Game #48: Josh Geer vs. Jason Hammel
by Silverblood on May 30, 2009 5:39 PM MDT
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Being ignorant of the fancy tricks used to make this look fancier, I'll just get this flung up there and ask for one of the usual suspects to add in the widgets. Tonight, Josh Geer faces off against Jason Hammel as the Tracy era continues and Hammel looks to master the Coors Field demons.
Go Rockies!
Some words to drop the lineup after the AP photo.
Some more words, we need some space.
A link to the last time Hammel played against the Padres. The Rockies won that game 12-7. It's the game Dexter Fowler stole five bases off of Chris Young. I hope this just about does the trick.
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The formatting on the lineups have been goofy the last couple days.
… anyway, go Rox!
Tracy still trying Atkins in the 4 hole, and gives Torrealba the rest after his hot day,
yea thank god for that
why did he even sit yesterday?
12 down....4 to go for a repeat Go Wings!!!
by TuLoRocks2008 on May 30, 2009 5:43 PM MDT up reply actions
Still day-to-day at the time, I believe.
"Don't tell me about the world. Not today. It's springtime and they're knocking baseballs around fields where the grass is damp and green in the morning and the kids are trying to hit the curve ball." -Pete Hamill
ah true
have not been following this team as in depth as i usually am. Will be doing so after hockey is over though.
12 down....4 to go for a repeat Go Wings!!!
by TuLoRocks2008 on May 30, 2009 5:45 PM MDT up reply actions
as i usually do*
my bad
12 down....4 to go for a repeat Go Wings!!!
by TuLoRocks2008 on May 30, 2009 5:46 PM MDT up reply actions
yea just mentioned in the last post
why Outkins and his mighty .191 avg is batting clean up
12 down....4 to go for a repeat Go Wings!!!
by TuLoRocks2008 on May 30, 2009 5:41 PM MDT up reply actions
Yeah, I'm not quite sure why
and I’m glad it appeared, because I have no idea how to stick it in.
I love Greg Reynolds. Deal with it, suckers.
I think I overlapped what you were doing
I had to start this thing a little late subbing for Poseidon tonight.
Ah, okay.
Didn’t mean to step on any toes there, boss. ;)
I love Greg Reynolds. Deal with it, suckers.
Where does the lineup come from?
Does someone in PR call up the newspapers or post it online right after Tracy fills it out or something?
"Don't tell me about the world. Not today. It's springtime and they're knocking baseballs around fields where the grass is damp and green in the morning and the kids are trying to hit the curve ball." -Pete Hamill
I believe the lineup is available on SBNation as soon as it is posted on MLB.com...
… though I am not certain.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 5:48 PM MDT up reply actions
I guess I just mean,
I wonder how it gets from Tracy to the intertubes. Is this somebody’s job? Line-up Poster Man?
"Don't tell me about the world. Not today. It's springtime and they're knocking baseballs around fields where the grass is damp and green in the morning and the kids are trying to hit the curve ball." -Pete Hamill
Tract>Umpires>Scorekeeper>GameDay>SBNation>PR?
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 5:52 PM MDT up reply actions
That would make sense.
"Don't tell me about the world. Not today. It's springtime and they're knocking baseballs around fields where the grass is damp and green in the morning and the kids are trying to hit the curve ball." -Pete Hamill
It comes from SBN's stat compiling service,
Which is cut rate, not quite as good as those you’ll find at other new orgs, but when blogging starts making money, then maybe we’ll see about getting an upgrade.
It's nice to have some infrastructure support though.
"Don't tell me about the world. Not today. It's springtime and they're knocking baseballs around fields where the grass is damp and green in the morning and the kids are trying to hit the curve ball." -Pete Hamill
I shall be keeping up to date
with the game via black berry but going to watch the Wings game obviously a bit more importance in that one….cya all later…Go Rox!
12 down....4 to go for a repeat Go Wings!!!
I like his confidence
when he was talking about catching for pitchers he hasn’t caught before.
Guys in the All-Star Game do it all the time.
I like guys that set their sights high :) .
"Admirably obsessive." - Uni Watch, March 24th, 2009
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I just made it
I didn’t realize we had another one…I’m usually not around for game threads.
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Yeah, there's one RMN posts...
… but he’s MIA, so you’ve saved us all!
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 6:11 PM MDT up reply actions
I need to be around for a Jason Marquis start
and post my Winner image
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There it is!
I was just looking for it too. Stupid work firewall blocks all images.
"Don't tell me about the world. Not today. It's springtime and they're knocking baseballs around fields where the grass is damp and green in the morning and the kids are trying to hit the curve ball." -Pete Hamill
In and out tonight
Cookie making night, and all. But I’ll be watching, and hope to check in at some point. Go Rockies!!!
So. When is enough enough?
I should make some cookies...
… I have like six packages of cookie mix at my disposal right now
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 6:01 PM MDT up reply actions
Good plan
Just don’t make all six mixes at once. If you’re like me, you’ll eat too many yourself!
So. When is enough enough?
I'd eat them all by myself.
My family is on a cruise in Europe. Nobody else around to eat anything.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 6:03 PM MDT up reply actions
Well, I might have gone to this one because they're going to Italy, and I've taken 3 semesters of Italian.
But I also hate travel, so I probably wouldn’t have.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 6:08 PM MDT up reply actions
Heh
I love it. The two weeks running around Scotland by myself were fantastic and made me think I should do it more. Alas for no money.
I love Greg Reynolds. Deal with it, suckers.
Okay, I'm hungry.
I just made a split-second decision to get some In-N-Out. I will probably miss the first inning. Here’s to hoping the defense decides to show up for Hammel.
I do that with Chipotle before the Rockies games sometimes.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 6:02 PM MDT up reply actions
Mmm, that sounds good, too.
But that would require getting out of my car. I think I’m going to stick with In-N-Out.
Never been a fan of In-N-Out
But spending 755 of my time in Los Angeles these years, I know how addicting it is to people.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 6:05 PM MDT up reply actions
Love. Sweet. Chipotle.
"Don't tell me about the world. Not today. It's springtime and they're knocking baseballs around fields where the grass is damp and green in the morning and the kids are trying to hit the curve ball." -Pete Hamill
Chipotle is fun.
I live ten minutes from the very original Chipotle. Plus, USC has a Chipotle. So I’ve been eating it since the beginning, and also it follows me wherever I go. I’d die without it.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 6:06 PM MDT up reply actions
Oh yeah.
Immediate passing-away-age.
"Don't tell me about the world. Not today. It's springtime and they're knocking baseballs around fields where the grass is damp and green in the morning and the kids are trying to hit the curve ball." -Pete Hamill
Er, me too.
"Don't tell me about the world. Not today. It's springtime and they're knocking baseballs around fields where the grass is damp and green in the morning and the kids are trying to hit the curve ball." -Pete Hamill
Er, not. Nevermind.
"Don't tell me about the world. Not today. It's springtime and they're knocking baseballs around fields where the grass is damp and green in the morning and the kids are trying to hit the curve ball." -Pete Hamill
Before I die
I’m determined to try In-N-Out. Stupid local California burger chain of deliciousness.
"Don't tell me about the world. Not today. It's springtime and they're knocking baseballs around fields where the grass is damp and green in the morning and the kids are trying to hit the curve ball." -Pete Hamill
DEATH ROW: last meal GO!
In-N-Out, no question
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by fantasyfencing on May 30, 2009 6:07 PM MDT up reply actions
Hmmm...
This is an impossible question to answer. Maybe Chipotle. Maybe 500 wings. And I love Red Robin…damn.
"Don't tell me about the world. Not today. It's springtime and they're knocking baseballs around fields where the grass is damp and green in the morning and the kids are trying to hit the curve ball." -Pete Hamill
Chipotle = Amazing
I tried In-N-Out, and wasn’t really impressed with the burger. They had good fries, tho.
"Admirably obsessive." - Uni Watch, March 24th, 2009
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I';m not a burger eater
Which explains why I don’t see what the big deal is… but the people have spoken, and they love their In-N-Out.
Sometimes they put temporary stands around USC, and they always attract a TON of attention, even when they’re in a random corner of campus
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 6:12 PM MDT up reply actions
Good Times makes a pretty good burger.
"Don't tell me about the world. Not today. It's springtime and they're knocking baseballs around fields where the grass is damp and green in the morning and the kids are trying to hit the curve ball." -Pete Hamill
I'm playing Barmes, Helton, and Hawpe today
in my fantasy team. Sitting Dexter.
Yahoo! gives Helton and Barmes a 4-star matchup, Hawpe a 3, and Dex a 2
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first inning: 3 RBI, 3 R, 3H
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by fantasyfencing on May 30, 2009 6:30 PM MDT up reply actions
he sucks
Don't say nothing about A.J. Pierzynski without good cause , even if you do have one i will still kick your butt. As the young woman who believes he's better than most idiots around here that don't understand him. i like my menace. GO SOX! Women rule the world Men just live in it to do as we say.
by pierzynskirules on May 30, 2009 6:13 PM MDT up reply actions
errorkins?
Don't say nothing about A.J. Pierzynski without good cause , even if you do have one i will still kick your butt. As the young woman who believes he's better than most idiots around here that don't understand him. i like my menace. GO SOX! Women rule the world Men just live in it to do as we say.
by pierzynskirules on May 30, 2009 6:14 PM MDT up reply actions
people keep picking him as someone whos going to have a great turnaround
i see improvement, but i dont see him turning into a slugger
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by fantasyfencing on May 30, 2009 6:14 PM MDT up reply actions
Good start for the defense
oops
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I think I read Fire Joe Morgan too much
I immediately expected Fraiz or Drew to say something about Eckstein being “scrappy”
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haheha
Don't say nothing about A.J. Pierzynski without good cause , even if you do have one i will still kick your butt. As the young woman who believes he's better than most idiots around here that don't understand him. i like my menace. GO SOX! Women rule the world Men just live in it to do as we say.
by pierzynskirules on May 30, 2009 6:15 PM MDT up reply actions
I swear I just read an ESPN article
detailing that the reason for the Pads hot streak was the grittiness of David Eckstein, written with zero irony! It was awesome.
"Don't tell me about the world. Not today. It's springtime and they're knocking baseballs around fields where the grass is damp and green in the morning and the kids are trying to hit the curve ball." -Pete Hamill
scrooge
Don't say nothing about A.J. Pierzynski without good cause , even if you do have one i will still kick your butt. As the young woman who believes he's better than most idiots around here that don't understand him. i like my menace. GO SOX! Women rule the world Men just live in it to do as we say.
by pierzynskirules on May 30, 2009 6:16 PM MDT up reply actions
Wow
The defence wasted absolutely no time reminding us that it was a Hammel start.
I love Greg Reynolds. Deal with it, suckers.
that was a textbook bunt for hit though
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that bites
Don't say nothing about A.J. Pierzynski without good cause , even if you do have one i will still kick your butt. As the young woman who believes he's better than most idiots around here that don't understand him. i like my menace. GO SOX! Women rule the world Men just live in it to do as we say.
by pierzynskirules on May 30, 2009 6:16 PM MDT reply actions
nice combo name
Don't say nothing about A.J. Pierzynski without good cause , even if you do have one i will still kick your butt. As the young woman who believes he's better than most idiots around here that don't understand him. i like my menace. GO SOX! Women rule the world Men just live in it to do as we say.
by pierzynskirules on May 30, 2009 6:17 PM MDT up reply actions
to answer your question no
Don't say nothing about A.J. Pierzynski without good cause , even if you do have one i will still kick your butt. As the young woman who believes he's better than most idiots around here that don't understand him. i like my menace. GO SOX! Women rule the world Men just live in it to do as we say.
by pierzynskirules on May 30, 2009 6:17 PM MDT up reply actions
He's been on a crazy-good tear lately
"Admirably obsessive." - Uni Watch, March 24th, 2009
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The pain of him hitting a game-tying HR of off Corpas two years ago still lingers with me.
Hate him.
"Don't tell me about the world. Not today. It's springtime and they're knocking baseballs around fields where the grass is damp and green in the morning and the kids are trying to hit the curve ball." -Pete Hamill
I recall him in the tiebreaker with none too much fondness either.
I love Greg Reynolds. Deal with it, suckers.
that sucked
Don't say nothing about A.J. Pierzynski without good cause , even if you do have one i will still kick your butt. As the young woman who believes he's better than most idiots around here that don't understand him. i like my menace. GO SOX! Women rule the world Men just live in it to do as we say.
by pierzynskirules on May 30, 2009 6:20 PM MDT reply actions
freakin' out much
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by pierzynskirules on May 30, 2009 6:21 PM MDT up reply actions
I am.
I have an extreme fear of children.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 6:22 PM MDT up reply actions
i take it that you don't have any, right
Don't say nothing about A.J. Pierzynski without good cause , even if you do have one i will still kick your butt. As the young woman who believes he's better than most idiots around here that don't understand him. i like my menace. GO SOX! Women rule the world Men just live in it to do as we say.
by pierzynskirules on May 30, 2009 6:22 PM MDT up reply actions
okay
Don't say nothing about A.J. Pierzynski without good cause , even if you do have one i will still kick your butt. As the young woman who believes he's better than most idiots around here that don't understand him. i like my menace. GO SOX! Women rule the world Men just live in it to do as we say.
by pierzynskirules on May 30, 2009 6:23 PM MDT up reply actions
Defense behind him would be nice too.
3-0 is much worse than 2-0.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 6:21 PM MDT up reply actions
barmes triple
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wow more triples i've seen
Don't say nothing about A.J. Pierzynski without good cause , even if you do have one i will still kick your butt. As the young woman who believes he's better than most idiots around here that don't understand him. i like my menace. GO SOX! Women rule the world Men just live in it to do as we say.
by pierzynskirules on May 30, 2009 6:24 PM MDT up reply actions
his facial expression was he thought it was a flyout
good thing it was a gapper
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by fantasyfencing on May 30, 2009 6:24 PM MDT up reply actions
toddfather
rbi double
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i wonder if this is game is going to be a shootout
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by fantasyfencing on May 30, 2009 6:25 PM MDT up reply actions
ATTA-BOY!
"Don't tell me about the world. Not today. It's springtime and they're knocking baseballs around fields where the grass is damp and green in the morning and the kids are trying to hit the curve ball." -Pete Hamill
I was thinking the exact same thing, for whatever reason
"Admirably obsessive." - Uni Watch, March 24th, 2009
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run
Don't say nothing about A.J. Pierzynski without good cause , even if you do have one i will still kick your butt. As the young woman who believes he's better than most idiots around here that don't understand him. i like my menace. GO SOX! Women rule the world Men just live in it to do as we say.
by pierzynskirules on May 30, 2009 6:25 PM MDT reply actions
nice worthless out atkins
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shoot him
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by pierzynskirules on May 30, 2009 6:26 PM MDT up reply actions
i can only take so much
Don't say nothing about A.J. Pierzynski without good cause , even if you do have one i will still kick your butt. As the young woman who believes he's better than most idiots around here that don't understand him. i like my menace. GO SOX! Women rule the world Men just live in it to do as we say.
by pierzynskirules on May 30, 2009 6:27 PM MDT up reply actions
when is soon?
Don't say nothing about A.J. Pierzynski without good cause , even if you do have one i will still kick your butt. As the young woman who believes he's better than most idiots around here that don't understand him. i like my menace. GO SOX! Women rule the world Men just live in it to do as we say.
by pierzynskirules on May 30, 2009 6:26 PM MDT up reply actions
Not only is he hitting it harder...
… he;’s not hitting his cliche groundout to 3B at all.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 6:27 PM MDT up reply actions
a groundout mightve moved todd
maybe
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by fantasyfencing on May 30, 2009 6:28 PM MDT up reply actions
hawpe,
please send this to the rockpile
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HE WANTED IT
3-3
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by fantasyfencing on May 30, 2009 6:28 PM MDT up reply actions
BRANDON!
Man, you could just tell in that AB that he reeeeally wanted to smack one like that.
"Admirably obsessive." - Uni Watch, March 24th, 2009
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wow
Don't say nothing about A.J. Pierzynski without good cause , even if you do have one i will still kick your butt. As the young woman who believes he's better than most idiots around here that don't understand him. i like my menace. GO SOX! Women rule the world Men just live in it to do as we say.
by pierzynskirules on May 30, 2009 6:29 PM MDT up reply actions
As much as I refuse to believe that Tracy has anything to do with this...
… I have to admit. We didn’t see any energy like this from the team much during the last month of the Hurdle era. The team feels different… and different in a fresh, good way
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 6:29 PM MDT up reply actions
I think that's us
as much as it is them.
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Definitely.
We needed a change as much as anyone.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 6:31 PM MDT up reply actions
Maybe just us
but it seems the same way from Jeff and Jack on 850. They just seem more excited.
"Don't tell me about the world. Not today. It's springtime and they're knocking baseballs around fields where the grass is damp and green in the morning and the kids are trying to hit the curve ball." -Pete Hamill
Brandon.
You are my friend. You are my special friend.
:D
I love Greg Reynolds. Deal with it, suckers.
huh?
how special
Don't say nothing about A.J. Pierzynski without good cause , even if you do have one i will still kick your butt. As the young woman who believes he's better than most idiots around here that don't understand him. i like my menace. GO SOX! Women rule the world Men just live in it to do as we say.
by pierzynskirules on May 30, 2009 6:29 PM MDT up reply actions
I've had a lucky Hawpe shirt for a while
which is getting pretty battered. So, special.
I love Greg Reynolds. Deal with it, suckers.
alright
Don't say nothing about A.J. Pierzynski without good cause , even if you do have one i will still kick your butt. As the young woman who believes he's better than most idiots around here that don't understand him. i like my menace. GO SOX! Women rule the world Men just live in it to do as we say.
by pierzynskirules on May 30, 2009 6:30 PM MDT up reply actions
neither do i
Don't say nothing about A.J. Pierzynski without good cause , even if you do have one i will still kick your butt. As the young woman who believes he's better than most idiots around here that don't understand him. i like my menace. GO SOX! Women rule the world Men just live in it to do as we say.
by pierzynskirules on May 30, 2009 6:32 PM MDT up reply actions
Going to add my "don't get it" vote here.
"Don't tell me about the world. Not today. It's springtime and they're knocking baseballs around fields where the grass is damp and green in the morning and the kids are trying to hit the curve ball." -Pete Hamill
not that
Don't say nothing about A.J. Pierzynski without good cause , even if you do have one i will still kick your butt. As the young woman who believes he's better than most idiots around here that don't understand him. i like my menace. GO SOX! Women rule the world Men just live in it to do as we say.
by pierzynskirules on May 30, 2009 6:34 PM MDT up reply actions
I was being mean
by pointing out that in England they 1) don’t have Walmarts and their specialness and 2) no Hawpe t-shirts
Ah.
"Don't tell me about the world. Not today. It's springtime and they're knocking baseballs around fields where the grass is damp and green in the morning and the kids are trying to hit the curve ball." -Pete Hamill
i guess
Don't say nothing about A.J. Pierzynski without good cause , even if you do have one i will still kick your butt. As the young woman who believes he's better than most idiots around here that don't understand him. i like my menace. GO SOX! Women rule the world Men just live in it to do as we say.
by pierzynskirules on May 30, 2009 6:34 PM MDT up reply actions
very sad
Don't say nothing about A.J. Pierzynski without good cause , even if you do have one i will still kick your butt. As the young woman who believes he's better than most idiots around here that don't understand him. i like my menace. GO SOX! Women rule the world Men just live in it to do as we say.
by pierzynskirules on May 30, 2009 6:35 PM MDT up reply actions
I rather enjoy the thought
that I’m the only person in the country with a Hawpe T-shirt. Plus a Rockies NL champs shirt, several pennants, a flag, etc etc.
I love Greg Reynolds. Deal with it, suckers.
I'll bet there's another Hawpe shirt somewhere across the pond...
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 6:35 PM MDT up reply actions
In England?
Maybe. You never know. But the odds are slim.
I love Greg Reynolds. Deal with it, suckers.
I saw three Colorado Rockies hats in Japan.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 6:37 PM MDT up reply actions
Well, in Japan
they know a lot more about baseball than they do in England.
I love Greg Reynolds. Deal with it, suckers.
I'm willing to concede
your exclusive England Hawpe-love.
"Don't tell me about the world. Not today. It's springtime and they're knocking baseballs around fields where the grass is damp and green in the morning and the kids are trying to hit the curve ball." -Pete Hamill
Agreed...
… but assuming the ratio of baseball fans is similar, it means Rockies fans are (comfortingly) not absent.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 6:39 PM MDT up reply actions
HAWPE
I Spilly you
Don't say nothing about A.J. Pierzynski without good cause , even if you do have one i will still kick your butt. As the young woman who believes he's better than most idiots around here that don't understand him. i like my menace. GO SOX! Women rule the world Men just live in it to do as we say.
by pierzynskirules on May 30, 2009 6:29 PM MDT reply actions
I can't believe that just happened.
I go work for five minutes, and they freaking tie it up! What team is playing!?
"Don't tell me about the world. Not today. It's springtime and they're knocking baseballs around fields where the grass is damp and green in the morning and the kids are trying to hit the curve ball." -Pete Hamill
The Sky Sox
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by fantasyfencing on May 30, 2009 6:32 PM MDT up reply actions
what
Don't say nothing about A.J. Pierzynski without good cause , even if you do have one i will still kick your butt. As the young woman who believes he's better than most idiots around here that don't understand him. i like my menace. GO SOX! Women rule the world Men just live in it to do as we say.
by pierzynskirules on May 30, 2009 6:33 PM MDT up reply actions
They're invigorated, but re-
"Don't tell me about the world. Not today. It's springtime and they're knocking baseballs around fields where the grass is damp and green in the morning and the kids are trying to hit the curve ball." -Pete Hamill
oh
Don't say nothing about A.J. Pierzynski without good cause , even if you do have one i will still kick your butt. As the young woman who believes he's better than most idiots around here that don't understand him. i like my menace. GO SOX! Women rule the world Men just live in it to do as we say.
by pierzynskirules on May 30, 2009 6:34 PM MDT up reply actions
They didn't seem invigorated for the past 30 days.
So they’ve been reinvigorated. :-p
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 6:35 PM MDT up reply actions
The Colorado Breath of Fresh Airs
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+1
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by fantasyfencing on May 30, 2009 6:36 PM MDT up reply actions
The kind where the duelists make a lot of foolish moves.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 6:36 PM MDT up reply actions
It's a good thing our offense is hitting today
Cause so is San Diego.
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85 mph "curve"
ehhhh
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by fantasyfencing on May 30, 2009 6:37 PM MDT up reply actions
wth
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by pierzynskirules on May 30, 2009 6:37 PM MDT reply actions
DE-FENCE
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Did someone not plug in the humidor?
Or is this flashback to 1997 night?
No records in the last 10 years should count.
The humidor guarantees nothing.
We still play in the thin air. :D
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 6:40 PM MDT up reply actions
Seeing Atkins at 3rd the last 2 game
makes me wonder why the Rockies don’t send Stewart to AAA to get straightened out and play with some regularity
I think they should.
Option Stew, callup EY2.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 6:40 PM MDT up reply actions
I like Barmy too.
But he’d be more useful as a utility player.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 6:43 PM MDT up reply actions
EY2
looks to be an electric player at least with the bat. I want to see if it will translate against major league pitching
He's a speedster too.
It’d be fun to see what happens with Fowler and EY hitting 1 and 2
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 6:46 PM MDT up reply actions
Mind you, I only support this move if Stewart stays like this,
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 6:46 PM MDT up reply actions
well
if it Stewart goes down he would have to stay down for 20 days (barring an injury to a big league roster guy) I’d hope in 20 days both Stewart and Atkins get going…and That will get Atkins traded.
I don't even factor trades into the equation.
It’s pointless, as we have no way of knowing how likely that is. Assuming we’re keeping all the same players we have no, and assuming Atkins improves but Stewart doesn’t, he needs to go back down, and Ey is the guy to bring up,
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 6:50 PM MDT up reply actions
Send either down
At least one of them might get straightened out if
they’re both playing regularly.
No records in the last 10 years should count.
Atkins is improving his contact and his form.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 6:42 PM MDT up reply actions
And Kip Wells has a smooth delivery this year
but he’s not getting much done, either
No records in the last 10 years should count.
Atkins issue
is bat speed. He needs to work on that against major league pitching I think. (some maybe mechanical…which would be good to work on against AAA pitching)
Stewart..i have no idea. I think he’s not seeing/reading pitches. and confidence…which screams work on in AAA
Atkins batspeed has improved.
Don’t get me wrong, it’s not where it was two years ago, but it’s not where it was two weeks ago either.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 6:55 PM MDT up reply actions
No...
… but improvement is improvement. It shouldn’t be ignored anymore than it should be assumed.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 6:52 PM MDT up reply actions
Mother of jeebus Jason
DO NOT WALK ECKSTEIN TO FACE GONZALEZ WITH RUNNERS ON.
HELLO?
I love Greg Reynolds. Deal with it, suckers.
idiot
Don't say nothing about A.J. Pierzynski without good cause , even if you do have one i will still kick your butt. As the young woman who believes he's better than most idiots around here that don't understand him. i like my menace. GO SOX! Women rule the world Men just live in it to do as we say.
by pierzynskirules on May 30, 2009 6:42 PM MDT up reply actions
I tell him
to not throw fat ones and hanging curve balls.
and you want him to throw strikes….I’m not sure that leaves him much
No one on for Gonzales next t\ime
That’s the way to do it.
He’s the Pujols of the West Coast.
No records in the last 10 years should count.
A harder follow through...
… and that’s gone.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 6:48 PM MDT up reply actions
I didn't see him step to the dugout are we watching the same game?
Its kinda hard to drive a ball to the opposite field like he did when your stepping into the bucket.
He didn't really.
He didn’t step[ to the side, but he still stepped funny to me.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 6:50 PM MDT up reply actions
no pouting
Don't say nothing about A.J. Pierzynski without good cause , even if you do have one i will still kick your butt. As the young woman who believes he's better than most idiots around here that don't understand him. i like my menace. GO SOX! Women rule the world Men just live in it to do as we say.
by pierzynskirules on May 30, 2009 6:51 PM MDT up reply actions
Good to see Tracy out there
Hurdle probably would’ve let it slide w/o an argument
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wierd body language,
made me think he wasnt being very aggressive about it
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by fantasyfencing on May 30, 2009 6:54 PM MDT up reply actions
Aggressiveness didn't really matter in this case
it was more just seeing Tracy get out there
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Yeah, I agree
he didn’t look very confortable though
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by fantasyfencing on May 30, 2009 6:56 PM MDT up reply actions
One doesn't have to act angry to be aggressive,
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 6:55 PM MDT up reply actions
Thats a breath of fresh air
I can’t remember the last time I saw Hurlde leave the dugout to talk to an ump
He liked to yell at the umps from a distance.
Too lazy, I guess.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 6:56 PM MDT up reply actions
didn't want to lose weight
Don't say nothing about A.J. Pierzynski without good cause , even if you do have one i will still kick your butt. As the young woman who believes he's better than most idiots around here that don't understand him. i like my menace. GO SOX! Women rule the world Men just live in it to do as we say.
by pierzynskirules on May 30, 2009 6:57 PM MDT up reply actions
or tripped
Don't say nothing about A.J. Pierzynski without good cause , even if you do have one i will still kick your butt. As the young woman who believes he's better than most idiots around here that don't understand him. i like my menace. GO SOX! Women rule the world Men just live in it to do as we say.
by pierzynskirules on May 30, 2009 6:58 PM MDT up reply actions
Radio guy said his fastball has topped out at 86
How do you make a change-up work off thatr>
No records in the last 10 years should count.
BARMES
yes yes yes
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unassisted of course
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by fantasyfencing on May 30, 2009 7:00 PM MDT up reply actions
While we're talking about excitement...
Here’s a poll question. How long do you think it will be until the Rockies have a pitcher throw a no-hitter?
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when DLR gets a good home ump
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by fantasyfencing on May 30, 2009 7:02 PM MDT up reply actions
Unassisted are the best...
… but even assisted are fun.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 7:01 PM MDT up reply actions
Okay, atkins listen closely
you flew out when a groundout would’ve advanced the runner. now, you can sac fly if you can handle it. gidp = fail
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Old Atkins wouldn't have done that.
Still needs better, but this is still an improvement.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 7:02 PM MDT up reply actions
Haven't paid attention to that...
… but his swing looks so much more clean than it did earlier in the month.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 7:05 PM MDT up reply actions
Outkins
remind me of the South Park cartoon, when the guys were playing little league and tried to lose the game, so they could have their summer baseball free.
take out hurdle's fat mouth
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by pierzynskirules on May 30, 2009 7:03 PM MDT up reply actions
Am I the only person who lol's at the commercial about exclusive interviews with clint hurdle?
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lol nevermind apparently im not
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by fantasyfencing on May 30, 2009 7:03 PM MDT up reply actions
There's a dragonslayer in the bullpen!
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Geer's no dragon...
… so the DragonSlayer probably won’t be in form.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 7:07 PM MDT up reply actions
I haven't watched Rockies games in the last week or so
so I haven’t seen Fogg back in a Colorado uniform.
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I'm still considering trying out the Foggburns myself.
I’ll probably hate myself if I do.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 7:10 PM MDT up reply actions
take pictures
I grew a big Fu Man Chu….looked tough….but couldn’t stand the hair on my face…bout the time it was in good…I shaved it..
should have take pictures
Nice to see another team
do something dumb on the bases
No records in the last 10 years should count.
and then a punchout!
This is just…crazy. This team is actually playing, not just showing up.
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Checking in...
GO ROX!
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Ummm Jason
you didn’t let Geer get an infield hit, did you….?
Yes you did. Bad.
I love Greg Reynolds. Deal with it, suckers.
ya
not good
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Dam
"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
It's going to take double figures to win tonight
Taco-level may not be enough
No records in the last 10 years should count.
Ya for sure
not question about it
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I don't, particularly in his last days,
Hurdle kept a short leash on just about everybody, some shorter than others, though.
We'd better hope our bullpen is feeling good tonight.
We’re gonna have ’em for a while.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 7:15 PM MDT up reply actions
Starting Picthing
Hammel…is very meh…leaves too much fat and centered.
JDLR is too explosive (both good and bad)
And Marquis is the best pitcher, but a trade candidate
So…where are the Rockies 3 replacements?
1)Morales returning from injury
2) ?
3) ?
Reynolds is not healthy right now.
Hirsh is possible, but they’re not going to call him up just for calling him up. As I said, I think we only see one rotation change at most before the ASB.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 7:19 PM MDT up reply actions
Scrathing my head about that one
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They're not replacing all three of them soon, let alone probably at all.
Neither Morales or Smith has been guaranteed a spot in the rotation upon return from injury. Morales will take a spot from either Hammel or DLR if they’re really struggling, but only then. Marquis will not be considered for trade until a while from now.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 7:18 PM MDT up reply actions
Can we not trade Marquis
unless we’re getting something really good in return? I don’t like the idea of trading away our most consistent player for the typical scraps we usually get in return for these things.
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He is a likely trade chip at the deadline if he keeps this up.
Before that, it’ll take a big chunk of his contract being paid for us to trade him.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 7:19 PM MDT up reply actions
it's not about trading a good pitcher
it’s about trading a 9 million dollar contract…..so I’d assume he goes at some point
Your three questions presuppose that the answer isn't in the Q
And in JDLR’s case, it probably is. Up and down’s fine in that slot, particularly if it’s mostly up. Why is it really pressing to replace him?
Morales replaces Hammel, so that leaves Marquis, and unfortunately, I don’t think we get an immediate upgrade there, let’s hope that we at least get a solid future upgrade.
I really hate the Padres
especially Eckstein and Gonzalez and Hairston and Giles and…
yeah, the Padres.
I love Greg Reynolds. Deal with it, suckers.
baa
another one
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he's on one of my fantasy teams
(the one that is for money..and the league i’m in #!)
So…I really like him this year
That guy can flat out hit
Do not pitch to him if the game’s on the line.
No records in the last 10 years should count.
Typical Fogg
Slays Adrian Gonzalez, gets beat by anti-dragon Eckstein.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 7:22 PM MDT up reply actions
Dbacks won in the worst way possible
Game winning RBI by Byrnes
No records in the last 10 years should count.
Speaking of alcohol...
… I have some hard lemonade I should be drinking.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 7:30 PM MDT up reply actions
Other injury news..
Iannetta catching, Daley throwing and Buchholz continuing to throw, and Morales making a rehab start tomorrow.
Lots of players are going to be coming back at once.
I think Buchholz is going to be a long time coming back, if at all this year
No records in the last 10 years should count.
He'll be back this year.
But it won’;t be for at least another four-five weeks.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 7:32 PM MDT up reply actions
It will depend on how his rehab goes.
That’s about the earliest we can expect him. if he encounters problems, we may have to wait until post ASB.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 7:32 PM MDT up reply actions
Matsui was placed on the DL today...
… so we won’t be seeing him in the Houston series. We also won’t be seeing Mike Hampton, the one starter we’re scheduled to miss.
As a part-time Astros fan
it is only news if Matsui’s OFF the dl for a series
No records in the last 10 years should count.
this was a good funny comment
but seriously Kaz has been hurt a lot since leaving the Rockies. His age, and health were a concern…especially the money he wanted. I guess this was one good non signing for O’dowd
He was hurt a lot on the Rockies too.
We acquired him when he was injured, he missed six weeks in the middle of 2007, and he was day to day at least twice after that.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 7:42 PM MDT up reply actions
nice inning Fogg
so..knowing the Rockies Fogg will bat this inning…then come back to pitch next inning, and get no one out before being pulled.
Hard to tell with a curve ball pitcher
Throwing long toss or straight fastballs doesn’t tell you
what he can do when he has to start throwing his specialty pitch
No records in the last 10 years should count.
Buchholz has been working with all his pitches, according to jack Etkin.
Like I said, it will depend on his rehab stint. But there’s no reason to think he won’t be back this year.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 7:36 PM MDT up reply actions
ditto
and I seriously thought it would be an area of strength…or at least solid if not spectacular coming into the season
On -paper, it was a strength.
Street, Corpas, Grilli, Buchholz… in terms of ceiling, these are nothing to scoff at.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 7:45 PM MDT up reply actions
AND
2 long lefty guys in Rusch and Hammel coming out of ST.
I think the closer is over-rated…but I think the long guy is underrated. I liked both Hammel and Rusch as long guys.
OT
Any 3 doors down fans here?
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Saw them tonight.....
after the Rays game (Post game concert). Never much cared for them until tonight. They were outstanding.
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well thanks.
It IS a swell gig if you like baseball (which I do). The weeks are grueling at times as it is my second job. There aren’t many perks as people might think and quite frankly, the grounds crew can get pretty neglected by the FO but its worth it being on the field . I actually watched the concert with Boof Bonser, Mike Redmond, Brendan Harris and Carlos Gomez..
Tonight, I could have gained a “contact high” as our clubhouse is connected by an accordion partition from 3 Doors Down.
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Nice.
I’m hoping to get a job with the Tourists (our A-ball affiliate) next year, probably also as one of two jobs.
I love Greg Reynolds. Deal with it, suckers.
Good luck with it !!!
I wish you all the best.
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Hey, I'll have to look for you.
When I’m down in Asheville, assuming you get the gig, that is. I like that town a lot.
Yeah
I’ll be moving there for good after I graduate from college next year.
I love Greg Reynolds. Deal with it, suckers.
Any particular reason you chose Asheville?
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 8:03 PM MDT up reply actions
Grad school
and I too like it a lot. I’ve been wanting to move there for a while, the Tourists are just a plus. I was thrilled when I found the grad school there as well.
I love Greg Reynolds. Deal with it, suckers.
I'm waiting a bit before I go to grad school
But it’ll probably be here in CO. I’m tired of CA.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 8:05 PM MDT up reply actions
I miss LA, actually.
All my little haunts in Silverlake/Hollywood, Fosselman’s Ice Cream in Alhambra, Chano’s. In’N’Out, Phillipe’s after Dodgers games. Yeah, now I’m getting nostalgic for all sorts of places.
My life in LA consists of USC, and JHollywood. Nothing more.
It’s great… but it gets tiring. LA is great… but it gets tiring. USC is great…. but, you guessed it. In CO, I feel nice and cozy.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 8:09 PM MDT up reply actions
What kind of gig......
…..if ya don’t mind me askin’. Anything in particular?
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Heh
I’m just going to walk in and tell them why they can’t live without me. Any job is fine with me, really, and I can always fall back on my mad skillz as a barista to get a second job at a coffee shop. It’ll be a lot of work, combined with grad school, but that’s adult life.
/has OMG I have to be an adult moment
I love Greg Reynolds. Deal with it, suckers.
Well good luck with it.
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Give credit to Fogg
best middle relief we;ve seen in awhile
No records in the last 10 years should count.
it's getting quite in here
and…I’m going to leave ya’ll for awhile. Don’t let Embree give up 6 runs.
10 retired in a row
new laptop … having trouble typing
No records in the last 10 years should count.
Let's go Rockies let's go clap clap
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MAKE SOME NOISE
LOUDER
sorry, I’m trying to see if I have a future as a content writer for stadium scoreboards by practicing here.
Bah
Geer at 78 pitches through 6. We need to get him out of there.
I love Greg Reynolds. Deal with it, suckers.
So shiiiiIIIiiiIIIinyyy...
…. oh shiiiihiii HIII hiii hiiii hiiineeeeyyyy.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 7:56 PM MDT up reply actions
uh o
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I think we've been through this
don’t walk anyone in front of Gonzalez thing.
I love Greg Reynolds. Deal with it, suckers.
Walking Eckstein in front of Gonzales
should be grounds for immediate release
No records in the last 10 years should count.
Shining up that ERA
If it gets under 6, it’ll be ;positively lustrous
No records in the last 10 years should count.
Nothing beats walking in the rain.
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+ 10,000
I am at my most inspired in the rain, and it shows. I recently noticed that every script I’ve ever written has at least one (sometimes several) in the rain.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 8:07 PM MDT up reply actions
Tulo on third!
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Didn't know
what it was going to be scored as.
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Thanks Pads defense.
Should be an error, not a triple.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 8:07 PM MDT up reply actions
Tony G Jr.
has a history of giving nice gifts to the Rockies
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6-5.
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i leave and this is what happens
Don't say nothing about A.J. Pierzynski without good cause , even if you do have one i will still kick your butt. As the young woman who believes he's better than most idiots around here that don't understand him. i like my menace. GO SOX! Women rule the world Men just live in it to do as we say.
by pierzynskirules on May 30, 2009 8:09 PM MDT reply actions
Leave.
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cranky much
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by pierzynskirules on May 30, 2009 8:10 PM MDT up reply actions
Yes,
but about other stuff.
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oh
Don't say nothing about A.J. Pierzynski without good cause , even if you do have one i will still kick your butt. As the young woman who believes he's better than most idiots around here that don't understand him. i like my menace. GO SOX! Women rule the world Men just live in it to do as we say.
by pierzynskirules on May 30, 2009 8:13 PM MDT up reply actions
Double for Fowler!
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That'd be nice too.
And it’d put Barmy a single away from hitting for the cycle, after the scoring change.,
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 8:12 PM MDT up reply actions
Tie game!
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I should say the two that are most commonly criticized.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 8:16 PM MDT up reply actions
Outkins doesn't make anybody eat their words...
Ignorance of the American League is a sign of good moral character.
Really?
They’ve been reviled since the site started. I can’t think of anyone else, or maybe Shawn Chacon?
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I don't think the volume of comments
against them compares to Torrealba, Barmes, or Atkins.
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Atkins has clearly outpaced them both this year,
So maybe that’s skewing my perception a bit since he’s more the more recent PR scapegoat of choice. It might make an interesting study to go back through and see who wins. I think those three win in volume, but probably not in percentage of comments with animosity.
I can't say I'm completely certain, obviously...
… but in my limited time here, I’ve encountered far bore disdain for Barmes and Torrealba than anybody else. Atkins didn’t start getting really attacked until he was doing the Ground Outkins thing. Barmes was being mocked when he was hitting .290 earlier in the year.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 8:30 PM MDT up reply actions
The thing is that those three have their strident fans,
Who defend them vocally and get prickly with criticism and their defense in turn feeds the people who are saying that the Rockies should look to do better with those positions. So while I think the latter outnumber the former in all three cases, the fact is that there was nobody arguing for Matt Belisle, for instance, so the one sided nature of that discussion led to a smaller total of negative comments even though he’d clearly be lower on the totem pole of most Rockies fans.
True..
… so I should have phrased it as, perhaps, the two players that I think get the most undeserved hate. Belisle deserved it in my eyes. Torre and Barmes deserve some, but not what they get.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 8:38 PM MDT up reply actions
Willly T was not a favorite
I thought he was (and is) better than he was given credit for.
And he’s having a decent year for Cincy
No records in the last 10 years should count.
OH OH that reminds me
Somebody in the MLB.com comments was belittling our failure to trade for the “best backup catcher in baseball” who was “wasting away in Albuquerque.” Our beloved…
Danny Ardoin.
I THINK he was joking….? I hope he was?
I love Greg Reynolds. Deal with it, suckers.
Nice job Barmes.
I will officially shut up about you. Until tomorrow or something.
I love Greg Reynolds. Deal with it, suckers.
Tacos are so close
I can almost taste ’em.
Ignorance of the American League is a sign of good moral character.
Unfortunately
they’re IBBing Toddfather to get to Outkins.
This bad.
I love Greg Reynolds. Deal with it, suckers.
I'm up for it tonight !
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Okay, this is totally off topic but I need serious help.
I’m playing a word scramble game and I cannot for the life of me figure this out:
IGCUMER
The U is in the correct spot. Help, before I tear my hair out!
Oh, and I wouldn't normally go this off topic
but the answer isn’t available anywhere, and I know there are smart people here.
I'm not sure what the ? is.
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Wait, never mind.
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Are you sure you have all those letters right?
That;d have to be a very obscure word (I’m very good at these puzzles)
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 8:20 PM MDT up reply actions
McGuire.
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Star of Lizzie McGuire.
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That was a tricky one.
I’m used to those being regular words.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 8:25 PM MDT up reply actions
haha. You should have given the clue right away.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 8:24 PM MDT up reply actions
What does it say
that we both answered that after learning it involved Hilary Duff?
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+1
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I didn't answer it.
I was still lost. Though I have seen the Lizzie McGuire movie. But that’s because I see every movie.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 8:26 PM MDT up reply actions
Whoops.
A “w” here, a “w” there. You all are interchangeable.
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Woohoo
Why don’t you do more of that, Manny? It would be so much better for our blood pressure.
I love Greg Reynolds. Deal with it, suckers.
Where's this bullpen been?
Fogg, Embree, Corpus
What a trio
No records in the last 10 years should count.
Fogg's been great since he came back in limited time.
Corpas and Embree, though were strangers today.,
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 8:26 PM MDT up reply actions
Barmy
having quite the night, no? Now let’s get a run or two here and win this thing, Rox!
So. When is enough enough?
Okay
If the Rockies go ahead here, I’ll stay for the ninth. If it stays tied, I may have to hit the sack.
I love Greg Reynolds. Deal with it, suckers.
Nice tie game
It’s hard to keep posting because i’m watching hockey, basketball and playing poker.. aka Livin the dream
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Come on Spilly
if you don’t get the run home here, I’m gonna have to go to bed. And that’s sad.
I love Greg Reynolds. Deal with it, suckers.
Dang.
Still tied.
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Sigh...
I can’t keep my eyes open too much more here. Going to have to depart. No losing the game while I’m gone. (Hey it worked last night).
I love Greg Reynolds. Deal with it, suckers.
Have a plesant evening/morning.
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*pleasant *
"A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives."
Jackie Robinson
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Light blue at the horizon
Birds starting to sing.
Summer hours here are weird. Right. Over and out.
I love Greg Reynolds. Deal with it, suckers.
Should've taken on a 3-0
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The Cowboy looks like
The Shadow in that postgame promo shot
Ignorance of the American League is a sign of good moral character.
Top of the order coming up, though
I’m thinking walkoff if Street can hold them
No records in the last 10 years should count.
NOOOOOOOOO
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Silverblood made the right call
Best to sleep through that
No records in the last 10 years should count.
K
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Get out of the shower
and the Rockies are losing again. Boo.
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If the Roxs lose the night is gonna be a complete failure
King James= lose
Penguins=lose
Rockies=?
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But (King James=lose)=win for me
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I just love watching great players play
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Flibberty Jibbit
Let’s get some runs !
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Let's see if Tracy helps the team figure out how to make a comeback.
With the top of the lineup coming up, at least we’re set up pretty well.
Everyone
do a Google search for “well, that sucked” and look at the fifth result.
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Haha
I just did
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Withotu the marks
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Dex called out on strikes
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Barmes singles.
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Rally Time
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Rispy McNeverfail?
Ohhhh…. right. Ground Outkins,.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 8:54 PM MDT up reply actions
SB!!!
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SB!
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COME ON TODD
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Tie game!!!
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GATKINS!!!!
"Don't tell me about the world. Not today. It's springtime and they're knocking baseballs around fields where the grass is damp and green in the morning and the kids are trying to hit the curve ball." -Pete Hamill
I'm just looking at a generic batter and a strike zone
so i’ll take your word for it haha
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O MY GOD
ATKINS!!
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GO GO GO
"Don't tell me about the world. Not today. It's springtime and they're knocking baseballs around fields where the grass is damp and green in the morning and the kids are trying to hit the curve ball." -Pete Hamill
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Don't tell me about the world. Not today. It's springtime and they're knocking baseballs around fields where the grass is damp and green in the morning and the kids are trying to hit the curve ball." -Pete Hamill
WE DID IT WE DID IT!!!!
"Don't tell me about the world. Not today. It's springtime and they're knocking baseballs around fields where the grass is damp and green in the morning and the kids are trying to hit the curve ball." -Pete Hamill
WIN!!!!!!!!
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WALKOFF
HAWPE
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A Saito Moment.
"Don't tell me about the world. Not today. It's springtime and they're knocking baseballs around fields where the grass is damp and green in the morning and the kids are trying to hit the curve ball." -Pete Hamill
Tony Gwynn, Jr.
must really like us.
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I don't know how much has changed.
I don’t know how much it means. I still don’t think this team has turned around because of a managerial change.
But something was different about these Rockies.
Wow
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Gwynn gives it to us....
he’s our best friend. Always getting from Jr.
wow what a great night!
thank god for tony gwynn’s defense….first the red wings win then the rockies actually come back?? wtff
3 more wins for back to back on the Pens and a repeat Go Wings!!!
4-24 when we score 1st now
and 3-9 in one run games (2 in a row there)
3 more wins for back to back on the Pens and a repeat Go Wings!!!
We won...
How the hell did that happen? No one rolled over…
"Don't tell me about the world. Not today. It's springtime and they're knocking baseballs around fields where the grass is damp and green in the morning and the kids are trying to hit the curve ball." -Pete Hamill
We won, AND we won the kind of game we haven't won all year.
(close, behind early, tough closer)
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 9:02 PM MDT up reply actions
I'm still in shock, kinda.
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LoDo Magic.
"Don't tell me about the world. Not today. It's springtime and they're knocking baseballs around fields where the grass is damp and green in the morning and the kids are trying to hit the curve ball." -Pete Hamill
I figured it out
Tony G Jr. heard about the taco deal & decided we needed more runs
No records in the last 10 years should count.
Silverblood won it.
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Isn't she doing a weekly recap on Sunday?
Can’t wait to read it.
No records in the last 10 years should count.
Dude
and how about Mr. G.Atkins? He be hitting tonight. Enough, anyway.
"Don't tell me about the world. Not today. It's springtime and they're knocking baseballs around fields where the grass is damp and green in the morning and the kids are trying to hit the curve ball." -Pete Hamill
And Embree was solid. And Corpas was epically efficient.
Wow.
"Don't tell me about the world. Not today. It's springtime and they're knocking baseballs around fields where the grass is damp and green in the morning and the kids are trying to hit the curve ball." -Pete Hamill
Goes to show you what happens when your bullpen is on.
Even with the HR, Street had mostly ownage. Hairston is a Rockie killer anyway.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 9:05 PM MDT up reply actions
That was fun to see.
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Pads were something like 12-1 in one run games
Rox were, what, 2-10?
It evens out, like they say.
No records in the last 10 years should count.
3-9 now
3 more wins for back to back on the Pens and a repeat Go Wings!!!
by TuLoRocks2008 on May 30, 2009 9:07 PM MDT up reply actions
SD one more
then Houston for four. Hmmmm….
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Houston's struggling big time now
The fans think they need to fire their manager.
Management just gave him a vote of confidence.
Imagine that.
Going to Houston for 4 is a good thing at the moment.
No records in the last 10 years should count.
Man!
I can’t get over how happy it makes me why my boys are doing well. Here’s to Hawpe, and Atty, and all the rest of my Purple Row.
"Don't tell me about the world. Not today. It's springtime and they're knocking baseballs around fields where the grass is damp and green in the morning and the kids are trying to hit the curve ball." -Pete Hamill
W.O.W.
What a thrill to see this team win this type of game. I have chills, and I’m close to tears for some reason. I just feel better about this team after the last 2 games. How long it continues, I don’t know. But for now, this feels better than any one moment since we won the pennant. WOOT! Go Rockies!
So. When is enough enough?
Haha.
I tried to ‘Like’ this. Note: not FB.
"Don't tell me about the world. Not today. It's springtime and they're knocking baseballs around fields where the grass is damp and green in the morning and the kids are trying to hit the curve ball." -Pete Hamill
And I love Jeff's call.
“Improbable! And wonderful!”
"Don't tell me about the world. Not today. It's springtime and they're knocking baseballs around fields where the grass is damp and green in the morning and the kids are trying to hit the curve ball." -Pete Hamill
That was. SO COOL!
Everybody showed up tonight. When it mattered. and it was really freaking cool!
Ok i said 20 game win streak
2 down 18 to goo
3 more wins for back to back on the Pens and a repeat Go Wings!!!
Funny how being 8 under .500 feels like we're nice and close to the action
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 9:14 PM MDT up reply actions
True.
And can we got some F-ing taco time? Woo!
"Don't tell me about the world. Not today. It's springtime and they're knocking baseballs around fields where the grass is damp and green in the morning and the kids are trying to hit the curve ball." -Pete Hamill
I like Tracy's attitude in the press conference.
No pseudo-philosophy. No funny quips in response. Tracy actually speaks words instead of half formed ideas.
All managers do.
And I identify, because I do too, lol.
But Tracy comes across as a guy making comments on the baseball game he just played, not anything more or less. He’s backing up everything he says with specific examples from the game. He remembers everything, while sometimes it fwelt like Hurdle forgot what had just happened in the game.
by Greg Stanwood on May 30, 2009 9:19 PM MDT up reply actions
Caught this little gem on the Padres MLB.com board:
“I’ve got to be honest. The Rockies may have some young talent on their squad, but they look like the worst hitting squad(or at least the most undisciplined hitting squad) I’ve seen all sason long. Some of them look like little leaguers at the dish….”
Barmes had a good game… he still doesn’t have any discipline.
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