Friday Rockpile: Rocktober is here once again!
by Russ Oates on Oct 2, 2009 7:17 AM MDT
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PrintRock-2-ber: Rockies in playoffs for second time in three years - The Denver Post
Reaction from fans who attended the game.
Rockies clinch playoff spot with easy 9-2 win over Brewers - The Denver Post
This is my most special moment in 33 years in baseball," Tracy said, dripping in champagne. "Nothing can match it. No way."
NL West Roundtable, Part 2: Second Half Storylines - AZ Snakepit
Remember when I participated in an NL West roundtable between the SBN NL West sites? Well, take a look at this question and answer:
Sky Kalkman (Moderator): How about ending with one bold prediction we won't hold you accountable for if you're wrong, but we'll worship at your feet for if it comes true?Russ Oates (Purple Row): The NL West champion comes down the last three games of the season, which happen to pit the Rockies against the Dodgers in LA. The Rockies need to sweep the series to win the West, and they do. First NL West crown!
Sunday afternoon, I'll have worshippers at my feet.
Colorado Rockies GM pins success on team concept - The Denver Post
Dan O'Dowd is one part of the cog that put the Rockies in the playoffs. Would you give him a GM of the Year award?
Rockies owners' reliance on farm system proves wise - The Denver Post
"Victory has a thousand fathers, but defeat is an orphan." - John F. Kennedy
More links after the jump.
Rockies Atkins part of the equation - The Denver Post
Garrett Atkins sees the writing on the wall:
"All happy," said Atkins, when asked if he had mixed emotions. "Obviously, I don't think I've got too many more games in a Rockies uniform. I'm just trying to enjoy it with these guys. . . ."
Maybe he'll find his stroke in the playoffs.
Marquis makes it to playoffs for 10th year - The Denver Post
Jason Marquis=trip to playoffs for team he's on?
Rockies' road to the playoffs looks bright - The Denver Post
Patrick Saunders looks back on 12 key moments this season.
Rocktober Is Back: Rockies Clinch Playoff Spot With Win Over Brewers - SB Nation
Hopefully you've checked out SBNation.com since its relaunch a few weeks ago. The story streams the editors create are great. Like the one in the above link.
Rockies getting help from everyone in playoff run - MLB News - FOX Sports on MSN
Tracy Ringolsby looks at what brought the Rockies to where they currently are. He also mentions that Don Baylor, right now, appears to be a candidate for the Orioles manager position once Dave Trembley is let go.
Big task remains on Rockies' slate | ColoradoRockies.com: News
Title says it all.
Rockies come far to get to postseason | ColoradoRockies.com: News
"The clincher in the Coors Field regular-season finale has an element of a cliffhanger to it. But the story has been so compelling since manager Jim Tracy took over the reins on May 29 that the only thing keeping the Rockies from celebrating long into the night was their flight to L.A."
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First in the comments,
I said it all the way back in July.
"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence
Purple Row - Covering all your Rockies needs!
I also said the same thing
that the final series in LA the Rockies would be heading there with the NL West on the line. (though I didn’t go as far as you did Russ, in actually calling for the sweep to win) I’m not sure which one of us was first in saying it, but I know I got several “You’re SOOO CRAZZZZZYYYY” type comments.
I was no where near as specific as Russ was, but I did beat him:
by Redhawk on Jun 29, 2009 1:31 PM EDT on Monday Rockpile: Rockies face Dodgers on heels of sweeping Athletics on Purple Row
I think the Dodgers are favorites to win the Wild Card
Then:
by Redhawk on Jul 21, 2009 11:28 AM EDT on Tuesday Rockpile: Ladies and gentlemen, your Wild Card leaders on Purple Row
I still think the team that should be favored to win the NL Wild Card this year is the Dodgers. (think about it…..have another cup of coffee, then let it sink…
Crazy! It’s good to be right. Not for me, and any ego, but that this Rockies team came from SO far down, to where it is right now, is so great, I’m glad it happened
Between this and your EY2 predictions
It’s Redhawk’s world, I am just living in it.
And really enjoying myself.
This has been a great last 2 days!
This weekend with the Dodgers, is going to be great. The Rockies have NOTHING to lose!. A playoff series…with out the downside, of elimination.
Go Rockies
exactly
just enjoy baseball, nothing bad gonna happen
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by Andrew Martin on Oct 2, 2009 9:24 AM MDT up reply actions
yep
2 words….HOUSE MONEY
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
ROCKTOBER HAS BEGUN!
by TuLoRocks2008 on Oct 2, 2009 9:43 AM MDT up reply actions
I'll probably get absolutely flamed for this...
…but it wouldn’t be such a terrible thing if LA took a game from us in the upcoming series.
Why would I think that, you ask?
Well……………
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…
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…I have vacation days set and a trip booked to see the Rockies in Denver next weekend. So, if they play home playoff games on Wednesday and Thursday, I’m S.O.L. I guess I could just blame myself for not thinking they could win the NL West.
Maybe I could get in good enough graces with my boss to where I could take Wednesday off and drive out there Tuesday night. Anybody got any floor space for a couple of surly dudes to spend a night?
Either way, GO ROCKIES!!!!!
Just an average guy with exceptional hair. Nothing more, nothing less.
by Bryan Kilpatrick on Oct 2, 2009 7:41 AM MDT reply actions
If the Rockies lose a game
i agree lose it Friday so we rest up the last 2 days…i would hate to win 2 grueling games then lose sunday and not rest anybody up…i get where you are going
GO ROCKIES!…BEAT LA!
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
ROCKTOBER HAS BEGUN!
by TuLoRocks2008 on Oct 2, 2009 7:48 AM MDT up reply actions
that would be nice
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
ROCKTOBER HAS BEGUN!
by TuLoRocks2008 on Oct 2, 2009 8:13 AM MDT up reply actions
I am going to all three games
After going to all of the other ballparks in the NL West it makes me truely hate Dodger stadium. I want the sweep because I don’t know if I can handle watching the Dodgers celebrate. I think if the Rockies sweep it will not matter who they play next. It would be funny if we took the Phils down in 4 again.
I feel so freaking lucky to be a Rockies fan!
Take the Phils down in 3**
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Oct 2, 2009 8:16 AM MDT up reply actions
And hey
If we can sweep the Dodgers in 3 on the road, we could sweep the Phils in three, with one at home.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Oct 2, 2009 8:22 AM MDT up reply actions
I hope we don't take the Phils down in 3
Because I have to wait until Game 4 to be there for the celebration.
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
dude it was awesome having the group together yesterday
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by Andrew Martin on Oct 2, 2009 9:25 AM MDT up reply actions
Oh yeah, it was awesome, wish I'd come down before the 7th
Ya’ll are a run bunch, fo’realio.
SWEEP!
SWEEP!
SWEEP!
And where can we buy Beimel Bedroom Wear?
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
yes, this times 100
I need a bathrobe like this
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by Andrew Martin on Oct 2, 2009 10:28 AM MDT up reply actions
I'm glad I wasn't the only one that noticed
Since that’s pretty much the most baller article of clothing that’s ever existed. I would pay a good amount of American dollars for one of those robes.
Staying on the sunny side of Blake Street since 1993.
The Shawn Chacon Experience - Life as a Rockies fan, one day at a time: Because we're all still recovering from those nine blown saves.
I believe
he had his own Dodgers robe last year – I imagine it’s custom. One of the views yesterday had a 97 and his name on the back.
It's a replica of her jersey...but on a bathrobe!!!
Apparently (from post-game interviews), it’s a tradition started by Johnny Gomes. Johnny got Beimel one of these in Natinals colors/logos when Beimel went there, and either Gomes had this one made after the trade, or Beimel ordered one, having been inspired by Gomes. That part wasn’t clear
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
I think Gomes got him the first one while on the Reds
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
See I'm not interested in doing all that work
I just want to buy a purple Rockies robe/smoking jacket.
Staying on the sunny side of Blake Street since 1993.
The Shawn Chacon Experience - Life as a Rockies fan, one day at a time: Because we're all still recovering from those nine blown saves.
Now only $189.99
only
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by Andrew Martin on Oct 2, 2009 10:40 AM MDT up reply actions
That's a bargain if I've ever seen one.
Staying on the sunny side of Blake Street since 1993.
The Shawn Chacon Experience - Life as a Rockies fan, one day at a time: Because we're all still recovering from those nine blown saves.
I'd only truly baller if it's purple
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
All the times that I've considered worshiping at your feet,
I was always discouraged by the throng of history groupies.
Ignorance of the American League is a sign of good moral character.
Look out Dodgers...Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.
I'll be the guy in a orange shirt EVERY Monday...Broncos are my team win or lose.
But one must
predict the future humbly.
"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence
Purple Row - Covering all your Rockies needs!
So what did Kruk have to say last night, did anyone catch it?
I was busy watching the Avs, I missed Baseball Tonight.
probably
said the Rockies would get swept in the first round and the Braves just ran out of time and are the team to beat next year in the wild card lol
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
ROCKTOBER HAS BEGUN!
by TuLoRocks2008 on Oct 2, 2009 8:57 AM MDT up reply actions
I didn't see it, either
But I’m imaging he said something like:
“People from Colorado keep sending me cases of tissues. What’s up with that? I predicted the Rockies would win the Wild Card all season long.”
"There's nothing bad that accrues from baseball." — Bart Giamatti
HEY JOHN KRUK
LOOK AT MY BUTT!
WOOOOOOOOOO
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by Andrew Martin on Oct 2, 2009 9:24 AM MDT up reply actions 7 recs
yay!
:D
if you're reading this, it means my undying support for your team will result in its failure.
by fantasyfencing on Oct 2, 2009 9:28 AM MDT up reply actions
excellent.
The oxen are slow, but the earth is patient.
by rockieprogress on Oct 2, 2009 10:55 AM MDT up reply actions
As I recall
The did have Buck Showalter suggesting that it would be better for them to not try to win the west, and to rest players for the playoffs.
They did the Tulo chant twice, but failed to get Buck to participate….
Maybe he took some days off...
so he could see Atlanta clinch in person?
This thought makes me happy
Kruk, sitting in the bleachers by himself, with his fake tomahawk in one hand, 15 hot dogs in the other.
aw that thought makes me sad
I’d go sit with him and say “well, at least you stuck to your guns, right?”
aww now I’m all sad.
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by Andrew Martin on Oct 2, 2009 10:18 AM MDT up reply actions
RMN: "This is a pretty good game, John"
Kruk: “Yeah, it’s a shame they choked so hard against Florida”
RMN: “Yeah, well, the Rockies were the better team anyhow. Can I have one of your hot dogs?”
Kruk: “Not happening”
RMN: “That’s what I thought”
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by Andrew Martin on Oct 2, 2009 10:31 AM MDT up reply actions
This needs to be a regular thread at PR...
“RMN’s imaginary discussions with John Kruk”
or maybe, “My Dinner with Kruk”
Ignorance of the American League is a sign of good moral character.
Look out Dodgers...Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.
I'll be the guy in a orange shirt EVERY Monday...Broncos are my team win or lose.
How many times can I interject
with “SUCK IT, JOHN KRUK!”
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- Big Bad Brad is Back BABY!
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, perched on the Wild Card, stalking the Dodgers!
but I feel all sad and bad for him now
like he doesn’t have any friends and he’s at the braves game all alone in the empty right field bleachers just watching them play for nothing
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by Andrew Martin on Oct 2, 2009 11:51 AM MDT up reply actions
Ah, Rocktober.
I friggin love ya!
"Don't tell me about the world. Not today. It's springtime and they're knocking baseballs around fields where the grass is damp and green in the morning and the kids are trying to hit the curve ball." -Pete Hamill
Christian Friedrich
fell short by two-thirds of an inning for qualifying for BA’s Top 20 SAL List. No Tourist made the list.
"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence
Purple Row - Covering all your Rockies needs!
Just for the record
Redhawk and I can totally get along.
Just look:
Beer typically helps.
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I wish I could go...
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Oct 2, 2009 9:56 AM MDT up reply actions
haha nice
wish i lived in Colorado
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
ROCKTOBER HAS BEGUN!
by TuLoRocks2008 on Oct 2, 2009 9:59 AM MDT up reply actions
Looks like
you want to pour the beer over him.
"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence
Purple Row - Covering all your Rockies needs!
by Russ Oates on Oct 2, 2009 10:06 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
haha, nah
maybe
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by Andrew Martin on Oct 2, 2009 10:07 AM MDT up reply actions
man that 2 fisted mario's was great
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by Andrew Martin on Oct 2, 2009 10:08 AM MDT up reply actions
You the one on the left?
Batters who walk to first usually come running home.
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Oct 2, 2009 10:10 AM MDT up reply actions
yeah
I gotta trim my ’stache a bit, it makes my smile look creepy
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by Andrew Martin on Oct 2, 2009 10:11 AM MDT up reply actions
nah, you guys both look great
redhawk, i take it you’re a ginger like myself?
May the Rockies bring me to paydirt!
great? wow
thanks, I mean, we were like 5 beers in apiece or so, but thanks!
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by Andrew Martin on Oct 2, 2009 10:19 AM MDT up reply actions
oh my yes
we were there till like 830-9, then went to two fisted marios
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by Andrew Martin on Oct 2, 2009 10:38 AM MDT up reply actions
I need to get a hat that fits my fat head
(head is only big cause I’m one of those big brained people)
Yeah go with the Big brained reasoning
not the thick skull! ;)
SWEEP L. A.
Because somebody's got to clean it, that place is filthy ;-)
The resemblance is uncanny!
SWEEP L. A.
Because somebody's got to clean it, that place is filthy ;-)
Naw, more like Kevin Smith on his third blunt
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
there was some dude outside the giggling grizzly just standing there smoking
it was bizarre
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by Andrew Martin on Oct 2, 2009 10:31 AM MDT up reply actions
Two words
Snoothcie Bootchies!!!
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
Something about dogs and cats living together, mass hysteria
Staying on the sunny side of Blake Street since 1993.
The Shawn Chacon Experience - Life as a Rockies fan, one day at a time: Because we're all still recovering from those nine blown saves.
only 2 teeth missing!
I found the other ones
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by Andrew Martin on Oct 2, 2009 10:09 AM MDT up reply actions
I could see you two shouting back and forth at each other
Like Barney and Wade Boggs in that Simpsons softball episode.
“LORD PALMERSTON!”
“PITT. THE. ELDER!”
“You asked for it, Boggs!”
Staying on the sunny side of Blake Street since 1993.
The Shawn Chacon Experience - Life as a Rockies fan, one day at a time: Because we're all still recovering from those nine blown saves.
L-R: Luciano Pavarotti, RockiesMagicNumber
by biondino on Oct 2, 2009 10:23 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
that's a new one on me
I’ve gotten Jack Black, Chris Farley, both the Belushi’s, and now somebody respectable!
movin’ on up…
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by Andrew Martin on Oct 2, 2009 10:24 AM MDT up reply actions
nothing....
but would you categorize him as respectable? (I mean outside of “dead”)
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by Andrew Martin on Oct 2, 2009 10:31 AM MDT up reply actions
Depends on the crowd, I suppose.
There will forever be altars to him in college dorms and kegge….oh, I see your point.
Pavarotti FTW
Actually, that's pretty uncanny
Great job there…
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Oct 2, 2009 10:30 AM MDT up reply actions
Beer makes everything better
Hell, even I and Redhawk got along. ;-)
He’s probably like me in one sense…I tell people I’m only an a$$hole on teh internetz.
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
big difference
is I get people telling me I’m and a-hole in real life, and online….
and I thought I was cuddly and sweet..
Well, the two don't have to be mutually exclusive
There has to be the occasional cuddly a-hole, no?
I do not want someone to find a photo of one, though.
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
NOW IT MAKES SENSE
I was totally confused who that rando was in the picture you sent me last night after I told you I almost knocked the guy out with the body kick.
NOW IT MAKES SENSE
yeah this pretty much
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by Andrew Martin on Oct 2, 2009 12:20 PM MDT up reply actions
Fangraphs’ Dave Cameron picks the Rockies’ playoff rotation if he were the manager. Apparently, he doesn’t want a WINNAR in the playoffs either.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Oct 2, 2009 9:55 AM MDT reply actions
interesting
I’m totally turning this into a quick article, if you don’t mind
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by Andrew Martin on Oct 2, 2009 10:18 AM MDT up reply actions
Knock yourself out
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Oct 2, 2009 10:30 AM MDT up reply actions
I'm commenting here
Totally agree with Cameron. Cook is my #2 for the 1st round. It looks fairly likely we’ll play the Phillies, a weekend sweep aside. I want Cook to pitch in Philly with that lineup and that short porch.
I also like the idea of Hammel as the #4 and Marquis the groundball specialist/long reliever out of the pen.
go for it
I agree with the base notion, I’m just pointing out something interesting (to me)
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by Andrew Martin on Oct 2, 2009 10:58 AM MDT up reply actions
and clutch
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by Andrew Martin on Oct 2, 2009 11:04 AM MDT up reply actions
and full of veterany goodness
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
I have to agree as well
but DP thinks Marquis earned a postseason start with his last outing. Huh? I was not at all impressed by it, only by his usual grittiness to not let it spiral out of control.
Happiness is October baseball
agree
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by Andrew Martin on Oct 2, 2009 12:01 PM MDT up reply actions
agree squared
Right now, I make it U-Ball/Cook/JLDR/Hammel/U-Ball
And if you’re worried about Hammel at home (I’m not, really), you flip flop Cookie and U-Ball.
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
We are going to get this thing done
I can feel it
SWEEP L. A.
Because somebody's got to clean it, that place is filthy ;-)
I would really love to share something
that happened about 3 weeks ago….But I’m afraid if I do, I’ll be “JINX” ’d and banned….
so let me know if you all would like me to share…
Dear Rockies - Thank you for proving John Kruk is a doofus.
Troy Tulowitzki - THE best SS in the game..nuff said
Yorvit Torrealba - En Fuego con RISP
Brad Hawpe- Big Bad Brad Hawpe is Back BABY!
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, perched on the Wild Card, stalking the Dodgers!
Well here's the thing
We’ve clinched the playoffs, we’re playing for no-loss glory now.
Go ahead and share it.
Unless it involves Jimenez injury, because then I’ll ban you for jinxing us (no I won’t)
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by Andrew Martin on Oct 2, 2009 10:52 AM MDT up reply actions
You ran into Kruk, and he was eating hot dogs with George Frazier?
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
Okay well its nothing that interesting
But I had a dream about us winning in the playoffs. I don’t remember what games…but when I woke up, I absolutely believed it was the World Series.
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- Big Bad Brad is Back BABY!
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, perched on the Wild Card, stalking the Dodgers!
oh that's fantastic
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by Andrew Martin on Oct 2, 2009 11:14 AM MDT up reply actions
is that sarcasm?
sometimes I can’t tell…lol
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- Big Bad Brad is Back BABY!
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, perched on the Wild Card, stalking the Dodgers!
not sarcastic
I love dreams like that
totally not a jinx, dreams don’t count.
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by Andrew Martin on Oct 2, 2009 11:52 AM MDT up reply actions
Just wanted to share this with everyone
Can you spot the Rookie?
Esmil on his way to the bullpen yesterday with his cute pink backpack.
Was Daley still using a pink backback, too?
Or are they making Rogers use it now?
All I saw was Rogers
Kind of cool how loose they all were – I think that’s Daley in the foreground with the socks and hoodie, but now I can’t remember if he wears the short pants/socks.
Matt Daley looks the cutest with his Dora the Explorer backpack..
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- Big Bad Brad is Back BABY!
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, perched on the Wild Card, stalking the Dodgers!
Talkingchop
had a great fanpost with lots of pictures on the Braves Rookie Hazing last week. I’m not sure if the Rockies get more into it than the backpack, but it’s worth checking out.
I was listening to 850 on the way to work this morning
They had one of the Rockies announcers describe that the Rookie dress-up day for the Rockies happened yesterday, apparently on the flight to LA. The only details he gave is that all Rookies were dressed up as female super-heroes, and Dex was Catwoman. Pictures would be funny if anyone has them.
actually i was on that flight
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by Andrew Martin on Oct 2, 2009 2:18 PM MDT up reply actions
You and Jeff Kingery, both!
Ignorance of the American League is a sign of good moral character.
Look out Dodgers...Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.
I'll be the guy in a orange shirt EVERY Monday...Broncos are my team win or lose.
Seriously?
I thought you only traveled by hot air balloon.
That's Mondo
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Oct 2, 2009 3:10 PM MDT up reply actions
Well, I wouldn't exactly say "travel"
After all, fiery accidents don’t often get you to your destination
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
How did that happen exaclty?
Is this a sign that PR is getting more respect, or did you just happen to coincide with some commercial flight the Rockies were on?
pssssst I'm messing with you ;-)
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by Andrew Martin on Oct 2, 2009 4:27 PM MDT up reply actions
It is a Nora the Explorer backpack.
Matt Daley has been wearing it most of the year as the lone rookie in the bullpen. I am sure he is glad to have other rooks there to help with the backpack.
Dora?
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by Andrew Martin on Oct 2, 2009 11:15 AM MDT up reply actions
I think you mean Dora the Explorer
My 3-year old would be upset if I let that slide!!
Ignorance of the American League is a sign of good moral character.
Look out Dodgers...Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.
I'll be the guy in a orange shirt EVERY Monday...Broncos are my team win or lose.
Is Nora the Explorer NSFW?
Ignorance of the American League is a sign of good moral character.
Look out Dodgers...Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.
I'll be the guy in a orange shirt EVERY Monday...Broncos are my team win or lose.
I was thinking that too
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by Andrew Martin on Oct 2, 2009 11:52 AM MDT up reply actions
Great minds think alike...
so do ours!
We should have a beer sometime; when does John Kruk have a night off?
Ignorance of the American League is a sign of good moral character.
Look out Dodgers...Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.
I'll be the guy in a orange shirt EVERY Monday...Broncos are my team win or lose.
every night
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by Andrew Martin on Oct 2, 2009 12:01 PM MDT up reply actions
Its a little OT...but
yesterday was a great day for me. I got to see the Rox clinch WC, and Versus carried Joe Sakic’s retirement ceremony and the Avs beat the Sharks…except for poor little ole Buffs losing…what a great Colorado sports day for me in San Diego!
WOOT!
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- Big Bad Brad is Back BABY!
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, perched on the Wild Card, stalking the Dodgers!
except forincluding poor little ole Buffs losing…what a great Colorado sports day
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Oct 2, 2009 11:31 AM MDT up reply actions
I agree with you, but just for today
Went to a sports bar in Boulder to watch the Avs game, it was filled with obnoxious Buffs fans. I was hoping that CU would hurry up and lose so they would switch over to hockey. Wish granted.
my brain is too small to admit anything other than baseball at the moment....
Happiness is October baseball
I just wanted to let everyone to know that I hate Tom Caron.
For those of you who don’t know Tom Caron is the uninformed, self consumed, idiot the does the pre and post game shows for the Red Sox here in New England. Last night on the post game show they had to give highlights of the Rockies making the playoffs (much to his chagrin) and he once again made a fool of himself.
As a graphic showing the records of the four National Leauge playoff teams being only two games apart pops up Caron opens his trap and and says “Although the Rockies are a nice story, any real baseball fan would tell you that the other three teams in the NL are far superior to them.” He then goes on to justify this by saying “they just don’t have the starting pitching of a team like the Dodgers. I mean Ubaldo Jimenez is nice but he’s not really an ace.”
This is coming from the same moran who thinksTodd Helton’s not a Hall of Famer, 30 runs are still scored every day at Coors field, and that Barmes has only one syllable.
What a tool.
Batters who walk to first usually come running home.
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Oct 2, 2009 11:59 AM MDT reply actions
oof
If you don’t even know the names of the players, you should probably not be employed in baseball.
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by Andrew Martin on Oct 2, 2009 12:01 PM MDT up reply actions
The only real problem with most east coast baseball personalities is this...
…their Kruking stoopid beyond belief. By that, I mean, mentally-unable-to-stand-trial stoopid. Lampshade-over-the-head stoopid.
But other than that, they’re harmless.
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
and lazy
God forbid they do any homework. Maybe if you don’t know what you are talking about, shut it.
Happiness is October baseball
If ESPN followed that credo
Kruk would be collecting unemployment checks.
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
No
if espn followed that credo it would look like this:
ESPN is airing the Sopranos now?
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by Andrew Martin on Oct 2, 2009 1:25 PM MDT up reply actions
Well played, sir.
Doooooooooooooon’t Stop Belieeeeeeeeeeevin’!
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
At least Don Orsillo the Rod Sox play by play announcer knows a little bit.
Probably because he did the Rockies playoff games on TBS in 2007
Batters who walk to first usually come running home.
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Oct 2, 2009 12:11 PM MDT up reply actions
People like Caron are why most Red Sox fans know nothing about NL teams
How can you learn anything if people like this are giving you the information.
Batters who walk to first usually come running home.
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Oct 2, 2009 12:07 PM MDT up reply actions
This is coming from the same moran who thinksTodd Helton’s not a Hall of Famer, 30 runs are still scored every day at Coors field, and that Barmes has only one syllable.
Sounds like your standard baseball analyst outside Colorado
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Oct 2, 2009 12:55 PM MDT up reply actions
Just for the record
ESPN did the Rockies a lot of credit this morning. The Rockies were the 2nd story on the list (the 1st being Chicago’s Olympic bid) and at the end of the previous SC, they had a little music video montage to Kiss’ “Rock and Roll All Night”.
Buster Olney commented that Aaron Cook coming back is just such a huge boost to the club, it’s like acquiring a new player for the playoffs.
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I saw the montage last night, too.
In fact, I think I saw two different versions (one shorter one and one long one).
for anyone who watched the video on denverpost.com
what is the song in the background before they interview tracy. they also play it after big moments (spilly’s gs vs. sf) was one time. i’ve heard it before but cant think of the name.
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