Game 88: Kris Medlen vs. Jason Hammel
by Jeff Aberle on Jul 12, 2009 12:00 PM MDT
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Atlanta Braves at Colorado Rockies, Jul 12, 2009 1:10 PM MDT
The Rockies dodged a bullet when they learned that Braves ace Javier Vazquez will miss his scheduled start today due to a strained lower abdominal muscle--but they still have to wake up on offense to take advantage of their good fortune to even the series at two games apiece.
Getting the ball in a spot start today is Kris Medlen (2-3, 5.72 ERA, 3.84 FIP), whose peripherals suggest that he's been a much more effective pitcher than his ERA gives him credit for. He does have a propensity for walking batters (5.40/9) though he does strike out quite a few (9.21/9). Medlen is more of a flyball pitcher, which should play right into the Rockies' hands.
Medlen was shelled by the Rockies earlier this year---let's do that again please. However, he really doesn't have anything to lose in this start, making him a dangerous opponent.
Opposing Medlen will be Jason Hammel (5-4, 4.07 ERA, 3.81 FIP), one of the more pleasant surprises for the Rockies this year. Hammel pitched (and lost) in the first Atlanta series.
Unfortunately, most of Hammel's success has come on the road (4-2, 1.97 ERA) while he has struggled at Coors Field (1-2, 7.00 ERA). Opponents are hitting .363 off of Hammel at home with a .395 BABIP, so at least a measure of Hammel's home struggles is due to bad luck. Let's hope that Jason has his good stuff this afternoon.
Seth Smith gets two starts in a row and is hitting 3rd! It looks like Tracy is going with the alternating LR strategy today, Cotton. Let's see how it pays off for him.
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Cmon Rockies!
must salvage the split today…MUST
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 12:03 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes, we must
And we must pray for the Padres to discover some offense. They’re facing Zito today, shouldn’t be that hard.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jul 12, 2009 12:04 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea seriously and Corriea is probably there
best pitcher right now so technically with the “Ace” going against there #4 they hopefully will win today….HOPEFULLY
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 12:06 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which is sad in and of itself
Their “ace” has a higher ERA than the Giants’ #4.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jul 12, 2009 12:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zito had a complete game his last start
by holly96 on Jul 12, 2009 12:09 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm, yeah.
And facing the Padres can only help.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jul 12, 2009 12:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's Sunday Already?
I cannot believe how fast this week has gone time to split the series.
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 12:06 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
i am going to blame the losing streak
on me being out all weekend…i was here thursday and we won was not really on the blog last few days and lost….back today = W!
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 12:13 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else got the futures game on?
by WolfMarauder on Jul 12, 2009 12:14 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
sort of
going back n forth with that and a few games
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 12:16 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Naturally, the announcers are all salivating over the Yankees prospect.
by WolfMarauder on Jul 12, 2009 12:18 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
big time shocker lol
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 12:18 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tillman has no control.
Nervous?
by WolfMarauder on Jul 12, 2009 12:19 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea i'd say so
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 12:21 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jesus Montero
who I assume you’re referring to, is legitimately a very good prospect.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jul 12, 2009 12:19 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
There are a LOT of legitimately good prospects in this game.
by WolfMarauder on Jul 12, 2009 12:20 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is true
But he’s a 19-year-old hitting .287/.353/.472 in AA. That’s impressive.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jul 12, 2009 12:21 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was most certainly not trying to downplay HIM or his accomplishments.
by WolfMarauder on Jul 12, 2009 12:21 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of course not.
Just pointing out that in this case, this isn’t just a case of the media pumping up a guy just because he’s a Yankees prospect.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jul 12, 2009 12:23 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you watching the broadcast?
They didn’t plug anybody else like they plugged him.
When they introduced him in the pre-gmae show, they even said “he’s from the Yankee organization, so he must be good”.
by WolfMarauder on Jul 12, 2009 12:25 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh... yeah, that's pretty stupid.
And like I mentioned before, I’m watching Cards-Cubs until the Rockies game comes on.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jul 12, 2009 12:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
They're in a rain delay now.
They’re showing last year’s future’s game.
by WolfMarauder on Jul 12, 2009 12:28 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Yankees have a prospect?
Hey I'm on Youtube!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gAlLTZsGUg
by wolf213 on Jul 12, 2009 12:41 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lineups posted...
good news for Rowbots.
Eschew Obfuscation!
by Jeff Aberle on Jul 12, 2009 12:14 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope you're referring
to Smitty getting the start, and not Atkins batting cleanup.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jul 12, 2009 12:16 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
go Atkins! big day buddy
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 12:18 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just came to tell you both good luck, we're all counting on you.
Eschew Obfuscation!
by Jeff Aberle on Jul 12, 2009 12:15 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Also, I will emphatically NOT be making any predictions about today's game.
I’m 0-2 in guaranteeing victories this year, so I’ll stop doing it.
Eschew Obfuscation!
by Jeff Aberle on Jul 12, 2009 12:15 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe if you quaranteed loses
Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!
by Redhawk on Jul 12, 2009 12:19 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Go Rockies!!!
that’s all I’m saying:)
"Right now, I'm eating Scrambled Eggs, with a comb, from a shoe!"
by WalkInRight on Jul 12, 2009 12:19 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Another stat other than the me not being here n being here one...
i believe if i go over 100 comments the Rockies are 5-1 or 6-0 or 7-0 or something like that…and yes i plan on going over 100 today
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 12:21 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Helton out
the day before the ASB? Does this make sense to anyone. He’s getting plenty of days off and we need to win today.
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 12:22 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought the same thing
I get giving him a day off after a night game….but before the AS break?
Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!
by Redhawk on Jul 12, 2009 12:23 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea urg
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 12:24 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not to mention
Helton had three hits the last time we faced Medlen.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jul 12, 2009 12:25 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Troy (I think)
says he had flu like symptoms this morning in a DP blog
(my other car is a cdr)
by ejskater on Jul 12, 2009 12:30 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's sick.
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 1:21 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
already a rain delay
in the futures game
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 12:25 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Futures game in rain delay
so….they go play last years….that will confuse a lot of viewers
Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!
by Redhawk on Jul 12, 2009 12:25 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
It confused me for a moment...
… and I was watching since the start of the broadcast.
by WolfMarauder on Jul 12, 2009 12:32 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I looked up, and was like... there's another Pablo Sandoval in the Giants organization?
by WolfMarauder on Jul 12, 2009 12:32 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope not
Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!
by Redhawk on Jul 12, 2009 12:33 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
wouldn't be bad
if the second one isn’t nearly as good as the first, but alas I too hope not.
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 12:36 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Once this rain delay ends in St. Louis...
Eric Young, Jr. is scheduled to lead off for the U.S. squad in the bottom of the first, if it ever stops raining in St. Louis.
by CM85 on Jul 12, 2009 1:18 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jeff Baker up with the bases loaded
in the Cubs-Cards game.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jul 12, 2009 12:41 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
looking for his 4th hit in 2 days
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 12:42 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
nopee
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 12:43 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
come on Jeffe
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 12:42 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right now, I want the Cardinals winning every game they can.
We don’t need more wild card competitors.
by WolfMarauder on Jul 12, 2009 12:44 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep same with the phillies
everybody else please disappear
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 12:44 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want to add the Rockies to this list too
start and KEEP winning guys
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 12:45 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
i am even rooting for the Dodgers
yep just because the brewers are next closest team to us and we are in all likely hood not getting close to LA this year…hopefully they go atleast 7-2 / 8-1 vs the Giants the rest of the year as well
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 12:47 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Popup to short.
Apparently the RISP problems follow ex-Rockies hitters out of town.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jul 12, 2009 12:43 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm personally grateful
for us playing the Braves today and my parents being out of town… means I’m watching the game on a giant flat-screen TV.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jul 12, 2009 1:03 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
haha nicee
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:05 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
STOP....
HAMMEL TIME!
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:10 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Leadoff double
Not such a good start.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jul 12, 2009 1:11 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
McLouth
lead off double…here we go again
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:11 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
what got into the braves bats this series
all of a sudden geez..
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:12 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
infield hit for prado
nice try barmes
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:13 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Sac Fly
1-0
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:15 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Sac fly
1-0 Braves. Not a good start at all.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jul 12, 2009 1:15 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
another hit
runners at the corners…
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:16 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Here we go again
Come on Rockies, get it together.
by GoldenNugget on Jul 12, 2009 1:16 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
if we can get out of this with only that 1 run that scored
it would be a huge win
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:17 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Hammel is not on tonight early
same as last week, Coors must do something to him
by djmbluemoon on Jul 12, 2009 1:17 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
We can only hope
that it also does something to Kris Medlen.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jul 12, 2009 1:18 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
FC
another run scores on another out
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:18 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
do we HAVE to give the Braves a two run lead every game?
by djmbluemoon on Jul 12, 2009 1:18 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes
It’s in the players’ contracts, in the fine print.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jul 12, 2009 1:19 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
seriously
every friggin game 2-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 wtf…
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:19 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jesus
Atlanta is NOT that good of a team. We are MUCH better
by GoldenNugget on Jul 12, 2009 1:19 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
not when the starting pitcher
is falling behind on every hitter then leaving juicy fastballs in the middle of the plate
by djmbluemoon on Jul 12, 2009 1:20 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
3-0
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:19 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugh...
RBI triple, Brooks Conrad. 3-0.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jul 12, 2009 1:20 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
wow
wow
ummmm…..trying not to say something really bad and negative here.
Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!
by Redhawk on Jul 12, 2009 1:20 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
cmon wtf guys
i knew this homestand would be a disaster seeing the teams on it…looked like an easy one because of teams records but of course not…not for this team…
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:20 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
5-5 (probably)
is not good, but wouldn’t call it a disaster
by djmbluemoon on Jul 12, 2009 1:21 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
considering the teams on it
and what the giants are doing…yes it is if we lose
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:22 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
3-7 or 2-8 is a disaster
5-5 is not a disaster, and we still play the giants like 13 times, those games will mainly decide that
by djmbluemoon on Jul 12, 2009 1:22 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep
Giants pitching is a scary thing for Rockies fans
by GoldenNugget on Jul 12, 2009 1:23 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
time to get
fogg or Morales warmed up
and the game may be over before the Rockies get to bat…and make 3 straight outs as they seem to do
Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!
by Redhawk on Jul 12, 2009 1:21 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
defo get fogg or morales
this is painful watching
by djmbluemoon on Jul 12, 2009 1:24 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hammel is now resorting
to throwing at the face of David Ross.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jul 12, 2009 1:21 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
he tried to hit him in the ribs
Oy, this is not good.
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
by FooMan on Jul 12, 2009 1:23 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hammel blows at home.
And I mean BLOOOOWS at home. OUCH
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 1:22 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
david ross being a pest
just like Cody
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:25 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Mercifully, the inning is over
Now we need some runs.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jul 12, 2009 1:25 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Gotta at least get on the scoreboard in this inning.
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 1:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was ugly
and could be worse
but with our offense…this game could be over
Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!
by Redhawk on Jul 12, 2009 1:25 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
taco time?
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
by FooMan on Jul 12, 2009 1:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it's going to take Tacos
to win this one
Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!
by Redhawk on Jul 12, 2009 1:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
i would never like to concede the thought
of the game being over in the 1st inning down 3 runs vs a #6 starter but yea the way the offense has been going…who knows
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
this guy is as good as anybody to be facing to try and turn it around
time to respond
by djmbluemoon on Jul 12, 2009 1:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok guys
it is Medlen you have destroyed him before…do it again…that is all…
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:25 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey Rockies
did we mention how this was a big almost a must win type game?
Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!
by Redhawk on Jul 12, 2009 1:26 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Can we platoon Hammels
I don’t like him at home at all
by moomacher on Jul 12, 2009 1:26 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Though Cardinals fans
think TLR has gone completely senile
Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!
by Redhawk on Jul 12, 2009 1:28 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea seriously...
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:27 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it's a mental thing
his location has been so much better on the road, whereas at home the last two starts especially, he’s either been way off the plate or throwing up meatballs.
by djmbluemoon on Jul 12, 2009 1:29 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
BE PATIENT
please
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:28 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
lead off walk
continue to be patient wait him out
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:29 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Lead Off walk!
whoo hoo
Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!
by Redhawk on Jul 12, 2009 1:29 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Barmes took a pitch!
I think that’s as close to a walk as he’ll get, but who knows.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jul 12, 2009 1:30 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
lol 2 n 0 unreal
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:31 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Took three in a row
I think somebody kidnapped the real Barmes. There’s probably a ransom note somewhere in O’Dowd’s office.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jul 12, 2009 1:31 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
he'sbeen marginally better this year
though i should probably say less worse
by djmbluemoon on Jul 12, 2009 1:32 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Control issues....keep it up kid
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 1:30 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
yep atleast get a run or 2
a run i would take just to answer
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:31 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Barmes
the strike zone doesn’t go to your cap
Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!
by Redhawk on Jul 12, 2009 1:31 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
another walk
keep it up
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:32 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Walk to Barmes
and I think a pig just landed on my upstairs balcony
Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!
by Redhawk on Jul 12, 2009 1:33 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
wow....
Barmes’ monthly walk comes at a good time
by Narcoleptico on Jul 12, 2009 1:33 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Time for some Seth VanderSmith magic.
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 1:33 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
patience is the key
if barmes could walk cmon guys you all can
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:33 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
normal-sized humans look tiny on the mound
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
by FooMan on Jul 12, 2009 1:33 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I’ve resolved never to refer to a player I see on a baseball field as “tiny,” because every time I do, I go home and look it up and see that he’s bigger than me.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jul 12, 2009 1:34 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
ugh
of course crappy offense…dp
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:34 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
GIDP
for Smith
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 1:34 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
damn it all to hell
gidp
Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!
by Redhawk on Jul 12, 2009 1:34 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Hush, you
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: FREE SETH SMITH
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 1:36 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Oh we both are :-)
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: FREE SETH SMITH
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 1:39 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Nooooo Seth!
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
by FooMan on Jul 12, 2009 1:34 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Ouch.
Why is he such a better pinch hitter than a starter?
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 1:35 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Atkins
Seriously, justify Tracy’s decision to bat you cleanup right here.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jul 12, 2009 1:35 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Two walks
and no runs? Bad Rockies (atkins and smith in specific)
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 1:35 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Inning over.
ERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRG
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 1:35 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
hummmmm
Game.
I’m heading for a drive in the mountains.
Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!
by Redhawk on Jul 12, 2009 1:36 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't drive angry, Toonces!
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
by FooMan on Jul 12, 2009 1:39 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
unreal
2 walks to lead off the inning vs a kid who is in big trouble and we bail him out that easily
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:36 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
We'll get them back, don't you worry
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: FREE SETH SMITH
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 1:37 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
that's so frustrating, that needs to be sorted out by someone
to let a guy who is clearly struggling for his control get out of that situation in just five pitches is unacceptable. The offense has been on cruise control for too long now.
by djmbluemoon on Jul 12, 2009 1:36 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
seems that the Nationals were just a band aid
by djmbluemoon on Jul 12, 2009 1:37 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
we didn't score any runs against them either
by Narcoleptico on Jul 12, 2009 1:38 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, we did
but they scored them for us
by djmbluemoon on Jul 12, 2009 1:38 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep 1 big offensive game
in this whole homestand it seems
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:38 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think they're on cruise control a little bit
they won quite a few close games the back end of June thanks to the starting pitching rather than the offense, and maybe they’ve been believing they’re better than they are
by djmbluemoon on Jul 12, 2009 1:40 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
But we won
which made it look better then it really was
Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!
by Redhawk on Jul 12, 2009 1:38 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very true
But many teams have gotten cheap wins out of the nationals
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: FREE SETH SMITH
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 1:41 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Ks the visiting pitcher
good job Hammel, two down
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 1:39 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
We're gonna need this break!
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 1:39 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
i hate mclouth
so much
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:39 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Another double for McClouth
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 1:39 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
4-0
unbelieveable
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:41 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
4-0 Braves
Mclouth scores on bloop single
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 1:41 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
2 outs nobody on they score
2on nobody out and we don’t
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:41 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Falling apart completely
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 1:41 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Fogg to Warm up now
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 1:41 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Larry grounds out
inning over
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 1:41 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Esmil Rogers or Adam Eaton to the bat phone
by moomacher on Jul 12, 2009 1:42 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Adam Eaton?
I know he’s pitching well at the Springs, but… gah.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jul 12, 2009 1:42 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah exactly
What is he gonna do aside from sucking?
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: FREE SETH SMITH
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 1:44 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
such a frustrating first few innings
i am shutting this crap off for now
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:42 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
good bye
we’ll see you later (when we take the lead so remember to check back in)
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 1:42 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's whats keeping me positive
I believe we can get to Medlen, which is why I think Hammel needs to be pulled before any more damage occurs, DLR can pitch if necessary, don’t need to worry about rested bullpen
by djmbluemoon on Jul 12, 2009 1:44 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hawpe HR there will help
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 1:45 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'll still be here in and out
but not watching the game….i’ll be following on CBS probably
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:45 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hammel needs to be replaced
whilst we have the slightest chance, his pitching has been HORRIBLE tonight
by djmbluemoon on Jul 12, 2009 1:42 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
The last few games it has been horrible
but before that he was tearing it up
by GoldenNugget on Jul 12, 2009 1:43 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just feel like he is going to come back to earth....
especially with a home heavy second half
by moomacher on Jul 12, 2009 1:44 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
he showed so much promise, I’m with you
by GoldenNugget on Jul 12, 2009 1:45 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's terribad at Coors Field.
But LIGHTS OUT on the road!
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 1:46 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hi everyone! We're rubbish tonight
What are the silver linings – anyone?
by biondino on Jul 12, 2009 1:43 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank goodness
because they need a break
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 1:44 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
ummmmm......
barmes took a walk?
by Narcoleptico on Jul 12, 2009 1:44 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
HAWPE HR
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 1:44 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Hawpe! Nice.
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 1:45 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
At least Hawpe showed up
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
by FooMan on Jul 12, 2009 1:45 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
And if only Smitty hadn’t GIDP’d…
by Tom (RFTN) on Jul 12, 2009 1:46 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is there a stat for % of HR with no one on?
because we must be at the top
by moomacher on Jul 12, 2009 1:45 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I think we are, actually.
That was mentioned earlier in the season. It took us like three months to get our first three run homer.
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 1:46 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
we're not far off the league avg
around 60% for rockies, 58% for NL as a whole. I don’t know a site that lists all the teams in one place, though.
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
by FooMan on Jul 12, 2009 1:50 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
yankees as well
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:46 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
But called third strikes are annoying
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 1:47 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
that was odd
there was no movement to it or anything, and it was comfortably over the plate
by djmbluemoon on Jul 12, 2009 1:47 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tulo
just stared at what looked like a fastball down the middle.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jul 12, 2009 1:47 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Backwards K.
I hate those more than anything…..
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 1:47 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
and another
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 1:48 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
and there have been two in this inning.
Gawwwdaaaammmit
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 1:49 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another backwards K
Ummm… WTF, Stewie?
by Tom (RFTN) on Jul 12, 2009 1:48 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
that's Stewie's trademark
he crowds the plate so much that if it’s next to his belt it’s a K
by djmbluemoon on Jul 12, 2009 1:49 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
can we trade don baylor for terry pendleton?
by Narcoleptico on Jul 12, 2009 1:49 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Braves fans were wishing the exact same thing our first series.
This is definitely a grass is always greener statement.
by Rox Girl on Jul 12, 2009 1:52 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
is cy young pitching
all of a sudden?
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:49 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
No
Our hitters are laying off two-strike fastballs over the plate for no apparent reason.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jul 12, 2009 1:49 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pffff cy young was overrated
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: FREE SETH SMITH
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 1:58 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
fastballs right down the middle
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:49 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I dont get it
What more can you ask for
by GoldenNugget on Jul 12, 2009 1:50 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Torrealba walks
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 1:51 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
at least we turn the lineup over
good work
by djmbluemoon on Jul 12, 2009 1:51 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
no wonder Helton is sick
he has been watching this team hit all weekend
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:51 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
he has been watching this team
hitfail all weekend
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 1:52 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea that;s better
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:52 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's good.
He’s going to have to go to the best man.
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
by FooMan on Jul 12, 2009 1:52 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now we get to watch Hammel strike out. Hooray.
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 1:51 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
i do believe this is the first time in recorded history
that barmes and yorvit walked on the same day
by Narcoleptico on Jul 12, 2009 1:51 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Not even the first time this season.
May 6th.
by Rox Girl on Jul 12, 2009 1:54 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
we are going to score runs today
it is just bound to happen…but the problem is the Braves are going to as well…
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:52 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Base hit Hammel
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 1:52 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
WHOA!!!
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 1:53 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
his swing has improved a lot since April
which isn’t saying much
by djmbluemoon on Jul 12, 2009 1:53 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Ubaldo's has improved
exponentially since 2007
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 1:54 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Dex, can't waste a Hammel hit...
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
by FooMan on Jul 12, 2009 1:54 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Base hit Hammel.
I guess he figures if he’s going to suck at pitching today, he might as well do something to help.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jul 12, 2009 1:53 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
if hammel can get a hit
cmon guys
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:53 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
It starts with realizing
that you’re supposed to protect the plate with two strikes, not stare at meatballs.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jul 12, 2009 1:54 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
When a player has control issues like Medlen...
… that is often the result. They expect a bad pitch, and don’t get it.
by WolfMarauder on Jul 12, 2009 1:55 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey I have a question
What is all the crap on the helmets of baseball players? It looks like they burn them but I can’t tell. Anybody know?
by GoldenNugget on Jul 12, 2009 1:54 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Sticky substance batters
put on their bats to get a better grip, so they don’t throw the bat into the stands very often.
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 1:57 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
It also increases their grittiness pct.
cf. Trot Nixon
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
by FooMan on Jul 12, 2009 1:58 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I saw someone make a grit metric
It was hilarious, I’ll post it later
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: FREE SETH SMITH
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 2:00 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Huh, that's crazy
Im kind of a new MLB fan, thanks.
by GoldenNugget on Jul 12, 2009 1:58 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actully it is used
to get a better grip on the bat so it does not rotate as they swing. If you have ever looked at a metal bat they have the grip tape around the bottom to prevent the bat from moving when the batter swings (it’s also for comfort and sting purposes). Pine tar is used in the same way on wood bats for grip.
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 2:00 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's easier to pat your helmet a few times than go back to the paper if you're losing grip.
With the rules to keep games moving along now, players have found this to be a shortcut.
by Rox Girl on Jul 12, 2009 1:58 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
unreal
kid just struck out the side
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:55 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
when this guys stuff is doing that....
is when you know you have batting problems
by djmbluemoon on Jul 12, 2009 1:55 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even Mr. Spilly is telling us to get off the couch
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
by FooMan on Jul 12, 2009 1:55 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Dex Ks
inning over.
With that HR Brad Hawpe takes sole possession of the team lead in RBI (58)
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 1:56 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
THE DAD AND THE KID ARE BACK.
GO AWAY,
by WolfMarauder on Jul 12, 2009 1:57 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Jack & Jeff's ratings have to go up exponentially
during “guest in the booth” innings. Worst idea EVAR…
by Junction Rox on Jul 12, 2009 1:58 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Luckily
I’m watching the Braves telecast. I guess that’s lucky right now.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jul 12, 2009 1:58 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
One down
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 1:57 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Brooks with the 1B.
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 2:00 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hammel
hopefully settling down here
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:58 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
brooks conrad
having series of his life
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:00 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, it has not been Hammel Time today.
Eschew Obfuscation!
by Jeff Aberle on Jul 12, 2009 2:00 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
This is disgusting.
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 2:00 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
more 2 out rally
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:01 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Another hit
1st and 3rd
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 2:01 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Francis
They mentioned him—what type of surgery did he have? Was it for a torn labrum? Or the less-bad, frayed labrum, none of the above?
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
by FooMan on Jul 12, 2009 2:01 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I believe a tear
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: FREE SETH SMITH
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 2:02 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
These bloops are killing me
Hammel is really missing his spots.
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: FREE SETH SMITH
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 2:01 PM MDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
5 of Braves 8 hits
with 2 outs
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 2:01 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
6 out of 9
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:02 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
here comes an rbi from who?
diory hernandez of course as the no namers continue to beat us
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:01 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Hammel has to be pulled
his stuff isn’t there at all, we have no games for four days, we have three guys with starting experience available in the bullpen…make the call
by djmbluemoon on Jul 12, 2009 2:01 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
looks like DLR is warming
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
by FooMan on Jul 12, 2009 2:02 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
this is my major problem with Tracy so far
he leaves guys in longer than he should
by djmbluemoon on Jul 12, 2009 2:03 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stewart can't make play
another run scores
5-0
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 2:02 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess Hawpe's HR was just my imagination?
by WolfMarauder on Jul 12, 2009 2:02 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ya
Must be….
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 2:03 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well
now I don’t remember the good things
5-1
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 2:03 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The fact that there are so few makes me remember them a little easier.
by WolfMarauder on Jul 12, 2009 2:04 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Working on Reports
for 13 hrs yesterday and waiting to finish it today has destroyed my brain
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 2:05 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
AAAAAAH!!!
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
by FooMan on Jul 12, 2009 2:02 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
USE THE GLOVE!!!!!
Blehhhhhh.
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 2:02 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
wouldn't have mattered
nobody in baseball could’ve made that play
by Narcoleptico on Jul 12, 2009 2:03 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah exactly
Those slow rollers up 3B are like the absolute worst.
Brooks Robinson makes that play. Nobody else.
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: FREE SETH SMITH
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 2:05 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
too slow a roller for that, no?
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
by FooMan on Jul 12, 2009 2:03 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
cmon medlen cap it off
with a gap shot
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:02 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Ground out
INNING FINALLY OVER
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 2:03 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
JDLR in the bullpen now
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 2:02 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
De La Rosa will probably get to come innow.
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 2:03 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Where's Matt Holliday to hit a grandslam to get us back in this game?
(Anyone else remember Juan Morillo’s major league debut?)
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 2:04 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
This is looking a lot like hammel's last start v atl
A lot of weird rolls and drops, mixed in with some legit shelling
ooh dlr warming, this should be fun
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: FREE SETH SMITH
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 2:04 PM MDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
no pressure on him now
hopefully he can keep it close (ish)
by djmbluemoon on Jul 12, 2009 2:05 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
if we do not get within a run or 2 in
the next few innings forget it
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:04 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Tell that to Thursday
/crosses arms indignantly
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: FREE SETH SMITH
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 2:06 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
i'll tell that to thursday
because we were down as many as 2 that day and today already down 4 so haa lol
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:06 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
JABBERWOCKY IS NOT A HAPPY CAMPER
Eschew Obfuscation!
by Jeff Aberle on Jul 12, 2009 2:06 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
yes it does
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 2:07 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I got rained out camping yesterday
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: FREE SETH SMITH
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 2:27 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least we got SD and Arizona comming up
by GoldenNugget on Jul 12, 2009 2:06 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
they'll probably own us
the way we play vs “bad” teams
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:07 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey hey
Where are all these dark clouds coming from
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Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 2:08 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Barmes with a Double
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 2:07 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn
Church got it all the way to third on the fly.
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 2:08 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Clint Barmes
Offensive powerhouse
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Seth Smith status: FREE SETH SMITH
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 2:07 PM MDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Barmes double
At least we’re sort of trying to stay competitive, I guess.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jul 12, 2009 2:07 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
lead off double
if they strand this one…i am shutting this game off for real
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:07 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Fly ball to right
Barmes moves up to third.
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 2:07 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
runner on 3rd less than two outs
I smell a K
by djmbluemoon on Jul 12, 2009 2:08 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fly out by Seth
This 0-for-2 will probably cause Tracy to bench him for a week.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jul 12, 2009 2:08 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
To be fair, he's hitting about .200 as a starter.
He’s a RIDICULOUSLY valuable pinch hitter.
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 2:09 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
.246 to be exact
.464 as a PH this season, but that’s based on 37 AB.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jul 12, 2009 2:11 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
bb-ref has .246/.356/.439
somehow I don’t think he’ll PH .480 for the year. Nevertheless, this isn’t the way to break into the lineup.
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
by FooMan on Jul 12, 2009 2:11 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Used early in the lineup
It’s not bad. Dex has a similar obp. The two of them batting 1-2 makes a pitcher throw an awful lot of pitches leading into helton and hawpe.
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Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 2:14 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
That's actually pretty decent.
Plus, when he gets more than one start in a row he tends to be better. He’s gone 12 for 33 (.363) in the two streaks he’s had three starts or more in a row.
by Rox Girl on Jul 12, 2009 2:15 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
true--that's pretty good considering his starts are so sporadic
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
by FooMan on Jul 12, 2009 2:18 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
now that's some number crunching
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Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 2:29 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
quick, too!
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
by FooMan on Jul 12, 2009 2:29 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ehh, I don't know if I'd convince some people by just shouting small sample size!!
So I’m fighting fire with fire.
by Rox Girl on Jul 12, 2009 2:31 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's hit pretty well at level
It’s not hard to see him as an effective starter, right?
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
by FooMan on Jul 12, 2009 2:32 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
His ISO numbers are both very good
He just needs to work on actually getting more hits to make those ISOs turn into real lines
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Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 2:33 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he'd be fine as a starter.
He’s no Holliday, certainly, but he’s going to be more of a positive than the other players we’re using right now.
by Rox Girl on Jul 12, 2009 2:35 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
good news the padres
have the 1st 2 runners on in the game
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:08 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Atkins with the hit
5-2
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 2:08 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
base hit
5-2
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:08 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Sawlid
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 2:09 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Atkins, seeing eye RBI
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
by FooMan on Jul 12, 2009 2:09 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
cmon hawpe do it again
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:09 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Hawpe GIDP
inning over. Is it JDLR?
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 2:10 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Bad case of the flu
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: FREE SETH SMITH
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 2:10 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Sick with Flu-like symptoms
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 2:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tulo bomb!
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 2:23 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
i didn’t mean to post that here, lol
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 2:24 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
great job Hawpe thanks
dp
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:10 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
DP....
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 2:10 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh hawpe
Better than that, man!
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Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 2:10 PM MDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
we are killing rallys today
with authority
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:10 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
we are killing rallys today this week
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 2:11 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
can we please keep atlanta off the scoreboard
trading runs will not do it….thank you
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:12 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
JDLR in the game now
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 2:12 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Last relief appearance
August 12, 2008
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 2:14 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am extremely frustrated
this is an eminently winnable game, and we are blowing it
by djmbluemoon on Jul 12, 2009 2:12 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
yep thats what makes it even more frustrating
if Vazquez was pitching wouldn’t of been this bad
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:13 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 run homerun Kouzmanoff
padres have scored?!?!
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:12 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
YAAAAYYYYY
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 2:13 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your ability to score these "runs," as you call them
frightens and confuses me.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jul 12, 2009 2:13 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
hopefully they score a ton today
and not at all in our series after the break
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:14 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
i would take it
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:15 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Walk
come on we NEED good jorge
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 2:15 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
lead off walk
great
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:15 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Um, wow
The Braves announcers just said that the Royals got a pretty good shortstop from the Mariners the other day.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jul 12, 2009 2:15 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes, they did.
A couple of days ago, the Royals picked up Yunieski Betancourt from the Mariners for two minor league pitchers.
by CM85 on Jul 12, 2009 2:16 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yuniesky Betancourt
is one of the worst shortstops in the majors.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jul 12, 2009 2:17 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of course, in Aviles the Royals had one of the two that was actually worse.
So I guess technically it does count as an upgrade.
by Rox Girl on Jul 12, 2009 2:21 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reaction on BBTF
One positive: Yuniesky Betancourt is a better player than Tony Pena Jr.
This is debatable. Seriously, it is.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jul 12, 2009 2:22 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
IIRC
Aviles is a much better defensive SS than Yuni. UZR suggests he’s having trouble this season, but in general, yea
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Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 2:23 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I also laugh
A lot. Z is doing good things with that club.
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Seth Smith status: FREE SETH SMITH
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 2:17 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
wild jorge
this game will just not get better…
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:16 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
ill-fated move
I can see why they’d want to bring in DLR (break coming up, don’t want him getting rusty etc) but it’s so hard for a regular starter to come out of the bullpen.
by rdf8585 on Jul 12, 2009 2:18 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Ground ball back to Jorge
1 out
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 2:18 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Two down on GB to Troy
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 2:18 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
2 down
please no more 2 out hits
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:18 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
a comeback today would be the kind of game we need
to turn this offense and momentum back around going into the 2nd half…
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:19 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Hoffman named to ASG
with Broxton out
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 2:19 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Zach Duke
replaces Matt Cain
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 2:19 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep and pedroia out too
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:20 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tampa's Carlos Pena replacing Pedroia
Dustin is spending some time with his wife, who was having some complications with her pregnancy. She had to be hospitalized, going into labor a little earlier than planned.
by CM85 on Jul 12, 2009 2:27 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thunder rolling in.
Most of the rain is to the South though,
by WolfMarauder on Jul 12, 2009 2:20 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Strike 3
Braves don’t score
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 2:20 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
holy cow
a scoreless inning
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:21 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Strikeout.
Wow… the Braves didn’t score any runs that inning.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jul 12, 2009 2:21 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
continue the rally
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:22 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Is DLR on 3 days rest?
I wonder how long they pitch him, assuming he retains his effectiveness.
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
by FooMan on Jul 12, 2009 2:22 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
i'll take 2 more innings
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:23 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man I wish I was at the gamee
even though we are losing. Such a nice day outside.
by GoldenNugget on Jul 12, 2009 2:23 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
TROY TULOWITZKI
with a Bomb
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 2:23 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
HR
Tulo
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:23 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Clawing their way back!
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
by FooMan on Jul 12, 2009 2:24 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Clap clap clapclapclap clapclap clapclap
TU LO
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: FREE SETH SMITH
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 2:24 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
because we can’t stop GIDPing with runners on.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jul 12, 2009 2:24 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
16th of the year
nice opposite field shot
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:24 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
That's a step in the right direction...
Eschew Obfuscation!
by Jeff Aberle on Jul 12, 2009 2:24 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Tulo seems to be heating up
I hope the break doesn’t get in the way of that.
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
by FooMan on Jul 12, 2009 2:24 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
yea hopefully
he is the key
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:24 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Woooo
for Solo Homers
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:24 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Got him on tilt now!
Let’s get him, boys!
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: FREE SETH SMITH
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 2:24 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
shattered bat
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:25 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
These home runs are nice...
but alas, they could be so much more.
Eschew Obfuscation!
by Jeff Aberle on Jul 12, 2009 2:25 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
yea they are
but it would be nice to get hits with people on base
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
let's go ahead and not get too upset about homers
It’s not as if they are planning when to hit their homers
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: FREE SETH SMITH
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 2:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
They should be
Eschew Obfuscation!
by Jeff Aberle on Jul 12, 2009 2:27 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cargo on Deck
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 2:26 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
nope DLR
wooo
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Seth Smith status: FREE SETH SMITH
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 2:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
pulled him back w/2 outs
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
by FooMan on Jul 12, 2009 2:27 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 outs and nobody on
I doubt Tracy wants to use too many relievers.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jul 12, 2009 2:27 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't see why not
Everyone is available today
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Seth Smith status: FREE SETH SMITH
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 2:27 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
True
OTOH, you don’t want to burn a PH in that situation.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jul 12, 2009 2:28 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah that might've been the real rationale
with an already short bench
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: FREE SETH SMITH
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 2:29 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
As long as he pitches well
next inning I want to see him keep pitching, or bring in Josh Fogg
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 2:27 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
well if we score 1 run every inning the rest of the way
we may be in good shape if atlanta stops hitting
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:27 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Stewart looks like he's getting a bald spot on top of his head
Old player skills?
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
by FooMan on Jul 12, 2009 2:28 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Iannetta is bald already
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: FREE SETH SMITH
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 2:29 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
heh, he fits, too
catchers tend to age early anyway.
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
by FooMan on Jul 12, 2009 2:30 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, some guys speed up the natural process
by shaving their heads when they start going bald.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jul 12, 2009 2:32 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
My brother is totally bald at 23
so he must have super-old player skills.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jul 12, 2009 2:29 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
another scoreless inning
would be very very nice cmon jorge and keep chipping away guys
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:31 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
not a good start
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:32 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
as i said earlier
these bloops are killing me
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: FREE SETH SMITH
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 2:32 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was a solid single
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:33 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
it looking like one of those corkscrews from what I saw
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: FREE SETH SMITH
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 2:34 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anybody seen those migets
behind home plate yet?
by GoldenNugget on Jul 12, 2009 2:33 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
HR Conrad
Bad Jorge
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 2:34 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Oof
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: FREE SETH SMITH
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 2:34 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
brooks conrad
owns us…how sad
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:34 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Not what we needed
Who the hell is Brooks Conrad, anyway?
by Tom (RFTN) on Jul 12, 2009 2:34 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
the new cody ross
apparently
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:35 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's on the juice!
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
by FooMan on Jul 12, 2009 2:35 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Becoming another Triple-a journeyman
Conrad was drafted by the Astros in 2001, signed with Oakland in 2008, playing mostly at Sacramento, with a brief cameo in Oakland. Braves sign him as a free agent, spend most of the year at Gwinnett, before being called up in early July.
by CM85 on Jul 12, 2009 2:45 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Conrad is a double away................
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 2:34 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Not bad for a career minor leaguer
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 2:35 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Daley in
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 2:35 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Ewww...
Nice shot of Jorge grabbing his crotch after giving up the homer.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jul 12, 2009 2:35 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe i'll watch Mr. 3000 on FX
probably features better baseball at any rate
by Narcoleptico on Jul 12, 2009 2:37 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Also good at killing brain cells...
Which might not be a bad thing if the Rox have a lot of these clunkers left in them. Ignorance is bliss.
by Rox Girl on Jul 12, 2009 2:38 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
what a great way to end the 1st half of the season
seeing Brooks Conrad own us…Go Padres gonna go watch that game
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:37 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Stewart with a nice play
by the sound of it
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 2:39 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice play on both sides of the diamond, atty and stewie!
"Man, this is baseball, you gotta stop thinking! Just have fun."
The Sandlot (1993) – Benny Rodriguez (Mike Vitar)
by AtkinsandTulofan on Jul 12, 2009 2:40 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Hernandez gone on strikes
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 2:41 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
2 away
"Man, this is baseball, you gotta stop thinking! Just have fun."
The Sandlot (1993) – Benny Rodriguez (Mike Vitar)
by AtkinsandTulofan on Jul 12, 2009 2:41 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice work from Daley!
"Man, this is baseball, you gotta stop thinking! Just have fun."
The Sandlot (1993) – Benny Rodriguez (Mike Vitar)
by AtkinsandTulofan on Jul 12, 2009 2:41 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Good job Daley
We need a new pitcher every inning to have a chance at this
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 2:42 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
which we should do with the break coming up anyway
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:43 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
6-0 padres
a pair of 3 run homers…can we get some of those??!
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:42 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
At least we have that to hang our hats on....
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 2:43 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Padres?
Three-run homers? Hell hath frozen over.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jul 12, 2009 2:44 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
they're getting ready for the series after the break
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
by FooMan on Jul 12, 2009 2:44 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep hopefully they don't score 6 runs
in those 4 games
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:45 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe this means Zito sucks again?
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 2:46 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
you hear that noise??
it is Zito crashing down to earth
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:46 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on Dex
lead it off here
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 2:45 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
ask and you shall receive
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:46 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good start
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 2:46 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
A bloop single goes our way
Come on Clint
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 2:46 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Good start from Dex!
"Man, this is baseball, you gotta stop thinking! Just have fun."
The Sandlot (1993) – Benny Rodriguez (Mike Vitar)
by AtkinsandTulofan on Jul 12, 2009 2:46 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
HBP on an 0-2 count.
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 2:47 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Barmes nice job getting hit by pitch there
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:47 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Barmes got hit
First and second
Come on Smith. Bullpens
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 2:47 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Boone Logan
please suck…thank you
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:47 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed.
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 2:48 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
we also need a Peter Moylan sighting today as well
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:50 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Smith GIDP
first inning again?
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
by jrockies on Jul 12, 2009 2:50 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
GAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 2:50 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
GAAAHH!
Smitty…
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
by FooMan on Jul 12, 2009 2:50 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Smith as i said earlier
exposed as a starter
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:50 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
whenever he starts more than once in a row*
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:51 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
not according to the stats Rox Girl dug up
(small sample size warning all around…)
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
by FooMan on Jul 12, 2009 2:52 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
w/e sometime stats are deceiving
i see what i see and what i see is another Spilly great energy player off the bench whose good for a start here and there
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:53 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it is too soon to tell
But he definitely has bizarre splits so far this year. Most players find PH’ing to be the impossible role.
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
by FooMan on Jul 12, 2009 2:54 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep maybe
but people who think he is an every day player are delusional…seriously what has he done that proves he is an everyday guy….not knocking him i love Smitty but not to start back to back days like ever lol
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:56 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
He hit well in the minor leagues
and has shown the ability to hit in limited PA’s in the majors so far.
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
by FooMan on Jul 12, 2009 2:57 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sadly
He’s hitting better than CarGon. Maybe it’s (Matt) Miller time.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jul 12, 2009 3:16 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
all he needs is an error in the OF
to cap it off
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:52 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep
be careful what you wish for
by Narcoleptico on Jul 12, 2009 2:53 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
For all future Smitty starts
have one of the off starters stand in the on deck circle for Smitty. Make him think he is PHing every time.
by Junction Rox on Jul 12, 2009 2:52 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 2:53 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
boone friggin Logan
comes in and puts the fire out….ok i’m done for sure now with this game lol
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:54 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
In a feeble effort to improve the Rockies' pitching and hitting today, I'm doing my part by creating an overflow thread that will remove the foul taste of the first 4.5 innings from our mouth.
Eschew Obfuscation!
by Jeff Aberle on Jul 12, 2009 2:54 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Er...5 innings
Eschew Obfuscation!
by Jeff Aberle on Jul 12, 2009 2:55 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, what a play by Atty!
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 3:02 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
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