Gameday Thread, NLDS #2: 10/4 vs. Cubs

by Jim McLennan on Oct 4, 2007 5:50 PM EDT in Gameday Threads Comment 932 comments

Gameday Thread, NLDS #1: 10/4 vs. Cubs

Ted Lilly (31, LHP, 15-8, 3.83)

Doug Davis (31, LHP, 13-12, 4.25)

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Getting this one up early again, since I'm going to be training all afternoon, and am then heading over the ballpark to meet Al from BCB, and probably a few other Cubs fans for a beer ~~and, probably, a merciless beating with blunt objects~~ before the game. So I will likely be a little late to this party, but I'm sure, after last night's tidal-wave of comments, that this shouldn't be a problem. I remember the days when we were delighted to reach 200 posts on a thread...how long ago that all seems now.

Definitely a key win for Arizona last night, rendering tonight's game virtually a must-win for the Cubs. The pressure will be on them, both from outside and within, and they're likely to come out of the blocks with all guns blazing [a ferociously-mixed metaphor, I must admit]. If the Diamondbacks can hold them at bay for the first couple of innings, or even take the lead themselves, we could begin to see panic break out in the visitor's dugout. Whoever's sitting next to Zambrano had better watch out. :-) Okay, that's the best-case scenario. Much like last night, this promises to be a tough struggle, with both teams giving their all. But our worst-case scenario is losing home-field advantage in a best-of-three series; the Cubs' worst-case scenario is going down 2-0 and facing three elimination games.

As noted previously, Davis did beat the Cubs at Chase earlier in the season, restricting them to one run over seven innings, on six hits and a walk, while striking out a season-high tying eight. We may see Kendall in the lineup tonight, since he's hitting .313 against us: on the other hand, he couldn't throw out bath-water, so if he does start, expect to see us whizzing round the base-paths. The two Cubs with most at-bats against Davis haven't done well in the past (Ramirez 5-for-22; Lee 4-for-22), but Soriano and Jones have had success, while Theriot is 4-for-6. For most D-backs, their first encounter with Lilly was the game in August; only Byrnes (4-for-14) and Clark (5-for-21) have more than ten at-bats.

Let's see how things go tonight. Here's to Davis placing another foot on the Cubs' collective shoulders, and getting us ready to deliver the killing blow on Saturday.

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Ferociously-mixed, perhaps...

But track and field WOULD be more interesting if all the runners had guns, not just the starter.

by Azreous on Oct 4, 2007 5:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Go Bax!

The Rox are up 10-5 with 6 outs to go, so let's see you guys pull closer to that Wild Wild West NLCS.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 5:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Sheezus

And you guys think your pen guys are scary... Fuentes comes in with one out and nobody on, gives up a hit and two walks, and then Manny Corpas has to come in for a four-out save with the bases loaded, two outs, and a hostile Philly crowd getting on him. He gets a groundball on the second pitch to save the five-run lead, and my heart.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I guess it's just adding to the intrigue.

This way, Corpas can't be one of the 8,000 bullpen pitchers used if the Phillies manage to push this to four games.

by Azreous on Oct 4, 2007 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I love Corpas

He reminds me so much of Jose Valverde. He's a keeper.

by johngordonma on Oct 4, 2007 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Except Corpas

tends to do it without nearly so much drama as Valverde.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

congrats on the win

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

by hotclaws on Oct 4, 2007 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I believe in DD

Win here again I think.

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

by hotclaws on Oct 4, 2007 6:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Rockies win

The Phillies crowd noise died very abruptly. Normally, a crowd dies off with that "Awww!" noise of annoyance- these guys sounded like they were looking forward to getting home and reading previews for the 76ers season.

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

by kishi on Oct 4, 2007 6:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

If anyone fancies a beer

I'll be at Jackson's on Third from about 5:45pm to 6:45pm or so. Wearing the #17 AZSnakePit.com shirt, needless to say. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Oct 4, 2007 6:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Can you give me a ride?

It's only about twelve hours out of your way!

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

by kishi on Oct 4, 2007 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Er...

Well, since I'm actually walking the three blocks from work to there, a ride would be even tougher. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Oct 4, 2007 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That would be problematic

Difficult to get back in time for the game, I suppose.

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

by kishi on Oct 4, 2007 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

So I've started the

trend in Primer IRC of referring to every good play by Stephen Drew as being the result of his laziness and indifference, in honor of all of those moronic anonymous scout whispering that questioned his work ethic.

It's really fun. He's our indifference maker!

by dahlian on Oct 4, 2007 6:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Are those guys...

...the same scouts that said his defense was questionable?

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think

they said he had a weak arm

by Adam1 on Oct 4, 2007 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

YEAH CLEVELAND!!

Indians 3, Yankees 1, as of this post.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

And Captain Cheeseburger

has thrown 43 pitches through 1.1. Settle down, Sabathia.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cleveland for the Win!

It's becoming increasingly humorous that announcers and commentators are required by law to place the word "fearsome" in front of the phrase "Yankee lineup". This IS the same lineup that has Melky Cabrera and Doug Eye-Chart, right?

our win differential is more important than your run differential...

by dbackerinparadise on Oct 4, 2007 7:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

How can you not?

968 runs, 100 more than Boston 250 more runs than the Dbacks with maybe the best hitter in the game??? They may be overpaid jerks, but they can hit the sh*t out of the baseball... There weak links Melky hit over .270 & Doug is in there because they don't need another bat. (Yet he has been great with his bat anyways, lately).

by cj060896 on Oct 4, 2007 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

truth

I agree with you that they are hitting quite well. Yes, statistically, they have the best offense in baseball. Really, what I was complaining about was the fact that there's a sort of hallowed nature that seems to be conferred on a player simply because they are playing for the Yankees. My real issue was that during the telecast of DBacks/Cubs, the idiots in the booth spent 15-20 minutes (mercifully not longer) waxing poetic about the incredible qualities of the Yankee lineup. Yeah, they're good, but they do have weaknesses and it isn't like they're the invincible masters of the universe that most commentators feel the need to proclaim at every opportunity.

our win differential is more important than your run differential...

by dbackerinparadise on Oct 4, 2007 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yep

But take a good luck at that lineup; if there are weaknesses there aren't many. Averaging almost 6 runs a game, they just might be that good...offensively. Defensively Damon, Matsui, Abreu, & Cano suck, if they put someone besides Doug at 1st they will suck. With some pithing at defense that "lineup" probably would have won 110 games.

As I mentioned before big markets & big money get all the publicity. Hell ESPN still can't figure out how Arizona one. Every analyst answer is the same, this is how they one all year. I don't know how they do it. They are still determined that Arizona is the "least talanted team". Despite the #'s I don't not feel that answer is so black & white. Hell they say this & they know very little about most of the players on this team. That alone should tell you something.

by cj060896 on Oct 4, 2007 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wow I really butchered that one

Diamondback should have fun with the spell & grammar check on this one. I could barely read that myself.

by cj060896 on Oct 4, 2007 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

weaknesses

Yeah, the weaknesses, at least in my mind, would be: Cabrera, Mientkiewicz, maybe Damon if you squint, and anybody on the bench not named Shelly Duncan.

our win differential is more important than your run differential...

by dbackerinparadise on Oct 4, 2007 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey guys...

Just wanted to say, please, for the love of God, continue to throttle the Cubs. It's not that I would rather see you guys next round, you guys can be a right pain in the keister after all. I just cannot stand listening to Cubs fans for more then a millisecond.

So hurry up and meet us in the second round, will ya?

President of the Kazuo Matsui Fan Club

by MattTheRock on Oct 4, 2007 7:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

DBacks/Rockies in the next round?

Oh, yes, that would be most delightful. We'll go out and do our best!

4 Corners Fan

by 4CornersFan on Oct 4, 2007 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah

how about the NL West now media?

Maybe we ought to do one of them waves...

by Red Army on Oct 4, 2007 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's a deal.

See ya in the NLCS. ;-)

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

jump ship, jump ship

A-Rod is 0 for 1. This guy is the worst hitter in the history of the Yankees. $25 MILL! He's not worth $25!

But Wang's 4 runs in 3 innings? Just an aberation in a fine career.

by johngordonma on Oct 4, 2007 8:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Kenny Lofton

This guy gets tabbed as a clubhouse cancer, but all his clubs ever do is win. Great clutch hit by him.

by johngordonma on Oct 4, 2007 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wang

Sports radio in NY this morning was hoping that Wang could be pulled early when the Yankees got a big lead so they could bring him back for game 4. Uhhh... he's down 4-2 in the 4th. With 3.2 innings pitched he's thrown 72 pitches. Trouble in the Bronx.

by johngordonma on Oct 4, 2007 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Watching closely tonight...

Here's hoping the DBacks follow in the Rockies' footsteps!

I won't be around the GD thread much though. Unlike last night, tonight I really do have to study. :P i'll be in front of the tv with my book but not the computer. (But I'll pop in now and then on food breaks when good stuff happens.)

by snakecharmer on Oct 4, 2007 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

when good things happen?

well I plan on seeing you a lot tonight then. :-)

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

by seton hall snake pit on Oct 4, 2007 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don't have time to check anything

on my way to game now. Let's go D'backs!

Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 4, 2007 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Let's go dbacks...

Hey everyone... I either cheer for the Cardinals or whoever plays the Cubs :) Just wanted to say good luck to you dback fans tonight. Looks like you have a nice site here to follow your team! Awesome. Would love for a few of you to pop over and have some fun during the live blog at the Cubs expense at CubsSuckClub.com! Thanks to the owner over here for being gracious enough to let me post this. I'll be chatting on here throughout the night.

I can't get over how good Webb is. Seriously?!?! Where did he come from? Was he a minor league prospect with the system or get traded?

Live in game Dbacks/Cubs blogging at CubsSuckClub.com!!!

by rknuppel on Oct 4, 2007 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Webb

was drafted out of the University of Kentucky by Arizona in 2000; debuted in the majors 2003, starting 28 games. Despite winning the Cy Young last year, he might not be as well known as he ought to be, since the last playoff appearance for Arizona was the year before he came up.

by peachy rex on Oct 4, 2007 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Webby

Was he one of our "Baby Backs" in 2003?

4 Corners Fan

by 4CornersFan on Oct 4, 2007 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Webb and Valverde

are just about the only guys left who came up in that 01-03 period; the second wave of Baby-backs is working out better (so far - fingers crossed) than the first. Hopefully we won't trade half of them for Richie Sexson, not so?

by peachy rex on Oct 4, 2007 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Plus Hammock

He was up in 03 too, right? Or just 04?

by snakecharmer on Oct 4, 2007 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

You're right

Hammock had a 2003 debut as well. But we hardly see him any more...

by peachy rex on Oct 4, 2007 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Webby

Well, Brandon Webb. He won the Cy Young last year. (I almost typed the Cy Webb!) But of course, he doesn't play for the Yankees or the Red Sox, and the Diamondbacks never win, so he doesn't get as much press as he deserves. He's been with the big club since 2003, and was in the farm system since 2000. He's a good one!

4 Corners Fan

by 4CornersFan on Oct 4, 2007 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Glad to have you here! :)

We'll do what we can tonight.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Out the door too

Looking stormy out there. Roof will be closed tonight, I think.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 4, 2007 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

And Yankees down 7-3

In the fifth. A good night in prospect...

by Jim McLennan on Oct 4, 2007 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

amen

to that, i was just thinking the same thing.

so THATS where Kenny Lofton ended up...

Maybe we ought to do one of them waves...

by Red Army on Oct 4, 2007 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

make that 9

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

by seton hall snake pit on Oct 4, 2007 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Posted this pic last night and we won..

So I am posting it again. Let's go, D'Backs!!

by oklahomasooners on Oct 4, 2007 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

photoshop?

That is sweet. You use photoshop?

Live in game Dbacks/Cubs blogging at CubsSuckClub.com!!!

by rknuppel on Oct 4, 2007 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

I made a desktop background out of that in Torts class yesterday.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 4, 2007 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

9-3 Tribe

Sweetness.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 9:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Anybody

else notice thats the ex-Dback gettin roughed up?? he was in the Johnson trade. i guess neither are helping in the playoffs

by Adam1 on Oct 4, 2007 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, that made me happy.

Remember how many Ex-Dbacks we discovered were helping us by making other teams lose? (Or beating other teams, in BK Kim's case)

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah I was sitting here

telling yankees fans all about the guy they had on the mound

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

by seton hall snake pit on Oct 4, 2007 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I swear to all things holy..

.. if this crap, blowout game doesn't get switched off at 7:05..........

by oklahomasooners on Oct 4, 2007 9:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

no kidding

You aren't kidding. GET THIS GAME OFF HERE!

Live in game Dbacks/Cubs blogging at CubsSuckClub.com!!!

by rknuppel on Oct 4, 2007 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good to see all of the snakepit

warming up in the bullpen before the game :)

For some reason whenever I see Doug Davis referred to as DD i think of WWF and the New Age Outlaws.... D O Doubble G ;)

by Wimb on Oct 4, 2007 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh you didn't know?

Yo ass better caaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall somebody!

by Azreous on Oct 4, 2007 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good times!

Back when the WWF was actually worth watching

None of this roster crap they are peddling now :/

by Wimb on Oct 4, 2007 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

6 minutes until gametime and...

.. this ******* Yankees blowout is still on my TV. Starting to get pissed...

by oklahomasooners on Oct 4, 2007 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

its gonna be on TNT

btw did anyone catch the Martinez homer where the visuals flashed Garko Home Run!!

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

by seton hall snake pit on Oct 4, 2007 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, Garko just cranked one

Wonder if they flashed "Martinez Home Run?" Tools.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Start of the game is on TNT.

by Azreous on Oct 4, 2007 10:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Go D-bax!

May not be around quite as much tonight since I gasp actually have things to do, but I'll check in.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 10:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Good start, DD

26 more.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 4, 2007 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Soriano Ks

A good start to the game.

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

by kishi on Oct 4, 2007 10:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

DD

Good start :) im catching this one from bed so good luck all!

by Wimb on Oct 4, 2007 10:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

That's the third time in three minutes...

I've heard the phrase "prisoner to his mechanics" referring to Doug Davis.

This better not be a trend.

by Azreous on Oct 4, 2007 10:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I thought the same thing..

by oklahomasooners on Oct 4, 2007 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That

is not so good. Then again, we had the Cub Infection on the basepaths last night, hopefully they're just as inept at actually scoring tonight.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 10:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

So it begins.

Davis leads off with a strikeout, before giving up a single. Looks like a Doug Davis start. :)

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 10:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Well then....

Strange... feels like I already saw you today, Silverblood... where could it have been?

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

No clue.

Nothing to do with the Phillies beating us, you know. Damn Phillies. Only one more and they'll sweep us...

Oh wait... what?

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey, if Brandon Webb...

is allowed to have at least one baserunner per inning (except the 7th), that means DD gets to do the same, right?

.....Right?

by Azreous on Oct 4, 2007 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

right.... I think

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

by seton hall snake pit on Oct 4, 2007 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Agh!

Almost!

by oklahomasooners on Oct 4, 2007 10:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

UGH.....

First reference tonight to "Oheeda". Probably not the last.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 10:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Were I interested in getting drunk...

That'd be a great drinking game.

by Azreous on Oct 4, 2007 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

TBS

Must you be so negative toward the Dbacks? Good grief.

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

I feel

your pain. These guys have busted their butts to come up with every reason why the Rox are all smoke and mirrors instead of giving them credit. Hint: their reasoning doesn't get far beyond Coors.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

can't wait for the NLCS

when the broadcasting team just sit on their asses not having a clue what to say about these two teams

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

by seton hall snake pit on Oct 4, 2007 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

great point!

by johngordonma on Oct 4, 2007 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

This will have the added benefit

of them, you know, not talking at all. Dead air is much more interesting, and you can always listen to the radio broadcast.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice 1st, DD.

Let's get some runs!

by Azreous on Oct 4, 2007 10:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Great minds think alike.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 4, 2007 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Four seconds apart, no less.

I like it.

by Azreous on Oct 4, 2007 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Atta boy DD!

Lets get some runs!

by oklahomasooners on Oct 4, 2007 10:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

And a K to end the inning!

Way to go, Davis!

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

by kishi on Oct 4, 2007 10:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

w00t, out of the first

I know, I'm not here.

by snakecharmer on Oct 4, 2007 10:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

KENNY LOFTON IS IN CLEVELAND

Got it, DHL?

by oklahomasooners on Oct 4, 2007 10:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I have little respect for DHL

If I recall, they're the ones that "delivered" a package by dropping it off at the post office in town.

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

by kishi on Oct 4, 2007 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

DHL

That's what they do here as well. Because it's just such a huge town that it's too hard to deliver to the house.

4 Corners Fan

by 4CornersFan on Oct 4, 2007 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think

I'm much happier listening to the radio feed right now.

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

by kishi on Oct 4, 2007 10:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

How 'bout a solo shot CY?

by johngordonma on Oct 4, 2007 10:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

A walk will do nicely.

by Azreous on Oct 4, 2007 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

juuuuust fine

how 'bout stealing a bag or two?

by johngordonma on Oct 4, 2007 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

According to the know-it-alls and Cub fans..

The Dbacks hitting is so bad and Zambrano/Lilly are a regular Schilling/Johnson in the playoffs, so dont get your hopes up!

by oklahomasooners on Oct 4, 2007 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Let's get this party started, CY!!

Do it for Jim! He's there!!

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Absolutely brilliant start again

by the big boppers for the Cubs. Man, those guys are on fire! No wonder everyone says Arizona doesn't have a chance... so depressing to watch us get manhandled this way by such an obviously superior team.

Wait, what's that you say? We won game one?!? Soriano and Ramirez are now 0-11 with 4 Ks? Someone alert ESPN! (Also alert them to Arizona winning the West in 2002.)

by peachy rex on Oct 4, 2007 10:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Actually, he's home ;-)

Just got back. Kickin' atmosophere down there. KTAR were offering free photos with a goat. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Oct 4, 2007 10:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

So now the game's on both TNT and TBS.

Dick Stockton is awful on both.

by Azreous on Oct 4, 2007 10:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I noticed that too...

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dreeeeewwww

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

by hotclaws on Oct 4, 2007 10:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Lilly wild early

That's the way to do it. I hope the lineup shows some patience.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 4, 2007 10:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Was there one pitch

In the strike-zone to Drew?

by Jim McLennan on Oct 4, 2007 10:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, so how 'bout dem Phillies?

That Phillies sweep is due to begin on Saturday...

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Why on earth are we still talking about game one.

by Azreous on Oct 4, 2007 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Brynsie..

Now would be a great time to come out of your slump.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 4, 2007 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Eh...

In the Great Shortstop Competion, Tulo's winning thus far -- he had a homer in his first AB, not a K. ;)

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Ready with the remotes

It'll be moving to TBS, presumably at the end of the inning.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 4, 2007 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

It's already there, if you want to switch.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lilly is all over the place

How 'bout taking some pitches, boys.

by johngordonma on Oct 4, 2007 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Jim, how was Al and his evil band of Cubs fans?

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Er...

Couldn't actually locate them. It was "somewhat busy" at Jackson's - I called Al, but he didn't pick up, so we probably passed in the night!

by Jim McLennan on Oct 4, 2007 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

This was probably for the best

You might have come back cross-eyed, dressed in blue underpants, dazed-looking, mumbling, "Let's Go Cub-bies," and exhibiting a Pavlovian twitch every time the numbers 1, 9, 0, and 8 were placed in conjunction.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Right down the middle!!

Unload on that, Eric!

by oklahomasooners on Oct 4, 2007 10:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Needs ideas for a new poll

This one seems to have been infected by Cubs fans over the past couple of days. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Oct 4, 2007 10:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Herd of cattle.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

more like lemmings

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

by seton hall snake pit on Oct 4, 2007 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

full count

send Young here.

by johngordonma on Oct 4, 2007 10:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Come on, Byrnsie!

Justify your contract!

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

by kishi on Oct 4, 2007 10:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

is a walk good enough?

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

by hotclaws on Oct 4, 2007 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's not an out

So I'll take it.

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

by kishi on Oct 4, 2007 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's okay

Two on, one out, time to shine, CoJack!

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

by kishi on Oct 4, 2007 10:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Two on, one out.

Let's at least get one.

by Azreous on Oct 4, 2007 10:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Two on for Conor

Making Lilly throw plenty of pitches thus far.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 4, 2007 10:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

nice.

keep jacking that pitch count up, fellas. I'll take these walks. Great time for a double steal here, by the way.

by johngordonma on Oct 4, 2007 10:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Byrnes didn't pop out...

I have a good feeling about this. :)

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 10:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Great doings are afoot

by peachy rex on Oct 4, 2007 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Or.... not.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Didn't Jackson

Homer off Lilly in August?

by Jim McLennan on Oct 4, 2007 10:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yup,

2 run blast to right center.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Byrnes tames

the inner suckbeast! (Sort of).

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 10:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

New life..

Make them pay, Sheriff.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 4, 2007 10:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Waaaay to drop the ball. :)

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 10:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Make, Them, Pay.

For failing to turn the double-play.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 4, 2007 10:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

ooooo

almost a run!

by johngordonma on Oct 4, 2007 10:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

That's lucky

Time to cash in, Sheriff!

(I like that nickname.)

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

by kishi on Oct 4, 2007 10:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

too bad

that didn't get past Soto.

by johngordonma on Oct 4, 2007 10:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Keep working those counts, baby.

by Azreous on Oct 4, 2007 10:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

here we go Special K

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

by seton hall snake pit on Oct 4, 2007 10:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

God....

I thought Mark just struck out.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 10:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I saw the future.... a pitch ahead.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don't you remember?

Mark Reynolds doesn't strike out, he waits.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

This is true.

It's only the first inning. He's waiting to hit the game-winner.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

good at bat

let's work a walk here, or squeeze one through, Mark.

by johngordonma on Oct 4, 2007 10:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

MarKKKK

Ugh!

by johngordonma on Oct 4, 2007 10:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Ok.... those Aquafina commercials make me hate

Lou Piniella a little less.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 10:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Ouch

We'll get over it.

Lilly with 25 pitches, only 13 strikes. I think some patience at the plate will be key.

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

by kishi on Oct 4, 2007 10:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

24 pitches for Lilly

Made him work, even if we couldn't push the run across.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 4, 2007 10:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Keep throwing strikes, Double D

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 10:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Beautiful curve from Davis

Lovely.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 4, 2007 10:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Ah, THERE'S the Cub power.

We've heard so much about it. Took a lot of muscle to hit that 45 feet.

by Azreous on Oct 4, 2007 10:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Reynolds is thinking about the grand slam

he's going to hit in the 7th. Mulligan.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 10:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Lucky hit

Is that an omen? Are the Cubs going to get all the breaks going their way tonight?

by Jim McLennan on Oct 4, 2007 10:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

If a Dback got that type of hit off Zambrano..

.. his glove might have ended up in the Arizona dugout.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 4, 2007 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's a payoff.

Derrick Lee dropped the double play.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Davis is like a bank guard...

...nobody's gonna steal.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 10:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh no,

by oklahomasooners on Oct 4, 2007 10:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Dammit

Had a horrible feeling that bleeder was going to come back and bite us.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 4, 2007 10:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh dearie me

by peachy rex on Oct 4, 2007 10:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

DD

That was... undesirable. Maybe we should stop ragging the Cubs offense?

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 10:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'd hope a MLB hitter..

.. could tattoo a fastball down the middle on 3-0.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 4, 2007 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I meant as a preventive superstitious measure

Not because they're actually good.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh, look...

The Cubs fans have started singing. What a surprise.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 4, 2007 10:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Well, I figured we'd need more than 3 runs tonight

Let's hope it's just not too many more.

by Azreous on Oct 4, 2007 10:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Davis knew it immediately.

It's okay. Just gotta get the shit outta your system, Double D, so you can feast later.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 10:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

It's only 2 runs

chickenfeed to get back

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

by hotclaws on Oct 4, 2007 10:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Suddenly, the strike zone has shrunk

like a shrinky-dink.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 10:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Davis..

Please cease falling behind 3-0 immediately.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 4, 2007 10:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

It's like someone said something to the ump

Davis got some of those calls in the first.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Crap

Settle down Davis!

Live in game Dbacks/Cubs blogging at CubsSuckClub.com!!!

by rknuppel on Oct 4, 2007 10:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Let's get some outs, DD

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

by kishi on Oct 4, 2007 10:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

And... Lilly can't get the bunt down.

Blame it on his AL heritage?

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 10:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

"Have to bunt the ball...

...to Conor Jackson. He's the less experienced of the fielders out there."

Less than Reynolds, the other corner infielder? Less than Drew?

Jesus.

by Azreous on Oct 4, 2007 10:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

One more guy, Doug. Then you can go sit down.

Get out Sorry Sori.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 10:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Just one more out

How 'bout we get another K on Soriano?

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

by kishi on Oct 4, 2007 10:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Worked

like a charm.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Excellent!

Now let's score some runs!

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

by kishi on Oct 4, 2007 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

K!!!!

also the first to vote on the new poll. (pat's himself on the head)

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

by seton hall snake pit on Oct 4, 2007 10:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Second!

I think my vote is equal parts stats and hope.

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

by kishi on Oct 4, 2007 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

As is mine

I think everyone will be voting for Cleveland... not entirely sure the poll is scientific, but who cares.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Screw you all.

I was 4th. :(

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

At least we all agree?

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That Soriano is good

at striking out.

by Azreous on Oct 4, 2007 10:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Davis is getting the strikeouts tonight.

That's a good sign. Let's hold 'em to 2.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 10:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Two runs down

Easily redeemable, based on how Lilly was looking in the first.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 4, 2007 10:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Okay, time out.

How many Octobers are there?

by Azreous on Oct 4, 2007 10:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

::Confused and sheepish::

.....three....?

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wait wait

I thought that was how many countries we had.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

No no.

Three is the number of NL playoff teams there are. We're a AAA representative.

by Azreous on Oct 4, 2007 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

What?

Did they decide to start counting the Rockies as a real team?

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

by kishi on Oct 4, 2007 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wrong

There are only two -- Cubs and Phillies. And they're going to sweep those lousy NL Worst entrants right back to their underexposed, overrated home parks.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well the answer to THAT is 1.

I'm just curious as to whose it is?

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ooh, I know this!

It's Chevrolet!

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I have a virtual horse called October

so that's two at least

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

by hotclaws on Oct 4, 2007 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Soriano reminds me somewhat of Chris Young

By the way, good poll question Jim. It's Cubs-neutral.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 10:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

That was my thinking

I'll save "How MUCH do the Cubs suck?" for another week. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Oct 4, 2007 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Snyder bluffing a bunt?

My, that's...thinking outside the box,

by Jim McLennan on Oct 4, 2007 10:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Actually

He was in the batter's box when- oh, I see.

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

by kishi on Oct 4, 2007 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Are all the Cubbie fans obnoxious or did...

..all the obnoxious ones move to AZ? Maybe the Chicago ones are normal or maybe normal is different in South Chicago? hmmmm...

by batster on Oct 4, 2007 10:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The worst ones..

.. are the ones that have only seen their team play on SportsCenter. There is a ridiculous amount of them around here.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 4, 2007 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

No no no.

South Chicago is the White Sox; that's the ghetto. They're quality fans.

North Chicago is the rich part, that's where the Cubs play.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

North Chicago

The Cubs are the north side team; Sox are south side. Sox fans are vastly less obnoxious.

by peachy rex on Oct 4, 2007 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I stand corrected...

.. don't know much about Chicago except I did have a nice lunch many years ago at Big Ed's or something like that.

by batster on Oct 4, 2007 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sheer volume, I think

It's a bell-curve, not really any different from any other team, I think, but the low end of the spectrum is more notable because there are so many of them. That kind also get courage from numbers...

by Jim McLennan on Oct 4, 2007 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe the cameramen were instructed..

..to only aim at the crazy ones? Just a thought.

by batster on Oct 4, 2007 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

They're in Colorado, too.

Screw the East Coast Media! Friendly Rockies Fan (Unless we're playing each other)

by NLWestFan on Oct 4, 2007 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Atta boy Snyderman.

by Azreous on Oct 4, 2007 10:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Way to get it started, Synderman

by oklahomasooners on Oct 4, 2007 10:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Base hit!

Nice start to the inning, Snyder!

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

by kishi on Oct 4, 2007 10:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Go Snyderman!

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

by hotclaws on Oct 4, 2007 10:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Beautiful, Upton.

Lilly's gonna be gone by the fourth at this rate.

by Azreous on Oct 4, 2007 10:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

This looks promising

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 10:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Augie!

Definitely my favorite name to say of any Diamondback.

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

by kishi on Oct 4, 2007 10:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Lilly is very weak tonight,,isn't he?

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

by hotclaws on Oct 4, 2007 10:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Lou Pinella...

Whining about watering the dirt now?

Jesus, the excuses never end!

by Azreous on Oct 4, 2007 10:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Huh?

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

by kishi on Oct 4, 2007 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Apparently

The infield in front of home plate was too damp for Piniella. Wee-ooo, wee-ooo, wee-ooo...

by Jim McLennan on Oct 4, 2007 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The areas under Lou Piniella's eyes

are too damp. Let's make the grounds crew pour dirt on him.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I approve

of this idea.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah,cos it never rains

in Chicago

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

by hotclaws on Oct 4, 2007 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yet another negative DBacks story..

"Watergate". Give me a break.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 4, 2007 10:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Isn't that negative Rockies?

Like it's even a big deal. Talking heads love to jump on this crap.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Negative Dbacks

It happened here

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 4, 2007 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

The Rockies have their own "Watergate" going on now. Apparently a sweltering eighty-plus day in Philly warrants a criminal investigation when Corpas dumps a little water on himself to cool down.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 4, 2007 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs