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World Series Game #2: Jimenez vs Schilling

Li_l_rox_girl_tiny by Rox Girl on in Rockpile

Go Rockies!

Okay, so tonight we've got the fireballer, the Sox have the finesse guy (so weird to consider Schilling a finesse pitcher) which means that we get the thirteen runs, they get the one. Everybody got the plan straight? Good.

One other note. To all Rockies fans, please watch the denigrating names, calling opposing pitchers d-----bags or similar things will get your comments deleted. Second, to all lurking Red Sox fans, be careful to respect this site as a Rockies fan gathering place, and leave your cheering for the Sox on other sites. My fuse is much shorter tonight.

Thank you. Go Rockies!

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The power...
of beautiful Colorado sunshine and flowers will trump Eastern rain and obstructed views!!!!!
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by Squeaky on Oct 25, 2007 4:34 PM MDT   0 recs

Go Rox!
Get those ** ** **** **ING *** *** ****ERS!!!

Just kidding.  I just want an exciting game really.  A win would be better.

And agreed, BoSox fans feel free to contribute, but some of those comments the other night were just annoying.  Prodding is not necessary. The ECM (east coast media) does it enough for us.

by roxintober on Oct 25, 2007 4:54 PM MDT   0 recs

Don't get your panties in a bunch Rox Girl
everything will be fine tonight. The Big Purple Machine will be rolling tonight against the Green Monster. Go Rockies!

by tailgateparty on Oct 25, 2007 4:58 PM MDT   0 recs

Simulator says Rockies win tonight
Xeifrank's Simulator: Rockies 51.85%
Vegas Odds: Red Sox 65.16%
Log5: Red Sox 64.67%

Well, after last nights schalacking(sp?) I am a little bit worried about the simulators output tonight.  Of course, the simulator does not get emotionally effected when determining it's odds, like Vegas does.  But with the Log5 method and Vegas stacking up against the Rockies, I am a bit nervous on it's Game #2 performance.  Good luck!

vr, Xeifrank

2007 NL West Predictions: 1. Padres, 2. Dodgers, 3. DBacks, 4. Giants, 5. Rockies

by Xeifrank on Oct 25, 2007 5:26 PM MDT   0 recs

Corporate Suits, sigh.
Okay, I just thought this was kind of funny, as I've been burning the candle at both ends here. This from my Yahoo! overlord:
My only direction going forward is that you all should feel encouraged to post in shorter bursts should the opportunity arise. Not every post has to be 200-plus words. And focus on the funny sometimes! I think a great example is the pic I just saw on Deadspin of "Manny Ramirez." We could/should have that on Yahoo!

and this came from my SBN overlord:
I think you gave the best content to Yahoo instead of PurpleRow.  This is why I was a little nervous about you doing the column.

Yep, looks like I totally screwed the coverage for up through Game one up on both sides. Pitching and hitting. I feel like the Rockies and myself have something in common this World Series.

But what the bigwigs don't know is that the Rox Girl is a free spirit, man. She does what she wants. She's like the Rickey of blogging. She can't be contained by definitions and posting limits. It's just not going to happen. End rant. Go Rockies!

by Rox Girl on Oct 25, 2007 5:45 PM MDT   0 recs

Starting Line-ups
 Colorado:
W. Taveras cf        
K. Matsui 2b    
M. Holliday lf        
T. Helton 1b         
G. Atkins 3b        
B. Hawpe rf        
T. Tulowitzki ss        
Y. Torrealba c        
R. Spilborghs dh    

 Boston:     
D. Pedroia 2b    
K. Youkilis 1b         
D. Ortiz dh         
M. Ramirez lf        
M. Lowell 3b         
J.D. Drew rf    
J. Varitek c    
J. Ellsbury cf         
J. Lugo ss    

I'm Manny Ramirez's Barber

by Redhawk on Oct 25, 2007 5:46 PM MDT   0 recs

So on the speculation
nope, Hurdle isn't changing the line-up.

This is the biggest David vs. Goliath since the Israelites meet the Philistines

I'm Manny Ramirez's Barber

by Redhawk on Oct 25, 2007 5:48 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

In 1200 BC, or 1948?
I'm a Rox fan, but only whenever they're playing against the AL or any California team.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 25, 2007 5:51 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

1200 BC
good road victory for the Israelites as I recall
I'm Manny Ramirez's Barber

by Redhawk on Oct 25, 2007 6:31 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

As I recall
I'm a Rox fan, but only whenever they're playing against the AL or any California team.

by DbacksSkins on Oct 25, 2007 8:18 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

With none of our suggestions
but nevertheless okay.

GO ROCKIES!!!

Bring it tonight, baby!!

Should I watch? I'm so nervous...

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by Squeaky on Oct 25, 2007 5:48 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

But...
On the Fox pregame Byrnes was just talking about Tulo at the 2. I assumed that meant it was changing.

by holly96 on Oct 25, 2007 6:13 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

New shirt ready to go!
I decided to keep wearing my "lucky" shirt from the DS and CS last night, despite the fact that mom-in-law showed up yesterday with a new Holliday t-shirt for me. (She's a nice lady. Most of the time.) Anyways, I opted to stay with the previous one. Obviously, it's mojo went the way of the black jersey. This one I AM CERTAIN will bring us a victory in Game 2 tonight. (Plus I've got the Post's Red Sox Voodoo Doll ready for the knife!)

Rock the Sox!!

"Wishes come true, not free." - Stephen Sondheim

by rockhead on Oct 25, 2007 5:51 PM MDT   0 recs

My Rockies NLCS shirt
came in the mail today so it's out with the one I wore during the previous eight games. After last night's loss, it time for something new. Plus, the old one also needs a wash.
"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Oct 25, 2007 5:55 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Allright...
Ladies and gentlemen,

No mistakes, no b/s tonight, let's play hard and win this damn thing tonight!!

Let's do this!!!!

LET'S GO ROCKIES!!!!!!

You are about to get ROCKED!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 25, 2007 6:07 PM MDT   0 recs

Fremont HS
I've shared this other places and no one seemed to care. Maybe it's just not nearly as interesting as I think it is, but if anyone will care, it's people here.

I live literally right across the street from Tulo's high school in Sunnyvale, CA. I was tickled pink when I found that out.

by holly96 on Oct 25, 2007 6:14 PM MDT   0 recs

That's way cool
Have you tried to sneak in and look to see if he's featured prominently in their trophy case? I would so do that.

by Rox Girl on Oct 25, 2007 6:20 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

2lo's Little Bro
Troy's little brother is attending Fremont HS this year.  The local news unexpectedly showed up last week to interview him.

by Two low rocks on Oct 25, 2007 6:29 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Then maybe forget my trophy case
stalking comment. Being a freshman in high school is embarrassing enough as is.

by Rox Girl on Oct 25, 2007 6:33 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

although I see you don't say freshman
But it doesn't really matter. most of my high school career was embarrassing.

by Rox Girl on Oct 25, 2007 6:34 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Forget those fuhls!!
Brandie, you're the best sports blogger on the net. Don't let the man get you down!!

BTW, are we not allowed to call the Bo Sox, Diamondbags? Was that what you meant?

There's only one Rocktober!!

by Charlie77 on Oct 25, 2007 6:38 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

No, but I totally should
That hadn't ever occurred to me. I have been looking at their electronic sign as I drive past to see if they mention him, but I haven't seen that. They're the Fremont Firebirds, if anyone cares. I do know that he was also a basketball star for them, made some big free throws to win a divisional championship or something (CA HS sports baffles me).

by holly96 on Oct 25, 2007 6:24 PM MDT   0 recs

Willy T HBP
Time to run!
You are about to get ROCKED!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 25, 2007 6:33 PM MDT   0 recs

Take your base, Willy.
"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Oct 25, 2007 6:33 PM MDT   0 recs

Would that
be 2nd?
I'm Manny Ramirez's Barber

by Redhawk on Oct 25, 2007 6:34 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Hopefully.
"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Oct 25, 2007 6:35 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Free Taco! Free Taco!
Come on Willy...

by Rox Girl on Oct 25, 2007 6:35 PM MDT   0 recs

Taco?
I ain't got my taco!

by holly96 on Oct 25, 2007 6:39 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Hello fellow Rocks fans!!!
As mentioned before I donated blood today to try and give Colorado some good Karma. The nurse gave me a purple arm wrap, so I'm thinking that's a good sign.

Go rocks!! and c'mon willy, steal us a taco!!

There's only one Rocktober!!

by Charlie77 on Oct 25, 2007 6:36 PM MDT   0 recs

Keep battling Kaz!
You are about to get ROCKED!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 25, 2007 6:36 PM MDT   0 recs

OK Matt,...
are you still angry about yesterday?  

Poke, poke, poke.....are you mad yet?

You are about to get ROCKED!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 25, 2007 6:37 PM MDT   0 recs

Nice rip by Kaz
that would have been the gap in Coors Field
I'm Manny Ramirez's Barber

by Redhawk on Oct 25, 2007 6:38 PM MDT   0 recs

DAMN IT
that was our free Taco
I'm Manny Ramirez's Barber

by Redhawk on Oct 25, 2007 6:38 PM MDT   0 recs

Yes__!!!!
Good job willy T!!!
There's only one Rocktober!!

by Charlie77 on Oct 25, 2007 6:39 PM MDT   0 recs

Willy makes it to third!
Come on early lead.
"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Oct 25, 2007 6:39 PM MDT   0 recs

WOO!!!
2nd & 3rd with one out!!

Allright TODD!!!

Prove that our bearded one is better than theirs!!

You are about to get ROCKED!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 25, 2007 6:39 PM MDT   0 recs

WHOO HOOOO
way to RUN Willie T!

I love you baby!  (hope you learn how to steal 1st)

I'm Manny Ramirez's Barber

by Redhawk on Oct 25, 2007 6:39 PM MDT   0 recs

WOOO!
No taco, but EXCELLENT Baserunning!

by rcmanning on Oct 25, 2007 6:40 PM MDT   0 recs

Woo RUNS!!
1-0!!
You are about to get ROCKED!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 25, 2007 6:41 PM MDT   0 recs

It's a lead.
"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Oct 25, 2007 6:41 PM MDT   0 recs

And...
We take the lead!!!
There's only one Rocktober!!

by Charlie77 on Oct 25, 2007 6:41 PM MDT   0 recs

Way to get on board first!
That's heeeeyuuuuuuge.

by rcmanning on Oct 25, 2007 6:41 PM MDT   0 recs

umm
it's an RBI and the lead....but 2 outs
I'm Manny Ramirez's Barber

by Redhawk on Oct 25, 2007 6:42 PM MDT   0 recs

Ok Garrett
show the world how you can hit
I'm Manny Ramirez's Barber

by Redhawk on Oct 25, 2007 6:43 PM MDT   0 recs

Um Garrett...
we need none of that tonight...
You are about to get ROCKED!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 25, 2007 6:43 PM MDT   0 recs

Well...
Hopefully that one run is good enough for Ubaldo tonight!!
There's only one Rocktober!!

by Charlie77 on Oct 25, 2007 6:44 PM MDT   0 recs

2 and 3rd
with one out.....and we couldn't get the hit to make it a big inning...crap.

One's better then none

I'm Manny Ramirez's Barber

by Redhawk on Oct 25, 2007 6:44 PM MDT   0 recs

Break time discussion topic
We went to the road greys...classic move.  Thoughts?
I'm Manny Ramirez's Barber

by Redhawk on Oct 25, 2007 6:45 PM MDT   0 recs

I like it..
They need to shake off last night, and we have to make a change without shaking up the lineup. The uni's are a good start.
There's only one Rocktober!!

by Charlie77 on Oct 25, 2007 6:46 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Good move
Solid choice, I think.

by holly96 on Oct 25, 2007 6:46 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Rox Girl...
How would you describe Schillings effectiveness so far?
There's only one Rocktober!!

by Charlie77 on Oct 25, 2007 6:45 PM MDT   0 recs

Who?
Is it bad that I've never heard of Dwight Evans?

by holly96 on Oct 25, 2007 6:46 PM MDT   0 recs

you aren't old enough
big time RF in the late 70's early 80's.  Not quite Hall of Fame
I'm Manny Ramirez's Barber

by Redhawk on Oct 25, 2007 6:47 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Thanks
Well, yeah. I wouldn't have heard of him unless he was a bigger name, I think.

by holly96 on Oct 25, 2007 6:49 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Batting ninth, SS Julio Lugo
"That's the lineup. Smile and look into camera. Exit to left"

by rcmanning on Oct 25, 2007 6:47 PM MDT   0 recs

Is it just me
or does Schilling just kinda looks like he rolled off the couch, didn't bother to shower or shave, and drove to the park and started pitching within the past half-hour?
You are about to get ROCKED!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 25, 2007 6:47 PM MDT   0 recs

Way to swing for the fences...
Leadoff hitter, that wasn't smart.
There's only one Rocktober!!

by Charlie77 on Oct 25, 2007 6:48 PM MDT   0 recs

1-2-3
A 1-2-3 inning! Woo!

by holly96 on Oct 25, 2007 6:49 PM MDT   0 recs

1-2-3
6 Pitches!!
You are about to get ROCKED!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 25, 2007 6:49 PM MDT   0 recs

6 pitch inning!
WOOO

by rcmanning on Oct 25, 2007 6:49 PM MDT   0 recs

U-Ball's the 1-2-3 Kid right now.
"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Oct 25, 2007 6:50 PM MDT   0 recs

Lock it up
A 1-2-3 inning?  Funny how we couldn't get that third out last night...
Up in the Rockies

by rockiesfan06 on Oct 25, 2007 6:50 PM MDT   0 recs

Yes..
Way to go Ubaldo..solid first inning.

Hopefully those specially made WS rings the Bosox had fitted after game 1 will slow down their bats.

There's only one Rocktober!!

by Charlie77 on Oct 25, 2007 6:50 PM MDT   0 recs

YES!
3 up 3 down! No 2 out rallies, no walked in runs...YES

(whew....I can breath)

I'm Manny Ramirez's Barber

by Redhawk on Oct 25, 2007 6:50 PM MDT   0 recs

Youkilis and Manny
are the ones that have been hot. So if he can get past the next inning I will feel more comfortable. But so far he has his, "I'm a stud face on."
There's only one Rocktober!!

by Charlie77 on Oct 25, 2007 6:52 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Break time discussion topic
Which commercials do you miss most "frank TV" or Elite Auto Glass? Or is Fred Clause replacing them?
I'm Manny Ramirez's Barber

by Redhawk on Oct 25, 2007 6:51 PM MDT   0 recs

Are they still running the boner pill commercials?
I'm gonna have to go with Frank TV if they are.
The Coors Effect... thinking about changing the name to The Humidor Effect.

by Rox Fan in TN on Oct 25, 2007 6:54 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

You know what sucks?
I'm not watching the game right now.  I'm working on finishing my moot court brief at the law library.  Why, oh why, couldn't I have done this LAST night?
The Coors Effect... thinking about changing the name to The Humidor Effect.

by Rox Fan in TN on Oct 25, 2007 6:53 PM MDT   0 recs

No way.
Otherwise I'll end up hanging myself from the Federal Reporter stacks.
The Coors Effect... thinking about changing the name to The Humidor Effect.

by Rox Fan in TN on Oct 25, 2007 6:55 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Okay this time - big inning!
Let's try anyway

by jakester on Oct 25, 2007 6:53 PM MDT   0 recs

Hawpe!
Another baserunner....

Come on Tulo!!

You are about to get ROCKED!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 25, 2007 6:53 PM MDT   0 recs

Up the middle for Brad.
I smell another run.
"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Oct 25, 2007 6:53 PM MDT   0 recs

I like your smelling
hope you're right

by jakester on Oct 25, 2007 6:54 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Brad's on!
Scruffy Schilling is struggling with the leadoff batter of each inning so far. Although it's probably a little early to start charting trends.

by rcmanning on Oct 25, 2007 6:54 PM MDT   0 recs

He's got..
Some nice sink going on, but so far his pitches are up.
There's only one Rocktober!!

by Charlie77 on Oct 25, 2007 6:56 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

D'oh Troy.
You are about to get ROCKED!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 25, 2007 6:55 PM MDT   0 recs

Biggio
would have gotten hit on that one
I'm Manny Ramirez's Barber

by Redhawk on Oct 25, 2007 6:56 PM MDT   0 recs

Do you guys think..
Iannetta will start for Cook? He's been Cooks personal catcher in the past.
There's only one Rocktober!!

by Charlie77 on Oct 25, 2007 6:57 PM MDT   0 recs

More like that from Yorvit
and he definitely will.
The Coors Effect... thinking about changing the name to The Humidor Effect.

by Rox Fan in TN on Oct 25, 2007 6:58 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Torrealba caught Cook
in the intrasquad game, for what it's worth.
"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ on Oct 25, 2007 6:58 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Good point...
But I think Yorvit is cooling off, and Chris deserves a chance. He calls a good game.
There's only one Rocktober!!

by Charlie77 on Oct 25, 2007 7:00 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Ugh Yorvit
automatic out........
You are about to get ROCKED!

by The Lodo Magic Man on Oct 25, 2007 6:57 PM MDT   0 recs