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Manny Corpas to have surgery, miss at least August (or, Jhoulys Chacin's exit took this over)


The Denver Post broke the story that Manny Corpas will undergo surgery here. Renck offers Joel Peralta, Randy Flores, and Matt Herges (the usual suspects) as possible replacements.

If you're wondering who will perform the surgery, Thomas Harding reports that it will be the Rockies' medical director, Dr. Thomas J. Noonan.

Who do you want to join the faltering bullpen?

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Deduno/Chacin/Rogers

have been my favorite choices for a while now. I wouldn’t mind a trade for a decent reliever, but at the same time hate to see much talent shipped off for only a few months of a pitcher who has been over performing this season so far.

by realmenwearpurple on Jul 22, 2009 6:50 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

is Chacin on the 40 man yet?

I think Deduno and Rogers are

by moomacher on Jul 22, 2009 6:52 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chacin may not be

but spots can be opened up. Embree can go to the 60 day DL, unless they really think he is coming back this season. I know he says he may, but I would not count on it.

by realmenwearpurple on Jul 22, 2009 6:55 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

No need to start his clock

especially when Rogers and Deduno are already on it. I think in terms of a relief role,Chacin’s profile is least exciting. Deduno would only have to work on his mad cutter and curveball in relief, where Rogers could also start pumping gas to balance his big biter. Chacin is best when he’s mixing all three pitches to get hitters off balance, as well as working to get groundball outs. His traits play up because of his durable build and workhorse like approach to pitching. He’d be a fine reliever, but the other two seem to have skill sets that could go further in that role.

by David OhNo on Jul 22, 2009 6:59 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Even if the reliever is under contract for next year

relievers are so vulnerable to alternating good and bad seasons, trading anyone with a real future in our organization would not be wise. Many/most relievers are just failed starters, why not introduce our young guns to the MLB in the pen, like Joba Chamberlain with the Yankees, Wainwright with STL, or Price with TB over the past few years.

by realmenwearpurple on Jul 22, 2009 6:53 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Deduno

I like Rogers better, but he might help more as insurance in AAA for JDLR and Hammel. Deduno is 26 and probably faces no better time than now to convert to the position he was inevitably going to fill, and go ahead and enter Colorado’s bullpen. Deduno is on the 40 man roster and would required no additional move.

Rogers is a better pitcher, but still very well could be called upon to start should an injury arise. May have more of an impact as a starter both this year and next.

Chacin still has more to learn in AA, is not on the 40 man roster, and has more value as a starter still. Obviously a bullpen role would be temporary, but it’s not necessary yet.

I like Deduno first, but if they are going off the 40 man roster, I’d like Escalona before Herges.

by David OhNo on Jul 22, 2009 6:55 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Deduno would be my first choice

for the same reasons you point out. Chacin and Rogers are other possibilities, but yes Deduno would be choice #1.

by realmenwearpurple on Jul 22, 2009 6:57 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

What about Hynick?

He may be another possibility.

by mkorpal on Jul 22, 2009 6:58 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

To similar to others in the pen.

The bullpen likely won’t help him add much to his fastball, and he’s a pitch variety guy, not a master of one-two elite pitches. Maybe he could become a Justin Duchscherer type, but that’s less likely than a guy like Deduno or Rogers using their power offerings to better success.

by David OhNo on Jul 22, 2009 7:01 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

That may be.

Rogers is starting right about now. So, we’ll see if they pull him too.

by mkorpal on Jul 22, 2009 7:04 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also

you can’t rule out bring up Chacin and using him as a starter and sending Hammel back to the pen.

by mkorpal on Jul 22, 2009 7:08 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

To expound on this

it’s not that Hammel has been poor, it just would represent an aggressive shift by management to put its talent to use when it needs them. It would show that they wouldn’t be afraid to use Deduno, Escalona, or Rogers if they saw the need down the stretch. If you aren’t going to trade for elite talent, procurring it is the next best thing.

by David OhNo on Jul 22, 2009 7:20 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thats true.

Lets also not forget how much bringing up Jimenez and Morales helped in 07. If they feel Chacin is ready to make the leap, and feel that it won’t hurt him, than I’m all for it.

by mkorpal on Jul 22, 2009 7:21 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think Hammel could

put up numbers in the pen similar to Taylor.

He seems to be the same “style” of pitcher

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 7:20 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

is there a way on BR or somewhere to

sort his bullpen number from his starts?

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 7:28 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can only do this year, or the 3 previous years on ESPN

For this year, he has a 2.7 ERA as a reliever and a 4.38 ERA as a starter. Granted, the reliever part is a very small sample size.

by mkorpal on Jul 22, 2009 7:31 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

On BB-ref, definitely

You can choose a season, or career.

I assume we’re talking about Hammel. In 2008 he had the most pen work.

career:

starter: 5.62 ERA, 227.1 IP, 28 HR, 82 BB, 156 K
reliever: 4.68 ERA 75.0 IP, 11 HR, 38 BB, 52 K (48 games)

2008:

starter: 4.88 ERA, 27.2 IP, 3 HR, 12 BB, 15 K
reliever: 4.44 ERA 50.2 IP, 8 HR, 23 BB, 29 K (35 games)

Obviously nothing to write home about, but he’s pitched a lot better this season in general.

Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!

by FooMan on Jul 22, 2009 9:06 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chacin

Hi all. Long time addict- first time poster. Mainly just writing to see if anyone knows has heard why Chacin was pulled after one shutout inning today for Tulsa. I am praying he got called up. Any ideas.

by TGumb on Jul 22, 2009 7:07 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Three options

Moving up (to AAA or the big leagues), injury, or trade. All three are plausible right now.

by mkorpal on Jul 22, 2009 7:10 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

oooh something is definitely up.

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 7:15 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well

it’s not a call up to AAA. They wouldn’t interrupt a start to do that. It’s either an injury, trade or he’s going to be wearing pinstripes tomorrow.

If it was a trade, it’d have been made prior to the start, you’d think. And if not, you’d assume the team we’d be dealing with would want to see him finish his start… Plus, the Rockies are generally gunshy about dealing pitching prospects.

I’m betting we’re going to see him in Coors.

by LawrenceDavis on Jul 22, 2009 7:17 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

You would think so.

Who knows exactly what is going on.

by mkorpal on Jul 22, 2009 7:18 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

It could be a trade close

talks occur at all hours, and if the Rockies felt one was getting close, they could pull him to protect him from injury. That would imply that talks were far enough along.

This is the least likely scenario, though.

by David OhNo on Jul 22, 2009 7:23 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

if it IS a trade.....if Chacin is going somewhere....

what wha…oh my….too many giddy thoughts

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 7:27 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's not

So stop thinking that way. When’s the last time DOD traded a heavily-touted pitching prospect?

by LawrenceDavis on Jul 22, 2009 7:29 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

don't you wreck MY fun.

I’ll let the mlb wire wreck it.

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 7:30 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I suppose

I’m glad the Rockies have a philosophy, at least. The former regime never stuck to its guns on whether to keep or deal prospects.

by LawrenceDavis on Jul 22, 2009 7:33 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

The early O'Dowd seemed all over the place, strategy-wise

Maybe ownership pushed him that way but whatever the reason, the past few years have seemed much better, at least in terms of execution (FA/waiver wire signings, trades).

Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!

by FooMan on Jul 22, 2009 9:07 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Giddy thoughts?

more like dreadful thoughts. Chacin for Saito? What if that is the trade? I would find the nearest cliff and jump off. (pun intended)

by mkorpal on Jul 22, 2009 7:32 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

If it is THAT.

I will be the first person with the tar and feathers outside of DOD’s office.

I think DOD has done a pretty good job with his recent trades. I don’t think he’s THAT stupid.

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 7:35 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think he is either

But being a Denver sports fan, I fear all trades.

by mkorpal on Jul 22, 2009 7:36 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I share that fear.

"Man, this is baseball, you gotta stop thinking! Just have fun."
The Sandlot (1993) – Benny Rodriguez (Mike Vitar)

by AtkinsandTulofan on Jul 22, 2009 10:37 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, the Chris Hinton for John Elway thing work out kind of OK

"I've had pretty good success with Stan Musial by throwing him my best pitch and backing up third." - Carl Erskine

by pedalpusher on Jul 22, 2009 10:38 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

My thoughts would not be giddy until I knew what the trade was.

If it was some trade netting us just middle relief, I’d not be terribly happy about losing Chacin for that.

by holly96 on Jul 22, 2009 7:32 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Very much so

If it’s the trade, I’m hoping that Hynick is the one moved, and he needed to get ready to go to the springs to take his place.

by mkorpal on Jul 22, 2009 7:17 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Worth noting

Chacin was pulled from his start after the first inning. Either an injury or a callup.

by LawrenceDavis on Jul 22, 2009 7:08 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

First post fail. I see why people complain about the not being able to edit.

by TGumb on Jul 22, 2009 7:09 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Chacin

Could start in the spot Hammel was supposed to start this weekend, and then move to the pen when Marquis makes his next start.

by LawrenceDavis on Jul 22, 2009 7:09 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

OFFICIAL WORD FROM DRILLERS STAFF:

Chacin was taken out of the game as a precaution.

Drillers officials refused to offer more. This was repeated verbatim from the radio broadcast of the Drillers game on AM 1430 the Buzz in Tulsa, OK.

by David OhNo on Jul 22, 2009 7:37 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

ummm...

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 7:37 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks for the info

by TGumb on Jul 22, 2009 7:38 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Doesn't seem like an injury.

Broadcaster finds it odd, as he didn’t see any reason for Chacin to be removed, injury-wise.

by David OhNo on Jul 22, 2009 7:39 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you mean exciting

as in a heart attach, then yes.

by mkorpal on Jul 22, 2009 7:41 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

this team is going kill me.

either with elation or despair.

Nowhere in the middle, one extreme or the other.

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 7:45 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Exciting in that I like a good mystery, sure.

But I’m not entirely positive I will like the answer. We’ll see. I hope we don’t have to wait until tomorrow.

by holly96 on Jul 22, 2009 7:43 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

It is better that the thoughts that were running through my head after he was removed in the first.

by TGumb on Jul 22, 2009 7:41 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

You can e-mail the radio booth in Tulsa at

radio@tulsadrillers.com

Perhaps someone can get more from them off the record. I will continue to listen.

by David OhNo on Jul 22, 2009 7:41 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

All I know

is if they give him the start on Friday, I may have to make the drive down and see it.

by mkorpal on Jul 22, 2009 7:44 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe he's starting in place of Hammel

since he got bumped up to take Marquis place.

Here's to hoping Francis has a speedy recovery...

by dds_dave on Jul 22, 2009 7:44 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

I know it’s not likely, but once the speculation starts, I can’t help myself

Here's to hoping Francis has a speedy recovery...

by dds_dave on Jul 22, 2009 7:45 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

IF Chacin is coming to Denver for Fri/Sat/Sun

Wouldn’t it make most sense to not have him start at all?

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 7:46 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're right

and everyone else would be at regular rest, so there’s no need for an emergency starter unless Marquis’ blister isn’t healed by Tuesday

Here's to hoping Francis has a speedy recovery...

by dds_dave on Jul 22, 2009 7:48 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wouldn't they have thought of that before having him pitch today?

San Fran would be a great lineup to pitch to for your first start.

by TGumb on Jul 22, 2009 7:46 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Handicapping the scenarios:

20% Injury related precaution
45% Call up related action
35% Trade related precaution

A call up to Denver is odd to me in that Rogers was more prepared to make the jump to AAA, but Chacin is now more prepared to make the jump to the bigs?

by David OhNo on Jul 22, 2009 7:48 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

I think the injury precaution is slim to nil

He HAS to be going somewhere

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 7:50 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, who knows at this point

I guess I’ll put down 10 virtual bucks and a 6pack of beer on the trade.

by mkorpal on Jul 22, 2009 7:51 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, he was pulled between innings

so it is possible something came to light in the dugout without the broadcasters noticing. But it does seem unlikely, especially given the odd statement.

by holly96 on Jul 22, 2009 7:53 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Developing blister

titghtness in the arm after a bit of rest. I’m still trying to see if one of my seasonticket holder guys saw him in the dugout. holding his arm? Hugging guys? Being rushed down the stairs to the dugout? The Drillers stairs to the clubhouse is outside the dugout, so Chacin leaving would be noticable to fans in that area.

by David OhNo on Jul 22, 2009 7:56 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe he had a bathroom emergancy

And couldn’t get back in time for the next inning. That would be pretty funny causing a panic on the row

by mkorpal on Jul 22, 2009 7:58 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chacin:

left game in the bottom 1st with an extreme case of the poops.

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 7:58 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

It has happened

Bobby Hurley of Duke had to leave a Final Four game with the trots, way back in, uhm, 1990? Whenever the Final Four was in Denver with UNLV killing everybody.

Free Seth Smith, damnit!

by rockhead on Jul 22, 2009 8:01 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why it's 20% to me

-Pitching one inning before getting called up is a little odd
-Moving ahead of Rogers to the bigs after his AAA call up is odd
-Not being on the 40 man but moving ahead of Rogers and Deduno is odd
-Rockies dealing an impact prospect is odd

by David OhNo on Jul 22, 2009 7:53 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

What is the state of the AAA rotation?

Could it be that they’re calling up someone else from AAA, and they’re moving Chacin up? And maybe they pulled him because they want him to start there in the next couple days?

by holly96 on Jul 22, 2009 7:55 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's see what happens with Rogers

he could be moving up, with Chacin taking his place. That might explain Chacin starting but then getting pulled, as he’d just pitch later in AAA, while Rogers stays fresh for an MLB debut.

by David OhNo on Jul 22, 2009 7:59 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would imagine they would just reshuffle the AAA rotation

rather than pull Chacin from his start. Besides, both are starting on the same day, regualr rest would fall into place.

by mkorpal on Jul 22, 2009 8:02 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think trade percausion is much higher

more like 50% trade, 30% moving up, and 20% injury.

by mkorpal on Jul 22, 2009 7:53 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

While we're waiting on pins and needles

Braves just took out the Giants again, 4-2. That makes us up 1.5 the WC race, right? WOOT!

Free Seth Smith, damnit!

by rockhead on Jul 22, 2009 7:48 PM MDT reply actions   1 recs

yep!

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 7:49 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

If we traded Chacin for George Sherrill I am not going to be a very happy camper.

Staying on the sunny side of Blake Street since 1993.
The Shawn Chacon Experience - Life as a Rockies fan, one day at a time: Because we're all still recovering from those nine blown saves.

by Franchise26 on Jul 22, 2009 7:53 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

**begins sharpening knives and pitchforks**

(champagne on ice)

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 7:54 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

champagne, in case this is good.

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 7:57 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I caught the reference

and applaud you for it, sir. I know what you’re thinking, and I hope you’re right.

Free Seth Smith, damnit!

by rockhead on Jul 22, 2009 7:58 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

We'd have so many unhappy campers at Purple Row that

KOA would have to recognize this site as a viable campground.

by David OhNo on Jul 22, 2009 7:54 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

meh.

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 7:54 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Surely

DOD wouldn’t do that. Right? Right?

Free Seth Smith, damnit!

by rockhead on Jul 22, 2009 7:55 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

no, i seriously doubt it

DOD:

Marquis for the Viz.

Willy T, Hirsh, Buck for Jennings.

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 7:56 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

he traded Holliday to the A's

for nothing!

The Rockies are DOOMED!

(please note sarcasm)

Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!

by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 8:16 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's our top prospect

Dan O’Dowd isn’t stupid nor desperate.

by bballrox4717 on Jul 22, 2009 7:55 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Until he is.

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

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by Russ Oates on Jul 22, 2009 7:55 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dan said he wasn't trading for him

but a reporter from the Toronto star told ESPN that the Rockies were in talks. (That’s what RedHawk told me)

These events today are confusing me. That is, except for the Rockies winning.

by bballrox4717 on Jul 22, 2009 7:58 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

The reporter had actually said

the Rockies “were going to make and offer” on Halladay.

Didn’t say what kind, or if the talks were going on (which I assume it would be. Like buying a house…you usually know if there is an offer coming)

Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!

by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 8:18 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmm.

Then you have to wonder when that offer was made. Maybe it already was, Toronto turned it down, DOD made those comments, and the reporter is just behind the 8 ball a bit.

by holly96 on Jul 22, 2009 8:28 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

That could be

The reporter made the comment that the Jays were scouting some pitcher in the Phillies minor leagues. and said the Jays need to keep options available, or something like that.

Then a report from NY said the Mets had made and offer for Hallady, but it was all B type prospects

Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!

by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 8:35 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Halladay....

hmmm…if it is for Halladay, then the question is if anyone else on the big club is involved (Stewie? – hope not!) and then, how long till we can over take the Dodgers!

by attackparrot on Jul 22, 2009 10:20 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Despite being sort of leery about what might be going down

I’m finding this whole situation incredibly amusing.

by holly96 on Jul 22, 2009 7:59 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Most likely injury

Like David Oh No said….probably a blister or something like that……..however I’m secretly holding out hope that its a Halladay/Frasor trade.

by sg8335aa on Jul 22, 2009 8:00 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

But then

that might be a case of saying one thing publicly and doing something differently privately.

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by Russ Oates on Jul 22, 2009 8:02 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Until he is.

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by Russ Oates on Jul 22, 2009 8:04 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

It doesn't make sense though

why say something then contradict it 5 hours later?

by bballrox4717 on Jul 22, 2009 8:11 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

You'd need to ask said person(s).

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by Russ Oates on Jul 22, 2009 8:13 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

True, true

something major would’ve had to change though. Maybe the Blue Jays finally lowered their demands?

by bballrox4717 on Jul 22, 2009 8:14 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe HE would not accept a trade anywhere else?

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 8:14 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wouldn't want to go to Philly if I were a pitcher

I can’t see him not accepting a trade to the Dodgers, brewers, or Cardinals though

by bballrox4717 on Jul 22, 2009 8:15 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

But the Toronto Star said otherwise

that’s why this whole thing is so confusing.

by bballrox4717 on Jul 22, 2009 8:02 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

but I don't want confusion.

I want to know NOW..(to celebrate or hang myself)

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 8:03 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

If a trade, my darkhorse:

Victor Martinez/Betancourt.

by David OhNo on Jul 22, 2009 8:03 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Just follow the rationale

I’m not promoting it persay:

-The Rockies need offensive consistency
-The Rockies have catching depth
-Chris Iannetta is slumping
-Martinez is the only offensive threat on the market at a position Colorado could “upgrade.”

Longshot, but it’s why I call it a darkhorse and fun speculation

by David OhNo on Jul 22, 2009 8:07 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ignore the .230 average

CDI has premium power from the catching position, and an .800 OPS. He’s a damn fine offensive catcher.

by bballrox4717 on Jul 22, 2009 8:09 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh god no, not that.

I will blame YOU for that.

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 8:03 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh dear

From Ken Rosenthal:

The Rockies, badly in need of bullpen help, are among the teams talking with the Orioles about right-hander Danys Baez.

by bballrox4717 on Jul 22, 2009 8:06 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

where's that damn pitchfork?

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 8:06 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Screw the pitchfork

someone get me a nuke.

by mkorpal on Jul 22, 2009 8:08 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, this may be iffy from Rosenthal

he said the Rays (who can’t find the money to do anything) are serious about adding top talent.

by bballrox4717 on Jul 22, 2009 8:12 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I doubt this one

some one local reported that the Rockies were not interested in Baez last week. Course, losing Corpas, and Peralta could change things.

I’ll say this again….I think Baez (or rather his contract) goes WITH Sherrill….

Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!

by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 8:22 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Halladay's next start WOULD be tomorrow, just sayin

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 8:09 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

err Friday.

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 8:10 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Another odd situation in the Driller game:

Adam Bright, a lefty, warmed up to pitch at the start of the seventh. Before the inning started, he was lifted for Matt Reynolds, another lefty, without any indication of an injury.

Doubt they were related to Chacin, but the exciting nature of this Drillers game continues.

by David OhNo on Jul 22, 2009 8:10 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

something!

INTRIGUE!

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 8:11 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe Bright got traded for Baez?

wouldn’t kill me to see that happen

by bballrox4717 on Jul 22, 2009 8:18 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Speaking of Reynolds

he’s been nails this year.

Does he have any chance of making the MLB in his career?

by bballrox4717 on Jul 22, 2009 8:16 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes

big lefty with a decent fastball and off-speed offerings. A LOOGY prospect for sure.

by David OhNo on Jul 22, 2009 8:18 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bumping injury percaution up to 30%

and the other two categories down 5% each.

Rogers, EYJ, Murton all starting and playing in AAA tonight. It would seem like a blockbuster trade may include at least one of these guys.

by David OhNo on Jul 22, 2009 8:20 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Not necessarily

No team could land both Chacin and Rogers, EY2 is a 2nd baseman (Jays don’t need that) and Murton isn’t worth much.

by bballrox4717 on Jul 22, 2009 8:22 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

yep

Earlier in the season, O’Dowd said Chacin could jump from Tulsa to the bigs, as he had 2 plus pitches that were major league ready.

I think Rogers has shown he’s closer though for a job in the pen….

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by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 8:27 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd have to imagine if Chacin in the MLB

that the blister for Marquis got worse, leading to (gulp), DL?

by bballrox4717 on Jul 22, 2009 8:30 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

That I could really see

and makes the most sense of all the speculation I’ve seen so far.

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by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 8:32 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wouldn't think they' do that now, would they?

Wouldn’t they give the blister a few days first? They’ve already pushed Marquis back until Tuesday. I can’t imagine they would put him on the DL later the same day.

by holly96 on Jul 22, 2009 8:35 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

And why would Chacin throw one inning?

I’m leaning to injury percaution now, but I find the Drillers’ vagueness very odd.

by David OhNo on Jul 22, 2009 8:36 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

The One Inning part

is odd, especially if it’s a call up to replace Marquis

Maybe the Rockies ran out of pickle juice tonight

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by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 8:38 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1 for the pickle juice reference.

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 8:38 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

However, things seem to be developing late tonight

with the Marquis and Corpas news.

A call-up after throwing an inning is sloppy, but given the circumstances, I could see that I suppose.

by David OhNo on Jul 22, 2009 8:40 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe he just officially takes Marquis's rotation spot then?

pitches Friday then Wednesday? (this is hopeful me talking, because I would kill to see Chacin start on the only Rockies game I go to this year)

by bballrox4717 on Jul 22, 2009 8:43 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

ME too

that would be awesome

by moomacher on Jul 22, 2009 8:49 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sweet! Same game

I really think that seeing Chacin start would be amazing.

by bballrox4717 on Jul 22, 2009 8:56 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

but

they could retro actively make the DL move, if they thought it was bad, and he needed to miss a start, and just rest.

also 5 days from now…would be Tuesday…so Chacin would be starting in his regular rotation/rest

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by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 8:37 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

And then of course

a separate move would be made for the ’pen.

by bballrox4717 on Jul 22, 2009 8:32 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

My Agent just called

and wondered if I would like posting for Bluebird Banter…..I may be the throw in

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by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 8:24 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice knowing you.

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 8:25 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chacin start the game.

from your earlier post, Matt Reynolds was going to come into the game.

If someone gets pulled early in CSP, something is definately up.

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 8:23 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

err, Adam Bright was going to come into the game.

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 8:23 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

gotcha.

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 8:25 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Watcing the Rangers game

on ESPN right now. Seeing Nolan Ryan, he could still pitch today.

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

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by Russ Oates on Jul 22, 2009 8:35 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Denver

Just heard from a friend of a friend who’s there (Tulsa) tonight. Says the guys in the dugout think it’s Denver. FWIW.

by habb on Jul 22, 2009 8:37 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Like players in the dugout?

Do they know he’s being moved and are just speculating that it’s to the big club?

by holly96 on Jul 22, 2009 8:40 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh why aren't my friends back home into baseball?

curse them

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 8:38 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

I have a great buddy that lives in the Tulsa area

not into baseball at all damn it.

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by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 8:39 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nothing in the twitterverse

from either Keith Law of KGoldstein…c’mon guys!

by moomacher on Jul 22, 2009 8:41 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

FYI, should Chacin take Hammel's previous Sat. spot

his debut will by on the MLB Network national broadcast. How’s that for an audition!

by David OhNo on Jul 22, 2009 8:42 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

This maybe the nerdiest thing I've seen

we are all sitting and posting on a thread, waiting and speculating on either a trade or call up of our top prospect.

wow

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by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 8:44 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Do you

have anything better to do on a Wednesday evening?

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

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by Russ Oates on Jul 22, 2009 8:45 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Drink...oh wait.

I do that anyway, I call those “weekdays”

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 8:46 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

besides drinking

not really

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by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 8:46 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well

what else are we gonna do?

by bballrox4717 on Jul 22, 2009 8:45 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

Which is why anything less will be incredibly anticlimactic.

by holly96 on Jul 22, 2009 8:46 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

How's this for nerdy

I’m willing to debate that he’s our third best pitching prospect in a thread about someone else’s shoulder surgery, awaiting word on Chacin’s fate.

by David OhNo on Jul 22, 2009 8:46 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

The two ahead of him would be

Matzek and ?

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

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by Russ Oates on Jul 22, 2009 8:47 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Matzek would make him fourth

Friedrich is my top Rockies prospect as a Cliff Lee type potential talent. I passed Rogers over Chacin because I believe Jhoulys is more likely a poor man’s Jair Jurrjens than the 2007 Fausto Carmona I was hoping for. Rogers plus control and power heater, as well as a power curve that flashes plus but sometimes is average makes him a safer bet to be a major factor in the majors. I’ve been surprised by Rogers this year.

Matzek will top all once he signs.

by David OhNo on Jul 22, 2009 8:52 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

so why bring up Chacin?

if Rogers is already on the 40 man and more advanced?

by moomacher on Jul 22, 2009 8:53 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

My opinion, not Colorado's

plus, Rogers may still be thought of as a relief candidate and they may want to hold out longer on him before they make a decision.

by David OhNo on Jul 22, 2009 8:56 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rogers may be more advanced than Chacin

but Chacin is two years younger and by the time he’s 23, will be much better. Rogers was average when he was 21.

by bballrox4717 on Jul 22, 2009 8:57 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not completely fair

as Rogers was a converted shortstop, making age comparisons a bit misleading.

Plus, Chacin likely won’t grow into Rogers’ arm strength, so it may be tough to make that call.

by David OhNo on Jul 22, 2009 9:00 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah....that's nerdy

I had forgotten this was a Corpas Chippy Mc Bonechips surgery thread

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by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 8:47 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chacin > Corpas

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 8:53 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just edited the title of this post.

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

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by Russ Oates on Jul 22, 2009 8:57 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's actually funny

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by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 9:02 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

All the other great discussions

and you pick this one?

I mean the Redhawk knows more then David OhNo and RMN threads…and you don’t get in those?

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by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 8:48 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Glad you quit lurking

Welcome to the Row!

Free Seth Smith, damnit!

by rockhead on Jul 22, 2009 8:49 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nerdy?

nah….nerdy is that i have inside the rockies going on my cell phone, purple row on the computer, shifting between sportscenter and mlb network for news and looking into the northeastern sky (i live in LA) for smoke signals either from denver or tulsa….

by attackparrot on Jul 22, 2009 10:41 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Denver II

Guys in the dugout. Supposedly there is a post game meeting of players right now (don’t know if that’s unusual or not). He also said Andy Graham (who relieved Chacin) was warming up before the game started, so it sounds like it couldn’t have been an injury.
Based on what he’s hearing, my guy thinks it’s Denver.

by habb on Jul 22, 2009 8:49 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

this.

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 8:52 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

maybe he's going to be a relief pitcher with the big club?

So one inning would make sense then right?

Here's to hoping Francis has a speedy recovery...

by dds_dave on Jul 22, 2009 8:56 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would be utterly pissed if Chacin was made into a reliever this season

Chacin as a starter now would turn out better than Chacin as a reliever now. Rogers or Deduno makes the most sense for relief duty now, and Rogers is pitching tonight anyways.

by bballrox4717 on Jul 22, 2009 9:00 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

the reply button

can be a little sticky at times huh?

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by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 8:51 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

This isn't as easy as it looks

but you’ll catch on Rookie!

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by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 8:52 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

agreed. Still getting the hang of it.

by TGumb on Jul 22, 2009 8:54 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Be sure

the correct Redhawk’s spelling whenever you get the chance. He’s an easy target. But then again, my typing gets all out of whack about as often.

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by rockhead on Jul 22, 2009 8:56 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

It is kinda weird.

I know the pet peeves of most the posters. I read the comments all day at work. I figured if I was posting I would get zero work done instead just a little.

by TGumb on Jul 22, 2009 8:58 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

agree

I was boggled as to why there would be more posts when I had already read the first one.

by TGumb on Jul 22, 2009 9:01 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

Here's to hoping Francis has a speedy recovery...

by dds_dave on Jul 22, 2009 9:02 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

you can tell my office work days vs my field work days

by how much I post

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by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 9:00 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

A tip

Keep a document open in Word. One that’s legit. Type your post into it, copy and paste into the Row, delete from Word doc. No one will know that you’re not working. Been doin’ it for years.

Free Seth Smith, damnit!

by rockhead on Jul 22, 2009 9:01 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

this.

I did this when I worked the evening shift.

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 9:01 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's way too much trouble. I'd just rather screw up the spelling and deal with the spelling Nazis.

"I've had pretty good success with Stan Musial by throwing him my best pitch and backing up third." - Carl Erskine

by pedalpusher on Jul 22, 2009 9:03 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, this has nothing to do with spelling

It’s just a technique for posting on the sneak while pretending to work. And believe me, my typing in Word is equally as bad as my typing directly into the comment box here.

Free Seth Smith, damnit!

by rockhead on Jul 22, 2009 9:20 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

My Spalling is bad

So bad I become a verb. “To really Redhawk that” means you screwed up

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by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 8:58 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Another giant thread!

Not the greatest occasion for it, but I like that the team has captured peoples’ attention.

Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!

by FooMan on Jul 22, 2009 8:51 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm just getting aggravated with all this rotation switching in the middle of our prediction thread. Sheeessssshhh

"I've had pretty good success with Stan Musial by throwing him my best pitch and backing up third." - Carl Erskine

by pedalpusher on Jul 22, 2009 8:53 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

maybe I'll tune into MLB network....and get an update

lol…..even I didn’t believe that one.

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by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 8:55 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Why pitch him even one inning?

Good question. This is really thirdhand (sorry) but my guy said he heard one of the players shout out “the big D” as they left the field.

by habb on Jul 22, 2009 8:57 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Chacin is traded to the Texas Rangers?

they need/want pitching. Maybe we get Kinsler or Young, or Hamilton, or Cruz

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by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 8:59 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pshhh

Not happening. No way.

by GoRockies!! on Jul 22, 2009 8:59 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chacin +? for Kinsler?

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 9:02 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Please, the last thing we need is a 2nd baseman

haven’t we decided that we don’t need an offensive upgrade?

by bballrox4717 on Jul 22, 2009 9:03 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kinsler would be a nice upgrade though

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by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 9:04 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wish

we could get Kinsler. But we wouldn’t. The Big D is referring to Denver..

by GoRockies!! on Jul 22, 2009 9:05 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well sure

but since we are rumor mongering…and the mongering is slowing down….

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by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 9:06 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Big D is referring to Denver.

I think this is far more likely scenario

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 9:06 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

least mongering

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by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 9:07 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

but I want to monger.

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 9:07 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

me too

and I thought the Kinsler rumor was rumor mongering at it’s best…as could make sense

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by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 9:10 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed, Kinsler > Barmes anyday

but….Texas is in contention. Why trade an offensive stud for prospects?

by bballrox4717 on Jul 22, 2009 9:07 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

kinsler is still in the game

or was until it ended as i was typing this

by realmenwearpurple on Jul 22, 2009 9:09 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

no, the last thing we need is a first baseman

or a RF or a SS. 2nd base is actually the position where we could stand to make the greatest improvement.

by Narcoleptico on Jul 22, 2009 9:06 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Big D.

Denver starts with a D…

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 9:03 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Des Moines

starts with a D

Maybe he’s going to the Cubs! For Marmoll

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by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 9:05 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Denny's starts with a D.

Maybe he’s getting a breakfast skillet after the game.

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by Franchise26 on Jul 22, 2009 9:06 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

ummmm

Moon over my hammie

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by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 9:06 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Defense starts with a D too.

Maybe somebody made a nice play and it has nothing to do with any of this at all.

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by Franchise26 on Jul 22, 2009 9:07 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

D rhymes with P

which stands for Pittsburgh? Freddy Sanchez!
shoots self in head

by realmenwearpurple on Jul 22, 2009 9:07 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

gah, if only Manny could Man-ny up and deal with his sissy bone things

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

by fantasyfencing on Jul 22, 2009 9:08 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Big D could be Double D

or David Delluchi! Back from the scrap heap!

by realmenwearpurple on Jul 22, 2009 9:10 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

D is for Doc

as in Halladay. Gotta be a done deal, right?

by tulotulotulo on Jul 22, 2009 9:13 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whoo HOO

that’s IT! that idiot Pittsburg guy was right!

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by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 9:11 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Argh

None of this makes any sense.

by GoRockies!! on Jul 22, 2009 8:59 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Radio broadcast over, no new updates

a resolution of this tonight now seems unlikely.

by David OhNo on Jul 22, 2009 9:01 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

I hope

that the Denver Post starts their mention of whatever this turns out to be with “Internet speculation was rampant last night after Jhoulys Chacin left the game after the first inning. . . .” You know, because we can’t be identified by name/website.

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by Russ Oates on Jul 22, 2009 9:07 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Hahaha..

This made me lol. That would be awesome though LOL

by GoRockies!! on Jul 22, 2009 9:08 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

internet mongering was rampant last night after Jhoulys Chacin left the game after the first inning

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 9:09 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

speculation on the internet included nausea, impotence, and anal leakage

by mkorpal on Jul 22, 2009 9:18 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Someone must become a martyr

and become a lowly, Denver Post commenter, just for this night. Someone needs to go into Renck’s Corpas blog post and comment on Chacin and credit Purple Row for this rumor.

I say we draw virtual straws.

by David OhNo on Jul 22, 2009 9:25 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Drawing straws

I Googled and found this. You really can find anything on teh Internetz.

by holly96 on Jul 22, 2009 9:29 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Denver POST is reporting this tonight at 8:05 pm:

Broncos sign 5th round draft pick. it’s the Denver Post..you didn’t expect Rockies news did you?

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by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 9:17 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Hmmm

I thought this site was missing 1,250 word dissertations from middle managers in Cleveland about belt polishing and the glory of Josh McDaniels

by moomacher on Jul 22, 2009 9:19 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

as much a Broncos fan as I am.

get that stuff of my Rockies blog!

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 9:19 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm into

that kid actually. A STEAL in the 5th.

by Since1993 on Jul 22, 2009 9:27 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey is RMN on here tonight?

Thanks to his tutorial, I have a scorecard I need Helton to sign.

Funny Dog to Make Life Worthwhile

by frightenedinmate#2 on Jul 22, 2009 9:17 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm floating around

good game to go to!

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 22, 2009 10:10 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

i've missed all of this because i was recording RockiesCast with Ted and Scott

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 22, 2009 10:10 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

a better link

This one.

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 9:21 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't look now, but in the rear view mirror

tomahawks are closer then they appear

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by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 9:21 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

AT least I would hope that the

central turns into enough of a bloodbath to remove the possibility of the wild card from there

by moomacher on Jul 22, 2009 9:22 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think it will

and I think the Giants offense is a joke. I think the race will be the Rockies and the Braves

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by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 9:22 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Might be the Cubs

their pitching is legit and deeper than the Giants, and that lineup really should be better; it has talent, unlike the Giants (beside Fat Ichiro)

by bballrox4717 on Jul 22, 2009 9:24 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't like the Braves

Jurrjens and Hanson are pitching over their heads, Lowe is old, and their bullpen is way overworked. Not to mention their lineup and defense are terrible.

by bballrox4717 on Jul 22, 2009 9:27 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Over their heads?

I don’t know about that. Hanson looks like the next big thing and was suggested to be as much before the start of the season.

by David OhNo on Jul 22, 2009 9:29 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hanson has dominating stuff

but rarely has shown great command with it. Who knows, maybe his last start is the beginning of a new trend, but if he pitches the same as he has so far, then that ERA is going to go way up.

by bballrox4717 on Jul 22, 2009 9:44 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

This sounds like what they say about the Rox

“Marquis, Hammel and DLR are pitching over their heads, Helton is old, Cook pitches pooorly in the second half, their bullpen is bad. Their defense has bad USR ratings and their line-up has some BAD batting averages.”

by realmenwearpurple on Jul 22, 2009 9:29 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't believe this btw

just repeating what I hear from local Mets/Sux/Yanks fans

by realmenwearpurple on Jul 22, 2009 9:30 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

the problem is that they lag Garrett Anderson in LF, McLouth is widely considered to be overrated, and Church is feeling the effects of last year’s injury. They have very little power as a team outside of McCann and McLouth.

Follwing FIP, each of Jurrjens and Hanson’s ERA are over a run below their FIP.

According to Fangraphs, their lineup is almost bottom 10 in the MLB, and the defense is 3rd worst in the MLB in a ballpark that’s not the size of Rhode Island.

by bballrox4717 on Jul 22, 2009 9:43 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't disagree

but I had to point out that we have our weaknesses too. We have our over performers. Thats why they play the games!

by realmenwearpurple on Jul 22, 2009 9:45 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Cardinals I believe

will run away with the Central soon. Kinda surprised about their start to the second half actually.

by bballrox4717 on Jul 22, 2009 9:28 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

damn skippy

Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!

by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 9:24 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

off to walk the dog

Will be expecting big new upon return. (rofl)

Free Seth Smith, damnit!

by rockhead on Jul 22, 2009 9:24 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Jeez, I've read

all the way to the bottom of this and you guys have not figured out the mystery of the short Chacin outing? Come on!

by Since1993 on Jul 22, 2009 9:30 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

we suck at life

but are awesome at posting about the lives of others!

by realmenwearpurple on Jul 22, 2009 9:31 PM MDT up reply actions   1 recs

We were waiting for you

Drum roll. Chacin was drunk by the end 2nd inning. Management is expected to re-think the value of having a kegorator in the dugout.

by mkorpal on Jul 22, 2009 9:32 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's Oklahoma

so that decision had to come from corporate.

stuck up suits

Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!

by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 9:44 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

ok Mr. Know-It-All

what is it then?

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 9:32 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rogers gave up a 2-run jack by the way

Still 2 runs through 4, 2 BB’s, and no K’s. Come on Rogers!

I just hope Chacin is not hurt and not being traded for anyone not named Halladay. As long as it is not either of those 2 things I’ll be happy. Him moved to AAA, to Denver, or moved for Halladay.

It takes a big man to cry, but it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man.

by smokinRox on Jul 22, 2009 9:34 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Homer to Snider, in Vegas

there are worse offeces really.

by David OhNo on Jul 22, 2009 9:35 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Certainly are, but 0 K's is something I'm a little surprised about

It takes a big man to cry, but it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man.

by smokinRox on Jul 22, 2009 9:36 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was hoping he would dominate AAA from the start

But it looks like he may need a bit longer to settle in.

by mkorpal on Jul 22, 2009 9:44 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

overflow thread on a rumor. Unbelievable.

"I've had pretty good success with Stan Musial by throwing him my best pitch and backing up third." - Carl Erskine

by pedalpusher on Jul 22, 2009 9:36 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I no longer wish to trade for Halladay

Mostly because Purple Row would be completely destroyed in the ensuing chaos. Imagine 100 overflow threads

by mkorpal on Jul 22, 2009 9:41 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

10 bajillion comments of: OMG WE GAVE UP CHACIN

10 bajillion comments of: OMG WE GOT ROY.

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 9:42 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

The "We Overpaid"

would so out post the the others

Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!

by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 9:46 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Depends on how much else we give for Halladay

if it was Chacin and a few B prospects I doubt anyone would complain TOO much.

by realmenwearpurple on Jul 22, 2009 9:47 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, and I love how todays

Rockpile and a rumor combined have more posts than the gamethread.

by mkorpal on Jul 22, 2009 9:42 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Overflow

Do it, I can’t keep up

by brian8065 on Jul 22, 2009 9:39 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

Todder

highlights coming up next on sportscenter

by moomacher on Jul 22, 2009 9:35 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

I think everyone is here

instead of the usual game thread we have come to love and expect.

by realmenwearpurple on Jul 22, 2009 9:40 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

This doesn't sound like a promotion...

“After the game, Colorado Rockies officials announced that Chacin was removed as a precaution for possible, future organizational moves. Prior to the season, Chacin was rated the top pitching prospect in the Rockies’ organization by Baseball America.”

http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3869733

by tulotulotulo on Jul 22, 2009 9:46 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh god

we may seriously be negotiating for Halladay or Lee.

by bballrox4717 on Jul 22, 2009 9:47 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Roy. Roy. Roy. Roy. Roy. Roy. Roy. Roy. Roy. Roy. Roy.

Roy. Roy. Roy. Roy. Roy.

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 9:48 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

ROY ROY ROY

DOC DOC DOC

Chacin and who else. Will it be tomorrow. Will I sleep.

by mkorpal on Jul 22, 2009 9:49 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Very, very possible

Although a call up is also very possible

by mkorpal on Jul 22, 2009 9:48 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd prefer Lee

Halladay is a better pitcher, but I’m a sucker for lefties.

“Possible, future organizational moves” could still very well mean call-up. I think it does.

by David OhNo on Jul 22, 2009 9:52 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

after reading that again

I’m thinking call up too is the most likely scenario

Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!

by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 9:54 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's way too oddly worded

It’s not like you need to be vague and crafty if you are going to call up a prospect, unless they are preventing the Giants from getting good scouting going on Chacin. Still, I would think they would come out and say it.

by mkorpal on Jul 22, 2009 9:54 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chacin

I put it at:

65% call up
10% injury
25% trade

by brian8065 on Jul 22, 2009 9:46 PM MDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

not after what Tulo3 posted

i’m going with trade.

I’m buying my Halladay jersey now!

Or just taping As over the letters in my Holliday jersey

Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!

by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 9:48 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or just taping As over the letters in my Holliday jersey

cheap-ass

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 9:48 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

And I’d already bought the “I” for my Chacon jersey

(I really have one…)

by tulotulotulo on Jul 22, 2009 9:49 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!

by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 9:51 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is very crafty

And green is in.

It’s going to be difficult to recycle the Tulowitzki jerseys, though, so you might as well wear those out.

Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!

by FooMan on Jul 22, 2009 9:57 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

two points

1) Halladay will be gone in a year and 1/2
2) I’m from Oklahoma, with parents from the dust bowl. They reused sandwich bags.

Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!

by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 9:50 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

2) sounds like my dad

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 22, 2009 10:19 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

C'mon Redhawk

we have to help the Monforts pay for that $14 MM a year contract somehow….

by moomacher on Jul 22, 2009 9:49 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Organizational move

sounds like call up to me, but I have been known to be crazy.

by realmenwearpurple on Jul 22, 2009 9:51 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Possible DL stint for Marquis?

Maybe he’s going to be evaluated tomorrow? that or a trade are the only two things that makes sense to me…fwiw

by tulotulotulo on Jul 22, 2009 9:53 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope not on the DL

but Chacin could be fun to watch

by realmenwearpurple on Jul 22, 2009 9:55 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Reds have 1st and third with one out in the 6th

Down by one.

Funny Dog to Make Life Worthwhile

by frightenedinmate#2 on Jul 22, 2009 9:49 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Willy T ties it

scored on wild pitch.

Funny Dog to Make Life Worthwhile

by frightenedinmate#2 on Jul 22, 2009 9:55 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

geez just got in

so many comments….its like another game is on??

we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE

by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 22, 2009 9:49 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

I hope he just gets moved up.

I will be the first to admit that I get way too attached to prospects.

by TGumb on Jul 22, 2009 9:52 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Goldstein finally tweets

“Rockies RHP Jhoulys Chacin pitches one inning “removed as a precaution for possible, future organizational moves.”"

not much new there

by moomacher on Jul 22, 2009 9:52 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

I think if it WAS a call-up, it would have been mentioned by somebody.

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 9:54 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Perhaps he was held out in case he has to be called up

but again, why Chacin and not Rogers, who’s on the 40 man?

by David OhNo on Jul 22, 2009 9:58 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

It would be quite funny if nothing happened

and he was held out in case they wanted to put Marquis on DL after evaluating him tomorrow.

by realmenwearpurple on Jul 22, 2009 9:59 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

someone still needs to go to the bullpen.

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 9:59 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hate you.

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 10:03 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

and then the other nerds

will show up tomorrow and make fun of us.

Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!

by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 10:05 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

But if it's a trade

wouldn’t their be others pulled like McKenry or Rosario?

Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!

by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 9:59 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

But yeah, without

those two and Gomez, Rogers, EYJ, and Blackmon being held out, it would seem a Lee or Halladay trade would be unlikely.

Could be Chacin for Kendrick…

by David OhNo on Jul 22, 2009 10:01 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

where's that damn pitchfork again.

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 10:02 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Could be Chacin for Kendrick…

Ok that’s not even funny….meanie

Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!

by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 10:03 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

that is just horrible

yea…

we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE

by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 22, 2009 10:03 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lets go for it, Chacin for Livan, we want him back!

It takes a big man to cry, but it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man.

by smokinRox on Jul 22, 2009 10:06 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

ooooo

low blow lol

we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE

by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 22, 2009 10:06 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey,

He is third on the list of CG’s since 03. So, hell yeah

by mkorpal on Jul 22, 2009 10:07 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

The logic is sound

having bullpen troubles? Eliminate the bullpen!

by David OhNo on Jul 22, 2009 10:08 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

That is Tracy's MO lately

Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!

by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 10:09 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

yea too bad this isn't Livan of

a few years ago

we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE

by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 22, 2009 10:09 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hush

Now. Never say such things, even it jest. I don’t want to have to hurt you. ;-)

Free Seth Smith, damnit!

by rockhead on Jul 22, 2009 10:07 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pitchers have a higher injury probability?

I’m really just grasping for straws..promotion makes way more sense

by moomacher on Jul 22, 2009 10:00 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

 Please, god, let Roy start on Friday

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 9:56 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

screw the pen

the pitchers can all finish what they start for the money they are making

Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!

by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 9:59 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

If it is Halladay,

Then I would guess someone else on the MLB team is going too.

by brian8065 on Jul 22, 2009 10:00 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

They can have gonzo

Maybe they were looking at him, and his good game started it all up

by mkorpal on Jul 22, 2009 10:05 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

wooo

hope so or at least being called up

we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE

by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 22, 2009 9:58 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

What if he is getting called up to start Friday in Hammel's place

Because Hammel is part of the trade for Doc. (mkorpal says hello to a dream come true)

by mkorpal on Jul 22, 2009 10:01 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

To Dream...the impossible Dream

Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!

by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 10:01 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah!

Hammel for Halladay and 2 relievers and Hill

by realmenwearpurple on Jul 22, 2009 10:03 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh come one

we would throw in Atkins at least

Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!

by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 10:04 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

please.

the ability to say, “It’s Hammel time,”n is far more valuable than any player in the league.

by mkorpal on Jul 22, 2009 10:04 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

nono

STOP

Hammel Time

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 22, 2009 10:15 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Allright I'm off to bed

I expect to wake up to a blockbuster Hammel + CarGon for Halladay deal. Good night rowbots

by moomacher on Jul 22, 2009 10:07 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

would be crazy

but not happening…night

we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE

by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 22, 2009 10:08 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Meh

It’s Canada, crazier thing have happened.

by mkorpal on Jul 22, 2009 10:09 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

this is true

we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE

by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 22, 2009 10:10 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Corpas replacement

again, I’ll point out that Vizciano is available

Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!

by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 10:07 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

the Viz!!

hasnt he got DFA’d by enough teams this year???

we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE

by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 22, 2009 10:08 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

We can apoint him

the official Marquis blister rubber kisser guy.

by mkorpal on Jul 22, 2009 10:08 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

And on top of all of this, we've got an open date tomorrow. So this thread will end up running to 1200 comments

"I've had pretty good success with Stan Musial by throwing him my best pitch and backing up third." - Carl Erskine

by pedalpusher on Jul 22, 2009 10:07 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Bases loaded

Manny PH

and the LA fans going crazy

funny I thought they hated Bonds….

Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!

by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 10:11 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Dodger fans = f'n idiots.

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 10:11 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol i thought he was hurt

behh i guess he had to hit tonight it is Manny bobble head night after all

we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE

by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 22, 2009 10:11 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think it may be one of those "He may be a cheater but he's our cheater" deals

"I've had pretty good success with Stan Musial by throwing him my best pitch and backing up third." - Carl Erskine

by pedalpusher on Jul 22, 2009 10:12 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

you are too nice

I think it’s more like “we are stupid hypocrites in LA”

Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!

by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 10:14 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

2 behind Gehrig now

Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!

by FooMan on Jul 22, 2009 10:16 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

grand slam off Masset

guess we better not trade for him

Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!

by FooMan on Jul 22, 2009 10:14 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

My daily Row cussing

Manny, you are a piece of shit.

by mkorpal on Jul 22, 2009 10:15 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on, don't beat around the bush. Tell us how you really feel.

"I've had pretty good success with Stan Musial by throwing him my best pitch and backing up third." - Carl Erskine

by pedalpusher on Jul 22, 2009 10:16 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can't

I don’t want to be kicked off of the Row.

by mkorpal on Jul 22, 2009 10:17 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was going to say

Masset just came available for trade

Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!

by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 10:17 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

baseball tonight is coming on in a few

time for a thousand manny updates and LA updates

we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE

by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 22, 2009 10:12 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

I think they'll lead with the news about Chacin

"I've had pretty good success with Stan Musial by throwing him my best pitch and backing up third." - Carl Erskine

by pedalpusher on Jul 22, 2009 10:13 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

nope

they lead with that. That might even bump Brett Farve speculation off the show

Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!

by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 10:14 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know

ESPN requires all it’s shows to have a certain % of Favre news

Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!

by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 10:16 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Perhaps he is getting called up to AAA

to replace Rogers or Deduno who are getting called to the Show. Rogers would be less likely since he is pitching tonight.

by realmenwearpurple on Jul 22, 2009 10:14 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

he is

Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!

by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 10:17 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I claim drinking on stuff like that

even when I’m stone sober

Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!

by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 10:18 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

who is stone sober?

it is 12:18… perfect time to be a bit tipsy.

by realmenwearpurple on Jul 22, 2009 10:19 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

A beer and a Rum/Coke

great, now we are going down the alcohol road.

by mkorpal on Jul 22, 2009 10:21 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good,

I love homebrews.

by mkorpal on Jul 22, 2009 10:24 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Had a Bock tonight

3 weeks until my Skittlebrau is ready.

by realmenwearpurple on Jul 22, 2009 10:24 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

+26 for Skittlebrau

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 22, 2009 10:29 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

From the Simpsons episode

we actually are trying one. I will let you know how it is when it is ready. We should be tied with the dodgers for the Division lead around then (middle to end of August)

by realmenwearpurple on Jul 22, 2009 10:32 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've had 4

 Tundrabeary Ale from Tommy Knocker Brewery. Love this stuff..a little sweet and a little berry tasting.

Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!

by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 10:24 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I will have to try that

assuming i can find it in Albany NY

by realmenwearpurple on Jul 22, 2009 10:25 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

hell, I can't find it in Denver

I got this in Idaho Springs while I was up there

Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!

by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 10:27 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

You are not missing much

unless you like purple beer.

by mkorpal on Jul 22, 2009 10:28 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Take a Killian's Red

and add a little “wild berry kool-aid” to it…and you are pretty close

Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!

by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 10:29 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

AWESOME

I guess I will have to live without experiencing the glory that is TundraBeary

by realmenwearpurple on Jul 22, 2009 10:30 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

if you have a big liquer store

that has a lot of beers…and I mean a lot of beers, you might find it. There is one close to me that carries it some times

Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!

by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 10:31 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm a girl like that

I like sweet beers, and tommyknocker fits the bill well

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 22, 2009 10:25 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

You know if you read that wrong

it’s not so good. Not that there is anything wrong with that

Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!

by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 10:27 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't you remember a thing from the BBQ

That stuff is terrible. Might as well add koolaid to a Corona.

by mkorpal on Jul 22, 2009 10:26 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

For some reason that sounds interesting....

"Man, this is baseball, you gotta stop thinking! Just have fun."
The Sandlot (1993) – Benny Rodriguez (Mike Vitar)

by AtkinsandTulofan on Jul 22, 2009 10:50 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

yep grand salami for manny

manny wood going wild oh noo

we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE

by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 22, 2009 10:15 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Aw I'm at the bottom and we don't know what happened

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 22, 2009 10:16 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

you're late to the party

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 10:17 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've been recording RockiesCast

SORRY

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 22, 2009 10:17 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

party/suicide watch

same thing.

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 10:18 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I made it clear on RockiesCast

that if the Rockies give up talent for Danys Baez, I will either throw them out of a window, or I will take the team out into the countryside, and leave them there.

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 22, 2009 10:19 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

you should at least shoot them

like “Ol Yeller”

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by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 10:21 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

on NOTHING!

we are posting on NOTHING….a AA pitcher gets pulled after one inning…and we go nuts

absolutely funny!

Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!

by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 10:19 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

huh?

oh yeah that

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 22, 2009 10:20 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rameriez is hurt?

he just hit a Grand Slam!

Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!

by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 10:22 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Didn't you hear

He was knifed while rounding third. I think it was the bloods.

by mkorpal on Jul 22, 2009 10:23 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

L.M.F.A.O.

Brilliant.

Free Seth Smith, damnit!

by rockhead on Jul 22, 2009 10:24 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

maybe he went into labor

and those fertility pills worked after all

Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!

by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 10:25 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

OMG

This one got me out of lurk mood. Absolutely hilarious.

by Prospector on Jul 22, 2009 10:28 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

lmao

not sure why…but this is funny

Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!

by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 10:21 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can you imagine what will happen around here if something really newsworthy happens. The internet will melt.

"I've had pretty good success with Stan Musial by throwing him my best pitch and backing up third." - Carl Erskine

by pedalpusher on Jul 22, 2009 10:21 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nothing

Could it be something? A full investigation tonight on The Insider!

Free Seth Smith, damnit!

by rockhead on Jul 22, 2009 10:22 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

our best pitching prospect gets pulled after one inning

For potential trade/callup, thats pretty big

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 10:22 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rockies trade Chacin for Rafael Betancourt

JUST JOSHING

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 22, 2009 10:20 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

i will cut you.

eh, look at Mr. Ed in the photo.

"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully
Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 22, 2009 10:21 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

You are hearby banned from Purple Row

You may have a relitive come by next week to pick up your things

by mkorpal on Jul 22, 2009 10:22 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

aw come on

when else do i get to post those

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 22, 2009 10:31 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

how about shut up

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 22, 2009 10:32 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

How about

I was here first :)-

by mkorpal on Jul 22, 2009 10:33 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

how bout i have a banhammer

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 22, 2009 10:33 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

you do not

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 22, 2009 10:36 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Am I crazy for being totally amused by this?

"Man, this is baseball, you gotta stop thinking! Just have fun."
The Sandlot (1993) – Benny Rodriguez (Mike Vitar)

by AtkinsandTulofan on Jul 23, 2009 12:37 AM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just finished watching today's game...

… I live on the west coast, so I ignore the media during a day game, and then read the websites (Purple Row, mlb.com, etc) after.

This is just great. 450+ posts of sheer speculation. I guess we need bullpen help!

by noelman31 on Jul 22, 2009 10:33 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

just a bit ] [ just that much

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 22, 2009 10:34 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

We probably also need a life

"I've had pretty good success with Stan Musial by throwing him my best pitch and backing up third." - Carl Erskine

by pedalpusher on Jul 22, 2009 10:34 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

They are VERY time consuming

and you have to be nice to a lot of people

Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!

by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 10:36 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't do nice well

and people scare me. I also don’t have much time…

by realmenwearpurple on Jul 22, 2009 10:38 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nah, we're all desperate for them to make a move

any move will do. Well, no, I went too far already…

by noelman31 on Jul 22, 2009 10:35 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

this

maybe more so then the bullpen

but for me..if saw my day…this is actually entertaining..and I needed this

Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!

by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 10:35 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

ok i'm going to sleep now

good luck all

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 22, 2009 10:41 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

but the Rockies dont have a Halladay yet!

Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!

by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 10:43 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I feel like I'm on an all night vigil

waiting for the great Halladay to arrive.

Maybe i need to light candles

Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!

by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 10:44 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't worry

I’m suffering from insomnia.

by bballrox4717 on Jul 22, 2009 10:51 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm off to bed as well

Hope to wake up to something tangible in the way of news. Or more speculation. Which ever comes first.

Free Seth Smith, damnit!

by rockhead on Jul 22, 2009 10:43 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

but not our crazy thread/vigil

Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!

by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 10:46 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

at least he said

he didn’t think the Rockies would do it, but it would be cool….it would be for an Orioles fan

Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!

by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 10:50 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

wouldn't expect less from an MLBTR thread

open it tomorrow, and you’ll see a Cleveland fan say it’s for Lee, and a Rockies poster will counter with a proposal of Matt Miller-Christian Colonel-Jason Hirsh for Lee and Wood with all the sincerity in the world.

by David OhNo on Jul 22, 2009 10:53 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

No no no

that proposal will be in Woody Paige’s column tomorrow morning.

by bballrox4717 on Jul 22, 2009 10:54 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

And now

they’re getting snippy with me, because I said bringing up Chacin for to relieve would be stupid.

Oh, and the fans of possible relievers are wetting themselves because they believe Chacin is being moved for their reliever.

by bballrox4717 on Jul 22, 2009 11:23 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

All right

Good night, and good luck

by mkorpal on Jul 22, 2009 10:46 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

time to rip off beane again

andrew bailey
mike wuertz
brad ziegler
santiago casilla
russ springer

by Asfan4ever723 on Jul 22, 2009 10:48 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Time for bed

thought something may come up earlier than this, or I would have gone to bed an hour ago.

by realmenwearpurple on Jul 22, 2009 10:50 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Quiters! with you bed..and fluffy pillows

you all are a bunch if NANCYS!

ok…I’m off to bed too

Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!

by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 10:51 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Seriously you guys?

haha this is one of the craziest threads i’ve ever seen..any word if anyone got called up im not ready 500+ comments

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

by nodakroxfan on Jul 22, 2009 10:52 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

oh no word

just 500 comments on nothing

We’ve established:
Rumor mongering is fun
Chacin may not be the Rockies best pitching prospect right this moment
Beer is good
We hate the LA Manny-es

and we want Roy Halladay….or Chacin to start

nothing from 20th and Blake though

Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!

by Redhawk on Jul 22, 2009 10:55 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

well those are some good things to establish

though i might disagree about Chacin haha I don’t want to create another 500 comments though im sure we’ll go through this tomorow since its an offday

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

by nodakroxfan on Jul 22, 2009 10:57 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here

It says Chacin was removed for possible organizational moves.

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

by nodakroxfan on Jul 22, 2009 11:02 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3869733

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

by nodakroxfan on Jul 22, 2009 11:03 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

That could mean anything

"Good teams win games, horse**** teams have meetings." - Ozzie Guillen

by free7694 on Jul 22, 2009 11:04 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

500+ comments

 I figured I’d fuel the fire :) now you guys can speculate to what it does mean

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

by nodakroxfan on Jul 22, 2009 11:05 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

ah dam

well I tried

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

by nodakroxfan on Jul 22, 2009 11:07 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have been keeping up with this post on my iPhone

Which is like watching a tennis match with a telescope.

by brian8065 on Jul 22, 2009 11:09 PM MDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

too funny.

"Man, this is baseball, you gotta stop thinking! Just have fun."
The Sandlot (1993) – Benny Rodriguez (Mike Vitar)

by AtkinsandTulofan on Jul 23, 2009 12:38 AM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

One other thought...

…If Embree is on the 60 day DL (who knows how bad his injury is), Chacin can be added to the 40 man, correct?

by noelman31 on Jul 22, 2009 11:31 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

That was covered above. Embree still wants to come back this year.

by brian8065 on Jul 22, 2009 11:36 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

I know it's late

but my third hand buddy just called with a potential bombshell. Seems his friend (at the game tonight) just called him from some cowboy bar in Tulsa saying that forget to tell him that he asked one of the player’s wives after the game (apparently they all gather near the clubhouse door or something) if she knew anything about Chacin. She said the players were sworn to secrecy, that the Rox were going to announce something tomorrow morning, BUT, get this: she heard Chacin got a shaving-cream-pie-in-the-face tonight after the game!! Can’t imagine they do that for injured or traded players, so, again, it sounds like Denver. Fact or fiction, that’s all I’ve got.

by habb on Jul 22, 2009 11:47 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow

PR needs a listening device in the clubhouse. I stand by prediction below.

by brian8065 on Jul 22, 2009 11:55 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

Hmm.

If the pie-in-the-face is indeed reliable, I’m going with callup. I agree, that would seem odd for a trade.

by holly96 on Jul 23, 2009 12:36 AM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Final odds, then bed

40% traded for George Sherrill
35% traded for someone else
25% call up

by brian8065 on Jul 22, 2009 11:51 PM MDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

I just made it through 570 Comments

and this thread is ridiculous. Thanks for the entertainment. I’m off to bed. I will expect something big when I log back in around 6:00 tomorrow evening.

"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 22, 2009 11:53 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

I've been following this thread all night from work..

You guys are hilarious! And if this thread is what it takes for DavidOhno to post here again, then I’m all for Trade-speculation-Mongoring!!

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by Charlie77 on Jul 23, 2009 12:06 AM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Good lordy.....

I just want to know what is going to happen to Chacin…the suspense is killing me. Basically just restating what everyone else is thinking….also that this thread is pretty much the most hilarious thing I have encountered, at least today!

"Man, this is baseball, you gotta stop thinking! Just have fun."
The Sandlot (1993) – Benny Rodriguez (Mike Vitar)

by AtkinsandTulofan on Jul 23, 2009 12:48 AM MDT reply actions   0 recs

It's like this is the first time a prospect might be called up or dealt.

What a thread. :)

"Don't tell me about the world. Not today. It's springtime and they're knocking baseballs around fields where the grass is damp and green in the morning and the kids are trying to hit the curve ball." -Pete Hamill

by Bryce on Jul 23, 2009 1:01 AM MDT reply actions   0 recs

I won't be able to sleep now

Not knowing what is to happen to our beloved Chacin.

by TehChamp on Jul 23, 2009 1:42 AM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Wooooo!!!!! I found the bottom of the thread!!!

This is the most hilarious thread in a long while. If this is anything but a blockbuster trade or a callup, I’ll probably be laughing and crying at the same time.

The rockpile tomorrow morning (or,um, today) is going to be crazy

by Rockie4Ever on Jul 23, 2009 2:35 AM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice work everyone :)

Tomorrow, Chris Ianetta’s mum is spotted buying a pair of Seattle Mariners branded socks. Can we make it to 1000 posts?

by biondino on Jul 23, 2009 3:26 AM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Since it's an off day

yes, yes we can.

Chris for Ichiro!!!!!!1

make it happen, DOD.

by Rockie4Ever on Jul 23, 2009 3:59 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

Depends

Whether the socks are the product of child labor, or whether Ichiro signed them, or whether he just bought them for….you guessed it….Jhoulys Chacin!

Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave

by Mondogarage on Jul 23, 2009 8:12 AM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow

I hope there’s a recap of this complete with a roll call

Here's to hoping Francis has a speedy recovery...

by dds_dave on Jul 23, 2009 6:33 AM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Still no update....

Though it has been reported in quite a few places. My guess at this point is that either Chacin is getting promoted to the majors or that someone in AAA is getting promoted and Chacin will replace their spot in AAA.

Still holding out hope for a Halladay/Frasor or Lee/Bentacourt type trade.

by sg8335aa on Jul 23, 2009 7:12 AM MDT reply actions   0 recs

hell...

I’d even be happy wtih a Holliday/Ziegler trade…..

by sg8335aa on Jul 23, 2009 7:13 AM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

GOOD MORNING LOSERS!

Those that had “Call Up” on their pick sheets….look to be the Winna! Tracy Ringolsby at Inside the Rockies has this to say this morning.

There were indications that Jhoulys Chacin, the Rockies’ top-ranked pitching prospect, could be called up and moved into the bullpen to take Corpas’ place on the Rockies roster.
Unable to find a trade they are comfortable with for an expeirence reliever, the Rockies have shown a willingness to move a starting pitching prospect into a bullpen role.

Since I beat the Rockpile do I get credit for the scoop? And if all I’m doing is quoting the real person that has the scoop…I should still get some scoop credit right?

Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!

by Redhawk on Jul 23, 2009 7:56 AM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah I'm afraid it doesn't count

If Ringolsby is just retelling what he read on the Row last night. Feedback loop.

by biondino on Jul 23, 2009 8:13 AM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

lmao

ok…first it’s Ringolsby…so even if he is just repeating what he read here on the that gives it much more credibility then we had last night. Like the business meeting where the pion suggests using FedEx shipping to save money…and then the CEO says they should use FedEX shipping to save money, and the table goes “Brilliant idea sir!”

Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!

by Redhawk on Jul 23, 2009 8:18 AM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Brilliant"

That word goes so much better with Guinness

Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave

by Mondogarage on Jul 23, 2009 8:19 AM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seriously, though

DOD and the front office must be doing something a bit strange if they wont return Ringolsby’s calls. I still think there’s smoke here.

by moomacher on Jul 23, 2009 8:21 AM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now THAT

is how you fan some rumor mongering flames!

And I like it

Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!

by Redhawk on Jul 23, 2009 8:23 AM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was more dissapointed that there was no mention in the DP this morning

Hello Renck I know you are reading this blog! Get on the phones son….

by moomacher on Jul 23, 2009 8:25 AM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree....

However, the fact that today is an off-day has a lot to do with it. Rockies don’t need to announce anything till Friday, so they are bound to be a bit tight lipped until then need to be. With nothing else Rockies-related to report today, my guess is there’s going to be a lot of digging done in the next 12 hours.

by sg8335aa on Jul 23, 2009 8:29 AM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Redhawk and Ringolsby are the same person

Just joking.

I saw your question to Tracy. I did not know about Hirsch clearing waivers.

by brian8065 on Jul 23, 2009 8:23 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

I met Redhawk.

He’s not Ringolsby.

Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: FREE SETH SMITH
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY

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