Gameday Thread, #80: 6/28 vs. Dodgers

by Jim McLennan on Jun 28, 2007 5:10 PM EDT in Gameday Threads

Randy Wolf (30, LHP, 8-6, 4.32)

Randy Johnson (43, LHP, 4-2, 3.52)

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This should be interesting, as we get to see how Randy's back holds up, now the herniated disc in his back has flared up. This will be a test of what we might expect for the rest of the season from Johnson: we'll see whether those days of six-inning starts will seem like marathons. Webb's seven innings gave the pen a bit of a rest, but we'll see how soon they're needed. We should be able to take Wolf, and come away with a split in the series. It's less whether we'll be feeling Randy, as how Randy is feeling...

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Today's lineup

E. Byrnes lf .311
A. Ojeda ss .353
O. Hudson 2b .296
C. Jackson 1b .276
M. Reynolds 3b .286
C. Young cf .242
C. Quentin rf .213
C. Snyder c .219
R. Johnson p .067

by Jim McLennan on Jun 28, 2007 6:44 PM EDT reply actions

And with a deep breath...

Here we go. Furcal leads off with a single, so we'll see right away what Johnson has got from the stretch - which was the big problem when his back was bothering him last year with the Yankees.

by Jim McLennan on Jun 28, 2007 6:45 PM EDT reply actions

Well, that didn't suck

Pierre, strikes out swinging.

by Jim McLennan on Jun 28, 2007 6:46 PM EDT reply actions

On the other hand...

Martin homers. 2-0 Dodgers. We can certainly get that back off Wolf, but it's not the start I hoped for from Johnson.

by Jim McLennan on Jun 28, 2007 6:48 PM EDT reply actions

Son of a..

.. at least we're not facing Penny today.

by oklahomasooners on Jun 28, 2007 6:50 PM EDT reply actions

Uh Oh

That's not Randy '07. That more resembles Randy '06.

by tabe1978 on Jun 28, 2007 6:51 PM EDT reply actions

There we go

I stop to track down a dog Latin translationas a favour and arrive late to a horrible score.

Do you like string?

by hotclaws on Jun 28, 2007 6:51 PM EDT reply actions

Dammit

Evening All,

Poor command there from RJ :( as Oklahoma said, least we're not facing Penny :D

by Wimb on Jun 28, 2007 6:51 PM EDT reply actions

Not good so far...

Three hits and Johnson plunks Gonzo - though it was more of a nick, really. Sadly. Two on for Loney. Brace yourselves...

by Jim McLennan on Jun 28, 2007 6:54 PM EDT reply actions

At least...

That one is finally over, had a sinking feeling when i saw that last contact :D

by Wimb on Jun 28, 2007 6:56 PM EDT reply actions

Phew

Loney lined out. But hardly the dominating return we were expecting. Wonder how Nippert is feeling? :-(

by Jim McLennan on Jun 28, 2007 6:56 PM EDT reply actions

Chance to hit back quickly

Two on, one out for CoJack.

by Jim McLennan on Jun 28, 2007 7:04 PM EDT reply actions

Another opposing pitcher...

Another hit... Is this some kind of union requirement being imposed on our rotation?

by Jim McLennan on Jun 28, 2007 7:12 PM EDT reply actions

Reynolds

Where's Reynolds gone? I mean, I know he made a big jump to the Majors, and I know rookies tail off after the league sees them a little, but he's absolutely vanished.

by tabe1978 on Jun 28, 2007 7:13 PM EDT reply actions

Pinch-hit HR the day before yesterday?

Not playing every day now. A difficult jump to make.

by Jim McLennan on Jun 28, 2007 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Another two left on base

Johnson posts a zero, but it looks like the Dodgers are trying to surpass yesterday's total for stranding runners.

by Jim McLennan on Jun 28, 2007 7:23 PM EDT reply actions

Thanks, but

Thanks for the response, Jim. Trouble is, that answer just doesn't cut it for me. I'm sure it's harder now that Reynolds is splitting time with Tracy. But that platoon is doing our club no good. Reynolds has been as un-productive off the bench as Tracy has been against lefties. Let Tracy (try to) hit lefties, let Reynolds get some regular time at triple A.

by tabe1978 on Jun 28, 2007 7:27 PM EDT reply actions

4-0 after three innings

The question is, would Livan 2.0 have been the better option today, rather than rushing Johnson back?

by Jim McLennan on Jun 28, 2007 7:40 PM EDT reply actions

Okay...

Two on, no-one out. Got to get at least one, ideally a lot more here.

by Jim McLennan on Jun 28, 2007 7:43 PM EDT reply actions

okay

got something going here with Byrnes and Hairston

Do you like string?

by hotclaws on Jun 28, 2007 7:43 PM EDT reply actions

Not quite what we wanted

Ojeda K's, Hudson hits into his eight-millionth double-play of the year. :-(

by Jim McLennan on Jun 28, 2007 7:46 PM EDT reply actions

Johnson gone

Top of the fourth and Nippert is already in. :-(

by Jim McLennan on Jun 28, 2007 7:49 PM EDT reply actions

6-1 now

Randy's dealing. Unfortunately, not our one. :-(

by Jim McLennan on Jun 28, 2007 8:20 PM EDT reply actions

news feeds

if anyone is interested, I found this page that has up to date Diamondbacks news feeds

http://www.dcdeal.com/diamondbacks

by drodd1039 on Jun 28, 2007 8:45 PM EDT reply actions

Thanks...looks interesting

The Tao of Steve...lol. Here's some Dbacks blogs not on your list - that've been updated since August :-)

Down The Left Field Line
ArizonaviaSlough
Diamondhacks

by Diamondhacks on Jun 28, 2007 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions

2 runs this inning..

Not bad... but we need more to win! I'm keeping the faith.

by singaporedbacksfan on Jun 28, 2007 9:26 PM EDT reply actions

I like Micah

But really,I didn't want to see him have to come and play in this game.

Do you like string?

by hotclaws on Jun 28, 2007 9:30 PM EDT reply actions

2 more runs on a Hudson double

We're not giving up on this yet.

by singaporedbacksfan on Jun 28, 2007 10:02 PM EDT reply actions

What a horrible mishmash of a game.

Stil,tomorrow is another day.

Do you like string?

by hotclaws on Jun 28, 2007 10:13 PM EDT reply actions

Reynolds

Someone made the comment about him "vanishing" above. He's hitting 4 for 14 since going 0 for 10. .285 isn't vanished. He also has 4 RBI. All 4 hits are extra base hits too. Two doubles, a triple, and a homer.

I think the only complaint I have is that he strikes out a lot. On the other hand, that happens because he's being aggressive. Aggressive is the correct approach for him, from what I've seen.

¡Viva Los Perritos Calientes!

by nihil67 on Jun 29, 2007 3:35 PM EDT reply actions