised fan of The World Champion San Francisco Giants!
I'm working my way to grumpy old curmudgeon status with all the grace I can muster.
Added: How I became a D’Backs fan: Lifelong baseball fan living in AZ when the D’Backs began. Figured I could have a second team loyalty.
I'm working my way to grumpy old curmudgeon status with all the grace I can muster.
Much respect.
It does have to be tough to like two teams in the same division.
Then again, even prior to 2002, (when the Texans joined the league and shifted up the divisions) I considered the Cardinals my 2nd NFL team, though they were in the NFC East with my ’Skins.
HEY, FRENCHY! STAR TREK OR STAR WARS?
Name: Tony
Location: Washington, DC
Favorite Current Diamondback: Chris Young
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Randy Johnson
At-Bat Music: The Final Countdown (and it would be just like a GOB magic show)
When Not SnakePitting, I… : Work. I’m one of those special interests people hate.
Favorite Baseball Movie: Bull Durham
Random Factoid of Interest: Play in a bad ass adult co-ed wiffleball league here in dc. 16 teams this season, strike boards that measure speed, video online, stats — you are jealous.
I don't know
Video online and tracking stats is pretty awesome.
And for the rest of our days, that beloved call of "Frenchy!" will forever echo in our hearts.
Which is going to concern a lot of cardiologists.
I suppose for vintage baseball
The equivalent to “video online” would be some guy coming round to your house with his kinematograph.
"While Mrs. SnakePit watched one of the most highly acclaimed films of the year, I sat through a badly made schlock fest with absolutely no redeeming value. And it was awesome."
by Jim McLennan on Apr 7, 2011 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
More like
an impressionist painting. It kinda conveys movement, kinda not.
HEY, FRENCHY! STAR TREK OR STAR WARS?
Do you guys have a webpage? I’d love to see it!! I’ve found in our league keeping real deal accurate stats makes a huge huge difference. People love to see them, argue about the judgement calls, and compare.
Erm...
yeah, kinda… probably not what you’re thinking of, though. We’re not a particularly serious league:
http://www.arizonavintagebaseball.com/
HEY, FRENCHY! STAR TREK OR STAR WARS?
Cool.
I do think it’s kinda neat that you guys keep serious track of wiffleball stats. I kinda wish we did that.
Don’t recognize anybody in the league, though. :(
HEY, FRENCHY! STAR TREK OR STAR WARS?
Name: Tommy
Location: Ahwatukee
Favorite Current Diamondback: Chris Young
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Randy Johnson
At-Bat Music: “Welcome to the Jungle” – Guns ‘n Roses (actually was my at-bat music in high school)
When Not SnakePitting, I… : HR Director for senior communities and I am working on my Doctorate in Organizational Leadership
Favorite Baseball Movie: Field of Dreams (despite a couple mistakes)
Random Factoid of Interest: Was in the RF bleachers during the Jay Bell Million dollar Grand Slam against the A’s in 1999. One of the most incredible moments I’ve ever seen for a regular season game in any sport.
How you became a Diamondbacks Fan: I’m a native Arizonan, so I was desperate for us to have our own team. I was a freshman in HS in 1998. Grew up liking the Cubs, but jumped off that sinking ship with my dad as soon as we had our own team. Never looked back.
~Tommy~
so, there's three of
us living in The ’Tuk, nice……
La vida no se ha hecho para comprenderla, sino para vivirla.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 7, 2011 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
shoot
we should meet up for an away game at Cactus Jack’s then or Native New Yorker there on Ray and I-10
La vida no se ha hecho para comprenderla, sino para vivirla.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 7, 2011 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions
X2!
We just got in the area last month, and have not checked out many local spot’s. i saw Brad’s place on 48th and elliot by safeway, wonder how it is in there.
Freeze it..and make a popsicle
Cactus Jack's is on the opposite side
I haven’t yet tried out Brad’s Place. It is relatively new.
La vida no se ha hecho para comprenderla, sino para vivirla.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 7, 2011 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Next to Walgreen's is a
small Mexican Food place (forget name) that makes some kick ass burritos.
La vida no se ha hecho para comprenderla, sino para vivirla.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 8, 2011 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions
....
Name: Stuart Smith
Location: Middlesbrough, England
Favorite Current Diamondback: Justin Upton
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Randy Johnson
At-Bat Music:
When Not SnakePitting, I… : get drunk, gamble, watch football
Favorite Baseball Movie: I own the ‘01 WS on DVD, that count as a movie?
Random Factoid of Interest: My friends say i’m all American despite never leaving this country.
GDB!
Another Brit :)
Wimb should be here at some point today…
I stopped reading. Now I just write sarcastic, angry comments.. -- soco
Are you Spacefrog or something like that on the DBBP?
I ask because his name is Stuart IIRC.
Per Mare, Per Terras
Yep, that be me
Yeah, I was “Stuart” on the other DBBP board before it changed over. Generally just read these days rather than post.
GDB!
did you also
post on the Fan Forum on the DBacks MLB site?
La vida no se ha hecho para comprenderla, sino para vivirla.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 7, 2011 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
I was “EnglishDBack” way back then, ditched that place about 3 years ago for the sake of my general sanity!
GDB!
I remember ya
The place (fan forum) was a collection of some rather “odd” characters… Glad i got out of there myself.
La vida no se ha hecho para comprenderla, sino para vivirla.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 7, 2011 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Its nice to be remembered
The place was never the same once Azphan took his 3.6+2 ideals elsewhere!!
Although, this current team stilll wouldnt make the playoffs if we adopted a 1.5+4 strategy!!
GDB!
He definitely was a factor here for a while
I stopped reading. Now I just write sarcastic, angry comments.. -- soco
Smoggie
That’s how I knew you first…when you were “EnglishDback”…I finally left there too because of the Jane, the beeyotch who ran EVERYONE off the board!
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
'Last words are for fools who haven't said enough'. - Karl Marx
name: Justin
Location: Dublin CA
Favorite Current Diamondback: Justin Upton
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Devon White
At-Bat Music: T.W.D.Y players holiday
When Not SnakePitting, “Winning”
Favorite Baseball Movie: Major League
Random Factoid of Interest: Golf
by jaydubsped on Apr 7, 2011 3:27 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Dublin, cool!
Not far from me. Take the train into many games?
I stopped reading. Now I just write sarcastic, angry comments.. -- soco
Name: DbacksSkins… errr, Phil, rather
Location: Tucson
Favorite Current Diamondback: Justin Upton
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Mark Reynolds :(
At-Bat Music: Hmmm… maybe What’s Left Of The Flag by Flogging Molly
When Not Snakepitting, I…: Snakepit, pretty much. But seriously, um… work on my car, SCUBA dive, watch Law & Order: SVU and MythBusters, fix other peoples’ things, explore, rarely play computer games, and get spoiled by my girlfriend jinnah.
Favorite Baseball Movie: 61*
Random Factoid of Interest: I play Vintage Base Ball (poorly) on the same team as Clefo, and in the same league as soco, kishi, Shad0wMoses and marionette. We started play in October last year (2010), and it was the first I’d ever played organized baseball — at age 25.
How I became a Dbacks fan: Moved to Arizona in 1992, randomly started following the Dbacks midsummer 2001 (good year to start), been a fan ever since. Also a Washington Redskins fan — I was born one. (Born in NoVA into a Redskins family)
HEY, FRENCHY! STAR TREK OR STAR WARS?
You mean
Steve.
And for the rest of our days, that beloved call of "Frenchy!" will forever echo in our hearts.
Which is going to concern a lot of cardiologists.
Nah
They’ll have to learn eventually that this IS… A LAND OF CONFUSION
(Minus Phil Collins of course)
Bad doormat! No stock options!
I'd say that
in conclusion, the Snakepit is a land of contrasts.
HEY, FRENCHY! STAR TREK OR STAR WARS?
From somewhere in the shadows...
Name: Ivan
Location: Tallahassee, Fl…for now
Favorite Current Diamondback: Stephen Drew
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Mark Reynolds
At-Bat Music: Star Wars Imperial March
When Not SnakePitting, I… : strike fear into the hearts of children everywhere
Favorite Baseball Movie: Major League 1
Random Factoid of Interest: "When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I’ve never tried before."
Got a new question.
How did you find the Snakepit?
In my case, during the 2007 season, Jon Weisman of Dodger Thoughts fame was doing guest spots for Sports Illustrated, and did a series where he’d ask baseball bloggers questions about their teams. The Dbacks blogger he’d question was a guy named Jim McLennan, who ran a Dbacks blog called AZSnakepit.com on a fledgling blogging network called SBN.
Joined the Snakepit in, I believe, early June of 2007.
HEY, FRENCHY! STAR TREK OR STAR WARS?
I was in attendance at the Snakepitfest in 2008 as a representative of DBBP.
I knew about the Pit before that, but I had never come here before. I registered, but don’t think I really started commenting a lot until the season was over.
Per Mare, Per Terras
How I found the DBBP was a more interesting story.
Well, maybe not. I was on BR looking at players pages and noticed that someone (TAP) from this site called Diamondbacks Bullpen had sponsored Brandon Lyon’s page. I clicked the link, lurked for the remainder of the 2007 season and then joined right before the Haren deal.
Per Mare, Per Terras
Really?
For some reason, I thought you were a DBBP member for longer than that.
Hopefully, soco’s sponsorship of Mark Reynolds’ B-R page might yield similar results.
HEY, FRENCHY! STAR TREK OR STAR WARS?
Or
Niiko’s sponsorship of Miguel Montero’s?
My value over a replacement poster is approximately 10.5 runs.
I just happened to look at my main page here,
I joined in Aug 2009. So it was actually the 09 snakepitfest that brought me here. I did go to the 2008 game, too.
Per Mare, Per Terras
My older sister started writing a Mariners blog back in about 2005. I decided to do the same for the Diamondbacks, and I started looking around for other DBacks blogs. Back in those days, there were pretty much two- the Snakepit and (if my memory is correct) Random Fandom. I started commenting over here, and continued long past the point when my attention span allowed me to write my own blog.
And for the rest of our days, that beloved call of "Frenchy!" will forever echo in our hearts.
Which is going to concern a lot of cardiologists.
I knew of Athletics Nation
so I found their whole network of blogs and came over here. I think I first visited in the early days, ’06, but came back in summer of ’07 when it started picking up.
Man, when we broke 100 comments in a GDT, that was big!!
I stopped reading. Now I just write sarcastic, angry comments.. -- soco
100 comments in a GDT
before auto-refresh was HUGE.
Heck, I remember when we broke, like, 300 or something, and it was epic. We thought we were gonna bring down the intarwebz.
HEY, FRENCHY! STAR TREK OR STAR WARS?
And we DID bring down the thread
at 500 comments.
I stopped reading. Now I just write sarcastic, angry comments.. -- soco
that was a terrible time
although they’re fun to reminisce about.
-Contributing Writer at The Crimson Quarry.
- Follow me on the Twitter for worthless thoughts and IU updates.
googled it
I got tired of all the acrimony and drama of the MLB fan forums and googled “Diamondback Blogs”
this was back in 2006 and one of the top returns was the azsnakepit.
La vida no se ha hecho para comprenderla, sino para vivirla.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 7, 2011 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions
SBNation
I was a ‘lurker’ for a couple of seasons, and joined here once McCovey Chronicles became over crowded with jerks.
I’ve been browsing SBNation since it began. (Did you know that SBNation was started by Markos Moulitsas of DailyKos fame?)
(yes, I pointed that out just to annoy conservatives)
I'm working my way to grumpy old curmudgeon status with all the grace I can muster.
by pygalgia on Apr 7, 2011 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
But AthleticsNation
was founded by Blez. :P
I stopped reading. Now I just write sarcastic, angry comments.. -- soco
not sure exactly the date
but I googled diamondbacks blog and found this place.
-Contributing Writer at The Crimson Quarry.
- Follow me on the Twitter for worthless thoughts and IU updates.
I found it via another poster on the DBacks MLB forum...
I had a buddy from there who told me about it. I came on here and tried to set up a username, register, all that stuff, and after a couple times of getting some automated reject message, I finally got in and have been here ever since :) I am also a member of DBBP and Purple Row but I haven’t posted there in quite a while.
And unnameddbacksfan, I also know you from the Dbacks MLB forum too :)
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
'Last words are for fools who haven't said enough'. - Karl Marx
i joined
because kishi told me he’d mentioned me a few times, and i had to see what he’d said. and then some weird guy was asking mrssoco about me and she threatened to beat him up if he wasn’t nice to me … he should remember that ;)
we want frenchy!
my boyfriend
he is lame.
we want frenchy!
by jinnah on Apr 8, 2011 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
I
think I googled “diamondbacks blog” or some such thing, found this place in the summer of 2006. Haven’t left yet, to everyone’s chagrin.
I'm daydreaming on a strawberry swing.
As an addendum
I was only looking for a place like this because I had been at White Sox Interactive for awhile. I really liked (and still like) that forum, but was hoping to find something dedicated to the Diamondbacks. I really wanted a message board, with the magical hope that I’d find a place just like WSI but in purple and teal. Instead, I found AZP and came to prefer it. A lot of the flavor of WSI has been strained out over the years, though, unfortunately, so I’m hoping that doesn’t happen here.
I'm daydreaming on a strawberry swing.
I was marrying this guy
Who insulted my boyfriend’s honor one too many times so I had to sign up to defend him.
When they're good they're very very good, but most of the time they're just awful.
Yah, I realized that later.
Thought she was talking ’bout when I bought her. (Which is partly why I was confused…)
I didn’t know Tim was so anti-CoJack, though.
HEY, FRENCHY! STAR TREK OR STAR WARS?
Exhausted as I am, I think I can pull this off...
Name: Dan
Location: Notre Dame, Indiana (yes, it is its own “city”)
Favorite Current Diamondback: Ian Kennedy, because I think it’s awesome that a short guy with weak velo can gets lots of outs… which is a strange rationale because I’m really tall
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Could very well also be IPK. I wasn’t much of a baseball fan until the tail end of HS, which was a mere three years ago.
At-Bat Music: I would probably drive the sound people nuts with my music-ADD, which isn’t so much fueled by the fact that I can’t find a song to listen to, but that I listen to any given song so many times in a row on repeat that I get bored of it quickly and have to move on. If I had to make a call of “best song evar,” I’d probably go with…
When Not SnakePitting, I… : Pay very close attention during all of my lectu-… Oh, wait a minute, the question was what I do when NOT SnakePitting. Okay, I’ve got it now. Occasionally I work on hopefully completing my math and finance majors at Notre Dame before they successfully drive me insane, follow the D-backs and their minor-league affiliates wherever else they might be followed on the intarwebz, give random guys in my dorm fantasy baseball advice despite never having played fantasy baseball myself, cry at night because I can’t watch the D-backs on TV here, spend time video-gaming with the guys, amuse my girlfriend as best I can, and occasionally (incessantly) bug Nick Piecoro on Twitter.
Favorite Baseball Movie: Dare I say N/A? Because… N/A.
How I found the SnakePit: PhoenixFly showed it to me. One of those super-random, seemingly-insignificant moments that probably changed the course of my life and career, now that I think about it…
Random Factoid of Interest: I play drums, having picked up the habit from banging on those weird plastic pad thingies on Rock Band. The real thing is not only a lot cooler and more expensive, but it annoys the crap out of your dorm neighbors much more effectively.
http://hasthelargehadroncolliderdestroyedtheworldyet.com/
by Dan Strittmatter on Apr 7, 2011 3:45 PM EDT reply actions
CRAP!
Walk-up Song: I’d probably go with The Scene is Dead by We Are Scientists if I find myself typically needing amping-up before PAs, or 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins if I find myself typically needing relaxing before PAs.
http://hasthelargehadroncolliderdestroyedtheworldyet.com/
by Dan Strittmatter on Apr 7, 2011 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice choice
I was considering some We Are Scientists for my walkup, too.
And for the rest of our days, that beloved call of "Frenchy!" will forever echo in our hearts.
Which is going to concern a lot of cardiologists.
I hear ya
on the music thing. I’ll listen to one song for like 3 days straight and then never again.
HEY, FRENCHY! STAR TREK OR STAR WARS?
lol
I’m sorry…
Pedro Cerrano: Jesus, I like him very much, but he no help with curveball.
Eddie Harris: You trying to say Jesus Christ can't hit a curveball?
I've
played drums since middle school. I love it, and I want to buy a new set sometime soon to annoy my wife.
I'm daydreaming on a strawberry swing.
I played drums
And lots of other percussion instruments from 1st grade on till 6th grade and I enjoyed it. Still love a good drum solo to this day see Neil Peart of RUSH
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
'Last words are for fools who haven't said enough'. - Karl Marx
Peart's
one of the best, for sure. Guys like Stewart Copeland and Dave Grohl were my heroes growing up.
I'm daydreaming on a strawberry swing.
I love Stewart Copeland too!
Alongside Neil Peart and Alex Van Halen, I also dig Stewart Copeland. My fave band during the 80’s was The Police and I still dig them to this day!
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
'Last words are for fools who haven't said enough'. - Karl Marx
by Rockkstarr12 on Apr 10, 2011 3:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Name: Russ
Location: Westside
Favorite Current Diamondback: Chris Young
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Steve Finley
At-Bat Music: Imperial March – Rage Against the Machine Mix
When Not SnakePitting, I… : Finding a way to balance paying a mortgage and attending baseball games
Favorite Baseball Movie: For the Love of the Game (Cause he was a trooper and threw every pitch)
Random Factoid of Interest: I perform life sustaining operations with my left hand: eating, throwing a baseball and filling out a lineup card. Everything else is right handed… And I have no idea why.
My imagination is greater than your nay-say.
Name: Ryan
Location: Vegas
Favorite Current Diamondback: Barry Enright or Dan Hudson
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Luis Gonzalez
At-Bat Music: Anything Eminem. #trollface
When Not SnakePitting, I… : play Starcraft 2. And do lame schoolwork. But mostly Starcraft.
Favorite Baseball Movie: Major League, probably, but there’s still a ton more that I still have to see.
Random Factoid of Interest: Until the next batch of posters gets through the Minors, I’m the youngest ’Pitter (as far as I know, at least). Though, that seems significantly less interesting at this point…
My value over a replacement poster is approximately 10.5 runs.
Name: Pete
Location: Tucson
Favorite Current Diamondback: Justin Upton
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Randy Johnson
At-Bat Music: Linkin Park – What I’ve Done
When Not SnakePitting, I… : School, working, playing xbox
Favorite Baseball Movie: hmmm… probably Major League
Random Factoid of Interest: I hated baseball, got hit by a baseball that left me a big bruise as kid. Then during the ’01 season I started watching the dbacks and have been loyal to them ever since.
How I found the SnakePit: I post more on dbbp so I found out about this great page over there.
If at first you don't succeed, try left field.
Free Brandon Allen!
Great song choice, dbacks25!
I’m a Linkin Park fan too and that would have been a song consideration if I hadn’t chosen “Rock Star” for mine
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
'Last words are for fools who haven't said enough'. - Karl Marx
by Rockkstarr12 on Apr 7, 2011 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
You had to choose that song!
It’s perfect for your username.
It's the stuff that dreams are made of
It's the slow and steady fire
by 4 Corners Fan on Apr 7, 2011 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Name: Connor
Location: Tempe
Favorite current dback: Daniel Hudson
Favorite al time dback: gonzo
At bat music: wasting time by four year strong
When not snake pitting I: play vide games, hike, run
Fav baseball movie: east bound and down. I know it’s a tv show, but still
Random factoid: I met Luis Gonzales. Nice guy
More of 'em
crawling out of the woodwork. Welcome to the Snakepit!
Ran into Luis Gonzalez in Bed Bath & Beyond once in Tucson, spring 2006.
HEY, FRENCHY! STAR TREK OR STAR WARS?
I saw
Randy Johnson sitting at the bar area of Olive Garden one spring training, in Tucson. Poor guy was by himself.
I got nothin'.
Welcome,, newcomer!
I think everyone who met him likes him.. Seriously: no-one has a bad word to say about the guy, face to face. Can’t think of any other celeb so universally liked.
"While Mrs. SnakePit watched one of the most highly acclaimed films of the year, I sat through a badly made schlock fest with absolutely no redeeming value. And it was awesome."
Gonzo is definitely a super nice guy
I’m glad he’s back being involved with the team.
I stopped reading. Now I just write sarcastic, angry comments.. -- soco
How IS East Bound and Down?
Never seen it, but I’d like to… looked funny. Also, is it still on?
HEY, FRENCHY! STAR TREK OR STAR WARS?
Kenny Powers is the most electrifying pitcher on the planet.
He injects class into any situation.
Days until Aug. 18: 135
by Reynolds rapper on Apr 8, 2011 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I actually like how Danny McBride
has characters that are hyper-verbal and yet not very intelligent nor self-aware.
Days until Aug. 18: 135
by Reynolds rapper on Apr 9, 2011 4:44 AM EDT up reply actions
Howdy
Name: John
Location: Mesa
Favorite current DBack: Willie Bloomquist
Favorite all time DBack: Mark Reynolds
At bat Music: Unbelievable
When not snake pitting I: Play Star Trek Online, watch baseball, teach,surf teh intertubes.
Fav baseball movie: The Natural
Random factoid: The most cash I’ve held at once is when I sold my national championship tickets.
Days until Aug. 18: 135
Perhaps not
but I didn’t get paid in counterfeit money.
Days until Aug. 18: 135
by Reynolds rapper on Apr 7, 2011 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Good deal.
I’ve held 10 grand before… while working for Chase, I once paid out $36,000 in one transaction.
HEY, FRENCHY! STAR TREK OR STAR WARS?
$586,000, give or take
I used to be an auditor and had to count the money in a bank vault. After the first hundred thou or so it became just paper. Very filthy, greasy paper.
You can make something out of anything. Usually.
*Very* filthy
I think the most I ever had was about $300k (working in a bank processing business deposits) and your hands just feel awful after a while.
And for the rest of our days, that beloved call of "Frenchy!" will forever echo in our hearts.
Which is going to concern a lot of cardiologists.
Never eat or touch your eyes afterward.
Days until Aug. 18: 135
by Reynolds rapper on Apr 9, 2011 4:45 AM EDT up reply actions
Hi there
Name: Jim (IndyDBack)
Location: Just west of Indianapolis
Favorite Current Diamondback: Mr. Upton
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Gonzo
At-Bat Music: LCD Soundsystem – Daft Punk is Playing At My House
When Not SnakePitting, I… : Golf
Favorite Baseball Movie: Eight Men Out
Random Factoid of Interest: In 2001, me & my son were in attendance at Cincinnati and watched Byung-Hyun Kim strike out Deion Sanders on three straight pitches, making “Prime-Time” look horrible in the process. Priceless.
Vote Quimby!
The Cincy fans around us were not too thrilled about our uncontrollable laughter – - I will always have a soft spot for BK thanks to that moment (as long as I can forget WS Games 4 & 5).
Vote Quimby!
+1
I miss BK
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
'Last words are for fools who haven't said enough'. - Karl Marx
by Rockkstarr12 on Apr 7, 2011 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll always have a soft spot
in my head for BK
You can make something out of anything. Usually.
by BigPapaKishi on Apr 8, 2011 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Word
Name: Jon
Location: Mesa
Favorite Current Diamondback: Chris Young
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Greg Colbrunn
At-Bat Music: Slegehammer (Steve Finley nod)
When Not SnakePitting, I… : Teach high school drumline / program government military radios
Favorite Baseball Movie: Rookie of the Year (sooooooo quotable, “You used to be Mel Clark!” / “Yeah, used to”)
Random Factoid of Interest: Holder of a very small part of a Grammy award (best choral performance, 2001). Also sang at (one of) Matt Williams’ wedding(s).
Showin' love for Colby!
Greg Colbrunn is an awesome guy!
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
'Last words are for fools who haven't said enough'. - Karl Marx
by Rockkstarr12 on Apr 7, 2011 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
thought he got the ban hammer?
-Contributing Writer at The Crimson Quarry.
- Follow me on the Twitter for worthless thoughts and IU updates.
Nah.
He just disappeared.
I guess he decided that if he’s just gonna ignore everyone, it’s a blog of one anyway, so there’s no point.
HEY, FRENCHY! STAR TREK OR STAR WARS?
We did, however,
ban the fake foulpole: http://www.sbnation.com/users/foulpoie
HEY, FRENCHY! STAR TREK OR STAR WARS?
Hi There....
Name: Nascar Bernet
Location: North Central Phoenix
Favorite Current Diamondback: IPK
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Curt Schilling
At-Bat Music: Ecce beatam lucem Alessandro Striggio
When Not SnakePitting, I… : Doctoring
Favorite Baseball Movie: Field of Dreams
Random Factoid of Interest: Roger Craig taught me how to throw the splitter
really? Jenny Craig
taught me how to eat better! I wonder if they are related?
La vida no se ha hecho para comprenderla, sino para vivirla.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 8, 2011 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Name: Niiko
Location: Scottsdale
Favorite Current Diamondback: Barry Enright or CY
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: BK Kim
At-Bat Music: Stranglehold by Ted Nugent
When Not SnakePitting, I… : Void warranties on various electronic devices
Favorite Baseball Movie: Major League
Random Factoid of Interest: My uncle played with the 1966 Cardinals
"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've been a lurker...
Name: Taylor
Location: Miami
Favorite Current Diamondback: Wily Mo Pena
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Andy Benes
When Not SnakePitting, I… : Attend medical school
Random Factoid of Interest: Liam Neeson is awesome
Location: born in nyc, now I live near some wash
Fave Dback: maybe Enright or Kelly…any of the white guys really
Fave All-Time: Derrick Hall
AB Music: You Standing There (Jandek)
When Not SnakePitting: cleaning house, long walks, cuddling
Favorite Baseball Movie: It Happens Every Spring Random Factoid of Interest : my brother slept with a major leaguer
Long walks in the rain?
It's the stuff that dreams are made of
It's the slow and steady fire
by 4 Corners Fan on Apr 7, 2011 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Glad you stopped by.
I actually took a gander at your blog earlier today, too.
HEY, FRENCHY! STAR TREK OR STAR WARS?
You going to todays game?
La vida no se ha hecho para comprenderla, sino para vivirla.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 8, 2011 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions
too cold for nude day
any time this weekend! better luck next time
La vida no se ha hecho para comprenderla, sino para vivirla.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 9, 2011 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL!
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
'Last words are for fools who haven't said enough'. - Karl Marx
by Rockkstarr12 on Apr 10, 2011 3:27 AM EDT up reply actions
I guess I better... since I am the king of lurking.. (usually)
Name: Mark
Location: Tucson
Favorite Current Diamondback: Willie Bloomquist… find a spot!
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: #51 RJ
At-Bat Music: Well..more like Mound Music – Wild Thing
When Not SnakePitting, I… : Am surfing elsewhere..and working overnights
Favorite Baseball Movie: Major League! Was there for the filming at Milwaukee Co. Stadium
Random Factoid of Interest: Also qualifies as my most memorable baseball Moment… Easter Sunday (April 19, 1987) Milwaukee County Stadium… Brewers winning first 11 games, down by 3 in the bottom of the 9th, After Rob Deer hits a 3-run homer to tie it… Dale Sveum hits a 2 run home run to win it… JUST out of the reach of my hands, into the bullpen in right center field… was always able to pick myself off of the clip, will NEVER forget that day
Professional Lurker... if you see this, there may be a problem..
Hello there
Name: Stephen (or Steve, it really doesn’t matter)
Location: Deep in the bowels of Mariner-Land (Tacoma, WA to be precise)
Favorite Current Diamondback: Probably either Stephen Drew or Miguel Montero
Favorite All-time Diamondback: Clay Zavada
At-Bat Music: New Noise, by Refused
When Not SnakePitting, I: Go to college (occasionally)
Favorite Baseball Movie: I see that Bad News Bears is still on the board, so I’ll take the original.
Random Factoid: Umm… ::reaches for nearby Snapple cap:: Dueling is legal in Paraguay as long as both parties are registered blood donors. Who knew?
Rest In Peace: Me (2008-2010)
Good luck keeping your upper lip warm without MY help, Mr. Zavada.
by Zavada's Moustache on Apr 7, 2011 6:56 PM EDT reply actions
tacoma?
if you get out to a rainiers game, let me know how the new stadium is. i lived in everett before i moved to tucson, but my dad’s been at mcchord for about ten years, so i’m very familiar with that area.
we want frenchy!
I've been trying
To see a Rainers game for some time now, but they’re hard to fit around school, work and general life. I’ve driven by the stadium a handful of times though, and it looks quite nice. And I’ve been to Everett a couple of times, it’s a pretty area. But then again, that whole part of WA is a pretty area IMO.
Rest In Peace: Me (2008-2010)
Good luck keeping your upper lip warm without MY help, Mr. Zavada.
by Zavada's Moustache on Apr 8, 2011 2:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Well hey!
Name: Emily
Location: In the ghetto, Tucson, AZ
Fave current Dbacks: Chris Young, Stephen Drew, and Daniel Hudson
Fave All-time Dback: Randy Johnson
At-Bat Music:
When not SnakePitting, I: work, watch too many movies and tv shows on Netflix, read, and play cello in the UA Philharmonic.
Favorite Baseball Movie: …meh. They all kinda suck.
Random factoid: Mike Candrea nicknamed me Stilts at a UA Softball camp when I was in high school.
I should have a mfin theme song.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Apr 7, 2011 7:19 PM EDT reply actions
Hah.
Yeah, probably not? Cool idea, though.
I should have a mfin theme song.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Apr 7, 2011 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
*curtsies*
flattering, but I’m taken :)
I should have a mfin theme song.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Apr 7, 2011 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
In other words
Say “Cello,” wave goodbye…
"While Mrs. SnakePit watched one of the most highly acclaimed films of the year, I sat through a badly made schlock fest with absolutely no redeeming value. And it was awesome."
by Jim McLennan on Apr 7, 2011 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, that was just my awkward way
of saying that the combination of playing cello and liking baseball is unassailably cool.
Didn’t mean it to sound like I was flirting (I’m taken, too).
haha no worries
I’m glad someone thinks it’s cool.
No, I don’t have a body in there, but if you don’t shut up, I could probably stuff you in.
No, no machine gun, but right now, I kinda wish I did.
Yeah, it’s kinda like a big violin, but it has a big steel spike coming out of it, so you should probably go away.
I love people :)
I should have a mfin theme song.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Apr 7, 2011 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Still lies
about the ghetto. You can’t have a one-building ghetto.
HEY, FRENCHY! STAR TREK OR STAR WARS?
See,
I think you haven’t been out at that intersection past dark and seen the crackheads and the bums wandering around. Or emergency vehicles multiple times a day. Or people following you around Fry’s asking for money.
Shit. i’m gonna go buy myself another can of mace.
I should have a mfin theme song.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Apr 8, 2011 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, I have.
At all hours of the night, even. And the Fry’s gas station attendant is always chasing people away.
But it’s only cuz of your apartment building. The whole area isn’t ghetto.
HEY, FRENCHY! STAR TREK OR STAR WARS?
Yeah
If it’s where I remember it being on the snakepit map, that’s not a horrible area. You have to be on the other side of the freeway either west or south to get into the REAL bad areas.
Bad doormat! No stock options!
Maybe
It’s like the ghetto embassy into the rest of Tucson. Sure, the area surrounding it may be regular Tucson, but that’s sovereign ghetto territory.
And for the rest of our days, that beloved call of "Frenchy!" will forever echo in our hearts.
Which is going to concern a lot of cardiologists.
I wont go over by the ariport or Irvington unless I absolutely have to
Fortunately, I am in the NW so I rarely have to.
Per Mare, Per Terras
There's worse.
But this is very much on the not good list.
I should have a mfin theme song.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Apr 8, 2011 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions
It's Tucson
the whole area is ghetto.
I'm daydreaming on a strawberry swing.
by soco on Apr 8, 2011 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
The Cougars
in your foothills are no match for the ones that roam Scottsdale.
La vida no se ha hecho para comprenderla, sino para vivirla.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 8, 2011 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
There is
Less of an air of doucheness than you get in Scottsdale
Bad doormat! No stock options!
by Clefo on Apr 8, 2011 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
there is more silicon
in the ladies at the night clubs in Scottsdale than there is in all the semiconductor plants in the valley combined.
La vida no se ha hecho para comprenderla, sino para vivirla.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 8, 2011 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Someone's
feeling a little defensive.
I'm daydreaming on a strawberry swing.
by soco on Apr 8, 2011 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
haters.....
what ya gonna do….
La vida no se ha hecho para comprenderla, sino para vivirla.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 8, 2011 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions
yep.
Gotta agree with you on that one.
I should have a mfin theme song.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Apr 8, 2011 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Oro Valley is great
I miss that place and loved the apartment complex I lived in up there.
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
'Last words are for fools who haven't said enough'. - Karl Marx
You
keep saying this like you have some kind of trump card. No shit Yuma is ghetto. Why do you think I left?
I'm daydreaming on a strawberry swing.
You should have seen
the Phoenix New Times back in the day. Come summer, they’d always have a piece on Yuma. some were pretty funny
La vida no se ha hecho para comprenderla, sino para vivirla.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 8, 2011 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I like Yuma
I would live there in a heart beat if I could make a living and my wife would agree to it.
Anger is the most useless emotion; destructive to the mind and hurtful of the heart
Howdy from the Four Corners
Name: Anne
Location: SW Colorado for the moment
Favorite Current Diamondback: Ryan Roberts
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Eric Byrnes (shut up) or Mark Grace
At-Bat Music: Ain’t Nothing like the Real Thing
When Not SnakePitting, I… annoy my children; brag about my grandchildren
Favorite Baseball Movie: Field of Dreams
Random Factoid of Interest: My older grandson’s middle name is Ichiro.
It's the stuff that dreams are made of
It's the slow and steady fire
Ryan Roberts=great choice for fave current Dback :)
Of course, alongside Augie Ojeda, there was also Ryan :)
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
'Last words are for fools who haven't said enough'. - Karl Marx
by Rockkstarr12 on Apr 7, 2011 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Here, fixed it for you.
Random Factoid of Interest: My older grandson’s middle name is Ichiro and is mega super cute. His brother is equally cute.
When they're good they're very very good, but most of the time they're just awful.
His brother is also
a hell of a pitcher for a two year old.
You can make something out of anything. Usually.
by BigPapaKishi on Apr 8, 2011 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions
SO true.
It's the stuff that dreams are made of
It's the slow and steady fire
by 4 Corners Fan on Apr 8, 2011 1:06 AM EDT up reply actions
The 2 year old is the pitcher
And yes, he was THE BABY! at snakepitfestfunapalooza. Still love the pic of him with the mustache.
It's the stuff that dreams are made of
It's the slow and steady fire
by 4 Corners Fan on Apr 8, 2011 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Hi, My name's Blake...
Location: Phoenix
Favorite Current Dback: Drew
Favorite All time: Randy Johnson
At-Bat Music: White and Nerdy by “Weird Al” Yankovich
When Not SnakePitting: I read almost as much as Jim watches movies
Favoite Baseball movie: Bad News Bears (The only one I’ve actually watched all the way through)
Random Fact: SpaceX Technologies is planning on test launching the largest rocket since the Saturn V rocket in 2013
Excellent music choice
That’s the one I probably should go with, too.
And for the rest of our days, that beloved call of "Frenchy!" will forever echo in our hearts.
Which is going to concern a lot of cardiologists.
Well
Only until scientists create a new classification between white and albino.
And for the rest of our days, that beloved call of "Frenchy!" will forever echo in our hearts.
Which is going to concern a lot of cardiologists.
Slightly different heritage.
Makes a difference. Irish/Norwegian = not gonna tan.
It's the stuff that dreams are made of
It's the slow and steady fire
by 4 Corners Fan on Apr 8, 2011 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
http://hasthelargehadroncolliderdestroyedtheworldyet.com/
by Dan Strittmatter on Apr 7, 2011 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
My friends call me Doug, You can call me ... Doug
Location: PHX
Favorite Current: Stephen Drew
Favorite Alltime- B. Webb son!!
At Bat Music: Sad but True- Metallica… ha ha
When not Snakepitting: Im in school , working , playing sports or hiking
Favorite Baseball Movie: Fever Pitch.. minus the whole Red Sox thing ha ha
Random Fact of he Day: I tried pitching left handed once, home plate was 60 feet my ball went 30… sigh
I love the Diamondbacks more than ANYTHING
D-Rock
I can say this, because the Dbacks have actually won.
STOP. THE RED SOX ARE 0-6, WOMAN.
I should have a mfin theme song.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Apr 7, 2011 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Well...
I should have a mfin theme song.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Apr 7, 2011 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
That doesn't even make any sense
Fever Pitch is about football, why would Colin Firth be a Red Sox fan?
And for the rest of our days, that beloved call of "Frenchy!" will forever echo in our hearts.
Which is going to concern a lot of cardiologists.
Yay for Lurking...
Perhaps one of the most long-term lurkers, hah. Been almost a year…Anyhow, figured now’s as good of a time as any-
Name: Kyle
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Favorite Current Diamondback: Justin Upton
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Gracie/ Craig Counsell
At-Bat Music: Chelsea Smile- Bring Me the Horizon
When Not SnakePitting, I… : Likely spending time with friends, listening to music, reading/writing, playing video games, or lurking around the internet.
Favorite Baseball Movie: Major League
Random Factoid of Interest: I was able to go to Justin Upton’s professional debut a few years ago with South Bend. Was a fun game, in which I believe the Silverhawks won.
Random Person Information: I’ve moved around a lot, but I remained a Diamondbacks fan all of these years. Previous stops have included time in San Diego and South Bend. Currently living in the Northern suburbs of Chicago, Cubs land /sigh- Found Snakepit randomly early last season, and enjoyed the articles etc, especially during a poor season. Been a Diamondbacks fan since 2001, when as a 6 year old my dad took me to my first baseball game, in which I had to leave during the sixth inning because it took Miguel Batista so long to throw the ball.
+1 for Counsell fans!
Welcome aboard, another South Bender! (Not me, IHSB.)
I stopped reading. Now I just write sarcastic, angry comments.. -- soco
Welcome!
Glad you finally decided to post. Look forward to hearing more from you.
"While Mrs. SnakePit watched one of the most highly acclaimed films of the year, I sat through a badly made schlock fest with absolutely no redeeming value. And it was awesome."
South Bend!
Ahhhh, it’s such a… cold… city. (/notreallythatbad)
http://hasthelargehadroncolliderdestroyedtheworldyet.com/
by Dan Strittmatter on Apr 7, 2011 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
Only spent two years there, but I enjoyed my time immensely. Tons of nice people, and I got to see cheap baseball games at the Cove all summer. Sadly, my family couldn’t relocate somewhere warmer…Chicago is cold too.
by Kyle is Enraged on Apr 7, 2011 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Newbie
Name: Ralph Ting
Location: Phoenix
Favorite Current Diamondback: Justin Upton
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Randy Johnson
At-Bat Music: Welcome to the Jungle
When Not SnakePitting, I like to watch movies and TV.
Favorite Baseball Movie: Benchwarmers
Random Factoid of Interest: Homecoming king freshmen year of high school.
Welcome, homecoming king!
I’m fresh out of rose-petals, but consider them strewn. :-)
"While Mrs. SnakePit watched one of the most highly acclaimed films of the year, I sat through a badly made schlock fest with absolutely no redeeming value. And it was awesome."
Name: John A.
Location: Dobson Ranch, Mesa
Favorite Current Diamondback: Chris Young
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Matt Williams
At-Bat Music: Centerfield, John Fogerty
When Not SnakePitting, I… : like Theater, Movies, and Hiking
Favorite Baseball Movie: It Happened in Flatbush
Random Factoid of Interest: Mark Reynolds right now has more RBIs than Ks for the Orioles.
Now I’m sad again.
This is not going to be pretty. We're talking violence, strong language, adult content...
pshaw!! i lurked for 2 years before posting!
Name: Randy
Location: Lake Havasu
Favorite Current Dback:Stephen Drew
Favorite All-Time Dback: Mark Grace
At-Bat Music-American Jesus-Bad Religion
When Not Snakepitting, I play guitar and sing in a band and watch my 2 little boys stumble through their first year of teeball(my youngest, Tanner is scrappy at age 4)
Favorite Baseball Movie: Bang the Drum Slowly
Random Factoid: When the Dbacks won the WS, I jumped off my couch and screamed, not from excitement. i smashed my hand against the ceiling fan, Good jump.
Name: Matt “longshorts” Peabody
Location: Springfield, MA/Portland, ME
Favorite Current Diamondback: Chris Young
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Mark Reynolds
At-Bat Music: The Regulators by X-Ecutioners
When Not SnakePitting, I… : work on eventually completing my undergrad for sport managment, running 10 miles a day for xc/track.
Favorite Baseball Movie: Ken Burns, Baseball
Random Factoid of Interest: I used to be the Batboy for the Red Sox AA team, the Portland Sea Dogs for three years, and those three years they went to the playoffs each year, winning the Eastern League in 2006. I also go to the school where James Naismith invented Basketball
there is no and
you can’t love both. you can’t even care about both. no arguments, mister.
we want frenchy!
by jinnah on Apr 8, 2011 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hello,
Name: Tyler Olson
Location: Coronado neighborhood, central Phoenix
Favorite Current Diamondback: Ryan Roberts
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Craig Counsell
At-Bat Music: “Another One Bites the Dust” (gotta be honest…)
When Not SnakePitting, I… : travel the state, fixing stuff.
Favorite Baseball Movie: Field of Dreams (Major League, if I’m not alone.)
Random Factoid of Interest: The last game where I reached base safely was during the Reagan Administration (E-3, if you must ask…)
WOOOHOOO another RyRo fan :)
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
'Last words are for fools who haven't said enough'. - Karl Marx
by Rockkstarr12 on Apr 7, 2011 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
And the beat goes on...
Name: Adam
Location: Dallas, TX
Favorite Current Diamondback: Barry Enright
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Craig Counsell (How can you not love that stance?)
At-Bat Music: Just my own voice saying “Whatever you do, don’t suck right now”
When Not SnakePitting, I… : am trying to become a better writer.
Favorite Baseball Movie: Well I cried at the end of The Rookie so I guess…..
Random Factoid of Interest: I was there when they did that thing on the day that it happened. Also I can do something that some people can’t do.
It's not enough to just live, you gotta live for something.
by Dallas D'Back Fan on Apr 7, 2011 11:05 PM EDT reply actions
That's
my at-bat music whenever I play vintage base ball. It works some of the time.
I'm daydreaming on a strawberry swing.
*insert witty subject line here*
Name: nate
Location: mesa, az
Favorite Current Diamondback: Barry Enright
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: The Racing Gracie
At-Bat Music: In The Air Tonight
When Not SnakePitting, I… : am working a crappy job
Favorite Baseball Movie: Major League(#winning)
Random Factoid of Interest: I HATE dodger fans
I think
we can all agree on hating Dodger fans. Except my grandma. No hatin on the grandmas.
I'm daydreaming on a strawberry swing.
Grandma's
ALWAYS get a pass!! forever and ever!
La vida no se ha hecho para comprenderla, sino para vivirla.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Apr 8, 2011 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Your wife
and jinnah and I had a very pleasant dinner with two of them from TBLA? (And two PR dudes)
HEY, FRENCHY! STAR TREK OR STAR WARS?
Agree with the Grandma thing.
My wife’s grandma passed last year (before Thanksgiving). She was 98, lifelong Dodgers fan (or at least since they moved out west, I never asked her). I think the Giants winning the World Series did her in.
I got nothin'.
My great grandpa
was a Dodgers fan, but switched to the Mets when they came along.
HAAAATES the Yankees, though.
HEY, FRENCHY! STAR TREK OR STAR WARS?
My grandparents aren't baseball fans
but my grandfather will watch it if the Blue Jays are playing on ESPN.
Per Mare, Per Terras
My Grampa loves the Yankees
He thinks the Diamondbacks would play better if they made those bums get a haircut.
This is not going to be pretty. We're talking violence, strong language, adult content...
My Italian grandfather was a huge Yankees fan.
He had tons of stuff on DiMaggio. He was one of those rare cool Yankees fans (and Im not just saying that because he was my grandfather). After we won the world series in 2001, we sent them a sympathy card.
As a side note, he was the only person on that side of the family that really kept in touch with us after my parents divorced. (they are traditional, “divorce the man, divorce the family” thing)
Per Mare, Per Terras
My grandfathers Italina too and he grew up a Yankees fan in tiny little Watertown, New York.
This is not going to be pretty. We're talking violence, strong language, adult content...
I so agree, Soco! No hating Grandmas!
I lost my grandmother to congestive heart failure last February and it still feels weird without her :(
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
'Last words are for fools who haven't said enough'. - Karl Marx
My Mom died from congestive heart failure last January.
She was a mega sports fan — baseball, Notre Dame football, Bronco football, college basketball. We watched all sorts of sports together, and she even went to a couple of DBacks games when she lived with us. I miss her like crazy.
It's the stuff that dreams are made of
It's the slow and steady fire
by 4 Corners Fan on Apr 12, 2011 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions
First timer sucked in
Name: Jon
Location: Phoenix
Favorite Current Diamondback: Ryan Roberts
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Curt Shilling
At-Bat Music: Little Barrie “Shrug Off Love”
When Not SnakePitting, I… : Living in a van down by the river
Favorite Baseball Movie: Tie – The Natural and Bad News Bears (remake)
Random Factoid of Interest: I was banned from Turkmenistan
More fresh meat! :-)
Welcome!
So, tull us about Turkmenistan…
"While Mrs. SnakePit watched one of the most highly acclaimed films of the year, I sat through a badly made schlock fest with absolutely no redeeming value. And it was awesome."
by Jim McLennan on Apr 8, 2011 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions
Sounds like a very interesting
story for snakepitfest.
I stopped reading. Now I just write sarcastic, angry comments.. -- soco
baseball and dictators
It was a very strange part of the world. I spent two weeks there in the early 90’s as part of a hastily appointed team to connect with the university. It was sort of Middle East-like with the desert and wacky dictator Turkmen Bashi. But it also felt Russian with architecture and cultural influence. I remember public fountains shooting 100 feet high but not being able to get water in our apartment for more than an hour a day. The people were suspicious of foreigners so the nicest people we met were 4 guys from Iran about an hour away.
Anyways, I’ve been reading the ’pit for years and have enjoyed the quality and vibe. Glad to be a part of things now.
But
how’d you get banned?
(Friend of mine’s been there, but he’s been to Tajikistan for much longer — and it was fairly recently)
HEY, FRENCHY! STAR TREK OR STAR WARS?
Welcome to the Pit, JBlueshade!
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
'Last words are for fools who haven't said enough'. - Karl Marx
Name: Dan
Location: Elko, Nevada
Favorite Current Diamondback: Miggie
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Gracie, Schilling (think “chalk outline”), BK, and Gonzo,
At-Bat Music: I Want My MTV
When Not SnakePitting, I… : work in hospital finance to support my garden railroading. But mostly I work because I love what I do.
Favorite Baseball Movie: Major League – We wear caps and sleeves at this level, son.
Random Factoid of Interest: On the day it was announced that PHOENIX would be getting the DBacks I went to the Team Shop to get a shirt and was interviewed for what turned out the next day to be a front page story.
How did I find Snakepit? It’s kind of a family thing and they kept insisting that I sign up.
You can make something out of anything. Usually.
Yeah
We can nag like that. (Of my immediate family, the only person who has not posted here at some point is my little sister.)
And for the rest of our days, that beloved call of "Frenchy!" will forever echo in our hearts.
Which is going to concern a lot of cardiologists.
We'll get her yet....
I stopped reading. Now I just write sarcastic, angry comments.. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Apr 8, 2011 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions
Hiii
Name: Katie. Katers is a nickname given to me by friends in college.
Location: Tucson
Favorite Current Diamondback: Upton
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Mark Reynolds
At-Bat Music: Back In Black—AC/DC. I’m involved in a softball league up in the valley and this is my at-bat song.
When Not SnakePitting: I teach American Sign Language at Pima Community College and I’m also in graduate school at the U of A, studying Educational Psychology and Special Education. I also playing softball, spending time with Randy and playing fetch with Samwise (my eleven years old Cocker Spaniel who means world to me). I’m hardly on snake pit these days, let alone online, due to my hectic schedule, and if I am, I’m on either FB, updating my blog and reading articles for class, and that’s all I have time for. Thanks to Justin for the reminder about the site— I’ll check in once in awhile to follow the progress of the team.
Favorite Baseball Movie: The Pride of Yankess.
Random Factoid of Interest: I’m related to Cary Grant.
by katers on Apr 8, 2011 4:35 AM EDT reply actions 3 recs
Hi, Katie!
It's the stuff that dreams are made of
It's the slow and steady fire
by 4 Corners Fan on Apr 8, 2011 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Crazy as usual.
It's the stuff that dreams are made of
It's the slow and steady fire
by 4 Corners Fan on Apr 12, 2011 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Pssh.
I hope you didn’t have a nasty hangover yesterday. Your texts from other night amused me a little bit. :)
I dont usually get hangovers.
I drink a lot of water, so I am always hydrated, so the alcohol doesnt really dehydrate me.
Per Mare, Per Terras
And the sleek, shiny, go faster SnakePit
Lures them back! Welcome!
"While Mrs. SnakePit watched one of the most highly acclaimed films of the year, I sat through a badly made schlock fest with absolutely no redeeming value. And it was awesome."
Katers :)
Great to see you on here!
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
'Last words are for fools who haven't said enough'. - Karl Marx
:-)
Thanks, April!
By the way, thank you for telling me about the job opening in your district. I found something better up in Mesa and Tempe, but the site was really useful for a friend of mine and he’s looking forward to work in the fall.
Katers :)
You are very welcome my friend :) I am glad I could be of help for both you and your friend :)
"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." ~Charles M Schulz
'Last words are for fools who haven't said enough'. - Karl Marx
by Rockkstarr12 on Apr 10, 2011 3:29 AM EDT up reply actions
My name is
Name: John
Location: Avra Valley
Favorite Current Diamondback: Derrick Hall
All time Favorite Diamondback: Grace,Gonzo,Counsell. Slight edge to Gonzo although Grace is the guy I would want to have a few beers with.
At Bat Music: Would change weekly.Currently would be Hey Hey Hurray – Ryan Bingham
When not Snakepitting: Raising a family,running,hiking,fishing,praying,drinking,fighting the man. I recently ran a half marathon and I will begin training for a full marathon soon.
Favorite baseball movie: Bull Durham
Random Factoid: I was in attendance at the first ever Diamondback game on February 27 1998.
Anger is the most useless emotion; destructive to the mind and hurtful of the heart
Wooo!
Name: Andy Schauer
Location: Los Angeles
Favorite Current Diamondback: Montero
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Randy Johnson
At-Bat Music: Lazy Eye — Silversun Pickups
When Not SnakePitting, I… : am Sports Hazing? Is that kosher? I also play video games and just watch an outrageous amount of baseball
Favorite Baseball Movie: Major League 2 OBVIOUSLY.
Random Factoid of Interest: I do not actually like Major League 2. Also, I cover the D-backs for Sports Haze! I got lots of love for this site and the community though; been lurking since I started writing for SH and I am all kinds of excited to finally have an outlet to say hi! :D
I suppose i should do this as well...
Name: C. Wesley Baier
Location: Tucson
Favorite Current Dback: Justin Upton or Chris Young, it’s a tie.
Favorite All Time Dback: Randy Johnson
At Bat Music: I suck at batting, so let’s go with the music I would use as a closer, which would be Iron Maiden’s Hallowed Be Thy Name
When Not Snakepitting: I’m over at Sportshaze.com/phoenix, working as the Dbacks Beat writer of there.
Favorite Baseball Movie: Major League
Random Factoid: I’m an OG Snakepitter and DBBPer. I’ve been around since the dark days of Azcentral.com
by C. Wesley Baier on Apr 15, 2011 2:22 PM EDT reply actions
Name: Hannah
Location: Manchester ,UK
Favorite Current Diamondback: RyRo
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Randy Johnson
At-Bat Music: Release the Bats by The Birthday Party
When Not SnakePitting, I… : make cat macros and drink beer
Favorite Baseball Movie: The Babe
Random Factoid of Interest: I’m seriously considering having “ook” tattooed on my bum to raise money for charity.
"I like to keep a bottle of stimulant handy in case I see a snake, which I also keep handy."
Name: Bryan J. Boltik
Location: For the time being, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Favorite Current Diamondback: Stephen Drew
Favorite All-Time Diamondback: Luis Gonzalez
At-Bat Music: When The Levee Breaks by Led Zeppelin
When Not SnakePItting, I…:should be in class
Favorite Baseball Movie: Major League
Random Factoid of Interest: Played pitcher in Belgium, became country’s co-MVP.
Why have 5 starting pitchers when you can just as easily have 7?
by Bryan J. Boltik on Apr 29, 2011 12:04 PM EDT reply actions
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