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Gameday Thread NLDS #1: 10/3 vs. Cubs

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Carlos Zambrano (26, RHP, 18-13, 3.95)
Brandon Webb (28, RHP, 18-10, 3.01)

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It's bear season!
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 3, 2007 4:55 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

All right.
Time to exceed our expectations. If we manage to score one run this series, I think we'll prove all the experts wrong.

I nominate a CY solo shot as that one run.

by Azreous on Oct 3, 2007 4:57 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Heh
Can you imagine the grieving and crying that will go on if CY leads the game off with a homer?
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 5:43 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Let's do this thing!
I'm more than a little unhappy with the start time- it starts at 8 my time, I have to be up at 5 tomorrow morning, so I'm a little cramped between first pitch and when I need to be asleep.  But I'm excited to see what I can.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 5:03 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

All I've heard the last few days
Is how hard done to the east coast people and Cubs are because of the "late" start.. Guess what? Its the Arizona home game!! We SHOULD be starting at 7pm our time!
Yes again the east coast bias wanting it earlier, when half the home fans here would still be at work.
I am kind of pissed that we are going this early for "east coast" tv.. if they don't like it, then put us all on one time zone!!

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 5:10 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well they could start the games earlier
& you could listen to the Dbacks on Radio...

by cj060896 on Oct 3, 2007 5:11 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Which would defeat the purpose
of going going to games.  Yeah, if you're just going to watch it on TV, then the radio is just as a good an option, but it makes a bit messy for those of us with tickets during the week days
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 3, 2007 5:12 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Why exactly should they?
Again, it should be our home games to play when we want to the advantage of the home team. I don't see our east coast Sunday games being played later on a Sunday because its a 10am start our time.

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 6:39 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Your games all year have started at 9:40
30 Minutes is that big a deal for a playoff game & so it can be nationally televised...I'd say the Cubs & Phillies got the worst of this...Most teams have to compromise come playoff time except the Yankees & Red Sox.  With all the money those 2 team bring to MLB, how can you complain?

by cj060896 on Oct 3, 2007 7:59 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sorry meant to say Phils & Rocks
With start times while people are still at work...at Chase fied will probably have promotional stuff going on between 9:40 & 10:07

by cj060896 on Oct 3, 2007 8:01 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The only reason we get a good start
is because we're playing the Cubs. MLB could care less about the Dbacks. No TV money.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 9:51 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Half an hour
The half an hour isn't our fault, it's TBS's. They are allowing 3:30 for each of the two earlier games, at least tonight. Not looking like they'll need it, but it's their tv schedule.

by snakecharmer on Oct 3, 2007 8:10 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Start time
...should be adjusted for the HOME team.  Let the East Coasters stay up late or read about it in the paper.  In any case, this game has been so ignored by most of the media that it shouldn't matter to them when it starts.  The "bias" still continues in most of what I've seen -- lots of coverage of the Red Sox.  Let's ignore the media and just win.  

Devin, I know somebody who would be glad to text message you each 1/2 inning with updates, if you'd like.   That way you can sleep for up to 15 minutes at a time.

Go DBacks!!

4 Corners Fan

by 4CornersFan on Oct 3, 2007 6:52 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That will never happen
When most of the fans & money come from the east coast.  Baseball is yet a business & yes Barry is right in this one instance.

by cj060896 on Oct 3, 2007 8:02 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'll be at work until after the game ends
(assuming that it doesn't pull a Padres/Rockies) so I'll leave the gesticulating to the Holy Trilogy to everyone else.  I will be listening to the game on the radio, though.
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 3, 2007 5:05 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If I get any more
wound up, I'll freakin explode!  

My buddy called last night to see what time I wanted to go down, I told him midnight last night...  he thought I was joking!

Let's get this on!

by unnamedDBacksfan on Oct 3, 2007 5:05 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Overconfidant?
I don't know.  I guess I just don't buy into the whole media hype for the Cubs.  

Should I feel nervous about this game?  Without wanting to sound overconfidant, I really don't.  We pounded them during the regular season, and I guess with Webb on the mound, I don't see why we won't pound them again.

It's not arrogance, I promise.  I'm trying to look at it logically.

by bcloirao on Oct 3, 2007 5:15 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Pounded....maybe I have a different definition
4-2 with a run differential of -1 with two one-run victory and one 3-0 composite shutout when the game was in play until late in the game while losing two games by 4 runs is not a pounding.

You might be a tad overconfident. Webb is very good, he turned his season around in late July and had a extraordinary August, but Zambrano is just as good, realistically, especially if the late September Zambrano shows up.

It will be a nail biter

Ringo Kid, isn't he wanted

by Ringo Kid on Oct 3, 2007 8:00 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If I had to pick a pitcher
Out of the two it would be Webb.. now whether any hitting turns up is another thing...

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 9:30 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

you are correct it is relative
Webb versus Cub batters and Zambrano versus DBack batters....

Webb in a vacuum is better, but this is not a vacuum; but he does have victories over Peavy and Penny.

Ringo Kid, isn't he wanted

by Ringo Kid on Oct 3, 2007 9:36 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Prepare to Rock!!!!!
 Put on your favourite heavy metal tunes to pump yourself up and prepare for some playoff action.  Ready the strong beer and prepare the grill, all while rockin the Sedona.  Go to the rowdiest bar in the area and start to get loud.  For the playoffs have returned to the Valley of the Sun.

  IT'S TIME TO KICK SOME ASS DBACKS!!!  

by Turambar on Oct 3, 2007 5:28 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

At work
til 6 then racing off to the game. Section 134!! i think my clock just went backwards

by Adam1 on Oct 3, 2007 5:39 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Beating Zambrano is easy
All we have to do is have the first 15 batters take at least 6 pitches.  If we go 1-2-3 in each inning, that's 5 innings worth of batters.  Get a couple hits and it's over.

Zambrano's ERA nearly doubles after he's thrown 90 pitches.

Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 5:46 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Almost off of work!
...and on my way down to chase. i can't wait!

by leemellon on Oct 3, 2007 5:56 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I Live for this
...its just gone 11pm and i REALLY gotta go to bed

...I've gotta get up again in under 4 hours for the GAME!!

Woot...baseball first, sleep later :-)

Anybody Anytime

GO Dbacks!!!

by Englishdback on Oct 3, 2007 6:08 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I was
just wondering what our fans across the pond were going to do since this is going to be very early morning first pitch.  Glad you'll be around to catch it.  

by unnamedDBacksfan on Oct 3, 2007 6:10 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I've been up till the wee hours
all season.I'm broken in now
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2007 6:18 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

See the Rockies
Continued to roll, taking the first game against the Phillies.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 6:11 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Found it
Maybe this is the year

by Pigpen Fan on Oct 3, 2007 6:22 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Angels/Red Sox on deck.
Very good pitching matchup between two righthanders who could win the Cy Young (although my vote goes to C.C. Sabathia).

by Azreous on Oct 3, 2007 6:31 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

National Media
Just boggles my mind why the national media is calling for a Cubs sweep.  You gotta be kidding me!

by AnybodyAnytime on Oct 3, 2007 6:47 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hey Diamonbacks!!
Did you see that? the cubs are gonna kick your ass!! Need any more  incentive than to make the press look stupid (again)??

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 6:49 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Respect
In baseball it only comes with years of production.  This team # next year will be 82 games.  Even ESPN doesn't know much about this team & they've never given them their due credit.  There eyes are always focused on big teams with big names.  The only way this team earns respect is to beat some good teams in a pressure situation & get to the playoffs.  I due think it's a great team, but if they don't get there many will think it was a lucky year...until next year of course.

by cj060896 on Oct 3, 2007 8:07 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Meant to say get to the World Series
Very busy at work, scrambling to get things done & get home for the game...

by cj060896 on Oct 3, 2007 8:08 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

and which years of production exactly
have earned the Cubs respect? I have the answer for that.. ZERO..

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 8:30 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Big names?
Zambrano? the only thing big about him is his mouth
Lilly? yeah right...
Soriano? The spoilt child who wouldnt play for a team when his defence was too poor for the IF
Pinella? I will give you that one

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 8:33 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Those are very big names excluding Lilly
Not names you & I know know.  ESPN & Vegas is all about names PEOPLE know.  I've watch all year most of the highlights that come out of Arizona are Tony & Eric.  Lately Brandon & Valverde, but that took leading the lead in saves & Brandon's 2ND suberb year.  For the first 130 games you had to watch ESPN for 57 minutes to catch the highlights for DBack games.

People know Soriano, Lee, Ramirez, & Zambrano can be great.  They are not going to pick a team with a bunch of .250 hitters they've never heard of on a team that gave up more than they scored.  Most of them don't even know who Brandon Webb is.  Look at the $$$.  Those are the players that get the publicity.  Publicity = People's confidence.  Look at Football it's the same thing.  Big teams that pay big $$$ with have more players the public knows...those team will always get more action against teams the public does not know even if there record is better.  

by cj060896 on Oct 3, 2007 8:54 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yep, lets talk about $$$$
Ok, the biggest payroll in NL is in the play..oh right, they aren't here are they..

The biggest payroll in baseball won it last..oh thats right, they haven't won in years..
These big names you speak of were sub 500 for a large part of the season and only in fact got here because of an appalling division and even though they played so many more games against these poor teams, only won 85 games..
as I said, people know Zambrano coz of the way he boasted how he would walk away with the cy young, soriano as he refused to play outfield for Washington and coz he was once a Yankee.
High spending teams that shout about their teams will be known more by joe public, but lets get back to the point shall we? that was the sports "PRESS" talking about the teams, people who work on this for a living, If all these professionals do is listen to "hype" then they don't deserve to be employed. Vegas was never mentioned until you just brought it into the conversation nor was it about the "public" but about the sporting professionals who should know better.

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 9:24 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

As ye sow...
So shall ye reap. It's something of a vicious circle. ESPN talks about the big clubs, so that's who people hear about, so that's how they're interested in, so that's who ESPN talk about. Hard to say which came first.

Vegas, of course, bases the odds purely on the amount of money laid down. There's no doubt the Cubs will be a popular betting choice, due to their huge fanbase. The odds reflect that, and are largely independent of the actual teams' qualities.

As for payroll, it certainly helps over the course of a season, but once you reach the playoffs, it's an entirely different ball-game. Literally.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 9:35 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Right On
Not sure the reasoning why ESPN is bias, but they are...  I respect there opinion a lot, but read forums like collegefootballnews & freewinners.com....you will see ESPN really only has a good grasp on big market teams.  There analysis otherwise is subpar; if this wasn't true everyone who bets sports would be winners...

by cj060896 on Oct 3, 2007 10:01 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Anyway
I thought I read somewhere that you were a RedSox fan??

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 9:25 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Anyway
Sorry, sometimes I forget how that makes me wrong & you right.

by cj060896 on Oct 3, 2007 10:03 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

AzCentral has a create your own poster
just in case
Maybe this is the year

by Pigpen Fan on Oct 3, 2007 6:49 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I certainly hope not
Sounds more like the kinda of things the Padres should be doing, to reach out to their fanbase. :-)

Poor Coyotes. Do you think anyone is going to turn up to Glendale for their Opening Night tomorrow?

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 7:08 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You should advertise it over at Gaslamp Ball.
The Coyotes would probably gain some fans in San Diego.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:00 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The hunt
for RED October starts NOW!

I'm off to the game, section 133, row 5 I think...  I'll have a flag.

LETS GO DBACKS!

by unnamedDBacksfan on Oct 3, 2007 7:23 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

does a St. P posting fit here?
or should we wait until she is needed for sure? I dont want to waste her in untimely fashion.
Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Oct 3, 2007 7:30 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I ate lucky pasta for tea
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2007 7:32 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No St. P.
Certainly not tonight, when we're tied. Even if we lose that one, I'd be loathe to lose her tomorrow. But if we lose that one too, and have Livan starting on Saturday, 0-2 down...it will be time to unleash the Cruz Missiles...

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 7:39 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

mmmmm
Cruz missiles..... (sorry)

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 9:28 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Odd
I tried creating an account over on Bleed Cubbie Blue to comment on some selective copy/pasting they've been doing from here, but I can't post.
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 7:46 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I especially like...
How they seem incredulous that we would think a sweep was unlikely. Do THEY expect the Cubs will sweep this series? That seems much more short-sighted than anything else, regardless of run differential, goats or anything else.

by Azreous on Oct 3, 2007 7:51 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I read that as "goatse"
and my head exploded.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2007 7:53 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'll give them one thing
They are confident.

Though the motto over there appears to be something along the lines of winning in 4.  I can't fault them too much for believing their team will win.  Don't we all?  But the asshattery of flaming another team's fanbase for having the same believe gets under my skin.

Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 7:58 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Belief
Man... that's some awesome english.

All your believe are belong to me.

Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 8:02 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Not that far off
We've had many 3 game losing streaks.
Zambrano can throw a great game & Webb does have bad outings.  The Cubs can hit anyone & are good low ball hitters.  If they steal game 1.  There #2 & #3 are better than ours.  Davis & Hernandez can be horrible.  I feel soft tossers can often struggle in the playoffs against better hitting teams while power pitchers seam to thrive off the adrenaline...Foulke, Hoffman, Davis, & Hernandez.  I do think the Dbacks will win the series, but make no mistake; this team can be swept.  Put Webb, Micah, Gonzalez at the front; ironically I think one of them would dominate & win a game for us; not so with Webb, Davis, & Hernandez.

by cj060896 on Oct 3, 2007 8:13 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sure, "can" be.
I don't think anyone has said they "can't." But the idea that we'd predict something other than a Cubs sweep being so ludicrous is what amuses me to no end. The gall of thinking your favorite team might win a playoff game against such a top contender.

On a separate note, I'm tired of hearing about how the Cubs were one of the hottest teams in the second half. The Diamondbacks finished 40-21, and that was despite all but giving up the last two against the Rockies. The Cubs had a solid June and July, but they were a whopping one game over .500 in August and September.

Both teams had good second halfs. Anyone playing up the Cubs' as somehow being an advantage in this series is an idiot.

by Azreous on Oct 3, 2007 8:21 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

and....
How many 3 game losing streaks have the Cubs had??

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 9:54 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

IIRC
I think they have a 24-hour delay on posting, to prevent trolling in the head of the moment. I'll post something...

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 8:00 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

They do
I just read the email I was sent for authentication.

Whatever, it's not like I'll be online after I leave work in 2 minutes anyway.

Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 8:01 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bonafacio and Quentin
are the two left off the roster.  Disappointed to see Callaspo chosen over Bonafacio.  There's nothing Callaspo adds to this team.  Honestly.  At least Bonafacio is a great pinch runner.

But I was glad to see Melvin add Nippert to the pen.  That could pay dividends in case of a 1) blow-out; 2) rain delay; 3) injury.

by johngordonma on Oct 3, 2007 8:12 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yep
I fealt Bona earned this spot especially after the negativity Callapso brought earlier in the year...I don't feel he played well enough to regain his spot either at any time.  Quentin had MORE than his share of opportunities.  While I'm a Quentin fan, you can not fault Melvin for this move.  I don't like Nippert...if a guy is there for those 3 things; bring a positive force & deal with those things as they come; I'd maybe rather have Quentin & an extra pinch hitter.  Don't forget you can add a person now when someone goes down with an injury.

by cj060896 on Oct 3, 2007 8:19 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nippert
I don't think he is settled in the relief role.. whether he will do or really needs to be in Tucson a little longer is debatable.
I agree, Bono over Cal.. maybe in the next series I hope...

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 8:36 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Cubs VS. Dbacks
It would be nice if we way for cubbies to easily post here & visa versa.

by cj060896 on Oct 3, 2007 8:59 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You think us Red Sox fans are bad
I promise you Cub fans are the worst in all the world.  A lot of them are fake fans.  They only believe when their winning.

by cj060896 on Oct 3, 2007 9:00 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Game at 10am here and on ESPN!
I skipped my lecture to watch this game, so come on Dbacks!! Man I'm giddy with excitement.

by singaporedbacksfan on Oct 3, 2007 9:04 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Home, and getting ready
Mrs. SnakePit has gone to get hot-dogs. Chicago ones, naturally. :-) Just spoke to Al from BCB, so will be meeting him for a beer before the game tomorrow: by that stage, we should have a lot to talk about!

BCB seem to be as much on tenterhooks as us. Loved, and entirely agree with, the post which said, "The only time I remember the clock moving remotely as slow as this was on Christmas Eve as a four year old child." Is it time yet?

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 9:21 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Game at 4pm here in Kailua, Hawaii
I get off of work at 5, unfortunately, so that means DVR will be in play... However, I fully intend to keep my streak of 23 consecutive Dbacks playoff games watched alive!
our win differential is more important than your run differential...

by dbackerinparadise on Oct 3, 2007 9:25 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

A Ron Darling Sighting!
These D-Backs remind me of the '84 Mets - young, fun to watch, and winning games over Pythagoras' dead body.  An omen?  Hopefully, the D-Backs will do better against the Cubs than the Mets did back then...

by Brandon Potatoes Lyonnaise on Oct 3, 2007 9:43 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Official Lineups
Arizona
  1. Young - CF
  2. Drew - SS
  3. Byrnes - LF
  4. Clark - 1B
  5. Reynolds - 3B
  6. Salazar - RF
  7. Snyder - C
  8. Ojeda - 2B
  9. Webb - P
Chicago
  1. Soriano - LF
  2. Jones - CF
  3. Lee - 1B
  4. Ramirez - 3B
  5. Floyd - RF
  6. DeRosa - 2B
  7. Soto - C
  8. Theriot - SS
  9. Zambrano - P

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 9:46 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And with that...
I decamp, towards the living-room, to power up the laptop, and get settled in...

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 9:47 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Multi-tasking
TV+CBEST book probably isn't the best idea in the world, but hey it worked all through college.

by snakecharmer on Oct 3, 2007 9:56 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

gooo d-backs
I'm here for this.
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 3, 2007 9:58 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

So while listening to Angels-BoSox on the way home
(on ESPN radio, of course!) I heard an advertisement for the Dbacks-Cubs game.

Apparently, according to ESPN, this is our first playoff game since we won the World Series.

I guess 2002 never happened.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 9:59 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hi guys
Friendly visiting Rockies fan here, and I'll drop by periodically (as if I didn't waste enough time with my own team in the playoffs, while not doing homework) to root, root, root you guys on against the Cubs (with the exception of the Yankees, there is no team in baseball that I hate more). I'm all for a D-bax/Rox NLCS, especially since all the analysts' heads would explode.

Besides, the Cubs, if they win anything, would cause the world to end. I sure hope everyone on the Bax ate their Wheaties and are ready to save civilization.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 9:59 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well hello!
Nice of you to accept my invitation and come over. Thanks for the good luck wishes!

See ya in the NLCS.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:02 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

D-backs/Rox NLCS
(knock on wood). Who would ever have called that one? We need to get the Flubs/Philthies outta here as quick as possible, though. NL West represent.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 10:04 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

They would indeed
And it would be a great series.
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:06 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nice win today...
.. it was nice to see the Rox shut up the east coast media types (at least for a day) about the Phils/Mets stuff, when all the while, the Rox road to the playoffs was more impressive.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 3, 2007 10:06 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'd love that
Who wouldn't want to see analyst's heads explode?  Man, if only we could get a Rockies-Diamondbacks, Indians-Angels set of championship series.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 10:28 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Here we go..
I am pumped for this game! I wish I were there and not 1,000 miles away.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 3, 2007 10:00 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

GREAT!
to see the stadium filled!
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 3, 2007 10:01 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I agree..
.. and it looks GREAT in HD! I watched almost blurry every game on my laptop computer screen. Nice to see the D'Backs on a 60 inch TV for once.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 3, 2007 10:03 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What channel
is the HD?
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 3, 2007 10:06 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

In Oklahoma..
.. Cox Communications added TBS HD on channel 731.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 3, 2007 10:07 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Is it in HD for you?
Why is my tv still showing it in 4:3?? Hm.... ::investigates::

by snakecharmer on Oct 3, 2007 10:06 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

HD?
I guess Dish doesn't carry TBS HD
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:07 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Comcast...
i can't find it.
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 3, 2007 10:09 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Comcast
Does not have TBS HD only TNT...really sucks TBS got the rights to this...instead of a FOX, CBS, or NBC.

by cj060896 on Oct 3, 2007 10:11 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

LETS DO THIS!
Its 3am, I have work in the morning but I dont care. C'MON YOU DBACKS shakes rattle

by Wimb on Oct 3, 2007 10:04 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I only wish
We had Mr Sutton and Mr Grace instead of these TBS folk :(

by Wimb on Oct 3, 2007 10:05 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The TBS announcers
were driving me nuts as well. Oh the things that can make you long for George Frazier and Drew Goodman (our FSN Rocky Mountain announcers, who aren't really as bad as everyone says, but seemed like Vin Scully when compared to these clueless shills).
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 10:07 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hi Sliver :)
And Congrats on the win today :)

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 10:11 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hi as well, DarkKnight
and thanks. Good to have the NL West teams supporting each other. (Well, we can say that because it's not the Pods or Geriatrics... <shudder>)
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 10:12 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Not sure how we'll be
If we both see off our opposition though. I would suggest a wrestling match but think I'd enjoy that too much :P

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 10:14 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well, I think it would still be friendly
but, um, a little sharper. ;). You'd start making pointed remarks about Coors, I'd start making pointed remarks about run differential.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 10:15 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

My ex is from outside Boulder
So I have every right to make snippy remarks :oP

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 10:19 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Boulder?
I got no ammo. 20 square miles surrounded by reality. ;)
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 10:20 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Know what you mean
It's gonna be weird listening to anyone else.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 10:07 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I do wonder
How Grace would have been in this series, I mean he is a cubbie at heart isnt he....

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 10:12 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That's alot of Cubbies
BEAT THE CUBS
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 3, 2007 10:07 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Does the Bank
turn into Wrigley Field West for you guys too?
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 10:08 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

From what I've seen on TV..
It is pretty bad when the Cubs, Dodgers, and Red Sox come to town.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 3, 2007 10:10 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Going to Cubs/Rox games at Coors
is excruciating. The cheers when the Flubs get as far as first are just insane.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 10:10 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I said it before...
And got murdered for it at BCB. So let's say it again! Amazing how many Chicago fans don't actually want to live there... :-)

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 10:14 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The TBS guys say it's 80% Dbacks 20% Cubs.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:10 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Still...
80/20 in favor of AZ, according to the man on the field. That's better than I thought, I was thinking 60/40 for us, or lower than that.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 10:09 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

already 1 out!
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 3, 2007 10:08 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

1 pitch
1 out.  Man that feels good.
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:08 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nice start Webb!
One pitch, one down. Keep that up.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 10:08 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Pizza: Check.
Couch: Check. TBS: Check. TV: Check. SnakePit: Check. Baseball: Check.

Beer: Check. This game is so important that I'm going all-out; drinking a Barleywine.

GO DBACKS!!

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:09 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Why aren't you at the game?
I have no excuse, what's yours?
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:09 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Same excuse
Not that I can afford it; but it's a bit of a drive from Tucson.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:11 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sitting in the dorm
with a bunch of Convert BandWagon DBacks fans. Come on boys don't let me down!!!!!!
Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Oct 3, 2007 10:10 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Er... Webb...
Not so good.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 10:10 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

snap
walk. Come on webby!
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 3, 2007 10:10 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Webb overthrew to Jones
He needs to loosen up a bit. Getting Soriano to swing at the first pitch was a real bonus.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 10:10 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And a walk
C'mmon Webb... it's a small zone tonight.
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:10 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Lot of Cubs fans
I thought we got him out by the sound of that cheer..

by snakecharmer on Oct 3, 2007 10:10 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Cubs fans
as I'm sure you guys know, are a real pain in the ass.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 10:11 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You don't know the half of it...
Just ask Jim.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:13 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh...
I've got a few doozers as well. I suppose that's what we'll be doing when the D-backs are either comfortably ahead (hopefully) or too far behind to really pay attention any more: swapping war stories about that breed of blue-clad drooling imbecile known as the average Chicago Small Bear supporter.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 10:14 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Kinda
It's 80-20 at most.
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:11 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Laggy?
My TBS feed on Dish is laggy... is that TBS or Dish?
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:11 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Too Damn Many Cubs Fans!!
Sigh it's sad to see just so many Cubs fans at BOB.  Man I hope our fans and our Dbacks can shut them up.

by Turambar on Oct 3, 2007 10:11 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

AMAZING
sinker
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 3, 2007 10:11 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bye Bye Derrek
Webb's sinker is ++ tonight.
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:12 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Beautiful changeup
To get Lee out. One more and then we can go to work.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 10:12 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nice
way to come back Webby.
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 3, 2007 10:13 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nice job Brandon!
Hope the D-bax remembered to bring their lumber to October.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 10:13 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Zambrano is terribly overrated.
Every year the guy blabs about how he's going to win the Cy Young this year... UGH.

Of course, the Dbacks' offense really is that anemic.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:16 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Good start :)
the atmosphere looks incredible down at chase

by Wimb on Oct 3, 2007 10:13 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Everything going according to Webb's gameplan
Groundball, groundball, groundball. (With a walk thrown in just to taunt the Cubs fans)
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:14 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nice Start
Lets keep it going and pray to the baseball gods that our bats get revved up.

by Turambar on Oct 3, 2007 10:14 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Young
Leadoff homer. That'd work.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 10:15 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No HR..
.. I'll take the base hit any day though!

by oklahomasooners on Oct 3, 2007 10:16 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Chris Young..
.. we could use a lead-off HR right here.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 3, 2007 10:15 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I complain a lot
But I really wish Byrnes was leading off.
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:15 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wha ... ?
After the bitter fueds we had about Byrnes as lead off in the pre-season?  :)
Listen to me, I got no reason to lie to you, don't make the same mistakes I made when I was young. F- a lotta women kid, not just one woman, a lotta women.

by npineda on Oct 3, 2007 10:17 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What's the crowd like?
I am at work, regulated to Yahoo updates ... how is the crowd?

P.S. ... Around the Horn today, Jay Marrioti went out of his way to blow the Cubs.  So I feel good about our chances, he can't pick a winner to save his life :).

Listen to me, I got no reason to lie to you, don't make the same mistakes I made when I was young. F- a lotta women kid, not just one woman, a lotta women.

by npineda on Oct 3, 2007 10:15 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Packed stadium
probably 20% cubs fans at most
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:16 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Er...
Full? They said 80/20 AZ fans, but see above for a full discussion.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 10:16 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We were talking about that earlier
he's a moron.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:17 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

WOO
hit!
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 3, 2007 10:16 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Household names
The TBS guys just told us that these players are "not household names."  Hey, they are in MY household!
4 Corners Fan

by 4CornersFan on Oct 3, 2007 10:16 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Me too..
My 6 month old daughter should be able to say the starting 9 in another few weeks.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 3, 2007 10:17 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

YOUR household doesn't matter
as you do not live along the eastern seaboard.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:17 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah!
Bring 'em around, Stephen.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 3, 2007 10:17 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

SAFE!
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 3, 2007 10:17 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Swipe #1
What's the over/under on stolen bases in this series?
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:17 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Drew needs to shorten his swing
He's going to K on a change right here
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:17 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Or
A fastball down the middle
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:18 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Come on S. Drew
I'm sure it's hot in 'Zona, and Zambrano wants a nice cold shower.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 10:18 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No offense
but I think I'd take my shortstop over yours. ;)
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 10:18 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Drew will come around offensively...
...but based on this year, I'd take yours too.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:19 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Maybe not
We're still waiting for J.D. to come around...disappointment may run in the family...  He seemed like a pretty steady .220 hitter all year.  Healthy...advantage of batting at the top...good pitches to hit with the bases loaded.  I've seen no good signs to show this kid did not just have a lucky first year.  Defensively good, but offensivly I honestly think he'll be a seasonal .240 hitter.

by cj060896 on Oct 3, 2007 10:24 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yup
And a damn good one too. Can't spell R ookie O f T he Y ear without TROY.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 10:21 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

damn
straight down the middle fastball.
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 3, 2007 10:18 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

C'mmon Byrnes
Don't pop up to hte 3rd baseman
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:18 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dammit
Drew stares at a fastball down the middle. That thing on your shoulder is a "bat", Stephen. You can use it to hit the ball. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 10:18 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bring him home, Byrnes!!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:18 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Byrnes needs to learn how to get hit
He always ducks out of the way... it's a free base, dude.
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:19 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Zambrano's 2 seamer
Lots of movement too...
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:20 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

SCORE IN YOUNG
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 3, 2007 10:20 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Not much left of that bat
Does get the runner to third, at least.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 10:20 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

3-1
It was down the middle... no worries.
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:21 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No, he took on 3-0. It was a strike.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:21 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Just get a hit, TC!!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:20 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Zambrano is all over the place
He's working way too fast.  This is good sign for us.
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:21 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Zambo
Seems to be struggling with location...

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 10:21 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

AHGEOIFljdsf
SWING AT THE PITCHES IN THE MIDDLE
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:22 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

...dude
C'MMON BLUE!
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:22 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

BOOO
WTF UMP? THAT WAS BALL
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 3, 2007 10:22 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If Webb gets those calls
He'll be unhittable.  No big deal.
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:23 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

THAT was a strike?
So THAT'S how it is tonight, eh?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:22 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

DAMMIT
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 3, 2007 10:22 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ugh
swinging at dirt balls.....let them off there.. hope it doesnt bite us

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 10:23 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dove at the last moment
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:24 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

didnt dive that much
for it not to be low all the way.. but anyways.. onto the next inning..

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 10:25 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Weak
Tony Clark Sucks.
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:23 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow
How many 3-0 counts have they been in tonight?

Course, if the umps are Sucky McSuckfest, it's going to be hard.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 10:23 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Even without scoring a run
we made Z throw a few pitches. Coulda been much better, but worse as well.

You have to get inside Zambrano's head.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:25 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

MLB wants the Cubs to win
better ratings
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:26 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

More than 200 comments
By the end of the first. I suspect this could be an all-time high... Maybe even four figures? We'll see...

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 10:24 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Heh
And there's only 5 or so of us in here

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:25 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

can you blame us?
Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Oct 3, 2007 10:26 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wish I could help but leaving work early
So I can watch some of the game...

by cj060896 on Oct 3, 2007 10:28 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Uhhh?
how many true strikes did Z actually throw?
Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Oct 3, 2007 10:25 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Someone tell the Umps
Thats the Cubs are really the Padres.. as apparently they only get bad calls from Umpires... ^.^

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 10:26 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Webby (as usual) is on tonight..
.. hope we can get the runs to support him.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 3, 2007 10:27 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

HAHAHAH
I was wrong.  The sinker is +++ tonight.

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:27 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Webb had a walk in the first
No perfect game.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:30 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Shh
Why do you have to ruin this shit for me?

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:31 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm just the messenger...
...and not in an ill-informed, pro-Cubs, Ringo Kid kinda way.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:32 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Think half of bcb
just had an O at getting a base runner...

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 10:28 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Pitcher-friendly umpire
At home, according to the commentators. Or is that, Cub-friendly?

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 10:28 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Laggy TBS is getting annoying
Not impressed with TBS at all so far

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:28 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

According to TBS
Montague will "DICUSS" the strike zone with players. (You can't make this stuff up! Spelling error on a nat'l game!)
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:28 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Speak for yourself...
I live in Toosan.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:33 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

we caught that too!
how pathetic
Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Oct 3, 2007 10:30 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah, I saw this too.
They were also listing "T. Lily" as an upcoming pitcher in the bar at the bottom for most of the game.

Nice work, TBS.

by Azreous on Oct 4, 2007 2:41 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bah
I'm afk to feed and bath children... hold down the fort.

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:30 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Im going to put the laptop down
and watch until my eyes finally close :D good luck one and all!

by Wimb on Oct 3, 2007 10:30 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Catch ya later! Get some shuteye.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:31 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nice.
Webb recovers. Score this time, guys.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 10:31 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Webb looking good
Occasionally wild, but 24 pitches through two? Should be good for nine or ten at that rate. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 10:31 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

not 210 thanks...
Although making their pen would be nice, dont want to see extra innings unless its us scoring to tie it in the 9th.

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 10:33 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

DP has been our friend all season
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2007 10:32 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dale Cook = Prick
Fact. Even though he listed Chris Young as one of the Stars of the Post-Season.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 10:33 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Come on!
Dane Cook was great in...  Uh...  Wait, I've almost...  Wasn't he...

No, I got nothing.  

I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 10:35 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That age commercial didn't have any Dbacks
when it was revealed a few weeks back.

Of course, it had James Loney, Kevin Kouzmanoff, etc.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:35 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

To the bottom of the second
Cubs haven't hit 29 home runs yet, there are Diamondbacks fans in the ballpark, we haven't conceded the series.  Man, most of the previews I read of this series were way off!

Playoff baseball and a phone conversation with my nephew.  That is the makings of a pretty good evening.

I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 10:33 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hilarious
I'm kinda shocked they didn't just concede the series from the get-go.

by nihil67 on Oct 3, 2007 10:37 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

anybody anytime
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 3, 2007 10:34 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Looks like
Zambrano was avoiding sending any fast-balls to Special K.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 10:34 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You don't challenge Mark Reynolds...
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:36 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

250+ comments in the second
I think our previous record thread is not safe...
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 10:36 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

anyone willing to tell me what that is?
Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Oct 3, 2007 10:37 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

611
In that Rockies game where we clinched on Friday.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:38 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It was the night
DBacksSkins drank too much coffee....

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 10:38 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I had a much larger role in the previous record
of 428 against the Padres, than in the record setter Friday night.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:41 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

611 comments
Last Friday, when we clinched a playoff spot.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 3, 2007 10:38 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I agree
Repeating everything will work well.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 10:41 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Repeating ?
Im all for repeating strikeout Webb all night...

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 10:44 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yay!
Walkies
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Oct 3, 2007 10:36 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ok
saving it for next time... :/

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 10:37 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sally with the 1 out walk!
Another baserunner.

Gooooood. Goooood.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:37 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Top notch, TBS
They're running the scores at the bottom of the screen, and haven't updated yet to show that the Diamondbacks-Cubs game has started yet...
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 10:37 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah
Their coverage is really annoying me thus far this postseason. I can't imagine how bad it'll get tomorrow when they commence the Yankee jock-carrying.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 3, 2007 10:38 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Im sure
It will be a Spankme love fest :/

by AZDarkKnight on Oct 3, 2007 10:39 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Weird
They were just showing some graphic that was cut off on the edge of my screen.  It's like they're giving me the pan-and-scan version of the broadcast.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 3, 2007 10:46 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Why,
in the name of all that is holy, couldn't a broadcast channel have bought the rights?  TBS?  Really?  MLB playoffs, and they go to TBS?!?  America's past-time, my arse.

by peachy rex on Oct 3, 2007 10:59 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Snyderman is slumping lately :-(
After racing outta the blocks post-ASB.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:37 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Over/under...
.. on the amount of times TBS plays that Kenny Lofton commercial tonight? I think we're already at 3, counting the pre-game. 7.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 3, 2007 10:39 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Exactly....
DHL really needs to get some new material.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 3, 2007 10:40 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Or Frank TV
Though that one's actually still funny...

by snakecharmer on Oct 3, 2007 10:41 PM EDT to parent up reply reply