Saturday Rockpile: Don't We all Just Love Offseason Rankings?
by Bryan Kilpatrick on Dec 31, 2011 10:08 AM MST
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PrintRanking the top 10 lineups in MLB - ESPN (Insider subscription required)
Buster Olney ranks the best lineups that Major League Baseball has to offer, and somewhat surprisingly, the Rockies are right smack in the middle of this list, at number five. From Olney:
You start with Troy Tulowitzki and Carlos Gonzalez, and you throw in a Michael Cuddyer and a Ramon Hernandez, and you consider the improvement of Dexter Fowler, who hit .288 and had a .380 on-base percentage in the second half of the season … The Rockies are going to pile up a whole lot of runs.
Fowler is the key here, in my opinion, as neither he nor the team can afford another one of Dex's trademark slow starts. If his OBP can settle in around .350-.375 with some pop in the first half, my bold prediction is that the Rockies will be in markedly better shape than they were at that point last year - even with the pitching's current situation - due to the fact that they'll finally have a catalyst.
For what it's worth, Olney also sort of has the Rockies in his list of ten best infields (at 10c.), despite the fact that they still don't really have anybody to play second or third. While the argument can certainly be made that any infield that includes arguably baseball's best player should be a top 10 infield, this infield is the exception, especially with it being an even-numbered year (poor Todd Helton).
Colorado Rockies Top 20 Prospects for 2012 - Minor League Ball
John Sickels' has a few surprises in a list that's otherwise pretty consistent with our PuRPs list. First off, he seems to like 2011 first-rounder Tyler Anderson more than the PR community, as he has Anderson as the organization's number 6 prospect. Meanwhile, Tyler Matzek's strange 2011 campaign slipped him all the way to #15 on Sickels' list, while he remains high on ours.
Another interesting note is that DJ LeMahieu and Hector Gomez both make an appearance on the list. Both guys are similar, in that they're infielders who were near the top of their systems as far as prospect rating a few years back, but have stalled for whatever reason. LeMahieu has a much better shot at making the big club out of Spring Training, although the tools are clearly still there for Gomez to do the same. It just likely won't happen.
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if you missed it, MLBN showed a highlight of Larry Walker throwing out a runner at 1B on 7-3 putout.
and I laughed at it……a lot.
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Dec 31, 2011 10:11 AM MST reply actions
not 9-3?
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by Andrew T. Fisher on Dec 31, 2011 10:28 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
Well 7-3 is an 8 hour work day...
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JFK
A 7-3 putout would be amazing to see though
by MileHighHawkeye on Dec 31, 2011 10:36 AM MST up reply actions
Sean Casey got put out 7-3 a few years back
while playing for the Tigers. MLBN showed it as part of some “craziest play” countdown recently. He hit a hard line drive that he thought was caught by either the SS or the LF- forget which, and threw his arms up in the air in frustration. Meanwhile the ball was on the ground and the LF picked it up and threw him out before he could get to 1B.
Wait, what's his real name? We should make a joke out of that.
by BrandonHawpe on Dec 31, 2011 4:48 PM MST up reply actions
FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF
"Lasciate ogne speranza, voi ch'intrate"
Luftfeuchtigkeitsregler über alles.
by The Lodo Magic Man on Dec 31, 2011 10:43 AM MST up reply actions
9-3
"Lasciate ogne speranza, voi ch'intrate"
Luftfeuchtigkeitsregler über alles.
by The Lodo Magic Man on Dec 31, 2011 10:46 AM MST up reply actions
JFK's Quote of the Day:
“When you play this game twenty years, go to bat ten-thousand times, and get three-thousand hits, do you know what that means? You’ve gone zero for seven-thousand.” Source: It’s Anybody’s Ballgame (Joe Garagiola) ~Pete Rose
"There have been only two geniuses in the world. Willie Mays and Willie Shakespeare." ~Tallulah Bankhead
"Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too." ~Greg, age 8
JFK
Streakiest player ever...
We're trying to win a (#)(*@$%#)@#&$#)^ argument here!!!!
In line for seats at the Grand Junction Rockies 2012 home opener
by Junction Rox on Dec 31, 2011 10:45 AM MST up reply actions
Here, watch this video from 1993 of the Big Cat taking out a guy at second base and a fight.
"Lasciate ogne speranza, voi ch'intrate"
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Dec 31, 2011 10:49 AM MST reply actions
moments later...
"There have been only two geniuses in the world. Willie Mays and Willie Shakespeare." ~Tallulah Bankhead
"Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too." ~Greg, age 8
JFK
...and much later...
"Lasciate ogne speranza, voi ch'intrate"
Luftfeuchtigkeitsregler über alles.
by The Lodo Magic Man on Dec 31, 2011 10:57 AM MST up reply actions
When was our last actual fight?
Was it Torrealba v Punk-ass James Loney?
by WhiskeyDrinkingMan on Dec 31, 2011 12:41 PM MST up reply actions
we needed fights last year
could have saved the season
arenado: it's Rockie for future
As long as we can avoid having any complete black holes in the lineup, I think the offense will be really good. But so far, second base isn’t doing much to tell me that there won’t be at least one black hole in the lineup. And he’ll be in the 2-hole.
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by wtnelson on Dec 31, 2011 10:50 AM MST reply actions 1 recs
If everything goes right
it could be a very good offense. However, Helton is another year older and Dec might continue to be a basket case. Blake might spend the season in the trainer’s room, and then there’s second base. I don’t think all of that will happen, but some probably will. Basically, I see a wide range of possible production from the offense.
by RoxnSox09 on Dec 31, 2011 11:48 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
Screw you, /2011
There. I said it.
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by Yokel on Dec 31, 2011 11:15 AM MST reply actions 13 recs
Couldn't agree more.
I'M SORRY I WAS EVER MAD AT YOU, ROCKIES! COME BACK TO ME! I LOVE YOU!!
by prettyinpurple on Dec 31, 2011 11:29 AM MST up reply actions
Yessssssssssssssssss.
I’d prefer a different word instead of screw, but I think this gets the job done.
@DylanZable
by CentralCaliRox on Dec 31, 2011 11:30 AM MST up reply actions
Perforate?
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by Charlie77 on Dec 31, 2011 12:54 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
Junk-punch?
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by Charlie77 on Dec 31, 2011 12:58 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
Yeah but that's not until Dec 31 2012
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21st
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by prettyinpurple on Dec 31, 2011 6:09 PM MST up reply actions
If 2012's not much better than 2011 was
I think I’ll be ready for the apocalypse.
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Amen. Word. IAWTC. ICWYDT
F 2011
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2011 was really starting to annoy me
by WanderingRoxFan on Dec 31, 2011 6:48 PM MST up reply actions
2011 was in a really bad place
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Ya think?!
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by prettyinpurple on Jan 1, 2012 12:15 AM MST up reply actions
Padres acquire Carlos Quentin
for Simon Castro and Pedro Hernandez. I’m a tad concerned about these Padres.
Gotta think he'll be flipped
He’s only under control for 1 more year.
Your 2012 Colorado Rockies:freshly exorcised from Ty Wigginton
hahaha Kenny Williams took the first lowball offer for Quentin.
"Lasciate ogne speranza, voi ch'intrate"
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Dec 31, 2011 12:06 PM MST up reply actions
salary dump, nothing more
arenado: it's Rockie for future
I'd have taken him off their hands
Then not give Cuddyer 3 years, $31 million.
Not even hating on the Cuddyer deal (though not one I was rooting for).
I was going to say the exact opposite
Free agency can be a great thing. If we had made this same trade, we’d have saved only about $3-4 million this year, and none in the out years if we’d managed to extend Quentin, plus we’d have given up a couple of good pitching prospects. And that’s the best case scenario. Worst case we’d give up those prospects for one year and then have nothing.
by BostonTransplant on Dec 31, 2011 5:09 PM MST up reply actions
Not to mention Cuddyer is better than Quentin
Or at least more consistent.
by BostonTransplant on Dec 31, 2011 5:10 PM MST up reply actions
Aargh
Sorry, by splitting my posts I made a couple random points and forget to tie them together to make my main point.
I tend to think Cuddyer vs Quentin is a pretty even battle. Cuddyer is going to give you more in the field and a more consistent overall offensive game while I think Quentin is younger, gives you a bigger bat, and someone who I could see Coors being quite friendly too.
I also completely agree that free agency is generally the better route to take. However, this time I am. I think DOD went overboard in years and annual salary for Cuddyer while Quentin was traded at a price we could have afforded.. Plus, that extra few million this year could have theoretically then been used to fill one of our holes that have yet to be addressed (SP, 2B). For those reasons I would have rather gone after Quentin instead of Cuddyer,
Just my $0.02.
Doesn't make sense for either team
The Padres pick up a guy who is going to get fairly expensive for their payroll through arbitration after spending most of the summer trying to cut payroll. The Sox had been shopping Quentin but they still dealt a good power hitter for…peanuts, basically.
Castro was the Padres #1 or #2 prospect a year ago, depending on who you'd ask
he was supposed to Latos himself into the rotation. He had a rough season, but San Diego might be selling low on him.
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by Andrew T. Fisher on Dec 31, 2011 12:30 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
Absolutely
But (especially in light of their terrible farm system) Chicago should be getting more of a sure thing in return for a guy who has hit 20 HRs in each of the past four seasons, despite his injury concerns.
yeah, I'd figure the sox could have gotten more
Castro is kind of equivalent to Friedrich nowadays, not in terms of stuff, but actual value and previous value.
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by Andrew T. Fisher on Dec 31, 2011 12:42 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
Huh ... Quentin's pretty dang good
Braves have got to be kicking themselves right now. He’s pretty much exactly what they need, and they have plenty of arms better than Castro to deal.
I don’t get Atlanta’s strategy this off-season, unless they’re REALLY worried about money.
by BostonTransplant on Dec 31, 2011 12:32 PM MST up reply actions
Also, this opens up a RF slot in Chi-town
Come on down, Seth Smith!
by BostonTransplant on Dec 31, 2011 12:33 PM MST up reply actions
Seth Smith for Gavin Floyd
A guy can dream, right?
Your 2012 Colorado Rockies:freshly exorcised from Ty Wigginton
Seth Smith +++ for Gordon Beckham.
:D
@DylanZable
by CentralCaliRox on Dec 31, 2011 12:46 PM MST up reply actions
Not straight up, no
But I bet Smith plus a good pitching prospect would do it.
by BostonTransplant on Dec 31, 2011 12:49 PM MST up reply actions
Well...
Isn’t Chicago (kind of) rebuilding? I really don’t think they’d go for Smith. Possibly Wheeler + Bettis, or something like that.
@DylanZable
by CentralCaliRox on Dec 31, 2011 12:52 PM MST up reply actions
We would need to trade Smith for prospects to make it work
For financials, and because the Rockies idea is use Smith to get pitching without giving up a Latos/Gonzalez package. Personally I think the White Sox jump on Bettis the same way they did for Molina. I don’t think the Rockies would be a fan of giving up Bettis, but if they view him as a bullpen piece, it makes sense. Floyd would also mean no Prado, so the Rockies would probably try to get Beckham as well using a Smith package. The White Sox won’t eat any money and the Rockies can’t afford Smith or Prado plus Floyd.
Your 2012 Colorado Rockies:freshly exorcised from Ty Wigginton
Floyd + Beckham?
We’d have to give up a whole lot for the two of them. So I’m just narrowing it to one of the two, and I like Beckham.
@DylanZable
by CentralCaliRox on Dec 31, 2011 2:16 PM MST up reply actions
Seems like if Atlanta wanted Quentin
They could have made a better offer than San Diego’s. Seems like money is tight down there right now.
Yup. Explains a lot of why they're talking about Prado and JJ.
And also why they seem to be so ambivalent about it. They probably don’t really want to trade them, but will if it clears money for a certain acquisition.
by BostonTransplant on Dec 31, 2011 5:05 PM MST up reply actions
Solid pickup
Seems like this caught everyone by surprise. But remind me to not draft him for my fantasy team this year…
by WhiskeyDrinkingMan on Dec 31, 2011 12:45 PM MST reply actions
quentin's production shouldn't actually suffer much in PETCO
it doesn’t really hurt right-handed power all that bad
arenado: it's Rockie for future
The Rox stranglehold on fourth just loosened a little more.
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SD's pitching is going to suck on the road, I think
I think we’re safely ahead of them this year.
by BostonTransplant on Dec 31, 2011 5:06 PM MST up reply actions
That is Joe west isn't it?
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Dec 31, 2011 3:23 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
This was an awful year for me in almost every way.
Time to move forward.
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Not so great for me, too.
Though it did give me two awesome nephews, so I suppose I need to forgive it.
I wasn't a fan...
Here’s to a better ’12 to all of us!
,,,and I swear, Cat, if you say one more time that the world is coming to an end in 2012, I mean, just once…
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A lot is two words. Allot can be one word but it has another meaning.
The only time you really want to use "myself" is when you are the recipient of your own action. Usually you're better off using "me."
Your is not the correct contraction of you are. The word you're looking for is you're.
It's anyway, not anyways.
But if you only remember one thing...
There are no apostrophes in plurals.
Heh. Too late
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Goddammit!
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A lot is two words. Allot can be one word but it has another meaning.
The only time you really want to use "myself" is when you are the recipient of your own action. Usually you're better off using "me."
Your is not the correct contraction of you are. The word you're looking for is you're.
It's anyway, not anyways.
But if you only remember one thing...
There are no apostrophes in plurals.
Same here. But a new great niece
some fantastic friends both IRL and interwebz….Wishing all of you the best in 2012!!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!
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w00t
Same to you.
I'M SORRY I WAS EVER MAD AT YOU, ROCKIES! COME BACK TO ME! I LOVE YOU!!
by prettyinpurple on Dec 31, 2011 7:51 PM MST up reply actions
2012 wasn't my greatest, but l dld make lt through , and that pretty much says lt all for me.
Happy New Year, everyone!!! :)
In all things, it is better to hope than despair.
I'm right there with you
Jason Giambi for player-manager in 2012!
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My favorite...
the Worst Plays of 2011, per SC.
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That was awesome
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we're finally here
the last day of 2011
arenado: it's Rockie for future
And just going by the horrendous malestrom outside...
it’s not going out without a fight.
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A lot is two words. Allot can be one word but it has another meaning.
The only time you really want to use "myself" is when you are the recipient of your own action. Usually you're better off using "me."
Your is not the correct contraction of you are. The word you're looking for is you're.
It's anyway, not anyways.
But if you only remember one thing...
There are no apostrophes in plurals.
I'm glad I had a great year as well,
helped the sucktide of baseball pass.
I probably would have it this way than have an awful year while the Rockies do well (2009). Ah, it works out.
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by prettyinpurple on Dec 31, 2011 4:55 PM MST up reply actions
I married my best friend :)
2011 was great
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by I_Am_Marshall on Dec 31, 2011 5:45 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
^5
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i also had a good year personally
just eager to keep moving forward
arenado: it's Rockie for future
Here's our worst of 2011, 2 fat lips:
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This was some of my favorite times of 2011:
My Dad and I at the Arizona Fall League
My son getting Nolan Arenado’s autograph
My older son getting Dex’s autograph
My son and daughter with Carl Thomore’s autograph
Watching Edwar Cabrera pitch 6 perfect innings.
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Oh, this game was fun too, except for freaking Felipe Paulino..
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Oh was this agaisnt the Cubs?
I was just over on the 1st baseline.
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FAIL ON MY PART!
Didnt see that Coke bottle in the background until afterwards. SORRY
50 today, 49 tomorrow is how many days remain until Pitchers and Catchers report for Spring Training.
Self taught and falling in love with this game is very easy to do, you can never hate it, and that is something that not one person can take away from anybody. The love of baseball and OUR COLORADO ROCKIES.
These are awesome.
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by prettyinpurple on Dec 31, 2011 6:18 PM MST up reply actions
Heh, this reminds me...
I was at the mall the other day, and saw this and cried.
It has Street, Stewart, Iannetta, and even Ubaldo.
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by prettyinpurple on Dec 31, 2011 7:51 PM MST up reply actions
i was at dicks at flatirons mall today
and they ubaldo jerseys on clearance… it gave me a sad
arenado: it's Rockie for future
That is just depressing...
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by Paleface Destro on Dec 31, 2011 9:24 PM MST up reply actions
This is why
you don’t make the calendar until later. I mean Ubaldo was gone before this should have been made at all.
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JFK
my dad gave me this for Christmas
of all years, this is The worst for a Rox calendar. August is The first month where I get a player who was a starter all year last season.
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by Andrew T. Fisher on Jan 2, 2012 8:33 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
so according to alanna's FB,
it’s jim tracy’s birthday today. i’m sure there’s some deeper meaning to be had there, but am too lazy to figure it out
arenado: it's Rockie for future
Apparently, the hangover just hangs on all year.
2011 would be the perfect explanation to it all.
50 today, 49 tomorrow is how many days remain until Pitchers and Catchers report for Spring Training.
Self taught and falling in love with this game is very easy to do, you can never hate it, and that is something that not one person can take away from anybody. The love of baseball and OUR COLORADO ROCKIES.
I hope it was very, very special.
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by Paleface Destro on Dec 31, 2011 8:47 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
Dear 2011:
You sucked. Hard. Now GTFO before 2012 has to choke a bitch.
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by Paleface Destro on Dec 31, 2011 8:49 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
How in the HELL did this end up under the JT birthday comment? Is the Android app a bit buggy yet?
Then again…it does actually fit, when you think about it…
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by Paleface Destro on Dec 31, 2011 8:52 PM MST up reply actions
As I told you. I got an 18,000 ton coal train he can choke on.
50 today, 49 tomorrow is how many days remain until Pitchers and Catchers report for Spring Training.
Self taught and falling in love with this game is very easy to do, you can never hate it, and that is something that not one person can take away from anybody. The love of baseball and OUR COLORADO ROCKIES.
2011 sucked for so many other reasons, too
Not the least of which is being $40K lighter…
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by Paleface Destro on Dec 31, 2011 9:22 PM MST up reply actions
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.
My favorite part was in May when we beat the Giants back to back- I was at both games. The anticipation of Opening Day and the hype, along with our strong start was also awesome while it lasted.
The worst part was going to games in September with the AA lineup and no seats filled at first pitch. Actually, the worst part was that I still believed until July. That hurt.
But remember, kids: Spring has a promise.
And it couldn’t get here soon enough.
I’m gonna go ahead and say 2012 is gonna be a fun year. We have each other, and we’ll have baseball.
CheeRs.
I'M SORRY I WAS EVER MAD AT YOU, ROCKIES! COME BACK TO ME! I LOVE YOU!!
by prettyinpurple on Dec 31, 2011 6:24 PM MST reply actions 7 recs
This is green now. Happy New Year!
Jason Hammel : Feared Slugger was /2011'd
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I love your double rainbow pic, I modified it a little to add meaning:
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Rec'd. Love it.
Im ready to break out the tequila
50 today, 49 tomorrow is how many days remain until Pitchers and Catchers report for Spring Training.
Self taught and falling in love with this game is very easy to do, you can never hate it, and that is something that not one person can take away from anybody. The love of baseball and OUR COLORADO ROCKIES.
banquet and american honey kinda night over here
arenado: it's Rockie for future
But I might have to go to work at 4AM
Happy Freaking New Year
50 today, 49 tomorrow is how many days remain until Pitchers and Catchers report for Spring Training.
Self taught and falling in love with this game is very easy to do, you can never hate it, and that is something that not one person can take away from anybody. The love of baseball and OUR COLORADO ROCKIES.
2012 will be better.
I’m sure of it.
Just shared a bottle of 2009 Bordeaux with the family & I’m very optimistic about the New Year.
Go Rockies.
Can we at least try?
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111231&content_id=26249962&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb
50 today, 49 tomorrow is how many days remain until Pitchers and Catchers report for Spring Training.
Self taught and falling in love with this game is very easy to do, you can never hate it, and that is something that not one person can take away from anybody. The love of baseball and OUR COLORADO ROCKIES.
we certainly could
but if detroit is willing to move turner, that pretty much makes them the favorites
arenado: it's Rockie for future
Happy New Year Everyone!
1st comment of 2012.
48 today, 47 tomorrow is how many days remain until Pitchers and Catchers report for Spring Training.
Self taught and falling in love with this game is very easy to do, you can never hate it, and that is something that not one person can take away from anybody. The love of baseball and OUR COLORADO ROCKIES. 2011-we shall never see you again. 2012-World Series Champions.
by Roxman4ever on Jan 1, 2012 12:00 AM MST reply actions 2 recs
Hahaha
1st
I'M SORRY I WAS EVER MAD AT YOU, ROCKIES! COME BACK TO ME! I LOVE YOU!!
by prettyinpurple on Jan 1, 2012 12:04 AM MST up reply actions
read time above. LOL.
Happy New Year PiP
48 today, 47 tomorrow is how many days remain until Pitchers and Catchers report for Spring Training.
Self taught and falling in love with this game is very easy to do, you can never hate it, and that is something that not one person can take away from anybody. The love of baseball and OUR COLORADO ROCKIES. 2011-we shall never see you again. 2012-World Series Champions.
I just thought is was funny, the ultimate "first" comment that could be made.
I'M SORRY I WAS EVER MAD AT YOU, ROCKIES! COME BACK TO ME! I LOVE YOU!!
by prettyinpurple on Jan 1, 2012 12:07 AM MST up reply actions
I thought I would be the only one on here. But I was wrong.
1st comment of 2012 needs to be green. BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
48 today, 47 tomorrow is how many days remain until Pitchers and Catchers report for Spring Training.
Self taught and falling in love with this game is very easy to do, you can never hate it, and that is something that not one person can take away from anybody. The love of baseball and OUR COLORADO ROCKIES. 2011-we shall never see you again. 2012-World Series Champions.
I was gonna link to Know Your Meme,
but I think I’ll give up instead, haha.
Nite, all. Have a pleasant tomorrow. Hopefully New Years Day doesn’t turn out to be Sunday bloody Sunday for a certain football team, or I will be living with people with unpleasant spirits.
I'M SORRY I WAS EVER MAD AT YOU, ROCKIES! COME BACK TO ME! I LOVE YOU!!
by prettyinpurple on Jan 1, 2012 12:13 AM MST up reply actions
Know your Meme?
48 today, 47 tomorrow is how many days remain until Pitchers and Catchers report for Spring Training.
Self taught and falling in love with this game is very easy to do, you can never hate it, and that is something that not one person can take away from anybody. The love of baseball and OUR COLORADO ROCKIES. 2011-we shall never see you again. 2012-World Series Champions.
More importantly, Goodbye 2011
YOU SUCKED.
Jason Giambi for player-manager in 2012!
How the world will end in 2012: George of the Roses builds a Machine that Pommels everyone with La Violencia during Whiteouts.
by free7694 on Jan 1, 2012 12:06 AM MST up reply actions 2 recs
Amen.
I'M SORRY I WAS EVER MAD AT YOU, ROCKIES! COME BACK TO ME! I LOVE YOU!!
by prettyinpurple on Jan 1, 2012 12:08 AM MST up reply actions
For me, Rockies baseball was a 2011 bright spot
That should tell you how my year went.
Jason Giambi for player-manager in 2012!
How the world will end in 2012: George of the Roses builds a Machine that Pommels everyone with La Violencia during Whiteouts.
I'm sorry.
It’ll get better. For both aspects.
I'M SORRY I WAS EVER MAD AT YOU, ROCKIES! COME BACK TO ME! I LOVE YOU!!
by prettyinpurple on Jan 1, 2012 12:13 AM MST up reply actions
Being unemployed sucks
But I had a job interview last week that seems pretty promising, and I think it may be fitting that the final decision got moved into the first few days of 2012.
Jason Giambi for player-manager in 2012!
How the world will end in 2012: George of the Roses builds a Machine that Pommels everyone with La Violencia during Whiteouts.
I hope you totally get that job
Jason Hammel : Feared Slugger was /2011'd
BigGiantHead of the Ubaldo Lover's Club;OG Thugget Loyalist #4, QPU Emeritus, Proud member PR Gynocracy
I hope I do to
Even though it will mean relocating to a state I’ve never even set foot in before
Jason Giambi for player-manager in 2012!
How the world will end in 2012: George of the Roses builds a Machine that Pommels everyone with La Violencia during Whiteouts.
Which state?
Jason Hammel : Feared Slugger was /2011'd
BigGiantHead of the Ubaldo Lover's Club;OG Thugget Loyalist #4, QPU Emeritus, Proud member PR Gynocracy
South Carolina
Charleston, to be exact
Jason Giambi for player-manager in 2012!
How the world will end in 2012: George of the Roses builds a Machine that Pommels everyone with La Violencia during Whiteouts.
Oh wow. Charleston is a beautiful city
Jason Hammel : Feared Slugger was /2011'd
BigGiantHead of the Ubaldo Lover's Club;OG Thugget Loyalist #4, QPU Emeritus, Proud member PR Gynocracy
So I've heard
The office where I’d be working is right downtown, just a couple blocks from the water. The pay wouldn’t be the best, but it would be better than zero and I’d be doing something I love in a great environment.
Jason Giambi for player-manager in 2012!
How the world will end in 2012: George of the Roses builds a Machine that Pommels everyone with La Violencia during Whiteouts.
And it might lead to other opportunities too
Jason Hammel : Feared Slugger was /2011'd
BigGiantHead of the Ubaldo Lover's Club;OG Thugget Loyalist #4, QPU Emeritus, Proud member PR Gynocracy
Exactly
And I could catch a couple Tourists games when they play the Riverdogs
Jason Giambi for player-manager in 2012!
How the world will end in 2012: George of the Roses builds a Machine that Pommels everyone with La Violencia during Whiteouts.
True that!
Jason Hammel : Feared Slugger was /2011'd
BigGiantHead of the Ubaldo Lover's Club;OG Thugget Loyalist #4, QPU Emeritus, Proud member PR Gynocracy
Awesome, good luck.
I'M SORRY I WAS EVER MAD AT YOU, ROCKIES! COME BACK TO ME! I LOVE YOU!!
by prettyinpurple on Jan 1, 2012 12:17 AM MST up reply actions
"Being unemployed sucks"
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by Greg Stanwood on Jan 1, 2012 4:45 AM MST up reply actions
Rec'd. Read last of sig line.
48 today, 47 tomorrow is how many days remain until Pitchers and Catchers report for Spring Training.
Self taught and falling in love with this game is very easy to do, you can never hate it, and that is something that not one person can take away from anybody. The love of baseball and OUR COLORADO ROCKIES. 2011-we shall never see you again. 2012-World Series Champions.
HAPPY NEW YEAR ROWBOTS!!!!
My flight was cancelled. I’m at my mom’s having champagne and Basic 4 cereal!!!! WOOT!
Jason Hammel : Feared Slugger was /2011'd
BigGiantHead of the Ubaldo Lover's Club;OG Thugget Loyalist #4, QPU Emeritus, Proud member PR Gynocracy
Happy New Year!!
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"Baseball is dull only to dull minds." ~ Red Barber
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by Charlie77 on Jan 1, 2012 12:26 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
Happy New Year!!
2011 is over. OH THANK YOU [deity of choice]!!!!!
F you in the ear, 2011. A hellish cesspool of a year. PTSD, a devastated 401(k) because of a failed business, and worsening debt as a result…PISS OFF!!!
But that’s fine, because baby Destro-RtC #4 will arrive in April, so 2012 is automatically better..
Paleface Destro: The Resident Smartass of the Ubaldo Lovers Club
There are those who call me..."Skip".
I snark because I care.
by Paleface Destro on Jan 1, 2012 12:21 AM MST reply actions 5 recs
This is getting rec'd.
Things will get better. That little one will change things again.
48 today, 47 tomorrow is how many days remain until Pitchers and Catchers report for Spring Training.
Self taught and falling in love with this game is very easy to do, you can never hate it, and that is something that not one person can take away from anybody. The love of baseball and OUR COLORADO ROCKIES. 2011-we shall never see you again. 2012-World Series Champions.
Rec because REC
Jason Hammel : Feared Slugger was /2011'd
BigGiantHead of the Ubaldo Lover's Club;OG Thugget Loyalist #4, QPU Emeritus, Proud member PR Gynocracy
Well damn....There is the 1st green comment of the year.
I was hoping for the 1st one. Oh well, there is always next New Years 2013
48 today, 47 tomorrow is how many days remain until Pitchers and Catchers report for Spring Training.
Self taught and falling in love with this game is very easy to do, you can never hate it, and that is something that not one person can take away from anybody. The love of baseball and OUR COLORADO ROCKIES. 2011-we shall never see you again. 2012-World Series Champions.
I rec'd this because
Unemployement sucks and things have to get better for all of us!
Go Rockies!
I believe.
Oh, I'm not unemployed. I have a very good job, on the whole.
I was just a dumbass and lent $40K from my 401(k) to a startup RtC was involved in…mostly for legal bills as my family could have been in jeapordy. In retrospect, a total CF since they have no intention of repaying me. My bad, to be sure…
Paleface Destro: The Resident Smartass of the Ubaldo Lovers Club
There are those who call me..."Skip".
I snark because I care.
by Paleface Destro on Jan 1, 2012 1:20 AM MST up reply actions
Well, its time for bed. Got to work in 4 hours.
48 today, 47 tomorrow is how many days remain until Pitchers and Catchers report for Spring Training.
Self taught and falling in love with this game is very easy to do, you can never hate it, and that is something that not one person can take away from anybody. The love of baseball and OUR COLORADO ROCKIES. 2011-we shall never see you again. 2012-World Series Champions.
that's unfortunate
arenado: it's Rockie for future
2012, finally I can see the future..
AND IT IS GLORIOUS!!!!
Colorado Rockies Players on Twitter
"Baseball is dull only to dull minds." ~ Red Barber
PRMLB - Phillies
Hey, I go their often.
"Lasciate ogne speranza, voi ch'intrate"
Luftfeuchtigkeitsregler über alles.
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jan 1, 2012 1:26 AM MST via mobile up reply actions
happy new year Purple Row, stay warm and safe tonight!
Colorado Rockies Players on Twitter
"Baseball is dull only to dull minds." ~ Red Barber
PRMLB - Phillies
Happy New Year!!!!!
Jason Hammel : Feared Slugger was /2011'd
BigGiantHead of the Ubaldo Lover's Club;OG Thugget Loyalist #4, QPU Emeritus, Proud member PR Gynocracy
I hope we meet this year :)
Colorado Rockies Players on Twitter
"Baseball is dull only to dull minds." ~ Red Barber
PRMLB - Phillies
Me too!
Jason Hammel : Feared Slugger was /2011'd
BigGiantHead of the Ubaldo Lover's Club;OG Thugget Loyalist #4, QPU Emeritus, Proud member PR Gynocracy
At least lunch, or a ballgame somewhere.
Colorado Rockies Players on Twitter
"Baseball is dull only to dull minds." ~ Red Barber
PRMLB - Phillies
good luck,
she’s not real
arenado: it's Rockie for future
That's not true..
I know where she lives!
Colorado Rockies Players on Twitter
"Baseball is dull only to dull minds." ~ Red Barber
PRMLB - Phillies
pix
or not real
arenado: it's Rockie for future
pruf
Colorado Rockies Players on Twitter
"Baseball is dull only to dull minds." ~ Red Barber
PRMLB - Phillies
touche, salesman
arenado: it's Rockie for future
Dear 2011 season: F U.
Dear 2012:
I want a world series parade thru downtown Denver in October, and you owe us this.
"Lasciate ogne speranza, voi ch'intrate"
Luftfeuchtigkeitsregler über alles.
by The Lodo Magic Man on Jan 1, 2012 1:29 AM MST via mobile reply actions
I'll settle for acceptance into graduate school and a job to pay for it.
You owe me, world.
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by Greg Stanwood on Jan 1, 2012 4:46 AM MST up reply actions
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