Rockies 12, Braves 3: CarGo, Tulo, Ubaldo Lead Colorado to Rout
by Andrew T. Fisher on Jul 19, 2011 10:18 PM MDT
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PrintIt hasn't happened often, but the Rockies finally followed the pre-ordained script of their fervent fans to victory, led by their three stars. Once the framework was laid, Colorado foolishly took a season's worth of frustration out on Atlanta pitching in one game.
Troy Tulowitzki unloaded a 3-run home run in the first inning against rookie Brandon Beachy on an 8-pitch at-bat. Carlos Gonzalez followed with a two run home run in the second inning, and Ubaldo Jimenez tied a season-high with nine strikeouts (he did so July 4, also against the Braves).
Perhaps spooked by the early longballs in his Coors debut, the usually well-controlled Beachy walked a career high five batters, four of them after the dual dingers. It was the first time CarGo and Tulo homered in the same game since June 12.
Seth Smith added and RBI double a two out RBI triple, and Dexter Fowler hit a three-run triple to dead center field as part of his three hits, all left-handed I might add. Seventeen of his 21 RBI have come from the left side. Even Ubaldo showed well at the plate, singled after an 8-pitch at-bat and drawing a walk. In all, Colorado scored in double digits for the seventh time this season, all of them at home.
Jimenez battled control problems early only gave in for one walk on the night despite multiple early deep counts. Other than two solo home runs from Dan Uggla, Jimenez was strong once again. He went 6.2 innings and lowered his ERA to 3.93. He is now on pace for his fourth consecutive season with an ERA under 4.00. All the other starters in franchise history have combined for just three such seasons.
WPA Heroes
Troy Tulowitzki (+.162): 3-for-4, HR, 2B, 3 RBI, 3 R, BB
Ubaldo Jimenez (+.162): 6.2 IP, 2 ER, 2 HR, 9 K, 1 BB, 7 H. (-.026): 1-for-3, BB.
Carlos Gonzalez (+.116): 1-for-3, HR, 2 RBI, BB, 2 K, 2 R.
WPA Zeroes
Mark Ellis (-.030): 2-for-6.
Chris Iannetta (-.018): 1-for-3, 2B, RBI, 2 BB.
Ian Stewart (-.013): 0-for-3, 2 BB, R.
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I love the slope of that line 7+.
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by prettyinpurple on Jul 19, 2011 10:23 PM MDT reply actions
Okay, we got another W and another QS out of Ubaldo...let's get that trade done now, stat!
"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
SHUT YOUR MOUTH
"I think I speak for everyone in here when I say: It''s playoffs or bust"- Jason Hammel : Feared Slugger
BigGiantHead of the Ubaldo Lover's Club;OG Thugget Loyalist #4, QPU Emeritus, Proud member PR Gynocracy
/sarchasm not avoided
"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 Jul 19, 2011 10:26 PM MDT up reply actions
/or straightman?
"I'm giving up everything except family and the World Series." ~ Huston Street
"I hope this game isn't horrible. Because if it is, we're going to have to wait until tomorrow to see the Rockies win." ~6-yo
"Sometimes you're the windshield, and sometimes you're the bug."~Mitch Williams
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by Rox the Casbah on Jul 19, 2011 10:26 PM MDT up reply actions
I wasn't be sarcastic. lol
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I was.
"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 Jul 19, 2011 10:27 PM MDT up reply actions
I know you were and I"m still telling you
"I think I speak for everyone in here when I say: It''s playoffs or bust"- Jason Hammel : Feared Slugger
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but he's at PEAK VALUE this very moment!
cue up the Brinks trucks, the bodies are comin’ over, I tells ya.
"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 Jul 19, 2011 10:29 PM MDT up reply actions
>:-O
"I'm giving up everything except family and the World Series." ~ Huston Street
"I hope this game isn't horrible. Because if it is, we're going to have to wait until tomorrow to see the Rockies win." ~6-yo
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by Rox the Casbah on Jul 19, 2011 10:26 PM MDT up reply actions
absolutely.
the better he performs, the more the yankees want him, the less we want to get rid of him, the stauncher o’dowd can be about demanding the deal he wants
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
i dont care if it's tracy's fault or not, i want heads to roll
Hell no he wont go, hell no he wont go...
by CORockFaithful on Jul 19, 2011 10:27 PM MDT up reply actions
/waves picket sign
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by prettyinpurple on Jul 19, 2011 10:28 PM MDT up reply actions
/linking arms
"I'm giving up everything except family and the World Series." ~ Huston Street
"I hope this game isn't horrible. Because if it is, we're going to have to wait until tomorrow to see the Rockies win." ~6-yo
"Sometimes you're the windshield, and sometimes you're the bug."~Mitch Williams
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by Rox the Casbah on Jul 19, 2011 10:29 PM MDT up reply actions
/marches down 20th St.
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by prettyinpurple on Jul 19, 2011 10:29 PM MDT up reply actions
RG and a few others would likely come by to bust it up, WTO-protest style
Today’s rockpile was……….interesting.
"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 Jul 19, 2011 10:31 PM MDT up reply actions
It was good discussion.
Let’s not make it seem otherwise. Both sides made good arguments, not just your side.
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by CentralCaliRox on Jul 19, 2011 10:34 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
I didn't say otherwise.
"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 Jul 19, 2011 10:34 PM MDT up reply actions
Makin' sure ;-)
@CentralCaliRox
by CentralCaliRox on Jul 19, 2011 10:37 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Just saying...there's enough stridency in the "trade Ubaldo is the only way the Rox get better" faction...
that no way they abide a sit in at 20th and Blake. ;-)
Only question is, will Muzia’s billy club be bigger than Muzia?
and what hipster band will be playing in front of Jackson’s during the fracas
"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 Jul 19, 2011 10:39 PM MDT up reply actions
Yeah, I never agreed with Muzia's point that the team would be mediocre UNLESS they traded Ubaldo.
The trio of Ubaldo-JDLR-Chacin represents a great trio for a few years.
I still like the prospect of being great for YEARS if they can get a ‘Herschel Walker’ type of trade though.
@CentralCaliRox
by CentralCaliRox on Jul 19, 2011 10:41 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Well, I agree they can be if every piece they pick up in that trade reaches their ceilings
we disagree on the likelihood of that, of course. And that’s a reasonable difference of opinion.
Doesn’t fix our holes at 2B, 3B, OF, though, which is my more fundamental problem with it. I don’t see it as the right trade. I’m not on the “don’t trade Ubaldo under any circumstance” wagon. No point in rehashing that here, it’s late.z
"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 Jul 19, 2011 10:45 PM MDT up reply actions
I really dont see the huge hole in the OF you keep saying
CarGo is a sure thing. Seth is a sure thing. Dex isn’t, but you also have Blackmon/Wheeler. I’m rather fine with the OF to be honest.
2B is pretty bad, but there are middle infieldesa in the system (not any that are close to ML ready, I’m not including Nelson or EY of course). I still believe a bit in Ian, he needs to start everyday for the rest of the season to really see what we’ve got. He looks a lot better now than he has looked.
Impact pitching behind Ubaldo and Chacin is the weakest spot on the team right now. Nicasio/Cook/Hammel are more of #5 starters than anything.
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by CentralCaliRox on Jul 19, 2011 10:49 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Neither Dex, Blackmon, or Wheeler are sure things.
And Smith, while he deserves a shot at starting full time, is still not a “sure thing” as a full time starter including against all or most lefties.
Gardner is a sure thing in CF. Wheeler will probably turn out to be great, but he’s no sure thing yet.
2B doesn’t have any real upgrades in the system. Maybe players we can call up, but not upgrades. In fact, we probably try to resign an aging Ellis to tide us over.
3B is still a gaping black hole. There is nothing at all “sure” about Ian Stewart at this point.
And JDLR is impact pitching. Remember, we’re talking 2012 not 2011.
"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 Jul 19, 2011 10:53 PM MDT up reply actions
Again, you're far too pessimistic.
Between Wheeler/Dex/Blackmon, there is your CF. One of them will fill the role. And if Seth’s trouble vs LHP is too much, sign a RH OF to platoon. OF is fine.
Im not going to kick Stew to the curb like you are though. He’s been a decent bat the last two years, and this year he ran into a plethora of misfortune. However, he looks pretty good at the plate right now. Keep giving him starts, evaluate where he stands. I think he’s going to finish strong and be the starting 3B next year. Not worried about 3B either.
Yes the Rox do need a stopgap until one of the middle infielders make it up to the bigs though. Sign Ellis for one year deal, cool. There are prospects in the lower levels that I have faith will pan out.
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by CentralCaliRox on Jul 19, 2011 11:08 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
or give nelson the job full-time next year, like they have iannetta this year
that’s worked out pretty well
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i dont care if it's tracy's fault or not, i want heads to roll
I'm not throwing Stewart under the bus...
I’m perfectly willing to give him the last 60 or so starts of this season. But no one can reasonably argue that he’s a sure thing, or that 3B is not a position of real concern based on what’s actually taken place this year.
I don’t see how anyone can not be at least worried about 3B. Hopefully he does fulfill the promise of his talent, though.
And compared to some combination of Wheeler/Dex/Blackmon, Gardner is in fact a sure thing, because he’s been so for at least the last two seasons, if not longer.
"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 Jul 19, 2011 11:15 PM MDT up reply actions
i dont understand where you get brett garnder
on the list of yankees players not going anywhere, he’s very high; the yankees like him so much they weren’t willing to give him up to get granderson
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
i dont care if it's tracy's fault or not, i want heads to roll
I did not say theYankees want to move him
I’m saying that without him, the deal does not make sense for Colorado, therefore, he must be part of any deal.
theyankeesRockies likehimUbaldo so much they weren’t willing to give him up to getgrandersonJesus Montero, a couple minor league prospects, and a #4 starter
That quote is equally true.
"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
all the more so, considering swisher will be gone after this season
they’re not going to give up gardner as well
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
i dont care if it's tracy's fault or not, i want heads to roll
Wait there was three sides?
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by prettyinpurple on Jul 19, 2011 10:35 PM MDT up reply actions
It was more like a circle
"I think I speak for everyone in here when I say: It''s playoffs or bust"- Jason Hammel : Feared Slugger
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kind of
there’s the “trade ubaldo because the return would be worth it” side, the “don’t trade him for overhyped yankee prospects” side, and the “don’t trade him because we love him side.” but we all love him, so it’s kind of convoluted
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
i dont care if it's tracy's fault or not, i want heads to roll
Well, there were the following...
1. the Don’t Trade Ubaldo, He’s Our First Legit Ace side,
2. the Trade Ubaldo for at least any three of four rumored NY players/farmhands side;
3. the Trade Ubaldo, but only if NY gives us all for of those rumored NY players side;
4. the Okay, You Can Trade Ubaldo, but Only For the Three Farm Studs and Brett Gardner side;
5. the Fully Dismantle the Team, the Rockies Suck side;
6. the Daily Fire Jim Tracy Immediately Side; and
7. the Mondo Said It So He’s Trolling And Wrong side.
"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 Jul 19, 2011 10:37 PM MDT up reply actions
OK.
Well I’m on side 3, for the record.
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by prettyinpurple on Jul 19, 2011 10:39 PM MDT up reply actions
I'm on side 1 but can live with side 4.
"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 Jul 19, 2011 10:40 PM MDT up reply actions
I'm on Side 1
And Side 4a. Trade Ubaldo, but only if you fix the gaping holes in the team (and pitching is not one of them).
Altar Boy in the Church of Santo Ubaldo
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I'm partial to side 7 mmyself :-)
I'm pretty disgusted right now!
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Jul 20, 2011 11:02 AM MDT up reply actions
You forgot side 8:
"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
by Franchise26 on Jul 19, 2011 10:42 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Ha, pretty much.
I didn’t participate much in the RP today because…I dunno: because.
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by prettyinpurple on Jul 19, 2011 10:44 PM MDT up reply actions
hahah...yeah, that one, too.
"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 Jul 19, 2011 10:45 PM MDT up reply actions
This was the most intellectually sound and reasoned side.
"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 Jul 19, 2011 10:46 PM MDT up reply actions
I got dirt on you, doggy! I’m gonna get at you in a minute.
(Link for everyone who keeps seeing me post Killa Cam in a Maravich throwback and has no idea where it came from.)
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by Franchise26 on Jul 19, 2011 10:47 PM MDT up reply actions
That is so full of loss that it empties out and refills with win.
"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 Jul 19, 2011 10:49 PM MDT up reply actions
The entire interview is worth watching, if only to hear Bill-O say ‘pimpin’ and bitches’.
"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
by Franchise26 on Jul 19, 2011 10:51 PM MDT up reply actions
I try not to listen to Bill-O.
"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 Jul 19, 2011 10:53 PM MDT up reply actions
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by Andrew Martin on Jul 20, 2011 12:51 AM MDT up reply actions
I grin ear to ear each time I see this
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by Andrew Martin on Jul 20, 2011 4:32 PM MDT up reply actions
I will say being the epitome of a casual fan...
that I would not pay to see Aaron Cook pitch, Hammel is close to making that list too. You take Ubaldo off this list and we do not have much to look forward to (although I have a feeling Chacin will accomplish great things). Its funny how last fall people were praising the window that had been set and half way through the next season are ready to abandon it.
by CORockFaithful on Jul 19, 2011 10:43 PM MDT up reply actions
This would be awesome
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i'm starting to wonder if DOD did all this trade speculation to try and spark the team
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by black_knight101 on Jul 19, 2011 10:30 PM MDT up reply actions
Maybe, but he wasn't really the source of the speculation...that was coming from NY writers.
he may have fed into it, though.
"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 Jul 19, 2011 10:31 PM MDT up reply actions
HMM
Maybe. That’s interesting.
@CentralCaliRox
by CentralCaliRox on Jul 19, 2011 10:33 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
certainly possible
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
i dont care if it's tracy's fault or not, i want heads to roll
Brandon Belt 2-run double against Kuo.
Of course he does…
Ugh I hate the Giants so much
"I think I speak for everyone in here when I say: It''s playoffs or bust"- Jason Hammel : Feared Slugger
BigGiantHead of the Ubaldo Lover's Club;OG Thugget Loyalist #4, QPU Emeritus, Proud member PR Gynocracy
This
"I'm giving up everything except family and the World Series." ~ Huston Street
"I hope this game isn't horrible. Because if it is, we're going to have to wait until tomorrow to see the Rockies win." ~6-yo
"Sometimes you're the windshield, and sometimes you're the bug."~Mitch Williams
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by Rox the Casbah on Jul 19, 2011 10:27 PM MDT up reply actions
Amen.
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by prettyinpurple on Jul 19, 2011 10:34 PM MDT up reply actions
This is after they picked off the Giants runner on 1st base
and he beat the throw to second…
Just so damn unbelievable.
F them.
@CentralCaliRox
by CentralCaliRox on Jul 19, 2011 10:32 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
This too.
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by prettyinpurple on Jul 19, 2011 10:34 PM MDT up reply actions
Brandon Belt, just up from AAA, hits a two-run go-ahead double off Hong-Chi Kuo. The same Kuo that no Rockies hitter, lefty or righty, can hit with a boat oar.
"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
how about a bat?
"I'm giving up everything except family and the World Series." ~ Huston Street
"I hope this game isn't horrible. Because if it is, we're going to have to wait until tomorrow to see the Rockies win." ~6-yo
"Sometimes you're the windshield, and sometimes you're the bug."~Mitch Williams
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by Rox the Casbah on Jul 19, 2011 10:27 PM MDT up reply actions
and the same brandon belt who started the year like ian stewart
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
i dont care if it's tracy's fault or not, i want heads to roll
See? There's hope
"I'm giving up everything except family and the World Series." ~ Huston Street
"I hope this game isn't horrible. Because if it is, we're going to have to wait until tomorrow to see the Rockies win." ~6-yo
"Sometimes you're the windshield, and sometimes you're the bug."~Mitch Williams
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by Rox the Casbah on Jul 19, 2011 10:28 PM MDT up reply actions
And the same Brandon Belt I picked up this afternoon and inserted into my fantasy lineup in my 20-team league today.
/not a total loss
//FML
"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
by Franchise26 on Jul 19, 2011 10:28 PM MDT up reply actions
Dude, Kuo is terrible now.
He is throwing about 92mph. And looks so hittable. Wow hes NOTHING like he was last year.
Can you say, BROXTON?
@CentralCaliRox
by CentralCaliRox on Jul 19, 2011 10:31 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
been riding my DL all year, now he's riding my pine in my CBS league
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
i dont care if it's tracy's fault or not, i want heads to roll
So, I skipped this game and the Rockies kicked ass. Fire Franchise26.
"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
Only after we fire Aberle from Sunday gamewraps.
He can continue to make us wraps on game days, though, should he choose.
"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 Jul 19, 2011 10:28 PM MDT up reply actions
Haha this.
@CentralCaliRox
by CentralCaliRox on Jul 19, 2011 10:36 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
No, we're firing AMart and trading Aberle
and setting up Russ with Amazon (though with all his books, I don’t know what he still wants).
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by glaucophane on Jul 19, 2011 10:37 PM MDT up reply actions
We've already set up Russ with Mary Ann and they've already given us offspring
"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 Jul 19, 2011 10:39 PM MDT up reply actions
what what WHAT?
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by Andrew Martin on Jul 20, 2011 12:52 AM MDT up reply actions
Yep- read up on the rumors
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by prettyinpurple on Jul 20, 2011 12:57 AM MDT up reply actions
Great.
Just Great.
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by Andrew Martin on Jul 20, 2011 1:07 AM MDT up reply actions
If it makes you feel any better, I've been the source of trade rumors for months and I'm still here.
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the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
i dont care if it's tracy's fault or not, i want heads to roll
This.
Our longest winning streak this year has been 7, and besides that, there have been two streaks of 4.
Not good.
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by prettyinpurple on Jul 19, 2011 10:40 PM MDT up reply actions
I'm guessing that was in April.
Actually, I know it was. Since April, they have been pretty bad.
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by CentralCaliRox on Jul 19, 2011 10:43 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Exactly.
One of the four was in June, but the others were before April 15th.
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by prettyinpurple on Jul 19, 2011 10:45 PM MDT up reply actions
Now watch them be fantastic in August/September
And miss the playoffs by one or two games.
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by CentralCaliRox on Jul 19, 2011 10:51 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
As long as they don't fall on their faces like the last week like 2010, I will definitely pay to see this.
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by prettyinpurple on Jul 19, 2011 10:53 PM MDT up reply actions
Absolutely.
I want to go for a ride. Magic, please.
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by CentralCaliRox on Jul 19, 2011 10:54 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Because the Gints get credit for six wins the final Fri-Sun of the season
Despite playing only two 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 Jul 19, 2011 10:54 PM MDT up reply actions
/Rockies win 10 straight games
//Somehow are 15 games behind the Giants at the end of the streak
"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
by Franchise26 on Jul 19, 2011 10:41 PM MDT up reply actions
///ty wigginton hits 1000 home runs
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
i dont care if it's tracy's fault or not, i want heads to roll
////Tulo also hit a homer in the 9th inning plus
Riding the rollercoaster that is Rockies baseball
by prettyinpurple on Jul 19, 2011 10:42 PM MDT up reply actions
lets not be ridiculous here
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
i dont care if it's tracy's fault or not, i want heads to roll
///998 are solo shots
////Rockies lose every one of those 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 Jul 19, 2011 10:43 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
This absolutely can happen.
Our biggest obstacle to getting back into the race is not so much the 10 game deficit, as it is the giant lucky horseshoe sticking out of the Gints’ collective ass.
"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 Jul 19, 2011 10:42 PM MDT up reply actions
We need to get Ubaldo's faster-than-light pitch back so we can go back to the beginning of May and do it over.
"Are they called the Rockies because they rock?" - 7 y.o.
by glaucophane on Jul 19, 2011 10:43 PM MDT up reply actions
Gawd. Sad but true
"I think I speak for everyone in here when I say: It''s playoffs or bust"- Jason Hammel : Feared Slugger
BigGiantHead of the Ubaldo Lover's Club;OG Thugget Loyalist #4, QPU Emeritus, Proud member PR Gynocracy
if we are going to win 10 games straight
the best time would be on this upcoming NL West road swing.
If they do win 10 straight, I might have to start believing again.
Rockies record when I am in attendance: 6-4
OT: A second episode of snail manslaughter narrowly averted.
There is apparently a nightly snail thoroughfare between my apartment and the laundry room.
snailmageddon?
shut it down for fiddy tree hours.
"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 Jul 19, 2011 10:54 PM MDT up reply actions
Why do you hate snails?
"I think I speak for everyone in here when I say: It''s playoffs or bust"- Jason Hammel : Feared Slugger
BigGiantHead of the Ubaldo Lover's Club;OG Thugget Loyalist #4, QPU Emeritus, Proud member PR Gynocracy
How do you get a glove to fit on a snail's hand, tho?
Snails…like a low speed Ford Bronco, only slower.
"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 Jul 19, 2011 11:04 PM MDT up reply actions
I believe it.
"I think I speak for everyone in here when I say: It''s playoffs or bust"- Jason Hammel : Feared Slugger
BigGiantHead of the Ubaldo Lover's Club;OG Thugget Loyalist #4, QPU Emeritus, Proud member PR Gynocracy
If the Biscayne Sauce fits, you must acquit
http://www.clovegarden.com/recipes/daf_snails1.html
"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 Jul 19, 2011 11:08 PM MDT up reply actions
Awesome game by Baldo
So happy he had a good game tonight. I don’t want to trade him, never have been on the bandwagon either (though I am a firm believer in always listening to trade offers no matter what) but in the most minute case that some team is willing to offer their entire farm system for him, outings like this are also important.
Keeping Ubaldo is the best move we can not make at this point in time. He’s basically the best pitcher this franchise has ever had, he’s our ace and he’s only going to continue to get better. What the Rockies need to do now is dish out a little extra cash in the off season to that big bat or solid No.2/3 guy. THAT, is the way we are going to win, that’s the best way to win, and in my opinion, it’s the only way to win. Trading Baldo will set us back YEARS, and even then we have no clue if the prospects we obtain will pan out. We must keep Baldo and shell out cash, that’s the recipe for winning!
JFK's Quote of the Day:
“You start chasing a ball and your brain immediately commands your body to ‘Run forward, bend, scoop up the ball, peg it to the infield,’ then your body says, ‘Who me?’” ~Joe DiMaggio
"There have been only two geniuses in the world. Willie Mays and Willie Shakespeare." ~Tallulah Bankhead
"Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too." ~Greg, age 8
JFK
Me, I was at Sec. 145, Row 1!
First time that close to the field and it was awesome. With each step down we took closer to Row 1, I told my friend (who got the tickets FREE from some company they contract to at work) how much more awesome everything was getting. I loved it! Even better than behind home plate—20 rows up—where i was once earlier this year.
Anyway…
Since the Rockies routed their opponent my first time in such fine seats, I think they should comp those tickets for every home game.
Seems only fair.
// see you in the rock pile.
Rockies record when I am in attendance: 6-4
That's awesome.
Riding the rollercoaster that is Rockies baseball
by prettyinpurple on Jul 19, 2011 11:38 PM MDT up reply actions
i did notice
i said “awesome” twice in a row really quickly.
Let’s blame the banquet.
Rockies record when I am in attendance: 6-4
No seriously- row one: you can't get awesomer than that.
Riding the rollercoaster that is Rockies baseball
by prettyinpurple on Jul 20, 2011 12:14 AM MDT up reply actions
Guys, it's the one game a week plan
Simple arithmetic
We’re down 10.5 games
We have 11 weeks left in the season.
This team is capable of making up one game a week.
2010: The Rockies were 51-50 and 8.5 games back July 28th (after 2 straight losses at home to Pirates) , 62-60 and 7 1/2 games back on August 20th. As you should know, they cut the lead to 1/2 a game by September 18th.
2009: Rockies were 7 games back on June 4th and cut the lead to 1/2 a game by July 3.
2007: 8 back of San Diego on SEPTEMBER 15th when you know what happened.
I refuse to give up on a team with that kind of recent history.
Let’s get back on that bike: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HE0muwQHMdI&feature=related
I've given up hope
It would be good of you to do so as well.
Especially if you really want this to happen :wink:
A Ty WIggington Home Run is a Rockies Death Sentence.
but we can't win unless we trade our ace!
"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
Simple
Get a 3-run lead early in the game == win
Get behind 2 runs early in the game == loss
This was a fun game to watch, but nothing has really changed with this team. They do just fine when the game is well-in-hand.
"The game of baseball is made up of many little things. If we do all the little things right, then we'll never have a big thing to worry about" -- Cal Ripken, Sr.
Yankee Haters Encouragement Group Member #3
It's like what Harry Truman used to say
about banks:
“They’re happy to lend you money once you prove you don’t need it.”
That’s the Rockies’ offense. Show them dominating stuff, and they’ll put up a 12-spot for you. Anything less, and they go into a slumber.
by Northsider1964 on Jul 20, 2011 6:27 AM MDT up reply actions
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