Early Game Open Thread:

by Rox Girl on Apr 2, 2007 10:28 AM MDT in Rockpile

Most of our lucky friends are probably just about ready to start making their way to Coors right about now. And if they're not, they should be. You've got to get to the temple early on Opening Day people, catch some BP, soak in the atmosphere of 48,000 roaring Rox fans. Mmmm...

Anyway, for the rest of us we can look at the out of town scoreboard in the meantime:

Starting at 11:05 MDT:

Atlanta vs Philly
Florida vs Washington
Tampa Bay vs New York
Toronto vs Detroit

At 12:05, our first divisional competition gets underway with the Dodger tilt:

Cleveland vs White Sox
Los Angeles vs Milwaukee

At 2:10:

Chicago vs Cincinnati

It looks like Furcal's out of the lineup for the Dodgers, I'm hoping he's still rusty by the time the Rockies get to Chavez Ravine next week. I'm sorry, that lineup in LA just seems so weak right now for a divisional heavyweight.

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I am in New York.

I would rather be in Colorado. Meh. :| My sister and father will be at the park in about an hour and a half, taking advantage of some prime tickets, while I sit here, wear my Rockies shirt and necklace in their honor, and mutter futilely. When the game DOES start, I shall be tracking it on Gameday, even if that is only a poor substitute. After the bad taste that was the Cards' loss last night, I'm lookin' for a WIN to make me feel better!

GO ROCKIES!

Sparks of Dementia Rockies, A's, and Cards coverage by an amateur if very enthusiastic blogmistress, myself.

by Silverblood on Apr 2, 2007 10:36 AM MDT reply actions

Yep.

I'm in Tennessee, so I'm obviously not at the game either. And to give you some understanding, in our Facebook "Hope Springs Eternal" group, I have the title of the "only Rockies fan anyone has ever met."

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

by Rox Fan in TN on Apr 2, 2007 10:47 AM MDT up reply actions

I just noticed

that the Opening Day countdown is off. It should be 2 hours, 43 minutes, not 3.

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

by Rox Fan in TN on Apr 2, 2007 11:21 AM MDT reply actions

Yep,

I told somebody else that I think Russ is counting on the first part of the game being a repeat of last season, and implying that we should really only pay attention to the exciting conclusion.

by Rox Girl on Apr 2, 2007 11:25 AM MDT up reply actions

Must have only changed

today. It was in sync with the countdown clock on the Official Site through last night.

by Russ Oates on Apr 2, 2007 3:56 PM MDT up reply actions

Opening Day!

Wow, I can't believe the 4-letter network just came to A-Rod's defense with that error. Usually they just skewer him for three hours. I just can't hate the guy like most other people.

The Diamondbacks though? I CAN hate (or serious dislike) them with the best of them. Rockies win today!

Insert clever and witty remark slash pun here!

by ES46NE10 on Apr 2, 2007 11:31 AM MDT reply actions

Eh

I think it helps his cause that the Yankees ended up getting out of the inning without giving up a run. The fans seemed to be appreciative of him when he came up to bat. I have the sound off so I don't know if they booed when he struck out.

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

by Rox Fan in TN on Apr 2, 2007 11:35 AM MDT up reply actions

Geez

Kazmir's thrown 30 pitches and he's still not out of the first inning. That's not going to work.

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

by Rox Fan in TN on Apr 2, 2007 11:36 AM MDT reply actions

30 Pitches

Better Scott Kazmir throws 30 first-inning pitches than Aaron Cook, I always say.

Insert clever and witty remark slash pun here!

by ES46NE10 on Apr 2, 2007 11:45 AM MDT reply actions

Right

Let me put it this way. I get out of class at 3:10 (CT, meaning five minutes after game time.) I'll probably be home around 3:15, so if I catch any of the top of the first inning, things are not good.

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

by Rox Fan in TN on Apr 2, 2007 11:47 AM MDT up reply actions

o'dowd/hurdle contracts extended

On Mike Rosen's show (KOA Radio in Denver) it was just announced the Rockies have signed O'Dowd and Hurdle to two year extensions on their contracts. More details to come I'm sure.

by titan on Apr 2, 2007 11:55 AM MDT reply actions

I hope this is a late April fools joke.

Giving Hurdle an extension is an absolute joke.

Free Ryan Spilborghs!

by malakian on Apr 2, 2007 12:06 PM MDT up reply actions

Agreed...

I can't get rid of the sneaking feeling that we're screwed as long as Clint "Mr. Nice Guy Little League Manager" Hurdle is at the helm.

Sparks of Dementia Rockies, A's, and Cards coverage by an amateur if very enthusiastic blogmistress, myself.

by Silverblood on Apr 2, 2007 12:08 PM MDT up reply actions

It's not

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20070402&content_id=1874657&vke y=pr_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col

God, I hate this team sometimes....

Free Ryan Spilborghs!

by malakian on Apr 2, 2007 12:08 PM MDT up reply actions

GM

I feel like giving the GM an extension is a worse move than giving one to Hurdle, but that's just me.

Insert clever and witty remark slash pun here!

by ES46NE10 on Apr 2, 2007 12:26 PM MDT reply actions

O'Dowd

I think he's done a good job over the last few years and deserves this.

There is absolutely no justification for giving Hurdle an extension though.

This really put a damper on my opening day....

Free Ryan Spilborghs!

by malakian on Apr 2, 2007 12:37 PM MDT up reply actions

I agree

I have my issues with O'Dowd, namely his preference for veteran status over talent in pitching, and his aversion of risk in mid-season, but he can't make everyone happy all the time, and he deserves credit for putting the organization on the right track and surrounding himself with excellent individuals like Geivett, Shmidt, Gustafson, and the like.

O'Dowd has earned another two years to see this project through.

by David OhNo on Apr 2, 2007 12:52 PM MDT up reply actions