Spring Training Game #27
by Rox Girl on Mar 24, 2008 1:17 PM MDT
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PrintThe Rockies play Milwaukee this afternoon. I think this is the Gameday link, but don't quote me on that. The game's on MLB.TV and Gameday Audio, but I don't think there's local coverage in Denver today.
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Actually its opening day...
For my son's t-ball team, sort of. It's his first day of practice. My other son should be having his first practice next week. Hopefully they both make the cut!
There's only one Rocktober!!
My son got sent down to the minors...
After practice the coach talked to me and said he needed another year of seasoning in regular t-ball before he could play coach pitch. Oh well, he was pretty young for his team, and now him and his brother can play on the same team. Which will make it easier for me to attend practices and games.
There's only one Rocktober!!
Plus, it's said
that players can afford to repeat t-ball and still go on to successful years in kid pitch. That is, unless your t-ball league is affiliated with the YMCA. Their parks are quite hitter friendly and it makes it tough to discern which kids are coach pitch ready and which ones are just taking advantage of the spacious dimensions and outfielders that feel the need to chase down the baserunner when they field a ball.
Three-man booth today,
two being Brewers broadcasters.
"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence
Geez, only a week until Opening Day?
I keep thinking it can't be next week. Maybe it was the snow this morning.
Wow
4 spot in the 1st inning.
Die-hard Rockies fan. On the bandwagon since 7/6/93. Not giving up my seat. EVER! rockiesfan4ever reffered you
by rockiesfan4ever on Mar 24, 2008 2:40 PM MDT reply actions
Pitcher
walks the other pitcher to load the bases. How . . . fitting.
"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence
Jeez
U-ball really needs to kick it into a higher gear, it's a week until the season starts. Now is not the time to be working on pitches, it's time to have your stuff under control.
A suggestion for
New! Purple Row: do we have to preview everything before we have to post it? I'd prefer an Edit Post rather than a preview, which is irritating.
Think before you comment . . .
or that's the thinking behind it. I don't think previewing a post will be taken out.
"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence
Jimenez slidestep
For someone who is watching the game...is Ubaldo still working on using a slidestep when he's pitching out the stretch? I hope that explains some of his struggles.
Formerly rockiesfan06 - but the world's most generic username just wasn't cutting it.
by SC Memphis Raines on Mar 24, 2008 3:14 PM MDT reply actions
This has not been U-ball's best outing...
thankfully it's only spring, let's get the kinks out now.
by AtkinsandTulofan on Mar 24, 2008 3:35 PM MDT reply actions
Ooph,
back-to-back RBI singles by Fielder and Braun.
"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence
So when
do we officially start worrying about the state of the rotation? Seeing as it seems like "Francis, Cook, and don't look."
Wait a few weeks
Just remember, next Monday morning, our rotation will have an ERA of 0.00. I'd wait a couple times through the rotation before I sweat anything.
Jiminez got hit hard at Co Springs early last season -- he's a young guy who's still learning how to harness his stuff. I expect that, by June or so, we won't even remember what kind of spring he's had.
2 weeks into the season
2 starts each or 2 rounds through the rotation....then we can panic.
Or...join me in panicking now.....But I'm a little knee jerk in my reactions
What am going to do with all these "Jeff Baker for 2nd" bumper stickers?
Phew! Inning over!
That was a long one, let's get some more runs here.
by AtkinsandTulofan on Mar 24, 2008 3:40 PM MDT reply actions
'Netta again!
How could the Rockies think of starting the year with out him?!
by AtkinsandTulofan on Mar 24, 2008 3:45 PM MDT reply actions
Yeah
He may be the story of the spring. If he steps up, takes the starting job and produces, our long-term outlook gets a whole lot better
Unfortunately
We still have Torrealba on the books for more than he's worth (read: nothing).
Iannetta is better than Torrealba already, which is why I was pissed when the Mets took away their offer.
Actually
I've been worrying about the rotation for some time now. Aside from Francis and Cook, we're going to need to score some runs to win.
Uball going out now...
1st and 2nd nobody out
by AtkinsandTulofan on Mar 24, 2008 3:51 PM MDT reply actions
Well, at least the Rockies got an
out on the play as well.
"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence
Nice double play!
Great throw by 'Netta!
by AtkinsandTulofan on Mar 24, 2008 3:57 PM MDT reply actions
Strike 'em out, throw 'em out
Yet again, it'll be the story of the year as to how much time Iannetta does not get in favor of Torrealba.
If he performs, he'll play
I expect Yorvit to get the bulk of the action when Jimenez and Morales are on the hill, but Ianetta, if he produces, will see much more time. Trust me, O'Dowd and Hurdle want this kid to step up and take that spot over and they'll give him every opportunity.
In the minors,
Iannetta worked well with Jimenez and all the other spanish speaking pitchers. I don't think there's any communication problems during the game.
Not so much the communication thing....
Torrealba was pretty impressive in the way he handled the two young guys down the stretch last season, in terms of keeping them calm and focused. Until they're really settled in, I'd feel pretty good about him working with them for their starts.
Auto refresh
Just experienced it for the first time with that post. It's an excellent feature!
Meanwhile, Iannetta continues to have a great game. I don't mind Yorvit at a good game caller and a mentor to the young Latin pitchers, but I hope Iannetta gets into the lineup more than once or twice a week.
"Corpas ready, first pitch, checkswing roller...Tulowitzki has it, throws to first...BALLGAME! WORLD SERIES TIME IN COLORADO!"
by avsfan4ever33 on Mar 24, 2008 3:59 PM MDT up reply actions
Taveras on for the fourth time
Will he attempt to steal his fourth bag of the game?
"Corpas ready, first pitch, checkswing roller...Tulowitzki has it, throws to first...BALLGAME! WORLD SERIES TIME IN COLORADO!"
Capallen in
I don't think it's his first apperance of the spring, but it's one of the first.
"Corpas ready, first pitch, checkswing roller...Tulowitzki has it, throws to first...BALLGAME! WORLD SERIES TIME IN COLORADO!"
They even
do the sausage race during Spring Training games?
"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence
As long as
Randall Simon isn't on the opposing team.
"Corpas ready, first pitch, checkswing roller...Tulowitzki has it, throws to first...BALLGAME! WORLD SERIES TIME IN COLORADO!"
by avsfan4ever33 on Mar 24, 2008 4:09 PM MDT up reply actions
Bellorin 1st base?
interesting...
"A man can be as great as he wants to be. If you believe in yourself and have the courage, the determination, the dedication, the competitive drive and if you are willing to sacrifice the little things in life and pay the price for the things that are worthwhile, it can be done."
~Vince Lombardi
by AtkinsandTulofan on Mar 24, 2008 4:09 PM MDT reply actions
Speaking of Braun
Has there been any banter between the two sets of announcers regarding the travesty that was the NL Rookie of the Year voting last year? I missed the first three innings and was curious.
"Corpas ready, first pitch, checkswing roller...Tulowitzki has it, throws to first...BALLGAME! WORLD SERIES TIME IN COLORADO!"
by avsfan4ever33 on Mar 24, 2008 4:11 PM MDT up reply actions
That was a quick one..not too stressful.
Would like to see more innings like that lol.
"A man can be as great as he wants to be. If you believe in yourself and have the courage, the determination, the dedication, the competitive drive and if you are willing to sacrifice the little things in life and pay the price for the things that are worthwhile, it can be done."
~Vince Lombardi
by AtkinsandTulofan on Mar 24, 2008 4:11 PM MDT reply actions
Seth Smith!
Double!
"A man can be as great as he wants to be. If you believe in yourself and have the courage, the determination, the dedication, the competitive drive and if you are willing to sacrifice the little things in life and pay the price for the things that are worthwhile, it can be done."
~Vince Lombardi
by AtkinsandTulofan on Mar 24, 2008 4:14 PM MDT reply actions
Can we please score here guys?
A few more Rockies runs would make me a happy girl.
"A man can be as great as he wants to be. If you believe in yourself and have the courage, the determination, the dedication, the competitive drive and if you are willing to sacrifice the little things in life and pay the price for the things that are worthwhile, it can be done."
~Vince Lombardi
by AtkinsandTulofan on Mar 24, 2008 4:29 PM MDT reply actions
Color Guys
so the Brewers have 2 decent ones...and the Rockies have Frazier and Huson....doesn't seem fair some how. At least we have the KOA radio team (when we get to the season)
What am going to do with all these "Jeff Baker for 2nd" bumper stickers?
Good inning for Herges
Onto the ninth now - how about a few insurance runs?
"Corpas ready, first pitch, checkswing roller...Tulowitzki has it, throws to first...BALLGAME! WORLD SERIES TIME IN COLORADO!"
Ryan Mattheus
on the mound. He'll be a reliever with Tulsa this year.
"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence
Nice throw and pick at first
Catch and throw from the outfield grass by the shortstop Bernier, and Bellorin with a nice scoop at first.
"Corpas ready, first pitch, checkswing roller...Tulowitzki has it, throws to first...BALLGAME! WORLD SERIES TIME IN COLORADO!"
Rockies win!
Just a few more days and we can get the real thing going.
"Corpas ready, first pitch, checkswing roller...Tulowitzki has it, throws to first...BALLGAME! WORLD SERIES TIME IN COLORADO!"
Despite a shaky outing
by Jimenez, the Rockies win.
Who's up for baseball at 6am ET/4am MT tomorrow?
"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence
you know...
I was thinking about getting up for the second game, but that's just because I have a thing for the Rich Harden. But yeah. Might be fun.
Another FSN game
on Tuesday! WhOO HOOOO
What am going to do with all these "Jeff Baker for 2nd" bumper stickers?
We held on! Great Game!
Another one tomorrow against our familiar foes! Opening day is coming soon!
"A man can be as great as he wants to be. If you believe in yourself and have the courage, the determination, the dedication, the competitive drive and if you are willing to sacrifice the little things in life and pay the price for the things that are worthwhile, it can be done."
~Vince Lombardi
by AtkinsandTulofan on Mar 24, 2008 5:11 PM MDT reply actions
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