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Gameday Thread, #160: 9/28 vs. Rockies

Lucha_tiny by Jim McLennan on in Gameday Threads

Brandon Webb (28, RHP, 17-10, 3.02)
Jeff Francis (26, LHP, 17-8, 4.17)

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Good omen for this game: it was ten years ago exactly today, that I first met Mrs. SnakePit. So I feel kinda good today, though the tension is already knotting my stomach into a ball. Brace yourself. It's gonna be a bumpy weekend, and three teams will be going home empty-handed at the end of it, with nothing to look forward to but TBS's coverage.

Webb vs. Francis, and if ever we needed an ace-like performance from Brandon, it's tonight. He hasn't been at his best this year against the Rockies, though most of those outings were earlyin the year, and it's hard to tell from those. His last loss did come against them at Chase, as they got three runs off him in the first. Since then though, Webb is 3-0 in four starts, with an ERA of 3.91.

Francis has been almost impeccable of late, though five of his last six starts have come against the sucky Giants, slumping Dodgers and offensively-poor (at the time) Padres. In the sixth, the Phillies tagged him for eight earned runs in 3.1 innings, so he can be hit. There's not much middle-ground with Francis: in the past twelve starts, he has allowed three or less earned runs, or eight. Let's hope he tends toward the latter today. He faced Arizona twice this year, and has allowed only two runs in thirteen innings, so we're going to need to improve on that.

This already has the feel of a playoff series, though we'll be doing a lot more scoreboard watching. In particular, the Phillies (4:05pm), Cubs (4:10pm), Mets (4:10pm) and Padres/Brewers (5:05pm) games all promise to be of importance. I'll be rushing home to check on this one, with an ETA around 6pm. Think this thread might be kinda busy tonight... :-)

[editor's note, by snakecharmer]
The Diamondbacks clinch a playoff berth!!
The Diamondbacks will be in the post-season this year, either as the NL West division winner or wildcard team. More discussion, obviously, inside.

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Madres
The San Diego/Milwaukee game is on ESPN tonight.  Their game (SD/Milw) tomorrow is on Fox, but I am not sure which game we'll get here).  My remote control will get quite a workout tonight I am sure.  

by TwinnerA on Sep 28, 2007 6:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Rooting for
Besides the D-Backs, I'm rooting my heart out for the Brew Crew, even though I hate how they were grouped with the D-Backs at the beginning of the year as surprising young teams. I would bet money that over the next few years, we'll have a better record and more sucess.

Also rooting for the Marlins (vs. Mets) and Nationals (vs. Phillies).

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 7:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Not me
I would prefer that us and the Padres win tonight while the Mets and Phillies both lose.  It makes the playoff picture pretty easy :)
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Sep 28, 2007 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ugh
I can't bring myself to cheer for the Padres.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not only does it clear up the picture
But I would just really, really rather not face the Brewers in the playoffs.  Cubs, Padres, Mets, no problem.  The Brewers and Phillies worry me.  The Mets do too, slightly.
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Sep 28, 2007 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Why are you worried about the Phils and Brew Crew?
Because they have killer offenses?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

That
Yes.  We can't roll out Webb every game.
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Sep 28, 2007 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh?
Or can we?

strokes chin, imagining elaborate scenario in my head

That's so crazy it just might work!

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

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

We have 5 Webbys
we could call it The Clone Wars.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

If we're going to do some cloning
Let's go with two Webbys and two Randy Johnsons.  Only, just age the Randy Johnsons to about his 38th birthday.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

With the new NLDS and NLCS format
It'll be possible to run Webb out there twice for the division series and 3x for the championship series.

Should we make it that far, of course.

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

fearless projection:
I think this will be the all-time post winner, topping 400.  D'Back nation will be geared up for action tonight!

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 7:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Especially if...
Ben and I duplicate each other's posts all night. :-)

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

Don't worry
I'll only be around for another 30 mins or so :)  Until then, we pad away!
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Sep 28, 2007 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Florida 2 - Mets 0
Florida opens with 2 in the 1st, still only have 1 out.
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Sep 28, 2007 7:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Mets 2-0 down
Marlins score two in the top of the first, to leap out early. That's a help.

by Jim McLennan on Sep 28, 2007 7:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Cubs 1 - Cincy 0
Soriano leads off the game with a homer... into the bottom of the 1st now.
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Sep 28, 2007 7:28 PM EDT reply actions  

First pitch today is 5:35, yes?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 7:29 PM EDT reply actions  

No
5:05
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Sep 28, 2007 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Damn! I thought the pregame show
started at 5:05.

Oh well, it's friday, no more studying.

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Perez gets out of the inning
Still only down 2-0.  Don't fear, Kim is the starter for the Marlins tonight.  2 won't be enough.
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Sep 28, 2007 7:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Phillies down 1-0
That Taguchi of St. Louis is So clutch...;)

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 7:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Who?
The Phillies are playing the Nationals...
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Sep 28, 2007 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh crap
I totally misread the scoreboard....my fault.

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Playoff
For the Diamondbacks, this is a playoff series.  The winner goes on to play next week.  I think if the Diamondbacks don't win the series they will be out of it.

by Rod on Sep 28, 2007 7:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Psh, you wish
That just would open up scenarios where the Rockies could be playing playoffs with us and we could be playing playoffs with the NL East and the Padres for the rest of eternity.
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Sep 28, 2007 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Amazing
Kim has a perfect 1st.  2-0 Marlins still.
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Sep 28, 2007 7:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Not so amazing
It wasn't perfect, but there were no runs.  Carry on.
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Sep 28, 2007 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's ironic
Kim could do more for the D-backs pitching for Florida today, then he did during his actual time with us earlier in the season...

by Jim McLennan on Sep 28, 2007 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ya
I know he'd move a rung out of my doghouse if he could pull this win out.
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Sep 28, 2007 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cubs are beating up Arroyo
2-0 in the 2nd with 1 out.  The Cubs scare me a little too.  Theriot... Soriano... Lee... Ramirez.. maybe I do want the Brewers to win...
Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Sep 28, 2007 7:39 PM EDT reply actions  

I sure do
plus the Brew Crew doesn't have a legit ace with Sheets out... they'd throw out three pretty lame pitchers.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nats 0 - Phillies 0
Heading into the 3rd.

I'm out... y'all enjoy the game(s).

Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Sep 28, 2007 7:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Busy thread already!
If I had two TVs, even they would be busy going between two channels tonight!

I am so nervous. I know tonight's game doesn't mean the end, but it could mean the beginning!! Aaahhh.... ohsoexciting.

I am not going to be able to keep up with everyone tonight, I'll be too busy changing channels. I'll post sporadically but I promise I'll be reading!

by snakecharmer on Sep 28, 2007 7:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Maalox to the left of me
cider to the right
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lineup
Young, CF
Upton, RF
Byrnes, LF
Jackson, 1B
Reynolds, 3B
Snyder, C
Drew, SS
Ojeda, 2B
Webb, P

by Adam1 on Sep 28, 2007 7:49 PM EDT reply actions  

When...
O-Dawg went down with injury, BoMels said that Ojeda, Callaspo, and Bonafacio would share time at second base, but Ojeda has gotten more than double the time of Callaspo and Bonafacio combined...

It just shows the extent of Augieness.

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm not surprised
With how he played in Pittsburgh, I think he deserves it.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Callaspo
is still wearing his dress.

by Adam1 on Sep 28, 2007 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Also....
'Rockies lefty Jeff Francis, who allows a .291 average to righties compared to .236 vs. lefties'

from azcentral

by Adam1 on Sep 28, 2007 7:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Mets get one back
Helped by an error from the Marlins, but Kim stops the bleeding there.

by Jim McLennan on Sep 28, 2007 7:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Encouraging
Both of the announcers on ESPN just picked the Diamondbacks to win the West, so that's a decent sign.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 7:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Ugh
I'm stuck with the Rockies announcers.  They're terrible normally, but especially when I'm all nerves over the game.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Same here
it'll sound like a downer if we win. I might have to switch to radio if I can't stand it.

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm hesitant to switch
I've got the MLB Audio thing, but it's usually at least a couple minutes behind, so I can't mute the TV and listen, like I'd like to.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's what I'm thinking
but it feels weird having access to a TV w/ replays, etc., and not using it....

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Agreed
Especially since I spend so much of the year complaining that I can't watch the games- just seems like a waste if I don't watch on the few chances I get!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Kim gets a hit
To lead off the third, but is out at home on a force out. Wasn't he a batting champion in Korea? :-) Marlins still have the bases-loaded, one out.

by Jim McLennan on Sep 28, 2007 8:03 PM EDT reply actions  

4-1 Florida
it's looking worse and worse for the Mets...

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

If the Mets
don't make the playoffs, it will be the second biggest collapse of all time.

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

FSN Rocky Mountain
has definitely turned up the crowd noise, or maybe MLB.tv messed up.

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 8:11 PM EDT reply actions  

1-2-3 go the D-Backs
If the 30 million dollar man pops up one more time, heads will roll...figuratively, of course.

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 8:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Quiet top half of the first
The announcers did point out one thing that Diamondbacks and Rockies fans can agree on- we want the Brewers to win tonight.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Shit
Matsui is good
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 8:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Ha!
The Rockies just put up a graphic pointing out that Garret Atkins is "4 for 10, HR last 3 games (Includes 4 for 4, HR last game)"

Sooooo....  He went 0 for 6 in the two games before that?  As they say, lies, damned lies, and statistics.

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

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Aargh
C'mon Webb. Bear down...

by Jim McLennan on Sep 28, 2007 8:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Troy
Who would have thunk that Tulowitzki would have SUCH a better season than Drew.  And the kid is a whiz with the glove.  Gotta admit, I'm a little green with envy.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Stephen Drew
has just got a haircut. It looks like?

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 8:18 PM EDT reply actions  

He didn't want to be confused with
Anime Greene?
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Out!
Matsui caught stealing!  Two down in the inning, nice throw by Snyder.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:18 PM EDT reply actions  

nice!
It sure is nice not to have Estrada behind the plate defensively any longer.  Our kids have provided some great defense.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes!
Snyder's gotten better at throwing out baserunners. That was questionable, but it was a great throw.

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow
Only the ninth time Matsui's been caught stealing in his major league career.  Nice.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

And out of the inning
No damage done.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Snyder slings his web for the out!
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 8:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Alright....
Argh... I must race to my car, and thence home, to watch!!

I thought first pitch was at 5:35!!

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 8:19 PM EDT reply actions  

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

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

inning over
let's get some runs!

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow
Someone caught stealing off Webb. That's gotta be a good omen.

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

I know
especially when the FSN RM have his sinker as 55 miles per hour...

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

I must away with me.
Be back later.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 8:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Great game happening
between the Phillies and Nats.  Tim Redding of all people is throwing a gem against that offensive juggernaut.  You just never know.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:21 PM EDT reply actions  

0-0
is the score, by the way

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Walk to lead off the second
A good start.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Leadoff walks...
always a great start to an inning. Let's see if Reynolds can follow it up.

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bronson Arroyo
getting lit up by the Cubbies.  Is there a more up and down starter in baseball?

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

And a hit to follow it!
Runners at first and second, no outs.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

nice job CoJack
looooove the walks.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

CoJack's eye is still magic
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Brewers start briskly
Runners on the corners, no outs against the PAdres.

by Jim McLennan on Sep 28, 2007 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

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

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Snyder
let's follow up that great defense with some good offense.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh, bad call at third!
I think he beat the throw.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Never mind
The replay proved me wrong.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

First and second
no outs. Reynolds with a base hit.

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Two on, no outs...
C'mon, boys. October is beckoning you...

by Jim McLennan on Sep 28, 2007 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

hate that call
to have Snyder bunt there.  Total waste of an out.  Even if he's successful.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Bases loaded!
One out, come on, Augie!  RBI time!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Bad bunt
by Snyderman. Let's go Drew!

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Dreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeew
lovin' that our boy is heatin' up!

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Everybody safe!
what a break
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 8:26 PM EDT reply actions  

huge AB
with Webb on deck, this is our only real chance here.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Brewers up early
1-0
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:28 PM EDT reply actions  

too bad
that didn't get past torreabla.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:29 PM EDT reply actions  

what an at bat!
go auuuugie!

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Augie hits his 78th foul ball in this at-bat
Or at least, that's how it seems...
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:30 PM EDT reply actions  

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

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 8:30 PM EDT reply actions  

That's a run in
Augie hits a long out, we're up 1-0.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Auuuuuuuuuugie!
HUGE at bat!

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Those three little words...
That mean so much: "In play, run(s)"...

by Jim McLennan on Sep 28, 2007 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

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

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Augie with a great AB
and a sac fly +  RBI to show for it. Augieness at its best.

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

beautiful result
and very nice job at working Francis hard early.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Now, I love Webb
But at this moment, don't you kind of wish Owings was still starting today?
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

J-Roll
(who else?) knocks in the first two Philly runs to go up 2-0

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Ack
Wish we'd gotten more than one run there.  But it's a lead.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:32 PM EDT reply actions  

*sigh*
if only Webb could bat
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 8:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Shucks
I would have liked more there, but a lead is a lead.

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 8:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Marlins threatening
bases loaded 2 outs, up 4-3 for the Fish.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Fatty Cabrera
knocks in two.  Fish up 6-3.  Ohhhhh, this is FUN!

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow
With the beard, Helton kind of looks like a guy who'd threaten to beat you up in a biker bar.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Curses!
Webb walks the lead-off man.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:36 PM EDT reply actions  

See..
last half inning. All after a leadoff walk...

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

And a hit to follow it
Unfortunately.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

even though it's helton
you still can't walk him, Webby!

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

not looking good
buckle down, Brandon!

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Done!
Runner still makes it to third, though.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Don't matter
whether the runner is on 2nd or 3rd, I think. Single scores anyone.

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

*waves magic wand*
granted,my dear
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Webby
Looks like he's trying to work the bottom of the zone, but it's too low.  
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:38 PM EDT reply actions  

And I'm out of here
Radio on the road, TV at home. Back soon.

by Jim McLennan on Sep 28, 2007 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

GDP
that's more like it!

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Harumph
Seems to me that the umpire's working a pretty irregular zone, which is annoying.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

K!
Webby gets the strike out to get out of the inning, no damage done.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:40 PM EDT reply actions  

phew!
inning over.  Thank you Mr. Webb.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Indeed
Now we just need that Brandon Webb to come back out next inning.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hit for Upton
One out, let's see the old Eric Byrnes get a hit!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:44 PM EDT reply actions  

nice
let's put some more pressure on Francis.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

PLEASE
dont pop out. anything but that

by Adam1 on Sep 28, 2007 8:44 PM EDT reply actions  

I so want pix of the rookies dressed up:-)
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 8:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Upton
is in Francis' head.  Nice.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Terrible
Byrnes looked like an idiot swinging at that second strike.  And then whiffed at another one for the out.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

nice to see Byrnes
continue in his slide.  He and CY need to snap out of it.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Come on, Brewers!
Up 2-0.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Homer!
CoJack jacks one!  3-0 D-Backs!  Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

send Upton
I'd have him steal here if CoJack can get a favorable hitters count.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

or
CoJack could just send one out!!!!

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

CoJack
who loves ya baby!
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 8:49 PM EDT reply actions  

I was going to type...
According to the announcers, the Phillies, Cubs, and Mets have a total of a dozen scouts at this game.  They must be busy tonight.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:49 PM EDT reply actions  

wow
so great to see CoJack doing that right here.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Francis
shaken up.  3 straight balls after that bomb.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:50 PM EDT reply actions  

2-RUN JACK!
NIIIICE!

The guys in the dugout are PUMPED.

by snakecharmer on Sep 28, 2007 8:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Excellent
The Rockies coverage is ignoring the D-backs dugout.

Let's make Jim stay in his car, it's obviously good karma for the D-backs.

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

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm watching the Rockies coverage
I saw at least two shots after that home run of the guys in the dugout, and they were pumped.

by snakecharmer on Sep 28, 2007 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hmm
I must have missed them.  Odd.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Reynolds
Does Francis a favor after 3 straight balls.  C'mon kid.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:50 PM EDT reply actions  

MarKKKKKK Reynolds
should not be swinging at 3-0 when Francis has been shuck with a 2 run clout.  Wear out Francis you fing idiot!
LiveStrong - wear yellow; the truth is out there (X-Files); "Go with throttle up!" (Challenger Space Heroes); "bababooey to you all!" Howard (Sirius) fan.

by icecoldmo on Sep 28, 2007 8:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Stunning insight from the Rockies announcers
"The Rockies have had problems elevating the ball against Webb."  Wow, who would have guessed that Webby might do that!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice
I come back to a 3-0 lead, courtesy of Conor Jacks 'em.

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Webb wasting pitches
goes full on Francis (hitting a buck 71)

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Bah
Don't try to pitch around their pitcher, Webb!  He's not Micah Owings!

But maybe a stint on the basepaths will wear Francis out a bit.

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

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Turned the TV on at a good time,.
Just happened to turn right into CoJack's HR. Can't complain there.

by Azreous on Sep 28, 2007 8:55 PM EDT reply actions  

then he gives up a single
argh.  Better than a walk, though. (Although, he still spent 6 pitches on the pitcher.)  Double argh.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Francis gets a hit off Webby
1b to CY.

Come on Webby.  What is the scouting report say about Francis .177 season hitter?

LiveStrong - wear yellow; the truth is out there (X-Files); "Go with throttle up!" (Challenger Space Heroes); "bababooey to you all!" Howard (Sirius) fan.

by icecoldmo on Sep 28, 2007 8:55 PM EDT reply actions  

B. Webb
can't give up a hit to a pitcher. That's unacceptable.

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 8:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Damn
Double to Matsui.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:56 PM EDT reply actions  

not good
Matsui doubles....

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice.
Terrible base running by Francis, and it costs the Rockies dearly.

by Azreous on Sep 28, 2007 8:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Francis out at home
Two outs, men at the corners...  Love another K here, Webby.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Someone is smokin ropes
at the MLB Gameday.

How did Matsui get to 2b?

LiveStrong - wear yellow; the truth is out there (X-Files); "Go with throttle up!" (Challenger Space Heroes); "bababooey to you all!" Howard (Sirius) fan.

by icecoldmo on Sep 28, 2007 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Holliday plates one...
But it would have been two if not for Francis' gaffe.

by Azreous on Sep 28, 2007 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

important out
Webb at his finest, there.

Francis with boneheaded base running.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Ugh!
Holliday is good.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Damn, 3-1
I'll take it. Just gotta tip my hat to a great player.

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

alright
one run scores.  Inning over.  Could have been worse.  Webb needs to have some easy innings.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Out of it
Only one run, not too bad.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

I need a scoring summary.
I heard CoJack's homer, and saw Holliday's RBI, but how'd we score our first run?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Thx to you both.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

score board watching
Brewers 2 - Padres 0
Phillies 3 - Nats 0
Marlins 7 - Mets 4
Cubs 4 - Reds 0

Not bad...

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

If we win and the Padres lose...
The rest is just gravy. We'd be two games up on everybody even if the rest won.

by Azreous on Sep 28, 2007 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

When Francis went to 3-0 on Mark
I KNEW he was going to drive something deep... too bad it was a flyout though.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

my opinion
that was a dumb rookie at bat.  Gotta make Francis work there after he's clearly shaken up with the CoJack bomb.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

185
comments through 3+.  Well on our way to the record!

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Without looking
I'm pretty sure our record is 428, from that Padres game.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm sure
That Jim can give a total.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Augie
get a hit so we can clear Webby's slot for next inning.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:05 PM EDT reply actions  

nope
down 1-2-3.

Worried Francis is settling in and Webb is uncomfortable.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Quiet top half
Wish we'd gotten some hits off Francis.

I'm off to get some food, I want a bigger lead when I get back!

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

by kishi on Sep 28, 2007 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

4-0 Phillies now.
Hamels is pitching an absolute gem at a crucial time.

by Azreous on Sep 28, 2007 9:08 PM EDT reply actions  

nice to see
Webby getting some ground ball outs now.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Snyderman's been slumping lately.
He had a fantastic July and August but his September hasn't been so hot.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

woo
capsloaded the bases... 1 out. Bard is on. =[
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Sep 28, 2007 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

uh oh
let's go Brewers!

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

That strike #2
looked NASTY on Hawpe...

but then Hawpe singles.  Drat.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Hawpe
continues his dominance of Webb with a single.

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Another DP, baby.
Webb escapes yet again. Heart attack-inducing, yet effective.

by Azreous on Sep 28, 2007 9:10 PM EDT reply actions  

DP for Webb
6-4-3 and out of the inning.

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 9:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Oooh,this is tense
great fielding there
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 9:11 PM EDT reply actions  

thank you Mr. Torreabla
about the only hitter on the team who isn't that good.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Padres get one.
Bases still loaded, one out.

by Azreous on Sep 28, 2007 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Make that two.
Sac fly. Two on, two out.

Capuano, could you at least pretend like you want to win a game at some point? That'd be awesome.

by Azreous on Sep 28, 2007 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Make that three.
Base hit. Two on, two out.

Plus side, the pitcher is up. Except it's Maddux, who's always been a respectable hitter. But hey, maybe Capuano can get an out in a big spot for once.

by Azreous on Sep 28, 2007 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Now tied
2-2. :-(
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

E for Effort, Webb.
Great play by Tulowitzki.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:13 PM EDT reply actions  

just get Webb out quick
then the action can start
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 9:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Heck... it woulda been a hit
if not for Troy's stellar fielding.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

There you go, CY.
Let's hope it's the start of some magic.

by Azreous on Sep 28, 2007 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

CY with a rare single
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Francis REALLY doesn't want CY to steal
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

CY grabs his 27th
But Jupton strikes out.

Argh... stupid Byrnes. (Still made it close, though.)

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

damn
sopcast is lagging

but i did see CY with a single

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

by Mr. Philosophical on Sep 28, 2007 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Let's go Webbie!
An easy inning would be nice.

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Byrnes
managing to NOT come through again.  Thanks Eric.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

I don't really like the strike zone tonight.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Corey Hart
hits a bomb to knot the Pads-Brewers game at 3.  Thank you Mr. Hart.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Webb screwing around
with Francis again.  3-1.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:23 PM EDT reply actions  

francis grounds out
but not before Webb wastes 5 pitches on him.  Webb definitely didn't bring his A game with him tonight.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:24 PM EDT reply actions  

5 in a row set down by Webb.
Keep it up!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:24 PM EDT reply actions  

1-2-3
even if it was ugly
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

ESPN
was suppose to show the d-backs game =[
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Sep 28, 2007 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

64 pitches for Webb through 5.
You'd think it'd be higher, as many times as he's fallen behind. But that number isn't all that bad.

by Azreous on Sep 28, 2007 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

6-0 Phillies, 7-4 Marlins
Everyone laughed at Jimmy Rollins when he said the Phillies were the team to beat in the NL East, and then they started out 3-10 and 4-11.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Special K is special
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

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

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

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

DREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEW!!!!
4-1!!

How 'bout them young guys?? Drew is on FIRE lately. (As in, like, he doesn't suck as much these days.)

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Thank you Stephen!
Love to see you hitting!

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Hehe....
How often does Augie Ojeda get an intentional walk?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Webb ALMOST got a hit last time
Maybe he gets his 4th RBI now?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

J.D. who?
On a related note, Orlando Hudson was on Jim Rome today basically yammering on about anything and everything during BP/fielding practice. Was pretty funny. One of his lines was to Drew while he was at short: "You'll never be as good as that brother of yours, you know." Good-natured ribbing.

by Azreous on Sep 28, 2007 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Don't blame Francis for walking Augie:-(
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

IBB for Augie
let's go Webb... bring that sub 100 average and make them PAAAAAAAAAAAY!

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Nah
Hey, not everyone is Micah Owings...

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

As I was listening to the game, driving home,
Schulte mentioned that 7 of the Rockies' 11 straight wins were vs. the Dodgers.

I didn't realize that.

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:33 PM EDT reply actions  

And against a Dodgers team...
That's playing a little league lineup everyday. That's why I don't pay too much attention to the streak. Still impressive, but it's not the greatest thing in the history of baseball like Woody Paige would have you believe.

by Azreous on Sep 28, 2007 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh yeah
I was watching them drive the Dodgers down
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Comfort?
WOuld u call a 3 run lead comfortable?
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Sep 28, 2007 9:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Not in this ballpark.
Not ever. And especially not against this lineup.

by Azreous on Sep 28, 2007 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

I still have scars on my heart
from coughing up bigger leads.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

perhaps
but I get the feeling that Webb won't be the one to give it up.  Even though he isn't as sharp as he can be, he seems to just be willing us through this game.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Webb
seems to be settling down.  two down in the 6th, 74 pitches.  Might be able to get through 8.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:39 PM EDT reply actions  

and out of it
Brandon is a heck of a warrior.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

drew
what a play. 9 more outs. mets losing.. playoffs are almost here

by gary ho on Sep 28, 2007 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Brew Crew
Two Men on, 1 out, and pressing the Pads ...
Listen to me, I got no reason to lie to you, don't make the same mistakes I made when I was young. F- a lotta women kid, not just one woman, a lotta women.

by npineda on Sep 28, 2007 9:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Okay
Francis out of it!Who's got the stats on Spieir?
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 9:43 PM EDT reply actions  

the great thing about the mets game is
byung hyun is in line for the win. no more hating on him now.

by gary ho on Sep 28, 2007 9:44 PM EDT reply actions  

scoreboard update
Padres 3 - Brewers 3 (5th inning, 2 on, 1 out for Brewers)
Mets 4 - Marlins 7 (7th inning)
Phillies 6 - Nats 0 (8th inning)
Cubs 6 - Reds 0 (9th)

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:44 PM EDT reply actions  

The radio just mentioned Shoeless Joe
My Joe looked up and  mewed.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Upton,you great,wet nelly
do something!
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Ass ...
Inning ending double play by the crew ... And Cole Hammels is looking unstopable for the phills.  I'm trying not to cry ...
Listen to me, I got no reason to lie to you, don't make the same mistakes I made when I was young. F- a lotta women kid, not just one woman, a lotta women.

by npineda on Sep 28, 2007 9:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Byrnes up
Upton out.  Byrnes average down to 286.  Seems like just a couple weeks ago it was over 300.  Why'd we spend $30 mill on this guy, again?

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:46 PM EDT reply actions  

and then Byrnes doubles
I stand corrected!

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Byrnes with a double!!
Albeit with some help...
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Stealing 3rd
now get him home
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 28, 2007 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Byrnes' 50th stolen base. Nice!!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:49 PM EDT reply actions  

They gave the IBB to CoJack.
Make them pay, Mark!!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice round SB number ...
Exciting to see someone get that on this team, let alone hit that number anymore.
Listen to me, I got no reason to lie to you, don't make the same mistakes I made when I was young. F- a lotta women kid, not just one woman, a lotta women.

by npineda on Sep 28, 2007 9:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Bases loaded for Snyder.
2 outs. Time to bust that slump, Snyderman!!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Claudio Vargas
Pitching relief for the brew crew, and giving up a double ... You son of a b ...
Listen to me, I got no reason to lie to you, don't make the same mistakes I made when I was young. F- a lotta women kid, not just one woman, a lotta women.

by npineda on Sep 28, 2007 9:52 PM EDT reply actions  

And another ...
4-3 Pads
Listen to me, I got no reason to lie to you, don't make the same mistakes I made when I was young. F- a lotta women kid, not just one woman, a lotta women.

by npineda on Sep 28, 2007 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Brewers
Their bullpen is utter junk.  You know it is when they're in this crucial of a game and they have to bring in Vargas in this situation.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

loving the walks
thank you CoJack and Reynolds.  Let's go Chris.  Give us some breathing room in this game!

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Rockies crowd is making noise!
Cheered then "awwwwed" when Snyder's pitch went in and out of Torrealba's glove.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Snyder out
inning over.  March on, Brandon.  March on.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:54 PM EDT reply actions  

at least
their pitching does.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cubs win, 6-0
1 win to clinch the Central, and give the Brewers nothing to play for. (Besides keeping those asshole Madres out of the postseason)
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 9:57 PM EDT reply actions  

I
sincerely hope this is Webby's last inning
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Sep 28, 2007 9:57 PM EDT reply actions  

why?
he's still under 80 pitches.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rest the guy
but i guess you can argue that if you want to win the game don't rely on our combustible bullpen
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Sep 28, 2007 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Melvin
still thinking it's 2005 subs Clark in for CoJack at 1B.  Brilliant Melvin.  Let's take out the guy with a bomb and two walks and who plays just as good of defense as Clark.  Ugh!

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:58 PM EDT reply actions  

TC's OPS is basically equal with CoJack's
And TC has been slightly hotter lately. And he DOES play better defense, he's got all that reach that CoJack doesn't.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

throw strikes Webb!
3 straight balls to Hawpe.  Great... let's walk Hawpe to bring up the tying run!

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 9:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh no!!
It's Hawpe. What can you expect?

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 10:00 PM EDT reply actions  

If the worst Hawpe can do is an RBI double,
I'll take it. He's got a few homers this year off of Webby.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Webby
COme ON!
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Sep 28, 2007 10:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Torreabla sac bunt
thank you for the free out.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 10:02 PM EDT reply actions  

nice
good K for Webb (sullivan)

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 10:03 PM EDT reply actions  

So...
Is this the closest Denver has ever come to hosting a playoff game? (In baseball, obviously)
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:03 PM EDT reply actions  

no...
...they were really good back when they had Vinny Castillo and the gang.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

So....
You refer to a team as "really good" even though they've never before won over 83 games, and haven't won more than 76 since 2000?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, I know,
and they only won 83 games. That's 1 over .500.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

c'mon Skins
you asked if this was the closest thing to a playoff game they hosted and were wrong and now you're trying to weasel out of it :).

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not at all.
Although I did forget that they would have hosted 2 games, even though they were the wildcard.

Oh, and 83 wins is 2 over .500. My mistake.

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

really good = playoffs
third year of their franchise history in the playoffs, yes, I'd consider that very good relative to the expectations of a third year club.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rox
good offensive team, but not much punch off the bench.  They bring in Ian Stewart in at this critical juncture?  Glad we have our bench.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 10:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Man... tension is killing me
This has to be Webb's last inning.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:06 PM EDT reply actions  

ugh webby
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Sep 28, 2007 10:06 PM EDT reply actions  

can't believe
he let Stewart get away there.  Critical mistake by Webb.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 10:08 PM EDT reply actions  

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

by Mr. Philosophical on Sep 28, 2007 10:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Can't believe he walked Stewart.
We REALLY need to get Matsui out again.
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:09 PM EDT reply actions  

So, where did everybody go?
This place was rockin' earlier, but it seems like there's only 3 or 4 of us now?
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

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

yeah!!!!
man.. that was scary

by gary ho on Sep 28, 2007 10:11 PM EDT reply actions  

DREEEEEEEEEW!!!!!!!!!!
Comes up HUGE in barely getting Matsui out by a STEP, as a run (almost) scored.

Webb leaves (I assume) with 100 pitches in the books and a 4-2 lead.

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:11 PM EDT reply actions  

YES!
Drew with another great play and we survive the inning. My pulses are tingling...

by LucaMaz3 on Sep 28, 2007 10:11 PM EDT reply actions  

FINALLY
damn... who's going to step in for Webby?
"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Sep 28, 2007 10:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Lemme guess....
Somebody's about to GIDP?

Stupid Brewers.

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

phew!
rolaids anyone?

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 10:12 PM EDT reply actions  

counsell up
for brewers.. haha ironic

by gary ho on Sep 28, 2007 10:13 PM EDT reply actions  

C'mon Craig!
He's always come through for us before!!
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2007 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

the changing of the D'Backs
Yost substitutes the 222 hitting Counsell for the 235 hitting Miller in the Brewers game.  Bizarre.  I kind of get it, though.  He just wants Counsell to put it in play with one out... but that's a pretty sad bench.

by johngordonma on Sep 28, 2007 10:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Counsell
does put in in play and GDP! &nb