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"If we never try, we shall never succeed." - Abraham Lincoln

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by Russ Oates on Apr 29, 2009 3:21 PM MDT reply actions  

Finger and a thumb in the shape of an L

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 29, 2009 3:23 PM MDT up reply actions  

HEY!!

Nachos! Right here!

"DAMMIT! No, calm down. Learn to enjoy losing." --Hunter S. Thompson

by PioneerSkies on Apr 29, 2009 3:24 PM MDT up reply actions  

1 marshmallow in my cheek

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 29, 2009 3:25 PM MDT up reply actions  

1 more

I can fit one more

"DAMMIT! No, calm down. Learn to enjoy losing." --Hunter S. Thompson

by PioneerSkies on Apr 29, 2009 3:26 PM MDT up reply actions  

Directs his team?

Like a sonata, right?

Except not.

I love Greg Reynolds and I may be slightly ashamed to admit it.

by Silverblood on Apr 29, 2009 3:26 PM MDT up reply actions  

Rockies manager Clint Hurdle indicates how many more series he believes the Rockies can lose and still keep his job.

Listen, this signature line is a big part of who I am.

by frightened inmate #2 on Apr 29, 2009 3:26 PM MDT up reply actions  

Oooh...look at the sun!

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 29, 2009 3:27 PM MDT up reply actions  

Clint Hurdle phone home!

"DAMMIT! No, calm down. Learn to enjoy losing." --Hunter S. Thompson

by PioneerSkies on Apr 29, 2009 3:33 PM MDT up reply actions  

Cook noooooo!

I live and die with the Colorado Rockies and the Avs/Nuggets aren't that far behind....

by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 29, 2009 3:23 PM MDT reply actions  

It's Adrian Gonzales

don’t sweat that for a second

Matt Murton status: Freed
Garrett Atkins status: Not Traded
Clint Hurdle status: Still Employed by the Rockies

by Andrew Martin on Apr 29, 2009 3:24 PM MDT up reply actions  

That fact does make it a little better...

I just want to keep our advantage as big as possible for the bullpen.

I live and die with the Colorado Rockies and the Avs/Nuggets aren't that far behind....

by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 29, 2009 3:26 PM MDT up reply actions  

That fact does make it a little better...

I just want to keep our advantage as big as possible for the bullpen.

I live and die with the Colorado Rockies and the Avs/Nuggets aren't that far behind....

by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 29, 2009 3:26 PM MDT up reply actions  

Bah! A homer.

"If we never try, we shall never succeed." - Abraham Lincoln

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by Russ Oates on Apr 29, 2009 3:23 PM MDT reply actions  

dammit

"DAMMIT! No, calm down. Learn to enjoy losing." --Hunter S. Thompson

by PioneerSkies on Apr 29, 2009 3:23 PM MDT reply actions  

I clicked, Russ

Matt Murton status: Freed
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 29, 2009 3:23 PM MDT reply actions  

Was it good for you?

"If we never try, we shall never succeed." - Abraham Lincoln

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by Russ Oates on Apr 29, 2009 3:24 PM MDT up reply actions  

Again, trackpad

Matt Murton status: Freed
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 29, 2009 3:24 PM MDT up reply actions  

back

4 down....12 to go for a repeat Go Wings!!!

by TuLoRocks2008 on Apr 29, 2009 3:23 PM MDT reply actions  

Boo!

Shut out gone. Ah, well.

Apparently Gonzalez just set a Padres record for home runs in April.

by holly96 on Apr 29, 2009 3:23 PM MDT reply actions  

I reflect this statement in its entirety

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 29, 2009 3:24 PM MDT up reply actions  

well better that Adrian

gets his homer out of the way with nobody on base in a 7-0 game

4 down....12 to go for a repeat Go Wings!!!

by TuLoRocks2008 on Apr 29, 2009 3:24 PM MDT reply actions  

I wish Adrian wouldn't be helping my fantasy team so much this weej

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 29, 2009 3:24 PM MDT reply actions  

Um, stop that.

"If we never try, we shall never succeed." - Abraham Lincoln

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by Russ Oates on Apr 29, 2009 3:28 PM MDT reply actions  

I think you can go get him now

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by Andrew Martin on Apr 29, 2009 3:28 PM MDT reply actions  

+1

"DAMMIT! No, calm down. Learn to enjoy losing." --Hunter S. Thompson

by PioneerSkies on Apr 29, 2009 3:29 PM MDT up reply actions  

Ummm

Time to get Cook now.

I love Greg Reynolds and I may be slightly ashamed to admit it.

by Silverblood on Apr 29, 2009 3:28 PM MDT reply actions  

cmon cook

4 down....12 to go for a repeat Go Wings!!!

by TuLoRocks2008 on Apr 29, 2009 3:28 PM MDT reply actions  

Cook needs to go out...

this is ridiculous, his stuff is way up

I live and die with the Colorado Rockies and the Avs/Nuggets aren't that far behind....

by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 29, 2009 3:28 PM MDT reply actions  

Henry Blanco?

You’re joking, right.

I love Greg Reynolds and I may be slightly ashamed to admit it.

by Silverblood on Apr 29, 2009 3:28 PM MDT reply actions  

He can mash hanging fastballs

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 29, 2009 3:29 PM MDT up reply actions  

+1

Matt Murton status: Freed
Garrett Atkins status: Not Traded
Clint Hurdle status: Still Employed by the Rockies

by Andrew Martin on Apr 29, 2009 3:29 PM MDT up reply actions  

So can 99.9% of the league

Which I imagine is your point.

I love Greg Reynolds and I may be slightly ashamed to admit it.

by Silverblood on Apr 29, 2009 3:29 PM MDT up reply actions  

crap onna crutch

"DAMMIT! No, calm down. Learn to enjoy losing." --Hunter S. Thompson

by PioneerSkies on Apr 29, 2009 3:28 PM MDT reply actions  

belisle? really?

Give me Daley, Clint

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by Andrew Martin on Apr 29, 2009 3:29 PM MDT reply actions  

agreed

hes well rested and we want to see his stuff

by Purp McGirt on Apr 29, 2009 3:29 PM MDT up reply actions  

But belisle clearly just needs more innings to suck in so he can find his groove

/chews wad of gum

Matt Murton status: Freed
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 29, 2009 3:30 PM MDT up reply actions  

laughter

"DAMMIT! No, calm down. Learn to enjoy losing." --Hunter S. Thompson

by PioneerSkies on Apr 29, 2009 3:32 PM MDT up reply actions  

When the crap did Belisle become our go-to guy?

Oh, that’s right. Because Clint Hurdle manages the club.

I love Greg Reynolds and I may be slightly ashamed to admit it.

by Silverblood on Apr 29, 2009 3:32 PM MDT up reply actions  

When Stop! Hammel Time went to the rotation.

Belisle’s file which said “DO NOT USE” on the front mysteriously disappeared at about that time.

by Rox Girl on Apr 29, 2009 3:34 PM MDT up reply actions  

yes this.

I live and die with the Colorado Rockies and the Avs/Nuggets aren't that far behind....

by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 29, 2009 3:31 PM MDT up reply actions  

Is anyone keeping track?

I think Tulo is, like, 1-10,000 with the bases loaded this season

by OrangeTorpedo on Apr 29, 2009 3:29 PM MDT reply actions  

is it even a 1 for something?

4 down....12 to go for a repeat Go Wings!!!

by TuLoRocks2008 on Apr 29, 2009 3:30 PM MDT up reply actions  

He's 0-for-3

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 29, 2009 3:30 PM MDT up reply actions  

And your sample size.

Matt Murton status: Freed
Garrett Atkins status: Not Traded
Clint Hurdle status: Still Employed by the Rockies

by Andrew Martin on Apr 29, 2009 3:32 PM MDT up reply actions  

This

I love Greg Reynolds and I may be slightly ashamed to admit it.

by Silverblood on Apr 29, 2009 3:32 PM MDT up reply actions  

Man, you know Cook is scuffling

when he can’t even pwn the Pads like he usually does.

I love Greg Reynolds and I may be slightly ashamed to admit it.

by Silverblood on Apr 29, 2009 3:29 PM MDT reply actions  

Well, it's tough

He goes 6 scoreless, I give him the 7th as well, esp with that pitch count.

Matt Murton status: Freed
Garrett Atkins status: Not Traded
Clint Hurdle status: Still Employed by the Rockies

by Andrew Martin on Apr 29, 2009 3:30 PM MDT up reply actions  

Yeah

Great outing up until this point.

I love Greg Reynolds and I may be slightly ashamed to admit it.

by Silverblood on Apr 29, 2009 3:31 PM MDT up reply actions  

Yep

I can’t really fault Hurdle here. And Cook was great until he made a couple mistake pitches.

by holly96 on Apr 29, 2009 3:31 PM MDT up reply actions  

this is why all these runners

left on base last few innings is scaring me

4 down....12 to go for a repeat Go Wings!!!

by TuLoRocks2008 on Apr 29, 2009 3:29 PM MDT reply actions  

3 ER 7 IP for Cook

doesn’t look much better than his 3 ER 6 IP outings twice this season in the box score

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 29, 2009 3:30 PM MDT reply actions  

Quality Starts, man

I think Cook is slowly settling into his real career potential of a solid #3 type

Baldo needs to pick his nonsense up.

Matt Murton status: Freed
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 29, 2009 3:31 PM MDT up reply actions  

60% quality start percentage...odd stat

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 29, 2009 3:32 PM MDT up reply actions  

Rockies starting ERA

is good for second to last in the NL, which is strange as I don’t remember too many epic implosions from starters this year.

by moomacher on Apr 29, 2009 3:33 PM MDT up reply actions  

Not epic implosions

But a whole lot of lousy outings, yes. You don’t need epic badness when you just have consistent suck.

I love Greg Reynolds and I may be slightly ashamed to admit it.

by Silverblood on Apr 29, 2009 3:34 PM MDT up reply actions  

WHEW

Matt Murton status: Freed
Garrett Atkins status: Not Traded
Clint Hurdle status: Still Employed by the Rockies

by Andrew Martin on Apr 29, 2009 3:31 PM MDT reply actions  

Nice catch by Smith.

"If we never try, we shall never succeed." - Abraham Lincoln

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by Russ Oates on Apr 29, 2009 3:31 PM MDT reply actions  

Yikes.

Smitty bails out Cook

"DAMMIT! No, calm down. Learn to enjoy losing." --Hunter S. Thompson

by PioneerSkies on Apr 29, 2009 3:31 PM MDT reply actions  

nice catch smith

that’s it for Cook…i was going to say let him go all the way but not after that inning lol

4 down....12 to go for a repeat Go Wings!!!

by TuLoRocks2008 on Apr 29, 2009 3:31 PM MDT reply actions  

So, does anyone trust our pen

with six outs to get and a four-run lead?

Yeah, me neither.

I love Greg Reynolds and I may be slightly ashamed to admit it.

by Silverblood on Apr 29, 2009 3:32 PM MDT reply actions  

yep

better get some more runs

4 down....12 to go for a repeat Go Wings!!!

by TuLoRocks2008 on Apr 29, 2009 3:32 PM MDT up reply actions  

I can already hear the Rockies run-support machine warming up.

The sound of swishing bats will overwhelm the Padre’s senses.

by OrangeTorpedo on Apr 29, 2009 3:36 PM MDT up reply actions  

the voice of panic

that resonates with my own

Matt Murton status: Freed
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 29, 2009 3:33 PM MDT up reply actions  

Four-run lead and only six outs to go?

Probably, maybe. If it were one or two runs, that’d be a different story.

by holly96 on Apr 29, 2009 3:33 PM MDT up reply actions  

Murton's going to PH.

"If we never try, we shall never succeed." - Abraham Lincoln

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by Russ Oates on Apr 29, 2009 3:34 PM MDT reply actions  

MATT MURTON IS ON DECK!!!

"DAMMIT! No, calm down. Learn to enjoy losing." --Hunter S. Thompson

by PioneerSkies on Apr 29, 2009 3:35 PM MDT reply actions  

Murton on deck!

I live and die with the Colorado Rockies and the Avs/Nuggets aren't that far behind....

by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 29, 2009 3:35 PM MDT reply actions  

LET'S GO MURTON

MASH MURTON MASH

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by Andrew Martin on Apr 29, 2009 3:35 PM MDT reply actions  

Now batting, MATT MURTON!!!!

"If we never try, we shall never succeed." - Abraham Lincoln

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by Russ Oates on Apr 29, 2009 3:35 PM MDT reply actions  

Time for the redhead to hit for the redhead

and, theoretically, get a hit.

I love Greg Reynolds and I may be slightly ashamed to admit it.

by Silverblood on Apr 29, 2009 3:35 PM MDT reply actions  

you and your redheads again

"DAMMIT! No, calm down. Learn to enjoy losing." --Hunter S. Thompson

by PioneerSkies on Apr 29, 2009 3:36 PM MDT up reply actions  

Honestly

I fail to see what is odd about it. They are both pasty-white red-haired fellows.

I love Greg Reynolds and I may be slightly ashamed to admit it.

by Silverblood on Apr 29, 2009 3:37 PM MDT up reply actions  

And for someone in England,

that’s a dream boat.

Listen, this signature line is a big part of who I am.

by frightened inmate #2 on Apr 29, 2009 3:38 PM MDT up reply actions  

Uhh....

Uhh…..

You just go on making up whatever you like, there. I’ll be over here in reality.

I love Greg Reynolds and I may be slightly ashamed to admit it.

by Silverblood on Apr 29, 2009 3:39 PM MDT up reply actions  

he's...uh

being a bit overly patient

Matt Murton status: Freed
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 29, 2009 3:36 PM MDT reply actions  

that...uh

didn’t look too good

Matt Murton status: Freed
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 29, 2009 3:37 PM MDT up reply actions  

K

"DAMMIT! No, calm down. Learn to enjoy losing." --Hunter S. Thompson

by PioneerSkies on Apr 29, 2009 3:37 PM MDT reply actions  

fail

4 down....12 to go for a repeat Go Wings!!!

by TuLoRocks2008 on Apr 29, 2009 3:37 PM MDT reply actions  

SEND HIM BACK DOWN!

Listen, this signature line is a big part of who I am.

by frightened inmate #2 on Apr 29, 2009 3:37 PM MDT reply actions  

LOL

"DAMMIT! No, calm down. Learn to enjoy losing." --Hunter S. Thompson

by PioneerSkies on Apr 29, 2009 3:41 PM MDT up reply actions  

You'll do better, Matt Murton.

"If we never try, we shall never succeed." - Abraham Lincoln

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by Russ Oates on Apr 29, 2009 3:37 PM MDT reply actions  

Murton fails

Welcome to the big club.

I love Greg Reynolds and I may be slightly ashamed to admit it.

by Silverblood on Apr 29, 2009 3:37 PM MDT reply actions  

Now time for time for some bullpen SUCCESS

I live and die with the Colorado Rockies and the Avs/Nuggets aren't that far behind....

by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 29, 2009 3:37 PM MDT reply actions  

Slipped on venison.

"If we never try, we shall never succeed." - Abraham Lincoln

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by Russ Oates on Apr 29, 2009 3:38 PM MDT up reply actions  

The pasty red-headed mafia capped his knee.

Listen, this signature line is a big part of who I am.

by frightened inmate #2 on Apr 29, 2009 3:39 PM MDT up reply actions  

Matt Belisle.

I’m going to “enjoy” this so much.

I love Greg Reynolds and I may be slightly ashamed to admit it.

by Silverblood on Apr 29, 2009 3:39 PM MDT reply actions  

HE IZ OUR SETUPS GUY NOW

DONT ASK QUESTIONS

I love Greg Reynolds and I may be slightly ashamed to admit it.

by Silverblood on Apr 29, 2009 3:40 PM MDT up reply actions  

/CHEWS GUM LOUDLY

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by Andrew Martin on Apr 29, 2009 3:40 PM MDT up reply actions  

Made things interesting last outing

and before the scoreless outings 4 runs and 3 runs…my memory is just fine

by Purp McGirt on Apr 29, 2009 3:42 PM MDT up reply actions  

Right

I just meant his disasters were not recent.

by holly96 on Apr 29, 2009 3:43 PM MDT up reply actions  

This

First impressions mean a lot. He hasn’t been particularly impressive when doing going scoreless though

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 29, 2009 3:42 PM MDT up reply actions  

No

But scoreless yet unimpressive is an improvement over some outings we’ve seen from this bullpen.

by holly96 on Apr 29, 2009 3:43 PM MDT up reply actions  

Belisle time...

And the nervous shaking begins…

I live and die with the Colorado Rockies and the Avs/Nuggets aren't that far behind....

by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 29, 2009 3:40 PM MDT reply actions  

I do like that Belisle keeps the ball low

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by Andrew Martin on Apr 29, 2009 3:40 PM MDT reply actions  

1 down

4 down....12 to go for a repeat Go Wings!!!

by TuLoRocks2008 on Apr 29, 2009 3:40 PM MDT reply actions  

Out one.

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by Russ Oates on Apr 29, 2009 3:40 PM MDT reply actions  

1 away

I live and die with the Colorado Rockies and the Avs/Nuggets aren't that far behind....

by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 29, 2009 3:41 PM MDT reply actions  

Embree warming

I live and die with the Colorado Rockies and the Avs/Nuggets aren't that far behind....

by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 29, 2009 3:41 PM MDT reply actions  

Two down.

"If we never try, we shall never succeed." - Abraham Lincoln

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by Russ Oates on Apr 29, 2009 3:41 PM MDT reply actions  

Pinch Hitting

Elf

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by TuLoRocks2008 on Apr 29, 2009 3:42 PM MDT reply actions  

Gritty albino runt

I love Greg Reynolds and I may be slightly ashamed to admit it.

by Silverblood on Apr 29, 2009 3:43 PM MDT up reply actions  

Oh god they're talking about Eckstein

Will you twits shut up

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by Andrew Martin on Apr 29, 2009 3:42 PM MDT reply actions  

BUT THAT HIT PROVEZ HIS GRITTYNESS

ZOMGZ

I love Greg Reynolds and I may be slightly ashamed to admit it.

by Silverblood on Apr 29, 2009 3:44 PM MDT up reply actions  

It's in the bag with Belisle on the hill

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 29, 2009 3:42 PM MDT reply actions  

clearly

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by TuLoRocks2008 on Apr 29, 2009 3:43 PM MDT up reply actions  

12-year-olds.

"If we never try, we shall never succeed." - Abraham Lincoln

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by Russ Oates on Apr 29, 2009 3:42 PM MDT reply actions  

the annoying elf with a base hit

4 down....12 to go for a repeat Go Wings!!!

by TuLoRocks2008 on Apr 29, 2009 3:43 PM MDT reply actions  

Elfstein

?

"DAMMIT! No, calm down. Learn to enjoy losing." --Hunter S. Thompson

by PioneerSkies on Apr 29, 2009 3:44 PM MDT up reply actions  

Eckstein with a base hit.

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by Russ Oates on Apr 29, 2009 3:43 PM MDT reply actions  

Oi boi

A baserunner for Yo Adrian.

I love Greg Reynolds and I may be slightly ashamed to admit it.

by Silverblood on Apr 29, 2009 3:44 PM MDT reply actions  

........

Yeah.

I love Greg Reynolds and I may be slightly ashamed to admit it.

by Silverblood on Apr 29, 2009 3:45 PM MDT up reply actions  

Gonzalez up

I don’t like this guy. No matter who is pitching.

by holly96 on Apr 29, 2009 3:44 PM MDT reply actions  

Ohsht

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 29, 2009 3:44 PM MDT up reply actions  

another homer

4 down....12 to go for a repeat Go Wings!!!

by TuLoRocks2008 on Apr 29, 2009 3:44 PM MDT reply actions  

Homer

"If we never try, we shall never succeed." - Abraham Lincoln

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by Russ Oates on Apr 29, 2009 3:44 PM MDT reply actions  

cmon

i hate this freaking team

4 down....12 to go for a repeat Go Wings!!!

by TuLoRocks2008 on Apr 29, 2009 3:44 PM MDT reply actions  

With Belisle against Gonzalez

that was practically a foregone conclusion.

I love Greg Reynolds and I may be slightly ashamed to admit it.

by Silverblood on Apr 29, 2009 3:45 PM MDT up reply actions  

CRAP ON A CRUTCH!!!

"DAMMIT! No, calm down. Learn to enjoy losing." --Hunter S. Thompson

by PioneerSkies on Apr 29, 2009 3:45 PM MDT reply actions  

Who's the closer today?

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 29, 2009 3:45 PM MDT reply actions  

I'm hoping for grilli

I live and die with the Colorado Rockies and the Avs/Nuggets aren't that far behind....

by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 29, 2009 3:46 PM MDT up reply actions  

He hasn't given up a run since Opening Dya

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 29, 2009 3:48 PM MDT up reply actions  

HM

Matt Murton status: Freed
Garrett Atkins status: Not Traded
Clint Hurdle status: Still Employed by the Rockies

by Andrew Martin on Apr 29, 2009 3:45 PM MDT reply actions  

Go away, Matt Belisle.

Go far, far away.

I love Greg Reynolds and I may be slightly ashamed to admit it.

by Silverblood on Apr 29, 2009 3:45 PM MDT reply actions  

I can get behind this

I love Greg Reynolds and I may be slightly ashamed to admit it.

by Silverblood on Apr 29, 2009 3:46 PM MDT up reply actions  

groan

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by Andrew Martin on Apr 29, 2009 3:46 PM MDT up reply actions  

To Elba.

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by Russ Oates on Apr 29, 2009 3:46 PM MDT up reply actions  

Yorvit?

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 29, 2009 3:47 PM MDT up reply actions  

St. Helena.

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by Russ Oates on Apr 29, 2009 3:48 PM MDT up reply actions  

Where is our little Napoleon been?

Is he banned again?

"DAMMIT! No, calm down. Learn to enjoy losing." --Hunter S. Thompson

by PioneerSkies on Apr 29, 2009 3:48 PM MDT up reply actions  

No.

"If we never try, we shall never succeed." - Abraham Lincoln

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by Russ Oates on Apr 29, 2009 3:49 PM MDT up reply actions  

I didn't know he was actually banned

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 29, 2009 3:50 PM MDT up reply actions  

what'd he do?

Listen, this signature line is a big part of who I am.

by frightened inmate #2 on Apr 29, 2009 3:50 PM MDT up reply actions  

Pointed out

that Mark Reynolds would lead the Rockies with four homers.

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by Russ Oates on Apr 29, 2009 3:51 PM MDT up reply actions  

SCANDAL

Matt Murton status: Freed
Garrett Atkins status: Not Traded
Clint Hurdle status: Still Employed by the Rockies

by Andrew Martin on Apr 29, 2009 3:52 PM MDT up reply actions  

Shocking, no?

Some people think they can just say anything.

by Rox Girl on Apr 29, 2009 3:53 PM MDT up reply actions  

The humanity

Lead us in K’s with 57?

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 29, 2009 3:52 PM MDT up reply actions  

.....

So it’s his fault that we suck?

I love Greg Reynolds and I may be slightly ashamed to admit it.

by Silverblood on Apr 29, 2009 3:52 PM MDT up reply actions  

don't you go defending him!

"DAMMIT! No, calm down. Learn to enjoy losing." --Hunter S. Thompson

by PioneerSkies on Apr 29, 2009 3:53 PM MDT up reply actions  

I'm not defending him

After all, it might BE his fault.

I love Greg Reynolds and I may be slightly ashamed to admit it.

by Silverblood on Apr 29, 2009 3:53 PM MDT up reply actions  

That's why I don't go to Dairy Queen

As ice cream sales increase, so do drownings

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 29, 2009 3:56 PM MDT up reply actions  

Wow....

That’s deep. I think Congress ought to make a law banning Dilly Bars to save the children.

by Rox Girl on Apr 29, 2009 3:57 PM MDT up reply actions  

I used to make those things

that’s right. I was a dairy queen

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 29, 2009 4:00 PM MDT up reply actions  

how many people did you drown?

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by PioneerSkies on Apr 29, 2009 4:01 PM MDT up reply actions  

He does live where we have SPring Training

easy access

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by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 29, 2009 3:54 PM MDT up reply actions  

Yes.

"If we never try, we shall never succeed." - Abraham Lincoln

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by Russ Oates on Apr 29, 2009 3:53 PM MDT up reply actions  

Maybe he's depressed that his Snakes are falling apart

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by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 29, 2009 3:49 PM MDT up reply actions  

In truth

 I was worried Belisle’s little scoreless streak might convince the FO to keep him when we should get Speier, Morales or Bucky back. I can rest safely now

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 29, 2009 3:47 PM MDT up reply actions  

The pitch didn't look horrible to me.

Gonzalez has been a beast. Doesn’t make it feel better, though.

by holly96 on Apr 29, 2009 3:46 PM MDT up reply actions  

He's a really good player

and if he wasn’t playing for the Pads, I’d really like him

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by Andrew Martin on Apr 29, 2009 3:46 PM MDT up reply actions  

Should have put in daley or grilli...

hell dinger would have been a better option.

I live and die with the Colorado Rockies and the Avs/Nuggets aren't that far behind....

by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 29, 2009 3:45 PM MDT reply actions  

I want the lemur.

Like, now.

I love Greg Reynolds and I may be slightly ashamed to admit it.

by Silverblood on Apr 29, 2009 3:46 PM MDT reply actions  

Today's blood pressure test

is provided free of charge by the Rox bullben

by OrangeTorpedo on Apr 29, 2009 3:46 PM MDT reply actions  

Inning over.

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by Russ Oates on Apr 29, 2009 3:46 PM MDT reply actions  

we better score like 3-5 runs this inning

unbelieveable this team…how many have we left on bases already today anyway like 10?

4 down....12 to go for a repeat Go Wings!!!

by TuLoRocks2008 on Apr 29, 2009 3:47 PM MDT reply actions  

remember all that complaining about corpas in non-save situations?

yeah, careful what you wish for. happy now?

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by fantasyfencing on Apr 29, 2009 3:47 PM MDT reply actions  

i dont get it...

what was wrong with complaining about his overuse?

by Purp McGirt on Apr 29, 2009 3:48 PM MDT up reply actions  

They score 4 runs in an inning

then let their opponents score 5 in 2 innings.

I think it’s fair to say that even if we end up winning, this team has pretty major issues.

I love Greg Reynolds and I may be slightly ashamed to admit it.

by Silverblood on Apr 29, 2009 3:49 PM MDT reply actions  

Huston Street has closer duties today

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by PioneerSkies on Apr 29, 2009 3:49 PM MDT reply actions  

ah hah

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by fantasyfencing on Apr 29, 2009 3:50 PM MDT up reply actions  

i sure feel better now...

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by fantasyfencing on Apr 29, 2009 3:50 PM MDT up reply actions  

sez Goodman

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by PioneerSkies on Apr 29, 2009 3:51 PM MDT up reply actions  

hez wrming upp

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by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 29, 2009 3:51 PM MDT up reply actions  

So much for not putting him in high leverage positions for a while

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 29, 2009 3:51 PM MDT up reply actions  

a while = a week

week and a half, tops.

/chews a wad of gum into oblivion

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by PioneerSkies on Apr 29, 2009 3:51 PM MDT up reply actions  

who else do we put in

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Clint Hurdle status: Still Employed by the Rockies

by Andrew Martin on Apr 29, 2009 3:51 PM MDT up reply actions  

Gas Can?

"DAMMIT! No, calm down. Learn to enjoy losing." --Hunter S. Thompson

by PioneerSkies on Apr 29, 2009 3:52 PM MDT up reply actions  

yes that was my thinking

I live and die with the Colorado Rockies and the Avs/Nuggets aren't that far behind....

by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 29, 2009 3:53 PM MDT up reply actions  

He's been a bit shaky, too.

We currently have no lights out options.

by holly96 on Apr 29, 2009 3:59 PM MDT up reply actions  

He's hasn't given up a run since opening day at least

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 29, 2009 4:00 PM MDT up reply actions  

I know.

But he got yanked early a couple times recently and someone else got the last out(s) of the inning.

by holly96 on Apr 29, 2009 4:01 PM MDT up reply actions  

Let's not put Corpas in

how’s that sound

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by Andrew Martin on Apr 29, 2009 3:49 PM MDT reply actions  

looks like its going to be a TWO run game

going into the 9th…can we please make that record 1-7 in ONE or TWO run games

4 down....12 to go for a repeat Go Wings!!!

by TuLoRocks2008 on Apr 29, 2009 3:53 PM MDT reply actions  

hey we're still hitting

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 29, 2009 3:54 PM MDT up reply actions  

yea we hit alright

4 down....12 to go for a repeat Go Wings!!!

by TuLoRocks2008 on Apr 29, 2009 3:55 PM MDT up reply actions  

sad

that that is what we’re hoping for

"DAMMIT! No, calm down. Learn to enjoy losing." --Hunter S. Thompson

by PioneerSkies on Apr 29, 2009 3:54 PM MDT up reply actions  

Wow

Hope they can hold onto this one! Corpas has to pitch good eventually right?

"I've never known a man worth his salt who in the long run, deep down in his heart, didn't appreciate the grind, the discipline... I firmly believe that any man's finest hour - this greatest fulfillment to all he holds dear is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle, victorious." - Vince Lombardi

by nodakroxfan on Apr 29, 2009 3:54 PM MDT reply actions  

He won't be pitching today

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 29, 2009 3:55 PM MDT up reply actions  

Grilli then?

"I've never known a man worth his salt who in the long run, deep down in his heart, didn't appreciate the grind, the discipline... I firmly believe that any man's finest hour - this greatest fulfillment to all he holds dear is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle, victorious." - Vince Lombardi

by nodakroxfan on Apr 29, 2009 3:55 PM MDT up reply actions  

Street

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 29, 2009 3:56 PM MDT up reply actions  

Huston's got this

I want to feel good about today (-:

by ejskater on Apr 29, 2009 3:55 PM MDT reply actions  

yeah...

me too…

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by fantasyfencing on Apr 29, 2009 3:57 PM MDT up reply actions  

can't even bear to watch

going to circle back in twenty minutes

by moomacher on Apr 29, 2009 3:55 PM MDT reply actions  

Oh god.

Crash helmet time.

I love Greg Reynolds and I may be slightly ashamed to admit it.

by Silverblood on Apr 29, 2009 3:56 PM MDT reply actions  

We’re going to be fine. I don’t know why, but we are.

by Bryce on Apr 29, 2009 3:56 PM MDT reply actions  

Ef you baldo try hair be there...

I live and die with the Colorado Rockies and the Avs/Nuggets aren't that far behind....

by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 29, 2009 3:57 PM MDT reply actions  

Here we go Street

Get ’er done

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by Andrew Martin on Apr 29, 2009 3:57 PM MDT reply actions  

NERVOUS!

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by Sandlotkid8 on Apr 29, 2009 3:57 PM MDT reply actions  

same here

"I've never known a man worth his salt who in the long run, deep down in his heart, didn't appreciate the grind, the discipline... I firmly believe that any man's finest hour - this greatest fulfillment to all he holds dear is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle, victorious." - Vince Lombardi

by nodakroxfan on Apr 29, 2009 3:58 PM MDT up reply actions  

Just end the game!

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by Sandlotkid8 on Apr 29, 2009 3:58 PM MDT up reply actions  

I hate our bullpen

I hate our bullpen I hate our bullpen I hate our bullpen I hate our bullpen I hate our bullpen I hate our bullpen I hate our bullpen

by cocainelips99 on Apr 29, 2009 3:58 PM MDT reply actions  

It REALLY bother's me

when Frazier pronounces Jason’s name “GREELEY”
REALLY

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 29, 2009 3:59 PM MDT reply actions  

Well

Jason doesn’t pronounce it that way

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 29, 2009 4:02 PM MDT up reply actions  

I know

I’m just trying to be the devil’s advocate, since Jason doesn’t pronounce it as Italians would.

by holly96 on Apr 29, 2009 4:03 PM MDT up reply actions  

I am glad that I am not the only one...

Do you think that he puts steaks on the GREEL in his backyard?

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by Sandlotkid8 on Apr 29, 2009 4:00 PM MDT up reply actions  

K

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by Sandlotkid8 on Apr 29, 2009 3:59 PM MDT reply actions  

yay

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by fantasyfencing on Apr 29, 2009 4:00 PM MDT up reply actions  

cmon 2 more

4 down....12 to go for a repeat Go Wings!!!

by TuLoRocks2008 on Apr 29, 2009 4:00 PM MDT reply actions  

K

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by Sandlotkid8 on Apr 29, 2009 4:01 PM MDT reply actions  

Cmon Street!

YES!

I live and die with the Colorado Rockies and the Avs/Nuggets aren't that far behind....

by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 29, 2009 4:01 PM MDT reply actions  

Two down!

"If we never try, we shall never succeed." - Abraham Lincoln

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by Russ Oates on Apr 29, 2009 4:01 PM MDT reply actions  

K x2

"DAMMIT! No, calm down. Learn to enjoy losing." --Hunter S. Thompson

by PioneerSkies on Apr 29, 2009 4:01 PM MDT reply actions  

KK!

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 29, 2009 4:03 PM MDT up reply actions  

KK

if you're reading this, it means my undying support for your team will result in its failure.

by fantasyfencing on Apr 29, 2009 4:01 PM MDT reply actions  

1 more

4 down....12 to go for a repeat Go Wings!!!

by TuLoRocks2008 on Apr 29, 2009 4:01 PM MDT reply actions  

How funny...

that a couple innings ago, it could be said that "the Rockies are clinging to a tenous 7 run lead.

by Bryce on Apr 29, 2009 4:02 PM MDT reply actions  

Why do our bats seem to turn off half way through most games?

This really confuses me, aren’t bullpens supposed to be easier to score on?

by Rox Girl on Apr 29, 2009 4:03 PM MDT up reply actions  

tell THAT to the Mets

Matt Murton status: Freed
Garrett Atkins status: Not Traded
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 29, 2009 4:03 PM MDT up reply actions  

Or they score late after the game is over

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 29, 2009 4:03 PM MDT up reply actions  

That has to be one of the funniest

and depressing things I’ve heard all day.

by OrangeTorpedo on Apr 29, 2009 4:03 PM MDT up reply actions  

H-town has the slider working!

"DAMMIT! No, calm down. Learn to enjoy losing." --Hunter S. Thompson

by PioneerSkies on Apr 29, 2009 4:02 PM MDT reply actions  

that slider is movin

if you're reading this, it means my undying support for your team will result in its failure.

by fantasyfencing on Apr 29, 2009 4:02 PM MDT reply actions  

STAND UP!!! TWO OUTS TWO STRIKES!

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by Sandlotkid8 on Apr 29, 2009 4:02 PM MDT reply actions  

Cmon Blanco

stop being a pest

4 down....12 to go for a repeat Go Wings!!!

by TuLoRocks2008 on Apr 29, 2009 4:03 PM MDT reply actions  

Challenge him!

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by Sandlotkid8 on Apr 29, 2009 4:04 PM MDT reply actions  

yeah

right in the face! :)

by Jester76 on Apr 29, 2009 4:04 PM MDT up reply actions  

BALL GAME!!

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by Sandlotkid8 on Apr 29, 2009 4:04 PM MDT reply actions  

Rockies win!

"If we never try, we shall never succeed." - Abraham Lincoln

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by Russ Oates on Apr 29, 2009 4:04 PM MDT reply actions  

rockies win

4 down....12 to go for a repeat Go Wings!!!

by TuLoRocks2008 on Apr 29, 2009 4:04 PM MDT reply actions  

ROCKIES WIN!

Ks the side. I vote street closer!

by ejskater on Apr 29, 2009 4:04 PM MDT reply actions  

ROCKIES WIN YAYHOO!!!

I live and die with the Colorado Rockies and the Avs/Nuggets aren't that far behind....

by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 29, 2009 4:04 PM MDT reply actions  

3 strikeouts!

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by Sandlotkid8 on Apr 29, 2009 4:04 PM MDT reply actions  

Win, and Tacos

Excellent

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Garrett Atkins status: Not Traded
Clint Hurdle status: Still Employed by the Rockies

by Andrew Martin on Apr 29, 2009 4:04 PM MDT reply actions  

Yes!!! KK… K^3

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 29, 2009 4:04 PM MDT reply actions  

YES

"I've never known a man worth his salt who in the long run, deep down in his heart, didn't appreciate the grind, the discipline... I firmly believe that any man's finest hour - this greatest fulfillment to all he holds dear is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle, victorious." - Vince Lombardi

by nodakroxfan on Apr 29, 2009 4:05 PM MDT reply actions  

GOT HIM!!!

Street Ks the side!
THIS ONE IS A ROCKIES WINNER!!

"DAMMIT! No, calm down. Learn to enjoy losing." --Hunter S. Thompson

by PioneerSkies on Apr 29, 2009 4:05 PM MDT reply actions  

KKK

BABY
GG, enjoy your tacos

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by fantasyfencing on Apr 29, 2009 4:05 PM MDT reply actions  

Woohoo

Nice job Huston. Do that more often plz thx.

I love Greg Reynolds and I may be slightly ashamed to admit it.

by Silverblood on Apr 29, 2009 4:05 PM MDT reply actions  

Woohoo!

Do I get into the rollcall if I only post after the game’s ended? (I have been following with the baitedest of breath ever since I got in about half an hour ago)

by biondino on Apr 29, 2009 4:05 PM MDT reply actions  

sure why not

Matt Murton status: Freed
Garrett Atkins status: Not Traded
Clint Hurdle status: Still Employed by the Rockies

by Andrew Martin on Apr 29, 2009 4:06 PM MDT up reply actions  

It would be

“batedest,” if there was such a word. We went over this right before the season started.

"If we never try, we shall never succeed." - Abraham Lincoln

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by Russ Oates on Apr 29, 2009 4:06 PM MDT up reply actions  

Huh.

I was always one of the nerdy kids correcting others on their spelling of words that don’t even exist. I guess the tables have turned…

by biondino on Apr 29, 2009 4:08 PM MDT up reply actions  

EPIC WIN

Or maybe just Epic-notfail

by OrangeTorpedo on Apr 29, 2009 4:05 PM MDT reply actions  

a series win!

"DAMMIT! No, calm down. Learn to enjoy losing." --Hunter S. Thompson

by PioneerSkies on Apr 29, 2009 4:06 PM MDT reply actions  

We

can only hope he continues to pitch the way he did today

"I've never known a man worth his salt who in the long run, deep down in his heart, didn't appreciate the grind, the discipline... I firmly believe that any man's finest hour - this greatest fulfillment to all he holds dear is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle, victorious." - Vince Lombardi

by nodakroxfan on Apr 29, 2009 4:07 PM MDT up reply actions  

yeah let's go ahead and not make a season out of a good outing

although you know that they will SIGH

Matt Murton status: Freed
Garrett Atkins status: Not Traded
Clint Hurdle status: Still Employed by the Rockies

by Andrew Martin on Apr 29, 2009 4:08 PM MDT up reply actions  

How about

not making a season out of a bad outing?

I love Greg Reynolds and I may be slightly ashamed to admit it.

by Silverblood on Apr 29, 2009 4:09 PM MDT up reply actions  

this as well

I want to keep closing games by committee for now.

Matt Murton status: Freed
Garrett Atkins status: Not Traded
Clint Hurdle status: Still Employed by the Rockies

by Andrew Martin on Apr 29, 2009 4:09 PM MDT up reply actions  

Yeah

Russian roulette and all. Best option we have…

(Come back Bucky we love you we will give you suitcases of cash and Ukrainian mail-order brides)

I love Greg Reynolds and I may be slightly ashamed to admit it.

by Silverblood on Apr 29, 2009 4:10 PM MDT up reply actions  

8-12

Horrible April???

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by Sandlotkid8 on Apr 29, 2009 4:08 PM MDT reply actions  

meh, not great.

Matt Murton status: Freed
Garrett Atkins status: Not Traded
Clint Hurdle status: Still Employed by the Rockies

by Andrew Martin on Apr 29, 2009 4:09 PM MDT up reply actions  

disappointing, but not horrible

"DAMMIT! No, calm down. Learn to enjoy losing." --Hunter S. Thompson

by PioneerSkies on Apr 29, 2009 4:09 PM MDT up reply actions  

could've been worse...loss today would've really hurt

"I've never known a man worth his salt who in the long run, deep down in his heart, didn't appreciate the grind, the discipline... I firmly believe that any man's finest hour - this greatest fulfillment to all he holds dear is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle, victorious." - Vince Lombardi

by nodakroxfan on Apr 29, 2009 4:10 PM MDT up reply actions  

Considering most of our games were on the road

and against solid competition (everyone was either over 500 when we played them or considered by many as divisonal favorites in March), it’s not horrible. Low end of what I’ll accept, but we’re not out of it

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 29, 2009 5:07 PM MDT up reply actions  

I hate these weekday day games.

Does anyone care to give me a quick recap or should I just be satisfied we won?

by Business Socks on Apr 29, 2009 4:27 PM MDT reply actions  

Game wrap coming up in a minute.

"If we never try, we shall never succeed." - Abraham Lincoln

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by Russ Oates on Apr 29, 2009 4:30 PM MDT up reply actions  

There'll be a game wrap up soon

Matt Murton status: Freed
Garrett Atkins status: Not Traded
Clint Hurdle status: Still Employed by the Rockies

by Andrew Martin on Apr 29, 2009 4:30 PM MDT up reply actions  

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