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Gameday Thread, NLCS #4: 10/16 vs. Rockies

Lucha_tiny by Jim McLennan on in Gameday Threads

Micah Owings (24, RHP, 8-8, 4.30)
Franklin Morales (21, LHP, 3-2, 3.43)

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Smoke 'em if you got 'em, folks. We're calling on all the blessed saints and martyrs this evening, simply in order that we can see the dawn tomorrow. St. Penelope of the Cross, the Blessed Salma of Hayek, and the Very Reverend Milla Jovovich are all being invoked. Though since their boss appears to strongly favor the team we're facing, I'm not sure the entire pantheon will be sufficient tonight.

At the moment, it looks like we'll be going with Owings, and I can't argue with that. The problem has not been the pitching this series, it's the offense, and a credible bat in the pitcher's spot could be very helpful. Same goes with the news Cirillo will be replacing Ojeda at, er, second-base. We need more production than Ojeda can give us: though if Cirillo boots a ball, I am allowed to reverse my position entirely on this.

Remember, "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step," as Lao-Tzu once said. And any historic comeback has to start with a win tonight. Focus on that, and we can then see what tomorrow brings. And if all else fails, we turn to the words of Dylan Thomas:

Though wise men at their end know dark is right,
Because their words had forked no lightning they
Do not go gentle into that good night.

Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright
Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight,
And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way,
Do not go gentle into that good night.

Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight
Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

So, even if we can't win, a Peña fastball between Tulowitski's shoulder-blades will do. He can then at least teach Justin Upton the "right" way to take first-base. :-) Aroundness for me is uncertain: we have a concert at the Paper Heart tonight, but I'll be laptopping, all being well, so should be able to comment sporadically.

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Call me crazy...
But I like our chances tonight. And maybe game 5. Now, I can't say I have the same optimism for winning four in a row, but what the hell. Gotta start somewhere.

by Azreous on Oct 15, 2007 4:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Please don't let this be the last game of the year
The D'Backs have broken off 4+ game winning streaks at a moment's notice several times this season. Here's to it happening again!

by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 4:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah, I was about to bring that up.
I'm using that as my desktop picture at the moment because the logo looks good, and was reminded earlier today of the same thing you said. Maybe it'll bring good fortune again.

by Azreous on Oct 15, 2007 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Here is a bigger version
I have it set for a widescreen laptop, so hopefully it fits your computer. If not, I will fix it up for your screen resolution if you would like. http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/782/72631031fk2.jpg

by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Imageshack not working today...
http://i22.tinypic.com/33bmmb8.jpg It is not my best work because I made it in class without use of a real mouse and really bungled up the NLCS logo, but it looks okay.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm at 1024 x 768
While there's a little bit of stretching, the image is still crisp, and that's all I'm worried about. This will do nicely; thanks.

by Azreous on Oct 15, 2007 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

1024x768
http://i21.tinypic.com/30aalq0.jpg

by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice!
Looks great on my desktop.  I was kind of getting sick of that blue ocean with the island and the palm tree anyway.  Thanks, OK!

by TwinnerA on Oct 15, 2007 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Logo/background
Thanks!
"Are we out of bananas? No, we are in of bananas."

by 4CornersFan on Oct 15, 2007 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Altho' not effective last night, candle of hope ..
..will burn tonight.  I think I figured out where I boo-boo'ed--I lit it during the game.  During the 2004 ALCS when the Red Sox were down 0-3, I lit it before the fourth game began and then before every subsequent game.  So tonight I will follow the same protocol.  For you non-believers, this is an innocuous act that should not conflict with any of your own rituals.  For us believers, I will carry the torch all the way over to the wick.  Mr. batster was not a believer at first until the end of game 4 in 2004 then once when the wind blew it out in game 6 and the BoSox started to falter, he looked over at the candle and start screaming "The CANDLE OF HOPE has GONE OUT!!!!!" over and over again.  (I still chuckle to myself when I recall that memory.)  Let's hope the Dbacks can follow in the Red Sox footsteps and end the series in a most dramatic fashion.  

by batster on Oct 15, 2007 5:00 PM EDT reply actions  

The Candle of Hope
We will use whatever works!!  Candle of hope, St. Penelope, whatever.

Go DBacks!!

"Are we out of bananas? No, we are in of bananas."

by 4CornersFan on Oct 15, 2007 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wha' Happened?
I go off to San Diego for a week and come back to staring into the abyss of a 3-0 deficit?

I was literally 'unplugged' at the beachhouse so didn't watch a single pitch.  Listened to the game on the way home last night, but that was it.

My D-Backs garb did get lots of attention in San Diego - but to be fair that's where lots of Arizonans seem to go. It being so close and all. ;-)

If nothing else, here's to letting a little wind out of the Rockie's sails tonight.  A Diamondbacks victory is in the cards.  And as oklahomasooners noted above the Diamondbacks have been known to snap off a few winning streaks of their own.  Perhaps these guys are simply too young and wet behind the ears to realize the herculean feat ahead of them.

Just win one at a time.  Starting tonight.

by cavscout on Oct 15, 2007 5:18 PM EDT reply actions  

I would love
to see Tool-owitzki get drilled. I would also enjoy seeing him try to get tough with upton closer than 100 ft away. that would be interesting.

by Adam1 on Oct 15, 2007 5:40 PM EDT reply actions  

I'll be here this time
... but I'd like to thank all of you who posted last night, while I was at work and had no access to the game. Updating Yahoo every 30 seconds told me the score but nothing else. Keeping an eye on this board -- well, it was like being stuck in the kitchen while everyone's screaming and cussing in the TV room, but at least I knew what was going on.

Today's 10/15, not 10/16, right? Is the 10/16 date on this post a clever way of manipulating the mojo? If so, pretend I didn't bring it up.

by monica in el paso on Oct 15, 2007 6:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Good spot
No, the date was simply an error. But it can't do any harm to leave it that way, since it's a promise of a better tomorrow! And if we win tonight, I'll certainly continue it for as long as we keep winning... :-)

by Jim McLennan on Oct 15, 2007 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

I didnt mention
it because it meant either

A. we have some hope after a win in game 4
OR
2. we are a half nights sleep removed from the pain of game 4.

Also acceptable is 10/14 AM- disappointed but hopeful.

by Adam1 on Oct 15, 2007 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rituals
I like the idea of lighting a candle and at least the house will smell nice even if the game should stink up the joint.

Yeah, I am not adverse to Tulowitzki getting drilled either.  While his defense has been fab, his offense has sucked this series so far.  So here's hoping he doesn't get rookie of the year just for lording his superior rookiness over Upton.

Go Micah and do D-Backs and their bats with RISP!

by TwinnerA on Oct 15, 2007 7:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Micah extends his streak to 24 innings.
Also has his 3rd 4-hit game of the year, with another 2 homers like the Atlanta game. Heck... maybe he even hits for the cycle? Time for Micah to take his team on his shoulders, like he did in the inaugural Bricktown Showdown.

Hey, prepare for the worst, hope for the best.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 7:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Holy Crap
Hey, at least it's not this bad for us yet:

  Top 2nd: Boston

  • M. Ramirez walked
  • M. Lowell singled to center, M. Ramirez to second
  • J.D. Drew safe at first on first baseman R. Garko's fielding error, M. Ramirez to third, M. Lowell to second
  • J. Varitek flied out to left
  • C. Crisp grounded into double play shortstop to first, J.D. Drew out at second
Bases loaded... no outs... no runs score.  That's bad.
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Oct 15, 2007 7:43 PM EDT reply actions  

True, it's not that bad yet,
but the game hasn't started.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Couldn't hurt
'Only one team in history has ever won a series after going down 3-0: the Red Sox, who achieved said task by shocking the Yankees in the 2004 ALCS. According to first baseman Kevin Millar, the self-proclaimed "Idiots" of Boston fueled this unprecedented comeback by taking pregame whiskey shots. So, Arizona, there's your blueprint.'

Anyone else think this might be a good idea??

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 7:43 PM EDT reply actions  

I think
thats what Valverde does before coming into a game.

by Adam1 on Oct 15, 2007 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Funny
To bad they cant let Upton do that
bleeding Sedona red and having fun

by Pigpen Fan on Oct 15, 2007 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think in a situation this dire,
rules can be bent.

Besides, I've drank alcohol underage in Denver, and I wasn't even trying to come back from an 0-3 NLCS deficit. I was just trying to get drunk with my cousins.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

wait...
if they do this, how would Upton's mom feel?
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 15, 2007 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'll be happy to take a whiskey shot
for the good of the team! I've already got a candle lit; I'll gladly get lit myself if it'll help. (The candle and the whiskey simultaneously might not be such a good idea, though.)

by monica in el paso on Oct 15, 2007 7:49 PM EDT reply actions  

No more F-Bombs
It's time for some Cruz Missiles and Micah Missiles

Lets go D-Backs

by Wimb on Oct 15, 2007 7:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Formal Apology
I wish to formally apologize for all I offended in last night's thread. I had a few too many beers, and Yorvit's home run upset us all in our own ways. If you know me, I do have an agressive demeaner, but the way in which I was aggressive was clearly out of line. I was able to look back today at what I had written and I give my promise (if it means anything) that I will not swear so hatefully or often anymore. I also apology especially to AZSnakepit because he clearly does so much for this site and such an excellent job. I took advantage of my posting priveleges so I hope my apology is accepted by him as well. It really is a great site that I only recently found I already abused my priveleges. I will not be able to post tonight anyway, but I do hope to post in the future with a different attitude toward the thread. As for the enthusiam/passion part all I gotta say is, GOOOOOOOOOOO DBAAAAAACKS!!!!!!!!!! The Red Sox did it, now it's time for us to do it.

by dbacksfan55555 on Oct 15, 2007 7:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Welcome back
It takes some courage to come back and apologize, and I appreciate the fact that you did. As far as I'm concerned, yesterday is now a closed issue, and I'd be happy to welcome you back - as long as you behave! :-) Any other thoughts on the topic are, of course, invited.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 15, 2007 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thank you
...for your heartfelt apology.  
"Are we out of bananas? No, we are in of bananas."

by 4CornersFan on Oct 15, 2007 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Let's go!
In an effort to change our fortunes, I've returned my signature back.  Yes, I acknowledge the irony.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 7:57 PM EDT reply actions  

If you can't win, hit Tulo?
C'mon guys, at least go out with class.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 15, 2007 8:05 PM EDT reply actions  

If you're gonna hit anyone...
hit Yorvit. I mean granted I hate Holliday and Tulo more, but come one, Yorvit had the killing blast last night.

by dbacksfan55555 on Oct 15, 2007 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not about losing
just hate that guy. Don't even talk about class. Pete Rose's little sister yelling across the field at upton, now thats class. I'm sure he was just saying a loud prayer for him right. Drilling a guy is just part of the game.

by Adam1 on Oct 15, 2007 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hmm
Let's not point TOO many fingers about unruly behavior here.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 15, 2007 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

No worries here.
This isnt basketball. Guys charge the mound, slid in hard (they all do it), drill someone or throw behind them, etc. AND what difference does it make if I WANT them to hit a guy??? last i checked i'm not on the payroll and even if i was they wouldnt listen to me. you cant tell me one person in COL didnt hope to see Byrnes take one in the ribs

by Adam1 on Oct 15, 2007 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'll say this:
Don't turn into the Cubs. In our four-game August series they were bouncing balls off our guys for no apparent reason. Two of our rookies were hit in the head (Baker and Stewart) Holliday in the foot, and everyone else was dodging out of the way. We didn't retaliate (although the fans wanted to). But if we had, that would have been part of the game; you protect your own. Taking a cheap shot at a good player for the other team on the tail end of a series looking down? Eh, you guys can do better.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 15, 2007 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Part of the game?
No, it's just being a poor loser.  Come on, guys.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

part of the game
it's been happening since the Christy Matthewson days.

by dbacksfan55555 on Oct 15, 2007 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

But there is a difference
Hitting a guy in retaliation for something, yeah, it's a part of the game, though some may not like it.  Hitting a guy because you (the fans) don't like him, and he's been playing well?  That's just lame.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

that's why
i recomended Yorvit above instead of Tulo

by dbacksfan55555 on Oct 15, 2007 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

A couple of thoughts
  1. When one rookie takes it upon himself to deliver a lecture to another rookie on the proper etiquette of walking to first-base, umbrage seems perfectly fair.
  2. It's also perhaps worth remembering that three D-backs hitters have been hit in this series already (two by Francis, one by Corpas), compared to no Rockies. Seems credible justification for payback to me.
  3. Only Kim has hit more batters than Micah Owings in the National League this year. He's not a head-hunter, but he will pitch inside, and if the batter gets hit, so be it.

All told, I would be quite surprised if nobody got hit tonight. I'm just saying. :-)

As an aside, I always thought it would be appropriate, rather than walking Barry Bonds on four pitches, to hit him with one. Economical, and far more entertaining for everyone. Except Barry, but he wears so much armor, he'd probably not even notice.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 15, 2007 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, if you want to hit someone
do go ahead.

We'll just hit a home run right afterwards. ;)

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 15, 2007 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fair enough
:-)

Though let's hope that's in a losing cause!

by Jim McLennan on Oct 15, 2007 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pulling a Drew?
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Todd Helton was hit.
But he wasn't awarded the base.

Just picking nits, that's all.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sportsmanship
Please.  The Rockies haven't shown much sportsmanship as I see it.  
  1.  Rockies withhold the final score on the Mets game (when the game has been final and every other score was promptly posted to the scoreboard) so the Diamondbacks don't know they have made the playoffs.
  2.  Rockies have to have it their own way when being introduced in our ball park and refuse to walk out individually when introduced (I am sure the Diamondbacks went along with whatever CO wanted when on their field).
  3.  Tulowitzki, a rookie himself, calling out another rookie.  
  4.  Diamondbacks wanting to wear their black jerseys on a Friday as they haven't had a home Sat. playoff game and Rockies think it's all about them of course.  If the Rockies aren't superstitious about their black jerseys, why don't they wear the purple ones?

by TwinnerA on Oct 15, 2007 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Even if all of that were true...
It would be all the more reason not to retaliate. Hitting someone does not beget more sportsmanship.

Besides, can we really afford to be giving the Rockies more base runners?

by Azreous on Oct 15, 2007 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

There's an opportunity there
The goal shouldn't be to lower to the perceived level of our opponent.  It should be to maintain our own standards, regardless of what we face.  Sadly, I don't feel that we (the team, or the fans) have done so this series.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Okay
You do have a point.  Maybe I should try to rise above what I perceive to be poor behavior.  I guess the Rockies don't know the etiquette as they have never been there before.

by TwinnerA on Oct 15, 2007 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

No, we haven't been here before
But we're learning quickly.
Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Oct 15, 2007 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

OK look
No one expects the guy to really get hit. and what difference does it make. Seriously this is a joke.

But wow, i didnt know i controlled the game. Sorry guys for lettin you down. i'll make sure they score some runs and win the next 4.

by Adam1 on Oct 15, 2007 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

It's not about the game
Obviously.  It's about showing some good sportsmanship.  Think about how many teams are reviled, largely for their fans- think back to our interaction with the folks over at Gas Lamp Ball, if you will.  Seriously, do you want to be "those guys"?

But, just get us those runs and the win, and all will be forgiven.  ;-)

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

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Don't hit Tulo.
Kid may be a bit of a punk, but he hasn't yet figured out how to get on base in the NLCS, so there's not much point in showing him.

Wait 'til next year's season opener. THEN hit Tulo.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

This game is so important
that I've upgraded my baseball beer tonight to a whole 'nother level. It'll be a--

dun dun da dun--

Stone Ruination IPA. (A true beast of a beer if there ever were one!)

And just in case that doesn't work, I've got native Tucsonan beer, Nimbus Red Ale, in reserve.

I am TOTALLY stitious tonight.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 10:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Okay
Yahoo Gamechannel booted up. Beer by my side. No more talk of plunking the opposition. Let's get this one, and pull back a game.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 15, 2007 10:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Go D-backs!
Let's remind 'em that there's two teams in this series!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 10:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Let's go Diamondbacks!
Go Micah, Snyder, CoJack, Cirillo, Drew, Sheriff, Brynes, CY and Jupton!!!!  Pitch, hit, run, steal and score!!!!!!!!1

by TwinnerA on Oct 15, 2007 10:10 PM EDT reply actions  

I have a feeling we win big tonight
Even though we haven't shown anything to show we will, I have a feeling we break of 7 or 8 runs this game.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 10:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Finally!
Weren't we supposed to start 15 minutes ago?
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 10:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Atta boy, CY.
Let's see him off and running now, Melvin.

by Azreous on Oct 15, 2007 10:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Let's go, DREEEEEEEW!
Get it started!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 10:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice start by CY!
Now... no double plays in the first inning tonight, please Dbacks?? No lucky screamers back to the mound?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 10:24 PM EDT reply actions  

I have a feeling
We can get to their rookie early.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 15, 2007 10:25 PM EDT reply actions  

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 10:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Damn.
Almost, Drew. Holliday still had to make a semi-acrobatic catch there.

The Boobirds come out to sing to Eric Byrnes.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 10:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Dang
Okay, Byrnes, time to start the path towards redemption.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 10:29 PM EDT reply actions  

That was ____ing stupid.
::Smacks forehead::
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 10:29 PM EDT reply actions  

i can't watch this
this happened so many times... i'm off to do hw.
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 15, 2007 10:30 PM EDT reply actions  

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

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 10:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Eerily reminscent...
Of about 15 other innings in this series.

by Azreous on Oct 15, 2007 10:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Shoot
I should have cracked open my Ruination before the top of the 1st.

Sorry, guys. That was my bad. :(

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 10:33 PM EDT reply actions  

I've got a 8th Street Ale stashed away
just for tonight.
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 15, 2007 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

I've got my Nimbus Red Ale ready, just in case.
Unfortunately, both the Dbacks AND Rockies do Spring Training in Tucson... so that could negate the run-scoring ability of the beer.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

No problem
You probably were thinking it's a home game.  
"Are we out of bananas? No, we are in of bananas."

by 4CornersFan on Oct 15, 2007 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow...
First LCS game in history started by 2 rookies. Quite surprising, actually. Really says something about these two teams.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 10:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Okay
No harm, no real foul. Let's see Micah post a zero, then we'll all settle down a lot better.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 15, 2007 10:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Looked a strike on Gameday
I'd like to know where that ball 2 missed.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 15, 2007 10:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Looked like a strike on TV, too.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Argh.... Holliday gets a single
on the same sorta line drive that Byrnes had a DP on last nite in the first.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 10:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Rockies get 2 on with 2 outs.
If they score, there is no justice.

That pitch wasn't even a strike!!

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 10:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Okay, double play time!
Just channel Livan, circa Game Three of the NLDS.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 10:44 PM EDT reply actions  

I mean...
That's the second time I've done that.  Duh.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

whew.
Long inning, but no runs. OK.

by monica in el paso on Oct 15, 2007 10:45 PM EDT reply actions  

And no runs scored!
Whew.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 10:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Dear Hitters,
GET SOME RUNS, PLEASE!! This suckfest is getting old. At least go down with a fight.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 10:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Nothing!
It may also be good luck that I'm wearing my Micah Owings-signed Sedona Red Dbacks hat. :-D
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 10:46 PM EDT reply actions  

I got my Nike D'backs hoodie and ..
a Sedona Red hat like the one the guys are wearing tonight. My red "Dbacks" jersey is officially bad luck, along with my NL West Champions shirt and my white 2001 Champions shirt.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

I have decided that the proper shirt...
...is my Mr. Sparkle shirt.  

Can you see that I am serious?  Out of my way, all of you!  This is no place for loafers!

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

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

I've got my Micah Owings-signed hat
and my Dbacks shirt celebrating renaming the BOB to Chase Field. (Hey, I got it free when I worked for the bank! And it's been good luck before.)
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Free shirts are good shirts
That's how I got my Byrnes t-shirt.  
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

I am D-backs free
Clothing-wise tonight. Animaniacs shirt for me.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 15, 2007 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Score some tuns
I want to see Owings up with men on base this inning. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Oct 15, 2007 10:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Let's make come more noise tonight.
Now's a good time for CoJack to get hot?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 10:48 PM EDT reply actions  

You mean Sager?
I really dislike that guy.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

whatever
Yeah. The guy who looks like a '70s game show host (not as cute as Gene Rayburn, though).

by monica in el paso on Oct 15, 2007 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Craig Sager is so bald...
(How bald is he?)

He doesn't have actual hair on his head. He has a __.

by Azreous on Oct 15, 2007 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

(playing Brett)
A Baxter!

(sorry; I hit return by mistake before)

by monica in el paso on Oct 15, 2007 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

huh
coulda sworn I made a previous error post. Oh well.

by monica in el paso on Oct 15, 2007 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Reynolds, make them fear you.
Like, now.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 10:51 PM EDT reply actions  

unbelievable
score some runs.
A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 15, 2007 10:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Way to go, Synderman
Why do we always get these little two out rallies that never end up with runs in this series? CHANGE THAT, UPTON!

by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 10:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh, Special K.
We need something for Mark Reynolds, like blinders for a horse, but instead of blocking his side view, it blocks his view of everything above the strike zone.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 10:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Snyderman, Snyderman.
The guy on second is Snyderman.
Bring him home! Make him score!
Then let's get, a few runs more.
Get a hit! Bring home the Snyderman.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 10:54 PM EDT reply actions  

A round of applause
For that, before it gets lost in the maelstrom of posts...

by Jim McLennan on Oct 15, 2007 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dammit. :-(
Thanks anyways, Jim.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

craig sager is my hero.
A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 15, 2007 10:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow
Your very existence terrifies me.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

I just had to explain
To Mrs. Snakepit why there are pictures of Cruz, Hayek and Jovovich atop the blog tonight. Her response: "I see. Whatever it takes..." :-)

by Jim McLennan on Oct 15, 2007 10:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Helton was hit too.
Grazed, at least.

I do think it might be time for Micah to do some enforcing, though. Then again-- it's Micah. He enforces even when he doesn't mean to.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ouch!!
Jupton gets plunked between the shoulder blades, right like we were talking about with Tulo tonight.

Hope Jupton's been sharpening his cleats, a la Ty Cobb.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 10:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Okay, Cirillo...
Get it done!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 10:58 PM EDT reply actions  

If Cirillo walks...
Owings would be up with the bases-loaded. Time to make the Rockies pay for laughing at him as a PH...

by Jim McLennan on Oct 15, 2007 10:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Come on, Chenrezig!
Om padme offense hum.
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 15, 2007 10:59 PM EDT reply actions  

And again
We leave runners (2 of them!) stranded.  This is SO tiresome.
"Are we out of bananas? No, we are in of bananas."

by 4CornersFan on Oct 15, 2007 10:59 PM EDT reply actions  

rats
... and with Micah on deck.

by monica in el paso on Oct 15, 2007 10:59 PM EDT reply actions  

INEPTITUDE
Main Entry:
    in·ep·ti·tude Listen to the pronunciation of ineptitude
Pronunciation:
    (ˌ)i-ˈnep-tə-ˌtüd, -ˌtyüd\
Function:
    noun
Etymology:
    Latin ineptitudo, from ineptus
Date:
    1615

: the quality or state of being inept; especially : incompetence

by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 10:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Hmmm....
Coulda sworn the secondary definition would say "2. Sports. Arizona Diamondbacks' team batting average with runners in scoring position. See: suckage"
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

That wasn't getting it done
But not all bad.  At least it clears Cirillo so Micah can lead off next inning.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Idiot Chip Caray
just explained to us that "Connie Jackson" just made the play.

Hmm... when'd he get the sex change?

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:02 PM EDT reply actions  

tulo
just got pwned!!
A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 15, 2007 11:04 PM EDT reply actions  

It happens often enough...
...when Micah Pwnings is on the mound.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Man.....
Last night's game changed on two pitches: Livo's single mistake to Torrealba, and Byrnes' screamer that turned into a lucky DP.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Heyyyyy
where's all that class

by Adam1 on Oct 15, 2007 11:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Was referring
to upton HBP. i watch behind on my dvr so i can skip over the 37 slow motion replays on every rockies bloop single.

by Adam1 on Oct 15, 2007 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good.
Leaves Morales leading off the next inning.

Now then:

Offense.

by Azreous on Oct 15, 2007 11:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Micah!
Show 'em we've got at least one dangerous bat in the lineup!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Good inning from Micah
How many more scoreless innings till he passes Webb?

by Jim McLennan on Oct 15, 2007 11:08 PM EDT reply actions  

By my count,
25 more. :-D
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

So....
If he gives us complete games, and gets moved up in the World Series rotation, he could match it when he  closes out Game Seven with a walk-off home run to win it all?
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Om
Om padme offense hum.
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 15, 2007 11:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Owings..
You must be our defense AND our offense tonight.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 11:09 PM EDT reply actions  

So sorry, Tulo.
Owings aboard. Hey look, the leadoff guy's on! That's never happened before!

by Azreous on Oct 15, 2007 11:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Micah!
It's not a hard hit, but great hustle!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Ownings
When he gets tired and needs to be taken out the game, put that man in the field. I am dead serious.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 11:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Om
בֵּית רְשָׁעִים, יִשָּׁמֵד;    וְאֹהֶל יְשָׁרִים יַפְרִיחַ.
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 15, 2007 11:10 PM EDT reply actions  

okay im bored from regular life
back to the heartbreaking d-backs
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 15, 2007 11:10 PM EDT reply actions  

WHAT THE HELL?!
GIVE ME A BREAK. UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CAN WE CATCH A FREAKIN BREAK ONCE!!?

by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 11:11 PM EDT reply actions  

damn.
No DP, though. Does that make Micah our best base runner, too?

by monica in el paso on Oct 15, 2007 11:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Pwnings, infield hit.
CY with shitty luck again.

I'm really starting to hate Tulowitzki.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Byrnes.
You're either due, or you owe us.  Whichever one works for you.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Is it too much to ask for a little compassion?
For a little bit of runs?  
a little bit more than them
just enough to get us through
is that too much to ask?
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 15, 2007 11:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Hand to the mouth.
Such a weird call. Pretty blatant, though.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Wha?
What happened?
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 15, 2007 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Morales put his hand to his mouth.
Which means an automatic ball, so it went to 3-0 on Byrnes.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lessgo Byrnsie...
clap clap clap clap clap

There's a delay between the 2 tvs in our house. So I hear the rest of my family yell, then I get it...

by emilywebs on Oct 15, 2007 11:14 PM EDT reply actions  

three run homer time.
A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 15, 2007 11:15 PM EDT reply actions  

CoJack
Our O is long overdue
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 15, 2007 11:16 PM EDT reply actions  

CoJack!
Let's go!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:16 PM EDT reply actions  

No seriously guys
no update on the Gamecast.
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 15, 2007 11:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Another blown call.
Easily strike one to CoJack. We'll take it though.

by Azreous on Oct 15, 2007 11:16 PM EDT reply actions  

YES!
1-0! FINALLY
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 15, 2007 11:17 PM EDT reply actions  

OH MY GOD!!!!
WHAT THE HELL JUST HAPPENED?!!!

by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 11:17 PM EDT reply actions  

I don't know
a run? its an amazing feeling
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 15, 2007 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

An RBI? What?
I'm not prepared for this strange, frightening world.

by Azreous on Oct 15, 2007 11:17 PM EDT reply actions  

I know!
I have to reconsider all of my previous beliefs!

by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Did we score?
Am I reading this right?
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 15, 2007 11:17 PM EDT reply actions  

yeppers.
Inning's over now, but it's 1-0 us.

by monica in el paso on Oct 15, 2007 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pwnings with the run scored.
Way to go Byrnes, drawing the walk! Way to go CoJack, finally getting an important hit!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:17 PM EDT reply actions  

CoJack!
Good start!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:18 PM EDT reply actions  

that was with authoritay!!
says carman.
A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 15, 2007 11:18 PM EDT reply actions  

*cartman
A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 15, 2007 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fear the Micah!
That's 40% of our runs this series, scored by our pitchers... :-)

by Jim McLennan on Oct 15, 2007 11:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Sheriff!
Take care of things!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:18 PM EDT reply actions  

And all that happiness for one run.
Just imagine if we got, ohhhh, three or four in one game! There'd be celebratory riots in the streets, by jove!

by Azreous on Oct 15, 2007 11:19 PM EDT reply actions  

I think we can do it
just need to keep prayin' to the Holy Three.
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 15, 2007 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh, believe me
I spent the afternoon, scouting the apartment complex's parking lot for a car I could turn over and light on fire.  If we get a home run, you're going down, Tonka!

What?  All the real cars are heavy, and there aren't many D-backs fans up here...

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

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lighting a car on fire?
Are you allowed to play with matches?  
"Are we out of bananas? No, we are in of bananas."

by 4CornersFan on Oct 15, 2007 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'll get an adult to help
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

I will run around aimlessly if Arizona actually...
.. gets more than one run on a single play. Is that even possible? Seriously, can you really score more than one run at one time?

by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good idea
For full effect, you should probably also yell "GOOOOOOOOOOAAAAALLL!!!" a la Telemundo announcers.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes.
Be sure to pull your shirt over your head and make like an airplane while you're at it.

by Azreous on Oct 15, 2007 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Or the SAP guy
at the home run derby a few years ago:

"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO NO NO NO NO NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!"

Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 15, 2007 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, hey...
sometimes you gotta take what you can get.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Okay, I must ask
Guys -- please give me your impressions of the "Viva Viagra" ads with the guys sitting around being musical.
"Are we out of bananas? No, we are in of bananas."

by 4CornersFan on Oct 15, 2007 11:21 PM EDT reply actions  

I've never understood the plot of that
I mean, given what Viagra is for, if they're so happy with it, doesn't that mean they should have less time to practice with their "band"?
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well...
It must have been hard for those guys to film that commercial.

by Azreous on Oct 15, 2007 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

It makes me sad to be a guy
because I fear that later in life I'll be sitting around with my golf buddies or whatever, and break out into Viagra fueled musicals.
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 15, 2007 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

And also
What's with the two bathtubs on the Cialis ad?  I don't get that either.

I promise this will be my last ED med post.  

"Are we out of bananas? No, we are in of bananas."

by 4CornersFan on Oct 15, 2007 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Heh
From Purple Row:


[new] Argh

These damn erectile dysfunction commercials are making me want more Frank TV ads.

I think we can all understand that sentiment.

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

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Now, let's see if
We can keep this lead for longer than five hitters, this time, eh?

by Jim McLennan on Oct 15, 2007 11:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Must we?
Must we listen ONCE AGAIN to the "why did you put Tavares in the lineup?" story???  Have we not covered it enough?
"Are we out of bananas? No, we are in of bananas."

by 4CornersFan on Oct 15, 2007 11:23 PM EDT reply actions  

If a Dback hit that ball..
He would be walking back to the dugout right now.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 11:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Another good pitch...
Owings not doing too badly, just the Rockies hitting pitches off the plate.

by Azreous on Oct 15, 2007 11:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Conspiracy Theory
Co-Jacks 2 out RBI single scoring the pitcher from 2nd: 1 replay

Holliday's bases empty single: 4 slow motion replays(3 different angles)and 1 real time replay

Cant i get this game on FSN with Gracie and Suton??? I would pay for that. just an idea.

by Adam1 on Oct 15, 2007 11:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Gracie..
... might go on a spiel:

"Arizona fans, now THIS is how a town full of bandwagon, fair-weather fans  is supposed to rally around their team!"

by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Unfortunately
the Rockies have become the new "darling" of the mlb postseason (much like the Patriots in the nfl).  So they are going to receive all the special attention and consideration of all the honks in the tbs booth.

by CA SnakesFan on Oct 15, 2007 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice pitch, Micah.
Now just get that pesky MVP candidate out.

by Azreous on Oct 15, 2007 11:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes.
Can't hit a homer that way, I guess.

by Azreous on Oct 15, 2007 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Come on, Micah....
Bear down, get the out...
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Out!
Excellent!  Now the Rockies can feel the pains of leaving so many runners on...
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:31 PM EDT reply actions  

The best part about nailing Holliday...
...was that little grin Chris Snyder was trying to hide while talking with Micah on the mound. :-D
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:31 PM EDT reply actions  

That was fair.
see now its over. i think thats good sportsmanship.

by Adam1 on Oct 15, 2007 11:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Time for some (more) runs
Go-go, super offense!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Guys... timeout for a moment?
MICAH OWINGS ROCKS.

Okay, carry on.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:35 PM EDT reply actions  

TOTALLY!
"Are we out of bananas? No, we are in of bananas."

by 4CornersFan on Oct 15, 2007 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Absolutely
Huddle up, everyone.  Give me a "Owings!" on three.  One, two, three-

OWINGS!

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

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Clint "Leatherface" Hurdle
Why the split screen to look at his ugly mug?

by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 11:35 PM EDT reply actions  

AN EXTRA BASE HIT!!!
WOW! What happens if someone else gets one, too?!

by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 11:35 PM EDT reply actions  

They slip and fall going around third.
Then they double up the runner trying to stretch it into a triple.

by Azreous on Oct 15, 2007 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

who needs alcohol
when u got Upton?
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 15, 2007 11:35 PM EDT reply actions  

And, for nearly another year,
never the two shall meet.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jupton channels getting plunked
into positive results.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Upton!
Keep it going!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:37 PM EDT reply actions  

wow.
rockie fans are LOUD when they want to be...

by emilywebs on Oct 15, 2007 11:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Denver fans can be loud
Fond memories of watching the Broncos in Mile High Stadium...
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

I guess the thin, lowly-oxygenated air...
...is still conducive to yelling.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Is it a bad thing
when I'm more excited at having our pitcher AB with RISP than anyone else?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:38 PM EDT reply actions  

not really.
especially if he's got a higher BA than most of the lineup.

by emilywebs on Oct 15, 2007 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Owah Tanah Siam
Sorry, childish, I know.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

When I first heard that one,
the second word was "Tagu."

Of course, I was also in about 2nd grade.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Say it out loud
And speed it up after a few times through.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

I still don't hear it....
I are smart?
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 15, 2007 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Okay
After a few passes, "Owah Tanah Siam" changes into "Oh what an ass I am."
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's it?
Were the Denver fans actually chanting that?
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 15, 2007 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

No, not at all
As I said, childish.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

I guess this is what I get
for watching through my computer instead of audio.  
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 15, 2007 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Come on, Micah
It's RBI time!  Show 'em!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:39 PM EDT reply actions  

D'oh
Okay, well, make up for it on the mound, then.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Back to basics...
Leaving a RISP stranded. We need to hope and pray to somehow manage to get one more run, then we might pull this thing out.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 11:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Man
just wait until next inning.  I've been frantically MS painting all inning long for this one.
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 15, 2007 11:43 PM EDT reply actions  

It's a good sign
that TBS just broadcasted a commercial for Game 5. I guess the MLB officials that fixed this game are going to allow us to win.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Line drive right to Cirillo.
Hmm.... did these teams switch uniforms to get us Dbacks fans excited then break our hearts?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:45 PM EDT reply actions  

That strike 2 on Tulo
wasn't a strike before. Nice.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Bear down, Micah
Let's get some focus, man.  Double play time.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Sure seems like time...
For one of those Diamondback double plays, right?

by Azreous on Oct 15, 2007 11:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice dive, Micah
Take a few deep breaths.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Sweet play by Micah!!
Nice!! Just one more out...
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Good call by Brenly.
"I got the wind knocked out of me." Seems to be spot on.

by Azreous on Oct 15, 2007 11:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Brenly's the only intelligent commentator
on the team.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Micah is such a baller.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Morales is gone.
Pinch hitter; Herges coming in next inning.

Shut 'em down here, and let's get to that bullpen.

by Azreous on Oct 15, 2007 11:54 PM EDT reply actions  

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

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 15, 2007 11:57 PM EDT reply actions  

FUCK
Thank you Kevin Seitzer

by Dr Robert on Oct 15, 2007 11:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Figures...
I loathe the Rockies. I hope they get destroyed in the WS.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 15, 2007 11:57 PM EDT reply actions  

SHAMPOO!
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 15, 2007 11:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Aw, dang it
Okay, Micah, don't let it get to you...
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 15, 2007 11:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Son of a bitch.
Another perfect example of the ball bouncing the Rockies' way.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Where did ball 2 just miss??
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 15, 2007 11:59 PM EDT reply actions  

At this point,
even our luck returning won't win us the series, I don't think, so I'd be content with seeing their luck go south next year.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 16, 2007 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions  

I hear ya'
Let's see how they do against some competition from the AL.

by CA SnakesFan on Oct 16, 2007 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions  

Conor Jackson with his awesome defense.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 16, 2007 12:01 AM EDT reply actions  

Oh CoJack.
If you didn't have that RBI, I'd be very upset right now.

by Azreous on Oct 16, 2007 12:01 AM EDT reply actions  

What do you know?
Another play that we make 99 times out of 100.

by CA SnakesFan on Oct 16, 2007 12:02 AM EDT reply actions  

D'oh
Come on, defense!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 16, 2007 12:02 AM EDT reply actions  

Jackson is a F@$%ing IDIOT!
Come on guys, you're getting paid way too much money to be playing like this
Thank you Kevin Seitzer

by Dr Robert on Oct 16, 2007 12:02 AM EDT reply actions  

Again... this is FUCKING ridiculous.
(I think that usage of F-munitions was entirely justified.)
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 16, 2007 12:04 AM EDT reply actions  

It's been a great season..
Thank you, D'Backs, this was one hell of a ride. I know you can do the same next season and I'll be there on mlb.tv to see all of it. Keep your heads up, Dbacks.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 16, 2007 12:04 AM EDT reply actions  

Who
do we bring out of the bullpen to clean up this mess?

by CA SnakesFan on Oct 16, 2007 12:04 AM EDT reply actions  

Might as well throw Webby in there..
.. It might take 4 more game for us to get 2 runs.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 16, 2007 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions  

Ack
Come on, Micah, get an out!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 16, 2007 12:04 AM EDT reply actions  

This is disgusting
There is still plenty of baseball to play but seriously, how long do you think Melvin will leave Owings in?
Thank you Kevin Seitzer

by Dr Robert on Oct 16, 2007 12:05 AM EDT reply actions  

And bring in who?
Vinny Testaverde?
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 16, 2007 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions  

Anybody else
Thank you Kevin Seitzer

by Dr Robert on Oct 16, 2007 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions  

I may have to summon

Carry us through this time of doubt!

Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 16, 2007 12:05 AM EDT reply actions  

Now THAT'S a nice picture.
It just comes a Conor Jackson error too soon, that's all.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 16, 2007 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

I've been
frantically MS Painting various photos for various situations all game long.  I was just hoping I didn't have to use this one.
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 16, 2007 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions  

turning off the computer now ...
... I can't believe it's still just the fourth inning. At least there's no chance this game will be cut short by rain. I guess that's a good thing.

I'll still be watching for a while. That faint scream you hear from the east will be me.

Oh, wait. Look at that.

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek.

by monica in el paso on Oct 16, 2007 12:05 AM EDT reply actions  

There it goes.
Even blind optimism can't help it now. CoJack just squashed all hopes of that.

by Azreous on Oct 16, 2007 12:05 AM EDT reply actions  

As I was saying...
How much longer
Thank you Kevin Seitzer

by Dr Robert on Oct 16, 2007 12:06 AM EDT reply actions  

lawl
damn this series.... dammit to hell
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Oct 16, 2007 12:06 AM EDT reply actions  

Well...
That all fell apart quite quickly, didn't it? :-((((

by Jim McLennan on Oct 16, 2007 12:06 AM EDT reply actions  

Ugh
Worst case scenario.  Well, not worst case, but pretty close.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 16, 2007 12:06 AM EDT reply actions  

Oh boy.
I'm about ready to use the F Bomb.  But my mother's in the room, so I just had to say "Fudge".  
"Are we out of bananas? No, we are in of bananas."

by 4CornersFan on Oct 16, 2007 12:06 AM EDT reply actions  

how cute.
A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 16, 2007 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

The guy can't even touch the plate
in the play-in game, yet the Rox fans are still convinced he's the MVP.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 16, 2007 12:06 AM EDT reply actions  

Thank you
But I think it might be too late
Thank you Kevin Seitzer

by Dr Robert on Oct 16, 2007 12:07 AM EDT reply actions  

shit.
can they take owings out but still let him hit?

by emilywebs on Oct 16, 2007 12:07 AM EDT reply actions  

I'm not sure
How quickly can we defect to the American League?
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 16, 2007 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

So who do you have winning the series?
Rockies, Indians, or Red Sox.  My money's on the Indians.

by CA SnakesFan on Oct 16, 2007 12:08 AM EDT reply actions  

Hmmm....
I promised I'd root for the Rockies if they made it, although the WAYS we've been losing these games are testing my dedication to my word.

I'll definitely root for the Rockies if it's against the Red Sox.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 16, 2007 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions  

I'll still root for Colorado
I'd rather see a team from the NL West take the title over nearly anyone from the AL.

Okay, except for the Giants.

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

by kishi on Oct 16, 2007 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions  

I'm with you.
The Rockies got into the playoff on a bad call. thats WEAK. I'm headed over to Gaslamp to talk about bad times.  

by Adam1 on Oct 16, 2007 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

me too.
A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 16, 2007 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions  

It's too bad
the Halos still aren't in this.

by CA SnakesFan on Oct 16, 2007 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions  

World Series
In order to continue having a different World Series champion team every year this decade, it has to be either Cleveland or Colorado.  Go Cleveland Indians!!!

by TwinnerA on Oct 16, 2007 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions  

timely injuries and weird shit against boston.
i can't wait for next year!!
A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 16, 2007 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

What about...
...having Owings play 1st for the rest of the game?

I'm actually not really joking...

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 16, 2007 12:09 AM EDT reply actions  

CoJack
has to be one of the worst 1st basemen ever.  

by TwinnerA on Oct 16, 2007 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions  

Not a bad idea...
..he did play 1st at Tulane.  I still can't get over Cojack's bobble.  That one is going to haunt me all night.

by batster on Oct 16, 2007 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions  

One more out....
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 16, 2007 12:09 AM EDT reply actions  

...and boom goes the dynamite!!
Oh well...thanks for a memorable run, BabyBacks v2!

I hope my eulogy comes back to bite me later, but it don't look good for the Snakes right now.

by IndyDBack on Oct 16, 2007 12:10 AM EDT reply actions  

It ain't over till the 9th, CO
Hey, I wanted Owings to stay in because of his bat, but once he laid it out and then wasn't right pitching after that and gave us some runs, plus CoJack's error, he should have been gone.  Thanks, CoJack.  The inning from hell.

by TwinnerA on Oct 16, 2007 12:10 AM EDT reply actions  

And I was hoping to use this:

*I've got a fever, and the only thing that can cure it is more Micah!

Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 16, 2007 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions  

Save it for next year.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 16, 2007 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions  

only here for one post
Fuck Conor and his shitty D and fuck Melvin for being an idiot.

enough with the building confidence garbage. The season is now over because OWings was gassed and rattled (because of shitty defense and a bloop)....so you need to go get him.

Never have I wished I was the team beat syndicate so I could just ask Bob Melvin how this team won 90 games under his shitty mentorship.

sorry for the swearing, but it was either that or me breaking the remote and last time I checked it is a Harmony remote, not a Melving branded remote

Nice season, but what a way to end it. So much for my World Series Tix........

by peeklay on Oct 16, 2007 12:11 AM EDT reply actions  

5 run deficit to the Dbacks in this series...
... is like a 31 run deficit in a normal series; absolutely insurmountable.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 16, 2007 12:12 AM EDT reply actions  

Melvin is an ass
Why the fuck would you put cojaks glove in instead of clarks.
Thank you Kevin Seitzer

by Dr Robert on Oct 16, 2007 12:12 AM EDT reply actions  

I'll take my chances
With Clark because the score would look quite different now.
Thank you Kevin Seitzer

by Dr Robert on Oct 16, 2007 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah.
It'd be 2-0 Rockies, since CoJack has the only RBI.

There are bigger problems here than who is playing first base.

by Azreous on Oct 16, 2007 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

Are you serious?
Melvin starting Clark this game would have been about the worst managerial move Melvin could possibly have made.

The difference between a good fielding first baseman and a bad fielding one is extremely small in the long run.  Sure, when something like that happens it hurts, but it wasn't Jackson's error that itself led to three runs.  Owings has to be able to not give up a hit and a home run there as well.  Errors are a part of the game and one or two of them doesn't completely make or break a game.

If you make the decision beforehand that you're going to sacrifice superior offensive production for the cuddly warm blanket of a sure-handed defender (at the least important defensive position on the field), then you shouldn't even bother playing the game.  Those are the hallmark decisions of bad ball teams.

by dahlian on Oct 16, 2007 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions  

I sure as hell hope
you weren't one of those morons vilifying BoMel for playing TC over CoJack earlier this season....
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 16, 2007 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions  

CJ was right.
Not only has the defense been better with CoJack in the lineup, but we've scored 5+ runs again. Damn he's smart.

by Azreous on Oct 16, 2007 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions  

top of the order
can we at least make a showing?
Thank you Kevin Seitzer

by Dr Robert on Oct 16, 2007 12:14 AM EDT reply actions  

Channeling Daron Sutton:
LETZ GET SUM RUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUNZZ!!

I CAN'T HEAR YOU PHOENIX!!

Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 16, 2007 12:16 AM EDT reply actions  

Woooh!
air guitar solo
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 16, 2007 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions  

That's an awesome one
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 16, 2007 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions  

5 innings to score 5 runs.
Do I think we have the ability? Yes. Do I think we have the heart? No, not at this point. And that's what I'm disturbed about. That's the one thing we haven't lacked at all this season, until this series, it seems. I think the team was hoping against hope for a World Series run, but they were plenty content to make it to the NLCS; once Webby got lit up in game 1, and Valverde walked in the winning run in game 2, it just took all the rest of the air out of the tires.

The Rockies AREN'T really this good, and the Dbacks AREN'T really this bad. But that's just how it goes sometimes.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 16, 2007 12:16 AM EDT reply actions  

Even though it looks like this is the end,
I'd still like to go down swinging (pun intended) and at least look respectable.  This is painful.

by CA SnakesFan on Oct 16, 2007 12:17 AM EDT reply actions  

I guess
Chris Young is taking care of the swinging part. Ha, ha!

by CA SnakesFan on Oct 16, 2007 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions  

Pwnings
is feeling the pain big time right about now.  That has to be rather demoralizing to have your 1st baseman blow an easy inning-ending play and then cough it up after that.  

by TwinnerA on Oct 16, 2007 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions  

VOLVERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Please, offense, volver to us!

Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 16, 2007 12:20 AM EDT reply actions  

No puede
Thank you Kevin Seitzer

by Dr Robert on Oct 16, 2007 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions  

penelope cruz
salutes you to do a line.
A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 16, 2007 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions  

Is that really Penelope?
She looks more like Britney Spears in the photo.

The bad Britney.

by dahlian on Oct 16, 2007 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions  

You shut your dirty mouth
she does not look like Slutney.
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 16, 2007 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions  

I wanna turn the channel
because I can't stand watching this train wreck of a game but my dad says he wants to watch it even though were getting our heads bashed in again (which hasn't been the norm for this series it just seems like we get our heads jammed in because the weight of my frustration toward losing the game itself.) I just get extremely frustrated when I watch the game so this is why I want to turn it plus they sometimes do better when I don't watch but in our case I'm not sure even this would help out my beloved snakes! Either way this has been one hell of a team that has surpassed all expectations but getting swept is just the hardest pill to swallow any sports fan can take in this goes right up there with the suns being ousted by the Spurs last season. But the suns are a team that are way overdue for a title this team on the other hand is climbing those proverbial stairs in building a team that can do just that! Let's get 'em next years boys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Snakes Pride Never will die baby!!!!! (que a loud slithering sound)

by venomous1987 on Oct 16, 2007 12:27 AM EDT reply actions  

Agreed, in theory,
but I actually couldn't read your whole post due to the lack of punctuation.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 16, 2007 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions  

Are you
The official Snakepit monitor?
Thank you Kevin Seitzer

by Dr Robert on Oct 16, 2007 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yup, more or less.
Don't worry, nobody gets banned for lousy punctuation.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 16, 2007 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions  

This series
has turned me into a chain smoker.

It hurts to watch the game, but I can't bring myself to turn the channel.  The only thing left to do is step outside and opt for a less painful way to die.

by dahlian on Oct 16, 2007 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions  

Mute the sound
I have the sound turned down totally (TV and radio) so I can't hear the TBS dudes fawning all over the Rockies.  It hurts less that way.  When it's over I am going to watch Prison Break on tape and watch those animals in that prison torture each other.  Nothing like a little violence to make me forget my pain.

I had one ear peeled on the Suns' preseason game during this Monday massacre of a game and Nash and the boys put a whup ass on the Utah Jazz.  Go Suns!

by TwinnerA on Oct 16, 2007 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

Well....
Conor Jackson giveth, and Conor Jackson taketh away.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 16, 2007 12:29 AM EDT reply actions  

I get it.
The baseball gods are just trying to make this as miserable as possible so our miraculous four-game comeback will be that much sweeter.

It all makes sense now.

by Azreous on Oct 16, 2007 12:29 AM EDT reply actions  

It could be
they are making everything perfect for the rockies so that it will be all that more painful in the world series. a correction will be done for the call in the 1 game playoff against the padres

by Adam1 on Oct 16, 2007 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions  

Good point
We should probably give up some more runs.  I mean, we might as well beat that 12 run, ninth inning comeback.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 16, 2007 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions  

Who would have thought
in Spring Training that we would be sitting here in the NLCS?  It has been a great year and the Dbacks just need to carry over the positive momentum they have built up this season (minus these last 4 games of course).  

by CA SnakesFan on Oct 16, 2007 12:30 AM EDT reply actions  

A very good point
I doubt most of us thought it was likely we'd make it to the post-season.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 16, 2007 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions  

This one goes out for all the
Bob Melvin haters:

Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 16, 2007 12:31 AM EDT reply actions  

I love BoMel...
...but that's hilarious.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 16, 2007 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions  

i hate you matt herpes.
A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 16, 2007 12:35 AM EDT reply actions  

Come on, guys!
Just a couple of runs, for a bit of dignity!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 16, 2007 12:37 AM EDT reply actions  

It would be nice
to make it interesting, but in the 2 innings since the CoJack/Micah/Melvin debacle of an inning they haven't done anything that leads me to believe they are looking to go anything other than going fishing at this point.  

by TwinnerA on Oct 16, 2007 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions  

I would like to be reminded...
What a crooked number other than 0 looks like on the scoreboard.

by Azreous on Oct 16, 2007 12:39 AM EDT reply actions  

Is anyone else tired of the John Mellencamp song?
I mean that is the most overplayed commercial in both football and the baseball playoffs.  Just thought I'd ask the rest of you since we have all this time to reflect now that we are down 5 runs.

by CA SnakesFan on Oct 16, 2007 12:41 AM EDT reply actions  

Actually
I like John Cougar Mellencamp.  Does he still use that Cougar name or was that only in the 70's or 80's or whenever it was?

by TwinnerA on Oct 16, 2007 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions  

Don't get me wrong
the song has a good message, they just play it a lot.

by CA SnakesFan on Oct 16, 2007 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions  

Soooooooo tired of it
I'm willing to give back the country to whoever (the indians?) if it means they'll stop playing the song.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 16, 2007 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions  

I find no comfort in
the fact that we made it to the N.L.C.S.
Whether or not we should have been here is a moot point. The fact is we are, and we should be playing like a championship caliber team.

(please refer all grammatical errors or miscues to dbacksSkins)

Thank you Kevin Seitzer

by Dr Robert on Oct 16, 2007 12:42 AM EDT reply actions  

I'll be checking, don't worry.
Despite your snarky comments.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 16, 2007 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions  

Will TBS have gone fishing photos
of the Dbacks at the end of the game like they do with the NBA?  It just wouldn't be the same without Charles and Kenny.

by CA SnakesFan on Oct 16, 2007 12:43 AM EDT reply actions  

All right.
Admittedly, it is somewhat amusing to see Taveras get rung up on about the sixth pitch he's tried to twist away from and make a ball tonight.

Not amusing enough, but still.

by Azreous on Oct 16, 2007 12:43 AM EDT reply actions  

At this point
we have to take pleasure in the little things.  I liked Micah drilling Holliday after Upton got hit for the 3rd time by CO.  Just wish it would have been Tulowitzki.

by TwinnerA on Oct 16, 2007 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions  

Brenly
Says the Padres were more of a concern heading down the stretch for NL playoff teams than the Rockies.

Mmmmmmmmmkay.

by Azreous on Oct 16, 2007 12:44 AM EDT reply actions  

The Diamondbacks
would have beaten the Madres in 5 tops.  I wish the ump would have gotten the Holliday call right (even though I HATE the Madres).

by CA SnakesFan on Oct 16, 2007 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions  

I need to take credit for that....
I said at the time that I sorta wanted the Rockies to keep winning, for sentimental reasons, but I really really wanted the Padres to win because we could take 'em.

If not for ONE bad Tim McClelland call, we could have made it to the WS. (Possibly.)

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 16, 2007 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yes,
at that point they had a comfortable wild card lead and with their pitching staff, they were the exact sort of team that strikes fear in people's heart.

Just because the Rockies managed to go on a twelve game winning streak to go from fourth place to contention, doesn't change that fact.  We're not talking about what team people are worried about now, but what team they were worried about with around two weeks to go in the regular season.

If you're going to make fun of the broadcasting crew, at least come up with something that's actually wrong and not just misconstrue the points they make that actually are valid.

by dahlian on Oct 16, 2007 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions  

Not so fast.
The point was not only with two weeks to go in the regular season, but also during the final series between the Rockies and Diamondbacks. It was mentioned explicitly. And between the Padres' inability to lock up the last playoff spot and the Rockies impressive streak (even at that time), I don't think teams were solely focused on the Padres. So obviously they aren't talking about what team people are worried about now, since we're already a round into the playoffs. They were, however, talking about what team people were worried about with two games to go in the season.

by Azreous on Oct 16, 2007 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yes,
and even with the Rockies big run, most teams in a short series would still rather face a rotation with Josh Fogg in it than one with Peavy, Young and Maddux.

Just because we've been able to figure those guys out to some extent, doesn't mean that the rest of the league felt the same way.

by dahlian on Oct 16, 2007 1:00 AM EDT up reply actions  

My standpoint has nothing to do...
with how well the Diamondbacks would have matched up with them. This is a Chris Young who had an ERA of almost 6 in the last two months, and a recently injured and struggling Greg Maddux. No one was worried about them any more than Fogg or Jimenez.

by Azreous on Oct 16, 2007 1:03 AM EDT up reply actions  

They're still going to be more
worried about guys with consistent track record of success being able to put things together in time to dominate than they are proven mediocrities and inconsistent rookies which make up 3/4ths of the Rocky rotation.

It may not have been completely rational, but it was the attitude of baseball at that point in the season.  Just because you disagree with how these people should have felt, doesn't make Brenly's point any less valid.

by dahlian on Oct 16, 2007 1:09 AM EDT up reply actions  

It's true
The Rockies weren't a concern, really.  Check out the standings on September 15th.  Rockies were in fourth in the division, fourth in the Wild Card, they looked pretty much out of it.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 16, 2007 12:58 AM EDT up reply actions  

Cruz
Wish we could have seen him sooner, say back in the 4th inning after Micah did the bellyflop and before all heck broke loose.  

by TwinnerA on Oct 16, 2007 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions  

Oh, wonderful.
A Dane Cook commercial for the Diamondbacks when they're down 3-0, 6-1 in the sixth inning.

"You have to see how long they survive."

Won't take long, Bane of my existence Cook.

by Azreous on Oct 16, 2007 12:48 AM EDT reply actions  

Ugh
Dane Cook, please go back to second grade and learn a little bit about snakes.  It's boas that swallow you whole.  Diamondbacks have poisonous bites.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 16, 2007 12:48 AM EDT reply actions  

I cant stop watching
2007 NLCS: 'the little scratch on the roof of your mouth that would heal if only you could stop tonguing it...but you can't.'

by Adam1 on Oct 16, 2007 12:49 AM EDT reply actions  

Question
Why is it called the World Series if only teams from the U.S. (with the exception of the Blue Jays) play in it?  Are there any historians out there who know why?

by TwinnerA on Oct 16, 2007 12:50 AM EDT reply actions  

From what I can find
It dates back to the 1800s, when pretty much all the world's baseball was still played in North America.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 16, 2007 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions  

Wikipedia says:
The title of this championship may be confusing to some readers from countries where baseball is not a major sport (or even where it is), because the "World" Series is confined to the champions of two baseball leagues that currently operate only in the United States and Canada.

The explanation is that when the term "World's Championship Series" was first used in the 1880s, baseball at a highly-skilled level was almost exclusively confined to North America, especially the United States. Thus it was understood that the winner of the major league championship was the best baseball team in the world. The title of this event was soon shortened to "World's Series" and later to "World Series".

The United States continued to be the only professional baseball country until some decades into the 20th Century. The first Japanese professional baseball efforts began in 1920. The current Japanese leagues date from the late 1940s. Various Latin American leagues also formed around that time.

"Are we out of bananas? No, we are in of bananas."

by 4CornersFan on Oct 16, 2007 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions  

And
you cant really change it now. That would be the equivalent of say.... baseball on TBS.
2007 NLCS: 'the little scratch on the roof of your mouth that would heal if only you could stop tonguing it...but you can't.'

by Adam1 on Oct 16, 2007 12:58 AM EDT up reply actions  

To be accurate
Post-season baseball on TBS.  TBS has been showing Braves game just about forever.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 16, 2007 1:00 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yep.
Post-season baseball.
2007 NLCS: 'the little scratch on the roof of your mouth that would heal if only you could stop tonguing it...but you can't.'

by Adam1 on Oct 16, 2007 1:02 AM EDT up reply actions  

Thank you
I was too lazy to look it up.

by TwinnerA on Oct 16, 2007 1:03 AM EDT up reply actions  

Callaspo aboard...
It's a start!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 16, 2007 12:52 AM EDT reply actions  

Hey, an error.
Comes with nobody on and two outs, but it's a break for us, right?

Right?

by Azreous on Oct 16, 2007 12:52 AM EDT reply actions  

It would be,
if we could actually do anything about it.

It's not like their fluky plays have directly resulted in all of their runs (tonight's excepted).  The only difference is that when they've gotten a two out fluke infield single, they've been able to take advantage and score runs.

You don't remember the two out infield hits or reached on errors that aren't followed by RBI.

by dahlian on Oct 16, 2007 12:57 AM EDT up reply actions  

Not sure where this reply is coming from either.
The Rockies have flat out beaten us tonight and in this series. I've said nothing to the contrary.

by Azreous on Oct 16, 2007 1:00 AM EDT up reply actions  

Oh, no reason.
He just likes to argue.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 16, 2007 1:03 AM EDT up reply actions  

Just that the Rockies
haven't been graced by luck so much as done everything possible with the opportunities presented to them.

That's not meant at you in particular, just my frustration with this series in general.

by dahlian on Oct 16, 2007 1:04 AM EDT up reply actions  

All right, fair enough.
I certainly share that same frustration. It's a stark contrast in execution when given opportunities, and makes it easy to see why the Diamondbacks have led just three of 35 innings in the series.

Sigh.

by Azreous on Oct 16, 2007 1:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

Schulte
just said that someone from the Rockies organization popped his head into the broadcast booth and asked if they wanted some of those Rockies white towels they are waving in the crowd.  Schulte said no thank you and then Candiotti said to Schulte are you sure that's what we said and then Schulte just chuckled.  Rockies personnel must be high from the altitude.

by TwinnerA on Oct 16, 2007 12:54 AM EDT reply actions  

Don't worry,
I think they'll come back down to earth in the WS.

by CA SnakesFan on Oct 16, 2007 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions  

Anybody Anytime
has left the building.
Thank you Kevin Seitzer

by Dr Robert on Oct 16, 2007 12:56 AM EDT reply actions  

Alberto Callaspo...
...picked a fantastic time to quit sucking.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 16, 2007 12:57 AM EDT reply actions  

Hey!
any idea when pitchers and catchers report?
Thank you Kevin Seitzer

by Dr Robert on Oct 16, 2007 1:00 AM EDT reply actions  

Pitchers and Catchers
Looks like they start February 27th.
http://www.springtrainingonline.com/teams/arizona_diamondbacks_3.htm
"Are we out of bananas? No, we are in of bananas."

by 4CornersFan on Oct 16, 2007 1:04 AM EDT up reply actions  

Well
Thats not too far away
Thank you Kevin Seitzer

by Dr Robert on Oct 16, 2007 1:10 AM EDT up reply actions  

Who are these guys?
Who are they?  This is just not the team we've been cheering on all summer.  It's so frustrating to know what they have much more ability than they are showing.  
"Are we out of bananas? No, we are in of bananas."

by 4CornersFan on Oct 16, 2007 1:00 AM EDT reply actions  

Regardless
I'm curious as to when they might return to the Valley unless a miracle occurs sometime soon.

by TwinnerA on Oct 16, 2007 1:06 AM EDT up reply actions  

He went down
just like a d-back.
Thank you Kevin Seitzer

by Dr Robert on Oct 16, 2007 1:00 AM EDT reply actions  

Well...
I said yesterday that one run wasn't going to cut it. Still, for some reason adding a second or third would seem like a small victory at this point.

by Azreous on Oct 16, 2007 1:05 AM EDT reply actions  

Hey!
It's a- oh, what's it called, a...  Oh, yeah!  It's a hit!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 16, 2007 1:07 AM EDT reply actions  

A leadoff hit, no less.
We know what to do with those! Leave them on the bases!

by Azreous on Oct 16, 2007 1:09 AM EDT up reply actions  

Nice to see
Drew hit one past Tulowitzki.  Do something for once, Brynes.

by TwinnerA on Oct 16, 2007 1:07 AM EDT reply actions  

Byrnes
It's pretty much too late now, but don't let that stop you from actually succeeding.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 16, 2007 1:08 AM EDT reply actions  

Nope
Some decent commentary, as Byrnes pops out, as they point out that popping up pretty much sums up the series for Byrnes.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 16, 2007 1:09 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yes
Because anything could happen.

Well, within reason.

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

by kishi on Oct 16, 2007 1:10 AM EDT up reply actions  

Runners at the corners, one out
Sheriff, get something going!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 16, 2007 1:10 AM EDT reply actions  

Give credit
to our bullpen for virtually shutting them out this series.  They all should get the relief player of the year in my book.

Please get a few more runs to make this thing respectible!

by TwinnerA on Oct 16, 2007 1:10 AM EDT reply actions  

Indeed.
I think their postseason ERA is down to somewhere around 0.3 now. Pretty sick work. Shame they couldn't be protecting a lead right now.

by Azreous on Oct 16, 2007 1:11 AM EDT up reply actions  

Crossing everything
I can, fingers, eyes, toes even!

by TwinnerA on Oct 16, 2007 1:12 AM EDT reply actions  

Augh
I think we need to take Reynolds to some sort of brainwashing facility in the off-season and ingrain a strong aversion to swinging at high fastballs.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 16, 2007 1:13 AM EDT reply actions  

Snyderman!
Three run shot!  We're still in this, baby!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 16, 2007 1:14 AM EDT reply actions  

What?
Two-out RBIs? Multiple runs in an inning? Multiple runs on one swing?

I might just freaking faint.

by Azreous on Oct 16, 2007 1:14 AM EDT reply actions  

Please take a seat
we don't want any head injuries here in the Pit.

by TwinnerA on Oct 16, 2007 1:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

I certainly hope...
...that oklahomasooners is running around aimlessly right now.  Possibly yelling "GOOOOOOOOOOAAAALLLL!"
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 16, 2007 1:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

Hah.
That's true. He made a promise.

by Azreous on Oct 16, 2007 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

Oh my god
they have finally shut those fricking Rockies up, at least momentarily!!!

by TwinnerA on Oct 16, 2007 1:14 AM EDT reply actions  

DO NOT SLEEP.
tat'ted that.
A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 16, 2007 1:14 AM EDT reply actions  

A little more respectable, at least
A two-run game... Is it, just, marginally, fractionally...possible?

by Jim McLennan on Oct 16, 2007 1:15 AM EDT reply actions  

Fantastic that it took the ENTIRE SERIES
for that to happen.

Frustrating, frustrating, frustrating.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 16, 2007 1:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

It is
Plus, it means we're not necessarily done yet.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 16, 2007 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

At the very least, we have a chance.
I wonder how much our win percentage just jumped up. Probably from like 0.2% to 10 or 15%.

by Azreous on Oct 16, 2007 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

Too bad we had miggy last night
2007 NLCS: 'the little scratch on the roof of your mouth that would heal if only you could stop tonguing it...but you can't.'

by Adam1 on Oct 16, 2007 1:15 AM EDT reply actions  

Hope rises again!
Come ON! Get some more runs!!
"Are we out of bananas? No, we are in of bananas."

by 4CornersFan on Oct 16, 2007 1:15 AM EDT reply actions  

Snyderman, Snyderman.
Get our hopes up? Yes you can.
Comes to bat, with two men on,
Sends the ball out, it's long gone.
Look out! We love the Snyderman.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 16, 2007 1:15 AM EDT reply actions  

Jupton
How'd the count get full so fast?  

by TwinnerA on Oct 16, 2007 1:16 AM EDT reply actions  

And Upton!
Triple!  It's on, baby!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 16, 2007 1:17 AM EDT reply actions  

Jupton triple!!!!!
Think they bring in Corpas now?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 16, 2007 1:17 AM EDT reply actions  

Beautiful.
I love seeing those twirling towels disappear as the ball flies toward the fence.

by Azreous on Oct 16, 2007 1:18 AM EDT reply actions  

Now I'm begging
for whoever is up next (Tony Clark maybe?) to give us something to really scream and shout about?

by TwinnerA on Oct 16, 2007 1:19 AM EDT reply actions  

We have found our pulse.
Now let's get this done and get to game 5.

by CA SnakesFan on Oct 16, 2007 1:19 AM EDT reply actions  

Yup, here comes Corpas.
Maybe we make him work a few batters and he pulls a Valverde? (Read: Hurdle pulls a BoMel)
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 16, 2007 1:19 AM EDT reply actions  

Hey, Manny!
How 'bout another blown save?
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 16, 2007 1:20 AM EDT reply actions  

HERE WE COME!
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 16, 2007 1:21 AM EDT reply actions  

Or not
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 16, 2007 1:23 AM EDT up reply actions  

Come on Tony.
You love swinging from the left side.

by Azreous on Oct 16, 2007 1:21 AM EDT reply actions  

Come on, Tony!
As the man says, folks.  Smoke 'em if you got 'em.

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

by kishi on Oct 16, 2007 1:21 AM EDT reply actions  

AUGH!
Okay.  We've still got another inning to go.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 16, 2007 1:23 AM EDT reply actions  

Ick.
All right. Still, within striking distance now.

by Azreous on Oct 16, 2007 1:23 AM EDT reply actions  

That was a collective punch to the gut.
But 2 runs down is SO much more manageable.  We can get to Corpas.

by CA SnakesFan on Oct 16, 2007 1:23 AM EDT reply actions  

Shocking.
Not even TC can get Jupton home from 3rd.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 16, 2007 1:24 AM EDT reply actions  

Crap!
I could just hate them for teasing us and then not tying it up.  Please Lyon, do your stuff and get us to the 9th safely.

by TwinnerA on Oct 16, 2007 1:25 AM EDT reply actions  

Ok, announcers
don't jinx our bullpen with all this praise you are heaping upon them.

by CA SnakesFan on Oct 16, 2007 1:28 AM EDT reply actions  

Even with TC striking out...
...with War on the mound, I feel like we've got the momentum on our side, so long as he doesn't give up a Tulo HR or something.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 16, 2007 1:28 AM EDT reply actions  

Lyon
Everytime I see War pitching, I'm reminded of Mister James from Newsradio.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 16, 2007 1:28 AM EDT reply actions  

Now it is time
for the American Yum Yum Clown Monkey to put these Rockies in their place.

by dahlian on Oct 16, 2007 1:33 AM EDT up reply actions  

Jimmy has fear?
A thousand times no!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 16, 2007 1:34 AM EDT up reply actions  

Beautiful sequence, Brandon.
Two high fastballs set him up perfectly for that big curve.

by Azreous on Oct 16, 2007 1:29 AM EDT reply actions  

Wow
That was an exuberant strike call.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 16, 2007 1:29 AM EDT reply actions  

Heh, I thought the same thing.
Looked like he was trying to uppercut the back of Snyder's head.

by Azreous on Oct 16, 2007 1:30 AM EDT up reply actions  

Maybe he really wanted to yell:
MORTAL KOMBAT!!!!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 16, 2007 1:32 AM EDT up reply actions  

Tulowitzki
may be a great defensive player, but he hasn't exactly been so great at the plate.

by TwinnerA on Oct 16, 2007 1:29 AM EDT reply actions  

Our bullpen is on fire..
... too bad it took 36 innings and three losses for the rest of our team to ignite.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 16, 2007 1:29 AM EDT reply actions  

Last chance
Ladies and Gentlemen:

It is Go Time.

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

by kishi on Oct 16, 2007 1:30 AM EDT reply actions  

This is it...
This was such a great season. The off-season is going to be too long.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 16, 2007 1:31 AM EDT reply actions  

Did you?
Did you run around aimlessly?  It may be important!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 16, 2007 1:32 AM EDT up reply actions  

13 Rockies
I think retired since the 4th inning from Hell, 9 by strikout, I think.  

by TwinnerA on Oct 16, 2007 1:31 AM EDT reply actions  

Here's to a little bit of good karma
in the bottom of the ninth inning.  We are certainly due.

by CA SnakesFan on Oct 16, 2007 1:31 AM EDT reply actions  

Our bullpen rocks.
How about they send some of that rockin-ness to the offense in the 9th?? All we need are 2 flippin' runs!! (More later.)
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 16, 2007 1:32 AM EDT reply actions  

COME ON COME ON COME ON
COME ON COME ON COME ON COME ON COME ON COME ON COME ON COME ON COME ON
2007 NLCS: 'the little scratch on the roof of your mouth that would heal if only you could stop tonguing it...but you can't.'

by Adam1 on Oct 16, 2007 1:33 AM EDT reply actions  

Well Sally, that's okay.
Our history with getting the leadoff guy on isn't so great anyway. Let's try something new.

by Azreous on Oct 16, 2007 1:33 AM EDT reply actions  

Quick out
But he ran that out hard.  That's good.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 16, 2007 1:34 AM EDT reply actions  

Damn it
Not the way to start, Salamander.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 16, 2007 1:34 AM EDT reply actions  

You won't believe this but the Candle of Hope..
..has been burning since the beginning of the game and through our 3-run HR.  Then I left the room came back, TC got an out and I noticed this burning smell, it had just gone out.  So I just relit.  Go Dbacks!!!

by batster on Oct 16, 2007 1:34 AM EDT reply actions  

All out now. It's on.
We need to go balls to the walls RIGHT NOW.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 16, 2007 1:34 AM EDT reply actions  

quality ab right there.
good cut slugger.
A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 16, 2007 1:34 AM EDT reply actions  

I have my TV on mute..
.. and the finger on the power button.

by oklahomasooners on Oct 16, 2007 1:34 AM EDT reply actions  

I LOVE CY
2007 NLCS: 'the little scratch on the roof of your mouth that would heal if only you could stop tonguing it...but you can't.'

by Adam1 on Oct 16, 2007 1:35 AM EDT reply actions  

Young with a double!
Tying run at the plate!  Come on, guys!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 16, 2007 1:35 AM EDT reply actions  

CY with a good, effing start.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 16, 2007 1:35 AM EDT reply actions  

HOPES ARE HIGH
I WILL GO TO WORK ON LABOR DAY AND HAVE 5 STRAIGHT CHRISTMASSES AND BIRTHDAYS WITH NO GIFTS IF SOMEONE CAN LET THIS HAPPEN!

by oklahomasooners on Oct 16, 2007 1:35 AM EDT reply actions  

Good patience...
Taking two out of the zone...
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 16, 2007 1:37 AM EDT reply actions  

The Baseball Gods owe Drew
for that last line drive that went right to their outfielder.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 16, 2007 1:37 AM EDT reply actions  

Ack
Drew pops out.

Hey, Byrnes, you want to redeem yourself in everyone's eyes for at least 24 hours?

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

by kishi on Oct 16, 2007 1:38 AM EDT reply actions  

Dammit
Pop up on a 3-0 pitch. It's all down to the $30m man now...

by Jim McLennan on Oct 16, 2007 1:38 AM EDT reply actions  

Brynes....
Time to get with the program baby.  
"Are we out of bananas? No, we are in of bananas."

by 4CornersFan on Oct 16, 2007 1:38 AM EDT reply actions  

how appropriate
it all comes down to the $10M man
2007 NLCS: 'the little scratch on the roof of your mouth that would heal if only you could stop tonguing it...but you can't.'

by Adam1 on Oct 16, 2007 1:38 AM EDT reply actions  

Damn. Drew shoulda taken.
How freaking awesome would it be for Byrnes to tie the game in the face of all the boos?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 16, 2007 1:38 AM EDT reply actions  

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 16, 2007 1:39 AM EDT reply actions  

I hate the Rockies
have I mentioned that?
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 16, 2007 1:39 AM EDT reply actions  

Yes,
and I second that.  Drew ought to be made to walk home to Arizona and Byrnes too for their horrible at bats, both of them, there at the end.

by TwinnerA on Oct 16, 2007 1:44 AM EDT up reply actions  

Might as well make it all of the offensive
players as it was a team effort to suck.  Nearly every inning we had baserunners and couldn't convert hardly any of them.  Oh well, such is baseball.
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 16, 2007 1:49 AM EDT up reply actions  

WHAT THE H????
Turning off the TV now.
"Are we out of bananas? No, we are in of bananas."

by 4CornersFan on Oct 16, 2007 1:40 AM EDT reply actions  

Ack
But, a helluva lot better game than it seemed like it would be half an hour ago.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 16, 2007 1:40 AM EDT reply actions  

Worst Post-season EVER
Im embarrassed to be a BASEBALL FAN
2007 NLCS: 'the little scratch on the roof of your mouth that would heal if only you could stop tonguing it...but you can't.'

by Adam1 on Oct 16, 2007 1:40 AM EDT reply actions  

There it is.
At least they made it respectable and showed some heart at the end.

by Azreous on Oct 16, 2007 1:41 AM EDT reply actions  

Great team, Great year
At least it was competitive at the end.

by CA SnakesFan on Oct 16, 2007 1:41 AM EDT reply actions  

If Byrnes wouldn't have stared at that ball
and had blasted out of the box to first immediately, he might have been safe.

ONCE, ALL YEAR, he doesn't come out of the box on a tear.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 16, 2007 1:41 AM EDT reply actions  

It's over
Please see the home page for a special message.

by Jim McLennan on Oct 16, 2007 1:41 AM EDT reply actions  

And the national mediots'
circle jerk for the Rockies will continue.
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 16, 2007 1:42 AM EDT reply actions  

I still love the team,
but there are some I am not loving so much right now.

by TwinnerA on Oct 16, 2007 1:46 AM EDT reply actions  

I can't really hate the Rockies.
Not really their fault that every ball bounced fair for them and foul for us, and while I can be incredibly proud of the Dbacks for getting to the NLCS and winning the division this year, I can't really be proud of their effort in this series.

We learned how freaking tough our bullpen really is, even in pressure situations, and we learned that we have the talent to hang with anyone in the game. We also learned that we're gonna be a helluva team next year and beyond.

It's a game of inches, this baseball. And the Diamondbacks came up a few inches short. We'll be back next year, and a much better team. I'm especially impressed with how Jupton matured during this season; from that stupid takeout move in game one to controlling his emotions in the same situation in game four.

Great season, Dbacks. Let's make next year even better.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 16, 2007 1:47 AM EDT reply actions  

The Dr.
is out.
Thank you Kevin Seitzer

by Dr Robert on Oct 16, 2007 1:48 AM EDT reply actions  

So are the Dbacks, unfortunately.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 16, 2007 1:50 AM EDT up reply actions  

No Respect......
Best of luck to the snakes next year. I can't help but think that if Arizona took the rockies a bit more seriously both during the season and during these playoffs, they might have forced a few more games.

by bitterfan on Oct 16, 2007 1:49 AM EDT reply actions  

I doubt that
not much you can do when the balls don't go your way and you start forcing it too much.
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 16, 2007 1:50 AM EDT up reply actions  

How do you stop
Balls from bouncing the wrong way?
Defense....
Defense...
Defense..
Defense.

That was the difference in this series.

by bitterfan on Oct 16, 2007 1:56 AM EDT up reply actions  

The difference in this series...
Was hitting with runners in scoring position. You guys did; we didn't. Period.

Now, the backhanded compliment isn't going to win you many fans at the moment. Just a fair warning.

by Azreous on Oct 16, 2007 1:58 AM EDT up reply actions  

Keep telling yourself that
when the offensive numbers before this game were rather similar except the scoreline.  
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 16, 2007 1:58 AM EDT up reply actions  

::Restraining self::
MUST.... BE... POLITE.. TO GUESTS.....
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 16, 2007 1:51 AM EDT up reply actions  

Funny.
I had the same response in my head.

by Azreous on Oct 16, 2007 1:56 AM EDT up reply actions  

For such
a great baseball season in general (not just the Dbacks) this post-season couldnt have been worse. from TBS to the team that gets into the playoffs on a bad call. the Dbacks did better than i ever expected, and i'm not mad they were eliminated -i think, i may be in shock. but this may be the 1st year since 1984 (i was 3) that i dont watch the world series. we'll see, those are strong words. i'm all for a bosox-indians world series.
Where there's a Rockies win, there's a Tim McLellan. I'm just sayin...

by Adam1 on Oct 16, 2007 1:53 AM EDT reply actions  

Lest we forget
And before GLB comes over to remind us, Matt Holliday still hasn't actually touched the plate..

by snakecharmer on Oct 16, 2007 2:00 AM EDT reply actions  

Word
Where there's a Rockies win, there's a Tim McLellan. I'm just sayin...

by Adam1 on Oct 16, 2007 2:01 AM EDT up reply actions  

Doesn't matter
as he didn't have to touch the plate, just had to touch [insert favorite phrase here referencing Holliday touching McClelland]
Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Oct 16, 2007 2:01 AM EDT up reply actions  

And....
with the conclusion of that series, I definitely need to get out of here.

Time to meet a friend at the Dubliner. Will be back tomorrow to help reminisce on this fine season of ours.

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

by DbacksSkins on Oct 16, 2007 2:05 AM EDT reply actions  

Some plusses
  1. TBS only got to broadcast one over the minimum games in its debut as a "sports network" (I think they may be slightly sad they didn't promote Frank TV more often)
  2. No more Frank TV commercials
  3. No more Craig Sager and his annoyingly slo-mo interviews

by snakecharmer on Oct 16, 2007 2:14 AM EDT reply actions  

One more
4. No more nausea induced by Craig Sager's ties.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 16, 2007 2:19 AM EDT up reply actions  

And
5. No more listening to Tony Gwynn's commentary.

Wow, the more I think about this, the more I'm okay with being swept.

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

by kishi on Oct 16, 2007 2:19 AM EDT up reply actions  

Did you hear yesterday on FOX?
Either Joe or Tim said "I don't think Chris Myers and Craig Sager have the same sense of style" or something along those lines. Classic.

by snakecharmer on Oct 16, 2007 2:21 AM EDT up reply actions  

Wow
I'm watching the post-game on FSN Rocky Mountain (maybe it's masochism, but it's that or TBS) and this is probably the most subdued I've ever seen Byrnes.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Oct 16, 2007 2:48 AM EDT reply actions  

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