Gameday Thread: 3/28 vs Rockies

by Jim McLennan on Mar 28, 2008 8:47 PM EDT in Gameday Threads Comment 111 comments

Not sure if anyone will really be up for this after the news today about Davis - yet, he's still pitching this evening. Can't help wondering where his head will be - or, indeed, how long he has known, before it became public today? But, if he can pitch, than we can still watch and cheer. Let's go D-backs, and in particular, Doug Davis.

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I'm around

Working and eating, but around. :)

Alex Romero gets the 25th spot... go rookie! (He's a rookie, right?)

by snakecharmer on Mar 28, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Solid first for Doug

A two-out double, though no damage done.

It's probably wrong to admit this, but I bet I wasn't the only one staring at his neck in the first inning.

by Jim McLennan on Mar 28, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Davis

I missed the pre-game --- did they already have press conf with doctor or will that be after the game?

by dstorm on Mar 28, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

According to Nick Piecoro

"Davis isn't going to talk until after the game, and apparently they're going to have the team doctor, Michael Lee, available and have another specialist for us to talk to, as well."

by Jim McLennan on Mar 28, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

He was totally on

I was watching his face... a little uneasy, but strong in the eyes.

by snakecharmer on Mar 28, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

same here ---

good to see O-Dawg back in the line-up -- not good to see him sliding into 2nd base hand first

by dstorm on Mar 28, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

OMG

OKAY, not so sharp any more...

by snakecharmer on Mar 28, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

oh boy...... this isn't good

by dstorm on Mar 28, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Back-to-back-to-back

But I can't say he actually looks "bad". The first one was a good pitch that the hitter just got to - the next two were poorly located, but how often do those get hit out of the park? He comes back nicely, with back-to-back strikeouts.

by Jim McLennan on Mar 28, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Ex-D'back pitching for Colorado

In Matt Herges. 8 innings for us, back in 2005. Starts off by hitting the first batter, Chris Snyder. However, Reynolds hammers the ball to third and they go round the horn for a double-play. Pretty to see; less pleasant to have inflicted on you.

by Jim McLennan on Mar 28, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

left side of Rockies defense is just plain awesome

As much as I hate to say it about a rival -- I love watching Tulo play

by dstorm on Mar 28, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I love

watching Tulo play too.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Mar 28, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I see

Purple Row has gone over to SB Nation 2.0. We're confirmed for moving, probably early Sunday morning.

by Jim McLennan on Mar 28, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

It's pretty nice

Automated update is cool, the new layout takes some getting used to, and occasionally I run into various snags, but it's on the whole a good upgrade. Still, being the kind of person that I am, I miss the old platform a bit. It felt comfortable.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Mar 28, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

YAY!

Boo to PR being before us :P but goody! Can't wait to learn more about the new system. Don't worry Jim, I'll be careful. 0:-)

by snakecharmer on Mar 28, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Signing up for 2.0...

I went to register. Found out Devin is unavailable, but apparently the Purple Row name I'd forgotten I'd had was reserved for me? A bit bizarre, I'd say.

Though I was amused at the disclaimers for the sites. Purple Row had something official, with a link to rules and regulations, while the Snakepit (and Brew Crew Ball, another account I'd forgotten) just told me not to be mean. Fair enough!

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

by kishi on Mar 28, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dustin Nippert traded?

Must have missed that.

by Jim McLennan on Mar 28, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Aw darn

Are you sure you couldn't have kept him around a little longer, just so you could run him out against us once in a while?

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Mar 28, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nippert traded

To Texas for... PTBN? Someone we know?

by snakecharmer on Mar 28, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Jose Marté

Doh! And Nippert's wife gave birth THIS MORNING. :(

by snakecharmer on Mar 28, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Jose Marte

http://minors.baseball-reference.com/players.cgi?pid=24049

1.84 ERA in 40 games at High-A last season.

by Jim McLennan on Mar 28, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Must say...

On this showing - four home runs in 2.1 innings - it might be better to let Davis go and have his surgery now.

by Jim McLennan on Mar 28, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Man

you'd think the Rockies would be more respectful of it... he's probably had a bad enough day without this on top of it. At least it doesn't count. (Good thing and bad thing both).

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Mar 28, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes please,

go ahead and get all those home-runs out of the way NOW....

by dstorm on Mar 28, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don't worry

there will be many, MANY more to come...

[evil cackle]

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Mar 28, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

by the way....

Saw the "21 Days" special on Fox Sports Rocky Mountain the other night --- Very well done... I couldn't believe some of the "inside" stories that were part of the Streak... The one with the Hurdle and the boy that passed away... and all the events that surrounded it was amazing.

Also learned quite a bit about Hurdle I didn't know (personally) - it was well done --- When you stand back and look at the whole thing it really is amazing -- something I'm sure Rockies fans will never forget....

by dstorm on Mar 28, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It was very special indeed

and at times almost made me cry. But we need to repeat to keep October 2007 from becoming something besides our favorite memory.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Mar 28, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'd rather them not

At some point, yes, but I don't think Doug would want the Rockies to let him off the hook for the distraction. :)

by snakecharmer on Mar 28, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol - new team picture for Peguero please --

anybody else catch that.....

by dstorm on Mar 28, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Upton

Will be having words with Drew about not cutting off his throws, I think.

by Jim McLennan on Mar 28, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

And Reynolds... and O'Dawg...

The entire infield was aghast.

If they were Away, Drew would most definitely be on the Media Bus.

by snakecharmer on Mar 28, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

".. and a really large human"

Ha, I think I missed Grace.

But, yeah, the man is big..

by snakecharmer on Mar 28, 2008 9:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I see

The Rockies are still just as lucky as they were last season. :-( As with the home runs, best get that out of the way now...

by Jim McLennan on Mar 28, 2008 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh no

They're not getting them out of the way, they're just showing ya what you're in for. ;-)

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Mar 28, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't think

I've ever heard such a loud ovation for a starting pitcher who just gave up four homers and eight earned runs in 2.2 innings. But entirely justified.

by Jim McLennan on Mar 28, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

We've got a Woody!

That's our new pitcher, of course. ;-) Hey, I could have said, "Bob Melvin just gave us a Woody"...

by Jim McLennan on Mar 28, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Goiny by the crowd

Or lack thereof at Chase, it appears we're already fed-up with seeing the Rockies. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Mar 28, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

We're like that blister on your heel

that just won't go away.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Mar 28, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

funny

I was about to comment it looked pretty good for a Friday night spring training game.....

by dstorm on Mar 28, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well...

Except for the fact that 15,000 season ticket holders all had to buy tickets for tonight and tomorrow as part of their package. Guess which games were picked 82nd and 83rd in our draft? :-)

by Jim McLennan on Mar 28, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I take it you didn't win your lottery ;)

by dstorm on Mar 28, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The new scoreboard

Looks very nice. And very large.

by Jim McLennan on Mar 28, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

And another ex-D'back

In Luis Vizcaino. 65.1 innings for us in 2006.

by Jim McLennan on Mar 28, 2008 10:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

If you want

You can have him back. Trust me.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Mar 28, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice to see us

Get in on the act with a homer by Young. A few more would be nice.

by Jim McLennan on Mar 28, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'd like to take this time to say

G-d, I hate the freakin' Rockies.

Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Mar 28, 2008 10:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I have a feeling

the score of this game is going to end up 18-15, or something ghastly like that....

by dstorm on Mar 28, 2008 10:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Or, as they say in Denver

"Baseball as usual." :-)

by Jim McLennan on Mar 28, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nah

Maybe a few years ago, definitely, but not so much these days.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Mar 28, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Eric Byrnes goes down swinging....

And all Colorado fans stand and cheer......

by dstorm on Mar 28, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Nah

I'll wait until it counts.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Mar 28, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

you know what would be great.....

is if on opening day, right in the middle of the Rockies first telecast, we could somehow hijack FSN and run the season premier of the Eric Byrnes Show....

by dstorm on Mar 28, 2008 10:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

That would rock!

(Pun intended.)

by snakecharmer on Mar 28, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

There it goes again...

Le sigh.

by snakecharmer on Mar 28, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

That's the best you got, Matt?

you can only reach the picnic pavilion?

by dstorm on Mar 28, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Wait until you see what happens

when you hit him with a pitch.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Mar 28, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

So

Are you guys worried about Lyon? I'm not being snarky, I'm actually curious as to your reaction to the Valverde trade at this point. Granted, it still doesn't count, but a 14.04 ERA from your prospective ninth-inning guy is a little worrisome.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Mar 28, 2008 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Pena will ultimately be our closer IMO

Yes, I think he's a great set-up man but worried about closing role

by dstorm on Mar 28, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

He'll be okay

You don't actually need to be that "good" to be a decent closer. And if he fails, we have Pena or Qualls who can easily step up. Not an area of concern.

by Jim McLennan on Mar 28, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pena

made us look foolish in the NLCS last year. So, my advice: Keep Lyon.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Mar 28, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ouch

Five homers for the Rockies, and we are only in the fourth. Know how many five-homer games we had last year?

That would be "one."

by Jim McLennan on Mar 28, 2008 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Gracies just call the West for the Rockies

relax Grace, it's just a pre-arranged batting practice we're witnessing tonight -- no biggie

by dstorm on Mar 28, 2008 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I enjoyed listening to him

when he was on FSN RM during the last Cactus League Rox/Dbax game. He made me laugh.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Mar 28, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

So, is the Eric Byrnes Show any good?

Purple Row

by Russ Oates on Mar 28, 2008 10:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Define "good" ;-)

It is exactly what you would expect The Eric Byrnes Show to be.

by Jim McLennan on Mar 28, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I imagine

the Shaggin' Wagon plays a part.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Mar 28, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Only if...

The new Mrs. Eric Byrnes lets him have the keys. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Mar 28, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

if we're lucky

they're pre-empt this game and show a re-run.....

by dstorm on Mar 28, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I enjoy it

but then, I really enjoy Eric's personality and his enthusiasm and his wackiness.

by snakecharmer on Mar 28, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Snyder looking good

Continues his monster spring with a double. He could be primed for a monster season, as a hitting catcher.

by Jim McLennan on Mar 28, 2008 10:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

agreed

both him and Jackson have impressed me quite a bit so far this spring

by dstorm on Mar 28, 2008 10:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Uh....

I have this feeling you guys are going to enjoy seeing Fuentes this year.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Mar 28, 2008 10:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

that was a nasty pitch to Upton

by dstorm on Mar 28, 2008 10:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Upton just got served

A full-count change-up sends him back to the dugout, carrying his bat. I think he learned something there.

by Jim McLennan on Mar 28, 2008 10:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Burke!!!! kind of looks like

David Delucci -- kind of...

by dstorm on Mar 28, 2008 10:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah!

A cross between Delucci and Jackson.

by snakecharmer on Mar 28, 2008 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Could be here all night

It's already been 1:35 and we're still only in the bottom of the fourth, as Hurdle heads to the mound for another pitching change.

by Jim McLennan on Mar 28, 2008 10:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Which is a relief

As I am sure you all enjoyed the immediately preceding episode of "Brian Fuentes: Yep, Still Bad" more than I did.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Mar 28, 2008 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

So who should bat in our 8th spot this year?

I think that is the wrong spot for Upton --

by dstorm on Mar 28, 2008 10:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Inclined to think

Drew...Though if Hudson is in the two-hole, they may want to keep the two left-handed capable hitters further apart. We don't really have one, any more than we have a lead-off hitter. Could end up being Snyder?

by Jim McLennan on Mar 28, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

good point.....

what about Reynolds? I agree if Drew doesn't improve over last year he may end up there....

by dstorm on Mar 28, 2008 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Eric Takes Gibson for a Pedicure ??

The Eric Byrnes show --- Must See TV

by dstorm on Mar 28, 2008 10:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Followed by a 90-second discussion

on toe shots at baseball games. Riveting stuff.

Purple Row

by Russ Oates on Mar 28, 2008 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

You're just jealous

that you won't be able to wear sandals in Denver until July ;)

by dstorm on Mar 28, 2008 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I actually got to wear sandals

on Wednesday. It was 70 degrees.

And then it snowed.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Mar 28, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol -

I hear you -- same here in Salt Lake City -- snow in my backyard....

by dstorm on Mar 28, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

What is this "snow"

Of which you speak? :-)

by Jim McLennan on Mar 28, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm Tivo-ing that

For permanent safe-keeping.

by Jim McLennan on Mar 28, 2008 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Juan Cruz

Frickin' awesome. That first K was just brutal. And the second was every bit as wrong.

by Jim McLennan on Mar 28, 2008 10:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Reggie Sanders!

Looks like he'll be partnering Phelps on the post-game show this year. That shirt is either the best or the worst-ever. I'm not sure which...

by Jim McLennan on Mar 28, 2008 10:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Medders in

Having basically nailed down his position on the roster, with the departure of Nippert. Wonder what difference that will make to proceedings?

by Jim McLennan on Mar 28, 2008 11:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice inning by Medders

by dstorm on Mar 28, 2008 11:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

that's twice Reynolds has been robbed at 3rd

by dstorm on Mar 28, 2008 11:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hits them hard

They will find holes eventually.

by Jim McLennan on Mar 28, 2008 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

then again, Maybe Upton should stay in the 8 hole

by dstorm on Mar 28, 2008 11:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Jailen Peguero working well

I know the backups are in the game, but since Davis left, our bullpen has allowed one hit in 4.1 innings of work.

by Jim McLennan on Mar 28, 2008 11:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

It's not TOO hard to

shut down our scrubs, but yes, it's good work.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Mar 28, 2008 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It seems to me....

Tulowitzki's job is safe.

by dstorm on Mar 28, 2008 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yup

Believe it or not, Hurdle announced a competition between Tulo and Barmes last year for the starting SS job. I shudder to think what might have happened if that had turned out differently.

Needless to say, that didn't happen this year.

Friendly visiting Rockies fan.

by Silverblood on Mar 28, 2008 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs