Game #162: Jimenez vs Johnson
by Rox Girl on Sep 28, 2008 1:18 PM MDT
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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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:
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
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:
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
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:
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."
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
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
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:
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
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
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
hey hey heyy
this team is utter rubbish...
by TuLoRocks2008 on Sep 28, 2008 3:57 PM MDT up reply actions
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."
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
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
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."
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
Well, raidersfan
We can both agree that Phyllis Rivers is a parasite.
Rockies 2008 Season Motto: "Naaaahhhh."
sigh...terrible screen play
this team is utter rubbish...
by TuLoRocks2008 on Sep 28, 2008 4:09 PM MDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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:
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."
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:
man we have blown every game this series
i guess im not shocked though
this team is utter rubbish...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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:
HAHAHAHAHHAHAHA
AHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Okay, I think I’ll cry now.
Rockies 2008 Season Motto: "Naaaahhhh."
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:
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
Two stinkin' stats
Rockies go 3-15 against the D-Back this year, and Dodgers take the division with only 84 wins.
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.
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