Rockies offense stays quiet for entire game as pitching falters in seventh inning

by Russ Oates on Apr 22, 2009 4:46 PM MDT in Rockies Game Wraps

He no longer remains winless. The he being Dan Haren, not Jorge De La Rosa. Both pitchers threw steady games for six innings, but then came the bottom of the seventh for Jorge De La Rosa to pitch. He allowed a single to start an inning before recording the first out. Then back-to-back singles led to a 1-0 D'Backs lead. After an intentional walk and a Stephen Drew walk, JDLR left the game for Jason Grilli, who subsequently walked in the second run.

De La Rosa's line: 6 2/3 IP, 6 H, 2 R/ER, 4 BB, 6 K

Haren's line: 7 IP, 6 H, 0 R/ER, 2 BB, 9 K.

You have to give De La Rosa a lot of credit for keeping the Rockies in the game that long. There were complaints after his last start that he needed to go longer into games, and he did do that today. The bullpen didn't ruin it like last time. Dan Haren did his job today to shut down the Rockies and that's a big problem.

Ryan Spilborghs, Brad Hawpe, and Seth Smith each had multi-hit games, four for the former and two each for the latter two. Not much else you can say about the offense today.

via www.fangraphs.com

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Strong and encouraging from JDLR

not a good 7th, but whatever. The next two games are crucial (as much as any April games can be). Favorable matchups at home for both of our purported stud pitchers. We need to win both.

by Teekalong on Apr 22, 2009 4:53 PM MDT reply actions

The wrap could've just been

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by Andrew Martin on Apr 22, 2009 5:59 PM MDT reply actions

Haren just might win the Cy Young with a losing record

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by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 22, 2009 6:06 PM MDT reply actions

but wins are the only true measure of a pitcher

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by Andrew Martin on Apr 22, 2009 6:12 PM MDT up reply actions

Oh you're right. I forgot

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by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 22, 2009 7:20 PM MDT up reply actions

Wins are the Ultimate measure of a Starting pitcher

Ef you baldo try Hair-Be Dere!!

by Charlie77 on Apr 22, 2009 11:39 PM MDT up reply actions

because who doesn't want this friendly lump starting for them

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by Andrew Martin on Apr 23, 2009 9:24 AM MDT up reply actions

Hurdle needs to pick an everyday lineup and stick with it...

…Or at least use it with some consistency. The Rox have no offensive rhythm because – on a day to day basis – players have absolutely no idea where they’ll be slotted in the order, what position they’ll be playing, or if they’re coming to the park to play at all.

I know the team has a lot of talent spread around and a lot of guys that can play a variety of positions. I also realize that on any given day an opposing pitcher might have tendencies that favor playing a certain guy over another. But, ultimately, its Hurdle’s responsibility as a major league level manager to implement a long-term gameplan that will allow the players to feel comfortable in their roles and that will give them the opportunity to focus on reaching their fullest potential in these roles. Instead, half the team comes to the ballpark wondering what position they’ll be playing if they get to play at all.

The result is a team that isn’t developing its young stars, isn’t helping guys break slumps, and isn’t keeping streaky players hot. And its simply a shame that this team can’t reach their full offensive potential simply because of Hurdle’s need to incessantly tinker.

(sorry for the rant)

by Purp McGirt on Apr 22, 2009 6:13 PM MDT reply actions

Good rant, I approve

Might make a good fanpost as well. You might consider this so we can talk about it more in depth.

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by Andrew Martin on Apr 22, 2009 6:24 PM MDT up reply actions

Published it as a fan post...

…would love to hear other thoughts on the issue

by Purp McGirt on Apr 22, 2009 7:02 PM MDT up reply actions

good stuff

Whenever you have a thought or rant that takes up more than like 1 paragraph, think about making it a fanpost.

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by Andrew Martin on Apr 22, 2009 7:25 PM MDT up reply actions

Or consider mumbling the last paragraph incoherently...

That’s what my grandfather taught me.

Ef you baldo try Hair-Be Dere!!

by Charlie77 on Apr 22, 2009 11:41 PM MDT up reply actions

I agree with RMN

Good rant. This has been touched on in a few comments lately, but not like your post. I’ll check out the Fanpost.

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by rockhead on Apr 22, 2009 7:31 PM MDT up reply actions

I swear

You can substitute Bob Melvin’s name in here and it still makes perfect sense (well, except the “The Rox” thing). And that’s a horrifying prospect.

Both our teams need new managers. That’s the bottom line.

by Azreous on Apr 22, 2009 8:41 PM MDT up reply actions

I figured out why the Rockies are struggling

I found my 2009 Rockies calendar today. It had slipped through the cracks when I moved in January. The poster boy for April? None other than Yorvit Torrealba. May is Spilly

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by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 22, 2009 8:25 PM MDT reply actions