San Francisco Giants @ Colorado Rockies GameThread, Sep 3, 2008 1:05 PM MDT

	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
2008 - Barry Zito	8-16	27	27	0	0	0	0	145.2	157	101	91	13	87	93	5.62	1.68

	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
2008 - Aaron Cook	16-8	28	28	2	1	0	0	188.0	207	89	81	13	43	87	3.88	1.33

San Francisco Giants	Colorado Rockies
Fred Lewis - LF	Clint Barmes - 2B
Nate Schierholtz - RF	Willy Taveras - CF
Pablo Sandoval - C	Matt Holliday - LF
Scott McClain - 3B	Garrett Atkins - 1B
Aaron Rowand - CF	Chris Iannetta - C
Travis Ishikawa - 1B	Jeff Baker - 3B
Emmanuel Burriss - SS	Ryan Spilborghs - RF
Eugenio Velez - 2B	Troy Tulowitzki - SS
Barry Zito - P	Aaron Cook - P

You're on your own today,

as I have to be part of a discussion panel for my Civil War class today.

"Keep your head down, and inch toward daylight." - Blade of Tyshalle

Purple Row - Covering all your Rockies needs!

by Russ on Sep 3, 2008 12:01 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Day game?

Awesome….work productivity will be minimal for the rest of the day

Second half run?

by moomacher on Sep 3, 2008 12:11 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Yup, good thing I put a few hours in on Sunday

Trying to decide the healthiest way to eat lunch at Coors Field on a diet.

Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave

by Mondogarage on Sep 3, 2008 12:17 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Take your own lunch.

It can be healthy and cheap.

Every day is a Holliday!

by free7694 on Sep 3, 2008 12:32 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

That would have required a grocery trip...

I was all set for Wall Street Deli veg soup and side salad until my schedule cleared…

Anyway, I’m outta here. Ya’ll enjoy the game thread, GO ROCKIES!!!!

Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave

by Mondogarage on Sep 3, 2008 12:34 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

best part is i am off for the rest of the week

so this game should take me into the “weekend” on a huge high. Going to the game a Saturday and hopefully we will be out 4 games.

by holliday5 on Sep 3, 2008 1:12 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pablo Sandoval

needs to stop making outs….

Second half run?

by moomacher on Sep 3, 2008 1:11 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Cookie needs to stop giving up first inning runs

Remembering Dustin Mohr's glory years!

by MohrPlease on Sep 3, 2008 1:12 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

FYI

We are going to light Zito UP!!!!! He sux so bad and in Coors it is going to be even worse.

by holliday5 on Sep 3, 2008 1:12 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

oh boy

is the sinker not sinking today?

by holliday5 on Sep 3, 2008 1:13 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

who are these people...

god mccain…i thought he was going for president lol cant stand these pests

this team is utter rubbish...

by TuLoRocks2008 on Sep 3, 2008 1:13 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Is anybody watching this game?

Is cook getting hit hard or are these singles just finding holes?

by Roberbola on Sep 3, 2008 1:17 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

is it even on TV?

by holliday5 on Sep 3, 2008 1:19 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

in San Francisco

my uncle does the stupidest and most chaotic things, how slow and I don't have time for "bitchassness". -Kalinda

by pierzynskirules on Sep 3, 2008 1:20 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's on MLB.TV

Not blocked in denver

by Roberbola on Sep 3, 2008 1:22 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

oh i have directv

my uncle does the stupidest and most chaotic things, how slow and I don't have time for "bitchassness". -Kalinda

by pierzynskirules on Sep 3, 2008 1:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

what happened?

my uncle does the stupidest and most chaotic things, how slow and I don't have time for "bitchassness". -Kalinda

by pierzynskirules on Sep 3, 2008 1:19 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

barry zito the great

hes going to throw his best game of the season i can feel it

this team is utter rubbish...

by TuLoRocks2008 on Sep 3, 2008 1:20 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

someone called perfect game on last nights thread

Remembering Dustin Mohr's glory years!

by MohrPlease on Sep 3, 2008 1:22 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

yep i saw...im going to just say his best game

which could still be like 4 runs in like 7 innings lol

this team is utter rubbish...

by TuLoRocks2008 on Sep 3, 2008 1:23 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

double for atkins

just keep throwing those hangers up there Barry

Second half run?

by moomacher on Sep 3, 2008 1:31 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

single for iannetta

my uncle does the stupidest and most chaotic things, how slow and I don't have time for "bitchassness". -Kalinda

by pierzynskirules on Sep 3, 2008 1:32 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

almost GIDP for Bake

but alas, Atkins scores

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by MohrPlease on Sep 3, 2008 1:35 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

tulo flyout

great

my uncle does the stupidest and most chaotic things, how slow and I don't have time for "bitchassness". -Kalinda

by pierzynskirules on Sep 3, 2008 1:37 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Troy Tulowitzki 2 1__ 1-2 Flied Out Ball,Foul,InPlay

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Sep 3, 2008 1:39 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

bleh

Cookie not looking hot today

Second half run?

by moomacher on Sep 3, 2008 1:46 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Need to pull him now

while the game is still in reach.

by Teekalong on Sep 3, 2008 1:48 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don't worry

It’s Zito. It is always in reach.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Sep 3, 2008 1:49 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cook

Man, seems like there’s a finite amount of starting pitching juice on this team. Francis begins to pitch well, and Cook loses his edge.

by Teekalong on Sep 3, 2008 1:47 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

that just sucks

thanks aaron

my uncle does the stupidest and most chaotic things, how slow and I don't have time for "bitchassness". -Kalinda

by pierzynskirules on Sep 3, 2008 1:49 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Get him out now!

by holliday5 on Sep 3, 2008 1:49 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

same ole inconsistant rockies

this team is utter rubbish...

by TuLoRocks2008 on Sep 3, 2008 1:49 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Cook has

been less than impressive the second half. Hurdle once again letting the game get out of hand.

by DieHardRox on Sep 3, 2008 1:49 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

being repetitive gets you nowhere

my uncle does the stupidest and most chaotic things, how slow and I don't have time for "bitchassness". -Kalinda

by pierzynskirules on Sep 3, 2008 1:51 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

6-1

Its a (almost)must win Hurdle, yank him

Second half run?

by moomacher on Sep 3, 2008 1:49 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

It seems

Hurdle will simply refuse to yank Cook unless he gives up at least 7.

Just showed Cook’s stats: August ERA of 5.97, obviously Sept off to a terrible start. Tired?

by Teekalong on Sep 3, 2008 1:53 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

just like i posted after the win yesterday

this is the type of game we always lose all year…just when we have momentum and a pitching advantage bamm downhill

this team is utter rubbish...

by TuLoRocks2008 on Sep 3, 2008 1:49 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

we win we get Tacos at least

by holliday5 on Sep 3, 2008 1:50 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

get him OUT!!!!!!!

by holliday5 on Sep 3, 2008 1:50 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Ack

Rockies! Sometimes, you are the must terrible team to watch..even on gameday.

Remembering Dustin Mohr's glory years!

by MohrPlease on Sep 3, 2008 1:53 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

on gameday it looks worse

my uncle does the stupidest and most chaotic things, how slow and I don't have time for "bitchassness". -Kalinda

by pierzynskirules on Sep 3, 2008 1:53 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

what is Cook's contract situation?

is he a FA at the end of the year?

by holliday5 on Sep 3, 2008 1:54 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

I think

they locked him up for about 3 or 4 more years this offseason, or perhaps last.

by Teekalong on Sep 3, 2008 1:55 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

oh no

that would be too easy, he locked him up good

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by MohrPlease on Sep 3, 2008 1:56 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

You guys want to dump Cook? Please! Because he’s had a couple of struggles after being unstoppable to start the year? He’s among the NL leaders in wins and innings thrown! Yeah, let’s get rid of him. Genius.

by Rox R Champs on Sep 3, 2008 2:02 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

this optimism you have

post much longer on the Row and you will succumb to being like the rest of us, pessimistic

Remembering Dustin Mohr's glory years!

by MohrPlease on Sep 3, 2008 2:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hence

the reason I stopped visiting Negative Row except when locked at my desk during day games. Lot of crying on here

by Rox R Champs on Sep 3, 2008 2:13 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

DEXTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by holliday5 on Sep 3, 2008 1:54 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

good to see Hurdle throwing him back out there

by holliday5 on Sep 3, 2008 1:55 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

its glendon rusch

my uncle does the stupidest and most chaotic things, how slow and I don't have time for "bitchassness". -Kalinda

by pierzynskirules on Sep 3, 2008 1:59 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Remembering Dustin Mohr's glory years!

by MohrPlease on Sep 3, 2008 2:00 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

you so fail

my uncle does the stupidest and most chaotic things, how slow and I don't have time for "bitchassness". -Kalinda

by pierzynskirules on Sep 3, 2008 2:01 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

hello

I am not a veteran forum poster, mistakes happen. Nor do I ever post media

Remembering Dustin Mohr's glory years!

by MohrPlease on Sep 3, 2008 2:02 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

ok

it was a joke

my uncle does the stupidest and most chaotic things, how slow and I don't have time for "bitchassness". -Kalinda

by pierzynskirules on Sep 3, 2008 2:02 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

moar funny pictures

Remembering Dustin Mohr's glory years!

by MohrPlease on Sep 3, 2008 2:01 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Um

I believe we’re in a playoff race though. C’mon

by Rox R Champs on Sep 3, 2008 2:04 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

ahem

I believe we’re in a playoff race though. C’mon

Take a look dude – you wish.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Sep 3, 2008 2:05 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Since when is 5

out not in it? Only on Negative row is it not, I guess

by Rox R Champs on Sep 3, 2008 2:06 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

We are in a playoff race

and we are 8 games under .500, praying that the team in the lead finishes the season under .500 as well, so we have more than a 2.4% chance at making said playoffs

Remembering Dustin Mohr's glory years!

by MohrPlease on Sep 3, 2008 2:06 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

and your bitching?

I’m thankful that we are despite the underperforming of our team this year.

And I don’t buy the “stats” that give percentages. I’ve never seen the accuracy of these stats. I doubt they often are that accurate before the last week of the season

by Rox R Champs on Sep 3, 2008 2:08 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

meaningful games in September

Its really all you can ask for….Yankees anyone?

by holliday5 on Sep 3, 2008 2:12 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

True that

by Rox R Champs on Sep 3, 2008 2:13 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Clearly you are mistaken about the purpose of the Row

it is not to talk about the good things the Rox are doing (calling up Fowler is a popular one though)…it is about voicing all the negatives because negatives are more fun. Plus, try to be positive when we are down 6-1 to the Giants

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by MohrPlease on Sep 3, 2008 2:14 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

positive: if we win - tacos

by holliday5 on Sep 3, 2008 2:15 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Tacos would be nice

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by MohrPlease on Sep 3, 2008 2:15 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

that makes me hungry

again

my uncle does the stupidest and most chaotic things, how slow and I don't have time for "bitchassness". -Kalinda

by pierzynskirules on Sep 3, 2008 2:15 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Must have missed that

When I joined. Rox Girl needs to update the fine print for joining then

by Rox R Champs on Sep 3, 2008 2:16 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

dont take it so seriously

cmon, lighten up a little.

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by MohrPlease on Sep 3, 2008 2:16 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

The power

of a positive mental attitude is an amazing phenomenon

by Rox R Champs on Sep 3, 2008 2:18 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

really i didn't know

my uncle does the stupidest and most chaotic things, how slow and I don't have time for "bitchassness". -Kalinda

by pierzynskirules on Sep 3, 2008 2:19 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ohhh Pablo Sandoval

bet you wish you didn’t have a blogger army giving you props when that happens.

Second half run?

by moomacher on Sep 3, 2008 2:07 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

inning started scary and ended pleasant.

for what its worth

my uncle does the stupidest and most chaotic things, how slow and I don't have time for "bitchassness". -Kalinda

by pierzynskirules on Sep 3, 2008 2:10 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Im here

We can start winning now

Is it 2007 all over again?

by rockiesfan4ever on Sep 3, 2008 2:13 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

iannetta just popped out

my uncle does the stupidest and most chaotic things, how slow and I don't have time for "bitchassness". -Kalinda

by pierzynskirules on Sep 3, 2008 2:14 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

of course he did

Yorvit is injured, therefore someone has to pick up the slack

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by MohrPlease on Sep 3, 2008 2:14 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

ugh baker

my uncle does the stupidest and most chaotic things, how slow and I don't have time for "bitchassness". -Kalinda

by pierzynskirules on Sep 3, 2008 2:16 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

BULLCRAP!

He was safe

Is it 2007 all over again?

by rockiesfan4ever on Sep 3, 2008 2:18 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

I couldn't tell on mlbtv

but looked like he might have beat the throw.

by Teekalong on Sep 3, 2008 2:19 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well that's just my

unbaised opinion from about 40 feet from my TV

Is it 2007 all over again?

by rockiesfan4ever on Sep 3, 2008 2:20 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Replay showed

he was out :-(

Is it 2007 all over again?

by rockiesfan4ever on Sep 3, 2008 2:22 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Sep 3, 2008 2:22 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

replay

looked bang-bang. Could have gone either way. Lame.

by Teekalong on Sep 3, 2008 2:22 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

well that inning sucked

my uncle does the stupidest and most chaotic things, how slow and I don't have time for "bitchassness". -Kalinda

by pierzynskirules on Sep 3, 2008 2:21 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

story of the game

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by MohrPlease on Sep 3, 2008 2:25 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

On a good note

2-0 Saint Louis in the top of the 3rd.

Is it 2007 all over again?

by rockiesfan4ever on Sep 3, 2008 2:25 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

and that would help us how?

my uncle does the stupidest and most chaotic things, how slow and I don't have time for "bitchassness". -Kalinda

by pierzynskirules on Sep 3, 2008 2:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

We don't lose ground

to Arizona

Is it 2007 all over again?

by rockiesfan4ever on Sep 3, 2008 2:27 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

wouldn't lose a game on AZ

if we lose

Second half run?

by moomacher on Sep 3, 2008 2:27 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

ok

my uncle does the stupidest and most chaotic things, how slow and I don't have time for "bitchassness". -Kalinda

by pierzynskirules on Sep 3, 2008 2:27 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

yep the best we hoped to be

after this series and theres was probably within 5 games and we won a game lincecum pitched yesterday so i guess i would take 5 games out after today?

hopefully 4 out after the weekend

this team is utter rubbish...

by TuLoRocks2008 on Sep 3, 2008 2:28 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

The plus side of September games:

Even Hurdle realizes he has enough guys on the bench to pinch hit for pitchers…

Second half run?

by moomacher on Sep 3, 2008 2:27 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

+1

Even though he has said he doesn’t like the expanded rosters because its like playing a different game.

It’s a shame he doesn’t know how it should be played in the first place….

by roxintober on Sep 3, 2008 2:28 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

i didn't know we were facing oakland A's barry zito today

this team is utter rubbish...

by TuLoRocks2008 on Sep 3, 2008 2:27 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

6-2!!

Barmes jacked one

Is it 2007 all over again?

by rockiesfan4ever on Sep 3, 2008 2:28 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

interesting

my uncle does the stupidest and most chaotic things, how slow and I don't have time for "bitchassness". -Kalinda

by pierzynskirules on Sep 3, 2008 2:28 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

BARMIE!

by roxintober on Sep 3, 2008 2:28 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Here comes a melt down...I feel it.

by roxintober on Sep 3, 2008 2:28 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

us or them?

Is it 2007 all over again?

by rockiesfan4ever on Sep 3, 2008 2:29 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

them hopefully

my uncle does the stupidest and most chaotic things, how slow and I don't have time for "bitchassness". -Kalinda

by pierzynskirules on Sep 3, 2008 2:29 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yea, I hope so.

Is it 2007 all over again?

by rockiesfan4ever on Sep 3, 2008 2:29 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

On the bright side

We can score 1 run an inning and tie the game in the 9th.

Is it 2007 all over again?

by rockiesfan4ever on Sep 3, 2008 2:30 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

just what i was thinking lol

this team is utter rubbish...

by TuLoRocks2008 on Sep 3, 2008 2:30 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Them....

If Willy T wasn’t in the line up, I guess.

by roxintober on Sep 3, 2008 2:29 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

take him out

my uncle does the stupidest and most chaotic things, how slow and I don't have time for "bitchassness". -Kalinda

by pierzynskirules on Sep 3, 2008 2:30 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

wait, i spoke too soon

my uncle does the stupidest and most chaotic things, how slow and I don't have time for "bitchassness". -Kalinda

by pierzynskirules on Sep 3, 2008 2:30 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

ok

ill accept 1 run per inning the rest of the way as long as they don’t score

this team is utter rubbish...

by TuLoRocks2008 on Sep 3, 2008 2:30 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Definately

Might give me a heart attack but…

Is it 2007 all over again?

by rockiesfan4ever on Sep 3, 2008 2:30 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

ok double switch should happen bye bye willy for the day

this team is utter rubbish...

by TuLoRocks2008 on Sep 3, 2008 2:31 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

We already used Fowler

Didn’t we?

I got here late (Stupid school)

Is it 2007 all over again?

by rockiesfan4ever on Sep 3, 2008 2:31 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

pods goin to center

this team is utter rubbish...

by TuLoRocks2008 on Sep 3, 2008 2:31 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is he or is that your fantasy lol

I am listening to the Giants so they wont tell me

Is it 2007 all over again?

by rockiesfan4ever on Sep 3, 2008 2:32 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

i thought that was the logical thing to do....pitchers spot 9th with willy out

but i guess not…hurdlogic

this team is utter rubbish...

by TuLoRocks2008 on Sep 3, 2008 2:33 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Obvisouly Willy T is still in

or else he ran from the bench and caught that pop-up LOL

Is it 2007 all over again?

by rockiesfan4ever on Sep 3, 2008 2:34 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

it's not happening fast enough

my uncle does the stupidest and most chaotic things, how slow and I don't have time for "bitchassness". -Kalinda

by pierzynskirules on Sep 3, 2008 2:32 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

on another good note

Lohse is looking like pre all star game lohse…so come on guys get runs

this team is utter rubbish...

by TuLoRocks2008 on Sep 3, 2008 2:32 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

please retire the mighty german scherholtz

this team is utter rubbish...

by TuLoRocks2008 on Sep 3, 2008 2:34 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

nope

double…is he the one that is PinceHitLancePainter’s nephew?

Second half run?

by moomacher on Sep 3, 2008 2:35 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

this guy is having the game of his life

this team is utter rubbish...

by TuLoRocks2008 on Sep 3, 2008 2:35 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Im out of here

8-2 :(

Is it 2007 all over again?

by rockiesfan4ever on Sep 3, 2008 2:37 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

AHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

my uncle does the stupidest and most chaotic things, how slow and I don't have time for "bitchassness". -Kalinda

by pierzynskirules on Sep 3, 2008 2:40 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

did i mention i hate the giants

and there pesky selves

this team is utter rubbish...

by TuLoRocks2008 on Sep 3, 2008 2:37 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

aHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Pablo Sandoval is immortal

Second half run?

by moomacher on Sep 3, 2008 2:37 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

We suck!

Out of here

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by MohrPlease on Sep 3, 2008 2:38 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

well this one might be over

but go cards i guess…

this team is utter rubbish...

by TuLoRocks2008 on Sep 3, 2008 2:38 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Hurdle doesn't want the Rockies to win...

Register gives up another homer. He has given up 3 more now 9-2

"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 Sep 3, 2008 2:39 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

ugh i don't like hurdle!

destroy him now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

my uncle does the stupidest and most chaotic things, how slow and I don't have time for "bitchassness". -Kalinda

by pierzynskirules on Sep 3, 2008 2:40 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

if the cards win we're still cool people

by holliday5 on Sep 3, 2008 2:45 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

not with Hurdle

my uncle does the stupidest and most chaotic things, how slow and I don't have time for "bitchassness". -Kalinda

by pierzynskirules on Sep 3, 2008 2:46 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

When you are down 6-2 at coors field...

and trying to contend in a pennant race, why would you bring in someone that only has one game of MLB experience? 4 runs at coors isn’t that big of a deficit, 7 makes it much tougher. And it doesn’t exactly bring warm fuzzies to Register either.

"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 3, 2008 2:46 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Don't

use logic and reasoning where Hurdle is cincerned.

by DieHardRox on Sep 3, 2008 2:49 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

You are so right

Hurdlelogic knows no logic or reasoning.

"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 3, 2008 2:52 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

IMO

at this stage of the season you go all out to win today and worry about the rest as it comes up.

by DieHardRox on Sep 3, 2008 2:58 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's not ideal

But who else is there? When your starter only goes 3 innings and your bullpen pitched 6+ innings the night before, and in general the middle relief has been crap, options are few. Maybe there was a better option, but it’s not like he’s working with a rested bullpen, here.

by holly96 on Sep 3, 2008 2:55 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I guess he could have used Viz, Speier, or Herges....

I realize they all could have given up some runs, but at least they are older and more experienced. They do have an off day tomorrow. We were a long shot to win this game, but I just don’t like the idea of leaving a young reliever in there for 2 homers.

"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 3, 2008 2:59 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, the two homers

hurt. But Herges was probably going to make it into the game regardless, and the Viz also pitched yesterday, if I remember correctly. And Speier has been hit or miss.

I’m not really arguing, I guess, just that it seems like all the choices were less than ideal, especially given that Grilli was definitely unavailable.

by holly96 on Sep 3, 2008 3:08 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I definately agree about nothing being ideal...

if only we could have a Grilli clone…2 Grilli’s! I am really impressed with him! I probably am coming off as really crabby and I apologize. I guess I just wish Cook hadn’t had a bad outing…he’s human though. And at least the bullpen had clean outings the rest of the way…something that will hopefully help for future games.

"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 3, 2008 3:14 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don't overrate experience

it wasn’t a good outing by Register, but to believe that Herges or Vizcaino would have done better based on experience is dubious. Register is a polished relief prospect with superior stuff to both Herges and Speier, and likely could surpass all three in value to next year’s pen. Considering that game experience may be least valuable to a reliever, Register was as good a bet as any (remember when he had zero experience, he came in and struck out the final batter of an inning with runners in scoring position). The fact that it didn’t work out for Register is what we simply call “baseball.”

by David OhNo on Sep 3, 2008 6:37 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I agree that Register could go on to surpass several guys in the pen...

What you say makes sense. I think I was just frustrated with how the whole game went and moreso than anything , I was concerned that what happened in today’s game could upset Register mentally for future games. Hopefully, he will keep his composure though and just put the game behind him. Everyone has bad outings. The Rockies can’t look back and just need to win as many games as they can anyway, to even have a small chance at anything. I think the off day will be good for the team.

"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 3, 2008 9:38 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Frustration is easy

in a game like that, and it’s also important to consider Register’s mentality following such an outing. I get the sense he’s pretty mentally tough. He had outings like this in Tulsa, only to bounce back and perform solid the next night.

The majors, however, aren’t played in Tulsa, so we’ll have to see where Register goes from today. Nice thing is Hurdle will likely give him ample chances to recover from today.

by David OhNo on Sep 3, 2008 10:09 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Iannetta walks...

"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 3, 2008 2:47 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Baker K's to end the 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 3, 2008 2:47 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

is there a right song for this occasion

my uncle does the stupidest and most chaotic things, how slow and I don't have time for "bitchassness". -Kalinda

by pierzynskirules on Sep 3, 2008 2:49 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Pain by Three Days Grace?

"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 3, 2008 2:50 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

yeah that works.

any others

my uncle does the stupidest and most chaotic things, how slow and I don't have time for "bitchassness". -Kalinda

by pierzynskirules on Sep 3, 2008 3:11 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I am not usually the pessimist, but Silverblood had a playlist for this occasion...

Rockies 2008 Playlist, Revised:

1. Nobody’s Home — Avril Lavigne
2. Stupid — Sarah McLachlan
3. In Pieces — Backstreet Boys
4. Train Wreck — Sarah McLachlan
5. Give Me Novacaine — Green Day
6. Wake Me Up When September Ends — Green Day
7. Going Down in Flames — 3 Doors Down
8. Dead! — My Chemical Romance
9. There’s No Solution — Sum 41
10. I’m Going Slightly Mad — Queen
11. Crashed — Daughtry
12. Predictable — Good Charlotte
13. Everything Burns — Ben Moody feat. Anastasia

"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 3, 2008 3:24 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm

wondering what will happen next year if Hurdle gets off to his traditional horrible start in April and May. Probably a 2 year extension.

by DieHardRox on Sep 3, 2008 2:51 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

lets hope not.

how much longer is his contract?

my uncle does the stupidest and most chaotic things, how slow and I don't have time for "bitchassness". -Kalinda

by pierzynskirules on Sep 3, 2008 2:55 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

well that was wack

my uncle does the stupidest and most chaotic things, how slow and I don't have time for "bitchassness". -Kalinda

by pierzynskirules on Sep 3, 2008 2:58 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Well I'm glad for Speier having a good inning....

he’s had a couple rough outings lately, so it’s good to see him getting on the right track.

"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 3, 2008 3:03 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

well, that went well

NOT!!!!!!!!!!!

my uncle does the stupidest and most chaotic things, how slow and I don't have time for "bitchassness". -Kalinda

by pierzynskirules on Sep 3, 2008 3:09 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

well that's over

my uncle does the stupidest and most chaotic things, how slow and I don't have time for "bitchassness". -Kalinda

by pierzynskirules on Sep 3, 2008 3:20 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

The Rox have an off day to get it out of their systems...

for now we have to put our faith in the Cardinals. Who lead 3-0 thankfully.

"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 3, 2008 3:26 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow, was that weak

It doesn’t even matter that Hurdle brought in Register, as the entire lineup looked lost today against Zito. The dude was throwing 71-72 mph curveballs, and everyone from Holliday to Spilly just looked weak. I’ve never seen a less inspired team. Even when Barmes hit the dinger, the dugout seemed like “meh”.

Frankly, only two of the first six hits off Cookie were anything hit well. The Giants just kept putting bat on ball and they just kept falling in, though Schierholtz squared him up pretty well. Herges and Speier looked good. Fowler looked good at the plate, despite the result. But damn, everything from the team to the crowd was flat flat flat today.

Seriously, the club should tell me before I dump $30 on a club seat that they really didn’t want to play a game today.

Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave

by Mondogarage on Sep 3, 2008 3:47 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs