Tuesday Rockpile: Spilborghs slays Giants, news spreads across country
by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 25, 2009 8:59 AM MDT
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PrintLast night explains everything. Why I spend hours every day reading, writing and researching the Rockies. Why I will never ever turn off a Rockies game in extra innings. No matter what. Everything. That. Was. Beautiful.
With one swing by Ryan Spilborghs, the Rockies have vaulted themselves into the conversation in the NL West again, and practically everyone is finally acknowledging them. With one swing, Ryan Spilborghs found redemption for a disappointing game and season. A wrap of links regarding the game:
Rox jolt Giants with grand slam in 14th inning - The Denver Post
Rockies' dramatic win ends with celebration, anger toward umps - The Denver Post
Inside the Colorado Rockies " Rockies 6, Giants 4 (14 innings) | Major League Baseball in Denver
San Francisco Giants vs. Colorado Rockies - Recap - August 24, 2009 - ESPN
I felt like joining Spilborghs in crying in celebration of his feat.
For all of you out there pining for respect from national outlets, you're beginning to get it. Well, not from Steve Phillips, who confidently and calmly stated:
The Dodgers are going to end up winning the division, if for no other reason than they have the most balanced roster in the division.
Buster Olney must be hording all the purple Kool-Aid at ESPN. His latest ESPN blog entry gives love to the front office: Colorado ownership said yes, and the results have spilled forth since - Buster Olney - ESPN
And in case you're wondering about whether last night's game was buried in the side links sections on national websites, check out the front page screenshots of ESPN, SportsIllustrated, TheSportingNews, and MLB.com. All Rockies. 
Even EricStephen at TrueBlueLA has backed off from his "The Division is Over" stance he's had for months to give the Rockies their proper due. His story this morning: The Climb Of The Rockies - True Blue LA.
Contrast that with the reaction at McCovey Chronicles. I guess I can't blame them. Their playoff aspirations are in serious jeopardy.
R.J. Anderson at FanGraphs posted an article before yesterday's game comparing this season to 2007.
Speaking of postseason odds, check out the freshest version . The Rockies are given a 75% chance to make the playoffs and 14% shot at the division (1 in 7). The Giants have a 93% chance of missing the postseason. Bye bye Giants. You should have added more than Garko and Sanchez.
Other Links
Giambi talks about signing with the Rockies : All Things Rockies Colorado
Giambi talks about signing with the Rockies : Denver Post – Colorado Rockies news and commentary Colorado
Fowler likely out for a few days with right knee injury - The Denver Post
Fowler likely out for a few days with right knee injury
Mailbag: Honor thy skipper - The Denver Post
Mailbag: Honor thy skipper
Kiszla: Rockies get last laugh - The Denver Post
Kiszla: Rockies get last laugh
The latter has an awesome quote from Todd Helton to Mark Kiszla after the game:
"What are you doing here?" demanded Rockies veteran Todd Helton, giving the evil eye to an intruder in the Colorado dugout as he picked up a piece of lumber on his way to batting practice. "We aren't losing. So why are you here?"
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That is a nice Helton quote. Mark Kiszla sounds like he is to the Rockies what T.J. Simers is to the Dodgers. Just a bitter old reporter who does nothing but stir up trouble and insert himself into the story.
On the nose
Except Simers is pretty funny sometimes. Kiszla isn’t so much
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 25, 2009 9:12 AM MDT up reply actions
I think everytown has one
Someone from LA can read Kiszla and think he’s kind of funny, people in Denver are tired of it by now.
But no one can enjoy Woody. Except Woody. Woody loves Woody.
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by frightened inmate #2 on Aug 25, 2009 9:14 AM MDT up reply actions
Before I realized I knew more than him, I enjoyed his antics on Around the Horn.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 25, 2009 9:16 AM MDT up reply actions
Kiszla is just the hatchet man
He’ll begrudgingly write a positive article, but lace it with a lot of negatives and reminders of how we’re actually terrible and such, and the second something goes badly, he’s all over it like a fly on crap.
I hate the man. I’d read Paige before Kiszla every day.
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by Andrew Martin on Aug 25, 2009 10:04 AM MDT up reply actions
I'd have to disagree on that
Kiszla is at his best when he writes about HS athletes. That is the only time he writes with a positive perspective and he does a good job when does it.
99% of the other articles I don’t bother reading…
The oxen are slow, but the earth is patient.
by rockieprogress on Aug 25, 2009 10:44 AM MDT up reply actions
this is a good point
I’m just referring to the major levels.
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by Andrew Martin on Aug 25, 2009 10:53 AM MDT up reply actions
gauntlet has been thrown
http://www.truebluela.com/2009/8/25/1001649/whatever-happens-over-the-next#
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Thanks for adding that
Phil posted that after I collected links and I missed it.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 25, 2009 9:13 AM MDT up reply actions
Here's the problem...
If Dodger fans are going to be rational and respectful, how can I hate them? ;-)
Should be a great series. I finally broke down and joined TBLA; they do a good job over there.
Ignorance of the American League is a sign of good moral character.
Look out Dodgers...Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.
They do
I actually enjoy my time there and learn as much as probably any other MLB SBNation team blog I’ve spent time at.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 25, 2009 9:59 AM MDT up reply actions
actually thought that was a nice article
the only gauntlet was one of “let’s all understand, it’s just a game” and being rational and respectful.
It’s a reminder that would be important to have here, though so far, posters here are very well behaved.
Yeah I followed it up
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by Andrew Martin on Aug 25, 2009 10:04 AM MDT up reply actions
Redhawk, after last night..
You might have to dust off your, “Welcome to the bandwagon.” article.
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Just Wow.
Got freebee tickets to the game at the last minute. By the end we had moved to 20 rows back of the Giants dugout. That was insane.
Although I admit, I was scared when I was watching Dexter on the ground there. Hope q quick recovery is in the works.
Funny Dog to Make Life Worthwhile
by frightened inmate #2 on Aug 25, 2009 9:06 AM MDT reply actions
Let's not forget the real victim last night
Albert Pujols because now he won’t win the MVP award. That’s how those awards work right?…
The Rockies need some oldschool purple/white striped high socks. The team’s problem is it’s lack of swagger. I feel strongly that these socks will provide the swagger necessary to tap the potential that are the Rockies.
Dexter's Knee
So just the other day, I was talking to a guy I work with who used to be a cop. He said one of the things they train to do to make people more “compliant” was strike a nerve that runs down the side of your leg, just above the knee. It sends such a strong signal to the brain that it buckles the other leg instantly, and even after that, it hurts like hell.
I’ve taken a knee right there coming off a screen back when I played basketball. And I can attest to the truth of both of those: Your legs will stop working temporarily and it’ll hurt like hell.
I didn’t see the foul ball (just get the Gameday and radio feed here), so I’m asking those who saw it: Did it look like it hit the middle-outside of his thigh, just above the knee? Or was it more square on the joint itself?
Just above the knee seems right
if not directly off the patella
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 25, 2009 9:17 AM MDT up reply actions
Somehow I missed that
Great catch!
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 25, 2009 9:37 AM MDT up reply actions
forgot to add in my sleepy post last night
that I was sitting in the Purple Row section 327!
"What I speak out of my mouth is the truth. It burns like fire."
Was watching on DVR
went live to the 12th after the bottom of the 9th (which saved me another Clint Barmes RISP suck, which was good), and then went to bed in the 13th. So basically total failure for me last night….
You realise guys
I have done NO work today, reading all about the Rockies’ greatest moment over and over and over (even now I have four articles tabbed up and waiting to be read).
And I don’t care. GO ROX!!!
“favourite”, “realise”…….you are sooooo French.
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by frightened inmate #2 on Aug 25, 2009 9:50 AM MDT up reply actions
Dear Mr. Hammel,
Wow, it sure is nice HERE IN LOS ANGELES. Hope you enjoyed your flight TO LOS ANGELES. Anyway, last night was exciting, no? Lots of fun. As you may have noticed the bullpen was used quite a bit. Also, with Josh Fogg getting the start tomorrow, we really need you to have a good long start tonight AT DODGER STADIUM. Good luck with everything.
Love,
frightenedinmate#2
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by frightened inmate #2 on Aug 25, 2009 9:42 AM MDT reply actions 3 recs
+1
Somebody needs to get him in a hotel room, stat!
Ignorance of the American League is a sign of good moral character.
Look out Dodgers...Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.
I saw in the Post that they are calling Hammel’s earlier performance at Dodger Stadium a complete game. Do we get to call it that when he only pitched 8 and got no run support?
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by frightened inmate #2 on Aug 25, 2009 9:59 AM MDT up reply actions
Yes.
We discussed it in the game wrap that day. If a pitcher pitches every pitch of the game for his team, it’s a complete game, even if the game is rain shortened to 5 innings.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 25, 2009 10:01 AM MDT up reply actions
Yes, and to add to PF's answer
hence the somewhat traditional complaint about the teammate who brags about all his complete games, most of which are of the 8-inning variety.
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
and signed with love
from all of us here at Purple Row.
+1
Gladly sharing a name with Dexter Fowler!
by ShadowPenguin on Aug 25, 2009 10:58 AM MDT up reply actions
I am stunned. Stunned.
Guess who went to bed before the bottom of the 14th? Gahhhhhhhhhhh.
Got into work this morning, fired up the browser, and nearly fell out of my chair. Wow wow wow wow WOW! “Epic” is way overused these days, but I think that term is in order for this game. Been watching the highlights (and the slam about a dozen times). Another great day to be a Rockies fan!
Great links PF, thanks!
I'll have another beer, please.
Guilty
I couldn’t watch since I’m in indiana for school again, and it was like 1 AM and I just couldn’t keep my eyes open watching the gamecast.
This morning my roommate’s alarm went off so I rolled over and went to ESPN on my mobile to see what happened. I was heading towards “Scores” but didn’t need to, as the story was the at the very top, Walk-off Grand slam. I laughed at my Cubs fan friend, messaged my Dodgers fan friend, and then went back to sleep
if you're reading this, it means my undying support for your team will result in its failure.
by fantasyfencing on Aug 25, 2009 10:03 AM MDT up reply actions
This qualifies as Epic
Barmes grounding out with a runner on 2nd does not.
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by Andrew Martin on Aug 25, 2009 10:13 AM MDT up reply actions
I think my EPIC FAIL was worse
Got home from the hospital and picked up the game in the bottom of the 8th, and watched until the bottom of the 14th. When I changed channels just for a moment during the Valdez pitching change.
And flipped back. 30 seconds after Spilly’s Spilladocious Moment. Worse than kissing a cousin, got all hot and bothered with bases loaded and a run in, and missed the payoff by that much.
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by Mondogarage on Aug 25, 2009 10:15 AM MDT up reply actions
My uncle once told me at a family reunion..
as long as it’s not your brother or sister, it’s ok. That guy was a freak, and so was his sister.
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by Andrew Martin on Aug 25, 2009 10:54 AM MDT up reply actions
I don't think you can fail after getting home from the hospital..
if anything in this world, that should count as a mulligan.
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I'm all discombulated
I was borderline Rockies obsessed before last night. Now it is out of control.
I found this little quiz on espn funny
Can you tell the Colorado Rockies from the U.S. House of Representatives?
http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/quiz/_/id/3896/do-know-your-rockies
How very sad
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 25, 2009 11:20 AM MDT up reply actions
Average score 94%
IOW, your readers know about the Rockies, it’s only you idiots in bristol who are actively ignoring them. “The World-wide Sports Leader” my ass!
Ignorance of the American League is a sign of good moral character.
Look out Dodgers...Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.
Is there anyone else
that believes it couldn’t have happened to a more deserving Rockie?
Gets a starting job, loses his Mother, loses his starting job, has a terrible game, and then comes through HUGE.
The oxen are slow, but the earth is patient.
by rockieprogress on Aug 25, 2009 11:09 AM MDT reply actions
I gotta say
I feel the same way. Not necessarily that he “deserves” it or anything, just that I take bizarre pride in his success.
yep....and to boot
has a brand new baby girl..that his belove Mother never met…
I think he really was the deserving of something this special…:)
Okay, here's a fun nickname
That’s a mullet, Billy Troy Cyrus Tulowitzki. Arrest him!
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I'm both a Rockies fan and a Vikings fan
And last night was the exact opposite of the 1999 NFC Championship Game
"Good teams win games, horse**** teams have meetings." - Ozzie Guillen
Here's a link to the radio recap
I know some people went to sleep, or were watching on TV, so they missed the call on the radio. Someone in the game thread mentioned that the broadcaster was going nuts, so I just had to look it up.
Fun to relive it one more time :-)
Here it is.
Gladly sharing a name with Dexter Fowler!
I was listening to KOA and the call was great!
So much emotion and the fans were going nuts!
Favorite player: Tulo
2nd favorite player: 10-way tie
by prettyinpurple on Aug 25, 2009 2:49 PM MDT up reply actions
Yeah, that was me.
The KOA guys are normally pretty even-keeled, but there have been a few times during the last couple months that they’ve gotten pretty fired up, and last night was the ultimate example of that.
Chacin's 2 innings
Hmm. I noticed he’d only pitched 2 innings in his last start, thinking they were saving him for possible duty with the big club.
I didn’t notice that he only went 2 because he was bombed, and faced 14 batters and threw 63 pitches.
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
EY2 and Murton up, CarGon and Fowler to DL
Can someone with keys post it?
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
Getting some love from the national media.
The guy at cbssports.com who writes the power rankings is now a Rockies fan.
I spilly that ranking
Gladly sharing a name with Dexter Fowler!
by ShadowPenguin on Aug 25, 2009 4:46 PM MDT up reply actions
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