Friday Rockpile: Hats off to Greg Reynolds; Welcome to the long-awaited Alan Johnson
by Andrew Martin on Apr 15, 2011 7:00 AM MDT
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There are just so many strange....emotions? something like that, whatever they are, there's a lot of them around Greg Reynolds. Poor guy was a poor draft pick with the #2 overall, but it's not really his fault for that. But when he continued getting hurt in the minors and never really lived up to ANY billing, most people more or less wrote him off as lost. I always felt bad for the guy. He had a lot of "billing" surrounding him, and it just can't be easy being that guy.
But Reynolds was called up in the clutch as the emergency replacement starter, and he did exactly what we'd expect from a number 5 starter.
Rockies add Johnson for Game 2, option Reynolds | Inside the Colorado Rockies
Yep, if you missed it, Alan Johnson will be making a spot start on Sunday against the Chicago Cubs to keep the rotation in "order" and not forcing any other starters to go on short rest this early in the season.
I can't help but wonder what influence Purple Row's incessant mewling over Alan Johnson had over the front office's decision to promote him to the majors as some extra depth for the upcoming weekend. I'm proud to say I was part of the FHWEEEE mockery of Woody Paige as he proposed trading Brandon "AAA No-Hitter" Hynick, the aforementioned Greg Reynolds, and Alan Johnson for Mr. Roy Freaking Halladay.
I feel like we should all cheer for Johnson, as he's been our much mocked "trade chip", and...well, this might be his one shot at this thing. He holds a career minor league line of 56-42 with a 4.55 ERA over 886.2IP.
So lots of cheering, everyone.
Divide grows between Rockies and Mets - Stats & Info Blog - ESPN
Troy Tulowitzki went 10-for-16 with four homers and eight RBI in the four-game series with New York. He is the first player to go deep in each game of a series of at least four games against the Mets. The Elias Sports Bureau also tells us that Tulo is the first player to attain each of those stats in one series since Vladimir Guerrero went 12-for-17 with five homers and nine RBI for the Angels in a four-game series against the Rangers in 2004.
Learning To Love - OK, Tolerate - Cub Fans at Coors - SB Nation Denver
Hate the Cubs? Hate their fans even more? Dan Lucero tells us WHY we should learn to put up with them. Maybe.
There's lots of other stuff out there about Barry Bonds and instant Replay and Josh Hamilton and lots of other basebally things, but really, I wanted to write about Greg Reynolds and Alan Johnson. Enjoy it, everyone.
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That cartoon has made my day
"Because I am a Rockie." - Todd
by phishbate on Apr 15, 2011 7:42 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Lessee how it did on my scale of what's happened since I woke up an hour ago.
1. The phone call that woke me up was missed. It was just my insurance company telling me my coverage was expired, which I already know.
2. I discovered out I was banned overnight by another Giants fansite. That had already banned me.
3. I was presented with a perfect opportunity to spread the word about the Yellow Magic Orchestra. I did not fail to seize it.
4. I laughed at this.
Yeah, OK.
Nomadic baseball fan, with no agenda other than observation/conversation/mass confusion/mass consumption.
Prosecutor: "Jesus Christ, did ANYBODY tell the truth to the grand jury?"
Barry Bonds: "I did."
Prosecutor: "GAH!"
by victor frankenstein on Apr 15, 2011 10:54 AM MDT up reply actions
glad the cartoon is freshest in the memory
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 15, 2011 10:55 AM MDT up reply actions
Man, you must be the most banned
at Giants fansites Giants fan ever.
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by Mondogarage on Apr 15, 2011 10:57 AM MDT up reply actions
I'm not proud.
I’m also not all that repentant.
Nomadic baseball fan, with no agenda other than observation/conversation/mass confusion/mass consumption.
Prosecutor: "Jesus Christ, did ANYBODY tell the truth to the grand jury?"
Barry Bonds: "I did."
Prosecutor: "GAH!"
by victor frankenstein on Apr 15, 2011 10:58 AM MDT up reply actions
If there is pride to be found in being a Gints fan
(doubtful), this would be the title to take pride in…
We're trying to win a (#)(*@$%#)@#&$#)^ argument here!!!!
Whatever the manager does is wrong, unless it works. Then he's a button pusher.
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"Everyone study two out situations, count management, and I'll be back with some gluten free crackers"
by Junction Rox on Apr 15, 2011 12:20 PM MDT up reply actions
Christmas Gift List
/changes JR from TOWEL to VCR
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Prosecutor: "Jesus Christ, did ANYBODY tell the truth to the grand jury?"
Barry Bonds: "I did."
Prosecutor: "GAH!"
by victor frankenstein on Apr 15, 2011 12:23 PM MDT up reply actions
Awesome!
/digs collection of VHS porn tapes out of dumpster
We're trying to win a (#)(*@$%#)@#&$#)^ argument here!!!!
Whatever the manager does is wrong, unless it works. Then he's a button pusher.
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"Everyone study two out situations, count management, and I'll be back with some gluten free crackers"
by Junction Rox on Apr 15, 2011 2:50 PM MDT up reply actions
greatest evar MSPaint cartoon.
AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH
"We have done everything possible to be set for this day, for this season. It's time to go. We are ready. I can promise you that." - CarGo
perhaps greatest
The Big Purple Machine will make a believer outta you!
by El Paso Jeff on Apr 15, 2011 8:21 AM MDT up reply actions
The trollfaces are way too ubiquitous at this point, but damn if I don’t giggle at the ‘AWWW YEAH’ guy every single time. All that was missing was the one eating cereal saying “WHAT THE ****, WHY DIDN’T WE TAKE EVAN LONGORIA”. Well done.
Oh, yeah – I’ll just leave this here. (I wrote another thing.)
"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
I couldn't help myself, I just couldn't
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 15, 2011 7:50 AM MDT up reply actions
I was skeptical at first but the repetition of the ‘Okay’ guy sold me. ‘AWWWW YEAH’ was the icing.
"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
I won't lie, that made me laugh while I was making it
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 15, 2011 8:42 AM MDT up reply actions
I've been a Mets fan scince '62 an you can call me pathetic for that....
The Mets made to the WS Four times in that almost fifty years and are 2-2. My brother is unofficial historian for the Astros and he’s still in pain from 2005. I kept pretty quite during the Mets series and generally will out of respect.
For all I know the Mets will need five years to reach the 2005 Rockies if not more. I ‘ve seen them suck before and will again as I will see the Rox past their window of contention. But for all of that I’m tired of Cub fans strutting like they’ve acomplished something. The Cubbies are no longer lovable to me. With only a few exceptions they’ve had a hundred years of sux and to me that’s nothing to be proud of or emulate.
"Why are they outlawin' the spit pitch? The curveball is a cheap 'n easy pitch; the spitter aint" Ty Cobb
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by Oldfoagie on Apr 15, 2011 8:25 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
I hear the brewes and twins are looking for middle infielder help and specificly shortstops...
Is there anyone in those orginizations you want that we might reasonable get in a package involving Nelson? Or are they going to spend the money to pry Reyes from the Mets?
"Why are they outlawin' the spit pitch? The curveball is a cheap 'n easy pitch; the spitter aint" Ty Cobb
"When I was pitching 90's in the seventies; I never thought I'd be pitching 70's in the nineties!" Frank Tanana
I don't know about a deal with the Brewers.
They gutted their farm system to get Greinke and Marcum, so I’m not sure if they’d be willing to offer anything we’d actually want.
Mondogarage and I discussed a deal with the Twins for EY2, but they might not hand much we’d want either. I’d want a good return if we were going to move Nelson.
by Shoemaker on Apr 15, 2011 7:55 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
In return?
What do you think we should be looking for in return? I’m assuming arms, specifically a lefty for added pen insurance, but I’m thinking we’d have to up the ante beyond EY/Nelson.
I'd like to try to get
James Shields from Tampa Bay for our 5th Starter
by waterboy31321 on Apr 15, 2011 8:42 AM MDT up reply actions
What do you do with Aaron Cook?
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 15, 2011 8:43 AM MDT up reply actions
You send him to the Yankees for cash.
"Why are they outlawin' the spit pitch? The curveball is a cheap 'n easy pitch; the spitter aint" Ty Cobb
"When I was pitching 90's in the seventies; I never thought I'd be pitching 70's in the nineties!" Frank Tanana
that'd probably go over like a pregnant polevaulter.
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 15, 2011 9:09 AM MDT up reply actions
Or a flood in the Fizzie factory?
Who else has the money who’s desperate for pitching?
"Why are they outlawin' the spit pitch? The curveball is a cheap 'n easy pitch; the spitter aint" Ty Cobb
"When I was pitching 90's in the seventies; I never thought I'd be pitching 70's in the nineties!" Frank Tanana
Oh, the Yankees are a good target
But Aaron Cook is the veteran fan favorite or something of similar ilk.
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 15, 2011 9:18 AM MDT up reply actions
Do you really expect him here next year?
I’m not holding my breath on that.
"Why are they outlawin' the spit pitch? The curveball is a cheap 'n easy pitch; the spitter aint" Ty Cobb
"When I was pitching 90's in the seventies; I never thought I'd be pitching 70's in the nineties!" Frank Tanana
True...
I guess I’m distinguishing between “letting him leave in FA” and “straight up selling him”
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 15, 2011 9:22 AM MDT up reply actions
My inner GM Says get something for him.
"Why are they outlawin' the spit pitch? The curveball is a cheap 'n easy pitch; the spitter aint" Ty Cobb
"When I was pitching 90's in the seventies; I never thought I'd be pitching 70's in the nineties!" Frank Tanana
Well, hopefully it'd be for some nominal prospect AND cash
and not just a straight sell
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 15, 2011 9:24 AM MDT up reply actions
Both My roommates are Twins fans
and I keep telling them we have plenty of 2nd Baseman and SS available in AAA that are way better than what they have.
by waterboy31321 on Apr 15, 2011 8:41 AM MDT up reply actions
we probably have better middle infielders in AA and A+ than the twins are running out there...
you still have to play the game, no matter how shiny liriano's FIP is
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by CentralCaliRox on Apr 15, 2011 11:18 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Reynolds certainly proved me wrong
I didn’t think he was the right choice to fill in for Ubaldo, but he did a great job. Not only did the Rox go 2-0, but by going 5+ per start he didn’t put any more stress on the bullpen than the rest of the rotation normally does.
Now, if we could just get to the point where I’m not giddy about someone going 5+ per start, I would feel better about the Rockies having long-term success this year. Absolutely great job by the pitching staff in terms of ERA and giving the team a chance to win every game. But man, the bullpen’s odometer is already rising pretty fast.
Same here.
I would’ve gambled on John Maine because of his experience, or Clayton Mortensen because he’d looked good in his last ST outing, but I’d have been really, really wrong. Credit the Rockies’
staff with making the right decision. We all love to pick at their mistakes, but they deserve props when they make the right moves, too.
TuLO + UbalDO + CarGO = LODO GO
by Maris6161 on Apr 15, 2011 7:51 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Very true, we need to eventually start getting some 7 inning outings
However, that’s not really that uncommon in April, generally. You don’t see many CGs or even 8 inning outings MLB-wide. Halladay being a freak, obv.
If we’re still pulling starters after 5.2 on a consistent basis in about 3-4 weeks, I’ll start getting concerned.
Thing is guys like JDLR and Rogers just aren’t pitch-efficient to begin with. Getting a healthy Uball back will make a huge difference. I still think getting Cook back, if he can make it back, will do the same.
"We have done everything possible to be set for this day, for this season. It's time to go. We are ready. I can promise you that." - CarGo
Oh sure
I’m not being critical of the starters, just identifying their modest innings as my biggest area of concern. And while we do have a bit more bullpen depth than last year, at least from the right side, they will still need a breather from time to time.
by Northsider1964 on Apr 15, 2011 8:07 AM MDT up reply actions
props to reynolds is right
a little sneaky pitcher is what he has turned into. Happy for the guy, and us if he continues to develop.
Can’t wait to see THE “Alan Johnson” pitch. Heard from some well placed sources he is valuable trade bait.
/dangle, dangle
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by El Paso Jeff on Apr 15, 2011 8:36 AM MDT up reply actions
Another Rockies player will for the cycle in this series against the Cubs
Prediction: Herrera
Baseball is FINALLY here. That old ballpark, man, it's back in gear. Haven't seen it in a while. Man, it makes me smile.
by The Lodo Magic Man on Apr 15, 2011 7:51 AM MDT via mobile reply actions
*will hit for
Baseball is FINALLY here. That old ballpark, man, it's back in gear. Haven't seen it in a while. Man, it makes me smile.
by The Lodo Magic Man on Apr 15, 2011 7:51 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Think I'd have to go with Cargo on that one
But any Venezuelan will do
TuLO + UbalDO + CarGO = LODO GO
I'd like to see Cargo hit a natural homerun cycle against the Cubs
That’s the most exclusive hitter’s club left in baseball and it behooves the Cubs to give it up!
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"When I was pitching 90's in the seventies; I never thought I'd be pitching 70's in the nineties!" Frank Tanana
Tulo
has the best shot at a cycle. then Cargo. love Herrera but HRs are an anomaly for him. that said, Coors Field is a great place to take a trip around the bases. if we’re raking at home like we just did on the road, there should be a lot of jacks. several balls that hit the warning track out east would’ve gone yard at 5,280 feet.
Did we hit 7 or 8 Hr's this series?
Plus how many did we hit to the wall? If we bring that power back to Coor’s watch out could be some huge scores put up.
by Chacinisthefuture on Apr 15, 2011 9:04 AM MDT up reply actions
Forgive my ignorance...
Natural Homerun Cycle? Que?
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by BittenAnkles on Apr 15, 2011 9:17 AM MDT up reply actions
Sole, Two run, Three run, and Slam
"Why are they outlawin' the spit pitch? The curveball is a cheap 'n easy pitch; the spitter aint" Ty Cobb
"When I was pitching 90's in the seventies; I never thought I'd be pitching 70's in the nineties!" Frank Tanana
haha
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 15, 2011 9:19 AM MDT up reply actions
That has happened before?
Holy crap. The amount of things that have to happen that are completely out of your control to make this possible are amazing.
"My eyes! The goggles do nothing!" - Rainier Wolfcastle
by BittenAnkles on Apr 15, 2011 9:39 AM MDT up reply actions
nope, but close
On August 1, 2009, Andrew McCutchen, center fielder of the Pittsburgh Pirates, hit a solo home run in the first inning, a two run home run in the fourth inning, and a three run home run in the sixth inning of a game against the Washington Nationals in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He had one final at bat in the game. Had he hit a grand slam in his final at bat, McCutchen would have been the only major league player in history to hit for the home run cycle in order — a solo home run first, a two run home run second, a three run home run third and a grand slam fourth.
On September 17, 2010, Shin-Soo Choo, right fielder for the Cleveland Indians, hit three home runs in an away game against the Kansas City Royals. Choo hit a 2-run homer 420 ft to right in the top of the 4th inning. In Choo’s next at bat, in the top of the 6th, he hit a towering grand slam to deep center. In the top of the 8th Choo hit a 405 ft solo homer over the right field wall. In the top of the 9th, the Indians had two men on at 1st and 2nd with Choo waiting on deck, when Asdrubal Cabrera grounded out to first to end the inning. With the Indians leading 11-4, the Royals went out 1-2-3 to end the game
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 15, 2011 9:41 AM MDT up reply actions
its astonishing
that in the entire 120+ history of professional baseball that this has never happened
though on a fun side note, On June 3, 1932, Tony Lazzeri became the only player in major league history to accomplish both feats listed above: hitting a natural cycle and ending it with a grand slam. This is often overlooked because Lazzeri did it in the same game that teammate Lou Gehrig hit four home runs.
you still have to play the game, no matter how shiny liriano's FIP is
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Single, double, triple, Home run in that order
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homerun cycle Cat
"Why are they outlawin' the spit pitch? The curveball is a cheap 'n easy pitch; the spitter aint" Ty Cobb
"When I was pitching 90's in the seventies; I never thought I'd be pitching 70's in the nineties!" Frank Tanana
Oh..right sorry..misread that
"I think I speak for everyone in here when I say it's playoffs or bust"- J. Hammel
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PUDDIPUDDI
fgdfds widdy scuds
am i doing it rite?
Is that four tacos in your pocket, or are you just happy to see the Rockies scoring 7 or more runs?
by fantasyfencing on Apr 15, 2011 8:48 AM MDT up reply actions
nope
Looks like you’ll have all summer to work on it.
Oh dear...
Cargo Dingerz. When.
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by SurfaceThought on Apr 15, 2011 10:49 AM MDT up reply actions
Bigger surprise from the Met series?
Tulo hitting a HR in every game or Herrera hitting a HR period?
Baseball is Back!!!!!!!!
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Apr 15, 2011 8:23 AM MDT reply actions
Jonny hitting one period.
"Why are they outlawin' the spit pitch? The curveball is a cheap 'n easy pitch; the spitter aint" Ty Cobb
"When I was pitching 90's in the seventies; I never thought I'd be pitching 70's in the nineties!" Frank Tanana
What were you thinking RiRF whe you saw Jonny's Shot?
"Why are they outlawin' the spit pitch? The curveball is a cheap 'n easy pitch; the spitter aint" Ty Cobb
"When I was pitching 90's in the seventies; I never thought I'd be pitching 70's in the nineties!" Frank Tanana
I actually thought of you and CCR
It was one of a few “did that just happen” moments I had at the games yesterday. I’ll elaorate more about my reactions during the moment itslef in the fan post I’ll throw together either tonight or tomorrow
Baseball is Back!!!!!!!!
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Apr 15, 2011 9:35 AM MDT up reply actions
:)
You should’ve seen my tweets when it happened.
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by CentralCaliRox on Apr 15, 2011 11:22 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Did you post it in the PR game thread as well?
Baseball is Back!!!!!!!!
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Apr 15, 2011 11:24 AM MDT up reply actions
I was in class the whole day.. I Only got to my PC at the 7th inning of the 2nd game. I had been following the games on MLB At Bat the whole day. Damn when Herrera hit that HR……. Yeah.
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by CentralCaliRox on Apr 15, 2011 11:33 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Herrera
I was like JONNY HERRERA? JONNY HERRERA????
Holycow!
The poster on my wall has Tulo on it, NOT Beiber. When I think Tulo's song can't get any worse, the universe proves me wrong.
Does this signature make me look fat?
by prettyinpurple on Apr 15, 2011 10:27 AM MDT up reply actions
Good Morning
Well, The Rockies and Tulo were actually discussed ahead of the Yankees on SportsCenter this morning, despite the Yankees having won. And surprisingly it was not from the Mets sucks perspective but about Tulo being crazy good right now. Of course, they did discuss a golfer’s 14 stroke meltdown before the Rockies…but hey it’s something!
"I think I speak for everyone in here when I say it's playoffs or bust"- J. Hammel
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can we all stop getting worried about what the press thinks?
we know we have a dominate franchise, and we all know that everyone in the world minus like 3 cities thinks ESPN is a joke.
not an attack on you cat, but its getting really tiring to read about some of the biggest rockies fans (the ones on this site), patrolling major sports sources waiting for justification for their team. we have it now, its called 10-2.
by roxintober on Apr 15, 2011 8:32 AM MDT up reply actions 4 recs
Hear, hear.
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 15, 2011 8:35 AM MDT up reply actions
So much this. There’s still a lingering inferiority complex here that gets pretty aggravating, like every positive thing the team does comes with a comment about how ESPN will ignore it or that John Kruk still likes the Braves better. Who gives a rat’s ass? The team’s got some swag these days, about time the fan base loses the ‘little brother syndrome’.
"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
Inferiority complex? No. Being happy that
the leader in sports broadcasting(like it or not) is paying attention to the actual team that is leading all of baseball. They could have easily gone on about the RedSox melting down, the Yankees not being perfect, the Fab Four rotation domination, but they didn’t. Because the Rockies being 10-2 is a big deal. And they are getting it right. Also, if the Rangers or the Giants were 10-2 and they gave that a lead story, I’d be happy to see that as well.
"I think I speak for everyone in here when I say it's playoffs or bust"- J. Hammel
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he's not pinning this on you
Diehard Rockies fans most certainly have a massive inferiority complex.
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 15, 2011 9:20 AM MDT up reply actions
Speaking for myself...
I’m not really a good enough fan to deserve an inferiority complex…
"Your classless organization in your unholy city accused our Team of an unspeakable act. It was baseless, the Giants are classless, and I have no sympathy for your eternal damnation."
this is why we drink beer
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 15, 2011 9:22 AM MDT up reply actions
This is why we drink beer together!
"Your classless organization in your unholy city accused our Team of an unspeakable act. It was baseless, the Giants are classless, and I have no sympathy for your eternal damnation."
I do declare this a victory.
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 15, 2011 9:24 AM MDT up reply actions
Sounds like an excellent PR pr promotion! :-)
"Why are they outlawin' the spit pitch? The curveball is a cheap 'n easy pitch; the spitter aint" Ty Cobb
"When I was pitching 90's in the seventies; I never thought I'd be pitching 70's in the nineties!" Frank Tanana
"Drown your inferiority complex in beer night"
"Your classless organization in your unholy city accused our Team of an unspeakable act. It was baseless, the Giants are classless, and I have no sympathy for your eternal damnation."
PR is short for Pitcher, right?
Like “$5 Pitchers”?
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 15, 2011 9:27 AM MDT up reply actions
Just yanking your chain RMN
"Why are they outlawin' the spit pitch? The curveball is a cheap 'n easy pitch; the spitter aint" Ty Cobb
"When I was pitching 90's in the seventies; I never thought I'd be pitching 70's in the nineties!" Frank Tanana
oh I'd endorse this fully and proudly
“Get trashed and forget that [Major Sports Network] doesn’t cover our team to the extent we’d like to see!”
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 15, 2011 9:31 AM MDT up reply actions
customs.
two Icehouse 24 oz beers = $3.20 two "fancy" Bud Light 24 oz beers = $5.00
NOW who comes out on top?
by frightened inmate #2 on Apr 15, 2011 9:34 AM MDT up reply actions
ZING
"We have done everything possible to be set for this day, for this season. It's time to go. We are ready. I can promise you that." - CarGo
by Mondogarage on Apr 15, 2011 10:08 AM MDT up reply actions
Coors Field
"Your classless organization in your unholy city accused our Team of an unspeakable act. It was baseless, the Giants are classless, and I have no sympathy for your eternal damnation."
Well, you see they will get trashed
whilst trashing me, then I’ll have to get trashed to get over being pissed about being trashed. And then you and I can get pissed together…and all of us will trash the Cubs….
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Well first we have to prove SDcat is not RMN!
How did you bookie feel about Jonny’s Homer?
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"When I was pitching 90's in the seventies; I never thought I'd be pitching 70's in the nineties!" Frank Tanana
whoa whoa whoah
where did THAT come from?
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 15, 2011 9:38 AM MDT up reply actions
Well it's NOT that bad of an idea is it
I mean I might just take that personally
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I was talking to Biondino not you.
It’s a logical assumption; Russ is RG therefore you must be cat!:-)
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"When I was pitching 90's in the seventies; I never thought I'd be pitching 70's in the nineties!" Frank Tanana
I don't have a gambling problem, you know :)
And my booking is a major betting company, not a shady dude in a fedora. Though that would be cool.
Actually I have placed three bets on tonight’s games, looking for wins from the Angels, Giants and Cardinals. See how that goes…
I just wanted to know if you really did make book against Jonny hitting another three run homer.
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"When I was pitching 90's in the seventies; I never thought I'd be pitching 70's in the nineties!" Frank Tanana
Well, where's the fun
in not giving money to a guy in a fedora in a dark alley.?
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I'm not going to touch that line with a jonathan Herrea home run!
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[Major Sports Network]
Unfortunately, a comment that could apply equally to the damn Root Sports game coverage….
We're trying to win a (#)(*@$%#)@#&$#)^ argument here!!!!
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by Junction Rox on Apr 15, 2011 12:26 PM MDT up reply actions
$5 pitchers?
Is this where we resume the discussion of Alan Johnson’s impending start?
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by Junction Rox on Apr 15, 2011 12:25 PM MDT up reply actions
No, I'm not saying that he is. I'm saying that those of us
that are interested in what the MSM have to say do not suffer inferiority complexes. I have long said the MLB Network is quite fair about all the teams. I don’t think we’ve ever really been able to say that about ESPN. But it seems like they are trying to move in that direction, and not just because the Rockies in the lead. Shoot last year the case of the Padres was terrible. They ignored the Padres until about June, and the woke up and said, "Oh look, this team just keeps winning.
Am I biased towards the Rockies? You bet. But that doesn’t change the lack of fairness about all of baseball for which ESPN is notorious.
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But I just don't get it.
“ESPN is unfair. John Kruk is stupid.” Why care about what they have to say then?
If MLB is more balanced, watch MLB. I would not agree that ESPN is unfair. I would agree they cater to large markets and front runners. And that’s ok, their business is to make money and that’s the wagon they’ve hitched to.
two Icehouse 24 oz beers = $3.20 two "fancy" Bud Light 24 oz beers = $5.00
NOW who comes out on top?
by frightened inmate #2 on Apr 15, 2011 9:40 AM MDT up reply actions
I watch both. And I read a variety of sports outlets online too.
I watch NBATV. NFL Network, NHL Network. I don’t understand why it’s so atrocious to point out that a sports news outlet might try for something akin to fairness. I mean they don’t claim to be the Eastern Sports Network after all.
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They aren’t unfair.
two Icehouse 24 oz beers = $3.20 two "fancy" Bud Light 24 oz beers = $5.00
NOW who comes out on top?
by frightened inmate #2 on Apr 15, 2011 9:58 AM MDT up reply actions
Meh.
Perhaps unfair is too strong….how about perceptably biased towards east coast team? Now I know their market for broadcasting games is the East Coast as they predominantly air Yankees, RedSox, Phillies, Cardinals, Giants and Dodgers. That’s the market they are looking towards for revenue whilst broadcasting games. I don’t like it, but I get it. But they are the only sports news outlet that is made available as part of most basic cable packages. The MLB Network is not.
I believe their SC recaps should be and surprisingly have been better about reporting more fairly. Don’t misunderstand. I realize they do show Rockies etc on BBTN. But most viewers that are not hardcore fans, watch at minimum SC. That’s all I’m saying. I’m not saying anything about the BBTN coverage. Perhaps I should have been more clear on that point.
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Diehard Rockies fans most certainly have a massive inferiority complex?
I say that is more of a personality trait than a fan trait
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call it what you will, there's definitely a "weh weh they aren't covering us 24/7" vibe
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 15, 2011 9:34 AM MDT up reply actions
If this is true.... why does it bother you so?
/have a seat on the couch
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since no one is sitting on your couch...perhaps I could take a seat
A couple days ago I mad a vicious attack on Mondo because of a perceived wrong. I was all too quick to attack because of what I felt was a pattern of disrespect toward me, and thus I was sure the quote he used was a personal attack on me and and a deceased family member. Not only was I wrong but I was insulting. After i calmed down and actually saw that people were trying to keep me from going to a very dark place, I was mortified at what I had said and extremely embarrassed. My apology was accepted but the damage was already done. I hurt a lot of people.
So now you are wondering what does this have to do with this situation ? Well, Just learn from my mistake. The mods are here to help. Don’t take everything personally . It’s THEIR job to handle the “wrongs” …
Thanks for the couch time, :)
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by Mondogarage on Apr 15, 2011 10:12 AM MDT up reply actions
Point taken
but it really appears I am not getting my point across, need to take a class on how to get people to understand what I am trying to say.
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the internet loses much, in trying to relate context
also,
/hard to navigate
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by Mondogarage on Apr 15, 2011 10:18 AM MDT up reply actions
That's why I delete probably quite a few posts.
I’ll type a bunch of things out and then stop and think, you know that could be misconstrued as mean/harsh/rude or just plain argumentative and then hit the cancel button
by Chacinisthefuture on Apr 15, 2011 10:22 AM MDT up reply actions
And that's why I should always double check posts after editing them for clarity
That’s why I delete probably quite a few posts.
by Chacinisthefuture on Apr 15, 2011 10:22 AM MDT up reply actions
That's why I preview long posts
and wish SBNation had a delete or edit current comment button
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Agreed
All my other forums I frequent have a edit feature, though they are forums and I guess SBNation is more of a comment section then a forum
by Chacinisthefuture on Apr 15, 2011 10:26 AM MDT up reply actions
SBNation is like baseball.
Plays stand forever.
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Does this signature make me look fat?
by prettyinpurple on Apr 15, 2011 10:31 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Preview is your...
…oh, no I don’t.
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by victor frankenstein on Apr 15, 2011 11:42 AM MDT up reply actions
I do this also
I am just in a good (the world is awesome) mood today with it being April 15th. Thought I would try and pass along some “lets be happy vibe”…… didn’t work out so well.
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no three more days for you?
or if people said “this has to be done by the 15th” you didn’t correct them so you had the weekend to chill?
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by frightened inmate #2 on Apr 15, 2011 10:32 AM MDT up reply actions
Everyone from last night on is getting extended
if they don’t like it they can find another CPA. Will be finished by 4pm today…. best happy hour of the year for me is April 15th….
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Everyone from last night on is getting extended
Can we choose how we’re “extended”?
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by victor frankenstein on Apr 15, 2011 11:44 AM MDT up reply actions
Well, if you're extended longer than 4 hours, you'll need to call a doctor
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by Mondogarage on Apr 15, 2011 11:45 AM MDT up reply actions
I'd rather call a nurse.
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by victor frankenstein on Apr 15, 2011 12:12 PM MDT up reply actions
I'll be doing extensions this weekend
but the actually prep is pretty much done.
Well, except for my return and my parents…
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by Junction Rox on Apr 15, 2011 12:30 PM MDT up reply actions
Bugger, I knew I was forgetting something
Congrats on making it through another busy season.
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Yowch, so am I. Thanks for the reminder!
Today’s Frankentinerary:
1. Bike ride
2. File taxes
3. File into the Chase Library and witness the BLANKIN’ OF TH’ BLANKIN’ BLANKS!
Toodles, Row!
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by victor frankenstein on Apr 15, 2011 12:42 PM MDT up reply actions
I did my returns 2-3 months ago
best thing I’ve done the last two years, getting those things taken care of early.
by Chacinisthefuture on Apr 15, 2011 12:46 PM MDT up reply actions
Oh I typically get my done in Feb...but since I owed this year..
I procrastinated.
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I always procrastinate.
Even though I usually get a net refund (owe state, but get more back from federal).
That.
Which rhymes with…
Why am I not out the door yet?
Because my new Youtube page was uploading something voluminous I’ll be sending to one of the Row and a reboot paused it so I had to restart it.
Ha, lookit ’em squirm…
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by victor frankenstein on Apr 15, 2011 12:51 PM MDT up reply actions
It is away!
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by victor frankenstein on Apr 15, 2011 1:39 PM MDT up reply actions
So wait, if I don't file today is it an automatic extension?
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whew...thanks!
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That's what I thought..but this CPA talk made me nervous..
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Not quite EF Hutton but I'll take it
When CPAs talk, people get nervous
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Is that CPA's in general
that’s good to know. I always thought it was just me…
We're trying to win a (#)(*@$%#)@#&$#)^ argument here!!!!
Whatever the manager does is wrong, unless it works. Then he's a button pusher.
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by Junction Rox on Apr 15, 2011 2:52 PM MDT up reply actions
That's why I should probably not post while I'm multitasking....
I’m snarkier when posting with more brevity, which is not my intent.
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by Mondogarage on Apr 15, 2011 10:36 AM MDT up reply actions
I think you are really reading that wrong
and I hope you are being a little hyperbolic. Not even the most inferior of the complexes would expect 24/7 coverage.
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RMN = (1/x)
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by SurfaceThought on Apr 15, 2011 10:52 AM MDT up reply actions
oh come on
at least give me the benefit of a true conic section
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 15, 2011 10:53 AM MDT up reply actions
Correct me if I'm wrong
I though Hyperbola’s were one of the four types of conic sections…
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by SurfaceThought on Apr 15, 2011 10:56 AM MDT up reply actions
they are
I deserve y coordinates, alright? Not that copout “hyperbolic with respect to the origin” hyperbola.
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 15, 2011 10:56 AM MDT up reply actions
Some like it explicit
Some like it implicit
A benefit of the f(X) = (1/X) (The “RMN function”) form is that if X is in fact equal to the Rockies Magic number, and f(X) is equal to Andrew Martin’s Utility as a function of the Rockies, we can observe the vertical asymptote as X approaches 0 from the right hand side.
You just be thankful that I don’t Integrate you and reveal you to be the natural log that you are.
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by SurfaceThought on Apr 15, 2011 11:17 AM MDT up reply actions
I find this math trolling
to be banworthy.
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*scurries away*
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by SurfaceThought on Apr 15, 2011 11:23 AM MDT up reply actions
yeah good thing I hold the hammer, right?
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 15, 2011 11:29 AM MDT up reply actions
How does 72 offsuit help you mod this site?
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by Mondogarage on Apr 15, 2011 11:30 AM MDT up reply actions
band
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 15, 2011 11:31 AM MDT up reply actions
The Who
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by Mondogarage on Apr 15, 2011 11:32 AM MDT up reply actions
Or, to make it baseball-worthy
The Hu.
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by Mondogarage on Apr 15, 2011 11:32 AM MDT up reply actions
FIP
Per Tom Tango:
Fielding Independent Pitching, a measure of all those things for which a pitcher is specifically responsible. The formula is (HR*13+(BB+HBP-IBB)3-K2)/IP, plus a league-specific factor (usually around 3.2) to round out the number to an equivalent ERA number. FIP helps you understand how well a pitcher pitched, regardless of how well his fielders fielded.
See, I’m old school and math stupid.
I need to know the basis for any numerical coefficient, and FIP has three that have no explanation. So when I get to “FIP helps you understand” I just laugh and walk away.
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by victor frankenstein on Apr 15, 2011 11:49 AM MDT up reply actions
did you look into the valuation of the coefficients?
It’s likely based on linear weights
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 15, 2011 12:04 PM MDT up reply actions
Nah.
I focused on the feeling the laugh gave me.
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by victor frankenstein on Apr 15, 2011 12:11 PM MDT up reply actions
that is exactly the problem with FIP
the weights are completely arbitrary, designed to value things that will make certain people look good and others….not.
you still have to play the game, no matter how shiny liriano's FIP is
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
Or maybe they aren't arbitrary?
Those aren’t the exact coefficents, but the real ones are very similar. They are empirically derived from historical data, not made up to puff up certain pitchers.
Rocktober is not a time of year, it is a religion.
pretty sure they're arbitrary
makes it a lot easier to dislike the stat
you still have to play the game, no matter how shiny liriano's FIP is
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
pretty sure that they are derived from linear weights
Rocktober is not a time of year, it is a religion.
pretty sure you're wrong
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 15, 2011 2:56 PM MDT up reply actions
You can't just hate on a stat because you're pretty sure stat-people derived them by pulling numbers out of their butts
The fact that the league average ERA and league average FIP are almost always equivalent at that pitchers with several years under their belt (like Aaron Cook) have nearly identical career FIPs and ERAs should illustrate the numbers aren’t arbitrary.
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by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 15, 2011 6:08 PM MDT up reply actions
I know this is a math joke..
I don’t get it.
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"Hyperbolic"
–adjective
1. having the nature of hyperbole; exaggerated.
2. using hyperbole; exaggerating.
3. Mathematics .
a. of or pertaining to a hyperbola.
b. derived from a hyperbola, as a hyperbolic function
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by SurfaceThought on Apr 15, 2011 10:54 AM MDT up reply actions
Like I said I knew it was a math joke
about hyperbolic functions….that is the most I know about hyperbolic functions.
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so what's not to get
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 15, 2011 10:58 AM MDT up reply actions
I mean to say
I know that hypebolic function is a math term. I do not know what a hyperbolic function means or how it’s figured. And I’m okay with it.
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oh ok
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 15, 2011 11:00 AM MDT up reply actions
Also, I'm fine with not understanding the joke :)
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excellent point
I’d love it if we stamped out the Dangerfielding once and for all.
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NOW who comes out on top?
by frightened inmate #2 on Apr 15, 2011 8:39 AM MDT up reply actions
Or maybe she was just excited to see her fav team on SC and you are putting words in her mouth.
IMHO your overreaction (inferiority complex issues assumption) is is just as bad as “nice to see the Rox are getting love from ESPN”
There are at least two ways to look at every situation/comment, unless you really understand the other persons reasons why not assume the best….
If you have a beef about this “inferiority issue” then make your own post, I just don’t see the point of ragging on someone who is excited….
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Pretty much this dsmba. Thanks
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not an attack on you cat
He just used it as an inlet to a very relevant point.
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 15, 2011 9:12 AM MDT up reply actions
dsmba. if you read, you can see that im not attacking cat.
but there are people on this site that sit here and will turn to ESPN IMMEDIATELY following a game to check to see if they break their regularly scheduled programming to see if the rockies are shown.
don’t you go and say i was ‘ragging’ on cat, and dont you say that there isn’t an inferiority complex on this site. because there is. and we all know it.
and as cat said below, it does matter to get attention. but MVP voting is much different than what stupid john kruk has to say on a random episode of baseball tonight.
by roxintober on Apr 15, 2011 9:14 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Just because you say it isn't an attack against Cat doesn't mean it doesn't feel that way to her
Think about things from her point of view, you might get a different picture.
I didn’t say there wasn’t a inferiority complex on this site but to each their own, we all have something…. I am sure they appreciate you helping them out with it though.
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Quit white knighting.
Cat we’re all very sorry if you took it to be piling on you. We’re piling on inferiority complexes that you may or may not have.
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 15, 2011 9:25 AM MDT up reply actions
Just trying to follow your lead with defending Muzia
Defend the people not your opinions…..
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Nobody's attacking Cat
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 15, 2011 9:30 AM MDT up reply actions
I see it different
you do feel like you are being attacked now? Just curious…..
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No, this has moved from a lucid point to "LEAVE CAT ALONE!"
“LEAVE HER ALONE!!!!!”
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 15, 2011 9:36 AM MDT up reply actions
I see this as being much more about you and your reactions than Cat
guess we aren’t seeing eye to eye….
2011 Rockies motto "1 for 25" or ’We’re gonna crush the beans’
You have not once commented on the original point at hand.
But instead turned to ‘defend cat mode.’ Which she has done fine for herself.
Defend Cat mode? Don't know Cat and I am defending the idea not the person
The original post? Sure I did, glad that someone is excited about the Rockies being on SC.
Or do you mean your post?
2011 Rockies motto "1 for 25" or ’We’re gonna crush the beans’
So you're excited about a national media outlet reporting something you already knew?
why does that excite you?
/have a seat on the couch.
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by frightened inmate #2 on Apr 15, 2011 9:46 AM MDT up reply actions
Don't have TV so I don't watch either
now if we could talk about my abandonment issues….
2011 Rockies motto "1 for 25" or ’We’re gonna crush the beans’
i don’t have time to talk about that, i’m leaving.
two Icehouse 24 oz beers = $3.20 two "fancy" Bud Light 24 oz beers = $5.00
NOW who comes out on top?
by frightened inmate #2 on Apr 15, 2011 9:52 AM MDT up reply actions
Sure you put me on the couch but then don't want to listen
typical
2011 Rockies motto "1 for 25" or ’We’re gonna crush the beans’
i'm going out for smokes
i’ll be back in an hour or six days.
two Icehouse 24 oz beers = $3.20 two "fancy" Bud Light 24 oz beers = $5.00
NOW who comes out on top?
by frightened inmate #2 on Apr 15, 2011 10:02 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Any chance you can pick me up a sixer?
2011 Rockies motto "1 for 25" or ’We’re gonna crush the beans’
probably be a bit warm.
two Icehouse 24 oz beers = $3.20 two "fancy" Bud Light 24 oz beers = $5.00
NOW who comes out on top?
by frightened inmate #2 on Apr 15, 2011 10:24 AM MDT up reply actions
Then make it good beer, isn't supposed to be that cold anyway
2011 Rockies motto "1 for 25" or ’We’re gonna crush the beans’
icehouse?
two Icehouse 24 oz beers = $3.20 two "fancy" Bud Light 24 oz beers = $5.00
NOW who comes out on top?
by frightened inmate #2 on Apr 15, 2011 10:27 AM MDT up reply actions
Needs to be cold enough to freeze my taste buds
so….. probably not
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don't ice me, bro
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by Mondogarage on Apr 15, 2011 10:37 AM MDT up reply actions
Fun Frankenfact:
My first beer – a warm PBR in 1973 – was consumed in a garage.
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Is it game time yet?
Ready to move past the psychological exams.
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 15, 2011 9:49 AM MDT up reply actions
y'all
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by victor frankenstein on Apr 15, 2011 11:55 AM MDT up reply actions
Wow. I wasn't complaining people.
I was happy to see the Rockies getting some love before the Yankees. And as much as we would like to pretend that the press doesn’t matter, it sure as hell does. Especially when it comes to MVP voting. And since we all know that Tulo is being strongly considered as an MVP, I’m pretty damn happy to see some love from the ESPN.
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And as much as we would like to pretend that the press doesn’t matter, it sure as hell does. Especially when it comes to MVP voting
The press does not matter where it really counts: winning games.
Plus, I think there’s a big confirmation bias going on w/r/t the national media. A lot of MLB network guys had great things to say about Rox. As did some ESPN analysts. But any time a percieved slight happens in the national media, someone posts it here and says “we don’t get no respect!”
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by frightened inmate #2 on Apr 15, 2011 9:15 AM MDT up reply actions
I have come to conclude that wins are the only thing that truly satisfy
Kudos from pundits and shiny awards are the icing on the cake. Without the Ws, who cares.
For example, the silver sluggers and gold gloves did little to wash the bad taste from my mouth over 2010.
Bleed purple
Free Matt Daley
I'm sure every player would trade a GG/Cy Young for a WS Ring any day, but barring this happening
I get the feeling that Gold Glove are pretty important to Tulo(yes I know those are voted on by managers and coaches). Methinks he’d love to have the MVP too. And of course I suspect Ubaldo wouldn’t turn down being voted the Cy Young winner one day either. :)
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Ah, let's be fair to Kevin Na. It was 16 strokes on a par 4
Wow.
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by Mondogarage on Apr 15, 2011 10:06 AM MDT up reply actions
I think people need to understand something about Purple Row.
The community is very large and there’s no way you’re going to get everybody to think your way on anything and you have to be a bit tolerant of where those different fan directions will go if you’re going to post here. If some fans get pleasure from mainstream recognition, let them have it. Expect some to feel that the Rockies get no respect and to express their opinion to that effect. Expect and allow some to pessimistically feel that the team’s a fluke right now and will fall back to mediocrity soon. If you feel differently, express as much, but don’t be too shocked if not everybody agrees. I guess this is all a way of saying that the heading to your post “Can we all stop…” sets it up as an exercise in futile evangelism to your own opinion, and I think this is where it got taken off the rails.
I can see both sides, national media exposure is nice, and does lead to an increased brand presence, which leads to increased revenue, which leads to a better opportunity for increased win percentage, but at the same time, it’s all secondary to the product on the field, and I can see why some fans don’t like to pay attention to it, or even get annoyed when fans do. I personally like keeping track of these things from a free advertisement for the team standpoint, as of today, the Rockies are getting a lot of media mileage.
by Rox Girl on Apr 15, 2011 10:25 AM MDT up reply actions 7 recs
I love RG.
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by CentralCaliRox on Apr 15, 2011 11:26 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Get in line, pal.
"Your classless organization in your unholy city accused our Team of an unspeakable act. It was baseless, the Giants are classless, and I have no sympathy for your eternal damnation."
Me first...
/elbows RdRnnr
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/tries to hide in line
/is unsuccessful
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by victor frankenstein on Apr 15, 2011 11:57 AM MDT up reply actions
She isn't real
she’s artificial intelligence created by SBN
by BringItHome on Apr 15, 2011 11:33 AM MDT up reply actions
OMG.
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by BringItHome on Apr 15, 2011 11:43 AM MDT up reply actions
Excellent post, as always
Expecting everyone to feel the same way about anything is a pointless exercise. I gave up on worrying about media coverage about a year ago, but I’m not gonna dog somebody who wants to take up the fight.
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Get your purple on.
But then you don't really care about the children.
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Ah, the children...
Lost souls on a turbulent sea of TXT. I fear we may have lost them forever.
/sighs dramatically
Get your purple on.
14 stroke meltdown is amazing
Should impose the high school JV girls rule of max 10 strokes per hole for ol Kevin Na
by waterboy31321 on Apr 15, 2011 8:43 AM MDT up reply actions
If you haven’t seen the raw video, it’s a treat.
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Man I'm glad as far as hitting balls with stick sports go
I’m a baseball fan
Cargo Dingerz. When.
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by SurfaceThought on Apr 15, 2011 8:58 AM MDT up reply actions
I'm a baseball fan through and through
but it is way easier to go golfing then to get 18 guys together to play a game of baseball. I pity the guy the worst recorded hole I’ve ever played was a 12 can’t imagine “besting” that on TV.
by Chacinisthefuture on Apr 15, 2011 9:00 AM MDT up reply actions
Worst I’ve ever carded is an 10. Because if I hit it 10 times and the ball still isn’t in the hole, then screw it, I’m picking it up and it’s on to the next one.
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Yeah but there are times you can't just pick it up
I also would finish it out just to spite the hole. I’ll never let the hole get the best of me.
by Chacinisthefuture on Apr 15, 2011 9:06 AM MDT up reply actions
Wow
That’s just brutal!
Caution: Colorado teams are better than they appear.
by ShadowPenguin on Apr 15, 2011 9:42 AM MDT up reply actions
A lot of high school golf
boys and girls use double par for JV. Worst I ever carded was a 12 in a high school varsity tournament, after I blocked three OB off the tee. I’ve seen some 15s and above though.
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Well, at least Na wasn't the worst in PGA History
That honor belongs to John Daly …an 18 on a water hole somewhere….
of course he probably left a watering hole shortly before so that record is a little tainted.
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But Daly's was a par 5, so to be equivalent to Na's, he have had to shoot 20
aka 4 times par.
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by Mondogarage on Apr 15, 2011 10:39 AM MDT up reply actions
Well, all I know is that it's considered the worst performance on a given hole.
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Worst I've carded was 13, after four went in the lake.
I’ve played a tournament with a guy who got a 19 on a hole (five OB off the tee and an unplayable lie). Funny thing is, he was even par for the other 17 holes. Dude shot 87 with a 19.
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by squalene203 on Apr 15, 2011 11:30 AM MDT up reply actions
Here's the freaky part of yesterday
Kevin Na took a 16 on one hole, and shot an 80.
Had a really good round except for that hole.
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by Mondogarage on Apr 15, 2011 11:32 AM MDT up reply actions
I hate the max strokes rule
I would always card the number of strokes I got regardless of how long it took me to get it in the hole. It’s good motivation to improve next time. When I got a 17 on a hole, I didn’t say “Im gonna write down 10 because my feelings are hurt”. I said, “Damn I suck. I need to get better.” And by the end of the season I did.
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by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Apr 15, 2011 10:39 AM MDT up reply actions
This is why I avoid anything that is not a par 3 course..lol
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I avoid anything that doesn't include colored balls and windmills anymore
/never broke 123 for 18 holes
/has wrapped a club or two around a tree
/has hit a pronghorn antelope with a chip shot
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by Mondogarage on Apr 15, 2011 10:46 AM MDT up reply actions
I've hit an antelope as well
right before carding my best back 9 ever up to that point.
by Chacinisthefuture on Apr 15, 2011 11:05 AM MDT up reply actions
The one I hit was actually standing on the green, in a pack of about 15
Of course, I swung because I thought no way in hell would I even get to the green.
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by Mondogarage on Apr 15, 2011 11:09 AM MDT up reply actions
Yeah mine was in the fairway about 200 yards down
smacked it in the side on the fly and it bounced back rather then rolling out, they are all over that particular course up in Billings MT.
by Chacinisthefuture on Apr 15, 2011 11:13 AM MDT up reply actions
What about mini golf?
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by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Apr 15, 2011 10:54 AM MDT up reply actions
Oh I you mean
like with windmills and such? No I don’t avoid that..lol
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I always thought it would be fun to design a baseball themed mini golf course
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by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Apr 15, 2011 10:58 AM MDT up reply actions
BaseGolfball
My sis and I made a 3 hole putt putt course in the field behind our house when we were kids. It was actually functional and fun!
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functional and fun!
You just wrote my epitaph.
Who knew that Muzia’s love is like a rock tied to your feet, dragging you to the bottom of the ocean?
Some days, I feel like I’ve accidentally entered the Church of Tulowitzki on Baseball Easter.
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4 game lead in the West already
I’m getting more confident by the day that we’re not giving up the lead for the rest of the year.
by Chacinisthefuture on Apr 15, 2011 8:51 AM MDT reply actions
How early did the Padres take it last year?
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They led for 148 days
not sure what the time period was for sure
by Chacinisthefuture on Apr 15, 2011 9:03 AM MDT up reply actions
4 months
I think. I want to say the led from April until August. Dropped behind the Giants at the end of August
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Which would be 5 months! doh
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I really liked how that ended.
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by victor frankenstein on Apr 15, 2011 11:59 AM MDT up reply actions
I'm sure you did...:P
How does dust taste?
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Like Purple Passion.
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by victor frankenstein on Apr 15, 2011 12:10 PM MDT up reply actions
Anyone ever lead for all 162 games? Probably.
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by squalene203 on Apr 15, 2011 11:31 AM MDT up reply actions
Yes, there have been wire to wire leaders, but very rare...
…because not only do they have to win their first game, they can’t, for instance, ever be 1-0 while another team in division is 2-0, given early days off.
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by Mondogarage on Apr 15, 2011 11:33 AM MDT up reply actions
How's this for a DP combo up the middle
SS .364/.491/.909, OPS 1.400, OPS+ 247
2B .458/.594/.708, OPS 1.302, OPS+ 229
And great fielding from both.
by Chacinisthefuture on Apr 15, 2011 8:59 AM MDT reply actions
Driving up the fantasy prices are we? :-P
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I’m kidding but wow Jonny with a .707 SLG?
Dude’s hot right now.
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by CentralCaliRox on Apr 15, 2011 11:27 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
He's still Scrappy
And seems to have learned that pitchers will throw balls outside the strike zone
I want to say how awesome a particular Rockies player is and that he will be the MVP, but the last time I mentioned it in my sig he went out with an injury, so, GO PLAYER WHO IS SO AWESOME!
If Tulo hits
Another home run today, he will have hit the 100 mark today. Hopefully this happens.
Also I hope the Rockies win.
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 15, 2011 9:31 AM MDT up reply actions
Espeacially against the Cubs1
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Tulo's never hit a walkoff HR yet in his career
Wouldn’t it be just like the Cubs to give up a guy’s 100th career HR on a walkoff?
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by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Apr 15, 2011 9:39 AM MDT up reply actions
What? That can't be right...really?
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Yep
He’s had walkoff hits in the 9th (most recently in that game where he single handedly destroyed the Giants the night after Timmeh made his juiced balls claim), he’s had HR’s at home in the bottom of the 8th to give the Rockies the lead (like last August against the Brewers), and he’s hit HR’s on the road in the top of the 9th to give the Rockies the lead. Never a walkoff HR tough.
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by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Apr 15, 2011 10:15 AM MDT up reply actions
Well, then he needs to get that corrected immediately.
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by SDcat09 on Apr 15, 2011 10:18 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
But that would imply
that the Cubs somehow matched or exceeded the Rockies production through 8.5 innings. Sorry, don’t see that happening.
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They did last year in Cargo's cycle game
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by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Apr 15, 2011 10:16 AM MDT up reply actions
what is forgotten about that game
is that cargo was playing all 9 positions
you still have to play the game, no matter how shiny liriano's FIP is
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
and he got both the win and a save
"We have done everything possible to be set for this day, for this season. It's time to go. We are ready. I can promise you that." - CarGo
Rly?
I must be remembering walk off hits/Sac Flies
I want to say how awesome a particular Rockies player is and that he will be the MVP, but the last time I mentioned it in my sig he went out with an injury, so, GO PLAYER WHO IS SO AWESOME!
Yeah
He’s actually had several walk off hits, just no walk off HR’s.
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by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Apr 15, 2011 11:46 AM MDT up reply actions
He'd also match his 2008 HR total
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by BittenAnkles on Apr 15, 2011 9:44 AM MDT up reply actions
I was just cruising through fangraphs and noticed that Tulo is leading the league in WAR!
Thats without any fielding component too. Also according to Fangraphs, Tulo’s 1.3 WAR has already made him worth $5.9 million for the season. I’d say he’s earning that contract!
What really jumped out to me was that Tulo has room to improve! Take a look at his BABIP: .273. Now I am not saying he could be hitting more homeruns, but more singles, doubles, and triples? Yes. His HR/FB% is RIDICULOUS at 36.8 (career = 14.7), completely unsustainable but really fun to watch!
The #2 guy on the WAR list is Matt Kemp, but his BABIP is .500. Look for some serious regression soon.
"My eyes! The goggles do nothing!" - Rainier Wolfcastle
remember too that as Tulo's BABIP increases
that SLG is gonna go down as well. HR swings will be traded for LD swings. Not that he can’t line a few out of the park, but we’ll see some more in the park hits.
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 15, 2011 9:37 AM MDT up reply actions
He's already at 20% for LD%, which is right around his career average
His FB% and GB% are really skewed right now though. Based on past performance, I’d be expecting less flyballs and more groundballs upcoming.
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by BittenAnkles on Apr 15, 2011 9:43 AM MDT up reply actions
good point, I hadn't checked the numbers
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 15, 2011 9:44 AM MDT up reply actions
I think Tulo's already exhuasted much of the BABIP improvement he's gonna see. (At least compared to where it was)
I still think his BABIP is gonna go up another 40-50 points or so but he’s already made up over 100 BABIP points since Monday night. In that thread I mentioned that with a higher BABIP, Tulo could have an OPS of 1.300 right now if his BABIP comes up and what do you ya know; even I underestimated Tulo. (His OPS is now 1.400)
After these three games though, I think the scales are tilted more the other way. His now unsustainable HR/FB outweighs any benefit he will get from a still climbing BABIP. I still stand my ground on the argument that Tulo will hit 40 HRs, have an OPS of 1.000 or more this season, and a HR/FB rate of 20%, but what he’s doing right now is ridiculous. I love it; but I know THIS type of production can’t last.
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by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Apr 15, 2011 10:02 AM MDT up reply actions
I completely expect SLG and the HR's to slow down,
but it wouldn’t be a bad thing if he collected a few more singles or doubles, especially with RISP. He’s come up empty in a few spots but then crushed a solo HR in his next AB.
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by BittenAnkles on Apr 15, 2011 10:08 AM MDT up reply actions
Which is worse..
Being a Cubs fan, a Mets fan, or a Pirates fan?
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Pirates fan!
They haven’t had a winning season in 92’.
by EssentialCo on Apr 15, 2011 10:08 AM MDT up reply actions
There is some discussion of this
in “Scorecasting” The authors use the Cubs of an example where the market takes away all motivation for the Cubs to try to get better, since they are going to generate the same amount of revenue, regardless of performance.
"Your classless organization in your unholy city accused our Team of an unspeakable act. It was baseless, the Giants are classless, and I have no sympathy for your eternal damnation."
The Pirates done't have a lot of incentive to get better either,
Because of the revenue sharing structure and the cheapness of their roster, they can turn a profit a bad team and minimal gate receipts. The Mets aren’t as lucky because of the NY sports scene. Loosing isn’t an acceptable business plan.
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by BittenAnkles on Apr 15, 2011 9:51 AM MDT up reply actions
Mets, I think
Pirates fans expects to lose. Cubs fans don’t care about baseball. But Mets fans are programmed to wallow in a sense of inferior despair, punctuate with just enough rays of hope to make the inevitable failure even more agonising.
by biondino on Apr 15, 2011 9:55 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
I think I concur with your wise assessment.
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Crazy Prediction Time
By the end of this season, Baseball will have a new single season homerun king…. and he plays for Colorado.
Jonathan Herrera is the Answer!
Who? Toddfather?
He better step on the gas then! :)
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by BittenAnkles on Apr 15, 2011 10:05 AM MDT up reply actions
Let's not get too excited about one homerun...
Although I loved seeing Jonny get all of that one.
"Your classless organization in your unholy city accused our Team of an unspeakable act. It was baseless, the Giants are classless, and I have no sympathy for your eternal damnation."
Hehe
The hitting streak however = totally Jonny’s for the taking.
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by SurfaceThought on Apr 15, 2011 11:26 AM MDT up reply actions
Jonny hits safely in 57 consecutive games...
I would lose my mind. Like turning over cars and lighting fires crazy.
"Your classless organization in your unholy city accused our Team of an unspeakable act. It was baseless, the Giants are classless, and I have no sympathy for your eternal damnation."
I would quit writing about baseball.
Who knew that Muzia’s love is like a rock tied to your feet, dragging you to the bottom of the ocean?
Some days, I feel like I’ve accidentally entered the Church of Tulowitzki on Baseball Easter.
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You better be careful
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I'd still have 60 Avs losses a year to write about, don't worry.
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Some days, I feel like I’ve accidentally entered the Church of Tulowitzki on Baseball Easter.
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The Aves will have had more losses this season than the Rox will.
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by Mondogarage on Apr 15, 2011 11:33 AM MDT up reply actions
Newflash
Denver Post Reporting:
The entire city of Denver is in ruins on a night when both the single season Home Run record was broken by Troy Tulowitzki and Gehrigs Hitting streak record was broken by Jonathan Herrera. Shortly after hitting his 76th Home Run (A grandslam, and fourth of the night completing the first ever home run cycle in MLB) Troy transformed into a giant ape and climbed the quest building, swatting down the Giants team plane which had attempted to fly back to San Francisco early to avoid the carnage. Jonny, however, was deemed “The Answer” by a mob of fans who have constructed a Throne for him on the home plate of coors field where he has been coronated as the king of what has variously been descripted as a “religious” and “revolutionary political movement”.
Troy Renck tweets that Ubaldo is as mild mannered as ever.
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by SurfaceThought on Apr 15, 2011 11:45 AM MDT up reply actions 4 recs
Whatever you are on, please start sharing
I want to say how awesome a particular Rockies player is and that he will be the MVP, but the last time I mentioned it in my sig he went out with an injury, so, GO PLAYER WHO IS SO AWESOME!
by Arimaris on Apr 15, 2011 11:49 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Rockahol.jpg
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by SurfaceThought on Apr 15, 2011 11:56 AM MDT up reply actions
Troy transformed into a giant ape and climbed the quest building, swatting down the Giants team plane which had attempted to fly back to San Francisco early to avoid the carnage.
Oh, the ’Shopportunities…
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by victor frankenstein on Apr 15, 2011 12:01 PM MDT up reply actions
*Qwest building
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by SurfaceThought on Apr 15, 2011 12:10 PM MDT up reply actions
Please not on a weekday.
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by Mondogarage on Apr 15, 2011 12:20 PM MDT up reply actions
Do you work there? What floor?
Is the view nice looking out over all the underlings?
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by SurfaceThought on Apr 15, 2011 12:21 PM MDT up reply actions
I do work in that building, but don't have a view.
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by Mondogarage on Apr 15, 2011 12:28 PM MDT up reply actions
Are your walls padded?
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by victor frankenstein on Apr 15, 2011 12:32 PM MDT up reply actions
No, but sometimes, they should be
I do have a window. But my desk doesn’t face it. If it faced west, I’d turn my desk around.
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by Mondogarage on Apr 15, 2011 12:33 PM MDT up reply actions
Ba - ZINGGGG!
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by victor frankenstein on Apr 15, 2011 12:34 PM MDT up reply actions
Gehrig's hitting streak???
There was aYankee who had a long hitting streak once.
I forget his name, though. I think he was married to
Marilyn Monroe and was in a Mr. Coffee commercial once.
TuLO + UbalDO + CarGO = LODO GO
Didn't Joltin' Joe play like in like 5600 consecutive games?
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by Mondogarage on Apr 15, 2011 12:02 PM MDT up reply actions
Something like that
Dimaggio was before my time, but I always held him in awe
as a great ballplayer.
Until I read the Mickey Mangle book last year. (“Last American Boy” —
a great read, BTW.)
However good he was as a player, Dimaggio was a complete
jerk off the field, even to his teammates. Ruined my image of him.
TuLO + UbalDO + CarGO = LODO GO
Uh oh, type
Mickey Mantle, not Mangle.
Although DiMag did mangle him up pretty good
when he got in his way on that flyball where
Mantle screwed up his knee.
TuLO + UbalDO + CarGO = LODO GO
Mickey who?
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Mickey basically forced Joe out of center right?
I’m sure there had to be some bad blood specifically between those two… I’m a yanks historian by no stretch of the imagination though.
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by SurfaceThought on Apr 15, 2011 12:12 PM MDT up reply actions
"Mickey Way."
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by victor frankenstein on Apr 15, 2011 12:14 PM MDT up reply actions
Sort of
Joe D was barely able to move around in the OF by the time Mantle arrived, so someone was going to move him out.
But Mantle came along & there was no comparison of
their skills at the time … or even after Mantle’s knee
injury.
And history repeats itself. Someone will need to replace Jeter, and soon.
TuLO + UbalDO + CarGO = LODO GO
You mean they're not going to stash him in CF?
HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
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by SurfaceThought on Apr 15, 2011 12:34 PM MDT up reply actions
Yeah, I've been aware of that rep for a while, though not from indepth reading
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by Mondogarage on Apr 15, 2011 12:08 PM MDT up reply actions
Oh where did you go Joe Dimaggio
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Our nation turns its lonely eyes to Garfunkel
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by Mondogarage on Apr 15, 2011 12:03 PM MDT up reply actions
FFFFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
WOOPS! I really do deserve to be banned for that. Seriously.
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by SurfaceThought on Apr 15, 2011 12:05 PM MDT up reply actions
Let's be realistic here
I’m probably as much pro Tulo as anyone on here and I think there’s no way that happens.
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by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Apr 15, 2011 10:10 AM MDT up reply actions
If he took some "Flax Seed Oil" he could probably do it.
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by BittenAnkles on Apr 15, 2011 10:11 AM MDT up reply actions
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 15, 2011 10:12 AM MDT up reply actions
That’s one big Wiggy.
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by Franchise26 on Apr 15, 2011 10:13 AM MDT up reply actions
His eyes are uncomfortably close together
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by Mondogarage on Apr 15, 2011 10:18 AM MDT up reply actions
He's incredibly focused.
Don’t make me bring the Fauxhawk.
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by victor frankenstein on Apr 15, 2011 12:03 PM MDT up reply actions
As we have to be, if we're gonna stare at that mug
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by Mondogarage on Apr 15, 2011 12:04 PM MDT up reply actions
The Rox' start reminds me of an old Fleetwood Mac tune
Seems like a dream…got me hypnotized…
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by victor frankenstein on Apr 15, 2011 12:07 PM MDT up reply actions
Gee, back in the day on PR
there were lots of pictures posted of
Scott Podsednik’s wife.
Now we get Wiggy pictures and flying sharks.
This trend may or may not be an improvement.
TuLO + UbalDO + CarGO = LODO GO
Lopez Forever
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Are we dropping the "Herrera Never" part of that slogan?
"Your classless organization in your unholy city accused our Team of an unspeakable act. It was baseless, the Giants are classless, and I have no sympathy for your eternal damnation."
I should think so
Herrera Forever.
Jose “most of the time at 3rd until Stewy figures it out at AAA” Lopez Currently
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Lets not pretend that Wiggy and Lopez
have been totally wonderful at the plate either…. let Stewart won’t figure things out sitting on the bench
Jonathan Herrera is the Answer!
I'll agree that they haven't been amazing but
at least they’re not a K waiting to happen every other at-bat. I want Stewart to break out as much as anyone, but I don’t the big league team giving him more at-bats to look bad in at the expense of getting runs scored/winning games.
by Chacinisthefuture on Apr 15, 2011 10:31 AM MDT up reply actions
That's why I said
“until Stewy figures it out at AAA”:) He won’t sit the bench at AAA
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True
but I just don’t think he’s been given a fair chance this year. He Starts a game, then sits the next three in favor of Wiggy or Lopez… its like Tracy has too many toys.
I say give Stewat a weeks worth of at bats at the major league level, if by then he is still sucking… then ya, send him down.
He’s lost playing time to two guys who don’t deserve the playing time they have been given over him.
Jonathan Herrera is the Answer!
They've all been "scream at the television" bad
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 15, 2011 10:32 AM MDT up reply actions
or in other words, typical road Rockies bad...
and miraculously they’ll “start to figure things out” starting today, I suspect.
funny how that works
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 15, 2011 10:38 AM MDT up reply actions
7-1 .
Sorry, I just had to bask in the glow of that road trip a bit more.
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by glaucophane on Apr 15, 2011 10:40 AM MDT up reply actions
Yeah but I'd argue that Lopez and Wiggy are just being cursed by the BABIP fairy
both have 5 or less k’s is 30+ at-bats so their putting the ball in play at least Stewart has 11 K’s in 21 PA’s
by Chacinisthefuture on Apr 15, 2011 10:35 AM MDT up reply actions
I agree with this. Stewart has looked lost at the plate since coming back from injury in ST
He needs to adjust in the batting cages and in game action, but I don’t believe it’s in the Rockies best interest to completely let him play through the slump when Wigginton and Lopez are likely to be a bit better right now once their BABIP luck starts straightening out.
Lopez and Wiggy are both getting devoured by the BABIP dragon
I’m still in the “Extended ST for Stewart” camp.
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 15, 2011 10:38 AM MDT up reply actions
Wiggy was devoured by Pedro Alvarez and his lil' dragon
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by Mondogarage on Apr 15, 2011 10:40 AM MDT up reply actions
Wiggy hits more foul balls
Right on the screws than anyone I’ve seen in a while. Wonder if closing his stance slightly would send some of those missiles into fair territory? Currently all they are doing is scaring fans and putting him in bad counts.
by Northsider1964 on Apr 15, 2011 11:02 AM MDT up reply actions
His problem is all the fair ones are hit directly at Pedro Alvarez
even when he’s in Pittsburgh and Wiggy in in New york he is still hitting them at Pedro.
by Chacinisthefuture on Apr 15, 2011 11:07 AM MDT up reply actions
Interesting perspective.
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by CentralCaliRox on Apr 15, 2011 11:30 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Lopez has no Walks
Lopez has no Walks…
Lopez…. Doesn’t have any walks
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by SurfaceThought on Apr 15, 2011 11:28 AM MDT up reply actions
I really want to see Herrera in the lineup everyday till he can qualify for the league batting average lead.
so we can have a Rockie on top of that category too
by Chacinisthefuture on Apr 15, 2011 10:24 AM MDT up reply actions
Crap. Then he'll never change his song.
The poster on my wall has Tulo on it, NOT Beiber. When I think Tulo's song can't get any worse, the universe proves me wrong.
Does this signature make me look fat?
by prettyinpurple on Apr 15, 2011 10:32 AM MDT up reply actions
Today is Jackie Robinson day.
The poster on my wall has Tulo on it, NOT Beiber. When I think Tulo's song can't get any worse, the universe proves me wrong.
Does this signature make me look fat?
by prettyinpurple on Apr 15, 2011 10:33 AM MDT reply actions 1 recs
true that
I actually had a decently long conversation with my dad about how fortunate I feel to grow up in a generation where segregation and the like are things we don’t have to deal with in modern sports. At least not like they did post WW2.
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 15, 2011 10:37 AM MDT up reply actions 4 recs
Absolutely this
REC
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by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Apr 15, 2011 10:41 AM MDT up reply actions
Amen.
The poster on my wall has Tulo on it, NOT Beiber. When I think Tulo's song can't get any worse, the universe proves me wrong.
Does this signature make me look fat?
by prettyinpurple on Apr 15, 2011 10:58 AM MDT up reply actions
Its too bad Josh Gibson never got to see MLB action
maybe the only ever baseballer ever who would make people say “Babe who?”
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by SurfaceThought on Apr 15, 2011 11:30 AM MDT up reply actions
I brought him up in that conversation
Whenever we talk about the best catcher ever, people say Bench or Berra or Cochrane. I always have to bring up Gibson.
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 15, 2011 11:30 AM MDT up reply actions
Curious how you or anyone here for that matter sees NLers in comparision to MLBers
IIRC the stats out there for Gibson and the like include NL, barnstorming, Mexican, Puerto Rico and Dominican leagues, sometimes playing 170-180 games a year. I am not saying those leagues weren’t good…. I just find it hard to compare.
FYI, “Voices from the Great Black Baseball Leagues” is a great book if anyone is looking
2011 Rockies motto "1 for 25" or ’We’re gonna crush the beans’
counting stats not as helpful
But I remember somewhere did an article adjusting for the longer season/level of competition. Put the top Negro league players on par with the ML players of their day.
Which makes sense. Baseball WAS the sport to play for a long time. All the top athletes played no matter their color they just were in a specific league. Logically they would be equal to or possibly better than the top in the segregated ML.
I want to say how awesome a particular Rockies player is and that he will be the MVP, but the last time I mentioned it in my sig he went out with an injury, so, GO PLAYER WHO IS SO AWESOME!
Agreed, really really hard to make any real stat comparisons
However, anecdotal evidence from MLBers who played against them on rare occasion tend to support the idea that certain players (e.g., Gibson, Paige) would have been amongst the handful or two of greatest players ever.
But you can’t really extrapolate those numbers and just assume equal levels of competition.
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by Mondogarage on Apr 15, 2011 11:52 AM MDT up reply actions
You could make a similar argument
For Ray Dandridge being the best 3B ever. Some players who spanned both the Negro Leagues and MLB certainly did.
by Northsider1964 on Apr 15, 2011 2:56 PM MDT up reply actions
It would be a VERY cool discussion
But no one would ever say “Babe who?” He was too freaking good.
I want to say how awesome a particular Rockies player is and that he will be the MVP, but the last time I mentioned it in my sig he went out with an injury, so, GO PLAYER WHO IS SO AWESOME!
Yeah, I was being a total Hyperbola
Obviously Yaz never made anyone say “Williams who?”
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by SurfaceThought on Apr 15, 2011 11:53 AM MDT up reply actions
42 was The Original Answer
"Your classless organization in your unholy city accused our Team of an unspeakable act. It was baseless, the Giants are classless, and I have no sympathy for your eternal damnation."
by RdRnnr on Apr 15, 2011 11:19 AM MDT up reply actions 2 recs
and a 9 foot rat tail
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 15, 2011 10:39 AM MDT up reply actions
The amazing/ridiculous thing about that is
It wouldn’t even be a record, at least for RBI’s. Gotta love Hack Wilson, who never gets mentioned alongside the Ruths and Gehrigs and Cobbs of the world, but should.
by BostonTransplant on Apr 15, 2011 11:22 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Actually, the best part of that line
is the 162 to 68 walks to strikeouts rate. I’d almost rather have that then 95 Homeruns….
HAHA NOT. Still though.
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by SurfaceThought on Apr 15, 2011 11:32 AM MDT up reply actions
/opens can
Boston Red Sox, Adrian Gonzalez Agree On Long-Term Contract
http://mlb.sbnation.com/2011/4/15/2112706/boston-red-sox-adrian-gonzalez-contract
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That's a given. I think they expected this contract
for sometime now. He’ll figure it out.
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I saw that ut wasn't going to say anything
I think both sides will only think this makes their csae stronger.
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by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Apr 15, 2011 10:55 AM MDT up reply actions
So we just won 7 games on our first road trip
Anyone want to take a guess at what was the most wins we had on any road trip all of last season?
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by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Apr 15, 2011 10:50 AM MDT reply actions
Ding Ding Ding
You’re a winner!!!
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by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Apr 15, 2011 10:53 AM MDT up reply actions
I sure hope we haven't peaked
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0_o
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For those not totally familiar with all the ins and outs of the format here at SBN
Clicking on “Up” shows the comment replied to. This is helpful with thread digression.
And, hopefully, pennant chases.
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by victor frankenstein on Apr 15, 2011 12:31 PM MDT up reply actions
It's sooooooo nice already having 7 road wins in the can.
That’s like, a fifth of the road wins we had all last season.
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by squalene203 on Apr 15, 2011 11:38 AM MDT up reply actions
one more, and we're over 25%
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by Mondogarage on Apr 15, 2011 11:42 AM MDT up reply actions
Hehe. Awesome.
The poster on my wall has Tulo on it, NOT Beiber. When I think Tulo's song can't get any worse, the universe proves me wrong.
Does this signature make me look fat?
by prettyinpurple on Apr 15, 2011 10:59 AM MDT up reply actions
They come in 2 sizes
Small and Extra Small
But they make you want to run around the yar
after every at bat.
TuLO + UbalDO + CarGO = LODO GO
I just wanna yell this:
We’Re NUMBER 1! We’Re NUMBER 1! We’Re NUMBER 1! We’Re NUMBER 1! We’Re NUMBER 1! We’Re NUMBER 1! We’Re NUMBER 1! We’Re NUMBER 1! We’Re NUMBER 1! We’Re NUMBER 1! We’Re NUMBER 1! We’Re NUMBER 1! We’Re NUMBER 1! We’Re NUMBER 1! We’Re NUMBER 1! We’Re NUMBER 1! We’Re NUMBER 1! We’Re NUMBER 1! We’Re NUMBER 1! We’Re NUMBER 1! We’Re NUMBER 1! We’Re NUMBER 1! We’Re NUMBER 1! We’Re NUMBER 1! We’Re NUMBER 1! We’Re NUMBER 1! We’Re NUMBER 1! We’Re NUMBER 1! We’Re NUMBER 1! We’Re NUMBER 1! We’Re NUMBER 1! We’Re NUMBER 1! We’Re NUMBER 1! We’Re NUMBER 1! We’Re NUMBER 1! We’Re NUMBER 1! We’Re NUMBER 1! We’Re NUMBER 1! We’Re NUMBER 1! We’Re NUMBER 1!
The poster on my wall has Tulo on it, NOT Beiber. When I think Tulo's song can't get any worse, the universe proves me wrong.
Does this signature make me look fat?
by prettyinpurple on Apr 15, 2011 10:59 AM MDT reply actions
YEAH YEAH YEAH : D
The poster on my wall has Tulo on it, NOT Beiber. When I think Tulo's song can't get any worse, the universe proves me wrong.
Does this signature make me look fat?
by prettyinpurple on Apr 15, 2011 11:13 AM MDT up reply actions
If you want to hear awesome radio google WFAN right now
click on listen live and go to 660.
Baseball is Back!!!!!!!!
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Apr 15, 2011 11:08 AM MDT reply actions
hey, this isn't playing "Rush"...
Who knew that Muzia’s love is like a rock tied to your feet, dragging you to the bottom of the ocean?
Some days, I feel like I’ve accidentally entered the Church of Tulowitzki on Baseball Easter.
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Here’s the link. Click listen live
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by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Apr 15, 2011 11:10 AM MDT up reply actions
OH SNAP! Colorado isn't the 98 Yankees...burrrrnnn
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He was giving them credit earlier
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by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Apr 15, 2011 11:13 AM MDT up reply actions
I believe it
"I think I speak for everyone in here when I say it's playoffs or bust"- J. Hammel
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He was killing the Mets because Met fans always complain about how hard it is to hit HR's at Citi Field
and he said “It’s amazing how Tulowitzki doesn’t have any trouble hitting it out of this park.”
Baseball is Back!!!!!!!!
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Apr 15, 2011 11:22 AM MDT up reply actions
"you got guys who are pea shooters hitting it out of this ballpark!"
"We have done everything possible to be set for this day, for this season. It's time to go. We are ready. I can promise you that." - CarGo
by Mondogarage on Apr 15, 2011 11:27 AM MDT up reply actions
That line was awesome
I love our little “pea shooter”.
HAHA
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by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Apr 15, 2011 11:28 AM MDT up reply actions
he's scrappy!
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by DAWNMARIE01 on Apr 15, 2011 11:36 AM MDT up reply actions
Dear Mets fans:
Maybe it’s less your hitting and crazy ballpark designed to ruin your star players and more the fact that you have one MLB pitcher on your roster — and he’s on the DL.
And you can’t use your only good reliever because you don’t want to pay him $17million next season.
Who knew that Muzia’s love is like a rock tied to your feet, dragging you to the bottom of the ocean?
Some days, I feel like I’ve accidentally entered the Church of Tulowitzki on Baseball Easter.
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Lack of media respect for the Rockies!!
East Coast Bias!! wharrgarrbl!!!
We're trying to win a (#)(*@$%#)@#&$#)^ argument here!!!!
Whatever the manager does is wrong, unless it works. Then he's a button pusher.
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"Everyone study two out situations, count management, and I'll be back with some gluten free crackers"
by Junction Rox on Apr 15, 2011 2:11 PM MDT up reply actions
best response
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 15, 2011 2:57 PM MDT up reply actions
Did you listen to the broadcast?
Because my comment was related to what the host said.
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the east coast host
of a lame stream media outlet.
two Icehouse 24 oz beers = $3.20 two "fancy" Bud Light 24 oz beers = $5.00
NOW who comes out on top?
by frightened inmate #2 on Apr 15, 2011 3:02 PM MDT up reply actions
"you think you might have brushed him off the plate ONCE in the series"?
LOL
"We have done everything possible to be set for this day, for this season. It's time to go. We are ready. I can promise you that." - CarGo
by Mondogarage on Apr 15, 2011 11:12 AM MDT up reply actions
we're gonna be the worst group of frontrunners ever
Who knew that Muzia’s love is like a rock tied to your feet, dragging you to the bottom of the ocean?
Some days, I feel like I’ve accidentally entered the Church of Tulowitzki on Baseball Easter.
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giants suck.
two Icehouse 24 oz beers = $3.20 two "fancy" Bud Light 24 oz beers = $5.00
NOW who comes out on top?
by frightened inmate #2 on Apr 15, 2011 11:14 AM MDT up reply actions
If they're talking about Tulo
I think that’s the last thing you do. Considering what he did when the Mets fans were taunting him. He’s the last player I want mad as an opposing manager.
by Chacinisthefuture on Apr 15, 2011 11:14 AM MDT up reply actions
I heard this from on the the MLBN analysts as well
The theory is Tulo is far too comfortable at the plate. You’ve got to pitch him inside to get his feet moving a little.
Bleed purple
Free Matt Daley
I wasn't quite clear. But I think he's a little annoyed with the Mets
“The Mets are a disgrace” ouch
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Just wait till the callers start coming into the show
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by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Apr 15, 2011 11:19 AM MDT up reply actions
I will say this...I love listening to NY fans fight about things.
While NYers are in your face and obnoxious…they are never insincere for the most part.
"I think I speak for everyone in here when I say it's playoffs or bust"- J. Hammel
Toddfather, Tulo, CarGo plus The Answer - Rox 2011 NL West Crown
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Yeah
They tell you how they feel, don’t they?
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by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Apr 15, 2011 11:34 AM MDT up reply actions
And they are good fans, or at least knowledgeable
"We have done everything possible to be set for this day, for this season. It's time to go. We are ready. I can promise you that." - CarGo
by Mondogarage on Apr 15, 2011 11:35 AM MDT up reply actions
Yes they are
Baseball is Back!!!!!!!!
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Apr 15, 2011 11:36 AM MDT up reply actions
Seriously
But I dealt with a lot of NYers in my previous employment. They might be rough and gruff and not “nice”, but I think they are geniune and rather kind. They don’t like to play games.
Sometimes Californians (certainly not all) aren’t always quite sincere but always “nice”.
"I think I speak for everyone in here when I say it's playoffs or bust"- J. Hammel
Toddfather, Tulo, CarGo plus The Answer - Rox 2011 NL West Crown
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So. . . .
Am I a real New Yorker?
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I haven't met you or spoken with you
But I assume you are not that rough and gruff, but are sincere and kind.
That’s just been my SSS in my business dealings.
"I think I speak for everyone in here when I say it's playoffs or bust"- J. Hammel
Toddfather, Tulo, CarGo plus The Answer - Rox 2011 NL West Crown
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HAHA
“I hope the Met fans who went to the game yesterday get a written apology in the mail”.
Baseball is Back!!!!!!!!
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Apr 15, 2011 11:18 AM MDT up reply actions
Johnny Herrera - OPS 1.302
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAH
"We have done everything possible to be set for this day, for this season. It's time to go. We are ready. I can promise you that." - CarGo
Minnesota Twins:
Mauer on the DL for bilateral leg weakness. I dunno but this sounds like something more serious than leg fatigue….:(
Not saying this is the case, but my friends son who has MS, this was the one thing that got him to the doctor.
"I think I speak for everyone in here when I say it's playoffs or bust"- J. Hammel
Toddfather, Tulo, CarGo plus The Answer - Rox 2011 NL West Crown
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Hamilton, Mauer, and Longoria are all on the DL in the AL now
WOW
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by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Apr 15, 2011 11:24 AM MDT up reply actions
I'm really quite worried that Mauer has something more serious going on....
Hamilton and Longoria will recover no problem
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Toddfather, Tulo, CarGo plus The Answer - Rox 2011 NL West Crown
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I agree
I really hope you’re wrong but I don’t think you are
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by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Apr 15, 2011 11:26 AM MDT up reply actions
Hamilton just needs a 3rd base coach transplant
"We have done everything possible to be set for this day, for this season. It's time to go. We are ready. I can promise you that." - CarGo
by Mondogarage on Apr 15, 2011 11:29 AM MDT up reply actions
I heard speculation last night
that the leg weakness is related to the back problems
Bleed purple
Free Matt Daley
Utley out in the NL
What the hell? Since when did baseball turn into hockey?
Cargo Dingerz. When.
The NewNugs 2011 - Officially back on the Bandwagon
I <3 Johnson
by SurfaceThought on Apr 15, 2011 11:35 AM MDT up reply actions
A friend of mine was complaining about that today.
Last year, he went to great lengths to get Morneau on his fantasy team. This year, he has both Mauer and Hamilton.
I told him to pick up Posey.
Altar Boy in the Church of Santo Ubaldo
"...buffalo chicken is a fine anti-depressant, after all." -UZ
I really, really hope he's okay
Mauer is one of my favorite players
Who knew that Muzia’s love is like a rock tied to your feet, dragging you to the bottom of the ocean?
Some days, I feel like I’ve accidentally entered the Church of Tulowitzki on Baseball Easter.
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SB Nation Denver
This sounds like Helton back in 2008 :(
Get Mauer out from behind the plate stat
Leg weakness is often caused by nerve issues in the back.
Hope it’s nothing serious at all, but certainly hope not what your friend’s son had
"We have done everything possible to be set for this day, for this season. It's time to go. We are ready. I can promise you that." - CarGo
by Mondogarage on Apr 15, 2011 11:28 AM MDT up reply actions
Well, nerve issues in the back for Mauer
is no bueno either. That means his catching days are over….
"I think I speak for everyone in here when I say it's playoffs or bust"- J. Hammel
Toddfather, Tulo, CarGo plus The Answer - Rox 2011 NL West Crown
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I've been informed by the local town scribes
that I should, indeed, take a gander at the local Base Ball Club. I’ve heard that they are tops and are currently residing near, or adjacent to the top of their inter-mural league.
Could someone please direct me to the whereabouts of the local Base Ball pitch so that I might inform the wags in my jurisdiction?
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by Jeffrey Morton on Apr 15, 2011 11:35 AM MDT reply actions 3 recs
Head east from your hoopty-hoop building...
you’ll see it soon enough!
"Your classless organization in your unholy city accused our Team of an unspeakable act. It was baseless, the Giants are classless, and I have no sympathy for your eternal damnation."
Thank you!
They are, at the moment, attaching new peach baskets to the walls of our gym. I shall have to return post-haste when they are completed.
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by Jeffrey Morton on Apr 15, 2011 11:40 AM MDT up reply actions
Well, don't rely on ESPN :P
"I think I speak for everyone in here when I say it's playoffs or bust"- J. Hammel
Toddfather, Tulo, CarGo plus The Answer - Rox 2011 NL West Crown
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I thought that was hilarious
Cargo Dingerz. When.
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by SurfaceThought on Apr 15, 2011 11:51 AM MDT up reply actions
Good sir, if memory serves,
I think you will find that the yard whereupon these sporting fellas hone their skills is near the intersection of 20th and Blake Streets in the roughneck district of lower downtown, near Larimer Square. You best head out early if you wish to catch sight of them, as they have engendered quite the stir among the local populace and lollygaggers might be disappointed to find all the bleacherspace full.
by Rox Girl on Apr 15, 2011 12:58 PM MDT up reply actions 2 recs
Are you saying that baseball viewers are lollygaggers?
"I think I speak for everyone in here when I say it's playoffs or bust"- J. Hammel
Toddfather, Tulo, CarGo plus The Answer - Rox 2011 NL West Crown
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You lollygag your way to the ticket booth
You lollygag your way to the concessions stand
You lollygag your way to the parking lot.
What does that make you?
LOLLYGAGGERS!
"We have done everything possible to be set for this day, for this season. It's time to go. We are ready. I can promise you that." - CarGo
by Mondogarage on Apr 15, 2011 1:07 PM MDT up reply actions 2 recs
Haha, beat me to it
Caution: Colorado teams are better than they appear.
by ShadowPenguin on Apr 15, 2011 1:08 PM MDT up reply actions
Also
aside from being bereft of cursing, I feel that I’m reading an episode of “Deadwood”. And may I say,
well done!
"I think I speak for everyone in here when I say it's playoffs or bust"- J. Hammel
Toddfather, Tulo, CarGo plus The Answer - Rox 2011 NL West Crown
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Something that can be used to trade for Roy Halladay
Baseball is Back!!!!!!!!
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Apr 15, 2011 11:39 AM MDT up reply actions
the guy who will throw 6 innings of one run ball on Sunday
Who knew that Muzia’s love is like a rock tied to your feet, dragging you to the bottom of the ocean?
Some days, I feel like I’ve accidentally entered the Church of Tulowitzki on Baseball Easter.
Serious Avs fan. Yes, I have health insurance.
SB Nation Denver
If he doesn't no-no he's not worth trading for Halladay
"I think I speak for everyone in here when I say it's playoffs or bust"- J. Hammel
Toddfather, Tulo, CarGo plus The Answer - Rox 2011 NL West Crown
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A late bloomer
Ready to spring on an unsuspecting world,
like Johnny Herrera.
I hope.
TuLO + UbalDO + CarGO = LODO GO
Remember when Tulo slapped the batboy silly?
I didn’t see it on TV, so I thought it was hyperbole.
It wasn’t.
"We have done everything possible to be set for this day, for this season. It's time to go. We are ready. I can promise you that." - CarGo
Oh, thanks, DP
"We have done everything possible to be set for this day, for this season. It's time to go. We are ready. I can promise you that." - CarGo
by Mondogarage on Apr 15, 2011 11:47 AM MDT up reply actions
What's funny
Is that the photo of Dex high-fiving Herrera could have almost shared the same caption.
It looks like Wilt Chamberlain going up-top with Tiny Archibald.
by Northsider1964 on Apr 15, 2011 1:20 PM MDT up reply actions
That's a kid?
Kinda looks like an old lady!
Proud member of the Jonathan 'Scrappy Doo' Herrera Fan Club - Puppy Power!
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some more groundballs. Its more democratic. - Crash Davis
by DAWNMARIE01 on Apr 15, 2011 11:58 AM MDT up reply actions
Well, he's the size of my Mom now
"I think I speak for everyone in here when I say it's playoffs or bust"- J. Hammel
Toddfather, Tulo, CarGo plus The Answer - Rox 2011 NL West Crown
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Tulo slapped your Mom across the noggin?
!!!
"We have done everything possible to be set for this day, for this season. It's time to go. We are ready. I can promise you that." - CarGo
by Mondogarage on Apr 15, 2011 12:00 PM MDT up reply actions
LOL no, but my Mom sure wanted to slap him
across the noggin for a while
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Toddfather, Tulo, CarGo plus The Answer - Rox 2011 NL West Crown
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evidence of a leader, right there
reindeer games are for everyone
The Big Purple Machine will make a believer outta you!
by El Paso Jeff on Apr 15, 2011 11:48 AM MDT up reply actions
Have there been any reports
as to this young man’s health status after this assault?
"I think I speak for everyone in here when I say it's playoffs or bust"- J. Hammel
Toddfather, Tulo, CarGo plus The Answer - Rox 2011 NL West Crown
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Other than the fact he's now only going to grow to 5'1"?
"We have done everything possible to be set for this day, for this season. It's time to go. We are ready. I can promise you that." - CarGo
by Mondogarage on Apr 15, 2011 11:52 AM MDT up reply actions
He was touched by the Tulo
He will grow up to be a slugging ML SS now! Isn’t that how it works? Or should I stop trying to get Tulo to pat my boys on the head?
I want to say how awesome a particular Rockies player is and that he will be the MVP, but the last time I mentioned it in my sig he went out with an injury, so, GO PLAYER WHO IS SO AWESOME!
or at least he'll develop a strange new habit of listening to Bieber
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Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some more groundballs. Its more democratic. - Crash Davis
by DAWNMARIE01 on Apr 15, 2011 11:59 AM MDT up reply actions
Are we sure that wasn't Bieber?
We're trying to win a (#)(*@$%#)@#&$#)^ argument here!!!!
Whatever the manager does is wrong, unless it works. Then he's a button pusher.
In line for seats at the Grand Junction Rockies 2012 home opener
"I made baseball as much fun as doing your taxes" - Bill James (Simpsons version)
"Everyone study two out situations, count management, and I'll be back with some gluten free crackers"
by Junction Rox on Apr 15, 2011 2:48 PM MDT up reply actions
Can't tell. Can't see the hair.
Proud member of the Jonathan 'Scrappy Doo' Herrera Fan Club - Puppy Power!
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some more groundballs. Its more democratic. - Crash Davis
I was sitting about a row or two behind where the top of that picure goes
Tulo was so happy bouncing around I don’t even know if he realized how hard he hit that kid. He was FIRED UP!!!
Baseball is Back!!!!!!!!
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Apr 15, 2011 11:54 AM MDT up reply actions
I have a quick question
Are the Rockies hot right now or are they yet to get hot or what?
Well, they're normally a .625 or so home team, and they've only had four home games...
"We have done everything possible to be set for this day, for this season. It's time to go. We are ready. I can promise you that." - CarGo
by Mondogarage on Apr 15, 2011 11:48 AM MDT up reply actions
That would seriously damage our winning percentage
We're trying to win a (#)(*@$%#)@#&$#)^ argument here!!!!
Whatever the manager does is wrong, unless it works. Then he's a button pusher.
In line for seats at the Grand Junction Rockies 2012 home opener
"I made baseball as much fun as doing your taxes" - Bill James (Simpsons version)
"Everyone study two out situations, count management, and I'll be back with some gluten free crackers"
by Junction Rox on Apr 15, 2011 2:48 PM MDT up reply actions
Well, I doubt we continue to win....gasp....88% of our road games ;-)
I figure we settle in at 55-60% of road games, and 65% of home games, and bazing, that’s about 102 wins.
"We have done everything possible to be set for this day, for this season. It's time to go. We are ready. I can promise you that." - CarGo
Why do you hate the Rockies?
We're trying to win a (#)(*@$%#)@#&$#)^ argument here!!!!
Whatever the manager does is wrong, unless it works. Then he's a button pusher.
In line for seats at the Grand Junction Rockies 2012 home opener
"I made baseball as much fun as doing your taxes" - Bill James (Simpsons version)
"Everyone study two out situations, count management, and I'll be back with some gluten free crackers"
by Junction Rox on Apr 15, 2011 3:03 PM MDT up reply actions
BOOM roasted
"We have done everything possible to be set for this day, for this season. It's time to go. We are ready. I can promise you that." - CarGo
Hell, if all we needed was a curveball pitching machine on the road...
…why didn’t the Monforts buy one like 10-12 years ago.
/CHEEPFARTZ
LOL
"We have done everything possible to be set for this day, for this season. It's time to go. We are ready. I can promise you that." - CarGo
Someone on the team seriously needs this as walkup music...
…been playing this tune non stop for about a year.
Oh, and if you want something total badass…look for their David Letterman appearance. So awesome he asked them to play it again, on the spot.
"We have done everything possible to be set for this day, for this season. It's time to go. We are ready. I can promise you that." - CarGo
That song is being used by everyone anymore..
I mean it’s a great song. But I hear it quite a bit in conjunction with everything. But for my money, it doesn’t top Giambi’s
"I think I speak for everyone in here when I say it's playoffs or bust"- J. Hammel
Toddfather, Tulo, CarGo plus The Answer - Rox 2011 NL West Crown
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You can thank Kia for that....
…they used it in their Super Bowl commercial last year.
The entire record, though, is a criminally good garage soul rocker. Not bad for a buncha English blokes.
I don’t care if it’s used a lot now, this is already timeless. I think they used the Daptones horns section in recording this.
"We have done everything possible to be set for this day, for this season. It's time to go. We are ready. I can promise you that." - CarGo
by Mondogarage on Apr 15, 2011 11:59 AM MDT up reply actions
I thought VW used it.
Along with the NBA, the NFL, the NHL and every college cheerleading team and dance team ….and so on and so on and so on.
"I think I speak for everyone in here when I say it's playoffs or bust"- J. Hammel
Toddfather, Tulo, CarGo plus The Answer - Rox 2011 NL West Crown
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No, it was Kia...
….I don’t know who else uses it, because I could give a crap about the NBA and college cheerleading competitions.
"We have done everything possible to be set for this day, for this season. It's time to go. We are ready. I can promise you that." - CarGo
by Mondogarage on Apr 15, 2011 12:02 PM MDT up reply actions
I believe...what the heck am I thinking of then....?
weird. Well, not that you give a crap, just saying it’s not that unique anymore for sporting purposes and is still a great tune.
"I think I speak for everyone in here when I say it's playoffs or bust"- J. Hammel
Toddfather, Tulo, CarGo plus The Answer - Rox 2011 NL West Crown
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Oh, I'm sure it became non-unique about a week after last year's Super Bowl
The Heavy were mostly unknown in the States prior to that (and frankly, pretty much still are, considering the size of venues of most of their US dates are in, for the most part).
Yet they toured successfully off that tune for over a year, based solely on that commercial placement. And while it certainly wasn’t written with sporting events in mind, it’s perfect for them.
"We have done everything possible to be set for this day, for this season. It's time to go. We are ready. I can promise you that." - CarGo
by Mondogarage on Apr 15, 2011 12:07 PM MDT up reply actions
VW used a song called "Another Day, Another Dollar"
by Wynn Stewart, a “Bakersfield Sound” country singer from
the early 60s.
I was intrigued, looked it up, bought his “Greatest Hits 1958 – 1962”
CD off Amazon. Great stuff if you’re into Regressive Country.
TuLO + UbalDO + CarGO = LODO GO
CSU, with one of the best club baseball teams in the nation, has run into some turbulence...
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But hey, if the ump said the Rams are a “classless” organization, I would hope the manager would say something.
Cargo Dingerz. When.
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by SurfaceThought on Apr 15, 2011 12:02 PM MDT reply actions
Steve Berthiume of ESPN makes his case that Tulo and Cargo are the best 1-2 punch in baseball
And that only counts their bats. Not their youth. Not their contracts. Not their premium positions. And not their gold Glove defense. Just their bats.
http://espn.go.com/blog/sweetspot/post/_/id/9098/best-1-2-punch-in-majors-tulo-cargo
Frankly, I’d still probably go Pujols/Holliday, but the Rockies duo is closing fast.
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by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 15, 2011 12:03 PM MDT via mobile reply actions
but, but pujols forgot how to hit this year
I’m sure he will continue this…
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by El Paso Jeff on Apr 15, 2011 12:25 PM MDT up reply actions
Complete with SABR Stats
ESPN, using advanced stats to talk about the Rockies?
Two birds, one stone.
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Does Cargo really play a premium position anymore?
I would say he plays a position most teams trot a lumber hulk out to at a premium level.
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by BittenAnkles on Apr 15, 2011 3:35 PM MDT up reply actions
No, not anymore
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 15, 2011 6:10 PM MDT up reply actions
Troy Renck writes about the curveball machine.
Also, there are two videos of Huston Street’s visit to the MLB Fan Cave. The one about showing off his closing skills made me laugh, and in the other one I love when they finally get someone who catches on.
Holy crap. That gave me goosebumps!
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I love love love these videos, one of my favorite parts of being at the game
brought tears to my eyes on opening day this year.
"We have done everything possible to be set for this day, for this season. It's time to go. We are ready. I can promise you that." - CarGo
by Mondogarage on Apr 15, 2011 12:29 PM MDT up reply actions
Me too
When the video went from B&W to color, my jaw dropped, the goosebumps came, and the tears welled up big time. The Rockies’ best Opening Day video ever.
Get your purple on.
Seriously..
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Wow. that was awesome..
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by CentralCaliRox on Apr 15, 2011 4:17 PM MDT up reply actions
nice, good link
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 15, 2011 12:37 PM MDT up reply actions
Never too early to talk trades
If we are leading the division into July, and the crowds show up at Coors to support a first place team, do you think its worth going for it at the deadline and trying to make a big deal?
We might be interested in pitching, of course, or maybe help at a corner depending on how Stew/Wigg/Lopez hit and Helton’s back.
On our farm I’m pretty down with trading anyone but Rosario if the price is right.
Never too early to start thinking about it...
I think that if our pitching staff continues on its present course, we’ll want to seek a high end bullpen arm or two, as at present, we’ll wear down what we have (though I do think our rotation will ultimately start pitching a bit deeper). I think bullpen depth beyond our current pen is possibly our one weak spot.
The rest, about a corner guy if Helton tired and if Stew/Wiggy/Lopez aren’t getting the job done is a no brainer. That said, I think it’s highly unlikely that that full combination comes to pass.
Health aside, I actually think I’d stand pretty pat, except for adding a couple quality bullpen arms.
But it’s very very early.
"We have done everything possible to be set for this day, for this season. It's time to go. We are ready. I can promise you that." - CarGo
Bullpen help is so damn expensive at the deadline, especially if the Yankees are also sniffing
then again, pretty much anything expensive is unless we take on a bad contract. Maybe the Cubs finally decide to rebuild and we can get Dempster with his $14 mm for 2012 option, or maybe Shields from Tampa, although he would be expensive…
Truthfully I think we're sitting fine with BP depth.
Most teams would be ecstatic to get an arm like Lindstrom at the deadline and would pay a ton for it. But we got him cheap because we looked ahead. LH RP might be a little worry but if Brothers continues to develop I’d rather have him called up then trading a prospect for a rental reliever.
by Chacinisthefuture on Apr 15, 2011 1:38 PM MDT up reply actions
Do not want Dempster
He’s in slow but sorta steady decline since 2008. He doesn’t figure to be better than, say, Hammel in a year or two, and at a much higher cost.
Shields? I dunno.
Our starting rotation is actually good enough to get the job done. Remember, we’ve lead all of MLB in staff WAR the last two seasons. The names aren’t big and sexy, but they’ve undisputably performed, as a unit. Health will be a much bigger key than talent level, imho.
"We have done everything possible to be set for this day, for this season. It's time to go. We are ready. I can promise you that." - CarGo
Let me clarify, though
If the Cubs were to, say, take EY2 and pick up 80% of money due Dempster, I’d be happy to have him at that price.
"We have done everything possible to be set for this day, for this season. It's time to go. We are ready. I can promise you that." - CarGo
$14 million for
4 ish ERA/FIP is probably a bit steep. Although perhaps he would agree to decline his option with the hopes of getting more years in the open market, in what is likely to be a pretty barren FA market.
So lets just trade everyone for King Felix instead.
I don't want Dempster's 11.50 Coors Field ERA anywhere near the Rockies
Unless, of course, he’s pitching against us.
The Colorado Rockies aren't a team, they're an armada.
I think Injuries will determine if we trade
As we stand right now Corner IF might be one worry but if Herrera keeps playing well and keeps the 2B spot locked down that helps cause Wiggy and Lopez are OK options. OF is great and our pitchers seems to performing well.
by Chacinisthefuture on Apr 15, 2011 1:36 PM MDT up reply actions
None yet, but I have a TREAT for you
If Renck, Harding, or Armstrong doesn’t tweet the lineups (or I miss them), I get them here:
http://www.baseballpress.com/lineup.php
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 15, 2011 1:52 PM MDT up reply actions
Oh, that's neat
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they basically just watch the tweets too
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 15, 2011 1:57 PM MDT up reply actions
lineup
1. Dexter Fowler (S) CF
2. Jonathan Herrera (S) 2B
3. Carlos Gonzalez (L) LF
4. Troy Tulowitzki® SS
5. Todd Helton (L) 1B
6. Seth Smith (L) RF
7. Jose Lopez® 3B
8. Chris Iannetta® C
9. Jhoulys Chacin® P
"We have done everything possible to be set for this day, for this season. It's time to go. We are ready. I can promise you that." - CarGo
Cubs lineup
1. Starlin Castro® SS
2. Darwin Barney® 2B
3. Marlon Byrd® CF
4. Aramis Ramirez® 3B
5. Carlos Pena (L) 1B
6. Alfonso Soriano® LF
7. Tyler Colvin (L) RF
8. Geovany Soto® C
9. Matt Garza® P
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I like this lineup for the most part
Not sure why Stewart isn’t getting a chance. Lopez isn’t exactly tearing it up (.246 wOBA). Stew just needs AB’s. Send him to AAA if you feel like Lopez has to be in there, because you sure as hell can’t take Herrera out of the lineup these days.
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by BittenAnkles on Apr 15, 2011 3:31 PM MDT up reply actions
3rd base is becoming our hole now
FREE CHRIS NELSON
Rocktober is not a time of year, it is a religion.
Lopez isn't striking out just getting bit by an unlucky BABIP he's putting the ball in play
Stewart is striking our over half of his PA’s I’d rather have the guy putting the ball in play anyday.
by Chacinisthefuture on Apr 15, 2011 4:03 PM MDT up reply actions
Really like this lineup
Probably our best one.
by Chacinisthefuture on Apr 15, 2011 4:01 PM MDT up reply actions
Arrggg...
jim_armstrong Jim Armstrong
Tracy tweaks plans…rogers monday vs giants…jimenez tues…de la rosa wed
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fffffffffff
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by Andrew Martin on Apr 15, 2011 3:55 PM MDT up reply actions
Sweet, you ever gonna answer my email about going Tuesday? lol
"We have done everything possible to be set for this day, for this season. It's time to go. We are ready. I can promise you that." - CarGo
What??? How can he not match up
Ubaldo with Timmy? WTF? Or does this mean Ubaldo is not yet ready to go?
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Pretty sure it's to keep Rogers on schedule.
And if Ubaldo wasn’t ready, doubt one day would make a difference.
I figured as much.
I just wanted a moment of NOOOOO….I just think the marquee matchup was gonna bring in the fans….alas.
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I was thinking more of those that hadn't bought tickets
but would as walkups for the Timmeh/Ubaldo duel. Good stuff
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I did
I’d pay to watch Timmy pitch regardless. My brother swears one of these nights we’re going to see his arm fall off.
Bleed purple
Free Matt Daley
I would too if I were there.
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Yeah I'll go Monday as well
And I’m already going Wed. afternoon. But the weather is supposed to be really awful on Tuesday. So while I seldom miss an Ubaldo start, I’m going to hold off on buying that ticket.
by Northsider1964 on Apr 15, 2011 4:25 PM MDT up reply actions
That's one explanation
the other is that the juiced balls we give Timmeh were going to aggravate Ubaldo’s cuticles…
We're trying to win a (#)(*@$%#)@#&$#)^ argument here!!!!
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by Junction Rox on Apr 15, 2011 5:16 PM MDT up reply actions
I sure hope Ubaldo's cuticles
go nowhere near Timmeh’s juiced balls.
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Jim Tracy
Doing his part to boost Monday night ticket sales. Oh well, I’m sure if I decide to attend all three games I can always find a seat.
by Northsider1964 on Apr 15, 2011 3:57 PM MDT up reply actions
To keep the rotation 1/2 as Ubaldo, Jorge?
Baseball is FINALLY here. That old ballpark, man, it's back in gear. Haven't seen it in a while. Man, it makes me smile.
by The Lodo Magic Man on Apr 15, 2011 3:58 PM MDT up reply actions
Bummer but I do have tickets on Tuesday
so, yea for me
2011 Rockies motto "1 for 25" or ’We’re gonna crush the beans’
Ian Stewart frustrated
read about it here
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Tracy on Stewart: "It’s not a challenge at all. The bottom line is this: Right now, how can you not play Jonathan Herrera?
I predicted that Herrera would take the 2B spot by mid-May. I didn’t think he’d have it THIS early.
Herrera hasn’t taken Lopez’s job.. He’s taken Stew’s job.
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by CentralCaliRox on Apr 15, 2011 5:27 PM MDT up reply actions
Poor Stew. He never thought he'd lose his 3rd base job to a 2b
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I want Stew in the lineup...
And if he’s not going to be in the lineup, send him down to either AAA or extended ST. He needs to find his timing back. Guy’s a beast
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by CentralCaliRox on Apr 15, 2011 5:35 PM MDT up reply actions
Ugh. Andre Torres to the DL
Darren Ford called up and Cody Ross will be activated to torment us next week.
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I saw this coming.
Sucks that we won’t be able to beat the Giants at full strength now. Dammit.
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by CentralCaliRox on Apr 15, 2011 6:08 PM MDT up reply actions
Actually, Darren Ford and Cody Ross
worry me much more than Andres Torress
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Cody Ross won the Rockies a game back in August
(I was at that game btw).
Ford… yeah.
But Andres Torres >>> Darren Ford.
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by CentralCaliRox on Apr 15, 2011 6:12 PM MDT up reply actions
When will Cody Ross be activated?
If it’s before Monday, then I shouldn’t just compare Torres and Ford.
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by CentralCaliRox on Apr 15, 2011 6:14 PM MDT up reply actions
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In fact, Bochy wouldn’t rule out Ross returning some time during what looms as a big series with the 10-2 Rockies that begins Monday at Coors Field. Ross will play in another extended spring game tomorrow, then Bochy said he wants him to get 10 or 15 at-bats for Triple-A Fresno.
I really don’t see it happening to be honest.
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by CentralCaliRox on Apr 15, 2011 6:20 PM MDT up reply actions
Darren Ford killed us at ATT as I recall...I could be wrong
Yes he did that one game, but he’s also is a pain in our behind
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If you call killing us..
Stealing a base and having Olivo throw the ball away, yeah he killed us.
I think that was the GW run though. But anyways, it’s not like he did anything amazing
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by CentralCaliRox on Apr 15, 2011 6:17 PM MDT up reply actions
Well true, but it hurt, badly lol
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