Rockies 3, Padres 6: Will Venable pounces on Jason Marquis, leads Padres to victory

by Russ Oates on Sep 23, 2009 10:36 PM MDT in Rockies Game Wraps

If there's anything to learn from tonight, it's that discussing history is more fun than following a game the Rockies wind up losing.

So, Jim Tracy used seven pitchers in the game. Jason Marquis started and allowed six runs in 4 2/3 innings. Six more pitchers entered the game after that and allowed a total of one hit. Bud Black had Tim Stauffer go 4 2/3 innings, who allowed two runs. He also didn't allow any hits until the fifth inning. You know, Tim Stauffer. Both starters walked five batters.

Oh, and I dislike Will Venable after his solo home run, three-run double night to put the Rockies to rest.

It's a loss. Play ball tomorrow.

86 - 66

Games Back: 5

Streak: Lost 1

Games Left: 10

via www.fangraphs.com

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Boo, I say

Boo, hissssssssss.

Bad night. Win tomorrow. Or else.

I love Greg Reynolds. Deal with it, suckers.

by Silverblood on Sep 23, 2009 10:51 PM MDT reply actions

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there was just no fun for us this evening. tomorrow – hammel time

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

by fantasyfencing on Sep 23, 2009 10:51 PM MDT reply actions

I had plenty of fun tonight!

by Muzia on Sep 23, 2009 11:03 PM MDT up reply actions

me too!!

The PR makes wins more fun and losses a little easier to take…
And on that note…I’m off to the jacuzzi!

See you all tomorrow, for a Rockies Winner!!!

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by SDcat09 on Sep 23, 2009 11:07 PM MDT up reply actions

Yes this loss doesn't bother me

nearly as much as most!

I look forward to more FUN tomorrow!

GO ROCKIES

¡Vamos Rocosos!

by Rock Oax on Sep 23, 2009 11:08 PM MDT up reply actions

Dbacks trying to rally ..1 on 1out..

its Chad Tracy..please do to the Gnats what you do to the Rox please

by SDcat09 on Sep 23, 2009 11:13 PM MDT reply actions

strike 3 on tracy was waaaaaaaaay outside

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by nodakroxfan on Sep 23, 2009 11:18 PM MDT up reply actions

Bahh!!

We’re only 20 games above .500? What a bunch of crummy ballplayers. Wait, that’s pretty good. Geoux Rockies!!

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by Charlie77 on Sep 24, 2009 12:02 AM MDT reply actions

I'm still nervous...

about making the playoffs. I know the odds are stacked in the Rockies favor, but it wouldn’t surprise me to see one last run from the Braves—they finish their series with the Mets then play the Nats. After the Padres, the schedule for the Rockies gets harder too—really would have been nice to get the one last night.

by DenverBears on Sep 24, 2009 5:12 AM MDT reply actions

The Braves would basically have to win out

and we’d have to go .500.

Don’t you worry, this thing is in the bag.

by roxintober on Sep 24, 2009 6:10 AM MDT up reply actions

The Braves wont make it

If they did that would mean that Kruk was right

by PurpleRowRox on Sep 24, 2009 6:12 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs

hhahah and that can not happen

we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE

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by TuLoRocks2008 on Sep 24, 2009 12:50 PM MDT up reply actions

I hope you are correct...

but I wouldn’t rule out the Braves winning out or close to it and I certainly wouldn’t guarantee the Rockies will go .500 for the remainder. It is going to take a couple more days of maintaining the lead before I feel safe.

by DenverBears on Sep 24, 2009 7:30 AM MDT up reply actions

Yeah

I’m still nervous, too. It’s weird having people chase US. I’m optimistic, but not screen printing the 5000 bootleg “Rockies 2009 Wild Card Champions” t-shirts for my web store yet.

(Oops, did I say that out loud …)

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by kosmo on Sep 24, 2009 8:07 AM MDT up reply actions

This hand-wringing over our playoff position profoundly annoys me for some reason (no offense).

It’s just so illogical. WE’RE MAKING THE PLAYOFFS. STOP WORRYING PEOPLE.

Eschew Obfuscation!

by Jeff Aberle on Sep 24, 2009 9:23 AM MDT up reply actions

knock knock knock

wood wood wood

btw BP still has us at 90%.

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by Andrew Martin on Sep 24, 2009 9:39 AM MDT up reply actions

no offense taken...

although the assumption that it is a foregone conclusion annoys me as well (no offense).

by DenverBears on Sep 24, 2009 11:39 AM MDT up reply actions

If we miss the playoffs, I will buy every single Rowbot two drinks

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by Andrew T. Fisher on Sep 24, 2009 11:56 AM MDT up reply actions

My first thought: how can we blame this one on Juan Rincon?

My second thought ended up being my Facebook status:

“Dear Cubs and Cardinals Fans:

You were right.

Signed,

Rockies Fans For The Exclusion Of Jason Marquis’ Worthless Ass From The (Presumptive) Postseason Roster"

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by Franchise26 on Sep 24, 2009 7:27 AM MDT reply actions

this loss wouldnt bother me

Except it showcased Jason marquis falling apart. Again. We can’t afford for him to be badJason and win a series

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by Andrew T. Fisher on Sep 24, 2009 7:34 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions

While I still don't buy into the Marquis Patented 2nd Half Collapse

…he is definitely struggling. His velocity doesn’t seem down (I don’t track PitchFX), but his stuff has no snap to it.

I’d be fine with subbing Cook for Marquis in any prospective playoff rotation at this point.

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by Mondogarage on Sep 24, 2009 7:59 AM MDT up reply actions

I haven't been able to watch the games as closely

So last night was really my first good look at Marquis since August – and he looked like a different guy out there. He wasn’t throwing his slider as often. He didn’t have any command. It was like watching Jason Jennings circa 2004-2005.

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by Franchise26 on Sep 24, 2009 8:17 AM MDT up reply actions

I was under the impression overreliance on his slider was a bad thing

Because that meant his sinker wasn’t.

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by Andrew Martin on Sep 24, 2009 9:40 AM MDT up reply actions

fastball hasn't lost any velocity

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by Andrew Martin on Sep 24, 2009 8:40 AM MDT up reply actions

well the second half drop has come in my opinion

Just a little later than usual August was ok, but an ERA of 4.05
Sept. is dreadful

1-3 28.2IP 20 ER 19 W 25Ks .310 OBA 6.28 ERA

He has basically is a 4-5 inning guy now with below average velocity and control. While you can’t cut him, I can’t pitch him in a playoff game unless it is a game 4 of 7 situation. The first series should be Jimenez, DLR, Hammel repeat.

by Roxfan24 on Sep 24, 2009 9:05 AM MDT up reply actions

I don't really disagree

maybe mix Cook in somehow.

But I was just responding to Mondo’s inquiry about his velocity.

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by Andrew Martin on Sep 24, 2009 9:40 AM MDT up reply actions

I know

I just don’t need him on the mound right know. He just can’t get a first strike. And half the called strikes he gets are borderline. Tons of his 0-2 1-2 counts go to 3-2 and then a walk. If he can’t throw the sinker he is of no use to us, his successful first 4.5 months were sinker ground outs.

He just gets crushed the second time through. I would give serious thought to skipping his spot in the rotation against Mil if we haven’t secured a spot and Cook pitches decent Friday. Heck i almost would rather go Contreras and him splitting a start.

by Roxfan24 on Sep 24, 2009 10:08 AM MDT up reply actions

I like Contreras

but I’d have to say I’m sixes about him taking Marquis’ start.

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by Andrew Martin on Sep 24, 2009 10:14 AM MDT up reply actions

Can we just ship him off to NY now?

Why wait until the offseason?

by Narcoleptico on Sep 24, 2009 7:49 AM MDT up reply actions

no, we can't

much as he’s struggling, we’re a classier organization than just cutting him.

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by Andrew Martin on Sep 24, 2009 8:40 AM MDT up reply actions

From the Cubs next year

They want shed of Milton Bradley. $20 million left to pay him, who wants?

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by frightened inmate #2 on Sep 24, 2009 7:55 AM MDT up reply actions

If Todd doesn't drop that throw from Tulo...

Venables doesn’t get an AB with the bases juiced

by moomacher on Sep 24, 2009 7:54 AM MDT reply actions

And this is very very true

I know there was no error scored on the play, but the ball was IN his glove.

That doesn’t really excuse Marquis’ five walks, though.

Just not a crisp game. But in the course of a 162 game season, you’re going to have games like this. It’s just not the time we want to see it. If this game happens on June 15th, we forget about it and move on.

We still have a 4 game lead, and playoff projection odds of 90%. I’m not particularly worried, but we need to get the series winner tonight.

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by Mondogarage on Sep 24, 2009 8:01 AM MDT up reply actions