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Game #24: Penny vs Redman

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 I was meaning to review game thread etiquette the other night, but SBN's server issues prevented me. Perhaps this should be expected with losing, but the language of the board got a little salty last week. Mild expletives can slide, but the harsher sexually derived words will definitely draw a flag. Please do not think that asterisking out c***e words is an appropriate substitution, either. If you know what the asterisks are taking out, chances are the rest of us do, also. Just be a little more creative in voicing your displeasure without resorting to vulgarity.

Second, at the opposite end of the commenting spectrum, I've been a bit disappointed that nobody's been using our new recommend feature on comments. If somebody posts something you find that's particularly insightful or witty or that will lead humanity into a new era of global peace, go ahead and take the recommend action. I'd like to start featuring the best comments from the gamethreads in the next morning's Rockpile, the recommends will help me spot them better.

Okay, off the soapbox. Let's play some crafty-lefty ball.

Go Rockies!

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Penny vs. Redman....

I am not thrilled with this matchup at all, and yet find myself debating whether or not I will watch the game anyway. I am wearing my lucky Hawpe shirt (worn during last September/October and which has put an end to several losing streaks) so there’s always that. Hooray.

Just make it stop.

by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 7:04 PM MDT   0 recs

For sure, after last night

I told myself I’d take the night off, particularly since I had to give up my tickets because its my mother-in-law’s birthday. But I just set the dvr, can’t help myself. Gotta see if this will be a truly black day for Denver sports or if Mark Redman can redeem it…i can’t believe I just wrote that. Ugh.

by Teekalong on Apr 26, 2008 7:25 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Penny's on my fantasy team

and I’m hoping he gets bombed tonight. Let’s go rox!

by moomacher on Apr 26, 2008 7:06 PM MDT   0 recs

Also

With Nix DFAed, I expect Q will be along shortly to be the backup infielder, but for the time being, that leaves us with Baker as our only backup IF. A thirteen-man pitching staff might be a boon at the rate we’re going. Argh.

Just make it stop.

by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 7:09 PM MDT   0 recs

Lineups:

Us:
Taveras
Helton
Holliday
Atkins
Hawpe
Tulowitzki
Iannetta
Barmes
Redman

(Holy schnauzers… I actually agree with this all. Willy T needs to back up his kvetching about playing time with something substantial, though).

Them:
Furcal
Pierre
Kemp
Kent
Martin
Loney
Jones
DeWitt
Penny

Just make it stop.

by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 7:27 PM MDT   0 recs

This has to me my preferred lineup right now, too.

Actually my preferred lineup would have had Ian Stewart playing fabulous defense at second this Spring and he’d be batting ahead of Tulo. That would be a killer lineup.

by Rox Girl on Apr 26, 2008 7:45 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

[Sigh]

Sure you can’t learn how to second-sack in about…. 30 minutes, Stewart?

Just make it stop.

by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 7:46 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Luck

I am putting on my lucky shirt (I wore it for all the games during “the streak” without washing it)

Die-hard Rockies fan. On the bandwagon since 7/6/93. Not giving up my seat. EVER!

by rockiesfan4ever on Apr 26, 2008 7:45 PM MDT   0 recs

Netta's in, which should help...

Not to knock Yorvy who has been playing well, but the last 3 games Ianetta was in the Rockies have won. He seems to be a good luck charm as well as a good catcher.

"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 Apr 26, 2008 7:58 PM MDT   0 recs

Iannetta i mean..

I know how to spell his name.

"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 Apr 26, 2008 7:59 PM MDT   0 recs

Nix

wow they are designating Nix for assignment. wtf seems way too early for this

by purplesocks on Apr 26, 2008 8:07 PM MDT   0 recs

I'll watch this one at least for a little while

But if it gets too painful, I think I’ll check out. I want to write some more tonight and am not thrilled with myself for staying up past 3 AM to watch us lose in extras last night.

(Then again, I always say this. Argh).

Just make it stop.

by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 8:11 PM MDT   0 recs

Jayson Nix has been DFA.

I have died and gone to heaven.

by Tyler Boschert on Apr 26, 2008 8:17 PM MDT   0 recs

Eh.

We won’t miss his “hitting,” but I feel bad for him on a personal level. And I won’t suspect myself of croaking and finding post-death happy places until we win some damn games in a row.

Just make it stop.

by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 8:18 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

WOOO GARRETT!

Early lead for the Rox! Atty esta en fuego!

by Tyler Boschert on Apr 26, 2008 8:18 PM MDT   0 recs

Garrett!

I don’t want to trade this guy, ever.

by dogs on Apr 26, 2008 8:18 PM MDT   0 recs

I'm a fan of Atkins and don't want to trade him either

and he’s making it that much harder right now.

Just make it stop.

by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 8:19 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Lock him up

and trade Stewart. Now.

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

by rockhead on Apr 26, 2008 8:20 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

You beat me to the punch...

I was going to say this is a good spot to plead with Rockies’ “braintrust,” such as it is, not to trade Atkins. Jeez, the guy is hitting nearly .340 and everything is a rope. Give him the extension he deserves. I’m far from sold on Stewart, but maybe you can try to work him at second now that Barmes is the only 2B.

by moose14 on Apr 26, 2008 8:22 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Like I keep saying

if Atkins finds himself in NY soon, he’s always welcome to stop by and marry me.

Just make it stop.

by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 8:18 PM MDT   0 recs

Woo!!

Atkins!

by holly96 on Apr 26, 2008 8:18 PM MDT   0 recs

Brad walks

Let’s see if Tulo can do anything in his new spot.

Just make it stop.

by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 8:20 PM MDT   0 recs

Another good defensive play on him

or just plain suck as he’s unfortunately evidenced recently?

Just make it stop.

by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 8:21 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Ball hit hard

but right at Fat-Man Andruw Jones.

by Tyler Boschert on Apr 26, 2008 8:22 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Okay Redman

Don’t suck. That is all I ask.

Just make it stop.

by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 8:24 PM MDT   0 recs

5.25 ERA coming in.

That’s sort of riding the fence between Sucksville and the Promised Land.

by Tyler Boschert on Apr 26, 2008 8:26 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

This was clearly

way, WAY too much to ask.

Just make it stop.

by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 9:06 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Great start!

Gotta love everyday Atty! Wearing my Iucky Iannetta shirt, let’s go after it Mark!

"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 Apr 26, 2008 8:24 PM MDT   0 recs

I want to run an idea by the Row.

(Maybe this is the wrong place to do it, but…)

What would you guys think of the Rockies pulling a page from the book of the Green Bay Packers (loath as I am to say it) and sell shares in the team? That is, what if the FANS were to own the team?

It would never happen, of course, but I’d like to at least think it’s a good idea. The Monforts are a cancer on the club, if you ask me (or at least Drunky McDrunkerson is).

by Tyler Boschert on Apr 26, 2008 8:25 PM MDT   0 recs

Redman

gives up a single to the Noodle!Arm.

Just make it stop.

by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 8:28 PM MDT   0 recs

And Pierre steals third.

Redman doing his best Ubaldo Jimenez impression so far…

by Tyler Boschert on Apr 26, 2008 8:29 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Nah

If he was Uball, he’d be throwing 98 mph and have no clue where the hell it was going, unlike the “fastball” that Gameday just registered at a mind-bending 83.

Just make it stop.

by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 8:31 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

And Pierre steals third

1 out, Kemp up. Wee.

Just make it stop.

by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 8:30 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Juan Pierre led the National League in outs made last year,

and I think zero of them came against us. Jeez, seems like he’s Ty freakin’ Cobb against us and Gary Coleman against everybody else.

by Tyler Boschert on Apr 26, 2008 8:28 PM MDT   0 recs

Kent gets a hit

for Martin. Oi boy. Redman.

Just make it stop.

by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 8:32 PM MDT   0 recs

4-pitch BB for Martin

Urgh. I think I know which Redman we got tonight.

Just make it stop.

by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 8:33 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Martin walks.

To borrow from Silver: RedmanWooTime is on!

by Tyler Boschert on Apr 26, 2008 8:33 PM MDT   0 recs

Mark...

please settle down. Thank you.

Garrett Atkins: "Juice boxes in case I get thirsty" Eli Stokels: "You a big fan of the juice box?" Garrett Atkins: "Yeah." Eli Stokels: "What are you guys like 5?" Garrett Atkins: "Cats cookies for people." Eli Stokels: "My wife would love those." Garrett Atkins: "Well then you can take it and you could tell her you got something from Boston."
~Atkins All Access

by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 26, 2008 8:34 PM MDT   0 recs

Walks bases loaded

If Fat Man does something, I will break something.

Just make it stop.

by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 8:36 PM MDT   0 recs

....

O lord do you suck, Redman. AND we burned the pen yesterday.

Just make it stop.

by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 8:38 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Fantastic.

You know, sometimes, I wish we had a decent pitching staff.

by Tyler Boschert on Apr 26, 2008 8:38 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Gee

Eerily enough, so do I. Too bad we don’t.

Just make it stop.

by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 8:39 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

REDMAN SUCKS

Scott Podsenik for center field 08

by roxfan4life on Apr 26, 2008 8:38 PM MDT   0 recs

Trying to be calm...

but it’s not working.

Garrett Atkins: "Juice boxes in case I get thirsty" Eli Stokels: "You a big fan of the juice box?" Garrett Atkins: "Yeah." Eli Stokels: "What are you guys like 5?" Garrett Atkins: "Cats cookies for people." Eli Stokels: "My wife would love those." Garrett Atkins: "Well then you can take it and you could tell her you got something from Boston."
~Atkins All Access

by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 26, 2008 8:40 PM MDT   0 recs

In play runs

I was waiting for that the whole time. 4-2 Dodgers.

Good feelings gone. This team is excruciating to watch on a daily basis.

Just make it stop.

by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 8:41 PM MDT   0 recs

REDMAN NEEDS TO BE DFA ED TODAY

Scott Podsenik for center field 08

by roxfan4life on Apr 26, 2008 8:41 PM MDT   0 recs

Not that I disagree

But thanks to the FO’s brilliant offseason acquisitions, he will then be replaced with…. Kip Wells?

Just make it stop.

by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 8:42 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

"Hello, and welcome to T.G.I. Friday's."

My name is Mark, I’ll be seating you. Your server this evening will be Jayson.

by Tyler Boschert on Apr 26, 2008 8:43 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Just like last night...

get an early lead and give it right back. Thanks, Redman, for doing your part to spare additional wear and tear on the pen…

by moose14 on Apr 26, 2008 8:42 PM MDT   0 recs

Brad Penny with a hit...

the nightmare continues.

Garrett Atkins: "Juice boxes in case I get thirsty" Eli Stokels: "You a big fan of the juice box?" Garrett Atkins: "Yeah." Eli Stokels: "What are you guys like 5?" Garrett Atkins: "Cats cookies for people." Eli Stokels: "My wife would love those." Garrett Atkins: "Well then you can take it and you could tell her you got something from Boston."
~Atkins All Access

by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 26, 2008 8:42 PM MDT   0 recs

Redman has absolutely nothing

Now 6-2. The Dodgers are just taking BP.

Just make it stop.

by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 8:43 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Yeah

I see Redman wants to make sure I get lots of writing done tonight instead of watching this game. Thanks, Mark.

Just make it stop.

by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 8:42 PM MDT   0 recs

6-2

Good God.

Garrett Atkins: "Juice boxes in case I get thirsty" Eli Stokels: "You a big fan of the juice box?" Garrett Atkins: "Yeah." Eli Stokels: "What are you guys like 5?" Garrett Atkins: "Cats cookies for people." Eli Stokels: "My wife would love those." Garrett Atkins: "Well then you can take it and you could tell her you got something from Boston."
~Atkins All Access

by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 26, 2008 8:43 PM MDT   0 recs

I suggest

we start a club where we do fun things all the time and never think about baseball, and the Rockies AREN’T INVITED.

Just make it stop.

by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 8:44 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Hahahahahahah

Pierre HBP. If I don’t laugh, I will cry.

Just make it stop.

by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 8:45 PM MDT   0 recs

followed by a gs

Scott Podsenik for center field 08

by roxfan4life on Apr 26, 2008 8:46 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

fantasic

Scott Podsenik for center field 08

by roxfan4life on Apr 26, 2008 8:46 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

9 of them coming

after a sac fly had 2 out and nobody on.

Just make it stop.

by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 8:46 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Grand slam

I think I’ve seen enough.

Just make it stop.

by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 8:46 PM MDT   0 recs

Just stepped away for 20 minutes

and…

Oh.

10-2.

Rain?

by dogs on Apr 26, 2008 8:46 PM MDT   0 recs

grand slam..

kill me now

Garrett Atkins: "Juice boxes in case I get thirsty" Eli Stokels: "You a big fan of the juice box?" Garrett Atkins: "Yeah." Eli Stokels: "What are you guys like 5?" Garrett Atkins: "Cats cookies for people." Eli Stokels: "My wife would love those." Garrett Atkins: "Well then you can take it and you could tell her you got something from Boston."
~Atkins All Access

by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 26, 2008 8:46 PM MDT   0 recs

No profanity?

How are we supposed to keep the profanity out of the posts when the team is playing like this?

by rockieprogress on Apr 26, 2008 8:47 PM MDT   0 recs

Yeah...

I’m out.

In the words of Jeff Kingery, “It defies description.”

by holly96 on Apr 26, 2008 8:47 PM MDT   0 recs

Hehe

I think this just proves the old theory that when you’re a left-handed pitcher, and you can’t throw harder than 85 MPH, you’re going to suck something awful.

by rosenthal on Apr 26, 2008 8:48 PM MDT   0 recs

HOLY Fn CRap

10 runs…...10 runs in one inning.

Makes Jimenez look like Pedro Martinez

What am going to do with all these "Jeff Baker for 2nd" bumper stickers?

by Redhawk on Apr 26, 2008 8:48 PM MDT   0 recs

Well...

I’ve had enough of this…... you know…. what. Good night.

Just make it stop.

by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 8:48 PM MDT   0 recs

Capellan

I suppose the good news is that Capellan can probably go 5-6 innings and save the pen if need be. He was slated to start for the Sky Sox tonight.

by malakian on Apr 26, 2008 8:48 PM MDT   0 recs

we are on pace to allow 90 runs this game

Scott Podsenik for center field 08

by roxfan4life on Apr 26, 2008 8:48 PM MDT   0 recs

But just one more question

How can we justify giving Redman any more starts? Do something NOW to improve the atom bomb hole known as our starting staff.

Just make it stop.

by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 8:49 PM MDT   0 recs

is reynolds ready?

Scott Podsenik for center field 08

by roxfan4life on Apr 26, 2008 8:52 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

He's really struggled

at Colorado Springs.

So has Victor Zambrano (no shocker there) and Josh Tower, and so has Hynrick at AA Tulsa. No help in sight

What am going to do with all these "Jeff Baker for 2nd" bumper stickers?

by Redhawk on Apr 26, 2008 8:53 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Ya know Dealin' Dan...

You could try making a deal…. a GOOD deal…

Just make it stop.

by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 8:54 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

What about Capellan?

Every day is a Holliday!

by free7694 on Apr 26, 2008 8:55 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

He's had the best starts so far

3 starts….been consistent.

What am going to do with all these "Jeff Baker for 2nd" bumper stickers?

by Redhawk on Apr 26, 2008 8:57 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Like

Ramon Ramierez for…..what was the scrub we got? or Jamie Carroll for a AAA pitcher that can’t break 90 with his fastball?

Sorry…...Dealin Dan is on my crap list at the moment

What am going to do with all these "Jeff Baker for 2nd" bumper stickers?

by Redhawk on Apr 26, 2008 8:56 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Having a rough adjustment to AAA

Just what we need, another rookie pitcher getting rocked.

Just make it stop.

by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 8:53 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Paging Dan O'Dowd

Pitching, please. Pitching, please, NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

by rockhead on Apr 26, 2008 8:50 PM MDT   0 recs

How long

can Danny Boy sit on his hands and wait for it to “work out” after watching us yield 18 runs in 14 innings to the Dodgers in their home park?

Just make it stop.

by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 8:51 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Let me see...

Jimenez…sucked, Morales…sucked, Redman….sucked….Francis not good

Team batting: lowest BA with 2 outs in the NL

Sloppy play all around. Errors…..etc

and we are getting buried in the Division.

Sure it’s only April…....but wow

What am going to do with all these "Jeff Baker for 2nd" bumper stickers?

by Redhawk on Apr 26, 2008 8:52 PM MDT   0 recs

cant win a division in april

but u sure can lose one

Scott Podsenik for center field 08

by roxfan4life on Apr 26, 2008 8:52 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

yep

that’s an old saying…..but it looks like the D-backs are trying to provide and exception to it.

What am going to do with all these "Jeff Baker for 2nd" bumper stickers?

by Redhawk on Apr 26, 2008 8:54 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Lemonade

Okay, I’m the eternal optimist when it comes to the Rockies….. How can I spin this?..... I got it!

You have to hit bottom before you can start climbing back up.

Yep, that inning sure felt like bottom. Five months from now we’ll all be looking back at this moment as the key to the brilliant season. Yep…... That’s what we’ll be doing…..... yep

by IowaRockie on Apr 26, 2008 8:52 PM MDT   0 recs