Sunday Rockpile: Better the devil you know than the devil you don't
by Rox Girl on Oct 11, 2009 8:59 AM MDT
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PrintSo while the Rockies and Phillies were getting frozen out of Saturday night's game, the Dodgers were wrapping up their series sweep of the Cardinals in St. Louis, meaning that if Colorado manages to win two more games against Philly, and that's a pretty large if in itself, they will have to face the team they lost 14 of 18 regular season games to rather than the team they beat six out of seven times.
So to counter the doomsayers, fortunately, the 18 games before have already been played, and it's the four to seven that are coming that will be the Rockies only concern come Thursday if they survive until then. If you've ever done a task that you're capable of but not really good at repeatedly, you will usually get better at it as time goes along. This same principal can be applied to teams that are close to equal on paper but glaringly unequal in the results that matter. There will be some evening out, the Rockies will win some series against the Dodgers eventually, let's just hope it's the next series the two teams play and hope that series starts this week.
The Dodgers, for their part, aren't providing bulletin board material for the Rockies yet despite owning Colorado this season.
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The postponement of last night's game does provide for some interesting short series rotation switches by both teams, Philadelphia's now going to a LHP only rotation for the NLDS, JA Happ bumps Pedro Martinez out, while Colorado will be using all RHP's, but no Jason Marquis or Jose Contreras as Ubaldo Jimenez can now pitch Monday at Coors Field and Aaron Cook slides back into the Game 5 slot (if necessary) at Philadelphia.
Since the All-Star break, Jimenez has averaged over seven innings pitched with a 2.90 ERA in his seven starts at Coors and the Rockies have gone 6-1 in those games. Hence Dave Krieger's optimism:
What's more, Rockies hitters don't have quite the issues at home against LHP's that they do on the road:
The Phillies now have to worry about Clint Barmes (.283/.336/.498 at home) and Ryan Spilborghs (.265/.335/.435) doing serious damage. The team's right handed lineup, which has three or four holes on the road compared to the left heavy version, gets a big boost at altitude.
Denver Post
- Busy day ahead for the fans of Denver teams - The Denver Post
- Rockies fans out in the cold - The Denver Post
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Giambi fits like (batting) glove with Rockies - The Denver Post
- Renck: Rockies proving they're real with talent for future - The Denver Post
The team will likely be just as good next year at this point, and if they can make the right off season moves, they could be better. How we'll do in 2011 and 2012 depends a bit on whether players like Chris Iannetta and Ian Stewart can bounce back and develop as well as Tulo and CarGo are, and also how the young quality pitching matures, but it's looking very promising right now.
Inside the Rockies
- Street Has Had His Lidge Moments | Major League Baseball in Denver
- Selig Keeps Eye on Weather | Major League Baseball in Denver
- Hammel’s Two-Month Rise Began Against Phillies | Major League Baseball in Denver
That last link is a good omen, right?
Westword
- Five Colorado Rockies we hope the Phillies underrate - Denver News - The Latest Word
- Rockies get best of Holliday trade (last night, anyway) - Denver News - The Latest Word
Westword's Michael Roberts points out that the Rockies trade last November keeps getting better. Matt Holliday went .167/.231/.417 during the divisional series against the Dodgers, not to mention a water cooler error that was about the only thing any of my friends who are into baseball seemed capable of talking about for the next two days, while Carlos Gonzalez is batting .556/.556/.667 thus far.
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So am I alone in the opinion that the Red Sox getting swept out of the ALDS
will be good for baseball?
I don't understand this pov
Why would it be good for any team to be swept? It would be good to have lots of good, competitive series, not a bunch of sweeps.
And doesn’t baseball already rotate the world series championships and pennants to a greater degree than the other major sports? Maybe we should cancel the playoffs and just take turns flying flags.
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
It's good because I don't like the Red Sox. And I don't like the Yankees.
It’s the same reason why it’s good that the Cubs and Giants keep on losing and that it’s bad that the Snakes have won a World Series and a few division titles.
So when you say "Good for baseball"
What you mean is “Good for Rox Girl”
I’m down with that… but it doesn’t look like Boston is going to get swept!
"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
Except for when Papelbon blows the save :P
Impossible not to have positive thoughts.
I want Sam Deduno to pitch already.
by bballrox4717 on Oct 11, 2009 3:00 PM MDT up reply actions
depends on your defenition for "good for baseball" is
if it’s TV ratings, maybe not as a Yankees-Red Sox would light up the Neilson ratings. If by parity, and having a different region of the country have teams advancing, then yes.
And from a TV ratings stand point, MLB must be hoping for ANY one but the Rockies to advance to the world series. (which given my doubt of any large body that has money on the line, worries me on the fairness of the NLDS…like calling a game that didn’t need to be called just so the Phillies can get better match-ups)
But think about
the commercials for the Phillies trying to win back-to-back World Series…
The oxen are slow, but the earth is patient.
by rockieprogress on Oct 11, 2009 10:00 AM MDT up reply actions
Pedro would have been on such a short leash
I don;t think he would have made it past the 3rd. And we would have had Happ pitching. !9-10 at home against lefties. If we are this concerned we shouldn’t be here.
Not nationally.
The only one that has shown some of the Rockies in their promos has been on the MLB Network. And that has been over the last 2-3 weeks.
TBS is the worst network
FREE CHRIS IANNETTA
At least against LHP, I mean COME ON
by Andrew Martin on Oct 11, 2009 2:03 PM MDT up reply actions
I agree that it would be good
especially for fans in the other cities, like the Twin Cities, Anaheim and Colorado. I absolutely think its good.
Dear Rockies - Thank you for proving John Kruk is a pertinacious nincompoop.
Troy Tulowitzki - THE best SS in the game..nuff said
Yorvit Torrealba - En Fuego
Brad Hawpe- Hey Big Bad Brad, we NEED you NOW!!! kthxbai!
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, WC in his talons, stalking the NL Pennant
pftttt...I don't believe you...I want the tapes...;)
Dear Rockies - Thank you for proving John Kruk is a pertinacious nincompoop.
Troy Tulowitzki - THE best SS in the game..nuff said
Yorvit Torrealba - En Fuego
Brad Hawpe- Hey Big Bad Brad, we NEED you NOW!!! kthxbai!
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, WC in his talons, stalking the NL Pennant
so hows the weather looking today Coloradians
high 50s?
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
ROCKTOBER HAS BEGUN!
Highs in low 50's upper 40's
mix of sun. 10% chance of moisture. Game time should be in the low 30’s
I wish they had moved this game to a different time slot.
Cards-Dodgers isn’t happening, so why can’t we play a day game? Instead we get more freezing temps.
I believe part of it is taking into consideratio
the Broncos playing at home. I don’t think they want both events overlapping if they can help it. And you try not to change a game time at late notice.
damn
lol
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
ROCKTOBER HAS BEGUN!
by TuLoRocks2008 on Oct 11, 2009 10:04 AM MDT up reply actions
Got a ways to go
to get to the 50s here in Lakewood. It’s still 25 degrees on my back deck. Brrrr. Bundle up tonight Rowbots. Gonna be chilly out there.
Rocktober is the best time of year, yes?
Rox Girl
So many “ifs”… Where’s the confidence? The optimism?
We got’em right where we want’em!!!
"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
Don't worry, I think the Rockies are in an excellent position to win this series, much better than the Phillies
even with Happ starting rather than Martinez and Lee going tomorrow. The acknowledgement that they’ve got a chance does not constitute a lack of confidence in our guys. We’ll take this thing.
seriously
The Phillies made a critical mistake, pitching a rookie in the playoffs at Coors Field. Pretty much asking for him to get lit up and given an early exit. GO ROCKIES!!!!
by cocainelips99 on Oct 11, 2009 11:47 AM MDT up reply actions
Troy Renck's future talent article
uhh Troy, CarGo deserves a whole lot more than a toss in mention.
What is his OPS in the 2nd half this year??
ANd his defense??
I’ve been a Tulo worshipper for 3 years now, and I think he’s still probably the Rockie with the most talent and ability to be an All Star — or more…
but CarGo has to be next on the list….
(of hitters)
PItchers – just too erratic you never know – Ubaldo has that level of talent, for sure.
watch this space for a soon to be created clever remark....
This part bothered me more
The Rockies are expected to approach Barmes after the season with a multiyear deal that will likely include an option for his first year of free agency. Barmes has endured some frightening slumps, but how many other second basemen match his power and glove?
As great as Barmes defense is (5.4 UZR/150 good for 3rd in the NL) , I’m not sure how excited I am about locking up someone who has a career wOBA of .306 no matter how much "power he has.
It's probably not going to improve. He is what he is.
Sometimes players develop a better understanding of the strike zone as they mature, but Barmes hasn’t shown much of that.
he's 30 years old
not only is it not going to improve, it’s going to start getting worse. giving him a multi-year deal would erase a lot of the goodwill o’dowd has earned.
by Jim Jiminez on Oct 11, 2009 12:02 PM MDT up reply actions
I'll echo what RG said
After 5 years in the Majors, you pretty much are what you are. In some rare instances players can turn it on late. I guess if you are going to have a career .299 OBP guy in your lineup, 8th is alot better than 2nd. At least Tracy gets that.
I hope by multi year, Renck means 2 years.
I don't have an issue locking up a player
who was worth 8 million this year. even if he loses power, he is still a valuable defensive 2nd baseman. And he could probably be signed for relatively cheap.
I don't think this is as bad an idea as you make it sound.
Barmes is right handed and can hit for power.
He’s a fine defender at second and short and could even play the outfield if necessary.
He’s a rah-rah team leader and good for getting other guys up for practice.
He’s a lifetime Rockies player.
He’s ideally suited for at least a reserve role with the team. I hope it’s not as a starter for anything longer than this season, but that depends on how other players in the organization develop, right now the only competition seems to be EY2, though.
btw, the same thought applies to Torrealba.
I really do hope the Rockies retain him as the primary backup, I just don’t think he’s our best long term solution as a starter.
the problem is that
as long as tracy is here, i’m afraid he’s not going to be playing a backup role.
by Jim Jiminez on Oct 11, 2009 12:05 PM MDT up reply actions
yea...
giving a multiyear deal to a 32 year old catcher with a career .770 OPS when you have a potential stud waiting in the wings would be an epically bad move. thankfully, i give o’down more credit than that.
by Jim Jiminez on Oct 11, 2009 12:19 PM MDT up reply actions
oh yea
i hope neither of them get multiyear deals, unfortunately, i think tracy will get something in the range of 4 years/20 million
by Jim Jiminez on Oct 11, 2009 12:37 PM MDT up reply actions
In all honesty
having Barmes as our starting 2B for the next 2 years wouldn’t be the worst thing in the world. He’s a black hole on offense, even with his 20+ HR’s. Even with his poor offense, he was a 2 WAR player. His defense is great, but is not going to get better as he gets older. I’d really like to see EY2 get a shot, and that won’t happen as long as Barmes is around. Renck also notes that EY2 could be on the block this winter as well, an idea of which I’m not a huge fan of.
I think my issue with EY is
I don’t want to trust a kid. An average to below average glove at 2nd could cost us a lot considering how stacked we are with groundball pitchers. So, if his bat doesn’t carry over to the big leagues, we have a problem. I wouldn’t mind it if we had a stud prospect moving up in the minors, but we pretty much got rid of all the middle infield depth that we had. If they decide to trade Hawpe, I hope they ask for a middle infield prospect.
EY is pretty much a stud prospect already....
if you want to hold out for a chase utley or a hanley ramirez type, it ain’t happening..
by Jim Jiminez on Oct 11, 2009 12:40 PM MDT up reply actions
What?
They guy has had C rating pretty much his whole career. And light hitting, speedy middle infield prospect with suspect defense are a dime a dozen. Hell, we had three to start the season.
And Barmes is pretty much a C-rated player
What you see is what you get, and it’s pretty mediocre overall. He’s as good as he’s going to get, and he’s not very good overall.
I’m “old school” on this admittedly, but I subscribe to the view that there are only 2 positions where a team that wants to be good can afford to have “defense-only” players: SS and C. And even then, the rest of the lineup had better be filled with solid hitters to cover the two holes.
Having Tulo at SS gives some cover to Barmes being a non-hitting 2B,
but the Rox don’t have a proven hitter at catcher or 3B. Unless we’re sure Stewart is going to hit .270+ and cut down his K’s, giving consistent offensive production at 3B, I don’t think the Rockies can afford to keep Mr. Popup playing fulltime at 2B. I wouldn’t mind him taking Q’s spot as utiltiy IF, but it’s probably not worth the cost to keep Barmes around for that role.
No records in the last 10 years should count.
seriously?
brian roberts would be great on this team.
Yea
that argument has been played out here. He would be great, absolutely. At what cost? Also – he’s not on “this team”. Brian Roberts, 31.
who cares about the cost?
it’s not your money. if the monforts want to open up their pocketbooks and pay 10 million a year for brian roberts, i’d be perfectly fine with that.
eh
with his contract, i don’t think it would cost too much in terms of prospects.
If I recall correctly
there was much distress around Roxland when they did not retain Matsui at 2B. Great on defense, adequate on offsense, good speed was the book on Matsuit.
Two years later, the Astros are stuck with Matsui’s albatross contract, with some Astros fans & media seriously advocating just eating his $6 million contract & cutting him loose to start brining in young players.
I wonder if the Rox aren’t about to make the same mistake w/ Barmes — locking up a talented defensive 2B who’s perceived as adequate on offense (but not by me).
Young is the better athlete, will be better offensively and, with time and repetitions, should be able to approach Barmes as a defensive 2B. I think keeping Barmes & forcing Young either to the bench or to be traded will prove to be a major blunder.
Evaluate the options this way: would other teams value Young or Barmes more in a trade? I think Young would have far more value. If the rest of the league sees him as a better future player than Barmes, do the Rockies err by letting sentimentality or whatever motivates them to keep & play Barmes so much overrule their objectivty in evaluating a player? I say yes.
Young is faster, better on offense and cheaper. I’d be shocked at the end of their careers if his numbers aren’t significantly better than Barmes. Barmes needs to go; Young needs to stay & play.
No records in the last 10 years should count.
you either have good hands
or you don’t.
and EY2 (following his dad) doesn’t have anything like the hands barmes has.
watch this space for a soon to be created clever remark....
by RockyMtnCat on Oct 11, 2009 12:57 PM MDT up reply actions
I'm not a big fan of dealing him either,
But the article just says that the Rockies would listen to offers for him, which is possibly wishful thinking on their part given that there’s not really a track record there. I really think he winds up replacing Quintanilla on the roster next season and with his skill set should see more playing time.
I think the article’s really interesting for what’s left unsaid but implied:
Atkins and Hawpe are likely gone
The team understands Torrealba’s not the starting catcher of the future
Marquis’ gone, and the team is encouraged enough about Francis to already be penciling him in.
2010’s preliminary opening day lineup looks like:
Gonzalez
Fowler
Helton
Tulo
Smith
Stewart
Iannetta
Barmes
Jimenez
Jiménez
"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
I did in fact catch most of that from the article
Most of which I am fairly excited about/agree with. I guess the part about Barmes rubbed me the wrong way because Renck was painting him as this slugging 2B with great D – which is not a really accurate portrayal. I’ m pretty excited about where the team is going. If EY2 is the util/bench/Q guy next year, i’m ok with that. It gives him time to learn and develop, and potentially fill in should something happen. I agree with mkorpal above, that he’s really not that special as it stands. But he is young, athletic, and has a pretty good track record in the minors with pitch recognition – he’s not just a speedy contact guy. He’s got time to improve.
right now the only competition seems to be EY2, though.
you know, and Brian Roberts, when we trade for him
FREE CHRIS IANNETTA
At least against LHP, I mean COME ON
by Andrew Martin on Oct 11, 2009 2:05 PM MDT up reply actions
nevar
he’s a stopgap for Hector Gomez. A 50+ 2B/year stopgap.
FREE CHRIS IANNETTA
At least against LHP, I mean COME ON
by Andrew Martin on Oct 11, 2009 2:08 PM MDT up reply actions
I think what tracy is saying in that article Is....
That EY2 will absolutely have to take 2B away from Barmes next spring.
Which I agree, but he will be waiting and lurking on the roster
by El Paso Jeff on Oct 11, 2009 2:09 PM MDT up reply actions
if he is nothing more than a 7 or 8 hitter
i’m good with it.
also depends on what we pay.
serious power at the bottom of the lineup, great glove, we can live with that.
watch this space for a soon to be created clever remark....
by RockyMtnCat on Oct 11, 2009 12:53 PM MDT up reply actions
further thoughts
we really need right handed production next year.
i guess if ianetta has a better year, that cures the problem.
so you’d have tulo, ianetta and barmes all providing some serious power from the right side…
watch this space for a soon to be created clever remark....
by RockyMtnCat on Oct 11, 2009 12:56 PM MDT up reply actions
I'm fine with re-signing Barmes to a 3 year deal
That gives EY2 a chance to WATCH and LEARN on a number of skills. The deal doesn’t have to be outrageous. Barmes drives me crazy popping up all the time, but that should be able to be fixed, and his defense is worth a 3 year deal. Plus, when he does get on base, he can steal a bit.
Dear Rockies - Thank you for proving John Kruk is a pertinacious nincompoop.
Troy Tulowitzki - THE best SS in the game..nuff said
Yorvit Torrealba - En Fuego
Brad Hawpe- Hey Big Bad Brad, we NEED you NOW!!! kthxbai!
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, WC in his talons, stalking the NL Pennant
what exactly makes you think that a 30 year old player is going to be able to improve his hitting?
can you name one other player in history who became appreciably better at hitting after they turned thirty?
not really
carlos pena OPS by season:
861
764
772
810
802
776
1.037
871
893
pretty consisten if you ask me.
Luis Gonzalez
Ozzie Smith.
Mark Grudzielanek when he turned 33 and left Los Angeles (this would probably be the ideal Barmes comp). It does happen on occasion with journeymen.
can we stop pretending that barmes is some sort of "power" hitter
just because he has 20 homeruns? his slugging % of .440 is less than even Ianetta’s in his “down” year
and ey2 has a minor league career obp of 320
not that exciting…
EY2 will never play 2nd like barmes.
440 with 20 hr or something like that, excellent defense is fine for an 8 hitter. not a 2.
and not a lot of money.
watch this space for a soon to be created clever remark....
and why compare barmes to Ianetta
compare him to EY2
similar obp, much high SA
much better defense.
other than that……
watch this space for a soon to be created clever remark....
and much higher salary, since Barmes is arb-eligible, I believe
If you have 2 players who are pretty close on overall skills and one’s cheap for 5 years with upside potential, why stick with the known mediocre vet who’ll cost a lot more?
No records in the last 10 years should count.
If the Rockies play this game only on the spreadsheet,
Eventually their best hope is winding up third in the division every year (and thus out of the playoffs) because the Dodgers and Giants will always be able to outspend us on talent. I think the Diamondbacks are a good example of a team that looks great and very cost efficient on paper to us sabrmetric types but doesn’t quite get that there absolutely have to be other considerations over those that you are seeing here. Barmes is a glue guy. I don’t want the Rockies to have too many of them at the cost of actual talent, but holding on to him and Torrealba doesn’t hurt us so long as Iannetta and Stewart get in gear.
The key here is isolated slugging percentage. Or ISO
Barmes ranked seventh in that among second basemen in 2009 behind Zobrist, Kinsler, Utley, Uggla, Hill and Cano. He really does have a lot of power relative to his position.
Oh man I'm ready for tonight..
We need to win. The Phillies scare me more than the Dodgers.
Actually, I honestly believe if we get to them, we’ll beat LA.
Remember old folks, I'm just 17 years old =]
by CentralCaliRox on Oct 11, 2009 11:10 AM MDT reply actions
Absolutely!
We are really overdue to win a series against the Dodgers!
Congrats on the Sweep, let’s hope that the extended downtime doesn’t kill your momentum!
/fingers crossed
"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
It's interesting that the Phillies weren't really tested in the postseason last year
By which I mean they didn’t ever face an elimination game scenario in 2008, nor did they ever find themselves trailing in a series. For both these teams, the last win or go home games occurred in 2007 and both lost. The Rockies did win elimination games of a different sort in Games 161, 162 and 163, while the Phillies’ 162nd game in 2007 had more in common with clinching a series win than it did with staying alive in one. Should the Rockies win today, it will be interesting to see how Philadelphia responds under must win pressure tomorrow. The opposite is also true. The Rockies as hitters didn’t do particularly well in Los Angeles on the last weekend of the regular season when they faced a must win scenario for the division, but maybe the extra practice in pressure situations will help them respond to it.
I really think the NL West better prepares teams for September and the playoffs than the less competitive divisions in the League, it’s why the division has a good chance of having five of the last six NLCS participants this year (AZ and the Rockies in 2007, LA in 2008, and LA and the Rox in 2009) but this series is a big test of that theory.
so tonight wont really be much different than last night
since it didnt snow yesterday. its still going to be freezing temperatures tonight. i wish they would have played last night for strategic reasons (i much rather would have played pedro than happ) and personal reasons (im not going to get home from the game tonight until 1 or 2 and have to work tomorrow morning).
oh well, ill still be there cheering hard
Supposed to be much warmer.
It was 17 degrees here at 8:00 last night. It’s supposed to be a low of 32 tonight, and not get that low until after midnight. It’ll be cold for sure, but nowhere near what it was last night.
So with Boston way out ahead
And the Yankees-Twins game likely not ending before the Rockies-Phillies game… How are they going to announce the game 4 time BEFORE the start of game 3?
Are they just going to announce the early (noonish local time) start?
Thoughts?
"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
Do they need to announce it before the game tonight?
Either way, I’m ditching my classes to see it. The only difference will be the amount of time I have before the game to have a drink or two.
They have said repeatedly
that they will announce it prior to the start of game 3.
Maybe the Angels can come back and make it easier!
"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
If the Angels somehow rallies and beats Boston, then I think the Rockies game would take their time slot at 6:37pm MT.
If the Yankees beat Minnesota and Boston beats the Angels, the easy route would put Philadelphia at Colorado at 3:07pm, then keep LA Angels at Boston at 6:37pm. The other option would be to flip those times (3:07pm at Boston, 6:37pm at Colorado)
If Minnesota and Boston both win creating the tripleheader, MLB could tack a 11:37am MT on the front side, but the question then comes up: Would MLB force the Phillies/Rockies series go from 8:07pm Sunday to a quick 11:37am Monday turnaround, especially if Game 3 goes into extra innings? I hope not.
Let’s see what happens. Looks like Clay Buchholz is struggling in the 6th.
If the Angels rally, our time situation could be solved by the start of the Broncos game.
The problem is they are going to have to make the call
before the end of the Yankees-Twins game. They have basically said that if it is a triple header the Rox will play at noon! I think that is better than getting tacked on to the end.
"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
Maybe TBS doesn't want have that 2 1/2 to 3 hours intermission between games on Monday, like they are doing today.
Ideally, MLB and TBS is going to wait as long as they can to see if one of the ALDS ends today. Then, the Rockies can be placed into the timeslot where the ALDS series ended. If it looks like both AL series continue Monday, then I guess we will be stuck at a 11:37am MT timeslot.
They won't flip Boston and Colorado if both play
You should know that! :)
Very good point on the short rest between games. It would make sense for the team to just sleep in the clubhouse.
Do you think that Boston wants to start a home game at Fenway at 8:37pm ET, when 1:37pm ET could be more convenient?
Also, there’s a 40% chance of rain in the Boston area for Monday night (a new variable). If Bud Selig’s concerned about the snow and cold in Denver, he could be concerned about the possibility of a late night rain delay in Boston.
Well, MLB is at the mercy of TBS
Do you really think they would allow the big market game to be played during non peak hours, especially the audience in LA watching at 10AM.
It would certainly help!
"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
Sox winning booo
Looks like at least a 3 oclock game. I hope the rox ownership comes out with a statement on MLB treating the rockies like a 2nd class team. Really a shame for both rox and phillies fans. Not that I care for phillies fans but I think they won the world series last year.
The Phils fans are getting it the worst: 2PM, 2PM, 10PM!, Probably 2PM. Seriously you’d think your team makes it to the world series and you wouldn’t get screwed over like that by MLB.
Anyways I’ll take off work if I have too.
As for Barmes I’d prefer we stick with Eric Young. Barmes under .300 OBP is unacceptable no matter how many HR’s the kid has. I like Barmes but it’s Eric Young time IMO. Cargo, Fowler, EY in a row (or something like that) would be an easy way to manufacture runs all season. Put tulo in the 4 whole and you could have 4 straight guys with 25+ SB’s to start the game.
you sure EY2's OBP
is really much better than barmes???
watch this space for a soon to be created clever remark....
by RockyMtnCat on Oct 11, 2009 12:58 PM MDT up reply actions
EY= rookie
He’s got room to grow. I’m not advocating him batting third thats why I said (something like that).
You could go Fowler, EY, Cargo.
EY has room to grow. just sayin
please tell me you're not advocating hiting ey2 1st or 2nd
with a career minor league obp of 32o.
watch this space for a soon to be created clever remark....
I'd hit him exactly 8th, where Barmes hits
He’d see good pitches w/ the ptichers behind him and contact for EY2 will = good OBP over the course of a season.
No records in the last 10 years should count.
Angels really need to get a hit here!
GO ANGELS
"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
NIIIIIIIICCEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"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
Angels score! 5-4 now!!!!
Dear Rockies - Thank you for proving John Kruk is a pertinacious nincompoop.
Troy Tulowitzki - THE best SS in the game..nuff said
Yorvit Torrealba - En Fuego
Brad Hawpe- Hey Big Bad Brad, we NEED you NOW!!! kthxbai!
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, WC in his talons, stalking the NL Pennant
Picked off
leaning!
Oh, well they got 2 runs…
"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
BAH! Willits Picked off at 1st!!
rally over! Do we see Fuentes now?
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Troy Tulowitzki - THE best SS in the game..nuff said
Yorvit Torrealba - En Fuego
Brad Hawpe- Hey Big Bad Brad, we NEED you NOW!!! kthxbai!
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, WC in his talons, stalking the NL Pennant
Nope Jepson!
GO ANGELS
"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
yep..interesting...:/
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Yorvit Torrealba - En Fuego
Brad Hawpe- Hey Big Bad Brad, we NEED you NOW!!! kthxbai!
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, WC in his talons, stalking the NL Pennant
VAMONOS ANGELES!
I need you to win today more than EVER. If you guys lose, I won’t be able to go to the game tomorrow…..unless by some fluke they schedule it for lateeeee in the night.
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by Hollidayrain on Oct 11, 2009 1:16 PM MDT up reply actions
With the high % of Latin players in baseball
It should be a requirement for all announcers to learn how to pronounce names, especially announcers supposedly good enough to do national broadcasts.
The guy’s name is pronounced “Ree-ver-a”, not “Ra-veer-a” as Buck Martinez keeps mangling it.
At least with Willy T. gone, I don’t have to hear him called “Tavarez” anymore.
The announcers don’t misprounce the white guys’ names. They need to stop being lazy & borlerline racist & do their homework on the Spanish names.
No records in the last 10 years should count.
You've never heard them mispronounce Barmes?
You know using only one syllable…
"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
I'm not sure I would go so far
as to say borderline racist… You should hear the Spanish announcers with some of the white guys’ American names!!!
"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
How about some fun ones like Eugenio (Ay-oo-hey-ne-oh) Velez with the San Francisco Giants,
or the fun one Kila Ka’ihue (Key-lah kuh-eye-hoo-E), a first baseman in the Kansas City Royals organization. I’ve heard three or four versions of Velez’s first name this season.
One of the problems with names like Eugenio
is it is very hard for English speakers to correctly pronounce the sounds represented by the letters “e” and “o”. in Spanish. In English they are diphthongs in Spanish they aren’t and not gliding into the diphthong takes a lot of practice.
But that is after you already solved the more basic problems that trip most English speakers 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
In the old days, he'd have just become "Eugene Velez"
to the announcers. But I hope we’ve left those days behind.
No records in the last 10 years should count.
I am a little upset they "officially" changed Jiménez to Jimenez
"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
I think its ignorance rather than racism..
and some laziness….
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Brad Hawpe- Hey Big Bad Brad, we NEED you NOW!!! kthxbai!
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, WC in his talons, stalking the NL Pennant
I have never heard an American broadcaster correctly pronounce Torrealba
Except Alana…
"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
Funny how they can learn
Matsuzaka, Okajima, Iwamura,
but not Rivera or Taveras.
No records in the last 10 years should count.
The phonetic sound structure of Japanese is actually easier
for English speakers than Spanish is. I bet it is the only part of Japanese that is easier than Spanish for English speakers to grasp!
"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
I know...
I tried to point that out in my post above. Certainly seemed more racist to me than a mispronunciation!
"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
That's the reality
They pronounce Anglo guys (if that makes you feel better) names correct, but not the Hispanic guys.
No records in the last 10 years should count.
And the black players?
do you still not see your omission?
"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
There was no omission, it was deliberate
I don’t think some broadcasters care about pronouncing Latin players’ names correctrly, whereas they’ll be careful about Japanese, Anglo or Afro-Ameican’s name. Maybe it’s more a cultural thing than racism, per se, but even using that term, I think it’s an insult to Latin culture, which has become an important part of baseball
No records in the last 10 years should count.
I just can't figure out why you would say "white guys"
It certainly seemed like you had forgotten about “black guys”
In regards to the pronunciation… I really believe it is actually harder to pronounce Spanish names correctly. They could and should try harder to get a better approximation 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
Would "Anglo names" make you feel better?
No disrespect to Black players was meant.
My point was that there are cultural insensitivies among announcers,
the Anglo/white culture still being the dominant one (but not for long) in the U.S.
No records in the last 10 years should count.
Let's let it go
I think your point in regards to the Latin players is fair, but I think you should cut a little slack because it really is tough to pronounce some Latin names correctly.
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Darn it all
Red sox score… 2 run lead now
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Yes! Aybar 2 out single! woot
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Brad Hawpe- Hey Big Bad Brad, we NEED you NOW!!! kthxbai!
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, WC in his talons, stalking the NL Pennant
Tying run to the plate!
Vamos Angeles!
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Will the tying run be walked!?
"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
Figgins BB
Papelbon…not so perfect today….this makes me smile to no end :)
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Troy Tulowitzki - THE best SS in the game..nuff said
Yorvit Torrealba - En Fuego
Brad Hawpe- Hey Big Bad Brad, we NEED you NOW!!! kthxbai!
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, WC in his talons, stalking the NL Pennant
Good AB Abreu!
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Troy Tulowitzki - THE best SS in the game..nuff said
Yorvit Torrealba - En Fuego
Brad Hawpe- Hey Big Bad Brad, hits please!
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, WC in his talons, stalking the NL Pennant
Off the Monster
Keep it going Angels
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What kind of throw was THAT Bay?
Not that I mind, but that was questionable….
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Know who Bay reminds me of?
Holliday.
An overall very good player, but prone to defensive blunders at inopporutne times.
No records in the last 10 years should count.
First ever post-season run given up by Papelbon
How about his first post-season blown save / loss, right now?
Holy crap!! Angels lead!!!
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Yorvit Torrealba - En Fuego
Brad Hawpe- Hey Big Bad Brad, hits please!
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Yes!
Of course, they have Fuentes trying to close it in the 9th, so it won’t be easy.
NO WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!
Wow
"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
Vlad the Impaler!
He’s had a career of post-season troubles.
Redemption must be sweet.
No records in the last 10 years should count.
What is up with the Closers in the playoffs this year?
Wow
"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
VLAAAAAAAAAAAAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Wow Boston fans booing Papelbon?
I know he screwed it up, but sheesh that guy has been lights out for them….
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it's music to my ears!
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by Hollidayrain on Oct 11, 2009 1:48 PM MDT up reply actions
No kidding
For goodness sake, I bet they’ll still cheer for Matt Holliday!
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by Hollidayrain on Oct 11, 2009 1:53 PM MDT up reply actions
Which thing...?
The cardiac arrest stuff…or just lock em down? :)
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Can you imagine...
Fuentes v Street…..
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I am not concerned about the means
just the ends!!
"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
First runs ever given up in the post-season for Papelbon, right?
We’re obviously painfully aware of that from ’07.
Yes it was really nice of TBS
to put that little Jinx on him by flashing that graphic!!!
"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
There was a double jinx
as ESPN radio mentioned his streak as well.
It's a conspiracy!!!
"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
OK Fuentes
for once, just have an easy 1-2-3 inning
Remember the situation where DLR was denied an appeal a month ago or so?
I found this on mlb.com:
Rule 9.02© Comment: The manager or the catcher may request the plate umpire to ask his partner for help on a half swing when the plate umpire calls the pitch a ball, but not when the pitch is called a strike. The manager may not complain that the umpire made an improper call, but only that he did not ask his partner for help. Field umpires must be alerted to the request from the plate umpire and quickly respond. Managers may not protest the call of a ball or strike on the pretense they are asking for information about a half swing.
Appeals on a half swing may be made only on the call of ball and when asked to appeal, the home plate umpire must refer to a base umpire for his judgment on the half swing. Should the base umpire call the pitch a strike, the strike call shall prevail.
I do like Fuentes
He had a great streak last year – wasn’t it almost a no-hitter over 9 appearances?
One out left in Boston's Season
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yes plz
Rocktober > Christmas + Birthday
by fantasyfencing on Oct 11, 2009 1:58 PM MDT up reply actions
1 strike left
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We're all a bunch of derelicts eh?
Angels win!!!
Those shots of their fans,
just make me so sad. I think they might cry.
They looked shell shocked...
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SIDDOWN PEDROIA!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Angels Win!!1
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Good bye Boston
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
LET'S GO TWINKIES! (CLAP CLAP CLAPCLAPCLAP)
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They did it
Now they can give the Rockies a night-time game slot, letting more people go to the game
That's the Ballgame
wow
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Yes, it was the good Fuentes.
Hello, 6:37pm MT timeslot Monday night.
Maybe Donnie Moore's soul can get a little comfort today.
by amoeba on Oct 11, 2009 2:00 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs
So true
And ironic that Dave Henderson threw out the first pitch…haha
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by Hollidayrain on Oct 11, 2009 2:14 PM MDT up reply actions
Yes, I'm sure.
I trust who I heard it from.
by Greg Stanwood on Oct 11, 2009 2:03 PM MDT up reply actions
AAA transactions list has Eaton filing for free agency on Friday.
http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?t=l_trn&sid=t551&lid=112&ymd=200910
So there’s the proof.
by Greg Stanwood on Oct 11, 2009 2:04 PM MDT up reply actions
Indeed I did.
But people didn’t believe me when I said Bellorin became a free agent either, so I just assumed the same response would occur here.
by Greg Stanwood on Oct 11, 2009 2:10 PM MDT up reply actions
I was being sarcastic.
The news that Adam Eaton having his option declined is very, very unimportant. You may be the only person in baseball who notices it.
So that whole series took place between
our game 2 and 3!!! That is just weird!
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That IS weird....
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NA NA NA NA
NA NA NA NA
HEY HEY HEY
GOOD BYE
FREE CHRIS IANNETTA
At least against LHP, I mean COME ON
WE DID IT, ROCKIES!
WE CLINCHED A SLIGHTLY LESS LAME FIRST PITCH TIME! WOOOOO
Rocktober > Christmas + Birthday
Did they state what time that would be?
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
Rally Monkey!!!
I was in LA a couple weeks ago and I went to an Angels game and bought a Rally Monkey (40% off):) In the last two games, I’ve put the Rally Monkey on my head during two innings and the Angels have scored three runs in both and taken the lead! It really works!!!
/and if I’ll do that for my third ranked playoff team what’ll I do for the Rox? :)
I can't decide whether I'm hungry or just really tired.
alright so now that the red sucks are out,
who would be your dream AL WS opponent
Rocktober > Christmas + Birthday
I would love to see the twins beat the yankees
but would be even better for the rockies to beat the yankees
(my other car is a cdr)
Same here!
Glad the Chargers have a bye…
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Oh my word..
those are the FUGLIEST uniforms I have ever seen….
good stuff
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I got the Game Too
And the announcers are crediting the Broncos early success to Los uniformes mas feos en la historia del futbol!
"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
Lefty pitching VS Rox Lefty hitters
I think I agree with RoxGirl about the some of our right handed batters at home. You all might think this is crazy, but I might be inclined to throw a twist at Happ, and have McCoy start instead of Hawpe today..give the kid a chance. I am not sold on Hawpe right now, especially vs Lefties. How about Spilly, McCoy, and Dex in the outfield and Iannetta at 3rd today? Adds some speed as well. Anyway, guess I am not too worried about it. I agree with the Brews manager, who said left or right line up, they have some potent depth to counter what you throw at them.
and Gonzalez has been one of the most productive guys on the roster
FREE CHRIS IANNETTA
At least against LHP, I mean COME ON
by Andrew Martin on Oct 11, 2009 2:15 PM MDT up reply actions
Agree, was just thinking outside the box for one of these games with the Phils...
Ways to add to add a few right handed bats, and get Stewy in.
by GoodOleBoyCo on Oct 11, 2009 2:23 PM MDT up reply actions
McCoy isn't on the roster, by the way
FREE CHRIS IANNETTA
At least against LHP, I mean COME ON
by Andrew Martin on Oct 11, 2009 2:49 PM MDT up reply actions
Also meant Ian S. at 3rd not Ian...netta
by GoodOleBoyCo on Oct 11, 2009 2:17 PM MDT up reply actions
McCoy is not on the roster!
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Is this supposed to be funny?
you forgot to put the little winking smiley at the end ;)
YES Red Sox are out..
Only God knows how much I hate that team.
Remember old folks, I'm just 17 years old =]
Do you hate them as much as I hate them?
Because that would be a lot. I think the perfect touch was Papelbon blowing the save.
You're a Red Sox fan aren't you?
I remember about 3 months ago you said you were..
I’m almost positive I remember this. And your name sorta says it too..right?? Or am I wrong
Remember old folks, I'm just 17 years old =]
by CentralCaliRox on Oct 11, 2009 2:20 PM MDT up reply actions
what the hell are they wearing? Some sort of throw back?! LOL
The Rockies should have a Denver Bears throwback night.
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by Hollidayrain on Oct 11, 2009 2:17 PM MDT up reply actions
The 1960 Denver Broncos uniform, during their inaugural season in AFL.
Brown pants, mustard colored shirts WITH the Vertically striped socks! Must be a hoot in HD!
That's awesome
I’ve gotta say….it’s growin on me. haha
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by Hollidayrain on Oct 11, 2009 2:20 PM MDT up reply actions
It hurts my eyes...
funny funny stuff..
They look like a cross between the Steelers, Browns, Wyoming Cowboys and a car full of clowns…
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by SDcat09 on Oct 11, 2009 2:21 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
lol...thanks....
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Its just a cacophony of bad colors all in one place.
Like if I created a painting..
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or court jesters is actually more like it..
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I dont know why people always diss those socks
I think they’re pretty nifty…and kinda mesmerizing.
I can't decide whether I'm hungry or just really tired.
I want one of those helmets!
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by Hollidayrain on Oct 11, 2009 2:21 PM MDT up reply actions
I do like the hoodie that Little Hoodie is wearing...
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Please tell me you’re joking. Those jerseys are hideous.
by Rather Dashing on Oct 11, 2009 2:25 PM MDT up reply actions
lookin GOOD!
I hope our defense can dominate again too.
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by Hollidayrain on Oct 11, 2009 2:21 PM MDT up reply actions
They must have waited to pull out their real offense for this game
This wildcat business is amazing right now.
Go KC
and go NE
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
haha Dallas Texans, nice
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by Hollidayrain on Oct 11, 2009 2:22 PM MDT up reply actions
and because they're in overtime
I can’t switch over to the broncos game :( My housemates are watching the game so I have to wait till it ends… at least it’ll be on though. Rockies and Broncos two Sundays in a row! WOO
Anyone notice that the Bengals beat another good team?
What once looked like a match up of bottom feeders to start the season now appears to be an epic match up.
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yep...
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People here are getting pretty excited about them,
It’s good for the city given how disappointing the Reds have been. The Bearcats are also playing very well so Cincy seems to be turning into more of a football town this year.
Prater
I’m getting mixed signals from you…are you good or not?
I can't decide whether I'm hungry or just really tired.
ugh
Denver D looking like last year’s on that drive…
I can't decide whether I'm hungry or just really tired.
Didn't help that we gave them the ball
at the 45 ish….
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La Russa might not come back with St. L
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I don't want him...
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Hope not
here’s the LINK
"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
I guess
La Russa is too big a donkey to take any of the blame himself. His attitude seems to be “I want real players not idiots like these”. Class act!
"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
I drank Coloradan beer today
Two kinds! Blue Moon – perfectly nice, a good beer, but more importantly LEFT HAND MILK STOUT – absolute heaven in a bottle! Any fans out there?
I used to love the milk stout.
But I haven’t really bought much commercial beer since I started brewing my own.
It's pretty good.
I can give an impartial review.
My early beer was decent. However, I had issues with the fermentation so they ended up too sweet.
But lately my beers have been very good. I brought a pale ale to my families 4th of July celebration and it got rave reviews from the neighborhood
Heaven in a mug....mmmmm
I’m going to enjoy the Hoptober well, until I can’t…
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dammit why aren't i in denver
A week or two over there right now would be bliss – meeting you guys, seeing some games, eating and drinking well and experiencing mountains and snow and my favourite American city. Sigh.
I'm not in Denver either..
But I was able to enjoy the Blue Moon at the Sandlot when I was home visiting. I, too, wish I could meet the Rowbots…maybe one day!
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I'm partial to Sunshine Wheat fro New Belgium over Blue Moon
FREE CHRIS IANNETTA
At least against LHP, I mean COME ON
by Andrew Martin on Oct 11, 2009 2:54 PM MDT up reply actions
I haven't tried that...but I will based on your rec
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My mum, oddly enough
was telling me something like 70 microbreweries have opened in London this year. I love this new fashion. I’ve enjoyed it very much in the US, too – in Denver I went to a fab place that made its own beer (and even ad the equipment visible in the bar!) and in Chicago I got to try a lot of it.
meh
I’m not too much of a fan of the American wheat style in general (or Belgain wit for Blue Moon (maybe, it’s not very Belgainy)
I prefer
Hoegaarden, for this style of beer, its pretty sweet though, rather refreshing when it’s warm out.
yeah.
I don’t mind the wheat styles in general when it’s warm out and they have good specials on them.
But for this weather, give me a heavy stout, barley wine. Belgian strong ale, or a nice wild ale.
OK you guys were all complaining about the ads ignoring the Rockies...
The games here are on ESPN and FSN. Fox is using A LOT of Rockies clips in their ads!!! So the national media may be ignoring us, but we are getting some international LOVE!!!
"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
This might be better anyway...
Help keep that Latin American talent pipeline flowing, by building our brand down there.
Vinny Castilla did wonders for this neck of the woods!
Rockies are one of the most popular teams… still can’t find any merchandise 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
I suspect it's because Rockies games are on FSNRM, so FSN has easy rights to Rockies clips.
TBS, only a couple late season games, probably played before they cut their promos.
They generally will share rights
I would be surprised if that is the real reason.
"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
I think that the FSN people
are just way more competent than the TBS crew!
"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
I'm hopeful the camera work
will be done by FSN crew tonight
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Troy Tulowitzki - THE best SS in the game..nuff said
Yorvit Torrealba - En Fuego
Brad Hawpe- Hey Big Bad Brad, hits please!
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, WC in his talons, stalking the NL Pennant
/fingers crossed
"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
All around
Camera’s, play by play, color analysts (maybe?)
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
production crew!
"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
Game time tomorrow
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
That's really stupid, especially with a prime time slot available
Are you able to go, then?
I don't think I can
but my dad would still like to go if that would be possible.
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
I'm trying to figure out if I can go
Does your dad just want 1 ticket, then?
He would still take 2
if their still available.
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
THANK YOU!!!!!
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
WOW! Unbelievable!
Somebody in the Rox organization better ask some questions..
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Starts at 4:07 PM ET -- NLDS 'A' Game 4 (6:07 pm ET is only game)
Now why they heck would they make the game at 2:07 MT? Looks like we need the Yankees to win to have a somewhat reasonable time…
God the Broncos are unwatchable right now.
And you have no idea how much joy it brings to me to see Papelbon lose the NLDS.
Impossible not to have positive thoughts.
I want Sam Deduno to pitch already.
The official release was just posted. Different time tomorrow if the Yankees win tonight.
Following the postponement of Saturday’s National League Division Series Game Three between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Colorado Rockies and the conclusions of two Division Series, Major League Baseball has announced adjusted timings for remaining and potential Division Series games. TBS and ESPN Radio will provide national coverage of all Division Series games. Additional coverage of all postseason games will be provided by XM Radio and MLB.com.
IF TWO GAMES ARE TO BE PLAYED ON MONDAY:
Philadelphia Phillies @ Colorado Rockies, NLDS Game 4, 4:07 p.m. (ET)/2:07 p.m. (MT)
New York Yankees @ Minnesota Twins, ALDS Game 4, 7:37 p.m. (ET)/6:37 p.m. (CT)
IF ONE GAME IS TO BE PLAYED ON MONDAY:
Philadelphia Phillies @ Colorado Rockies, NLDS Game 4, 6:07 p.m. (ET)/4:07 p.m. (MT)
The remainder of the Division Series is scheduled as follows: Tues., October 13th Colorado Rockies @ Philadelphia Phillies, NLDS Game 5 (if necessary) 8:07 p.m. (ET)
Wed., October 14th Minnesota Twins @ New York Yankees, ALDS Game 5 (if necessary) 8:07 p.m. (ET)
Please note that the schedule above is tentative and subject to change based on postponed and/or suspended games.
I do figure that the Twins are toast one way or another
So, might as well make it a sweep if it helps me.
For me
if the Yankees win I can go to the game tomorrow, if they don’t I can’t go to the Rox game. I wan the yanks to win tonight so I can go tomorrow, selfish but who cares right now.
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
I will take those tickets now for sure
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
yes
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
I just tried the # you e-mailed me, but it was the wrong number
can you try calling the # I gave you?
please try again
or send me your # because I don’t see which e-mail you sent it in.
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
I just sent it to you again
I made sure I typed it correctly this time
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
meh
they’re a business, they have every right to maximize their profits, and putting the yankees in primetime does exactly that.
Yep, I think it's ultimately in baseball's best interest if they have other teams outside the AL East
that can do what the Yankees and Red Sox can for television ratings, but that could take awhile.
fanshot this
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
Okay I am just so happy to see my teams all in one day
I also got a freebie of the Avalanche yesterday! Its Colorado sportsgasm for me!! WOOT!
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Brad Hawpe- Hey Big Bad Brad, hits please!
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Marshall TD pass WOOT!!! 10-7 Pats!
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Go Pats
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
wat?!
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I understand that not everybody here roots for other Denver teams,
but sometimes I really wonder about their choices.
I have always
rooted against the broncos.
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
okay, I sort of get that...
Anti-fans are a bit of a mystery to me, though. I mean, I understand if you’re a fan of a rival, as I’ll always root against UCLA, but if you just root against the Broncos just for the sake of rooting against them, that I don’t really understand.
me neither
I have never appreciated the broncos fans that I have been around. Add in the fact that I have always cheered for KC and it makes a little bit of sense
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
you're a KC fan?
that explains the bitterness. 0-16 baby.
Hope not :)
However Football season does start after Rockies Season is over, which it isn’t so I don’t really care right now
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
exactly...
That was a facetious WAT by the way.
(I’m just now revoking my Broncos boycott…lol)
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Brad Hawpe- Hey Big Bad Brad, hits please!
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I am
sitting at my computer
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
Actually I should do
homework
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
Anyone else thinking it's going to be colder than the forecast tonight?
At 3:45pm near Green Mountain i’ve got 31 degrees reading on my outdoor thermometer. It’s only going to get colder.
I know it’s typically a bit warmer downtown but not that much warmer.
I think we’ll be breaking some postseason temperature records tonight.
34 degrees at my place right now
1.5 miles from Coors Field. Compared to yesterday, it feels balmy outside right now.
I can't decide whether I'm hungry or just really tired.
If for some reason...the temps get too cold..
do the postpone and then play a DH tomorrow?
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Yorvit Torrealba - En Fuego
Brad Hawpe- Hey Big Bad Brad, hits please!
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, WC in his talons, stalking the NL Pennant
There's no double headers in the postseason
almost as firm a rule as the crying prohibition!
"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
so you mean it could happen?
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I'm not sure what they's do...
Maybe a day night double header on Tuesday
Day game in Denver – Night game in Philly.
I mean with the way they’ve been screwing with us, how do you rule anything out!
"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
No postseason doubleheaders in the majors.
In this scenario, Game 3 Monday, Game 4 Tuesday, Game 5 at Philly (if necessary) Wednesday, and then Game 1 NLCS in L.A. on Thursday. No off days in that scenario until after Game 2 NLCS.
MLB would have to do some major schedule adjusting, but I don’t see a day/night doubleheader possible, unless it was an in-town thing (NYM/NYY, LAA/LAD, CHC/CWS).
There was a scenario in the minors that the Sky Sox had in the postseason nearly 20 years ago where the second game of the best of five series in Albuquerque was rained out. They ended up playing a doubleheader on that Sunday (Games 4 & 5) in the series, both nine-inning games, since the next round in the PCL playoffs started on Tuesday.
Thank you for the good information.
I learn something new everyday here on the Row!
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This story talked about postseason postponements over the years.
There hadn’t been too many times where it happened, in regards to multiple postponements (1911 and 1975 WS). Then again, the story didn’t even mention the 1989 World Series, when Game 3 was postponed ten days because of an earthquake hitting the Bay area.
No, Renck doesn't have the blog up anymore
I don’t know where else to find it (except here!)
"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
Well I sure hope McCoy is on it!
Laughs at self…Hides red face behind hands
by GoodOleBoyCo on Oct 11, 2009 4:41 PM MDT up reply actions
Heh...I know what you mean
Between the Broncos and the Rockie I’m gettin’ nuttin done
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The broncos are killing me
"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
The Broncos are killing themselves
and McD is gonna have an anuerysm…because of special teams
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Yorvit Torrealba - En Fuego
Brad Hawpe- Hey Big Bad Brad, hits please!
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, WC in his talons, stalking the NL Pennant
That's what I mean
After the first one he almost blew a circuit… By the second one he just seemed resigned to the ineptitude
"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
ahhhhh...Bailey almost picked that!!! ARGGGG
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Yorvit Torrealba - En Fuego
Brad Hawpe- Hey Big Bad Brad, hits please!
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, WC in his talons, stalking the NL Pennant
Should've been picked Champ :P
Remember old folks, I'm just 17 years old =]
by CentralCaliRox on Oct 11, 2009 4:47 PM MDT up reply actions
Do you mean the running in to the kicker?
I just got home from church a bit ago so I missed the whole first half (well, not that I have it on tv now, but on NFL Game Center). Did they do that once before? Different player? Lame.
First there was a running into kicker
then there was a neutral zone infraction…
Finally we let them get a punt off and they downed it on the one!
At least the D is doing its job!
"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
That and an encroachment
on a punt that gave them the 1st down….unbelievably stupid plays
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Troy Tulowitzki - THE best SS in the game..nuff said
Yorvit Torrealba - En Fuego
Brad Hawpe- Hey Big Bad Brad, hits please!
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, WC in his talons, stalking the NL Pennant
Orton looks good.
Haha see losing Cutler wasn’t the worst thing that could’ve happened.
Remember old folks, I'm just 17 years old =]
by CentralCaliRox on Oct 11, 2009 4:53 PM MDT up reply actions
Nice run Mr. Moreno
Remember old folks, I'm just 17 years old =]
by CentralCaliRox on Oct 11, 2009 4:54 PM MDT up reply actions
I have to admit..
that I was thinking…I would like to have Cutler for the comeback…but yes we are looking pretty good. My beef was never against Orton, it was against McDaniels…but that’s over now..
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Troy Tulowitzki - THE best SS in the game..nuff said
Yorvit Torrealba - En Fuego
Brad Hawpe- Hey Big Bad Brad, hits please!
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, WC in his talons, stalking the NL Pennant
Are you kidding me?
SEA 41, JAX 0.
Remember old folks, I'm just 17 years old =]
by CentralCaliRox on Oct 11, 2009 4:55 PM MDT up reply actions
so Hawks!
(worst new uni’s ever)
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Yorvit Torrealba - En Fuego
Brad Hawpe- Hey Big Bad Brad, hits please!
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, WC in his talons, stalking the NL Pennant
There is no TAUNTING in football!!!
"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
I thought it was gonna be
for the shot to Royal’s head…
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Yorvit Torrealba - En Fuego
Brad Hawpe- Hey Big Bad Brad, hits please!
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I think we've gotta be the least known of the -8- 6 playoff teams left..
Remember old folks, I'm just 17 years old =]
amongst whom?
"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
USA
Remember old folks, I'm just 17 years old =]
by CentralCaliRox on Oct 11, 2009 4:52 PM MDT up reply actions
depends... Twins aren't that well known either
"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
Well they're more known than us..
Because of that play-in game. Well..that’s what I think.
Remember old folks, I'm just 17 years old =]
by CentralCaliRox on Oct 11, 2009 4:53 PM MDT up reply actions
The Rockies are the only team in this year's postseason never to have won a WS
Along with the Twins they’re the only team in a middle or small market. The Twins do have the likely AL MVP on their team and a guy that won it a few years ago, though.
Haha I fail.
retry: I think we’ve gotta be the least known of the 8 6 playoff teams left..
Remember old folks, I'm just 17 years old =]
by CentralCaliRox on Oct 11, 2009 4:52 PM MDT up reply actions
Just a reminder, especially since the Rockies were the first game on Wednesday and Thursday...
If the Yankees/Twins is still going on at 8pm MT on TBS (which has been running long in their first two games), the Phillies/Rockies game coverage will start on TNT at 8pm, and stay there until the Yankees/Twins game is completed on TBS.
The "If" is totally unnecessary!
The Yankees Twins will run over!
;-)
"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
Yes, your right.
WHEN the Yankees/Twins is still going on at 8pm MT on TBS (which has been running long in their first two games), the Phillies/Rockies game coverage will start on TNT at 8pm, and stay there until the Yankees/Twins game is completed on TBS.
I mean...
WHEN the Yankees/Twins runs over at 8pm MT on TBS (which has been running long in their first two games), the Phillies/Rockies game coverage will start on TNT at 8pm, and stay there until the Yankees/Twins game is completed on TBS.
Thanks.
I didn’t know this.
Remember old folks, I'm just 17 years old =]
by CentralCaliRox on Oct 11, 2009 5:02 PM MDT up reply actions
Merriweather is gonna get tossed! wow taunting!!!
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Yorvit Torrealba - En Fuego
Brad Hawpe- Hey Big Bad Brad, hits please!
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, WC in his talons, stalking the NL Pennant
He delivered a hard shot to Royal and a little to his head,
And then stood over him, pointing. Then he was called for taunting…and started arguing with the official. I was hoping he was gonna get tossed…But no…alas.
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Brad Hawpe- Hey Big Bad Brad, hits please!
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I think so...
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Brad Hawpe- Hey Big Bad Brad, hits please!
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HOLY CRAP !!! Marshall in for the TD
YESSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dear Rockies - Please annoy the national media and the MLB by beating the Phillies :)
Troy Tulowitzki - THE best SS in the game..nuff said
Yorvit Torrealba - En Fuego
Brad Hawpe- Hey Big Bad Brad, hits please!
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, WC in his talons, stalking the NL Pennant
not that I saw...
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Troy Tulowitzki - THE best SS in the game..nuff said
Yorvit Torrealba - En Fuego
Brad Hawpe- Hey Big Bad Brad, hits please!
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Phillies Lineup
Courtesy of Renck
Jimmy Rollins, SS, (.222)
Shane Victorino, CF, (.444)
Chase Utley, 2B, (.250)
Ryan Howard, 1B, (.500)
Jayson Werth, RF, (.429)
Raul Ibanez, LF, (.500)
Pedro Feliz, 3B, (.286)
Carlos Ruiz, C, (.200)
J.A. Happ, P, (.000 ERA)
I want the other one
Thanks Though
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
I know it's pretty late
But we’ve got 2 extra tickets for tonight. Reply to this or e-mail me if you’re interested. I would have posted this over in the ticket thread, but I don’t think anyone is there
by controlled_slide on Oct 11, 2009 5:08 PM MDT reply actions
OH MAN!!! I WOULD SO TAKE THEM
sigh…..:(
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Brad Hawpe- Hey Big Bad Brad, hits please!
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where?
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
Section 317
My brother posted a Fanshot also about these (although we now have 2)
by controlled_slide on Oct 11, 2009 5:10 PM MDT up reply actions
Let's go DEFENSE!!!!!!!!!!!
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Brad Hawpe- Hey Big Bad Brad, hits please!
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Yankees-Twins is on
And the Yanks went 1-2-3 in the first
by controlled_slide on Oct 11, 2009 5:13 PM MDT reply actions
Denver ball = DOOOOM!!!
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Brad Hawpe- Hey Big Bad Brad, hits please!
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15 seconds
I want them to finish it so I can watch Baseball!!!
"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
I don't like overtime in the NFL
"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
me neither....
Dear Rockies - Please annoy the national media and the MLB by beating the Phillies :)
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Yorvit Torrealba - En Fuego
Brad Hawpe- Hey Big Bad Brad, hits please!
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, WC in his talons, stalking the NL Pennant
LOVE college OT rules
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Troy Tulowitzki - THE best SS in the game..nuff said
Yorvit Torrealba - En Fuego
Brad Hawpe- Hey Big Bad Brad, hits please!
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, WC in his talons, stalking the NL Pennant
Soo much better
but since we won the toss I am not going to complain anymore
"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
we get the ball!
run it back for a TD Eddie and be done with it…
Dear Rockies - Please annoy the national media and the MLB by beating the Phillies :)
Troy Tulowitzki - THE best SS in the game..nuff said
Yorvit Torrealba - En Fuego
Brad Hawpe- Hey Big Bad Brad, hits please!
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, WC in his talons, stalking the NL Pennant
^5
"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
^5
Dear Rockies - Please annoy the national media and the MLB by beating the Phillies :)
Troy Tulowitzki - THE best SS in the game..nuff said
Yorvit Torrealba - En Fuego
Brad Hawpe- Hey Big Bad Brad, hits please!
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, WC in his talons, stalking the NL Pennant
Well, so much for that plan...
Dear Rockies - Please annoy the national media and the MLB by beating the Phillies :)
Troy Tulowitzki - THE best SS in the game..nuff said
Yorvit Torrealba - En Fuego
Brad Hawpe- Hey Big Bad Brad, hits please!
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, WC in his talons, stalking the NL Pennant
No interception...1st down
"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
If the Broncs can squeak one out here, not a great day for Beantown
by GoodOleBoyCo on Oct 11, 2009 5:27 PM MDT up reply actions
heh...
Dear Rockies - Please annoy the national media and the MLB by beating the Phillies :)
Troy Tulowitzki - THE best SS in the game..nuff said
Yorvit Torrealba - En Fuego
Brad Hawpe- Hey Big Bad Brad, hits please!
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, WC in his talons, stalking the NL Pennant
mass suicide..
Oh, the HUGE MANATEE
Dear Rockies - Please annoy the national media and the MLB by beating the Phillies :)
Troy Tulowitzki - THE best SS in the game..nuff said
Yorvit Torrealba - En Fuego
Brad Hawpe- Hey Big Bad Brad, hits please!
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, WC in his talons, stalking the NL Pennant
New thread up on the front page.
We can talk Yanks/Twins there but we can keep the Broncos discussion here until they’re done.
Thanks RG!
Dear Rockies - Please annoy the national media and the MLB by beating the Phillies :)
Troy Tulowitzki - THE best SS in the game..nuff said
Yorvit Torrealba - En Fuego
Brad Hawpe- Hey Big Bad Brad, hits please!
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, WC in his talons, stalking the NL Pennant
Westwood One, who was carrying the game nationally, said that Tom Brady is 7-0 lifetime in overtime.
Maybe it’s the Papelbon/Brady two-fer today.
35 to 40
Dear Rockies - Please annoy the national media and the MLB by beating the Phillies :)
Troy Tulowitzki - THE best SS in the game..nuff said
Yorvit Torrealba - En Fuego
Brad Hawpe- Hey Big Bad Brad, hits please!
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, WC in his talons, stalking the NL Pennant
Down to the 30 now!!! woot
Dear Rockies - Please annoy the national media and the MLB by beating the Phillies :)
Troy Tulowitzki - THE best SS in the game..nuff said
Yorvit Torrealba - En Fuego
Brad Hawpe- Hey Big Bad Brad, hits please!
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, WC in his talons, stalking the NL Pennant
this
Dear Rockies - Please annoy the national media and the MLB by beating the Phillies :)
Troy Tulowitzki - THE best SS in the game..nuff said
Yorvit Torrealba - En Fuego
Brad Hawpe- Hey Big Bad Brad, hits please!
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, WC in his talons, stalking the NL Pennant
Brady is still keeping the arm warm!!!
"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
I say kick it now on 3rd
"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
holy crap...what a nail biter..
I won’t have any left for the Rockies game!
Dear Rockies - Please annoy the national media and the MLB by beating the Phillies :)
Troy Tulowitzki - THE best SS in the game..nuff said
Yorvit Torrealba - En Fuego
Brad Hawpe- Hey Big Bad Brad, hits please!
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, WC in his talons, stalking the NL Pennant
Imagine those who are going to both games!!!
"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
LUCKY DUCKS!
Dear Rockies - Please annoy the national media and the MLB by beating the Phillies :)
Troy Tulowitzki - THE best SS in the game..nuff said
Yorvit Torrealba - En Fuego
Brad Hawpe- Hey Big Bad Brad, hits please!
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, WC in his talons, stalking the NL Pennant
Nice defensive play by Marshall
"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
YES!!! Broncos WIN!!!!
Dear Rockies - Please annoy the national media and the MLB by beating the Phillies :)
Troy Tulowitzki - THE best SS in the game..nuff said
Yorvit Torrealba - En Fuego
Brad Hawpe- Hey Big Bad Brad, hits please!
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, WC in his talons, stalking the NL Pennant
5-0 YEEEEESSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"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
My entire family is from New England
HUGE Red Sox and Pats fans…
Suckersssss!!!!!!!!!!!!
"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
This is
inconceivable !!!!
"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
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