Game #59: Cook vs. Williams

by Rox Girl on Jun 6, 2007 6:05 PM MDT in News

Wow, we better win this game. Woody Williams has experience against the Rockies, going 3-4 with a 7.90 ERA against us. That's right, an ERA just under eight in fifteen games, but he's still somehow managed to win three of them. In Coors Field, he's got an ERA at 14.90, but some of that was pre-humidor.

Again, we better win this thing.

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Lineups

Astros

Biggio 2b
Pence cf
Berkman 1b
Lee lf
Loretta 3b
Scott rf
Everett ss
Ausmus c
Williams p

Rockies

Taveras cf
Matsui 2b
Holliday lf
Helton 1b
Atkins 3b
Hawpe rf
Tulowitzki ss
Torrealba c
Cook p

Why still Torrealba?

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

by Rox Fan in TN on Jun 6, 2007 6:21 PM MDT 0 recs

It migth not be too much longer that you ask...

Yorvit's all important Batting Average is eroding steadily while Iannetta's is inching up. Eventually they'll meet and Hurdle will wake up with an epiphany.

by Rox Girl on Jun 6, 2007 6:35 PM MDT up 0 recs

I hope not

But remember, we are talking about the same Clint Hurdle who gave Danny Ardoin 109 ABs last season (while he was hitting 193/261/257.)

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

by Rox Fan in TN on Jun 6, 2007 6:43 PM MDT up 0 recs

5 & 6

WTF has Hawpe still not moved ahead of Atkins in the batting order?

by MADness on Jun 6, 2007 7:01 PM MDT up 0 recs

Must still be

Hurdle wanting to split up his lefties or something. It makes sense, though, Atkins is more likely to start hitting with Hawpe behind him than with Torrealba behind him.

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

by Rox Fan in TN on Jun 6, 2007 7:13 PM MDT up 0 recs

I'd still like to see

the team go after Michael Barrett. Despite being a free agent at season's end, he shouldn't be too costly a rental, and the Rockies could make him their "splash" signing this off-season anyways, as he'll come cheaper than most other big names, and could be the offensive heavy half of a platoon with Iannetta.

Give the Cubs Torrealba, Barmes, and a prospect. Maybe a Seth Smith or a pitcher like Mattheus.

by David OhNo on Jun 6, 2007 7:17 PM MDT 0 recs

Nice double

Nice hit, I thought it was going out when it left Tulo's bat.

Too bad Yorvit grounded out following him.

by MADness on Jun 6, 2007 7:40 PM MDT 0 recs

Bold statement, I know but

I bet Iannetta would have batted him in.

9-0 August 26-September 5, 1997

by RISP on Jun 6, 2007 7:42 PM MDT 0 recs

Why

is Huson back already? Ugh. Frazier gets more off days than anybody I know.

by Knepster on Jun 6, 2007 7:43 PM MDT 0 recs

He deserves a few off days

right now. His son Parker is one of the better prep pitchers in Oklahoma, and he stands a good chance of being drafted at some time Friday, possibly in the first ten to fifteen rounds.

I think it's better that he can be there with his son to share the draft experience over calling games against the NL Central bottom feeders.

For those interested, Parker Frazier is a highly projectable right hander. He stands at about 6'5, and looks like he weighs around 170 (think a right handed Detwiler). He seems to pitch in the mid to upper eighties, but I've heard he's hit 90 mph in a throwing session. I was most impressed with his slider, which he varied speeds on in the game I saw, adding velocity and bite to it when looking for the punch out. His mechanics are pretty clean, and he uses his frame to pitch with slope. Once he begins to put weight on his frame, the velocity should rise.

by David OhNo on Jun 6, 2007 7:50 PM MDT up 0 recs

Didn't know

that, thanks for the info. He absolutely should be home to be with his son for the draft.

by Knepster on Jun 6, 2007 7:54 PM MDT up 0 recs

I'm surprised

it hasn't been given any much coverage by the Denver media. Granted, Parker Frazier is a Tulsa area high schooler, his father's ties to the Rockies should make Frazier of interest to the Rockies' faithful. In fact, I'd imagine the Rockies would be one of the more interested teams on the second day, if only because they have more "inside" information into his character than others.

by David OhNo on Jun 6, 2007 7:57 PM MDT up 0 recs

With Danny Montgomery

in the booth, Goodman briefly brought up Parker Frazier, but they didn't go into much detail.

by Knepster on Jun 6, 2007 8:24 PM MDT up 0 recs

We can thank

Carlos Lee a bit for that, but we'll take it.

by Knepster on Jun 6, 2007 7:55 PM MDT 0 recs

Since I'm in the blackout

but without local television coverage, I can't give the Rockies my undivided attention tonight.

However, neither should those who get the game. Between innings, I'd highly recommend venturing over to the Tulsa Drillers box score to see the progress of our fast rising pitching prospect Deduno, and the 3-3, 3 double night currently for Herrera.

by David OhNo on Jun 6, 2007 8:02 PM MDT 0 recs

I jinxed Deduno

He was cruising through five, but has run into trouble here in the sixth.

by David OhNo on Jun 6, 2007 8:14 PM MDT up 0 recs

Danny Montgomery

is in the booth right now. Pretty interesting stuff.

by Knepster on Jun 6, 2007 8:12 PM MDT 0 recs

3-1 now

With the way our offense has been performing, that feels daunting.

by Knepster on Jun 6, 2007 8:17 PM MDT 0 recs

So . . .

how about that draft tomorrow?

"Vae victis!" - Brennus the Gaul

by Russ on Jun 6, 2007 8:17 PM MDT 0 recs

How about that

Cookie laying the bunt down with 2 outs and gets a hit. Let's see Willy T tie it up now.

by Knepster on Jun 6, 2007 8:27 PM MDT 0 recs

And he does.

Tie game! Creative inning. Delayed steal from Atkins, bunt hit from Cookie and RBIs from Torre and Willy.

by Knepster on Jun 6, 2007 8:28 PM MDT up 0 recs

Wow

Some runs.

"Vae victis!" - Brennus the Gaul

by Russ on Jun 6, 2007 8:28 PM MDT 0 recs

Wow, I can't believe my eyes,

real baseball!

9-0 August 26-September 5, 1997

by RISP on Jun 6, 2007 8:29 PM MDT 0 recs

Kaz!

Gives us the lead. All of this with two outs. We needed an inning like this big time.

by Knepster on Jun 6, 2007 8:29 PM MDT 0 recs

Helton is due for a slam.

9-0 August 26-September 5, 1997

by RISP on Jun 6, 2007 8:34 PM MDT 0 recs

...and I guess will ramain so...

9-0 August 26-September 5, 1997

by RISP on Jun 6, 2007 8:36 PM MDT up 0 recs

I hate

leaving the bases loaded, but at least we retook the lead.

by Knepster on Jun 6, 2007 8:35 PM MDT 0 recs

Off topic

But this is pretty cool.

by Knepster on Jun 6, 2007 8:38 PM MDT 0 recs

And Cookie

gives the lead right back. Ugh.

by Knepster on Jun 6, 2007 8:45 PM MDT 0 recs

Another quiet night

in here. What happened to everybody?

by Knepster on Jun 6, 2007 8:53 PM MDT 0 recs

I had

an early fantasy football draft at 9 and MHR Radio started at 10.

"Vae victis!" - Brennus the Gaul

by Russ on Jun 6, 2007 8:56 PM MDT up 0 recs

Fantasy Football?

In June?

by Knepster on Jun 6, 2007 8:57 PM MDT up 0 recs

Yahoo!

started sign ups on Monday. I had to go for a very early draft.

"Vae victis!" - Brennus the Gaul

by Russ on Jun 6, 2007 8:59 PM MDT up 0 recs

Very early

is an understatement.

by Knepster on Jun 6, 2007 9:03 PM MDT up 0 recs

Just a public league

My two private leagues don't draft until late August.

Having the first pick and drafting LaDainian Tomlinson with it = a very happy me.

"Vae victis!" - Brennus the Gaul

by Russ on Jun 6, 2007 9:07 PM MDT up 0 recs

Balk!

Torre to second. Cookie lays down a nice bunt and Torre is at third. Please don't repeat last night and leave him stranded.

by Knepster on Jun 6, 2007 9:05 PM MDT 0 recs

WHY

did he run on a hit that shallow? COME ON. Another wasted opportunity. As I said about 12 times last night, that's how you lose baseball games.

by Knepster on Jun 6, 2007 9:07 PM MDT 0 recs

Memo to Cook:

You are not the staff "ace" when you constantly give up big innings right after the offense bails you out.

by moomacher on Jun 6, 2007 9:11 PM MDT 0 recs

KAZ MATSUI

Ties it up with a BOMB. Second deck in right field. Holy crap that was awesome.

by Knepster on Jun 6, 2007 9:17 PM MDT 0 recs

First homer of the year

for Kaz. Sweet!

"Vae victis!" - Brennus the Gaul

by Russ on Jun 6, 2007 9:18 PM MDT 0 recs

Williams

get tossed after plunking Holliday with the first pitch. I was waiting for this to get started after the drama in the 9th last night.

by Knepster on Jun 6, 2007 9:19 PM MDT 0 recs

Brandon Hawpe!

With a two run triple to give us the lead. Where was this last night when I was at the game?

by Knepster on Jun 6, 2007 9:27 PM MDT 0 recs

Bran-don!

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

"Vae victis!" - Brennus the Gaul

by Russ on Jun 6, 2007 9:28 PM MDT 0 recs

Tulo

Knocks him in. Three run lead now. I ask again, where was this last night?

by Knepster on Jun 6, 2007 9:31 PM MDT 0 recs

Barker

steps in for his first major league at bat.

by Knepster on Jun 6, 2007 9:33 PM MDT 0 recs

And he gets hit

Unintentional, but loads the bases for Willy.

by Knepster on Jun 6, 2007 9:35 PM MDT up 0 recs

Ah, an HBP

Come on, Willy!

"Vae victis!" - Brennus the Gaul

by Russ on Jun 6, 2007 9:35 PM MDT 0 recs

HaHaHaHa!

"Vae victis!" - Brennus the Gaul

by Russ on Jun 6, 2007 9:43 PM MDT 0 recs

I seriously hope

leaving the bases loaded twice doesn't come back to haunt us.

by Knepster on Jun 6, 2007 9:43 PM MDT 0 recs

Man

That was about 6 inches short of being gone.

by Knepster on Jun 6, 2007 9:51 PM MDT 0 recs

Ugh

Fuentes gives up a bomb to Ensberg. One run game now.

by Knepster on Jun 6, 2007 10:02 PM MDT 0 recs

Brian,

don't allow another run.

None shall pass home plate.

"Vae victis!" - Brennus the Gaul

by Russ on Jun 6, 2007 10:03 PM MDT 0 recs

Close one

Can't say that I'll follow tomorrow's game closely, though.

"Vae victis!" - Brennus the Gaul

by Russ on Jun 6, 2007 10:07 PM MDT 0 recs

Seeing as it's already Thursday,

the game later today.

"Vae victis!" - Brennus the Gaul

by Russ on Jun 6, 2007 10:08 PM MDT up 0 recs

Game is

still tomorrow out here.

by Knepster on Jun 6, 2007 10:09 PM MDT up 0 recs

Ballgame

Needed the win, and nice to see some O, but we still left too many guys on base.

by Knepster on Jun 6, 2007 10:08 PM MDT 0 recs

...again

9-0 August 26-September 5, 1997

by RISP on Jun 6, 2007 10:14 PM MDT up 0 recs

Game was great fun to be at

but so, so, so very cold. Betsy, Silverblood, and I were up in the lower right field third deck and the wind was just whistling through the seats above us...we were so cold. We had to yell like crazy and do all sorts of mind tricks to keep ourselves warm.

We had a great time, though. Interesting game, lots of back and forthing, a lot of stranded runners but a few that came in! The Matsui HR was VERY surprising! But of course, very welcome. Before the game we didn't get a chance to get any new autographs...I ALMOST got Atkins, but he got dive bombed by a whole load of people and never got to me. oh well. But we stuck out the cold and actually saw our Blake Street boys take home a win! roxfan4life gave us a ball at the end (thank you!)

And then Silverblood and I nearly ran out of gas on our way up, which was interesting in a very different way. I'm finally getting warm thanks to some nice hot chocolate.

Yay Rockies! Now do it again tomorrow. Oh, and Torre had three hits. He'll be catching from now until the sun blows up for that.

1) Play Chris Iannetta, 2) stop pitching Martin, 3) Free Taylor Buchholz, 4) Fire Clint Hurdle...am I missing anything?

by Squeaky on Jun 6, 2007 11:48 PM MDT 0 recs

you bet

anytime you come say hi. sorry it was a couple of bad throws to get it to ya but i wanted to get it over the kids that were there. come say hi whenever you come to a game, i get bored out there.

by roxfan4life on Jun 7, 2007 12:22 AM MDT up 0 recs