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Game #4: Owings vs. Redman

Arizona @ Colorado


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   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   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   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   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   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   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   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   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   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   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   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   0 recs

Oh

read it wrong.

Every day is a Holliday!

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

I'm pestering her for more

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

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 1:28 PM MDT to parent up   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   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   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   0 recs

At least you don't have

George Frazier.

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 1:43 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

And you changed your name

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

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 1:44 PM MDT to parent up   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   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   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   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   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.

by potterhead4 on Apr 4, 2008 1:54 PM MDT to parent up   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.

by potterhead4 on Apr 4, 2008 1:56 PM MDT to parent up   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   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   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   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   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   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   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   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   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   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   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   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   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   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   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   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   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   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   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

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 2:12 PM MDT   0 recs

Jason Hirsh

Please come back soon.

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

Gameday has ALREADY frozen

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

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 2:16 PM MDT   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   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   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   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   0 recs

Redman walked Byrnes

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

For the love of mutha, Jason, come back.

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 2:18 PM MDT   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   0 recs

1-0 D-backs

Can we put Bucky in?

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 2:20 PM MDT   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   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   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   0 recs

Uh, pray for rain?

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

BARF

The poster formerly known as Blake20th.

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

Hey Redman

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

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 2:23 PM MDT   0 recs

We had better figure out how to hit today

That is all I can say.

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 2:25 PM MDT   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   0 recs

35 pitches

not so efficient there Mr. Redman

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

welp

by ch3cooh1 on Apr 4, 2008 2:28 PM MDT   0 recs

If we have a 1-2-3

I'm gonna be peeved.

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 2:28 PM MDT   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   0 recs

At least the Giants continue to drive the point home

that things could be much, much worse.

by Rox Girl on Apr 4, 2008 2:29 PM MDT   0 recs

That is oddly

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

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 2:30 PM MDT to parent up   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   0 recs

Willy T!

Double!

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

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

And after a good AB too

Come on Tulo.

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 2:32 PM MDT to parent up   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   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   0 recs

tulo :(

0-9 since tuesday

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

Bull

I think that one was inside.

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

Urgh

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

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 2:36 PM MDT   0 recs

good to see

OBP baby

by BoRox on Apr 4, 2008 2:36 PM MDT   0 recs

way inside

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

That was quick.

Matt, su