Saturday Rockpile: Francis fails to adjust, Buchholz injures back, more
by Bryan Kilpatrick on May 29, 2010 8:39 AM MDT
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PrintKrieger: Rockies' Tracy didn't yank Francis soon enough - The Denver Post
In the "Hindsight is 20/20" department, Dave Krieger claims that Jim Tracy's leash on Jeff Francis was too long last night. I wasn't able to watch the game, so I didn't see whether or not Francis was really "gassed" after allowing the Dodgers to get within one run with only one out in the sixth. However, as I'm watching a condensed version of the game, it seems that the Dodgers were beginning to see the ball very well, and that Francis just failed to make adjustments from his approach earlier in the game, which they clearly figured out. In any case, had the Rockies offense not disappeared after the fourth inning, it really wouldn't have mattered. The bats lost that game, plain and simple.
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This is obviously not real good news for the Rockies. However, maybe it helps explain Taylor's recent struggles. He carries a 7.94 ERA in Colorado Springs, and his last few outings have been nothing short of disastrous. The news is better on Franklin Morales, who continues to build shoulder strength and is seeing is velocity climb back up toward where it should be. Now, command...gotta get that command going.
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1. I think Francis should have been lifted earlier as well. He was starting to elevate (a sure sign of fatique) and he is the kind of guy that when that happend he is done. He is a control and location pitcher without overpowering stuff. When he loses that he gets rocked.
2. The Rockies seem to show body language against the Dodgers that suggests they feel they are not going to win. Seems they posses fear and a lack of mental toughness.
3. The Barmes K after failing to get a bunt down was huge and boxed them in. His failure to execute, compounded by fielding issues and a Mendoza line BA screams of the need for an upgrade at that position. This guy is a ultility player starting for a pennant contender.
by PinchHitLancePainter on May 29, 2010 9:05 AM MDT reply actions
Indeed
1. Francis and Cook are the same way — they get fatigued/start missing and it’s hitsz city time for the other team. Francis should have been pulled after the walk and first double. I get frustrated by managers who will stick with ‘their plan’ even if it ends up costing them the ballgame f.×. Francis needs to get one out so I can go with this matchup or I want the pitcher to stay in to ph for him the next inning etc…especially against the Dogears. Manage to win this ballgame!
2. Rox this year so far seem incapable of coming back from a deficit from the 5/6th inning on, not just the Dogs (defeatist attitude). Apparently the pressure is too great…but they can score if the game is tied or we have the lead!
3. Barmes…I feel for the guy but…what’s the point, we know he’s not going anywhere.
/rant over
//gets off soapbox
Tornadough! Tornadough! Tornadough!
oh, one more thing:)
Tracy got outmanaged by Torre last night. Yuck.
Tornadough! Tornadough! Tornadough!
I think Tracy outmanaged himself
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Gotta agree with the first point...
Good to awful over the course of a game is a cliff for Francis (and Cook). When they’re done, they’re DONE with gusto.
I also have to wonder, though, what the real alternative to Barmes would be. As hard as I am on the guy (I am apparently already legendary for that around here), Mora doesn’t give me the warm fuzzy when playing 2B, and Lil’ EY still probably isn’t quite ready to start full time at the Major League level even after he comes off the DL. Does Matsui have a second Rockies run in him that was as good as the first? Good question. He’ll be 35 in October and wasn’t precisely tearing it up with the Lastros this season. Maybe the change of scenery will be good for him. He did seem to like playing here…
Paleface Destro, wildly hacking destroyer of rallies.
Recovering Mets fan since 2007.
by Paleface Destro on May 29, 2010 12:38 PM MDT up reply actions
Chris Nelson is the answer.
Just an average guy with exceptional hair. Nothing more, nothing less.
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by Bryan Kilpatrick on May 29, 2010 3:14 PM MDT up reply actions
I guess I just wasn't thinking that far down the list.
Paleface Destro, wildly hacking destroyer of rallies.
Recovering Mets fan since 2007.
by Paleface Destro on May 30, 2010 2:17 AM MDT up reply actions
Yeah I know...
and I also know that I’m in the minority in thinking he should get a shot in the big leagues sooner rather than later.
Just an average guy with exceptional hair. Nothing more, nothing less.
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by Bryan Kilpatrick on May 30, 2010 12:11 PM MDT up reply actions
I stayed up to watch that?!
I should have been in bed at ten anyway, trying to kick this little sickness. But I didn’t, I wanted to see what would happen - and was quite disappointed. I agree with PinchHitLance -- the Rockies themselves don’t seem to think they can win against the Dodgers, which could become a problem.
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Um, the strikethrough wasn't supposed to happen
and I have no idea why. Just pretend it’s not there.
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two hyphens is the code for strikethru
Just like two asterisks are bold.
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by Andrew T. Fisher on May 29, 2010 10:12 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
You are our code for bold sir.
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by Charlie77 on May 29, 2010 3:03 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Well, we mentioned Gary Coleman's death in yesterday's Rockpile.
Might as well do the same for Dennis Hopper. :(
Wait, what?
No!
Paleface Destro, wildly hacking destroyer of rallies.
Recovering Mets fan since 2007.
by Paleface Destro on May 29, 2010 12:31 PM MDT up reply actions
nooooooooooooooooooo!
Ubaldomania.
by The Lodo Magic Man on May 29, 2010 12:39 PM MDT up reply actions
They'd better start thinking they can win tonight
I’m going to the game!
by DAWNMARIE01 on May 29, 2010 12:31 PM MDT via mobile reply actions
maybe you'll be our good luck charm :)
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....Keli McGregor 2007
i am wearing the same shirt
And lucky necklace that I always wear and so far they have won every game I’ve worn them to so . . .
by DAWNMARIE01 on May 29, 2010 5:55 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Vicente Padilla got in trouble last night
Police responded to allegations against Padilla at the Ritz Carlton at 4am this morning. No other details have been announced. Press conference at 4 MT.
Eric Stephen pointed out that Padilla was due to throw a bullpen session today, so even if Padilla was innocent of all allegations, the mere fact that he was awake at four is pretty irresponsible.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on May 29, 2010 12:40 PM MDT reply actions
There amy be no player I'd rather not have on my team.
And yes, that includes considerations on Milton Bradley, and others.
by Greg Stanwood on May 29, 2010 12:51 PM MDT up reply actions
If it was a bar fight or something
it wouldn’t be the first time a Dodger pitcher did so.
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by Andrew T. Fisher on May 29, 2010 1:05 PM MDT up reply actions
Sidney Ponson?
"These are thin mints. I put them in the freezer. My favorites. So good."
--Reds outfielder Adam Dunn, on the girl scout cookies he keeps in his locker
Thanks again for the heads up
You have no idea how close I was to using the Captain Morgan photo above for the Padilla story on TBLA :)
by Eric Stephen on May 29, 2010 1:08 PM MDT up reply actions
Seems fitting
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by Andrew T. Fisher on May 29, 2010 1:12 PM MDT up reply actions
Manny and Anderson in the OF
hit it in the air boys
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by Andrew T. Fisher on May 29, 2010 2:57 PM MDT up reply actions
Dodgers
SS Furcal
RF Anderson
LF Manny
CF Kemp
1B Loney
3B Blake
2B DeWitt
C Ellis
P Kuroda
Rockies not announced yet
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on May 29, 2010 3:30 PM MDT up reply actions
It could be a long night for the Dodgers if Kuroda doesn’t induce ground balls, that’s for sure.
by Eric Stephen on May 29, 2010 3:35 PM MDT up reply actions
I am assuming the Rockies’ broadcast will be simulcast on MLB Network, as the Dodgers are on a local station tonight.
Or is tonight a night broadcast by MLB Network announcers?
by Eric Stephen on May 29, 2010 3:38 PM MDT up reply actions
The MLB Network announcers primarily are only on the Thursday night broadcasts.
They will likely be carrying the Rockies feed tonight. (And when MLB Network carries the Rockies at Giants game on Monday afternoon, they will likely have the Giants TV feed.)
Lineups:
1. Carlos Gonzalez, CF
2. Seth Smith, LF
3. Todd Helton, 1B
4. Troy Tulowitzki, SS
5. Brad Hawpe, RF
6. Miguel Olivo, C
7. Ian Stewart, 3B
8. Clint Barmes, 2B
9. Aaron Cook, P
Dodgers
1. Rafael Furcal, SS
2. Garret Anderson, RF
3. Manny Ramirez, LF
4. Matt Kemp, CF
5. James Loney, 1B
6. Casey Blake, 3B
7. Blake DeWitt, 2B
8. A.J. Ellis, C
9. Hiroki Kuroda, P
Which is itself
practically a surprise!
"I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else" - W. Churchill
I know right?
I was half expecting Mora at second today.
by CentralCaliRox on May 29, 2010 4:46 PM MDT up reply actions
omGod.
Walkoff home run by kendry Morales. He’s ecstatic until he gets to home plate. Why? The team mobs him at the plate and he gets HURT. WOW~!
Is there video?
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Brad Hawpe - Yep, proving y'all wrong
Todd Helton - Time for his ring to come true
Daley has been freed!
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