Colorado Rockies @ Atlanta Braves GameThread, Sep 11, 2008 5:10 PM MDT

Colorado Rockies	Atlanta Braves
Willy Taveras - CF	Josh Anderson - CF
Jeff Baker - 2B	Kelly Johnson - 2B
Matt Holliday - LF	Chipper Jones - 3B
Brad Hawpe - RF	Brian McCann - C
Garrett Atkins - 1B	Yunel Escobar - SS
Ian Stewart - 3B	Casey Kotchman - 1B
Chris Iannetta - C	Jeff Francoeur - RF
Troy Tulowitzki - SS	Gregor Blanco - LF
Ubaldo Jimenez - P	Jair Jurrjens - P

willie steals 67

my uncle does the stupidest and most chaotic things, how slow YOU must be. I say FUCK everybody who doesn't like what I say, You Can Kiss My Mixed ASS- Kalinda

by pierzynskirules on Sep 11, 2008 5:13 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

There’s an article in the most recent SI about base stealing, and there’s a section on Holliday. Apparently he’s the most efficient in the league this year (now 26 for 27 with the one in the 1st). They asked some other player (one of the Giants, can’t remember who) who he thought the most efficient was, and he was surprised it was Matt.

by holly96 on Sep 11, 2008 5:26 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Ubaldo

I am not sure how his fastball command is since he didn’t really need to throw fastballs in that inning but his curve and his change-up are nasty.

by MADness on Sep 11, 2008 5:28 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Baker and Taveras got it done there...

The results of that third inning would be nice to see more often from our leadoff hitters.

by Rox Girl on Sep 11, 2008 6:06 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Argh

This bullpen situation has been brutal the last few games.

by holly96 on Sep 11, 2008 7:17 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Good grief

by holly96 on Sep 11, 2008 7:20 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Giants

should pass them in the standings pretty soon.

by DieHardRox on Sep 11, 2008 7:24 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

I am getting....

so that I want the entire bullpen outside of Corpas and Fuentes replaced. Bucky too, but he needs some support to get back on the right track, Yes even the current pitcher against us (a familiar face) seems like a better option.

"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 Sep 11, 2008 7:24 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

That post sounds weird,

I meant keep Bucky as well.

"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 Sep 11, 2008 7:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Heh

Good thing you clarified, because I did indeed read it the other way.

And I’m right there with you, though I don’t really see Fuentes as an option, given the kind of money he will likely get.

by holly96 on Sep 11, 2008 7:29 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I just think this bullpen situation has gotten rather sad....

I really wish we could have held onto LaTroy Hawkins who I believe would have been a big improvement over others. I don’t say that just because he is in a great stretch now, I just thought he did an amazing job for us last year when he came back from being hurt. OMG in the bullpen post I forgot Jason Grilli….A big I AM SORRY to the gas can, I do want him around if possible.

"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 Sep 11, 2008 7:35 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ack

As if the game wasn’t torture enough, I have to suffer through an awful rendition of God Bless America? Seriously, who are these people? They’re terrible.

by holly96 on Sep 11, 2008 7:31 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

I turned the channel when they were singing...

lol I know it’s mean, but us true rox fans have the right to be bitter.

"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 Sep 11, 2008 7:37 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

are they on beat?

my uncle does the stupidest and most chaotic things, how slow YOU must be. I say FUCK everybody who doesn't like what I say, You Can Kiss My Mixed ASS- Kalinda

by pierzynskirules on Sep 11, 2008 7:37 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

They were on beat

though it was an excruciatingly slow one. They just sounded terrible.

by holly96 on Sep 11, 2008 7:38 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

What happened

I go away an we give up 5

Is it 2007 all over again?

by rockiesfan4ever on Sep 11, 2008 7:38 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Bullpen implosion

is really all you need (or probably want) to know.

Put me out of my misery. Please!

by rockhead on Sep 11, 2008 7:52 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I still love Iannetta...

that CDI….who has had to catch all these bullpen games of fail…I am surprised he is still upright.

"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 Sep 11, 2008 7:43 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

he's probably thinking can it get any worse than it is.

my uncle does the stupidest and most chaotic things, how slow YOU must be. I say FUCK everybody who doesn't like what I say, You Can Kiss My Mixed ASS- Kalinda

by pierzynskirules on Sep 11, 2008 7:45 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I keep thinking Rockies wise it can't...

but then every night it gets worse. Somehow I really thought we had a chance in this one.

"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 Sep 11, 2008 7:56 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

the pain is over!!!!!!!!!!!!!

my uncle does the stupidest and most chaotic things, how slow YOU must be. I say FUCK everybody who doesn't like what I say, You Can Kiss My Mixed ASS- Kalinda

by pierzynskirules on Sep 11, 2008 8:01 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah,

this series turned out real well.

"Never Surrender Dreams" - Inscription on J. Michael Straczynski's bench

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by Russ Oates on Sep 11, 2008 8:02 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Rockies lose again...

thank you hurdle for putting in the good relievers after atlanta took a 4 run lead. I know he has thrown in the towel on the season, but no reason to punish ubaldo and ruin his chance at a 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 Sep 11, 2008 8:03 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

FIRE HIM NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

my uncle does the stupidest and most chaotic things, how slow YOU must be. I say FUCK everybody who doesn't like what I say, You Can Kiss My Mixed ASS- Kalinda

by pierzynskirules on Sep 11, 2008 8:04 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

The problem is

we only have, like, 2 relievers pitching well (I’m not counting Fuentes, because he’s never going to get into a game before the 9th), and Ubaldo only went 5. I guess he could have put Grilli in earlier, but we can’t rely on just 1 middle reliever.

by holly96 on Sep 11, 2008 8:11 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

This is true...

but at this rate I am about ready to start asking if we can bring omar quintanilla in to pitch an 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 Sep 11, 2008 8:17 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs