Gameday Thread, #124: 8/18 vs. Braves
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The bar was set remarkably high yesterday, with Brandon Webb complete-game shutout. How will Micah Owings fare, following on from that? His last outing was probably his best since May, striking out eight and pitching into the seventh inning, allowing only one run. After a hideous July (0-3, with a 9.55 ERA), Owings has rebounded this month, posting an ERA of 2.89 in his three appearances, though victory has so far eluded him, with his winless streak now up to nine starts.
He will have the advantage of unfamiliarity over the Braves, who have yet to face him. Mind you, we're not much better off against Carlyle, with Jeff Cirillo the only player to have had more than one plate-appearance. He has faced the Diamondbacks before, but that was all the way back in October 1999, when he was with the Padres. Obviously, no-one who played that day is still with the team...well, not so obviously, actually, as the winning pitcher that day was...Byung-Hyun Kim.
Going to make an earnest effort to be around for all of this one, so I look forward to being an active participant and extending our streak of hundred-post threads.
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Today's lineup
- C. Young cf .240
- O. Hudson 2b .293
- E. Byrnes lf .301
- T. Clark 1b .233
- M. Reynolds 3b .285
- S. Drew ss .230
- C. Snyder c .253
- J. Salazar rf .308
- M. Owings p .205
by Jim McLennan on
Aug 18, 2007 6:57 PM EDT
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doo doo doodleoodoo
Ok, Bob.
by nihil67 on
Aug 18, 2007 7:12 PM EDT
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Apparently
by Jim McLennan on
Aug 18, 2007 7:14 PM EDT
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I would like to see
by LucaMaz3 on
Aug 18, 2007 7:20 PM EDT
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I like Owings
by hotclaws on
Aug 18, 2007 7:04 PM EDT
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O Dawg for a double
by hotclaws on
Aug 18, 2007 7:09 PM EDT
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Nothing doing
by Jim McLennan on
Aug 18, 2007 7:15 PM EDT
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Agreed.
by DbacksSkins on
Aug 18, 2007 7:27 PM EDT
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Odd
by nihil67 on
Aug 18, 2007 7:16 PM EDT
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Ooo....allegations!
by LucaMaz3 on
Aug 18, 2007 7:18 PM EDT
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Idiotic.
by DbacksSkins on
Aug 18, 2007 7:27 PM EDT
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Yes...
by Jim McLennan on
Aug 18, 2007 7:52 PM EDT
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Well
by nihil67 on
Aug 18, 2007 7:18 PM EDT
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Wait, I don't get it!
by LucaMaz3 on
Aug 18, 2007 7:18 PM EDT
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Oh well
by hotclaws on
Aug 18, 2007 7:19 PM EDT
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Nice comeback
by LucaMaz3 on
Aug 18, 2007 7:19 PM EDT
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Well, this sucks...
by Jim McLennan on
Aug 18, 2007 7:20 PM EDT
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Did you pay?
by nihil67 on
Aug 18, 2007 7:23 PM EDT
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Earlier this year, as far as I recall.
by Jim McLennan on
Aug 18, 2007 7:26 PM EDT
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Screw that
by Jim McLennan on
Aug 18, 2007 7:29 PM EDT
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Try a link through somewhere else
by hotclaws on
Aug 18, 2007 7:25 PM EDT
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I take that back
by nihil67 on
Aug 18, 2007 7:26 PM EDT
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Mine pretty much collapsed towards the end
by hotclaws on
Aug 18, 2007 10:30 PM EDT
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Nice try, Drew
by nihil67 on
Aug 18, 2007 7:23 PM EDT
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Drew bunting...
by LucaMaz3 on
Aug 18, 2007 7:24 PM EDT
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Yet another run driven in by Snyder
by nihil67 on
Aug 18, 2007 7:25 PM EDT
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Dunno about 4th,
by DbacksSkins on
Aug 18, 2007 7:29 PM EDT
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Wow!
by LucaMaz3 on
Aug 18, 2007 7:26 PM EDT
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RBI Double for Owings
by nihil67 on
Aug 18, 2007 7:27 PM EDT
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Here comes the Snyderman!
by hotclaws on
Aug 18, 2007 7:26 PM EDT
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Now Micah gets a chance to help himself!
by hotclaws on
Aug 18, 2007 7:27 PM EDT
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Calling it
by nihil67 on
Aug 18, 2007 7:28 PM EDT
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Hit 'em where they aint.
by LucaMaz3 on
Aug 18, 2007 7:28 PM EDT
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Missed all the fun
by Jim McLennan on
Aug 18, 2007 7:31 PM EDT
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O-Dawg
by LucaMaz3 on
Aug 18, 2007 7:32 PM EDT
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Speak of the Devil!
by LucaMaz3 on
Aug 18, 2007 7:33 PM EDT
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RBI for Hudson
by nihil67 on
Aug 18, 2007 7:33 PM EDT
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More defensive circusry
by nihil67 on
Aug 18, 2007 7:34 PM EDT
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The Circus continues
by LucaMaz3 on
Aug 18, 2007 7:34 PM EDT
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And our clean up hitter
by nihil67 on
Aug 18, 2007 7:34 PM EDT
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I refer you
by Jim McLennan on
Aug 18, 2007 7:37 PM EDT
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Hard to argue with that
by nihil67 on
Aug 18, 2007 7:38 PM EDT
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me neither
by hotclaws on
Aug 18, 2007 7:41 PM EDT
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This is a must win game
by LucaMaz3 on
Aug 18, 2007 7:37 PM EDT
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Are you doubting
by Jim McLennan on
Aug 18, 2007 7:37 PM EDT
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I am
by nihil67 on
Aug 18, 2007 7:38 PM EDT
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Last time Petit faced the Braves
by nihil67 on
Aug 18, 2007 7:41 PM EDT
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Perhaps
by Jim McLennan on
Aug 18, 2007 7:43 PM EDT
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Zambrano signed
by nihil67 on
Aug 18, 2007 7:37 PM EDT
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I agree
by LucaMaz3 on
Aug 18, 2007 7:40 PM EDT
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Yeah....
by DbacksSkins on
Aug 18, 2007 7:44 PM EDT
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woo
by Mr. Philosophical on
Aug 18, 2007 7:40 PM EDT
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Snap the Skid
by LucaMaz3 on
Aug 18, 2007 7:42 PM EDT
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Out come the tarps
by nihil67 on
Aug 18, 2007 7:43 PM EDT
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Great.
by Jim McLennan on
Aug 18, 2007 7:44 PM EDT
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Okay what do we do now in the rain delay?
by hotclaws on
Aug 18, 2007 7:44 PM EDT
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WTF....
by DbacksSkins on
Aug 18, 2007 7:45 PM EDT
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bloody rain
by peachy rex on
Aug 18, 2007 7:45 PM EDT
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weather.com says
by LucaMaz3 on
Aug 18, 2007 7:45 PM EDT
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Looks like a fast moving system
Hoping this will be short. Otherwise we may see Nippert or Gonzalez.
by nihil67 on
Aug 18, 2007 7:46 PM EDT
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Even Pwnings....
I sure as hell hope they don't cancel the game because of the rain delay.
by DbacksSkins on
Aug 18, 2007 7:46 PM EDT
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Infomercials suck
by nihil67 on
Aug 18, 2007 7:48 PM EDT
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Let's hope it clear up
by Jim McLennan on
Aug 18, 2007 7:49 PM EDT
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On my way out.....
by DbacksSkins on
Aug 18, 2007 7:50 PM EDT
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Owings
http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/news/stories/20050827/localnews/9258.shtml
by TwinnerA on
Aug 18, 2007 7:58 PM EDT
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Sounds like a pretty short delay:)
by hotclaws on
Aug 18, 2007 8:09 PM EDT
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Base hit for Drew...
by LucaMaz3 on
Aug 18, 2007 8:10 PM EDT
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Maybe the rain got into teh intarwebz tubes ...
by hotclaws on
Aug 18, 2007 8:11 PM EDT
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Fun and Encouraging Fact
by LucaMaz3 on
Aug 18, 2007 8:13 PM EDT
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Oooooh,settle down now Micah
by hotclaws on
Aug 18, 2007 8:16 PM EDT
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How I spent the rain-delay
by Jim McLennan on
Aug 18, 2007 8:17 PM EDT
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I got lead into the world of Max Headroom..
by hotclaws on
Aug 18, 2007 8:23 PM EDT
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I used to have the hots
by Jim McLennan on
Aug 18, 2007 8:26 PM EDT
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*I* fancied Amanda Pays!
by hotclaws on
Aug 18, 2007 8:38 PM EDT
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Call me an @$$hole...
Of course, I also have a pretty twisted sense of humor.
by DbacksSkins on
Aug 19, 2007 12:08 AM EDT
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I don't mind Boll's stuff
by Jim McLennan on
Aug 19, 2007 12:22 AM EDT
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Never actually saw either.
I've always like the game Postal so I'm looking forward to the movie (even though it was filmed in Canada). The game itself takes place in a podunk Arizona town like Benson or Bisbee or Tombstone or something.
by DbacksSkins on
Aug 19, 2007 5:34 AM EDT
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If Owings gets a hit...
by Jim McLennan on
Aug 18, 2007 8:20 PM EDT
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It's always nice...
by peachy rex on
Aug 18, 2007 8:24 PM EDT
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Mam oh Man
by hotclaws on
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...and at this rate...
by Jim McLennan on
Aug 18, 2007 8:24 PM EDT
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I spent the rain delay.....
GO DBACKS!!!
by Englishdback on
Aug 18, 2007 8:24 PM EDT
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Ok, no more hits please.
by Jim McLennan on
Aug 18, 2007 8:25 PM EDT
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I know thats what I'm thinking!
by LucaMaz3 on
Aug 18, 2007 8:26 PM EDT
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Good lord..
by oklahomasooners on
Aug 18, 2007 8:26 PM EDT
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Okay,I called it
by hotclaws on
Aug 18, 2007 8:27 PM EDT
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Guess O-Dawg and Pigpen
by Jim McLennan on
Aug 18, 2007 8:28 PM EDT
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Tony Clark
by LucaMaz3 on
Aug 18, 2007 8:29 PM EDT
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Tony Clark
by LucaMaz3 on
Aug 18, 2007 8:30 PM EDT
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Once again...
by Jim McLennan on
Aug 18, 2007 8:31 PM EDT
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Many more at-bats like that
by Jim McLennan on
Aug 18, 2007 8:32 PM EDT
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I'm new
by snakecharmer on
Aug 18, 2007 8:37 PM EDT
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Actually
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Aug 18, 2007 8:48 PM EDT
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If you're *really* interested
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Aug 18, 2007 8:51 PM EDT
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And DOWN goes Teixiequalcoatl
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Aug 18, 2007 8:34 PM EDT
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Nice ratios
by snakecharmer on
Aug 18, 2007 8:36 PM EDT
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Pwnings dealing
by Jim McLennan on
Aug 18, 2007 8:36 PM EDT
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Micah Owings
by LucaMaz3 on
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Aargh!
by Jim McLennan on
Aug 18, 2007 8:39 PM EDT
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Pwnings!!
by DbacksSkins on
Aug 18, 2007 8:53 PM EDT
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In my opinion...
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Superstition?
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Aug 18, 2007 8:44 PM EDT
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Black
by oklahomasooners on
Aug 18, 2007 8:47 PM EDT
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The reason they
by LucaMaz3 on
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I think...
However, psychologists tend to disagree:
"Studies show that red can have a physical effect, increasing the rate of respiration and raising blood pressure; red also is said to make people hungry."
and
"In human color psychology, red is associated with energy and blood, and emotions that stir the blood, including anger, passion, and love."
So, maybe when Ken-Ken and Moorad changed the uni colors, they were just trying to improve the quality of play. It worked, I guess.
"red also is said to make people hungry"
Maybe they were also trying to sell more concessions.
(From Wikipedia)
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Aug 19, 2007 12:02 AM EDT
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I kinda like them
by hotclaws on
Aug 18, 2007 8:53 PM EDT
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If you ever need stuff shipped
by Jim McLennan on
Aug 18, 2007 11:41 PM EDT
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I like the red jerseys....
by DbacksSkins on
Aug 18, 2007 11:51 PM EDT
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The game is official now
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Aug 18, 2007 8:48 PM EDT
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And another error for the Braves
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=o
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first webby with a hit
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Aug 18, 2007 8:52 PM EDT
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Holy shot
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Hey now
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See top of page:-D
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Aug 18, 2007 8:57 PM EDT
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Ahh,isn't he just repaying the faith...
by hotclaws on
Aug 18, 2007 8:55 PM EDT
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Crank open those record books
by Jim McLennan on
Aug 18, 2007 8:56 PM EDT
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wild pitch!
by Mr. Philosophical on
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Last 2 HR game by a pitcher
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Aug 18, 2007 8:59 PM EDT
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All told, though
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Aug 18, 2007 9:01 PM EDT
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Hampton
by oklahomasooners on
Aug 18, 2007 9:05 PM EDT
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Oops.. just saw the
by oklahomasooners on
Aug 18, 2007 9:06 PM EDT
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Good call though
by Jim McLennan on
Aug 18, 2007 11:43 PM EDT
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Beat me to it
by LucaMaz3 on
Aug 18, 2007 9:01 PM EDT
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Oh, look, Tony Clark is up...
by Jim McLennan on
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Even Tony Clark getting in on the action
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[Puts Comment-bot away]
by Jim McLennan on
Aug 18, 2007 9:03 PM EDT
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That leaves Young and Reynolds
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Have I mentioned...
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Aug 18, 2007 9:10 PM EDT
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Passed ball
by dahlian on
Aug 18, 2007 9:14 PM EDT
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If Micah got a walk....
by hotclaws on
Aug 18, 2007 9:16 PM EDT
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WOW!!
by snakecharmer on
Aug 18, 2007 9:14 PM EDT
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Person (see above)
by Jim McLennan on
Aug 18, 2007 9:16 PM EDT
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These Braves suck
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Aug 18, 2007 9:14 PM EDT
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Was it a walk or a single?
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Aug 18, 2007 9:16 PM EDT
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Seeing-eye single
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Aug 18, 2007 9:18 PM EDT
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6
by Mr. Philosophical on
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Whos gonna win the silver slugger
by Mr. Philosophical on
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Pitchers with four-hit games
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I'm outta here
by LucaMaz3 on
Aug 18, 2007 9:18 PM EDT
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This game is insane!
by hotclaws on
Aug 18, 2007 9:18 PM EDT
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Here's another one
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Aug 18, 2007 9:20 PM EDT
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There goes
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I was
Take that, run differential.
by snakecharmer on
Aug 18, 2007 9:28 PM EDT
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Yeah I was upset about that too. :-(
by DbacksSkins on
Aug 18, 2007 10:39 PM EDT
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Think Pwnings should lend Pett Unit his bat?
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No!
by snakecharmer on
Aug 18, 2007 9:27 PM EDT
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Hmm,good thinking there.
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Aug 18, 2007 9:30 PM EDT
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Grrrrr
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There we go
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I think they're gonna let him hit
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Aug 18, 2007 9:44 PM EDT
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Damn,gameday went down and I came back
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So close
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Still,what performance!
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One thing we can say...
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man thats funny.
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Yeah, I'm going to guess...
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2 r bullpen
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Please end this game...
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One of the strangest games ever...
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Who votes
* raises hand *
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count me in
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Ditto
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It's alright.
by DbacksSkins on
Aug 18, 2007 10:59 PM EDT
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Yea!!!!
by npineda on
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Can he play the field?
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Aug 18, 2007 10:40 PM EDT
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He hit ...
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According to the TV
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So......
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HOLY CRAP
That's AWESOME.
Where's Ben bitching about whenever BoMel uses Pwnings as a pinch hitter??
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Aug 18, 2007 10:38 PM EDT
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Well...
Once again, Turner Field becomes the Indian burial ground.
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MO was the MAN
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Aug 18, 2007 10:53 PM EDT
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2 of 3. Again. 8-)
I really thought our run was going to end in Atlanta. Of course, I thought the same thing about Webby's run.
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Aug 18, 2007 11:04 PM EDT
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Another...
And I wasn't even here for most of it to pad the stats.
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Does anyone know?
You're right. Okay. Then is that the longest home run ever hit by a pitcher not named Babe Ruth?
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Aug 18, 2007 11:25 PM EDT
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Boys in Red Take Another
Concerning today's game, I think Owings has redeemed himself. I mean, though there was a petition for a Nippert/EdGon/whoever to take his place in the starting rotaition, none of them is as good as him, at pitching at least. He is always good for a mediocre start at the worst (except 7/1 @ SF and 7/6 @ Cin) and has more upside than EdGon or Nippert. Oh, and did I mention, he's pretty good at hitting?
Today's pitching performance for Owings was pretty good, but by the time he started sitting down Braves, the game was already over. I have to say, though, I'm enjoying the whole Webb scoreless streak and the Owings 2 homers because of the media that it generates. The Diamondbacks have probably the least national media of any contending team. It's amazing. I bet many people who follow baseball outside of Arizona + surrounding region wouldn't know they are in first.
Anyway, sorry for ranting, but the last thing I have to say is that BoMels in NO WAY deserves the Manager of the Year. Sorry, he doesn't. A more appropriate award would be a Front Office of the Year to Josh Byrnes and Jeff Moorad. For one of the trillion reasons he doesn't see Starting:Tony Clark. Couldn't CoJack could have gone 1-5 with 2 K's? And at least he has potential! I appreciate the clubhouse presence of Clark, but I think if CoJack gets days off, try to get a young player in the lineup. I'm sure most guys could play mediocre first base if you taught 'em a little.
Finally, great win, and San Diego is trailing 3-2 in the middle of the 6th, so hopefully we can stretch our lead to 5 games.
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Aug 18, 2007 11:38 PM EDT
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Melvin
But I don't see any way that Melvin doesn't win manager of the year right now. Taking the same basic team from last year and getting about 90 wins out of them? And the run differential over-performance will seal the deal.
Engrave it today: "Robert Melvin 2007 Manager of the Year."
by johngordonma on
Aug 19, 2007 7:07 AM EDT
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It sickens me
About the only arugment that I'll give any weight to is that this team doesn't let horrible losses carry over. I'll give Melvin a little bit of the credit there, but I'm pretty sure a lot of that came in when Kirk Gibson was brought on board.
by nihil67 on
Aug 19, 2007 1:18 PM EDT
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omg...
I love my D-Back's hohohohoh o/
by Muu on
Aug 18, 2007 11:46 PM EDT
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Relievers
IIRC, Medders stuck around for a month after blowing Randy's 3-0 lead with one pitch: he even gave up two homers in his next inning of work following that, but survived until June somehow. I think he had photos of Bob Melvin and Tony Clark. Which he has now handed to Tony Clark. :-)
We need a couple of back-end guys to mop-up blowouts, where conceding a few runs doesn't make any difference. Heck, throw Augie Ojeda out there too. The good thing about today's game is, following on from yesterday, it means the 4.5 Horsemen have all had two full days off: actually, three for Peña, four for Slaten and Cruz. That is vital, as we go down the line towards October.
Padres still losing in the seventh. Colorado ahead of Los Angeles, which works for me too!
by Jim McLennan on
Aug 18, 2007 11:54 PM EDT
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This is comment # 192.
Dare I whisper it... maybe during the postseason?
by DbacksSkins on
Aug 19, 2007 12:10 AM EDT
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