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Arizona Diamondbacks @ Colorado Rockies


Time for the offense to come alive, and what better day for that to happen than today? It's the home opener; it's the day we've been waiting months for; it's the day Mark Redman goes out and throws a gem. Well, that last one we'll need to wait on.

Go Rockies!

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What we need is a good old fashioned snake stomping.

I have a wager with the Snakepit on the outcome of this series. The Rockies better do more than Rodrigo did last year to make Purple Row the winner, here.

by Rox Girl on Apr 4, 2008 1:06 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Aw

I came over from the Snakepit to say I hope we have a good series, and you guys are planning Whacking Day. I'm (melodramatically) heartbroken.

Really, though, I'm looking forward to seeing the Rockies this season. Here's hoping for a good season series, and the general collapse of every NL team in California!

"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"

by kishi on Apr 4, 2008 1:11 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Really, I think it will be a great series too

I like having a real rival, it adds a level to my Rockies fandom that was lacking for awhile.

by Rox Girl on Apr 4, 2008 1:15 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Of course,

Understand that I realize our previous lack of rivalries had mostly to do with our own ineptitude.

by Rox Girl on Apr 4, 2008 1:16 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well, yeah...

You can only display that level of ineptitude and still have deep-seated rivalries if you're the Cubs, I think.

"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"

by kishi on Apr 4, 2008 1:23 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Starting lineups

Drum roll please...

Them
Young cf
Burke 1b (what the hell?)
Hudson 2b
Byrnes lf
Snyder c
Reynolds 3b
Upton rf
Drew ss
Owings p

Us
Taveras cf
Tulo ss
Helton 1b
Holliday lf
Atkins 3b
Hawpe rf
Torrealba c
Nix 2b
Redman p

Seriously... with that lineup, Owings should be hitting in the 3-hole.

by Tom (RFTN) on Apr 4, 2008 1:10 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think this could be

a slugfest today if both offenses can get off the snide.

by moomacher on Apr 4, 2008 1:10 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

As a Diamondbacks fan, I find your over-estimation of our offense to be both bizarre and heart-warming.

"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"

by kishi on Apr 4, 2008 1:14 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You just got one-hit by a guy making his his big-league debut. Don't be bragging about your offense. I personally think Owings should hit cleanup.

Every day is a Holliday!

by free7694 on Apr 4, 2008 1:41 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What I think he's saying

Is that we're over-estimating the D-backs offense by thinking it'll be a slugfest, not bragging about it.

Ask your doctor if the Rockies are good for you. Are they generally? No. Do we stay? Of course. Why? Who built Stonehenge?

by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 1:42 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What? No!

I said moomacher over-estimated our offense! I'm not the one who said it could be a slugfest.

"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"

by kishi on Apr 4, 2008 1:42 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

you realize that he wasn't bragging

"overestimation" means something far different than "underestimation"

by Rox Girl on Apr 4, 2008 1:43 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh

read it wrong.

Every day is a Holliday!

by free7694 on Apr 4, 2008 1:44 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It's okay

I get caught misreading stuff far more often than I would like to admit.

by Rox Girl on Apr 4, 2008 1:47 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wait, So

I shouldn't have just tried to claim Cueto in all my fantasy leagues?

by moomacher on Apr 4, 2008 1:48 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I actually think you've made a good gamble there

Part of his dominance yesterday had to do with the team he was facing, but a lot of it was inate talent. I hate to say this, but I think he might be a better rookie pitcher than Frankie Mo.

by Rox Girl on Apr 4, 2008 1:51 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I am in cold and cloudy New York

My sister is standing in a blue-skied, sunny Coors right this moment with her Baseball is Back sign, sending me pictures. It is the best I will get.

Ask your doctor if the Rockies are good for you. Are they generally? No. Do we stay? Of course. Why? Who built Stonehenge?

by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 1:15 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ooh! does this mean we might get actual game fanshots?

I hope so. I'm taking my little camera to McCormick Field when I see our minor leaguers in a little more than a week, but I was hoping we'd get at least a couple of pics of the big leaguers beforehand.

by Rox Girl on Apr 4, 2008 1:18 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well, her cell phone camera

isn't that good, and I can mainly tell what they are because I know Coors so well. Possibly.

Ask your doctor if the Rockies are good for you. Are they generally? No. Do we stay? Of course. Why? Who built Stonehenge?

by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 1:22 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

rats,

sounds like my World Series pics. Just because I know that little fuzzy blur is Matt Holliday doesn't mean the picture's worth posting.
:)

by Rox Girl on Apr 4, 2008 1:27 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm pestering her for more

If she gets something good, I'll put it up.

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 1:28 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Let's try this

Click here:
http://www.mediafire.com/?ymdzfydtznm

Click 'start download' and then 'open in Quicktime' or whatever. It's a short 10-second vid of the guys warming up (Atkins throws a few times) and you can hear someone saying, "JAYSON!" Sister sent it, of course.

Ask your doctor if the Rockies are good for you. Are they generally? No. Do we stay? Of course. Why? Who built Stonehenge?

by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 1:40 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Any video

is good video.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Apr 4, 2008 1:45 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh, man

Still no gameday thread at the Snakepit, so I'm loitering here. And since I'm on FSN Rocky Mountain, I think more of you will understand my complaint when I say: Really? Nickelback? Can't they give us anything better before player introductions?

"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"

by kishi on Apr 4, 2008 1:42 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

At least you don't have

George Frazier.

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 1:43 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And you changed your name

But I know you, correct? You're Devin... I think.

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 1:44 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yup, that's me

Someone had already claimed Devin by the time I registered, so I was forced to assume a new identity.

"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"

by kishi on Apr 4, 2008 1:45 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah, this has been discussed ad nauseum

It seems like if you put the word "rock" in a pop song and you're pretty much guaranteed some clip will be played at Coors Field.

by Rox Girl on Apr 4, 2008 1:45 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I see

I missed the connection- my innate distaste for Nickelback kicked in and I hit mute before they hit the chorus, I think.

"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"

by kishi on Apr 4, 2008 1:48 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh man

I have a 10-page poli-sci essay midterm to do this weekend. Why, professor, why? I already doubt I will get much done... maybe tonight after the game's over.

Ask your doctor if the Rockies are good for you. Are they generally? No. Do we stay? Of course. Why? Who built Stonehenge?

by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 1:48 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And then only if they win?

I find my ability to get work done is directly correlated with the Rockies' run differential game by game.

Yes, those guys.

by potterhead4 on Apr 4, 2008 1:54 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Now that I say that though...

when they win I usually watch highlights and read coverage online and then wait to see if ESPN gives it proper treatment...so really, my ability to get work done is entirely contingent on whether or not there's a Rockies game on...so, sorry Prof, no homework for the next 12 days.

Yes, those guys.

by potterhead4 on Apr 4, 2008 1:56 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I am so glad I am out of school, mostly

Or I'd be in the exact same boat. As it is, trying to justify the sudden lack of productivity in my straight gig is hard enough.

by Rox Girl on Apr 4, 2008 2:00 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Rockies home opener and

a new season of Battlestar Galactica today. Rockies better win this one, since Galactica is already a win.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Apr 4, 2008 1:59 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Video

from my sister's seat! A beautiful Coors with player introductions going on -- you can see the D-backs since she's on the third-base side. Same process to open it as last one.

http://www.mediafire.com/?y3s1yyr2rtm

Ask your doctor if the Rockies are good for you. Are they generally? No. Do we stay? Of course. Why? Who built Stonehenge?

by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 1:59 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Excellent. That's beautiful and it makes me feel almost there.

I'm glad her sign is there. After what happened last season, I consider it a good luck charm. I'm just glad I don't view starting the season with Steve Finley on the roster the same way.

by Rox Girl on Apr 4, 2008 2:03 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well, we lost the home opener against the D-backs

last year with the sign there, but I guess the long-term results made it worth it.

Ask your doctor if the Rockies are good for you. Are they generally? No. Do we stay? Of course. Why? Who built Stonehenge?

by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 2:05 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Just saw the sign.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Apr 4, 2008 2:01 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Atkins/Hawpe

I'm sure I'm missing something obvious - but why don't we put Hawpe 5th and Atkins 6th to have a left/right/left/right in the heart of the lineup (to force opposing manager to waste an extra reliever if they want to play the "matchup" game)? Granted, Atkins hits righties and lefties about the same over his career, but some managers might not know that.

I'm glad that Helton and Holliday swapped place in the lineup. I like having the OBP monster at 3 and the power guy at 4.

by kosmo99 on Apr 4, 2008 2:05 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I actually agree with this

Even if it makes the bottom of our lineup right heavy, I think switching Hawpe and Atkins along with the Holliday/Helton switch might be more beneficial in getting pitchers to give Matt something worth swinging at.

by Rox Girl on Apr 4, 2008 2:07 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Redman, good start.

Good start.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Apr 4, 2008 2:08 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Was that the sign?

"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"

by kishi on Apr 4, 2008 2:08 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah,

the count is at 2 now.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Apr 4, 2008 2:09 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Very cool!

"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"

by kishi on Apr 4, 2008 2:10 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Interesting "called strike"

Gameday put it in the dirt.

Ask your doctor if the Rockies are good for you. Are they generally? No. Do we stay? Of course. Why? Who built Stonehenge?

by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 2:10 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That little pest, Byrnes.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Apr 4, 2008 2:12 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Burke, I mean.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Apr 4, 2008 2:13 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We're no happier with Byrnes right now than you, but that was Chris Burke. Byrnes is (mysteriously) batting clean-up today.

"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"

by kishi on Apr 4, 2008 2:13 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

first baseman, Chris Burke.

I imagine that can't make you feel optimistic, despite his success against All-Star Mark Redman so far today.

by Rox Girl on Apr 4, 2008 2:15 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm not worried!

We've got Trot Nixon in AAA!

Wait. Yeah, okay, I'm worried. Is it too late to get Tony Clark back?

"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"

by kishi on Apr 4, 2008 2:19 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I am putting these up

as fast as I possibly can. Money video of YOUR 2007 National League Champions taking the field.

http://www.mediafire.com/?w5xfbtttx0b

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 2:12 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Jason Hirsh

Please come back soon.

by Tom (RFTN) on Apr 4, 2008 2:16 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Gameday has ALREADY frozen

Please be merciful on me in my exile and tell me what is going on.

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 2:16 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bases loaded, one out

Not terribly merciful, sorry.

"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"

by kishi on Apr 4, 2008 2:17 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yorvit

made a throwing error on a force?

Also, Mark Redman is not good. We knew this.

Ask your doctor if the Rockies are good for you. Are they generally? No. Do we stay? Of course. Why? Who built Stonehenge?

by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 2:17 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Burke put down a bad bunt

and Torrealba's throw moved Tulo off the base.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Apr 4, 2008 2:18 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

OK, OK,

you can get Snyder out. Don't let the bases loaded become bases cleared.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Apr 4, 2008 2:17 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Redman walked Byrnes

on four straight?! Yes, Gameday is just catching up.

For the love of mutha, Jason, come back.

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 2:18 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh,

the guys operating the graphics originally had that run going to the Rockies.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Apr 4, 2008 2:20 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

1-0 D-backs

Can we put Bucky in?

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 2:20 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Two more for the D'Backs.

Apodaca goes out for a visit.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Apr 4, 2008 2:21 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Evidently

Mark All-Star Redman was just the ticket to cure the D-backs' offensive doldrums.

Ask your doctor if the Rockies are good for you. Are they generally? No. Do we stay? Of course. Why? Who built Stonehenge?

by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 2:22 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

So, are we all on the Kip Wells bandwagon now?

I for one, am ready to jump aboard and pretend that it was my wish the entire time...

by Rox Girl on Apr 4, 2008 2:22 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Uh, pray for rain?

by dogs on Apr 4, 2008 2:22 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

BARF

The poster formerly known as Blake20th.

by NewMexicanSteven on Apr 4, 2008 2:22 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hey Redman

Here's a suggestion. Take two weeks off, then quit.

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 2:23 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We had better figure out how to hit today

That is all I can say.

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 2:25 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Those better not be sleeping again today.

Offense, it's your turn.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Apr 4, 2008 2:27 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

35 pitches

not so efficient there Mr. Redman

by moomacher on Apr 4, 2008 2:27 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If we have a 1-2-3

I'm gonna be peeved.

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 2:28 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Why can't any of our SPs

Seemingly locate the plate with a GPS?

by denver_sc on Apr 4, 2008 2:29 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That is oddly

un-comforting when we have the All-Star in the rotation.

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 2:30 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think we can all take some joy from their- I was going to say nosedive.

"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"

by kishi on Apr 4, 2008 2:31 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Willy T!

Double!

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Apr 4, 2008 2:32 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And after a good AB too

Come on Tulo.

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 2:32 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

THAT

is what a leadoff hitter should do... see a lot of pitches and clobber one.

by Tom (RFTN) on Apr 4, 2008 2:33 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Agreed

Who is this guy and what did he do to Willy T?

by denver_sc on Apr 4, 2008 2:34 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

tulo :(

0-9 since tuesday

by ch3cooh1 on Apr 4, 2008 2:36 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bull

I think that one was inside.

by Tom (RFTN) on Apr 4, 2008 2:36 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The Beard has it in him

to score Willy.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Apr 4, 2008 2:36 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Urgh

Do not get called out looking, Tulo. Can somebody PLEASE score a run for us? ANYONE?

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 2:36 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That was quick.

Matt, surely you have something to do with a man on second?

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Apr 4, 2008 2:37 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Matty,

please anything but an out!

"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 4, 2008 2:37 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Flyout

And.... two outs already.

This is depressingly familiar.

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 2:37 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

gotta do better

at everything involved in the game of baseball

by ch3cooh1 on Apr 4, 2008 2:38 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Seriously, guys

If Willy T can clobber one off this guy...

by Tom (RFTN) on Apr 4, 2008 2:38 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It reflects poorly on those of you

who are supposed to be better hitters and get out instead...

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 2:39 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

good inning guys

by ch3cooh1 on Apr 4, 2008 2:39 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wasting the leadoff man.

That's what we should see out of the D'Backs.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Apr 4, 2008 2:40 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It hurts because it's true.

*kicks a rock and sadly trudges away to the sad Charlie Brown music*

"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"

by kishi on Apr 4, 2008 2:42 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ouch.

Not the start we wanted.

by Tom (RFTN) on Apr 4, 2008 2:40 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Um?

Going back home has done nothing for the bats. Leadoff double and only one of them even puts it in play.

Sheez, we suck right now.

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 2:40 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oi boy

Mark Redman gets to pitch again! I'm so exthited!

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 2:41 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Every year

I hope that we shore up our Team LOB numbers, and every year I end up disapointed.

by denver_sc on Apr 4, 2008 2:41 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If Tulo and Holliday aren't hitting

And the last three games they haven't been, we're going nowhere. Obviously, they're going to turn it around, but the sooner the better if they are really serious about returning to the WS anytime soon.

by Rox Girl on Apr 4, 2008 2:42 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Owings

better at hitting than the meat of order right now

by moomacher on Apr 4, 2008 2:43 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Owings

Maybe Owings will wear himself out running the bases.

by kosmo99 on Apr 4, 2008 2:43 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The hitters will hit

they are all pressing to get off to good starts.

The pitching rotation is a big issue. I see too many deep counts, pitch counts and too few innings out of these guys. They are going to have to make a deal at some point or be buried. The bullpen cannot be expected to pitch 4+ every day or it will collapse.

by PinchHitLancePainter on Apr 4, 2008 2:44 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I agree, I still see this as the big issue

It's just frustrating that the hitters aren't hitting thus far, which makes all the other issues that much harder to bear.

by Rox Girl on Apr 4, 2008 2:46 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If this is another

three-hit shutout through five innings, I'm going to do some pistolwhipping.

(J/K. Maybe).

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 2:45 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Also

Who else feels violent, venomous loathing for Chris Burke already?

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 2:45 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

4 tacos for a buck if the boys score 7 today.

i wouldn't hold my breath

by ch3cooh1 on Apr 4, 2008 2:46 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If the Rockies score more

than 7 or more runs today, you can get 4 tacos for $1 at Taco Bell. Hope no one is banking on that.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Apr 4, 2008 2:46 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

beat you by a mile

by ch3cooh1 on Apr 4, 2008 2:46 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I wish we still had

seconds listed on the post time.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Apr 4, 2008 2:47 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

...

looks like I'm not eating tomorrow.

Yes, those guys.

by potterhead4 on Apr 4, 2008 2:47 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nice catch by Willy.

by dogs on Apr 4, 2008 2:47 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

nice catch by willy. seems to be the only guy playing today

by ch3cooh1 on Apr 4, 2008 2:47 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Lucky

He was safe at second, it didn't even look close.

Yes, those guys.

by potterhead4 on Apr 4, 2008 2:48 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

First-pitch out from Byrnsie

Life goes on. Except for our offense, which got left in Tucson.

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 2:48 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

heeeeeeeeee might have been safe

by ch3cooh1 on Apr 4, 2008 2:48 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Let's go offense

I'd really like 4 tacos for a $1 dollar

by WanderingRoxFan on Apr 4, 2008 2:49 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Thank heavens that somebody invented Eric Byrnes

Who even the umpires hate enough to keep him from padding his stats by calling Chris Burke out.

by Rox Girl on Apr 4, 2008 2:49 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

oh look 2 quick outs

by ch3cooh1 on Apr 4, 2008 2:53 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Just thought I'd swing by and let you all know...

I like the new look and good luck with the season. Hope you all stop by the pit and talk some crap with us

Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.

by seton hall snake pit on Apr 4, 2008 2:53 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I will

Once I'm in a better mood. Trash-talking is more fun if your team looks like they can back up your bragging, and right now I'm in a foul temper from watching this pitiful offensive display.

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 2:56 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I feel ya there

Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.

by seton hall snake pit on Apr 4, 2008 2:56 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yep

We're gonna get pwned again.

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 2:53 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

his name is Micah Pwnings

Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.

by seton hall snake pit on Apr 4, 2008 2:55 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Looks like

I'm going to have to save my "Owings should be a first baseman" jokes for another day.

by Tom (RFTN) on Apr 4, 2008 2:57 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

believe me you'll get to use it all in good time

Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.

by seton hall snake pit on Apr 4, 2008 3:00 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Redman will start the offense

when he hits a homer in his first AB. Provided he makes it out of the next inning.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Apr 4, 2008 2:56 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Tulo bobbles the ball?

Ahhh!!!!

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Apr 4, 2008 3:01 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We're screwed

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 3:02 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think Tulo probably felt bad for being credited the unfair out

In the prior inning. See, it was actually a noble act of sportsmanship beyond our mortal understanding. Tulo remains a deity.

by Rox Girl on Apr 4, 2008 3:05 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

When

did he undergo apotheosis?

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Apr 4, 2008 3:06 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I am impressed

Obviously, a deity of Fair Play and Sportsmanship.

"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"

by kishi on Apr 4, 2008 3:06 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Time to hit that homer, Redman.

Nix, you can also have one.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Apr 4, 2008 3:03 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

HDTV

Looks like I picked the wrong time to invest in high-def. This season looks even uglier when you can see it with more pixels.

by BroJB on Apr 4, 2008 3:04 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh, come on, Nix

What the hell were you swinging at?

by Tom (RFTN) on Apr 4, 2008 3:06 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

My question exactly

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 3:06 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We're making this pitcher look even better than that sprightly little elf we faced yesterday.

by dogs on Apr 4, 2008 3:07 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Your 2008 Colorado Rockies:

Making Cy Youngs one game at a time.

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 3:08 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Not a bad swing on that one

Redman got better lumber on the ball than anybody so far except Willy T.

by Tom (RFTN) on Apr 4, 2008 3:07 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That was pretty nice

Maybe both teams should stop running their position players up there, and just let the pitchers slug it out. It'll be like the Bizarro American League.

"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"

by kishi on Apr 4, 2008 3:08 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh, God

Did they just call Russ Ortiz a good pitcher?

by Tom (RFTN) on Apr 4, 2008 3:08 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dear God

We're getting more putrid every game. Where is the bottom? After giving up a leadoff double, Owings is going to pull a John Lackey and throw a 28-out perfecto.

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 3:10 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Who knows

Maybe when these guys figure out they don't have to hit everything out of the park?

by Tom (RFTN) on Apr 4, 2008 3:11 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Watching our offense hit

more or less fun than watching paint dry

by moomacher on Apr 4, 2008 3:10 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Less

Watching paint dry isn't this painful.

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 3:10 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Not to mention

that our offense stinks worse than paint drying.

by Tom (RFTN) on Apr 4, 2008 3:11 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It's so painful...

that I'm actually editing my definitely-worse-than-paint-drying college TV show with the sound in the background instead of watching.

Yes, those guys.

by potterhead4 on Apr 4, 2008 3:11 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It's so painful

that I've made great progress on my midterm: I have written my name, the title of the class, my professor's name, and the date. Plus I may even copy/paste the text of the first question to answer.

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 3:13 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hmmm

At least Redman sort of seems to have been settling down. Until that delightful walk to Chris Young.

by moomacher on Apr 4, 2008 3:13 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

None even close

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 3:14 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

At least

Nix has good range.

by Tom (RFTN) on Apr 4, 2008 3:14 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We are scrambling for positives here

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 3:15 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Big positive

We are only down three, we play at Coors Field. Despite Redman's clear suckitude, the D-backs haven't put this thing away. I think we make a comeback starting now.

by Rox Girl on Apr 4, 2008 3:17 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Big negative

Offense terrible.

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 3:17 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I complained this would be another

three-hit shutout through five.

I gave them credit for two too many hits, I think.

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 3:16 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Do we need to repeat?

What the hell were you swinging at, Tulo?

by Tom (RFTN) on Apr 4, 2008 3:19 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That was brutal, Troy.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Apr 4, 2008 3:19 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Jeez

What happened to Baby Zeus? He's terrible right now.

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 3:19 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We haven't had a baserunner

since the first batter of the game....

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 3:19 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Holliday K's

starting.... next inning

by dogs on Apr 4, 2008 3:21 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What a woeful inning.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Apr 4, 2008 3:21 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

......

I have no words for how bad we are right now.

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 3:21 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I do.

They might be Giants.

by maris61 on Apr 4, 2008 3:22 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

clever.

But at the same time painful. Make the pain go away, please.

by Rox Girl on Apr 4, 2008 3:23 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

brutal

What are we going to look like against good pitching

by moomacher on Apr 4, 2008 3:21 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hall of Famers!

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Apr 4, 2008 3:21 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This is nearly unwatchable right now

by WanderingRoxFan on Apr 4, 2008 3:22 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm going to get dinner

and work on a poli-sci midterm. That sounds preferable to this.

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 3:23 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

How many innings has it been now

since we scored a run?

At least we scored 6 runs when we lost to the Dbacks at home last year.

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 3:23 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This is like....

those spring training games where major league pitchers go against college teams and completely overmatch them.

Man, I've seen the Rockies make some mediocre pitchers look good, but I've never seen anything to compare to the past two games.

Really pretty shameful.

by BroJB on Apr 4, 2008 3:23 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Remember they have no closer

Valverde got a save today, but it was for Houston.

Lyon has already blown one this year.

Maybe the Rox can get to the bullpen.

'Course at this rate, Owings might as well go for a CG.

by maris61 on Apr 4, 2008 3:25 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He did it twice last season.

But I think the Arizona bullpen might surprise you.

"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"

by kishi on Apr 4, 2008 3:27 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I love helping opposing pitchers

look brilliant.

And by love I mean pathologically hate.

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 3:26 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ugh . . .

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Apr 4, 2008 3:26 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

So,

we waited all winter for this?

Way to come out roaring boys. This'll gain the national respect you so crave.

by BroJB on Apr 4, 2008 3:28 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

and the Giants got destroyed by Milwaukee. You have to smile at that.

"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"

by kishi on Apr 4, 2008 3:30 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Man,

if I have to look to that franchise for comfort, things must really be bad.

by BroJB on Apr 4, 2008 3:30 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I still can't believe

the number of people who looked at them and then looked at the Brewers and thought the Cubs were the better team.

by Tom (RFTN) on Apr 4, 2008 3:31 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Just returned from the game...

The Wrigleyville fans are, how should we put this, tense. Always helps to look at your misery in a relative perspective...

Longtime foosball partner of Dante Bichette

by honestyinmotion on Apr 4, 2008 3:31 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That's a much better argument most days.

"Look what it's done for us. People still don't recognize us but..." *snaps fingers*
"We're contenders now!"

by kishi on Apr 4, 2008 3:30 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'll sell a kidney for a run.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Apr 4, 2008 3:29 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Here's an idea....

hey Rockies hitters, this inning, just for the hell of it, how 'bout trying to take a ball to the opposite field instead of hacking wildly.

Just a thought. Feel free to ignore me. And I'm sure you will.

by BroJB on Apr 4, 2008 3:31 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Atkins, you don't need to try and hammer it.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Apr 4, 2008 3:33 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Brad's walkup song

sounds like Nickelback. At least I've figured out what his problem is.

by Tom (RFTN) on Apr 4, 2008 3:33 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dear Rockies,

I would be ever so pleased if you would play like the 2007 Rockies. In fact, at this point I would settle for the 2005 vintage.

by denver_sc on Apr 4, 2008 3:36 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

They're very lucky...

they aren't getting no-hit today. For that matter, they're lucky it's not a perfect game.

I'm OK with teams getting off to a slow start, but to come out on opening day as NL Champs against Micah Freaking Owings and do this -- we'll , "inexcusable" isn't quite strong enough to describe it.

by BroJB on Apr 4, 2008 3:37 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Not to beat the dead horse,

But on the season, we're currently the lowest scoring team in the Major Leagues.

by dogs on Apr 4, 2008 3:39 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Redman actually hasn't been that bad

Run support would help, though. I wonder if our guys actually thought they could score no runs with Redman pitching and win.

by Tom (RFTN) on Apr 4, 2008 3:39 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

OK, that's it....

I'm checking out. Too nice a day to waste inside watching this nonsense.

Be back tomorrow, and I'll pretend none of this ever happened.

by BroJB on Apr 4, 2008 3:45 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Lucky you

It's been raining all day here.

by Tom (RFTN) on Apr 4, 2008 3:46 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Redman's got to be out soon.

Herges is up in the 'pen.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Apr 4, 2008 3:46 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Either way

This is probably Redman's last batter.

by Tom (RFTN) on Apr 4, 2008 3:46 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think we've seen enough.

Seriously, Hirsh, get well soon.

by Tom (RFTN) on Apr 4, 2008 3:48 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm getting sleepy.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Apr 4, 2008 3:48 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No double switch?

Are we going to pinch hit for Herges and use someone else?

by Tom (RFTN) on Apr 4, 2008 3:51 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Herges is going to hit?

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Apr 4, 2008 3:54 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Willy's on base again!

Tulo, please.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Apr 4, 2008 3:57 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Here comes our offensive explosion???

Maybe? Please??

Every day is a Holliday!

by free7694 on Apr 4, 2008 3:57 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Why is Owings even worried about Taveras?

With the way our offense has hit against him, I'd just throw from the windup if I were him.

by Rox Girl on Apr 4, 2008 3:59 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Screw this,

I've got housecleaning to catch up on.

by dogs on Apr 4, 2008 4:03 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Being one-hit?

Maybe we'll have a no-no thrown against us tomorrow. This is freaking inexcusable. What the hell is wrong with us?

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 4:05 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Upton got all of that.

Yuck.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Apr 4, 2008 4:06 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The only reason I feel slightly okay about that...

is that he's on my fantasy team and for some reason I didn't sit him today.

Yes, those guys.

by potterhead4 on Apr 4, 2008 4:07 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nevermind...

I did sit him today. Well now this game just really sucks.

Yes, those guys.

by potterhead4 on Apr 4, 2008 4:12 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I can't wait to read

the Post and the RMN tomorrow.

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 4:07 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dear god

I don't even want to know. I imagine the general national consensus will be "Oh look, they're the Rockies, of course they suck again" and that really pisses me off.

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 4:09 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That'll just be the Post.

Business as usual.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Apr 4, 2008 4:10 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

79 pitches for Owings

Over/under on his pitch count at the end of his complete-game shutout?

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 4:12 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Todd!!!!!

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Apr 4, 2008 4:16 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

WHAAAAT

I don't know what just happened.

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 4:16 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Homer.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Apr 4, 2008 4:17 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What is a homer?

Why did this happen?

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 4:17 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Just knowing it's not a shutout...

makes me feel a little better. Beard! Beard! Beard!

Yes, those guys.

by potterhead4 on Apr 4, 2008 4:17 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Toddly!!!

Homer brought me to tears!!!

"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 4, 2008 4:17 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Can I add...

good to see Todd with a little power this early in the season before it gets warm. Hopefully that translates into a bit of an uptick later.

Yes, those guys.

by potterhead4 on Apr 4, 2008 4:18 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You mean

We might actually get it over the wall again?

Or even have someone cross home plate again?

You are clearly a liar.

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 4:22 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Woohoo

Holliday called out on strikes yet again.

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 4:18 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And a first-pitch out for Atkins

Good to see we learned so much.

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 4:19 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Holliday with three K's today

Same plague of suckitude affecting everyone or bad idea to switch the lineup?

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 4:20 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Every day

I'm leaning more toward bad idea to switch the lineup.

Every day is a Holliday!

by free7694 on Apr 4, 2008 4:23 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Same here

Hurdle fixing what doesn't need to be fixed. So how long will it take him to undo it?

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 4:24 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

BBH!

With the walk!

"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 4, 2008 4:22 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Here comes Chad Qualls, I believe.

Time for a rude welcoming.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Apr 4, 2008 4:22 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

[Fails to stifle laughter]

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 4:24 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hey, it could happen.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Apr 4, 2008 4:25 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No, wait.

Torrealba's up.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Apr 4, 2008 4:25 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Didn't you say something about a Tunguska event?

But then again, right after that, the Rockies did go on the September streak.

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 4:26 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah, but when I wrote that

I didn't seriously believe they'd do that.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Apr 4, 2008 4:26 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well, Yorvit's up, like you said

So it doesn't matter. We don't seriously expect him to do anything anyway.

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 4:27 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I actually think Qualls is Yorvi's type of pitcher

Of course, having said that, I fully expect misery.

by Rox Girl on Apr 4, 2008 4:25 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Four-pitch K

We knew ST couldn't last.

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 4:28 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

At least a week of easing back in would have been nice

Nope. They want to give us cruel brutal reality right away.

by Rox Girl on Apr 4, 2008 4:29 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I want a do-over

Seriously, how low (and long) is this going to go?

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 4:29 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I've....had just about enough of this.

Drown my sorrows in some orange chicken. Later y'all.

Yes, those guys.

by potterhead4 on Apr 4, 2008 4:28 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Why am I still watching this?

Honestly? Why? Why?

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by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 4:30 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I wonder, if when I'm being brutally strangled

at the ripe age of seventy while my assailant is posting the video on the Internet, if I will be as enthralled in my own demise as I seem to be with the Rockies right now.

by Rox Girl on Apr 4, 2008 4:35 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Looking at the lineup's BAs

Those are some uggggggly numbers after 3.5 games.

Ask your doctor if the Rockies are good for you. Are they generally? No. Do we stay? Of course. Why? Who built Stonehenge?

by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 4:29 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I want last year's Opening Day loss

We scored 6 runs in last year's Opening Day loss.

Ask your doctor if the Rockies are good for you. Are they generally? No. Do we stay? Of course. Why? Who built Stonehenge?

by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 4:33 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And I want one of those

magical six-run home runs to win the game in the ninth, but that's not going to happen.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Apr 4, 2008 4:33 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I just want..

a couple of hits....in a row...by the ROCKIES.

"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 4, 2008 4:34 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sheesh

What else do you want, a unicorn and a flying carpet? Let's be realistic here, c'mon now.

Ask your doctor if the Rockies are good for you. Are they generally? No. Do we stay? Of course. Why? Who built Stonehenge?

by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 4:35 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Apr 4, 2008 4:37 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That should

have appeared as < groan > without the spaces.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Apr 4, 2008 4:38 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Orlando Hudson

Orlando Hudson

Orlando Hudson

Orlando Hudson

[cries]

Ask your doctor if the Rockies are good for you. Are they generally? No. Do we stay? Of course. Why? Who built Stonehenge?

by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 4:38 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And I just keep sitting here watching...

like I am hooked on a bad drug

"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 4, 2008 4:38 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I am doing the same thing

I want to get away from this misery but I am still here. I seriously just went to the Snakepit to plead for them to call off the dogs.

Ask your doctor if the Rockies are good for you. Are they generally? No. Do we stay? Of course. Why? Who built Stonehenge?

by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 4:40 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No pleading!

We will want them to take the beating we're going to give tomorrow in the same kind of silence. It's just the way we do things out West.

by Rox Girl on Apr 4, 2008 4:43 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Beating?

That would entail scoring runs. Wherever did you get such a peculiar notion?

Ask your doctor if the Rockies are good for you. Are they generally? No. Do we stay? Of course. Why? Who built Stonehenge?

by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 4:45 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Leviticus.

Or maybe it was the Ramayana, but the ancients really believed such things were possible, I'm sure of it.

by Rox Girl on Apr 4, 2008 4:46 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

But I wonder...

will Buchholz now be hitting for himself?

"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 4, 2008 4:40 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Reynolds errs!

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Apr 4, 2008 4:44 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We will take it..

anyway we can get it!!!

"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 4, 2008 4:44 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Okay

Error to start the comeback.

by dogs on Apr 4, 2008 4:44 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Followed by a DP.

Joy.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Apr 4, 2008 4:46 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You gotta be kidding me...

good god.

"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 4, 2008 4:46 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Double play

I fail to be surprised.

Ask your doctor if the Rockies are good for you. Are they generally? No. Do we stay? Of course. Why? Who built Stonehenge?

by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 4:46 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Willy...

at least he hasn't thrown in the towel

"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 4, 2008 4:48 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That is a sad commentary

when Willy T has reached base the most today. Which, you know, he is actually supposed to do.

Ask your doctor if the Rockies are good for you. Are they generally? No. Do we stay? Of course. Why? Who built Stonehenge?

by Silverblood on Apr 4, 2008 4:49 PM MDT