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Gameday Thread, #162: 9/30 vs. Rockies

Mrsnakepit_tiny by Jim McLennan on in Gameday Threads

Yusmeiro Petit (22, RHP, 3-4, 5.02)
Ubaldo Jimenez (23, RHP, 4-4, 4.52)

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Last game in the regular season. Meaningless as far as Arizona go, and it could end up being meaningless for the Rockies as well, if the San Diego score holds up - that would send the Padres in as the wild-card, probably to play the Phillies, and confirm us as hosting the Cubs in our half of the playoff bracked. Davis has, as widely expected, been scratched from his start, and will throw a bullpen session instead, just to keep his arm fresh. Wouldn't be surprised to see the B-roster out there again for much of this game. No point taking any risks on our end, and we do not owe the Padres any favors.

After a week where I've spent almost every leisure hour agonizing over playoff odds, games in other cities and wild-card tie-breaker scenarios, I've decided I'm taking this one off. I may throw a few bullpen comments on the side, but I want to be fully rested and ready to go in NLDS Game 1. As a professional, it's my duty to be at my highest level of performance, eloquence and sarcastic wit in the Gameday Thread there. So I'll sit this one out, and get myself mentally prepared for the battles to come...

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It'd be nice to go out on a win
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 30, 2007 3:08 PM EDT   0 recs

Very much a B-lineup
  1. E. Bonifacio 2b .238
  2. J. Upton rf .221
  3. S. Drew ss .240
  4. T. Clark 1b .252
  5. M. Reynolds 3b .281
  6. J. Salazar cf .283
  7. M. Montero c .223
  8. C. Quentin lf .209
  9. Y. Petit p .071
Let's see: Drew and Reynolds are the only ones certain to start the NLCS Game 1. Maybe Upton, perhaps Clark. Definitely this Sunday is a Day of Rest.

by Jim McLennan on Sep 30, 2007 3:12 PM EDT   0 recs

As expected, the B roster
  1. E Bonifacio
  2. J Upton
  3. S Drew
  4. T Clark
  5. M Reynolds
  6. J Salazar
  7. M Montero
  8. C Quentin
  9. Y Petit

by snakecharmer on Sep 30, 2007 3:12 PM EDT   0 recs

Upton HBP
Would also like to win this one.  Always good to end the season on an up note.  

by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 30, 2007 3:14 PM EDT   0 recs

Scoreboard Update
Marlins 8
Mets 1
5th

Nats 1
Phills 3
5th

Pads 3
Brew 0
4th

by snakecharmer on Sep 30, 2007 3:18 PM EDT   0 recs

I'm watching the NFL scoredbard as well
I'll be cross-eyed by the end of the night
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 30, 2007 3:20 PM EDT   0 recs

You have my sympathy
I'm also trying to keep an eye on my fantasy football league scoreboard.  Hooray for whoever decided that Firefox should have tabs, otherwise I'd have no chance.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 30, 2007 3:25 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

My fantasy stallion ,Special K....
...sired two foals a couple of days ago.One is called October,hehe and the other,Superstition,partly inspired by your tag line,partly by the mountains
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 30, 2007 3:30 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Ha
The phrase "fantasy stallion" does merit a moment's pause, but the rest of the comment certainly helps clarify.  That's pretty cool!
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 30, 2007 4:15 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Little Unit better than Edgon
up to now
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 30, 2007 3:23 PM EDT   0 recs

Uh-oh
Rockies have runners at second and third, two outs...
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 30, 2007 3:26 PM EDT   0 recs

Brewers coming back!
2-run homer, it's 3-2

by snakecharmer on Sep 30, 2007 3:27 PM EDT   0 recs

But no damage done
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 30, 2007 3:28 PM EDT   0 recs

This Rockies offense
Is scary. One through seven, they're hitting no less than .289. We don't have anyone in our lineup hitting that. Hell, the only players who've played all year for us who are hitting that, are the injured Hudson and Micah Owings. I know it's Coors 'n' all, but...if they got some pitching, they'd be dangerous.

by Jim McLennan on Sep 30, 2007 3:30 PM EDT   0 recs

If Upton is pulled..
..who d'ya think they'll put in?
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 30, 2007 3:32 PM EDT   0 recs

Callaspo
Sounds funny, but they just put Callaspo in left and moved Quentin to right.

by snakecharmer on Sep 30, 2007 3:41 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

never thought of that
silly me
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 30, 2007 3:43 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

It's all gravy
Gents, we're in the post season, and although I'm loath to say that a game doesn't matter, this one just doesn't matter.  Put em up, set em down.  If we win, fantastic, if we lose then the worst case is a playoff between SD and COL which will only serve to burn a starter, and give us more rest than them.

I'm optimistic about our chances, and I'm thinking NLCS at least.

Don't blink; blink and you're dead. Don't turn your back, don't look away, and don't blink. Good luck!

by Stile4aly on Sep 30, 2007 3:44 PM EDT   0 recs

Agreed
I wouldn't be opposed to seeing the Rockies and Padres play an extra game.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 30, 2007 3:48 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

hmmm
it's tempting to wish for it
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 30, 2007 3:49 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Pride-
i want the team to go 162-0,
cannot have that, I would like them to win this game....  

by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 30, 2007 3:55 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Pride is the only acceptable answer
I too want to see them win it for pride's sake, but you can't allow pride to outdo pragmatism at this stage.  If pride were truly that important, we'd be starting Davis with the A lineup.  We need playoff wins more than we need this one.
Don't blink; blink and you're dead. Don't turn your back, don't look away, and don't blink. Good luck!

by Stile4aly on Sep 30, 2007 4:02 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

There is no
reason not to go for both.  It'd be nice to see the "B" squad step it up.

by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 30, 2007 4:04 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

In an ideal world, yes
And to their credit, the B squad seems to be doing a yeoman's job.  6 weeks ago, who would have thought Petit would be able to shut down this team, even if it's just 3 innings so far.
Don't blink; blink and you're dead. Don't turn your back, don't look away, and don't blink. Good luck!

by Stile4aly on Sep 30, 2007 4:05 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm okay either way
Really, unless we see the Phillies and Mets both win to push a four team playoff, a Padres-Rockies tie really only benefits the team they're playing in the post-season, which isn't us.  So as a Diamondbacks fan, I'm good with a win.  But as a baseball fan, I'm all for seeing more games played, so a loss doesn't annoy me much either.
I'm not superstitious- it's bad luck.

by kishi on Sep 30, 2007 4:09 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Oooooh
Brewers get a run
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 30, 2007 3:46 PM EDT   0 recs

Make that two
Tied at four, and the Brewers have them loaded with one out...

by Jim McLennan on Sep 30, 2007 3:56 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Sac. fly gives the Brewers the lead
I'm sure the dugouts at Coors know that. Me, I'm off over to GLB to see what they're saying...

by Jim McLennan on Sep 30, 2007 3:58 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

LOL!
Is dbackskin over there already?

by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 30, 2007 3:59 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

6-4 Brewers
Another run scored. GLB is the nearest thing to mass suicide since Jonestown.

by Jim McLennan on Sep 30, 2007 3:59 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Coors Field goes crazy
when they update the score. It's 6-4 now!

by snakecharmer on Sep 30, 2007 3:59 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Petit is
not laying down for this game, he wants to win...

by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 30, 2007 3:59 PM EDT   0 recs

8 strikeouts
Through 3 1/3 innings (that's only 10 total outs)

by snakecharmer on Sep 30, 2007 4:06 PM EDT   0 recs

Is here where I mention
That the opposing pitcher has a no-hitter going?

by Jim McLennan on Sep 30, 2007 4:06 PM EDT   0 recs

Yes this is a good time
Inevitably, the mention of a no hitter means that said no hitter is about to end.
Don't blink; blink and you're dead. Don't turn your back, don't look away, and don't blink. Good luck!

by Stile4aly on Sep 30, 2007 4:08 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Yeah
let' see someone launch one
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 30, 2007 4:29 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Mets
six outs away from getting thumped; Howard just planted one in the seats to put Phillies up 5 in the 7th.

The intrigue factor is lessening rapidly.

by peachy rex on Sep 30, 2007 4:11 PM EDT   0 recs

Howard's been on an absolute tear this month.
I think that's his 10th home run in just the past 13 days.

by Azreous on Sep 30, 2007 4:22 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Phillies close to winning it
Mets still behind 8-1 in the 8th, Phillies up 6-1 in the 7th.

by snakecharmer on Sep 30, 2007 4:16 PM EDT   0 recs

Bottom nine in New York
The Mets, in one of those absolutely must-win games, have 5 hits through 8 innings. So much for all that offense yesterday.

Still 8-1.

by Azreous on Sep 30, 2007 4:26 PM EDT   0 recs

There's the no-hitter gone
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 30, 2007 4:33 PM EDT   0 recs

Hooray
I can leave now. :-) Petit pitching very well, I have to say. Whaddya say, #5 next year, him or EdGon?

by Jim McLennan on Sep 30, 2007 4:35 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I think Petit has more potential
EdGon is a little more finished right now
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 30, 2007 4:37 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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

by hotclaws on Sep 30, 2007 4:36 PM EDT   0 recs

Brewers just scored three
The glue factory is ready for a large Sunday delivery of hooves and horns.

by Jim McLennan on Sep 30, 2007 4:36 PM EDT   0 recs

I'm worried
about the little pothole fans over on the other site drinking that kool-aide.  someone should go check up on them....

by unnamedDBacksfan on Sep 30, 2007 4:59 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Go Brew Crew!
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 30, 2007 4:38 PM EDT   0 recs

Phillies win
We'll see the Cubs on Wednesday!

by snakecharmer on Sep 30, 2007 4:38 PM EDT   0 recs

Milwaukee 9!
Wow!!

Okay, now I kinda sorta want there to be a playoff game tomorrow...

by snakecharmer on Sep 30, 2007 4:40 PM EDT   0 recs

dbacks
Poor old Carlos.  He looks totally lost at the plate.  He had better attend hitting school in the offseason or he is not long for the major leagues.  I can't see the dbacks doing anything in the postseason.  I think their stats will catch up with them even in a short series.  Lets hope the crew learns to hit before next season gets going and the starting pitching is revamped.
Counting on another improbable season given their stats, is not going to happen.

by kylerkenney on Sep 30, 2007 4:41 PM EDT   0 recs

That's
Carlos 'RBI single' Quentin to you, bub.

by peachy rex on Sep 30, 2007 5:20 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Also
Carlos 'Double' Quentin.

by peachy rex on Sep 30, 2007 5:58 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Arrrg,Haupe!
too  good
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 30, 2007 4:47 PM EDT   0 recs

I think I'd rather the Padres make it
Because they are kind of sucking lately, and if they manage to make it to the NLCS, they'll be really tired. And the Rockies' offense, and Jimenez's pwnage of us, worries me a bit.

But I still want there to be a playoff game tomorrow. :)

by snakecharmer on Sep 30, 2007 4:49 PM EDT   0 recs

That's what I think
but I said long ago the Rockies scared me most
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 30, 2007 4:54 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

C'mon Miggy!
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 30, 2007 4:58 PM EDT   0 recs

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

by hotclaws on Sep 30, 2007 5:03 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Two on, one out...
Since I'm half rooting for the Rockies here, I think it's time for Jimenez to go.

by Azreous on Sep 30, 2007 4:59 PM EDT   0 recs

CQ, CQ, Come back
Quentin puts us up!
Don't blink; blink and you're dead. Don't turn your back, don't look away, and don't blink. Good luck!

by Stile4aly on Sep 30, 2007 5:03 PM EDT   0 recs

Julio
Love it :D

by Wimb on Sep 30, 2007 5:07 PM EDT   0 recs

Am i the only one...
That wants Micah to pinch hit ;)

by Wimb on Sep 30, 2007 5:15 PM EDT   0 recs

no!
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 30, 2007 5:20 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

We Do Not need to go to extra innings
:-(
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 30, 2007 5:21 PM EDT   0 recs

Milwaukee
really taking out their frustrations on SD.  11 runs now, 1 HR, 2 triples, 4 doubles.

by peachy rex on Sep 30, 2007 5:22 PM EDT   0 recs

Marky Mark
do your thing
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 30, 2007 5:27 PM EDT   0 recs

walk will do nicely
<3
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 30, 2007 5:29 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Hmm.
It's a good thing this game doesn't matter whatsoever, because these ball/strike calls are awful.

by Azreous on Sep 30, 2007 5:30 PM EDT   0 recs

All going a bit pear shaped
knew I should have cooked pasta but I didn't feel up to eating.
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 30, 2007 5:39 PM EDT   0 recs

Wow... Rockies score
With the Padres' loss, this is turning out to be veeery interesting...

by snakecharmer on Sep 30, 2007 5:41 PM EDT   0 recs

2-1 Rockies, bases still loaded.
I'm strangely okay with this.

by Azreous on Sep 30, 2007 5:42 PM EDT   0 recs

I'm going skitzo
wanting two thigs at once
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Sep 30, 2007 5:43 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

As if we needed more ire
I'm sure we're being absolutely hated over at GLB right now.

Kinda feels good though. ;)

by snakecharmer on Sep 30, 2007 5:43 PM EDT   0 recs

Eh, GLB can suck it
Let them get there on their own.  Go own, burn Peavy!
Don't blink; blink and you're dead. Don't turn your back, don't look away, and don't blink. Good luck!

by Stile4aly on Sep 30, 2007 5:45 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Sure are.
They seem to think we're losing this intentionally right now. Question to people who aren't horrifically biased (read: Padres fans): do they really think we want to play the Rockies in the second round as opposed to the Padres, the way the two teams have played the past two weeks?

Some people need to get over themselves.

by Azreous on Sep 30, 2007 5:45 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Can you blame them, though?
They're Padres fans. Cubs fans lite. They're so used to whining about stuff that it's just second nature for them now.

...Plus, you should remember that most of the posters at GLB are barely out of diapers.

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

by DbacksSkins on Sep 30, 2007 5:51 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

It's true.
I love this gem, too:

"D-backs had nothing to play for
clinched the division. home field advantage throughout.  why bother?

except that the Brewers had nothing to play for either. And they put their best lineup on the field against us for 2 games that they were playing for nothing but pride. I guess that's the difference between a team who respects the game and one who doesn't."

Yeah, and of course the Brewers have another series coming up to rest their starters for. These situations are exactly parallel.

Maybe the Padres should have respected the game by beating a Prince Fielder-less Brewers team today, or winning a winnable game yesterday.

by Azreous on Sep 30, 2007 5:56 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

The only people
who bitch about teams that have clinched playing their backups... are people supporting teams that haven't clinched yet.  Same in every sport.

by peachy rex on Sep 30, 2007 6:00 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Haha. Amen, brother.
You stay classy, San Diego. (Right?)
Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 30, 2007 6:02 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I prefer the teleprompter alternative.
"For all of us here at Channel 2 News, I'm Ron Burgundy. Go f*** yourself, San Diego."

by Azreous on Sep 30, 2007 6:07 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Isn't it ...
San Di-ag-O, from the German for ... Whale's Vagina.
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 30, 2007 6:09 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs