Spring Training Game #27: James McDonald vs Jorge De La Rosa
by Rox Girl on Mar 26, 2009 1:10 PM MDT
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Today's Dodgers lineup is another log to add to the leave Tucson bonfire, as the only regular scheduled to appear is Matt Kemp. Patrick Saunders has posted both lineups in full:
Dodgers
- RF Xavier Paul
- C Brad Asmus
- 1B James Loney
- CF Matt Kemp
- 3B Blake DeWitt
- LF Jason Repko
- SS Chin-lung Hu
- 2B Juan Castro
- RHP James McDonald
Rockies
- CF Dexter Fowler
- LF Seth Smith
- 1B Todd Helton
- 2B Jeff Baker
- 3B Ian Stewart
- SS Troy Tulowitzki
- C Chris Iannetta
- RF Scott Podsednik
- LHP Jorge De La Rosa
Two things we'd like to see today, Jorge De La Rosa answering more questions about his readiness, and our bats raising more questions about McDonald and the Dodgers current disarray in their fifth starter battle. Go Rockies!
There will also be an audio feed via MLB, but no video for this game.
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School cancelled for me due to snow, so I'll follow along as I write PR Academy for this week
Subject: Rule 5 Draft.
Stay tuned!
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+1
for school closed. This is different, especially since I had only 5 of these days from K-12. And yes I grew up in Colorado.
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
I had a similar amount and also grew up in Colorado.
The only times it seems to happen is when it snows heavily out of season.
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We never got snow.
I lived in a valley just south of Colorado Springs so the north side would get a lot and places south of us would, but we never did. The snow days we got were:
October 1997
March 1998
March or April 2003
I am sure I got a couple more but these are the only ones I remember.
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
Four of mine came in the great snowstorm of March 2003
It happened right after Spring Break had ended, so they weren’t really prepared to deal with the snow.
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I had a LOT more than that
But here, they closed school for one or two inches of snow. Heh. Or earlier this year Nashville’s public schools were closed for cold.
Current
Radar Loop for Colorado. It’s SNOWING
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
School closed!
Stupendous…though I was scheduled to have a concert tonight…that’s not happening now…
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Mar 26, 2009 2:40 PM MDT up reply actions
What kind of concert?
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
Beat me to it
I had just found it and though that I would actually contribute something of worth and Rox Girl stole my thunder
by Chacinisthefuture on Mar 26, 2009 1:37 PM MDT up reply actions
She does that
every now-and-again. Some other people are good at it as well.
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
Seems like
everytime I’m about to post a Gameday Thread, Jim does it about 2 minutes before I finish.
Insert witty and/or humorous signature here.
You ought to organize the Pit better ;)
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Mar 26, 2009 2:40 PM MDT up reply actions
Lineups
It is getting frustrating to never see our starting lineup opposing another teams, we either don’t take our regulars to Phoenix or they don’t bring theirs to Tuscon. Yesterday we had more opening days starters playing in the minors then on the ST team
by Chacinisthefuture on Mar 26, 2009 1:38 PM MDT reply actions
What has happened to Cargo?
He hasn’t played much lately. Is this because they are seeing if Pods is going to make the team and Gonzalez is destined to CS (I hope he is) or because he is injured and the press is not hearing about it?
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
Seems like
It is a product of being in Tucson, the guys that are locked in to a roster spot (starters) don’t want to deal with the 2+ hour bus rides between Tucson and Phoenix and feel like they can get their work in during local minor league games. Whether it is as effective for them or the rest of the team, who knows. I think that they’ll put a better product on the field for fans that make it to spring training by being in Phoenix, closer to the other teams.
"Better move your rental cars, I am about to take BP."
-Glendon Rusch
Atkins and Hawpe are injured remember
but yeah I agree a little bit that it would be nice to see a proper major league matchup at some point, oh well, only a week and a half….
For those of you with ESPN Insider access...
Here’s a BP Article forecasting that speed will be the next big thing. It projects the Rockies as being 27th in the league in power/speed balance.
Good read.
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Just Curious
How much our ranking would change with Dexter and EY JR in the lineup
by Chacinisthefuture on Mar 26, 2009 1:53 PM MDT up reply actions
They don't really go into methodology, but I'd assume that
they used the PECOTA projections (which are consistently pessimistic for the Rockies btw) of our presumed lineup.
Take out Spilborghs/Smith and Barmes and I don’t really see that being an incredible shift, but a step in the right direction from a speed perspective.
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It's probably going to wind up being a bigger shift than they give us credit for.
And it’s not because of the speed, either. I think the Rockies power is getting underestimated by a lot of projections this season.
On that note
Fangraphs’ fantasy arm, Rotographs, had good previews yesterday on Seth Smith and Ryan Spilborghs . I assume that those are two of the guys that you feel that projections are missing on in terms of power. I suppose I can see Helton, Tulo and Iannetta outperforming their projections on that front as well.
"Better move your rental cars, I am about to take BP."
-Glendon Rusch
Those would be the big ones I was thinking about.
It just seems the projections are generally pessimistic given that most of our players put up better ISO’s last season in what was a down year.
Rockies as being 27th in the league in power/speed balance.
Quite, frankly, I’m shocked we’re not 30th
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Mar 26, 2009 2:41 PM MDT up reply actions
Nice outing
It sure would make me feel better if JDLR shows some good stuff today
by Chacinisthefuture on Mar 26, 2009 1:56 PM MDT reply actions
I want him throwing strikes.
If they are hitting him, I’m okay with that, to an extent, I just don’t want him putting people on base.
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
Agreed
Just as long as it’s not 8 straight guys without an out like yesterday and our “Third” Starter Marquis
by Chacinisthefuture on Mar 26, 2009 2:00 PM MDT up reply actions
First Post
Hi everyone. I’ve been reading Purple Row for a couple years. Decided it was time to actually say something… Rockies fan since ’96. “Working” at home in the blizzard.
Welcome
From one new poster to another
by Chacinisthefuture on Mar 26, 2009 2:07 PM MDT up reply actions
Welcome Aboard "Officially"
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
Thanks! You do good work. I've been enjoying reading your blog.
by Fiftytwoeighty on Mar 26, 2009 2:16 PM MDT up reply actions
You should
Tell us where your from.
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
Just hoping against hope
That we will get live updates today :|
by Chacinisthefuture on Mar 26, 2009 2:08 PM MDT reply actions
So...
You’ll be keeping me up-to-date if it doesn’t
by Chacinisthefuture on Mar 26, 2009 2:11 PM MDT up reply actions
Happy Birthday Again
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
I haven't wished you a happy B-day yet,
I want to rectify that. Happy Birthday! And I hope the Rockies treat you better than they usually do me on mine.
I have no idea how they usually treat me.
It’s always ST, so I have no memory of any trend.
And thanks!
Mine is Early November, so we'd need to go 7 in the WS...
for me to have a chance to get a record.
Happy B-Day, Holly!
Happy Birthday
Just for the record since 2000 the Rockies are 3-3 on my birthday with 3 days off (2 planned 1 rained out) So I think it’s safe to say that my birthday has a neutral affect
by Chacinisthefuture on Mar 26, 2009 2:16 PM MDT up reply actions
Has the game started yet?
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
yep
runner on, two out.
"Wait, what?.....wait, what?.......wait..............what?"--Guy on phone on 16th street mall bus
by frightened inmate #2 on Mar 26, 2009 2:20 PM MDT reply actions
No runs, no hits, one error in DLR's first
"Wait, what?.....wait, what?.......wait..............what?"--Guy on phone on 16th street mall bus
by frightened inmate #2 on Mar 26, 2009 2:21 PM MDT reply actions
Error on whom?
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
dunno, had a phone call.
dang people still trying to work.
"Wait, what?.....wait, what?.......wait..............what?"--Guy on phone on 16th street mall bus
by frightened inmate #2 on Mar 26, 2009 2:22 PM MDT up reply actions
Come on JDLR
we need you more to pick it up more than you know.
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
According to
the weather channel thing on the Game Day Page:
75˚F
17MPH WNW
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
These announcers talked about the snow before the game started.
Also name checked Troy Renck. Apparently he went back to Denver today for his son’s baseball game or something. D’oh.
Baker's hitting cleanup and starting at 2B...
looks like the Rox are really showcasing him for a trade.
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If...
he keeps hitting like this we probably won’t or if we do at least get some nice worth back, i.e. starting pitching maybe but doubtful
by Chacinisthefuture on Mar 26, 2009 2:24 PM MDT up reply actions
He's also trying
to make up for lost time.
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
They need
to show that his arm is healthy enough to make the throws from 3B if they really want to showcase him IMO.
"Better move your rental cars, I am about to take BP."
-Glendon Rusch
I think he played third yesterday
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
I'm liking this new poster already
by Chacinisthefuture on Mar 26, 2009 2:24 PM MDT up reply actions
Especially
since Gameday is still stuck on the first play of the game
by Chacinisthefuture on Mar 26, 2009 2:25 PM MDT up reply actions
be better if it was good news.
"Wait, what?.....wait, what?.......wait..............what?"--Guy on phone on 16th street mall bus
by frightened inmate #2 on Mar 26, 2009 2:25 PM MDT up reply actions
I like updates as much as the next guy.
KEEP IT UP MAN!!
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
walk to smith
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by frightened inmate #2 on Mar 26, 2009 2:25 PM MDT reply actions
BB to Helton
4 straight
"Wait, what?.....wait, what?.......wait..............what?"--Guy on phone on 16th street mall bus
by frightened inmate #2 on Mar 26, 2009 2:27 PM MDT reply actions
Fear
So he hits a few HR’s in spring training and they are back to walking him already, the cowards
by Chacinisthefuture on Mar 26, 2009 2:29 PM MDT up reply actions
They walked him
when he wasn’t hitting home runs, and in front of some person wearing #5. Now they have a reason to be scared.
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
Not helping his trade value.
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
Trade value plummets
"Wait, what?.....wait, what?.......wait..............what?"--Guy on phone on 16th street mall bus
by frightened inmate #2 on Mar 26, 2009 2:30 PM MDT up reply actions
Stewart
HBP
"Wait, what?.....wait, what?.......wait..............what?"--Guy on phone on 16th street mall bus
by frightened inmate #2 on Mar 26, 2009 2:30 PM MDT reply actions
bases loaded, number of balls in play....
0
"Wait, what?.....wait, what?.......wait..............what?"--Guy on phone on 16th street mall bus
by frightened inmate #2 on Mar 26, 2009 2:30 PM MDT up reply actions
And we were worried about JDLR's control...
by Chacinisthefuture on Mar 26, 2009 2:32 PM MDT up reply actions
The Dodgers don't know if he is making the team
JDLR is almost given a spot.
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
Bases Loaded
here we come. This is a good start.
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
Except the strikeouts
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
And puts the side on
This could be interesting, unless JDLR actually pitches today.
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
It will be
IF we combine our ability to take pitches with something called hitting the ball
by Chacinisthefuture on Mar 26, 2009 2:36 PM MDT up reply actions
Nice Start
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
2k, 4-3
nice inning for DLR.
"Wait, what?.....wait, what?.......wait..............what?"--Guy on phone on 16th street mall bus
by frightened inmate #2 on Mar 26, 2009 2:38 PM MDT reply actions
So what's going to happen with Yorvy?
Stay or go? Can’t believe we can find a match with his contract unless we take some equally high contract in return.
The Dodgers guys were talking Houston. Didn’t they just sign Pudge though?
What if the hokey pokey is what it is all about after all????
I thought that was in regard to Baker?
Not sure, I was only half paying attention.
"Wait, what?.....wait, what?.......wait..............what?"--Guy on phone on 16th street mall bus
by frightened inmate #2 on Mar 26, 2009 2:43 PM MDT up reply actions
Houston's really in on Baker...
Since Aaron Boone went down. They’ve become the most likely destination followed by the Pirates.
Who would we get from Pittsburgh?
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Mar 26, 2009 2:45 PM MDT up reply actions
I asked them, no one really knew
They got some good arms in the minors for the bullpen, but not a lot else.
"Wait, what?.....wait, what?.......wait..............what?"--Guy on phone on 16th street mall bus
by frightened inmate #2 on Mar 26, 2009 2:46 PM MDT up reply actions
Ask for McCutchen ;)
monopolize the OF prospects
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Mar 26, 2009 2:50 PM MDT up reply actions
Hunter Pence
really I don’t know
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
We're Looking for Starting Pitching
How about Mike Hampton
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
He would never come back
He didn’t like the deodorant in the clubhouse.
"Wait, what?.....wait, what?.......wait..............what?"--Guy on phone on 16th street mall bus
by frightened inmate #2 on Mar 26, 2009 2:49 PM MDT up reply actions
If traded he has no choice
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
"Wait, what?.....wait, what?.......wait..............what?"--Guy on phone on 16th street mall bus
by frightened inmate #2 on Mar 26, 2009 2:53 PM MDT up reply actions
They didn't say no
just that it was funny.
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
no i was just tooling around on their site.
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by frightened inmate #2 on Mar 26, 2009 2:56 PM MDT up reply actions
Here you go:
Paulino: Hard-throwing starting RHP with arm troubles (sat out last year)
Gervacio: RH power arm reliever, struggles getting lefties out.
That’s pretty much the best the Astros can offer in their system.
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Then they don't have a deep system?
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
That would be understating it.
The Astros have been consistently horrible in minor league depth the last few years.
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No... neither team does.
The Rockies focus is pretty specific, pitchers with minor league options remaining that could start the season in Colorado Springs. As long as we’re not dead set on getting a starter, Houston could fill this.
The Nationals?
Maybe they will take Torrealba off our hands and we’ll get one of their excess outfielders.
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Adam Dunn?
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
Who else needs a catcher?
What if the hokey pokey is what it is all about after all????
Seattle maybe?
Johjima only hit .227 last year.
What if the hokey pokey is what it is all about after all????
Seattle
They have that prospect of their though, so I don’t think the’d want to take on a contract there
by Chacinisthefuture on Mar 26, 2009 2:49 PM MDT up reply actions
Jeff Clement is a recent first round pick
I think he’ll be getting more playing time this year
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Mar 26, 2009 2:50 PM MDT up reply actions
CDI singles
"Wait, what?.....wait, what?.......wait..............what?"--Guy on phone on 16th street mall bus
by frightened inmate #2 on Mar 26, 2009 2:41 PM MDT reply actions
He's been on a tear lately
in the WBC then he comes back here and hasn’t missed a thing. I like his Dreamyness today.
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
RG goof? Probably Saunders'
I’m pretty sure Loney’s name is James, not Brad ;-)
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Mar 26, 2009 2:44 PM MDT reply actions
Pods pops out, DLR sac bunt,
Fowlers having a battle of an at bat.
"Wait, what?.....wait, what?.......wait..............what?"--Guy on phone on 16th street mall bus
by frightened inmate #2 on Mar 26, 2009 2:47 PM MDT reply actions
Fasano
Does anyone know what kind of contrat Fasano has? Can we stash him in CS until we can trade Yorvit? Seems like somebody’s catcher getting hurt is inevitable.
Minor league deal...
can opt out if he doesn’t make the squad, but will probably stay in CS if asked to.
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Fowler flies out to left, Inning over
Sounded like he hit it hard though.
"Wait, what?.....wait, what?.......wait..............what?"--Guy on phone on 16th street mall bus
by frightened inmate #2 on Mar 26, 2009 2:48 PM MDT reply actions
Two groundouts and a K for DLR in the 3rd.
gave up his first hit.
Baker had a nifty backhand grab.
"Wait, what?.....wait, what?.......wait..............what?"--Guy on phone on 16th street mall bus
by frightened inmate #2 on Mar 26, 2009 2:54 PM MDT reply actions
This scares me a little
Today= Good Jorge
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
Nope
Just Consistent Jorge so we know what we’re going to get.
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
If we're being beggars and choosers
how about consistently Good Jorge?
"Better move your rental cars, I am about to take BP."
-Glendon Rusch
That would be the case I want
and maybe a few others want it as well.
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
I'm on board
with that. This is what I hope to see from him every time out, and what makes him so maddening to watch, as we know all too well. Funny that the one hit he has given up is to McDonald.
"Better move your rental cars, I am about to take BP."
-Glendon Rusch
At least it's not Morales
giving up a home run to the birthday pitcher
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
it does sound like he's pounding the strike zone
"Wait, what?.....wait, what?.......wait..............what?"--Guy on phone on 16th street mall bus
by frightened inmate #2 on Mar 26, 2009 3:05 PM MDT up reply actions
Cosistently Good, bad or mediocare?
Rockies Mgr. Clint Hurdle on what needs improvement in 09: "Our Record"
I think the earlier concerns were overstated.
His recent outings have been back to what he was like last year. It’s never good to judge too quickly in ST.
What about our concerns with Jason Marquis de Sod?
……
…..
……
He’s our #3 pitcher after all.
…..sorry couldn’t resist…but the question is still there.
Rockies Mgr. Clint Hurdle on what needs improvement in 09: "Our Record"
I was speaking specifically to the JDLR concerns...
The whole “experiment gone horribly wrong” thing.
Really, if JDLR performs like he did at the end of last season for a whole season, any positive at all from Marquis would be gravy.
Especially
since they were making him work on very specific things.
by Chacinisthefuture on Mar 26, 2009 3:04 PM MDT up reply actions
Sounds like JDLR is making a run for it
Liking this
by Chacinisthefuture on Mar 26, 2009 2:55 PM MDT up reply actions
I love game day, I just wish that 17 for 17 was true.
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
We’ll just have to cringe through another year of Frazier.
by Fiftytwoeighty on Mar 26, 2009 3:04 PM MDT up reply actions
And the Radio
plus the 8 second delay is kind of cool. It allows me to see the future.
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
My parents
watch a game on TV with the mute button on and listen to the radio feed. Unfortunately MLB.TV doesn’t let you do that.
This is one of the reasons why I ended up not getting MLB.tv this year
and am instead sticking with Gameday audio. I love Jeff & Jack.
The Rox have never had a really good TV color guy.
Dave Campbell was probably the best and that’s been a while back now.
by Fiftytwoeighty on Mar 26, 2009 3:24 PM MDT up reply actions
I vaguely remember Campbell, I think
Was he doing commentary way back when there were games on channel 2?
I do miss Soup
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Mar 26, 2009 3:33 PM MDT up reply actions
Well, it was on the internet.
"Wait, what?.....wait, what?.......wait..............what?"--Guy on phone on 16th street mall bus
by frightened inmate #2 on Mar 26, 2009 3:02 PM MDT up reply actions
I only trust
the PR and Wikipedia on the internet
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
Who is this "everybody" you speak of?
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
Baker GIDP
sell! sell! sell!
"Wait, what?.....wait, what?.......wait..............what?"--Guy on phone on 16th street mall bus
by frightened inmate #2 on Mar 26, 2009 3:02 PM MDT reply actions
Opposites
Today’s game and Yesterday’s
by Chacinisthefuture on Mar 26, 2009 3:04 PM MDT reply actions
What's the old cliche
Momentum in baseball is only as good as your starting pitcher for the next game
I think
Rockies Mgr. Clint Hurdle on what needs improvement in 09: "Our Record"
A lot of truth to that
Baseball is the only sport I know where the one position who affects the game the most changes every days, imagine if in basketball the had to start a new pg every day
by Chacinisthefuture on Mar 26, 2009 3:11 PM MDT up reply actions
So much for good Jorge
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
which stinks
none of the balls have been hit hard this inning.
"Wait, what?.....wait, what?.......wait..............what?"--Guy on phone on 16th street mall bus
by frightened inmate #2 on Mar 26, 2009 3:08 PM MDT up reply actions
Why
isn’t Baker starting at 3rd…and Stewart at 2nd?
We need Stewie to get some reps at 2nd, and need to show case Baker for teams that want a 3rdbaseman….Unless we are showcasing Bakers Versatility.
Rockies Mgr. Clint Hurdle on what needs improvement in 09: "Our Record"
The latter, I think.
Baker started at 3rd yesterday. In my mind, you want other teams to see that he could play a number of positions.
We'll throw in a slightly used catcher
Rockies Mgr. Clint Hurdle on what needs improvement in 09: "Our Record"
One former quarter back at first base please
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
RBI single by Castro
dang, I was hoping he would get out of it with no more damage.
"Wait, what?.....wait, what?.......wait..............what?"--Guy on phone on 16th street mall bus
by frightened inmate #2 on Mar 26, 2009 3:16 PM MDT up reply actions
How many people were "cleared"
Settle down Jorge
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
Inning over
5 runs on 5 hits.
only2 hard hit balls.
DLR almost battled out of it. i’m not too down on that one.
"Wait, what?.....wait, what?.......wait..............what?"--Guy on phone on 16th street mall bus
by frightened inmate #2 on Mar 26, 2009 3:23 PM MDT reply actions
Two hard hit balls and no walks
that doesn’t sound too bad at all.
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
That doesn't sound like Bad Jorge
Bad Jorge would have given up something like five walks and six hard hit balls. This is more like Unlucky Jorge.
Sorry, one walk.
"Wait, what?.....wait, what?.......wait..............what?"--Guy on phone on 16th street mall bus
by frightened inmate #2 on Mar 26, 2009 3:31 PM MDT up reply actions
Yep, they pinch hit in the top of the inning.
"Wait, what?.....wait, what?.......wait..............what?"--Guy on phone on 16th street mall bus
by frightened inmate #2 on Mar 26, 2009 3:34 PM MDT up reply actions
This will be the interesting inning for De La Rosa
How does he bounce back.
"Wait, what?.....wait, what?.......wait..............what?"--Guy on phone on 16th street mall bus
by frightened inmate #2 on Mar 26, 2009 3:35 PM MDT reply actions
Just an unlucky game all around for the Rockies thus far.
Listening to it, it really sounds like they’ve outperformed the Dodgers, but the breaks have gone LA’s way. Let’s hope this is the opposite of what happens during the regular season.
Why do yoy say that?
Have there been some hard hit balls at people?
It takes a big man to cry, but it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man.
Although the lack of contact in key situations is really what's killing us.
All these clutch K’s their young pitchers are coming up with better just be a Spring thing, or the rest of the division’s in a lot of trouble.
I know
and of all the teams, I just can’t stand the Dodgers. They are relying on some very young starters w/ very little history, so I’m hoping that will catch up w/ them very soon.
It takes a big man to cry, but it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man.
Well, Rox have had some people on and not done anything with them.
"Wait, what?.....wait, what?.......wait..............what?"--Guy on phone on 16th street mall bus
by frightened inmate #2 on Mar 26, 2009 3:42 PM MDT up reply actions
Are you Eric Byrnes?
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Mar 26, 2009 4:36 PM MDT up reply actions
Very nice comeback inning.
2ks
"Wait, what?.....wait, what?.......wait..............what?"--Guy on phone on 16th street mall bus
by frightened inmate #2 on Mar 26, 2009 3:43 PM MDT reply actions
How many Ks is that now?
He seems to have one or two every inning.
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
Dex bunted for a hit
and got tagged out by Loney.
it was a nice AB by Smith, he worked that walk.
"Wait, what?.....wait, what?.......wait..............what?"--Guy on phone on 16th street mall bus
by frightened inmate #2 on Mar 26, 2009 3:51 PM MDT up reply actions
Helton 2B
smith scores
"Wait, what?.....wait, what?.......wait..............what?"--Guy on phone on 16th street mall bus
by frightened inmate #2 on Mar 26, 2009 3:51 PM MDT reply actions
I agree
PF has predicted 30 home runs and 15 by July.
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
Whoa
I didn’t predict that exactly. I said I wouldn’t be as shocked as everyone as I do suspect he has more in him than most people do. If I were to do an honest prediction, I’d say 20-22, more if he was actually a healthy start all year. 14 by the end of July.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Mar 26, 2009 4:39 PM MDT up reply actions
As long as he is used
wisely this year I think he will be very productive.
It takes a big man to cry, but it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man.
Baker Singles
Helton held at 3rd. Announcers call him old
"Wait, what?.....wait, what?.......wait..............what?"--Guy on phone on 16th street mall bus
by frightened inmate #2 on Mar 26, 2009 3:53 PM MDT reply actions
He is, BUT
only compared to other players on the team.
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
Stewart 2B
Helton scores, Baker to 2rd.
"Wait, what?.....wait, what?.......wait..............what?"--Guy on phone on 16th street mall bus
by frightened inmate #2 on Mar 26, 2009 3:54 PM MDT reply actions
3rd
not turd.
"Wait, what?.....wait, what?.......wait..............what?"--Guy on phone on 16th street mall bus
by frightened inmate #2 on Mar 26, 2009 3:55 PM MDT up reply actions
He has to get
consistent at bats. Even if he starts at CS. I would prefer him starting at second or third in the majors but the consistent at bats are the key.
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
Ground out.
"Wait, what?.....wait, what?.......wait..............what?"--Guy on phone on 16th street mall bus
by frightened inmate #2 on Mar 26, 2009 3:59 PM MDT up reply actions
Keep fighting Fogg
you might have a chance to make the team
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
Fogg Pitching, Herrerra at Short
"Wait, what?.....wait, what?.......wait..............what?"--Guy on phone on 16th street mall bus
by frightened inmate #2 on Mar 26, 2009 4:00 PM MDT reply actions
I didn't realize
all that damage was against Milton. That brings down my level of happiness, thats like beating up on a minor leaguer.
It takes a big man to cry, but it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man.
What's on second
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
No it doesn't
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
It's too bad Abbott and Costello
didn’t live to see Hu on first base.
by Fiftytwoeighty on Mar 26, 2009 4:05 PM MDT up reply actions
Fowler grounds out to end the inning.
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
in my man cave
people are free to scratch.
"Wait, what?.....wait, what?.......wait..............what?"--Guy on phone on 16th street mall bus
by frightened inmate #2 on Mar 26, 2009 4:15 PM MDT up reply actions
I'm glad I'm nowhere near anybody's man cave right now...
It sounds like it ranks right next to Cleveland for my desired places to visit.
My man cave is very tastefully decorated
complete with baseball memorabilia
by Fiftytwoeighty on Mar 26, 2009 4:26 PM MDT up reply actions
My man cave
is getting a foosball table next weekend.
"Wait, what?.....wait, what?.......wait..............what?"--Guy on phone on 16th street mall bus
by frightened inmate #2 on Mar 26, 2009 4:31 PM MDT up reply actions
My man cave is tastefully decorated
with European artwork, fine china, and Old World charm….
Insert witty and/or humorous signature here.
Pods didn't attempt a throw
That can’t raise his stock.
"Wait, what?.....wait, what?.......wait..............what?"--Guy on phone on 16th street mall bus
by frightened inmate #2 on Mar 26, 2009 4:19 PM MDT up reply actions
Pods had stock?
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
that's fundamentals right there...
Wait, wrong team. Bad Dodgers don’t use what you learn in basic training.
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
And Fogg is hurting
his already slim chances. ’Atta boy
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
Breath and Repeat after me:
Only two more weeks
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
wind blown?
did the ball carry farther than it should have?
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
Can we give a
Comeback Player of the Year Award in spring training? He might just win.
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
Yes you
CAN!
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
+1
I have that right above my computer
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Mar 26, 2009 4:42 PM MDT up reply actions
Why didn't he score on the double?
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
Announcer said he had to wait to see if it would be caught, plus he' slow
by Fiftytwoeighty on Mar 26, 2009 4:37 PM MDT up reply actions
He's not fast but
from what I’ve seen he goes first to third as well as a lot of players.
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
Last call
"Wait, what?.....wait, what?.......wait..............what?"--Guy on phone on 16th street mall bus
by frightened inmate #2 on Mar 26, 2009 4:36 PM MDT reply actions
Sounds angry about it
"Wait, what?.....wait, what?.......wait..............what?"--Guy on phone on 16th street mall bus
by frightened inmate #2 on Mar 26, 2009 4:37 PM MDT up reply actions
for what?
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
alcohol
one of the vendors was yelling it.
"Wait, what?.....wait, what?.......wait..............what?"--Guy on phone on 16th street mall bus
by frightened inmate #2 on Mar 26, 2009 4:37 PM MDT up reply actions
Last call for alcohol
so finish your whiskey or beer.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Mar 26, 2009 4:47 PM MDT up reply actions
Announcers
are amused by one of the vendors. They think he sounds like he’s threatening to take hostages. Hee.
There is a formatting guide
on the bottom of the main post a comment. Look at that.
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
You can from an internet link
Push the green tree and paste in the url 
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Mar 26, 2009 4:43 PM MDT up reply actions
The eyes scare me a little bit
although it is really funny.
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
Cats always scare me
They are always scheming….
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Mar 26, 2009 4:47 PM MDT up reply actions
I saw demon cats once.
I left home at about 6am and there three of them sitting in the middle of the street, spaced randomly about 10 feet apart, and they refused to move so I had to carefully drive around them. When I came back an hour later, they were all still sitting there, except had shifted spots slightly. I was creeped out the rest of the day.
You can post the picture from your hard drive to an external site
and use the url from that. Flicker I think is one, though I’ve never used it personally.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Mar 26, 2009 4:46 PM MDT up reply actions
Yes, photobucket works pretty well.
Thus:
and
Two of the many totally random pictures I have at my account.
Does this help make up your mind?
Or how about this?
Seriously, it’s totally random. And it’s a long story.
These two scare me
more than the first two.
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
I can top you....
but I don’t want to, because then not only will Russ ban me, but he’ll probably have me forcibly committed as well.
Insert witty and/or humorous signature here.
Alright.
And here’s something actually relevant to this game:
Insert witty and/or humorous signature here.
Took me a long time, too.
Then, it didn’t even work — we STILL lost the game in which I broke it out. So, it hasn’t been used since.
Insert witty and/or humorous signature here.
If only Fogg didn't give up those 3
8-6 Blue
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Mar 26, 2009 4:49 PM MDT up reply actions
Wotcha everyone
Am enjoying following the game, but enjoying this thread more. I posted on the “where are you from” thread as well since the only thing interesting about me is that I’m a filthy furrener. Have been showing my gf pics of the Rockies (the mountains, that is) and getting hell of nostalgic, sigh.
Amusing picture though,
I think what you did was copy the whole page’s URL rather than just the image’s:
Gotta love him
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Mar 26, 2009 5:26 PM MDT up reply actions
DOOM strikes again on the base stealers
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
man can i ever come home
and see that we got a good start? lol…ah well at least Helton is continuing to kill the ball woo woo
Jiri Hudler...our underrated MVP
It wasn't as bad as it looks...
Certainly not as bad as Marquis’ start yesterday. JDLR ran into a lot of trouble in the third but otherwise dominated.
JDLR had one bad inning
with 5 hits, 5 runs and one walk. Only two balls were hit hard all inning apparently. He didn’t pitch too bad. Fogg on the other hand didn’t fare as well.
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
oh ok well that's alright then
and Fogg doing bad is good i don’t want to see him anywhere near our roster this year lol and yep it’s tough to top Marquis’ outing yesterday haha
Jiri Hudler...our underrated MVP
by TuLoRocks2008 on Mar 26, 2009 5:12 PM MDT up reply actions
Who's listening?
I want updates at the end of the game
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
Zero for two on the SB attempts against Dreamy...
Just remember that this is the way it’s going to be this year Dodgers.
It also helps
that our pitchers are learning to hold runners on.
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
Our Very Special Boy
Has a VERY strong arm.
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
Come on kid
base hit here
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
Dang it.
At least it wasn’t horrible, except for the fact that we weren’t playing a major league team.
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
That was the trend last week when I was in Tucson anyway
Home team with starters lose to minor league away team. No worries
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Mar 26, 2009 5:28 PM MDT up reply actions
Here's what I don't get
Dodgers minor-league pitchers (with no apologies to Milton) plunked three of our boys today. Why didn’t our pitchers get their work in today, brushback style?
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
We don't really retaliate in the regular season much
so I’m not surprised.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Mar 26, 2009 5:33 PM MDT up reply actions
Last year
a Rockies pitcher, Francis I believe, was ejected for doing just that in a ST game. He ended up serving a suspension in the regular season. There is no need to retaliate in the spring. Let the real things start and then re-open the feuds.
"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK
That's right!
I remember that now..drrr
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Mar 26, 2009 5:58 PM MDT up reply actions
Great, then let's have Josh Fogg do it
For the obvious reason.
Or maybe Jason Marquis…every inning he pitches less right now, is probably helpful to our run differential
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
the only regular scheduled to appear is Matt Kemp.
Loney?
Insert witty and/or humorous signature here.
Probably thrown off by the fact that Saunders wrote his name in as "Brad" instead of James.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Mar 26, 2009 6:19 PM MDT up reply actions
If you click on the link that goes with that,
Ramirez and the rest of the Dodgers regulars will take a break on Thursday when L.A. travels to Tucson to face the Rockies. Outfielder Matt Kemp should return to the lineup after missing two games with contact lens issues, and fifth starter candidate James McDonald will take the hill looking to follow up three hitless innings on Saturday against the Indians.
It only mentions Kemp as an exception to the “rest of the Dodgers regulars” so I assumed that it meant Loney as well. To further show how lazy I was, I actually didn’t really read the article but got that from TBLA’s game thread today.
Shame on you
for assuming TBLA would be accurate on their own team ;o)
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Mar 26, 2009 8:38 PM MDT up reply actions
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