NLCS Game #1: Francis vs Webb

by Rox Girl on Oct 11, 2007 5:02 PM MDT in Rockpile

Heading into playoff series, everybody likes to figure out who they think will when certain match-ups, who has the advantage over who at certain positions and starter slots, and of course ultimately who wins the series. I'm the same as everybody else in this, but I also like contemplating the alternatives, the but-what-ifs. Sometimes its easy, as in, sure Jake Peavy is a better pitcher than Josh Fogg, but what if the Rockies beat him? Answer: the Rockies go to the playoffs.

I would argue that the but-what-ifs in this series definitely give the Rockies an advantage as they seem to have more fall back positions. Not that he's expected to win, but if Francis loses tonight, we have another shot at a weak starter tomorrow. If U-ball loses then as well, it gets trickier, but we're going home for three with a chance to turn it around and it's still a tenable position. I don't think Arizona has that same luxury. If Brandon Webb loses tonight, the Diamondbacks are in serious trouble for the rest of the series. They'll have to try and scramble from an inferior position to salvage the split tomorrow and then hope they can pick one off of us in Denver. Sure they picked up one win in Chicago, but this isn't the Cubs lineup they are facing anymore, if our guys smell blood in the water, they've learned to go after it.

Put simply, I just don't think the pressure's on the Rockies this game. I don't know if that means we get the win either, Webb's a big game pitcher and he's handled situations like this before. But if Francis comes through like he did against Philly and if we do take a W out of tonight, Arizona will be pressing for the rest of the series, and it could wind up being another very short one.

Oops, before I forget, I did promise Jay at Esquire that I would get over their talking about how bad Matt Holliday is (psych, they say "overrated" I can interpret that how I want) and give his NLCS Preview a shout-out. After the piling on he took from D-back fans, he's wise to not take sides this time and writes a fairly balanced piece. His partner on the other hand...

Go Rockies!

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Where's

the starting lineups? :)
vr, Xei

2007 NL West Predictions: 1. Padres, 2. Dodgers, 3. DBacks, 4. Giants, 5. Rockies

by Xeifrank on Oct 11, 2007 5:17 PM MDT reply actions

Haven't seen it

but for the Rockies, I can pretty much guarantee this:

Taveras, CF
Matsui, 2B
Holliday, LF
Helton, 1B
Atkins, 3B
Hawpe, RF
Tulowitzki, SS
Torrealba, C
Francis, P

Not as familiar with the Dbacks' preferred order, but I'll hazard a guess:

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

... but don't hold me to that for the Snakes.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 5:46 PM MDT up reply actions

According to Yahoo...

Taveras
Matsui
Holliday
Helton
Atkins
Hawpe
Tulowitzki
Torrealba
Francis

Young
Drew
Byrnes
Jackson
Reynolds
Snyder
Upton
Ojeda
Webb

by fatheadX on Oct 11, 2007 5:44 PM MDT reply actions

Damn...

I ALMOST nailed the D-backs.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 5:47 PM MDT up reply actions

Come on game, start already...

I hate pre-game festivities, sometimes. I think it should just be the national anthem and that's it. Maybe if they didn't have so many, Arizona would have a sell-out tonight.

by Rox Girl on Oct 11, 2007 6:21 PM MDT reply actions

Doubtful.

Apparently you didn't see the video from one of the Phoenix news stations that asked a bunch of people if they could name any Diamondbacks players. I think the only one anyone came up with was Randy Johnson... and maybe there was a Brandon Webb in there, too.

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by Rox Fan in TN on Oct 11, 2007 6:23 PM MDT up reply actions

Good luck guys

As always. : ).

by Slica on Oct 11, 2007 6:24 PM MDT reply actions

Doh!

If I had realized that the games wouldn't be sold out I might have bought a plane ticket and tickets at Chase Field.

I will have to keep an eye on that in the future playoff series that we play.

by MADness on Oct 11, 2007 6:25 PM MDT reply actions

go rocks!!

this should be a good one.

A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 11, 2007 6:31 PM MDT reply actions

So, today is National Coming Out Day

and I would like to think that today is also the day that the Rockies will come out to the world. Just, uh, not in that way. ;)

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 6:31 PM MDT reply actions

GOOD LUCK

;-D

UK D'Backs fan

by hotclaws on Oct 11, 2007 6:36 PM MDT reply actions

Start this thing off right, Willy.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ Oates on Oct 11, 2007 6:37 PM MDT reply actions

I hate the snakes!

I could barely work today...BASEBALL!

Resign Kazuo Matsui! Hurdle is still an idiot!

by Redhawk on Oct 11, 2007 6:37 PM MDT reply actions

Willie T

not the best bunt you've ever laid down

Resign Kazuo Matsui! Hurdle is still an idiot!

by Redhawk on Oct 11, 2007 6:39 PM MDT reply actions

I wonder what it is

about third basemen and #27.

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by Rox Fan in TN on Oct 11, 2007 6:39 PM MDT reply actions

again, we see "the replay"

"Good news for Rockies fans, Tim McLellan is behind the plate"

go home.

by roxintober on Oct 11, 2007 6:39 PM MDT reply actions

It's Tricky

Go Kaz. Oh...that was a close one!

Resign Kazuo Matsui! Hurdle is still an idiot!

by Redhawk on Oct 11, 2007 6:40 PM MDT reply actions

Strike?

that was in his eyes! geezeus H

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by Redhawk on Oct 11, 2007 6:41 PM MDT reply actions

Maybe McClellan is making up for...

eh, screw it. ;)

C'mon Matty, I'd like to crack Webb as early as possible. Take some of the pressure off Jeff.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 6:42 PM MDT up reply actions

these announcers...

just make me feel like I'm playing a video game.

the comments are so generic....wow I miss Frasier and Goodman....

by roxintober on Oct 11, 2007 6:42 PM MDT reply actions

i cannot stand carrey

as the pbp guy, his ego gets in the way and he makes very condescending comments (see about cleveland and now rockies)

by BrewerRockeyFan on Oct 11, 2007 6:43 PM MDT reply actions

Frank TV

I bet it sucks. I feel like I'm watching the NCAA Tournament and seeing ads for all the crappy new shows on CBS.

The Coors Effect... thinking about changing the name to The Humidor Effect.

by Rox Fan in TN on Oct 11, 2007 6:43 PM MDT reply actions

Wait

Four days has given me complete amnesia. What's Frank TV -- it stars Kenny Lofton as a missing urologist who drives a Chevy in our country, right?

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 6:47 PM MDT up reply actions

Hrmph

Shouldnta messed with the lineup (grumble, grumble).

Okay, Francis, time to do the same thing.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 6:43 PM MDT reply actions

chip carey can hang himself for us

nah that's mean.

A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 11, 2007 6:46 PM MDT reply actions

Gotta love it

when the announcers and fans go bonkers over a flyout to the warning track.

The Coors Effect... thinking about changing the name to The Humidor Effect.

by Rox Fan in TN on Oct 11, 2007 6:48 PM MDT reply actions

Don't tell me

They're rooting for the D-backs. What do we have on our shoes, seriously? Then again, this is a good thing, since whoever they root for loses.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 6:49 PM MDT up reply actions

Except the Red Sox, of course

I hope neither of the Drew brothers end up in the World Series.

The Coors Effect... thinking about changing the name to The Humidor Effect.

by Rox Fan in TN on Oct 11, 2007 6:50 PM MDT up reply actions

Ugh...

Why would these guys have reason to root for either team?

by arosenthal on Oct 11, 2007 6:57 PM MDT up reply actions

This Frank TV commercial

brought to you by "Elite Auto Glass"

Resign Kazuo Matsui! Hurdle is still an idiot!

by Redhawk on Oct 11, 2007 6:49 PM MDT reply actions

Um

When did Stephen Drew find the little "Stop Sucking" switch? He should turn it back on.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 6:50 PM MDT reply actions

I think it was when

before the NLDS, people were acting like he wasn't as good as Ryan Theriot. Somebody should have checked themselves and realized how stupid that was.

The Coors Effect... thinking about changing the name to The Humidor Effect.

by Rox Fan in TN on Oct 11, 2007 6:52 PM MDT up reply actions

Bargh

I hate Byrnes. SI jinx, or just Byrnes? Tough call.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 6:51 PM MDT reply actions

Byrnes . . .

Not too bad, though.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ Oates on Oct 11, 2007 6:51 PM MDT reply actions

Jeff

try not to leave balls in the middle of the plate...Thanks

Resign Kazuo Matsui! Hurdle is still an idiot!

by Redhawk on Oct 11, 2007 6:51 PM MDT reply actions

Jeff

Please don't repeat your last start against the D-backs. Let's get these foos.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 6:52 PM MDT reply actions

Jackson gets out on an easy pop fly.

Repeat that with Reynolds. And he does as I typed this.

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by Russ Oates on Oct 11, 2007 6:52 PM MDT reply actions

Only one run

their pitcher sucks...we can get it back easy

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by Redhawk on Oct 11, 2007 6:53 PM MDT reply actions

Hopefully

we got Fallible Webb instead of Infallible Webb.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 6:53 PM MDT up reply actions

Heartbreak Kid?

That looks even dumber than Frank TV.

The Coors Effect... thinking about changing the name to The Humidor Effect.

by Rox Fan in TN on Oct 11, 2007 6:54 PM MDT reply actions

it's just one.

webb is kinda a good pitcher though.

A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 11, 2007 6:54 PM MDT reply actions

Hard to believe?

Apparently these guys haven't been following the Rockies very much.

The Coors Effect... thinking about changing the name to The Humidor Effect.

by Rox Fan in TN on Oct 11, 2007 6:56 PM MDT reply actions

When, oh when

will people realize that this isn't smoke and mirrors? Seriously, I know we've earned all the skepticism from previous years, but not this one.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 6:57 PM MDT up reply actions

I was really commenting

on their comment that it's "hard to believe" that this is the first time Helton has been in the playoffs. If that's hard to believe, then you haven't been watching the Rockies for the last few years before this one.

The Coors Effect... thinking about changing the name to The Humidor Effect.

by Rox Fan in TN on Oct 11, 2007 6:58 PM MDT up reply actions

I decided not to subject myself

to The Boring Station, so I figured they were just playing the "oh, they just got lucky" card again. And yes, the teams of years past make it really easy to believe that this is the first time Helton's been to the big dance.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 6:59 PM MDT up reply actions

Hey! A baserunner!

Maybe we don't have infallible Webb tonight.

The Coors Effect... thinking about changing the name to The Humidor Effect.

by Rox Fan in TN on Oct 11, 2007 6:57 PM MDT reply actions

The Beardo

gets it going. Of course.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 6:57 PM MDT reply actions

Okay, Brad

NO DOUBLE PLAY. We need you to do something... good.

The Coors Effect... thinking about changing the name to The Humidor Effect.

by Rox Fan in TN on Oct 11, 2007 6:58 PM MDT reply actions

You can do something good here, Brad.

How 'bout a hit down the right field line?

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ Oates on Oct 11, 2007 6:59 PM MDT reply actions

<whispers>

Brandon, vanquish the other Brandon. Seem to recall you've been good at that...

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 6:59 PM MDT reply actions

and tell him

there is really 2 outs

Resign Kazuo Matsui! Hurdle is still an idiot!

by Redhawk on Oct 11, 2007 7:00 PM MDT up reply actions

get r done.

A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 11, 2007 7:01 PM MDT reply actions

Come on Iceman!

It's your time to make 'em forget about that Drew kid.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 7:01 PM MDT reply actions

"If you're surprised

about what's happening in the first game, you've got a problem." Guys, you sure you aren't talking about yourselves.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ Oates on Oct 11, 2007 7:01 PM MDT reply actions

Just got home

bases loaded for Tulo? Uh-oh.

Yes, those guys.

by potterhead4 on Oct 11, 2007 7:01 PM MDT reply actions

I hope we have a good hitter here

OH yeah..we have TULO! welcome back Willie T

Resign Kazuo Matsui! Hurdle is still an idiot!

by Redhawk on Oct 11, 2007 7:01 PM MDT reply actions

Or just walk

and load 'em up for Tulo. Maybe this lineup change is good. Tulo here is better than Sully.

The Coors Effect... thinking about changing the name to The Humidor Effect.

by Rox Fan in TN on Oct 11, 2007 7:02 PM MDT reply actions

And Webb

promptly goes 2-0 on Tulo. Grand slam? Grand slam?

The Coors Effect... thinking about changing the name to The Humidor Effect.

by Rox Fan in TN on Oct 11, 2007 7:02 PM MDT reply actions

Nope, DP

Tulo's got to get his magic back, he's been pressing a bit.

Get Demented. Standing by my guys forever.

by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 7:04 PM MDT up reply actions

Sorry I'm late.

Lets go Tulo!

Believe!!! Ladies and gentlemen, our guys have done it!!!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 7:02 PM MDT reply actions

He's so great

he can't throw strikes

These announcers stink

Resign Kazuo Matsui! Hurdle is still an idiot!

by Redhawk on Oct 11, 2007 7:03 PM MDT reply actions

Tie Game....

1-1

Believe!!! Ladies and gentlemen, our guys have done it!!!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 7:03 PM MDT reply actions

Tie game

DP sucks

Resign Kazuo Matsui! Hurdle is still an idiot!

by Redhawk on Oct 11, 2007 7:03 PM MDT reply actions

Tie game,

though the DP wasn't how we wanted it.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ Oates on Oct 11, 2007 7:03 PM MDT reply actions

that really :0

oh well. nice cut slugger.

A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 11, 2007 7:03 PM MDT reply actions

Well,

it's a run... but seriously, Tulo. Why did you do that?

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 7:04 PM MDT reply actions

Two outs for one run?

I'll take it against Webb... though I would have liked more.

The Coors Effect... thinking about changing the name to The Humidor Effect.

by Rox Fan in TN on Oct 11, 2007 7:04 PM MDT reply actions

What is on Torrealba's Chin?

Resign Kazuo Matsui! Hurdle is still an idiot!

by Redhawk on Oct 11, 2007 7:04 PM MDT reply actions

Matt Holliday Memorial Bandage?

Believe!!! Ladies and gentlemen, our guys have done it!!!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 7:05 PM MDT up reply actions

Ugh Yorvit.....

Believe!!! Ladies and gentlemen, our guys have done it!!!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 7:05 PM MDT reply actions

Yup

Yorvit still looks like a fool against Webb.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 7:05 PM MDT reply actions

K

Sit down Mr. .252

Resign Kazuo Matsui! Hurdle is still an idiot!

by Redhawk on Oct 11, 2007 7:09 PM MDT reply actions

For all the comments about our mascot

why in the hell is the Diamondbacks' mascot a cat? Hell, the field isn't even the Bob any more, so "Bobcat" makes zero sense.

The Coors Effect... thinking about changing the name to The Humidor Effect.

by Rox Fan in TN on Oct 11, 2007 7:10 PM MDT reply actions

Well

I guess it's hard to dress up as a snake.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 7:11 PM MDT up reply actions

Not as hard

as dressing up like a mountain.

The Coors Effect... thinking about changing the name to The Humidor Effect.

by Rox Fan in TN on Oct 11, 2007 7:12 PM MDT up reply actions

Yeah

So, um, I guess that's why we have a purple dinosaur. Or maybe because it's because we're still so young we watch Barney?

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 7:12 PM MDT up reply actions

is clint hurdle really tom berenger

A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 11, 2007 7:12 PM MDT reply actions

I was thinking

Ron White, actually.

The Coors Effect... thinking about changing the name to The Humidor Effect.

by Rox Fan in TN on Oct 11, 2007 7:12 PM MDT up reply actions

i swear

one of those pics was tom berenger from major league. insanity.

A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 11, 2007 7:14 PM MDT up reply actions

Augie Ojeda vs. Reason

Ojeda continues to win this battle.

The Coors Effect... thinking about changing the name to The Humidor Effect.

by Rox Fan in TN on Oct 11, 2007 7:13 PM MDT reply actions

Gawd

Ojeda is such a pain in the ass.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 7:13 PM MDT reply actions

The new Craig Counsell

Our pest.

by snakecharmer on Oct 11, 2007 7:15 PM MDT up reply actions

Who the bleep is Augie Ojeda?

Really. This guy shouldn't do this stuff. This better be his walk year and I hope he gets to cash in on the big bucks for his "big game experience".

by Rox Girl on Oct 11, 2007 7:14 PM MDT reply actions

Francis

Throw strikes to pitcher, please.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 7:14 PM MDT reply actions

Did Tony Gwynn just say "hisself?"

I think that about sums up the announcing crew here.

The Coors Effect... thinking about changing the name to The Humidor Effect.

by Rox Fan in TN on Oct 11, 2007 7:15 PM MDT reply actions

and brenly's gem

"it'd be a lot easier to hit a guitar"

by BrewerRockeyFan on Oct 11, 2007 7:16 PM MDT up reply actions

A full count to Webb? Come on, Jeff.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ Oates on Oct 11, 2007 7:15 PM MDT reply actions

Come on Jeff..........

Believe!!! Ladies and gentlemen, our guys have done it!!!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 7:15 PM MDT reply actions

Er, Jeff?

You started 0-2 on the pitcher. This at-bat is not over because?

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 7:15 PM MDT reply actions

Sheez

That took too long. See if you can try hitting a double to make up for it, Jeff.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 7:16 PM MDT reply actions

that would be nice

An eight or nine pitch double would be nicer. Really, Jeff you allowed Brandon to take those moments from your life that you're not getting back, the least you could do is return the favor.

by Rox Girl on Oct 11, 2007 7:18 PM MDT up reply actions

According to Gameday

those three pitches to Francis were the exact same thing.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 7:20 PM MDT reply actions

yeahh tony gwynn jr!

haha sorry, i had my brewer moment lol

by BrewerRockeyFan on Oct 11, 2007 7:20 PM MDT reply actions

Bloop hits.......

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by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 7:21 PM MDT reply actions

Whoa, Willy. Hold at first.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ Oates on Oct 11, 2007 7:21 PM MDT reply actions

Willy T!

Way to slap it.

I've been in this game a hundred years, but I see new ways to lose I never knew existed before. - Casey Stengel

by Behrens on Oct 11, 2007 7:21 PM MDT reply actions

Oh good

Willy's on! Let's see a) how good those wheels are feeling, and b) if he can get past Snyder, who's got a cannon behind the plate (something like 36% success rate at throwing out basethieves).

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 7:23 PM MDT reply actions

Answers

a) fine, and b) yes.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 7:24 PM MDT up reply actions

wow

carey just compared reyes and castillo to taveras and matsui??? umm ok.
come on chip ask brenley about tactics and gwynn abou hitting duh

by BrewerRockeyFan on Oct 11, 2007 7:23 PM MDT reply actions

Kaz is a better

hitter the Castillo...poor man's version....sheeze

Resign Kazuo Matsui! Hurdle is still an idiot!

by Redhawk on Oct 11, 2007 7:23 PM MDT reply actions

Willy T

With the steal.

Believe!!! Ladies and gentlemen, our guys have done it!!!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 7:24 PM MDT reply actions

And Willy moves himself into scoring position.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ Oates on Oct 11, 2007 7:24 PM MDT reply actions

yay for angels baseball

A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 11, 2007 7:24 PM MDT reply actions

Wooo!!!

Yeah Kaz!!

Believe!!! Ladies and gentlemen, our guys have done it!!!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 7:24 PM MDT reply actions

Yay!

2-1

by Slica on Oct 11, 2007 7:24 PM MDT reply actions

A flare gives the Rockies the lead!

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ Oates on Oct 11, 2007 7:24 PM MDT reply actions

Welcome BACK

WILLIE T!!! Whoo HOOOO

Resign Kazuo Matsui! Hurdle is still an idiot!

by Redhawk on Oct 11, 2007 7:25 PM MDT reply actions

Kaz and Willy!

Manufacturing it!

I've been in this game a hundred years, but I see new ways to lose I never knew existed before. - Casey Stengel

by Behrens on Oct 11, 2007 7:25 PM MDT reply actions

Doesn't look like

Taveras' hammy is bothering him too much.

The Coors Effect... thinking about changing the name to The Humidor Effect.

by Rox Fan in TN on Oct 11, 2007 7:25 PM MDT reply actions

Infield hits........

Wow..

Believe!!! Ladies and gentlemen, our guys have done it!!!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 7:25 PM MDT reply actions

That's a funny hit for Matt.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ Oates on Oct 11, 2007 7:25 PM MDT reply actions

The Ghost Rider and the Purple Dragon

doin' their thing. Wee!

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 7:25 PM MDT reply actions

wow

what the hell.

A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 11, 2007 7:25 PM MDT reply actions

That was... bizarre

Bounced foul, came back fair and hit the third base bag. That may be the most bizarre single I've ever seen. And Holliday, of all people.

The Coors Effect... thinking about changing the name to The Humidor Effect.

by Rox Fan in TN on Oct 11, 2007 7:26 PM MDT reply actions

Matt's learned mind control

He can now will his hits to go fair again.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 7:27 PM MDT up reply actions

And of course

he should have learned it before the Philly series, but what the hell, we won anyway.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 7:27 PM MDT up reply actions

Argh...

Chris Young...you damn bum.

Believe!!! Ladies and gentlemen, our guys have done it!!!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 7:27 PM MDT reply actions

Sliding catch?

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 7:28 PM MDT up reply actions

Catch on the run.

Believe!!! Ladies and gentlemen, our guys have done it!!!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 7:28 PM MDT up reply actions

Wild Pitch..

Come on Garrett!!

2RBI's out there.........

Believe!!! Ladies and gentlemen, our guys have done it!!!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 7:29 PM MDT reply actions

great effort on that ball by snyder

yay for risp

Visiting Brewers Fan

by BrewerRockeyFan on Oct 11, 2007 7:29 PM MDT reply actions

Let's go Bradley!

Believe!!! Ladies and gentlemen, our guys have done it!!!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 7:30 PM MDT reply actions

Okay Brad

There are 2 outs. Really, there actually are this time, we don't need to hypnotize you.

Do your thing.

Get Demented. Standing by my guys forever.

by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 7:30 PM MDT reply actions

Maybe Brad will

use the bases loaded situation to better advantage.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ Oates on Oct 11, 2007 7:30 PM MDT reply actions

nice at bats

webb is really workin' hard or hardly workin.

A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 11, 2007 7:31 PM MDT reply actions

alright!

Visiting Brewers Fan

by BrewerRockeyFan on Oct 11, 2007 7:31 PM MDT reply actions

Wooo BRAD!!!

YEAH!!!!!!

4-1 Baby!!

Hell Yeah!!

Believe!!! Ladies and gentlemen, our guys have done it!!!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 7:31 PM MDT reply actions

BRAD!

The man with the plan!

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 7:31 PM MDT reply actions

Two-run single will do.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ Oates on Oct 11, 2007 7:31 PM MDT reply actions

Okay Tulo

Time for redemption!

Get Demented. Standing by my guys forever.

by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 7:32 PM MDT reply actions

Or not

He needs to find the kick-it-up-a-notch dial that he and Drew apparently swapped.

Get Demented. Standing by my guys forever.

by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 7:34 PM MDT up reply actions

is that chien ming wang out there?

sinker ballers not gettin' it done.

A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 11, 2007 7:32 PM MDT reply actions

Who's afraid of the Big Bad Webb?

Not us.

Get Demented. Standing by my guys forever.

by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 7:33 PM MDT reply actions

Jeez Tulo

You don't have to try to hit it 800 feet every time.....

Believe!!! Ladies and gentlemen, our guys have done it!!!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 7:33 PM MDT reply actions

Yeah

Two strikes and then swings at something out of the zone and grounds out.

Is our magic boy finally feeling a little -- gasp -- pressure?

Come on, Francis. Nice quick inning will do.

Get Demented. Standing by my guys forever.

by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 7:34 PM MDT up reply actions

I think I like this decision to move him back

He's been letting the rave press get to his head or something, as his AB's haven't shown a lot of discipline lately. Luckily at times his tools are good enough to mask that, but other times he just looks like a rookie.

by Rox Girl on Oct 11, 2007 7:37 PM MDT up reply actions

I really like Tulo in the 7 spot

his slump notwithstanding. It makes our lineup so deep, there isn't a break except for the pitcher. I also think Hawpe will see more balls to hit.

by Roberbola on Oct 11, 2007 7:36 PM MDT reply actions

Slump?

In his last 5 games he's hitting .286, with 2 doubles, a triple, a home run, and 5 RBIs. As for his discipline, his first RBI in the playoffs was a walk with the bases loaded.

by Two low rocks on Oct 11, 2007 7:43 PM MDT up reply actions

Great inning

Manufacturing the run (Kaz advancing twice without a ball being put into play by a hitter) was very big and then Hawpe's 2 RBI hit was the cherry on top.

by MADness on Oct 11, 2007 7:36 PM MDT reply actions

Nice sliding catch by Matt.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ Oates on Oct 11, 2007 7:37 PM MDT reply actions

Pay Young back

for taking one away from Helton.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 7:38 PM MDT up reply actions

1-2-3 Jeff!

9 pitches. :)

Believe!!! Ladies and gentlemen, our guys have done it!!!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 7:39 PM MDT reply actions

Francis cruised through that inning.

Oh, that just made the Frank TV commercial come sooner.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ Oates on Oct 11, 2007 7:39 PM MDT reply actions

Good BOY Francis!

Let's get some more against the Webster Dictionary.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 7:39 PM MDT reply actions

Watching TBS

really doesn't make me want to watch Frank TV, in fact the more of those I see, the less I want to watch it.

Believe!!! Ladies and gentlemen, our guys have done it!!!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 7:41 PM MDT reply actions

They're getting desperate at the Snakepit

"Okay, I am prepared to make a deal with the devil. If we win tonight, I will watch Frank TV."

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 7:41 PM MDT up reply actions

Two commercials

during the same break. I hate it when networks take the opportunity to push shows on their network nonstop just because a lot of people are watching some sporting event (i.e., Frank TV, crappy CBS shows during the tournament, most of the Super Bowl ads, etc.)

The Coors Effect... thinking about changing the name to The Humidor Effect.

by Rox Fan in TN on Oct 11, 2007 7:42 PM MDT up reply actions

Poor Yorvit

Just doesn't have a chance against Webb...

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 7:43 PM MDT reply actions

when does frank tv start?

seriously screw the game. frank tv frank tv frank tv frank tv frank tv frank tv frank tv frank tv frank tv frank tv frank tv frank tv frank tv frank tv frank tv frank tv frank tv frank tv frank tv . MUST WATCH... MUST WATCH... FRANK TV!!!!!!!!!

A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 11, 2007 7:46 PM MDT reply actions

I wonder if TBS knows

they're getting less viewers for it now... Serves 'em right.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 7:47 PM MDT up reply actions

i can't believe your not a frank tv fan

he's such a hottie. tee-hee. haha as i write this frank tv ad. i can't believe your not a tool.

A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 11, 2007 7:50 PM MDT up reply actions

Frank TV's going to kill late night. Just tell

it likes it is, Caray. We can handle the truth.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ Oates on Oct 11, 2007 7:49 PM MDT reply actions

No, Francis

Don't give 'em baserunners.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 7:50 PM MDT reply actions

Don't worry

he can also take them away.

Yes, those guys.

by potterhead4 on Oct 11, 2007 7:52 PM MDT up reply actions

Unless

you do that, of course. Good boy, Jeff, just keep rollin'.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 7:52 PM MDT up reply actions

5-4-3

Call it two!

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by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 7:51 PM MDT reply actions

No biggie as Francis gets the DP.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ Oates on Oct 11, 2007 7:52 PM MDT reply actions

5-4-3

just like the doctor ordered.

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by Behrens on Oct 11, 2007 7:52 PM MDT reply actions

Great turn

Great turn on the double play.

by MADness on Oct 11, 2007 7:52 PM MDT reply actions

6 pitch inning...

So three pitch inning next time?

by Kindred @ Purple Row on Oct 11, 2007 7:54 PM MDT reply actions

Calling MVP big home run here..

Please?

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by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 7:55 PM MDT reply actions

Well crap...............

Believe!!! Ladies and gentlemen, our guys have done it!!!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 7:56 PM MDT up reply actions

STOP!!

Don't swing at the first pitch guys! Work his pitch count!!

Every day is a Holliday!

by free7694 on Oct 11, 2007 7:57 PM MDT reply actions

IT HIT HIM!!

Every day is a Holliday!

by free7694 on Oct 11, 2007 7:58 PM MDT reply actions

What? That ball grazed his pants.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ Oates on Oct 11, 2007 7:58 PM MDT reply actions

Come on McClellan

you blind fool!

That grazed his jersey.

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by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 7:58 PM MDT reply actions

McCelland

sucks.

Every day is a Holliday!

by free7694 on Oct 11, 2007 7:58 PM MDT reply actions

Hmmm

I guess we can't badmouth McClellan too much, but hmmm.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 8:00 PM MDT reply actions

Made me LOL:

Jeff Cirillo pitched an inning for AZ this year.

Believe!!! Ladies and gentlemen, our guys have done it!!!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 8:04 PM MDT reply actions

Jeff......

No hits for the opposing pitcher, mmmkay?

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by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 8:06 PM MDT reply actions

Um, Jeff?

Do not give up hits to pitchers. It's just a bad idea.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 8:06 PM MDT reply actions

These ball calls are very close

Tight zone tonight.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 8:07 PM MDT reply actions

Ummm Jeff....

Come on now..........

Believe!!! Ladies and gentlemen, our guys have done it!!!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 8:08 PM MDT reply actions

Yikes

I hate two-out rallies, and Drew's been on fire recently.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 8:08 PM MDT reply actions

Jeff

Please don't leave a curveball there.

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by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 8:09 PM MDT reply actions

DAAH

COME ON!

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 8:12 PM MDT reply actions

Shortness of breath, something of a tingling

feeling. Jeff, you're not making me well right now.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ Oates on Oct 11, 2007 8:13 PM MDT reply actions

And Drew K's.

Jeff, don't do that again.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ Oates on Oct 11, 2007 8:14 PM MDT up reply actions

K!!!!

Whew!

Believe!!! Ladies and gentlemen, our guys have done it!!!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 8:13 PM MDT reply actions

eek

Huge pitch there.

by MADness on Oct 11, 2007 8:14 PM MDT reply actions

Sweet

Maybe Drew just turned the "suck" switch back on.

The Coors Effect... thinking about changing the name to The Humidor Effect.

by Rox Fan in TN on Oct 11, 2007 8:14 PM MDT reply actions

pimpalicious.

A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 11, 2007 8:14 PM MDT reply actions

JEEBUS

Yeah, it must be a Rockies game. We're all back to having heart attacks. Luvva pete, Jeff, I liked the 9 pitch/6 pitch innings much better.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 8:14 PM MDT reply actions

Come on Webb

Groove one I dare you...

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by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 8:18 PM MDT reply actions

He appears to be scared of Hawpe

I can't blame him, Brad's toasted him this year.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 8:19 PM MDT up reply actions

Bradhawpe!

Believe!!! Ladies and gentlemen, our guys have done it!!!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 8:19 PM MDT reply actions

Okay Tulo

Stop trying to be a superstar (you already are, darling, don't worry about that) and just get it past someone.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 8:20 PM MDT reply actions

Tulo,

Settle down son.........

Believe!!! Ladies and gentlemen, our guys have done it!!!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 8:21 PM MDT reply actions

Nope

Tulo's pressing. And now we have... Yorvit, who has zero chance against Webb.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 8:21 PM MDT reply actions

Ugh Brad

Believe!!! Ladies and gentlemen, our guys have done it!!!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 8:23 PM MDT reply actions

Brad, picked off? You can do better.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ Oates on Oct 11, 2007 8:23 PM MDT reply actions

Boo

How the hell does Hawpe have enough of a lead to get picked off?

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 8:23 PM MDT reply actions

Hawpe just not paying attention...

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by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 8:25 PM MDT up reply actions

Mental lapses

aren't good.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 8:25 PM MDT up reply actions

He couldn't tell how far off 1st he was

He didn't have the 9 line......

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by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 8:26 PM MDT up reply actions

Byrnes

is such a pain in the ass.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 8:27 PM MDT reply actions

I hate Byrnes....with a seething passion.

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by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 8:27 PM MDT reply actions

Ugh

Garrett, get out of the way.

Yes, those guys.

by potterhead4 on Oct 11, 2007 8:28 PM MDT reply actions

Come on Francis

No more weeble-wobbling, just lock down.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 8:28 PM MDT reply actions

6-4-3 Double Play!!!

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by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 8:29 PM MDT reply actions

Funnily enough

I was just croaking to no one in particular, "A double play would be really nice..."

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 8:29 PM MDT up reply actions

Welp, there we go!!

Believe!!! Ladies and gentlemen, our guys have done it!!!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 8:29 PM MDT reply actions

All things pointing the Rockies way right now.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ Oates on Oct 11, 2007 8:30 PM MDT reply actions

Good, Jeff's bounced back

I still wouldn't mind some extra runs, though. Webb is almost to 100 pitches, but the bottom two spots are leading off the seventh, and the D-backs' pen is pretty good. Let's just say we won't be seeing Peguero.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 8:31 PM MDT reply actions

fear the rockies!!!

A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 11, 2007 8:32 PM MDT reply actions

Ahh.... I get it

You're just supporting whatever team's winning. ;) Not entirely a bad plan.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 8:32 PM MDT up reply actions

i'm being supportive

;)

A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 11, 2007 8:34 PM MDT up reply actions

Well

I did see you saying "go snakes!!" so I have to check. But thanks. :)

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 8:37 PM MDT up reply actions

FINALLY

We get a Dane Cook Rockies commercial..................

He's still a tool though.

Believe!!! Ladies and gentlemen, our guys have done it!!!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 8:32 PM MDT reply actions

Oh crap

I've been warned about the deleterious effects Dane Cook has on teams he makes commercials about.

What was this one?

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 8:33 PM MDT up reply actions

Basically,

it was a get-to-know-who's-who-on-the-Rockies commercial.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ Oates on Oct 11, 2007 8:34 PM MDT up reply actions

ZOMGZ!

They play baseball in Colorado? And have a potential ROY/MVP candidate?? Shut teh hell upz!!

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 8:35 PM MDT up reply actions

you forgot to say

LOLZ. HAHA.

A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 11, 2007 8:38 PM MDT up reply actions

dane cook

is on forbes richest commedians. so i can become one? i am also a hack. :D

A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 11, 2007 8:37 PM MDT up reply actions

OOOo...

Bye Bye Webb!

Believe!!! Ladies and gentlemen, our guys have done it!!!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 8:32 PM MDT reply actions

Was I dreaming...

or were the Rockies just in a "One October" commercial?

Yes, those guys.

by potterhead4 on Oct 11, 2007 8:33 PM MDT reply actions

See above.

Believe!!! Ladies and gentlemen, our guys have done it!!!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 8:33 PM MDT up reply actions

Yeah

you beat me to it by like 30 seconds...

Yes, those guys.

by potterhead4 on Oct 11, 2007 8:37 PM MDT up reply actions

Another wild pitch.

Believe!!! Ladies and gentlemen, our guys have done it!!!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 8:36 PM MDT reply actions

Jeff

What are you doing? Just get the bunt down, and now you've made it harder on yourself with two strikes...

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 8:36 PM MDT reply actions

Well

The wild pitch eliminated the need to move him to second, but you could try for third, I suppose.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 8:37 PM MDT up reply actions

Good job Jeff!!

Yorvit at 3rd

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by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 8:37 PM MDT reply actions

Come on Willy

Let's cash Yorvi in.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 8:38 PM MDT reply actions

D'oh Willy T..........

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by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 8:40 PM MDT reply actions

Er, Willy

I think Cruz threw you maybe one strike the entire time, and yet somehow you K'ed. Ergo, FAIL.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 8:41 PM MDT reply actions

SAFE!!!

5-1!!

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by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 8:41 PM MDT reply actions

Willy

I know you're excited to get back in action, but this guy is all over the place. Take a little more time next time.

by Rox Girl on Oct 11, 2007 8:41 PM MDT reply actions

Kaz

You are so godlike. Really, you are. Don't leave us, ever.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 8:42 PM MDT reply actions

Kaz SB!!

Roll, baby, roll!

Believe!!! Ladies and gentlemen, our guys have done it!!!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 8:42 PM MDT reply actions

Woo, Kaz!

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ Oates on Oct 11, 2007 8:42 PM MDT reply actions

1st & 3rd

Come on Todd!!

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by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 8:44 PM MDT reply actions

Beardo

It's time for that big postseason hit.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 8:45 PM MDT up reply actions

Can we have Juan Cruz

pitch against the Rockies every game?

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ Oates on Oct 11, 2007 8:45 PM MDT reply actions

Seriously, that was kind of fun

except for the Taveras AB. I think Arizona's four deep bullpen was an exaggeration.

by Rox Girl on Oct 11, 2007 8:49 PM MDT up reply actions

Cruz and Pena

are the weak links. Lyon's their version of Fuentes, and Valverde wobbles all over the place but doesn't break THAT often.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 8:51 PM MDT up reply actions

After the long inning

What are the bets Hurdle pulls Jeff after having had him bat?

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 8:46 PM MDT reply actions

The beard did not come thru there....

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by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 8:47 PM MDT reply actions

Someone tell Craig Sager (TBS sideline guy)

that Michael Irvin wants his wardrobe back.....

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by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 8:51 PM MDT reply actions

Still wearing

that hideous striped jacket?

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 8:52 PM MDT up reply actions

Welp

Bad start, Jeff.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 8:53 PM MDT reply actions

Jeff

Really not good. Maybe we should have pulled him after all...

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 8:54 PM MDT up reply actions

Umm Jeff

Come on now...............

Believe!!! Ladies and gentlemen, our guys have done it!!!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 8:53 PM MDT reply actions

Don't stare him down, meat.

Upton needs to realize he's a 20 year old rookie.

Every day is a Holliday!

by free7694 on Oct 11, 2007 8:54 PM MDT reply actions

Really,

Like Jeff gives a hoot that he's BA's number one prospect, Upton hasn't done anything to earn that kind of chip on his shoulder. I hope somebody in that AZ dugout puts him in his place, or they're going to have a problem child on their hands.

by Rox Girl on Oct 11, 2007 8:57 PM MDT up reply actions

Um, Jeff, don't unravel now.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ Oates on Oct 11, 2007 8:54 PM MDT reply actions

Anybody, anytime...

for who now?

Yes, those guys.

by potterhead4 on Oct 11, 2007 8:54 PM MDT reply actions

Some more of that DP stuff

would look nice here...

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 8:55 PM MDT reply actions

And another DP, though not a true one.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ Oates on Oct 11, 2007 8:57 PM MDT reply actions

Interference on Upton!!!

2-out!!

HA HA Upton!

Sit your ass down rookie!

Believe!!! Ladies and gentlemen, our guys have done it!!!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 8:57 PM MDT reply actions

Figure it out, Upton!

You're a rookie, meat! Know your place.

Every day is a Holliday!

by free7694 on Oct 11, 2007 8:57 PM MDT reply actions

Can't believe they called that

They never call that. But in that case, it was blatant, so the ump couldn't miss it.

The Coors Effect... thinking about changing the name to The Humidor Effect.

by Rox Fan in TN on Oct 11, 2007 8:58 PM MDT reply actions

Yeah...

don't know what the DBacks fans are so upset about. That was so obviously not a slide...

Yes, those guys.

by potterhead4 on Oct 11, 2007 8:59 PM MDT up reply actions

Upton deserved that

Somebody getting a little too big for his britches.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 8:58 PM MDT reply actions

Milton Bradley-esque.

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by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 8:59 PM MDT up reply actions

Throwing bottles onto the field, classy.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ Oates on Oct 11, 2007 8:59 PM MDT reply actions

Geez...

Show some class, Diamondbacks fans. Why are they throwing objects on the field?

The Coors Effect... thinking about changing the name to The Humidor Effect.

by Rox Fan in TN on Oct 11, 2007 8:59 PM MDT reply actions

They think they're the Cubs?

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 9:00 PM MDT up reply actions

Good, take them off the field.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ Oates on Oct 11, 2007 9:00 PM MDT reply actions

Stay classy Phoenix, stay classy.

Believe!!! Ladies and gentlemen, our guys have done it!!!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 9:00 PM MDT reply actions

Now we see

the real reason these fans showed up.

The Coors Effect... thinking about changing the name to The Humidor Effect.

by Rox Fan in TN on Oct 11, 2007 9:00 PM MDT reply actions

Must we deal with classless fans

in every series???

Every day is a Holliday!

by free7694 on Oct 11, 2007 9:01 PM MDT reply actions

AZ fans:

They're dumb, drunk, frustrated and not very knowledgeable of the sport. There's a lot of Cubs crossover in their fanbase.

Believe!!! Ladies and gentlemen, our guys have done it!!!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 9:03 PM MDT reply actions

So, um

Are we going to finish off the inning here or what?

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 9:04 PM MDT reply actions

And you can't get Cirillo out?

Hmmph. Come on.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 9:05 PM MDT reply actions

Just a note to all Rockies bandwagonners

This is how we don't act at baseball games.

by Rox Girl on Oct 11, 2007 9:06 PM MDT reply actions

Exactly.

D-Back fans should take notes as well.

Every day is a Holliday!

by free7694 on Oct 11, 2007 9:07 PM MDT up reply actions

I decided to play "Class" from Chicago

as exemplary of this. Come on Herges, just finish these morons off.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 9:07 PM MDT reply actions

Matt....please dont throw that again......

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by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 9:10 PM MDT reply actions

Haw Haw

Lookie how far that there ball went. These announcers are starting to annoy me greatly.

by rcmanning on Oct 11, 2007 9:11 PM MDT reply actions

Sheesh Herges

Come on...

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 9:12 PM MDT reply actions

Ugh Damn

come on guys!!

Outs please!!

Believe!!! Ladies and gentlemen, our guys have done it!!!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 9:12 PM MDT reply actions

do NOT bring in affeldt

please. please please please.

Yes, those guys.

by potterhead4 on Oct 11, 2007 9:12 PM MDT reply actions

Oh shit

Affeldt vs. Drew with the bases loaded.

Oh shit.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 9:13 PM MDT up reply actions

We cannot allow them to get anything here

or it could be a momentum back-breaker.

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by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 9:13 PM MDT reply actions

Affeldt

why not Fuentes? He'll pitch the 8th anyway, won't he?

I've been in this game a hundred years, but I see new ways to lose I never knew existed before. - Casey Stengel

by Behrens on Oct 11, 2007 9:14 PM MDT reply actions

Affeldt....oh dear...........

Believe!!! Ladies and gentlemen, our guys have done it!!!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 9:14 PM MDT reply actions

Ye of little faith

I was sweating bullets too, would have put in Fuentes.

by Roberbola on Oct 11, 2007 9:17 PM MDT up reply actions

I am very, very nervous.

This is the kind of inning that can be a major turning point for both teams. Get out of it and we squash them emphatically, don't get out of it and.... er, we'll get to that.

Get Demented. Standing by my guys forever.

by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 9:15 PM MDT reply actions

Thak you for sucking, Drew.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ Oates on Oct 11, 2007 9:15 PM MDT reply actions

Affeldt

all bad things said are now reversed.

I've been in this game a hundred years, but I see new ways to lose I never knew existed before. - Casey Stengel

by Behrens on Oct 11, 2007 9:15 PM MDT reply actions

OMG

one pitch, out.

Believe!!! Ladies and gentlemen, our guys have done it!!!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 9:15 PM MDT reply actions

WHOOF

Thank the Lawd for first-pitch outs.

It was HUGE to get out of that inning unscathed, in more ways than one.

Get Demented. Standing by my guys forever.

by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 9:16 PM MDT reply actions

Stephen Drew does play like his brother..........

Believe!!! Ladies and gentlemen, our guys have done it!!!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 9:16 PM MDT reply actions

fear the purple!!!

A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 11, 2007 9:17 PM MDT reply actions

I hate Arizona now

Raiders fans are saying that was classless. You gotta be kidding me with that Arizona fans. What a bunch of idiots.

by Make It Rain @ Purple Row on Oct 11, 2007 9:17 PM MDT reply actions

Come on now

A few drunken idiots giving the rest a bad name, most of the Snakepit agrees it was in poor taste. We've had a (mostly) friendly rivalry thus far and we're up by four (big sigh of relief).

Get Demented. Standing by my guys forever.

by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 9:18 PM MDT up reply actions

Sorry

I can't forgive that. You'd be hardpressed to see that from a drunken student section at a college game. That was complete bush leage.

by Make It Rain @ Purple Row on Oct 11, 2007 9:38 PM MDT up reply actions

Tulo finally gets a hit....

Believe!!! Ladies and gentlemen, our guys have done it!!!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 9:21 PM MDT reply actions

Hmmf

Good thing you've already contributed today, Brad, because that was bad.

Get Demented. Standing by my guys forever.

by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 9:21 PM MDT reply actions

Say what you will about the announcers drooling

over this guy. But they're right: That was one hell of a fastball.

Yes, those guys.

by potterhead4 on Oct 11, 2007 9:22 PM MDT reply actions

Surprisingly enough

it's Todd and Tulo who have left the most traffic on the bases tonight: 9 between them.

Get Demented. Standing by my guys forever.

by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 9:25 PM MDT reply actions

hmm

methinks this is overwith. i'm not a [believe in] comeback kind of guy.

A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 11, 2007 9:27 PM MDT reply actions

Well

we pulled off a comeback against the Nats to stun them 6-5 in a game we were down 5-1 entering the ninth...

Get Demented. Standing by my guys forever.

by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 9:28 PM MDT up reply actions

rockies have that ability

i don't arizona does. maybe because chip caray is mesmerizing me to deaf. yes, i spelt death deaf because i'm too gangsta for my own good. :)

A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 11, 2007 9:31 PM MDT up reply actions

Amazing

you dont make that miracle comeback, you're not in the playoffs right now.

I love your season.

by Slica on Oct 11, 2007 9:32 PM MDT up reply actions

It was my birthday

I was there. I'll always remember that game.

Get Demented. Standing by my guys forever.

by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 9:33 PM MDT up reply actions

Technically, very true

but I also think that game was the start of what became this streak. It was a huge win that sort of got them (and me) saying, "hey, we can do anything."

Yes, those guys.

by potterhead4 on Oct 11, 2007 9:34 PM MDT up reply actions

Okay Brian

Please be Good Fuentes tonight. I think I've seen enough D-backs on the bases to last me a good long time.

Get Demented. Standing by my guys forever.

by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 9:28 PM MDT reply actions

Sit your ass down Byrnes!!

Good Brian tonight....

Believe!!! Ladies and gentlemen, our guys have done it!!!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 9:30 PM MDT reply actions

Course, we say that

and he starts throwing balls...

Get Demented. Standing by my guys forever.

by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 9:31 PM MDT up reply actions

Brian, you are paid to pitch..

let the others field if its smoked up the middle, K?

Believe!!! Ladies and gentlemen, our guys have done it!!!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 9:33 PM MDT reply actions

Fuentes

Please, please restrain your natural urge to start throwing balls. It's a bad idea.

Get Demented. Standing by my guys forever.

by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 9:36 PM MDT reply actions

en fuentest!

A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 11, 2007 9:36 PM MDT reply actions

yes, yes!

Good Brian!!

Believe!!! Ladies and gentlemen, our guys have done it!!!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 9:36 PM MDT reply actions

Yes

Good Brian!

One more half-inning for us and then it's Manny time...

Get Demented. Standing by my guys forever.

by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 9:37 PM MDT up reply actions

Then there was one inning left . . .

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ Oates on Oct 11, 2007 9:37 PM MDT reply actions

Between Frank TV and Dane Cook

This is the most annoying postseason ever.

The Coors Effect... thinking about changing the name to The Humidor Effect.

by Rox Fan in TN on Oct 11, 2007 9:39 PM MDT reply actions

You forgot John Mellencamp.

This is ooooouuuuuuurrrrr country!

Every day is a Holliday!

by free7694 on Oct 11, 2007 9:41 PM MDT up reply actions

I orginally thought it was a pirate commercial:

RRRRRRRRRR-country!

Believe!!! Ladies and gentlemen, our guys have done it!!!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 9:42 PM MDT up reply actions

is that who that is?

i'm comin' for... YOU. JOHN MELLENCAMP!!

A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 11, 2007 9:43 PM MDT up reply actions

i will not make a dane cook joke...

i will not make a dane cook joke...i will not make a dane cook joke...i will not make a dane cook joke...i will not make a dane cook joke...i will not make a dane cook joke...i will not make a dane cook joke... :)

A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 11, 2007 9:39 PM MDT reply actions

Hmm

Cory came to be a spectator, evidently.

Get Demented. Standing by my guys forever.

by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 9:41 PM MDT reply actions

And Willy

does likewise.

Get Demented. Standing by my guys forever.

by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 9:42 PM MDT up reply actions

Crikey

3 K's, 2 looking?

Well, as long as Manny does the same thing, it's all good.

Get Demented. Standing by my guys forever.

by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 9:45 PM MDT reply actions

Manny time!!(tm)

Believe!!! Ladies and gentlemen, our guys have done it!!!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 9:45 PM MDT reply actions

Time to end this one.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ Oates on Oct 11, 2007 9:45 PM MDT reply actions

Hopefully

Manny doesn't do what he did last time he faced the D-backs, which was to give up two runs and make the end of that 4-3 game a little TOO interesting. No drama, Manny. Just put 'er to bed.

Get Demented. Standing by my guys forever.

by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 9:47 PM MDT reply actions

That sounds familiar to me...

Are all closers the same?

Friendly visiting D-backs fan from Out in the Desert

by Devin on Oct 11, 2007 10:03 PM MDT up reply actions

It's a proven fact.

Fans of every team hate their manager and closer.

I'm DbacksSkins... I hail from here and here.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 11, 2007 10:06 PM MDT up reply actions

Close, Salazar, but no.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ Oates on Oct 11, 2007 9:48 PM MDT reply actions

Too high, too high.

Believe!!! Ladies and gentlemen, our guys have done it!!!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 9:48 PM MDT reply actions

I'll assume you're referring to the pitch

Yeah, er, don't leave them up in the zone, Manny.

Get Demented. Standing by my guys forever.

by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 9:49 PM MDT up reply actions

Yes

Please don't leave them there Manny.

Believe!!! Ladies and gentlemen, our guys have done it!!!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 9:50 PM MDT up reply actions

Chase ain't exactly Petco..

but it's balls like that that make me REALLY glad we're not at CBP anymore.

Yes, those guys.

by potterhead4 on Oct 11, 2007 9:48 PM MDT reply actions

Called strike?

Gameday put that thing in the dirt.

2 down, Good Manny (well, he almost always is).

Get Demented. Standing by my guys forever.

by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 9:50 PM MDT reply actions

Nice way to end the game, sliding past the base.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ Oates on Oct 11, 2007 9:51 PM MDT reply actions

Miguel Montero!!

LOL!!!!!!!

Rockies win!!!!!!

1-0!!!

Believe!!! Ladies and gentlemen, our guys have done it!!!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 9:51 PM MDT reply actions

WTF Was That?

Bwahahaha. Game Over!

Go Rockies!

by Slica on Oct 11, 2007 9:51 PM MDT reply actions

Heh

Gameday says no out. Clarify?

Get Demented. Standing by my guys forever.

by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 9:51 PM MDT reply actions

Newton's 3rd law of motion :)

Believe!!! Ladies and gentlemen, our guys have done it!!!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 9:52 PM MDT up reply actions

No, actually it's

Murphy's Rule of Baseball.

I'm DbacksSkins... I hail from here and here.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 11, 2007 9:54 PM MDT up reply actions

Ah, the cruel laws of...momentum?

Is that a law? Whatever. Good game.

Yes, those guys.

by potterhead4 on Oct 11, 2007 9:51 PM MDT reply actions

nice win.

A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 11, 2007 9:52 PM MDT reply actions

Hehehehe

And MLB.com just told me I was blacked out of watching the game on MLB.TV. I shelled out 9.95 for replays, evidently. Bastards.

Get Demented. Standing by my guys forever.

by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 9:53 PM MDT reply actions

Argh.... screw you all!!

You win this round, Purple Row...

But we shall meet again soon. Tomorrow. And you shall face the terror that is Double D.

BWAHAHAHAHAH!!

I'm DbacksSkins... I hail from here and here.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 11, 2007 9:53 PM MDT reply actions

Just keep playing like tonight.....

Believe!!! Ladies and gentlemen, our guys have done it!!!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 11, 2007 9:56 PM MDT up reply actions

Just keep paying off Tim McClelland.

It's worked since the play-in game. ;-D

I'm DbacksSkins... I hail from here and here.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 11, 2007 9:57 PM MDT up reply actions

If you didnt watch the game

Miguel Montero hit a 2out double in the 9th, getting everyone excited...only after the ball was thrown to the IF, he overslid 2nd and was promptly tagged to end the game.

by Slica on Oct 11, 2007 9:58 PM MDT reply actions

But seriously, good game tonight.

(From the Rockies standpoint, anyway. We played awfully.)

Congratulations on the win. 4 game Dbacks sweep to begin tomorrow. ;)

I'm DbacksSkins... I hail from here and here.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 11, 2007 9:59 PM MDT reply actions

if you didn't watch the game

don't buy a tv tbs will make you wanna kill yerself x9999999. :'(

A visiting Halos fan.

by westcoastbias on Oct 11, 2007 10:03 PM MDT reply actions

Congrats on the win

Sorry about some of our fans being morons, hope we'll see a good game tomorrow.

Friendly visiting D-backs fan from Out in the Desert

by Devin on Oct 11, 2007 10:04 PM MDT reply actions

Hey, guys!

It turns out the Diamondbacks kinda suck... and all the Rox have to do is beat them three more times to go to win the pennant. Does that sound like something you might be interested in?

mvn.com/mlb-rockies - Staying on the sunny side of Blake Street since 1993.

by Franchise26 on Oct 11, 2007 10:05 PM MDT reply actions

Suck enough to win more games than you

during the regular season.

I'm DbacksSkins... I hail from here and here.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 11, 2007 10:07 PM MDT up reply actions

Only one

and we're equal once we count the play-in game, which did qualify as a regular-season game.

We should have a good game tomorrow, and if not, we'll try to give you guys the solace of being beaten by the World Champs.

Get Demented. Standing by my guys forever.

by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 10:08 PM MDT up reply actions

I think you mean

not lose as many games, perhaps?

Yes, those guys.

by potterhead4 on Oct 11, 2007 10:08 PM MDT up reply actions

Yeah, but if WE had an extra game vs. the Pads

WE woulda padded our stats too. ;)

I'm DbacksSkins... I hail from here and here.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 11, 2007 10:11 PM MDT up reply actions

Maybe we'll get a challenge from the AL

Every day is a Holliday!

by free7694 on Oct 11, 2007 10:09 PM MDT up reply actions

Francis

overcame the SI Cover Jinx tonight.

This is a good thing.

Get Demented. Standing by my guys forever.

by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 10:06 PM MDT reply actions

Excellent point.

Anyone else think Deadspin's pushing the Rockies = God's team angle a little much? That said, they are vaguely ridiculous right now...vaguely...

Yes, those guys.

by potterhead4 on Oct 11, 2007 10:09 PM MDT up reply actions

I may be more religious than some

but I believe the good Lord has a hand in this somewhere.

Every day is a Holliday!

by free7694 on Oct 11, 2007 10:16 PM MDT up reply actions

You couldn't be more wrong.

You made a pact with the devil. That's why you won.

I'm DbacksSkins... I hail from here and here.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 11, 2007 10:19 PM MDT up reply actions

Well

we already know that Holliday's sold his soul to the Devil, it may be that others are following suit...

Get Demented. Standing by my guys forever.

by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 10:20 PM MDT up reply actions

Man....

That's gonna be such a lousy deal if he doesn't win the MVP...

I'm DbacksSkins... I hail from here and here.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 11, 2007 10:22 PM MDT up reply actions

I know Boras is a jerk, but the devil?

Every day is a Holliday!

by free7694 on Oct 11, 2007 10:23 PM MDT up reply actions

Ayup.

The estimable Drew Litton gets it right:

http://blogs.rockymountainnews.com/denver/drew/archives/drew0608toon.gif

Get Demented. Standing by my guys forever.

by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 10:25 PM MDT up reply actions

Yeah, well that's your opinion.

Every day is a Holliday!

by free7694 on Oct 11, 2007 10:20 PM MDT up reply actions

Yeah, well,

that's just, like, your opinion, man.

I'm DbacksSkins... I hail from here and here.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 11, 2007 10:27 PM MDT up reply actions

Go throw stuff on the field.

Every day is a Holliday!

by free7694 on Oct 11, 2007 10:30 PM MDT up reply actions

C'mon guys

Keep it nice.

Get Demented. Standing by my guys forever.

by Silverblood on Oct 11, 2007 10:31 PM MDT up reply actions

See, Jesus would TOTALLY not say stuff like that.

He'd sit there and TAKE it with the water bottles and turn the other cheek. Somebody should tell the Rockies.

It was a joke, by the way. But apparently, you've never seen the Big Lebowski...

I'm DbacksSkins... I hail from here and here.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 11, 2007 10:37 PM MDT up reply actions

8 year-olds dude.

Yes, those guys.

by potterhead4 on Oct 11, 2007 11:07 PM MDT up reply actions

Er...

this is a reply to Southbytheborder, obviously.

Yes, those guys.

by potterhead4 on Oct 11, 2007 11:12 PM MDT up reply actions

Crap...

it was. I need glasses.

Yes, those guys.

by potterhead4 on Oct 11, 2007 11:13 PM MDT up reply actions

Holy crap

It just hit me...we have a lead in the NLCS!!!

Every day is a Holliday!

by free7694 on Oct 11, 2007 10:55 PM MDT reply actions

What a game!!!

That was an awesome game, Francis pitched well and we bunched enough hits against Webb to score some runs. That's what teams look like when they beat Aaron Cook.

What was up with the bottles being thrown on the field? Talk about Bush league, first the Arizona fans can't sell out their own home NLCS game, then they get drunk and throw water bottles on the field? They should be arrested just for wasting water in the desert.

Also the call at 2nd in the 7th was right on. Upton hit the bag and then lunged at Matsui. Which is definetely not in the spirit of the rules. I'm suprised he wasn't sharpening his spikes in the dugout ala Ty Cobb.

by Charlie77 on Oct 11, 2007 11:26 PM MDT reply actions

Ok... before you call us bush league,

I'd like to repost a comment that went unanswered over at the pit:

hey friendly fan

Does Lincoln Kennedy ring a bell? Don't act like Rockies fans (i.e. Broncos fans at baseball games) are any different. Almost cost an All Pro tackle his career when a fan threw an ice ball and hit him in the face.

I am not saying you are a Broncos fan and maybe none of the Rockies fans are Broncos fans (not likely as that city lives and dies by that team), but just a note that water bottles from upper deck are nothing compared to ice balls from 2nd row.

by peeklay on Thu Oct 11, 2007 at 09:13:11 PM PDT
[ Parent | Reply to This ] (delete)

Take it easy...

I'm DbacksSkins... I hail from here and here.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 12, 2007 12:08 AM MDT up reply actions

Calm down everyone.

We agree that it was a classless thing for THOSE D-backs fans to do, but let's not lump ALL of them under that label because of an isolated set of assholes. We'd resent it just as much if it was going the other way (and I hope fans at Coors don't think that's a good idea). We've had fun this far, let's not pick each other to death.

Get Demented. Standing by my guys forever.

by Silverblood on Oct 12, 2007 12:10 AM MDT up reply actions

So... wait

Let me get this straight. Because OUR group of idiot fans threw snowballs, that makes it totally OK that YOUR group of idiot fans threw things, too? Thanks for clearing that up.

I'm so glad I'm not a Donkey fan... I get to wash my hands of that bunch altogether.

mvn.com/mlb-rockies - Staying on the sunny side of Blake Street since 1993.

by Franchise26 on Oct 12, 2007 12:17 AM MDT up reply actions

NOBODY said it was okay.

I'm just objecting to being called "bush league" for being a Dbacks fan because of what some fans at Chase did.

And.... you're not really helping your case. But if you're not intelligent enough to be able to distinguish the difference between a few dumbass fans at Chase who got thrown out of the stadium for chucking garbage on the field, and the rest of us Dbacks fans who are no different from you, then I'm glad you're a Rox fan and not a Dbacks fan.

I'm DbacksSkins... I hail from here and here.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 12, 2007 12:25 AM MDT up reply actions

What?

I don't remember lumping all D-Backs fans in with the idiots who threw things. In fact I pretty specifically referred to it as a 'group', which was meant to imply that I was fully aware that those fans are merely a part, not the whole. Maybe you thought 'Donkey' was a term referring to the D-Backs? It's not... that's what I call the Broncos.

And believe me, man... I'm DAMN glad I'm a Rockies fan. And after tonight I'm damn sure glad I'm not a Diamondbacks fan. And if I were, I wouldn't be too proud of it at the moment. What a disgrace.

mvn.com/mlb-rockies - Staying on the sunny side of Blake Street since 1993.

by Franchise26 on Oct 12, 2007 12:32 AM MDT up reply actions

You're right, you did refer to it as a group.

In retrospect, I apologize if I overreacted. And yes, I got the "Donkey" reference the first time.

After tonight you have plenty to be glad about as a Rockies fan. But just because some Dbacks fans decided to act like angry idiots doesn't make me ashamed to be a Dbacks fan, either.

I'm DbacksSkins... I hail from here and here.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 12, 2007 12:45 AM MDT up reply actions

as i remember

lincon kennedy egged the fans on and mocked em not to excuse the fans that did that but they were egged. ARIZONA FANS SUCK

ryan howard has a big nose

by roxfan4life on Oct 12, 2007 12:27 AM MDT reply actions

Oh.... and now Chief Justice John Marshall

announces an absolutely brilliant legal decision:

"lincon[sic] kennedy egged the fans on and mocked em not to excuse the fans that did that but they were egged." Clearly, that makes threatening somebody's career by throwing something solid at them 100% okay.

Always classy, roxfan4life. That's a very clever signature, by the way. Isn't your mama going to be upset when she finds out that you're using that language? She may even revoke your computer privileges...

I'm DbacksSkins... I hail from here and here.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 12, 2007 12:35 AM MDT up reply actions

ya no

i said it was WRONG of the fans to throw the snowball kennedy, BUT kennedy was askin for it he was mocking the fans, insulting them. now tonight fans were protesting a call that WAS THE RIGHT ONE. and they protested with bottles, had kaz started mocking the fans and insulting them and provking them i would understand why the fans would do that. IT STILL WOULDNT MAKE IT RIGHT.

i feel im a very justified in my assumption that az fans arent great because they cant even sell out nlcs games, i dont care if most of the citzens are from the north pole they should be sell outs, im happy for your state that your football teams(college and pro) are doing well basketball is doing well too. you should be selling out nlcs games, look at denver... nlcs sold out... avs games sold out...bronco games sold out....cu football sold out (almost and likely will be)...nuggets games mostly will be.... we are just as comptive as you and maybe even a step down from your skills but our games sell out. so i belive i am justified in saying az fans suck

ARIZONA FANS SUCK

by roxfan4life on Oct 12, 2007 2:14 AM MDT up reply actions

Just one answer to this post

Who said you're not as competitive? And a "step down" from our skills? If anything, you've got the better team on paper. We hit .250 during the regular season!!

I'm DbacksSkins... I hail from here and here.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 12, 2007 2:28 AM MDT up reply actions

sorry not in baseball

i think you have a better basketball team, college football team, and heck the way the broncos play a better pro team although sucks that usc kid is out.. week from today we will know who is the better baseball team

ARIZONA FANS SUCK

by roxfan4life on Oct 12, 2007 2:32 AM MDT up reply actions

Ah, that makes more sense then.

Except that since I'm a UA fan rather than an ASU fan, (I hate ASU) I'm not sure that you've got a worse college football team. ;)

Hopefully in 2 weeks one of our teams is towering over the broken bodies of the Red Sox or Indians after a 4 game sweep. I keep saying, if it's the Rockies, I'll sure as hell be on your side rootin' for 'em.

I'm DbacksSkins... I hail from here and here.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 12, 2007 2:36 AM MDT up reply actions

On a lighter note

John Donovan appears ready to marry Jeff.

Opening paragraph:

"He's on the cover of a certain well-recognized weekly sports magazine, he's finishing up the first year of a contract that will pay him more than $13 million, he won 17 games this season, he's soft-spoken and thoughtful and tall and talented and, let's not forget, left-handed, too. And his team, by the way, is the hottest thing in baseball since Lou Piniella last blew a gasket."

Get Demented. Standing by my guys forever.

by Silverblood on Oct 12, 2007 1:38 AM MDT reply actions

snakecharmer at the 'Pit,

aka lasnakorita at Purple Row, was remarking to me earlier tonight about how cute Jeff Francis is.

Made me want to puke.

;)

I'm DbacksSkins... I hail from here and here.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 12, 2007 1:45 AM MDT up reply actions

why must you destroy

all good things about our team

i dont really look at the pit but are we doing that to u? guessing by the people that reguarly post here i would guess no

ARIZONA FANS SUCK

by roxfan4life on Oct 12, 2007 2:20 AM MDT up reply actions

Oh, come now. How did I destroy anything?

I think I've been pretty complimentary to your team this entire postseason.

Say tonight had gone differently. Say the Rockies had lost in a terribly frustrating manner, to Brandon Webb, 5-1, and the Diamondbacks didn't have a single hard-hit ball yet managed to find all the holes, while the Rockies hit balls hard but directly at people, and there was a huge umpiring call at 2nd that went against you that, according to most of the retired players, was the wrong call.

After being dominated by Brandon Webb, one of your friends who's a Rox fan remarks how cute he is. Wouldn't you find that too much to handle?

I'm DbacksSkins... I hail from here and here.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 12, 2007 2:33 AM MDT up reply actions

Girls will always admire athletes

I don't see how this destroys anything, either. If I were to say that David Wright's cute, that doesn't mean I'm wrecking everything good about the Mets, nor does it mean I'm any less of a Rockies fan. I think you are totally mis-interpreting things, r4life.

by Rox Girl on Oct 12, 2007 6:45 AM MDT up reply actions

ok

maybe..but u forget denver has real fans and wouldnt say something like that....

lets throw it into your lap... how would you feel if your team just won the biggest game in franchise history... your pitcher (who is devloping into a great pitcher) yada yada yada and i came on and said o somebody said he is cute and i wanted to throw up how would you feel....?

ARIZONA FANS SUCK

by roxfan4life on Oct 12, 2007 2:38 AM MDT reply actions

I'd feel like

"Maybe so... but he just kicked your team's ass."

I'm DbacksSkins... I hail from here and here.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 12, 2007 2:41 AM MDT up reply actions

but why would you even say it

it would be like me tellin a colts fan that peyton manning is gay. i wouldnt make sense.

lol its like chewbacca living on endor with a bunch of two foot tall ewoks IT DOESNT MAKE SENSE

ARIZONA FANS SUCK

by roxfan4life on Oct 12, 2007 2:49 AM MDT up reply actions

Well, why not?

If Chewbacca lives on Endor you must convict.

I'm DbacksSkins... I hail from here and here.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 12, 2007 2:52 AM MDT up reply actions

im going to bed its late

kizla just wrote what is likely his best article.....ever

here is the link: http://www.denverpost.com/ci_7154499?source=rss

o and this upton kid is a jerk to say the least it looks like az might have problem child

ARIZONA FANS SUCK

by roxfan4life on Oct 12, 2007 3:00 AM MDT up reply actions

I somewhat agree with this article by Kiszla

That whole sequence with Upton from the stare down of Francis to the chop block on Kaz-Mat shows a lack of maturity and I hope somebody like Tony Clark -who though I hate what he does to the Rockies, I respect his professionalism- takes some time to talk to him about playing this game the right way. He had the double play broken up before he rolled into Matsui, and he could have saved an out if he kept his emotions in check. I really think he was aiming for needless retribution for the HBP, though.

That said, please also be careful about baiting others into a flamewar. I'm going to be a bit lenient right now because these are rivals and in the end we're expecting Rockies fans such as yourself to read and respond to this blog and not D-backs fans, but try and show more dignity in your comments. Thanks.

by Rox Girl on Oct 12, 2007 6:41 AM MDT up reply actions