Wednesday Rockpile: Jimenez Leads Rockies Against Fightin' Phils in Game 1 of NLDS
by Jeff Aberle on Oct 7, 2009 8:15 AM MDT
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PrintOn the morning of the Colorado Rockies' NLDS showdown with the Philadelphia Phillies, there are a whole bunch of articles related to the series. Here are a few:
Helton is heart of the Rockies - The Denver Post
Troy Renck writes about the profound impact Todd Helton has in the locker room.
Jimenez emerges as ace for Rockies - The Denver Post
Patrick Saunders writes eloquently about the development and character of Ubaldo Jimenez, plus an explanation of how Jimenez throws his wicked pitches.
Kiszla: Time for Jimenez to wow 'em - The Denver Post
Mark Kiszla believes that Ubaldo has to pitch brilliantly for the Rockies to win this series. And you know what? I'm with him on that point (though not his entire article). If the Rockies don't win Jimenez's start today, I don't believe that they'll win this series.
On that note...
Phils, Rox out for Game 1 momentum | ColoradoRockies.com: News
As Doug Miller writes, both the Phillies and Rockies have myriad reasons for inflating the importance of a singular baseball game in the midst of what they hope will be 11-win October runs.
Lee, then Hamels to start for Phillies - The Denver Post
In this article Jim Armstrong mentions that Charlie Manuel has not made a decision for his game 3 starter (Joe Blanton or J.A. Happ). At this point I hope that it's the righty Blanton, because then Tracy will utilize the best hitters on the team in the starting lineup.
Game 3 to Hammel; Marquis to 'pen - The Denver Post
Renck writes about how Tracy will use the bullpen (Morales likely for only one hitter) and bench (EY2 as a pinch runner).
Inside the Colorado Rockies " Late Sprint Carried Belisle To Postseason
Jack Etkin writes about Matt Belisle's rocky road to the postseason roster.
NLDS Preview: Colorado Rockies | FanGraphs Baseball
Dave Cameron previews the NLDS matchups from the Rockies' perspective.
What to watch for in Rockies-Phillies series - USATODAY.com
USA TODAY breaks down three facets of the Colorado Rockies-Philadelphia Phillies series.
BLS postseason entrance exam: Colorado Rockies - Big League Stew - MLB - Yahoo! Sports
Here's a blog post that details some of the strengths and weaknesses of the Rockies.
Rockies learned from '07 playoff run | ColoradoRockies.com: News
As Thomas Harding writes, the Rockies are right back where they were two years ago -- in the National League Division Series, facing a favored Phillies team. While it's hard to argue with the last result, the Rockies believe they are better now than they were then. I agree with this sentiment, but the Phillies are also a better team.
Macho Row: Previewing the NLDS with Rockies blog Purple Row
Keys to Philadelphia Phillies-Colorado Rockies Division Series - Cliff Corcoran - SI.com
Finally, SI's Corcoran writes about some keys to the NLDS series.
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Hate to post this here...
But I’m on a phone posting. I have a code to buy NLCS tickets that I will not be able to use. Anyone want? First post gets it, so don’t make a large thread after this, I don’t want to hijack.
by roxintober on Oct 7, 2009 8:24 AM MDT via mobile reply actions
Reply fail to roxintober.
Sorry. My email’s in profile. Thanks!
Rocktober is the best time of year, yes?
Lunch hour at the Tavern anyone?
I will be heading to lunch at the Uptown Tavern on 17th at 12:30. I will only be able to watch the first few innings, then back to work. Anyone interested?
Funny Dog to Make Life Worthwhile
by frightened inmate #2 on Oct 7, 2009 8:38 AM MDT reply actions
If only
I was there and not here.
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Beyond the Boxscore
examines the home plate umpire in today’s games.
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Woah!
All those little dots make my head spin. Interesting read, however. Thanks for the link!
Rocktober is the best time of year, yes?
Yeah, it looks like someone dropped their patriotic dippin dots
I was in the Twins game thread for last night, they were losing their **** about Randy Marsh. Good to know we aren’t the only ones.
Funny Dog to Make Life Worthwhile
by frightened inmate #2 on Oct 7, 2009 9:22 AM MDT up reply actions
Thanks for the link
Overall looks like he doesn’t call too many outside strikes, but does call them inside esp to lefties. Also calls more strikes up than down. Like it says… hitter’s ump. Should really help the Rockies patient hitters.
"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
Not good for Ubaldo though, umps have enough problems picking up
that moving 99 MPH fastball
Rox, please start playing with heart! Let's finish this thing off!
Somewhat agreed
However, as a team, I think we would prefer a hitter’s to a pitcher’s umpire. The only problem I think might exist here for Ubaldo is not getting the low strike call, but with 99-100 you can work a little above the knees and still be TOUGH to hit.
"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
He would be really tough working up
problem is none of our pitchers work up and none are very good at it, other than Hammel at times. Lee, OTOH, works up a lot. I hope Tulo pounds one of those pitches that are up today.
Rox, please start playing with heart! Let's finish this thing off!
In my dream last night
it is a close game in the 8th, and EY2 is placed on first as a pinch runner. On a hit and run, Helton drives a ball in the right field gap and EY scores the winning run from first. Rockies win.
My crazy prediction of the day. I dreamed it, it must be true.
You have pretty specific dreams!
I almost never remember the winning pitcher in my dreams. And yes…why Rincon? hmmm
"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
Because you have an affinity for horror movies perhaps?
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
That has to be it
I have watched 4 horror movies in the past week.
Juan Rincon on the mound is far scarier than anything Freddy Krueger could muster.
The Big League Stew link is awesome, if only for this
“References: Dinger, Barney and their half-brother John Kruk, who, despite their mathematical elimination last Thursday, still believes the Braves are the team to beat in the NL Wildcard. So does this guy.”
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
The article makes a few small errors
like giving JDLR 17 wins, but I agree… Anyone who pricelessly rips Kruk is OK in my book
"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 love this line
“Adversity? This team could write several books on overcoming adversity. In fact, they have mastered to the point that if you asked their players to define adversity, they would probably recite the definition of prosperity.”
So that Rockies/Phillies blog thing at USA Today is sort of an odd set-up
And by odd, I mean craptastical. Wait, can I say that? I don’t think it’s even a word so I don’t have to warn myself. It’s like a blog that really wants to be a Facebook account instead. It’s not in any way easy or desirable to click into or read and the plumbing’s leaky.
Plus, they set it up so Peter Baker from the Good Phight and I are sharing the same account. I put up some Rockies related graffiti on the “Public Message” board so it looks like we’re both just really big Rockies homers. I think later today I’ll add a Tulo chant.
Anyone else timing out/getting 503 error messages?
Is the SB server overloaded with the postseason kicking off? That would be a pain.
I am
I thought that too, but wouldn’t the SB Nation server be a little dead, I mean 22 teams are now out of it.
Funny Dog to Make Life Worthwhile
by frightened inmate #2 on Oct 7, 2009 10:00 AM MDT up reply actions
I think it is a problem
unrelated to high traffic.
"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
NFL, NHL, NBA...
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Purple Row - Covering all your Rockies needs!
by Russ Oates on Oct 7, 2009 10:06 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
1. Only plays once a week
2. No one is quite sure when they play
3. See #2
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by frightened inmate #2 on Oct 7, 2009 10:14 AM MDT up reply actions
Tech team is on it,
attempting to determine the problem(s).
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by Russ Oates on Oct 7, 2009 10:05 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
They should start by looking west to the Bay Area
A hot air balloon appears to have fallen on McCovey’s Router
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
Bochy is rumored to stick around for another year
Bengie Molina and Kung Fu Panda shared the roasted corpse of Brian Sabean, with a plate of fava beans and a nice chianti.
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
Man the minutes are crawling here
not sure if I’m going to be able to sneak out for all of this one or if I’m going to have to watch on the TBS site (and did anyone else get stuck with choosing camera angles but not getting the TV feed? What a dumb idea).
We need to get on them early, suck the air out of that stadium. I’m feeling you Uball, you were the man in 2007 but its time to be THE MAN. Kizla has it right, Uball can win this for us. No pressure. Yeah right. Just rock and fire baby.
And Garrett, for some reason I’m focused on you. Getting a chance you haven’t earned, time to redeem this season.
That camera feed for last night's game
ruined it for me. I couldn’t see the double play, the play at the plate, nothing. Infuriating.
Exactly
Its a fine idea to give the camera angle choices so long as you give the live feed too, but otherwise its incredibly stupid. And I didn’t even care about the game, I can’t imagine if I did.
I might have to risk my job to ensure I don’t have to deal with it. I’ve been hawking my secretary all morning to make sure some stuff gets done asap so I can bail. She’s going to hate me.
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