Ubaldo and bats wake up for a day. Rockies defeat Pirates 9-3
by Rox Girl on Jul 29, 2010 4:40 PM MDT
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PrintAlright, so now it's time to start taking this season a little more seriously. Thank God, these first four exhibition months were a little excruciating in their tedium, don't you think? Glad we're starting to count them.
I was bored before now, were you bored? All this ho-hum three or four game deficit, stuff, what's the challenge in that? I mean, the Padres, right? No, this is what I'm talking about, a nice healthy challenge. Something that when you win at the end, people know you mean serious business, because OMG, you just came back from nine freaking games down in two months.
"Oh hey, Braves, I see you're in the playoffs, how'd you get here?"
"Oh we just won 94 games and the NL East, how about you, Rockies?
"We were nine games down on July 29, but won 50 of our last 61."
"..."
"Braves? Braves? You still there?"
"Sorry, I've got to excuse myself, I think I've had a bit of an accident in my pants."
Ubaldo improved to 16-2, and he's deserved every one of those wins, FanGraphs monkeys. He struck out six, walked three and allowed four hits and a run in seven innings today. Dexter Fowler, yeah him, you Purple Row "Player" haters, had three hits. Miguel Olivo, Clint Barmes, Melvin Mora and Carlos Gonzalez each had two. Ian Stewart was the only Rockies starter (including Jimenez) without a hit, but he walked twice batting in front of the pitcher.
Gonzalez (19) and Brad Hawpe (7) both homered, as trade rumors swirl about the latter after the Rockies recent "troubles," which we at shiny happy Purple Row don't like talking about.
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Ubaldo improved to 16-2, and he’s deserved every one of those wins, FanGraphs monkeys.
Is why you are the best.
"Ninety feet between a hot dog and my mouth is too far" - Maria M (SDCAT09 is awesome for coming up with this fake quote for me!)
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Proud Member of the PR gynocracy.
Ubaldo to FanGraphs and all the haters:
“I’m still here, MOTHERF*****S.”
Paleface Destro, RISPy assassin: Resident Smartass of the Ubaldo Lovers Club
The San Francisco Giants: Weapons-grade stupid since 1883.
Recovering Mets fan since 2007
by Paleface Destro on Jul 29, 2010 10:10 PM MDT up reply actions
He'd certainly be very embarrassed and apologetic as soon as it happened
…but we all have our moments of weakness. :)
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The San Francisco Giants: Weapons-grade stupid since 1883.
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by Paleface Destro on Jul 30, 2010 5:08 PM MDT up reply actions
Ohai offense
Nice to see you today. Please, stay awhile!
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Sorry but Jiminez had a hit
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A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
JFK
and I totally read that wrong
There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit. ~Al Gallagher, 1971
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
JFK
1. If you get another, and possible yet another, that's called a winning streak. Please get a lengthy one of those.
from the last thread. San Diego about to get robbed:
seeing rumors that Simon Castro, the Padres top and only 5 star prospect, is involved for the trade for Tejada.
Ubaldomania.
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 29, 2010 4:45 PM MDT reply actions
I like this
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Jul 29, 2010 4:48 PM MDT up reply actions
What. Wow.
Rowsdower! But why, Rowsdower?
WHEN CHICKS HAVE HOT FRIENDS AND THERE MIGHT BE MORE THAN ONE HOT FRIEND DUCKS FLY TOGETHER
Denver.SBNation.com
From the last thread:
Wondering where you’re seeing those rumors. What I’ve seen is a AA pitcher.
Bazinga!
by Junction Rox on Jul 29, 2010 4:56 PM MDT up reply actions
welp youre right.
confirmed from Padres twitter:
SDPadres
#Padres acquire INF Miguel Tejada and cash today from the #Orioles in exchange for minor league RHP Wynn Pelze
Ubaldomania.
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 29, 2010 4:58 PM MDT up reply actions
Damn. Makes more sense this way though
Rowsdower! But why, Rowsdower?
WHEN CHICKS HAVE HOT FRIENDS AND THERE MIGHT BE MORE THAN ONE HOT FRIEND DUCKS FLY TOGETHER
Denver.SBNation.com
Too bad
I would have been a lot happier if you’d been right.
Bazinga!
by Junction Rox on Jul 29, 2010 5:00 PM MDT up reply actions
This makes me happyz
"If there's a new way....I'll be the first in line. But it better work this time...." Peace Sells....but Who's Buying
Proving that you can be gay and not like Madonna, and rock out to Metal. One step at a time.
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Almost as happy as seeing Tejada try to play LF
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
Other trade stuff:
Three-time All-Star Roy Oswalt gave his OK to a trade from Houston to Philadelphia on Thursday.
The Astros dealt Oswalt and a sizable amount of cash to the two-time NL champions for pitcher J.A. Happ and two speedy prospects, outfielder Anthony Gose and shortstop Jonathan Villar. Houston then traded Gose to Toronto.
Ubaldomania.
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 29, 2010 4:47 PM MDT reply actions
Who was directly or indirectly traded for Roy Halladay and Cliff Lee.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Jul 29, 2010 4:49 PM MDT up reply actions
Who was also traded for Matt Holliday
Who was traded for Carlos Gonzolas, Who was traded for Dan Haren.
and thus, completing the circle of life.
Ubaldomania.
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 29, 2010 4:53 PM MDT up reply actions
Oh, now be honest, NL West rivals, warriors to warriors. You do prefer it this way, don't you, as it was meant to be? No peace in our time. "Once more unto the breach, dear friends."
by jasontheuncatchable on Jul 29, 2010 6:33 PM MDT up reply actions
Houston then traded Gose to Toronto.
For Brett Wallace?
What the hell is going on
Ubaldomania.
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 29, 2010 4:50 PM MDT up reply actions
Toronto went a little crazy with that one.
Somehow they turned Michael Taylor into Anthony Gose. Thats a bit retarded if you ask me.
yay finally a win
now get hot
Get better Tulo....time to rally around each other and hang in there until our Mr. everything returns
Troy Tulowitzki: "When people think of the Rockies, I want them to think of a winning organization."
Well every journey back to contention...
…takes a first step.. Nice win. I happy, plus I’m overdue for tacos tomorrow.
I was nice to have a great Ubaldo pitching game with stellar offense
That’s the way to play.
"If there's a new way....I'll be the first in line. But it better work this time...." Peace Sells....but Who's Buying
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Well, shut my mouth. Padres v Dodgers is on MLB Network
I can’t believe its not blacked out here. Heh
"Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?!"
Ubaldo,Tulo, Hawpe, CarGo, and Spilly say "Germans?"
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Nope not even close....I'm just taking advantage of t it
"Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?!"
Ubaldo,Tulo, Hawpe, CarGo, and Spilly say "Germans?"
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OF IT....oh my
"Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?!"
Ubaldo,Tulo, Hawpe, CarGo, and Spilly say "Germans?"
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ha ha ha ha ha
"Ninety feet between a hot dog and my mouth is too far" - Maria M (SDCAT09 is awesome for coming up with this fake quote for me!)
Super Overlady Of the Ubaldo Lovers Club.
Proud Member of the PR gynocracy.
everyone should take advantage
of tit, when and where ever possible.
Ubaldomania.
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 29, 2010 5:01 PM MDT up reply actions
shut up, shut up, shut up....ARGGGHHHHHH
lol…….
"Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?!"
Ubaldo,Tulo, Hawpe, CarGo, and Spilly say "Germans?"
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it lengthens!
(your life)
Rowsdower! But why, Rowsdower?
WHEN CHICKS HAVE HOT FRIENDS AND THERE MIGHT BE MORE THAN ONE HOT FRIEND DUCKS FLY TOGETHER
Denver.SBNation.com
thats why
women live longer than men.
"Ninety feet between a hot dog and my mouth is too far" - Maria M (SDCAT09 is awesome for coming up with this fake quote for me!)
Super Overlady Of the Ubaldo Lovers Club.
Proud Member of the PR gynocracy.
I know I know
GYM
working on it
Rowsdower! But why, Rowsdower?
WHEN CHICKS HAVE HOT FRIENDS AND THERE MIGHT BE MORE THAN ONE HOT FRIEND DUCKS FLY TOGETHER
Denver.SBNation.com
well..
and access to the ladies locker room.
"Ninety feet between a hot dog and my mouth is too far" - Maria M (SDCAT09 is awesome for coming up with this fake quote for me!)
Super Overlady Of the Ubaldo Lovers Club.
Proud Member of the PR gynocracy.
locksmith
Rowsdower! But why, Rowsdower?
WHEN CHICKS HAVE HOT FRIENDS AND THERE MIGHT BE MORE THAN ONE HOT FRIEND DUCKS FLY TOGETHER
Denver.SBNation.com
definitely the breast typo of the day
Bazinga!
by Junction Rox on Jul 29, 2010 5:29 PM MDT up reply actions
shaddup...lol
"Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?!"
Ubaldo,Tulo, Hawpe, CarGo, and Spilly say "Germans?"
QPU Member #4, NYYHEG Member #4, Proud Member PR Gynocracy
Isn't the Thursday game MLBN-exclusive?
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The San Francisco Giants: Weapons-grade stupid since 1883.
Recovering Mets fan since 2007
by Paleface Destro on Jul 29, 2010 6:27 PM MDT up reply actions
no idea
"Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?!"
Ubaldo,Tulo, Hawpe, CarGo, and Spilly say "Germans?"
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One usually is...apparently it's the Yanks/Tribe game
No wonder you were talking about Scully…looks like they just picked up the KCAL feed for this game.
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The San Francisco Giants: Weapons-grade stupid since 1883.
Recovering Mets fan since 2007
by Paleface Destro on Jul 29, 2010 6:32 PM MDT up reply actions
...and yes, I'm getting the Padres/Dodgers game, too
I guess they figure there’s interest here…heh. :)
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The San Francisco Giants: Weapons-grade stupid since 1883.
Recovering Mets fan since 2007
by Paleface Destro on Jul 29, 2010 6:39 PM MDT up reply actions
Ubaldo's 16th win. Yay.
So glad to hear that the ace is back.
"Are they called the Rockies because they rock?" - 7 y.o.
RG is now required to do the gamewraps until the winning streak ends..
You don’t mess with a winning streak!!
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by Charlie77 on Jul 29, 2010 4:58 PM MDT via mobile reply actions
I think I have to leave my sig line in place as well
"Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?!"
Ubaldo,Tulo, Hawpe, CarGo, and Spilly say "Germans?"
QPU Member #4, NYYHEG Member #4, Proud Member PR Gynocracy
yes you do!
"Ninety feet between a hot dog and my mouth is too far" - Maria M (SDCAT09 is awesome for coming up with this fake quote for me!)
Super Overlady Of the Ubaldo Lovers Club.
Proud Member of the PR gynocracy.
I was thinking of putting the
You can do it Otto….You can do it Otto chant from the Simpsons in my sig
"If there's a new way....I'll be the first in line. But it better work this time...." Peace Sells....but Who's Buying
Proving that you can be gay and not like Madonna, and rock out to Metal. One step at a time.
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you should
"Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?!"
Ubaldo,Tulo, Hawpe, CarGo, and Spilly say "Germans?"
QPU Member #4, NYYHEG Member #4, Proud Member PR Gynocracy
I cant see your sig..
It doesn’t show in PRmobile.
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by Charlie77 on Jul 29, 2010 5:29 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
“Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?!”
Ubaldo,Tulo, Hawpe, CarGo, and Spilly say “Germans?”
QPU Member #4, NYYHEG Member #4, Proud Member PR Gynocracy
"Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?!"
Ubaldo,Tulo, Hawpe, CarGo, and Spilly say "Germans?"
QPU Member #4, NYYHEG Member #4, Proud Member PR Gynocracy
nice.
"Ninety feet between a hot dog and my mouth is too far" - Maria M (SDCAT09 is awesome for coming up with this fake quote for me!)
Super Overlady Of the Ubaldo Lovers Club.
Proud Member of the PR gynocracy.
So Torrealba is playing and they are wearing the retro
brown and yellow jerseys…..he looks reallllly weird in that uniform.
"Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?!"
Ubaldo,Tulo, Hawpe, CarGo, and Spilly say "Germans?"
QPU Member #4, NYYHEG Member #4, Proud Member PR Gynocracy
everyone looks weird in those jerseys
There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit. ~Al Gallagher, 1971
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
JFK
not really. AGone looks pretty normal
and Eckstein….They should go back to those unis though. The fans definitely want it
"Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?!"
Ubaldo,Tulo, Hawpe, CarGo, and Spilly say "Germans?"
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giants...
There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit. ~Al Gallagher, 1971
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
JFK
broncos..
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by Charlie77 on Jul 29, 2010 5:30 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
I had to write TWO Tebow articles today
maybe I should go take a shower
Rowsdower! But why, Rowsdower?
WHEN CHICKS HAVE HOT FRIENDS AND THERE MIGHT BE MORE THAN ONE HOT FRIEND DUCKS FLY TOGETHER
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/shudder
"Ninety feet between a hot dog and my mouth is too far" - Maria M (SDCAT09 is awesome for coming up with this fake quote for me!)
Super Overlady Of the Ubaldo Lovers Club.
Proud Member of the PR gynocracy.
I recommend drinking heavily
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
and lots of
Erasure.
"Ninety feet between a hot dog and my mouth is too far" - Maria M (SDCAT09 is awesome for coming up with this fake quote for me!)
Super Overlady Of the Ubaldo Lovers Club.
Proud Member of the PR gynocracy.
ouch
I’m sorry
There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit. ~Al Gallagher, 1971
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
JFK
It'll be nice to not go to bed ticked off tonight
Great game today. This is OT but has anyone read the story on denverpost about KSM and read what some of the morons commented on there?
I grew up watching Larry Walker and his mullet crush baseballs into the stands, its like a dream come true to see Tulo and his mullet do the same.
by WalkerFan33 on Jul 29, 2010 5:05 PM MDT via mobile reply actions
I try not to read denverpost comments
It hurts my head. :P
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Good idea
I should probably avoid that as well
I grew up watching Larry Walker and his mullet crush baseballs into the stands, its like a dream come true to see Tulo and his mullet do the same.
by WalkerFan33 on Jul 29, 2010 5:07 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
heh...this sounds familiar re Yorvit
http://sandiego.padres.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100728&content_id=12737620¬ebook_id=12740632&vkey=notebook_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd
"Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?!"
Ubaldo,Tulo, Hawpe, CarGo, and Spilly say "Germans?"
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"MASSIVE FISTPUMPING AMAZES CHILD SO COMPLETELY CHILD PASSES OUT"
“San Diego Catcher Yorvit Torrealba, whose name is apparently a mix of Yorman and Victor, hit an RBI single in the bottom of the 8th to drive in San Diego Padres SS Everth Cabrera, giving the Padres a 3-2 lead over division rivals Los Angeles Dodgers. The ball appeared to be an easily fieldable ground ball until it suddenly changed directions three times to dodge the gloves of Dodgers SS Rafael Furcal, 3B Casey Blake, and LF Scott Podsednik.
“The child was apparently so amazed at the trickery of this base hit that the bloodflow to his head was not substantial for him to remain on his feet. ‘He was just so excited, and the way he punched the sky, I just got surprised!’ the child was quoted as saying”
“The parents are not pressing charges, although they would appreciate a baseball token from Torrealba for their child to make amends.”
by Andrew Martin on Jul 29, 2010 5:21 PM MDT up reply actions 8 recs
oh shut up
"Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?!"
Ubaldo,Tulo, Hawpe, CarGo, and Spilly say "Germans?"
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I did...and then said shut up whilst laughing
"Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?!"
Ubaldo,Tulo, Hawpe, CarGo, and Spilly say "Germans?"
QPU Member #4, NYYHEG Member #4, Proud Member PR Gynocracy
the funniest part was you saying that the Dodgers and Padres are division rivals.
"Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?!"
Ubaldo,Tulo, Hawpe, CarGo, and Spilly say "Germans?"
QPU Member #4, NYYHEG Member #4, Proud Member PR Gynocracy
I love how our versions of Torrealba have combined into this superman
Rowsdower! But why, Rowsdower?
WHEN CHICKS HAVE HOT FRIENDS AND THERE MIGHT BE MORE THAN ONE HOT FRIEND DUCKS FLY TOGETHER
Denver.SBNation.com
nice
There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit. ~Al Gallagher, 1971
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
JFK
Hahaha...nicely done RMN
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The San Francisco Giants: Weapons-grade stupid since 1883.
Recovering Mets fan since 2007
by Paleface Destro on Jul 29, 2010 6:29 PM MDT up reply actions
So I'm watching a game with Yorvit in a Padres uni and
Pods and Jamey Carroll in Dodger blue….weird
"Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?!"
Ubaldo,Tulo, Hawpe, CarGo, and Spilly say "Germans?"
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I had a sublimely geeked-up moment at the game today
When we scored run #7 and all the display boards at Coors lit up with “WE…GOT…TACOS”; the rational part of my brain realized how inane it was, but my emotions overwhelmed that and I darn near got goosebumps and all mushy inside.
that's what withdrawal can do to a body
how was the crowd today?
Rowsdower! But why, Rowsdower?
WHEN CHICKS HAVE HOT FRIENDS AND THERE MIGHT BE MORE THAN ONE HOT FRIEND DUCKS FLY TOGETHER
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So Yorvit just hit a 401 ft double....
Vin Scully says Yorvit picked a good time to leave the Rockies……
"Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?!"
Ubaldo,Tulo, Hawpe, CarGo, and Spilly say "Germans?"
QPU Member #4, NYYHEG Member #4, Proud Member PR Gynocracy
damn that's a slap in the face Vin
Yes, I actually do like cricket. I'm Indian.
"We could have had Jesus on the mound and [the Rockies] still would have gotten hits." -Paul Lo Duca
"I mean come on, you can’t be from Nebraska and go to school at CU, I think they take away your overalls or one of your last remaining teeth for that."
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by Hollidayrain on Jul 29, 2010 5:59 PM MDT up reply actions
That's kind of what I thought..
pretty much a diss on the Rockies
"Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?!"
Ubaldo,Tulo, Hawpe, CarGo, and Spilly say "Germans?"
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I never understood the hype
About vin scully. Sure he does it by himself, but he’s boring, in my opinion. His voice could pu me to sleep.
I grew up watching Larry Walker and his mullet crush baseballs into the stands, its like a dream come true to see Tulo and his mullet do the same.
by WalkerFan33 on Jul 29, 2010 7:27 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
I’m in his line of work – play-by-play broadcasting. And Scully is the absolute, unquestioned gold standard. Hearing somebody say they don’t like Vin is absolutely incomprehensible.
"You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around the whole time." - Jim Bouton
Upon reading that first statement, I find it ridiculous to even have said that I’m in Vin Scully’s line of work – that’s like the guy fronting a high school garage band saying he’s in the same line of work as Paul McCartney. That’s the kind of respect I have for the man.
"You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around the whole time." - Jim Bouton
This
I understand he’s got a great voice, and he has a unique style. But I really don’t enjoy listening to him call a game all that much….
Bazinga!
by Junction Rox on Jul 29, 2010 10:07 PM MDT up reply actions
I'm going to have to chime in too here...
Living in LA, Vin is basically treated as a god here. I do applaud his anecdotes about every player, but they get very repetitive very quickly. Thank god quintanilla isn’t on the team any more. “Omar kwintinea up to bat…”
I’m not a fan of the solo broadcast format truthfully. If it’s 2 announcers, it’s like sitting in on a conversation. With one guy it’s like sitting next to the dude that won’t stop talking the entire game.
by attackparrot on Jul 29, 2010 11:47 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Good win Rockies, a good game to watch without having the blood pressure rise too much!
Yes, I actually do like cricket. I'm Indian.
"We could have had Jesus on the mound and [the Rockies] still would have gotten hits." -Paul Lo Duca
"I mean come on, you can’t be from Nebraska and go to school at CU, I think they take away your overalls or one of your last remaining teeth for that."
Hollidayrain Music
I am now 4-1 on the year in games attended.
Some notes
When I got to the bullpen to settle in, it was during the Rox batting practice. Apodaca was having a serious conference with DLR. He ran him through an entire new delivery to try. Dac had him throw in a much faster, smoother motion. When he next starts, we will know if this adjustment is something permanent, or if this was just something somebody wanted to try on DLR. He threw a total of about 25 pitches in this delivery.
Jason Hammel is an ATHLETE. During BP he had CF all to himself, and he was actually making running plays. He did everything but dive.
Huston Street was out with his team during BP. Tulo, Smith and Flores each teased him at least once by screaming “heads up!!!!!” when there was no threat at all.
The bullpen guys were feeling very generous with tossing balls up to the crowd today. Jim Wright must have tossed five balls to people at bullpen level near me. Flores also tossed some, and so did Beimel, the most I’ve ever seen him interact with a crowd. One girl asked for a ball from Betancourt, but he showed his hands, showing he didn’t have one, and said “sorry!”.
Huston Street sets his glove on the same rock that Flores does.
It’s funny how everyone in the pen has different game habits. Belisle is almost always out on the bench. Corpas is almost always on the stairs. Beimel is almost always in the little pod below the RF stands. What does Buchholz do? EXERCISES. CONSTANTLY. Bucky must have gotten up to stretch ten times during the game. he was constantly pacing around the pen unless someone was warming up.
Huston Street was chatting with the Pirates bullpen through the gate. I couldn’t tell who he was talking to, probably a former teammate or coach.
The weirdest moment of the day: Corpas had a bag of cherries randomly that he was eating all throughout the game. He’d offer his teammates some as they went by (also the bullpen crew and his translator) as they walked by, but nobody took any except Belisle who took the entire bag from him. lol
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Awesome, that's interesting because I ate my lunch about 10 minutes before game time near the bullpen area; should have been lookin for you!
Yes, I actually do like cricket. I'm Indian.
"We could have had Jesus on the mound and [the Rockies] still would have gotten hits." -Paul Lo Duca
"I mean come on, you can’t be from Nebraska and go to school at CU, I think they take away your overalls or one of your last remaining teeth for that."
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by Hollidayrain on Jul 29, 2010 6:12 PM MDT up reply actions
Usually Ubaldo
has all of CF to himself but since he was starting he probably wasn’t allowed on the field during BP
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A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
JFK
I love baseball.
so very much.
"Ninety feet between a hot dog and my mouth is too far" - Maria M (SDCAT09 is awesome for coming up with this fake quote for me!)
Super Overlady Of the Ubaldo Lovers Club.
Proud Member of the PR gynocracy.
we gonna win this West shit
word is bond
"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
Watching the Pads/Dodgers game
Carroll isn’t even trying to hide the signs he’s giving the hitter while standing by second base – Latos holds the ball behind his back before pitching, and it must by clear as daylight how he’s holding the ball.
The rumors of Santo Ubaldo's demise are greatly exaggerated
All hail Santo Ubaldo.
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The San Francisco Giants: Weapons-grade stupid since 1883.
Recovering Mets fan since 2007
by Paleface Destro on Jul 29, 2010 6:29 PM MDT reply actions
Or at least until the "streak" is broken.
Don’t deprive yourself of the purple lovin’…
Oh, now be honest, NL West rivals, warriors to warriors. You do prefer it this way, don't you, as it was meant to be? No peace in our time. "Once more unto the breach, dear friends."
by jasontheuncatchable on Jul 29, 2010 6:45 PM MDT up reply actions
Don't say these things
Otherwise, I have to wear my one pair of Rockies boxers every damn day for the rest of the season.
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
by Mondogarage on Jul 29, 2010 11:00 PM MDT up reply actions
OT---Thrilled we won but I took the day off and I'm here to tell you that
“Inception” is fantastic.
Baseball statistics are like a girl in a bikini. They show a lot, but not everything. ~Toby Harrah, 1983
I told you!!!
"Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?!"
Ubaldo,Tulo, Hawpe, CarGo, and Spilly say "Germans?"
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it is epic
Yes, I actually do like cricket. I'm Indian.
"We could have had Jesus on the mound and [the Rockies] still would have gotten hits." -Paul Lo Duca
"I mean come on, you can’t be from Nebraska and go to school at CU, I think they take away your overalls or one of your last remaining teeth for that."
Hollidayrain Music
by Hollidayrain on Jul 29, 2010 7:17 PM MDT up reply actions
Apparently the Brewers have decided that they are contenders
If they are contenders, what are we?? lol
Yes, I actually do like cricket. I'm Indian.
"We could have had Jesus on the mound and [the Rockies] still would have gotten hits." -Paul Lo Duca
"I mean come on, you can’t be from Nebraska and go to school at CU, I think they take away your overalls or one of your last remaining teeth for that."
Hollidayrain Music
Could A-Rod please just hit a home run and get it over with?
I’m tired of hearing/seeing every single at bat. Especially when Suzyn Waldman is involved.
Are you kidding me?????
tied in top of the 9th…and they are showing ARod…oh give me a break
"Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?!"
Ubaldo,Tulo, Hawpe, CarGo, and Spilly say "Germans?"
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The Yankees
MLB’s porn
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The San Francisco Giants: Weapons-grade stupid since 1883.
Recovering Mets fan since 2007
by Paleface Destro on Jul 29, 2010 7:52 PM MDT up reply actions
MLB’s ESPN's porn
The lack of Seth Smith's beard is irrational
Yankee Haters Encouragement Group Member #π
Fail
MLB’sESPN’s porn
The lack of Seth Smith's beard is irrational
Yankee Haters Encouragement Group Member #π
This is true
The Red Sox or Phillies will also do in a pinch.
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The San Francisco Giants: Weapons-grade stupid since 1883.
Recovering Mets fan since 2007
by Paleface Destro on Jul 29, 2010 8:47 PM MDT up reply actions
DAMN YOU BLACK HEART OF ECKSTEIN(tm)!!
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The San Francisco Giants: Weapons-grade stupid since 1883.
Recovering Mets fan since 2007
by Paleface Destro on Jul 29, 2010 7:51 PM MDT reply actions
Can you believe it?:(
"Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?!"
Ubaldo,Tulo, Hawpe, CarGo, and Spilly say "Germans?"
QPU Member #4, NYYHEG Member #4, Proud Member PR Gynocracy
At this point, yes
Yes I can. The Black Heart of Eckstein™ is the outward sign of that team’s deal with the devil.
It’s the only possible explanation.
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The San Francisco Giants: Weapons-grade stupid since 1883.
Recovering Mets fan since 2007
by Paleface Destro on Jul 29, 2010 8:06 PM MDT up reply actions
I'm no statsnerd, but I'm pretty sure...
the Padres are now eleventy krillion and three in 1-run games this season.
Ignorance of the American League is a sign of good moral character.
Notorious Hat Liar
"Cheap tacos are rightous!"-My Daughter
Fee fi fo foo
I blame Scrappy Doo.
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The San Francisco Giants: Weapons-grade stupid since 1883.
Recovering Mets fan since 2007
by Paleface Destro on Jul 29, 2010 10:07 PM MDT up reply actions
what we won a game
UNPOSSIBLE
and glad to see we really kept up the momentum coming out of the break
yeah
really really glad
The Seldom Herd
Falling off a cliff is momentum, right? :)
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The San Francisco Giants: Weapons-grade stupid since 1883.
Recovering Mets fan since 2007
by Paleface Destro on Jul 29, 2010 8:28 PM MDT up reply actions
I figure I might as well get a chuckle out of it
Not like I can do anything to correct it.
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The San Francisco Giants: Weapons-grade stupid since 1883.
Recovering Mets fan since 2007
by Paleface Destro on Jul 29, 2010 8:48 PM MDT up reply actions
and that momentum
increases until you hit terminal velocity (or you hit the ground)
There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit. ~Al Gallagher, 1971
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
JFK
Tigers interested in Hawpe? Hmmm
Ubaldomania.
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 29, 2010 8:40 PM MDT reply actions
yep out of the 3 teams listed
i would rather him go there
Get better Tulo....time to rally around each other and hang in there until our Mr. everything returns
Troy Tulowitzki: "When people think of the Rockies, I want them to think of a winning organization."
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 29, 2010 8:57 PM MDT up reply actions
Personally
I wouldn’t. I wouldn’t even wish Detroit upon my worst enemy. Oh well, I wouldn’t mind getting 1B prospect Ryan Strieby from them. That sure would be nice.
It's Dave Drombowski, we may have a chance of robbing him.
Ubaldomania.
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 29, 2010 9:04 PM MDT up reply actions
come on Scott Sizemore!
Ubaldomania.
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 29, 2010 9:04 PM MDT up reply actions
sounds good to me
Either would work
by mkorpal on Jul 29, 2010 9:21 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
The Drillers have decided Hollingsworth isn't ready for Tulsa, and have demoted him back to Modesto
PROJECT LIBRA: Depth / Transactions
Wow, no kidding
He seemed to pitch fairly decently Wednesday
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Jul 29, 2010 10:31 PM MDT up reply actions
I didn't
catch any of this game. Guess I can’t watch them again until they lose.
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Booooo from Spilly's twitter
Craaaaap, #rockies fans… RT @MLB: New #Padres IF Miguel Tejada: “Now I go into a situation where I can get a ring.”
"Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?!"
Ubaldo,Tulo, Hawpe, CarGo, and Spilly say "Germans?"
QPU Member #4, NYYHEG Member #4, Proud Member PR Gynocracy
Well I should WhatWouldSpilly
"Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?!"
Ubaldo,Tulo, Hawpe, CarGo, and Spilly say "Germans?"
QPU Member #4, NYYHEG Member #4, Proud Member PR Gynocracy
I want Spilly to say
Not if we have anything to say about it
The lack of Seth Smith's beard is irrational
Yankee Haters Encouragement Group Member #π
Laugh
when Player X touches home plate on a controversial play, eliminating the Padres from the playoffs?
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yeah right!
"Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?!"
Ubaldo,Tulo, Hawpe, CarGo, and Spilly say "Germans?"
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Especiall The Player
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by Mondogarage on Jul 29, 2010 11:04 PM MDT up reply actions
How come Nelson has not played for the Sox in the last couple games?
Please do not be injured.
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Jack Handy quote
The rockies do well on my watch.
6-1 with a +19 run differential. I should have followed them around on that road trip from hell.
Score a goal. Unit. Basket. Go squadron! Do good! Defeat the opponents soundly in this...skirmish.
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