Tulo's Flu Infects Entire Club: Giants 6, Rockies 3
by Jeff Aberle on Aug 21, 2009 10:38 PM MDT
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This was not the finest hour for the Colorado Rockies. In a very big game for both teams, the Rockies fell flat, losing to the Giants by a score of 6-3. Colorado's hopes of winning the game took a hit when it was revealed that Troy Tulowitzki was out with flu-like symptoms--symptoms that apparently affected all facets of the game for the Rockies. Colorado was anemic offensively, shaky defensively (three errors committed), and worst of all, Aaron Cook (10-6) was ineffective and left the game in the fourth inning with a shoulder injury that will likely land him on the DL.
Aaron Rowand provided the big blow for the Giants with a three run shot in the fourth off of Josh Fogg to make it 6-1. The Rockies were plagued by the strikeout yet again, going down ten times in the game (two each by Atkins, Hawpe, Iannetta, Barmes, and Stewart). All in all, not a good game.
On the positive side, Dexter Fowler reached base all five times he appeared at the plate, Seth Smith hit a solo home run (the offense was there against the San Francisco bullpen), and Adam Eaton wan't horrible. So we've got that going for us, which is nice.
With the loss the Rockies' Wild Card lead was cut to one, and with the Dodgers winning, the division deficit will likely be 4.5 games.
Defenders of the Hall: Dexter Fowler (.138), Seth Smith (.016),, Adam Eaton (.012)
Suckiest Sucks Who Ever Did Suck: Aaron Cook (net -.187), Josh Fogg (-.111), Ryan Spilborghs (-.089)
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I said "Yo Lama, how about somethin' for the effort"
Pretty disappointing. One of the worst days of my life work-wise, and the Rox couldn’t save it. Nor could the Johnny Blue. Oh well. Tulo like, you know, like, needs to be healthy for the rest of the series. Whatever, as my man Lemmy says: you win some you lose some. Time to win some. And time to figure out if Cook is legitimately injured and get him right. We ain’t goig nowhere if he’s no good.
Lemmy and Carl Spackler in one post?
That’s some kind of +1 post.
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
Well this is disappointing, but
we have, what 9 more games against the Giants…so I believe this is an anomaly..
we’ll get it together..
Starting tomorrow!
GO ROCKIES!
You asked about Lincecum at Coors
14 runs (13 earned) in 28 IP in 5 starts at Coors.
24 runs (23 earned) in 47 IP in 8 starts vs. Rockies overall.
Though naturally I would feel much better about Sunday if they get in a win tomorrow night!
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
Hmm
He’s 3-2 vs. Rockies overall, 2-0 in Coors, but bb-ref, yahoo and espn don’t give the team’s W-L record. I’ll see if I can find that.
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
I found it
However, the Rockies have hit him harder than just about anyone in his career, and the Giants are just 2-3 in games he’s started at Coors.
You can find it here.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 21, 2009 11:17 PM MDT up reply actions
thx
I was checking his gamelogs, since he has a short career.
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
That's how I did it as well
I wouldn’t know how to begin had he been John Smoltz. I suppose I would have just said “anything before the last three years is largely irrelevant”
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 21, 2009 11:24 PM MDT up reply actions
The Giants are 2-3 in his 5 starts at Coors
3-5 overall.
and fwiw, despite tonight, the Rockies strike out far less at home. Entering tonight, they were striking out in 16.9% of plate appearances at home, 22.4% on the road, NL avg overall, 18.1%.
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
Coors fld has suppresses strikeouts to a significant degree
Er, I hope that kicks in soon.
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
Yes you are
Step away from the kittens and take a bat to an innocent toaster. Much more appropriate target.
I'll have another beer, please.
Knocks on neighbor's door
“May I borrow your toaster?”
by bballrox4717 on Aug 21, 2009 11:00 PM MDT up reply actions
I've decided
to go to bed rather than rant. I’m sure that things won’t look any better in the morning paper, but at least I don’t have to read it tonight.
I'll have another beer, please.
Postgame with Cook
He said it didn’t hurt until coming out for the 4th; that he didn’t think it was due to changing his delivery due to the toe; the pain is towards the front of the shoulder and people told him that’s better than the pain being in the back or “underneath” (don’t know if “people” included the trainer or a doctor, though).
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
Maybe Jeff Francis is people
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 21, 2009 11:06 PM MDT up reply actions
hmmm, wish i'd taped the game
i swear, when he came off the mound at the end of the third, he sort of shrugged his shoulder and grimaced…
by RockyMtnCat on Aug 21, 2009 11:26 PM MDT up reply actions
Interesting. Could be.
The context of the question was whether the problem was what caused the problems in the 1st, and he said no.
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
I saw that too
The oxen are slow, but the earth is patient.
by rockieprogress on Aug 22, 2009 8:15 AM MDT up reply actions
Is fogg going to take over I'd chacin?
Fogg is the longman but chacin was a starter in AA
by Kittiesroxursox on Aug 22, 2009 3:30 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Who knows?
Adam Eaton could be the replacement for Cook. He’s would provide a veteran presence. Baseball Reference compares him to Mark Redman and Josh Fogg— sound like shades of 07? Other former Rockies they compare him to are Armando Reynoso and Rodrigo Lopez.
Personally I would prefer to see Chacin get another chance. Especially after throwing a no-hitter in AAA, he obviously has the stuff— just needs to settle down.
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Disappointing game
though, honestly, I’m not shocked in the slightest. Sanchez has been dealing. Cook has been a disaster with as many new problems as a nursing home resident, and our Rocks were out late last night. I predict a beat down on the Giants second EnglishFirstName SpanishLastName starter.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 21, 2009 11:08 PM MDT reply actions
Iz Giants Fan
HEY! You guys can’t have a “Panda Rating” when one of our players is nicknamed Kung Fu Panda. You should at least clear it with Grant the Powerful or something.
Also, no shame in losing to Sanchey when he’s on, and he managed to prevent himself from being victimized by the walks. Honestly, the dude is one of the best pitchers in MLB when he knows what’s up, as evidenced by the no-no (which was one error away from a perfecto).
GG, folks, should be a good one tomorrow and especially Sunday. Speaking of Sunday, are you sure it’s going to be broadcast, or are you assuming? I checked ESPN and they’re going crazy over the Red Sox playing the Yankees.
ESPN blackouts...
…only cover games beginning after…I think 7 PM Eastern Time…
since ours starts at 3, even MLB.tv gets to run it.
At any rate, as shown last weekend, ESPN’s blackout isn’t as comprehensive as a FOX network one…ESPN allows local-TV airing opposite its game, while FOX’s blackout prevents even regional coverage unitl 5 PM Eastern on Saturdays. It’s directly responsible for the lack of Saturday day games since the Fox contract started…
youre right, but a lot of pitchers are one of the best in MLB when theyre on
Like the guy taking the ball for Colorado tonight. He’s very similar to Sanchez
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 22, 2009 9:53 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Now that I think about it
or more I forgot about until now:)….I remember thinking Tulo looked pretty pasty and had the almost greenish tinge one associates with the stomach flu (or in my case the English death cold) during his post-nats game interview last night.
I’d look at it again but I already deleted the game/post game show.
"What I speak out of my mouth is the truth. It burns like fire."
I hope Tulo gets healthy soon.
The ball club is not taking it well.
by Kittiesroxursox on Aug 22, 2009 3:27 AM MDT via mobile reply actions
While this wasn't the cause of loss
I’d like to point out a few things Iannetta and Stewart can’t hit lately:
http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/dailypix/2004/Nov/12/sp24a2_b.jpg
by Redhawk on Aug 22, 2009 7:41 AM MDT reply actions 2 recs
Pretty true
What’s really unfortunate is that Atkins and Torrealba aren’t exactly taking advantage of the opportunity to show they’re better options right now, either. We need to get at least one of those four players on track for September, especially if we want to make a race for the division.
I wonder if Stewart
is suffering some Samson effect here. Ever since he shaved and started looking somewhat respectable rather than like some 21 year old kid playing hackeysack at a Phish concert, he’s been awful. Or maybe it started before, and he’s trying to shake it up. Whatever it is, man, figure it out.
Personally I think he needs to see an eye doctor
he can’t tell a slider from a fastball. …and the spin tells those apart.
Torrealba's last ten games, back to July 22:
11-33, .333, 6 rbi’s.
by alex colfax on Aug 22, 2009 10:19 AM MDT up reply actions
In a heart beat
but what about calling up Eric Young Jr now, and not in 2 weeks? Stash Q on the DL and makes the team thinner at SS. But makes the starting line up make more sense.
I'm all for calling up EYJ
Actually, I was just poking fun at Frightenedinmate#2 and rmn for giving me a hard time yesterday when I mentioned replacing Q. But now I am really serious about using some of the talent that can help us win the division.!!
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