Colorado Rockies @ Pittsburgh Pirates GameThread, Jul 30, 2008 5:05 PM MDT

Game #109: Cook vs. Duke

by Russ on Jul 30, 2008 4:00 PM MDT in Game Threads

Colorado Rockies @ Pittsburgh Pirates

Go Rockies!

	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
2008 - Aaron Cook	13-6	22	22	2	1	0	0	153.2	157	64	59	12	32	73	3.46	1.23

	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
2008 - Zach Duke	4-8	21	21	0	0	0	0	121.1	158	74	68	12	36	54	5.04	1.60

Lineup

Colorado Rockies @ Pittsburgh Pirates

07/30/08 5:05 PM MDT

Colorado Rockies	Pittsburgh Pirates
Willy Taveras - CF	Nate McLouth - CF
Jeff Baker - 2B	Luis Rivas - 2B
Matt Holliday - LF	Ryan Doumit - C
Garrett Atkins - 1B	Jason Bay - LF
Chris Iannetta - C	Doug Mientkiewicz - 1B
Troy Tulowitzki - SS	Jason Michaels - RF
Clint Barmes - RF	Jose Bautista - 3B
Ian Stewart - 3B	Zach Duke - P
Aaron Cook - P	Jack Wilson - SS

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Barmes

in RF.

by DieHardRox on Jul 30, 2008 4:07 PM MDT 0 recs

and Iannetta batting fifth

Second half run?

by moomacher on Jul 30, 2008 4:13 PM MDT up 0 recs

Let's see what

“the Dudes from Denver” have tonight. Something good, I hope.

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by Russ on Jul 30, 2008 5:01 PM MDT 0 recs

[Insert sarcastic Willy T one-pitch ground out remark.]

by dogs on Jul 30, 2008 5:07 PM MDT 0 recs

Four pitches, two outs.

Take some time with this AB, Matt.

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by Russ on Jul 30, 2008 5:08 PM MDT 0 recs

Baker

Left his bat in Cincy.

by Clockwork Orange on Jul 30, 2008 5:09 PM MDT 0 recs

Expected struggles

Baker is still a (relatively) young guy with limited experience as an everyday player in the big leagues.

Struggles and slumps are to be expected (even more so than for veterans). Lets see how or if he fights through it and gets back to swinging a hot bat. The same goes for Stewart.

by MADness on Jul 30, 2008 5:12 PM MDT up 0 recs

well we didn't score 3 in the

first tonight, so maybe we have chance.

by jimmyski on Jul 30, 2008 5:11 PM MDT 0 recs

All right, Troy.

Maybe the start of something.

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by Russ on Jul 30, 2008 5:23 PM MDT 0 recs

Tulo's staying hot,

too bad everyone else has gone cold the last 2 games.

by jimmyski on Jul 30, 2008 5:24 PM MDT 0 recs

Sac fly

for the 1-0 lead.

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by Russ on Jul 30, 2008 5:26 PM MDT 0 recs

Stew doubles.

Time for Aaron to use his mighty bat.

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by Russ on Jul 30, 2008 5:28 PM MDT 0 recs

Nice hit

Stewart with a rope down the line

by Teekalong on Jul 30, 2008 5:28 PM MDT 0 recs

Stewart

How in the heck did he keep that ball fair?

by MADness on Jul 30, 2008 5:30 PM MDT 0 recs

Is anyone watching the game?

Because I’m following only on my computer and that last inning there were several called strikes that were shown as WAY out of the strike zone (specifically, the last pitch to Cook). Any insight?

by denver_sc on Jul 30, 2008 5:31 PM MDT 0 recs

Bad calls

That last pitch to Cook ticked Cook off and one earlier in the inning looked really bad (forget which pitch and to which batter).

by MADness on Jul 30, 2008 5:32 PM MDT up 0 recs

who is behind the plate tonight?

by jimmyski on Jul 30, 2008 5:33 PM MDT up 0 recs

I thought

the pitch to Cook was just about perfect.

by Teekalong on Jul 30, 2008 5:34 PM MDT up 0 recs

Heh so we might be facing Manny Ramirez

in So Fla this weekend…

Second half run?

by moomacher on Jul 30, 2008 5:33 PM MDT 0 recs

There is absolutely zero chance of that happening

Even if, as the rumor claims, Boston will “help” pay some of Manny’s salary, the players Boston is asking for are cheap and under Florida’s control for years. This alleged deal would go against everything Loria stands for in ownership. I note the rumor emanating from Boston, not Miami, and stems more from their desperation to see Manny gone than anything else.

Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave

by Mondogarage on Jul 30, 2008 5:40 PM MDT up 0 recs

Manny would fit in great with Florida

no D, lots of power.

Second half run?

by moomacher on Jul 30, 2008 5:43 PM MDT up 0 recs

Holliday

with a terrible defensive play. What has happened to this team’s defense?

by Teekalong on Jul 30, 2008 5:35 PM MDT 0 recs

Playing with fire there

but after the AS game, hard to think Cook would get shaken by a few ducks on the pond…

by Teekalong on Jul 30, 2008 5:42 PM MDT 0 recs

Nice play Cookie..

Oh god, why is Barmes starting in RF??

Bring Roy home! Come on, you know you want it.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 30, 2008 5:42 PM MDT 0 recs

No other reason than I can think

of besides being Hurdle’s little pocket pet…Seriously why the hell would not at least switch him and Baker. Jeff is a much better outfielder than Barmes ever dreamt of being.

by jimmyski on Jul 30, 2008 5:45 PM MDT up 0 recs

well

Hawpe and Smith are both lefties…Baker is the starting 2b…I don’t hate it

Second half run?

by moomacher on Jul 30, 2008 5:47 PM MDT up 0 recs

I realize that Baker is the starting 2nd baseman, but why if you're going

to start both Baker and Barmes, wouldn’t you try and put them in the best position to be successful? Which tome would be Barmes at 2nd and Baker in RF.

by jimmyski on Jul 30, 2008 5:49 PM MDT up 0 recs

Because Baker is the starting 2nd baseman

Maybe it’s a confidence issue, but if you say Player A is your starter in a spot, and you’re giving Player C a rest, you generally don’t move Player B into Player A’s spot just for the sake of putting Player A into Player C’s spot.

Otherwise, why wouldn’t Player B be the starter at that spot instead of Player A?

Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave

by Mondogarage on Jul 30, 2008 5:53 PM MDT up 0 recs

I don't agree with that logic...Barmes is better defensively at 2nd than Baker

and Baker would easily be better defensively in RF than Barmes would. Put them in a position to be successful and help not hurt the team.

by jimmyski on Jul 30, 2008 5:55 PM MDT up 0 recs

^This.

Bring Roy home! Come on, you know you want it.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 30, 2008 5:58 PM MDT up 0 recs

Willy with another SB

Bring Roy home! Come on, you know you want it.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 30, 2008 5:46 PM MDT 0 recs

Oye

time for some remedial baserunning, methinks

Second half run?

by moomacher on Jul 30, 2008 5:48 PM MDT 0 recs

theme from keystone cops

Bring Roy home! Come on, you know you want it.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 30, 2008 5:49 PM MDT up 0 recs

season long problem

by 4thturn on Jul 30, 2008 5:49 PM MDT up 0 recs

RBI for Matty...

out at second….

Bring Roy home! Come on, you know you want it.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 30, 2008 5:48 PM MDT 0 recs

Safe

at home but out at second.

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by Russ on Jul 30, 2008 5:49 PM MDT 0 recs

Yanks get Pudge for that bum Kyle Farnsworth?

What could Fuentes net us again????

Bring Roy home! Come on, you know you want it.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 30, 2008 5:52 PM MDT 0 recs

Cook...stop throwing balls and bad pitches please..

Bring Roy home! Come on, you know you want it.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 30, 2008 5:56 PM MDT 0 recs

A backward GB/FB ratio today.

So far 2GB/4FB…

by jimmyski on Jul 30, 2008 5:56 PM MDT 0 recs

for Cook..sorry about that.

by jimmyski on Jul 30, 2008 5:57 PM MDT up 0 recs

gets out of trouble again

Second half run?

by moomacher on Jul 30, 2008 5:57 PM MDT 0 recs

Tulo!

Another hit!

Bring Roy home! Come on, you know you want it.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 30, 2008 6:02 PM MDT 0 recs

if he

hit at the beginning of the year like he is now…we might not be so terrible. Great to see his adjustments paying off.

by Teekalong on Jul 30, 2008 6:04 PM MDT up 0 recs

Doh Ian.

Bring Roy home! Come on, you know you want it.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 30, 2008 6:13 PM MDT 0 recs

tough one there

that could have been a dp ball though

Second half run?

by moomacher on Jul 30, 2008 6:13 PM MDT 0 recs

gotta make that play

by Teekalong on Jul 30, 2008 6:14 PM MDT up 0 recs

Nice play by Iannetta..

Almost a DP.

Bring Roy home! Come on, you know you want it.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 30, 2008 6:14 PM MDT 0 recs

after a drop by Atkins

this defense is pretty bad tonight.

by Teekalong on Jul 30, 2008 6:15 PM MDT up 0 recs

Umm..TV guys...

it wasn’t Atkins at first there, it was Baker.

Bring Roy home! Come on, you know you want it.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 30, 2008 6:15 PM MDT 0 recs

Baker, I guess.

by Teekalong on Jul 30, 2008 6:15 PM MDT up 0 recs

Willy bunts for a hit..

If you could get on base more, Willy, you could be very good…but nooooooo….

Bring Roy home! Come on, you know you want it.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 30, 2008 6:19 PM MDT 0 recs

I'm not

the biggest Taveras fan ever, but the man can flat RUN.

by Teekalong on Jul 30, 2008 6:19 PM MDT 0 recs

Nice play at 2nd.

Bring Roy home! Come on, you know you want it.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 30, 2008 6:20 PM MDT 0 recs

was willy not running very hard there?

how did he get forced out

Second half run?

by moomacher on Jul 30, 2008 6:20 PM MDT 0 recs

He was out on a very good play

Bring Roy home! Come on, you know you want it.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 30, 2008 6:21 PM MDT up 0 recs

Willy out

From the sound of it (listening via radio), it was just a great defensive play.

by holly96 on Jul 30, 2008 6:21 PM MDT up 0 recs

Wasn't stealing

I guess. I doubt very much Rivas was on the bag there, but still a very nice play by the SS.

by Teekalong on Jul 30, 2008 6:21 PM MDT up 0 recs

GA

time for a big hit here.

by Teekalong on Jul 30, 2008 6:22 PM MDT 0 recs

There it is.

Bring Roy home! Come on, you know you want it.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 30, 2008 6:22 PM MDT up 0 recs

Wooo RBI!!!

Bring Roy home! Come on, you know you want it.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 30, 2008 6:22 PM MDT 0 recs

Woot

run scores

Second half run?

by moomacher on Jul 30, 2008 6:22 PM MDT 0 recs

3-0.

Familiar score.

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by Russ on Jul 30, 2008 6:23 PM MDT 0 recs

Uh Oh

Now we’re up 3-0. Let the implosion begin!

by denver_sc on Jul 30, 2008 6:23 PM MDT 0 recs

Very nice

Great throw, too. Nice to see Bake show off the wheels. And actual good baserunning by the rest, moving up to 2nd and 3rd. This worked before, so:

CDI
time for a big hit here.

by Teekalong on Jul 30, 2008 6:24 PM MDT 0 recs

HOMERUN IANNETTA!!!!!!!!

Bring Roy home! Come on, you know you want it.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 30, 2008 6:24 PM MDT 0 recs

BOOM!

Bring Roy home! Come on, you know you want it.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 30, 2008 6:25 PM MDT 0 recs

IAnnetta

crushed that bad boy…dead center

Second half run?

by moomacher on Jul 30, 2008 6:25 PM MDT 0 recs

Iannetta is so dreamy.

What a shot!

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by Russ on Jul 30, 2008 6:25 PM MDT 0 recs

looks like

a monster shot on gameday

by 4thturn on Jul 30, 2008 6:25 PM MDT 0 recs

ball go far.

Bring Roy home! Come on, you know you want it.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 30, 2008 6:26 PM MDT 0 recs

Ahhh...

Thanks CDI.

Fear-of-sweep tension dissipating…

by dogs on Jul 30, 2008 6:26 PM MDT 0 recs

That ball

was a no doubter. Very, very nice.

by Teekalong on Jul 30, 2008 6:26 PM MDT 0 recs

Ignoring the home run

What I like seeing is how the Rockies offense has continued to put pressure on the Pirates through the entire game. They have been running up the pitch count, scratching out some runs and getting baserunners on.

by MADness on Jul 30, 2008 6:28 PM MDT 0 recs