SnakeBytes 9/23: Showdown Edition

by kishi on Sep 23, 2011 5:09 PM EDT in Snake Bytes

Okay. Giants are here. We know what needs to happen. I don't think it needs any elaboration.

Series Preview:

Let's do this.

DBacks News:

[AZ Central] Arizona Diamondbacks' Jerry Dipoto is the man with a plan - Every time Daniel Hudson pitches, we should remember to say thanks to DiPoto.
[DBacks.com] D-backs' Wives to host "Favorite Things" silent auction benefitting Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation For Chrysalis On Sept. 24 - You can make your bids at the game on Saturday. An interesting variety from the different players...
[DBacks Venom] Why the Diamondbacks Moved Joe Saunders Up to Start on Friday - Planning for the playoffs, basically. Which is still weird to me.
[The Washington Post] Sheinin’s 2011 MLB awards picks: NL Manager of the Year - An obvious choice. But, seriously, Bochy at third?
[AZ Central] Arizona Diamondbacks extra innings with pitcher Jarrod Parker - Parker isn't as talkative as some other players...

Around Baseball:

[MiLB] Top promotions vie for recognition - I love minor league promotions, and there are some great ones listed here...
[MLB.com] MLB to bring all-star series to Taiwan - I like the idea of having a team of players go over in the off-season much better than sending teams to play on the other side of the planet during the regular season.
[Wall St Journal] Former Detroit Tigers Great Arrested at Border - Whoooops.
[CBS Sports] Ramirez willing to serve ban to play baseball - All he's asking is that you sign him and then know he can't do anything for two-thirds of a season.
[Daily Mail] Florida Marlins pitcher Leo Nunez done for the season after it's revealed he's playing under a phony name - Again: Whoooops.
[East Valley Tribune] Mesa, Cubs close to finalizing details on baseball complex - Mesa is obviously much more optimistic about this complex than I am. But the Cubs are supposed to have a restaurant open by the first day of Spring Training games in the new park.
[HardballTalk] Marlins to interview Nationals third base coach Bo Porter - Bo Porter was third base coach and bench coach for the DBacks before he was fired in the last off-season.

Finish it, DBacks.

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Reno promotions

How did I miss this:

Reno Aces — Johnny Cash Weekend
The team sported black theme jerseys, gave away Johnny Cash t-shirts and hosted musically inclined members of his family at the ballpark.

I got nothin'.

by Bcawz on Sep 23, 2011 6:06 PM EDT reply actions

Once I move,

it will only a 5 hour drive to Reno. Promotions like this will make it so worth it!!

It's the stuff that dreams are made of
It's the slow and steady fire

by 4 Corners Fan on Sep 23, 2011 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Going up tonight!

The D’Backs are undefeated in games I attend this year, so that may be a good sign.

Founder of the 'Foundation for the Advancement of Clefoing' a 501C3
"I'm like if it fits in the oven, play ball." - soco
Promised Colin Cowgill fifteen sandwiches on 7/6/2011

by Clefo on Sep 23, 2011 6:30 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Then by all means, go, go, go!

"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 23, 2011 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions

That is a good point

why is he still here posting?

Reading: It's highly overrated!
I <3 Vuvuzelas!!!

by imstillhungry95 on Sep 23, 2011 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Hurry up, go now!

by Backin'the'Backs on Sep 23, 2011 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Is it game-time yet?

I am eager for this to begin.

"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 23, 2011 6:31 PM EDT reply actions

Only 2 hrs. 56 minutes remain!

Reading: It's highly overrated!
I <3 Vuvuzelas!!!

by imstillhungry95 on Sep 23, 2011 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Early GDT, I think

If I feel like this, imagine how the players must feel? I just hope they’re no over-amped. Might be part of why Saunders goes tonight, rather than Collmenter. Joe has been here before.

"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 23, 2011 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions

has to be...

prob why Cain is pitching tonight too… not a good game to throw a rookie into…

by Gildo on Sep 23, 2011 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah

I don’t think it would be a good idea to pitch Collmenter tonight. Way to much pressure. If I can’t sit still, I would think that the players are also pretty amped

Reading: It's highly overrated!
I <3 Vuvuzelas!!!

by imstillhungry95 on Sep 23, 2011 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Saunders may be the more experienced of the two, but he’s also the inferior pitcher as well IMO. Not only that, but I don’t think this is much of a pressure situation either. Just one win, or one Giants loss, means we’re in the post season. Even still, there’d be a one game playoff after that. Cruise control. I’d love to crush the Giants tonight (actually, tomorrow would be more preferable since I’m recapping that! :D) to knock them out of the post season officially, but even if we lose this game, what could possibly go wrong?

"If you find a man or woman who sticks around after you tell them "I may be a demented horse, but I know CPR," you marry them. No questions asked." - kishi

by CaptainCanuck on Sep 23, 2011 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Don't tempt baseball's gods

with statements like “…what could possibly go wrong.”

"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 23, 2011 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions

ha

that’s exactly what I was going for…

"If you find a man or woman who sticks around after you tell them "I may be a demented horse, but I know CPR," you marry them. No questions asked." - kishi

by CaptainCanuck on Sep 23, 2011 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Actually, you're recapping Sunday

Not tomorrow.

"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 23, 2011 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions

ah

For some reason I thought today was the 24th.

Well, then, Diamondbacks, proceed to lose the next two games! (actually, no, don’t do that)

"If you find a man or woman who sticks around after you tell them "I may be a demented horse, but I know CPR," you marry them. No questions asked." - kishi

by CaptainCanuck on Sep 23, 2011 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Agreed

Of the two, Collmenter has been the better pitcher this year. I don’t think it’ll matter, though. I think this love of the so-called “veteran” will get Saunders starts ahead of Collmenter in the post season, no matter what. Saunders career numbers are not impressive, and this year’s numbers aren’t significantly better. It’s not like he has tons of post season experience, either. I’ll be hoping he does well, but I just don’t think he’s that good.

by azshadowwalker on Sep 23, 2011 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Not Much Pressure Today on AZ

If anything, the only game that could really be a pressure game is Sunday’s, if the Giants win the first two.

by Amit on Sep 23, 2011 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions

I agree with this

"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 23, 2011 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions

I'd like us to win tonight

But Saunders vs. Cain is not so good a match-up as Kennedy vs. N00b [though Surkamp has been decent, to the benefit of my fantasy team!]. If I had to bet, I can see us losing tonight and clinching tomorrow. But I’d rather we win tonight.

"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 23, 2011 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions

This, this and this.

"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 23, 2011 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions

In all honesty

I could not sleep last night because of the anticipation of this game.

by Backin'the'Backs on Sep 23, 2011 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions

I didn't

lose any sleep, but it was a little restless last night.

Reading: It's highly overrated!
I <3 Vuvuzelas!!!

by imstillhungry95 on Sep 23, 2011 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Minor factoid

Team needs to draw 181,000 over the remaining six games to pass last year’s total attendance. Saturday’s game is sold out, so that should be 48,500, leaving 132,500 over the remaining five games. I can see 30-35,000 tonight and Sunday, easy, which would means 67,500 over the Dodgers series, 22,500 per game.

"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 23, 2011 7:02 PM EDT reply actions

While the attendance figures are probably a bit disappointing

the fact is, Arizona has really been hit hard by this double-dip recession, and attendance is down virtually everywhere. For the D’Backs to maintain attendance in such a tough time is actually an accomlishment.

"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 23, 2011 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions

I disagree

I know lots of people in az that make bank there

by AzDbackfanInDc on Sep 23, 2011 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Great, but the guys "making bank" may not be baseball fans

which are typically a more blue-collar crowd.

"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 23, 2011 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions

I believe

Phoenix has one of the lowest per-capita income rates of any MLB city.

by SongBird on Sep 23, 2011 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Well, the State of Arizona, definitely.

"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 23, 2011 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions

"Right to starve" state

The state of Arizona rivals a lot of deep South states in its poverty levels and low standard of living.

by azshadowwalker on Sep 23, 2011 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Actually

Attendance is up in more places than it’s down, 17-13. Overall, attendance is fractionally higher this season.

However, you’re right about the recession stuff.

"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 23, 2011 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions

I'll be there in 135!

friday, saturday, sunday, monday, wednesday as well as all post season games! I’m giddy for tonight

by since98 on Sep 23, 2011 7:12 PM EDT reply actions

I can't sit still

It’s driving my family crazy. I keep just getting up and wandering through the house. I’m beyond giddy at this point!

Reading: It's highly overrated!
I <3 Vuvuzelas!!!

by imstillhungry95 on Sep 23, 2011 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Well, the good news is there are really 9 chances to clinch

rather than just one. Even should the Giants sweep, all the D’Backs would need to is win one against the Dodgers at home, or the Giants lose just one against the pebbles.

"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 23, 2011 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions

That is good that there are nine chances

but I’ve been waiting four years now since the last time, and don’t really want to wait any longer!

Reading: It's highly overrated!
I <3 Vuvuzelas!!!

by imstillhungry95 on Sep 23, 2011 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions

The real nail biting comes in the post season

so just enjoy these games. If they can’t accomplish this, then they didn’t deserve to be there in the first place.

"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 23, 2011 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions

I remember

It seems like just yesterday that I was biting off all may nails in the NLCS.

Reading: It's highly overrated!
I <3 Vuvuzelas!!!

by imstillhungry95 on Sep 23, 2011 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions

*my

don’t know where that a came from

Reading: It's highly overrated!
I <3 Vuvuzelas!!!

by imstillhungry95 on Sep 23, 2011 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, well something to remember...

I don’t get to excited about things I have no control over, nor do I get too upset over things I have no control over, and major league baseball is one of those things.

"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 23, 2011 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Or not...

"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 23, 2011 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Go Dbacks!!

I"ll be there on Sunday. Sitting in the nosebleed seats so as to have money for playoff tix! (And, well, hockey tickets.) Yay!

Yet another game against Cain. Sigh.

Liked the piece about Minor League promotions. Nice to see an interview with Jarrod Parker. Who definitely does not seem very chatty. LOL. Hope to see him pitch at least one inning over the next week.

by SongBird on Sep 23, 2011 7:21 PM EDT reply actions