Game #126: Cook vs Perez
by Rox Girl on Aug 17, 2008 10:30 AM MDT
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Colorado Rockies at Washington Nationals, Aug 17, 2008 11:35 AM MDT
I'd have been a lot more confident we'd get the sweep today a couple of weeks ago, but Cookie's been scuffling of late, missed his last start or at least had it delayed until today, and may still have some lingering after effects of the injury. Let's hope our lineup carries over some of last night's fun so all that doesn't matter.
Go Rockies!
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The Cookie Monster
just hasn’t had the right cookies as of late. He’ll be fed the right ones today.
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by Russ Oates on Aug 17, 2008 10:57 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Please be good Cook, and not injured Cook.
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Aug 17, 2008 10:58 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
ian stewart
i think someone, probably rox girl, said this the other day but why is Stewart batting eighth against a LHP? Hes got a .400/.471/.767/1.237 line against LHP. Bat him higher. maybe switch him and taveras or barmes and bat taveras leadoff again
by purplesocks on Aug 17, 2008 11:13 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Hurdlelogic.
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Aug 17, 2008 11:17 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Lord of all or nothing
and the idol worshipper of the symbol K
by PinchHitLancePainter on Aug 17, 2008 11:37 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's go Cookie!
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Aug 17, 2008 11:29 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Taveras safe at 2nd!
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Aug 17, 2008 11:39 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Steals 3rd!
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Aug 17, 2008 11:42 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
on what the MASN announcers called..
..a DOUBLE STEAL! :p
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by rockiesfan4ever on Aug 17, 2008 11:43 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait....
What?? It was a walk
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Aug 17, 2008 11:45 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea
They said “It’s basically a double steal. The runner takes first and Willy takes third”
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by rockiesfan4ever on Aug 17, 2008 11:46 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lets go Chris!
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Aug 17, 2008 11:44 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Bah.
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Aug 17, 2008 11:45 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ohhhh!!!
Thank you Barmes.
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Aug 17, 2008 11:52 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Interesting play
That was an interesting play that Barmes made after Cook airmailed the throw to second.
by MADness on Aug 17, 2008 11:59 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Leadoff Walk..
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Aug 17, 2008 12:00 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
RLISP!!
ahh..back to that again.
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Aug 17, 2008 12:02 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Umm..Cook
please get outs.
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Aug 17, 2008 12:06 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
OUT AT THE PLATE!
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Aug 17, 2008 12:09 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Lead off single….by Willie no less…and he’s left at 1st.
Thought Clint Hurdle should be fired before it was cool.
by Redhawk on Aug 17, 2008 12:24 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok Cookie
throw a strike…get some outs
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by Redhawk on Aug 17, 2008 12:29 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
GOT HIM!!
Out at 2nd!
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Aug 17, 2008 12:30 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Swing and a miss!
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Aug 17, 2008 12:30 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugh Willy
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Aug 17, 2008 12:33 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugg…
Just when I thought Cook was going to work out of this. Is that a double and an error?
Thought Clint Hurdle should be fired before it was cool.
by Redhawk on Aug 17, 2008 12:33 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Thats the end of that.
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Aug 17, 2008 12:35 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Not the cleanest inning
but no runs…so no harm
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by Redhawk on Aug 17, 2008 12:37 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Looking forward to Tacos this afternoon
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by Redhawk on Aug 17, 2008 12:37 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Iannetta on.
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Aug 17, 2008 12:39 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Washington Defense
lacks a bunch.
Pitching and Defense…..Pitching and Defense.
Been the keys to good baseball forever
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by Redhawk on Aug 17, 2008 12:40 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks Jeff Huson….that was 5 minutes on middle infield that boiled down to this:
Pete Orr = Replacement level player
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by Redhawk on Aug 17, 2008 12:42 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
run and hit
with Tulo and Innetta?
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by Redhawk on Aug 17, 2008 12:42 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Walk to Tulo...
Stew time.
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Aug 17, 2008 12:43 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Error and a walk
Please don’t bunt Stewie Hurdle
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by Redhawk on Aug 17, 2008 12:43 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
HOMERUN STEW!
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Aug 17, 2008 12:46 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Stewart continues to show
little preference to home or road hitting when it comes to power. That’s an important note when you start to look at guys like Barmes, Baker, and Atkins. His power plays anywhere and the Rockies would be wise to pay a little more attention to these splits when they make their off-season decisions.
by David OhNo on Aug 17, 2008 12:52 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice AB Hawpe
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Aug 17, 2008 1:03 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Cook really elevating his sinker right now
which wouldn’t be the worst thing if he could keep his slider in the zone, but as is, they are just sitting on the sinker.
by David OhNo on Aug 17, 2008 1:16 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Out of that mess.
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Aug 17, 2008 1:21 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
With nothing to gain
the Rockies should play conservative here and give Cook the rest of the afternoon off. 86 pitches and struggling to keep the ball down, might be overthrowing a little. Five innings is enough for today.
by David OhNo on Aug 17, 2008 1:23 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Cook out, Herges in.
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Aug 17, 2008 1:29 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't mean Herges though...
Matt’s just taking up valuable on the job training time for Register.
by David OhNo on Aug 17, 2008 1:38 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Herges out
I agree, you beat me to the post.
Given where the Rockies are in the season, wouldn’t have been nice to see what Steven Register could have done in that situation.
I appreciate what Matt did for us last year but it is time to see the youngsters.
by Drewan on Aug 17, 2008 1:39 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
DP!!
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Aug 17, 2008 1:40 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Manny!
"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 17, 2008 1:40 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Ball 8.
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Aug 17, 2008 1:46 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Matty.
A guy has walked the first to hitters, please stop swinging at garbage.
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Aug 17, 2008 1:48 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
*two
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Aug 17, 2008 1:48 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
bah
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Aug 17, 2008 1:49 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
GIDP..
Boooooo!
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Aug 17, 2008 1:50 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Tulo!
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Aug 17, 2008 1:55 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Matty and Tulo...
helping Manny to a 1-2-3 inning!
"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 17, 2008 1:59 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
HOMERUN HAWPE!!!
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Aug 17, 2008 2:03 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
BRAD! 4-2!
"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 17, 2008 2:04 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Woo HOO
I felt that one coming. I don’t know why, but I did.
Free Casey Weathers!!!!
by Silverblood on Aug 17, 2008 2:05 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Netta gets hit on the hand with the first pitch he sees...
"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 17, 2008 2:07 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
HOMERUN SMITH!!!
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Aug 17, 2008 2:13 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Tacos!!!!!!!!
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Aug 17, 2008 2:13 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
SETH HOMERS 7-2!!!!
"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 17, 2008 2:13 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
YAAAY SETH!
I am fond of that guy.
Free Casey Weathers!!!!
by Silverblood on Aug 17, 2008 2:14 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Willy's 3rd hit of the day!
"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 17, 2008 2:16 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Our little lemur......
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Aug 17, 2008 2:19 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Heh
Squeaky and I originated that one, it’s really caught on. But it’s so appropriate!
Free Casey Weathers!!!!
by Silverblood on Aug 17, 2008 2:21 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice grab Matty.
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Aug 17, 2008 2:25 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Matty with another great grab!
"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 17, 2008 2:25 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Does the Nats stadium appear to be alot smaller than it actually is?
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Aug 17, 2008 2:30 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Nats stadium
Went to (most) of the game last night here in DC. It’s a lovely park, but it really left me a little cold. Coors Field with the brickwork and all the green seats, walls, etc. is a very “warm” park. This one is all concrete and blue. Basically just the opposite. I don’t dislike it, mind you, it’s just not the same experience. Factor in also that this is the yard’s first year, and the area around it is still devoid of any interesting. (at least if you use the Metro) They obviously have big plans for the area, there just hasn’t been time to develop it yet.
Food and beer are a little higher than CF ($7.50 for a beer). The “half smoked” are pretty tasty.
The park’s youngness is also evident with the in-game experience that’s become so nice at Coors. There aren’t any of the fun “everybody clap your hands” type things that most folks chime in all. That will all come in time, I’m sure. I’ll be back this way in a couple of years, and I want to check things out then, after everyone has gotten acclimated to the new digs.
It’s not a small house by any means. It feels quite large inside, although my seats in the 3rd level were quite nice. And despite the score last night, it’s not a bandbox like Citizen’s in Philly. All in all an enjoyable night. And no rude comments to those of us in our Rockies gear. Always a plus.
The scoreboard, btw, is incredible. When they figure out of to use it to it’s full potential, it’ll be awesome.
Can’t wait to get home Wednesday
Put me out of my misery. Please!
by rockhead on Aug 17, 2008 7:54 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Glendon Rusch warming in the pen?
WTF Hurdle?
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Aug 17, 2008 2:31 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Because JDLR and Livan are just that good?
Rusch’s last start against the D-backs apparently put him in the doghouse. Hurdle’s memory goes back only so far.
by Rox Girl on Aug 17, 2008 2:33 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't get this
Dare I say it, Rusch has been downright good since joining the team. Whereas Livan had to scuffle to win a game with an 11-2 lead.
Free Casey Weathers!!!!
by Silverblood on Aug 17, 2008 2:39 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree, I think Hurdle hitched his horse to the wrong veteran wagon
But I’m actually pretty glad that JDLR is getting more opportunity to start. The Game Scores of his last five starts:
69, 59, 16, 61, 52
Of Livan’s:
60, 41, 23, 5, 29
Of Rusch’s:
41, 45, 55, 53, 36
What that’s basically saying is that JDLR’s giving the most starts where his team has a solid chance to win, Rusch is doing the best job of avoiding the disaster, and Livan’s doing neither.
by Rox Girl on Aug 17, 2008 2:48 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 down.
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Aug 17, 2008 2:37 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
This one is a Rockies Winner!!!
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Aug 17, 2008 2:38 PM MDT reply actions 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 17, 2008 2:38 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
What is this "road sweep" we speak of?
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Aug 17, 2008 2:38 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
It happened in Cincinnati too
Then we lost 2 of 3 to the Pirates, then we won 2 of 4 against the Marlins, and then we went home and FAIL happened.
Free Casey Weathers!!!!
by Silverblood on Aug 17, 2008 2:39 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta love this blurb from the official site:
Although Ian Stewart bats left-handed, he has been crushing lefty pitching to a tune of a .400 average entering today, when he homered off southpaw Odalis Perez.
It is clearly INCONCEIVABLE that Stewart could hit lefties well, when he is (shock, gasp!) a lefty himself.
Free Casey Weathers!!!!
by Silverblood on Aug 17, 2008 2:44 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't you know lefties cannot hit lefties at all?
It’s a Hurdle known fact.
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Aug 17, 2008 2:46 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
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