Diamondbacks 8, Pirates 5: Almost There
by kishi on Sep 21, 2011 7:52 PM EDT
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Record: 90-66. Pace: 93-69.
Change on last season: +26. Magic number:2
For a DBacks fan, this game had everything- home runs, timely hitting, double steals- and that was just in the first inning. The DBacks offense didn't bother waiting until the late innings to show up this time, battering former DBacks prospect Russ Ohlendorf early on. But would the pitching, obviously unfamiliar with this role of having an early lead, hold up?
Our fun started in the bottom of the first. After a Willie Bloomquist single and a bunt single from Aaron Hill, the DBacks decided to show off some of that vaunted aggressiveness on the base paths early on, putting the double steal in motion. It paid off, too, as Justin Upton hit a sacrifice fly to bring in Bloomquist to give us an early lead. Miguel Montero then followed that up with a long home run to right field to put the DBacks up 3-0. We threatened to add on- a Lyle Overbay double, a Chris Young walk, and another double steal gave us runners on second and third with one out, but it wasn't to be.
Wade Miley headed back out to the mound in the second with the lead, and quickly let the Pirates chip away at it a bit. Fortunately, nothing too catastrophic, merely a solo home run to Ryan Ludwick, who seems to be glaring at me as I check his Yahoo page for his stats. Still, Miley didn't let it shake him up too much. He got his next two batters and then went through the Pirates 1-2-3 in the third. Then in the bottom of the third, the DBacks offense woke up again.
It was the usual suspects- singles by J-Up and Montero let Chris Young knock in a run, and then a walk to Lyle Overbay loaded up the bases. Okay, mostly the usual suspects, I guess. That was the end of Russ Ohlendorf's day, and I suspect he won't spend the evening fondly recalling his time in the DBacks organization, nor will he be fond of Jared Hughes, who replaced him. Hughes quickly gave up a double to Ryan Roberts to allow two more runs, and then- after a one out, four pitch walk to Wade Miley- gave up a two out double to Aaron Hill to bring the score to 8-1. Overall, Ohlendorf's line on the day was two innings, seven earned runs, and only one strike out. Not going to do it.
The Pirates immediately started to try to fight back against the Diamondbacks. Andrew McCutchen started off the fourth with a double, and then scored on a Derrek Lee single. They tried to add on that inning, putting runners on second and third with two outs, but Miley got a timely swinging K to end the inning and keep the DBacks lead at 8-2.
At this point, unfortunately, though, the DBacks bats apparently decided they'd done enough work, and it was time for a bit of an afternoon siesta. We managed a single hit in the fourth and fifth innings each, but other than that, they didn't make much noise at all. There were a few nice plays by the Pirates defense to rob the DBacks batters, but we had to watch- er, listen- to our team go down 1-2-3 for the last few innings of the game.
So, a six run lead, five innings to go? Could the Diamondbacks hold on to it? Wade Miley made it through five innings before handing the ball over to Micah Owings. Not a bad outing for Miley- five innings, two earned runs, five hits and only one walk. Surely we can make it through this easily, right?
Unfortunately, the solid bullpen we've come to rely on this year- weird, huh?- wasn't quite as good as we might have hoped. Micah came in and gave up a solo home run to Derrek Lee in the sixth. Bryan Shaw came in for the seventh and gave up a leadoff ground rule double to Josh Harrison, who advanced on a ground out and scored on a wild pitch that was, according to the radio team, nowhere near being catchable for Miggy. Brad Ziegler took the mound in the eighth inning and gave up singles to Lee and Pedro Alvarez before allowing a two out double to Jason Jaramillo to make the score 8-5. Joe Paterson got the last out of the ninth, but all of the sudden, some wobbly relief pitching had taken us from a blow-out to a potential save situation.
But J.J. Putz eats save situations for breakfast. Or something. After another inning of ineffective offense, J.J. came in and took care of business- three Ks, all swinging, and the Pirates were done. J.J. picked up save #43, Wade Miley earned his fourth major league W, and the Diamondbacks won another series.
Slayer: Miguel Montero (+19%)
Watchers: Wade Miley (+9.3%), Aaron Hill (+8%)
Unnamed Sunnydale High Student: Brad Ziegler (-4.8%)
As so often happens, the graph doesn't quite embrace that feeling of wary concern that we were left with during the game, but, hey, a win is a win. Good thread for a Wednesday afternoon without the game on TV. imstillhungry95 again led the comments, only poster in triple digits, with hotclaws and AZDBACKR as the only others over 50. Also stopping in to comment were Backin'the'Backs, txzona, Bcawz, TRTFSHR, Jim McLennan, Stile4aly, GuruB, sonic barracuda, Dan Strittmatter, piratedan7, 4 Corners Fan, dbacks4life, blank_38, justin1985, kishi, Clefo, mrssoco, TwinnerA, DivineWolfwood, Frank Squishy, dbacksfann, snakecharmer, Gildo, Amit, rfffr, Husk, since_98, NASCARbernet, golfmanthee, The so-called Beautiful, and Zavada's Moustache.
No comment went green today, but I'm going to give comment of the day to TRTFSHR for this prophetic note before the game started:
Offense
will break out today. I see 8 runs for our boys. Just hope Miley can keep the Buccos number down.
by TRTFSHR
My email address is in my profile if you have any thoughts on the lottery numbers.
So, we cut the number down one more. The Giants play in LA tonight and tomorrow, so it isn't impossible that we might clinch without having to play another game. I don't know about you, but.... I kinda hope that doesn't happen. I want our team to have their chance to celebrate in front of their home crowd when they win it. And a Giants win tonight and/or tomorrow means that a DBacks win this weekend gives us the division crown. At home. In front of the team we're dethroning. How great would that be?
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The guess here
is that the Giants would prefer NOT to watch the DBacks win it at home. Its no fun sitting and watching the other guys (in this case, us) celebrate.
"The wise writer, I think, writes for the youth of his own generation, the critic of the next and the schoolmasters of ever afterward." F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Which, admittedly
is all the more reason I kind of want to clinch it in front of them.
"Never ignore a coincidence. Unless you're busy, in which case always ignore a coincidence."
That's cold...
I like it.
"The wise writer, I think, writes for the youth of his own generation, the critic of the next and the schoolmasters of ever afterward." F. Scott Fitzgerald.
by NASCARbernet on Sep 21, 2011 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Agreed
I sort of want the Giants to win tonight so that we guarantee clinching in front of them.
Don't blink; blink and you're dead. Don't turn your back, don't look away, and don't blink. Good luck!
by Stile4aly on Sep 21, 2011 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
You don't want to celebrate clinching on the off day
You want the team charging the field after a victory.
Don't blink; blink and you're dead. Don't turn your back, don't look away, and don't blink. Good luck!
You don't
know what I want. I want a division championship, I don’t care how I get it.
Tomorrow is another day.
I don't know what you want
But I suspect it might be pie.
"Never ignore a coincidence. Unless you're busy, in which case always ignore a coincidence."
Muahahahaha
My evil aims here are accomplished. ::throws down a smoke grenade and disappears::
"Never ignore a coincidence. Unless you're busy, in which case always ignore a coincidence."
lol
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by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
You totally got innocent fire though
Cause I want pie now too…
Working on a Player to Be Named... (babysoco! 11/24/11)
Aw
Now I feel bad.
"Never ignore a coincidence. Unless you're busy, in which case always ignore a coincidence."
S'okay
Just means I have to guilt/pressure soco into finding me good pie tomorrow.
#pregnantwomanproblems ;)
Working on a Player to Be Named... (babysoco! 11/24/11)
#pregnanthusbandproblems
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They're not even cooking the ice! -- kishi
by snakecharmer on Sep 22, 2011 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions
OOOOH!
PIE!
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by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I suppose
If they were to lose tonight, the team catches a flight to LA for Thursday’s game. Should the Dodgers win that, they storm the field.
Unsportsmanlike? Probably? Impractical? Most definitely. Ballsy? Hell yes.
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Promised Colin Cowgill fifteen sandwiches on 7/6/2011
by Clefo on Sep 21, 2011 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
That would be
the greatest team celebration in history! They should do it!
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by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
#Gibbyballsy
I’d venture to suggest!
"We have to resist it. Do whatever you have to. Cross your fingers. Say a prayer. Think of a basket of kittens. But do not give in to the fear..."
by Jim McLennan on Sep 21, 2011 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm pretty sure it would mean the first pitch in the bottom of the first in Friday's game would be in someone's back.
But it’d be so worth it.
"Never ignore a coincidence. Unless you're busy, in which case always ignore a coincidence."
If they really prefer that,
they would be kind enough to lose…….
I stopped reading. Now I just write sarcastic, angry comments.. -- soco
They're not even cooking the ice! -- kishi
by snakecharmer on Sep 21, 2011 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
They would have a winning percentage of. 500
It would also make the magic number go to one, and mean that our first opportunity to clinch would be facing the giants on friday
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by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, if the Giants win one of two
They would need to win out the rest of the way, and then also hope we lose every game, both against them and against the Dodgers next week.
"We have to resist it. Do whatever you have to. Cross your fingers. Say a prayer. Think of a basket of kittens. But do not give in to the fear..."
by Jim McLennan on Sep 21, 2011 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Watching the highlights
The Pirates announcers were not impressed at all with the play that Hill made. Tough crowd.
Wear your own fur.
Forgot it was a day game
Not that it mattered since it wasn’t on television and I wasn’t home anyway. Heard the 6th on the radio during lunch. It wasn’t thrilling. Though, it is nice to see the offense showing up. Looks like Miggy had a good day.
But, the magic number went down. Yay! DBacks are so close to clinching. Hope it happens Friday.
The day game
worked in my favor for once. I could actually listen to the game for a few innings while I worked in the stock room.
Tomorrow is another day.
What a Day!
Watched Dbacks win and drop their magic number to 2
Got tickets to see Moneyball Friday before the Giants game
Post Season tickets arrived in the mail
Figured out how to link MLB.TV to the Playstation so we could watch SF vs. LA on TV
Life is Good!
Baseball Weirdo
by AZDBACKR on Sep 21, 2011 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
sweet
Arizona Diamondbacks: 89-65
New England Patriots: 2-0
by freeland1787 on Sep 21, 2011 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
it got a bit hairy
but I’ll take it
☣ "I like to keep a bottle of stimulant handy in case I see a snake, which I also keep handy." ☣
DO IT FOR DREW
Under way in LA
I guess this becomes the de facto GDT for that one!
"We have to resist it. Do whatever you have to. Cross your fingers. Say a prayer. Think of a basket of kittens. But do not give in to the fear..."
And the Gnats score the first run.
"The wise writer, I think, writes for the youth of his own generation, the critic of the next and the schoolmasters of ever afterward." F. Scott Fitzgerald.
by NASCARbernet on Sep 21, 2011 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
boo
☣ "I like to keep a bottle of stimulant handy in case I see a snake, which I also keep handy." ☣
DO IT FOR DREW
I guess the Dodgers pitcher is someone named Evelyn or some such...
never heard of him.
"The wise writer, I think, writes for the youth of his own generation, the critic of the next and the schoolmasters of ever afterward." F. Scott Fitzgerald.
by NASCARbernet on Sep 21, 2011 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Meanwhile
Frank McCourt is trying to figure out if he can just trade a player for straight cash.
"Never ignore a coincidence. Unless you're busy, in which case always ignore a coincidence."
We offered salsa and chips
for Kershaw?
"The wise writer, I think, writes for the youth of his own generation, the critic of the next and the schoolmasters of ever afterward." F. Scott Fitzgerald.
by NASCARbernet on Sep 21, 2011 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Naw
I’m pretty sure Kershaw wants unmarked, non-sequential bills.
"Never ignore a coincidence. Unless you're busy, in which case always ignore a coincidence."
Er
McCourt, not Kershaw.
"Never ignore a coincidence. Unless you're busy, in which case always ignore a coincidence."
Gnats have loaded the bases with two out
in the top of the first, one run already in.
"The wise writer, I think, writes for the youth of his own generation, the critic of the next and the schoolmasters of ever afterward." F. Scott Fitzgerald.
by NASCARbernet on Sep 21, 2011 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
And its 3-0 Gnats.
"The wise writer, I think, writes for the youth of his own generation, the critic of the next and the schoolmasters of ever afterward." F. Scott Fitzgerald.
by NASCARbernet on Sep 21, 2011 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
That's the spirit.
"The wise writer, I think, writes for the youth of his own generation, the critic of the next and the schoolmasters of ever afterward." F. Scott Fitzgerald.
by NASCARbernet on Sep 21, 2011 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Ugh this is already looking bad.
And former diamondback Dana Eveland is pitching
"When Life gives you Lemons give the lemons BACK!"
He really was
a former dback? I don’t remember him in the slightest
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by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
never made it to the majors
"When Life gives you Lemons give the lemons BACK!"
by BattleMoses on Sep 21, 2011 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
That
would be why I don’t remember him
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by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Really?
Still don’t remember him…
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by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh well
not to impressed so far
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by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Stupid good for nothing Gnats
I show up late and this is what I get?
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by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 10:25 PM EDT reply actions
Im blaming your lateness
"When Life gives you Lemons give the lemons BACK!"
by BattleMoses on Sep 21, 2011 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I blame all the jibber jabber
about when the D’backs will et down to zero
☣ "I like to keep a bottle of stimulant handy in case I see a snake, which I also keep handy." ☣
DO IT FOR DREW
jibber jabber
such a great noun phrase!
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by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't blame my lateness
it word for todays game. I turned on the radio, and I kid you not, five seconds later Miggy hit his three run homer. Go blame someone else!
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by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
too late
"When Life gives you Lemons give the lemons BACK!"
by BattleMoses on Sep 21, 2011 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
humph
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by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
ok LA are fighting back
☣ "I like to keep a bottle of stimulant handy in case I see a snake, which I also keep handy." ☣
DO IT FOR DREW
Lol Willie Bloomquist has more HRs than Jamey Carrol
"When Life gives you Lemons give the lemons BACK!"
And to think
there was some suggestion right after Drew went down that we should trade for him
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by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Matt Kemp:
Please be useful
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by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 10:35 PM EDT reply actions
A walk is useful
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by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
IDK
I can’t manage to hate the Giants as much now Bonds has gone.Quite disappointing in a way.
☣ "I like to keep a bottle of stimulant handy in case I see a snake, which I also keep handy." ☣
DO IT FOR DREW
When you start to feel like that
remember Brian Wilson’s beard
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by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
it helps me
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by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
well,it is offensive
but it hardly brings the entire game into disrepute,
☣ "I like to keep a bottle of stimulant handy in case I see a snake, which I also keep handy." ☣
DO IT FOR DREW
You're right
it will be really hard to hate them after we’re done competing against eachother directly
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by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
His fake nasty ass sponge beard
"When Life gives you Lemons give the lemons BACK!"
by BattleMoses on Sep 21, 2011 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Well
that was a DodgerFAIL
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by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 10:40 PM EDT reply actions
And...
it wasn’t the first time…
"The wise writer, I think, writes for the youth of his own generation, the critic of the next and the schoolmasters of ever afterward." F. Scott Fitzgerald.
by NASCARbernet on Sep 21, 2011 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
And it won't be the last
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by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
who cares what the dodgers do
dbacks win their next game- they win the division
Arizona Diamondbacks: 89-65
New England Patriots: 2-0
True
but the sooner the better, I think
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by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
you're obviously too young
to understand the concept and joys of schaudenfreude
"The wise writer, I think, writes for the youth of his own generation, the critic of the next and the schoolmasters of ever afterward." F. Scott Fitzgerald.
by NASCARbernet on Sep 21, 2011 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Not actually true..
I stopped reading. Now I just write sarcastic, angry comments.. -- soco
They're not even cooking the ice! -- kishi
by snakecharmer on Sep 21, 2011 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually, true
"We have to resist it. Do whatever you have to. Cross your fingers. Say a prayer. Think of a basket of kittens. But do not give in to the fear..."
by Jim McLennan on Sep 21, 2011 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Because
our next game is against the Gnats themselves so if we win, we knock two off the Magic Number
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by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, right.
I stopped reading. Now I just write sarcastic, angry comments.. -- soco
They're not even cooking the ice! -- kishi
by snakecharmer on Sep 21, 2011 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Is a Snakepit
’I will not offenend soco again with my ignorance?"
;)
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by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
We've all been there
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by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, duh.......
I stopped reading. Now I just write sarcastic, angry comments.. -- soco
They're not even cooking the ice! -- kishi
by snakecharmer on Sep 21, 2011 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
And a single
Loony
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by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 10:50 PM EDT reply actions
It's a lot harder
to talk about every aspect of a game, when you only have mlb Gameday to go off of
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by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 10:55 PM EDT reply actions
Two on, two out
for the Dodgers. Please score runs!
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by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 10:56 PM EDT reply actions
And DodgersFAIL
"The wise writer, I think, writes for the youth of his own generation, the critic of the next and the schoolmasters of ever afterward." F. Scott Fitzgerald.
by NASCARbernet on Sep 21, 2011 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Again
If someone on here were to right a recap of this game, I think that should be the title at this point
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by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
There's still plenty of time
for an epic GnatsFAIL
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by NASCARbernet on Sep 21, 2011 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
There is
but up to this point that would be the title
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by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Attention Dodgers!
I have two words for you: Be Useful!
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by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 11:08 PM EDT reply actions
So, whilst I have the game on the computer
I’m watching a movie I’d never seen before, and it’s freakin’ brilliant: “East of Eden” with James Dean. Brilliant.
"The wise writer, I think, writes for the youth of his own generation, the critic of the next and the schoolmasters of ever afterward." F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Never heard of it
what’s it about?
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by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
tortured youth
☣ "I like to keep a bottle of stimulant handy in case I see a snake, which I also keep handy." ☣
DO IT FOR DREW
Oh
as a youth, I recomend not tourturing us, but hey whatever works
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by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
they torture themselves
with adolescent angst
☣ "I like to keep a bottle of stimulant handy in case I see a snake, which I also keep handy." ☣
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We as a species
do tend to do that, don’t we
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by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Please tell me you've
been forced to read at least one John Steinbeck book in your life so far.
Tomorrow is another day.
Not yet
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by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Probably right at Steinbeck age
Though I read Steinbeck long before a required reading list suggest it.
Me too
I was the kid reading Steinbeck during the lunch hours in 7th grade. No wonder I didn’t have any friends.
Tomorrow is another day.
I didn't have any friends because I was a flake
I was in all honors classes, so everyone I knew read Steinbeck for fun. My best friend read Doestevsky for fun.
Of course half my class became writers. Some of ’em rather successfully. The other half became serious techies. Only one became a lawyer.
Doestevsky
is fun.
"The wise writer, I think, writes for the youth of his own generation, the critic of the next and the schoolmasters of ever afterward." F. Scott Fitzgerald.
by NASCARbernet on Sep 22, 2011 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions
We read his books in 7th/8th grade
Mandatory reading…
I stopped reading. Now I just write sarcastic, angry comments.. -- soco
They're not even cooking the ice! -- kishi
by snakecharmer on Sep 22, 2011 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions
Two guys fighting over some chick.
Told Genesis style.
"The wise writer, I think, writes for the youth of his own generation, the critic of the next and the schoolmasters of ever afterward." F. Scott Fitzgerald.
by NASCARbernet on Sep 21, 2011 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Interesting premise
I didn’t know Adam had a rival. I knew Eve had a rival, but not Adam
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by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
duh
I should have picked up on that.
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by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, you were close
you didn’t ask if Phil Collins was playing the drums…
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by NASCARbernet on Sep 21, 2011 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes it's true
I at least know what the first book of the Bible is
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by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions
And the Dodgers
are useless once again
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by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 11:11 PM EDT reply actions
Mike Fontenot
kinda bears a resemblence to Mr. Tummnus in the Lion, The Which and the Wardrobe movie
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by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 11:12 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Another Gnat hit
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by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 11:16 PM EDT reply actions
Noooooo!
I just saw on MLB that Dan Haren took a line drive off the wrist and left the game. Not good.
"Never ignore a coincidence. Unless you're busy, in which case always ignore a coincidence."
Just watched that too
Ouch. I really like him and wish him well.
Also doesn’t help the Angels with their chances…
And another epic DodgerFAIL
5-0
"The wise writer, I think, writes for the youth of his own generation, the critic of the next and the schoolmasters of ever afterward." F. Scott Fitzgerald.
I don't show up
it get’s bad. I leave for a moment it gets worse :-(
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by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Looks very much like we'll be clinching this weekend
"We have to resist it. Do whatever you have to. Cross your fingers. Say a prayer. Think of a basket of kittens. But do not give in to the fear..."
Unless
we quickly send Miggy and JUp to teach the Dodgers the secrets to our patented late inning comeback, it does look that way
Reading: It's highly overrated!
I <3 Vuvuzelas!!!
by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions
If
the D-backs have to clinch this weekend, would it be unprofessional to spray champagne all over my work in celebration?
Tomorrow is another day.
Just a little
But go for it! It would be awesome!
Reading: It's highly overrated!
I <3 Vuvuzelas!!!
by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes
save it for the World Series.
"The wise writer, I think, writes for the youth of his own generation, the critic of the next and the schoolmasters of ever afterward." F. Scott Fitzgerald.
by NASCARbernet on Sep 21, 2011 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
And the NLDS,
and the NLCS
Reading: It's highly overrated!
I <3 Vuvuzelas!!!
by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey look!
The Dodgers are threatening!
Reading: It's highly overrated!
I <3 Vuvuzelas!!!
by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 11:30 PM EDT reply actions
Score runs
When I posted that, it was two on, one out. Now it’s two on, two outs
Reading: It's highly overrated!
I <3 Vuvuzelas!!!
by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Nevermind
I thought that they were threatening to score runs. I have since found out that it was just a preamble to laying down and dieing
Reading: It's highly overrated!
I <3 Vuvuzelas!!!
by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Well the Giants game seems to be going well
by Backin'the'Backs on Sep 21, 2011 11:38 PM EDT reply actions
For the Giants fans
Reading: It's highly overrated!
I <3 Vuvuzelas!!!
by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions
As long as they lose tomorrow I'll allow it
by Backin'the'Backs on Sep 21, 2011 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions
They can win today
as long as they lose on friday
Reading: It's highly overrated!
I <3 Vuvuzelas!!!
by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd like it better if they lose tomorrow and Friday
by Backin'the'Backs on Sep 21, 2011 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I would like that too
but if they win on friday, tommorow is irrevelent
Reading: It's highly overrated!
I <3 Vuvuzelas!!!
by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't they have to lose 1 in order for us to clinch Friday?
by Backin'the'Backs on Sep 21, 2011 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Nope
the magic number is at two. One Dback win, and a Giant loss clinches it
Reading: It's highly overrated!
I <3 Vuvuzelas!!!
by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Nope
Number is at two, so one win by us- which is also a loss for them- clinches it.
"Never ignore a coincidence. Unless you're busy, in which case always ignore a coincidence."
in other news-
dbacks just 1 game behind milwaukee for home field- they need to push themselves over the top for good (1 more win should do the trick). Philly is a nightmare compared to the Braves/Cardinals
Arizona Diamondbacks: 89-65
New England Patriots: 2-0
Hey Look!
The Dodgers are threatening to lay down and die again!
Reading: It's highly overrated!
I <3 Vuvuzelas!!!
by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 11:53 PM EDT reply actions
should i be concerned about the dodgers having 2 on and no out
down 5-1?
Arizona Diamondbacks: 89-65
New England Patriots: 2-0
Eh.
I doubt the Giants are.
"Never ignore a coincidence. Unless you're busy, in which case always ignore a coincidence."
They should have been!
Reading: It's highly overrated!
I <3 Vuvuzelas!!!
by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Matt Kemp 3-R HR (35)
Dodgers only down by 1 in the 5th with 1 out
Arizona Diamondbacks: 90-65
New England Patriots: 2-0
Hmm. Paying attention now...
"We have to resist it. Do whatever you have to. Cross your fingers. Say a prayer. Think of a basket of kittens. But do not give in to the fear..."
I should have been paying attention
no more online chess for me tonight…
Reading: It's highly overrated!
I <3 Vuvuzelas!!!
by imstillhungry95 on Sep 21, 2011 11:57 PM EDT reply actions
Well
I stand corrected. Okay, sit.
"Never ignore a coincidence. Unless you're busy, in which case always ignore a coincidence."
best thing that could ever happen is if
Vogelsong’s ERA jumps over 3.00- even though he is a shoe-in for NL Comeback Player of the Year
Arizona Diamondbacks: 90-65
New England Patriots: 2-0
And there's another hit
for the Dodgers. I want a tie game!
Reading: It's highly overrated!
I <3 Vuvuzelas!!!
by imstillhungry95 on Sep 22, 2011 12:01 AM EDT reply actions
Not this inning
Settle for four runs, for now.
"We have to resist it. Do whatever you have to. Cross your fingers. Say a prayer. Think of a basket of kittens. But do not give in to the fear..."
by Jim McLennan on Sep 22, 2011 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions
I'll settle for it,
but I expect a tie game in the near future!
Reading: It's highly overrated!
I <3 Vuvuzelas!!!
by imstillhungry95 on Sep 22, 2011 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions
Mr. Sands
I don’t recall hearing about you before. I assume I did when the Dodgers played the Dbacks earlier this year, but I do know that you shouldn’t have struck out right then
Reading: It's highly overrated!
I <3 Vuvuzelas!!!
by imstillhungry95 on Sep 22, 2011 12:06 AM EDT reply actions
And I'm back
Just for the record, at the beginning of the year, when everyone was predicting how well they thought the Dbacks would do, I said they’d make the Playoffs.
I’m feeling smart right now.
So, how did the Dodgers score 4 runs?
I stopped reading. Now I just write sarcastic, angry comments.. -- soco
They're not even cooking the ice! -- kishi
Has he placed a bid?
Reading: It's highly overrated!
I <3 Vuvuzelas!!!
by imstillhungry95 on Sep 22, 2011 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions
He is
And I would hate it as a Dbacks fan, but I think in the end it would be good for baseball
Reading: It's highly overrated!
I <3 Vuvuzelas!!!
by imstillhungry95 on Sep 22, 2011 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions
I disagree
I think he carries some baggage that MLB would have problem with.
"The wise writer, I think, writes for the youth of his own generation, the critic of the next and the schoolmasters of ever afterward." F. Scott Fitzgerald.
by NASCARbernet on Sep 22, 2011 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Well
three of them came on a Matt Kemp Home Run. Not sure how the other one scored
Reading: It's highly overrated!
I <3 Vuvuzelas!!!
by imstillhungry95 on Sep 22, 2011 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions
carroll rbi single
Arizona Diamondbacks: 90-65
New England Patriots: 2-0
by freeland1787 on Sep 22, 2011 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions
If pitchers are eligible for the MVP award
Then Ian Kennedy should be considered too. The award is for the player that was most valuable to their team, right? In that case, I don’t know if we’d have been in Playoff contention if it wasn’t for Ian Kennedy. He’s been one of the main factors in the team’s success.
But pitchers have the Cy Young award, so I don’t get why they can win the MVP award too.
If Verlander might not be able to win the MVP
No way does IPK have a shot.
"Never ignore a coincidence. Unless you're busy, in which case always ignore a coincidence."
What I mean is
If Verlander has a shot, then so should Ian Kennedy.
But I don’t think pitchers should be eligible, because they have the Cy Young award.
Verlander >>> Kennedy
Sorry, but it’s true.
I stopped reading. Now I just write sarcastic, angry comments.. -- soco
They're not even cooking the ice! -- kishi
by snakecharmer on Sep 22, 2011 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions
And will probably
win the MVP of the team. But it’s a National League award.
I stopped reading. Now I just write sarcastic, angry comments.. -- soco
They're not even cooking the ice! -- kishi
by snakecharmer on Sep 22, 2011 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions
That will be an interesting 'Pittie Award ballot
Between Hudson, Upton and maybe even Putz. All have an argument for them.
"We have to resist it. Do whatever you have to. Cross your fingers. Say a prayer. Think of a basket of kittens. But do not give in to the fear..."
by Jim McLennan on Sep 22, 2011 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions
*Kennedy
"We have to resist it. Do whatever you have to. Cross your fingers. Say a prayer. Think of a basket of kittens. But do not give in to the fear..."
by Jim McLennan on Sep 22, 2011 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions
What is the award based on?
Isn’t it for the player who had the greatest impact on his team? In that case, Ian Kennedy is up there.
But I probably have it wrong. If I do, anyone want to explain? Cause I’m completely confused with the definition of MVP in baseball.
Difficult for someone who appears only in 20% of a team's games
To be perceived as “Most valuable”, even if their impact in those games is obviously greater.
"We have to resist it. Do whatever you have to. Cross your fingers. Say a prayer. Think of a basket of kittens. But do not give in to the fear..."
by Jim McLennan on Sep 22, 2011 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions
Yup. Exactly.
I stopped reading. Now I just write sarcastic, angry comments.. -- soco
They're not even cooking the ice! -- kishi
by snakecharmer on Sep 22, 2011 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions
I agree
I’m just saying that if Verlander is being considered, so should Ian Kennedy.
But I don’t think pitcher should be considered at all.
I'd agree
Some token votes near the bottom of the ballot, but not for a top three position, unless his numbers for a team are overwhelming. Though in Verlander’s case he has 2.5 WAR more than any position player on the team.
"We have to resist it. Do whatever you have to. Cross your fingers. Say a prayer. Think of a basket of kittens. But do not give in to the fear..."
by Jim McLennan on Sep 22, 2011 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Well
How many plays do you think Justin Upton is actually involved in? 11% of the at-bats, at most, and I’m sure whole stretches of innings go by where the ball isn’t hit to him. =)
"Never ignore a coincidence. Unless you're busy, in which case always ignore a coincidence."
Upton: 658 PAs + 345 outfield chances = 1003 plays
Ian Kennedy = 876 batters faced
"We have to resist it. Do whatever you have to. Cross your fingers. Say a prayer. Think of a basket of kittens. But do not give in to the fear..."
by Jim McLennan on Sep 22, 2011 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions
It's pretty rare
I think Bob Gibson in 1968 was the last pitcher to win NL MVP.
"We have to resist it. Do whatever you have to. Cross your fingers. Say a prayer. Think of a basket of kittens. But do not give in to the fear..."
by Jim McLennan on Sep 22, 2011 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Unless a pitch wins 32 games with an ERA under 2......
I stopped reading. Now I just write sarcastic, angry comments.. -- soco
They're not even cooking the ice! -- kishi
by snakecharmer on Sep 22, 2011 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions
Giants add another run, 6-4
I stopped reading. Now I just write sarcastic, angry comments.. -- soco
They're not even cooking the ice! -- kishi
Stupid Giants are being stupid
Redundant sentance is redundant
Reading: It's highly overrated!
I <3 Vuvuzelas!!!
by imstillhungry95 on Sep 22, 2011 12:28 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Unsuccessful Dodgers are being unsuccessful
"The wise writer, I think, writes for the youth of his own generation, the critic of the next and the schoolmasters of ever afterward." F. Scott Fitzgerald.
by NASCARbernet on Sep 22, 2011 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions
Unsurprised kishi is unsurprised
"Never ignore a coincidence. Unless you're busy, in which case always ignore a coincidence."
Dodger broadcast: "Best duo in baseball?"
Kemp and Kershaw? They’re good, no question, but the actual objective results are less than impressive.
"The wise writer, I think, writes for the youth of his own generation, the critic of the next and the schoolmasters of ever afterward." F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Can't think of a better teammate duo this season (pitcher and hitter) than them
But yeah i hate the Dodgers too,
Man that's one fat panda.
"The wise writer, I think, writes for the youth of his own generation, the critic of the next and the schoolmasters of ever afterward." F. Scott Fitzgerald.
He's gained a lot of weight back since the spring
He looked a loooot better back in April…
I stopped reading. Now I just write sarcastic, angry comments.. -- soco
They're not even cooking the ice! -- kishi
by snakecharmer on Sep 22, 2011 1:40 AM EDT up reply actions
The amazing toned physique
of the well-conditioned professional athlete….
"The wise writer, I think, writes for the youth of his own generation, the critic of the next and the schoolmasters of ever afterward." F. Scott Fitzgerald.
by NASCARbernet on Sep 22, 2011 1:48 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Stupid Dodgers are stupid
I stopped reading. Now I just write sarcastic, angry comments.. -- soco
They're not even cooking the ice! -- kishi
by snakecharmer on Sep 22, 2011 1:57 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Useless Dodgers are useless.
Reading: It's highly overrated!
I <3 Vuvuzelas!!!
by imstillhungry95 on Sep 22, 2011 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Ah well
At least now the DBacks are guaranteed to clinch the division after they actually win a game. Well, assuming they don’t get swept this weekend, I should say. It will be much more fun to clinch the division while the Giants are here. Then we can really rub their faces in it. I so look forward to gloating at the game on Sunday.
This has been such a great season for the team. It would have been so anticlimactic if they had clinched while watching the Giants lose to the Dodgers on television.
Oh, and it looks like Dan Haren is going to be okay
Nothing broken
And a few more thoughts, sorry
The FanGraphs in no way represents how nervous I was getting. It looks so calm and assured. Yet, by the 8th I was getting very worried. I am sure I was overreacting due to the frightful memories of last season’s bullpen which still haunt me. Still, that calm graph doesn’t really capture how the game felt to me.
And mostly OT: But, a day later and I am still getting a laugh over the Marlins misspelling Logan Morrison’s name on their own jumbotron. It almost seems like it just couldn’t be an accident. But, there’s no way they’d do that on purpose right? I mean, it just looks embarrassing for the team. Still. LOL. They misspelled Logan Morrison’s name on their own jumbotron. Hee hee hee hee.
The cure for last season...
we now have an Easy Button.
"The wise writer, I think, writes for the youth of his own generation, the critic of the next and the schoolmasters of ever afterward." F. Scott Fitzgerald.
by NASCARbernet on Sep 22, 2011 2:37 AM EDT up reply actions
I agree that the FanGraph looks too calm.
I had the MLB radio feed on and I was literally pacing the living room during that inning. I think it’s harder to listen than to watch the game, you can’t see the look of the plays, etc. Glad we got out of it!
2? 2!!
It's the stuff that dreams are made of
It's the slow and steady fire
by 4 Corners Fan on Sep 22, 2011 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions
Thanks for the Comment of the Day
I pulled that one out of my you know what. Was planning on participating in the GDT more, but my little guy came home early. Much more fun hitting baseballs with him than commenting on a chat board. Sorry everyone.
Lottery numbers – Can’t share my secret. I’ve already won three jackpots. Okay, none. Maybe I am seeing into the future again.
Much more fun hitting baseballs with him than commenting on a chat board. Sorry everyone.
No apologies necessary, priorities are refreshing. :)
Working on a Player to Be Named... (babysoco! 11/24/11)
What are
Pry-or-it-ees?
Reading: It's highly overrated!
I <3 Vuvuzelas!!!
by imstillhungry95 on Sep 22, 2011 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions
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