Colorado Rockies @ Washington Nationals GameThread, Aug 16, 2008 5:10 PM MDT

Colorado Rockies	Washington Nationals
Clint Barmes - 2B	Emilio Bonifacio - 2B
Willy Taveras - CF	Willie Harris - LF
Matt Holliday - LF	Ryan Zimmerman - 3B
Garrett Atkins - 1B	Lastings Milledge - CF
Brad Hawpe - RF	Austin Kearns - RF
Troy Tulowitzki - SS	Jesus Flores - C
Yorvit Torrealba - C	Ronnie Belliard - SS
Ian Stewart - 3B	Kory Casto - 1B
Livan Hernandez - P	John Lannan - P

Hmm

I see we’re still relying on the “Yorvit helps Latino pitchers” theory.

Free Casey Weathers!!!!

by Silverblood on Aug 16, 2008 4:33 PM MDT 0 recs

CDI was probably due for a night off

After catching four straight games, I don’t mind it in this case. I just hope tomorrow starts another four in a row.

by Rox Girl on Aug 16, 2008 4:39 PM MDT up 0 recs

[Facepalm]

Yorvit, how I (haven’t) missed you. What exactly, I wonder, was the rationale for batting him ahead of Stewart?

Free Casey Weathers!!!!

by Silverblood on Aug 16, 2008 5:24 PM MDT up 0 recs

Not his fault

Troy hit into an inning inning double play right before that and Yorvit has a torn up knee so he didn’t have a prayer of out running anything.

by MADness on Aug 16, 2008 5:29 PM MDT up 0 recs

Tulo got a pretty big break, but still. Yorvit’s job is to make them PAY for those mistakes, not let them get out of it a batter later. But if he DOES have a bum knee, why is he batting any higher than eighth? That is what I do not get.

Free Casey Weathers!!!!

by Silverblood on Aug 16, 2008 5:31 PM MDT up 0 recs

Torn meniscus

Not sure why he is out there at all but I haven’t heard any details about the injury.

by MADness on Aug 16, 2008 5:35 PM MDT up 0 recs

I think the brain trust

wants to see if they should DL him. Having him play through a knee injury is a funny way to find out.

Free Casey Weathers!!!!

by Silverblood on Aug 16, 2008 5:37 PM MDT up 0 recs

Why not bat Torrealba ninth?

With Livan a terrific hitter, wouldn’t this be the perfect time four our fearless leader to bat the catcher ninth (Stewart seventh, Livan eighth, YT ninth)?

by moose14 on Aug 16, 2008 5:36 PM MDT up 0 recs

Cy Young

Livan for Cy Young! ;)

by MADness on Aug 16, 2008 5:28 PM MDT 0 recs

I'm trying to figure out

what the hell was that 60-odd mph eephus he threw to Zimmerman.

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by Silverblood on Aug 16, 2008 5:29 PM MDT up 0 recs

Oh

NOW the real Livan is showing up.

Free Casey Weathers!!!!

by Silverblood on Aug 16, 2008 5:39 PM MDT up 0 recs

Yea

go Livan

I’m so glad we got you

Thought Clint Hurdle should be fired before it was cool.

by Redhawk on Aug 16, 2008 5:41 PM MDT 0 recs

Bright side

We’ll get rid of him soon….?

Free Casey Weathers!!!!

by Silverblood on Aug 16, 2008 5:45 PM MDT up 0 recs

yes, in about a month and 2 weeks

to be replaced by equal scrape heap if I know my little O’Dowd

Thought Clint Hurdle should be fired before it was cool.

by Redhawk on Aug 16, 2008 5:46 PM MDT up 0 recs

So I defer to Hurdle's infinite wisdom.

This lineup’s doing pretty well for itself so far.

by Rox Girl on Aug 16, 2008 6:02 PM MDT 0 recs

Why... oh why...

couldn’t we have won some of these Nats games at home? Why… oh why?

Free Casey Weathers!!!!

by Silverblood on Aug 16, 2008 6:09 PM MDT up 0 recs

OLE'

Thought Clint Hurdle should be fired before it was cool.

by Redhawk on Aug 16, 2008 6:14 PM MDT 0 recs

I think

we have officially entered bizarro season when we suck at home and look great on the road.

Free Casey Weathers!!!!

by Silverblood on Aug 16, 2008 6:27 PM MDT 0 recs

that never works

Why are you against girls and I don't have time for "bitchassness". -Kalinda

by pierzynskirules on Aug 16, 2008 6:28 PM MDT up 0 recs

Livan's curve to K Flores didn't register on the radar in DC...too slooowww...

No one watches the Nationals anymore, so I just stopped by…Good luck.

Lannan’s afraid of Holliday.

Everything I say is a "little" sarcastic.

by e chigliak on Aug 16, 2008 6:27 PM MDT 0 recs

You should be afraid of the ManBeast.

For he is, after all, a Beast among Men.

Free Casey Weathers!!!!

by Silverblood on Aug 16, 2008 6:32 PM MDT up 0 recs

What do you know

Hurdle is clearly a genius.

Free Casey Weathers!!!!

by Silverblood on Aug 16, 2008 6:32 PM MDT 0 recs

did i miss something?

Why are you against girls and I don't have time for "bitchassness". -Kalinda

by pierzynskirules on Aug 16, 2008 6:34 PM MDT up 0 recs

8 runs

Clearly, Hurdle knew ALL along this would happen.

Free Casey Weathers!!!!

by Silverblood on Aug 16, 2008 6:35 PM MDT up 0 recs

interesting, he has a brain

Why are you against girls and I don't have time for "bitchassness". -Kalinda

by pierzynskirules on Aug 16, 2008 6:36 PM MDT up 0 recs

Hmmm

More results needed. Hypothesis incomplete.

Free Casey Weathers!!!!

by Silverblood on Aug 16, 2008 6:38 PM MDT up 0 recs

it was a failed experiment

Why are you against girls and I don't have time for "bitchassness". -Kalinda

by pierzynskirules on Aug 16, 2008 6:42 PM MDT up 0 recs

tulo, tulo

Why are you against girls and I don't have time for "bitchassness". -Kalinda

by pierzynskirules on Aug 16, 2008 6:33 PM MDT 0 recs

Weirdly enough

This is what I expected to happen TO us.

Free Casey Weathers!!!!

by Silverblood on Aug 16, 2008 6:40 PM MDT 0 recs

11-2

yes it is most definately the Twilight Zone, but let’s please save some for tomorrow also.

"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

"Spilly picked me up...He came into the dugout and said, 'We're going to get a win for you right now,' and he did it. "

~Matt Herges (on the Rockies July 3 win)

by AtkinsandTulofan on Aug 16, 2008 6:42 PM MDT 0 recs

anybody seen aliens yet?

Why are you against girls and I don't have time for "bitchassness". -Kalinda

by pierzynskirules on Aug 16, 2008 6:42 PM MDT up 0 recs

matt and atkins

ugh!

Why are you against girls and I don't have time for "bitchassness". -Kalinda

by pierzynskirules on Aug 16, 2008 6:44 PM MDT 0 recs

Pssh

That was a disappointing ending.

Free Casey Weathers!!!!

by Silverblood on Aug 16, 2008 6:45 PM MDT 0 recs

that inning went rather quickly

Why are you against girls and I don't have time for "bitchassness". -Kalinda

by pierzynskirules on Aug 16, 2008 6:49 PM MDT 0 recs

Ah, yes

There are the Rockies I know.

Free Casey Weathers!!!!

by Silverblood on Aug 16, 2008 6:55 PM MDT 0 recs

Stop now...

please! We want the Twilight Zone Rockies back.

"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

"Spilly picked me up...He came into the dugout and said, 'We're going to get a win for you right now,' and he did it. "

~Matt Herges (on the Rockies July 3 win)

by AtkinsandTulofan on Aug 16, 2008 7:01 PM MDT 0 recs

Uhhh Livan

Just because you have 11 runs does not mean you get to self-destruct now.

Free Casey Weathers!!!!

by Silverblood on Aug 16, 2008 7:03 PM MDT 0 recs

Livan

is out of gas. Get him out now, while it’s still a decent outing for him.

by 4thturn on Aug 16, 2008 7:04 PM MDT 0 recs

Hurdle is going to wait too long.

Free Casey Weathers!!!!

by Silverblood on Aug 16, 2008 7:06 PM MDT up 0 recs

I am getting a bad feeling about this

Kinda like the game that shall not be named against the Cubs.

Free Casey Weathers!!!!

by Silverblood on Aug 16, 2008 7:05 PM MDT 0 recs

Why is Livan hitting for himself?!

(insert favorite swear word here) Hurdle?!?!

"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

"Spilly picked me up...He came into the dugout and said, 'We're going to get a win for you right now,' and he did it. "

~Matt Herges (on the Rockies July 3 win)

by AtkinsandTulofan on Aug 16, 2008 7:14 PM MDT 0 recs

Do NOT

tell me Hernandez is staying in.

Free Casey Weathers!!!!

by Silverblood on Aug 16, 2008 7:17 PM MDT 0 recs

He's not

It’s the Viz. Great, Hurdle.

Free Casey Weathers!!!!

by Silverblood on Aug 16, 2008 7:20 PM MDT up 0 recs

Nope..time for the Viz...

Hurdlelogic (not pinch hitting for Hernandez).

"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

"Spilly picked me up...He came into the dugout and said, 'We're going to get a win for you right now,' and he did it. "

~Matt Herges (on the Rockies July 3 win)

by AtkinsandTulofan on Aug 16, 2008 7:20 PM MDT 0 recs

Livan

is 1 for 4 with an RBI…Clint will probably be using him as a pinch hitter.

by 4thturn on Aug 16, 2008 7:23 PM MDT up 0 recs

I do have to admit he hits decently..

for a pitcher, but I really don’t want the Nats to get back in this…..whatever that requires, Rockies please do it. 1-2-3 inning for the Viz…

"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

"Spilly picked me up...He came into the dugout and said, 'We're going to get a win for you right now,' and he did it. "

~Matt Herges (on the Rockies July 3 win)

by AtkinsandTulofan on Aug 16, 2008 7:26 PM MDT 0 recs

Pretty awful inning there

What, five pitches?

Free Casey Weathers!!!!

by Silverblood on Aug 16, 2008 7:31 PM MDT 0 recs

Ugh...

I’m not liking these innings when we face Shell…felt like 3 pitches.

"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

"Spilly picked me up...He came into the dugout and said, 'We're going to get a win for you right now,' and he did it. "

~Matt Herges (on the Rockies July 3 win)

by AtkinsandTulofan on Aug 16, 2008 7:31 PM MDT 0 recs

Inning two for the Viz

I do not think this is a good idea.

Free Casey Weathers!!!!

by Silverblood on Aug 16, 2008 7:33 PM MDT 0 recs

Bucky tossing in the bullpen...

last inning they showed him sitting with his feet up.

"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

"Spilly picked me up...He came into the dugout and said, 'We're going to get a win for you right now,' and he did it. "

~Matt Herges (on the Rockies July 3 win)

by AtkinsandTulofan on Aug 16, 2008 7:34 PM MDT 0 recs

The Viz...

retires all 6 he faces…back to the twilight zone.

"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

"Spilly picked me up...He came into the dugout and said, 'We're going to get a win for you right now,' and he did it. "

~Matt Herges (on the Rockies July 3 win)

by AtkinsandTulofan on Aug 16, 2008 7:42 PM MDT 0 recs

i wanna know what happened in the sixth inning

Why are you against girls and I don't have time for "bitchassness". -Kalinda

by pierzynskirules on Aug 16, 2008 7:44 PM MDT 0 recs

Livan just ran out of gas i guess...

either that or we were trying maintain our reputation of being such a friendly team and just wanted to give a few to the Nationals.

"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

"Spilly picked me up...He came into the dugout and said, 'We're going to get a win for you right now,' and he did it. "

~Matt Herges (on the Rockies July 3 win)

by AtkinsandTulofan on Aug 16, 2008 8:02 PM MDT up 0 recs

Tulo ends the rockies hitting drought...

with a single.

"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

"Spilly picked me up...He came into the dugout and said, 'We're going to get a win for you right now,' and he did it. "

~Matt Herges (on the Rockies July 3 win)

by AtkinsandTulofan on Aug 16, 2008 7:48 PM MDT 0 recs

Stewie with the double!

12-6!

"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

"Spilly picked me up...He came into the dugout and said, 'We're going to get a win for you right now,' and he did it. "

~Matt Herges (on the Rockies July 3 win)

by AtkinsandTulofan on Aug 16, 2008 7:51 PM MDT 0 recs

13-6!

Now everyone in the lineup has a hit!

"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

"Spilly picked me up...He came into the dugout and said, 'We're going to get a win for you right now,' and he did it. "

~Matt Herges (on the Rockies July 3 win)

by AtkinsandTulofan on Aug 16, 2008 7:55 PM MDT 0 recs

Except Matt

Who has scored 3 runs on 3 walks.

Free Casey Weathers!!!!

by Silverblood on Aug 16, 2008 7:55 PM MDT up 0 recs

Oh yeah that's right...

and he also has two stolen bases.

"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

"Spilly picked me up...He came into the dugout and said, 'We're going to get a win for you right now,' and he did it. "

~Matt Herges (on the Rockies July 3 win)

by AtkinsandTulofan on Aug 16, 2008 7:57 PM MDT 0 recs

semi-useless trivia

Grilli’s father was the losing pitcher in the longest game of all time. 33 innings, AAA Pawtucket vs. Rochester

by 4thturn on Aug 16, 2008 8:00 PM MDT 0 recs

What does that say about the Grillis?

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by Silverblood on Aug 16, 2008 8:02 PM MDT up 0 recs

not much...

unless you’re on Jeopardy someday and it helps you win

by 4thturn on Aug 16, 2008 8:07 PM MDT 0 recs

Rockies win!

"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

"Spilly picked me up...He came into the dugout and said, 'We're going to get a win for you right now,' and he did it. "

~Matt Herges (on the Rockies July 3 win)

by AtkinsandTulofan on Aug 16, 2008 8:07 PM MDT 0 recs

On a side note

not a bad night for at least 1 pitching prospect. Chacin 5 innings, 10 GO’s, 5K’s, and only 3 hits, no Runs. I would say he needs a couple AA starts, but it won’t happen. I was a little disappointed in Morales tonight, but I’m not giving up on a 2010 rotation of Cook, Uball, Morales, Chacin, and Friedrich.

by smokinRox on Aug 16, 2008 10:47 PM MDT 0 recs