Game #85: Jimenez vs Wolf
by Rox Girl
on Jul 2, 2008 6:01 PM MDT
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San Diego Padres @ Colorado Rockies
Despite being inconsistent -he had another rough outing against Detroit after being sensational vs. the Mets in his last two start- Jimenez has done a pretty decent job of avoiding disasters this season. Only three of his starts have resulted in him allowing more than four runs, compared to ten that have seen him give up four or less. Part of this early in the season was due to Hurdle handling him with kid gloves and pulling him at the first sign of trouble, but lately it's been more a result of him running into too many deep counts every other game.
I don't know why it seems that the Rockies run support for pitchers sometimes seems so disproportionately skewed according to their abilities at the plate, after all Aaron Cook, no matter how good of a hitter he is, isn't two runs per game better than Jimenez, yet a look at the Run Support for our starters shows that's exactly what he's getting in his starts:
- De La Rosa 5.42
- Cook 5.02
- Reynolds 4.07
- Francis 3.46
- Jimenez 2.97
Well, okay, maybe the pitcher's hitting isn't it, since JDLR still has .000 in his batting average column for this year. At any rate, it would be nice if the Rockies came up with a few runs off of Wolf tonight for a little more support than Jimenez is used to getting.
Go Rockies!
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Sitting here
in the Rosenthal Estate, drinking beer and celebrating our country’s independence day 48 hours early (since I have to work the actual holiday).
Made some lovely chicken salad this afternoon. Let’s see if the Rockies can pull this one out and give me a reason to drink that doesn’t involve losing.
by rosenthal on Jul 2, 2008 7:09 PM MDT 0 recs
Evidently
the key to keeping wins going is to shutout the opponent.
Someone please read George Frazier the Goldilocks tale.
by rosenthal on Jul 2, 2008 7:10 PM MDT 0 recs
Broken-bat single for E-Gon.
So many broken bats. Can’t wait to see what that scanner can do.
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by Russ on Jul 2, 2008 7:11 PM MDT 0 recs
Scanner?
What scanner? Did I miss something about the broken-bat problem?
by holly96 on
Jul 2, 2008 7:13 PM MDT
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See
here.
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by Russ on
Jul 2, 2008 7:14 PM MDT
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Thanks
That’s quite interesting. Seems like it could help the problem, or should at least be investigated.
by holly96 on
Jul 2, 2008 7:19 PM MDT
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Torre
gunned down E-Gon.
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by Russ on Jul 2, 2008 7:12 PM MDT 0 recs
Nice play by Helton!
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by Russ on Jul 2, 2008 7:13 PM MDT 0 recs
Still great
Say what you will about his decreased range – everything that he can reach he still snares (both in terms of batted balls and picking throws coming to first base).
by MADness on
Jul 2, 2008 7:14 PM MDT
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Redman and JDLR
in the same rotation.
Shiiiiba….that’s ugggly. So ugly I feel compelled to add letters to everything I say.
by Squeaky on Jul 2, 2008 7:19 PM MDT 0 recs
What a perfect situation.
No outs and the bases are loaded for Garrett.
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by Russ on Jul 2, 2008 7:20 PM MDT 0 recs
1-0!
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by Russ on Jul 2, 2008 7:21 PM MDT 0 recs
This inning has "disappointing" written all over it,
unless has one of his surprises in store.
by dogs on Jul 2, 2008 7:26 PM MDT 0 recs
A run, and then
a whole lot of fail.
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by Russ on Jul 2, 2008 7:27 PM MDT 0 recs
At least
he actually hit it into play, unlike the two guys before him.
by holly96 on
Jul 2, 2008 7:29 PM MDT
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Tied.
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by Russ on Jul 2, 2008 7:32 PM MDT 0 recs
Okay
I can deal with a solo homerun when he’s otherwise looking good. Let’s just keep it to that. Now, how about some run support for the poor guy?
by holly96 on Jul 2, 2008 7:35 PM MDT 0 recs
Just a random thought:
Who in the blue hell on our idiot coaching staff, could not realize that Francis was changing his arm angle, and could not diagnose from that an injury?
/end rant.
All aboard the FAILboat.
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 2, 2008 7:37 PM MDT 0 recs
I didn't know about this
until your post. Makes complete sense if he was injured along. So, now we get Mark Redman? How boring.
by dogs on
Jul 2, 2008 7:38 PM MDT
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Everyone.
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by Russ on
Jul 2, 2008 7:39 PM MDT
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They did acknowledge
that it was a lingering issue, so it’s not like they just barely figured this out (how long it’s been lingering and how long they’ve known, who knows). From the article Russ posted, it sounds like something they’re treating with just additional rest, and figured prior to the All-Star break would be a good time to do it. Unless there’s more they’re just not saying.
by holly96 on
Jul 2, 2008 7:41 PM MDT
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I hope there is not more, but with those guys...
All aboard the FAILboat.
by The Lodo Magic Man on
Jul 2, 2008 7:43 PM MDT
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I mean, it's obvious if a guy like Francis does that, something is wrong...
Our team is managed by people with the IQ of infield dirt.
All aboard the FAILboat.
by The Lodo Magic Man on
Jul 2, 2008 7:42 PM MDT
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2-1!
Matty comes through.
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by Russ on Jul 2, 2008 7:44 PM MDT 0 recs
HOMERUN ATKINS!!
Woo!
All aboard the FAILboat.
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 2, 2008 7:46 PM MDT 0 recs
What color is amazed?
Blueish? Purple? Mauve?
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by Russ on
Jul 2, 2008 7:47 PM MDT
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I dunno
It’s probably some shocking color, like annoying hot pick. Or bright orange.
by Squeaky on
Jul 2, 2008 7:48 PM MDT
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Gone!
Garrett hits a 3-run homer!
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by Russ on Jul 2, 2008 7:46 PM MDT 0 recs
I will shoot someone
if we trade Atkins. Probably O’Dowd
by Ghoulowitzki on Jul 2, 2008 7:46 PM MDT 0 recs
Yeah, about that?
Um…I wouldn’t count on Atkins sticking around. I just wouldn’t put a lot of money on it.
by Squeaky on
Jul 2, 2008 7:49 PM MDT
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He's not
worth the millions of dollars that his salary will inevitably be. If we give him 40 million over 5 years (sounds right), are we really going to get $35 million more in production over Ian Stewart in those 5 years?
by rosenthal on
Jul 2, 2008 7:50 PM MDT
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I'm glad
you know that for certain after Stewart’s 80 (or whatever) mlb at-bats. The Rockies could use a scout like you.
by Ghoulowitzki on
Jul 2, 2008 7:55 PM MDT
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And yes,
8 million/year would be a bargain for his production. I’d expect him to command $12 mil/year and he’d still be worth it.
by Ghoulowitzki on
Jul 2, 2008 7:56 PM MDT
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Use your
head.
We have a payroll of $70 million or so, right? Does it make sense to spend 1/10 of it on any one player when we already have millions locked up to other players? We cannot afford it.
Pretty freaking simple.
And considering Atkins’ has gotten worse over the last few years, I’d go ahead and guess that in 3 years that $8 million contract will be a colossal waste.
by rosenthal on
Jul 2, 2008 7:58 PM MDT
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Ha, Yorvit cheering: GO BALL GO!!
Like you ever do that Yorvit..
All aboard the FAILboat.
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 2, 2008 7:49 PM MDT 0 recs
Ow Michael Barrett down.,,,,
All aboard the FAILboat.
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 2, 2008 7:50 PM MDT 0 recs
Ouch!
I hope Barrett’s all right after the ball to the face.
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by Russ on Jul 2, 2008 7:50 PM MDT 0 recs
That's a broken nose..
Oh god the replay…..
All aboard the FAILboat.
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 2, 2008 7:52 PM MDT 0 recs
Foul off his face.
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by Russ on
Jul 2, 2008 7:54 PM MDT
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Pinch hitter at bat
Must have been a foul. How does that happen? I really hope he’ll be okay.
It’s not very often you see a pinch hitter take over in the middle of an at bat.
by holly96 on
Jul 2, 2008 7:54 PM MDT
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Karma
for being a you-know-what most of his career.
by rosenthal on
Jul 2, 2008 7:55 PM MDT
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Please guys, we don't need to see the X-mo replay of that.
All aboard the FAILboat.
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 2, 2008 7:55 PM MDT 0 recs
Heh
Did Wolf even try? Or did he decide to just stand there?
Random: I always remember Randy Wolf as the guy a few years back who met (or saw?) some girl on the subway in New York and wanted to meet her. I can’t remember the whole story.
by holly96 on Jul 2, 2008 7:57 PM MDT 0 recs
This
article can refresh your memory.
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by Russ on
Jul 2, 2008 7:59 PM MDT
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Heh
Thanks. I thought it was pretty funny at the time, and even though it’s been years, I still think of it every time I even hear Wolf’s name. Which isn’t really all that often.
by holly96 on
Jul 2, 2008 8:03 PM MDT
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When
you’re a millionaire, you can have balls the size of Texas.
by rosenthal on
Jul 2, 2008 7:59 PM MDT
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Russ beat me to it.
There was something like this recently. Some dude saw a girl on the subway he liked, and made a website, and it became a big press sensation. I found it annoying.
by dogs on
Jul 2, 2008 8:00 PM MDT
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She's
just lucky that Brett Myers didn’t give her klep.
by rosenthal on
Jul 2, 2008 8:01 PM MDT
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Oh
Good…
Let’s listen to a guy who nobody can understand.
by rosenthal on Jul 2, 2008 8:00 PM MDT 0 recs
Homer!
Tulo with his third!
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by Russ on Jul 2, 2008 8:03 PM MDT 0 recs
Spilly...that was the longest fly out you will ever see.
All aboard the FAILboat.
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 2, 2008 8:04 PM MDT 0 recs
Sit down Gonzalez...
filthy…
All aboard the FAILboat.
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 2, 2008 8:08 PM MDT 0 recs
Double play..
thank you…
All aboard the FAILboat.
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 2, 2008 8:09 PM MDT 0 recs
The best thing
that happened to this team recently was the Monday Meltdown. Otherwise, I (and many others, I’m sure) would be talking myself into thinking that we’re good again. Now, I just see two gawdawful teams, one a little worse than the other. Regardless, its fun to see HRs and crooked numbers again.
by Teekalong on Jul 2, 2008 8:15 PM MDT 0 recs
The Rays are sure fun to watch right now
Maybe I’ll follow them instead of the Rockies.
by Squeaky on Jul 2, 2008 8:16 PM MDT 0 recs
Won't allow it
Squeaky.
Never met you, but I know you’re a better person (you’re related to SB…. pretty strong bloodlines there) than a loser who jumps ship to other teams.
My advice? Get a fantasy team. Then you can follow players without jumping ship.
by rosenthal on
Jul 2, 2008 8:18 PM MDT
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I'm not going to abandon the Rockies,
Don’t worry. But I may adopt the Rays as a second team…those guys are good.
by Squeaky on
Jul 2, 2008 8:20 PM MDT
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Sports
polygamy?
Although the Rays are awful fun to watch. And that Evan Longoria sure reminds me of a certain SS we have.
This is the time where I point out that we should have drafted Longoria, but didn’t because ‘we already had a 3B/SS’ and I wind up drinking. Heavily.
by rosenthal on
Jul 2, 2008 8:21 PM MDT
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Different leagues
Plenty of people have an AL team and an NL team (though one probably takes precedence). The Rays are a perfect option for an AL team (if one doesn’t already have one), especially since they are in the same division as the Yankees and Red Sox.
by holly96 on
Jul 2, 2008 8:24 PM MDT
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They remind me
of us last year. Without the miracle run, of course, but still.
by Squeaky on
Jul 2, 2008 8:27 PM MDT
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They're
far more talented than we were. We stood no chance against the Red Sox. The Rays can legitimately win the WS.
by rosenthal on
Jul 2, 2008 8:28 PM MDT
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