Colorado Rockies @ Arizona Diamondbacks GameThread, Sep 28, 2008 2:10 PM MDT

Game #162: Jimenez vs Johnson

by Rox Girl on Sep 28, 2008 1:18 PM MDT Comment 54 comments

Colorado Rockies @ Arizona Diamondbacks

I can't say that I'm sorry to see 2008 go. One more game this afternoon and then we can get serious about what needs to happen to fix this team.

Let's look at some of 2008's bright sides, though:

1. Ubaldo Jimenez, NTaylor Buchholz and Chris Iannetta proved they were for real

Remember heading into this season that there was still some doubt for a couple of our younger players that they were ready to be contributors to a contending MLB club.

2. The Rockies may yet emerge victorious with Jorge De La Rosa.

This one was in doubt well into the season, and still is as Ramon Ramirez has been a very valuable reliever for Kansas City this season, but a turn was made and De La Rosa has been a stable force in the rotation late and has become a legitimate answer for one of two questionable slots in the rotation for 2009.

3. Matt Holliday followed 2007 with another great year.

Whether we're able to miraculously sign Holliday to an extension or trade him for a healthy chunk of talent, his 2008 enhances the value of either decision. By defying the gravity of age and regression, Holliday's bat shows a lot of forward value. Next question will be whether we benefit from it directly or via trade.

4. Jeff Baker and Seth Smith as able bench players.

To a lesser extent Clint Barmes deserves attention here, too. Depth is crucial, now if only we can shore up the front line talent.

Lineup

Colorado Rockies @ Arizona Diamondbacks

09/28/08 2:10 PM MDT

Colorado Rockies	Arizona Diamondbacks
Clint Barmes - 2B	Stephen Drew - SS
Troy Tulowitzki - SS	Chris Young - CF
Ryan Spilborghs - LF	Chad Tracy - 1B
Garrett Atkins - 1B	Adam Dunn - LF
Brad Hawpe - RF	Justin Upton - RF
Chris Iannetta - C	Mark Reynolds - 3B
Ian Stewart - 3B	Miguel Montero - C
Dexter Fowler - CF	Augie Ojeda - 2B
Ubaldo Jimenez - P	Randy Johnson - P

Let's end this on a high note.

Go Rockies!

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YAY FOWLER!!!!

The Fail boat is sinking

by rockiesfan4ever on Sep 28, 2008 1:29 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

One last time for 2008.

Please win. That is all.

This season has been like a bat to the face.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Sep 28, 2008 2:02 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm trying to watch the Broncos not completely fail against the chiefs.

and this game at the same time

This season has been like a bat to the face.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Sep 28, 2008 2:03 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Ha.

Dbacks fielding is horrible.

This season has been like a bat to the face.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Sep 28, 2008 2:13 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Barmes!

Scores on an error, sac bunt, and a wild pitch.

This season has been like a bat to the face.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Sep 28, 2008 2:17 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Anyone else here?

This season has been like a bat to the face.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Sep 28, 2008 2:25 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Just checked in

How ya’ doin’ today?

I cannot say whether things will get better if we change; what I can say is they must change if they are to get better. -Georg C. Lichtenberg:

by rockhead on Sep 28, 2008 2:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Trying not to go insane.

This season has been like a bat to the face.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Sep 28, 2008 3:29 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Broncos get to ya?

I cannot say whether things will get better if we change; what I can say is they must change if they are to get better. -Georg C. Lichtenberg:

by rockhead on Sep 28, 2008 3:31 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

See the profile image....

This season has been like a bat to the face.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Sep 28, 2008 3:35 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gotcha.

I cannot say whether things will get better if we change; what I can say is they must change if they are to get better. -Georg C. Lichtenberg:

by rockhead on Sep 28, 2008 3:37 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

NY market out of the playoffs

FOX must be crying. But the still have the Sox, Cubs and Dodgers to bank on.

I have to say I’m happy for the Brew Crew. CC really came through for them.

I cannot say whether things will get better if we change; what I can say is they must change if they are to get better. -Georg C. Lichtenberg:

by rockhead on Sep 28, 2008 3:13 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

I've already been by Brew Crew Ball

to congratulate them and offer them my services as proxy cheerleader for the ’08 postseason, in thanks for all the help they gave us in getting their wild card. That and the Rays, because how can you not love the Rays?

Man, it sucks not to have my team in the postseason. (She said after it has happened twice, once when she can really remember).

Rockies 2008 Season Motto: "Naaaahhhh."

by Silverblood on Sep 28, 2008 3:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

getting OUR wild card

ahem ahem

Rockies 2008 Season Motto: "Naaaahhhh."

by Silverblood on Sep 28, 2008 3:27 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Stewart!!

This season has been like a bat to the face.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Sep 28, 2008 3:39 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

PICKED OFF!

This season has been like a bat to the face.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Sep 28, 2008 3:40 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice play!

CDI to Tulo. Sweet.

I cannot say whether things will get better if we change; what I can say is they must change if they are to get better. -Georg C. Lichtenberg:

by rockhead on Sep 28, 2008 3:41 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

That strike zone reaches to Flagstaff.

This season has been like a bat to the face.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Sep 28, 2008 3:46 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Must Say I couldn't believe

that the Chiefs beat the Broncos

The Fail boat is sinking

by rockiesfan4ever on Sep 28, 2008 3:49 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

couldn't believe it either

but that was great :)

this team is utter rubbish...

by TuLoRocks2008 on Sep 28, 2008 3:55 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

BAN BAN BAN

Rockies 2008 Season Motto: "Naaaahhhh."

by Silverblood on Sep 28, 2008 3:56 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

hey hey heyy

this team is utter rubbish...

by TuLoRocks2008 on Sep 28, 2008 3:57 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Instead of saying our defense is bad

I think it’s fair to say that we don’t have one.

I know we always suck at Arrowhead, but sheez.

Rockies 2008 Season Motto: "Naaaahhhh."

by Silverblood on Sep 28, 2008 3:56 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

But, SD is losing to Oakland 15-3

hahahahahah

This season has been like a bat to the face.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Sep 28, 2008 3:59 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

was looking better before for us

but i feel the momentum on SD side right now ugh

this team is utter rubbish...

by TuLoRocks2008 on Sep 28, 2008 4:01 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hmm, who do you hate more

SD or OAK? Kind of a tough one…. I guess either way we win, sort of.

Rockies 2008 Season Motto: "Naaaahhhh."

by Silverblood on Sep 28, 2008 4:02 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

hate SD more ok lol

interception oaklandd wooooo….sit on it rivers!!

this team is utter rubbish...

by TuLoRocks2008 on Sep 28, 2008 4:03 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, raidersfan

We can both agree that Phyllis Rivers is a parasite.

Rockies 2008 Season Motto: "Naaaahhhh."

by Silverblood on Sep 28, 2008 4:05 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, Russell just got picked as well

so fair’s fair?

Rockies 2008 Season Motto: "Naaaahhhh."

by Silverblood on Sep 28, 2008 4:08 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

sigh...terrible screen play

this team is utter rubbish...

by TuLoRocks2008 on Sep 28, 2008 4:09 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Mike Mussina just won his 20th game for the 1st time

This season has been like a bat to the face.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Sep 28, 2008 3:51 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

K for you, Randy.

This season has been like a bat to the face.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Sep 28, 2008 3:53 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

10 K's for jimenez nicee

been a good day so farrr :)

this team is utter rubbish...

by TuLoRocks2008 on Sep 28, 2008 3:53 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh crap Manny!

Boooo!

This season has been like a bat to the face.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Sep 28, 2008 4:03 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Yet another "bat to the face."

I cannot say whether things will get better if we change; what I can say is they must change if they are to get better. -Georg C. Lichtenberg:

by rockhead on Sep 28, 2008 4:03 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Given the way this season has gone

Are you at alllll surprised?

Swept by the Dbacks to start. Swept by the Dbacks to end. That’s how it’s gonna be.

[slits wrists]

Rockies 2008 Season Motto: "Naaaahhhh."

by Silverblood on Sep 28, 2008 4:05 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Can't say I'm surprised at all

Just had been kindasortamaybe hoping we could eke one last win. Please don’t ask me why.

I cannot say whether things will get better if we change; what I can say is they must change if they are to get better. -Georg C. Lichtenberg:

by rockhead on Sep 28, 2008 4:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

man we have blown every game this series

i guess im not shocked though

this team is utter rubbish...

by TuLoRocks2008 on Sep 28, 2008 4:04 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Manny.

please stop

This season has been like a bat to the face.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Sep 28, 2008 4:07 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Now, you're getting pulled?

This season has been like a bat to the face.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Sep 28, 2008 4:10 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

No Arizona.

You can’t have another run!

This season has been like a bat to the face.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Sep 28, 2008 4:12 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Neither can our team, apparently

This season has been like a bat to the face.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Sep 28, 2008 4:16 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hooray,

Just like the first game against Arizona. Viz blowing it.

This season has been like a bat to the face.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Sep 28, 2008 4:25 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Drew pops out.

This season has been like a bat to the face.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Sep 28, 2008 4:31 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

That's how it ends..

Freaking bases loaded walk…

This season has been like a bat to the face.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Sep 28, 2008 4:35 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

And so it ends.

Somehow, it’s poetic that we walk in the winning run in the last game of the season. How sad.

I cannot say whether things will get better if we change; what I can say is they must change if they are to get better. -Georg C. Lichtenberg:

by rockhead on Sep 28, 2008 4:36 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

How typical, and how sad...

by moose14 on Sep 28, 2008 4:36 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Good grief!

by aeolian on Sep 28, 2008 4:38 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

terrible

this team is utter rubbish...

by TuLoRocks2008 on Sep 28, 2008 4:38 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

HAHAHAHAHHAHAHA

AHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Okay, I think I’ll cry now.

Rockies 2008 Season Motto: "Naaaahhhh."

by Silverblood on Sep 28, 2008 4:44 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

IF (and it's a might big IF)

there’s a bright side, it’s that we can’t be subjected to any more pain for awhile. At least until the off-season moves start.

I cannot say whether things will get better if we change; what I can say is they must change if they are to get better. -Georg C. Lichtenberg:

by rockhead on Sep 28, 2008 4:45 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

The Rockies will always suffer this was as they...

sold their soul for two weeks and now the gods will make them pay. They are the next Cubs with a little Arizona Cardinals (thanks to the Monfortss) to boot.

This was such a fitting ending for their season.

by PinchHitLancePainter on Sep 28, 2008 4:47 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Two stinkin' stats

Rockies go 3-15 against the D-Back this year, and Dodgers take the division with only 84 wins.

by DeepPurple on Sep 28, 2008 5:00 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

So....

I don’t really know how to go about this, since last time the season ended you guys were off and running on your way to the WS, but, have a good offseason, folks. I’m sure 2009 will be less disappointing, and I’m sorry you guys had such a lousy year.

Your 2008 Los Angeles Dodgers: In the division of the blind, the one-eyed team is king.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 29, 2008 12:51 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs