Still haven't really figured out why Iannetta isn't the starter. He had a GREAT showing upon returning from the Springs last summer, he's got the arm, and he's young. I know that Yorvie has this "magical connection" with the pitchers, but I'm sure pitchers want to pitch well for all catchers. That seems to be the only reason Yorvie has the starting role anymore. Even in the start by Iannetta, he was at least putting a charge into the ball, and not looking silly at the plate.

Second, start Pod's a game or two. Not saying it should be back to back, but there is nothing wrong with having him in the field, and it's worth a shot to see if any offense has carried over from spring, and Willy T sure isn't impressing as a leadoff guy.

Things will come together, like we say, we are just kinda jumping the gun as its the first week of the season. I still really wouldn't mind seeing Iannetta and Pod's a bit more.

Offense.

I was at the game last night, my personal "opening day". I was struck by how great being at a baseball game is. The smells in the air, the crisp evening air, watching the combative dance that baseball is...just renewing to my soul.

As for the Offense. Yeah, right now we have 4 automatic outs in the line-up...in a row. I'll address what I saw in one game (that's a lot right?)
Torrealba: I'd be playing Iannetta more. More reps for Iannetta can't hurt. Yorveit went out to settle down Uballo in the 6th I believe (the inning the Braves scored 2) and Uballo really settled down and got the next guy and out of the inning. But at the plate, he was late on everything. Catchers split games on a lot of clubs, and I think in this case it would keep both a little sharper.
Nix: WAY over matched. Just stand there and take the pitches Jayson, it's the only way to get on base. I don't know if his defense is enough to keep him in the line-up. He's Barmes-part duex. Hurdle should have pinch hit for him in the 8th with 2 on and only one out. Is Jeff Baker the answer? Baker hasn't hit consistently in the bigs, but has played consistently either. Is Q the answer? How about rushing one of the lower minor league players?
Pitcher: well duh. But I'll bring up my real complaint, is we only have one Left Handed pinch hitter. Baker or Nix or Barmes needs to make way for Seth Smith or Q on this roster.
Willie T: looks like he's coming around. Really turned and barreled up on that double. Couple others he missed barely. BUT...why isn't he dropping down bunts like he did last year? With out this little special magic trick he looks very meh at the plate. Last year he might have bunted too much....but so far this year he hasn't done it enough imho.

1. young season, its not a sprint, it is a marathon.
2. uball and morales- Watch the first 3 batters last night, then watch the next 16 batters. Yorvit needs to keep those two in control. We need someone on the field to tell them to keep the tempo. Not fire the ball at 99mph. Dont' jump all over yorvit for a while, we need him to keep the confidence of uball and morales. Without yorvit, i think we will be getting about 4 IP per start from those two

This is my first season in my adult life that I have cable and will be able to watch the majority of the games. It took only 8 games for me to hit the mute button and turn on the radio, even with that annoying delay. I know some on here have complained about George Frazier, but why isn't he more of an issue with Rockies fans? He is just plain awful.

Needs to grab a spot on the pine...seriously.

Best offensive lineup right now:

Podsednik
Tulowitzki
Helton
Holliday
Hawpe (love the alliteration and LRLR split)
Atkins
Baker
Ianetta
Francis

Is my favorite play-by-play baseball guy that I've heard.

Frazier is bad only when he interrupts Drew, otherwise I don't really mind him.

I know we're all frustrasted with Willy T's hitting right now, but go over to South Side Sox and tell them what you think of Pods, you'll probably get laughed at. Pods is a career .272 hitter who has only had an OPS+ over 86 once in his career, and that was his rookie year. His last two seasons he hit .261 and .243. Plus, he's 32. Do we really want him hitting leadoff?

Maybe I'm a hyopcrite, but I listen to the LA feed when we play the Dodgers. I like Scully's voice.

I listen to the COL feeds for all the other games, though.

I'm hearing a rumor from a Braves fan that someone ratted out Schafer. The minor league guys aren't part of the union, so I'm not sure that the same quality of evidence is needed.

will we get in tonights game? Or for that matter tomorrow's?

If I get some of this paper work done, I'd like to go to the afternoon game....but not in a snow storm.

If the forecast holds true (and you never know), there will be baseball in the snow, if any at all on Thrus.

After reading the whole thread, I'll just lump all my thoughts into one super post. Woo. (Not all here today - getting a cold on top of another and slightly sleep deprived).

Frazier: Honestly, I don't mind him. Sure, he doesn't say much of importance, but he really doesn't bother me that much. Neither of our announcers do, actually, though Jeff and Jack are really good. I just get annoyed when they forget there's a baseball game on.

Iannetta/Nix/Taveras: I really honestly think Iannetta should get a chance. I don't necessarily want to prophesize that he'll be SO much better than Torre he'll win the starting job etc etc, but I do think he'll be better. He has a great arm, is pretty patient at the plate, and I don't think there should be THAT much concern with him and the pitchers - he did fine last year. Nix will come around. See: Tulo last year. Taveras impresses me occasionally; I'm not ready to give up on him.

Snow: According to the radio, Denver is supposed to get 3-5 inches tonight and 3-8 tomorrow. The foothills are supposed to get a foot. Someone at school said 1-3 feet. Maybe this baseball thing may not work so well tomorrow...which would suck. I'd be bored.

that the game gets post-poned tonight?

so good on the weather front--at least up here in Fort Collins.

Please don't snow!!!!

and would rather listen to Jeff and Jack, I found this on the internet today. Seems interesting, but 150 bucks is kind of steep for a radio.

For a while, still looks gloomy, but not raining (60 miles north of Denver).