Nationals 3, Rockies 2: Colorado Loses On Sixteenth Straight Sunday
by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 7, 2011 4:28 PM MDT
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It really is incomprehensible at this point. Sixteen consecutive Sundays. It hasn't just been the Aaron Cook vs. Justin Verlander type match-ups. The Rockies have managed to be an absentee team on the day of rest in Ubaldo Jimenez vs. Micah Owings games, Jhoulys Chacin vs. Kyle Lohse ballots.
It is the Curse of Alan Johnson. Ever since the Rockies won on April 17 in Johnson's lone MLB start (thanks to a nine-run output) to jump out to a 12-3 record, Colorado has dropped every Sunday game in going 40-59.
For some reason in all of this, the Rockies are on schedule to lose on ESPN Sunday Night Baseball in St Louis on the 14th of August. When they do, they will clinch four full months without a win on Sunday.
Aaron Cook was actually quite solid today, pitching into the seventh and allowing just two runs, both coming on a 2-run home run by recently acquired outfielder Jonny Gomes. The Rockies rallied in the seventh against former farmhand Ryan Mattheus, with runs scoring on an error off the bat of Carlos Gonzalez and a 2-out single by Ty Wigginton.
A leadoff double in the eighth off Matt Belisle proved to be the winning runner after Jayson Werth singled him home.
Troy Tulowitzki continued to hit well when the game is not on the line. He singled in his first two at-bats, but then subsequently struck out in his final three trips to the plate, marking just his second 3-K game of the season. He struck out with a runner on and two outs in the fifth, runners at the corners with one out in the seventh, and he struck out looking to end the game.
It was the second time in the series Tulowitzki made the final out of the game, representing the tying run. Overall, it was the fourth time he made an out in the ninth inning representing the tying or go ahead run in August.
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Sunday, Sunday
Gotta choke hard on Sunday…
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Mark Ellis (-.164): 1-for-4.
Matt Belisle (-.161): 1.0 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 1 IBB, L.
Troy Tulowitzki (-.153): 2-for-5, 3 K.
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Back to my Todd Helton Baseball Cards after that loss
"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
arizona is 57-0 when leading after 8 innings
almost as impressive as the romo streak
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
lets just use our 2012 money for something good and not another wigginton
When you don't start Major Leaguers...
It’s harder to win. EYJ is not a Major Leaguer even if he is posing as one. Smith, shaky D and all, is a Major Leaguer. Hmm, would we have lost with Smith in and EYJ out?
Hard telling
EYJ was 2-for-5 and scored a run today. Smith’s career #s vs LH would predict no more production than that. But who knows
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 7, 2011 4:43 PM MDT up reply actions
defense did not lose this game
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
lets just use our 2012 money for something good and not another wigginton
Nope
A lack of offense did. EY had 2 of our 9 hits today, would Smith have done better? I doubt it.
Anxiously waiting the arrival of Drew Pomeranz.
I guess none of you know...
That major league outfielders make that play EYJ missed 999 out of 1,000 times. The double he allowed was the game winning run. That muff alone didn’t lose the game, but I go back to my original premise. It’s harder to win when you start non Major-leaguers in a big league lineup.
Matt Holliday botched that exact same play in the '07 tiebreaker against the Padres
I guess he isn’t a major league outfielder, either.
Anxiously waiting the arrival of Drew Pomeranz.
Wasn't exact same, but you must be right...
EYJ is just as much of a big leaguer as Matt Holliday. After all, they are both in the big leagues. Why couldn’t I figure that out?!? Sheesh, I must be getting positively senile.
What's with this condescension?
It’s not like we’re starting Jose Lopez.
I wouldn't be confident on a 999/1000 odds fielding play on anything but MAYBE a popup
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 7, 2011 5:37 PM MDT up reply actions
Clint Barmes
would like a word if it is a day game and a decent amount of wind
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"Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too." ~Greg, age 8
JFK
Said for effect...
Keep apologizing for EYJ, though. I’m sure he appreciates it.
understood
I’m not apologizing for EY. He doesn’t belong in an MLB lineup in LF. I’m just taking issue with your assertion that he was the reason for the loss. In fact, I’d point the finger towards at least a dozen other men on the roster first
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 7, 2011 6:39 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
I didn't say he was the reason for the loss...
Even though he was involved in the game deciding play.
I don't get how after Smith pinch-hit, he didn't swap out for EY in the triple-switch.
Altar Boy in the Church of Santo Ubaldo
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"... One order of buffalo wings, please..." -Yokel, after July 30, 2011
i'm pretty sure willy mays didn't catch a couple fly balls, and brooks robinson didn't get to every ground ball
keep your shirt on, dude
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
lets just use our 2012 money for something good and not another wigginton
Hey...
You changed your avatar. I like.
This year sucks.
by prettyinpurple on Aug 7, 2011 5:58 PM MDT up reply actions
it had been nearly 3 years
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 7, 2011 6:40 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
It's a nice hat
"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
EY2 has been pretty decent in this stretch that he's been starting.
And that one play today was the only defensive miscue that I remember. Overall I feel like he’s looked much better in the field.
Did Carlos have the golden sombrero today?
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No
He didn’t have any Ks. He flied out twice, grounded out twice, and reached on an error.
Anxiously waiting the arrival of Drew Pomeranz.
Oh I keep forgetting that the golden sombrero is K's only
sorry
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Pyrite sombrero
"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 Aug 7, 2011 7:15 PM MDT up reply actions
graphite maybe
"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
so i think the solution to this problem is obvious
alan johnson should get nicasio’s spot in the rotation.
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
lets just use our 2012 money for something good and not another wigginton
And can only pitch on Sundays
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he did start the
last Sunday game we won against the Cubs
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"Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too." ~Greg, age 8
JFK
16 straight Sundays without a win...
It’s like we are Detroit Lions fans or something.
Attempted murder? Now honestly, what is that? Do they give a Nobel Prize for attempted chemistry?
by jcd823 on Aug 7, 2011 4:54 PM MDT reply actions 7 recs
Luckily I'm skipping the next Sunday home game
It’s Faith Day – which I’m not necessarily against. But having numerous groups of people show up in the 8th inning and have a hissy fit because “There are people in our seats!” is just more than I can take.
by Northsider1964 on Aug 7, 2011 5:34 PM MDT up reply actions
I'm going to be there for that...
And I can promise you we’ll be in our seat by first pitch. Thanks for the #blatantgeneralization
by Purple Row Troll on Aug 8, 2011 10:11 AM MDT up reply actions
When do we get Matthew Stafford?
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 7, 2011 5:38 PM MDT up reply actions
Ndomukong Suh for
Cleanup hitting catcher.
I bet he would block the plate with the best of them.
by Northsider1964 on Aug 7, 2011 5:43 PM MDT up reply actions
zing
nice
LETS GO RED WINGS!
2011 what a disappointment
Troy Tulowitzki: "When people think of the Rockies, I want them to think of a winning organization."
by TuLoRocks2008 on Aug 7, 2011 5:42 PM MDT up reply actions
Just to be a pain in the ass, I have to note the Lions only lost 15 games on Sundays in 2008
The sixteenth loss was on Thanksgiving (Thursday).
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 7, 2011 5:46 PM MDT up reply actions
Well, then
It should seem clear that if the Rockies played on Thanksgiving, they’d loose that one as well. Fortunately, this season will be but a bad memory by the time we reach Turkey Day this year.
Get your purple on.
Rockies have a winning record on Thursday's though
"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
Sky blue, grass green, water wet, Rockies lose
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The 2011 Rockies: Re-arranging the deck chairs on the S.S. Failboat
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by Paleface Destro on Aug 7, 2011 5:07 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs
I did what I could, really. I stopped watching the game as soon as I saw the Gomes homer and went to the pool.
My total ignorance and Andrew being nice enough to take the game wrap was still no match for the Sunday hex, as the Rockies fell again.
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Eschew Obfuscation!
Doesn't it suck when you realize
that nothing we do has any affect on these things at all?
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Well, in this case I'm okay with knowing that I'm not the cancer that causes the Rockies to lose on Sunday
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by Jeff Aberle on Aug 7, 2011 6:22 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
It's the Game THREAD curse...
This year sucks.
by prettyinpurple on Aug 7, 2011 5:59 PM MDT up reply actions
I didn't want to do that either, but nobody stepped up in my absence.
Next week I’ll be back doing the thread/wrap, unless another staff member wants to see if they can break the curse.
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I'll do it
as long as someone can FP my fanpost
"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
You're the best writer here BY FAR, Jeff...
Don’t get down on yourself for this slump.
Top Two
Rox Girl is excellent and they could battle it out pretty good. Silver is great too but she doesn’t write often enough anymore to be counted.
"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
By far?
I dunno, I think all of PR’s staff is pretty really great and knowledgeable…
This year sucks.
by prettyinpurple on Aug 7, 2011 6:10 PM MDT up reply actions
Oh I dunno, I think all the writers bring their own unique perspective
I am missing Silver’s Sunday night work.
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by SDcat09 on Aug 7, 2011 6:12 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
I wouldn't go that far at all, but thank you for the kind words.
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i dunno, a good SBN staffer makes a winning game thread 999 times out of 1000
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
lets just use our 2012 money for something good and not another wigginton
by papality on Aug 7, 2011 8:48 PM MDT up reply actions 2 recs
16 straight frrigin Sundays wtf
how is that possible…you would think a team couldn’t even do this by accident…Tulo has been so unclutch lately…very very disturbing
If Cargo and Tulo are really the face of this franchise they have got to do better in that 7th inning down 2-0 with runners at 2nd and 3rd 1 out they have to find a way to tie/take the lead with those 2 at bats…Cargo was lucky for an error and Tulo K’s…I have no words left for this team this year.
Hopefully we don’t embarrass ourselves on Sunday Night Baseball next week but we probably will and make it 17 in a row
LETS GO RED WINGS!
2011 what a disappointment
Troy Tulowitzki: "When people think of the Rockies, I want them to think of a winning organization."
True that
Both took huge lumberjack hacks on the first two strikes, when the team really just needed a timely base hit. Carlos at least managed an RBI goundout (which Clippard failing to cover turned into an error.) Tulo’s empty at-bat was a killer.
Of course the KOA guys dutifully said nothing about what a terrible approach it was. They just sange the praises of Clippard.
That bases-loaded pop-up by Ellis earlier in the game was also a rally killer.
by Northsider1964 on Aug 7, 2011 5:40 PM MDT up reply actions
yes
a whole lot of fail all over the place today/this season
LETS GO RED WINGS!
2011 what a disappointment
Troy Tulowitzki: "When people think of the Rockies, I want them to think of a winning organization."
by TuLoRocks2008 on Aug 7, 2011 5:42 PM MDT up reply actions
The TV guys have been plenty tough on Tulo especially
And his swing-for-Utah approach no matter what the situation if he sees a fastball. They’ve even noted what is almost certainly the truth: He’s trying WAY too hard. He needs to relax, let someone else be “team leader,” and just play ball.
by BostonTransplant on Aug 7, 2011 6:44 PM MDT up reply actions
I've been thinking...
Maybe it’s time to kill the Tulo chant. Unpossible probably, but I’m tired of hearing it when I know full well that after the 6th, Tulo ain’t gonna come through.
Get your purple on.
yes agreed
I love Tulo and he is still and will be my favorite player over the next 10 years i’m sure but if he wants to be a great player and take that next step he needs to start coming up big at some point stop being overanxious and popping up a pitch in a big spot man…also when the hell is the last time this team won a day game…I think it was against San Diego in early June lol
LETS GO RED WINGS!
2011 what a disappointment
Troy Tulowitzki: "When people think of the Rockies, I want them to think of a winning organization."
by TuLoRocks2008 on Aug 7, 2011 5:48 PM MDT up reply actions
I agree with Jeff
I won’t do it unless he shows, within the game, that he is deserving of it. He did not show that today
"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
How about we save it
and only use it after an AB, if he comes through. No more chant just for coming to the plate.
The more I think about it
Tulo might actually be on board with this.
also I really can not deal with another
Phils/Gints NLCS…I will be rooting for the Brewers sooooo hard if/when they make it to the post season
LETS GO RED WINGS!
2011 what a disappointment
Troy Tulowitzki: "When people think of the Rockies, I want them to think of a winning organization."
also can not wait until they add another
playoff spot…looking at baseball in a whole right now realistically their are only 12 total teams alive for postseason contention and it is only the beginning of August…maybe…maybe 13 if you want to count the White Sox they are on the brink
LETS GO RED WINGS!
2011 what a disappointment
Troy Tulowitzki: "When people think of the Rockies, I want them to think of a winning organization."
by TuLoRocks2008 on Aug 7, 2011 5:37 PM MDT up reply actions
that's almost half the sport
i’d say that’s pretty good; the playoffs are supposed to be a reward for success, not simply existing: this isn’t the NFL cough cough seahawks cough cough or the NHL or NBA where everyone makes the playoffs and they’re longer than the actual regular season… the AL east situation is unfortunate, but in no other case is adding another playoff team really a good idea
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
lets just use our 2012 money for something good and not another wigginton
by papality on Aug 7, 2011 8:52 PM MDT up reply actions 2 recs
At least the chicken ended up tasty
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The 2011 Rockies: Re-arranging the deck chairs on the S.S. Failboat
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by Paleface Destro on Aug 7, 2011 5:49 PM MDT reply actions 2 recs
yeah it did.
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"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 Aug 7, 2011 7:17 PM MDT up reply actions
My favorite part of this game ...
Was in the 8th, down one, the Nats having used their only good setup man in the 7th and going to a very hittable old vet and praying for an inning out of him. Big situation …
So whom do we send up? Why, naturally, the backup catcher and three weak hitting second basemen. Three. That’s hard to arrange if you wanted to. But even that’s not enough. The catcher manages to get on base, but we forget to pinch run for him, and so he gets thrown out at second on a decent bunt. Didn’t actually turn out to mean anything, since Ellis stole second, but still, stupid in game decision.
Really, it’s a wonder we’ve won as many games as we have.
by BostonTransplant on Aug 7, 2011 6:41 PM MDT reply actions
the Rockies officially own MLB's longest modern era Sunday losing streak
Tied with the 1960 Phillies
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by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 7, 2011 6:42 PM MDT via mobile reply actions
Great. Well I guess we'll finally beat the Phillies at something
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That's (not) cool
"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
what's cooler, this or craig counsell?
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
lets just use our 2012 money for something good and not another wigginton
Cousell didn't get the record though
"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
Counsel was on that '60 Philly team
Played with Jamie Moyer.
Paleface Destro: The Resident Smartass of the Ubaldo Lovers Club
The 2011 Rockies: Re-arranging the deck chairs on the S.S. Failboat
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by Paleface Destro on Aug 7, 2011 8:55 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
*Counsell
Paleface Destro: The Resident Smartass of the Ubaldo Lovers Club
The 2011 Rockies: Re-arranging the deck chairs on the S.S. Failboat
I snark because I care.
by Paleface Destro on Aug 7, 2011 8:56 PM MDT up reply actions
Guys I want anywhere near this team next year, who are currently on the 25 man
Tulo (with a manager who knows how to reach him
Cargo
Helton
CDI
Fowler (with fingers crossed on his new swing)
Smith (as a bench guy)
Nelson (as a bench guy)
Chacin
Hammel (criminally unlucky, he’s a solid 5th starter)
Betancourt
Reynolds (Matt)
Lindstrom
Brothers
That’s it. Throw in some injured guys: JDLR, Blackmon, White, and Pomeranz, we’re up to 17. The other eight I want new faces.
This is not a major league team, although it does have major league raw talent.
by BostonTransplant on Aug 7, 2011 6:59 PM MDT reply actions
Wouldnt mind belisle back
Wiggy off bench, Ellis too, and I assume Nicasio if healthy? I also would like Rosario over CDI, i like Chris as a backup but too much $ for a backup
Of course, Juan N goes without saying
And yeah, I’ll take your catcher scenario as well. I’d actually rather trade CDI with some kids for a masher, but he’s not someone I want to see gone otherwise. Not Ellis though. He’s not versatile enough to be a 25th man, and can’t hit enough to start. Rather sign someone off FA.
by BostonTransplant on Aug 7, 2011 7:05 PM MDT up reply actions
If you're completely ready to hand the job to Rosario
you’ve got to shop CDI pretty heavily. If we’ve got both, CDI should still start over Rosario. I don’t think Rosario will be able to outproduce CDI, atleast for a few years.
Maybe, but here's the thing
If CDI stays reasonably hot and ends the year at, say 250 BA, with a huge OBP and around 20 home runs, he’s another Ubaldo situation, writ small. A guy we’d be selling very high. Because good defensive catchers who have ANY identifiable offensive skill at all in the big leagues — which CDI does — are incredibly rare. Especially one in his early prime. And to be fair, on a very good hitting team he’d be a fixture for years and years.
A package of CDI, coming off good numbers (fingers crossed), with a couple minor league pitchers, could get us an EXTREMELY good professional hitter.
by BostonTransplant on Aug 7, 2011 7:24 PM MDT up reply actions
I agree, CDI has huge trade value
I guess my point is he’s more valuable as trade bait then sitting on the bench.
Wiggy? HELL NO.
The guy is a complete hex.
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"...buffalo chicken is a fine anti-depressant, after all." -UZ
"... One order of buffalo wings, please..." -Yokel, after July 30, 2011
MelMo > Wiggy
At least Melvin Mora plays baseball to feed his 50 children… or something like that. Wiggington plays baseball because it funds his trips to the buffet.
Colorado College Hockey, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Rockies fan to the death.
"If you can't accept losing, You can't win." -Vince Lombardi
Smith as a starter, with a platoon partner
Belisle too.
Belisle
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"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 Aug 7, 2011 7:17 PM MDT up reply actions
Not totally opposed to Belisle but wouldn't be unhappy to see him traded
He’s really dime a dozen.
by BostonTransplant on Aug 7, 2011 7:25 PM MDT up reply actions
I think he's more valuable than you give him credit for
He’s a complete horse for us — led all relievers in innings pitched last year and is somewhere around top 20 this year. It seems like he’s always ready to go three strong innings and keep us in the game when our starter gets knocked out early.
Wheeler should be on the 25 man next year
Saw the image during the game today which perfectly describes this goddawful year: Charlie limping around the dugout on a pair of crutches during the 9th inning
F*** you 2011. F*** you.
FFFFFFFFFFF.
/it is a new beginning, right?
by The Lodo Magic Man on Aug 7, 2011 7:31 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
I'm actually thinking management might keep him at Tulsa to begin next year
For some reason, O’Dowd never mentioned him in that conference call about minor leaguers who would be on the 25-man last year — or at all during the entire call for that matter. It would be strange for Wheeler to slip his mind after what he’s doing this year, so maybe Rockies’ scouts see some glaring issues he still needs work on.
He's pushing the door like Blackmon did.
Blackmon knocked it down this year, so I assume Tim will be in the Springs to start with a very long look during the spring.
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"Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too." ~Greg, age 8
JFK
Only if the Springs has a humidor installed next year
It seems that management is taking the “football scores” issue and its impact on prospects really seriously. And I agree that he will have plenty of opportunities in ST to impress, like say Pacheco did this year.
He's pushing the door more than Blackmon did
He’ll be at the Springs at worst
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by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 7, 2011 8:44 PM MDT up reply actions
This is seriously the craziest streak I have ever seen.
This is even more improbable than the streak in 2007. It’s not the pitching (Cook was great today), it’s not the lineups (lineups even worse than this have won on other days of the week). It officially has to be something aside from the actual play on the field. Maybe it’s the curse of Alan Johnson, I don’t know. But it’s totally nuts.
It might be Alan Johnson
who last pitched in a Rockies uniform on the last Sunday the Rockies won a game.
"There have been only two geniuses in the world. Willie Mays and Willie Shakespeare." ~Tallulah Bankhead
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The constant complaints regarding Tulo being such a horrible, unclutch, overanxious, bag of nerves at the plate in the 9th inning this season are getting really, really tiresome
Tulo just signed a 10 year contract last offseason because he loves to play for us and wants to be here for the rest of his career, he makes as much of a positive impact with his glove as any shortstop in the game regarless of the inning, and he’s now tied for the league lead in fWAR this season; yet all anyone around here seems to be able to do lately is whine about how he doesn’t get enough clutch hits for us.
It’s just pathetic!!!
This is also probably a good time to bring up the OPS of all the Rockie hitters in the 9th inning this season…..
Tulo .767
Ty Wigginton .755
Helton .745
Seth Smith .673
Cargo .654
Giambi .646
Dexter Fowler .600
Jose Lopez .455
Eric Young Jr. .452
Jonathan Herrera .439
Chris Iannetta .433
Mark Ellis .399
Charlie Blackmon .250
Ryan Spilborghs .250
Chris Nelson .200
Ian Stewart .182
Pagnozzi .000
Alfonzo .000
Not only is Tulo not the biggest problem in the 9th inning this season, he’s been our best hitter.
I’m not here to tell you that he’s been good in the final frame; Tulo himself would probably be the first guy to tell you that he’s got room to improve in those spots, and I’d argree with that take. But I also think that maybe, just maybe the team’s .557 OPS as a whole in the 9th inning is a bigger problem than anything Tulo is doing by himself.
I'm pretty disgusted right now!
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Aug 7, 2011 8:11 PM MDT reply actions 4 recs
I think the complaining is justified, though a tad overvociferous (if that's even a word).
In some ways, though, the problem is magnified by the chance occurrence of him being the guy at the plate with 2 outs in the 9th in a number of recent games. That’s just coincidence. Normally it wouldn’t be the same guy at the plate in the same situation multiple times in a short stretch of games. And in each situation there were two guys who made outs before him. We just never remember those guys because they’re not the last out.
If the complaints were pointed towards the entire team being horrible in the 9th inning, then it would be warranted
What I don’t understand is why it all seems to be directed at the guy who’s outperforming the team by .210 OPS points. You want to include him in the blame, that’s perfectly fine with me, but dear Lord, the entire team has been a disaster in the 9th inning. That’s a much bigger problem than Tulo’s 9th inning AB’s alone.
I'm pretty disgusted right now!
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Aug 7, 2011 8:32 PM MDT up reply actions
It's called higher expectations
from effectively, the team captain and field leader.
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by SDcat09 on Aug 7, 2011 8:50 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
I actually buy that agrument
Here’s the problem though…
He’s outperformed the team in OPS by 210 points in the 9th inning, he’s outperformed the team by 198 OPS points with RISP, and he’s outperformed the team by 408 OPS points with 2 outs and RISP. At some point, I think people have to start pointing the finger towards the team as a whole in these spots.
I'm pretty disgusted right now!
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Aug 7, 2011 8:56 PM MDT up reply actions
You're really arguing this hard over a 35 PA sample size?
These numbers are essentially meaningless.
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His RISP numbers include 143 PA's so I'd argue that those are not meaningless
As far as the 9th inning goes, my argument is less about Tulo and more about the entire team’s .557 OPS in that frame. If people want to pick on individual performances “and numbers that are essentially meaningless” from that inning, (which seems to be the norm around here as of late) I suggest they pick someone from the bottom half of that list above.
I'm pretty disgusted right now!
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Aug 7, 2011 9:22 PM MDT up reply actions
or I can use my standard Tulo disappears after the 6th inning argument
which continues to hold true for his entire career.
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by Muzia on Aug 7, 2011 9:25 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
He's not going to fix this problem in one season (as he only gets so many PA's)
All you can hope for is improvement during each year from here on out, and he’s shown that this season. And his numbers are never going to be as good as his general numbers in 8th and and 9th because of the pitching guys have to face late. Guys numbers at the plate tend to go down in the final frame.
I'm pretty disgusted right now!
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Aug 7, 2011 9:30 PM MDT up reply actions
Well, sure we have. But again Tulo is the leader of the team
and he does need to be more impactful in those situations. It’s not like he’s never helped us or anything. But again I just think it’s an expectation from him that makes it different.
We’d probably be complaining about Todd to if it were the same thing
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by SDcat09 on Aug 7, 2011 9:01 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
I agree he needs to get better
But the team as a whole is much further from the numbers they need to be at than Tulo.
I'm pretty disgusted right now!
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Aug 7, 2011 9:24 PM MDT up reply actions
when no one is doing the thing well, that doesn't make the guy who does it the least not-well exempt from criticism
also i don’t think OPS is really the right statistic here, simple batting average is generally preferable in leverage splits, or wOBA, since it’s a more complete measurement of offensive contribution
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by papality on Aug 7, 2011 9:02 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Here are the batting average splits for the season
In the 9th inning….
Tulo = .303
Team = .202
With RISP
Tulo = .319
Team = .253
With RISP
Tulo = .380
Team = .244
I'm pretty disgusted right now!
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Aug 7, 2011 9:26 PM MDT up reply actions
When every player has around 25 PA for the season
We’re talking a difference of 1-2 hits for the entire season difference. That’s it.
You won’t be able to support this argument.
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Except my argument is that he has not been the biggest issue in the 9th inning this season
and that the team as a whole has been awful. Therefore, this entire thread of posts is essentially asking the question to those who have complained about his 9th inning AB’s this season – “Where’s the data that says he’s been so bad in comparison to everyone else?”
I'm pretty disgusted right now!
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Aug 7, 2011 9:45 PM MDT up reply actions
but even if he hasn't been the biggest issue, we can still complain about him
like cat said, he’s the team leader, and his failures become magnified, right or wrong, that’s just the way it is
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
lets just use our 2012 money for something good and not another wigginton
by papality on Aug 7, 2011 9:48 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
I have seen posts that say we should have less confidence in Tulo in the 9th inning this season than anyone else on the team
And if you read some of these threads lately and didn’t watch the game, you’d think it was true.
My main point is the last paragraph from the first post I made on this issue tonight….
I’m not here to tell you that he’s been good in the final frame; Tulo himself would probably be the first guy to tell you that he’s got room to improve in those spots, and I’d argree with that take. But I also think that maybe, just maybe the team’s .557 OPS as a whole in the 9th inning is a bigger problem than anything Tulo is doing by himself.
I'm pretty disgusted right now!
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Aug 7, 2011 9:56 PM MDT up reply actions
Tulo's late inning struggles
are also magnified because the rest of the team is doing so poorly. If Cargo, Helton, Giambi, and Smith were hitting better, it would be easier to overlook Tulo.
I also think that Tulo managed to avoid a lot of criticism
when the Rockies first started struggling, everyone focused on Stewart, Fowler, 2B (take your pick), and PH (again take your pick) that now a lot of people are starting to realize that Tulo has been just as (relatively) bad late in games.
I completely agree witht he first part of that
Everyone was down on Fowler, the bench, etc. But Tulo and Cargo were putting up subpar (for them) numbers for two months. Even if it was low-BABIP induced nobody outside of PR seemed to notice.
tulo's only got 20 points of wOBA in the rest of the team for high leverage situations (.289 vs .269)
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
lets just use our 2012 money for something good and not another wigginton
I think this actually tells the story quite well
Tulo has not been great in these spots (that’s not my argument). It’s the team as a whole that’s failed.
I'm pretty disgusted right now!
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Aug 7, 2011 9:47 PM MDT up reply actions
But the whole team has been criticized for their failures,
other than maybe Helton. Everyone else has had their turn. It’s just finally Tulo’s turn.
GET YOUR FACTS OUT OF HERE
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by nodakroxfan on Aug 7, 2011 8:18 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Numbers and stats can be manipulated to show what you want...
I’m tired of seeing Rockies losing games with Tulo being the final batter.
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by Lost Winter on Aug 7, 2011 8:22 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
exactly
how many times has he made the final out as a potential tying run, or in the position to drive it in, compared to the rest of the team?
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
lets just use our 2012 money for something good and not another wigginton
This is a strange way to measure "clutchness"
Half the time, AB’s in the 9th are no more important than any other inning. In fact, you could argue AB’s in the 1st are more important, because the game will nearly always be close. Same principle by which the importance of closers is vastly overrated. But since modern baseball HAS seen fit to put pitchers with the filthiest stuff into the 9th, low OBP’s really aren’t surprising at all.
I have no idea what the numbers say, but how about we look at RISP, especially with 2 outs, no matter in what inning. I doubt Tulo has been awful, but compared to his peers on other teams, I’d bet not so great.
by BostonTransplant on Aug 7, 2011 8:24 PM MDT up reply actions
OPS this season with RISP....
Tulo = .959
Team as a whole = .761
OPS this season with RISP and 2 outs (Tulo has actually really shined here)…..
Tulo = 1.196
Team as a whole = .788
The one place you can get on Tulo is his overall performance in “late and close” spots but even there the team as a whole has been worse.
OPS late and close…..
Tulo = .657
Team as a whole = .629
I'm pretty disgusted right now!
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Aug 7, 2011 8:38 PM MDT up reply actions
And I was only using the 9th inning because that's what I was sick of seeing peple comlain about
I agree it’s not the only way to measure production in big spots
I'm pretty disgusted right now!
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Aug 7, 2011 8:39 PM MDT up reply actions
it's hard to know what to complain about
when it’s the whole team that’s been meh.
This team represents the exact opposite of the word gestalt.
I think 2012 will be better.
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At least for me
it’s not that he struggles, but they way that he struggles. Today, it wasn’t the AB in the ninth that was so frustrating, it was the one in the 7th. His approach in that situation was awful. I agree that the whole team has issues late in games, but being the best player on the team means that people expect the most from you.
by MCDallas on Aug 7, 2011 8:45 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
IAWTC
It isn’t just the times that Tulo hasn’t come through. What people are complaining about, what people are tired of seeing, is Tulo going to the plate, swinging from the heels, trying to hit that Toyota on top of the stadium, often in situations where a simple base hit would be a big lift to the team.
We're trying to win a (#)(*@$%#)@#&$#)^ argument here!!!!
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by Junction Rox on Aug 7, 2011 11:24 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
OPS, 2 out RISP
Looking at today’s lineup:
EYJ .844
Fowler .760
CarGo 1.327 (whoa)
Tulo 1.196
Helton .654
Wigginton .374 (…)
Nelson .824
Alfonzo .905
Ellis .241 (wow. includes time with Oakland)
Others of interest:
Seth Smith: .889
CDI: 1.075
Giambi: 1.451
Honestly I was not expecting anything this good.
wow, wiggy's hitting .374 2outs/RISP?
oh wait, THAT’S HIS OPS.
you know what yuniesky betancourt’s OPS is 2outs/RISP? .667 ALMOST TWICE WIGGINTON’S.
when yuni betancourt is providing TWICE the performance of a player…. just, wow.
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lets just use our 2012 money for something good and not another wigginton
by papality on Aug 7, 2011 9:06 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Consider that a lot of this is against other team's closers or top relief pitchers
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what are the average numbers against closers?
especially considering we get Bell, Wilson, Putz, and the ghost of Broxton….
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I'm not sure
I was looking for that but couldn’t find it. I’m guessing it’s not too good though considering the .557 OPS for the team as a whole in the 9th inning.
I'm pretty disgusted right now!
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Aug 7, 2011 8:41 PM MDT up reply actions
We need someone who will rise to the occasion
#recycledjokes
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by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 7, 2011 9:07 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
I wonder what his numbers are over the last month or whatever.
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by CentralCaliRox on Aug 7, 2011 9:10 PM MDT up reply actions
well in august he's put up a nice, sexy .526 wOBA so far and has a .383 mark for 2011
and even with that, it’s .200 in high-leverage situations on the year
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
lets just use our 2012 money for something good and not another wigginton
whoops, .200 is his AVG in high-leverage situations
his wOBA is actually .289 in that split.
which is still just awful.
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
lets just use our 2012 money for something good and not another wigginton
by papality on Aug 7, 2011 9:33 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
fangraphs doens't have splits that detailed
.289 is his mark for high leverage on the year, 54 PAs
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
lets just use our 2012 money for something good and not another wigginton
Because that's why everyone is upset with him.
He’s been so bad in the 9th lately.
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by CentralCaliRox on Aug 7, 2011 9:29 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
i understand where you're coming from, however
as a yankee fan who had to suffer through almost 6 years of alex rodriguez being absolutely useless in the postseason, i will absolutely still criticize tulo when he shoots an IFFB straight to the moon or chases a high fastball to earn some reliever a big, sexy S on his card, because even though they may be there when it “doesn’t matter” or they may be doing better than the rest of their team, they’re still underperforming.
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
lets just use our 2012 money for something good and not another wigginton
by papality on Aug 7, 2011 9:12 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Also, just saw this from Jayson Stark:
#Astros are 1 of 3 teams that have never lost 100 (along w #Angels & #Rockies) but are now 40 G under. Need to go 26-22 to avoid it. Uh-oh!
I knew the Rockies had never done it (and won’t do it this year or hopefully any year soon), but I didn’t realize there were so few teams in that category. Obviously the Rockies haven’t been around as long as most other teams. But all the other expansion teams have had 100-loss seasons.
Both of those
surprise me because they’ve been around so long. The Rockies not so much but it will happen one day, just not this year.
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The other conclusion
to draw from this is that the Rockies are awesome at not losing in their short history.
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by Paleface Destro on Aug 7, 2011 9:00 PM MDT up reply actions
FrankieMo on the mound.
My dad keeps saying he’s balking when he throws to 1st.
Hmm..
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Orel seems to agree with him
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by Paleface Destro on Aug 7, 2011 9:01 PM MDT up reply actions
Yeah it was right after my dad said "that's a balk!"
that Orel started saying it.
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by CentralCaliRox on Aug 7, 2011 9:02 PM MDT up reply actions
I blame Balkin Bod
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And he can't throw a strike.
No wonder we gave up on him.
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by CentralCaliRox on Aug 7, 2011 9:04 PM MDT up reply actions
He's going to be DFA'd soon.
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by CentralCaliRox on Aug 7, 2011 9:05 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Seriously.
He couldn’t handle the NL West
The AL East will eat him alive (and likely already has)
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by Paleface Destro on Aug 7, 2011 9:07 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
8 balls, 1 strike.
Yiiiiiiiiiiiiiiikes.
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by CentralCaliRox on Aug 7, 2011 9:06 PM MDT up reply actions
2 strikes now!
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by Paleface Destro on Aug 7, 2011 9:05 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs
Those cash considerations are looking pretty sweet right now.
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by Muzia on Aug 7, 2011 9:06 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
And then they went on to say that
“he’s obviously not comfortable yet pitching in Fenway”
No, Valentine. He was like that in Colorado too. He just has mental problems.
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by CentralCaliRox on Aug 7, 2011 9:07 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yep. He's just a head case.
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by Paleface Destro on Aug 7, 2011 9:08 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Poor Frankie
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Frankie got out of that mess! YAY
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The Yankees/Red Sox game started at 5:10 PT
it’s 8:20. The game is barely in the bottom of the 7th. You would think with such a long, slow game that it’s a high scoring game, right? Nope, barely 2-1.
Wow.
@CentralCaliRox
That's a bit extreme though.
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by CentralCaliRox on Aug 7, 2011 9:22 PM MDT up reply actions
there's been 14 hits and 8 walks
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
lets just use our 2012 money for something good and not another wigginton
And it's only a 2-1 game
I'm pretty disgusted right now!
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Aug 7, 2011 9:49 PM MDT up reply actions
Yea I mentioned that :P
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by CentralCaliRox on Aug 7, 2011 10:33 PM MDT up reply actions
Oops
No idea how I missed that.
Sorry man.
I'm pretty disgusted right now!
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Aug 7, 2011 10:41 PM MDT up reply actions
Haha don't apologize.
It was the kicker in the comment, but yeah.
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by CentralCaliRox on Aug 7, 2011 10:42 PM MDT up reply actions
i think our boys could really take a lesson about plate battle from the yankees and red sox
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
lets just use our 2012 money for something good and not another wigginton
however the green monster may be the most worthless thing in baseball, aside from fenway park as a whole
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
lets just use our 2012 money for something good and not another wigginton
wow . I watched Breaking Bad, ate dinner and come back to the game still going??
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top 10, tied at 2
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
lets just use our 2012 money for something good and not another wigginton
Yeup watching it now
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Rivera blew the save in the 9th
That’s always fun
I'm pretty disgusted right now!
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Aug 7, 2011 10:18 PM MDT up reply actions
Well there it is
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Alright I'll admit it.
I really like Dustin Pedroia.
I wish the Rockies would get players like Dustin Pedroia.
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Yeah, when was the last time anyone on our team
Hit a sac fly in a crucial situation against a good pitcher.
by BostonTransplant on Aug 7, 2011 11:02 PM MDT up reply actions
LASER SHOW
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
lets just use our 2012 money for something good and not another wigginton
Just for Laughs
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We aren’t :(
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Oh wait, imnotdoinirite
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When are Rockies fans going to start demanding wins?
When are Rockies fans going to start demanding wins? Jim Tracy should be fired. He has taken a great young team built by Clint Hurdle(oh by the way, the same Clint Hurdle that has helped turn around the worst franchise in baseball – Pirates) and drove it into the ground. Over the past two years combined the Rockies with Tracy have a below .500 record. That is unacceptable for a quality young team that was in the world series only four years back. Also if I have to hear Tracy and his drone stoic like speeches at the ned of games I’m going to stick pins in my ears! “We are trying to get the bat’s going, struggling with starting pitching” Excuse after excuse with this guy. It’s also typical of the Monfort’s ownership, self imposed salary caps and wallowing in mediocrity! Ticket holders stop going to the games, demand more form your team, the managers, players and ownership.
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