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Saturday Morning Rockpile: A win streak?

Hey... I kind of remember this feeling. Last September/October, I think it was... although for some reason I kind of remember that these things are best when they last three weeks or so.

As Hunter Pence says, you have to give some credit to Franklin Morales for rebounding from a horrible first inning to squelch the 'Stros, but I think the difference last night was the production up the middle that's been missing. Six hits, including five doubles plus an HBP for the Tulo/Barmes/Ianneta trio qualifies as far and away the best game we've gotten offensively this season from those positions.

It says something when a team's bench players play so well, typically that something is "time to make a different bench." I think Hurdle's going to ride out Barmes' hot streak, and I think Iannetta is already starting to see more time (this was his third start this week) which probably should be expected with guys hitting over .400. For right now, I don't think it's a bad move as long as it's handled well with Nix and Yorvit.

At any rate, just like that we're second in the division and two games out of the Wild Card. Take that all you over-eager pundits that wrote us off too fast. The Rockies are still here.

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wow,

did anyone read the comments from the Houston Chronicle? I kinda feel bad for Astros fans right now. It must really hurt to watch this series and see Willy and Bucholz play, knowing what they got in return for them. Why isn’t the club trying to rebuild right now? Why bring in guys like Matsui and Tejada when you aren’t going to be able to compete for a few years?

Thank god for baseball season.

by jcd823 on Apr 19, 2008 12:01 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

I seem to recall

Similar comments on a couple of local newspaper sites about this time last year. But I certainly sympathize with the Astros’ fans, having been through more than a few years of lousy baseball in these parts.

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~ Earl Wilson

by rockhead on Apr 19, 2008 12:16 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also

giving up Qualls/Burke/Gutierrez for Valverde. I have a feeling I’ll feel the same when the Dbacks play the ‘Stros.

"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."

by DbacksSkins on Apr 19, 2008 12:55 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Signs of life

I’m beginning to think that maybe – just maybe – the real Rockies are starting to return to form. Last night’s game was the perfect set-up for a big ol’ belly-flop, but the guys didn’t let it happen. Jumping on the ‘Stros quickly, then adding on runs throughout the game; Franklin settling in after an awful first; bench depth and solid work by the pen. In short, real Rockies baseball.

To my mind, that shows a level of maturity that I think everyone has been hoping for. Now let’s keep it going!

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~ Earl Wilson

by rockhead on Apr 19, 2008 12:25 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Does anyone else...

notice that Bucky’s got a little strut now? I may be making it up but it looks like he’s got a little strut when he gets the last out of the inning. :) I think it’s adorable, personally.

www.notthisday.com ....coming October!!!

by Squeaky on Apr 19, 2008 1:42 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes...

absolutely I’ve noticed Buchholz’ cocky/confident strut that seems to say “hell, yes, I retired the side, that’s what they pay me to do.” I really noticed it in the 22-inning game and, obviously, he should be proud of the way he’s performed in 2008.

At this point, what’s to become of Vizcaino when he returns?

by moose14 on Apr 19, 2008 3:53 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

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