Tonight's Game Postponed

by theoldgrizzlybear on Oct 10, 2009 10:09 AM MDT in READ and LEARN Comment 169 comments

Jabberwocky:

According to 9 News, there will be no postseason baseball in Colorado today. Game 3 will instead be played tomorrow night at 8:07 MDT with Game 4 happening at a time TBA on Monday.

Official MLB Press Release

Tickets to tonight's game will be accepted tomorrow and game 4 tickets will be good on Monday. If it is necessary, game 5 will still be played in Philadelphia on Tuesday.

Looking outside my window and seeing a blanket of snow covering the ground, I'm not surprised in the least.

This is bad news in my opinion for the Rockies, who instead of an ineffective Pedro Martinez might now face lefty J.A. Happ in game 3 and game 1 winner Cliff Lee in game 4 at Coors.

/Jabberwocky

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Well….. this sucks. So much for sleeping on Sunday night.

by Rather Dashing on Oct 10, 2009 10:10 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Interesting

this was called early. I mean it’s cold now, with flurries, but it’s not as bad as the rain game 2 years ago.

by Redhawk on Oct 10, 2009 10:12 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF

Rocktober > Christmas + Birthday

by fantasyfencing on Oct 10, 2009 10:13 AM MDT reply actions 1 recs

Wow, I am very disappointed

I was really looking forward to the Freezing game…

Not surprised they called it early though.

"It is a mistake to look too far ahead. Only one link of the chain of destiny can be handled at a time." ~W. Churchill

by Rock Oax on Oct 10, 2009 10:15 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Redhawk, we’ll have to figure out a time to hook up tomorrow, as I won’t end up in Lodo now. Jackson’s is probably as good a place for late NFL games tomorrow as any, though….we’ll see. Whatever you need from me tomorrow, I’ll be there.

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

by Mondogarage on Oct 10, 2009 10:16 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

ok

I’m at a loss too. Jackson’s works. or if the gang still gets together at the Giggling Grizzly we can meet there too. It’s just 2 blocks east on 20th st.

by Redhawk on Oct 10, 2009 10:28 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yup, I'll be down for whatever tomorrow

Jenn’s hospital is just a couple blocks west of Invesco, so my plan is go get to Lodo during the Broncos game and not try to deal with postgame traffic.

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

by Mondogarage on Oct 10, 2009 10:34 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

ah damn it

just saw this literally just now booo

we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE

ROCKTOBER HAS BEGUN!

by TuLoRocks2008 on Oct 10, 2009 10:17 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

This sucks

Because they are likely to throw cliff lee on Monday now.

by moomacher on Oct 10, 2009 10:18 AM MDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs

We are likely to counter with Ubaldo

I am fine with that

"It is a mistake to look too far ahead. Only one link of the chain of destiny can be handled at a time." ~W. Churchill

by Rock Oax on Oct 10, 2009 10:23 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

And we can keep Marquis in the bullpen,

where he belongs.

-Joe

"Let me see that thong, th-thong thong thong!" -Sisqo
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by jcn7vc on Oct 10, 2009 10:27 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

This also allows Cookie on normal rest in Philly on Tuesday

I like our chances.

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by Mondogarage on Oct 10, 2009 10:34 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pitching wise I think this favors us

They have choices for a 4th starter that are better than Marquis. I think getting Ubaldo back for game 4 in Denver will likely mean that there is no game 5. But if there is I wouldn’t rather have anyone more than Cook.

"It is a mistake to look too far ahead. Only one link of the chain of destiny can be handled at a time." ~W. Churchill

by Rock Oax on Oct 10, 2009 10:37 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Although Jabberwocky brings up a good point

They may start J.A. Happ tomorrow and skip Pedro. I’m not to excited about those prospects!

"It is a mistake to look too far ahead. Only one link of the chain of destiny can be handled at a time." ~W. Churchill

by Rock Oax on Oct 10, 2009 10:44 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cliff Lee's home/road splits:

2.85 ERA at home,
3.57 ERA on the road in 2009.

-Joe

"Let me see that thong, th-thong thong thong!" -Sisqo
twitter.com/joeneumann

by jcn7vc on Oct 10, 2009 10:48 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm not as worried about a Lee - Ubaldo rematch

As I am about Hammel – Happ.

"It is a mistake to look too far ahead. Only one link of the chain of destiny can be handled at a time." ~W. Churchill

by Rock Oax on Oct 10, 2009 10:51 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Home Hammel even

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by oo_nrb on Oct 10, 2009 11:54 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hammel has been just fine at home

I think we blew that out of proportion

"It is a mistake to look too far ahead. Only one link of the chain of destiny can be handled at a time." ~W. Churchill

by Rock Oax on Oct 10, 2009 11:59 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

he got pretty roughed up at home

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At least against LHP, I mean COME ON

by Andrew Martin on Oct 10, 2009 12:29 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not lately...

and similar peripherals (unless I am mistaken).

"It is a mistake to look too far ahead. Only one link of the chain of destiny can be handled at a time." ~W. Churchill

by Rock Oax on Oct 10, 2009 12:31 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

his home/road peripherals have been very close

HR9 obviously up, but we can understand that. I don’t have the actual game splits for home/away – recently, or at least I don’t feel like pulling them up

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by Andrew Martin on Oct 10, 2009 12:37 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I am pretty sure Ubaldo hates the cold.

by TGumb on Oct 10, 2009 12:04 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's not going to be TOO cold on Monday

"It is a mistake to look too far ahead. Only one link of the chain of destiny can be handled at a time." ~W. Churchill

by Rock Oax on Oct 10, 2009 12:05 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Personally

I think they should be force to do a double header the next time instead of just moving the game day over.

by lizardlad01 on Oct 10, 2009 10:18 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

no but then we would have to deal with small market all day

can’t have that

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At least against LHP, I mean COME ON

by Andrew Martin on Oct 10, 2009 12:31 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

You think they will wait till the Yankee's game

and if they sweep we get their 5:07 EDT spot on Monday? That is my hope!

"It is a mistake to look too far ahead. Only one link of the chain of destiny can be handled at a time." ~W. Churchill

by Rock Oax on Oct 10, 2009 10:19 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

I guess if the Angels sweep Boston we could get that Monday time...

8:37EDT. That might even be better. I am guessing they want to see if either team sweeps before scheduling our game 4.

"It is a mistake to look too far ahead. Only one link of the chain of destiny can be handled at a time." ~W. Churchill

by Rock Oax on Oct 10, 2009 10:21 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Consider

That the teams might have to fly across the country following the Monday game and play Tuesday. That would be awfully late.
Also, I owe Oakland F’s an apology. Sorry I doubted.

by Hizilla on Oct 10, 2009 10:28 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, Oakland F clearly had the inside scoop!

So you think we get the Yankee spot? or earlier? If earlier why not just announce it already?

"It is a mistake to look too far ahead. Only one link of the chain of destiny can be handled at a time." ~W. Churchill

by Rock Oax on Oct 10, 2009 10:30 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I dont try to be "know all guy"

I just try to pass on good info. Workout at noon today for the rox

by Oakland F's on Oct 10, 2009 11:23 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

JLDR still gonna throw his bullpen session?

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by Mondogarage on Oct 10, 2009 11:26 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Who is JLDR?

by Oakland F's on Oct 10, 2009 11:29 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Duh, meant JDLR

Jorge de la Rosa

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by Mondogarage on Oct 10, 2009 11:34 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

oh i still wouldnt have guessed that. sorry

yea im not sure about his bullpen. no chance i go sit in the snow and watch the workout

by Oakland F's on Oct 10, 2009 11:46 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

aww dammit

"Every hitter likes fastballs just like everybody likes ice cream. But you don't like it when someone's stuffing it into you by the gallon. That's how you feel when Ubaldo is throwing fastballs by you."

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 10, 2009 10:21 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

There's a little snow on the ground, so what?

This….. is….. ROCKTOBER!!!!

-Joe

"Let me see that thong, th-thong thong thong!" -Sisqo
twitter.com/joeneumann

by jcn7vc on Oct 10, 2009 10:22 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Hey MLB! ORANGE BASEBALLS!

Charles Finley was right!

by Redhawk on Oct 10, 2009 10:30 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Aw, shucks.

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by Russ Oates on Oct 10, 2009 10:31 AM MDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs

don't they know

Its going to be cold tomorrow, and monday. Let’s play baseball!

by purplebleederandjelly on Oct 10, 2009 10:36 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Tomorrow high of 56, Monday 52

Right now 20 something… Probably not a bad decision.

It is what Tracy wanted!!!

"It is a mistake to look too far ahead. Only one link of the chain of destiny can be handled at a time." ~W. Churchill

by Rock Oax on Oct 10, 2009 10:39 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

But then again, this is colorado...

by purplebleederandjelly on Oct 11, 2009 6:00 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

AAAAHHHH!!!!

What am I going to do with another night devoid of Rockies baseball? Last night was torture and it looks like tonight will be as well. Talk about a momentum killer.

by dds_dave on Oct 10, 2009 10:41 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

last night was great

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At least against LHP, I mean COME ON

by Andrew Martin on Oct 10, 2009 12:32 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't think Happ will be starting Game 3 still

Manuel already announced that Pedro was his Game 3 starter and it would be a great disrespect to Pedro to take the ball away. Trust me, having an unhappy veteran in the clubhouse is a bad thing, especially in the postseason.

Either way we win. Pedro starts, we probably hit him, and if Happ starts, there’s probably a distraction for the Phillies. Also, WE’RE PLAYING IN COORS, WHERE WE ARE AWESOME EVEN IF LINCECUM IS ON THE MOUND.

Impossible not to have positive thoughts.

I want Sam Deduno to pitch already.

by bballrox4717 on Oct 10, 2009 10:46 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Plus...

I read somewhere that when Happ was testing his leg yesterday by running, he did not feel good. Bruises get much worse overnight, and its very possible he won’t be ready by tomorrow. But even if he does start, he’s not going to be at 100%. Which a rookie, albeit a very good one, at 75% is better than a former cy young, albiet way past his prime, at 100%. But thats just my opinion.

by ZTC_87 on Oct 10, 2009 10:52 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes, I read that too...

Happ may very well not be ready to go.

"It is a mistake to look too far ahead. Only one link of the chain of destiny can be handled at a time." ~W. Churchill

by Rock Oax on Oct 10, 2009 10:55 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think they would pull Pedro back

If they thought it would give them a better chance to win. And I do not think it will be a big distraction for the Phillies. But I agree we are awesome in Coors!

"It is a mistake to look too far ahead. Only one link of the chain of destiny can be handled at a time." ~W. Churchill

by Rock Oax on Oct 10, 2009 10:52 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pedro has the ability to be a distraction

See, holding out for half the season because he wanted to be paid like a pitcher who didn’t have injury issues and pitched well last year.

Impossible not to have positive thoughts.

I want Sam Deduno to pitch already.

by bballrox4717 on Oct 10, 2009 10:55 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I actually somewhat agree here

Manuel is old school. Don’t see him saying "Sorry Pedro, JA got another day of rest, we don’t need you now. "

by Hizilla on Oct 10, 2009 10:53 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

Pedro is still going to be on a real short leash though

If we hit him enough Happ or Blanton may very well be in by the 4th or 5th inning……

Impossible not to have positive thoughts.

I want Sam Deduno to pitch already.

by bballrox4717 on Oct 10, 2009 11:00 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

But that's just my opinion.

Impossible not to have positive thoughts.

I want Sam Deduno to pitch already.

by bballrox4717 on Oct 10, 2009 11:00 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I find it to be a well-based one

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by Andrew Martin on Oct 10, 2009 12:33 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Guess I was wrong.

by Hizilla on Oct 10, 2009 1:04 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Same here.

Martinez must be pissed.

Impossible not to have positive thoughts.

I want Sam Deduno to pitch already.

by bballrox4717 on Oct 10, 2009 1:05 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Him and the rest of Denver.

Maybe Happ will get lit up.

by Hizilla on Oct 10, 2009 1:06 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Am I the only one

who is super happy about this?

Never give up, never surrender.

by coolopotamus on Oct 10, 2009 10:52 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm actually becoming that way in most respects

I could really use a day off from coming in to Denver, and Jenn’s cool with that. Gonna be a rest day for me.

The real downside for me is Monday, if we have a day game. I’ve got a massive court filing due, and there’s a fair chance I could end up not being able to go to the game.

Which, in a way, would be fair, because my tix for that day came from the attorney I work for, and the one in charge of that filing…heck, he could have to miss it, too.

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by Mondogarage on Oct 10, 2009 10:58 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, it screws up my plans, to be sure,

but really, sitting in 20 degree weather for 3+ hours doesn’t sound like oodles of fun. And there’s always the offchance that they’ll make monday a night game…right?

Never give up, never surrender.

by coolopotamus on Oct 10, 2009 11:04 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

If either ALDS goes to 4 games

they’ll have to schedule around that…
Also travel schedules as Hizilla brought up…

"It is a mistake to look too far ahead. Only one link of the chain of destiny can be handled at a time." ~W. Churchill

by Rock Oax on Oct 10, 2009 11:06 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Actually, given the late start time tomorrow night

I can’t imagine they’d impose a noon or early afternoon start on this series. Both teams would make a major stink about it. In a perfect world, all three other series end tomorrow, and we get a prime time game, so something like a 5:07 start.

I’d like that, for selfish work reasons.

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by Mondogarage on Oct 10, 2009 11:19 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I thought it sounded like oodles of fun

of frozen awesome fun

I was kind of looking forward to bundling up

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by Andrew Martin on Oct 10, 2009 12:34 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

my sarcasm detector is broken, so I don't know if you're serious or not

but I really was excited for being in the snow watching a baseball game.

by Rockie4Ever on Oct 10, 2009 12:40 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was

because I was excited about being prepared for it this time

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by Andrew Martin on Oct 10, 2009 12:40 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Heh, you should've seen my dad last night

“Ok, ok, so I’ve got the long underwear, two pairs of socks, two shirts, my sweatshirt, snow boots, my Rockies coat, hat, gloves, Rockies blanket, an umbrella. Do I need anything else? No? I’m good to go for tomorrow!… Wait, Honey, where’s my ear muffs?!”

by Rockie4Ever on Oct 10, 2009 12:46 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ya know, I was, too.

If we would have survived the game, we would have had a “story” to tell about going to game 3 of the ‘09 NLDS. Hopefully, we’ll still have a nice story for Monday’s game, but this severe weather would have been an interesting plot twist.

by Rutabaga on Oct 10, 2009 12:50 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was prepared for a freezing game

Picked up some long johns, hand warmers and everything.

by ddavis539 on Oct 10, 2009 12:45 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I definitely agree...

It’s 19 degrees and snowing as I look out my window. No kind of weather to play baseball in, let alone the NLDS. I would have been there tonight, but I’m quite happy to wait until Sunday night. The coldest temp for playoff baseball was 38 in Cleveland back in the mid-90’s. Tonight’s low might be half of that.

And kudos to MLBB for making this announcement early.

by alex colfax on Oct 10, 2009 11:06 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Since I couldn't go tonight anyway

I’ll only say that I’m happy that MLB had the sense to realize that this is no kind of baseball weather. Football is another story. I’m glad they postponed because I feel like the risk of injury in these temps is too great of a risk. I’d hate to see a series decided by the medical report.

Rocktober is the best time of year, yes?

by rockhead on Oct 10, 2009 11:21 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm happy

I’m bringing my elderly pops — the Rockies good luck charm! — along to both games and he was afraid he wouldn’t be able to attend tonight because of the cold. He may be North Dakota hardy but 80+ people should not sit outside in below freezing weather for 4+ hours in any circumstances really…

Plus, it’s a whole whopping 26 degrees at 12:30 pm according to the little brick bungalow external thermometer located 1.5 miles from Coors Field.

I can't decide whether I'm hungry or just really tired.

by WalkInRight on Oct 10, 2009 12:20 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs

Speaking of injuries..

any word on Tulo and DLR?

by butterfly on Oct 10, 2009 10:57 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Good prognosis on JDLR

No news on Tulo and no news is…

"It is a mistake to look too far ahead. Only one link of the chain of destiny can be handled at a time." ~W. Churchill

by Rock Oax on Oct 10, 2009 11:03 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I read yesterday that Tulo should be fine.

He was hit right above the elbow, and had full movement.

-Joe

"Let me see that thong, th-thong thong thong!" -Sisqo
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by jcn7vc on Oct 10, 2009 11:07 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

obv good news

FREE CHRIS IANNETTA

At least against LHP, I mean COME ON

by Andrew Martin on Oct 10, 2009 12:35 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

wimps....

that is all

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by RockyMtnCat on Oct 10, 2009 11:00 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Eh.

I’m not sure how well a pitcher could do with a frozen hand. And they can’t exactly wear gloves. That goes for fielders, too. I see the potential for all kinds of problems. It’s definitely not the same as playing football in that weather.

by holly96 on Oct 10, 2009 11:46 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

oh yeah

well, i was a heck of a lot better football player than baseball player,,,,, lol

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by RockyMtnCat on Oct 10, 2009 12:12 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, kind of

but this is just a different level of cold. A sport as dextrous as baseball can’t really be played in this kind of weather.

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by Andrew Martin on Oct 10, 2009 12:35 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm pretty bummed

I have tix to both games but I won’t be able to go Monday because my flight leaves at 3. :[

Just an average guy with exceptional hair. Nothing more, nothing less.

by theoldgrizzlybear on Oct 10, 2009 11:02 AM MDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs

As sad as that is,

Look at the bright side, you’ll easily be able to sell, and possibly make a few bucks too.

by roxintober on Oct 10, 2009 11:07 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

But

Attending Playoff game >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Profit

"It is a mistake to look too far ahead. Only one link of the chain of destiny can be handled at a time." ~W. Churchill

by Rock Oax on Oct 10, 2009 11:08 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sounds like he needs an agent..

to convince him otherwise.

Order a Rocktober t-shirt in time for the playoffs and donate to charity at:
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by Charlie77 on Oct 10, 2009 11:47 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

He needs an agent, lol!

and an economist. You see, the cost of attending the game IS NOT the cost you paid for the ticket… it is the amount that you could have sold the ticket for!

"It is a mistake to look too far ahead. Only one link of the chain of destiny can be handled at a time." ~W. Churchill

by Rock Oax on Oct 10, 2009 11:52 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Speaking of Economics

Where does the cost of changing the plane ticket fit in?

by Yokel on Oct 10, 2009 12:32 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

You have to add it as a cost.

But you are making a fresh decision.
On one side: Value you could sell ticket for + plane ticket change fee
On other side: Value of Attending game

"It is a mistake to look too far ahead. Only one link of the chain of destiny can be handled at a time." ~W. Churchill

by Rock Oax on Oct 10, 2009 12:36 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I got a full refund on the tix, and that was easier for me than trying to sell them.

I would have much rather attended two playoff games, though.

Just an average guy with exceptional hair. Nothing more, nothing less.

by theoldgrizzlybear on Oct 10, 2009 4:46 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

how full was the refund

I mean, did you get the 18 bucks for the seat PLUS the 7 bucks fees but not the $3.50 ordering fee?

FREE CHRIS IANNETTA

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by Andrew Martin on Oct 10, 2009 4:52 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I paid 106 and got back 106

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by theoldgrizzlybear on Oct 10, 2009 11:45 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

sexy

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by Andrew Martin on Oct 11, 2009 1:45 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Anybody know how they will honor tickets now?

I bought a single ticket off Stub Hub for my sister to go with us today. Does she get to go with us tomorrow or Monday?

-Joe

"Let me see that thong, th-thong thong thong!" -Sisqo
twitter.com/joeneumann

by jcn7vc on Oct 10, 2009 11:03 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Game one is still game one

Saturday tix good Sunday
Sunday tix good Monday

"It is a mistake to look too far ahead. Only one link of the chain of destiny can be handled at a time." ~W. Churchill

by Rock Oax on Oct 10, 2009 11:04 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Alright, good.

-Joe

"Let me see that thong, th-thong thong thong!" -Sisqo
twitter.com/joeneumann

by jcn7vc on Oct 10, 2009 11:06 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

they'd better announce this

FREE CHRIS IANNETTA

At least against LHP, I mean COME ON

by Andrew Martin on Oct 10, 2009 12:36 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

They did

Did you see the OFFICIAL MLB PRESS RELEASE that TOGB linked to?

Those fans with tickets for Game Three will now be able to use them only for Sunday’s game at 8:07 p.m. (MT). Those fans with tickets for Game Four will be able to use them for Monday’s game. The game time for Monday’s game will be announced prior to the start of Sunday’s Game Three.

by Hizilla on Oct 10, 2009 12:38 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

By then the two AL games should be over

and they’ll be able to pick a time slot

by ddavis539 on Oct 10, 2009 12:39 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

nope

I just clicked through

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At least against LHP, I mean COME ON

by Andrew Martin on Oct 10, 2009 12:39 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks

for wasting TOGB’s time!

by Hizilla on Oct 10, 2009 12:41 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey - anytime

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At least against LHP, I mean COME ON

by Andrew Martin on Oct 10, 2009 12:42 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I....hate you

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At least against LHP, I mean COME ON

by Andrew Martin on Oct 10, 2009 12:42 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I actually linked it, so he wasted my time.

Eschew Obfuscation!

by Jeff Aberle on Oct 10, 2009 2:13 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Darn that RMN!

by Hizilla on Oct 10, 2009 2:17 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

moo wah ha ha

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by Andrew Martin on Oct 10, 2009 3:55 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

YEAH, AND HE'S LUCKY IT WASN'T MINE

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by theoldgrizzlybear on Oct 10, 2009 4:47 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

ba ring it

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by Andrew Martin on Oct 10, 2009 4:52 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

At least now

we have Ubaldo pitching at home with the home crowd. And Cookie pitching game 5 (if we don’t sweep the two games here at home) which is probably better that Ubaldo. I think Cookie, at this point, is a little mentally tougher that Ubaldo.

by ZTC_87 on Oct 10, 2009 11:09 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

than Ubaldo

by ZTC_87 on Oct 10, 2009 11:11 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hope the Cards Dodgers game is REALLY good

Cause I feel like a strung out addict, and I really need a baseball fix soon. Even if it is just a “methadone” game.

"It is a mistake to look too far ahead. Only one link of the chain of destiny can be handled at a time." ~W. Churchill

by Rock Oax on Oct 10, 2009 11:15 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

really good meaning a St. Looey blowout? ;)

I can't decide whether I'm hungry or just really tired.

by WalkInRight on Oct 10, 2009 12:22 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

No, I want a tight game

Of course I want St.L to win, but maybe in the 13th or something

"It is a mistake to look too far ahead. Only one link of the chain of destiny can be handled at a time." ~W. Churchill

by Rock Oax on Oct 10, 2009 12:30 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

If this were not a playoff game, it’d be hard for me to get excited for this pitching matchup.

by Hizilla on Oct 10, 2009 12:29 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hope to GOD we get a late start on monday.

Or else I’m completely screwed. I manned up and spent a TON of money on my tickets for Game 4…………………………………now it doesn’t look like I can go because I have a test from 4-5……………AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.

WHY IS LIFE SO CRUEL?!?!?!?!?!?!?

Rubbing salt to the wound: Monday’s my 18th birthday.

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by Hollidayrain on Oct 10, 2009 11:24 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Ewww, I'll be pulling for you....a 6:07 start would be grand

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

by Mondogarage on Oct 10, 2009 11:27 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

6:37 is much more likely

Root for the Angels and the Twins. In that scenario I bet we get the 6:37 MDT slot. Otherwise I imagine it will be earlier.

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by Rock Oax on Oct 10, 2009 11:54 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

If the Angels win Game 3 Sunday, then figure Rockies at 6:37pm Monday.

If the Red Sox win and the Yankees win Game 3, then the Rockies could be at 3:07pm (unless MLB decides to move the BOS game to 3:07pm and Rockies at 6:37pm).

If both the Angels and Yankees win Game 3 completing sweeps, then the Rockies game would likely be at 6:07pm.

If both the Red Sox and Twins win, forcing three games on Monday, it’s anybody’s guess at that time (Red Sox at 11:37am, Yankees at 3:07pm, Rockies at 6:37pm), or the Rockies at 3:07pm, with Yankees to follow.

That’s my hunch. Their first draft of times probably will be determined after the Angels/Red Sox game on Sunday.

by CM85 on Oct 10, 2009 12:05 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Why do you think they would create a new start time

I would be really surprised if they create a 6:07 start time instead of going with the 3:07 or 6:37 times. For a lot of reasons it is easier to go with one of the scheduled times than to split the two. I also don’t think they will shuffle the times of the other games.

I think if both Yanks and Angels win we get the 3:07 time. If the Twins and Angels win we get the 6:37. If Twins and Red Sox win we get an 11:37 (worst case scenario).

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by Rock Oax on Oct 10, 2009 12:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't think they will start the game at 11:37pm est under any circumstance

Assuming that they are waiting for the results of ALCS series for the sake of TV ratings,

If both Angels and Yanks win, we would get 8:07 EST start,
If either of the Series is over, we may get the start time of whichever series is over (5:07 EST if Yankees sweep and 8:37 if Angels sweep)
If both the series are tied, then we are looking at 2:07 EST start

but my guess is they will announce 10:37 EST start..

by Kumar_98 on Oct 10, 2009 12:15 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was using MDT

seeing as the game is in Colorado and it is still Daylight savings time

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by Rock Oax on Oct 10, 2009 12:18 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Probably the best scenario for MLB would be to have one of the ALDS end on Sunday to avoid rebuilding a tripleheader format.

If one of the ALDS ends Sunday, the Rockies will probably go into the time slot of the series that ended. But if both ends, then 5:07pm or 6:07pm MT.

by CM85 on Oct 10, 2009 12:20 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

They won't start the game so late

It won’t allow for any weather delays, and there is travel to consider.

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by Rock Oax on Oct 10, 2009 12:21 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

If both of the ALDS series end on Sunday, then there would only be one game on Monday.

The best primetime fit for TBS and MLB for a single game would be 6:07pm MT, if it just a single game. The other possibility for a single game would be at 5:07pm, considering both teams would be leaving right after the game to head back to Philly for a game 5 Tuesday. But then again, the Rockies will win both games and we won’t have to worry about that return trip to Philly.

by CM85 on Oct 10, 2009 12:16 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I understand that, but there are other considerations beyond TBS

For example, international broadcast rights.

They will want the game to be as early as possible, but will want to avoid the creation of a new start time. We will get the Yankee start time 3:07MDT if they finish tomorrow. If not we will get the Angel start time 6:37MDT if they finish tomorrow. If both Twins and Sox win they will be forced to schedule a new time and they will go early rather than late (due to travel and weather), hence 11:37MDT

"It is a mistake to look too far ahead. Only one link of the chain of destiny can be handled at a time." ~W. Churchill

by Rock Oax on Oct 10, 2009 12:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

If the tripleheader occurs, how about:

11:37am – LAA at BOS (considering they were already playing a matinee on Sunday)
3:07pm – PHI at COL (to help out both teams, in the event they have to travel back to PHI for Game 5 on Tuesday).
6:37pm – NYY at MIN (moved to later start to help of the NLDS scenario)

Since the ALDS will have Tuesday off for travel for potential game 5’s, they might consider this possibility.

by CM85 on Oct 10, 2009 12:31 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

But they'd have to change the Boston game

I doubt they start screwing around with things like that, unfortunately. It would be best…

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by Rock Oax on Oct 10, 2009 12:33 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

If you have three games on Monday, someone is going to get screwed.

by CM85 on Oct 10, 2009 12:35 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

You think it is gonna be Boston?

or us?

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by Rock Oax on Oct 10, 2009 12:36 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I cannot see MLB scheduling Game 3 at 8:07pm Sunday and then all of a sudden, play game 4 at 11:37am MT on Monday.

It’s either going to be 3:07pm or 6:37pm, unless both ALDS end on Sunday.

by CM85 on Oct 10, 2009 12:38 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

They’re not going to change the time of games already scheduled. The only way we move into one of those slots is if one of those games is not necessary.

by Hizilla on Oct 10, 2009 12:36 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

8:07 PM Start MONDAY?

Just got a StubHub e-mail that says the following:

“The NL Division Series Tickets: Philadelphia Phillies at Colorado Rockies – Home Game #2 (Game #4) originally scheduled on 10/11 has been changed to 10/12 at 8:07 PM. Tickets for the original time will be honored. No refunds will be issued.”

So does StubHub know something I haven’t read elsewhere? Is the start still a late one? I hope not.

by GoRoxGo on Oct 10, 2009 11:28 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

no

they just changed the date and kept the time

by DenverDevil on Oct 10, 2009 11:33 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

kinda of makes sense from TV timings

Yankees game is scheduled for 5:07 pm est… Angels at Red Sox (if necessary) is at 8:37 pm est (which seems like a late start).. two possible start times for 2:00 pm est (12:00 mst, that may be too early) or 10:00 pm est (which means that Red sox and Rox games will collide)

by Kumar_98 on Oct 10, 2009 11:36 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

The later, the better

I really, REALLY wanna go to that game.

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by Hollidayrain on Oct 10, 2009 11:56 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think they are waiting to see if either ALDS is done in three

Otherwise they should have announced our time already

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by Rock Oax on Oct 10, 2009 11:57 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Stub Hub

is also predicting Monday’s game to start at 5:05. If so then I won’t be able to use my game 4 tickets. Have to catch a flight on Monday afternoon. :(

GOOOO!!!!! ROCKIEEEEES!!!!!! Bring on the Lefties Philly.

by TripleT-Rox on Oct 10, 2009 2:03 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I just got on official e-mail from the Rockies

this is all they’ll say about game #4:

“Home Game Two (or Game Four of the Division Series) has been moved to Monday, start time to be announced prior to the start of Sunday’s game. Tickets for Home Game Two (or Game Four of the Series) will be good ONLY for Monday’s game.”

Also check your e-mail regarding game # 4

by ddavis539 on Oct 10, 2009 2:19 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

At first sight it looks a bad deal for rox,

as they will be facing only one righty (assuming pedro pitches) instead of two…
but Cliff lee on road may not a bad proposition.. especially with him being a fly ball pitcher

by Kumar_98 on Oct 10, 2009 11:29 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

I'd love to see Coors screw with his control

We saw it happen with Carpenter and Wainwright in the Cards series, and Lee isn’t as good as either of them. With Jimenez at home, if Game 4 is a possible clinching game, I’d be scared as hell if I were a Phillies fan. This even gives me confidence if there were a Game 5, since Cook is fully back and Hamels clearly can’t pitch against us.

Impossible not to have positive thoughts.

I want Sam Deduno to pitch already.

by bballrox4717 on Oct 10, 2009 11:41 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

btw, Where did A-rod that we know disappear?

After so many years of being so unclutch, A-rod has been a relevation this year..

by Kumar_98 on Oct 10, 2009 11:48 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

He's back to his playoff form as a Mariner.

He’s a clutch machine this postseason.

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by Hollidayrain on Oct 10, 2009 11:52 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pansies

FACE ROCKTOBER LIKE MEN!

by alacy9513 on Oct 10, 2009 11:56 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Whatever.

If this team is good enough to go to the WS, then they should beat whatever pitcher is thrown at them at home. Pedro, Happ, Blanton — doesn’t matter.

by BroJB on Oct 10, 2009 12:01 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

I think this was the right decision for baseball reasons.

But I was really looking forward to be being able to watch two games of the entire series, instead of just one.

Plus, I came in to work today and now I don’t have an excuse to leave as early as I would have to get home for the game. Boo.

by holly96 on Oct 10, 2009 12:22 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Happy Bday Tulo!

25!

KILL THE PHILLIES!!!!!!!!!!!

by prettyinpurple on Oct 10, 2009 12:43 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Seconded!!!!

Happy 25th Birthday Tulo!!!

Carlos Gonzalez is amazing.
"Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is."
~Bob Feller~

by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2009 12:47 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Rockies' web page lists Happ as Game 3 starter.

by Rutabaga on Oct 10, 2009 12:57 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

The Good Phight does too

by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2009 1:01 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Philledalphia Enquirer

has it too

by Hizilla on Oct 10, 2009 1:02 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Crap

by Hizilla on Oct 10, 2009 1:02 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

ewww, no

we want Pedro!

by Rockie4Ever on Oct 10, 2009 1:02 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

fffffffffffffffffffffff

FREE CHRIS IANNETTA

At least against LHP, I mean COME ON

by Andrew Martin on Oct 10, 2009 1:07 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

ffffffffffanshotted

by Hizilla on Oct 10, 2009 1:08 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

pppppppromoted

FREE CHRIS IANNETTA

At least against LHP, I mean COME ON

by Andrew Martin on Oct 10, 2009 1:11 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Mother Nature just let Charlie Manuel off the hook.

Darn Darn Darn. We would have lit up Martinez.

by JaySantos on Oct 10, 2009 1:56 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

razzle flazzle

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by nodakroxfan on Oct 10, 2009 1:01 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

ESPN sez...

If the Yankees and Angels finish off sweeps of the Twins and Red Sox respectively on Sunday, the Phillies-Rockies game Monday is expected to be played at 7 p.m. ET. If one of the AL series is still alive, the Phillies and Rockies would tentatively play at 5 p.m. If both AL series are still going, the Phillies-Rockies game would be at 2 p.m.

by DickWilliams on Oct 10, 2009 1:32 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs