Thursday Rockpile: September schedule continues to pay dividends for Rockies
by Rox Girl on Sep 10, 2009 7:22 AM MDT
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PrintThe Colorado Rockies have decided to go on a late summer relaxation retreat, it seems, as a long homestand against weak teams has given the team a breather on several fronts.
First and foremost is in the record:
- September to Remember: Wild-card lead grows; Dodgers in sight - The Denver Post
- Smith walkoff hero in Rockies' wild one - The Denver Post
- Taste of home gives Rox boost in race | ColoradoRockies.com: News
The Rockies have expanded their lead over the Giants to such a degree that they now have a better than 90% chance of making the playoffs according to BP's playoff odds report. The Rockies have 1 in 8 odds of winning the division now after trimming the Dodgers lead to 2.5 games. Continued success against the Reds today and the Padres this weekend should see the Rockies gaining on at least one of those two teams as the Giants and Dodgers play each other in AT&T.
Second, the easy schedule is allowing Jim Tracy to rest several tired players and allow others more time to recover:
- Tulo targeting "huge" series against giants - The Denver Post
- Embree plans return before season's end | ColoradoRockies.com: News
I'm not sure how I feel about that last one given that the quality of Alan Embree's performance before he was injured wasn't exactly up to par.
Other Links:
- Colorado continues to get dazzling plays on defense - The Denver Post
- Local high school legend McDonald: Mr. Perseverance - The Denver Post
I'm still on the road, but I've set aside some time so I can be back to actually comment on the blog during this afternoon's game thread. The Rockies will be going for their seventh straight victory against Kip Wells of all people. This is one of the few cases where I think I'll be disappointed with anything less than a sweep.
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Embree
It would be great if he could come back for a couple of appearances, but really I think the career probably over. Yeah he was pitching well but that break was nasty
I'd argue he was pitching terribly and ineffectively
I hate to see a guy get hurt like that, however, whether the best pitcher or the worst. Or Broxton.
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by Andrew Martin on Sep 10, 2009 8:41 AM MDT up reply actions
im not opposed to him coming back
He doesn’t have to be on the playofff roster or be used in high leverage situations. The man has had a nice career. If he wants to go out as a rockie in mopup situations rather than injury, I don’t see a problem with that
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Sep 10, 2009 9:13 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
is he still on the 40 man?
i would have thought that they would have put him on the 60 day at the time of his injury
by purplesocks on Sep 10, 2009 11:32 AM MDT up reply actions
That's pretty much how I feel.
I just can’t help but feel for him. No one wants to end their career like that. Even a couple of low-leverage appearances would be better than nothing.
Schedule is great, but...
…the Rox aren’t the only ones with a seemingly patsy schedule. Take a look at the Dodgers, for instance. Sure, they are just a hop, skip and jump north of Colorado, but believe it or not, they have not played A SINGLE GAME in 2009 against the ghastly Pirates. Seven games remain with Pittsburgh, a mix of home and away. L.A. also has the Nats in their future. The situation with the Giants is a bit different. They have plenty of home games left, but their lack of offense has begun to surface as a real detriment to their success. What further proof do you need other than that loss yesterday (and the series loss) to the Friars? For the Rox, keep winning and everything else will take care of itself, schedule or not.
by Curt in Florida on Sep 10, 2009 7:52 AM MDT reply actions
Totally likely that they whip the Pirates 7-0
but if they can’t get up for the Pads, who’s to say they take care of business there?
"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
Padres > Pirates
Padres are playing better whereas the Pirates are in a tailspin. The Padres now have a winning record at home (36-34) and in the 2nd half (27-26). They’re 17-13, 12-8, 7-3 over their last 30, 20, 10 games.
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
Yeah, talk about easy end-of-season schedules
I guess I wasn’t so aware of the Dodgers’ schedule until last night while watching the Dbacks do what they should’ve done the last TWO nights, but wow! Other than the Rockies and Giants, its just Pirates, Nationals, and Padres…all the bottom-feeders of the NL. Makes me less optimistic about a run at the division…
But there’s no shame in Wild Card.
if you're reading this, it means my undying support for your team will result in its failure.
by fantasyfencing on Sep 10, 2009 9:08 AM MDT up reply actions
It's L.A., not S.F.
…who plays Pittsburgh seven times this month.
by Curt in Florida on Sep 10, 2009 7:58 AM MDT reply actions
Relatively tough 3 weeks remain after today
@ SD
@ SF
@ ARI
vs SD
vs STL
vs MIL
@ LA
Yes, SD and ARI are cellar dwellers in the NLW, but both have been playing well as of late. SF generally plays well at home (we’re slated to see Lincicum, Cain, and Zito) – that will be a tough series. While we swept STL and MIL in June at their home parks, STL is much better now, and I expect the MIL series to be pretty tough also. Our troubles with LA are well documented.
The STL and LA series may be bellwethers for the postseason from a psychological point of view (“90% of the game is half-mental”).
All of these series are winnable
This road trip will be interesting
Road trips are always somewhat tough. During these games, though, the Giants have their aforementioned 6 games with the Dodgers in addition to that home series vs. the Rockies.
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
Very intersting
The Rockies have struggled to score runs on this little home stand, having to rely on late inning timely hits. Going on the road where the Rockies offense always dips….scares me right now.
Hey, Mr. Hawk.
What did you think of the Potts CSU crowd?
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by frightened inmate #2 on Sep 10, 2009 9:04 AM MDT up reply actions
HUGE
a little too huge. I left fairly early. Mostly I was there to get ideas on watch parties, and realized my OU Club does more stuff but given the size, of the CSU group there it might be too big to do the stuff the OU watch parties do (raffles, trivia questions, music).
But I loved the game. I’m really getting a soft spot for CSU. It’s such a different level of football. OU has to win all the time. One loss and the season doesn’t matter. It’s almost no fun because of the expectations and the pressure. CSU is such an underdog, it’s fun. Through the Rams, I can enjoy college football again. I’m glad I got my Const. Mgt. education from CSU.
I'm pretty sure I've never rooted against a Baylor Bear in my like but
I really hope we shell Kip Wells today.
"I've had pretty good success with Stan Musial by throwing him my best pitch and backing up third." - Carl Erskine
You could always root that they get to the pen
Wear Wells down with deep pitch counts, get to the pen early and then blow the game open.
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
Nah, I'd rather just hammer him and THEN beat up on their bullpen
"I've had pretty good success with Stan Musial by throwing him my best pitch and backing up third." - Carl Erskine
suck it up
this is bigger than alma maters
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by Andrew Martin on Sep 10, 2009 8:42 AM MDT up reply actions
Someone has to root for Kip besides Mama Wells
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
Who roots for Jayson Nix
aside from Laynce?
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by Andrew Martin on Sep 10, 2009 8:50 AM MDT up reply actions
This was exactly the sentiment expressed by Cardinals fans in the 08 opener as Wells dominated. Let’s hope he does not repeat his performance.
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by frightened inmate #2 on Sep 10, 2009 8:45 AM MDT up reply actions
[thong joke]
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by Andrew Martin on Sep 10, 2009 8:50 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
[+1]
if you're reading this, it means my undying support for your team will result in its failure.
by fantasyfencing on Sep 10, 2009 9:13 AM MDT up reply actions
me too sir
me too
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
"TuLoRocks2008 had the most comments I've seen in any game thread this year (322)...Can such a feat be eclipsed?" ..... Bring it on!!
by TuLoRocks2008 on Sep 10, 2009 11:18 AM MDT up reply actions
I am getting spoiled by Mr. Seth Smith
Every time he comes to the plate at the end of the game, I expect us to win. The man is just too good
I am officially in love.
he is like Mr. Smith
in Mr. and Mrs. Smith the movie….an Assainnnn
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
"TuLoRocks2008 had the most comments I've seen in any game thread this year (322)...Can such a feat be eclipsed?" ..... Bring it on!!
by TuLoRocks2008 on Sep 10, 2009 11:19 AM MDT up reply actions
haha
just an fyi. there are two asses in assassin
by purplesocks on Sep 10, 2009 11:40 AM MDT up reply actions
lmao i juss noticed i spelt Asain haha
Assassin yess lol
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
"TuLoRocks2008 had the most comments I've seen in any game thread this year (322)...Can such a feat be eclipsed?" ..... Bring it on!!
by TuLoRocks2008 on Sep 10, 2009 11:48 AM MDT up reply actions
Dodgers ...Accentuate the Postitive
From this morning’s LA Times….
Dodgers fall but still have nice cushion, 6 1/2 games ahead of the Giants
http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-dodgers-diamondbacks10-2009sep10,0,6461737.story
It looks like the headline in the on-line version is different than my morning print version…still
Yorvit! GOT STREAK?!
Hawpeye needs to get some hits and runs.
They're still leading the Wild Card.
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I found it humorous that
that are touting the 6 1/2 game lead over the Giants for the Wild Card..and ignoring that they are losing a 15.5 game division lead.
Yorvit! GOT STREAK?!
Hawpeye needs to get some hits and runs.
Did anyone else think
..that Torre calling for two IBBs to load the bases with one out to get to Mark Reynolds was bizarre?
Patrick Saunders: I think Kruk is lazy.
Very bizarre
I mean, it makes some sense in that you set up the force at home, but Mark Reynolds isn’t exactly the hitter I’d want to face in that situation.
Filling the bases so a mere walk can cost you the game? I’d rather bring the infield in and make the batter hit.
Gladly sharing a name with Dexter Fowler!
by ShadowPenguin on Sep 10, 2009 11:09 AM MDT up reply actions
I thought it was weird too
I don’t know how many times I saw a game growing up where a manager would ask a pitcher to intentionally walk someone, and then they pitcher was unable to find the strike zone for the next batter. To task for two intentional walks back to back is just playing with fire.
but no one will question it, cause its torre.
that is, except us
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by fantasyfencing on Sep 10, 2009 11:58 AM MDT up reply actions
I like the new look of SBN...
but the Colorado Rockies page is seperate from PurpleRow? That’s a little different.
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That wasn't part of the change.
Back in March, SBN created a team page for every team.
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Good to be a Rockies fan these days.
Had to stay up last night to watch the ninth…well worth it. :)
Carlos Gonzalez is a sexy man
I just thought that I'd add:
Win the win last night, the Rockies are officially up to .500 in one run games (18-18).
Considering where they started, that’s quite an accomplishment.
Eschew Obfuscation!
Reason #234,543,232 to love baseball
Two major market teams have an off-day today, and all their eyes will be glued to a little ole’ afternoon game in some random time zone where Jose Contreras faces off against Kip Wells.
actually no more Kip Wells today
i see on ESPN it is Lehr pitching today
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
"TuLoRocks2008 had the most comments I've seen in any game thread this year (322)...Can such a feat be eclipsed?" ..... Bring it on!!
Strange
The line shows Lehr, but the “preview” article for the game still mentions Kip Wells. I wonder which one is correct.
yea stupid espn hmm
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
"TuLoRocks2008 had the most comments I've seen in any game thread this year (322)...Can such a feat be eclipsed?" ..... Bring it on!!
by TuLoRocks2008 on Sep 10, 2009 11:48 AM MDT up reply actions
Well, he missed his Monday start with a slight groin strain...
…but said he only expected to miss one start. Maybe the rotation was reshuffled?
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by Mondogarage on Sep 10, 2009 11:50 AM MDT up reply actions
it is possible
that they did that
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
"TuLoRocks2008 had the most comments I've seen in any game thread this year (322)...Can such a feat be eclipsed?" ..... Bring it on!!
by TuLoRocks2008 on Sep 10, 2009 11:52 AM MDT up reply actions
Confirmation of Kipper below
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by Mondogarage on Sep 10, 2009 11:53 AM MDT up reply actions
I'll be at the game, first time since the whole hospital deal...
Section 135, Row 10, right behind the Reds on deck circle.
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Well have fun, mister.
You deserve a day out at the game.
Yay, I'm glad you decided to go.
You should definitely make it to one game during this run, just so you can look back and know you did.
Okay, the Cincinatti Enquirer says...
DENVER – Justin Lehr threw his bullpen session with no problem Wednesday.
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"I threw about 40 pitches," he said. "Everything was OK. I’m fine."
Lehr, a 32-year-old right-hander, tweaked a groin muscle in his last start nine days ago. He felt something on the second pitch of the game but managed to get through six innings.
The Reds skipped his next start as a precaution.
He’ll return to the rotation Friday, starting the first game of the three-game series against the Cubs in Chicago.
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alright
thanks
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
"TuLoRocks2008 had the most comments I've seen in any game thread this year (322)...Can such a feat be eclipsed?" ..... Bring it on!!
by TuLoRocks2008 on Sep 10, 2009 11:59 AM MDT up reply actions
FWIW,
Mike McCoy became the 400th player to don a Rockies uniform last night.
by Foxhole Atheist on Sep 10, 2009 12:16 PM MDT reply actions
awesome
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by Andrew Martin on Sep 10, 2009 5:35 PM MDT up reply actions
NEVER GIVE UP, NEVER SURRENDER
Okay the most amazing thing, to me, is this:
In stark contrast to this time of year in 2007, it’s not do or die every single game. If we play at just a .500 level down the stretch (and who here doesn’t believe we will exceed this?) we will be at 91 wins. The Giants are going to have a very hard time catching up to that.
And still, the team is playing with the same attitude as in 2007. Last night was not a must-win, though it would have been a super disappointing loss. But they played with the same verve and drive as they would have if it was a must-win. Every game is exciting as hell to watch, and I love the team for it.
Ha...beautifully said...
and a “Galaxy Quest” ref is never a bad thing…
“We will rip through the Reds like they are tissue paper”
Yorvit! GOT LONGEST CATCHER'S HITTING STREAK IN ROX HISTORY ..woot
Hawpeye must get some hits and runs.
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