Rockies beat Dodgers, claw within one game of division lead with two left to play.
by Rox Girl on Oct 2, 2009 11:58 PM MDT
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PrintThe last time the Rockies were this close to the Los Angeles Dodgers, they were 3-3 and half a game back after losing to the Phillies on April 12. Now, 154 games later, after both teams have already secured at least a playoff berth, Colorado has closed the gap back to one game and with two more wins in this series could secure their first division crown in franchise history.
Ubaldo Jimenez had a dominant start outside of one wild and erratic third inning that saw him give up a run off of three walks and a wild pitch. He'd find his groove again, however and finish with ten strikeouts and just two hits allowed in six innings of work.
For the Rockies offense, Yorvit Torrealba got the party started with a two run bases loaded double in the first inning as the Rockies got to Dodgers starter Randy Wolf before he could settle in. Troy Tulowitzki later clubbed a two run home run after Wolf left in the sixth inning to give the Rockies the cushion they'd need to withstand the Dodgers comeback off the bullpen.
Matt Daley allowed a solo home run to Russell Martin in seventh and Andre Ethier blooped a single off of Joe Beimel later in the same inning to score the Dodgers third run, but Rafael Betancourt came in and struck out Manny Ramirez to end the Dodgers threat. In the eighth, Betancourt and Huston Street continued to shut down the Los Angeles lineup as the Dodgers 'pen did the same for the last three innings against the Rockies. Street closed the door for good in the ninth, as the Rockies won their fifth in a row.
With the Cardinals and Phillies both losing, the door for Colorado to get home field advantage in the playoffs opened a little wider as well, but sweeping the Dodgers is a prerequisite for that. FanGraph and Rollcall after the bump.
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lol @ the Dodgers
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
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WE ARE COMING TO GET YOU DODGERS.
"Every hitter likes fastballs just like everybody likes ice cream. But you don't like it when someone's stuffing it into you by the gallon. That's how you feel when Ubaldo is throwing fastballs by you."
by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 3, 2009 12:00 AM MDT reply actions
One step closer
to my bold prediction at the ASB.
"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence
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ha dodger fans collect in outfield for fireworks
I have been to a few fireworks games but they have all been wins. Not even pretty sparkly things would be exciting after this loss
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Oct 3, 2009 12:00 AM MDT via mobile reply actions
Ain't it grand....
to have guys like Betancourt and Street? Those dudes have:
1) great stuff
2) icewater in the veins
They were just nails tonight.
hell yeah
8 huge outs tonight!
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
ROCKTOBER HAS BEGUN!
by TuLoRocks2008 on Oct 3, 2009 12:01 AM MDT up reply actions
Betancourt has a knack for getting huge outs
and Street is Street. Yup. I’m down.
I love Greg Reynolds. Deal with it, suckers.
I think Betancourt
shows the incredible value of pinpoint control. Frankly, I don’t think his “stuff” is particularly special, not a ton of velocity and the ball doesn’t break (at all, as far as I can tell). But the man puts it where he wants it, and generally that is enough to get it done. Hell of an effort tonight. And the icewater does flow for sure. Dude takes his time, but that was nails.
He's pumping about 92, so yeah, nothing too special
He gets some decent vertical movement, but not much to speak of in terms of the horizontal.
As for control, it’s funny, he’s been absolutely pinpoint as a Rockie (1.88 BB/9 as compared to 4.40 with Cleveland and 2.34 career) and he’s punching out over 10 batters per 9.
I want him back next season.
EXECUTE: It's the Clutch thing to do
by Andrew Martin on Oct 3, 2009 2:10 AM MDT up reply actions
Heck, that's only Vizcaino dollars!
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
We could exchange him for 15+wins next season from a starter?
done and done.
Magic Number = 0 for WC, 3 more wins for the West.
by realmenwearpurple on Oct 3, 2009 10:50 AM MDT up reply actions
I thought that's what we're trading Atkins dollars for
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
Iwish we could get something for Atkins
I think he will be non-tendered though, and we will get the same thing we got for Wily T.
Magic Number = 0 for WC, 3 more wins for the West.
by realmenwearpurple on Oct 3, 2009 11:06 AM MDT up reply actions
can we just play game 2 right now?
I don’t think I can wait 20 hours
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Oct 3, 2009 12:01 AM MDT via mobile reply actions
Need to let them sleep first
Someone send the Uninvited Loud Precision Band after the Dodgers’ houses, though.
I love Greg Reynolds. Deal with it, suckers.
I'll play the cowbell.
The dodgers need more cowbell.
Never give up, never surrender.
how about the insane clown posse
no idea what they are, but they were playing tonight in one of the theaters on colfax – crowd was INSANE….
watch this space for a soon to be created clever remark....
they are still around?
their effort to remain relevant by starting junk with Eminem didn’t work out too well…that was like 10 years ago.
Not cool fact about Denver
More Juggalo’s per capita than any other city in the nation. Including Detroit, where ICP comes from.
crap
EXECUTE: It's the Clutch thing to do
by Andrew Martin on Oct 3, 2009 4:15 PM MDT up reply actions
We're the Rockies. From Denver. That can only mean one thing
Boba Fett & the Americans.
I’m serious.
http://www.myspace.com/bobafettandtheamericans
http://blogs.denverpost.com/reverb/2009/07/25/ums-33-boba-fett-marches-off-with-the-whole-damn-show/
You’ve never seen anything quite like it.
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
we need to go to some shows together..
I followed Devotchka for years before they became sort of popular
love indy music.
knew most of Cabaret Diosa
son’s best friend is the drummer for – oh hell, can’t remember the name, but they were pretty hot in denver for a while, just didn’t feel like working it.
watch this space for a soon to be created clever remark....
Could do, could do
Funny you mention Cabaret Diosa. They were before my Denver time, for the most part, but my various bands have played a few shows with Dario Rosa’s band over the last few years. Really interesting character, love his music.
In fact, I may ask them to play our November 8th show at 3 Kings.
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
And then it was one
Batters who walk to first usually come running home.
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Oct 3, 2009 12:02 AM MDT reply actions
ESPN said that Manny Ramirez said before the game that he will taste champagne Friday night.
Rockies nation says “I don’t think so!!”
Misquoted...
He REALLY said he be “making” champagne. See photo in last thread.
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.
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
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by Hollidayrain on Oct 3, 2009 12:12 AM MDT up reply actions
Vintage Dodger Champagne..
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HAHAHAGWAHAHAHAMWAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BEAT LA! BEAT LA! BEAT LA!
by prettyinpurple on Oct 3, 2009 10:58 AM MDT up reply actions
If champagne....
…tastes like bitter, bitter failure, then yeah, he’s tasting champagne right now.
by BroJB on Oct 3, 2009 12:04 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
He should'nt be drinking anyway, it's not good for the baby
by GoodOleBoyCo on Oct 3, 2009 12:05 AM MDT up reply actions 7 recs
From the Dodgers game wrap
And then with the Dodgers on the verge of completing an improbable three-run comeback in the seventh, Ramirez struck out with men on first and second.
Improbable? Because it’s so rare to strike at a team’s bullpen when you’re down 4-1 in the seventh in a game you really need to win. Super rare.
I love Greg Reynolds. Deal with it, suckers.
fail
They forgot what winning is like in LA…..
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
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by Hollidayrain on Oct 3, 2009 12:13 AM MDT up reply actions
Even if we don't win the NLW, watching the Smogers suffer is so....
worth it. If they were a horse, I might call the vet to put them out of misery
Woo! We suck! Shiny things! If you didn't leave in the seventh!
I love Greg Reynolds. Deal with it, suckers.
Yeah really...
“OK, we can leave now and beat the rush, or we can stay and look at the pretty lights for 15 minutes and then get caught in a three hour traffic jam. Let’s stay!”
friggin awesomeee
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
ROCKTOBER HAS BEGUN!
by TuLoRocks2008 on Oct 3, 2009 8:56 AM MDT up reply actions
I may be in the minority because I can't go to any games anyway
But I love the way this broke. We get to clinch the division at home in front of our fans and then the Dodger fans get to watch this
Batters who walk to first usually come running home.
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Oct 3, 2009 12:06 AM MDT reply actions
What's really great is that....
…the Dodgers are heading to the playoffs AND getting booed at home. That’s gotta be a first of some sort.
you think?
the sentiment the past month was how tightly wound the guys were playing.
EXECUTE: It's the Clutch thing to do
by Andrew Martin on Oct 3, 2009 2:12 AM MDT up reply actions
What will the reaction be if they get swept?
“Yeah were going to the playoffs. Wait why are the Rockies celebrating on our field”
Batters who walk to first usually come running home.
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Oct 3, 2009 12:08 AM MDT up reply actions
clinch the
divisionplayoffs at home
SWEEP L. A.
Because somebody's got to clean it, that place is filthy ;-)
Thank you
Batters who walk to first usually come running home.
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Oct 3, 2009 12:09 AM MDT up reply actions
If they lose the division
would they just keep that champagne on ice until a possible NLDS series win (or a future playoff berth if they don’t advance)?
I think they wheel it over to the visitor's clubhouse!!!
SWEEP L. A.
Because somebody's got to clean it, that place is filthy ;-)
by Rock Oax on Oct 3, 2009 12:08 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
I told them...
store the champagne in the visitors clubhose; no need to move it again!
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.
You can't celebrate if you lose 7 strait to blow the division
Batters who walk to first usually come running home.
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Oct 3, 2009 12:11 AM MDT up reply actions
You can't like your chances going forward either!
SWEEP L. A.
Because somebody's got to clean it, that place is filthy ;-)
I'm really torn right now.
If Rockies win the Division, they would play Wed (I believe). I have tickets to the NLDS (thanks BlakeBomber!), but won’t be home until Thur. I really want to go to all the games, but wouldn’t be able to if they win the Div. Some one please tell me I’m wrong and it’s better for Rox to win Div than be Wild Card.
-Joe
"Let me see that thong, th-thong thong thong!" -Sisqo
I can help you with the tickets
It is only a 15 hour drive.
It is only like a 35 hour drive for me...
very tempting
SWEEP L. A.
Because somebody's got to clean it, that place is filthy ;-)
Home field is better for the Rockies
maybe not for you :-(
SWEEP L. A.
Because somebody's got to clean it, that place is filthy ;-)
SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA!
SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA!
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SWEEEP LAAAAAAAAAAAAA
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
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by Hollidayrain on Oct 3, 2009 12:16 AM MDT up reply actions
overall NL standings
with all teams having played 160 games.
bums – 93 wins
rox – 92 wins
phils – 92 wins
cards – 91 wins…
wonder how john kruk is doing……
watch this space for a soon to be created clever remark....
Did you get that as a direct quote from him?
SWEEP L. A.
Because somebody's got to clean it, that place is filthy ;-)
by Rock Oax on Oct 3, 2009 12:12 AM MDT up reply actions 2 recs
He's probably already in bed.
He’ll find out tomorrow.
He was MIA on BBTN again :(
Batters who walk to first usually come running home.
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Oct 3, 2009 12:12 AM MDT up reply actions
is MIA code for "Fired for being consistently wrong"
I hope
SWEEP L. A.
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by Rock Oax on Oct 3, 2009 12:13 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
hed asplode
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
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by Hollidayrain on Oct 3, 2009 12:16 AM MDT up reply actions
Oh oh while we're on the topic of hed asploding
On the DP today, there was a comment to the effect that the Rockies probably weren’t going to go too far, they’d blown “too many leads” in the past weeks, and they “didn’t have the consistency like in 2007.”
Not from a troll, but from someone who professed to be a fan, no less.
I love Greg Reynolds. Deal with it, suckers.
Picture time!
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by Charlie77 on Oct 3, 2009 12:11 AM MDT reply actions 3 recs
woot
if you're reading this, it means my undying support for your team will result in its failure.
by fantasyfencing on Oct 3, 2009 12:11 AM MDT up reply actions
Epic Dodger Collapse ahead!!
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What does it say behind the Titanic?
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by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Oct 3, 2009 12:13 AM MDT up reply actions
It's a quote i pulled from TBLA..
This team is going down faster than the Titanic, Hindenberg and something something combined!
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Nice
Batters who walk to first usually come running home.
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Oct 3, 2009 12:17 AM MDT up reply actions
That was it..
thank you!
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Sure thing.
And I thought the Nixon reference was a bit weak. I’d have gone with ‘faster than the dollar’ or ‘faster than toilet water’ or some such.
But I digress.
Remember that photo with the caption "Giants 2009 Season"
And the arrow pointing to the ball going out of the park?
We need that redone with Tulo’s homer, and recaptioned…
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
How about this one..
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Photo reply fail ;-)
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
Here ya go!
BEAT LA! BEAT LA! BEAT LA!
by prettyinpurple on Oct 3, 2009 11:51 AM MDT up reply actions
You know what, even after this. One big difference between us and them....
We are still humble….All the MLB “davids” are pulling for us! Can someone post the PURPLE BEAT LA TEE-SHIRT PICTURE PLEASE?
So the Rox are being quite well prepared for the playoffs..
Playoff like series against STL, this series now…
And finishing strong with one of the hardest schedules down the stretch.
Check out ESPNs Rox power ratings for this season:
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/teams/powerranking?team=col
They were ranked 29th (thanks Nationals) as late as week 10.
Now they have a legit shot at having the best record in the NL.
Wow….
I like how it keeps updating
how good our record is since Tracy took over.
I love Greg Reynolds. Deal with it, suckers.
When the Rockies win the NL West and NL Home Field advantage...
You’ll probably see their power ranking drop to 8th. If ESPN had actually carried some Rockies games, maybe they could have been up to 6th.
Jim Tracy is going to have to quote Clint Hurdle..
in the playoff interviews. “Shame on you for not watching this team more often!”
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We could win the World Series
and get ESPN calling us the 5th best team in MLB.
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.
Lets go deep into the playoffs and force ESPN to do some research
Batters who walk to first usually come running home.
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Oct 3, 2009 12:24 AM MDT up reply actions
ESPN is contractually obligated to rank the Eastern teams..
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Btw:
ROCKIES CLINCH AN ABOVE .500 ROAD RECORD!!!!
Never thought I’d see the day!
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
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Excellent catch!
Also.. Only team in Baseball with 30+ victories against more than 1 division! But that happened days ago
SWEEP L. A.
Because somebody's got to clean it, that place is filthy ;-)
woooooooooo
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
ROCKTOBER HAS BEGUN!
by TuLoRocks2008 on Oct 3, 2009 8:56 AM MDT up reply actions
I'd go with Street...
Tracy is open and affable, but kind of predictable after four months-plus of daily interviews.
Street always has something interesting to say, even in answer to some pretty inane questions from Alanna.
Jim Tracy
He’s clearly the best game manager this franchise has ever had. He does little things that show how he’s always a step ahead. For example — bringing McCoy in on the double switch seemed strange until you realize he was doing it to prevent Smith or Hawpe from having to face Sherril, a tough lefty, thus preserving them for later on.
Or using Street for 4 out saves. Or any of a hundred other moves he makes that you would never see from a Hurdle or Bell.
He manages the hell out of every game. Yeah, he micromanages at times, but that comes with the territory.
Why did he have Troy attempt a bunt...then
have a “dicussion” when he returned from hitting a 2run homer? I was confused by that call !
Did Tracy make that call?
It would be kind of bizarre for Tulo to decide himself to drop a bunt, but sometimes players make odd choices.
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
the convo between goodman and frazier after the bunt attempt was classic..
then tulo pretty much ended it… lol
watch this space for a soon to be created clever remark....
McCoy move still seems strange
I thought maybe he was auditioning him for a postseason roster spot.
Otherwise, it’s a strange move. I’d rather have Smith or Hawpe against a lefty than McCoy. If you’re looking for a rightly, put in Murton. Or use whomever you want in the OF and pinch hit Iannetta.
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
The Dodgers and Rockies may have similar records but they look like two ships passing in the night.
One of em’s taking on water…
and it’s not the Rockies
Batters who walk to first usually come running home.
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Oct 3, 2009 12:22 AM MDT reply actions
I just love close, pressure, ballgames
My heart rate is still up. Exhilarating!
I LOVE THE ROCKIES!!!!
SWEEP L. A.
Because somebody's got to clean it, that place is filthy ;-)
Dodgers fans leave in the 6th.
"Every hitter likes fastballs just like everybody likes ice cream. But you don't like it when someone's stuffing it into you by the gallon. That's how you feel when Ubaldo is throwing fastballs by you."
by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 3, 2009 12:25 AM MDT up reply actions
They all actually stayed this time.
Division on the line and all.
by Greg Stanwood on Oct 3, 2009 12:25 AM MDT up reply actions
Does the LA stand for late arriving or left already?
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by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Oct 3, 2009 12:25 AM MDT up reply actions
The reason most of them arrive late is because ithey are stuck in traffic.
There is only one way in and out of the stadium parking lot.
by Greg Stanwood on Oct 3, 2009 12:27 AM MDT up reply actions
What a terrible design
Batters who walk to first usually come running home.
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Oct 3, 2009 12:34 AM MDT up reply actions
Yeah, DS is not built in a geographically convenient location.
You have to drive around a mountain in a circle, then hike your way up the rest. :D
by Greg Stanwood on Oct 3, 2009 12:35 AM MDT up reply actions
Don't you think the Dodgers would address this?
I mean if there’s not fans in the stands for 9 innings than they are losing money in consession sales
Batters who walk to first usually come running home.
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Oct 3, 2009 12:48 AM MDT up reply actions
You're right...
I’ve gone to many games at Dodger Stadium and almost never left early, but I was always at the top row and ready to sprint to my car as soon as the game ended. Otherwise, you’ll be stuck in parking lot for an hour or more.
Have you ever driven around LA?
I do not fault them at all… The traffic is traumatizing… When I have to drive up to my parents house in Big Bear I leave home at midnight just to avoid traffic.
Wait… I fault them for choosing to live there in the first place! and also for rooting for the dodgers!
SWEEP L. A.
Because somebody's got to clean it, that place is filthy ;-)
Left at the Altar..
of Divisional Playoff Baseball.
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Fireworks display at the end kept a lot of people in the stadium.
Took us 10 minutes to get out of the ravine as opposed to the normal 45 minutes.
by Greg Stanwood on Oct 3, 2009 12:25 AM MDT up reply actions
They didn't seem to upset, except every time Manny Ramirez K'd.
They booed him in his final AB of the night
by Greg Stanwood on Oct 3, 2009 12:26 AM MDT up reply actions
Heh
I had to hide my identity. The guys sitting in front of us were face painted in blue, had like six Dodger flags, and were running up and down the aisles getting everybody to cheer.
They weren’t evil, but if they’d known we were Rockies fans, they’d have made it hell for us, and teased us the entire time.
by Greg Stanwood on Oct 3, 2009 12:29 AM MDT up reply actions
I find hiding your true preferences very difficult
Attending in the oppositions house is like covert ops
SWEEP L. A.
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So sweet
Only 2 wins away from gravy.
I have to say that it was great watching the game tonight without stressing. I also have to say that handing ManRam the golden sombrero was particularly sweet. We’re on our way to the Promised Land. I so feel it right now. Go Rockies!
Rocktober is the best time of year, yes?
Mmhh Gravy!
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Without stressing?
Heh, I was STILL stressing. I want this NL West business.
I love Greg Reynolds. Deal with it, suckers.
Oh, I do too
But as this “NL West business” isn’t our ticket to the dance, it’s just easier (for me) to watch now. A week ago, I would have been in the ER with blood pressure concerns.
Rocktober is the best time of year, yes?
Yeah that's true
it’s nice not to hang onto every pitch.
It also helps that the Braves have choked badly, so even if we hadn’t won, they’re still losing. To the Nats. Heh.
I love Greg Reynolds. Deal with it, suckers.
caption time!
"Every hitter likes fastballs just like everybody likes ice cream. But you don't like it when someone's stuffing it into you by the gallon. That's how you feel when Ubaldo is throwing fastballs by you."
by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 3, 2009 12:27 AM MDT reply actions
We should've beat the Pirates and Padres when we had the chance!
The Colorado Rockies aren't a team, they're an armada.
"He wont give me my cookie."
"Every hitter likes fastballs just like everybody likes ice cream. But you don't like it when someone's stuffing it into you by the gallon. That's how you feel when Ubaldo is throwing fastballs by you."
by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 3, 2009 12:29 AM MDT up reply actions
SOMEBODY STOLE MY DIVISION!!! WAH! WAH!
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That reminds me.
I couldn’t tell if he was safe or not from where I was sitting, and they didn’t show a replay. What was the word?
by Greg Stanwood on Oct 3, 2009 12:30 AM MDT up reply actions
The Hyundai cam..
showed it was too close to tell. Maybe his foot hit the bag first, but the view was blocked by Helton. It was really close.
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Tie...as close to a tie as possible... and we all know that
Ties go to Tulo
SWEEP L. A.
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by Rock Oax on Oct 3, 2009 12:33 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
"Rule 2.32.92
“In event of ball and runner reaching bag together, tie shall be deemed to go to the defense, provided ball was thrown at upwards of 90 mph from deep in the hole by 1) Troy Trevor Tulowitzki, 2) haha there is no one else.”
I love Greg Reynolds. Deal with it, suckers.
Thanks for finding it
I knew it was in there somewhere
SWEEP L. A.
Because somebody's got to clean it, that place is filthy ;-)
Guy wearing black and yellow
Glad I made it in time to see the Pirates play. I thought they left last week.
"say waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?"
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
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Watched much of this one
at an old-school LA mexican restaurant (El Cholo, for those who know) and completely forgot that they have an autographed pic of Don Baylor in full Rox gear (first time around) hanging right over the door. Good karma. Even moreso when Yorvit ripped that shot and some 8 year old kid in the bar next to me (I love LA) says to his dad “come on, they’re going to lose again!”
Keep rollin.’
Breaking little LA boys hearts
Sweeeeet
SWEEP L. A.
Because somebody's got to clean it, that place is filthy ;-)
You're just trolling..
for a Catholic priest joke, aren’t you?
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I assume this was mentioned earlier, but just in case....
Kuroda scratched for Sunday and won’t be available for division series. Vincente Padilla will make that start.
Also, looks like Phils have lost J.C. Romero for the playoffs.
I gotta say
Can you imagine how Clint Hurdle feels every time they talk about the NL West race on MLB Network now?
"I can't accept and won't concede that this is who we are..."
Hurdle was a nice guy
but a pretty inept manager, and to be honest… I’m not trading Tracy for anyone at this point.
I love Greg Reynolds. Deal with it, suckers.
It would still be in Los Angeles...
…just 15 games out of first place.
by BroJB on Oct 3, 2009 12:34 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
He's probably happy..
that he’s still able to support his family. He’s probably still getting paid by the Rockies, and drawing an income from MLB. That’s pretty good in this economy.
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Probably....
…although I’m sure he has to wonder why the one time a managerial change actually makes a drastic change in a team’s season had to happen with him being the guy getting canned.
Hurdle feels giddy at times especially about talking about the Rockies' homegrown players.
He was in his Rockies colors earlier today on MLB Network: a black jacket with light pinstripes and a purple tie.
Thanks for the link
I always liked Clint. He had to go, but he is a good man!
SWEEP L. A.
Because somebody's got to clean it, that place is filthy ;-)
Speaking of MLB Network.....best quote:
Delmon Young: “I think the only thing that could stop Zack Greinke is the swine flu.”
LOL
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
That is awesome
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!
I wasn't shedding tears
when he was let go, but I’ve got no ill will for the man. He did take us to the WS, always will respect him for that.
I saw the clip of him on the MLB network last night
and to me he didn’t seem anything but happy for the team and the organization. He even predicted a Rockies/Yankees WS.
The guys who hang up and tear down....
…the plastic sheeting in the Dodgers locker room must feel like runners who keep going on a 3-2, two out count only to have the batter foul off 10 in a row.
On the other hand, they must be really good at hanging that plastic up by now.
Also, is there an expiration date on champagne?
by BroJB on Oct 3, 2009 12:41 AM MDT reply actions 6 recs
Normally it gets better with age
but I think this might be an exception ;-)
SWEEP L. A.
Because somebody's got to clean it, that place is filthy ;-)
And, if they get swept by the Rockies...
…do they become the first team ever to make the playoffs without having the locker room celebration?
Talk about backing your way in…..
I've been saying that!
It certainly makes the decision to postpone celebration look… um… shall we say…ARROGANT
SWEEP L. A.
Because somebody's got to clean it, that place is filthy ;-)
Seriously....
the thought of them trudging sadly off to the playoffs with their tails between their legs would be even sweeter than the division title.
Man, I hate the Dodgers.
not
but it would be very nice icing on the cake..
that and watching kruk come out of the cave and eat his words…
watch this space for a soon to be created clever remark....
Good heavens
Look at the time. I gotta go sleepy-time. It’s waaaaaaaaay past this old guy’s bedtime. Good night all, and Go Rockies!!!!!
Rocktober is the best time of year, yes?
This is like when we were kids and got to open one present on X-mas eve
we always went for the biggest one…..but better yet, we had many more presents to dream of for the next day. I love this season!!
I woke up with gingerbread and this running through my head..
SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA! SWEEP LA!
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