Game #69: Paul Maholm vs Jorge De La Rosa
by Rox Girl on Jun 21, 2009 12:16 PM MDT
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De La Rosa continues to be erratic at best, but should the Rockies be looking to replace him? I mean if a better starter falls into the team's lap, sure, but let's take a close look at what De La Rosa has done to see how good that starter would have to be to be an improvement. Listed below are JDLR's game scores from each start this season. Game Score is one of Bill James' inventions that center a start around 50, with positive pitching events such as outs, innings, K's, pushing the number higher, negative events, such as hits and runs, pushing the score lower. Keeping it at 50 is actually an accomplishment for Rockies pitchers, and it says something to the strength of our starters this year that the team is averaging exactly 50 for their starts. JDLR's a bit under that at 47, but a close look shows that what's really happening is that he's either being good or on sporadic occasions, he's being very, very bad.
- April 11: 33
- April 17: 59
- April 22: 56
- April 28: 62
- May 4: 43
- May 9: 77
- May 15: 69
- May 20: 19
- May 25: 22
- May 31: 41
- June 5: 53
- June 10: 60
- June 16: 16
On the one hand, May 20, May 25, and his last start against Tampa Bay qualify as absolute disasters, giving him three of his last six that he has basically given the Rockies very little chance to come out with a win in. On the other hand, in seven of his thirteen starts this year, better than 50%, he's given the Rockies a better than average chance to win and a couple more that he didn't let get out of control. Since joining the Rockies in May 2008, De La Rosa has had 20 out of 36 starts with game scores over 50, or 56% of his total starts have left the team in a solid position to win. Aaron Cook in that time has had starts with scores over 50 in only 18 out of his 40 (45%). Ubaldo Jimenez has gone 29 for 42 (69%) to lead the Rockies staff.
The real issue with JDLR is that those blowups come suddenly and unexpectedly, and as such leave a particularly bitter taste in the mouths of fans, who are quick to forget when he's good, he leaves the team in as good of shape as anybody on the staff save Jimenez. As long as he continues to do this at a better than 50% rate, he's a solid asset for the club, despite the blowups. If he starts drifting below that threshold, then we'll need to see what we can do about an upgrade.
Probably not going to be this guy, despite his rumored availablity:
Go Rockies!
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Go Rockies!
Lineup is exactly how i imagined it would be earlier today i had a feeling Helton would get a day to sit….let’s get em boyss
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
I'm still mentally exhausted after being at the game last night.
Just win dammit. But make it a little easier today fellas.
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 12:23 PM MDT reply actions
This
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 21, 2009 12:24 PM MDT up reply actions
Atkins
6 for 12 vs Malhom lifetime…nice to see the one day that Atkins starts a week is against a guy he hits well
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
Better to see
Stewart getting a start when Atkins is on the field. Stewart mashes and plays 1000x better defense then Ground Outkins.
by cocainelips99 on Jun 21, 2009 1:03 PM MDT up reply actions
Helton and Iannetta sitting?
I know it’s a day game after a night game, but sitting both players that just came through with clutch HRs seems like Dusty Baker style management. “Good work boys, congrats, you get a day off.”
Stupid stupid stupid. The Rockies have momentum, and Tracy is actively trying to kill it.
Eye test
Will I find Bill Jame’s stats invention more helpful in confirming what I already know. Bottom line JDLR is running out of time to prove himself as a quality starting pitcher for the Rockies.His career stats shows a player that hurts his team more than helps them win. So therefore Josh Fogg, Morales or Hynick will do.
On another subject, I think we should trust our eyes(instict) over stats.
Awesome breakdown on DLR
Those are all things I suspected but didn’t do the legwork to find out. Stats don’t have to be king, but that method shows the problems with doing the “eye test”
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Jun 21, 2009 12:44 PM MDT reply actions
I think the auto-refresh is not working, I have it selected and it's not working for me.
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 12:46 PM MDT reply actions
firefox
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 12:51 PM MDT up reply actions
It's working for me in Firefox, too. I'm not sure what the issue is, then.
Is anybody else having any troubles?
Yipee! Paul Phillips today.
(no this isn’t a knock on CDI – yes he rulz – I just am totally digging on Phillips lately)
This may be his last start as a Rockie.
by Greg Stanwood on Jun 21, 2009 12:54 PM MDT up reply actions
Yeah, I knew when Yorvit got enough rehab ABs (I heard ~ 25) Paul would get sent down...
I wan’t sure if he still had options left, but I guess so….I also heard somewhere that he was going to Modesto? Could this be right?
by TulsaDriller on Jun 21, 2009 12:57 PM MDT up reply actions
I thought Yorvit was going to Modesto then Colo Springs
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 12:58 PM MDT up reply actions
Torrealba is allowed five minor league games.
He is expected to be back for the series at Oakland. With the day off after the Angels series, Iannetta may be playing all three games.
by Greg Stanwood on Jun 21, 2009 1:35 PM MDT up reply actions
also Reds Cards and Mets losing right now as well
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 21, 2009 1:08 PM MDT up reply actions
Yes. If we can get the Giants to lose also
And the Tigers to finish the last three outs, we have a chance to move within a game of the wildcard!!!!!!
WOOHOO
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Jun 21, 2009 1:09 PM MDT up reply actions
good Jorge good Jorge good Jorge
good Jorge good Jorge good Jorge good Jorge
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 1:09 PM MDT reply actions
leadoff triple.
oh crap.
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 1:12 PM MDT reply actions
Mc Cutchen
is going to be a hell of a player….such a pest already….
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
rbi single to RF.
bad Jorge, go away.
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 1:13 PM MDT reply actions
seconded
this has been a disastrous start for him, atrocious
my sarcasm detector is blinking red
I guess we’d better ship him to Tulsa because he’s so bad
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: Badass
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jun 21, 2009 1:21 PM MDT up reply actions
HBP
someone go talk to Jorge.
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 1:15 PM MDT reply actions
right
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: Badass
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jun 21, 2009 1:17 PM MDT up reply actions
yep
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 1:17 PM MDT up reply actions
you really think he's TRYING to lose?
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: Badass
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jun 21, 2009 1:18 PM MDT up reply actions
obviously he is not trying too
you know what i mean…
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 21, 2009 1:18 PM MDT up reply actions
Why don't you say what you really mean then
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: Badass
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jun 21, 2009 1:19 PM MDT up reply actions
no of course not.
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 1:18 PM MDT up reply actions
i expect better from you good sir
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: Badass
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jun 21, 2009 1:19 PM MDT up reply actions
Do we have a spare starter?
I am really not in the mood for JDLR losing the game in the ist 1/3 of an inning.
you know, he could always cool off and start pitching, you know, well
It’s an ugly start, but why don’t we wait and see what happens before lighting the torches
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: Badass
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
siddown!
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 1:19 PM MDT reply actions
i like the sound of this
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: Badass
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jun 21, 2009 1:20 PM MDT up reply actions
yep
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: Badass
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jun 21, 2009 1:22 PM MDT up reply actions
Who caught his last start?
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: Badass
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
doom
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 21, 2009 1:21 PM MDT up reply actions
It's kind of silly
But maybe he just works better with Torrealba
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: Badass
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jun 21, 2009 1:21 PM MDT up reply actions
because of the whole laungage barrier?
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 21, 2009 1:22 PM MDT up reply actions
well not so much that
I just seem to notice torrealba doing an OK job with temperamental pitchers
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: Badass
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jun 21, 2009 1:23 PM MDT up reply actions
See cuz right now (bases jacked, 1 away)
this is where the pitching coach and catcher, and maybe even SS need to back him up and cool him down
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: Badass
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jun 21, 2009 1:22 PM MDT up reply actions
that would be understandable
but if so, he needs to learn to work with Doom and others
oh i agree
I’m just suggesting it as a possibility why he doesn’t cool back down
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: Badass
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jun 21, 2009 1:23 PM MDT up reply actions
ugh walk.
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 1:21 PM MDT reply actions
Ecch lost him
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: Badass
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
putting the horse before the cart, are we?
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: Badass
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jun 21, 2009 1:24 PM MDT up reply actions
Nah
It’s both an optimistic and pessimistic prediction. Nothing wrong with that
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Jun 21, 2009 1:26 PM MDT up reply actions
I just meant that we're still in the first, let's at LEAST wait until the 2nd before the eulogies start
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: Badass
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jun 21, 2009 1:28 PM MDT up reply actions
We can still get out of this inning down just one
And I have a feelign we’ll get to MAholm today
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Jun 21, 2009 1:24 PM MDT reply actions
Swing and a miss!
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 1:24 PM MDT reply actions
Geez what did Brain Schnider step in
2 run homeruns in a series wtf
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
2 3 run homers
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 21, 2009 1:25 PM MDT up reply actions
BuBAM
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: Badass
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
groundout!
Jorge to Atkins! scooped out of the dirt.
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 1:25 PM MDT reply actions
Call his psychiatrist
He needs someone in his head.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Jun 21, 2009 1:26 PM MDT up reply actions
anyone but himself
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: Badass
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jun 21, 2009 1:26 PM MDT up reply actions
Precisely
I had a Steve Sax day in Little League. I remember what it’s like to lose confidence and screw up everything. He really needs to get out of his head
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Jun 21, 2009 1:28 PM MDT up reply actions
Learning crap like mechanics and whatever might be too late for him
But learning to grow up and cool down and just pitch rather than hurl is a trick even old dogs can handle
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: Badass
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jun 21, 2009 1:29 PM MDT up reply actions
this times 700
someone teach him the underhand toss, NOT THAT DIFFICULT
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: Badass
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jun 21, 2009 1:26 PM MDT up reply actions
its like Knoblauch
with his problem throwing to 1st from 2nd…crazyy
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 21, 2009 1:27 PM MDT up reply actions
yeah, this exactly
It’s like his arm is moving right, he’s in the right place, and the ball just WOOOOOP /chris berman
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: Badass
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jun 21, 2009 1:28 PM MDT up reply actions
no it's not that bad,
Jorge can get it in the vacinity of 1st. Knoblauch’s throws wound up near the concession stands
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 1:29 PM MDT up reply actions
OMG BAD JORGE LOLOLOLllooo
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: Badass
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
5 rbis through 4 innings for him
brewers lose though!
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 21, 2009 1:27 PM MDT up reply actions
what are they loosing
Is it dogs?
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: Badass
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jun 21, 2009 1:30 PM MDT up reply actions
yep exactly
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 21, 2009 1:30 PM MDT up reply actions
are you serious
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: Badass
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jun 21, 2009 1:27 PM MDT up reply actions
single of Maholm
Dex aboard
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 1:28 PM MDT reply actions
barmes walks!
come on Spilly
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 1:32 PM MDT reply actions
Spilly bunts
BUNT BUNT BUNT
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 1:33 PM MDT reply actions
it was a good bunt
but I don’t like the call, #3 hitter in the bottom of the first, and you have a lefty on lefty coming up next, I realise i’m speaking with hindsight, but still
yea i agree bad place to bunt
but nice bunt it self
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 21, 2009 1:36 PM MDT up reply actions
it sure would have been nice
not to waste and out with the #3 hitter
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 1:36 PM MDT reply actions
yea even though it was a nice bunt
and Malhom almost missed it…can’t really bunt there
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 21, 2009 1:36 PM MDT up reply actions
at least we have worked the pitch count
well this inning if anything
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
tulo walks!
loaded for Atkins…..
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 1:38 PM MDT reply actions
Strike Outkins
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 1:40 PM MDT reply actions
4 1/2 hr games!
It’s just like the Yanks/BoSox
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Jun 21, 2009 1:42 PM MDT up reply actions
haha every friggin game
i live in NJ so i am used to watching them every time they play
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 21, 2009 1:43 PM MDT up reply actions
31 minutes
and a grand total of 1 run lol
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 21, 2009 1:42 PM MDT up reply actions
28 pitches that inning at least
both teams failing hard in the 1st
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
opportunity missed
please no more bunting runners over in the first inning now
We got his pitch count up
Maholm has a pretty good curve and good location today, but I think we can hit him.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Jun 21, 2009 1:42 PM MDT reply actions
i agree
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 21, 2009 1:42 PM MDT up reply actions
pop out to Hawpe
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 1:43 PM MDT reply actions
I'm back after an enjoyable weekend at the lake
Let’s Go Rockies!
"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
nice to hear
welcome back
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 21, 2009 1:44 PM MDT up reply actions
I can understand having the sunglasses.
But WHY are they ABOVE the brim of your cap, IAN?
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 1:45 PM MDT reply actions
K.
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 1:45 PM MDT reply actions
yep i had a feeling he was going to be a good player
now i feel like he may be a great one but time will tell
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 21, 2009 1:48 PM MDT up reply actions
I don't know...
I imagine that once there’s a better book on him, we’ll see him come back to earth. Kind of like Dex. Watching how both of them develop over the next few seasons should be interesting.
McCutchen line up the middle
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 1:46 PM MDT reply actions
this
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 21, 2009 1:48 PM MDT up reply actions
Jorge, stop worrying about the runner
and just finish the guy at the plate.
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 1:49 PM MDT reply actions
SEE?
Dammit Jorge
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 1:50 PM MDT up reply actions
because we've started this game like we used to others
falling behind early, letting guys score with two outs, wasting good opportunities in our innings, bunting excessively….
Phillips got knocked on the right shoulder
on the foul ball.
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 1:51 PM MDT reply actions
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
going to need another nice
comeback today….let’s get the bats going
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
Probably
time to pull JDLR from the rotation. A team that wants to contend can’t have a starter who is so unpredictable.
FREE MORALES
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 1:53 PM MDT up reply actions
I'm not
sure he’s the answer right now, either. I’d like to think he is, but he hasn’t been the most consistent starter thus far, either.
by LawrenceDavis on Jun 21, 2009 1:54 PM MDT up reply actions
He looked good before his injury.
If he has a good game today, I think he may take DLR’s next start (I think it’s in July, right?)
Next necessary start for a fifth starter is July 1
The off day after LAA allows us to pitch Hammel, Cook, and Jimenez against Oakland, but that leaves us with our bottom 3 against the Dodgers.
by Greg Stanwood on Jun 21, 2009 2:00 PM MDT up reply actions
But
he looked bad last year and he’s walked a ton of guys in the minors. I’m not sure what the answer is. Unfortunately, though, a small-market team can’t really just go out and get a serviceable starter on the cheap.
by LawrenceDavis on Jun 21, 2009 2:00 PM MDT up reply actions
Morales' velocity is still down.
But I’m not a hundred percent certain that’s worse than a DLR who leans negative as he has been these days.
by Greg Stanwood on Jun 21, 2009 2:02 PM MDT up reply actions
I am not certain.
I’m only reporting what Ringolsby, Etkin, and Renck have been saying on the subject. They all said that hsi velocity was a concern. Where did you read those veolcity numbers for Morales? Everything I’ve seen is saying low nineties.
by Greg Stanwood on Jun 21, 2009 2:08 PM MDT up reply actions
Nor can I, since I wasn't there.
Just have to assume.
by Greg Stanwood on Jun 21, 2009 2:26 PM MDT up reply actions
MILB.com has GameDay for the AAA games
But I am not certain if they have pitch tracker on there. They didn’t last year, and I haven’t really paid attention when I have used it this year.
by Greg Stanwood on Jun 21, 2009 2:38 PM MDT up reply actions
swing and a miss.
Bat is coming at you Hinske
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 1:53 PM MDT reply actions
we've secretly replaced the pine tar with vaseline
let’s see if anyone notices
Let's get some of those back!
"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 groundout on the first pitch.
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 1:55 PM MDT up reply actions
phillips walks.
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 1:57 PM MDT reply actions
pujols
another homer and 6th rbi of the day….man the royals suck
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
Jorge barely out at first
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 1:58 PM MDT reply actions
run Jorge, jeez
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 1:58 PM MDT up reply actions
come on Dex
"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
Dex RBI double!
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 1:59 PM MDT reply actions
going to be a single and error
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 21, 2009 2:00 PM MDT up reply actions
WOOHOO
"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
DEX SCORES
HAHAHAHAHAHA
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 2:01 PM MDT reply actions
Castillo 2.0 there
but the sun helped a lot rather than blunder
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 21, 2009 2:02 PM MDT up reply actions
nope because he never touched it
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 21, 2009 2:02 PM MDT up reply actions
RBI DOUBLE SPILLY!
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 2:02 PM MDT reply actions
Phillips
What are the chances he remains the backup catcher? I know Yorvit is coming back… but Yorvit kind of sucks. I’d prefer Phillips.
But
what’s really prohibiting us from just outright releasing him? All the rapport in the world is useless during losses. Winning is the only thing that creates true chemistry and, right now, Phillips is outperforming Torrealba.
Oh well… Guy can dream.
by LawrenceDavis on Jun 21, 2009 2:05 PM MDT up reply actions
Even if they agree with you...
… I am skeptical they have the confidence to fire Torrealba right after his son’s kidnapping.
by Greg Stanwood on Jun 21, 2009 2:06 PM MDT up reply actions
I agree on Phillips being better,
I just don’t think he’s going to give us enough more to be worth eating the contract
true that, the rockies are paying Yorvit 10x what they pay phillips - it's just too much money for him to be at AAA
here’s a good article I posted before about Phillips deserving a shot:
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090527&content_id=4987736&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col
by TulsaDriller on Jun 21, 2009 2:07 PM MDT up reply actions
Torrealba's best rapport is actually with Francis...
… but that doesn’t do us a lot of good this season.
by Greg Stanwood on Jun 21, 2009 2:05 PM MDT up reply actions
wow
how on earth are we 3-3 here! I’ll take it
Because this is our time
Karma payback for April and MAy
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Jun 21, 2009 2:03 PM MDT up reply actions
take the gifts
take advantage thats the big difference with this team now rather than earlier this year
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
agree
"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
Wow
thats all i can say
"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
wow the phillies just got swept by the O's
13-22 at home lol
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
Doh Hawpe.
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 2:04 PM MDT reply actions
Hawpe back to '06 today
struggling hugely against the lefty
he has gotten better and better though
but ugly looking today
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 21, 2009 2:06 PM MDT up reply actions
oh yeah I know, he's a complete player now
just today….
Clint Barmes doubles on a soft line drive to second baseman Freddy Sanchez
haha
"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
tie game
come on now jorge
"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
groundout
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 2:07 PM MDT reply actions
Frazier sounds/looks bored as hell with these interviews
http://www.flickr.com/photos/thewrightshot/
this is all part of some well-intentioned but utterly boring promotion.....
Why can’t we have more of the new signees
…..right now I’ll take that Argentinian Rigby dude.
by TulsaDriller on Jun 21, 2009 2:11 PM MDT up reply actions
Tiger Woods can not make a putt 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
nice play barmes.
on a broken bat
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 2:09 PM MDT reply actions
Let's get out of this inning
and get back at the plate
"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
other than the Cubs nobody in our little WC chase area
is doing good….take advantage time
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
We should probably consider the Cardinals in the equation too.
Anybody ahead of us, actually, as well as those teams just behind like the Astros, so it’s not a complete win.
yea i know what you mean
but you can’t get everybody to lose….pretty impossible lol
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 21, 2009 2:14 PM MDT up reply actions
Cardinals?
You mean Pujols + 24?
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 2:14 PM MDT up reply actions
The broadcaster not the pitcher
but I have never seen anyone be so non-prepard for an interview then this one… this is painful to listen to.
Hey I'm on Youtube!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gAlLTZsGUg
stadium looks packed today.
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 2:10 PM MDT reply actions
fly to Dex
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 2:11 PM MDT reply actions
inning over
"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
tulo single up the middle!
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 2:13 PM MDT reply actions
first pitch too...
clearly benefiting from the “Hitting with Matt Holliday” training videos
http://www.flickr.com/photos/thewrightshot/
ball in the dirt
Tulo to 2nd!
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 2:14 PM MDT reply actions
Tulo's been playin good again
"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
yep very nice to see
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 21, 2009 2:15 PM MDT up reply actions
Atkins RBI single!
4-3!
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 2:15 PM MDT reply actions
WOO HOO
RUNS AND STUFF
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: Badass
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
shocker
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 21, 2009 2:16 PM MDT up reply actions
Royals cut the lead to a TD
12-5
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 21, 2009 2:16 PM MDT up reply actions
woops meant that to be my own comment
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 21, 2009 2:17 PM MDT up reply actions
Somone give Tulo a ticket
he just ran completely thru a stop sign
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 2:16 PM MDT reply actions
Tulo ran through a stop sign.
EEEEEnteresting
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: Badass
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
Atkins making his case for greater playing time....looks like riding the pine for a bit cleared his head
And looks like he’s squinting less; new contacts must be working
yep
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 21, 2009 2:18 PM MDT up reply actions
the whole team is
:)
"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
Ian K.
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 2:17 PM MDT reply actions
come on phillips
"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
pop out to Sanchez
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 2:18 PM MDT reply actions
Use F*beee* ERP!
Ron you are my personal hero and are a hero in my pers – I’m not saying that!
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: Badass
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jun 21, 2009 2:24 PM MDT up reply actions
"Don't worry, they'll grow back"
and “Flatbush, Bushwhack, GaryTush, Eh?”….ar my favorite lines
by TulsaDriller on Jun 21, 2009 2:27 PM MDT up reply actions
Jorge groundout to SS
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 2:18 PM MDT reply actions
feels good doesn it!!
"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
didnt expect much else
"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
Wow...this is torture for George....
this could be bad, all these pointless (though well intended) interviews are going to drive George to (more) drinking or worse
http://www.flickr.com/photos/thewrightshot/
almost a good play Ian
bad throw.
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 2:22 PM MDT reply actions
That's alright
Really tough play, shame he didn’t plant and throw.
that’s ok though.
DP time.
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: Badass
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
single
"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
GEORGE TALKING ABOUT HOT DOGS NO WAY
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: Badass
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
groundout
Barmes to Atkins.
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 2:24 PM MDT reply actions
This kid is adorable and all
but ….enough please
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: Badass
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
Don't worry
You may mute it but he’s still playing with the drawing thing.
Hey I'm on Youtube!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gAlLTZsGUg
sit down Maholm.
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 2:25 PM MDT reply actions
+1
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 2:26 PM MDT up reply actions
Get your counter part jorge
"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
there we go
now mccutchen
"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
This kid is a genuis....
he almost got George out of the booth
http://www.flickr.com/photos/thewrightshot/
i noticed that too
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: Badass
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jun 21, 2009 2:28 PM MDT up reply actions
don't hear that often...
brb
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 21, 2009 2:28 PM MDT up reply actions
he's really good
I’m excited to watch his career
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: Badass
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jun 21, 2009 2:29 PM MDT up reply actions
McCutchen pop out to Tulo.
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 2:28 PM MDT reply actions
Had to join the thread to say
kid in booth. Wat.
"Admirably obsessive." - Uni Watch, March 24th, 2009
NA34 | HK | RMN
what are you talking about
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: Badass
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jun 21, 2009 2:30 PM MDT up reply actions
I know, now I wonder if I have to go to Urban Dictionary to find out if there's an alternate meaning
for McCutchen’s nickname that I’m unaware of.
come on Dex
start the inning off good
"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
Dexter K. Fowler.
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 2:31 PM MDT reply actions
HOMERUN BARMES!!!!!!!!!!!!
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 2:31 PM MDT reply actions
Oh Barmes
You’re so fun to watch when you’re raking
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Seth Smith status: Badass
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
Alomars?
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"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 2:32 PM MDT up reply actions
Bonds'?
Ripkens?
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: Badass
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jun 21, 2009 2:33 PM MDT up reply actions
Nope, they never played together....
….probably Bonds’ or Ripkens’ possibly Hoffmans’?
by TulsaDriller on Jun 21, 2009 2:36 PM MDT up reply actions
marlins i believe
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 21, 2009 2:37 PM MDT up reply actions
ah yea that was my next guess
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 21, 2009 2:39 PM MDT up reply actions
yea
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 21, 2009 2:33 PM MDT up reply actions
Who are the only father/son teammates in MLB history
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 2:34 PM MDT up reply actions
I'm glad I actually knew this one,
But that’s just because both occurred in my baseball lifetime, the Griffeys just before basically, but close enough for me to hear about it.
little late on that....
Internet explorer was messing up so I just switched over to Firefox.
BARMES!
"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
come on Brad don't K again
"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
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
eww Hawpe.
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 2:35 PM MDT reply actions
not a good day so far
"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
Doesn't
fare well against junkball lefties. Could have been a good day to give him a rest.
Maholm has been looking good today...
seems like if we don’t get a hit, he strikes us out
http://www.flickr.com/photos/thewrightshot/
well at least we got 5 runs through 4 innings
with our best hitter yet to make contact
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
and yea Malholm looks pretty good so far
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 21, 2009 2:37 PM MDT up reply actions
so far?
5 runs in 4 innings is awful
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: Badass
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jun 21, 2009 2:38 PM MDT up reply actions
dude why do you get on me for every comment
i didn’t say it was awful geez
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 21, 2009 2:39 PM MDT up reply actions
i been on this blog over a year
i don’t recall him doing it this much lol…i am not taking it personally just annoying to see
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 21, 2009 2:42 PM MDT up reply actions
I'm not responding to a person
I’m responding to comments
I’m not picking on you, I’m picking on what you’re saying, if that makes any sense.
You said “Maholm is looking good”
I said “5 runs in 4 innings is awful” thinking about how much everyone would be hating DLR if he had the same line score.
Because it is. I’m sorry if you took it personally, but I’m calling things as they arise.
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: Badass
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jun 21, 2009 2:44 PM MDT up reply actions
yep i understand
but i meant he was looking good striking out a lot of hitters…yea the 5 runs but he has looked decent
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 21, 2009 2:46 PM MDT up reply actions
ok, see that made more sense
I was utterly confused by the original phrasing
yeah, despite the runs, he looks better than his earned runs would suggest.
I wish I could see game-by-game tRA.
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: Badass
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jun 21, 2009 2:47 PM MDT up reply actions
yea same here
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 21, 2009 2:48 PM MDT up reply actions
Also DLR starts get me on edge
because everyone comes out within 20 minutes of the start if he hasn’t struck out the side and about 55% of the posts are OH NO ITS BAD JORGE and JORGE SUCKS CAN’T WE CALL SOMEONE UP and it just makes my eyeballs bleed
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: Badass
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jun 21, 2009 2:50 PM MDT up reply actions
yea i'm not one of those people
i like to give pitchers a chance and look at him today
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 21, 2009 2:50 PM MDT up reply actions
yeah exactly
so sorry for jumping on you, it’s just my MO during DLR starts – attack the haters
Even though it’s incredibly stupid, pointless, and I forget that it’s THE INTERNET
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: Badass
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jun 21, 2009 2:51 PM MDT up reply actions
yea true
i hear ya
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 21, 2009 2:56 PM MDT up reply actions
He seems that way with a lot of users actually...
You’re definitely not the only person to think he’s singling you out. It’s because of a direct style and an engagement of every post he disagrees with. I personally think that sometimes it’s good to let little battles slide or else things will get blown out of proportion. This being a case in point.
I love being talked about like I'm not here
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: Badass
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jun 21, 2009 2:48 PM MDT up reply actions
This is
a no negativity place. It’s like those new-age schools that don’t give grades. Everyone’s right, nobody is wrong. America rules.
by LawrenceDavis on Jun 21, 2009 2:44 PM MDT up reply actions
naw, we hate on legitimately crappy players and performances
I just tend to be overly positive, drawing something positive out of everything possible, you know? Keeps me from jsut getting bored and not watching the team.
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: Badass
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jun 21, 2009 2:48 PM MDT up reply actions
very true
"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
nice throw Troy.
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 2:37 PM MDT reply actions
Nice play Stewart!
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 2:39 PM MDT reply actions
1 down
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2
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 2:39 PM MDT up reply actions
2 down
"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
very nice stat there
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 21, 2009 2:41 PM MDT up reply actions
also has 200 AB+ batting 1st, 7th and 8th
1st: .253/.293/.373 in 407 AB
2nd: .300/.325/.481 in 603
7th: .215/.269/.350 in 214
8th: .258/.318/.404 in 275
other positions in the lineup suffer from low AB count
I'm still most impressed by his ability to hit decently on the road this year.
It’s made him a very valuable part to the team.
Most hits in the NL in June
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 2:43 PM MDT up reply actions
aside from SLG, his home/away splits are pretty even
but then again, losing .070 is a pretty big hit…
helll yeah
I’d like to see him being more patient….but then again Barmes has never really been patient.
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by Andrew Martin on Jun 21, 2009 2:44 PM MDT up reply actions
I think that's exactly why he's so good hitting 2nd
and so lousy everywhere else… pitchers don’t usually risk walking the 2nd hitter
Swing and a miss!
Siddown Hinske
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 2:41 PM MDT reply actions
DLR at 86 pitches
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thats what i was thinking too
"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
come on TULO!
"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
the progression of this game so far
bad→weird→good→awesome
hahaha well put
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this looks familiar
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by Andrew Martin on Jun 21, 2009 2:45 PM MDT up reply actions
Tulo single up the middle
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 2:43 PM MDT reply actions
.252 to be exact
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Nice single!
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rockiesmagicnumber and i
had a phone conversation after the second inning where he suggested maybe dlR would settle down a bit and go 4 more innings and get a QS.
I scoffed
BUT NO IT IS BAD JORGE NO TACOS FOR US EVERYONE KNOWS HE'S BAD
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by Andrew Martin on Jun 21, 2009 2:54 PM MDT up reply actions
That sounds like a bad punk band
“The Power of Jorge”
"Admirably obsessive." - Uni Watch, March 24th, 2009
NA34 | HK | RMN
Huey Louis and the....
uh
Ruse?
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by Andrew Martin on Jun 21, 2009 2:58 PM MDT up reply actions
Am I the only one who still hates that stat?
after all, a max-runs-allowed, minimum-innings-pitched, quality start is a 4.50 ERA…how’s that ‘quality’?
Possibly a poorly worded stat but can be useful
as an indicator of how well a SP protects/destroys his bullpen
by TulsaDriller on Jun 21, 2009 2:55 PM MDT up reply actions
it's a bit arbitrary, sure
but the league average ERA is 4.58, so a QS is above average.
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by Andrew Martin on Jun 21, 2009 2:56 PM MDT up reply actions
Rox Girl=Massive fail at numbers
Still, I don’t think it’s a terrible stat. As the preamble to the thread indicates, however, I prefer GameScores actually when it comes to just adding up parts to see how a starter does.
I like the objectiveness behind QS
You know that the starter finished the 6th and didn’t gave up more than 3 ER.
The problem with scores is that a 50 score can mean a lot of different things…
Maybe if someday I actually learn how gamescores work that will change
It's just as objective...
Go to a pitcher’s page at Baseball Reference and just let your scroll over the GSc column on their page for an explanation of how it’s added up.
I mean that QS only factor IPs and ERs
GS includes a lot of things… It even equates an ER to four strikeouts, which I don’t think makes much sense.
only 5'11
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 21, 2009 2:47 PM MDT up reply actions
Full count for Atkins
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Garrett Walktkins.
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 2:47 PM MDT reply actions
doesn't work nearly as well
as the numerous permutations of outkins
WALK
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Might end up pitch hitting for DLR i'm getting ahead of myself i know but just sayin
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It's possible
Depending on what the situation is… we already have a two-run lead though so there’s no urgent need to PH if it comes to his spot in the lineup.
Those booth guests really distracted the hell outta me....
…I feel like I’m missing a few innings that dropped out of my short-term memory
the kid
wasn’t nearly as bad as the internet police the other day
huh?
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by Andrew Martin on Jun 21, 2009 2:52 PM MDT up reply actions
close but no
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by Andrew Martin on Jun 21, 2009 2:48 PM MDT up reply actions
fly out to CF
tulo tags and goes to 3rd
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 2:49 PM MDT reply actions
Come on Phillips lets get the RBI
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Paul Phillips At Bat Music
is living on a prayer?
He becomes my favorite rocky now
Hey I'm on Youtube!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gAlLTZsGUg
No its not
but its still a freaking awsome song if you ask me.
Hey I'm on Youtube!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gAlLTZsGUg
Wanted Dead or Alive
would be pretty awsome closer music
Hey I'm on Youtube!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gAlLTZsGUg
Prayer, Wanted, and Bad Name
made bon jovi’s career.
Hey I'm on Youtube!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gAlLTZsGUg
If the bases are loaded he has to pinch hit
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Suicide Squeeze
FAIL FAIL FAIL
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 2:51 PM MDT reply actions
wow
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by Andrew Martin on Jun 21, 2009 2:53 PM MDT up reply actions
looks like the wolfman and frankenstein entered into a suicide pact
and only frankenstein had the guts to follow through on it
squibbly babbly
pip pip pip pip pip pip pip pip
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by Andrew Martin on Jun 21, 2009 2:56 PM MDT up reply actions
tell it to the grundle
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by Andrew Martin on Jun 21, 2009 2:53 PM MDT up reply actions
geeeesh
that went terribly
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yea seriously lol
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 21, 2009 2:53 PM MDT up reply actions
SIDP
Squeeze into double play.
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 2:53 PM MDT reply actions
nice
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 21, 2009 2:54 PM MDT up reply actions
Wow
"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
OUT AT 2ND LAROCHE
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 2:54 PM MDT reply actions
WOW
Spills shows the gun!!!
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spilly says u need two tickets to the gun show
b4 trying to take 2nd there
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
Gameday is still confused about what happened on the squeeze play
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it is going to be for a while probably
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 21, 2009 2:56 PM MDT up reply actions
haha
its up now
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Nice play Ian
gets the runner at 2nd
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 2:57 PM MDT reply actions
Phillips that was awful
Runner to 2nd. E2
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 2:58 PM MDT reply actions
Finish this off Jorge
Make me look smart
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Unforunately in Spilly's case, I agree....I can do without Atkins
by TulsaDriller on Jun 21, 2009 3:01 PM MDT up reply actions
it'll be tough watching spilly play for someone else, i hope they can keep him
as the vetran presence off bench. but he deserves chance to play .. thought this was his year but alas, not to be
by El Paso Jeff on Jun 21, 2009 3:07 PM MDT up reply actions
wilson walk.
Jorge, DO NOT WORRY ABOUT THE RUNNERS.
Get the guy at the plate
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 3:00 PM MDT reply actions
Anybody got an accurate pitch count
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94 for Jorge, 58 strikes
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 3:01 PM MDT up reply actions
thank you
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by Andrew Martin on Jun 21, 2009 3:01 PM MDT up reply actions
I swear the broadcast booth must read Purple Row
Hey I'm on Youtube!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gAlLTZsGUg
it'd be a sure bet someone in the video truck has got it on & relaying cues to the booth
by TulsaDriller on Jun 21, 2009 3:03 PM MDT up reply actions
94?
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no idea my gameday is still confused
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nibble nibble nibble.
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 3:03 PM MDT reply actions
You pull him here
right? Bring in Peralta, perhaps?
Umps = HorseShhhhhhhhhh
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jusssst foul
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 3:03 PM MDT reply actions
Come on DLR
"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
grounder up the middle...
bah…………………………..
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 3:05 PM MDT reply actions
i was close
He got the grounder though, that’s some BABIP BS right there
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by Andrew Martin on Jun 21, 2009 3:05 PM MDT up reply actions
damn damn damn
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Why
is Fogg still in the big leagues? Wouldn’t the team be better off with… I don’t know… Anyone else?
by LawrenceDavis on Jun 21, 2009 3:08 PM MDT up reply actions
Sure
Are we going to look at the small sample size or the larger one that suggests he’s not any good? He will implode.
by LawrenceDavis on Jun 21, 2009 3:12 PM MDT up reply actions
well he's been ok thus far
just ok, nothing mindblowing, but let’s wait until he actually falls apart to hate him
And everyone will attest that I think the guy is pretty much worthless.
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by Andrew Martin on Jun 21, 2009 3:15 PM MDT up reply actions
yeah this
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by Andrew Martin on Jun 21, 2009 3:15 PM MDT up reply actions
Fogg's been just slliiiiightly below average
based on tRA
7K, 3BB, 50% GB
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by Andrew Martin on Jun 21, 2009 3:13 PM MDT up reply actions
WHAT the hell
"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
Fogg.
dragons prepare to be slayed!
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 3:07 PM MDT reply actions
last AB.
Pitch 4 is…….WHERE
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 3:08 PM MDT reply actions
exactly..
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 21, 2009 3:08 PM MDT up reply actions
I noticed that too
"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
off in terrible Jorge land
seriously, 6K, 1BB, and they decided to squeeze him on that one?
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by Andrew Martin on Jun 21, 2009 3:15 PM MDT up reply actions
Wow
It’s come to complaining about individual ball-strikes?
you HAVE been watching the horrible ball/strike calls this year, right?
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 3:10 PM MDT up reply actions
why not?
I don’t understand your negativity on here. You were just complaining about Fogg so why can’t people complain about balls and strikes.
Because
it’s revisionism at its finest. When the Rockies are the beneficiary — and they are from time to time — nobody complains.
by LawrenceDavis on Jun 21, 2009 3:13 PM MDT up reply actions
It does get pointed out sometimes when we get the lucky breaks.
Of course, ironically this is revisionism on your part not noticing that.
groundout at 2nd!
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 3:09 PM MDT reply actions
Lead remains
"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
they should show the freeze cam with compression artifacts
it’ll be like watching the game on 56k
nope
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 3:15 PM MDT up reply actions
not quite...
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 21, 2009 3:15 PM MDT up reply actions
bloop almost fair, Dex.
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 3:16 PM MDT reply actions
Off topic, but...
…..does anyone know what Hurdle’s current plans are? Is is still living in Denver?
he's taking some time off
the F.O. offered him a desk job.
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 3:18 PM MDT up reply actions
Thanks....kind of a token move by the FO, can't see too many people taking that offer in that situation
by TulsaDriller on Jun 21, 2009 3:19 PM MDT up reply actions
eh, he works well with O'Dowd
you know, he could make copies, etc…
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by Andrew Martin on Jun 21, 2009 3:20 PM MDT up reply actions
Can't imagine him in a better job than as a team's bench coach....
….could become the next Don Zimmerman (and then punch Pedro during a bech-clearning brawl when he comes back)
by TulsaDriller on Jun 21, 2009 3:24 PM MDT up reply actions
Dex walks.
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 3:18 PM MDT reply actions
Good at bat here for Dex
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Dex DO NOT GET PICKED OFF.
Uh-Oh. Dex got hit with the ball.
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 3:21 PM MDT reply actions
Couldn't you rule that interference
the way the 1B kept him pushed into the ground
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I know we're winning and all...
but I’m still coming down from the high of last night….and I think everyone else is too. Quiet stadium, mostly quiet on here….Dex is hurting…
http://www.flickr.com/photos/thewrightshot/
In my neighborhood in LA...
… the Ice Cream trucks play rap music. And probably sell drugs.
by Greg Stanwood on Jun 21, 2009 3:24 PM MDT up reply actions
suuuure.
“ice cream”, huh?
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 3:25 PM MDT up reply actions
allright Dex.
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 3:22 PM MDT reply actions
that's gonna leave a bruise.
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 3:22 PM MDT reply actions
Barmes
NL player of the month possibly? Obviously depending on what happens the next wk and a half
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
i'm sure he gets that enough
let somebody else win lol
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 21, 2009 3:24 PM MDT up reply actions
Barmes K.
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 3:23 PM MDT reply actions
man the friggin Giant pitching is unreal
completely shutting down Texas all weekend…
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
over 40,000 you think?
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 21, 2009 3:26 PM MDT up reply actions
I do
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: Badass
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jun 21, 2009 3:28 PM MDT up reply actions
Flores & Peralta warming in the pen.
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 3:26 PM MDT reply actions
Gotta go now
Please let me come back to another rockies winner…
Soccer note: Team USA qualified in the Confederation Cup after Brazil defeated Italy 3-0… Semis should now be Spain vs USA and Brazil vs South Africa. Can you guys reach the finals?
no
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Spain
is going to kill them…Torres Villa and Xavi all day long
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 21, 2009 4:27 PM MDT up reply actions
flyout to Dex
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 3:27 PM MDT reply actions
flyout to Hawpe.
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 3:28 PM MDT reply actions
woo i like flyouts
"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
Fogg out. Flores in.
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 3:29 PM MDT reply actions
Seeing Helton getting mobbed at the plate
is a good image, no matter what the year is :)
"Admirably obsessive." - Uni Watch, March 24th, 2009
NA34 | HK | RMN
I was trying to make an allusion to
Todd throwing the helmet off behind him and getting mobbed at the start of the 07 run, after the Saito blast, but whatever works :) .
"Admirably obsessive." - Uni Watch, March 24th, 2009
NA34 | HK | RMN
Here we go Randy
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: Badass
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
Swing and a miss!
Siddown Hinske!
No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 21, 2009 3:33 PM MDT reply actions
depends on the part of wisconsin
they can both be redneck as hell
Wisconsin rednecks? Scary thought
Trying to picture a drunk, toothless guy grizzing on some cheddar
by TulsaDriller on Jun 21, 2009 3:35 PM MDT up reply actions
they use shredded cheddar
like chewing tobacco
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