The fizz has left the brew, but it can still kick your butt
by Andrew T. Fisher on Sep 29, 2009 12:00 PM MDT
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PrintAt the end of May, the Milwaukee Brewers were 30-20 and leading the NL Central. The Rockies' sweep in early June in Milwaukee (by a total of four runs) started the Brewers' slow down-turn away from contention. They haven't managed a winning month since May, and they currently sit below .500 both at home and on the road.
Their offense is fine - it's their pitching that has killed them. Only the Nationals have allowed more runs to score in the National League. That's not a recipe to return to the post-season.
Interestingly, they have only lost one of their past five series, defeating Arizona and Houston, splitting with Philadelphia and Chicago and losing a series to the Cubs. Despite their struggles this season, they respresent a formidable spoiler, especially if they get a random strong start from a starter.
The Rockies certainly are familiar with Milwaukee acting as a late season spoiler to an NL West team. Let's just hope the trend sticks with Trevor Hoffman blowing saves rather than karma evening out. Chat at Brew Crew Ball with cheeseheads.
Scoreboard Watch
Atlanta (2.0 GB):
vs Florida: Josh Johnson (15-5) vs Tim Hudson (2-1). Ricky Nolasco (12-9) vs. Javier Vazquez (15-9)
vs. Washington: Garrett Mock (3-10) vs. Tommy Hanson (11-4).
San Francisco (5 GB): Goodbye.
Florida (5.5 GB): Goodbye
Milwaukee Brewers (77-79, L1, 3rd, 13 GB)
Tuesday-Thursday : 3-game series at Coors Field
The Bats: B
Milwaukee's lineup has been quite stable this season, especially once adding Felipe Lopez. Rookie Alcides Escobar has been taking ABs from JJ Hardy, and Casey McGehee has taken over as the full time third baseman. The other five have been starters all year. The lineup exceptionally strong, coming in 3rd in the NL in both SLG and wOBA, 4th in OBP. Their average is 6th best, a pinch better than Colorado, but they strike out more than any team who plays Spring Training outside of Tucson. Milwaukee has also scored the fourth most runs in the National League this season.
| LINEUP | Avg | HR | RBI | OBP | SLG | wOBA | OPS+ |
| Felipe Lopez - 2B | .310 | 9 | 55 | .381 | .431 | .356 | 111 |
| Corey Hart - RF | .260 | 12 | 48 | .335 | .419 | .331 | 98 |
| Ryan Braun - LF | .316 | 30 | 107 | .383 | .540 | .399 | 141 |
| Prince Fielder - 1B | .297 | 43 | 137 | .406 | .596 | .415 | 161 |
| Casey McGehee - 3B | .304 | 15 | 64 | .364 | .503 | .369 | 126 |
| Mike Cameron - CF | .249 | 23 | 68 | .342 | .451 | .344 | 107 |
| Alcides Escobar - SS | .301 | 1 | 11 | .324 | .379 | .307 | 85 |
| Jason Kendall - C | .240 | 1 | 34 | .331 | .296 | .287 | 67 |
The Brew's lineup is somewhat similar to St. Louis' in that there are two truly elite hitters in the middle of the lineup (Fielder and Braun). Unlike St. Louis, it's not just The Big Two and the Averages. There are other above average hitters, including Lopez (who has been even better with Milwaukee than Arizona), McGehee and Cameron. Corey Hart is about league average, rookie Alcides Escobar is holding his own above replacement level, but Jason Kendall could be replaced offensively with Sal Fasano at no loss whatsoever.
The bench currently constitutes the sitting place for infielders JJ Hardy (.229, 11, 47), Craig Counsell (.280, 4, 37) and Mat Gamel (.236, 5, 19). Four outfielders tend to hang out in the dugout most of the game as well, including Frank Catalanotto (.278, 1, 9), Jason Bourgeois (.200, 1, 3), Corey Patterson (1-for-10) and Jody Gerut (.241, 5, 20). Milwaukee is the first team the Rockies have seen since rosters expanded to carry just one backup catcher: Mike Rivera (.227, 2, 14). Bill Hall was traded to Seattle for a minor league pitcher last week. That leaves a bench void of a real threat.
Follow the jump for scouting reports on the Brewers' arms, defense, as well as the pitching matchups, injuries and hot/cold players.
The Arms: F
Milwaukee has had only one full-time starting pitcher (Yovani Gallardo) manage to keep his ERA below 5.00, and he has been shut down for the season. That's an eye-opening statistic, especially given their very offensive neutral home ballpark. In fact, it is so bad that they rank as Fangraphs' worst MLB rotation and second worst pitching staff. Manny Corpas accrued more WAR this season than their third best starter, and even Gallardo's season would place him fifth on the Rockies roster. How many more ways can I say suck?
At least Trevor Hoffman has been solid. The veteran has posted three consecutive months with an ERA under 2.00, this in a season where he didn't allow his first run until June 14.
The right-handed relievers include John Axford (3.2 IP, 2.45 ERA), Mike Burns (73 ERA+), Todd Coffey (143), Seth McClung (83), Chris Smith (137), Claudio Vargas (102), Carlos Villanueva (80) and David Weathers (100). Mitch Stetter (114) is the only lefty in the pantry, but he's a good one. Yovani Gallardo is technically active, but he has been shut down for the season.
The D: C
The Brewers 92 errors are very middle-of-the-pack, and their UZR/150 is just a pinch better than average at 1.1. Their Fangraphs value is 10th in MLB, but their stress on offense in the latter part of the season hurts their defense. McGehee is a big defensive downgrade on Bill Hall, as is Escobar on JJ Hardy. Braun and Hart are both defensive liabilities, though the outfield is somewhat balanced by a flashy and effective Mike Cameron. Believe it or not, Prince Fielder managed to be an average defensive first baseman, and Felipe Lopez is solid.
Probable Pitchers:
Tonight, 6:40 pm MDT
Wednesday, September 30, 6:40 pm MDT
Jeff Suppan has been a giant disappointment for Milwaukee. Then again, that's what you get for putting so much stock in a couple playoff starts in deciding value for contract. His biggest issue with that abominable K/BB rate, his worst in 13 seasons. He also serves up plenty of home runs, only has one positive pitch (change-up) and he has the second-worst fastball of any NL pitcher with over 100 IP. He served up 12 hits and 7 ER in his last start. FIP and tRA suggest he has been very lucky this season to have an ERA as low as 5.04. We should crush this guy. Jason Hammel is quietly second on the Rockies in WAR among starters, and he has either pitched 6.0+ IP or allowed 3 or less runs in 10 of 11 starts. The Rockies lost his last start, only the second HomeHammel start Colorado has lost since May 14, and we all know this last one wasn't his fault. Favors: ROCKIES moderately
Thursday, October 1, 1:10 pm MDT
Remember when I said Jeff Suppan had the NL's 2nd worst fastball according to Fangraphs? Well, Manny Parra has the worst, even though it comes in the low 90's from the left side. He returns for his second start after being sidelined with a neck injury - in his first, he held Philly to 1 run on 4 hits in 7 IP. In terms of the broad spectrum, he has slightly better peripherals than Suppan, and FIP and tRA suggest he's better than his ERA states. In addition, he's left-handed. Cue the thunder. Aaron Cook was fantastic in his last start Friday. This will be his last chance to prove he should be in the Rockies' playoff rotation, so let's see that sinker sink. Favors: ROCKIES moderately
Prince Fielder has at least one RBI in 7 of 9 games and has 7 dingers this month. Casey McGahee has four himself, part of 24 September RBIs. Ryan Braun and Felipe Lopez have hit over .300 this month, with Jody Gerut a hit away from the threshold. Trevor Hoffman has pitched seven consecutive scoreless appearances, allowing only one baserunner in that span. He accrued six saves and a win in those seven outings.
Mike Cameron is just 15-for-his-last-77, while Jason Kendall, Craig Counsell and JJ Hardy hover around the Mendoza line in the season's final month.
RHP David Riske missed the entire season with an elbow injury. RHP Mark DiFelice (shoulder - 9/14) and 2B Rickie Weeks (wrist - 5/18) are also on the 60-day disabled list.
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GO ROCKIES
Three games against the Brew crew… How Sweep it is!
"I am an optimist. It does not seem too much use being anything else." - W. Churchill
¡Vamos Rocosos!
Having lived in Milwaukee,
I have one of those old school Brewers caps:
If the Brewers win this series, I’m douse it in kerosene and torch it.
by J. Henry Waugh on Sep 29, 2009 1:26 PM MDT up reply actions
and laugh maniacally above the orange dancing flames, with tears streaming down your cheeks
I want post season
I CAN HAS A DODGERZ VERZION ON FRIDAY?
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
go brewers :)
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by Scott Coleman on Sep 29, 2009 12:30 PM MDT via mobile reply actions
getting nervous, eh?
"I am an optimist. It does not seem too much use being anything else." - W. Churchill
¡Vamos Rocosos!
actually, no
i feel that the Braves have worked their butts off to get to this point. obviously i wanna make the playoffs, but if we dont, its not the end of the world.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by Scott Coleman on Sep 29, 2009 12:34 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
I forgot to mention
Sweeping Milwaukee would mean the Rockies would have swept the season series from four teams: Milwaukee, Cincinnati, Washington and Seattle…
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Sep 29, 2009 12:41 PM MDT reply actions
That would make for a nice feather
in our caps… GO ROCKIES
"I am an optimist. It does not seem too much use being anything else." - W. Churchill
¡Vamos Rocosos!
if we win and braves lose
our odds of making playoffs goes from 72.1% to 92.1%.
We lose and they win, we go from 72.1% to 47.8%….
GO ROCKS plz
if you're reading this, it means my undying support for your team will result in its failure.
by fantasyfencing on Sep 29, 2009 12:56 PM MDT reply actions
Holy monkeys...47.8% with a 1 game lead....
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Sep 29, 2009 1:00 PM MDT up reply actions
Thanks to the Natinals
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
Yes this is true
Luckily, the former is far more likely to happen in fantasyfencing’s scenario. In fact, tonight is the best day left to gain a game on Atlanta. They have to beat Josh Johnson, while we have to not lose to Chris Narveson
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Sep 29, 2009 1:05 PM MDT up reply actions
Narveson and Marquis are both due for a start more in line with their greater body of work
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Sep 29, 2009 1:11 PM MDT up reply actions
i am certainly hopin narveson doesn't bust a 4 H 1 ER, 0 BB 10K 5IP outing on us.
if you're reading this, it means my undying support for your team will result in its failure.
by fantasyfencing on Sep 29, 2009 1:13 PM MDT up reply actions
But that would leave us 4 innings
against their pen… Assuming Marquis is awesome (which is what I am assuming) then that will be fine! :)
"I am an optimist. It does not seem too much use being anything else." - W. Churchill
¡Vamos Rocosos!
correction, it was 5.2 IP.
but it all depends on which marquis shows up tonight. If marquis can keep us close then yeah I trust our ability to bust it on their bullpen.
if you're reading this, it means my undying support for your team will result in its failure.
by fantasyfencing on Sep 29, 2009 1:15 PM MDT up reply actions
I refuse
to believe in this “due for a good start” theory. I believe in recent history. Recent history tells me that Marquis has been very hittable.
I believe in whatever makes me feel better at the time.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Sep 29, 2009 1:14 PM MDT up reply actions
And Narvey hasn't
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by fantasyfencing on Sep 29, 2009 1:14 PM MDT up reply actions
Not gonna happen
I had a premonition… Marlins are going to WIN!
"I am an optimist. It does not seem too much use being anything else." - W. Churchill
¡Vamos Rocosos!
What happens
if we both win, or we both lose?
Where are you getting these from?
http://twitter.com/blakebomber
what site is this from?
May the Rockies bring me to paydirt!
I believe these are coming from sportsclubstats.com.
If both win, the Rox go from 72.1% to 72.8%. If both lose, the Rox are at 71.0%.
I am really ready to see Marquis throw an awesome game
Come on Marquis! Fire it up!
"I am an optimist. It does not seem too much use being anything else." - W. Churchill
¡Vamos Rocosos!
The Braves don't lose. They bottled up our Rocktober 07 vibe and are drinking from it heavily.
The only thing that can stop them is a week long layoff.
I hope I’m wrong and they fall off the table.
Or, I hope the Rocks go 5-1.
This is just too stressful, with two midterms later this week
I want post season
I hear that
if you're reading this, it means my undying support for your team will result in its failure.
by fantasyfencing on Sep 29, 2009 1:14 PM MDT up reply actions
I do find this rather interesting
that much like 2007 the Brewers play a major role in the Rockies getting to the playoffs.
Hoffman, do.
If you even see the mound, that is. :)
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Sep 29, 2009 1:32 PM MDT up reply actions
Ahh Trevor Hoffman...
I was sitting on the aisle in the last Pavilion section next to the fountain. After seeing him get up and sit down 3 times I said to my buddy, he’s gonna be too tired from all this warmup. BAM.
If the Rox go 4-2
It’s a done deal that Rox win the WC. I think the Nats can win one…..I mean come on, they did win 1/3 of thier games somehow, and although miracle finishes happen sometimes, the law of averages usually kicks in. Nothing can help the Nats feel better about thier miserable season…except hearing the sighs of disappointment from 50,000 Braves fans who have been arrogantly assuming another easy sweep.
Don't forget Atlanta still has two against Florida too
Going 4-2 only requires one Atlanta loss, which could definitely happen tonight
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Sep 29, 2009 1:33 PM MDT up reply actions
Yup, you are correct
Besides, they are our expansion brothers(sisters?)….. family takes care of each other.
by GoodOleBoyCo on Sep 29, 2009 1:36 PM MDT up reply actions
I have been trumpeting that way of thinking for a while. And yet the braves keep winning
when you hit a heater, there’s no telling how long it will last. sure the odds say they should lose one. Hell, the odds say they should lose two. But these games aren’t independent events; the more they win, the more confidence they have and their opponents become more discouraged. Anyways.
GO FISH!
I want post season
4-2 would guarantee at least a piece of the wild card.
If the Braves go 6-0 (which is not impossible), they would be tied if the Rockies went 4-2. And I don’t think we want any part of a tie breaker in their house right now. In my opinion, this needs a 5-1 record to be safe.
And for what it’s worth, the “law of averages” doesn’t have anything to do with this. This is by definition a SSS, so there is no reason that an unusual outcome could not occur. A better way to predict would be to use something like a Pythagorean prediction for each game based on runs scored and allowed, and even that wouldn’t account for pitching matchups and the fact that the Braves are hot as a pistol right now.
The "non-catch" still getting play
AOL has it headlined this afternoon…
Clint Barmes’ Amazing Catch May Not Have Been a Catch at All — MLB FanHouse
Given the Rockies’ recent history of getting favorable late-season calls,
Oh my….
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Sep 29, 2009 1:43 PM MDT up reply actions
Hey...it turns out there probably is a conspiracy of the umps pulling for the Rockies
A comment:
It almost makes you wonder if this umpire had something riding on the rockies.
That’s right….MLB will put its reputation on the line because they desperately want to ensure Colorado plays in the playoffs. It’s obvious.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Sep 29, 2009 1:45 PM MDT up reply actions
1 correct call at the plate (Barrett blocked the plate, did not have the ball, did not come up with the ball, runner is safe weather he was able to touch the bag or not) does not equate to history of getting recent history of getting favorable late-season calls. Ignorant media makes me mad.
Even if both of these calls were reversed
it doesn’t mean we lose either game. So maybe we’re “lucky” but it doesn’t negate 14 out of 15 or the run since Tracy took over.
http://twitter.com/blakebomber
precisely
it was a tie game in both games
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by Andrew Martin on Sep 29, 2009 5:38 PM MDT up reply actions
If we look at the full paragraph
Given the Rockies’ recent history of getting favorable late-season calls, the question of whether this play is more evidence that baseball should expand its instant replay review system immediately arises. Without the existence of a definitive replay that shows Barmes dropping the ball on the ground, it’s hard to use this instance as evidence.
The last sentence really contradicts the whole point. Just another chance to get a jab in on a mid market team that the author has no interest in.
And to the point that the umpire has something riding on the game is ridiculous… this isn’t the NBA. Also, if the author would watch the replay in real time and realize the angle of all umpires, it’s the right call hands down. No other way to look at it. Not to mention the rest of the series the umpire crew had.
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Just released on the AP
Mark Cuban is holding a press conference in Dallas to address his concernes that Carmelo did not catch that ball, and therefore the Mavericks should be the WC.
by GoodOleBoyCo on Sep 29, 2009 1:55 PM MDT up reply actions
The author didn't suggest an umpire had something riding on the game
That was purely in the comments
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Sep 29, 2009 1:56 PM MDT up reply actions
So, I assume this means
We’ll see a Barmes “You caught it, didn’t you Barmey? We all saw it, you caught it”
“Yeah, I caught it, get over it!” commercial next year :-D
Gladly sharing a name with Dexter Fowler!
by ShadowPenguin on Sep 29, 2009 1:52 PM MDT up reply actions
Unfortunately, it may not be able to prominently feature Spilly
or even Barmes, if they aren’t on the roster :(
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Sep 29, 2009 1:55 PM MDT up reply actions
Shhhh!
Q gone, Barmes takes over Q bench spot, Hawpe gone and Spilly remains?
I can hope, right?
Gladly sharing a name with Dexter Fowler!
by ShadowPenguin on Sep 29, 2009 1:59 PM MDT up reply actions
I can see the first two happening
I don’t really see Spilly sticking around, unless it’s as a 4th outfielder in the aftermath of a Hawpe trade.
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
They could just cast EY2 in Barmes' role
It would be a nice seamless transition, a la Wesley Snipes=Omar Epps
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Sep 29, 2009 2:08 PM MDT up reply actions
Barmes' acting in the role of Q
Brian Roberts standing in for the role of Barmes
and EY2 as supersub/5th OF/PH/PR
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
We aren't getting Roberts
But I can see Spilly staying with Hawpe being traded as he plays all 3 positions. This team won’t pony up 10 mil for someone at 2B when they have Barmes, EY and someone in the pipeline.
we are so gonna get roberts
for no reason other than I really want him
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by Andrew Martin on Sep 29, 2009 5:39 PM MDT up reply actions
Cue up Rolling Stones?
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
The Nats are 4-10 versus the Braves this year
This suggests they’ll take exactly one game. That and tonight…and we’re nearly home.
Oh, and Gonzo and Smith should sit, because the Brewers have ONE lefty in the pen, and one who sucks, at that.
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
Yep.
The Rox need to take care of their own business and let Atlanta falter. Starting tonight!
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'll be the guy in a orange shirt EVERY Monday...Broncos are my team win or lose.
Spilly, Dex, Hawpe?
I could go for that. I think Hawpe is slowly starting to thaw, so now might not be a good time to bench him.
I'm not sure I want both Spilly and Dex in there.
Neither of them have been tearing the cover off the ball. I’d rather have one of them and then either CarGo or Smith.
Yeah, I think I'd prefer Cargo, Dex, Hawpe.
Or Maybe Cargo, Dex, Spilly.
2 out of 3 is what i expect at least
sweep would be nice considering the Braves still haven’t lost yet…but i believe they will lose one of these next 2 against the Fish…take off some pressure
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
we will end at 91-71 and the braves will end at 90-72...take it to the bank
Tonight is a good candidate with Johnson pitching for the fish
Let’s get a 6-run lead for the fish going before we even have our first pitch.
http://twitter.com/blakebomber
Regardless of what happens this week
Thanks to the Rockies for making this season immensely entertaining. When I left the country on vacation on the morning of May 28, I had no idea I would come back 2 1/2 weeks later to a new manager and an incredible winning streak, leading to an entire summer of roller-coaster style baseball. This has definitely been a year to remember.
Just keep the magic going and WIN.
by ddavis539 on Sep 29, 2009 2:24 PM MDT reply actions 8 recs
THIS
and rec’d.
Correctly this time.
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
nicee
Rec’d indeed
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
we will end at 91-71 and the braves will end at 90-72...take it to the bank
by TuLoRocks2008 on Sep 29, 2009 3:37 PM MDT up reply actions
THIS
and rec’d.
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
by Mondogarage on Sep 29, 2009 2:26 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs
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"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Sep 29, 2009 2:30 PM MDT up reply actions
+1
for old times’ sake
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
Bad pitching does not equal wins against the Rockies at home
I also think Jason Marquis really wants this win, which may give him some extra motivation.
We WILL do this
With the pitchers Milwaukee is throwing out there this week and the fact that Ubaldo and DLR are throwing the first 2 in LA, I can easily see Sunday’s win turning into a six-game winning streak.
"You're out here for one [expletive] specific reason, to [expletive] us!" - Earl Weaver
If you have that kind of power
I suggest we get a fundraiser going to send you on a trip to Southern California for the weekend.
http://twitter.com/blakebomber
hopefully it will be in the bank
like my sig lol
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
we will end at 91-71 and the braves will end at 90-72...take it to the bank
by TuLoRocks2008 on Sep 29, 2009 3:35 PM MDT up reply actions
Oh, I'm the man.
I was there to assure that we won the play-in game. I was there when we clinched against the Phillies. I was there when Dante Bichette hit the HR in the 14th to win the first game at Coors.
I’m a walking guarantee. ;)
(I may have been there for a few dozen games that they’ve lost, but I can’t seem to recall any of those at this time.)
Those were all meaningless losses anyways
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Sep 29, 2009 4:00 PM MDT up reply actions
we can do thisss
i can hazzzz a rockies postseason berthh i can feel itt
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
we will end at 91-71 and the braves will end at 90-72...take it to the bank
Hey Rock Oax...
Is your Dad going tonight?
Dear Rockies - Do not make me live in a world where John Kruk is right....
Troy Tulowitzki - THE best SS in the game..nuff said
Yorvit Torrealba - En Fuego con RISP
Brad Hawpe- Simmering..ready to get boiling HAWTE..seriously.
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, waiting to swoop into the playoffs!
haha yeah
isn’t his Dad the one that is like undefeated when he goes
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
we will end at 91-71 and the braves will end at 90-72...take it to the bank
by TuLoRocks2008 on Sep 29, 2009 4:10 PM MDT up reply actions
yep
Dear Rockies - Do not make me live in a world where John Kruk is right....
Troy Tulowitzki - THE best SS in the game..nuff said
Yorvit Torrealba - En Fuego con RISP
Brad Hawpe- Simmering..ready to get boiling HAWTE..seriously.
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, waiting to swoop into the playoffs!
Just posted on DP - Spilly admits to it being on the ground
"I never said I caught it. It bounced off me. And once I popped to my feet it was in my hand," Barmes said.
"I wasn’t sure if I caught it. I watched the replay after the game, and I couldn’t tell so I just assumed that I caught it. That everything was good. (Ryan) Spilborghs claimed today he saw the ball on the ground. That’s not surprising. I never said I caught it clean. When I rolled and the way it worked out, it ended up in my hand. And I finished the play. Without Spilly yelling to first I don’t know where I would have thrown it."
May the Rockies bring me to paydirt!
Also posted - today's lineups, it's platoon city
ROCKIES
CF Fowler
LF Spilborghs
1B Helton
SS Tulowitzki
3B Atkins
C Torrealba
RF Hawpe
2B Barmes
RHP Marquis
May the Rockies bring me to paydirt!
ugh here we go again
Sit Stewart vs lefty…Atkins blows :(
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
we will end at 91-71 and the braves will end at 90-72...take it to the bank
by TuLoRocks2008 on Sep 29, 2009 4:12 PM MDT up reply actions
Wonder why Hawpe is batting after Atty....that's weird..
Dear Rockies - Do not make me live in a world where John Kruk is right....
Troy Tulowitzki - THE best SS in the game..nuff said
Yorvit Torrealba - En Fuego con RISP
Brad Hawpe- Simmering..ready to get boiling HAWTE..seriously.
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, waiting to swoop into the playoffs!
Well that's a valid point...
Dear Rockies - Do not make me live in a world where John Kruk is right....
Troy Tulowitzki - THE best SS in the game..nuff said
Yorvit Torrealba - En Fuego con RISP
Brad Hawpe- Simmering..ready to get boiling HAWTE..seriously.
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, waiting to swoop into the playoffs!
This doesn't look like much of an offense
Fowler seems to be struggling, reverting to Taveras-like bunts for base hit attempts, that seem to popup a lot.
Spilbourghs hasn’t done much lately.
Atkins is pretty much a guaranteed out.
Hawpe & Barmes seem to be emerging from their slumps, but are placed at the bottom of the order
I'm hoping its a mistake..
I can’t fathom Hawpe batting lower than Atkins…
Dear Rockies - Do not make me live in a world where John Kruk is right....
Troy Tulowitzki - THE best SS in the game..nuff said
Yorvit Torrealba - En Fuego con RISP
Brad Hawpe- Simmering..ready to get boiling HAWTE..seriously.
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, waiting to swoop into the playoffs!
This happened in Pittsburgh with another young fast player
Tracy tried to transform him into Dave Roberts
And hey look he’s doing it again great
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by Andrew Martin on Sep 29, 2009 6:18 PM MDT up reply actions
Erk.
That, um, doesn’t inspire a whole lot of confidence.
I love Greg Reynolds. Deal with it, suckers.
ZOMG PLATOON SPLITS
Seriously Jim, stop it.
"Every hitter likes fastballs just like everybody likes ice cream. But you don't like it when someone's stuffing it into you by the gallon. That's how you feel when Ubaldo is throwing fastballs by you."
by The Lodo Magic Man on Sep 29, 2009 5:03 PM MDT up reply actions
Our record is stupid good with Cargo in
And he sits Atkins doesn’t hit lefties OR righties. Play the team that got you hear
Cargo
Smith
Helton
Tulo
Hawpe
Yorvit
Stewart
Barmes
Hello Rockies fans
Hope you guys and gals are havin a nice day.
Braves lineup:
McLouth
Prado
Chipper
McCann
Anderson
Escobar
LaRoche
Diaz
Hudson
GO BRAVES AND BREWERS!
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
Twins/Tigers?
I’m hella interested in that game
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Sep 29, 2009 4:14 PM MDT up reply actions
gotta love mlb extra innings
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by Scott Coleman on Sep 29, 2009 4:16 PM MDT up reply actions
I've got mlb.tv
but i’d rather it be on the big screen. Maybe next year i’ll get an HDMI out for my laptop.
there's a good chance
Tim Hudson goes 5 or 6 innings tonight and then Kenshin Kawakami will finish out the game (unless it’s a save situation in the 9th).
It worked really well for us last time.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by Scott Coleman on Sep 29, 2009 4:15 PM MDT up reply actions
I haven't seen the Braves play other than last night in quite a while
are you liking KK out of the pen?
I do like KK out of the pen
He’s a little pricey as a long reliever, but he’s been solid and really underrated this year. He doesn’t have many wins, but he’s definately been good enough to have a few more (again, all our pitchers have fewer wins since our offense was so bad the first half of the season).
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by Scott Coleman on Sep 29, 2009 4:18 PM MDT up reply actions
yea he has done a good job this year
from what i have seen of him
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
we will end at 91-71 and the braves will end at 90-72...take it to the bank
by TuLoRocks2008 on Sep 29, 2009 4:19 PM MDT up reply actions
the reason I like him in the pen is this:
It seems like opposing hitters don’t hit him very well the 1st or even 2nd time thru the lineup. the 3rd time thru…not so much.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by Scott Coleman on Sep 29, 2009 4:26 PM MDT up reply actions
Hope they can resign LaRoche in the offseason.
He and Heyward will go a long way to improving that offense.
Hudson on a pitch count?
or?
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
we will end at 91-71 and the braves will end at 90-72...take it to the bank
by TuLoRocks2008 on Sep 29, 2009 4:16 PM MDT up reply actions
Not that I know of
He’s not gonna throw 120 pitches or anything, but there’s no reason he wont get up to 100 or so.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by Scott Coleman on Sep 29, 2009 4:19 PM MDT up reply actions
Is Nick Johnson playing tonight for the Fish?
May the Rockies bring me to paydirt!
nope
Ross Gload is.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by Scott Coleman on Sep 29, 2009 4:21 PM MDT up reply actions
Gload in
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
we will end at 91-71 and the braves will end at 90-72...take it to the bank
by TuLoRocks2008 on Sep 29, 2009 4:22 PM MDT up reply actions
this is his 4th game in a row out with the flu.
May the Rockies bring me to paydirt!
Hudson a big game pitcher?
Here’s his stats in the playoffs (all games pitched were in divisional series)Poor W-L record, but ok ERA:
G9 S8 W1 L3 ERA 3.96 IP47.2 H50 BB16 K32
May the Rockies bring me to paydirt!
I think here is where we say
GO FISH!!!!
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
Can I haz a win?
Dear Rockies - Do not make me live in a world where John Kruk is right....
Troy Tulowitzki - THE best SS in the game..nuff said
Yorvit Torrealba - En Fuego con RISP
Brad Hawpe- Simmering..ready to get boiling HAWTE..seriously.
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, waiting to swoop into the playoffs!
mayyy i hazzzz itt
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
we will end at 91-71 and the braves will end at 90-72...take it to the bank
by TuLoRocks2008 on Sep 29, 2009 4:15 PM MDT up reply actions
Sorry...grammarz cop
Dear Rockies - Do not make me live in a world where John Kruk is right....
Troy Tulowitzki - THE best SS in the game..nuff said
Yorvit Torrealba - En Fuego con RISP
Brad Hawpe- Simmering..ready to get boiling HAWTE..seriously.
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, waiting to swoop into the playoffs!
Go Fish!
Go Rox
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
we will end at 91-71 and the braves will end at 90-72...take it to the bank
by TuLoRocks2008 on Sep 29, 2009 4:15 PM MDT up reply actions
I'm not a big fan of having Atkins in this game
with Marquis pitching we need our best fielding infielders in this game, that’s assuming his sinker ball will finally sink again tonight.
May the Rockies bring me to paydirt!
I think it's a straight platoon, because we *will* get into the Brewers pen tonight
Narverson hasn’t thrown more than 86 pitches all year, and this is only his 4th start. And they have only one lefty (a pretty bad one, at that) in the pen.
I doubt Atty plays more than 6-7 innings.
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
Lefties are hitting .182 off Stetter...
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Sep 29, 2009 4:29 PM MDT up reply actions
Stetter killed us
earlier this year as well
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
we will end at 91-71 and the braves will end at 90-72...take it to the bank
by TuLoRocks2008 on Sep 29, 2009 4:29 PM MDT up reply actions
So I'm selling Stetter short, but....
….he’s got only 44 IP in 70 innings pitched. Which means if we save, say, DOOM, Smith, Giambino and CarGo, he’s not going to get to face them all, because he seems to be used as a LOGGY.
At least, I’m trusting in Tracy’s ninjamaster skills tonight to deploy the LH bench tactfully. Have the Brew Crew waste Stetter on a Stewie PH AB in the 6th, and then have nothing for the other guns later.
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
man
44IP in 70IP? that’s pretty ineffective, to actually bend time
EXECUTE
by Andrew Martin on Sep 29, 2009 6:20 PM MDT up reply actions
Especially in the 5 spot
In order for the Left/Right pitching matchup to work, it requires a batter who will actually do something other than squint at the ball as it passes by in the heart of the strike zone.
I’m hoping Tracy has seen something amazing in Atkins batting practice lately or something. It doesn’t make sense to put him directly behind Helton/Tulo who can get on base only to be stranded by a K.
Stewart’s defense more than makes up for his offensive struggles, or has Tracy already forgotten about the Atkins errors that most likely cost the game on the road.
GO MARLINS.
holy crap look at the horrible strike calls so far
"Every hitter likes fastballs just like everybody likes ice cream. But you don't like it when someone's stuffing it into you by the gallon. That's how you feel when Ubaldo is throwing fastballs by you."
by The Lodo Magic Man on Sep 29, 2009 5:12 PM MDT up reply actions
Coughlan leads off with a single
GO FISH!!!!
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
followed by a walk to Ramirez
two on, 1 out
Turner field is empty
"Every hitter likes fastballs just like everybody likes ice cream. But you don't like it when someone's stuffing it into you by the gallon. That's how you feel when Ubaldo is throwing fastballs by you."
by The Lodo Magic Man on Sep 29, 2009 5:15 PM MDT up reply actions
Hanley walks.
"Every hitter likes fastballs just like everybody likes ice cream. But you don't like it when someone's stuffing it into you by the gallon. That's how you feel when Ubaldo is throwing fastballs by you."
by The Lodo Magic Man on Sep 29, 2009 5:16 PM MDT reply actions
for MLB.tv is there a way to watch the Florida feed instead of the Braves?
"Every hitter likes fastballs just like everybody likes ice cream. But you don't like it when someone's stuffing it into you by the gallon. That's how you feel when Ubaldo is throwing fastballs by you."
by The Lodo Magic Man on Sep 29, 2009 5:16 PM MDT reply actions
thanks
"Every hitter likes fastballs just like everybody likes ice cream. But you don't like it when someone's stuffing it into you by the gallon. That's how you feel when Ubaldo is throwing fastballs by you."
by The Lodo Magic Man on Sep 29, 2009 5:18 PM MDT up reply actions
dammit Marlins.
"Every hitter likes fastballs just like everybody likes ice cream. But you don't like it when someone's stuffing it into you by the gallon. That's how you feel when Ubaldo is throwing fastballs by you."
by The Lodo Magic Man on Sep 29, 2009 5:20 PM MDT reply actions
22 innings in a row without a run for Marlins
missing two key bats is killing them (Ross and Johnson).
May the Rockies bring me to paydirt!
allright big Josh, do it tonight.
"Every hitter likes fastballs just like everybody likes ice cream. But you don't like it when someone's stuffing it into you by the gallon. That's how you feel when Ubaldo is throwing fastballs by you."
by The Lodo Magic Man on Sep 29, 2009 5:23 PM MDT reply actions
there we go.
siddown McClouth
"Every hitter likes fastballs just like everybody likes ice cream. But you don't like it when someone's stuffing it into you by the gallon. That's how you feel when Ubaldo is throwing fastballs by you."
by The Lodo Magic Man on Sep 29, 2009 5:24 PM MDT up reply actions
Man, the flu's really gone around in Florida.
Wasn’t it the Gators who had a bunch of players with the flu, too?
Caribbean travelers
"Every hitter likes fastballs just like everybody likes ice cream. But you don't like it when someone's stuffing it into you by the gallon. That's how you feel when Ubaldo is throwing fastballs by you."
by The Lodo Magic Man on Sep 29, 2009 5:26 PM MDT up reply actions
Josh Johnson too
"Every hitter likes fastballs just like everybody likes ice cream. But you don't like it when someone's stuffing it into you by the gallon. That's how you feel when Ubaldo is throwing fastballs by you."
by The Lodo Magic Man on Sep 29, 2009 5:28 PM MDT up reply actions
oooo that was a nasty broken bat
"Every hitter likes fastballs just like everybody likes ice cream. But you don't like it when someone's stuffing it into you by the gallon. That's how you feel when Ubaldo is throwing fastballs by you."
by The Lodo Magic Man on Sep 29, 2009 5:28 PM MDT reply actions
Good start, Josh.
Okay, Marlins. You’ve managed to get guys on base. Now that you’re comfortable with that, how about going out of your comfort zone and trying to get them around to home?
time for an Uggy Bomb
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
we will end at 91-71 and the braves will end at 90-72...take it to the bank
I am feeling real good bout
the fish in this one!
"I am an optimist. It does not seem too much use being anything else." - W. Churchill
¡Vamos Rocosos!
15 pitches for Johnson, 20 for Hudson
Johnson rarely goes more than 7 innings as his pitch count tends to get up evidenced by 15 pitches for a 1-2-3 inning. would like to see him stay at or below 15 per inning.
May the Rockies bring me to paydirt!
Uggla doubles
GET THE RUN IN
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
we will end at 91-71 and the braves will end at 90-72...take it to the bank
EXECUTE
"Every hitter likes fastballs just like everybody likes ice cream. But you don't like it when someone's stuffing it into you by the gallon. That's how you feel when Ubaldo is throwing fastballs by you."
by The Lodo Magic Man on Sep 29, 2009 5:34 PM MDT up reply actions
ah boo
Go Twinkies
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
we will end at 91-71 and the braves will end at 90-72...take it to the bank
by TuLoRocks2008 on Sep 29, 2009 5:31 PM MDT up reply actions
yes, unlike last night we need hits with RISP
May the Rockies bring me to paydirt!
Lets go J Baker
With a name like that you have to want to help the Rockies
"I am an optimist. It does not seem too much use being anything else." - W. Churchill
¡Vamos Rocosos!
1st and 3rd
0 out
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
we will end at 91-71 and the braves will end at 90-72...take it to the bank
That's good and all BUT
Runners in scoring position means YOUR SUPPOSED TO SCORE on a base hit!
"I am an optimist. It does not seem too much use being anything else." - W. Churchill
¡Vamos Rocosos!
pitcher on deck, so please come thru now carroll
May the Rockies bring me to paydirt!
Johnson can actually hit
probably almost as good as Carroll lol
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
we will end at 91-71 and the braves will end at 90-72...take it to the bank
by TuLoRocks2008 on Sep 29, 2009 5:35 PM MDT up reply actions
come on Caroll geez
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
we will end at 91-71 and the braves will end at 90-72...take it to the bank
They wish he had any shred of talent comparable to Stewart
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Sep 30, 2009 8:39 AM MDT up reply actions
GDT up.
I’m now in there
"Every hitter likes fastballs just like everybody likes ice cream. But you don't like it when someone's stuffing it into you by the gallon. That's how you feel when Ubaldo is throwing fastballs by you."
by The Lodo Magic Man on Sep 29, 2009 5:35 PM MDT reply actions
DO NOT fail come on
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
we will end at 91-71 and the braves will end at 90-72...take it to the bank
Woot Florida leads 1-0 , close play at home!
Dear Rockies - Do not make me live in a world where John Kruk is right....
Troy Tulowitzki - THE best SS in the game..nuff said
Yorvit Torrealba - En Fuego con RISP
Brad Hawpe- Simmering..ready to get boiling HAWTE..seriously.
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, waiting to swoop into the playoffs!
In play, run(s)!!!
Time to go on a diet of FISH!!!
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
I'm thawing my salmon right now!
Dear Rockies - Do not make me live in a world where John Kruk is right....
Troy Tulowitzki - THE best SS in the game..nuff said
Yorvit Torrealba - En Fuego con RISP
Brad Hawpe- Simmering..ready to get boiling HAWTE..seriously.
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, waiting to swoop into the playoffs!
/snort
EXECUTE: It's the Clutch thing to do
by Andrew Martin on Oct 1, 2009 9:59 AM MDT up reply actions
sucks on the out at home, but we'll certainly take the run
May the Rockies bring me to paydirt!
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